Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

Name: Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2009-10-18
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 7.6

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is a documentary and comedy series on PBS that premiered in 2009, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkPBS

First AiredOct 18, 2009

Last AiredOct 23, 2009

GenreDocumentary, Comedy

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.

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Cast

Graham Chapman

Self (archive footage)

John Cleese

Self

Michael Palin

Self

Eric Idle

Self

Terry Gilliam

Self

Terry Jones

Self

Carol Cleveland

Self

Neil Innes

Self

Jerry Schilling

Self

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings

Oct 18, 200951m

The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus.

E2The Much Funnier Second Episode

Oct 19, 200957m

Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.

E3And Now the Sordid Personal Bits

Oct 20, 200955m

Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.

E4The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode

Oct 21, 200955m

Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

E5Lust for Glory

Oct 22, 200954m

The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.

E6Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now

Oct 23, 200950m

The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.

About Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is a documentary, comedy series on PBS. The show first aired on Oct 18, 2009 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has ended. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 40 votes. The cast includes Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam.