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

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

ENDED1 Seasons6 Episodes7.6
NetworkPBS
First AiredOct 18, 2009
Last AiredOct 23, 2009
Runtime60 min

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
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Neil Innes
Self
Jerry Schilling
Jerry Schilling
Self
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
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.
The Much Funnier Second Episode
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.
And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
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.
The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
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.
Lust for Glory
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.
Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
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 after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 38 votes. The cast includes Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam.

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