Monty Python's Personal Best

2006-02-22 Comedy 15

A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.

Storyline

A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.

First Aired

2006-02-22
Last Aired

2006-03-08
Creator

Terry Gilliam
Genre

Comedy, Animation
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

PBS

Keywords:

sketch comedy

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Season 1

1. Eric Idle's Personal Best

Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of th...More

Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”Less

56mins 2006-02-22

2. Graham Chapman's Personal Best

A comical yet bittersweet tribute to the late comedic actor. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Mi...More

A comical yet bittersweet tribute to the late comedic actor. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones share their favorite memories of Chapman, who died on October 4, 1989, at the age of 48.Less

56mins 2006-02-22

3. John Cleese's Personal Best

John Cleese’s one hour special features the star at “age 96” at his home in Santa Barbara, California....More

John Cleese’s one hour special features the star at “age 96” at his home in Santa Barbara, California. Celebrity journalist Dayna Devon interviews the wrinkled actor about his favorite Monty Python episodes.Less

56mins 2006-03-01

4. Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

Fans of the wickedly absurd cartoons featured on Monty Python’s Flying Circus are in for a treat. The ...More

Fans of the wickedly absurd cartoons featured on Monty Python’s Flying Circus are in for a treat. The entire show is a sampling of his offbeat and brilliant animation and characterized by odd shapes and moving cutouts from vintage photographs.Less

56mins 2006-03-01

5. Michael Palin's Personal Best

Michael Palin may be best remembered for “fish slapping,” one of the landmark skits from Monty Python’...More

Michael Palin may be best remembered for “fish slapping,” one of the landmark skits from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Palin highlights his favorite performances, which can best be described as “classic Python.”Less

56mins 2006-03-08

6. Terry Jones' Personal Best

Surrounded by lavish furnishings, Terry Jones credits himself as the creative genius behind Monty Pyth...More

Surrounded by lavish furnishings, Terry Jones credits himself as the creative genius behind Monty Python’s Flying Circus. For the first time, Jones shares with viewers his favorite sketches.Less