Monty Python's Personal Best

Monty Python's Personal Best

1520061h 0m5.4/10
ComedyAnimation

Ratings

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5.4/10(4)

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

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 22, 2006

Last Aired

March 8, 2006

Networks

PBS

Created By

Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Eric Idle's Personal Best
Air date: 2006-02-22
Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”
E2
Graham Chapman's Personal Best
Air date: 2006-02-22
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.
E3
John Cleese's Personal Best
Air date: 2006-03-01
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.
E4
Terry Gilliam's Personal Best
Air date: 2006-03-01
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.
E5
Michael Palin's Personal Best
Air date: 2006-03-08
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.”
E6
Terry Jones' Personal Best
Air date: 2006-03-08
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.

Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

Self / Various Characters

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self / Various Characters

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Self / Various Characters

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Self / Various Characters

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Self / Various Characters

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