Monty Python's Personal Best

2006 · Ended · 1 season · 6 episodes · Comedy, Animation · United States

Creator Terry Gilliam, John Cleese · Channel PBS · Starring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones

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

6 episodes · February 2006 – March 2006
  1. Episode 1: 1. Eric Idle's Personal BestFebruary 22, 2006 · 56 min
    Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”
  2. Episode 2: 2. Graham Chapman's Personal BestFebruary 22, 2006 · 56 min
    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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. John Cleese's Personal BestMarch 1, 2006 · 56 min
    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.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Terry Gilliam's Personal BestMarch 1, 2006 · 56 min
    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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Michael Palin's Personal BestMarch 8, 2006 · 56 min
    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.”
  6. Episode 6: 6. Terry Jones' Personal BestMarch 8, 2006 · 56 min
    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.

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Credits

  • John CleeseSelf / Various Characters · 6 episodes · Creator
  • Michael PalinSelf / Various Characters · 6 episodes · Creator
  • Terry JonesSelf / Various Characters · 6 episodes · Creator
  • Eric IdleSelf / Various Characters · 6 episodes · Creator
  • Terry GilliamSelf / Various Characters · 6 episodes · Creator

Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
February 22, 2006
LAST AIRED
March 8, 2006

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