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Monty Python, or The Pythons, is the collective name of the creators of Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on October 5, 1969. A total of 45 episodes were made over four series. However, the Python phenomenon was much greater, spawning stage tours, a musical, four films, numerous albums, and several books, as well as launching the members to individual stardom.
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Loosely structured as a sketch show, but with a highly innovative stream-of-consciousness approach (aided by Terry Gilliam's animations), it pushed the boundaries of what was then considered acceptable, both in terms of style and content.
The group's influence upon comedy has been compared to that which The Beatles had on music (George Harrison regarded them as taking over where The Beatles left off). While their influence all over the British comedic spectrum has been apparent for years, in America it is especially evident in more recent absurdist television programming such as the Adult Swim programs, South Park and The Simpsons, and HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David.
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PythOnline - Official Monty Python website. Join the spam club and send out your organs.
100% Monty Python - Information, video and sound clips and scripts.
Castle Cleveland - The official, approved-by-herself site devoted to the seventh Python, Carol Cleveland.
Infrequently Asked Questions - Most likely the best Monty Python FAQ out there.
Jeff's Monty Python Page - Packed with Sound bites, pictures and scripts from Holy Grail, Meaning of Life,Life of Brian and Flying Circus. Feel free to download stuff. Jeff
Matt's Monty Python Repository - A collection of Monty Python movie and sketch transcripts, pertinent Python-related links, and some pictures.
Monty Python Chit Chat - Forum for devotees of the performers and their work. [Registration required]
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Monty Python's Sketches, Songs, and Bios - Includes movie scripts, sketch text, movies and biographies of the show's stars.
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MontyPythonPages.com - Contains sketches, sound files, pictures, biographies, song texts and news snippets.
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Purple Lemon's Monty Python Page - Dedication to Python.
PythoNET.orG - A wonderfully silly page with lots of things to spend 40 million years doing. Get lost in the Pythonet Maze, download some of the many games, icons, and themes offered, and visit the loony bin to see some silly writings and drawings.
PythonFan.com : Home of the Alt.Fan.Monty-Python FAQ - Listing of the alt.fan.monty-python newsgroup FAQ (frequently asked questions)
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Pythonland - Fansite, including cast biographies, episode and sketch guides, message board, and film and lyric details.
Meta Description: [ Pythonland. All the Monty Python's Flying Circus you'll ever need. Scripts, info, news, weekly columns, and a message board. Updated daily. ]
The last time we saw the title it was on its way to Finland - A silly Monty Python page in which the webmaster was kidnapped and forced to write a webpage in which the webmaster will never see. Yet the best thing is, it's silly.
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The Non-Inflatable Monty Python Companion - Official website for the Non-Inflatable Monty Python Companion by Jim Yoakum.
The Python Addict's Monty Python Site - Fan site - downloads, chat and guestbook.
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The Pythonshop - AE online's Monty Python website. Contains information on buying AE sponsored Python products, links, and information on Pythons and episodes.
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