Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
series not in production
Ended
Documentary
Comedy
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 6
avg.Runtime | 60 min
First EP | 2009-10-18
Last EP | 2009-10-23
Overview
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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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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2009-10-18
1
The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
2009-10-18
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.
2
The Much Funnier Second Episode
2009-10-19
Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
3
And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
2009-10-20
Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
4
The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
2009-10-21
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.
5
Lust for Glory
2009-10-22
The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
6
Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
2009-10-23
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.
CAST
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Graham Chapman
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: John Cleese
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Michael Palin
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Eric Idle
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Terry Gilliam
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Terry Jones
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Carol Cleveland
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Neil Innes
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Jerry Schilling
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: Elvis Presley
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self (archive footage)
Original: George Harrison
Total EP: 6
CREW
Ben Timlett
Director
Directing
Bill Jones
Director
Directing
Alan G. Parker
Director
Directing
Benjamin Timlett
Producer
Production
Bill Jones
Producer
Production
Christine Lubrano
Executive Producer
Production
Harold Gronenthal
Executive Producer
Production
Tina Pawlik
Associate Producer
Production
Andrew Winter
Producer
Production
George Lentz
Executive Producer
Production
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney