Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009–2009)

Name: Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy

TV ShowEnded

amazon prime videoDocumentary, Comedy1 season, 6 episodes

Plot

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.

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2009Aired—Season avg

S01E01The Not-So-Interesting BeginningsOctober 18, 2009—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 Pyt
S01E02The Much Funnier Second EpisodeOctober 19, 2009—Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing
S01E03And Now the Sordid Personal BitsOctober 20, 2009—Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's
S01E04The Ultimate Holy Grail EpisodeOctober 21, 2009—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
S01E05Lust for GloryOctober 22, 2009—The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the
S01E06Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for NowOctober 23, 2009—The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities dis

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