Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009•15•1 Seasons•6 Episodes•7.6•Ended
DocumentaryComedy
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.
Network
PBS
Origin
US
Cast
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Self
Jerry Schilling
Self
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
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