| Description |
2 videodiscs (111 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
Narrators, Robert Bathurst (Before the flying circus), Tom Streithorst (Monty Python conquers America). |
| Credits |
Camera, Iain Ovenden ... [et al.] ; editor, Mary McGrane. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on television in 2008. |
| System Details |
DVD; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Summary |
Before the flying circus: Rare vintage footage and interviews trace the pre-Monty Python influences that honed the wit of the future Pythons and shaped their innovative comedy partnership. |
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Monty Python conquers America: Recounts the story of Monty Python's success with American audiences. Includes interviews with the Pythons, Hank Azaria, Jimmy Fallon, David Hyde Pierce, and others. |
| Contents |
disc 1. Before the Flying circus : a black and white documentary (56 min.) -- disc 2. Monty Python conquers America (55 min.). |
| Note |
Special features: Animated Gilliam (17 min.); Politically incorrect (4 min.). |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Monty Python (Comedy troupe)
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Monty Python's flying circus (Television program)
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Comedians -- Great Britain.
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English wit and humor -- History and criticism.
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British -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Added Author |
Yapp, Will.
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Bathurst, Robert, 1957-
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Streithorst, Tom.
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Python (Monty) Pictures.
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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| Added Title |
Other British invasion |
| ISBN |
1422966119 |
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9781422966112 |
| Standard No. |
733961203493 |
| Music No. |
AAAE203490 A&E Television Networks |
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