Any Monty Python fans??

[JPPT1974]

Are there any fans of Monty Python because I loved the comedy troupe since 1989 when I saw Eric Idle on "Around the World in 80 Days" and have that on tape and also Eric's four shows of "Nearly Departed"(the two unaired shows aired in Great Britian in 1990), also 39 of the "Flying Circus" episodes, and the "Meaning of Life" movie. I like all six members but Eric is my favorite because he is the first one that I liked despite also hearing about John Cleese!! Eric is the cutest Python. Here is my take on all six of them:

Graham Chapman: The Straight Man in the Group(always have to be one and he was the one) and also, sadly the dead one, dying one day short of the 20th Anniversary of the troupe on October 4 1989. RIP Graham
John Cleese: The Tall One and also the more "authorative" one
Terry Gilliam: The Lone American and Animated One that rarely let his art do all of the talking and rarely on camera
Eric Idle: The musical one and also the "matinee idol"
Terry Jones: The medieval one(he loves medieval history) & always looked also the one that looked good in drag
Michael Palin: The nice-guy one and also the travel guide one.

 

[Tangnefedd]

It was cult viewing among British teenagers in the 60's. I watched it because it was the thing to do, like watching 'Top of the Pops', but I really didn't appreciate the humour, I still don't!

 

[Addaperle]

Monty Python is great! I think they're sooo funny!

 

[Karl - Liberal Backslider]

Monty Python - especially the movies, and even more especially Life of Brian - is the finest comedy we have created.

Without it, there would, I am sure, have been no Blackadder, and no Father Ted. And how impoverished we would all be.

 

[Addaperle]

Although, my fave comedy is The Good Life! It rules!

 

[Yahweh Nissi]

Definately

Alas, I have not seen any of the series in too long. I rather like The Goon Show also which was a great influence on Python.

 

[fabuleuse]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of my favourite films. It's sheer comedy genius. Life of Brian was also very funny - I didn't like The Meaning of Life too much though! I've never seen the TV programmes.

 

[bouboul]

hi
i discovered them few weeks ago seeing that there is dvd out now in France....
they are hilarious........
english do know how to make someone laugh....

 

[pgp_protector]

Lark..... This is a Lark....

 

[Diane_Windsor]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of my favourite films. It's sheer comedy genius. Life of Brian was also very funny - I didn't like The Meaning of Life too much though!

I love those two films-I especially love religious satire. If you can't laugh at yourself then you'll have problems in life lol. I also didn't like TMOL too much-the segment where the fat guy overeats is just disgusting!

My favourite member is my fellow American Terry Gilliam. Another favourite is Eric Idle, who is the only one with a top hit (Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life).

 

[artybloke]

The Straight Man in the Group

That's ironic, considering Graham Ghapman's particular sexuality...

 

[Julesy]

and fawlty towers....John cleese is so funny :thumbs up:

 

[Andromeda]

and fawlty towers....John cleese is so funny :thumbs up:

I just spent the past two weekends watching the Fawlty Towers series and loved it! . The Pythons are a great bunch.

 

[RevRJB]

I love totally and have the whole lot on dvd so I can watch and use as often as possible - i think it important to laugh and God def has a sense of humour... just look in the mirror!(or watch life of brian... or holy grail... or "run away"...!

 

[but'n'ben]

Monty python is fantastic!

"Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries!! Now, leave beofre I taunt you a second time!"

"What a strange person."


It's so randon and how cute is Michael Palin in armour?! He looks so young! Great film though. Watched it only last night.

 

[gmedwards]

Monty python is indeed fantastic! howver i think its very sad when people name thier pets after the show....you know who you are!

 

[USABOB]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of the two greatest movies ever made!(the other being Star Trek 2,the wrath of khan)

 

[gmedwards]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of the two greatest movies ever made!(the other being Star Trek 2,the wrath of khan)

star trek 2 was no doubt the best of the Star Trek films!!

 

[Simon..]

Star Trek 2 - Fantastic!

 

[tomwakefield]

I <3 Monty Python. Although I haven't seen many of the TV shows, Life of Brian and The Holy Grail are both fantastic. Hoorah for the Pythons!