Monty Python's Personal Best

Season 1

February 22, 2006

6Episodes

6.5

Each episode includes members of the original Monty Python troupe performing in favorite clips from their unorthodox television series repurposed with exclusive new material. Each of the five living Pythons — John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin — produced and wrote his own episode, and collaborated to create the sixth special in honor of deceased member Graham Chapman.

Episodes

1. Eric Idle's Personal Best

6.5

February 22, 2006

56 min

Eric Idle takes viewers on a colorful look back at the classic skits that made him the “funniest of the Python boys.”

2. Graham Chapman's Personal Best

6.5

February 22, 2006

56 min

A comical yet bittersweet tribute to the late comedic actor. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones share their favorite memories of Chapman, who died on October 4, 1989, at the age of 48.

3. John Cleese's Personal Best

6.5

March 1, 2006

56 min

John Cleese’s one hour special features the star at “age 96” at his home in Santa Barbara, California. Celebrity journalist Dayna Devon interviews the wrinkled actor about his favorite Monty Python episodes.

4. Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

March 1, 2006

56 min

Fans of the wickedly absurd cartoons featured on Monty Python’s Flying Circus are in for a treat. The entire show is a sampling of his offbeat and brilliant animation and characterized by odd shapes and moving cutouts from vintage photographs.

5. Michael Palin's Personal Best

March 8, 2006

56 min

Michael Palin may be best remembered for “fish slapping,” one of the landmark skits from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Palin highlights his favorite performances, which can best be described as “classic Python.”

6. Terry Jones' Personal Best

6.5

March 8, 2006

56 min

Surrounded by lavish furnishings, Terry Jones credits himself as the creative genius behind Monty Python’s Flying Circus. For the first time, Jones shares with viewers his favorite sketches.