Mon‧ty Py‧thon /ˌmɒnti ˈpaɪθən $ ˌmɑːnti ˈpaɪθɑːn, -θən/ (also ˌMonty ˌPython’s ˌFlying ˈCircus)
(1969–74) a humorous British television programme in which John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Graham Chapman appeared. It is known for its surreal humour and its sketches (=short scenes) in which people behave in strange or crazy ways. The programme’s style of humour influenced many later comedians, and the group later made several films, including The Life of Brian.

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