Monty Python [DVD video] : the other British invasion

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.

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.

General Note:

Title from container.

Originally broadcast on television in 2008.

Special features: Animated Gilliam (17 min.); Politically incorrect (4 min.).

Performers:

Featuring interviews with the Pythons (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam), Hank Azaria, Jimmy Fallon, David Hyde Pierce, and others.

Narrators, Robert Bathurst (Before the flying circus), Tom Streithorst (Monty Python conquers America).

Contents:

Disc 1. Before the Flying circus : a black and white documentary (56 min.) -- disc 2. Monty Python conquers America (55 min.).

Technical Details:

DVD; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo.

Corporate Subject:

Monty Python (Comedy troupe)

Title Subject:

Monty Python's flying circus (Television program)

Subject Term:

Comedians -- Great Britain.

English wit and humor -- History and criticism.