IFC To Debut Monty Python Documentary in October

[Echo In Light]

And now for something completely different...

Nudge, nudge, wink wink: Monty Python is back at 40

Their offbeat humor poked fun at everything from British royalty to killer rabbits. On the 40th anniversary of the debut of Monty Python's Flying Circus, the series' principal performers will be making an extended appearance on cable network IFC.

The six-part documentary Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) airs Oct. 4-10 and features John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, who, along with founding member Graham Chapman created groundbreaking humor with such sketches as "The Ministry of Silly Walks" and "The Upper Class Twit of the Year."

IFC's Python Week also will include airings of the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian and Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl.

Directed by Alan Parker, the documentary explores the troupe's 1960s roots and examines its impact on comedy. Guest interviews include Steve Martin, Jimmy Fallon, Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson, Eddie Izzard, Tim Roth, Seth Green and Joan Rivers.

"This is the documentary I always hoped that would be made — something so complete and so faithful to the truth that I don't need to watch it," says Jones.

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[Gidney N Cloyd]

1. Joan Rivers and Jimmy Fallon must have the best fucking agents in the world.

[chaplainM]

3. Joan Rivers probably had an affinity for the Pythons

because both her act and theirs relied heavily on female impersonation.

[Echo In Light]

2. I wouldn't have guessed so few MP fans @ DU. Just wanted to give a shout out...

... so those here who are will be aware of it. Looks really good from what I saw last night.

Take care

[Gabi Hayes]

4. perhpas if you would bring us a shrubbery

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-38380677388371_2062_7322363

ni!

[Echo In Light]

5. Auh, perhaps not a wise choice if one's inclination is not to be seen.

"Yes, it was the middle one."

[Gabi Hayes]

8. prove it!

[SoCalDem]

6. No no, h-he's not dead, he's, he's restin'!

Love Monty Python.. I saw Michael Palin on Craig Ferguson's show, talking about the documentary.. can't wait:)

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[Echo In Light]

7. Bumping for night crew