The Beatles of comedy, dissected by people who still can't stop quoting them.
Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television humor. Celebrating the cultural legacy and influence of the troupe, this special pairs their original material with new and entertaining commentary from celebrities who consider Monty Python hugely significant, both personally and to the history of screen satire. Celebrity humorists discuss, laugh, and reminisce about various Python segments and bring a fresh perspective to the material, connecting Monty Python’s work to today’s most successful television humor. In a time when a few moments of escape and laughter couldn’t be more sought after, this special reminds viewers of Python’s cultural impact, and that PBS introduced them to American viewers.
Writing
The original sketches remain untouchably absurd and precise.
Production
Clever editing bridges 50 years of comedy DNA.
Director
Dennis Allen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Beatles of comedy' comparison isn't hyperbole—both exploded from British working-class irreverence and permanently rewired global pop culture in the 1960s.
PBS airing Python in 1974 was genuinely controversial; American affiliates received angry letters calling the show 'filth' while simultaneously building its cult following.
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