Monty Pythons Flying Circus 1969 Genres: Farce, Satire, Sketch Comedy, Slapstick, Comedy, Comedic Brilliance, Enduring Legacy, Generational Appeal, Great Ensemble, Surreal, Dark Humor, Social Commentary, Suspenseful, Uneven Quality Country: United Kingdom Director: Ian MacNaughton, John Howard Davies Duration: Episodes Vary 30 Min Year: 1969 Actors: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, John Hughman, Monty Python, Ian Davidson, Frank Lester, The Fred Tomlinson Singers, Bob Raymond, Connie Booth, Lyn Ashley, Rita Davies, Maureen Flanagan, Peter Brett Storyline: The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe. Release: Python (Monty) Pictures