First 20 years of monty python

Kim Howard Johnson

For nearly a quarter of a century, the six-man ensemble responsible for Monty Python’s Flying Circus has set the benchmark for comedy in both the UK and the US.

In this comprehensive tribute to the Python Phenomenon, Kim ‘Howard’ Johnson provides a glimpse into their careers and creative processes through summaries, storylines, anecdotes, interviews, and individual profiles, leveraging his own experiences as a dedicated and avid Python enthusiast.

Twenty Years of Monty Python (Parrot Sketch Not Included) presents Python’s most memorable moments, so to speak. (The iconic parrot sketch makes an appearance in Life of Python – they were always a bit unconventional, weren’t they?)

Life of Python delivers humor that remains amusing, and is certainly a show to watch. The team shines in this literate spectacle, turning their backs on the pretentiousness of American entertainment industry and instead embracing playful, merciless banter with one another.

Even the Python fans are not spared from the sharp, cynical humor of the show. The blind enthusiasm of a New York affiliate of the Monty Python Fan Club – where members chant the renowned “I’m a Lumberjack” song as if it’s a holy ritual – is contrasted with the Pythons’ observations about their American fan base. “The real fans,” as Idle puts it, “are a bit mad,” and he is sincere about it.

Kim “Howard” Johnson has penned several books on Monty Python, one of which is The First 280 Years of Monty Python.

Ein Buch, das über die Entstehung der berühmten Monty Python Show erzählt. Eine Show, die auf allen Kontinenten berühmt wurde. Details dazu finden Sie auf der Seite von MontyPython.


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