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Summary: I feel as if I struck gold...
Review: After MPFC stopped airing on PBS, I thought I would never see the original shows in all their glory ever again; Crummy VHS dubs of 36 episodes lurked in my collection for over 15 years... AM I EVER GLAD I WAS WRONG! The timing of the release of these DVD's could not have been more perfect! The video quality is excellent, even by 1969 standards. I never knew until I purchased this set that there were scenes cut from some episodes, likely to keep airtimes close as possible to 30 minutes; They are restored here! Diehard Pythonites would be loonies if they passed on this golden opportunity to obtain pristine reproductions of perhaps the funniest import this country has ever seen and heard (of course I plan to purchase all volumes of the set). Now, if only the BBC could keep those damned undertakers away from my programme...Yours faithfully, Prof. R. J. Canning (Mrs.)
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Summary: GENIUS COMEDY
Review: AWESOME!!!The 1st three episodes are OK but 4-6 are FABULOUS!!! THESE ARE THE FUNNIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH!!! This Set includes "Getting undressed in public" "Man with 3 buttocks" "World's deadliest Joke" and "Wink Wink Nudge Nudge" Also, One of the DVD features is "Wink Wink Nudge Nudge" LIVE FROM HOLLYWOOD BOWL!!!!
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Summary: Um this isn't really a review, but i have a question
Review: Hi I wanna get this video, but i'm looking for a particular monty python sketch. Its called Fish License. If you, or someone you know might know what video its on, could you please send me an email? My E-mail is Jediangel9@aol.com. Thanks for your help
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Summary: wow!
Review: i'm not much of a fan of television shows released on DvD and video cause they normally put about 2 episodes on a tape that can hold 5 or 3 episodes on a disc that can hold 14(this is true too)and this is the case here, 3 episodes a disc. now just release them seperately at jacked up prices and you have a hit! but despite that you can't go wrong with this. python rocks. the first 6 shows is very early python, not as wierd and violent as it is in later shows but still great. get this and the rest fast, as normal they are gonna be gone by the time you have enough money.
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Summary: Completely Different
Review: Imagine what the English viewer must have thought when the Python group was first presented to them. It had to be something completely different than the regular programming on the BBC. Although many of their jokes and stylings have since been copied by comedians and comedy shows everywhere, the DVD is still alot of fun and the sketches seem fresh. Even though I know just about every line by heart, there are many quick jokes that I get now that I'm older that may have gone over my head back then. The sound was always awful when I watched the PBS broadcasts, but the sound as well as picture on the DVDs is great. I have gladly started to record over my long treasured VHS tapes since now I can replace them all with these nicely packaged sets.
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Summary: "Nudge nudge, no whatta mean, say no more..."
Review: Instead of giving the conventional review of how hilarious Monty Python's Flying Circus is - We all bloody know that by now! - I'm going to list all of the skits that you will receive when you finally decide to get off your bum and buy this bleeding, essential first volume in A&E's wonderful collection of the entire series of Monty Python! This site lists the 6 episode titles, but here are the 44 skit names. Why? Because I'm pretentious and a massive geek! Disc one: Its Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(Famous Deaths)/Italian Lesson/Whizzo Butter/Its the arts/Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson/Picasso-Cycling Race/Funniest Joke in the world/French lecture on sheep aircraft/A man with 3 buttocks/Musical mice/Marriage guidance counselor/Wacky Queen/Working class playwright/Wrestling epilogue/Mouse problem/Court scene with Richelieu/Bicycle repairman/Children's stories/Restaurant sketch/Seduced milkman/Stolen newsreader/Nudge Nudge Disc two: And did those feet/Art gallery/Art critic/Its a man's life in the modern army/Undressing in public/Self defence/Secret service dentists/Confuse-a-cat/Smuggler/Police raid/Newsreader arrested/Erotic film/Silly job interview/Careers advisory board/Burglar-Encyclopedia salesman/Johana Gombolputty/Non Illegal robbery/Crunchy frog/Dull life of a city stock broker/Red Indian theatre/A Scotsman on a horse/Twentieth century vole You also get extras like: Meet the chaps (a scene and bio of each member of MP), Pythonisms (a glossary), Gillian's Attic (fun with the art), Nudge Nudge & Crunchy Frog (Live from the Hollywood Bowl!), Silly Occupations, and Hysterical figures (scenes from other volumes) Congrats to A&E for the fab job they did on these and to Amazon for selling it to me cheap!
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Summary: Too bad the price is not right........
Review: It is a great reproduction with all the missing cuts in place.(What were they THINKING?) I would advise parental guidance on some of the stuff though unless you are an urban dweller;-). On the other hand it is one of the finest pieces of English language education to trace our roots back accross the Big Pond. This and the Yellow Submarine are also a fine way to explain your Grandchildren why were you wearing bellbottoms and afro. Ta-ta....
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Summary: The Definition of Comedy
Review: Monty Python has definitely got to be THE most influential medium for all comedians. Any interviews that I have read of any of the newer faces of comedy have named the Python crew as their biggest influence. As is mine. I have been watching Python now for about two years, and I still find the sketches as fresh as the first time I watched them. Anyone who hasn't seen Python yet (where have you been?) definitely needs to see the best comedy of all time!
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Summary: finally!
Review: Oh God! When I heard A&E was putting out Flying Circus on DVD I just about lost my cool. Actually, I did -- I ran around to my fellow co-workers who also like Python, giggling like a schoolgirl. Anyhow, when I finally got the sets I wasn't let down. I bought all sets to date and have watched each disc at least twice. You cannot go wrong with these if you like Flying Circus. If your only exposure to Monty Python is the movie Holy Grail then you may want to ease into the series as it has distinctly British content and is sometimes topical to Brittain of the late 60's and early 70's. But if you like Brittish humor this is definitely for you. Enjoy!
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Summary: A little pricey, but hey, it's Monty Python
Review: Picture and sound quality shouldn't be the reason you are buying this set. The number of episodes per disc (3) is a bit on the lean side as well. But, if you are a python fan, these sets finally offer a way for the fans to have all the tv episodes in a medium that will not deteriorate over time. I'm not going to trifle with reviewing the comedy of Monty Python, because if you consider buying this dvd you should already know what they are about. 4 stars because of the sound/video and small number of episodes per disc.
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