Originally premiering on October 5, 1969, Monty Python’s Flying Circus celebrates its 55th anniversary this year. Starring John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and ...

Five original members of Monty Python's Flying Circus (from l-r) Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman and John Cleese in London where the BBC announced the comedy series is ...

TV host David Frost almost scuppered the iconic and ground-breaking comedy Monty Python's Flying Circus before it started by refusing to release John Cleese from his contract to take part.