Monty Python

Monty Python, or "the Pythons", is the name given to the group of six comedians - five English and one American - that created the sketch-based television programme Monty Python's Flying Circus. They were subsequently responsible for: the sketch-based film And Now For Something Completely Different; the concert films Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl and Monty Python Live at Aspen; and the three feature films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. There have been several other specials and personal bests films released. They released eighteen music albums. Eric Idle has brought two of their films to the stage. Spamalot is based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is based on Monty Python's Life of Brian. There have also been some books detailing the careers of the Pythons, and even video games based on their material.

The six founders are:
 * John Cleese;
 * Michael Palin;
 * Terry Jones;
 * Terry Gilliam (the lone American);
 * Eric Idle;
 * Graham Chapman.

Their brand of comedy was often random and chaotic, frequently broke the Fourth Wall, was crude and/or vulgar, and is considered some of the finest and most progressive humour ever produced. Other than Graham Chapman, who sadly died, the members have gone on to be successful film stars, musicians, television presenters, writers and all round celebrities.

Badficcers often try to write 'Pythonesque' humour and fail miserably in the attempt. Agents often quote Monty Python sketches, particularly the Dead Parrot Sketch, when undertaking an assassination.