‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ surreal sketch comedy series debuts on BBC One 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)

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Video: 'Monty Pythons Flying Circus S01E01 01 Whither Canada mkv' (aired Oct. 5, 1969)

(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:55 p.m. BST) — Monty Python’s Flying Circus, a British surreal sketch comedy television series created by and starring the comedy group Monty Python, debuted tonight on BBC One.

Created by and starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the series also starred Carol Cleveland.