December 15, 2008.

Don't Blame A&E.

Rating: 4
This is a brief correction to Vlad48's review, "Wiped Clean by A&E" -- Just to set the record straight, A&E (the releasing agent for this set) is not responsible for bowdlerizing the contents. The programs here are taken from the US distribution versions, not the original BBC masters. These are the versions shown on PBS back in the 1970s, and in America ever since.

I wish A&E had used the original masters, or that the BBC would release its own set, especially with extended commentary etc., as other reviewers wish for. Censorship of any kind sucks, especially with material this classic. I rate it 4, not 5, stars for this reason. All things being equal, however, it's Monty, so what's to cry about for the price? 16 dvds for under $60 is a bargain--it comes out to around ten laughs for every penny spent. Snap 'em up!

December 24, 2008.

Cleese and them.

Rating: 5
Flying Circus is fun and funny, unfailingly. Not like what we gots over this side of the pond.

December 23, 2008.

The more than complete Flying Circus.

Rating: 5
This collection is great - so far I found each and every episode. It is great that this DVD set is code free, so that it can be played on any DVD player. Last but not least: the subtitles are very good - help me (as a non-native speaker) to brush up my English.

December 14, 2008.

For Monty Python Lovers.

Rating: 5
This is a great set. It's no longer available in stores and this is a great collection for any Monty Python fan.

December 13, 2008.

Monty Python - wow.

Rating: 5
All the episodes and all the laughs. Two movies, how can you go wrong.
Nudge nudge wink wink say no more...
The fish slapping dance alone was worth the price...