Premieres Saturday, June 5 at 10 p.m.

Re-airs Monday, June 7 at 3:30 a.m. and Friday, June 11 at 8 p.m.

Look Back at the Influential Comedy Troupe With Seth Green, Simon Jones, Patton Oswalt, Paula Poundstone, Todd Rundgren, Steven Wright and More 

Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television humor. Celebrating the cultural legacy and influence of the troupe, BEST BITS CELEBRATED pairs their original material with new and entertaining commentary from comedians, actors and others who consider Monty Python hugely significant, both personally and to the history of screen satire. MONTY PYTHON: BEST BITS CELEBRATED is part of special programming premiering on SO PBS beginning Saturday, June 5, 2021. 

Seth Green, Simon Jones, Patton Oswalt, Paula Poundstone, Todd Rundgren, Steven Wright and other special guests discuss, laugh and reminisce about favorite Python segments and bring a fresh perspective to the material, connecting Monty Python’s work to today’s most successful television humor. In a time when a few moments of escape and laughter are needed more than ever, this special reminds viewers of Python’s cultural impact. 

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