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, this special pairs their original material with new and entertaining commentary from celebrities who consider Monty Python hugely significant, both personally and to the history of screen satire. Celebrity humorists discuss, laugh, and reminisce about various 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 couldn’t be more sought after, this special reminds viewers of Python’s cultural impact, and that PBS introduced them to American viewers.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Seth GreenSelf | Self |
 David CrossSelf | Self |
 Frank ConniffSelf | Self |
| MMike DruckerSelf | Self |
| LLizzy CoopermanSelf | Self |
 Reggie WattsSelf | Self |
 Paula PoundstoneSelf | Self |
 Steven WrightSelf | Self |
 Patton OswaltSelf | Self |
 Dana GouldSelf | Self |
 Brian PosehnSelf | Self |
 Simon JonesSelf | Self |
| CChris BarsantiSelf | Self |
| JJimmy TingleSelf | Self |
| DDarl LarsonSelf | Self |
 Todd RundgrenSelf | Self |
 Jonathan KriselSelf | Self |
| BBen SherlockSelf | Self |
 Graham ChapmanSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |
 John CleeseSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |
 Terry GilliamSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |
 Eric IdleSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |
 Terry JonesSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |
 Michael PalinSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |
 Carol ClevelandSelf (archive footage)(uncredited) | Self (archive footage)(uncredited) |