Monty Python: The Funniest Joke in the World

And Now for Something Completely Different Released: Written by Monty Python Directed by Ian MacNaughton Distributed by Columbia Pictures Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin And Now for Something Completely Different is a 1971 British sketch comedy film based on the television comedy series Monty Python’s Flying Circus featuring sketches from the show’s first two series. The title was taken from a catchphrase used in the television show. WATCH the (full) TV version: See more clips from this film: #montypython #flyingcircus #sketchcomedy #grahamchapman #johncleese #terrygilliam #ericidle #terryjones #fanatical