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Former "Monty Python" Star Terry Jones on Making the Show

Terry Jones was member of the comedy troupe Monty Python. He did much of the writing for the troupe and directed most of their movies. Jones now writes children's books in England. He's been involved with two recent films, "Nuns on the Run," and "Splitting Heirs." (Rebroadcast)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 30, 1994: Interview with Terry Jones, Interview with Michael Palin; Interview with John Cleese; Interview with Graham Chapman; Review of the film "The River Wild…
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Michael Palin on Life After "Monty Python"

Actor, comedian, filmmaker, and author Michael Palin. In the fall of 1988, Palin recreated the journey Jules Verne described in "Around the World in 80 Days." Palin turned his journey into a very successful 8-part TV BBC series. He is of course also known for his tenure as a member of Monthy Python's Flying Circus and his appearances in "The Missionary" and "A Fish Called Wanda." (Rebroadcast).

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John Cleese on Building His Career Before and After "Python"

Actor, writer, and Monthy Python member John Cleese. Post-Python, Cleese is best known for "Fawlty Towers," and a number of movies, including his 1988 comedy, "A Fish Called Wanda." He's also written a book called "Families and How to Survive Them" with therapist Robyn Skinner, and he makes training films for corporations. (REBROADCAST FROM 6/22/90)

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Terry Jones on Monty Python and "Personal Services."

Terry Jones, a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python. Jones did much of the writing for the troupe. He directed most of their movies, often appearing as one of the Python women. Jones now writes children's books in England. He also directed the recent film "Personal Services."

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Gilliam's 'Imaginarium': Surreal And All-Too-Real.

Terry Gilliam's new film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, is another entry into his long line of dream-like films. But it's also the final performance of the late Heath Ledger. Gilliam joins host Terry Gross to talk about the personal and professional challenges of creative filmmaking.

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Actor Michael Palin on His Post "Python" Career

Palin is best known for his comedy work with England's legendary Monty Python troupe. But his new movie, "American Friends," is a romance based on the life of his great-grandfather. Edward Palin was a 35 year-old tutor at Oxford University when he met 17-year-old Brita, an American girl touring Europe. Oxford tutors in the Victorian era were sworn to chastity, so Edward Palin left his job to marry Brita. Michael Palin found the story in his great-grandfather's journal.

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