article_snippet.sent: (CNN)Monty Python in a movie?
article_snippet.sent: But the timing was right for the gang of British comedians (along with British comedians token American, Terry Gilliam), who were looking to hit the big screen after four seasons of "Monty Python's Flying Circus," British comedians groundbreaking British TV series.
article_snippet.sent: Monty Python and the Holy Grail," which premiered 40 years ago Thursday, was the result.
article_snippet.sent: More importantly, the movie soon became a comedy classic.
article_snippet.sent: "And Now for Something Completely Different," five if you include "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl," five-and-a-half if you allow "The Rutles," six if you ... well, three.
highlights_snippet.sent: Monty Python and the Holy Grail" celebrates 40 years Thursday .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The 1975 film is considered a comedy classic .
  