The name is based on a funny joke many years ago on a British television show, "Monty Python's Flying Circus."
VOA: special.2010.08.01
The attempt by Mr. Gilliam, an American who became the resident animator of "Monty Python's FlyingCircus, " was far from his first experience with embattled productions.
The cousin, James Dowdle, testified that Skakel was with him at his home watching the premiere of "Monty Python's FlyingCircus" and hanging out until about 10:50.