American Classic vs Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
American Classic has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.6/10 for Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus). Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus is the older of the two (1972 against 2026). Both are comedy shows, so they suit a similar mood.
| American Classic | Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1972 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Comedy | Comedy |
| Country | US | DE |
| Creator / director | – | Ian MacNaughton |
| Main cast | Jessica Hecht, Len Cariou, Laura Linney, Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney | Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin |
Synopsis
American Classic
Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus consisted of two 45-minute Monty Python German television comedy specials produced by WDR for West German television. The two episodes were first broadcast in January and December 1972 and were shot entirely on film and mostly on location in Bavaria, with the first episode recorded in German and the second recorded in English and then dubbed into German.
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