Monty Python, Dead Parrot, Video, Flying Circus Video. I think was the first, or one of the first times this sketch was ever done. This from the Monty Python Flying Circus. The Dead Parrot Sketch is one of their funniest and one of their most popular. John Clease can really do this one live. Please enjoy this, Monty Python, Dead Parrot, Video, Flying Circus Video.