Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

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Left to right: Terry Jones, Graham Chapman , John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Michael ... that influenced Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons and countless other comedies.