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Monty Python's Flying Circus
John Cleese Sets the Record Straight on ‘Monty Python’ Lore
‘THE INSANITY OF IT’From “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and “The Holy Grail” to “Life of Brian,” Cleese tells The Daily Beast how the iconic troupe’s best sketches and scenes came to life.
‘Spamalot’ on Broadway—Deliciously Silly, Slightly Dated
GOOD KNIGHT!“Spamalot” returns to Broadway, and the Python-faithful will love it, even it feels a little lost in comedy time. Plus, Dianne Wiest plays a woman seeking fame in “Scene Partners.”
Monty Python Founders and Fans Mourn Terry Jones
IN MEMORIAM“He was the complete Renaissance comedian,” said fellow founder Michael Palin. “...and the warmest, most wonderful company you could wish to have.”
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Monty Python Star Terry Jones Dies Aged 77
HE’S NOT THE MESSIAHThe comedy legend had been suffering from dementia, and passed away on Tuesday night with his wife by his side.
John Cleese and Eric Idle on the Trump and Brexit ‘Sh*tshow’
SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENTJohn Cleese and Eric Idle recall the comedy troupe’s origins, and predict Trump —an “extraordinary caricature of an asshole”—won’t be the end of civilization as we know it.
Monty Python Was Deliciously Demented From the Start
SOMETHING DIFFERENTA small group of wild and feuding talents upended the whole idea of television comedy 50 years ago. Maybe we need another bout of the same irreverence.
Monty Python Forgot Their Lines
Big ReunionThey’re all in their 70s, and the first night of their Septuagenarian Reunion Tour, at London’s O2 arena, was their first live show since 1980, so they can be forgiven.
11 Best Monty Python Moments
<p>It’s been 30 years since the Flying Circus gang parted ways. With news that the five surviving members are <a href="/content/dailybeast/cheats/2013/11/19/monty-python-to-reunite.html">reuniting for a stage show</a>, take a look back at some of their best moments.</p>
