Eric Idle says he's working at 80 for financial reasons: "Not easy"
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
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One of the founding members of the comedy troupe Monty Python, John Cleese was at odds with the other Pythons over leaving their successful TV show
One of the founding members of the comedy troupe Monty Python, John Cleese was at odds with the other Pythons over leaving their successful TV show. He explains to Tracy Smith why he balked at doing more television.
The Monty Python legend hasn’t always had a way with the ladies
The Monty Python legend hasn’t always had a way with the ladies. As he tells Tracy Smith, it stems from his relationship with his mother, who suffered from depression and debilitating anger.
Before the Monty Python veteran's comedy "Fawlty Towers" debuted in 1975, John Cleese heard some damning criticism from within the BBC, as he tells correspondent Tracy Smith
Before the Monty Python veteran's comedy "Fawlty Towers" debuted in 1975, John Cleese heard some damning criticism from within the BBC, as he tells correspondent Tracy Smith.
Monty Python on their "goodbye"
On the eve of their reunion show at London's O2 Arena, the five surviving members of Monty Python talk about their final stage performance and its transmission worldwide, and compare "Monty Python Live (Mostly)" to a memorial service, "with all the dancing and joy that one would hope for at a funeral."
Monty Python celebrates 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago today, the groundbreaking British sketch series "Monty Python's Flying Circus" premiered on the U.K.’s BBC One and forever changed the world of comedy. The troupe's absurd humor was a subversive poke in the eye to buttoned-up British society. Sketches like the "Ministry of Silly Walks," "The Spanish Inquisition," and "The Dead Parrot" became comedy classics. Dana Jacobson reports.
Monty Python's Terry Jones: An appreciation of a comic zealot
The writer-actor-director, a founding member of the British troupe and director of "Life of Brian," brought a wonderfully passionate zeal to the pursuit of comedy.
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
Jones, one of the original members of the renowned British comedy troupe, had been suffering from dementia.
Monty Python star Neil Innes dies
Innes was known for his work with the British comedy group Monty Python and The Bonzo Dog Band.
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The filmmaker's long-in the-works rendition of the Cervantes legend transforms contemporary times into an age of chivalry
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Monty Python's Eric Idle still looking on the "Bright Side of Life"
"We took it very, very seriously, to be funny"
Russia mocks U.K. over claims of planning to kill "thousands"
Gavin Williamson said Putin hatching plans that could kill "thousands and thousands" of Britons; Moscow calls it worthy of Monty Python
Calendar: Week of October 23
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From the American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day to Bob Dylan’s latest album, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Terry Jones, of Monty Python fame, diagnosed with dementia
A founding member of the madcap comedy troupe, Jones directed some of Monty Python's most famous films
How to win the Tony for best musical in 5 simple steps
Patterns emerge when reviewing 20 years of winners: Set the show in the past, for instance, and consider a one-word title
Sense of humor an early casualty of Alzheimer's
A new study finds dementia patients may exhibit a "dark" or "inappropriate" sense of humor
John Cleese: It's very, very hard, really, to make people laugh
The Monty Python veteran talks about the value of his life's work: "introducing happiness" through comedic gems
Extended transcript: John Cleese
In this expanded interview the English comedian and Monty Python vet talks about comedy, his mother's anxiety, divorce laws, and why you won't see him doing any more silly walks
John Cleese
The Monty Python veteran and creator of "Fawlty Towers" is pleased to point out the silliness in the world
Final two Robin Williams movies on the way
One year after his death, Williams' final performances come to audiences
Pythons celebrate "Holy Grail" 40th anniversary
Five living members of comedy troupe appear at screening of comedy classic at NYC's Tribeca Film Festival
"Monty Python" anniversary set for Tribeca Festival
A 40th anniversary celebration for "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is coming in the general direction of the Tribeca Film Festival
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Iran says it's up to Trump to choose between diplomacy or war
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DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical care for transgender inmates
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Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
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Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
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Top FBI official Andrew Bailey resigns
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Top FBI official Andrew Bailey resigns
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Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
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BASE jumper dies after falling from 700-foot Utah cliff
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DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical care for transgender inmates
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Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
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Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
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Top FBI official Andrew Bailey resigns
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
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Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
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Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
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Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40
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Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Trump confirms dinner with Anthropic's Amodei
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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Latest news on Cornell fraternity rape case
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Trump on terror plot suspects
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
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Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
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