Monty Python’s absurdist tribute to Canadian tree fellers – the famed Lumberjack Song – is renowned across the world as a comedic classic. Even real lumberjacks like to sing the lyrics: “I’m a ...

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The Lumberjack Song itself is fairly well-known, but the build-up to it is a perfect example of how the Pythons would regularly flow seemingly punchline-less sketches into one another, creating a far ...

Before Michael Palin became known for his travel writing and documentary films, he entertained people around the world as part of the Monty Python comedy troupe. We’ve compiled seven of his most ...

Eric Idle of the Monty Python comedy troupe promises a reunion next month will include “The Lumberjack Song” —performers dressed as a chorus of Mounties, acting as backup singers for a cross-dressing ...

Costumes from the last stage performances of British comedy troupe Monty Python have found their home in Ottawa. They'll soon be on display at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and visible ...

John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Terry Jones took their final bows as Monty Python last night in London after 50 years of performing as the iconic comedy troupe. The emotional ...