Monty Python's Flying Circus first aired on BBC One 55 years ago today (October 5). The iconic sketch comedy, written and starring John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Idle sometime gazes up into the heavens and wonders about something if we ever make contact with aliens: Will they have a sense of humor? “I think the answer must be yes, because ...

Gray Harrison is a journalist, critic, and creative writer based in Seattle. She has a Master’s degree in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from NYU. While pursuing an arts journalism career, Gray ...

On 5th December it'll have been 50 years since the last episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus was first aired on the BBC, and yet, the show continues to captivate audiences around the world. Despite ...

While it's better known for dead parrots and crossdressing lumberjacks, Monty Python has a surprisingly academic background. Five of the six members of the group (Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry ...

Eric Idle, a founding member of the iconic comedy group Monty Python’s Flying Circus, often contemplates whether extraterrestrial life possesses a sense of humour. "I think the answer must be yes, ...

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