"Relics" of 1979! Nov 3, 2009
Many British celebrities also wore this style at some time or another, including Tim Brooke Taylor of The Goodies and Eric Idle. Daisy Duke Jeans. (CBS News -- Early Show)
My names Josie... and I have a penis Oct 26, 2009
When Stan (Eric Idle) from the People s Front of Judea declares that he wants to be a woman, his comrade, Reg (John Cleese), admonishes him and asks why. Stan: I want to have babies Reg: You want to have babies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Terry Gilliam Talks Python, 'Dr. Parnassus' Oct 25, 2009
These six men were American animator (and later director) Terry Gilliam and British comedians John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, who died in 1989 from throat cancer. The survivors recently joined forces in an epic documentary, "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyers Cut)," which was co-directed by Terry Jones' son Bill and Ben Timlett. (ABC News)
Monty Python's 40 years of silliness Oct 25, 2009
Eric Idle compares group to "great football team" ... Watch the Pythons reminisce Palin, along with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Eric Idle and the late Graham Chapman, became comedic legends with the creation of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" 40 years ago this October. (CNN)
A Python celebration Oct 23, 2009
Eric Idle compares group to "great football team" ... Surviving Pythons, from left, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle attend IFC event ... Palin, along with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Eric Idle and the late Graham Chapman, became comedic legends with the creation of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" 40 years ago this October. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Review: 'Monty Python: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)' Oct 18, 2009
Perhaps most interesting of all is the light shed on the dynamics at work within the group and how the personalities of its members - John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and the late Graham Chapman - fueled their creative output on TV and in movies. Monty Pyton: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) premieres on IFC Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m.. (Multichannel News)
Pythons tell tales of the one who got away Oct 18, 2009
Left: Monty Python in 1969 (clockwise from far left) Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, MIchael Palin and John Cleese ... Left: Monty Python in 1969 (clockwise from far left) Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, MIchael Palin and John Cleese. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Monty Python TV special starts weeklong run Oct 17, 2009
Chapman, along with fellow Brits John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin and Terry Jones, plus Minnesota-born interloper Terry Gilliam, were children during World War II. They were shaped by radio comedy as much as television. They bridled at, and feasted on, the uptight, tradition-bound 1950s culture of their youth. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Monty Python at 40: Not Dead Yet Oct 17, 2009
Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gillian and Eric Idle attend the 40th Anniversary reunion of Monty Python, where they were honored by BAFTA and marked the premiere screening of the IFC documentary, "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyers Cut)," at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, October 15, 2009 ... "We're much more popular now," Eric idle said. (CBS News)
IFC show recalls ‘Monty Python’ heyday Oct 17, 2009
The five surviving Pythons - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, and Terry Gilliam (the sole American in the troupe, he was responsible for the show s animated bits) - sat for extended interviews for the documentary. Encouraging their cooperation is the fact that one of the directors, Bill Jones, is Terry s son. (Boston Globe)
Pythons reunite for Bafta award Oct 17, 2009
Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin were given a standing ovation at New York's Ziegfield Theatre on Thursday. The presentation was followed by a screening of the forthcoming documentary, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) and questions with the audience - though they were largely ignored in favour of in-group jibes. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Monty Python reunion Oct 17, 2009
John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam-- with the late Graham Chapman represented by a lifesize cardboard cutout took to the stage after the screening for a rollicking Q&A session in which they answered previously submitted audience questions ... John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam-- with the late Graham Chapman represented by a lifesize cardboard cutout took to the stage after the screening for a rollicking Q&A session in which they... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
IFC.com To Stream Pythons' 40th Reunion Oct 16, 2009
com Thursday, Oct. 15 at approximately 9 p.m. (ET) users across the U.S. can watch the historic event reuniting all five surviving members of the Monty Python team -- John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin -- as they take to the stage for a Q&A discussion with the audience ... "Whenever you have the likes of John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin on stage together, in an unscripted format, no one can begin to predict what might... (Multichannel News)
Monty Python documentary is comedy catnip Oct 15, 2009
IFC's documentary series offers a hilarious history ofMonty Python(from left, Eric Idle, the late Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam) ... Chapman, along with fellow Brits John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin and Terry Jones, plus Minnesota-born interloper Terry Gilliam, were children during World War II. They were shaped by radio comedy as much as television. (MSNBC -- Television)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 15, 2009
Mario Lopez; Monty Python alums John Cleese, Eric Idle, and Michael Palin. Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
The Monty Python circus keeps rolling along after 40 years Oct 15, 2009
Chef's choice of jokes: The Monty Python gang Eric Idle, left, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in 1971. Columbia/The Kobal Collection. (USA Today -- Life)
ORIGINAL MEMBERS: They remain Pythonesque Oct 15, 2009
The original troupers: Pythonesque to this day - USATODAY.com. The original troupers: Pythonesque to this day. (USA Today -- Life)
Four decades on the Pythons are still a flying circus Oct 7, 2009
Eric Idle, who is mostly responsible for the long-running Broadway production of Spamalot, writes musicals. And John Cleese, who at 70 is the oldest of the group, appears in movies, sitcoms and golf-ball commercials. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10 ways Monty Python changed comedy Oct 6, 2009
The Pythons (from left, Eric Idle, the late Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam) were just as comfortable with a gross-out gag as they were with Proust. . (MSNBC -- Television)
Circus in town Oct 5, 2009
Original Python member Eric Idle co-directed the performance with Broadway vet B.T. McNicholl, and audiences can expect a greatest hits collection of skits that John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin first performed on their influential TV series beginning in 1969 ... Original Python member Eric Idle co-directed the performance with Broadway vet B.T. McNicholl, and audiences can expect a greatest hits collection of skits that John Cleese, Graham Chapman,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The full Monty Oct 3, 2009
The four will reprise the roles made famous by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin in about a dozen sketches and songs, directed by former Python, Idle and B.T. McNicholl ... The four will reprise the roles made famous by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin in about a dozen sketches and songs, directed by former Python, Idle and B.T. McNicholl. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Starr report Sep 15, 2009
Eric Idle-- are reuniting at The Ziegfeld Theater Oct. 15 for the world premiere of "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)," a six-part retrospective airing Oct. 18-23 on ... The surviving members of "Monty Python" -- Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Eric Idle -- are reuniting at The Ziegfeld Theater Oct. 15 for the world premiere of "Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)," a six-part retrospective airing Oct. 18-23 on IFC. They'll hold a Q&A... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Terry Gilliam Films Sep 14, 2009
The cast featured Charles McKeown, who had co-written the film with Gilliam, and there was also a role for Eric Idle. Black Comedy from Terry Gilliam. (Suite101.com)
The Movie Career of Eric Idle Sep 10, 2009
With the Monty Python team, Eric Idle wrote and starred in a succession of films now regarded as classics, but how well has his movie career faired without the rest of th ... Eric Idle s first foray into the film world without the full team still involved plenty of familiar faces. (Suite101.com)
Michael Palin in the Movies Sep 9, 2009
Cleese played a barrister, as he had in A Fish Called Wanda, while Eric Idle took the role of Ratty - a part which Palin himself had played the previous year in a television adaptation of the story. 1997 saw another reunion, this time of the Wanda cast. (Suite101.com)
Fall forward Sep 7, 2009
Apparently, Graham Chapman, who died in 1989, will join John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the pioneering comedy troupe and promote the new documentary Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer s Cut) ... Apparently, Graham Chapman, who died in 1989, will join John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the pioneering comedy troupe and promote the new documentary... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Too much, Priyanka! Sep 2, 2009
Eric Idle is credited with having played seven in Monty Python and The Holy Grail (1975), while Alec Guinness played eight in Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949). Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Robin Williams mellows out Aug 25, 2009
" Mellowing out Part of his answer is to mellow out and feel less driven to work so hard. With his strength restored, Williams takes renewed pleasure in riding his bicycles - he owns 50 - up and down the hills near his Napa Valley ranch. Something else is rejuvenating him as well. Williams is quietly dating. "It's a secret someone," he whispers. A minute later Williams, dressed completely in black like a latter-day Beat, ambles over. "Her name is Susan, just like in the 'Monsters vs Aliens'... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Daily TV guide Aug 25, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Monty Python's comeback surprise Aug 20, 2009
The five - John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin - are all due to attend. The sixth Python, Graham Chapman, died in 1989. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
IFC, BAFTA Bringing Pythons to New York City Aug 20, 2009
Monty Python, 1969All Python members -- John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and -- will attend this official Python reunion event, which will include a screening of the theatrical version of the original IFC documentary. After the screening, all five surviving members of the Monty Python team will sit down for a Q&A discussion and will be presented with a special award from BAFTA to honor their outstanding contribution to film and television. (Multichannel News)
'Mad Men,' 'Top Chef Masters' podcast; 'Monty Python' returns Aug 19, 2009
The complete Python troupe - John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and even the late Graham Chapman - will attend this official Python reunion event, which will include a screening of the theatrical version of the Original IFC documentary Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut). Following the screening, all five surviving members of the Monty Python team will sit down for a Q&A discussion and will be presented with a Special Award from BAFTA to honor their... (Multichannel News)
Special Bafta honour for Pythons Aug 19, 2009
John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin will attend the event on 15 October. Bafta chairman David Parfitt described the award as a "fitting tribute". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
British Comedy: Best in the World Jul 16, 2009
The Monty Python team, consisting of John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, first hit our screens in 1969 with their satirically groundbreaking Flying Circus and are still, 40 years on, referred to as "The Beatles of Comedy" for their outstanding, arguably peerless contribution to their art. Python has taken on legendary status in many countries around the world, particularly in the USA, where its influence can be seen in programmes ranging from... (Suite101.com)
No comments posted. Jul 12, 2009
But Monty Pythons Spamalot, by Eric Idle, a founding member of the 40-year-old groundbreaking British comedy troupe, and composer John Du Prez, has finally arrived four years after its New York debut, a delay exacerbated by an exclusive West Coast contract for its Las Vegas production. The 2005 Tony winner for best musical, directed by Mike Nichols, closed last year in Sin City, just as it did this January in New York all before one performance here, an ironic twist given that Idle and Du... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Very Naughty Boys to play the Royal Albert Hall Jul 7, 2009
Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam will appear in the European premiere of Idle's musical Not The Messiah (He's A Very Naughty Boy). The oratorio, based on the film Life Of Brian, will receive its UK premiere at the Royal Albert Hall on 23 October. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Taking mockery to new heights Jul 5, 2009
One of its stars, Christopher Guest, went on to refine the improvised art of the faux-doc with "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind." Monty Python sprinkled plenty of fake news stories in its Flying Circus, then Eric Idle spearheaded the Beatles parody "The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash.". Woody Allen has made two prominent entries: "Take the Money and Run" and "Zelig." Tim Robbins got political with "Bob Roberts.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The Culture Gabfest, the Everybody's Dead Edition Jul 2, 2009
(Audiobook of the week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, written by Roald Dahl and read by Eric Idle. . (Slate)
Amanda Jacobs: Brushes with fame Jun 26, 2009
My crowning achievement, however, was meeting Eric Idle. My family and I went to the very first production of the musical Spamalot in Chicago, and, since he wrote the show, he was also in the audience. (Medfield Press, MA)
Review: 'Monty Python's Spamalot' May 30, 2009
By Eric Idle, adapted from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Music by Idle and John Du Prez ... The huge Broadway hit of 2005 that opened Wednesday at the Golden Gate Theatre has been "lovingly ripped off" from the landmark comedy group's film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" by Eric Idle, who wrote the musical's book, lyrics and, with longtime collaborator John Du Prez, music ... By Eric Idle, adapted from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Music by Idle and John Du Prez. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Spam, Spam, Spam May 18, 2009
Eric Idle, the Python actor and writer who played Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot (and assorted other roles) onscreen, knew it would be a challenge to transform the film into a stage musical, an idea he mulled for some time before undertaking it. But he didn't understand just how formidable a challenge he faced until he moved from England to the United States in 1994. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Spamalot' arrives in town May 18, 2009
For today's cover story, Steven Winn caught up with "Spamalot" co-writer Eric Idle and his composer colleague John Du Prez, and Chad Jones quizzed John O'Hurley about his starring role as King Arthur in the outrageously wacky production, which comes to the Golden Gate Theatre this week ... For today's cover story, Steven Winn caught up with "Spamalot" co-writer Eric Idle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Supermodel Kathy Ireland Lashes Out Against Pro Choice Apr 28, 2009
The five remaining Idol hopefuls, Julian Sands, Eric Idle, Kenneth Branagh, Xander Berkeley, Jeff Lynne, Bruno Tonioli, Lucy Davis and Fred Williard at the British Consul General s Official Residence in Hancock Park for a BritWeek celebration on Thursday. Socialite Tinsley Mortimer donning Judith Ripka at The Save Venice Society "La Notte Arancione" on Thursday in NYC.. (Fox News)
George Harrison receives Walk of Fame star Apr 15, 2009
But one of Harrison's friends, Monty Python's Eric Idle, said he had recently spoken to Starr. "He said, 'What about mine?'" Idle said. (MSNBC -- News)
Harrison honoured on Walk of Fame Apr 15, 2009
Other stars including Monty Python actor Eric Idle, Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and musician Tom Petty attended the ceremony. Idle described the Beatle as a "remarkable person" with a "wonderful sense of humour". (BBC News)
Nudge, nudge, wink wink: Monty Python is back at 40 Mar 27, 2009
The six-part documentary Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) airs Oct. 4-10 and features John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, who, along with founding member Graham Chapman created groundbreaking humor with such sketches as "The Ministry of Silly Walks" and "The Upper Class Twit of the Year.". IFC's Python Week also will include airings of the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian and Monty Python Live at the Hollywood... (USA Today -- Life)
Williams top turn at royal show Mar 25, 2009
Prince Charles "loves being around comics", said Eric Idle. The finale of the evening came when a seemingly incongruous ballet performance from an ensemble of dancers eventually revealed Cleese's Monty Python co-star Eric Idle to be among their number. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Life of Brian ban lifted after 30 years Mar 2, 2009
Life of Brian is now viewed as a classic and includes oft-quoted lines such as Brian's mother's quip on her son: "He's not the messiah -- he's a very naughty boy", as well as the jaunty song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, sung by Eric Idle as he and Brian are nailed to crosses at the end. No one thought to revoke the ban because few people realised it still stood, until last year. (Sydney Morning Herald)
'Salman Rushdie and me...it's a meeting of minds,' says his six ... Feb 16, 2009
Pia stayed friendly with Python star and Spamalot creator Eric Idle, whose 3 ... In 2006, she landed the part in the show and earned excellent reviews, the friendship of Eric Idle and, of course, her introduction to Rushdie and a somewhat different way of life. (Daily Mail)
September's shaping up to be entertaining Feb 8, 2009
Monty Python is not a person but a troupe of six comedians, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliamo and Eric Idle, who in the late 1960s and early 1970s had a popular TV show in Britain and did comic sketches. "Spamalot" was made into a musical from the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," with a book by Eric Idle, score by Eric Idle and John Du Prez and direction by Mike Nichols. (Middletown Press, CT)
Just what the doctor ordered Feb 8, 2009
Gilliam was the odd one out of the group, the lone American among the Brits: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman; a visual man among wordsmiths. He had met Cleese in New York when working as a strip cartoonist; he moved to Britain in protest against the Vietnam War. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
