While perusing Twitter one day, Adam Savage saw a post by the legendary Eric Idle of Monty Python fame, who was requesting assistance in adapting the case for his beautiful Danny Ferrington travel guitar into one he could carry onto a plane. Savage immediately raised his virtual hand and flew…
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A Fascinating Documentary About the Members of Monty Python’s Flying Circus Before It Existed
Monty Python released a fascinating documentary about the early lives of John Cleese (previously), Eric Idle (previously), Graham Chapman (previously), Terry Jones (previously), Michael Palin (previously), and Terry Gilliam (previously) before they became the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python’s Flying Circus in May of 1969. Documentary discovering what life was…
A Wonderful Old-Timey Cover of the Monty Python Song ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’
Old-timey, ukulele-playing musician Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq., who previously had No More F***s to give and sang a fitting tribute to the year 2020, has surfaced again with a jaunty acoustic cover of “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life”. A jaunty classic by the legendary Eric Idle from…
John Cleese and Eric Idle Hilariously Mock Digital Self-Portraits With a New Song Entitled ‘Fuck Selfies’
John Cleese and Eric Idle of the legendary Monty Python made fun of the ubiquitous trend of taking digital self-portraits with a witty new song entitled “Fuck Selfies“, which they performed live for Conan O’Brien. Cleese and Idle are currently touring North America together and discovering, amongst other things, that…
Come Inside My Mind, A Heartbreakingly Beautiful Documentary About the Late Great Robin Williams
The HBO documentary Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind tells the ultimately heartbreaking story of the late, great and beloved comedian through his own words and through the words of those who loved him. The documentary tracks Williams’ early years, contrasts his vivacious stage personality with his quiet, private life,…
Eric Idle of Monty Python Performs His Swear-Filled Holiday Song ‘Fuck Christmas’
In a clip posted by Monty Python, troupe member Eric Idle (previously) takes to the stage at The Hammersmith Apollo theater in London to perform his radio-unfriendly holiday number, “Fuck Christmas.” Fuck Christmas It’s a fucking Disney show Fuck reindeer And all that fucking snow
The ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Blue Ray Set With a Working Catapult
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the beloved film, the Monty Python and the Holy Grail Limited Edition Castle Catapult Gift Set for Blu-ray features a working miniature catapult and tiny rubber farm animals to launch, along with a bevy of items that truly represent the wonderfully kooky spirit…
Hilarious Music Video for Previously Unreleased ‘Lousy Song’ by Monty Python
In this hilarious new music video for “Lousy Song” by Monty Python, people on the street react with bemusement and/or dismay as the song is played for them. The song was originally recorded in 1980 for Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album but was not included in the album. It will…