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R.I.P. Terry Jones, 1942-2020

January 22, 2020

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Terry Jones was a member of the one of the most renowned comedy troupes of all time, Monty Python. His work alongside Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, and the late Graham Chapman will very likely stand the test of time comedically and as a cultural artifact of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

Jones unfortunately succumbed to complications from a form of dementia that he had be battling with for years. Terry did manage to complete work voice work on an animation project The Land of Sometimes before his time came to an end.

You never really need an excuse to watch any and all of Monty Python (Flying Circus, Holy Grail, Meaning of Life, Life of Brian, so on and so forth), but today would be a pretty grand day to revisit revolutionary absurdist comedy in honor of Jones.

September 10, 2018

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Member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, Eric Idle, will be in live person discussing his upcoming book Always Look on the Bright Side of the Live: A Sortabiography next month on Thurs., Oct. 11th at 8PM at Culver City High School.

It’s likely that we don’t need to say anymore to peak your interest here, so we won’t.

Tickets are going from $25-$55 and can be snagged up here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Entire Monty Python Catalog Headed to Netflix

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Entire Monty Python Catalog Headed to Netflix

From Holy Grail to the Flying Circus to deep cuts like Eric Idle’s What About Dick? will all be coming to Netflix on April 15th.

It will probably be the freewheeling, absurdist reprieve that you might like on Tax Day, so get ready to binge a bunch of silliness in a few weeks.

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Well, any chance you get to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail in a fancy theatre with a live appearance by John Cleese is one that you take.

So, maybe you should get some tickets for when that happens at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Saturday, March 31st for $59-$70 on Ticketmaster?

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

January 25, 2018

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Next Friday, Gallery 1988 will indeed be opening up an exhibition of art inspired by legendary comedy troupe Monty Python. The line-up of artists have yet to be announced, but you can rest assured that it’ll be pretty fantastic showing of art not unlike the flyer you see above.

The opening night, per usual, should be pretty packed, so you best get there early.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

NBC’s Grand Experiment, Seeso, Has Officially Launched

January 8, 2016

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You can get in on the experiment here.

Comedy specials from Rory Scovel and Matt Besser, Kids in the Hall, SNL, Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place, Before the Morning After, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, 30 Rock, The Office, The World of Alan Partridge, Funny as Hell, Brazil, Fletch, Monty Python (series and films), The UCB Show, and oh so much more are now available at the convenience of some keystrokes, some clicking, and $3.99 a month now that Seeso, NBC’s exclusive comedy streaming service has officially launched.

In case you weren’t already enticed, you can sign-up for Seeso here.

The Beta Version of Seeso Is Live and Boy, Do They Have a Lot of Good Stuff

December 3, 2015

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Anything from Monty Python: Live at the Hollywood Bowl to the brand new variety series hosted by The UCB 4, The UCB Show, to Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place to SNL to The Kids in the Hall to The World of Alan Partridge to…

30 Rock, stand-up from George Carlin, Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Hannibal Buress, TJ Miller, Kyle Kinane, Reggie Watts, Sean Patton, Eddie Pepitone, Jon Dore, Bo Burnham, Donald Glover, Garfunkel & Oates, Tim Minchin, and way more.

Really, that’s just scratching the surface. Actually, since this is the beta version, it’s only scratching the surface of scratching the surface of what the beta version of Seeso has got in store for us all like Harmonquest, Hidden America with Jonah Ray, etc..

Oh yeah, we should have mentioned that all of this is free until Jan. 6th, which makes one hell of a Christmas presents from Seeso. Get into all of it here.

John Cleese Talks About The Dark Humor He Had With His Mother and Needing To Be Funny on Conan

November 21, 2015

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The legendary John Cleese stopped by Conan to promote his memoir So Anyway… and gave us insight to the formative years of John Cleese and why he is funny the way he is.

Specifically, he felt that being funny was a necessity for him at one point in his life as well as dealing with his rather morose mother and making her laugh.

You’ll see why Cleese went the way he did in Monty Python.

NBC’s New Comedy Subscription Service, Seeso, Might Just Be The Shot in the Arm That NBC Comedy Needed

October 15, 2015

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For $3.99 a month, it looks like you’ll be getting quite a lot.

Starting in January, NBC will be officially launching Seeso, which will not only offer ad free access to all seasons of The Office, Parks and Recreation, Kids in the Hall, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, The Mighty Boosh, SNL, and more, but also feature boat loads of new content and shows exclusive to Seeso.

Starting off with 20 new series from the likes of Dan Harmon, Amy Poelher/Ian Roberts/Matt Walsh/Matt Besser, Scott Aukerman, Cameron Esposito/Rhea Butcher, Wyatt Cenac, Tom Lennon, Ben Garant, Kulap Vilaysack, Jonah Ray, they’ll feature anything from scripted sitcoms, live stand-up, travel shows with a comedian, reality show parodies, and more.

It would almost seem that the whole of all of this represents the comedy that has been missing from NBC’s line-up for awhile.

They’ll also be bringing a curated collection of movies and series into the Seeso fold as well.

Sound good? Good. Well, make sure you start saving $3.99 a month after Christmas then.

A Sing-A-Long Version of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” Is a Getting Theatrical Release

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail is already one of the most highly regard cult comedies of all time. Perhaps this sing-a-long version might bring it into league with the frequent screenings of Rocky Horror Picture Show where people keep coming decked out in costumes.

Coming on to the 40th Anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a special sing-a-long version is hitting theaters for a limited theatrical release that encourages those in attendance to not only sign with the musical numbers throughout the movie, but to come dressed up as their favorite character.

We wouldn’t be surprised at all if a lot of folks try to go as The Black Knight.

“Spamalot” to Have a Weekend Run at Hollywood Bowl

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Note that Monty Python’s Eric Idle has joined the cast.

From July 31st to Aug. 2nd, not only is Spamalot coming to the Hollywood Bowl with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Craig Robinson, and Warwick Davis in the cast, but Eric Idle will be joining in the fun as a narrator.

Maybe more members of Monty Python will give Spamalot a go in the future?

Tickets go on sale next week on May 3rd here.

John Cleese on The Legacy of Monty Python’s “Dead Parrot” Sketch

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Few other folks outside of Monty Python get to relive their comedy sketches like they do.

While chatting with Seth Meyers last night, John Cleese got to talking about one of Monty Python’s most enduring sketches and how, when they performed it live, it would go a wry in the best way.

You begin to wonder if any other sketch troupe will ever be this big ever again? Maybe Key & Peele?

Monty Python Documentary “The Meaning of Live” To Premiere at Tribeca on 40th Anniversary of “Holy Grail”

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

As it has been two score since the release of legendary comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this year’s Tribeca Film Festival is marking the occasion with a run of several Python films as well as the premiere of a feature length documentary following Monty Python off and backstage.

Roger Graef and James Rogan put together an entire feature length documentary entitled Monty Python – The Meaning of Live, which is set to play at Tribeca on Apr. 25th. The film offers up a close look behind the scenes of the Pythons and what went into for their recent O2 Arena run.

The sounds of clattering, hollowed coconuts will undoubtedly be heard somewhere during this anniversary.

“Monty Python LIVE (Mostly)” Now on DVD/Blu-ray

November 12, 2014

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For the majority of us that couldn’t buy tickets to the Monty Python final reunion shows at the O2 Arena in London that sold out in mere minutes or see it in a limited run broadcast in movie theaters, Monty Python LIVE (Mostly): One Down, Five to Go is now available to buy and watch as soon as you can get out your wallet.

So, you can probably safely buy this for people if you’re getting a gift for them anytime during this holiday season or just get it for yourself like you know you’re going to.

“Absolutely Anything” Might Be The Last Film with Robin Williams

November 10, 2014

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

When Robin Williams tragically passed away earlier this year, he had already put in his work for several projects that were to be released at a later date.

One of those films was Merry Friggin’ Christmas, but it turns out, apparently, that the last role Williams took on before he passed was voicing a dog in the upcoming film “Absolutely Anything” from Monty Python’s Terry Jones.

While Orson Welles’ voice was oddly lent right before he died to the transforming planet Omicron in the animated Transformers movie, Robin Williams voicing a dog in a comedy seems much more fitting and will definitely be a thing to watch for when Absolutely Anything hits theaters.

John Cleese Has a Lovely Chat with Jon Stewart About How to Not Care Anymore

November 6, 2014

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In promotion of his new book So, Anyway…, the legendary John Cleese sat down with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show and talked about the prospect of caring and how to give it up

All in all, it was delightful. Give it a watch here.

Watch Terry Gilliam’s Earnestness vs. Stephen Colbert’s Wit on The Colbert Report

September 20, 2014

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On the promotional track for Zero Theorem, Terry Gilliam appeared on The Colbert Report complete with kimono and took his positive vibe and message against the wit of the Stephen Colbert character.

The result was pretty damn fun. Also, Colbert does a Monty Python “walk from the desk to the interview table”. Watch it here.

Cinefamily to Screen a Run of “Monty Python Live (Mostly)” Next Week

August 14, 2014

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From Wed. Aug. 20th to Tues. Aug. 26th, Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theatre will be having a run of the latest performance by Monty Python recorded live at the O2 Arena in London.

Until the DVD comes out, this is probably your best chance of seeing the show that sold out in record time, so don’t miss out if you’re in LA.

Monty Python Live (Mostly) Is 3rd Biggest Live Cinema Event in UK History & DVD Due Out in November

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(via The Hollywood Reporter)

The marriage of live entertainment and cinema are fast becoming more commonplace at your local movie theater as shown most recently by Monty Python Live (Mostly). While Monty Python’s live shows at London’s O2 Arena were sold in mere seconds, plenty of folks saw a livestream and rebroadcasts of the show in their favorite multiplex.

Enough of them saw it that Monty Python scored #3 all time of the biggest live cinema events in the U.K. With that type of sway, it only makes you think of the possibilities of other live comedy events being in theaters. Rifftrax does pretty well here in the states with their live “riff” events.

Whose to say that the taping of an hour stand up special from a big enough comedian wouldn’t make it to a theater in the not so distant future.

On top of all of that, you can expect to be purchase a copy of Monty Python Live (Mostly) sometime in November, which is exciting for the overwhelming number of us that couldn’t make it to a theater or the O2 Arena.

Monty Python Gets Gigantic Dead Parrot Commemorative Sculpture in a London Park

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(via Fast Co.Create)

As part of their reunion shows at London’s O2 Arena, Monty Python has gotten another reminder of their legacy as a 50 ft. dead parrot sculpture now resides Potters Field Park in London in reference to their dead parrot sketch.

Even if you aren’t familiar with the sketch, it’s pretty great to walk by a gigantic parrot in riga mortis.

Get The Entire Monty Python Album Catalog with Total Rubbish: The Complete Collection

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Get The Entire Monty Python Album Catalog with Total Rubbish: The Complete Collection

Monty Python has released a boxed set of all nine of their albums on your choice of CD or vinyl in the Total Rubbish: The Complete Collection.

If you couldn’t make it out to their O2 Arena shows or get to a live broadcast of the performances in a theater, maybe this will tide you over while waiting and hoping that it their latest run of shows will be on DVD.

So, There’s a Ministry of Silly Walks Game Available for Your iPhone/Android

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We guess it was only a matter of time before one of Monty Python’s most famous sketches was adapted, almost very fittingly, into a video game.

That’s right The Ministry of Silly Walks is now a playable game on your iPhone or Android where you walk various streets avoiding falling down while engaging in silly walking.

Here’s a teaser. Eat your heart out Flappy Bird.

Monty Python Live Show to Air on Sundance Channel

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Monty Python Live Show to Air on Sundance Channel

If you can’t make it to the sold out shows at the O2 Arena or to a participating movie theater here in the U.S. for Monty Python’s live reunion, then worry not as the Sundance Channel has just acquired rights for it to premiere on their network.

Still, if you can catch the shows live or in live broadcast, you should definitely go do that and then rewatch it when it comes on Sundance.

Monty Python Reunion Show To Have Big Dance Numbers and Will Be a “Little Bit Ruder”

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Monty Python Reunion Show To Have Big Dance Numbers and Will Be a “Little Bit Ruder”

Some details were released about Monty Python’s upcoming run at the O2 Arena in London. There will be some of your favorite sketches, but there will also be a large number of dancers dancing in big music numbers and have several costume changes.

It would be hard to pull off otherwise, but Monty Python is indeed going to go bigger as well as a little ruder, whatever that ends up meaning.

We’ll have to wait until next month to find out.