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Thursday Nov 5 | The Independent

Pandora: Palin's effort is in vain as Christie takes office

Palin: 'The Pythons are not Republican' enlarge *One person who won't be cracking open the bubbly at the thought of the Republican Chris Christie taking office as Governor of New Jersey is Michael Palin, the English documentary maker and former Python .

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Related Topix: US News, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election

Wed Nov 04, 2009

OhNoTheyDidnt

Chris Christie Rips Off Monty Python, Troupe Threatens Suit

Chris Christie, the Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey in Tuesday's knife-edge gubernatorial election, has been called out as a copyright thief.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, George Bush, Jon Corzine, US Governors, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Free Republic

Monty Python stars threaten legal action against Chris Christie

Michael Palin and Terry Jones have complained that Chris Christie, the Republican candidate for the New Jersey governorship, used clips from a Monty Python sketch in a campaign advertisement.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, US News, Terry Jones, Jon Corzine, US Governors, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election

Mon Nov 02, 2009

NBC New York

Deja Vu All Over Again For Christie And Pythons

In a story that actually sounds like it has all the makings of a classic Monty Python skit, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate and former U.S. Attorney for the state Chris Christie has opened himself up to potential litigation from the the legendary British comedy troupe even as voters go to the polls.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Politics, US News, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Film Threat

Monty Python: Almost the Truth

By the time you're done, you may feel like Mr. Creosote, stuffed to the gills and unable to eat another bite.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Brazil, Family, Drama Movies, Time Bandits, Adventure, Musical Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Terry Gilliam, Heavy-Metal, Iron Maiden

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Washington Times

Media Room: DVD & Blu-ray reviews

Monty Python: Almost the Truth - Released in time for the 40th anniversary of the gonzo British comedy troupe's first appearance on the air, "Almost the Truth" is about as in-depth a look at the Pythons as one can hope for.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Terry Jones, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

This is London

Pythons power past 40 years on in Not The Messiah

London, Pythons power past 40 years on in Not The Messiah By Bruce Dessau, None 26.10.09 Oddly entertaining: Not The Messiah And now for something slightly different.

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Related Topix: Life of Brian, Comedy Movies, John Cleese

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Monty Python's Not the Messiah He's a Very Naughty Boy first night review

Monty Python's Not the Messiah - first night, review Not the Messiah at Royal Albert Hall, London.

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Related Topix: Life of Brian, Comedy Movies, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, John Cleese

Sat Oct 24, 2009

ABC News

Terry Gilliam Talks Python, 'Dr. Parnassus'

Forty years ago, as the Beatles were ending their dominance of a musical era, another British troupe was emerging and would ultimately change the history of comedy.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Movies

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Independent

Balls launches help for fellow stammerers new

It was, Ed Balls said, a "particularly difficult" speech for him to make. It was not part of the cut-and-thrust of a House of Commons debate; nor was he having to defend his controversial appointment of a new Children's Commissioner against the wishes of a Parliamentary select committee.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Associated Content

How to Dress Up as a Monty Python Character for Halloween

No matter which "Pythoner" you decide to emulate this Halloween, don't forget the accent! John Clease : Perhaps the most well known of the Pythoners because of his rather successful post-Python career, John Clease may be your best bet for an easily recognizable costume, eh, so to speak.

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Related Topix: Monty Python, Club, Life, Halloween, Holidays, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle

Southport Visitor

Monty Python Python star Michael Palin to sign copies of his book at Broadhurst Bookshop in Southport

ACTOR, presenter, scriptwriter and comedian Michael Palin will be signing copies of his new book at Broadhurst's bookshop in December.

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Related Topix: The Meaning of Life, Comedy Movies, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Musical Movies, Entertainment, Television

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Wired News

Nazis, Queens and The Spanish Inquisition: Monty Python Takes New York

Michael Palin on the red carpet of the Ziegfeld Theater before a screening of Monty Python: Almost the Truth the troupe's one deceased player a ' but no slower on the draw with shots aimed at each other and even the occasional adoring audience member.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Theater, Arts

Mon Oct 19, 2009

The Herald

The Buzz Blog: He's not dead; he just resting

"I'm not dead yet": The Buzz would like to take this opportunity to correct an error in last Monday's "Watchwords" promo on Page A1.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Blog News, Monty Python's Flying Circus

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Age

Pythons tell tales of the one who got away

Left: Monty Python in 1969 Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, MIchael Palin and John Cleese.

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Related Topix: Life of Brian, Comedy Movies, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman, John Cleese

Sat Oct 17, 2009

CBS News

Monty Python at 40: Not Dead Yet

After four decades of dead parrots, transvestite lumberjacks, singing knights and Spam, the comedy group Monty Python got what they've in the past lampooned and satirized: a lifetime achievement award, or perhaps an award for just remaining alive.

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Related Topix: Monty Python, Club, Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Comedy Movies, Life of Brian, The Meaning of Life, Musical Movies, John Cleese

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Halfway to Hollywood by Michael Palin

There's an obvious dramatic flaw in the time-frame covered by the second instalment of Michael Palin's diaries, which spans the years from 1980-88. It's a decade which begins with a series of unproductive meetings for Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album , and concludes with Palin signing up for the first of the documentaries that would turn ...

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Family, Time Bandits, Adventure, Brazil, Drama Movies, Musical Movies, Science Fiction Movies, The Missionary, Monty Python, Club, Terry Gilliam

TIME.com

Monty Python Reunites in NYC: How Amazingly Unlikely

You don't know how adorable it can be for a 10-year-old girl to impersonate a Spanish Inquisitor until you've seen it in person.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, The Meaning of Life, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Carol Cleveland

The New York Times

A Night of Round Table With Monty Python

The original cast of the Monty Python troupe, from left, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle smile as they arrive at the premiere of the documentary "Monty Python: Almost The Truth ," celebrating the troupe's 40th anniversary.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Entertainment, Television, Terry Jones, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Reuters

A Minute With: John Cleese on appeal of "Fawlty Towers"

It's been more than 30 years since John Cleese made his television classic "Fawlty Towers" and the British comedian is just as proud of it now as when he helped create the series in the 1970s.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Fawlty Towers, Entertainment, Television, John Cleese, Norway, Europe, World News, Vocal, BBC

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