Eric Idle reflects on ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ as national tour launches in Cleveland

The Monty Python founding member discusses the Tony-winning musical’s evolution from cult film to global phenomenon as its new national tour kicks off at Playhouse Square.
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Monty Python's Eric Idle says he's still working at 80 for financial reasons: "Not easy at this age"

Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said he's still working at the age of 80 for financial reasons, sharing on social media that his income has tailed off "disastrously" and adding, "I have to ...

Monty Python’s Flying Circus musical ‘Spamalot’ hopes to spread the silliness with US tour

Two of the show’s highlight are the Act II opening song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” which was borrowed from ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Monty Python comedian Eric Idle brings Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to Australia

Eric Idle is proud that Always Look on the Bright Side of Life is one of the most popular funeral songs in England. "I find that very, very moving actually," he tells ABC RN's The Stage Show. "It's ...
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John Cleese Blames Eric Idle for ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s Worst Scene

John Cleese recently embarked on a live tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Each event will be part film screening, part live Q&A and, presumably, part creeping ...
TheWrap

Eric Idle Says His ‘Monty Python’ Money Has Run Out: ‘I Have to Work for My Living’

“Monty Python” alum Eric Idle addressed an apparent fan misconception on Friday: that he and the rest of the legendary British comedy troupe’s members aren’t swimming in cash from their ...
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‘Monty Python’ star Eric Idle says he’s still working at age 80 for financial reasons: The cast then and now

"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was released nearly 50 years ago. Eric Idle wrote the screenplay for the 1975 hit with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, ...