Eric Idle has been funny for a very long time. He gained fame almost 50 years ago playing pompous TV hosts and leering idiots as a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. While the original BBC TV ...

Looking on the bright side. When you hear this statement, it immediately brings me to the song from British comedy, Monty Python: “Always look on the bright side of life.” I must say, I have been ...

Eric Idle on the Enduring, Powerful Legacy of the Song He Wrote As a JokeHow Monty Python’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” took on a life of its own.

It’s something to rejoice about! Monty Python, the iconic comedy troupe, has reunited on stage this week. It’s a big year for the group, given that it also marks the 25 th anniversary of one of their ...