MONTY PYTHON (group)

Monty Python were a English surreal comedy group who created their sketch comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus in 1969. Broadcast by the BBC until 1974, Monty Python's Flying Circus was conceived, written, and performed by its members Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The Python phenomenon developed from the television series into something larger in scope and impact, including touring stage shows, films, numerous albums, several books, and musicals. The Pythons' influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles' influence on music, and their sketch show has been referred to as "not only one of the more enduring icons of 1970s British popular culture, but also an important moment in the evolution of television comedy". Some of their movies include: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life.