monty python 40

2009-10-16T11:18:33Z

John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle and Michael Palin Monty Python 40th anniversary event at the

IFC & BAFTA Host Monty Python's 40th Anniversary Event

2009-10-15T18:17:24Z

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: (L-R) Actors Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle attend the IFC &

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

2010-02-24T18:31:21Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - 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.</p><p>The 69-year-old, also well known for his...

john cleese

2009-10-02T10:32:29Z

**File Photos** * CLEESE HITS THE TOUR TRAIL TO PAY FOR DIVORCE MONTY PYTHON legend JOHN CLEESE has been forced back on the road - after he was ordered to hand over a huge chunk of his fortune to his third wife in their divorce settlement. The British star gave Alyce Faye Eichelberger $12 million (£8 million) in cash and assets - including a Reuters) - British comedian John Cleese has finalized the terms of his divorce from third wife Alyce Eichelberger, with a judge expected to sign papers lodged with the Santa Barbara Su...

Go viral for laughs with UK's Idiots of Ants

2010-02-25T21:13:37Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Don't despair if you haven't already bought tickets to the sold-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe show of one of British comedy's best up and coming troupes. Go viral.</p><p>Idiots of Ants, four young Englishmen whose serious white shirts and black ties offset their absurd...

fawlty towers press launch 2

2009-05-07T03:24:42Z

John Cleese, Connie Booth, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs Fawlty Towers: Reopened - press launch held the Naval and Military Club. Cast promote upcoming two-part documentary celebrating 30th anniversary of the 70...

fawlty towers press launch

2009-05-07T03:24:38Z

John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs Fawlty Towers: Reopened - press launch held the Naval and Military Club. Cast promote upcoming two-part documentary celebrating 30th anniversary of the 70...

fawlty towers press launch 3

2009-05-07T03:24:30Z

John Cleese recalls golden age of `Fawlty Towers'

2010-02-27T14:49:33Z

<div id="subtitle">John Cleese goes into character to tout new `Fawlty Towers' documentary</div><div><p>They don't make 'em like they used to. Bunch of money-chasing idiots. Not like in my day!</p><p>Sounding rather like an inn keeper on a short fuse, John Cleese reminisced Wednesday about making "Fawlty To...

Comedy classic Fawlty Towers 'was almost rejected'

2010-02-27T14:48:55Z

<div><p>Classic sitcom "Fawlty Towers" was almost rejected by the BBC, the comedy's co-writer and star John Cleese revealed as he staged a rare reunion of the cast Wednesday.</p><p>The 69-year-old, who co-wrote the comedy with

Fawlty Towers re-opens for business, one last time

2010-02-27T14:48:56Z

<div><p>Monty Python legend John Cleese staged a rare public reunion with his former wife and cast members of classic sitcom "Fawlty Towers" on Wednesday -- and recalled how little money he made from it.</p><p>The 69-year-old, who co-wrote the comedy with Basil Fawlty a run for his money – with a series of bizarre, high-kicking stretching exercises. The military men were preparing for a parade rehearsal in Moscow when they were snapped in the painful-looking poses. They appeared to be auditioning for Monty Python

A handful of good tweets from celebrities

2010-03-03T21:16:43Z

<div id="subtitle">A handful of good tweets from celebrities on Twitter</div><div><p>_ Rainn Wilson ("The Office"): "LA has the most beautiful sunsets. But then again, so does hell."</p><p>_ Prince Charles celebrated his 60th birthday Friday with military gun salutes and a string of parties, even if he passes the milestone with little sign of an end to his long wait to be king.</p><p>The heir to the British throne has been marking the big day all week, with a star-studded comedy show Wednesday and a black-tie gala Thursday, but spent Friday meeting young people...

Prince Charles turns 60

2010-03-01T20:07:11Z

<div><p>Prince Charles celebrated his 60th birthday Friday with two military gun salutes and a string of parties, as he passes the milestone with little sign of an end to his long wait to be king.</p><p>The heir to the throne has been marking the big day all week, with a star-studded comedy show Wednesday and a black-tie gala Thursday, but spent Friday meeting young people helped b...

Keanu Reeves taught me the magic of Python

2010-03-02T05:57:38Z

<div><p> Some years ago I was writing a script with John Cleese in Los Angeles and we went for dinner at a buzzy brasserie called Chaya. When the waiter brought our steaks he also brought a $200 bottle of St Francis Cabernet Sauvignon. We hadn't ordered it; the waiter said it was a gift from some anonymous diners. John suggested to the waiter that they come by o...

CLEESE REMEMBERS 'DREADFUL' DEAD MUM

2010-03-04T07:07:22Z

<div><p>MONTY PYTHON star JOHN CLEESE launched a scathing attack on his late mother MURIEL - insisting she was a "dreadful" parent.</p><p> The British actor spoke out about his strained relationship with his mum to reporters at a fundraiser for England's Bristol Zoo on Thurs...

CLEESE LASHES OUT AT 'INSECURE' WIFE

2010-03-04T07:08:03Z

<div><p>MONTY PYTHON star JOHN CLEESE has slammed his estranged spouse ALYCE for demanding half his earnings in their bitter divorce battle, blaming insecurity for her actions.</p><p> The British actor is currently embroiled in divorce proceedings with his third wife, Alyce Faye Eichelberger Cleese. The couple separated in January (08) after 19 years of marriage.</p>&l...

Ex-Python loves lemurs, prefers to peerage

2010-03-04T09:51:20Z

<div><p>Monty Python star John Cleese said Tuesday that having a lemur named after him was a greater honour than receiving a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.</p><p>The 68-year-old, who declined a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) award in 1996, p...

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