Monty Python

Cultural  

1. An Anglo-American comedy troupe that became widely known in the late 1960s and 1970s for its irreverent, fast-paced television series. The show featured skits, such as the “Ministry of Silly Walks,” and highly original graphics. The members of the group included Graham Chapin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

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Example Sentences

“Monty Python’s Flying Circus” was brought to America by a Dallas member station.

From Los Angeles Times

Monty Python and stardom followed.

From BBC

Jones' legacy goes beyond just Monty Python.

From BBC

But on 15 November in Reading, Sir Michael will also introduce a special screening of Monty Python's Life of Brian from 15:30 GMT.

From BBC

Reflecting on the latter years of his friendship with Terry Jones, Sir Michael Palin says that even as dementia took many things from his Monty Python co-star, his humour remained.

From BBC