"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, all ...

British actor and comedian Eric Idle is known to many people for his character—or rather, characters—in the Monty Python film series. He gained global recognition in the 1970s after starring in Monty ...

Monty Python member Eric Idle says that modern political correctness would mean that their films like The Life of Brian and ...

“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 productions.

Monty Python star Eric Idle has said that he has continued to work at the age of 80 for financial reasons. The comedian and actor, known as Sir Robin the-not-quite-so-brave-as-Sir-Lancelot in Monty ...

Idle, 82, revealed details about the pair’s final conversation on Monday following news of the double homicide. “Rob Reiner ...

Idle, 79, was asked about the subject during a recent appearance on an episode of the podcast On with Kara Swisher. Asked about Dave Chappelle’s complaints that he is being silenced for his ...

Monty Python is one of the longest-running and most successful sketch comedy teams in history, but for people who have spent so much time together, it’s not surprising to learn that they don’t always ...

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Eric Idle is struggling to see the bright side of his estrangement from John Cleese. In an interview on the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast, the Monty Python star reflected on his public feud ...

British comedian Eric Idle spoke on the state of comedy in his heyday and said he hated conservatives, in a recent interview. Stephen Lovekin Tech journalist Kara Swisher interviewed legendary British ...