The Lumberjack Song itself is fairly well-known, but the build-up to it is a perfect example of how the Pythons would regularly flow seemingly punchline-less sketches into one another, creating a far ...

20 Argument Clinic (Monty Python’s Flying Circus DVD 9, Episode 29) A troupe hallmark and a paraphrasing of what Python fans are thinking now. ”That’s not one of the top 20.” ”Yes, it is.” ”No, it isn ...

The British troupe’s influence on comedians is well documented. But what about their impact on scientists and philosophers? BBC Culture finds out. “Who wants to see that again, really?” said Mick ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gglhv-aGCag This is a good sketch that shows Monty Python's ability to link ideas in all sorts of weird ways, as well as their ...

Python Bytes serves up nearly two dozen sketches from the first season of the show, plus a few fun extras. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts ...

Not everyone can make comedy that stands the test of time as well as Monty Python did, and few people get this like Bob Odenkirk. That's because, before he ventured into more diverse genres like drama ...

Terry Jones, who passed away on Jan. 21, almost exclusively played the straight man in Monty Python sketches. He was the detail-obsessed organizer, a stickler for timing and order. But he could also ...