Michael Palin has said that Monty Python ’s religious satire film Life of Brian wouldn’t get made today because he believes comedy is being watered down.

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Cleese will be at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach to take questions following a screening of the cult-classic comedy.

In an interview, the Monty Python veteran looks back on his experiences performing in the revered sketch troupe and touring the world as a travel host. By Darryn King Urie, who is known for his work ...

Urie, who is known for his work on “Ugly Betty,” is busy these days — on Broadway, on TV and, on Sundays, with his dog, President McKinley. By Alix Strauss The Monty Python-inspired show wants to give ...