When we talk about comedy, there’s a lot of people who will instantly quote and think of Monty Python, the quirky and absurd troupe who fused satire, and nonsense into something that turned out to be pure chaos, but also intellectual humor.
In 1969, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin came together to mix their talents and make Monty Python’s Flying Circus and various films, which were forever carved in the hearts of generations to come.
What makes them so iconic and memorable isn’t just the fact of how funny they could be, but also the spirit of anarchy and mischief they had to them. They broke the rules and then built new ones, all of that while acting incredibly silly in the smartest of ways.
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The troupe all together, 1969
The facial expressions of people who don't want to be there, or just acting.
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Hollywood Bowl, 1980
Comedy legends before their sold out show.
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Reading the newspaper on set
Because a good relaxing moment after recording is always good.
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In Hyde Park, trying to relax.
Lined up and posing in their colorful attires.
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Knights of Holy Grail, 1974
They were giving laughs and historical accuracy.
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Looking good in tuxedos
Even in formalwear they were all for the laughs.
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Putting their heads through their shirts
Because why not?
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The wooden cage
Danger, you don't know what these men have up their sleeves.
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Michael Palin and Terry Jones
Nothing weird here, just two men and their toys.
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The Pythons in the late 70s
Six grown men playing around backstage.
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Early python days
Already mastering their arts.
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Michael Palin at the airport in the late 70s
Radiating the energy who doesn't want to engage in conversation.
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Graham Chapman stepping off the tour bus
Rocking the psychedelic shirt and the pipe.
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John Cleese arriving in Vancouver
Looking like he's silently judging everyone in the airport.
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Hanging out in the park
Even when chilling in casual wear they looked like they were about to tell a joke.
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1974
Behind the scenes, the Pythons pose in their costumes.
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"Make tea not love"
Graham Chapman as a very serious policeman.
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Filming Life of Brian in Tunisia, 1978
Perfectly normal day on set.
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Along the Canal in London
Looking quite respectable for a change.
