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

When “SNL” made its debut in 1975, its insurgent approach to comedy was influenced by British acts of the time, especially Monty Python.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

When I was a kid I was so into “Saturday Night Live” and “SCTV” and Monty Python, I must have thought, “It would be nice to have a crew.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Monty Python comedy legend Eric Idle has shared childhood memories of taking the 148 bus from Birmingham to Wolverhampton, as he returns to England to perform for the first time in 13 years.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

Cruz has spent the day on social media bashing Castlson for his line of questioning, posting memes from Monty Python and an AI image comparing himself to Luke Skywalker fighting the Empire.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

I looked down at my avatar and saw that I no longer appeared as one of the Monty Python knights.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline