Monty Python's Graham Chapman on "The Big Show" (1980)

Monty Python, formed in 1969 by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, revolutionized comedy with their surreal, irreverent humor. Their BBC series, Monty Pythons Flying Circus (1969–1974), blended absurd sketches and sharp satire, gaining a cult following. Films like Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and Life of Brian (1979) cemented their legacy as comedy pioneers. | Historyinmemes