Eric Idle says he's working at 80 for financial reasons: "Not easy"
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
The writer-actor-director, a founding member of the British troupe and director of "Life of Brian," brought a wonderfully passionate zeal to the pursuit of comedy.
Jones, one of the original members of the renowned British comedy troupe, had been suffering from dementia.
Innes was known for his work with the British comedy group Monty Python and The Bonzo Dog Band.
Fifty years ago today, the groundbreaking British sketch series "Monty Python's Flying Circus" premiered on the U.K.’s BBC One and forever changed the world of comedy. The troupe's absurd humor was a subversive poke in the eye to buttoned-up British society. Sketches like the "Ministry of Silly Walks," "The Spanish Inquisition," and "The Dead Parrot" became comedy classics. Dana Jacobson reports.
From the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to the 50th anniversary of "Monty Python's Flying Circus," "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
The filmmaker's long-in the-works rendition of the Cervantes legend transforms contemporary times into an age of chivalry
From a crucial Supreme Court hearing on gerrymandering to baseball's Opening Day, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
"We took it very, very seriously, to be funny"
Gavin Williamson said Putin hatching plans that could kill "thousands and thousands" of Britons; Moscow calls it worthy of Monty Python
From a Grand Ole Opry benefit concert for breast cancer research to a Python's birthday, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
From the American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day to Bob Dylan’s latest album, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
A founding member of the madcap comedy troupe, Jones directed some of Monty Python's most famous films
Patterns emerge when reviewing 20 years of winners: Set the show in the past, for instance, and consider a one-word title
A new study finds dementia patients may exhibit a "dark" or "inappropriate" sense of humor
The Monty Python veteran talks about the value of his life's work: "introducing happiness" through comedic gems
In this expanded interview the English comedian and Monty Python vet talks about comedy, his mother's anxiety, divorce laws, and why you won't see him doing any more silly walks
The Monty Python veteran and creator of "Fawlty Towers" is pleased to point out the silliness in the world
The Monty Python legend hasn’t always had a way with the ladies. As he tells Tracy Smith, it stems from his relationship with his mother, who suffered from depression and debilitating anger.
One of the founding members of the comedy troupe Monty Python, John Cleese was at odds with the other Pythons over leaving their successful TV show. He explains to Tracy Smith why he balked at doing more television.
Before the Monty Python veteran's comedy "Fawlty Towers" debuted in 1975, John Cleese heard some damning criticism from within the BBC, as he tells correspondent Tracy Smith.
One year after his death, Williams' final performances come to audiences
Five living members of comedy troupe appear at screening of comedy classic at NYC's Tribeca Film Festival
A 40th anniversary celebration for "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is coming in the general direction of the Tribeca Film Festival
On the eve of their reunion show at London's O2 Arena, the five surviving members of Monty Python talk about their final stage performance and its transmission worldwide, and compare "Monty Python Live (Mostly)" to a memorial service, "with all the dancing and joy that one would hope for at a funeral."
Who will win the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris when results come in? See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
CBS News will have extensive live coverage of the 2024 election results as the votes come in. Here's how to watch on TV, cable or streaming.
Seven battleground states, which which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, hold the keys to the 2024 election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
Officials are investigating whether the devices were part of a larger operation directed by Russia or outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source said.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
On Election Day 2024, here's what is open and closed, including banks, stores, the post office and more.
Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.
Officials are investigating whether the devices were part of a larger operation directed by Russia or outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source said.
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
On Election Day 2024, here's what is open and closed, including banks, stores, the post office and more.
Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know.
While Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep current limits on asylum, former President Donald Trump has vowed to seal the southern border altogether.
Who will win the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris when results come in? See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
CBS News will have extensive live coverage of the 2024 election results as the votes come in. Here's how to watch on TV, cable or streaming.
Officials are investigating whether the devices were part of a larger operation directed by Russia or outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source said.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount ahead of Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
While Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep current limits on asylum, former President Donald Trump has vowed to seal the southern border altogether.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.
Amnesty International calls on Iran to free woman said to have been "violently arrested after she removed her clothes in protest" of harassment by authorities.
"I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded," Ondrej Huserka's climbing partner said in an emotional Facebook post.
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
A leader of the folk saint cult was gunned down along with another woman and child at an altar to the skeletal figure, authorities said.
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole have more.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is hoping to flip the state's open Senate seat from blue to red. Hogan joins CBS News to assess the state of his campaign one day out from Election Day.
Immigration is one of the leading issues in the 2024 presidential race. The outcome of the election could dramatically change U.S. border policy, and impact thousands of migrants hoping to enter America. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to northern Mexico to speak to those anxiously monitoring the election from the other side of the border.
The FBI says its election command center is staffed 24/7 to deal with any election-related security issues that pop up in the coming days. CBS News contributors Sam Vinograd and Andrew Boyd join to discuss what you should know about the possible threats to the election.
Disinformation is still spreading in the final hours before Election Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins to debunk some of the latest conspiracy theories.