The Independent Film Channel (IFC) announced today that Python fans across the U.S. will be able to enjoy the long-awaited reunion of the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe

Just as unexpected as the Spanish Inquisition, IFC will be airing a six-part documentary to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus.

Sometimes a single actor makes a film, and sometimes too many egos don't fit on the same screen, but when you find a group of talented actors who manage to make it look

John Cleese has poked fun at his Monty Python pals in a hilarious outburst on TV - and even dead star Graham Chapman didn't escape harsh criticism. Appearing on late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday,

Rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley was obsessed with British comedy series Monty Python and spent hours impersonating characters from the cult show. Presley used to force his girlfriend Linda Thompson to watch the on-screen antics of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones.

1969 is remembered as the year that man walked on the moon; Elvis Presley took up residency in Las Vegas; and Monty Python's Flying Circus first aired on BBC television. 2007 will go down in the history books as the year that the inspired lunacy of Monty Python came to The Grail Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with the smash hit show Monty Python's "Spamalot."

Monty Python star Terry Jones has undergone surgery for colon cancer. The 64 year old was "in good spirits and the operation went very well",according to his agent Jodi Shields.

Eric Idle convinced his Monty Python castmates to let him use their work in hit musical "Spamalot" by playing them a song he had written for the show. Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam feared the play may damage the Monty Python legacy - but were soon won over.