English actor and comedian Eric Idle on Friday threatened to sue the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) for using a Monty Python song in a political attack ad released Tuesday. Idle, a ...

“Monty Python” alum Eric Idle addressed an apparent fan misconception on Friday: that he and the rest of the legendary British comedy troupe’s members aren’t swimming in cash from their productions.

Audiences can still look forward to hearing the tour’s namesake song, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” from Monty Python’s Life of Brian. And Idle noted that he’s especially gratified to hear ...