| Harry Nilsson was friends with members of Monty Python. During a Monty Python concert, Harry joined the group on stage to sing the "Lumber Jack Song." An enthusiastic fan in the audience reached up to shake Harry's hand and accidently pulled him off the stage. Harry broke bones in both hands.
The Monty Python comedy group was created in the late 1960s by
Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam,
Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The
six were brought together by BBC producer Barry Took
to create the television series "Monty Python's Flying Circus."
The series aired on the BBC from 1969 to 1974. In the 1970s,
the show travelled to America. Aired on PBS stations, the
series became a hit in the US.
The Pythons took to the big screen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Released in 1975, the
film was a success on both sides of the Atlantic.
The next Python film, Monty Python's Life Of Brian was released in 1979. 'Brian' tells the story of a man
mistaken for the Messiah. Amid controversy, the funding for the film was withdrawn, so George Harrison,
a Python fan stepped in. He created HandMade Films which produced the film.
The group's last film, Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life was released in 1983. Visitor Comments: | 
