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  1. What's Up With Hollywood's Hitler Moment?

    Tue, 27 Jul 2010

    that most people in the public eye would avoid Nazi-like arm gestures and fashion statements at all costs (excepting John Cleese , whose Hitler parody deserves some kind of trophy.) Put together, the three incidents serve as a reminder that

  2. $5,500 Cab Ride? Volcanic Ash Strands Thousands at Airport, Even Grounds Jet Set

    Fri, 16 Apr 2010

    another was forced onto a boat and others may not be able to make it to huge U.S. gigs. Monty Python comedian John Cleese spent roughly $5,500 on a taxi ride from Oslo to Brussels after getting stranded by the volcano. The 930-mile

  3. Terry Gilliam on 40 Years of Monty Python, 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus'

    Fri, 23 Oct 2009

    never the same again. These six men were American animator (and later director) Terry Gilliam and British comedians John Cleese , Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, who died in 1989 from throat cancer. The survivors

  4. Divorce Has a Hefty Price Tag for Celebrities, Billionaires

    Fri, 24 Jul 2009

    but for the rich and famous, it can get downright ugly, having all the financial details played out in the media. John Cleese , the lanky comedian who rose to fame as a member of Monty Python, is the latest to have the terms of his split made

  5. GPS navigation units more popular as prices fall

    Tue, 12 May 2009

    device. As with other TomTom units, the 340S supports downloadable celebrity voices, so you can hear, for example, John Cleese or Kim Cattrall giving directions. Which lane? Avoid a hasty, unsafe lane change because you're not ready to make

  6. Real science in 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'

    Fri, 12 Dec 2008

    specializes in the study of the evolutionary basis of altruism," as the movie's production notes put it, played by John Cleese . Barnhardt (spoiler alert) tries to persuade the alien to give humanity another chance to fix things on Earth

News

  1. BBC Comedian's Joke Falls Flat

    Wed, 29 Oct 2008

    Andrew Sachs. Sachs rose to fame as Spanish waiter Manuel in 1970s British sitcom "Fawlty Towers," created by John Cleese . Brand's resume includes radio and television, acting, and a stint as a newspaper columnist. His rocker-cum-goth

  2. Coming Attractions: Sting plays 'Guitar Hero'

    Sun, 7 Sep 2008

    by way of Looney Tunes. John Cusack provides the voice of the title character, who toils under a cruel scientist ( John Cleese ) and labors in secret to create a monster who will make him famous. He "isn't allowed to follow his dreams because

  3. If It's Good Enough for Shatner...

    Thu, 17 Apr 2008

    would you buy a computer on the advice of Dom DeLuise or wrestler "King Kong" Bundy? Some celebrities (such as John Cleese for Compaq) pitched solely to television audiences, while others graced the printed page. In this slide show, we

  4. The Note: Philadelphia Freedom

    Wed, 9 Apr 2008

    a cameo in the next 'Monty Python' movie, we have a deal." -- Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki, taking up comedian John Cleese on his offer to serve as a campaign speechwriter. Bookmark The Note at http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNote

  5. 'Shrek the Third'

    Thu, 3 May 2007

    Starring the voices of: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, John Cleese , Rupert Everett, Eric Idle, Justin Timberlake Directed by: Chris Miller and Ramon Hui Release Date: May 18 Synopsis: When

  6. ABCNews' Holiday Movie Roundup

    Thu, 30 Nov 2006

    effects to make real animals talk. Julia Roberts is the spider with a flair for words. Other voices are Robert Redford, John Cleese , Oprah Winfrey, Thomas Haden Church and Kathy Bates. Dec. 22 "The Good Shepherd" -- Could this movie ever be

  7. Woods' anger will lead to U.S. victory

    Thu, 21 Sep 2006

    inappropriate" and that the publishers "unreservedly apologise." Remember the scene in "A Fish Called Wanda," where John Cleese is held upside down out a window and forced to offer a sputtering series of apologies? This was The Dubliner being

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Videos

  1. Volcanic Ash Still Grounding Flights

    Fri, 16 Apr 2010

    stuck in Paris the Norwegian prime minister is still stuck in New York running his country from his Meanwhile comedian John Cleese just took a 900 mile 5000. Dollar tab right from Oslo to Brussels. Many desperate travelers heading. I learned not

    John Cleese found at 1:34

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  2. Volcanic Ash Still Grounding Flights

    Fri, 16 Apr 2010

    Paris the Norwegian prime minister is still stuck in New York. Running his country from his pat. Meanwhile comedian John Cleese just took a 900 mile 5000. Dollar bright from to Brussels. Many desperate travelers are heading. I learned teens

    John Cleese found at 1:47

    in New York. Running his country from his -- pat. Meanwhile comedian John Cleese just took a 900 mile 5000. Dollar -- bright from -- -- to Brussels. Many desperate travelers are heading. -- I learned
  3. World News (4.16.10)

    Fri, 16 Apr 2010

    stuck in Paris the Norwegian prime minister is still stuck in New York running his country from his Meanwhile comedian John Cleese just took a 900 mile 5000. Dollar a bright from Oslo to Brussels. Many desperate travelers heading. That is a bridesmaid

    John Cleese found at 2:30

    in New York running his country from his -- -- Meanwhile comedian John Cleese just took a 900 mile 5000. Dollar -- a bright from Oslo to Brussels. Many desperate travelers heading. -- -- -- --
  4. Nightline (04.16.10)

    Sat, 17 Apr 2010

    of state will probably be forced to miss the funeral of Poland's president. On Sunday meanwhile British comedian John Cleese took a 900 mile. 5000. Dollar cab ride from Oslo to Brussels and his attempt to get home to Britain. In the war comedies

    John Cleese found at 7:51

    miss the funeral of Poland's president. On Sunday meanwhile -- British comedian John Cleese took a 900 mile. 5000. Dollar cab ride from Oslo to Brussels and his attempt to get home to Britain. In the
  5. Record Numbers of Homeless Students

    Tue, 11 May 2010

    John Cleese Conner is in seventh grade and fifth and kidding me. But she's not your average student this is our clothing world she children's

    John Cleese found at 0:00

    John Cleese Conner is in seventh grade and fifth and kidding me. But she's not your average student this is our clothing world she

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