Monty Python only became valuable when it was sold to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in America. They didn't pay much either, but the series has been shown repeatedly, which led to lucrative tapes, CDs and DVDs.
Eric IdleExecutives do not on the whole do well with comedy. They can't understand it, they can't read it, they can't spot it.
Eric IdleI never think in terms of target audience. I try to write what makes me laugh, so I'm the target audience. I guess I just hope there's another person in America like me.
Eric IdleThere's animals like us existing and thinking and giving interviews on Australian television.
Eric Idle