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Monty Python Sued ABC For A Good Reason

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Monty Python sued ABC after the network aired their legendary comedy series without permission in the '70s, sparking a legal battle over creative control.
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  • The Pythons took ABC to court over the unauthorized national broadcast of their iconic sketch show, which they claimed violated their copyright.
  • Despite ABC's claims that the Pythons' material was in the public domain, the court sided with the comedy troupe, forcing the network to pay hefty licensing fees.
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Monty Python, ABC, Monty Python's Flying Circus
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