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.
Monty Python sued ABC after the network aired their legendary comedy series without permission in the '70s, sparking a legal battle over creative control.
beat sheet
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.