Premiered 5 Oct. 1969: 50th anniversary coming up.

Five Radio 4 shows, despite Cleese uttering incorrect thought last month.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48769997

The shows, to air in September, will feature "never-before-released material from the Monty Python sound archives".

Last year Sir Michael - the only Python to be knighted - discovered a number of unseen sketches in his personal archives.

Gumby Day, but only in London. How to Dress Like A Gumby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXrOVWKUMMY

Still flying: Monty Python to mark 50th anniversary with record attempt
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/jun/26/still-flying-monty-python-to-mark-50th-anniversary-with-record-attempt

The troupe’s legions of fans of all generations can also look forward to what has been billed as the “first official Monty Python Guinness world record attempt”, which will take place on the anniversary date itself, 5 October.

The record that they will attempt to break is the “largest gathering of people dressed as Gumbys”. A Gumby is a recurring character from Python sketches who has a small moustache, wears a handkerchief on his head, and spectacles, braces, a knitted tank top and wellington boots.

Meanwhile on television, BBC Two will celebrate Monty Python with “defining career pieces” from the archives.

Black Sheep Brewery will be releasing a special 50th anniversary edition of Monty Python’s Flying Circus cask ale, A Very Silly IPA (4.5% ABV), which will be available from September to October.

BBC AMERICA will celebrate the anniversary in September. with a marathon of Monty Python’s Flying Circus episodes, Monty Python’s Life of Brian and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2019/06/bbc-america-plans-monty-python-50th-anniversary-marathon

Gumby women too. Looks like only a few hundred. Plenty of Gumby Kits for sale.

Gumby World Record Attempt, 5 October 2019, London https://youtu.be/Ey2MW_f4s08