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Posted: **Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:24 pm**

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/monty-python-s-michael-palin-gets-knighthood-in-new-year-honours-1-9512598

Michael Palin paid tribute to his fellow Monty Python stars as he became the first member of the revered comedy group to receive a knighthood.

The Yorkshire comedian, 75, is recognised in the New Year Honours for services to travel, culture and geography following his successful second career as a travel writer and television presenter.

But Palin is best known for his time in Monty Python, with which he was involved in classic television and film comedies including Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983).

As well as TV shows and films, the surrealist group, also consisting of John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and the late Graham Chapman, produced plays, books and musicals that became staples of popular culture.

They will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year.

Palin, who is receiving a substantive rather than honorary knighthood in recognition of his contribution to Britain internationally, said being part of Monty Python was “definitely” a career highlight.

“Discovering there were five other people who had the same sort of sense of humour as myself and we all appreciated each other’s work and that the work that we did, both on television and film, is still being replayed and still being appreciated, that’s quite something, really, after 50 years.

“It will be 50 years since Python started, next year. That’s something that hit a high spot that will last forever, so I’m very grateful to all the other Pythons and I am very proud of Python.”

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Posted: **Sun Dec 30, 2018 6:28 pm**

Is it short for nice? Maybe it should be. Is he the first from the group? I feel like Cleese probably got it but I don't think he did.

Posted: **Sun Dec 30, 2018 6:54 pm**

2dimes wrote:Is it short for nice? Maybe it should be. Is he the first from the group? I feel like Cleese probably got it but I don't think he did.

Ni, as in the "Knights Who Say 'Ni!'"

Yeah, Micheal is the first.

John Cleese is more famous and recognisable, but no, he hasn't gotten a knighthood yet. He might, eventually, although I would put my money on Eric Idle to be the second Sir Python. John Cleese might be third.

Graham Chapman is deceased, Terry Jones has an advanced neurological disease and is no longer capable of interacting with the world, and Terry Gilliam is American, so none of those three will get one.

Posted: **Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:26 pm**

I had not heard about Terry Jones. They're not puppies so, not surprised. Bummed a bit. Sir Michael is my favorite. Eric might be second. People respect Cleese just because he played the one in charge most often. Graham was the smartest, he would have been an MD if they were not successful entertainers. They needed Terry Gilliam, he is a vital ingredient like the lemon in Soo Gui.

Posted: **Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:38 am**

No he's not.

You didn't pay for this argument.

Posted: **Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:55 pm**

I paid for the full half-hour.

Posted: **Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:42 pm**

No, you didn't.

(I love this skit)

Posted: **Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:57 pm**

I didn't come here for abuse!

Posted: **Tue Jan 01, 2019 3:12 am**

My Hovercraft is full of Eels.

Posted: **Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:18 am**

I've always liked Michael Palin, I remember splitting my sides every time I watched a new ripping yarns, probably really dated now. And I've always enjoyed his travel program's. Never really liked Monty python though.

Posted: **Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:30 am**

So duk you were ahead of the man himself. I guess he must have been busy with Christmas and New Years things. He is finally now posting a bunch of stuff about it on his Facebook page.

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