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| 2024 | Shout Factory obtained American and Canadian distribution rights for Monty Python's content from Netflix. |
| January 21 2020 | Terry Jones passed away from complications of dementia, marking the end of a significant creative life in comedy and leaving behind a legacy as a key member of Monty Python. |
| 2019 | Michael Palin was officially awarded a knighthood in the 2019 New Year Honours. |
| December 29 2019 | Neil Innes died of a heart attack near Toulouse, France, where he had been living for several years. |
| October 5 2019 | To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's first show, the group conducted their first official Guinness World Record attempt to gather the largest number of people dressed as Gumbys. Gumbys are characterized by a handkerchief on the head, spectacles, braces, knitted tank top, wellington boots, and rolled-up clothing. |
| 2018 | Netflix acquired global streaming rights for the entire Monty Python comedy group's catalogue. |
| 2018 | Eric Idle published his autobiography 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life'. |
| December 2018 | Buckingham Palace announced Palin's knighthood in the upcoming New Year Honours. |
| June 1 2015 | Final Monty Python performance or reunion, marking the end of an era for the comedy group. |
| April 2015 | Five surviving Pythons participated in a reunion event at the Tribeca Festival in New York City, following a 40th anniversary screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. |
| 2014 | Released 'Monty Python Sings Again', a later compilation of their musical comedy works. |
| 2014 | The Ministry of Silly Walks smartphone game was released |
| 2014 | Michael Palin published 'Monty Python at Work', a compilation of diary entries, and John Cleese released his autobiography 'So, Anyway...'. |
| July 20 2014 | Final Monty Python reunion show, screened in 2,000 cinemas worldwide. Michael Palin stated this would be the last time the troupe would perform together. |
| July 10 2014 | Final reunion performance by Monty Python, marking a significant milestone in their comedy legacy. |
| July 10 2014 | Monty Python reunion, likely involving multiple members of the original group. |
| July 1 2014 | First reunion show at the O2 Arena in London, featuring their greatest hits with modern, topical twists. Tickets sold out in 43 seconds. |
| 2013 | Theologian Richard Burridge, decorated by Pope Francis, praised 'Life of Brian' as an 'extraordinary tribute' to Jesus's teachings, commending the film's satirical approach to religious fundamentalism and persecution. |
| November 19 2013 | A new Monty Python reunion was reported after months of secret talks, with plans for a live stage show at the O2 Arena in London. |
| 2012 | Chapman's comedic fictional memoir, 'A Liar's Autobiography: Volume VI', was adapted into an animated 3D film. |
| 2012 | Michael Jones retrospectively commented on John Cleese's departure from the show, particularly noting Cleese's growing disinterest and professional challenges during the third series. |
| August 2012 | Idle performed at the London Olympic Games closing ceremony, representing Monty Python in a one-hour symphony of British Music. |
| January 26 2012 | Terry Jones announced a reunion for a sci-fi comedy film 'Absolutely Anything', to be directed by Jones and featuring most of the surviving Python members. |
| February 2011 | Royal Mail commemorates Spamalot on a set of UK musical stamps. |
| 2010 | SpaceX launched a wheel of cheese into low Earth orbit as a tribute to Monty Python during the COTS Demo Flight 1, with Elon Musk personally citing the comedy group as inspiration. |
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