Python aside. Palin's first two travel shows especially got me through teenage depression, school bullying and an abusive father. It was Michael Palin's kind, funny and charming personality that kept me watching, and it was a welcome weekly respite from all my problems at the time. Thanks for helping me get through my teens Michael, much appreciated.

As a child in America, the only thing my step dad and I could agree on was Monty Python. It led to my love of British comedy and the UK in general. I’m so grateful to them for bridging the gap for me and my step dad. Thank you Michael and the rest of the guys.

Sir Michael Palin is a true gem and has enriched decades of our lives

I’ve met Michael three times, he remembered me the second and third times, that’s a real talent and he’s a very nice man too, probably the nicest man is show business and certainly the nicest I’ve met.

I understand that all the Python members had their place and talents, but for me, MP is the number 1. Always a joy to watch and listen to, with such a lovely genuine manner about him. A national treasure who isn't referred to as a national treasure anywhere near as much as he should be.

For the longest time I would say that Michael was one of my favorite comedians and writers. As the years have passed and having seen his humanity and humility in so many contexts, he’s more importantly one of my favorite human beings.

I raise my glass to two English gentle men who are loved in every corner of the globe - Michael Palin and David Attenborough.

A lesson in humility from one of the true greats of British comedy. Rob, as ever, steers the ship in the right direction and we all love the voyage!!❤

I don't think everyone knows how good Palin is as an actor. He's amazingly scary in Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

What a treasure Michael is.Great interview from Rob too

God bless my mother for exposing us to PBS as children; mostly for things like Masterpiece Theatre, but then we found out Monty Python came on after that. I would scan the TV Guide to find out the weekly schedule so I wouldn't miss an episode. It was bizarre for an adolescent but in a good way and shaped my sense of humor for the rest of my life. Thank you all for what you've given to humanity.

Time Bandits (which he co-wrote with Terry Gilliam) was a significant part of my childhood, being one of a handful of movies I watched numerous times over the years and was happy to share with my own son not so long ago. We’re lucky to have you, Michael Palin!

Was lucky enough to meet Michael at a friend’s wedding, he was just as you imagine; friendly, funny and kind.

Michael’s travel shows are a joy to watch. I’ve rewatched them several times over the years and will do again in the future. Thanks for this interview Rob and Michael. Two absolute legends! X

I was 18 years old living in the Dallas Tx area in 1974, a big fan of PBS and KERA back then when I was introduced to the Python's and the Flying Circus and and was simply awestruck. I thought to myself what have I just seen, there had never been anything like it before and I became a huge fan of them and British comedy in general till this day. Thanks Michael Palin for being the comedy genius and sweet soul that you are and the joy and laughter you bring all of us.

Canadian kid in the Prairies. Early 70's. Got a buddy's dad (TV video tech guy) to modify an earpiece to fit whatever jack our home black and white TV used (maybe RCA?) because I got tired of holding the transistor radio jack into the TV jack to hear shows. Just to watch Monty Python in the last CBC time slot before the "test screen" came on until morning. Snuck down to the TV room and watched it every chance I got without anyone knowing (nah...they knew). Then it went away, until Holy Grail. And life got silly again! Just in time for high school. Palin's travel docs are still well worth watching and, frankly, serve as a template for a whole genre that continues today. Kudos.

Michael Palin, or how to be as successful as anyone could aspire to and stay humble, sweet, and lovely.

Michael always delivers the goods. It's! The Parrot Sketch. The Cheese Shop Sketch. The Lumberjack Sketch. Bicycle Repair Man. I'm here for an argument. Sir Galahad. Pontius Pilate. Ken. Molotov. It goes on and on. So glad to see him!

I love Michael he's the funniest Python and his travel shows are a joy to watch.

As silly as Python was, they also made very intellectual references. It was silliness for smart people, & that blew my mind.