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The article states that Idle was born in South Shields and in Harton Village. Is that some sort of Pythonesque humour, or was that sentence meant to read something like "he grew up in South Shields and in Harton Village"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.199.174.149 ( talk) 15:11, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
As this has been altered several times, it's probably worth noting here that the Monty Python books are referred to as "boks", hence why the author wrote "boks" (sic) in the original article. Please do not "correct" it to "books" [sic], as this makes no sense. - taras 17:39, 8 January 2006 (UTC)
I edited the sentence that called Monty Python Anglo-American, to just English, because it is English, and from England, even if one member is from America
(The above was an unsigned comment by 81.158.50.245 - on 11:34, 14 September 2006)
You're correct in removing "Anglo-American" The group was defined by the nationality of the majority of its members and the fact that all of them (including the one American) all lived in Britain. However - as Terry Jones was/is Welsh - the correct all-encompassing term is "British" - hence my change to that effect. Davidpatrick 13:52, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
Does anyone have any details on Eric's extremely short-lived sitcom "Nearly Departed"? If I remember correctly, he played a ghost living in a family's attic. It didn't last an entire season. This might make a worthwhile addition to Eric's Wikipedia entry. (addendum: IMDB info at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096659/)
why are there two paragraphs on the books he has written? Delete the first one. jettofabulo 01:32, 28 Feb 2005 (UTC)
Also, there are too many states these days, please eliminate three.-- Crestville 23:23, 28 Feb 2005 (UTC)
By who's estimation? The Python's themselves seemed to think it was Chapman.-- Crestville 12:21, 17 July 2005 (UTC)
Should we add the FCC song to this? [1]. Secret london 18:27, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
Could people please leave non-Python members of shows in the article, as well as "Monty Python" members. The non-Python members are as much a part of Eric Idle's comedy history as the Python members are. Figaro 01:52, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
at least in python's his accent sounds coming from south of englang, maybe london. i have little idea of british accents though, what is his accent sounds like being from?
Just thought I'd mention it.
It states that he was born in South Shields, County Durham. South Shields is in South Tyneside, not County Durham -- Geordiejon 18:06, 30 July 2006 (UTC)
Boks or Books, or maybe even better Bibliography, it might be good to have a section where Eric Idle's books can be easily located. If it is deemed as useless repetition, feel free to revert. If not and if possible, please, help to list all his books with edition and ISBN. Hoverfish 21:32, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
I agree. Good idea. Davidpatrick 14:10, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
He is a clearly renowned as a comedian and actor. And known (to a lesser extent) as an author and composer. I think to identify him in the midde of the opening sentence as a film director is stretching it. (And I'm a big fan of his!) According to IMDB and other online sources - his only sole directing credits have been the occasional TV segment (not entire shows) and one music video. And a TV special that was shelved and eventually released only on DVD. His best-known directing credit is a shared credit with an established TV director Gary Weis (from SNL) So we should definitely refer to those projects as appropriate in the overall article - but I don't think those amount to a description of him as a film director Davidpatrick 14:09, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
Eric Idle makes also a remarkable appearance as Ratty in Terry Jones' 'Wind in the Willows' (1996). Yet the way the paragraph starts (Idle received good critical notices...) makes it questionable to add this after 'Casper'. (Did he receive good critical notices for it too?) Also the paragraph on 'Honey, I Shrunk the Audience'(1995) comes after mentioning 'Burn Hollywood Burn' (1999). Shouldn't there be a better chronological structure in this section? Hoverfish 23:45, 14 September 2006 (UTC)
By the way, I added missing dates for some Post Python features, and ask for a go-ahead to put some order in this section's paragraphs. -Well, actually I did it. Hope the good guardians of the article are pleased with it. Hoverfish 12:52, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
I was wondering if there was a way to contact Eric. I looked around that PythOnline site, but no such luck. The message board is not working either. Does anyone know if he's got an e-mail? -- Sivak 05:13, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
Eric Idle, Drugs, Star Wars? Is that true?-mattawa
The section under "Trivia" that states that he made a joke about Dhani needs to specify which event honouring George Harrison he made it at. I mean, it's the sort of thing he WOULD say, I have no doubt, but I have seen "Concert for George" and he says no such thing there...
There's a missing work in a sentence toward the end of the Post-Python career section, in reference to his reaction at the Shrek the Third premiere:
"Idle was reported to have stormed out of the premiere to Shrek the Third and has said he may sue the producers of the film after seeing them directly a gag from his earlier film Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Perhaps this word was left out intentionally, since the correct verb in this circumstance appears to be a matter of some dispute? Could a suitable placeholder be found in the interim? Mr. Chuck 23:49, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
"He was reported to have stormed out of its premiere and has said he may sue the producers of the film after seeing them directly copy a gag from his earlier film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The gag in question is banging coconuts together to imitate hoofbeats- a running gag throughout Monty Python and the Holy Grail.[6][7]"
Tonight (Monday 9th June 2008) BBC Radio Seven played a classic radio comedy episode, "I'm Sorry I'll Read That again", first broadcast in April 1967. This episode uses the "you're not riding a horse - you're just banging two coconuts together!" gag quite a few years before Python and the Holy Grail. The script is attributed to Grame Garden and Bill Oddie. So logically, aren't they due a big court pay-out from Idle and the Pythons, as logically, in the absense of a time machine, the only conclusioon is that Idle pinched a Garden/Oddie joke? (Or perhaps Idle could stop being precious and accept that gags, by their nature, get recycled over the years) 86.155.78.146 ( talk) 22:05, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
Hi!
Eric Idle strongly reminds me of Gene Wilder. And his nasal pronunciation (Cockney-like, quite uncommon for Northern England) is very similar to that of Fran Drescher.
I just wondered whether he might have Jewish forefathers or perhaps even he himself is or was Jewish.
Best regards
Harald
Just noticed the bit about Stratford-on-Avon, where the true local accent is South Warwickshire/SW Midlands, not Standard English. It is easy enough for a middle-class English comic actor of Eric's skill to adopt a bit of a Cockney accent when the need arises. Carreg63 ( talk) 20:59, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
Is this person an American citizen? If not, this article should not be in an 'English American' category. Please fix. Hmains 03:18, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
He's listed as being an English Child Actor, but there's no mention in the article or his IMDB entry about anything before 1966, when he was probably 23. Rayhol ( talk) 19:52, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
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PythonFacts ( talk · contribs) repeatedly deletes the "Criticism" section: [2], [3], [4]. I think it's a good section, well-sourced, and not particularly POV. Until today, the reason stated for the deletion. In one deletion, the summary was "Section deleted due to invalid and false claims stated within," which is clearly not the case: the sources check out. In the most recent deletion, the summary is "Passage was removed as it was maliciously inspired by an individual with a personal vendetta." I don't know that that's true, but even so, as long as it's sourced and accurate, and WP:NPOV, the motivation of the editor adding it does not concern me. If there really is a POV issue, it would be better addressed by appropriate (NPOV) edits to provide balance, rather than by deletion. TJRC ( talk) 21:22, 1 October 2010 (UTC)
it is stated in the info-box
'Born 29 March 1943 (1943-03-29) (age 67) South Shields, England'
i don't quite follow this, please repair. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.204.238.236 ( talk) 21:20, 5 February 2011 (UTC)
It looks like Eric disputes the claim in he supported Wolverhampton Wanderers:
"Idle stated that the two things that made his life bearable were listening to Radio Luxembourg under the bedclothes and watching the local football team, Wolverhampton Wanderers."
uptone: @ericidle You've taken the piss out of sport for decades eg Being Eaten by a Crocodile Olympic Event but Wiki says you support Wolves. Huh?? http://twitter.com/uptone/status/267968024261304322 12:32pm, Nov 12 from HootSuite
EricIdle: @uptone Wikilies. http://twitter.com/EricIdle/status/268029647613218816 4:37pm, Nov 12 from Web Johnalexwood ( talk) 21:58, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
small matter but am wondering if his performance at the 2012 Olympic closing ceremony is worth a mention — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.157.170.64 ( talk) 01:17, 14 September 2013 (UTC)
It's claimed here (without a citation) that he was the first Footlights president to allow women to join. I'm not sure that this is true, given that Eleanor Bron was in a Footlights production in 1959 and Idle wasn't president until 1965. Then again, it's possible that women were allowed to perform but not be official members, or something. Maybe some Cambridge types could shed light on this.... MFlet1 ( talk) 12:21, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
There is an RfC on the question of using "Religion: None" vs. "Religion: None (atheist)" in the infobox on this and other similar pages.
The RfC is at Template talk:Infobox person#RfC: Religion infobox entries for individuals that have no religion.
Please help us determine consensus on this issue. -- Guy Macon ( talk) 19:38, 23 April 2015 (UTC)
Add to Songs written
Eric uploaded a Youtube video song "PUT HARRY NILSSON INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!" on 16th May 2015 in support of the submission. — Preceding
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He was on figment guys come on 170.203.145.239 ( talk) 20:32, 23 September 2022 (UTC)
"X-rated" was not yet a concept in 1960, and I cannot imagine that BUtterfield 8 would ever have been rated X; it's racy but there's no nudity (unless I have forgotten something in the years since I watched it). But because the above sentence is paraphrased from a biography of Monty Python, I am told it must remain as is. What's the policy on keeping falsehoods that were reported by others? — Tamfang ( talk) 19:38, 13 March 2023 (UTC)