17. The show is loosely based on the Arthurian legends of the young wizard Merlin and his relationship with King Arthur but differs from traditional versions.
18. Terry Jones, co-director of Monty Python's interpretation of the myth, and a keen historian, says he was always cynical about the Arthurian legend and its supposed virtues for this reason.
19. Castresana often compared the criminals he investigated to characters from literature, and he seemed to conceive of himself as an Arthurian knight swept up in one heroic battle after another.
20. Billy Joel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain: This short story is a classic satire, transporting a young man from 19th century Connecticut back to Arthurian times.
21. Terry Jones, co-director of Monty Python 's interpretation of the myth, and a keen historian, says he was always cynical about the Arthurian legend and its supposed virtues for this reason.
22. Terry Jones, co-director of Monty Python 's interpretation of the myth, and a keen historian, says he was always cynical about the Arthurian legend and its supposed virtues for this reason.