I agree. Too many interviewers are trying to build their “brand” as a personality so they try to hold a conversation instead of actually letting the celebrity talk.
@@anonanon2749 that's literally how it should be. Interviews should establish a connection so both parties are comfortable Then have a conversation. Yes the person getting interviewed should be doing most of the talking. That's how you get information from anyone. Try to use this tip when talking to potential people you want in your life.
I'm learning to be a better listener by watching how Sam Jones responds to each actor's stories. He genuinely come across like he cares and wants to listen.
I have never heard of Sam Jones in my life, but I'm very impressed. Whenever I watch Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis on late night talk shows, they are always in character and act "zany." It's nice to see them acting normal in an interview.
That was a MAJOR disappointment of when Robin Williams did the Inside The Actor's Studio series. I'm not saying he had to act like he was there sitting shiva or something, but I figured it'd be a proper, more analytical look at his work and his craft. It wound up being like 90% Williams being "on" like he always is if there's a camera.
@@pffilms2522 I thought of the box episode of Futurama with the parralel universes They go to one and ask Hermes if they had seen Dr zoidberg and he goes "we haven't seen anything..... (Turns around) ever.." and they have no eyes lmfao
Will Ferrell is such a master of comedy. Just watch the bloopers for the episode of Eastbound, and down that he was in. You can tell everything he's saying is all improvisation. None of the actors in the scene could keep a straight face. Even Ferrell himself couldn't help but laugh at himself. Nobody can improve like that. Just came up with such funny material off the top of his head, at the drop of a dime.
This is the first time I've seen Will Ferrell out of character. Even when I've seen him on talk shows, there's always some kind of schtick. He seems like a really genuine guy. I wish he would show this side more often. JMO.
Will Ferrell is my favorite person in life such an inspiration to me if I ever meet this guy I'm probably just going to cry like a fangirl and walk away and accept it
Wow your interviews are so fantastic. I don't know how, but you bring these people's guard's down like no other. All the "talk shows" are still just "Hollywoodized" entertainment, and they never reveal themselves. Somehow you do it...incredible.
Decided to go back and watch the clip from the ESPYs. John Elway might have gotten offended, but Ken Griffey Jr. looks like he's about to cry when he says his dad was 10x better.
@@iggystardust9236 He did brownface in Austin Powers, which I think if asked he would probably say he regrets doing it (can't see that he's ever been asked about it). I don't think it's really fair to single him or any actor out for doing black/brownface though, because someone has written it, someone else has cast it, someone's directed it, etc. All that said, the fact that his character was Turkish/Egyptian didn't really seem to play into the comedy at all, except for wearing a funny little hat.
I'm not a huge fan of Ferrell, and I find most his comedic roles to be....let's say not really my taste. But, that being said, he is quite an amazing dramatic actor. Stranger Than Fiction, while pretty "out there" is a really great performance by him, as the shut in tax accountant who falls in love, and the sudden rush of actual feelings that messes up his entire scheduled and planned out life. Also in Everything Must Go, where he plays an alcoholic who lose his job and his wife on the same afternoon, is one of my favourite performances of his. It's tragic comedy, in a way, as he sets up a yard sale to sell everything he owns, while camping out outside his house (that his wife has now taken possession of) and drinking himself into a stooper. I wish he would do more dark and/or drama roles.
I can relate to that, finding out after the fact that I went far with a sketch and it happens because you get drawn into the laughter around you, so you build another layer to the story to keep the laughter going.
I can’t even remember that athlete that they were talking about and I just finished watching this video. But he will always be part of an awesome Will Ferrell skit. Don’t be mad that you are famous enough to get picked on by a comedian
Will ferrell is great. I’ve never seen an interview of his before. It’s so different from his movies it’s amazing. I love starsky and hutch I love bewitched, and many of his movies. Step brothers the other guys a load of his other movies I actually wanna watch one right now. Lmao
Will's Sketch about Elton John was pulled off the air live. The bit was called. "Other Songs Lyrics that Elton John changed". It was a spoof on Elton John's recreation of the Goodbye Norma Jean song that he did for Princess Diana. Norm got through about 3 short snips and NBC went to commercial. IT was a Brilliant piece of work and you cannot find it anywhere.
I think this is the first time I've seen Will Ferrel as Will Ferrel, and not some character. I'm appreciating it, and would love to see more as "Will Ferrel the Human Being" vs "Character A or B or Z"
@ 1:41 when he laughs just thinking about what he's about to say. He seems like he's a humble, next door neighbor type a guy.👊 Think Elway needs to just lighten up a bit.
John Elway is a dick. He treats non celebs like they don't matter. As a business owner, he treats his employees like shit. He's narcissistic obviously if he gets all bent out of shape over a crack about his teeth.
If this was the same ESPYs where Norm made a joke about OJ Simpson in front of everyone, then I think the Elway joke wasn’t the only one that caused them to rethink their writing...
He should do more serious interviews like this. Always being in character can get a bit exhausting after while for me personally. I appreciate and actually prefer this side of him
Eveyone’s too sensitive about something, but that’s totally okay. If you have body issues that tie into self esteem, it makes sense that you wouldn’t want that to be publicly mocked on a national level. I’m not saying it couldn’t be funny, but it’s a valid thing to be hurt by if it’s about something that hurts and/or affects you. 🤷♀️ Not trying to lecture or anything- I just think it’s valid, imo, to have something offend you and understand that it may not affect someone else in the same way for whatever reason.
That was a great appearance actually. Most of the jokes were about on-field stuff but the Elway joke will always be funniest, #2 Tiger Woods -easily one of the top three black golfers in the world #3 Ken Griffey Jr. - you'll never be as good as your dad (which is exactly what you would expect an old time announcer like Harry to say. Just not to their face)
The point Will is driving home is not to censor yourself. Creativity suffers under self doubt. There is way more creative genius that has come from Will as a result of this when compared with the few that get offended. We are so blessed to have Will entertain us.
"Look at youuuuuu!" THAT was funny! During Elf, when he got the snot beat out of him. But his reaction to the dwarf running down the table. If Will Ferrell never did anything else, that would have been enough.
Will crossed the line when he did "Gus Chiggins, the old prospector, I ran into Bugs Bunny one night at a Howard Johnson's and he told the whole story.
I appreciate an interviewer who realizes what he's there for.
I appreciate the Clickbait headline
Well said.
I agree. Too many interviewers are trying to build their “brand” as a personality so they try to hold a conversation instead of actually letting the celebrity talk.
@J A C ?
@@anonanon2749 that's literally how it should be. Interviews should establish a connection so both parties are comfortable Then have a conversation. Yes the person getting interviewed should be doing most of the talking. That's how you get information from anyone.
Try to use this tip when talking to potential people you want in your life.
Will Ferrell for Bob Ross biopic
Dude this comment blew my mind - never dawned on me now I can't unsee it and want it!
Hell yeah
Your casting commission is 10% of the gross profit!
"Beat the devil out of it"
Yesss!!!
I'm learning to be a better listener by watching how Sam Jones responds to each actor's stories. He genuinely come across like he cares and wants to listen.
👍
Maybe it's because he does care and want to listen?
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite interview shows
Yup
I think he crossed the line when he took out his ballsac and rubbed it all over his brother's drumset.
*stepbrother's drum set
And now he can't even use "watching Cops" as an alibi anymore!
FUCK YOU DALE! FUCK YOU!
Jon Bonams Playing Moby Dick
Cops doesn’t start until 5.
I have never heard of Sam Jones in my life, but I'm very impressed. Whenever I watch Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis on late night talk shows, they are always in character and act "zany." It's nice to see them acting normal in an interview.
I was just going to say the same thing. It's kind of refreshing seeing them just be themselves
That was a MAJOR disappointment of when Robin Williams did the Inside The Actor's Studio series. I'm not saying he had to act like he was there sitting shiva or something, but I figured it'd be a proper, more analytical look at his work and his craft. It wound up being like 90% Williams being "on" like he always is if there's a camera.
I've never seen will Farrell outta character. He seems cool
I've never seen will Farrel, period.
@@Erkki_Mela I've never *seen anything, ever.*
@@pffilms2522 I thought of the box episode of Futurama with the parralel universes They go to one and ask Hermes if they had seen Dr zoidberg and he goes "we haven't seen anything..... (Turns around) ever.." and they have no eyes lmfao
An interviewer who lets their guests speak and lets them shape their own answer rather than guiding them? Priceless, love this guy.
Elway was so angry, he trotted back to his stable and ate a lot more straw than usual.
LMAO
Luckily Gary Busey was there to console him.
bigbigjoel I tried not to laugh, but I did anyway.
Browns fan
LOL
Will Ferrell is such a master of comedy. Just watch the bloopers for the episode of Eastbound, and down that he was in. You can tell everything he's saying is all improvisation. None of the actors in the scene could keep a straight face. Even Ferrell himself couldn't help but laugh at himself. Nobody can improve like that. Just came up with such funny material off the top of his head, at the drop of a dime.
Love the way Will talks..
OK then.
Double D hey! let bon bon jovi speaketh
This is the first time I've seen Will Ferrell out of character. Even when I've seen him on talk shows, there's always some kind of schtick. He seems like a really genuine guy. I wish he would show this side more often. JMO.
It's a simple question dr. Would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs.
Comment of the month for me 😂
classic!!
Lance Buttercream - Nailed it! LOL
How about this Mad Cow Disease?
Hay!!!
It got even worse when Elway went to a bar to drown his sorrows and the bartender asked "Hey, why the long face?"
Will Ferrell is my favorite person in life such an inspiration to me if I ever meet this guy I'm probably just going to cry like a fangirl and walk away and accept it
Will is truly the funniest man ever. He's made me laugh hard so many times over the years, I feel like I owe him money.
You definitely do not owe him a damn thing lol
Could you imagine him doing stand up?
Wow your interviews are so fantastic. I don't know how, but you bring these people's guard's down like no other. All the "talk shows" are still just "Hollywoodized" entertainment, and they never reveal themselves. Somehow you do it...incredible.
Decided to go back and watch the clip from the ESPYs. John Elway might have gotten offended, but Ken Griffey Jr. looks like he's about to cry when he says his dad was 10x better.
I'm glad he explained the popularity of "the mad scientist character". I never got why such an old reference as Harry Caray kept getting SNL airtime.
DanHarkless ﴾Halloween videos, YTPs, & more﴿ Me either! Just always thought that character was hilarious!
Of all the things Will Ferrell has done in his career, THAT'S the thing that made him feel he crossed the line?? LMAO
Lmao
I honestly can't think of anytime that he actually has though...
Iggy Stardust Him calling Indians savages and saying he scalped them as Harry Caray is the worst I can think of
@@iggystardust9236 He did brownface in Austin Powers, which I think if asked he would probably say he regrets doing it (can't see that he's ever been asked about it). I don't think it's really fair to single him or any actor out for doing black/brownface though, because someone has written it, someone else has cast it, someone's directed it, etc. All that said, the fact that his character was Turkish/Egyptian didn't really seem to play into the comedy at all, except for wearing a funny little hat.
The casual clothes at work skit is a personal favorite.
The interviewer is so handsome, he listens, he's engaged and he doesn't interrupt his guests. Pretty cool.
“In the heat of battle i had no idea” love it
Will is such a nice guy the worse thing he’s ever done is said someone has a toothy grin
Will had never crossed the line in anything I've seen him in: he goes for the laugh, period. I've always loved his humor.
Why is this show lit like a perfume advertisement?
I'm not a huge fan of Ferrell, and I find most his comedic roles to be....let's say not really my taste.
But, that being said, he is quite an amazing dramatic actor. Stranger Than Fiction, while pretty "out there" is a really great performance by him, as the shut in tax accountant who falls in love, and the sudden rush of actual feelings that messes up his entire scheduled and planned out life.
Also in Everything Must Go, where he plays an alcoholic who lose his job and his wife on the same afternoon, is one of my favourite performances of his. It's tragic comedy, in a way, as he sets up a yard sale to sell everything he owns, while camping out outside his house (that his wife has now taken possession of) and drinking himself into a stooper.
I wish he would do more dark and/or drama roles.
was about to post up the same movies but thought i'd look first to see if anyone else had the same idea.
I love the whole black and white video vibes for this interview. It makes me really focus on the interview and not anything trendy.
Next time Will meets John Elway he just needs to bring him a sugar cube, problem solved. #buildingbridges
😂😂😂😂
Or an apple 😁
American princesses
Building bridges. Holy crap, that's funny.
When he did harry Caray on SNL with Jeff Goldblum, I actually fell on one knee laughing so hard!
I can relate to that, finding out after the fact that I went far with a sketch and it happens because you get drawn into the laughter around you, so you build another layer to the story to keep the laughter going.
As a kid, I absolutely had no idea who Harry Carry was. And I thought it was hilarious and after all this time, I'm glad I'm not the only one.
Will Farrell is one of those guys that CAN’T cross the line. Like Don Rickles. It’s all good,
I know! 😂 He's the best!!
Voto Studios - there is no lines. Only lanes.
Voto Studios i
Rickles was much more talented.
uh his recent satanist stuff hes constantly doing now crosses all the lines of morality
Why couldnt they just make sure they don't have any more John Elway moments?
Because that would have offended John Elway
He’s so amazing, he thinks something like that is a “crossed line”.
What about Will Ferrell as Robert Goulet drunkenly shouting the N word on SNL?
I can’t even remember that athlete that they were talking about and I just finished watching this video. But he will always be part of an awesome Will Ferrell skit. Don’t be mad that you are famous enough to get picked on by a comedian
I’m really taking this to heart because I’m constantly crossing the line & never realizing it hahaha
hello there fellow habitual line stepper
Elway needs to be able to laugh at himself jeeeeez.....Will Ferrell roasting you that should be on a bucket list.
I heard he hated ELF, thought it was stupid and never would do another, I love that movie, best ever lol
I LOVE elf!
I just googled this and all I could find was that he hasn't seen any writers come up with a good idea for Elf 2. I don't think he hates it
great format
Ryan Naylor ok
Will ferrell is great. I’ve never seen an interview of his before. It’s so different from his movies it’s amazing. I love starsky and hutch I love bewitched, and many of his movies. Step brothers the other guys a load of his other movies I actually wanna watch one right now. Lmao
He didn't know Elway would be pissed, yet knowing that now he brings it up again! LOL
Will's Sketch about Elton John was pulled off the air live. The bit was called. "Other Songs Lyrics that Elton John changed". It was a spoof on Elton John's recreation of the Goodbye Norma Jean song that he did for Princess Diana. Norm got through about 3 short snips and NBC went to commercial. IT was a Brilliant piece of work and you cannot find it anywhere.
The black and white makes it really profound.
I think this is the first time I've seen Will Ferrel as Will Ferrel, and not some character. I'm appreciating it, and would love to see more as "Will Ferrel the Human Being" vs "Character A or B or Z"
Will Ferrell has a very nice beard. It may be antagonistic to comedy.
"do you like hot dogs? i love em. i could eat a whole mess of em right now..."
-will farrels harry kary🤣🍻
why is the show called off camera? clearly false advertising
the guests ditch their usual on camera personalities, and sit down 1 on 1 in "off camera" mode
@@DavidSmith-rv2hw r/whoosh
they should just change it to "off camera feel (+ cool black & white effect)"
@@ccmcdoug that has a ring to it
They should film the chairs and the set and have them talk somewhere else.
@ 1:41 when he laughs just thinking about what he's about to say. He seems like he's a humble, next door neighbor type a guy.👊
Think Elway needs to just lighten up a bit.
John Elway is a dick. He treats non celebs like they don't matter. As a business owner, he treats his employees like shit. He's narcissistic obviously if he gets all bent out of shape over a crack about his teeth.
aaand there goes my respect for John Elway. How fragile can he be?
If this was the same ESPYs where Norm made a joke about OJ Simpson in front of everyone, then I think the Elway joke wasn’t the only one that caused them to rethink their writing...
What...you can't call a murderer a murderer anymore...imagine that...
Allegedly. LOL
Any time you can share a stage with Norm McDonald and come away remembered as the one who went over the line, that’s really saying something. 🤣👏
Laughed at this whole thing. I cannot take this man serious at all at all. He broke the barrier.
“ but in the heat of battle…’ ? Uh what battle
Anywho luv Will and Sam’s show!
I’m upset to realize that John Elway doesn’t have a sense of humor.
He has to have a sense of humor. Look at the teams he's put together after Manning retired
It's widely known that John Elway is in the upper tier of famous assholes.
@@kylewestbrook602 yeah if people act like u're Jesus since school,its not easy to come Back down to earth haha
He's my all time favorite player, but it really is a little disappointing to know he's a bit of a douche.
Oh well. Go Broncos.
He should do more serious interviews like this. Always being in character can get a bit exhausting after while for me personally. I appreciate and actually prefer this side of him
These days I get joy out of people being offended more than the actual joke .
once you cross the line how do you get back. can you push that line to be more accepted as societal ideas progress?
If John Elway was upset about having a "toothy smile" he's way too sensitive.
can ya blame him, that's like major square footage of enamel exposed
He's the NFL's Gary Busey
Use Sensodyne John, for those sensitive teeth issues.
or you're just an asshole.
Eveyone’s too sensitive about something, but that’s totally okay. If you have body issues that tie into self esteem, it makes sense that you wouldn’t want that to be publicly mocked on a national level. I’m not saying it couldn’t be funny, but it’s a valid thing to be hurt by if it’s about something that hurts and/or affects you. 🤷♀️
Not trying to lecture or anything- I just think it’s valid, imo, to have something offend you and understand that it may not affect someone else in the same way for whatever reason.
A lot of athletes can’t take a joke and get offended I’m not surprised.
jeez...that tinkly music at the end...i thought my phone was ringin!
I love how youtube knows now what ill search after this video, but why not actually put it in the related video
That was a great appearance actually. Most of the jokes were about on-field stuff but the Elway joke will always be funniest, #2 Tiger Woods -easily one of the top three black golfers in the world #3 Ken Griffey Jr. - you'll never be as good as your dad (which is exactly what you would expect an old time announcer like Harry to say. Just not to their face)
and Tiger Woods was the only one who laughed and can actually take a joke.
The Tiger comment is hilarious.
He’s not a jerk, he just plays one on screen.
The point Will is driving home is not to censor yourself. Creativity suffers under self doubt. There is way more creative genius that has come from Will as a result of this when compared with the few that get offended. We are so blessed to have Will entertain us.
Ron Burgundy has no line!
He was priceless in Zoolander with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.
The cowbell routine with Walken will always be my favourite and the one about his toddler landlady Pearl.
"...in the heat of battle,"
I can relate... Comedy does what it wants, sometimes.
You didn't cross the line, Will. You just didn't want salmon, you said it four times.
I gotta tell ya, Ken Griffey Jr. looked pretty pissed at the ESPYS too.
I think will Ferrell is a national treasure! Love him
i like his beard.
I am sure you have seen better others.
I've always wondered about that John Elway joke. They never put the camera back on Elway after the joke.
But in the background you could hear the stagehands going "Whoa John, WHOA! WHOA BOY, easy there!"
They didn't put the camera back on him because they couldn't get his teeth in frame once he opened his mouth
Dude had a pandemic beard two years before the pandemic, Mr. Farrell you are timeless!
"Look at youuuuuu!" THAT was funny! During Elf, when he got the snot beat out of him. But his reaction to the dwarf running down the table. If Will Ferrell never did anything else, that would have been enough.
The background music makes it seem like what we're watching it supposed to be inspiring
I love that Will starts to laugh when he mentions athletes being upset about being teased.
Pooh Bear! 🙂
Harry Carry I always got confused with John C Reily's wacky cable TV character, thats another place where the lines get blurred.
That Is a Serious Problem. Should not be of self as others clearly know.
"Hey, there's John Elway! You just won the Superbowl! How about going a little nuts and getting those teeth fixed?"
i thought david foster wallace died but here he is interviewing people
Norm Macdonald hosting the inaugural ESPY awards, what a thought.
It was good to see him on Hit Ones too
As someone who had NO IDEA who Harry Karry was, I love that character and it cracks me up.
skonenblades en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Caray
"In the heat of battle, I had no idea." LOL
The harry caray character was my favorite bit he had done
ESPY: He was great. Best bit was about Ken Griffey Jr.
I gotta go look up that bit.
In the heat of the battle.
After Holmes & Watson, I didn't think there was anything Will Ferrell would say no to.
Lol yeah...that movie was terrible!
@@mr.barnes9342
Borrowed it from the library, thank God I didn't have to pay for that crap.
I still want the time I wasted watching it back.
I would have thought Ken Griffey Jr would have been the one to complain haha!
How do you capture the dialogue audio? It sounds great.
People getting offended and upset is the funniest part
John Elway is my favorite bronco. By the way, which team did he play for?
Im sure this has been asked of you before but how did you film this interview with the camera turned off?
someone should buy this guy a color camera.
Reminds me of Mike Birbiglia's story of telling jokes at the MVP Awards for Major League Baseball. If you haven't heard that story, look it up.
Hahaha he’s wearing a Clem’s Bottle House shirt. Great sandwiches! Down the street from me in Kensington 😂
VERY good story!!!
Can anyone explain why this channel stopped posting?
how could he have not known that was inappropriate?
Will Ferrell is the shit!!!! i watch all his work!!
Will crossed the line when he did "Gus Chiggins, the old prospector, I ran into Bugs Bunny one night at a Howard Johnson's and he told the whole story.