I love the devious look on Hugh Laurie's face just before Stephen starts dancing. For some reason, I'm so sure that he was the one who forced Stephen to do it. hahaha
It's true. The difference between picture and Mr Jackson in the interview was clear as ink: receding hairline, a bigger nose and earlobes, a bit flabby around the jowls and so on...
Yeah me neither. I still love his dancing though. Haha I guess you could call me his number one fan. I even have a couple of his iconic suit jackets in my wardrobe.
Wow, what's so great about this sketch is that in those days it was really quite a small-time show. It's really cool they managed to get Michael Jackson to come on!
IThinkYouLookLarvely: Just a tiny correction for those with Yorkshire roots. It’s not “tweed” we’re now more up to date. You have two words there, t’ weed, it may seem to be just one but “we” know, he is saying ‘the weed’.
I wasn't sure it was Michael Jackson till i listened to the lyrics of the song, which use the word "girl" repeatedly. Michael loved to use that word in many of his songs over the years, it was one of his many trademarks. Girl crazy he was.
This has to be one of the funniest sketches these two have done. And I love them all. Cried laughing... Stephen's dance... every kid is copying his look. yeah right!! hahaha
blueoystercultforevs Oh my God, you moron, can't you see you're being trolled? If you listen closely, you can hear Hugh at 0:15 address the man as 'Micheal'. Now he MAY do an... OKAY... Stephen Fry impression, but that's just part of the gag. That's the REAL Micheal Jackson, and you'd have to be a complete IDIOT not to see it. DON'T FEED THE TROLL, PEOPLE! Joshuaoha is just being a stupid little troll, I mean seriously, how can you be this gullible?! 2:08 They even ZOOM IN on his trademark moonwalk on that elevated platform! Seriously, how can you people be this THICK?!
If you look really closely at your comment, you'll see that you have no comedic ability or originality whatsoever and need to stop trying so hard to get the appreciation of random strangers on the internet.
what an absolutely brilliant and adorable duo. the way they speak english surely makes it the world's finest language. and makes some of us hopelessly in love with stephen fry;)
Five stars! These two guys are too hilarious - I could watch them all day! British humor just gets me! I love it! That treadmill moonwalk - I'm still chuckling over it! And to think it was done so long ago! I think it's a happy tribute to the late pop King. I would imagine that MJ saw this when he was still alive and I bet he thought it was funny too. Great video! Thanks for posting!
@Lxxx MXXX You really shouldn't factually- correct someone commenting on part of a satire show, when you aren't entirely familiar with the material. Because it's a good bet they're quoting a joke from the show and you'll look like a bit of a noodge. Stephen Fry: The key to "dancersize," is the rather ingenious coupling of the word "dance," to the word "circumcise." th-cam.com/video/aZUU31kHrnw/w-d-xo.html Also, to the greater thread topic, Stephen danced several times on the series., most notable at the end of every episode in Series 3 and 4, when Hugh would play piano and make trombone-like sounds while Stephen mixed a "signature cocktail" while wielding a martini shaker and dancing around in a deliberately doofus-like manner. This followed him requesting of Hugh, "Please, Mr. Music, will you play?"
Would have loved to have been in the room when they first had the idea for this sketch, I bet they were both in hysterics as they imagined the possibilities . I wonder how quickly it was decided who should play each part ? . Either could have played MJ but it was probably Steven's complete lack of physical poise or grace that won the day .... it was certainly the right decision !
That was done by comedian and singer Philip Pope, He's done various music for comedies and did this in a way that sounded like MJ without using any of his actual music to avoid copyright issues.
i like this, it actually took abit of the sadness away, and i dont think they were mocking him at all, its parody, i think thats what its called. and in a sense, a form of tribute in itself.
LOL!!!!! That was just one of the most hilarious thing that I have ever seen!! Oh Mr Laurie, I love you and I am crazy in love with your accent too!! I never in my life fancied old guys but I would do a big exception if I could have you!!! :)
They both make me come to tears with their jokes and ironies... they're brilliant!!!! British humour style is much more hilarious than American's, IMO for goodness sake!
Well I'll go to the back of our fridge, that Michael Jacko is a smooth and luscious operator. His dance moves make River Dance seem almost over emphatic.
It's interesting to note that Stephen Fry really can't dance. Most actors in this role would pretend that they can't dance, but the truth is that successful actors typically can. It's a very important skill. Stephen can't though (at least not particularly well), which makes the casting even better.
Says someone who has clearly never seen Gadget Man. th-cam.com/video/HtK1V18JrLI/w-d-xo.html Also, Newsflash: many overweight people exercise. They also eat salads and don't sit in front of the tellie all day. But don't let reality intrude on a really lazy and willfully ignorant joke.
How insensitive of Fry and Laurie to make this sketch in the past when they DEFINATELY knew Michael Jackson might one day die in the future under unusual circumstances.
There is nothing funnier than Mr Fry's dancing.. I was watching this at night and tried so hard not to laugh because my sister was sleeping. But I failed lol.
I had my doubts it was Michael until he did the moonwalk.
I had similar doubts regarding Neil Armstrong.
@@rickrose5377 Niel Armstrong was the first singer songwriter on the moon.
@@alanwakeish
He's bad, Stephen.
It didn't do the moonwalk at all. He did the treadmill walk.
973 people never watched the video. I am sure the numbers will rise.
'I was 8 yrs old for goodness sake. I mean we've all changed'.
Comedy gold.
The best of the sketch
Exactly what I was about to say, but I see you slid into the comments slightly before me.
It's not just the clothes and the accent, but the unmistakably Fry phrasings, e.g. "Nigh on" that are hard to picture coming from Jackson. Brilliant.
"Sham-on" on the other hand...
I love the devious look on Hugh Laurie's face just before Stephen starts dancing. For some reason, I'm so sure that he was the one who forced Stephen to do it. hahaha
and stephen gladly wanted to do it and did it well.
Stephen? Sorry, but I think you're mistaken. That was the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
🤣
@@cycoholic💀
"I was eight years old, for goodness' sake, I mean... we all change!!" LOL!!!!!!
That was the best bit haha
It's true. The difference between picture and Mr Jackson in the interview was clear as ink: receding hairline, a bigger nose and earlobes, a bit flabby around the jowls and so on...
16 years after posting, it sweeps in on my timeline. Thank you!
me too
I absolutely love how they aren't even trying to imitate him.
They somehow manage to make the sketch funnier than it would have been if they'd tried harder lol
What do you mean 'imitate him'? It's him!
I love how Stephen can portray anyone without even bothering to dress up or do a fake accent!
I was about to say that 😅
The modern day "man of a thousand faces."
What do you mean? It's MJ!
I have never seen Michael Jackson dance as well as this before.
this is not MJ
Yeah me neither. I still love his dancing though. Haha I guess you could call me his number one fan. I even have a couple of his iconic suit jackets in my wardrobe.
Sarah Unchained and I have a lot of srickers of him,plus,a HUGE poster
Michael Jackson can do an amazing Stephen Fry impersonation...
@@ΚατερίναΚαλαφάτη-ε6π Of course it's Michael. How dare you say such a thing. You must be one of those Michael Jackson haters.
The camera panning to Stephen on the treadmill during the dance never gets old.
Wow, what's so great about this sketch is that in those days it was really quite a small-time show. It's really cool they managed to get Michael Jackson to come on!
Hugh Laurie is so serious that I actually expected MJ to appear. As a foreigner, I have never seen this show, of course.
This was 1990, second series. Between MJ's Bad and Dangerous, going through his tweed phase.
IThinkYouLookLarvely Weren't we all?
IThinkYouLookLarvely: Just a tiny correction for those with Yorkshire roots. It’s not “tweed” we’re now more up to date. You have two words there, t’ weed, it may seem to be just one but “we” know, he is saying ‘the weed’.
I was such a fan. I remember I bought a plaid jacket.
@@rickrose5377 That's nothing. This is embarrassing to admit, but...I was such a big fan I affected an English accent in middle school. *shudders*
Was this promoting his "Do Be Careful" album?
love the treadmill moonwalk,classic
I like how Michael Jackson has a pure british accent.
There's no such thing as a pure British accent.
We all change
Ahh yes the "British accent"
@@jimbo_1312
You’re saying it’s not British?
@@LesserMoffHootkins no... I'm saying there's no such thing as a "British" accent
Those two. Comedic genius at its finest. :)
This is one of my favourite comedy sketches! it becomes so much funnier knowing Stevey Fry hates dancing :D
That's MJ!
Its amazing to think that Michael Jackson's management had such foresight for MJ to be interviewed by the future "House" star Hugh Laurie !
If only there were more occasions where we could see Stephen Fry dance.
TranscendentLion What on earth are you talking about? That's clearly the King of Pop himself!
Ethan Macdonald Sorry, I get them easily confused.
Ethan Macdonald exactly! It's a shame Fry didn't get a part
oh please not that! 😂😂😂 I do think he is a genius but his talent does not lie in dancing😃
It's one of the funniest things I've ever seen! Fry is a god.
To have even come up with a premise like this was pure brilliance on behalf of Fry & Laurie!!
I'm watching this during a lecture...it was a mistake but it was totally worth it!
I wasn't sure it was Michael Jackson till i listened to the lyrics of the song, which use the word "girl" repeatedly. Michael loved to use that word in many of his songs over the years, it was one of his many trademarks. Girl crazy he was.
I'm a huge MJ fan and I love this - Fry and Laurie are so funny! :D
Me too, this show comedian is real funny.
Knowing what we know now about Mr Fry and dancing, the last 30 seconds of this clip reminded me of the importance of making sacrifices for my art.
This has to be one of the funniest sketches these two have done. And I love them all. Cried laughing... Stephen's dance... every kid is copying his look. yeah right!! hahaha
If you look real closely at around 2:50 you can tell that isn't actually Michael Jackson.
Good eye!
blueoystercultforevs Oh my God, you moron, can't you see you're being trolled? If you listen closely, you can hear Hugh at 0:15 address the man as 'Micheal'. Now he MAY do an... OKAY... Stephen Fry impression, but that's just part of the gag. That's the REAL Micheal Jackson, and you'd have to be a complete IDIOT not to see it. DON'T FEED THE TROLL, PEOPLE! Joshuaoha is just being a stupid little troll, I mean seriously, how can you be this gullible?!
2:08 They even ZOOM IN on his trademark moonwalk on that elevated platform! Seriously, how can you people be this THICK?!
Shun the nonbeliever! Shun!
If you look really closely at your comment, you'll see that you have no comedic ability or originality whatsoever and need to stop trying so hard to get the appreciation of random strangers on the internet.
I'm a random stranger, and you have my appreciation!
The way he walks on that treadmill is so very funny
The treadmill bit kills me every time :')
Just amasing, I was a bit down and I almost cried from laughing. They are true artists indeed, a great pair!
I actually died when they showed the treadmill 😂
what an absolutely brilliant and adorable duo. the way they speak english surely makes it the world's finest language. and makes some of us hopelessly in love with stephen fry;)
I haven't stopped laughing at this sketch since I was 25 😂 Stephen's weird head bobble when he spins around is comedy gold.
I love how people like Stephen Fry and Rowan Atkinson make light of the "playuhh" thing which tends to take itself far too seriously.
If only the BBC released Move It On Out, Girl as a novelty single.
I unironically love Move It On Out, Girl and wished it was a full song, like Fur Q's Uzi Lover.
better then loads of money by harry enfield
Can we just appreciate how these two came up with a comedy skit about a black artist without getting into a blackface scandal. Brilliantly done!
Aaah yes, happy days before twitter etc existed.
I can imagine if this sketch came out now, somehow, some people would be offended and call it racist.
Nooo, it's just a surreal parody.
I can't believe I have just seen Stephen Fry dancing!! And it was amazing!
Imagine being an audience and thought for a moment that they are actually meeting MJ
What do you mean? They did meet MJ
I've still got my Irish thorn-proof.
😂
It's a tough call to say whether that's MJ's best ever song, but that's definitely in the top 3.
The treadmill really sold it for me
Utterly hilarious.
Who the hell is Stephen? The guy on the treadmill is Michael Jackson.
This is simply awesome British comedy at its finest.Hugh and Stephen you guys rock!!!
Five stars!
These two guys are too hilarious - I could watch them all day! British humor just gets me! I love it!
That treadmill moonwalk - I'm still chuckling over it! And to think it was done so long ago! I think it's a happy tribute to the late pop King.
I would imagine that MJ saw this when he was still alive and I bet he thought it was funny too.
Great video! Thanks for posting!
There is another fry and laurie episode in which Stephen Fry "dances". Even more hilarious IMHO.
+Grant Hurlburt Isn't that the piano one where he also sings?
'Dance-a-sise'
Jim Ashton
Danc-ercise, a cross between the words dance, and circumcise 😄
Love that body..!
Thanks...it's mine..!
@Lxxx MXXX You really shouldn't factually- correct someone commenting on part of a satire show, when you aren't entirely familiar with the material. Because it's a good bet they're quoting a joke from the show and you'll look like a bit of a noodge.
Stephen Fry: The key to "dancersize," is the rather ingenious coupling of the word "dance," to the word "circumcise."
th-cam.com/video/aZUU31kHrnw/w-d-xo.html
Also, to the greater thread topic, Stephen danced several times on the series., most notable at the end of every episode in Series 3 and 4, when Hugh would play piano and make trombone-like sounds while Stephen mixed a "signature cocktail" while wielding a martini shaker and dancing around in a deliberately doofus-like manner. This followed him requesting of Hugh, "Please, Mr. Music, will you play?"
hahahaha as a HUGE michael jackson fan i have to say this had me in tears of laughter. very well done, and love the treadmill! :)
Right, how many people clicked on this expecting a genuine Michael Jackson interview?
What do you mean? This is not MJ?
Wow! Stephen Fry actually dancing? I never thought I'd see the day! Superb!
This clip should come with a health warning - I nearly died laughing!
I just can't understand why 'Move It On Out Girl' isn't on any of MJ's Greatest Hits albums.
Would have loved to have been in the room when they first had the idea for this
sketch, I bet they were both in hysterics as they imagined the possibilities .
I wonder how quickly it was decided who should play each part ? . Either could have
played MJ but it was probably Steven's complete lack of physical poise or grace that
won the day .... it was certainly the right decision !
I forgot all about Stephen's eccentric dancing back then, and I also forgot how awesome it was.
Absolutely first class comedy!
It's amazing how much Michele Jackson's appearance changed over the years.
Jeeves? Jeeves, is that you? Are you okay? LOL
Hats off to whoever composed that song, it captures the essence of Michael Jackson well and it’s genuinely catchy!
That was done by comedian and singer Philip Pope, He's done various music for comedies and did this in a way that sounded like MJ without using any of his actual music to avoid copyright issues.
It’s done very well.
Umm! Well, . . . . . .
i like this, it actually took abit of the sadness away, and i dont think they were mocking him at all, its parody, i think thats what its called. and in a sense, a form of tribute in itself.
When I realised he was on a treadmill I nearly dropped my biscuit in my tea
OMG, the way Stephen did the moonwalk was SO funny! :D Definitely one of my favourite Fry& Laurie bits :3
While I'm sure Fry loathes this bit to this very day, this is my favorite sketch from the show
Love how the 2 dancers at the end can't stop smiling at SF's dancing, and who can blame them?!
LOL!!!!! That was just one of the most hilarious thing that I have ever seen!! Oh Mr Laurie, I love you and I am crazy in love with your accent too!! I never in my life fancied old guys but I would do a big exception if I could have you!!! :)
The treadmill moment, too good 😂😂😂😂😂
love the treadmill bit LOL
"Move It On Out Girl" is an underrated classic.
The last time i watched this sketch Michael Jackson was alive and i had no idea that the next time i watch it he would be dead. RIP Michael Jackson.
There is just something so funny about the walking bit. He's just naturally hilarious.
Obviously he's enjoying his looks and moves
Oh dear! I am in tears, holding my contracted stomach for too much laughter..... I'm not very used to it, that's for sure... simply brilliant!
They both make me come to tears with their jokes and ironies... they're brilliant!!!! British humour style is much more hilarious than American's, IMO for goodness sake!
Now I'm an MJ fan n all...but I must say I'm feelin this "Move it on out, Girl" song...LOL this skit made me chuckle :-)
I’ve desperately been trying to copy his look for years. I finally got the jacket the other day. And the tie.
My head just exploded
LOOOOOVE THE STEPHEN FRY'S DANCE!!!!!!!! LOL
LAURIE AND FRY ARE GODS!!!!!!!!
Well I'll go to the back of our fridge, that Michael Jacko is a smooth and luscious operator. His dance moves make River Dance seem almost over emphatic.
Wow. The moon walking was freakin hilarious! Hahaha
Michael Jackson talking so posh.
People can make jokes just not disrespectful ones.There's a fine line between making a joke about someone or just being disrespectful and rude.
It's interesting to note that Stephen Fry really can't dance. Most actors in this role would pretend that they can't dance, but the truth is that successful actors typically can. It's a very important skill. Stephen can't though (at least not particularly well), which makes the casting even better.
You’re not really cast for your own show tho. He created the sketch with him in mind.
i may have watched it a hundred times and it's still hilarious
What did Michael Jackson say when Hugh asked him "You've been in the music business for most of your life?" at 0:54?
Nigh on out girl!
“Nigh on”
This must be their absolute peak of their careers, the best thing they ever made, they are just so amazing, I absolutely love them >_
I wish that was a real MJ song.
Dr. House's hidden history. He interviewed Michael Jackson.
"someone give the man a bloody medal!"
I've actually had this song stuck in my head over the past few days. Have to keep watching this clip. Madness.
2:10 to 2:21 Probably the most exercise Stephen's had in his entire life.
YEP
Says someone who has clearly never seen Gadget Man.
th-cam.com/video/HtK1V18JrLI/w-d-xo.html
Also, Newsflash: many overweight people exercise. They also eat salads and don't sit in front of the tellie all day. But don't let reality intrude on a really lazy and willfully ignorant joke.
It's only because Hugh Laurie and the "House" series that I found this treasure of Fry and Laurie! I hope others will do the same.
How insensitive of Fry and Laurie to make this sketch in the past when they DEFINATELY knew Michael Jackson might one day die in the future under unusual circumstances.
He lived under unusual circumstances
it was such a scoop getting Jackson back then, people may not realise just how big he was. Laurie really manages to get him to open up
That was amazing when that happened. At the time I couldn't understand how Hugh Laurie managed to get Jacko on his show. To be honest I still can't.
The most eloquent Michael Jackson has ever been 😂
Move It On Out Girl should be a real MJ parody song!
This just proves it. Stephen is an intellectual giant.
haaaaaaaaaaa this is so great!! I'm a Michael Jackson fan and I find it hilarious. Grow a sense of humor people!!
Literally nobody has said a bad word about it. Calm your tits. Typical defensive MJ fan.
Absolute gold. I am in awe at the comedic epicness
Stephen Fry's got the moves!
There is nothing funnier than Mr Fry's dancing.. I was watching this at night and tried so hard not to laugh because my sister was sleeping. But I failed lol.
I was eight years old, for goodness' sake!
This footage confirms what I have always known, that Jackson was putting that high voice on!
Stephen Fry is the Michael Jackson of comedy.