A man that has never shown any signs of being a racist because he's not a racist. He made one mistake and used poor judgment. It's time that people grow up and accept his apology. He's a wonderful man
@@TELEVISIONARCHIVESexactly right! I really wish he wasn't so hard on himself about it. And honestly what he did was no worse than what the people were doing to him. Could it have been handled differently, yes. But he's genuinely too good of a person to let it affect him for as long as it has.
I mean how about Jason Alexander ,,Kramer already stole all his Emmys that I swear he should have at least got one and Julia Louis-Dreyfus!❤ and how about Uncle Leo oh wait he's dead
I met Michael in the Pacific Palisades a few years back, and he was incredibly humble, kind and present. There was nothing about him that exuded tv-star, or even anything remotely close to it. Just a great human.
Michael Richards is incomparable in the world of TV comedy! What he did with/for Kramer is a masterclass in acting on many levels. He deserves to be interviewed on a show like this. He really does shine here - loved this interview :)
When Kramer was in that bar trying to find out what that accountant was doing with their money is one of my all-time favorites. Especially when he's smoking that cigarette and drinking beer at the same time 😂 and then when he kicks the door open in the bathroom and takes the picture with the Polaroid
Mike had so many brilliant moments--the Merve Griffin set; "I'm out" in the first few minutes of the contest; Festivus, meeting Joe Davola as Pagliacci. Pure genius.
What a neat man and an amazing talent. It's nice to see him returning from being canceled for one unfortunate mistake. Forgiveness is a powerful thing.
Michaels Kramer character is the funniest character in the history of television and probably also of movies. his facial expressions, his physical body comedy, his delivery of lines, his voice plus the written material add up to make his character the funniest ever. The first time I saw Michael Richard speak out of character, I found it hard to believe. I thought his real personality had to be kind of close to Kramer.
I am reminded of Carroll O' Conner who played Archie Bunker. When you see him outside the Archie Bunker character he is so poised and well spoken. Well educated and such a humble, gentle soul. Not a prejudiced or racist bone in his body. You can see the difference between Carroll and Archie Bunker and appreciate his acting ability. Same with Michael Richards. Michael nails the Kramer character and he himself is not at all like the character we see on the screen.
The Kramer storyline about him taking karate classes with kids is true. One of the Seinfeld staff was taking martial arts and talking about how well he was doing. Then his friends found out the other's in the class were children because they were all beginners. It made a great storyline.
I miss this man and his comedy. He perfected his craft the best way he thought possible for him and his audiences. One unfortunate incident, should not define him. He is a passionate man and comedian. Hopeful his book sells out. It should. Definitely will be reading that...for sure. Michael Richards should be celebrated for his craft and what he brought to us as Cosmo Kramer. Awesome interview.
Welcome back Michael. Next time don't stay away so long. I first remember him in Young Doctors In Love that starred Dabney Coleman. He played a bumbling Mafia hit man named Malamud that was pure physical comedy gold Jerry. I read that after one of his auditions when he left the room Brandon Tartikoff broke the silence with "Well if you like funny,™ In the first year of Seinfeld he played Kramer as a little slow and dim witted. When he came back for the next season he had decided on his own to play him as the Kramer everyone fell for. Jerry Stiller told a story that when they did the Festivus episode there was a scene where Frank and Kramer enter Monk's together and while they were waiting off camera with the traditional aluminum pole Michael suggested to Stiller that he drag the pole across the floor. He said it would be funnier that way and it was. Even though he got cancelled for his ill-advised stand up mistake, everyone of importance from the show stood behind him 100%. One of the consistently stellar characters in television history. Good to see him back.
He stayed away wayyyy too long. He seems kind of nuked in a way. I feel like ppl were way too hard on him. Kevin spacey was back after like 2-3 years. Anyway, Kramerica! 👑
I think Michael Richards is an excellent comedian but an even better person. I would love to have a couple of beers with him and just listen to all his anecdotes and stories, not only from the show, but from real life. Bless you man!
One of your best, RE! Thanks for bringing this forward...I am listinening to the book now! Love it and love Jerry's Intro as well! So many memories and great scenes! Thanks again...
Season Five, Episode Four. “The Sniffing Accountant”. Kramer trying to set up the accountant to admit he is a cocaine addict at the bar. Funniest Seinfeld moment in the entire series run. When Kramer chugs the beer with the lit cigarette in his mouth. The entire sequence is hilarious.
UHF is soooo good, and really holds up today - Stanley Spudowski is an absolute highlight, and a true force of nature with regards to comedic acting... Michael Richards is top tier
Greatest Kramer moment, when he pours the concrete mixture into the washing machine, with some of the powder getting into his eye. The best physical comedy ever.
There's no way to pick one best moment of Kramer on Seinfeld but when he confronts Jerry about being gay because he's thin late 30s and single and Jerry says well so are you,,, Kramer's reaction had me seeing stars !!
One of my favs was kramer trolling george that he's dating the girl because she looks like jerry lol "that doesn't mean you're secretly in love with Jerry" 😄
The stories about Wayne Knight (Newman) are so funny🤪🤪🤪🤪 Newman was a great character & Michael & Wayne worked great together 🤪🤪🤪🤪 What a funny duo & great casting👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Despite everything... can't help feeling sorry for such a great artist. Yes, it was a bad mistake, but he paid a really heavy price for it. Wish him the best
@@AB_223 I like Seinfeld don't get me wrong. I think it even had a couple brilliant seasons (like the early-middle era). My point is there are a lot of great television comedies thru the years on broadcast TV and cable- and we aren't talking about superstar casts most of the time. Like if they went to your high school they would be superstars I guess 😂😂😂
Michael was never really cut out to be a stand-up, he's much more of a comedic actor-and a great one at that. He has an intensity about his craft that you can see prior to that set in 2006... he would rehearse with low energy and say he was "saving it" for the audience, and when his fellow castmates would mess up during the actual performances he would get upset. He still kept professional, but you could see a building frustration and anger at Julia cracking up or someone else messing up their lines. His saving up a performance was for nothing, and that "special moment" was gone now. Now, removed from the studio, he was trying to get back in some form of comedy and started doing more of something he had been doing prior to Seinfeld: stand-up. He approached it with the same intensity he had always had with anything he considered his craft, and with that intensity came the same frustration and anger when he was interrupted or when someone stopped his performance. This time, he wasn't with castmates, comedians are supposed to handle hecklers, and at a time where comedians were being pretty edgy Michael chose to go in a direction he wasn't known for and wasn't all that practiced with to handle that night's hecklers. Instead of seeming like an edgy comedian that skirted a line he seemed like an angry racist finally getting a chance to lash out-but really he was neither, he's just a sensitive and intense craftsman who was responding to being made upset. It wasn't pretty, it deserved criticism, but it definitely didn't deserve extinguishing a man, especially one so gifted and great.
Its lovely to hear that his physical comedy was actually a passion, not accidental. And very surprised to learn he was padded. I always wondered how he never got injured.
Really, really good and glad to see Michael Richards "back" again.
Michael, thank you for your service!
Like really, REALLY GREAT!!
- Tobi
One of the greatest physical comedians of our time. I’d love to see him back in something. Always makes me laugh out loud
The more I see Michael Richards as he is in real life, the more I think he deserved more Emmy's than he received.
How many more? Think he had 3 or 4 for Seinfeld for best supporting actor?
You are absolutely right. There are so many actors playing themselves or an extension of themselves. Richards is one amazing character actor.
Michael won 3x while Jason Alexander won ZERO!!!
George deserved to win at least once
A man that has never shown any signs of being a racist because he's not a racist. He made one mistake and used poor judgment. It's time that people grow up and accept his apology. He's a wonderful man
@@TELEVISIONARCHIVESexactly right! I really wish he wasn't so hard on himself about it. And honestly what he did was no worse than what the people were doing to him. Could it have been handled differently, yes. But he's genuinely too good of a person to let it affect him for as long as it has.
I mean come on!! This man created a character that will live on forever in TV history. Up there with the greatest comedic performances ever.
I agree and I personally think his character is the funniest in TV history, and probably also movie history. Masterful.
@@DailySource GTFOH! You need to watch more shows and movies then. Lol.
No, far far from the greatest ever. Universes away. You must go to the same temple that he does.
Tell me you're a hater without telling me you're a hater☝🏽 lol
@@AbeVicious I'll tell you straight out, I think Seinfeld is overrated garbage. I've got nothing to hide.
1994: Mr. Lippman cancelled Kramers book tour
2024: Kramer is finally getting to do his book tour
bring back sonia live
i think you missed an iconic year, where h did a show at the laugh factory
@@doderiolarkisso4038 what about it, you still on that?
I never get tired of Cosmo Kramer, brilliant acting and what a character!
The scene where Kramer is telling Jerry and George about taking over driving the bus is a top 3 scene for sure
It is my favorite. I laughed so hard.
GOLD
He's Batman.
You kept making all the stops?!
@@scottishzombiethey kept ringing the bell!
Michael Richards is one of the best comedic actors in the world. Absolute pure genius.
Can't repay you for all the joy you have brought to our lives Sir!
Michael Richard’s is one of the comic greats.
Why? Because he did physical comedy on one TV show?
@@RELubber At least you're not bored and angry----that would suck, huh? lol
Comic actor. He's not naturally funny.
Not bored or angry. Just not a sheep repeating what most of the people are posting on this video.
@@RELubber yes. His words at the comedy club were very hurtful to the black community, he wants to forget it, but they won't. I don't blame them.
Awesome job Rich. The last 3 weeks you have had Seinfeld, Larry David, and now Michael Richards on. Hoping for Wayne Knight next week
I mean how about Jason Alexander ,,Kramer already stole all his Emmys that I swear he should have at least got one and Julia Louis-Dreyfus!❤ and how about Uncle Leo oh wait he's dead
I met Michael in the Pacific Palisades a few years back, and he was incredibly humble, kind and present. There was nothing about him that exuded tv-star, or even anything remotely close to it. Just a great human.
Michael Richards is incomparable in the world of TV comedy! What he did with/for Kramer is a masterclass in acting on many levels. He deserves to be interviewed on a show like this. He really does shine here - loved this interview :)
When Kramer was in that bar trying to find out what that accountant was doing with their money is one of my all-time favorites. Especially when he's smoking that cigarette and drinking beer at the same time 😂 and then when he kicks the door open in the bathroom and takes the picture with the Polaroid
One of my favorites. And when the waitress swings the bar top up to walk through and it hits him in the head. LMFAO!
Snowblowers
Got that scene / quote tattooed on me
That's a really good one!! There's so many.... That show and the characters were all really amazing...
Here’s to feeling good all the time!
Love to see you still out there Michael. You have given me and still give me so much joy. Thanks man.
Mike had so many brilliant moments--the Merve Griffin set; "I'm out" in the first few minutes of the contest;
Festivus, meeting Joe Davola as Pagliacci. Pure genius.
Great job by Rich. He really made Michael comfortable. Best interview yet on this book tour
This type of interview has been long overdue.
I always wanted a spin-off with the misadventures of Kramer and his buddy Bob Sacamano. It would have been pure gold.
Kramer bowled a 300 at Bob's apartment in Wii bowling wearing his monogrammed team shirt, "the kosmopolitans"
Gold Jerry. Gold!
And Newman would be part of that crew! That could have been a great show
@@d0wnboy Wasn't that Kenny Banya?
@@watchmanonthewall14 It was!
Making millions of people -both young and old - laugh over and over is such a gift to the world. Thank-you Mr Richards 👏
What a neat man and an amazing talent. It's nice to see him returning from being canceled for one unfortunate mistake. Forgiveness is a powerful thing.
Michaels Kramer character is the funniest character in the history of television and probably also of movies. his facial expressions, his physical body comedy, his delivery of lines, his voice plus the written material add up to make his character the funniest ever. The first time I saw Michael Richard speak out of character, I found it hard to believe. I thought his real personality had to be kind of close to Kramer.
In history? Pretty big claim. Maybe in your history
@@RobJordan-z6y If that's what this guy thinks, so what?
@@RobJordan-z6y i mean...who's better? chaplin was BIGGER and also hugely talented. can't think of any others off the top of my head.
@dice1296 Don Knotts aka Barney Fife.
@@neal5068Ok, Boomer.
Kramer: "I'm out there Jerry and I'm loving every minute of it!!!!"
Just a thin layer of ban-lon I think is what Jerry said.
@@blakerh I think it was gabardine but that’s nitpicking. Funny stuff!
"I'M LOVING IT!"
When he laughs 😁 the wisdom of his life's journey shines for us to see. One of the greats. 💎
Love Michael to bits. Thanks for the best laughs that the TV screen could bring me.
The calzone episode is my favorite Kramer scene when he kicks the counter!
He was the star of that series even though it wasn’t intentional.
Good call on that one :) He starts yelling in that fake Italian accent with all the pennies. Hilarious.
Man, its so good to see Michael back on the scene, superb interview
Jerry: "Your teeth are all brown."
Kramer; "Look away I'm...I'm hideous!"
Wasn't that the episode that Jerry told him he looked like an old catcher's mitt? Classic :)
That may be the funniest moment of the whole series.
great outtake too
@@dice1296 Yep. Jerry couldn't stop laughing. I don't blame him.
That is my favorite line from Kramer.
I’m happy to hear from him again. Everyone needs the chance to grow from their mistakes and be welcomed if they do
I am reminded of Carroll O' Conner who played Archie Bunker. When you see him outside the Archie Bunker character he is so poised and well spoken. Well educated and such a humble, gentle soul. Not a prejudiced or racist bone in his body. You can see the difference between Carroll and Archie Bunker and appreciate his acting ability. Same with Michael Richards. Michael nails the Kramer character and he himself is not at all like the character we see on the screen.
The greatest first line of any character "You got any meat" Jerry "Go, hunt" lol
The Kramer storyline about him taking karate classes with kids is true. One of the Seinfeld staff was taking martial arts and talking about how well he was doing. Then his friends found out the other's in the class were children because they were all beginners. It made a great storyline.
It’s pronounced Karatay 😆
"Kramer? What are you doing?!"
"I'm... I'm... dominating."
I miss this man and his comedy. He perfected his craft the best way he thought possible for him and his audiences. One unfortunate incident, should not define him. He is a passionate man and comedian. Hopeful his book sells out. It should. Definitely will be reading that...for sure. Michael Richards should be celebrated for his craft and what he brought to us as Cosmo Kramer. Awesome interview.
Jason Alexander said once the Michael Richard’s’ comedy is right up there with Buster Keaton. He’s that talented!!! I agree.
Yeah very few people can make me laugh just running through a door
He couldn’t hold Buster Keaton’s jockstrap.
@@RELubber hey dude I’m entitled to my opinion.
@@michaelknapp8961 Good for you! Go ask your mom for a cookie.
Absolutely right he’s the best!
Great interview. So glad to see Michael Richards again!
The laundromat escapades were top notch 😂. Great interview!
So glad they made it a scene in the episode,rather than just a story... epic.
I loved it when he dumped the cement into the washing machine.
The Contest is one of the best comedy episodes ever.
One of the greatest! That was so fun to watch. Thanks to Michael and Rich!
Welcome back Michael. Next time don't stay away so long.
I first remember him in Young Doctors In Love that starred Dabney Coleman. He played a bumbling Mafia hit man named Malamud that was pure physical comedy gold Jerry.
I read that after one of his auditions when he left the room Brandon Tartikoff broke the silence with "Well if you like funny,™
In the first year of Seinfeld he played Kramer as a little slow and dim witted. When he came back for the next season he had decided on his own to play him as the Kramer everyone fell for.
Jerry Stiller told a story that when they did the Festivus episode there was a scene where Frank and Kramer enter Monk's together and while they were waiting off camera with the traditional aluminum pole Michael suggested to Stiller that he drag the pole across the floor. He said it would be funnier that way and it was.
Even though he got cancelled for his ill-advised stand up mistake, everyone of importance from the show stood behind him 100%.
One of the consistently stellar characters in television history. Good to see him back.
He stayed away wayyyy too long. He seems kind of nuked in a way. I feel like ppl were way too hard on him. Kevin spacey was back after like 2-3 years. Anyway, Kramerica! 👑
Absolute legend and master of his craft of physical comedy.
I think Michael Richards is an excellent comedian but an even better person. I would love to have a couple of beers with him and just listen to all his anecdotes and stories, not only from the show, but from real life. Bless you man!
Love this guy and the characters he created!
Fridays was a great show.👍
The kid playing army in the dirt hole was the greatest!
Michael's memoir is fantastic, i'd recommend it everyone
Absolutely love this guy. He made all of us laugh for years. So talented. Thank you Michael.
One of your best, RE! Thanks for bringing this forward...I am listinening to the book now! Love it and love Jerry's Intro as well! So many memories and great scenes! Thanks again...
The Best! Thank you, Michael Richards for the continued laughs!
Michael, thanks for all the laughs. You helped me get through some tough times a little easier. Bless you ❤
I finished listening to the audio book today and it is very good, if you are a fan of the Seinfeld show it is a treasure...
I missed Michael Richards, huge fan and it is great to have him back, he is a genius and I highly recommend his new book❤🎉
Just purchased the book! Thanks Rich. Thanks to Michael Richard's for all those times I passed out from lack of oxygen, caused by laughing so hard
In the scene with George, the keys.. "Up here I'm already gone". A scene full of wonderful delivery and timing. Thank you
Season Five, Episode Four. “The Sniffing Accountant”. Kramer trying to set up the accountant to admit he is a cocaine addict at the bar. Funniest Seinfeld moment in the entire series run. When Kramer chugs the beer with the lit cigarette in his mouth. The entire sequence is hilarious.
Michael Richard's is an absolute legend. Hands down the Best comedic actor of all time.
One of them for sure.
Frank Costanza, Mr Krueger , Newman
The show was rich with great comedic actors
Love you, Michael! Thanks for all the laughs.
How can you not love him.
❤
Easily
He was hilarious in UHF. If you have NOT watched UHF, go watch it. Has Weird Al in it, funny movie.
Love that movie.
I find it funnier now than when I first saw it way back when.
UHF is soooo good, and really holds up today - Stanley Spudowski is an absolute highlight, and a true force of nature with regards to comedic acting... Michael Richards is top tier
His character is certainly a precursor to Kramer. An under-rated movie! "This is good watermelon...tastes like poop..."
How is his book not a coffee table book?!
The laundromat cement scene was EPIC. Glad he mentioned that at the end.
Love it! Welcome back!
Kramer / Michael Richard is the best comedy !!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
One of my favorite people growing up.
Wish him all the best.
I was always disappointed he never went through with putting levels in his apartment. It would have been like ancient Egypt
When he was the villain in Problem Child lol SMILEY PIES!!!!!!
Kicks!
@@scorpiusbalthazar4327 kicks…… good idea
I haven't had a Smiley Pie in 15 years.
Awesome interview!!!! Michael richards is the man!!
Greatest Kramer moment, when he pours the concrete mixture into the washing machine, with some of the powder getting into his eye. The best physical comedy ever.
I started watching Seinfeld in 1995 when I was only 2
Unless you were a child when you first laid eyes on Kramer, you’ll never understand
There's no way to pick one best moment of Kramer on Seinfeld but when he confronts Jerry about being gay because he's thin late 30s and single and Jerry says well so are you,,, Kramer's reaction had me seeing stars !!
One of my favs was kramer trolling george that he's dating the girl because she looks like jerry lol "that doesn't mean you're secretly in love with Jerry" 😄
Big Richards fan since Friday's.
Love this, along with the Jerry interview and of course the times Larry has been on. Please please get Julia on 🙏🙏🙏
So great to see you back!!!!
Love this guy, Kramer was the greatest sitcom character ever
Loved the audiobook. Fascinating life.
I’m reading Michael’s book right now 😍!
Great job Rich and company!
The stories about Wayne Knight (Newman) are so funny🤪🤪🤪🤪 Newman was a great character & Michael & Wayne worked great together 🤪🤪🤪🤪 What a funny duo & great casting👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Alas our human foibles, glad to see him back...his contrition is genuine.
Michael is back!!!
one of the best shows ever
I don't agree with much Rich says but I agree 100% that the Kramer Marriage speech nails it.
Newman calls broccoli a "vile weed."
He's not wrong
I wouldn’t eat it if it was deep fried in chocolate sauce
what!? broccoli tastes great
Quick! Honey mustard!
loved him on second city. He then served his country in the Army, what a grand statement of his patriotism vs Money!
Michael Richards! What A Professional. Top Notch. Respect 🫡
The alternate ending with them driving around in circles in the parkade, and Kramer asking "Where are we now?" would have been fantastic as well.
Excellent thanks For the insight Rich
Excellent episode. Really enjoying your podcasts
Great Interview!!
Despite everything... can't help feeling sorry for such a great artist. Yes, it was a bad mistake, but he paid a really heavy price for it. Wish him the best
"They're prisons, manmade prisons. You're doing time!"😂
Truly a legendary comic actor. Maybe the best ever...
What a bizarre way to describe a massive bigot tho
@@INDIE-IRL we all make mistakes. You need to learn how to forgive and burn your flag of hate.
@@INDIE-IRLHe’s not. But keep trying to smear the guy.
@@AB_223 I like Seinfeld don't get me wrong. I think it even had a couple brilliant seasons (like the early-middle era). My point is there are a lot of great television comedies thru the years on broadcast TV and cable- and we aren't talking about superstar casts most of the time. Like if they went to your high school they would be superstars I guess 😂😂😂
I miss this guy. I wish he was doing something on TV TH-cam or something. He and Dreyfus are the reason that Seinfeld show lasted as long as it did.
really great interview!
Michael was never really cut out to be a stand-up, he's much more of a comedic actor-and a great one at that. He has an intensity about his craft that you can see prior to that set in 2006... he would rehearse with low energy and say he was "saving it" for the audience, and when his fellow castmates would mess up during the actual performances he would get upset. He still kept professional, but you could see a building frustration and anger at Julia cracking up or someone else messing up their lines. His saving up a performance was for nothing, and that "special moment" was gone now.
Now, removed from the studio, he was trying to get back in some form of comedy and started doing more of something he had been doing prior to Seinfeld: stand-up. He approached it with the same intensity he had always had with anything he considered his craft, and with that intensity came the same frustration and anger when he was interrupted or when someone stopped his performance. This time, he wasn't with castmates, comedians are supposed to handle hecklers, and at a time where comedians were being pretty edgy Michael chose to go in a direction he wasn't known for and wasn't all that practiced with to handle that night's hecklers. Instead of seeming like an edgy comedian that skirted a line he seemed like an angry racist finally getting a chance to lash out-but really he was neither, he's just a sensitive and intense craftsman who was responding to being made upset. It wasn't pretty, it deserved criticism, but it definitely didn't deserve extinguishing a man, especially one so gifted and great.
He was awesome in “Fridays” and he killed it in “Seinfeld”
Happy to see Michael doing public appearances again.
Michael is an absolute Legend
Kramer is the best character ever in sitcoms. And I repect a lot Michael. Glad to see him back
The one an only Michael Richards
Its lovely to hear that his physical comedy was actually a passion, not accidental. And very surprised to learn he was padded. I always wondered how he never got injured.
TJ was right on point at the end. The coffee table book!!!
That was GREAT!! Happy to see him back and doing well
Welcome back. Thanks for all the laughter through Kramer's character.
I love this guy. Made me laugh countless times.
Greatest character