I want another sit down with these same guys now. After Ricky called out Hollywood, after the slap, and after the Louis controversy. I want to hear Jerry's take on all of it and hear all of them discuss the state of comedy now.
i didnt get the comment, or the avatar, or the username. only thing that made me giggle is the last name. a giggle that lasted only 0.5 seconds because i have many many things to hate life.
I truly hope the guy who did that bit finds his way to this video and realizes that 4 of the greatest comedians of all time both laughed at the actual joke, talked about it for 10 minutes, and built on it the funniest moment of their sit down together.
I showed it to him. He was amused. Gave up comedy some years back and doesn't regret it, but still performs regularly on guitar, rather brilliantly. Mr Kevin Sullivan, one of the funniest men alive.
@@cargoshipgaming Gervais being all nerdy and ruining it is a huge part of the reason that the whole thing is so funny in the end. "Does he do the whistle" wouldn't have killed nearly as hard without Ricky's BS coming before it.
So much has happened after this show... a brit, a jew, a black guy, and a red headed mexican walk into a bar... greatest comedians of the 21st century.
@@rayan8031 Ricky and Louis have confirmed this on an episode of the Opie and Anthony show. The conversation started before recoding as they are walking to the set and they just casually sit down and continue. Entirety of it was 5 hours, can't remember how much of it was recorded. If you find that O and A episode you'll see.
@@ComedyJakob yes. Out of the experienced comedians, he's still going and succeeding. He would bring the same kind of viewpoint of comedy. What else are bringing? Dane? Mencia? Bob kelly? Fucking vos?!
@@moodlampActual Dane is likeable, Mencia was legitimately always shit. Norton threw Louis under the bus. Don't know the other two so take what I say with a grain of salt, im obviously not into this as much as some of y'all
It's worth pointing out that Gervais was producer on this show, and was functioning as a sort of host. It wasn't intended to be "4 Equal Comedians," it was presented more as "Gervais loves these guys and wants to do this thing with them."
Adam Harrison yep. I'm not a fan of his whole appearance here. It's just important that people remember it's not just "four comedians," it's "3 comedians and the comedian who's hosting the show"
***** I don't think Ricky is that funny alone, but I have grown to love the guy a lot because of Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington. Who are Fucking Hilarious especially when with Ricky!
Adam Harrison It's just his personality. I don't think he's trying to "justify his place in the circle" I just think the others are more laid-back in their demeanour/approach. Some people ask "Why?" a lot, and are genuinely inquisitive people that cannot dismiss points easily (hence he's an atheist). Gervais is more of a debater as the others like to move from point-to-point. I may be wrong but it seems like you don't know Gervais well enough, and are just an American christening a British comedian based on a 50 minute show. Watch Seinfeld and Gervais on - 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' - it may change your mind.
Heisenberg Why did you feel the need to mention that Gervais is an atheist? Also you have to remember Ricky is the 'youngest' stand up there, he started much later in and has achieved a hell of a lot. In addition to writing the office/extras etc
As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it, including masterbating in front of any one, what is your address ? I feel like masterbating now...............
@Ella Rose Strongly disagree. In my opinion, whether or not we think what he did was messed up or not, he brings a quite different, introspective , and most of all, extremely well articulated perspective to the conversation. Having watched it many times, I feel like he kind of acts as a glue that holds it all together, almost like a host.
"Does he do the whistle?" Chris Rock with the funniest moment in this hilarious hour of great comedy. Four excellent perspectives on humor from four maestros.
What I realized is the difference between the average comedian and a true comedian was that line. 25 years of Louis CK, a good comedian, having this story about a failing average comedian with the "sitting on a cock cuz im gay" bit and he didn't come up with a punchline for it. In 2 seconds, Chris Rock comes up with the punchline for the bit.
+Giuseppe22 there is a part to the song 'sitting on the dock of the bay' where they whistle. Chris Rock wanted to know if the performer did this part for his version of the song 'sitting on a c*ck 'cause I'm gay'.
There are only so many comedians on this level and are able to intellectualize it like this. They’re expensive to get in a room and honestly, hearing them talk too much about it would take away from the magic.
So crazy how different all these guys are but they all seem to get along well and have good chemistry. I think it all comes down to being a comedian. To be a good one you better be able to take a joke and turn anything no matter how serious into something funny.
I liked to spoof songs in College and I came up with that Dock of the Bay bit myself over 20 years ago! I doubt it was me He heard it from, but as silly as it is I felt a bit of pride watching these comic legends laugh over it!😀
Louis CK only has only one condition with regard to his big career resurrection, he is going to drop trow and flog his tiny ginger dolphin! Enjoy the show, chuckles! Luckily, he likes dump his bit at least once a year to make room for his creations. It makes me wonder if there is really a vas deferens between the old material and the new? Further, are the audiences more testy these days or is he still leaving them prostrate with laughter?
To me, It feels like there's anger or tension throughout most of the conversation, but in reality I realize they're actually displaying unity with different types of comedy from different types of comedians and doing a damn good job at it. I like it.
I could watch these guys talk everyday. It's the most interesting dynamic. They all have different views, styles, arguments...it's incredibly engaging. I'm convinced that comedy scratches a different surface in this world, which reveals deeper and deeper layers, that the audience simply isn't aware of until they examine why they laughed in the first place.
all these guys are used to having a platform to just monologue and go on for as long as they want, and its so funny watching them try to figure out how to not talk over each other.
This is fascinating. Besides the obvious, also just the little social dilemmas that come up. Like Louis wasn't having a conversation with everyone, he was pitching to Jerry. His eye contact rarely left Jerry, and every opinion he had he looked at Jerry for approval. But also Jerry and Ricky had a slightly antagonistic relationship. Ricky not being afraid to disagree with everyone, and Jerry disliking his crassness. The "That was very funny Ricky.." sarcastic jab. Amazing.
But then again, they often were the two that turned and laughed with each other, seperating themselves from the other two. Jerry and Ricky just have that relationship, from what I've seen in other interviews/interactions.
"what was your first bit you thought was funny?" Ricky: "oh i remember this well." Chris: "he just made it last week." and everybody missed that shot. shame.
not that they missed it, it was just too obvious for their level. Those commedians grew up roasting each other every single day..you can only imagine how high the bar is.
Yep. You can genuinely tell that the conversation is a little bit difficult for Chris in places. Look at his face when Ricky says his comment about poor people.
This has to be the perfect mixture of comedians telling it like it is in the world of comedy. Any aspiring comedian should watch this at least once a week. So much knowledge and experience in under an hour.
What a privilege it is to be able to see this. However it’s pretty frustrating how many time Chris Rock doesn’t get the chance to let his developped view on a topic be heard. I would have loved to hear so many bits.
I went to a comedy show in Boston years ago where Dave Chapelle showed up with zero material. Just started interacting with the audience and building jokes from it. Might have been the funniest show I've ever seen.
It might be because it was all specific to your audience and comedy is built largely from shared experience, so it very well could have been stuff he’s thought about enough for it to BE a joke but it was presented to you as stuff only you guys are hearing and that intimacy gives another layer to that shared experience,making it more effective. Brilliant
Andrew Dice Clay has an album called "The Day The Laughter Died" that is basically him going onstage, making terrible "jokes" and insulting the audience. You'd think it'd be terrible, but it's hilarious. Probably the only actual funny thing the guy really did.
@@jw7305 no, it was put on TH-cam 8 years ago and released on hbo in April 2011. It was 3 months from being 10 years old when I wrote that comment, but now it’s def been over a decade.
Ricky Gervais is honest and hilarious, so honestly the slander against him I don't understand lol ^^ but hey, to each their own. I love Ricky so I'm not annoyed by him
It's a testament to Chris that he can patiently sit back, listen earnestly to the conversation and the other three waxing poetic about the craft for an hour, and find the opportunity to destroy the room with one offhand line, "Does he do the whistle?"
11:45 A moment that is so revealing about both Jerry and Louis. Jerry is looking at it as something to forgive Louis for; when Louis, at literally the same time, is saying he (Jerry) was being mean and could have been nicer. Then HBO quick edit.
Agreed Jerry Seinfeld is from a different time. He's looking at the older guys who literally came up with 30 minutes of material and did it again and again for 20 years. In my mind the best comedians are truly artists. And like musicians they have to have a body of work. Doesn't have to be a new hour every year, but you have to have a discography, at least some different sets/specials/jokes as you move on. If you only have 30 minutes well then you are the same as a one hit wonder in the music world. We enjoyed that bit, but now you're done.
I agree with you, and yet, you have a very new attitude with regard to comedy. Usually the new is peppered in with the old. This only really changed industry wide in 2005.
I think it's harder to get started as a comedian and last today. You don't get as much of a chance to develop your craft while you suck because of, you guessed, TH-cam and video sharing. If a young comedian has a bit that is gaining traction and "goes viral" it'll be on the internet at some point during his trips up and down the road. Then there could be a buzz around a comedian that isn't ready for mainstream popularity. It kind of happened to Dane Cook when his career took off before he was good enough as a comic to handle it.
he seems slightly nervous & uncomfortable to me...he goes for his water every time he's in the middle of talking like a crutch. just chill man...how someone like him that can perform in front of thousands of people still get nervous is strange to me.
On a body language lvl Chris is totally being wipe off by the others, lack of respect or consideration for him, even though it's inconsciously, Chris felt it
32:58. There is something beautiful to be noticed here. The humility and beauty of a regular person recognizing the fact that people went out of their way to see them live. Comedians are real MF’s. They get it. We’re not special but we have something meaningful to say. Thank you for hearing it.
Only difference is that Carlin literally had a special every year while i don't think CK has done quite that. Though he is insanely gifted. Probably my favorite
@Daniel Clark yeah but he appeals to a larger audience. You can not even like standup and like Jerry Seinfeld but if you love standup you probably don't like Jerry Seinfeld.
Even when they're not telling jokes or laughing I love it. These guys are all famous for their perspective in one way or another which holds up the comedy. Steel in the walls.
it would seem , these guys each have a legit level genius: whether its Seinfeld (poss photographic memory ), Ricky intelligently challenges everything , Rock understands the fundamentals of everything, and Louis is Louis, lol.
That may have something to do with the way television and radio works in Britain. The BBC controls everything and if they don't like something, you're a virtual pariah when it comes to broadcasting anything outside of the internet. They are all about perfect production & organization and have pretty strict rules about how things should work. I think Ricky's apprehension over how he's being presented on telly has a lot to do with that sort've "indoctrination" from the BBC.
After watching this for the 4th the editing is really perfect. They know when their conversations are tailing off then immediately goes to the next punch
This comment brought out some early childhood feeling I haven't felt for a decade and a half, and it's also exactly perfectly how I feel about this video
This is such a great conversation because it feels honest. They are laughing at each other, disagreeing, saying things which obviously offend or annoy each other. Feels behind the scenes.
I think people saying Seinfeld acts like he's better than others don't get that when he says things like that, usually that itself IS a joke. You have to pay attention to tone and context. It's meant sarcastically.
***** He , along with Larry David created one of the most successful sit-coms in U.S. TV history ......If one uses $ as a measurement , he has achieved a level of success that puts him in a most unique catagory .
I don't know why you felt compelled to steal this post from another video and then post it on another video (verbatim). Oh, that's right. Your life is an empty void if you're not receiving likes on TH-cam.
John Reynolds A good portion of the comedy though was to talk about their differences to each other, and that's just one of the ways that Gervais does his comedy.
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I want another sit down with these same guys now. After Ricky called out Hollywood, after the slap, and after the Louis controversy. I want to hear Jerry's take on all of it and hear all of them discuss the state of comedy now.
That would be amazing, or maybe they wouldn't feel like they could be this open today. Either way I'd love to see it happen
There's no way Jerry would go for that, and that means Rock wouldn't do it eirher.
yeah except let’s get rid of gervais
@@blotterdowney8075 have you watched his stand up act at all? he deserves to be there
@@blotterdowney8075 Why? I want to hear about what's been going on since the callout.
Jerry Seinfeld thinks about the difference between black and white porn once a month.
I don't wanna think when he does hahauahaha
Look into your heart! You know it to be true.
excellent comment, username and avatar 10/10
Bill Billiams That was so freaking funny to me. He really seemed perplexed.
i didnt get the comment, or the avatar, or the username. only thing that made me giggle is the last name. a giggle that lasted only 0.5 seconds because i have many many things to hate life.
I truly hope the guy who did that bit finds his way to this video and realizes that 4 of the greatest comedians of all time both laughed at the actual joke, talked about it for 10 minutes, and built on it the funniest moment of their sit down together.
He’ll just be kicking himself that he didn’t think to include the whistle
@@chillepalmerz rumor has it he’s still sitting on it
and you know why
Except gervais ruined it
I showed it to him. He was amused. Gave up comedy some years back and doesn't regret it, but still performs regularly on guitar, rather brilliantly. Mr Kevin Sullivan, one of the funniest men alive.
@@cargoshipgaming Gervais being all nerdy and ruining it is a huge part of the reason that the whole thing is so funny in the end. "Does he do the whistle" wouldn't have killed nearly as hard without Ricky's BS coming before it.
So much has happened after this show... a brit, a jew, a black guy, and a red headed mexican walk into a bar... greatest comedians of the 21st century.
"49 minutes of interrupting Chris Rock" lol
it was apparently a 5 hour conversation. they released 49 of it
@@CorporalPoon where is it stated that it was a 5 hour conversation? I doubt that for some reason.
rayan8031 nah that makes sense, you think this was a straight hour convo? no way
@@rayan8031 Ricky and Louis have confirmed this on an episode of the Opie and Anthony show. The conversation started before recoding as they are walking to the set and they just casually sit down and continue. Entirety of it was 5 hours, can't remember how much of it was recorded. If you find that O and A episode you'll see.
49 minutes or 5 hrs they were still keeping interrupting him and that's what because he was the only black guy in the room, besides Louis
I wish they would do this again and ask Chapelle and Burr to join. Do a round table.
Just 4 new ppl.
Chappelle
Burr
Attell
Norton
@@moodlampActual Do we really need to bring Jimmy
@@ComedyJakob yes. Out of the experienced comedians, he's still going and succeeding. He would bring the same kind of viewpoint of comedy. What else are bringing? Dane? Mencia? Bob kelly? Fucking vos?!
@@moodlampActual Dane is likeable, Mencia was legitimately always shit. Norton threw Louis under the bus. Don't know the other two so take what I say with a grain of salt, im obviously not into this as much as some of y'all
and Jim Jeffries!
Chris Rock is too polite. Everyone spoke over him. Would have liked to hear more from him.
He still does the best joke in the entire reunion 🤣
yeah constant
I’m rewatching this right now and totally didn’t notice that until I read your comment.
He's sooo much funnier than Seinfeld too.
@@ShakeupManOh God, here we go with the identity knee-jerk reactions… Yes we know Chris Rock is Black and the three others are White, UGH.
it really sucks that this never happened again. I guarantee there's more gold to be mined from recording these 4 legends talking in a room together.
I'd switch Seinfeld with Chappelle or Burr.
@@Savage-- both would be legit, Norm would be the obvious choice if he was still alive. rip
2 legends, 1 annoying c*nt and 1 serial pervert
Lotta gold. Lotta gross hot takes.
@@Savage-- Nah, but they'd be a great addition
It's worth pointing out that Gervais was producer on this show, and was functioning as a sort of host. It wasn't intended to be "4 Equal Comedians," it was presented more as "Gervais loves these guys and wants to do this thing with them."
Adam Harrison yep. I'm not a fan of his whole appearance here. It's just important that people remember it's not just "four comedians," it's "3 comedians and the comedian who's hosting the show"
*****
I don't think Ricky is that funny alone, but I have grown to love the guy a lot because of Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington. Who are Fucking Hilarious especially when with Ricky!
Fistfulof Groovy Yes, the Gervais/Pilkinton stuff is great
Adam Harrison It's just his personality. I don't think he's trying to "justify his place in the circle" I just think the others are more laid-back in their demeanour/approach. Some people ask "Why?" a lot, and are genuinely inquisitive people that cannot dismiss points easily (hence he's an atheist). Gervais is more of a debater as the others like to move from point-to-point. I may be wrong but it seems like you don't know Gervais well enough, and are just an American christening a British comedian based on a 50 minute show. Watch Seinfeld and Gervais on - 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' - it may change your mind.
Heisenberg Why did you feel the need to mention that Gervais is an atheist? Also you have to remember Ricky is the 'youngest' stand up there, he started much later in and has achieved a hell of a lot. In addition to writing the office/extras etc
My favorite Louis CK quote of all time: "Why are you so upset? It's just funny."
Andreas Nordvall Just because you're offended doesn't mean you are right. Like Ricky says.
New best quote - "Hey u mind if I just masturbate real quick?"
TEFFT PATTERN At least he asked them, like a gentleman
As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it, including masterbating in front of any one, what is your address ? I feel like masterbating now...............
@Ella Rose Strongly disagree. In my opinion, whether or not we think what he did was messed up or not, he brings a quite different, introspective , and most of all, extremely well articulated perspective to the conversation. Having watched it many times, I feel like he kind of acts as a glue that holds it all together, almost like a host.
"Does he do the whistle?" Chris Rock with the funniest moment in this hilarious hour of great comedy. Four excellent perspectives on humor from four maestros.
What I realized is the difference between the average comedian and a true comedian was that line. 25 years of Louis CK, a good comedian, having this story about a failing average comedian with the "sitting on a cock cuz im gay" bit and he didn't come up with a punchline for it. In 2 seconds, Chris Rock comes up with the punchline for the bit.
@@LurkerPatrol5 i dont get it im dumb pls explain
@@pingvin1771 listen to the song. ;)
That was Jerry that said that though, not Chris
@@jmarsh5485 Nope.
I've watched this so many times, it needs a sequel 10 years later.
"Does he do the whistle"? just shat my pants
+Jon Zamani Haha, One of my favorite lines in the whole thing.
+Ken Jones +Jon Zamani Could you explain what is that joke about? I'm Italian and I guess I'm missing something
+Jon Zamani 34:46 for those looking
+Jon Zamani didn't shit - but I'm crying so hard, I had to stop it so I could hear what I missed for 5 minutes. :-)
+Giuseppe22 there is a part to the song 'sitting on the dock of the bay' where they whistle. Chris Rock wanted to know if the performer did this part for his version of the song 'sitting on a c*ck 'cause I'm gay'.
This is just missing 2 guys. Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle.
Pedro Leite facts
Yes. And Jim Jefferies
2 guys in , and 2 guys out ??!!
I'll say Seinfeld , and the English boy.
@@tomadams3528 Nah Gervais is a legend. Just get rid of Seinfeld's pretentious ass.
Jesus how cool would that be!
“I like lying. It’s magic. It’s like changing reality for other people.” -Louis C.K.
I've watched this like 5 times over the years. It's like comfort food now. It's so good. Why is this not a TV series of comedians?
There are only so many comedians on this level and are able to intellectualize it like this. They’re expensive to get in a room and honestly, hearing them talk too much about it would take away from the magic.
@@timgimmy609I agree it's special because it's so rare and they all seem to understand they are with the greats
"The F word is like a Corvette" That entire explanation was a stand up bit!! Gold
Lol RIGHT
They can form ideas in the shape of jokes, really interesting to me.
So crazy how different all these guys are but they all seem to get along well and have good chemistry. I think it all comes down to being a comedian. To be a good one you better be able to take a joke and turn anything no matter how serious into something funny.
u not funnny brither u talk siencce but who vare ?? 😂
They're not that different? Middle age tryhards
I liked to spoof songs in College and I came up with that Dock of the Bay bit myself over 20 years ago! I doubt it was me He heard it from, but as silly as it is I felt a bit of pride watching these comic legends laugh over it!😀
OK guys, enough is enough; I just want Louis C.K. back without any conditions.
@Roland Deschain That would be fucking awesome.
@Roland Deschain I really hope so
I agree, I'm tired of waiting.
Louis CK only has only one condition with regard to his big career resurrection, he is going to drop trow and flog his tiny ginger dolphin! Enjoy the show, chuckles! Luckily, he likes dump his bit at least once a year to make room for his creations. It makes me wonder if there is really a vas deferens between the old material and the new? Further, are the audiences more testy these days or is he still leaving them prostrate with laughter?
I'm going to his show in Israel this month... Yeap, the king is back!
Day 935.
Now using my last reserves of Louis CK content.
See him on tour!
Same, my friend. Same. :')
I have the new special!!!
@@abhishektoshniwal7631 cant wait to watch it tonight!
the accuracy of this comment is unbelievable
To me, It feels like there's anger or tension throughout most of the conversation, but in reality I realize they're actually displaying unity with different types of comedy from different types of comedians and doing a damn good job at it. I like it.
I just hope Louis c.k. washed his hands before this conversation...
Well done sir. They've done a nice job on trying to make it work bar the incredibly different dynamics in the group.
The tension is that Ricky gervais is a hack
@@peregrinecovington4138 how so? Honest question
No anger or tension just passion
In my humble opinion, Louis C.K. is the best comedian in that room - rivaled only by Chappelle and maybe Burr. I love Louie's process and insight.
In the past i would of agreed but Ricky is becoming a GOAT
One hundred percent
@@renzobonilla5467 watch their specials. The places where Louis goes, no comedians can go
I disagree, they all have their own niche and that’s what makes them awesome. It’s true though that Chappelle is missing here.
The problem with Chappell and burr is that their premises haven’t changed in a long ass time. Ricky falls into that trap too.
I've probably watched this about 50 times over the last 8 years. Never gets old.
Is a must watch once a year
Same here! But the sitting on a cock joke kills me every time
me too dude
Ha this has to be around 50 for me
My first time today
I seriously come back and watch this about every three months.... I dont know why. But I love this video.
clase degraff you're not lyin
Yup.
clase degraff 4 of the greats in one room at once. It's a great moment for comedy
same
clase degraff Same here bro. I've watched this like 20 times.
I could watch these guys talk everyday. It's the most interesting dynamic. They all have different views, styles, arguments...it's incredibly engaging. I'm convinced that comedy scratches a different surface in this world, which reveals deeper and deeper layers, that the audience simply isn't aware of until they examine why they laughed in the first place.
I keep rewatching this every 1-2 years
This video is missing one deeply closeted gay man
Jakostein omg amazing. I love how anyone who refers to norm is through one of his classic jokes. Norm is golden
Jim Halpert I love that ol’ chunk of coal
Dude adding Norm to this is dangerous
Crimson & Snow or his crazy frenchman uncle, Jean-Luce
but waat about Jerry? hehe
all these guys are used to having a platform to just monologue and go on for as long as they want, and its so funny watching them try to figure out how to not talk over each other.
@Mitsi Grabblerberg true. While they spoke over each other consistently.
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people keep saying "chris keeps getting cut off" but i saw it as they just talk over each other constantly
I return to this every couple years. It's fantastic
This is fascinating. Besides the obvious, also just the little social dilemmas that come up.
Like Louis wasn't having a conversation with everyone, he was pitching to Jerry. His eye contact rarely left Jerry, and every opinion he had he looked at Jerry for approval.
But also Jerry and Ricky had a slightly antagonistic relationship. Ricky not being afraid to disagree with everyone, and Jerry disliking his crassness.
The "That was very funny Ricky.." sarcastic jab.
Amazing.
But then again, they often were the two that turned and laughed with each other, seperating themselves from the other two. Jerry and Ricky just have that relationship, from what I've seen in other interviews/interactions.
ricky was being a huge asshole to louis
This is what it feels like when I say hello to a bus driver after I've smoked 2 joints
@@S.C-B I know what the fuck are they talking about!? I didn't get any of this at all
@@Oreantear96 😆
"what was your first bit you thought was funny?"
Ricky: "oh i remember this well."
Chris: "he just made it last week."
and everybody missed that shot. shame.
Nobody listening to the black guy of course
not that they missed it, it was just too obvious for their level. Those commedians grew up roasting each other every single day..you can only imagine how high the bar is.
I think one they actually missed was ricky saying how they all had shite jokes (in the british sense) in context of that conversation
Yep. You can genuinely tell that the conversation is a little bit difficult for Chris in places. Look at his face when Ricky says his comment about poor people.
Ricky heard it, but ignored it. Gervais is funny, but stand-up comedy wise he's not in the same league as the others.
This is gold. My only problem is that they interrupt Chris Rock too much.
Be quiet, Chris.
simonlepunk yes thats the worst shit ever wtf?!
simonlepunk Everybody haaaa-aaatteeessss Chrrriiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssss
Jeez, I didn't say anything about racism; it is obvious that everyone in that group likes each other. You people are just being melodramatic.
William Johnson I got that you are being ironic. My comment still stands.
This has to be the perfect mixture of comedians telling it like it is in the world of comedy. Any aspiring comedian should watch this at least once a week. So much knowledge and experience in under an hour.
What a privilege it is to be able to see this. However it’s pretty frustrating how many time Chris Rock doesn’t get the chance to let his developped view on a topic be heard. I would have loved to hear so many bits.
Everybody Hates Chris
I went to a comedy show in Boston years ago where Dave Chapelle showed up with zero material. Just started interacting with the audience and building jokes from it. Might have been the funniest show I've ever seen.
"Material is for pussies"
It might be because it was all specific to your audience and comedy is built largely from shared experience, so it very well could have been stuff he’s thought about enough for it to BE a joke but it was presented to you as stuff only you guys are hearing and that intimacy gives another layer to that shared experience,making it more effective. Brilliant
He’s comedy genius.
Andrew Dice Clay has an album called "The Day The Laughter Died" that is basically him going onstage, making terrible "jokes" and insulting the audience. You'd think it'd be terrible, but it's hilarious. Probably the only actual funny thing the guy really did.
Wow that sounds pretty awesome. How do you know he didn't have any material?
Jerry being told that everyone knows he thinks he's better than everyone else is gold.
And Ricky was cringeworthy every time he opened his mouth. Loved the Office, but man he’s completely out of his depth here.
@@CharlieCoops he really isn’t
@@CharlieCoops wat
he's the funniest guy in that room for me.
nevermind, Louis is there too lol
@@CharlieCoops Not even close.
I have watched this at least five times and it remains incredible entertaining.
Love this real convo with these greats. Watched it several times. Thanks🎉
It’s been a decade. We need a part 2.
This was released 8 years ago
I’d happily watch this as a weekly series.
Not gonna happen in this climate of snitches and thin-skinned screechers.
@@jw7305 no, it was put on TH-cam 8 years ago and released on hbo in April 2011. It was 3 months from being 10 years old when I wrote that comment, but now it’s def been over a decade.
Pretty sure they've all been me too'd apart from Chris Rock because he's black and the me too movement < blm
Louis busts out the N word and Ricky is just like "wow. look at him go."
Lol. Timestamp?
@@yourmother3207 15:23
@@tijlbolhuis9015 thank you 🙏
@@TheKing-hr7uh Ricky Gervais is pretty much the british equivalent of Jerry Seinfeld except way more productive and ballsy.
Ricky Gervais is honest and hilarious, so honestly the slander against him I don't understand lol ^^ but hey, to each their own. I love Ricky so I'm not annoyed by him
I forget how many times I've seen this. Never old
34:46🤣 Ricky and Louis's laugh after Chris asks "does he do the wistle?"
The chemistry between these guys got me dead!
I love Ricky's reflex response time to prevent one of TV's most potentially embarrassing moments: a "don't leave me hanging" hi-five from Chris Rock.
"And they're not that thrilled with it"
Still has me rolling
*Seinfeld intro starts playing*
The "tap danced over six laser beams" line is at 43:30, for those who came from the Chappelle analysis video.
I came from that video and watched the hole thing. It is amazing, give it a go :)
Thank you!!!!
OhManTFE np
what
Oh Waker Chappelle analysis video?
Thank you for posting, awesome roundtable
"I think of a joke as the minimum amount of words to get to a punchline." What a great line.
Norm: Am i a joke to you ?
I come back to this video almost every year and every time it changes my perspective on comedy...
elaborate
agreed! some words of wisdom in this video
+ItsameAlex I guess we gotta wait till next year..
Jim Schmim lol good one ;) and he said almost so it's probably every 1 and half years
Love this. Thank you for putting this online
These are all titans of standup, but can we agree that Louie is the unquestionable alpha here?
It's a testament to Chris that he can patiently sit back, listen earnestly to the conversation and the other three waxing poetic about the craft for an hour, and find the opportunity to destroy the room with one offhand line, "Does he do the whistle?"
comedians gotta comedian
I wish I got the reference.
@@willvr4 watch the video. its referencing the video
Omega Man it’s referencing the song
Never could understand that joke can you explain plz?
"You're making me do my act in front of the 3 top comedians in the world" Louis C.K. is so humble
I can't believe I only just discovered this. It's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!
11:45 A moment that is so revealing about both Jerry and Louis. Jerry is looking at it as something to forgive Louis for; when Louis, at literally the same time, is saying he (Jerry) was being mean and could have been nicer. Then HBO quick edit.
Very underrated comment! This is the attitude that makes Jerry insufferable to me
34:59 Ricky going for the high five from Chris, sees it's not there, quick pivot into a knee slap. That's why he makes the big bucks.
Omg you're so right! Haha amazing
A little brent moment there
He's a machine!
Damn what a pro
I thought no one else caught that hahaha, yeah man I watched a couple times just to be sure if that was indeed what it seemed to be.
Dave Chappelle would of been the icing on the cake.
+camq0789 Hes there m8
Yessss
+Frank Lampard Is Jesus Not True this is long after.
+camq0789 Do you realize that saying "would of been" is incorrect?
***** Oh man you must be an English scholar.
This is a good one. It’s like my dad and his brothers discussing who’s the best at fly fishing.
I've watched this 15 times...never gets old
I'd be so fucking annoyed if I went to see a comedian and he was doing the same shit from 10 years ago
Agreed Jerry Seinfeld is from a different time. He's looking at the older guys who literally came up with 30 minutes of material and did it again and again for 20 years. In my mind the best comedians are truly artists. And like musicians they have to have a body of work. Doesn't have to be a new hour every year, but you have to have a discography, at least some different sets/specials/jokes as you move on. If you only have 30 minutes well then you are the same as a one hit wonder in the music world. We enjoyed that bit, but now you're done.
wes... are you joking?? no comedians keep the same material for that long anymore. that's ridiculous.
I agree with you, and yet, you have a very new attitude with regard to comedy. Usually the new is peppered in with the old. This only really changed industry wide in 2005.
I think it's harder to get started as a comedian and last today. You don't get as much of a chance to develop your craft while you suck because of, you guessed, TH-cam and video sharing. If a young comedian has a bit that is gaining traction and "goes viral" it'll be on the internet at some point during his trips up and down the road. Then there could be a buzz around a comedian that isn't ready for mainstream popularity. It kind of happened to Dane Cook when his career took off before he was good enough as a comic to handle it.
that's not what he said. He said the oldest parts of his sets are ten year olds and he takes out the bottom 10% regularly, it's evolving
Too bad Chris Rock got cut off so many times just as he was about to explain something.
he seems slightly nervous & uncomfortable to me...he goes for his water every time he's in the middle of talking like a crutch. just chill man...how someone like him that can perform in front of thousands of people still get nervous is strange to me.
He has a lot of esteem for these comedians, and rightly so, these are some of the best comedians out there right now.
On a body language lvl Chris is totally being wipe off by the others, lack of respect or consideration for him, even though it's inconsciously, Chris felt it
i didn't feel this at all the one who was awkward af was the brit. i think jerry is closer to chris irl than he is to the other guys.
yeah i don't think thats true. ricky was cutting everyone off
32:58. There is something beautiful to be noticed here. The humility and beauty of a regular person recognizing the fact that people went out of their way to see them live. Comedians are real MF’s. They get it. We’re not special but we have something meaningful to say. Thank you for hearing it.
Dude can’t believe I found this gem. This is so inspiring.
I rewatch this video about as often as Jerry thinks about white porn vs. black porn
Tis Cayea I come back often as well
That’s also how I measure time.
Tis Cayea what lol
I wish Dave Chappelle was there too
Dave is never totally 'there' lately..
Gervais couldn't handle Chappelle being there, too smart too fast too real.
@@dictater2 LOL, Ricky is not slower or faker than Dave Chappelle. Get real.
None of them wish he was there.
now, now. they both have their strengths. @@cedricwilliams6229
Ricky Gervais laughs like the cast of Monty Python pretending to be old ladies.
Ben Janes Thata oddly accurate
I wan't to smuther him when he does his fake laughter.
@@petesmith9475 fake laughter.. hmm so ricky gervais never laughs really.. what an unfunny person
@@petesmith9475 I sometimes have the same sounding laugh streaks and it's completely genuine. The man just has a soft spot for good humour
English folks do it a lot
If anyone is looking to get into comedy, take note, this is a master class!
How did I not know this existed. I’m watching it every year. What a delight
"This is Jerry Seinfeld doing Louis C.K" - Ricky Gervais
Kinky
#MeToo
🎵 _Sittin on a cock cause I'm gay~_ 🎶
Out of all the things you could quote from this 49-min-piece...
As witnessed by Chris Rock
louis throws out his hour everyyear and start from scratch he got that from george, we love you louis
Only difference is that Carlin literally had a special every year while i don't think CK has done quite that. Though he is insanely gifted. Probably my favorite
@@filiporvik2782 Louie doesn't have the work ethic and he also has ADD. Not because Louie is less gifted
@@nad1ax2 Doesn't have the with ethic? Quality over quantity is a choice.
@@nad1ax2 The guy has produced 37 films, wrote Louie, wrote for Horace and Pete, and wrote for various shows/late night shows for years.
@Daniel Clark yeah but he appeals to a larger audience. You can not even like standup and like Jerry Seinfeld but if you love standup you probably don't like Jerry Seinfeld.
Masters discussing their craft. Really cool to watch.
I like how they always heckle each other a bit, it makes the conversation really divers and fruitful.
I would always listen to anyone who is good at their job talk about their job. This is a fascinating conversation.
Even when they're not telling jokes or laughing I love it. These guys are all famous for their perspective in one way or another which holds up the comedy. Steel in the walls.
Imagine if Norm was a part of this conversation!
you're mean.
I didn't even know he was sick!
He would ruin it in purpose, and they'd have to record it again next week without him
He'd have more insights than any of them but wouldn't want to be serious enough to discuss it for long
Ya, he wouldn’t be
“Does he do the whistle?” I always come back to this video for that.
it would seem , these guys each have a legit level genius: whether its Seinfeld (poss photographic memory ), Ricky intelligently challenges everything , Rock understands the fundamentals of everything, and Louis is Louis, lol.
The only flaw in this show was that it was edited down to 49 min.
Would be far better without the British dude interrupting and disagreeing. He adds nothing.
Ricky said the uncut version was like 3 hours. Hopefully the full thing comes out eventually
That may have something to do with the way television and radio works in Britain. The BBC controls everything and if they don't like something, you're a virtual pariah when it comes to broadcasting anything outside of the internet. They are all about perfect production & organization and have pretty strict rules about how things should work. I think Ricky's apprehension over how he's being presented on telly has a lot to do with that sort've "indoctrination" from the BBC.
Mel Bee eh I don't know though. British media seems a lot looser with what they can say, atleast as far as panel shows go
jaim haas Ricky Gervais is hilarious
24:41 "He wrote it last week" LMAO CHRIS ROCK
That was an underappreciated line for sure.
He grew up roasting each other every single day. Gervais knew it was a joke
I wish they did more of these. I've watched this like 100 times.
After watching this for the 4th the editing is really perfect. They know when their conversations are tailing off then immediately goes to the next punch
I feel like I'm staying up watching my dad and his buddies talking downstairs...this is awesome
I didn't know how to word what I was feeling until now
If that's the case, you have indeed lived a great family life
This comment brought out some early childhood feeling I haven't felt for a decade and a half, and it's also exactly perfectly how I feel about this video
Damn, that's probably what my buddy's kids are doing haha
Which one is your dad？
You can gauge how funny Ricky finds something by how many times he repeats the punchline.
Very philosophical at times. Fantastic conversation.
This was amazing. Such a complimentary crew
This is such a great conversation because it feels honest. They are laughing at each other, disagreeing, saying things which obviously offend or annoy each other. Feels behind the scenes.
well a few of them were downing drinks later lol
Cope harder. This was shit and i hate ricky gervais now. Annoying.
Further proof the british should be destroyed
Chris Rock calling Louis the niggerest white man I know is friends speaking friends
Louis understanding of the Corvette analogy was brilliant 🤣
I can watch this over and over and over...
I've never heard Jerry laugh that sincerely. Two laughs, and it goes from pity laugh to straight hopping the fence into full-on cackling.
Watch jerry on jimminy glick
If Ricky was in a wheelchair this would look like an episode of Family guy
I wouldn't say so. He seemed to be the centre of attention for more than 1/4 of the time. Chris Rock has been left out and spoken over the most.
What's the joke then?
Judah Lewis Or if he was a dolphin 🐬 😂🤣
why do you find this banter comical then?
Louis ck as quagmire..... because he likes to whip it out
L: "What was your first bit?"
R: "I know it really well."
C: "He wrote it last week!"
Damn that was good!
*first good bit
You messed up the whole joke :v
I am always here revisiting this video... every year it seems.
Wait.. What? Those 4 legends together? It's 10 years ago but I am I still happy as hell.
I think people saying Seinfeld acts like he's better than others don't get that when he says things like that, usually that itself IS a joke. You have to pay attention to tone and context. It's meant sarcastically.
yep exactly.
***** He , along with Larry David created one of the most successful sit-coms in U.S. TV history ......If one uses $ as a measurement , he has achieved a level of success that puts him in a most unique catagory .
martialimitator I've seen him do some really arrogant shit in the past, from what I've heard he's quite the snob.
He definitely has that tone about him, just part of his personality. He was an innovator and he knows it.
martialimitator yeah, like Howard Stern proclaiming himself The King Of All Media, pretty clever shit!
I don't know why I scrolled down. I'll scroll back up now.
Hah, you made me snort.
Thanks for that. You inspired me to go no further, and now I can remain in a positive mood.
me too!
LOL I read this then I scrolled up. And I was like who the fuck is that guy I can do whatever I want lol. You played with my feelings
I don't know why you felt compelled to steal this post from another video and then post it on another video (verbatim).
Oh, that's right. Your life is an empty void if you're not receiving likes on TH-cam.
They’re so funny and so comfortable with each other, and I could be comfortable too if I had pants like that.
Ricky's laugh is so good. One of a kind :D
Jerry had a flashback to Kramer tanking his career when they all started dropping N-Bombs. He wasn't touching that shit with a 10-foot pole.
@Kenny Strawser Hell no. He was thinking about his bank account and was shooketh
@Kenny Strawser well maybe he is just not old enough yet)
The line of this video that I think sums it up is when Louis C.K asking Ricky Gervais, "Why are you so upset? It's just funny."
where was that line pls?
anne yvette It's at 30:57, just about.
Gervais has a real need to justify himself and his comedy intellectually, as if comedy is a science. It isn't, its an art.
John Reynolds
Science is an art as well.
John Reynolds A good portion of the comedy though was to talk about their differences to each other, and that's just one of the ways that Gervais does his comedy.
Four amazing and important minds. Great conversation.
Omg!!! I love this!!! Love to see more of this!!!
Ricky Gervais is a fuckin riot. Love the way he messes with people