For a little context.... The Last Leg started as a highlights chat show nightly during the 2012 Paralympic Games, in London. Adam Hills (the host) is an Australian stand-up comedian with one foot missing, so wears a prosthesis; Alex Brooker was a journalist with obvious physical disabilities, including a leg prosthesis; Josh Widdecombe is an able-bodied stand-up comedian, who has asthma and the debilitating issue of coming from Devon.... after the 2012 Paralympics the network retooled the program as a weekly news and current affairs program. Johnny Vegas is a regular guest, usually causing chaos, in 2016 he accompanied the other three to Rio, and ended up being adopted by the British Paralympic team as a mascot.... he ended up being a line judge at table tennis....
Dustin Hoffman was once getting a film award and Johnny Vegas had been up before, the audience was in stitches, Dustin was so impressed with this..at this point not household name...comedian he invited him up onstage (unscripted) and they just played up off each other for about 20mins...even ordering Whisky to the stage. Greatest acceptance speech I ever saw and one of the best comedy moments in history.
Great reaction guys. They were filming a promo, just before this clip someone said they looked like a police line-up, hence why Johnny said "I did it". He then just adds random confessions.
I knew that it was a promo but I didn't know about the police line up bit. That makes so much sense. I just thought he was being himself and making them do it countless times
The Last Leg is a chat show, made initially for the 2012 London Paralympics, but was so popular it’s been running ever since…Adam Hills, the host, is an Aussie stand up, Josh Widdicombe, shaggy haired one, is English stand up, and Alex Brooker is an English presenter/journalist…Johnny Vegas is just a fucking lunatic, a truly brilliant comedian, who used to be known for his heavy drinking, and often appeared when pissed…
@@Lochayetheview I think he's only missing his foot and maybe the lower part of his leg, Alex Brooker has only one leg and deformed hands and arms, Josh Widdacombe has ginger hair. The series was for the 2012 Paralympics and was so successful they continued with regular shows.
Johnny has both levels of insane humor and beautiful fragility. His poem last order is wonderfully introspective of him when he was at his worst during to alcoholism. Highly recommended it
What I love most about this is how it's a masterclass in hitting the audience at the right time. Just as the wave of laughter begins to slow he hits them again and it builds each time without being too much. It's perfect timing which can only come from years of experience.
Not just that but he actually let it die. Then Adam laughed again and Jonny knew instantly he could revive the whole thing and keep the laughs coming again.
That's a part of comedy that people often miss, writing the pauses into a routine is a skill. Harry Hill said the first time he performed he was still in his early teens. He told the first joke and people laughed, but that threw him because his mind was running through the next joke. Then he was already into the third joke (in his head) while trying to tell the second one... He'd just learnt it all like lines and hadn't factored in pauses and started to panic then couldn't remember anything. It gives me more respect for when comedians deliberately write in a pause for no laughs, like a joke that was meant to fail in the moment but it's retold/reworked later and makes perfect sense. Or a premise that's designed to make everyone feel awkward or embarrassed for the comedian. You have to be certain of where you're heading and how well it will turn out to kind of ruin it for yourself in the moment.
I've seen Johnny out and about twice; once on a flight from Dublin to Liverpool. He was upbeat & charismatic. He chatted and joked with fellow passengers for the entire short flight. Top bloke.
This clip was broadcast live as a trailer for "the last leg" tv show. It went out LIVE about half an hour before the show and was only supposed to be about 30 seconds long but Channel 4 just went with the flow, ran it in place of two scheduled ads and it was unscripted......Johnny Vegas at his best.
@@aking-plums6985 ..Agreed. He was good in Ideal & that was great because Johnny Vegas also wrote and produced the whole series by himself.. ....Legend
I've watched this quite a few times and it makes me laugh every time - it's hilarious. Johnny Vegas keeps a straight face and everyone is in hysterics - brilliant!
This is Adam Hills heroically trying to record the promos for their series. When you have three comedians laughing in tears you’re doing something right! There is no way to describe Johnny Vegas he’s like a force of nature. He does appear on 8/10 Cats though.
@ Yep. Paid shills and propagandists. They abandoned any legitimacy to being comedians when they jumped in the political swamp. The real comedians tend to avoid those pitfalls... and warn others to avoid them.
Johnny is the king of self-deprecating comedy. He was a alcoholic, and while surreal, some of his stuff was mind-blowing anarchy. He once led his entire theatre audience on a conga around the streets and back. I love him dearly.
Johnny Vegas is a treasure. Absolute treasure. Last Leg is a comedy panel/current affairs show featuring a host who doesn't have a leg. In this they're trying to do the intros to "The Last Leg".
Johnny Vegas comes from my home town, St.Helens; a town between Liverpool and Manchester but closer (next door) to Liverpool. Notice no Scouse accent. His earlier career was him just constantly drinking, fighting an alter ego and hugely entertaining. He is super down to earth, still lives in St.Helens, gives autographs and one of his brothers taught my children at school (his brother is a teacher not a pervert, I think!) He is one of those comedians who can think on his feet, and doesn't need any rehearsal. It's funnier for me because I know Taylor park and other places he mentions when on stage such as the Smithy Manor and Springy (Springfields). He's calmed down a lot now he is a father, but hugely funny. I love this guy. He is hugely funny, and has been on many TV programmes such as 8 out of 10 cats. Wow. I can breath now!
The last leg started as a show about the paralympic games but developed into a whole different thing (the host was born without a foot and Alex Brooker had a leg amputated when he was a baby)
The Last Leg goes out 'live' on Channel 4 .... it started during the 2012 Paralympics as a show highlighting disabled sport and it's gradually become an all round comedy/chat show
Michael Pennington aka Johnny Vegas, lives 10 mins down the road from my house. He's a British comedian and actor. Loves his/our town St. Helens and always like to advertise that. He's a huge supporter of our local and famous rugby league team The Saints (St. Helens). He also likes to do pottery, and has his own kiln in his home. He's a great guy, when he's just out and about, and happily speaks to everyone.
So while filming this promo and waiting around, all someone said was 'this is like waiting for a police interview'.. and Johnny being Johnny he went off on this crazy ad-libbed confessional tangent as if the police had finally broken him down and he was now telling all his secrets
Incidentally, some friends and I went out for a night of drinks years back with Adam Hills, and you could not meet a friendlier guy. I´m so glad he´s now made it internationally. His stand-up special Happyism is not only hilarious: it´s heart-warming and downright inspirational.
Johnny vegas comes with no context ! That’s his art, he turns up, de-rails everything and keeps a straight face the whole time. He’s an absolute genius in his own right
Remember the first time I saw this…nearly wet myself. His timing is perfect…waiting till the audience stopped before the next line. Johnny is just brilliant
Funnies line in that clip to me was the follow-up "he should have lost his f***king rod license" (such awesome double entendre) Great reaction as always, and yes welcome to OUR Vegas! :)
They were trying to do a promo for the last leg. Johnny was a guest and often goes off on hilarious tangents. Very similar to Robin Williams, he is one of the best loved comedians by his peers. One of the nicest guys in showbiz, he has had a lot of issues but has come back strong. The last leg was brought out during the paralympics in London to have an irreverent look at disabled athletes. Both Alex, beside Johnny in the clip and the host, Adam Hills, are disabled. The show was so good, it has continued since the Olympics on channel 4
One more item to take into consideration: both Josh Widdicombe (the guy on the far left of the couch) and Adam Hills (the host) are professional stand-up comedians...and Johnny absolutely WRECKED them.
Johnny is amazing. Real name is Micheal. Johnny is his ‘alter ego’ - initially subconsciously created as something of a protective wall around his real self (Johnny would say and do the things that Micheal couldn’t), that he went on to develop into a character for stand up. He is an incredible man in reality-very intelligent and artistic (pottery and paintings mostly). He led a hard life and suffered abuse while young. His autobiography is an incredible and moving read (even better in audio format as he reads it himself). Such a funny man. And very kind-in Covid lockdown he worked none stop in his local community helping deliver shopping/medication etc to vulnerable people.
Johnny Vegas made an appearance at a convention I went to last year. He stuck around all night, way after his Q&A had finished, and was owning the kareoke at 12:30am. Hilarious. Pics and pints aplenty in the hotel bar with fans into the wee hours. Great guy.
Johnny Vegas is a stand-up comedian, but he also spent some time as a guest on the Vic and Bob celebrity quiz show Shooting Stars and THAT is a show you guys should watch
He taught me the right way to make a good hotdog out of leftover sausages. I forgot, but that is indeed a brief conversation we had at one point a few years ago.
Probably the best 5 minute impromptu I have ever watched, so glad you enjoyed our offbeat Brit humour. Jonny Vegas can tap into our darker thoughts and make us laugh; he destroyed the other three on that panel as you can see them imagining the visual to what he had just said. Please do watch the Jonny Vegas poem on 8 out of 10 cats does Countdown; absolute genius and a great indication of his other thoughts.
Absolutely love Johnny Vegas as he comes out with most random things in his rants. First time I saw that I was crying myself silly with laughter. He's a legend.
I met him once, at a literary festival where he was doing a book signing. I was actually in a different queue, waiting for Brian May to sign a book but skipped queues to meet Johnny because I am a huge fan. He had been in a very popular (British) sitcom based in Spain, called Benidorm but had left a few seasons earlier. He was one of the kindest, sweetest, most gracious men I have ever met as he took time for everyone, chatting away and the queue was hardly going down. I said ‘Johnny, I really miss you in Benidorm’ and he replied, excitedly, ‘I’m back in it now’ (you have to imagine the accent). The series hadn’t been on our TVs at that time but he is such a joy. Please make sure to take a look at some of his early clips in Benidorm and you’ll see what I mean.
I respectfully disagree: he has changed; he's subdued a lot over the years and a good thing too in my opinion - he was headed for an early grave (the things he did on 18 stone of idiot and in standup was often absolutely mental) and I, for one, don't want him to die for our entertainment. His interview in RHLSTP is well worth watching. It's hilarious and fascinating. He talks about Johnny as an alter ego that would be out of control in the past.
Here in Britain we do have great stand ups but sometimes they just come out with classic one liners when on these panel shows that just floors you, it's just that feeling of hearing something new and all the comedian's playing off each other you experience something never seen before and it's just gold.
Johnny Vegas also played a small-time cannabis dealer named 'Moz'. in a British TV, 'dark humoured' sitcom called 'Ideal' - He plays a local drugs dealer (I deal !) working from his council estate flat; and all about the various customers, 'mates' and competitors that come and go, plus some hilarious problems, issues and funny situations that happened. 53 episodes of pure genius - especially if you know any 'wacky backy' dealers... Well worth watching and going down that rabbit hole - LOL !
There's a British series called Taskmaster, now in its 13th series, most in the British comedians you like have appeared across the differing series, including Johnny in series 10.
The Last Leg is a satirical talk show, a bit like Mock the Week. The three regular hosts all have a disability so Adam Hills has a false leg, Alex Brooker was very ill as a child and has a deformity with his hands and is missing a foot I believe then and Josh Widdecombe's disability is that he's from Devon. (I'm joking, Josh isn't disabled but the other two are) It started as a show that documented the paralympic games in, I think, 2012, where they discuss the events, interview the athletes etc. In fact, Johnny Vegas was sent to Brazil(?) to watch the paralympics in person and to be like an 'on-the-ground reporter' for this very show and found it so inspiring and was so respectful to the games, he was widely praised for his efforts of treating them like incredible athletes performing at the peak of their capabilities. Channel 4 and the general public liked the idea of having a comedy show with disabled hosts that shined a light on people with disabilities that they made it a permanent show. It's basically just a normal comedy satire show, you forget they're disabled for the most part. The context of this actual clip is...Johnny Vegas decides to go off on an insane tangent of presumably made-up stories. That was all improv nonsense from a very brilliant comedy mind. Johnny plays the part of a loud, drunken idiot very well but underneath it, he's a very clever man. A bit like Al Murray, he's actually very well spoken but on stage, he becomes a loud, crude maniac.
I was actually at the broadcast of this show (it's broadcast live), and after airing they record promos for the next week's episode like ("join us next week" "join us tomorrow" "join us tonight" etc) but Johnny just kept interrupting with random stuff like this and we ended up there for an extra 30-40 mins making me miss my train home
He's a really thoughtful, clever and sensitive bloke, who's created this persona that he cant control. He has no more idea what's going to happen next than we do.
Johnny Vegas is a stand up comic that’s also know for being out of control as a guest on these shows in the best way possible. They were trying to record a promo for the show and he just derailed it
I’ve seen this before but had forgotten all about it. When I saw you were reacting to it I couldn’t click quick enough. I love Johnny Vegas. To me this is up there with the Sean Lock clip you referred to, Frankie Boyle’s best bits on mock the week and Bob Mortimer‘s best bits on WILTY. You’ve watched 3 of my top comedy moments; please do Frankie Boyle next.
Absolutely love The Last Leg. Johnny Vegas has been on there a few times. Look up Johnny’s views on the National Health Service. Not only a great comedian but lovely man too
This show evolved out of the 2012 London Paralympics. Firstly, it was a programme that reviewed each day's sporting action from the event, interviewing competitors informally etc (The Last Leg of a relay race). As it worked so well, the channel asked them to continue the programme in prime-time, now on Fridays at 22:00. The Last Leg is also an oblique reference to the presenter, Adam Hills (a stand-up comedian from Australia), and regular guest Alex Brooker (pink shirt) both being wearers of prosthetic legs, as neither of them have their right foot. Alex was also born with hand differences. The third member of the lineup is a comedian called Josh Widdicombe. He does not have any physical disability, but he once joked that he had now joined 'Team Disabled' by dint of him needing glasses. The show regularly takes swipes at people in the news, and has weekly celebrity guests. Disability takes a prominent part in the show too. One of the more bizarre moments was Adam seeing Josh set fire to one of his artificial feet, as you can see in 'Burning Adam Hills' Prosthetic Foot'. It's a great show. The clip you saw was a compilation of bloopers which took the loose theme of confessions to police detectives.
The last leg is just a political propaganda show full of bias and bigotry towards people they disagree with. Its horrible. Propagandists playing comedian
A few years ago, Johnny was doing a show in my home city, Nottingham, England. Went to a local burger bar for a bite to eat. (Annie's burger shack) and had the place in hysterics. There is now a Johnny Vagas burger on the menu. He is an absolute genius
JV is a comedian, not sure if still does stand-up, but has been on 8 out of 10 CDC, and also was the face of PG Tips (a tea brand) some years ago (along with Monkey), he acts and has presented at the Paralympics for the LL. This show is called the LL as Adam Hills (Aussie presenter & comedian) has a false leg, as does Alex Brooker. Josh Widdicombe is also a comedian. LL is a live show on C4 on Friday evenings & they have guests, & discuss current events etc. Hope that helps with some context!😀
When it's on, I watch every episode. They have different guests every week. A series has just ended, but it will be back in the autumn/fall. The guy behind the desk is Adam Hills (Australian) and he has 1 leg. The guy with the disable hands is Alex Brooker and he too has 1 leg. The program got famous a few years ago when they hosted the Paralympics. They were very popular so now they have their own chat show. You need to watch more. (Oh, it's nothing to do with 8 out of 10 cats.)
I had to click this as soon as I saw the title I knew he'd make you wonder what was going on, he's from St.Helens here in the UK I know him I used to go drinking with him and he's just so surreal and random; honestly guys search up more of his stuff but be prepared for absolutely anything he comes out with just random stuff but he's so funny lol
I always remember the stand up show Johnny Vegas did from his home town of St Helens and there was a member of the audience from Wigan who somehow found himself kidnapped and dragged onto the stage and tied up while Johnny and a couple of other members of the audience basically just took the piss out of him! St Helens and Wigan are huge rivals in rugby league and Johnny is literally a huge fan of St Helens! Once again, another great reaction video from you guys and love that you get our British sense of humour, even if half of us don't get it sometimes!
I find it Ironic that you guys call yourselves Embrace The Suck 21, yet your channel absolutely does not suck. Your content is absolutely priceless, lads! Two thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻
You should check out his appearances on Shootings Stars also. In the 90's he pretended to be drunk and just went off on rambling tangents. Absolute comedy gold and the crazy thing is he was training to become a priest before taking a left turn to become a comedian
This is one of the funniest clips I have ever seen, I'm actually smiling away to myself before it starts cause I know how much I'm going to laugh without fail.
Johnny Vegas is an absolute legend. I'm convinced he doesn't actually have any material, just anything that comes out his mouth has an entire room in stiches. He started off his career and got famous by getting incredibly drunk and just ranting about things, letting people punch him, all kinds of odd stuff. He shit himself on TV at his worst of his alcoholic days. Thankfully he realised it wasn't the drink that made him funny and I think he's completely off the drink for a long time now (and has lost a lot of weight and generally looks much healthier). As others have said, he is just a naturally funny person (or at least gives off that impression very strongly)
Great reaction, so glad you got it. His comedy timing and absolute randomness is next level. Been lucky enough to end up on a night out drinking with him (he's from my home town), he's exactly the same.
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For a little context.... The Last Leg started as a highlights chat show nightly during the 2012 Paralympic Games, in London. Adam Hills (the host) is an Australian stand-up comedian with one foot missing, so wears a prosthesis; Alex Brooker was a journalist with obvious physical disabilities, including a leg prosthesis; Josh Widdecombe is an able-bodied stand-up comedian, who has asthma and the debilitating issue of coming from Devon.... after the 2012 Paralympics the network retooled the program as a weekly news and current affairs program.
Johnny Vegas is a regular guest, usually causing chaos, in 2016 he accompanied the other three to Rio, and ended up being adopted by the British Paralympic team as a mascot.... he ended up being a line judge at table tennis....
Dustin Hoffman was once getting a film award and Johnny Vegas had been up before, the audience was in stitches, Dustin was so impressed with this..at this point not household name...comedian he invited him up onstage (unscripted) and they just played up off each other for about 20mins...even ordering Whisky to the stage. Greatest acceptance speech I ever saw and one of the best comedy moments in history.
Have been searching for the footage of that for years, remember seeing it and crying I was laughing so hard
been looking for that too, one of the best things I have ever seen.
@@Coppster44 it was n 2003 if i recall
@@Mixmidget same here...I actually found it once and got it using a ahem,,,,IRC download lol.. then the PC it was on died and never found it again :(
@@grantpaterson1016 that sucks, I don't know why it isn't easily available, we need this in our lives.
"He should've lost his fucking rod licence" is one of the greatest sentences ever uttered on this planet.
Great reaction guys.
They were filming a promo, just before this clip someone said they looked like a police line-up, hence why Johnny said "I did it".
He then just adds random confessions.
I think that important bit of context would make this outtake video so much funnier to watch. Shame it wasn't included.
Thanks Pi R8. I've always wondered why he started confessing to things. Now I know.
Thanks for that, makes sense now
@@damionlee7658 xhhdh
I knew that it was a promo but I didn't know about the police line up bit. That makes so much sense. I just thought he was being himself and making them do it countless times
Johnny Vegas is hilarious. So unpredictable but that's part of his charm.
He's a brilliant artist and Intelligent.
The Last Leg is a chat show, made initially for the 2012 London Paralympics, but was so popular it’s been running ever since…Adam Hills, the host, is an Aussie stand up, Josh Widdicombe, shaggy haired one, is English stand up, and Alex Brooker is an English presenter/journalist…Johnny Vegas is just a fucking lunatic, a truly brilliant comedian, who used to be known for his heavy drinking, and often appeared when pissed…
And it is a live show
@@peterbrown1012 Adam Hill only has one leg that's why it is called the last leg.
@@Lochayetheview I think he's only missing his foot and maybe the lower part of his leg, Alex Brooker has only one leg and deformed hands and arms, Josh Widdacombe has ginger hair. The series was for the 2012 Paralympics and was so successful they continued with regular shows.
@@peterbrown1012 so you don't see the comedic association by using people on a show called the last leg who only have one leg?
@@Lochayetheview and you don't see the comedic association of the only presenter without a disability having ginger hair?
Johnny has both levels of insane humor and beautiful fragility. His poem last order is wonderfully introspective of him when he was at his worst during to alcoholism. Highly recommended it
Last orders was the very first poem I ever heard that actually made me appreciate the art of poetry. I love this man
@@waltdistel716 I've always been a fan be it writing myself or listening to others. It's the first poem I recall being stunned to silence by.
His book is great too, he's a very open man.
What I love most about this is how it's a masterclass in hitting the audience at the right time. Just as the wave of laughter begins to slow he hits them again and it builds each time without being too much. It's perfect timing which can only come from years of experience.
Not just that but he actually let it die. Then Adam laughed again and Jonny knew instantly he could revive the whole thing and keep the laughs coming again.
exactly yep, and he made it look so easy!
That's a part of comedy that people often miss, writing the pauses into a routine is a skill. Harry Hill said the first time he performed he was still in his early teens. He told the first joke and people laughed, but that threw him because his mind was running through the next joke. Then he was already into the third joke (in his head) while trying to tell the second one... He'd just learnt it all like lines and hadn't factored in pauses and started to panic then couldn't remember anything.
It gives me more respect for when comedians deliberately write in a pause for no laughs, like a joke that was meant to fail in the moment but it's retold/reworked later and makes perfect sense. Or a premise that's designed to make everyone feel awkward or embarrassed for the comedian. You have to be certain of where you're heading and how well it will turn out to kind of ruin it for yourself in the moment.
I've seen Johnny out and about twice; once on a flight from Dublin to Liverpool. He was upbeat & charismatic. He chatted and joked with fellow passengers for the entire short flight. Top bloke.
Johnny Vegas has been around British comedy for decades. Unsung comedic national hero. Hilarious guy
They were waiting to start filming and it was mentioned that waiting was like a police interview so Johnny start to confess to random stuff
This clip was broadcast live as a trailer for "the last leg" tv show. It went out LIVE about half an hour before the show and was only supposed to be about 30 seconds long but Channel 4 just went with the flow, ran it in place of two scheduled ads and it was unscripted......Johnny Vegas at his best.
“I should have at least written a strongly worded letter to the Anglers Association”😂😂
He’s one of the most naturally funny comedians out there.
Even when 'Johnny Vegas' was a character, it was still probably a bit too close to what he was really like at the time.
Loved him in Ideal!!!
@@aking-plums6985 That has to be one of the most underrated sitcoms of all time, I loved that show.
@@paulhanson5164 True that mate!!!
@@aking-plums6985 ..Agreed. He was good in Ideal & that was great because Johnny Vegas also wrote and produced the whole series by himself..
....Legend
Every now and again, completely out of nowhere, Johnny Vegas saying "Should've lost his fuckin' rod license" comes into my head amd cracks me up
The timing by Johnny Vegas is exquisite - just as everything settles, another little morsel of lunacy arrives.... Genius !
The only way to describe how he flows in timing and giggle factor to belly ache ratio is almost like one of those edge of laughter-hysteria acid trips
I've watched this quite a few times and it makes me laugh every time - it's hilarious. Johnny Vegas keeps a straight face and everyone is in hysterics - brilliant!
This is Adam Hills heroically trying to record the promos for their series. When you have three comedians laughing in tears you’re doing something right! There is no way to describe Johnny Vegas he’s like a force of nature. He does appear on 8/10 Cats though.
His timing as always, impeccable, every time people were getting their breath, in he comes with the next line
None of these people are comedians lol.
@@ImRonDurden you mean the guys from The Last Leg?
@ Yep. Paid shills and propagandists.
They abandoned any legitimacy to being comedians when they jumped in the political swamp.
The real comedians tend to avoid those pitfalls... and warn others to avoid them.
@@ImRonDurden not sure if you're going for irony, or this is just a "They don't make me laugh so they're not comedians" post.
So happy you’re reacting too Johnny Vegas. There’s loads of Johnny out there
Johnny Vegas is from my home town and is an absolute legend.. The way he keeps a straight face.. 😂😂😂
Same he was in birdith hand for saints the other day ha ha
I live in St.Helens now from Liverpool but yea he's not far from me in Thatto Heath seen him out a few times absolutely hilarious lol
@@delpoi dude I'm from Thatto heath ha
@@craig6163 small world am in Eccleston lol
I'm from St Helens as well which makes this more funny when you know the Taylor park references
Johnny is the king of self-deprecating comedy.
He was a alcoholic, and while surreal, some of his stuff was mind-blowing anarchy.
He once led his entire theatre audience on a conga around the streets and back.
I love him dearly.
Welcome to life of Johnny Vegas... its why we love him
Johnny Vegas is from my home town, love him to bits
Johnny Vegas is a treasure. Absolute treasure. Last Leg is a comedy panel/current affairs show featuring a host who doesn't have a leg. In this they're trying to do the intros to "The Last Leg".
Johnny Vegas comes from my home town, St.Helens; a town between Liverpool and Manchester but closer (next door) to Liverpool. Notice no Scouse accent. His earlier career was him just constantly drinking, fighting an alter ego and hugely entertaining. He is super down to earth, still lives in St.Helens, gives autographs and one of his brothers taught my children at school (his brother is a teacher not a pervert, I think!) He is one of those comedians who can think on his feet, and doesn't need any rehearsal. It's funnier for me because I know Taylor park and other places he mentions when on stage such as the Smithy Manor and Springy (Springfields). He's calmed down a lot now he is a father, but hugely funny. I love this guy. He is hugely funny, and has been on many TV programmes such as 8 out of 10 cats.
Wow. I can breath now!
This is so funny, it was just the promo for the actual live show later that night. Johnny does this, he is a very sweet and funny guy.
Johnny Vegas is in a sitcom called ideal where he is a dealer dealing cannabis. 7 series of crime and insane situations. INSANELY FUNNY!!!
The last leg started as a show about the paralympic games but developed into a whole different thing (the host was born without a foot and Alex Brooker had a leg amputated when he was a baby)
The host had his leg removed due to a shark attack right?
@@chriswinter8511 He's used that line - "Bring a bottle of tomato sauce and I've got the beach to myself!".
Johnny Vegas is a Legend , I was crying watching this 😂🤣😂🤣 please do more of him
The Last Leg goes out 'live' on Channel 4 .... it started during the 2012 Paralympics as a show highlighting disabled sport and it's gradually become an all round comedy/chat show
Michael Pennington aka Johnny Vegas, lives 10 mins down the road from my house. He's a British comedian and actor. Loves his/our town St. Helens and always like to advertise that. He's a huge supporter of our local and famous rugby league team The Saints (St. Helens).
He also likes to do pottery, and has his own kiln in his home.
He's a great guy, when he's just out and about, and happily speaks to everyone.
So while filming this promo and waiting around, all someone said was 'this is like waiting for a police interview'.. and Johnny being Johnny he went off on this crazy ad-libbed confessional tangent as if the police had finally broken him down and he was now telling all his secrets
Incidentally, some friends and I went out for a night of drinks years back with Adam Hills, and you could not meet a friendlier guy. I´m so glad he´s now made it internationally. His stand-up special Happyism is not only hilarious: it´s heart-warming and downright inspirational.
I've seen this a hundred times and I still crease up, every time.
Jonny Vegas has done a TV series Ideal, you guys will be howling, I have already viewed this series 3 times and still would watch again, and again
Johnny vegas comes with no context ! That’s his art, he turns up, de-rails everything and keeps a straight face the whole time.
He’s an absolute genius in his own right
That sums him up so well. Thank you
Love Johnny Vegas! Catching up on 'travel man' and he joined Richard Ayode in dubai and it was so funny! Love him!
He should have lost his f**king rod license 😂😂😂
Remember the first time I saw this…nearly wet myself. His timing is perfect…waiting till the audience stopped before the next line. Johnny is just brilliant
So glad you reacted to this always makes me cry laughing glad to see you guys were the same
Johnny Vegas, very funny fella,lives in the north west of England,in a town called st Helens.hes just very funny .
Funnies line in that clip to me was the follow-up "he should have lost his f***king rod license" (such awesome double entendre)
Great reaction as always, and yes welcome to OUR Vegas! :)
They were trying to do a promo for the last leg. Johnny was a guest and often goes off on hilarious tangents. Very similar to Robin Williams, he is one of the best loved comedians by his peers. One of the nicest guys in showbiz, he has had a lot of issues but has come back strong. The last leg was brought out during the paralympics in London to have an irreverent look at disabled athletes. Both Alex, beside Johnny in the clip and the host, Adam Hills, are disabled. The show was so good, it has continued since the Olympics on channel 4
One more item to take into consideration: both Josh Widdicombe (the guy on the far left of the couch) and Adam Hills (the host) are professional stand-up comedians...and Johnny absolutely WRECKED them.
Hilarious man, but also very artistically gifted and sensitive. Worth watching more of him, you may be surprised.
Johnny is amazing. Real name is Micheal. Johnny is his ‘alter ego’ - initially subconsciously created as something of a protective wall around his real self (Johnny would say and do the things that Micheal couldn’t), that he went on to develop into a character for stand up. He is an incredible man in reality-very intelligent and artistic (pottery and paintings mostly). He led a hard life and suffered abuse while young. His autobiography is an incredible and moving read (even better in audio format as he reads it himself). Such a funny man. And very kind-in Covid lockdown he worked none stop in his local community helping deliver shopping/medication etc to vulnerable people.
I remember watching this and I cried laughing and nearly wet myself, was utterly crazy. He just went off on one 😆
Jonny Vegas doesn't give a f*ck he's hilarious I love him 🤣
Johnny Vegas made an appearance at a convention I went to last year. He stuck around all night, way after his Q&A had finished, and was owning the kareoke at 12:30am. Hilarious. Pics and pints aplenty in the hotel bar with fans into the wee hours. Great guy.
Johnny Vegas is a stand-up comedian, but he also spent some time as a guest on the Vic and Bob celebrity quiz show Shooting Stars and THAT is a show you guys should watch
Love Mr Mortimer, he’s pretty random as well!
Jonny was destined to become a Priest at one time, he’s also a pretty decent potter! Very funny man
And he's quite good at drawing too.
He taught me the right way to make a good hotdog out of leftover sausages.
I forgot, but that is indeed a brief conversation we had at one point a few years ago.
Probably the best 5 minute impromptu I have ever watched, so glad you enjoyed our offbeat Brit humour. Jonny Vegas can tap into our darker thoughts and make us laugh; he destroyed the other three on that panel as you can see them imagining the visual to what he had just said. Please do watch the Jonny Vegas poem on 8 out of 10 cats does Countdown; absolute genius and a great indication of his other thoughts.
Absolutely love Johnny Vegas as he comes out with most random things in his rants. First time I saw that I was crying myself silly with laughter. He's a legend.
Every time I watch this clip it brings tears of laughter to my eyes.
He is madcap,anarchic, hilarious and a comedy genius..
I met him once, at a literary festival where he was doing a book signing. I was actually in a different queue, waiting for Brian May to sign a book but skipped queues to meet Johnny because I am a huge fan. He had been in a very popular (British) sitcom based in Spain, called Benidorm but had left a few seasons earlier. He was one of the kindest, sweetest, most gracious men I have ever met as he took time for everyone, chatting away and the queue was hardly going down. I said ‘Johnny, I really miss you in Benidorm’ and he replied, excitedly, ‘I’m back in it now’ (you have to imagine the accent). The series hadn’t been on our TVs at that time but he is such a joy. Please make sure to take a look at some of his early clips in Benidorm and you’ll see what I mean.
Johnny has been on UK TV since the mid 90s and he’s never changed! Classic Johnny
I respectfully disagree: he has changed; he's subdued a lot over the years and a good thing too in my opinion - he was headed for an early grave (the things he did on 18 stone of idiot and in standup was often absolutely mental) and I, for one, don't want him to die for our entertainment.
His interview in RHLSTP is well worth watching. It's hilarious and fascinating. He talks about Johnny as an alter ego that would be out of control in the past.
He was awesome in Ideal.
Here in Britain we do have great stand ups but sometimes they just come out with classic one liners when on these panel shows that just floors you, it's just that feeling of hearing something new and all the comedian's playing off each other you experience something never seen before and it's just gold.
'Should've lost his fookin rod license.' Johnny Vegas: The man, the legend. So glad we still have him.
Johnny Vegas also played a small-time cannabis dealer named 'Moz'. in a British TV, 'dark humoured' sitcom called 'Ideal' - He plays a local drugs dealer (I deal !) working from his council estate flat; and all about the various customers, 'mates' and competitors that come and go, plus some hilarious problems, issues and funny situations that happened. 53 episodes of pure genius - especially if you know any 'wacky backy' dealers... Well worth watching and going down that rabbit hole - LOL !
Cartoonhead and Psycho Paul are legends
@@richardthresh3587- I couldn't recall any of the characters, much as I tried - Good call - LOL ! 😃
There's a British series called Taskmaster, now in its 13th series, most in the British comedians you like have appeared across the differing series, including Johnny in series 10.
Josh was on the first series and was left forever branded...
Johnny Vegas. One of our national treasures! A genius.
The Last Leg is a satirical talk show, a bit like Mock the Week. The three regular hosts all have a disability so Adam Hills has a false leg, Alex Brooker was very ill as a child and has a deformity with his hands and is missing a foot I believe then and Josh Widdecombe's disability is that he's from Devon. (I'm joking, Josh isn't disabled but the other two are)
It started as a show that documented the paralympic games in, I think, 2012, where they discuss the events, interview the athletes etc. In fact, Johnny Vegas was sent to Brazil(?) to watch the paralympics in person and to be like an 'on-the-ground reporter' for this very show and found it so inspiring and was so respectful to the games, he was widely praised for his efforts of treating them like incredible athletes performing at the peak of their capabilities. Channel 4 and the general public liked the idea of having a comedy show with disabled hosts that shined a light on people with disabilities that they made it a permanent show. It's basically just a normal comedy satire show, you forget they're disabled for the most part.
The context of this actual clip is...Johnny Vegas decides to go off on an insane tangent of presumably made-up stories. That was all improv nonsense from a very brilliant comedy mind. Johnny plays the part of a loud, drunken idiot very well but underneath it, he's a very clever man. A bit like Al Murray, he's actually very well spoken but on stage, he becomes a loud, crude maniac.
I was actually at the broadcast of this show (it's broadcast live), and after airing they record promos for the next week's episode like ("join us next week" "join us tomorrow" "join us tonight" etc) but Johnny just kept interrupting with random stuff like this and we ended up there for an extra 30-40 mins making me miss my train home
He is brilliant, he is a guest on 8 out of 10 cats quite often.
😂 I’m so glad this was your first video with him. So crude but hilarious!
He's a really thoughtful, clever and sensitive bloke, who's created this persona that he cant control. He has no more idea what's going to happen next than we do.
Been waiting for your reaction to this awesomeness
LOVED your reaction. Please do more Johnny Vegas!! ❤️❤️😂😂
Welcome to Vegas !!!! 😂👍🏼. Love your reactions. Keep it up lads 👍🏼🇬🇧🇺🇸
Johnny Vegas is a stand up comic that’s also know for being out of control as a guest on these shows in the best way possible.
They were trying to record a promo for the show and he just derailed it
To play this ,you guys are what TH-cam is all about . you're fantastic . please keep it going 👍👍💎💎🔥🔥🇬🇧🇬🇧
You guys are my 2 favourite reactors. Always cheers me up. Keep it up.
Anothet rabbit hole of rib laughing comedy! One of the best British comedians ever to grace the screen and stage.
I’ve seen this before but had forgotten all about it. When I saw you were reacting to it I couldn’t click quick enough.
I love Johnny Vegas. To me this is up there with the Sean Lock clip you referred to, Frankie Boyle’s best bits on mock the week and Bob Mortimer‘s best bits on WILTY. You’ve watched 3 of my top comedy moments; please do Frankie Boyle next.
Absolutely love The Last Leg. Johnny Vegas has been on there a few times. Look up Johnny’s views on the National Health Service. Not only a great comedian but lovely man too
This show evolved out of the 2012 London Paralympics. Firstly, it was a programme that reviewed each day's sporting action from the event, interviewing competitors informally etc (The Last Leg of a relay race). As it worked so well, the channel asked them to continue the programme in prime-time, now on Fridays at 22:00. The Last Leg is also an oblique reference to the presenter, Adam Hills (a stand-up comedian from Australia), and regular guest Alex Brooker (pink shirt) both being wearers of prosthetic legs, as neither of them have their right foot. Alex was also born with hand differences. The third member of the lineup is a comedian called Josh Widdicombe. He does not have any physical disability, but he once joked that he had now joined 'Team Disabled' by dint of him needing glasses.
The show regularly takes swipes at people in the news, and has weekly celebrity guests. Disability takes a prominent part in the show too. One of the more bizarre moments was Adam seeing Josh set fire to one of his artificial feet, as you can see in 'Burning Adam Hills' Prosthetic Foot'. It's a great show. The clip you saw was a compilation of bloopers which took the loose theme of confessions to police detectives.
It wasn’t a compilation of bloopers, it was just Johnny Vegas disrupting the start of the show, all one clip…
The last leg is just a political propaganda show full of bias and bigotry towards people they disagree with. Its horrible.
Propagandists playing comedian
The most dangerous guest spot on any show....Johnny Vegas! Even he doesn't know what he's going to say.
He has done a lot of comedy for us in UK we love him
Best comedy I sometimes find is when it is random & spare of the moment, Johnny Vegas is a master at this
I am freaking howling at you two!!!!! Johnny Vegas has the most perfect comic timing... Great reaction!!!
A few years ago, Johnny was doing a show in my home city, Nottingham, England. Went to a local burger bar for a bite to eat. (Annie's burger shack) and had the place in hysterics. There is now a Johnny Vagas burger on the menu. He is an absolute genius
This clip from The Last Leg is one that I always come back to.
It always has me in hysterics, no matter what
It's about time you guys reacted to this video. Johnny Vegas is hilarious. You really should explore more of his comedy.
JV is a comedian, not sure if still does stand-up, but has been on 8 out of 10 CDC, and also was the face of PG Tips (a tea brand) some years ago (along with Monkey), he acts and has presented at the Paralympics for the LL. This show is called the LL as Adam Hills (Aussie presenter & comedian) has a false leg, as does Alex Brooker. Josh Widdicombe is also a comedian. LL is a live show on C4 on Friday evenings & they have guests, & discuss current events etc. Hope that helps with some context!😀
Johnny Vegas is renowned for this chaos kind of comedy. He's great.
Johnny is a national treasure.
He and Bob Mortimer should have a statue !!!
He was in a comedy sitcom called Ideal
When it's on, I watch every episode. They have different guests every week. A series has just ended, but it will be back in the autumn/fall. The guy behind the desk is Adam Hills (Australian) and he has 1 leg. The guy with the disable hands is Alex Brooker and he too has 1 leg. The program got famous a few years ago when they hosted the Paralympics. They were very popular so now they have their own chat show. You need to watch more. (Oh, it's nothing to do with 8 out of 10 cats.)
I had to click this as soon as I saw the title I knew he'd make you wonder what was going on, he's from St.Helens here in the UK I know him I used to go drinking with him and he's just so surreal and random; honestly guys search up more of his stuff but be prepared for absolutely anything he comes out with just random stuff but he's so funny lol
Your reaction was just like mine the very first time I watched this clip. Love Johnny Vegas when he's spontaneous like this.
I always remember the stand up show Johnny Vegas did from his home town of St Helens and there was a member of the audience from Wigan who somehow found himself kidnapped and dragged onto the stage and tied up while Johnny and a couple of other members of the audience basically just took the piss out of him! St Helens and Wigan are huge rivals in rugby league and Johnny is literally a huge fan of St Helens! Once again, another great reaction video from you guys and love that you get our British sense of humour, even if half of us don't get it sometimes!
I find it Ironic that you guys call yourselves Embrace The Suck 21, yet your channel absolutely does not suck. Your content is absolutely priceless, lads! Two thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻
You should check out his appearances on Shootings Stars also. In the 90's he pretended to be drunk and just went off on rambling tangents. Absolute comedy gold and the crazy thing is he was training to become a priest before taking a left turn to become a comedian
Guy's strap yourselves in and get ready to descend into another rabbit hole of British humour with Johnny Vegas. Can't wait to go with you.
Do they really know what they’re letting themselves in for?
@@mickdavis8521 PMSL ! I hope not !
I've watched you watch this 3 times...I've lost track of how many times I've cried laughing at it over the years x
seen plenty of Johnny before but never seen this before..my sides still hurt..genius
Johnny Vegas was regular on the show 'Shooting Stars' hosted by Vice Reeves and the legend that is Bob Mortimer. You guys would love it.
This is one of the funniest clips I have ever seen, I'm actually smiling away to myself before it starts cause I know how much I'm going to laugh without fail.
The rollercoaster ride that is Johny Vegas. He takes comedy on a magical mystery tour. He puts the F IN FUNNY. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Johnny Vegas is an absolute legend. I'm convinced he doesn't actually have any material, just anything that comes out his mouth has an entire room in stiches. He started off his career and got famous by getting incredibly drunk and just ranting about things, letting people punch him, all kinds of odd stuff. He shit himself on TV at his worst of his alcoholic days. Thankfully he realised it wasn't the drink that made him funny and I think he's completely off the drink for a long time now (and has lost a lot of weight and generally looks much healthier).
As others have said, he is just a naturally funny person (or at least gives off that impression very strongly)
Great reaction, so glad you got it. His comedy timing and absolute randomness is next level.
Been lucky enough to end up on a night out drinking with him (he's from my home town), he's exactly the same.