Chris Rock Stand-up (1987) TV Debut on Joan Rivers Late Show
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- Chris Rock's Stand-up TV debut on Joan Rivers' last episode of her late show. May 1987.
A big moment in Chris's career, and TV history being Joan's last episode.
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This dude seems really funny, hope he gets to host the Oscars one day.
Dude 😂😂
I bet he would do amazingly
Yeah, but he must be careful with his jokes, some people might be just too sensitive 😂
hahahahaaaa
You mean you hope he hosts the oscars one day and slaps Will Smith 5 times...
you can tell that Michael Jackson was a big influence on fashion
Had motherfuckers wearing 1800s style military clothes bedazzled with fake diamonds. MJ was the shit. R.I.P.😂
The jheri curls was the style in my days....
Lmaooooo
Except when niggas moved on to knew trends. He didn't.
or Prince
Joan was legit adorable with Chris, she knew from the get go he was none of those Hollywood bs primadonnas! He was humble from humble origins, and she saw it in him! She gave him a good advice by the end of the interview, an advice that he followed to this very day! She suffered a lot of public bullying in the last years of her life, God bless her soul!
RIP Joan Rivers 🙏
So true
Looking back on her show now, I realize she was a class act when it came to interviews.
@@MsJellyBellyLove she really was
She was a comedian. Comedians know Comedians.
@@Agave310 very very true
Joan was nothing but a Real Mother here....I got misty eyes & chills when she looked at Chris, touched his cheek & said "you are very talented, don't let it get to your head".
She said, remember this when you are 40...look at him now!!! A living legend!!!
LEGEND
Still he is
And my sweet legend got slapped! I love C.R.!
Real recognizes real, Joan was a REAL one!
He stayed good!
You can tell Chris was very new and fresh to the industry. Give props to Joan Rivers in keeping the interview flowing and comforting her guest.
That bitch slap at the end was sooooo comforting.
By this point he had been grinding the comedy clubs for about four or five years at least. #Drop_Out
@@billschlafly4107 Considering it was gentle and well intended I'll bet it was.
@@billschlafly4107 that was her showing love and respect. With a life lesson
Had he made new jack city yet
And he stayed good, even up until that Oscars travesty. Much respect to Chris Rock.
up until? he was calm as a cucumber at the oscars too, remember?
I never knew i'd miss Joan Rivers this much before seeing this, man...
"I want you to remember this when you're 40."
I found it to be a real dominant Hollywood culture thing to say….. JR had seen something’s and was trying to save a soul!
that honestly was an amazing moment. seriously.
@@EsotericArnold he is 56 rigth now.
@@carlosvergara7146 Holy shiznit, 56?! 😢 Time just flies away!
Chris wasn’t finished lmao he had a whole set ready
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Real 💯
That's how raw and real he was. He didn't know LOL. It's great when you see an unpolished entertainment gem starting out.
He panicked and went to what was planned to be his last joke. When the band heard it they played his exit music. Before he could react, Joan called him over to the couch.
Seemed to me that the old broad forgot her part. Was she feeding him lines to complete his set to make up for it? That's a lady who belongs in show business. Love her. R.I.P. you feisty psycho. 💙
This brought a big smile to my face. She is such a lovely lady and she believed in him so long ago. He stayed good and got better and made his way out of the ghetto. Hope to see more of his movies.🥰
He did not grow up in the ghetto lol. Every black person didn’t grow up in the ghetto.
@@logicalblackman8228 did I say every black person grew up in the ghetto? Do a research about Chris rock struggled to be where he is. Another black male mr prince of bell air grew up in a rich family. What's your point?geeez🙄 presumptions and ignorance are a killer of ones identity
@@IrenaDeacon Keep digging; the hole is getting deeper LOL. He didn’t “struggle“ to be where he is. He says right there in the video that Eddie Murphy put him on.
Will Smith didn’t grow up rich. He was middle class lol. Just stop it already😂
@@logicalblackman8228 he did grow up in the ghetto. have you ever seen everybody hates chris...that's based on his life with a few exaggerations
@@jameswiggle I literally used to make beats for that show. Yes, I’ve seen it many tikes. It wasn’t the ghetto. That was a working glass neighborhood.
And he actually didn't let it get to his head 35 years later. So much respect
This is the great side of hollywood. People like Eddie and Joan giving talented people like Chris a hand up.
Yep, those days are long gone now. Hollywood is dead.
@@JohnSmith-su3ze I don't believe that's true at all. You still see it all the time. People like Sean Penn and Tom Cruise put the new generation of actors in their movies, comedians still give opportunities to the younger generations. You see it with Seinfeld's comedians in cars series for example.
I know for some reason it's popular for the alt right anti pc backlash angry male crowd to whine and complain about literally everything these days....like a bunch of little snowflakes....but they're pretty much wrong about everything. Including the idea you are putting forward here.
@@JohnSmith-su3ze If Hollywood is dead, then how come they are still making movies?
@@markparkinson6947 They make movies in Atlanta, Georgia now. And NYC. And the ones they make in "Hollywood" are made in Burbank, El Segundo, and various other places in the Los Angeles area.
@@hyzercreek I see. So they just have to be made in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. Otherwise it’s not a Hollywood movie.
He didn't only stay good, he got better.
Under Dave, Chris is the best.
And got slapped up by will smith lol
She meant for him to stay a good person and not let fame go to his head.
@@DunmoresMovieMania Eddie Murphy, Patrice oneal, and few others are ahead of Chris rock. Even Kevin hart 😂
@@coolbreeze3793 Please please PLEASE re-watch both Eddie's legendary standup specials. I did recently. And I realized that DELIRIOUS had zero substance, and RAW was only a tiny bit better. Chris Rock sails over all those guys' heads with his meaty takes on social commentary and powerful delivery. PLEASE WATCH EDDIE and tell me I'm wrong.
Aww I hope Chris Rock sees this, maybe bring back some memories. He's come a long way! Also good to know Eddie helped him
🤯Seeing this now, 2022, just adds so much more respect for Chris Rock-(not that any more was needed, it just keeps on coming)!! He's a true legend!!👏🏼🙌🏼💗✌🏼
Chris Rock was stacking chairs at a comedy club in NYC. Eddie Murphy walks in and notices Chris is the only black person there. Eddie is introduced to Chris and asks if hes goin on, Chris said no he’s just there to stack chairs. Eddie asks the manager to put him onstage. Its a packed house and Chris kills it. Eddie asks “so what u doin 2morrow? I’m goin to LA.” It was fate. This shows a lot of success in show business is luck and timing.
You sure. What year. Chris rock stacked chairs in crush groive in 85 movie produced in 84. So is that when.
False
@@goodplaylists8868 whats your version of how it happened??
@@AndreAndre-xx9us Here’s the whole story: Chris Rock was a comic working at the Comic Strip in NY. They gave him a gig but he had to stack chairs at the end of the night. One Friday or Saturday night Eddie Murphy walked in the club and noticed Rock was the only black person hanging around. Chris asked the manager to introduce him to Eddie. Eddie meets him and asks if hes a comic, Rock said yeah. Eddie tells the manager “put him up I wanna c what he can do”. Chris goes up in front of a packed house and kills it. Eddie takes him under his wing. The rest is history.
Could you give us a source on this story please
Joan was so nice to him. This is the classiest I've ever seen her. I bet he appreciated and still remembers her kindness.
Her husband had just committed suicide that week
Source: th-cam.com/video/FCOkOPjIhtU/w-d-xo.html
@@EliasWolf77 No way! That's amazing. What a pro.!
She was charming and knew he was nervous, so her demeanor helped calm whatever nerves he may have had.
Brilliant advice at the end, Joan was real
@@EliasWolf77 No this was May on 1987 and her husband didn't commit suicide until August on 1987.
This whole video made my smile. Chris AND Joan. Legends.
He should've made jokes like how adorable Joan is and that he'd do her but probably would've been considered to inappropriate and edgy.
So awesome - he followed her advice, too! I love Chris Rock - can't wait to see him in Durham this June - I lucked up and got tickets!
Wow, Joan Rivers was Happy for Chris! Like there was genuine "professional love" going on there. Joan was a fucking beast too!
Yes!
some genuine motherly love too
@@shaunramkelawon Yeah She knew he was talented ! RIP to Joan too what a funny lady she was.
She gave Arsenio his break on her show, thus became Arsenic Hall Show
Joan Rivers was and is a legend. Legends birth legends birth legends.
Chris Rock was nervous. This is so wild. He grew a ton.
He didn't seem that nervous to me
@@shifisam1491 Good for you.
HE'S THE SAME THOUGH
@@shifisam1491 samesies
I think you were nervous for him.
God Bless Chris Rock!!!!!! Love me some Chris Rock one of the GOAT!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💕💕💕💕💕😎😎😎💯😎🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this! Joan always gave air time to a lot of (then) unknown artists and I love her for that 🙂
I really like Chris. The way he handled Will Smith was beyond professionalism.
Me and Chris Rock waiting for G.I. Jane 2 like 😳🤛
That's true, but if it were me, I would've pressed charges against WS until he apologized to me for not having the limit to take a joke!!!
i think the rest of the world calls it pussyism
And getting kid slap by her. Jk lol
I feel Chris is as humble as he was here. Class Act. Love Chris.
That’s crazy to think about Chris rock was 21 and now he’s now he’s 55 just like that 34 years later
Where does it go???......does it even exist??? Time that is!!.....find out on next week's show....
RIP joan
@@dirkdiggler2234 Does not exist , Time is just a way to make are human lives easier and faster. Everything has already been set, even are death.
@@memo5230 I think it's tangible...can be swayed a small amount!
It's also crazy to think that white guy with a full head of hair and mullet is now bald. That's Howie Mandel, in case nobody noticed.
This brought such a smile to face! Love Chris Rock!
6:06 Chris getting slapped since 1987 lol
Only if you posted this earlier 😂😂 this comment is really underrated
Eddie Murphy paved the way for many greats. Much respect
He is great
Greatness recognise great
@@Alexander_l322 Most of his movies were launching pads for black talent e.g Coming to America, Boomerang to mention a few
Richard Pryor: Hold my cocaine.
Richard Pryor paved the way for Eddie
Chris Rock 57 now still looks the same and still living on top. Lethal weapon 5 is coming out next year hope to see him in another LW movie.
Come on he sounds older, for some reason his young voice does not suit him. He sounds like superman on stage. He get better as he got older.
@@boshirahmed He also talks slower now. His old gigs he was talking 100mph.
@@RedEye3 I'm talking twenty odd years ago when he was at his peak, too old to know what he is doing now, once they have very good delivery they become too lazy to actually write good jokes, I mean look at Dave Chapelle he does not even do jokes anymore, just pure laziness and fans just wanna hear em talk and not tell jokes anymore.
you need glasses.
Since Richard Donner passed, I'd assumed the LW5 ship had sailed.
2 legends amazing clip. Thank you
Awesome!!!! Glad that he is humble and gives his respect to Eddie. Happy that he kept it professional at the Oscars. His star is way brighter now.
Best advice, "don't let it go to your head".
But he did...lol....he's still great,but he did....he's made that somewhat clear in his newer jokes
@@celeste1324 compare him to failed success stories that let it go to their heads. He's not that guy
that was the best advice.. this is 2020
Do u also think “Get home safe” and “look both ways before u cross the streets” are great advice? #Trite
@@comedicmood2729 Yes
Anyone else picture Terry Crews when he mentioned his dad?
Lol🤣
I watched the whole clip expecting this to make sense. Then realized I knew what you meant the whole time 😝😆
I usually picture Chris Rock’s dad looking kinda out of shape, just cause I remember him talking about his dad going into work while he was feeling sick and dying at kind of a young age, and this was one of the reasons Rock always wanted a job where he could set his own hours.
But I love Terry Crews. I wish he could be everyone’s dad.
He spent 10 dollars with that shoes
U shut your mouth
Two amazing talents! Joan sweet and gracious. I loved her show & her stand -up act.
God what a treasure for this guy to have this moment on record for him to be able to revisit whenever he wants!
I see a huge talent potencial in this kid. I think someday he'll host the Oscars.
You we're right.
Ok now GO and buy yourself a lottery ticket!! And if u win share it with me since i gave u the idea! 😅😅😁
He’ll get slapped too
Oh boy! 😁
Lol good one
Amazing time capsule. You can see how genuinely happy Joan is for Chris.
love this, thanks for uploading
I LOVE the legend Joan Rivers. She was so good to many newcomers. She is so missed. Look at Chris Rock now. Wonderful ....
He talked about this on some podcast. The reason he was so shocked when the music played was because he gave the band a cue what his last joke was supposed to be. When he got onstage he shuffled his set, so he told his last joke in the middle, but they thought he was done. This is the 1st time I've actually seen it.
do you know what podcast he talked about it on?
@@TheGuitarGuy161 Apparently, it wasn't a podcast but whatever this was, I watched the entire thing and it registered in my mind as a podcast. but here is the part that he talks about it th-cam.com/video/FCOkOPjIhtU/w-d-xo.html
@@hustleman85 hahah nws, thanks
Thank you for that information I thought they were just kicking him off.
"I want you to remember this moment when you are 40, don't let it go to your head, because you're very good" 😊
Love them both so much. Rest in heavenly peace, Joan. She was so sweet to him. 🙏🏼
His work has evolved so much since then. Good set for TV, his delivery was definitely on point.
The courage she gave him at the ende was just stunning. I liked chris stand ups and after seeing him performing professionalism to its fullest after the assault I became a big fan of him
Guy just can't be shaken, can he? It's so impressive how he rolls with wherever Joan leads him. This is how you can see that it's not an act, he's naturally smart and funny as hell.
6:05 the slap on the face.
@@dennismarkowski8612 Yes, first live television slap on the face of Chris Rock, the guy must be accustomed
@@yotelodije8943 Joan literally prepared Chris for what his future had in store. It was almost like a sparring match before the actual fight.
He took that slap like Jesus would have.
“Don’t let it go to your head. Stay good.” Joan was so sweet to Rock. So tender.
...and he did it.
And she slapped him
@@takeitoffproductions And he didn’t react. He stayed good.
So happy you posted this-thank you!
Who would have ever of thought that this guy would go on to become one of the greatest comedians of all times, and pound for pound the funniest man(dead or alive).
That was beautiful knowing where his career has gone. Knowing her legacy. Just dope
Chris Rock has always been such a professional. He even handled the band miscue like a gentleman
I thought that too. He displayed a good sense of showmanship even at 21.
he certainly didn't take it as if it were a slap in the face. The patience and maturity at age 20!
He did drop the mike
@@chrissullivan40 yeah that was funny!
@@BrucknerMotet Several decades later he didn't take Will Smith's slap in the face like it was a actual slap in the face.
This helped me so much right now. That 1st joke was so money. I get so nervous, and I see he does too. He not only stumbled on words, but got played off by the band and still kept it funny with Joan, instead of saying something about the band. 1st Appearance on TV, such inspiration. Gotta remember this is 87, 35 years ago. Gotta give this man his respect. Top of the mountain.
Let's watch CB4 Tonight in Honor of Chris ...
Omg the cutest thing ever. Watching this the morning after Selective Outrage - it's a trip.
so touched by how sweet she is too him. she was there herself. she's gets it.
Absolutely the first thing that struck me while I was watching her speak to him. No condescension, just lots of sweetness and regard for his greenness. Joan was a legend.
He took her advice....He is well grounded and a master of his craft. Good man
I came to watch Chris Rock, but came away with how great Joan was as a tv host.
This is very entertaining thank you. ❤❤❤❤
Wow, Joan was so sweet to him. I really miss her work.
Two icons! This is a classic💯
That’s what happens when you tell the truth about big mike Obama
He’s so young and she is looking at his like he’s adorable little kid!
Nah, he’s just a pervert his mom gave birth to 😂
Not to be rude but, wasn't Miss Joan like, 45 here?
Still my favorite comic. So electrifying!
Big CR fan and never saw this til today. It was incredible to watch how he evolved to have such command over the stage. I've watched all his HBO specials more times than I can count. A lot of things help you get through life, and in my book, great comedians are one of them.
Chris Rock still is as funny and humble today. 👍🏼
That set he did is still funny today. I also didn't know Eddie found him.
Eddie gave him the short part in Beverly hills cop 2
How do you not know he sounds just f****** like him
Theres a tight network of comedians from nyc. Just think about how many there are. And people that move to nyc for comedy like dave chapelle benefit by breaking into that nyc network. It's the who's who
I've never seen this before. I was 6 years old when this aired. Time flies. Chris is one of the greats.
Joan is such a genuine sweetheart. Rest in POWER
she was extremely generous towards Rock and she didn't even had to.
Wym he is a guest
He didn't have to come to her show so he was generous he was the topic
Looks like I've stumbled across a Archie bunker thread!
I never met Joan Rivers, but she seemed like a very sincere and kind person. Thank you for posting this video.
Yea then she became an insult comic.
She was hilarious, daring, inappropriate... everything we need today. I vote we dig her up, who's with me?
lol.. she was a complete scumbag
@@webguy943and??? why you snowflakes so sensitive? she become more human and sincere if you are mad at that you just a karen
*She was very sincere and kind but she held back no punches in her comedy*
I've been a fan of Rock for years probably since I was 17 (I'm 29 now), but I've never seen stuff from this era. Makes you realize that this dude was great from the beginning. He just got even better.
He had a talent since he was young and he sit got it 20 40 57 he's a living legend 👏🙌🏽♥
THIS WAS 1987 AND HE WAS THAT GOOD !!!!! GREAT TALENT !!!!!
Talk about a time machine. I grew up with Chris Rock as a comedy icon. Interesting to learn that Eddie Murphy discovered Chris Rock.
6:06 Damn, Chris Rock's first time being slapped on live TV.
bruh 🤣
6:06 OMG, first Joan slaps this guy like a dog then now it was Will Smith's turn! Damn, does Everybody Hates Chris?
LOL
This just shows how practice makes perfect… he’s funny but wow did he get better. My favorite comedian!
He’s so humble he deserves all the success Chris Rock we love you
YES WE DO!
Thank you for this!
Chris Rock always admired Joan Rivers and I remember him talking about being one of the final guests on Joan Rivers' show and how composed Joan was during the commercial breaks even though she was heartbroken over her show being cancelled and that she was having a hard time bc of her husband was going through a severe depression.
I think Bill Burr has said Joan Rivers is in his top 5 of all-time.
@@a-love-supremist I never got into Joan Rivers but 3 of my favorites (Chris Rock, BIll Burr, and Louis C.K.) have all spoken fondly of Joan Rivers' comedy.
I spend all day making people laugh...so i know,they all love her because she's one of our great heroes of modern comedy....they love her style,and sense of humor....honest,sometimes blunt,sassy,intelligent,witty,unafraid...pretty much all the same qualities that Chris,Bill and Louie currently display in their acts....but she helped to pioneer that style and delivery...she's really a major hero to a certain group of entertainers (and me) and David Letterman and others...perfect example: Chris named his one special,"Never Scared".....well,that's Joan's whole style....she's influenced so many other entertainers...
@@celeste1324
She is very much a seed. Or at least one of them. You don't need to look very hard in comedy to see what blossomed from her.
And she was a bad motherfucker, too.
@@a-love-supremist definitely top 20 Male or female. Female Mt Rushmore member. Definitely in the discussion THE best female of all time
This was hella sweet. R.I.P. Joan Rivers and Thank You all these years Chris.
Awww 💗. So sweet to him this young and just starting out
RIP Joan Rivers! Thank God for TH-cam. I would have never seen this back when it first aired!
He's a legend. A living legend. A legend that will live long after other living legends have died.
So long as he keeps Will Smith's wife's name out of his f*cking mouth!
if it was on purpose, your allusion to "i.am legend" is gold 😄
@Big Chungus A vulgar punk at that.
Such a natural God given talent.
I'm so pleased he made it big, he obviously deserved it from day one. ✌🏻
Holy shit, how cool is this to see him so young and new to the business. The dude's been talented from the jump and deserves all his success.
Brilliant. You can see he’s developing his craft here.
You could tell he was pretty much a "Punchline comic" back then.
A few years later he began to really craft his jokes more
Punchlines are the only game in town when you're doing a 5 minute routine on a late night show. In a1 hour special you get more time to craft your jokes.
@@pc8679 true
@@pc8679
From what I've seen of him pre-HBO, Chris Rock was pretty punchline heavy for a while until he left SNL, even on longer sets.
@@righteouslioncomedian1069 my comment was directed strictly at 5 minute sets in general. It wasn't about Chris Rock.
@@pc8679
I understood what you meant and you're right. But I'm saying that, at that time, he didn't need to trim his jokes down because he was a mainly punchline guy at that time.
Joan's encouragement at the end is so sweet! Almost as if she's passing the torch of destiny to him. ❤️Chris went from regular kid to icon now, just from people recognizing his brilliance (edit) and Chris busting ass in the business and sculpting his material into valuable comedic gems.
regular *broke kid
Joan Rivers…classy, big hearted lady🙏💕She handled the situation so well…love Chris, he simply deserved the best and still dose; sooooo talented👌
That chicken nugget joke was definitely the prequel to his famous “one rib” scene in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
Joan Rivers was hilarious and so helpful to many...many up and coming comedians.
He’s the real deal, love Chris Rock
I met this man 1 time in my life backstage before my little rap group performed (horribly mind you..lol) at the Uptown Comedy Club in Harlem, NYC in 1990 and he was the most humble cool azz person back stage. My group performed and we were like a 3 out of 10 (looking back now .OMG we were wack!.lol) but Chris came out as the headline closing comedy act after us and actually asked the crowd to clap it up for us. I had nothing but respect for him after that and been a fan ever since. I'm sure he would not remember me if I ever met him again but Im sure he still is a genuine person. So happy to see his success. and F*** Will Smith for trying to play Chris with a sucker azz unexpected slap during a show over a joke..AND BIG up to Tony Rock for his words about it...There are 10 Rock brothers, hint hint , Im sayin ..I dont promote black on black violence but like Chris said in one of his specials - "aint nobody above an ass whoopin".
Chris a true professional class act. Handled the Oscars unbelievably.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😭
And ur truly slow... Everybody saw how fake that slap was
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He's so nervous and unpolished. I love it.
I'm glad we were there rooting for and laughing with him throughout the years.
Just goes to show... if you want to be great you have to put in the work!
I love Joan. Joan if you’re looking down you’ll see me laughing at your jokes still! ❤️
Wow, what a gem of a video. Lol, that hair.
His late night debut and he hosts the Oscars 18 years later. WOW!
Can you tell me how many late night women hosts there have been so far? Lily Singh made it sound like she was the first one, but I couldnt tell. Im not from the States.
Michelle Wolf was on Netflix and Sarah Silverman was on Hulu. Don't know if it counts.
Well, if he was 20 then, its more like 37 years later..
Rip, Joan rivers. She was so outspoken, I miss her. I would love to hear her thoughts on the world, today.
I loved her❤️❤️
She used to say exactly what she thought and didn’t hold back… Unlike everyone who was too scared to say anything nowadays
@@darylb.moretocome6386 Right? I liked his songs about the BS and craziness of the world
Just saw Chris Rock in Durham NC Great Comedy Act !!! REAL EDUCATED ,TELL TRUTH LIFE JOKES
Now THAT is a grateful man. And it never went to his head. Admire Chris a lot!
This is when Hollywood had real class. People loved stars because so many of them were generous with their time and talent - not for some political cause, but for kindness towards others. It's incredible how Eddie Murphy helped Chris Rock get his start and how Joan Rivers made a young, nervous Chris feel special and welcomed at the party. I am 60 now and am so grateful I was able to witness Hollywood while it was still great.
Joan Rivers was the best talk show host ever. She was so genuine and could have a meaningful conversation with anyone!
I saw this when it first aired ,and I never forgot the pork and beans joke. Still laughing till this day 🤣 😂 😆
Watching this right after finishing Everybody Hates Chris hits different