Well who wouldn't wanna listen actively to a story about Johnny Carson like bruh.. Not many people would have such epic stories about a legend like that 😆
Wow........ This man keeps on being amazing. One of the great. Nobody comes near his way of Story telling. Hope we can Enjoy him for many years to come!
Stephen reminds me a lot of Johnny, actually. I'm saying this in retrospect... I'm only 32, but I have delved into the dark, dusty corners of youtube and watched a lot of Johnny Carson... So I think, despite my age, I know what I'm talking about!
Watched Billy's one man show on a plane once, and really liked the show and him, I remember him talking about his childhood and the set being a replica of his home
If you understood all the references and people Billy mentioned in this interview, even right up to the Rodney Dangerfield bit at the end, give yourself a pat on the back!
My grandma used to let me stay up & watch Carson when I was at her house. She let me drink apricot brandy in ginger ale, skip baths & play outside all day, no chores!
Carson's show is now so far removed from any of the current late night efforts. In its heyday, it was appointment television. There was no TiVo or VoD or even catching Letterman on VHS from the previous night. You stayed up for all ninety minutes of Johnny and he was worth it. His guests came to talk and entertain not only to plug their book or film. In fact the great ones had no projects to sell. People like Jimmy Stewart or Buddy Hackett just told great funny stories and the time flew by. When Johnny bombed with a gag it was often more funny *because* he'd take it square to the chin. I can remember dozens of decades-old Carson classic segments but, after six months typically, it's pressing to recall five memorable bits from all the other hosts in their entire history all in total. Disposables all.
Prediction: When Trump is no longer president, all network late night hosts will be replaced within 6 months, with James Gordon the possible exception. Biased, muck-raking propaganda is not what I want before bedtime.
How big was that show at the time right? Like who was more of a colossus than Carson? It was a different time, nothing from recent times even approaches the scale and magnitude.
@@jonathanryals9934 Your prediction is wrong xD You do realise Colbert alone got a HUGE boost in ratings when he started going all in on politics? He was struggling in his first year not focusing so much on political comedy, ratings were flagging badly, he switched back to politics and he shot to number one in late night. I believe he's STILL the number one late night show right now if not very close to it. So how can you pretend it isn't what people want? Rating increases equal more people wanting the product. Even you gave them a youtube view just to come here and complain. What about Fallon? He avoids politics mostly yet his show has lost LOADS of viewers this past 2 years. By your logic he'd be most popular of all.
Skankhunt42 It’s all about Trumptards not being able to take a joke, just like their Dear Leader. People who are intelligent and honest can allow some self deprecation (see previous Washington Correspondents’ events.) Totalitarian corrupt despots cannot allow any joking because it is disrespectful to their fragile egos. Hence the Trumptards’ inability to tolerate any “political” humor. They cannot tolerate making fun of their fragile dictator any more than they can admit that he babbles incoherently and wouldn’t know the truth if he accidentally told it himself.
When Stephen has a guest he REALLY respects-Paul McCartney, Bruce springsteen, etc,his body language changes. He shuts up and let's what Sandra Oh calls body respect take over. He leans forward and listens attentively with a few "sure ,sure " thrown in. Love his interviewing style
Orson Welles has been mentioned everywhere lately. There is a flick about him on Netflix that has many intriguing layers, I'm halfway through it and I love it.
*Billy Crystal is a legend and a gentleman* . i pray to god he doesn't have any #MeToo skeletons in his past 'cause he is what all comics should aspire to be
"Sweating like Albert Brooks in Broadcast News" to describe how you feel when Johnny Carson calls you... Hip references the young uns of today really get, Mr. Crystal.
I cannot believe the amount of anti-semitism in these comments! Why do people make such incredible efforts to be anonymous trolls? Humanity never ceases to amaze me. Incredible evil. Incredible good.
Some of the best "Tonight Show" moments were from the interaction of the guests themselves... now, it's "on and done", no moving down the couch anymore.. Look up the video of Bob Hope, Dean Martin, and George Gobel together on the show... th-cam.com/video/DZjMmBQRxsY/w-d-xo.html
"Bob and Ray"? Nice reference from the 1950s, great grandpa. I had to look it up. Way to be topical. Even your normal 1960s and 70s references got ditched.
God, I wish we had a late night show like Johnny had. All we get now is endless political crap. I want to get away from that for just a little while, please?
At what point are comedians and comic actors old enough that they're no longer even expected to be funny on talk shows, any more? They just tell all these stupid "awwww" stories, and that's supposed to be enough. It was the same with Mike Meyers, on the show recently. Just one stupid "awwww" story after another. BE FUNNY! THIS ISN'T A WAKE!
@@adamswitlak1242 Do you even listen to yourself? Racism doesn't need a "valid reason". It is not logical. People are afaraid of the "other" because he is different, and then horrible people ride that fear and convert it to hatred for their own needs. Even if all jews were Billy Crystal, gready useless fuckerd would try to ride the old hatred to gain votes and power.
@@adamswitlak1242 you are seriously stupid if you don't see OPs post as antisemitic. He is inderictly assuming all jews deserve to be hated and persecuted.
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actively listening and not interrupting the guests. Colbert is great.
I think there is a law against interrupting Billy Crystal
Like Carson.
Colbert still does it sometimes, almost always when I'm really interested to hear what the guest will say next. Haha.
Fallon is the worst interrupter!
Well who wouldn't wanna listen actively to a story about Johnny Carson like bruh.. Not many people would have such epic stories about a legend like that 😆
I’m so happy I grew up with Carson. It was the only reason my folks let me stay up late as a teen. We all laughed together. Good memories.
Wow........ This man keeps on being amazing. One of the great. Nobody comes near his way of Story telling. Hope we can Enjoy him for many years to come!
No one is like Billy Crystal. He is just wow!!
I can listen to this guy talk for hours!
Things that happen to Authentic people. Thank you sir
What a great story. Talk shows don't do this often enough anymore.
Billy is such a delight. Literally such a pleasure to see in a video, dude's so nice and funny (and upstanding person too).
love billy crystal, a legend in his own right.
Hes such a great story teller..
Billy Crystal, someone I owe
the greatest respect.
Xiphane X owe? Why?
elsa Grace he was funnier than me :)
MIKE WAZOWSKI!
Man, if this doesn't make you realize the value of experience. He is a natural Storyteller at this point.
Stephen reminds me a lot of Johnny, actually. I'm saying this in retrospect... I'm only 32, but I have delved into the dark, dusty corners of youtube and watched a lot of Johnny Carson... So I think, despite my age, I know what I'm talking about!
i love listening to his stories
1998 Oscars really was a great show. I remember watching the whole thing, and with the whole family. Haven't done either of those since.
Billy Crystal is a legend himself.
That was a great story. Billy was indeed a great Oscars host. They should let him host again next year.
Miracle Max 😍
Billy’s friendship with Ali is a testament to his talent.
Watched Billy's one man show on a plane once, and really liked the show and him, I remember him talking about his childhood and the set being a replica of his home
If you understood all the references and people Billy mentioned in this interview, even right up to the Rodney Dangerfield bit at the end, give yourself a pat on the back!
My grandma used to let me stay up & watch Carson when I was at her house. She let me drink apricot brandy in ginger ale, skip baths & play outside all day, no chores!
*pat taken* and a *thumbs up* given 😊
Johnny Carson, Orson Welles, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marty (Martin) Short, Christopher Guest, Albert Brooks, Rodney Dangerfield.
I did okay. 👌
Carson's show is now so far removed from any of the current late night efforts. In its heyday, it was appointment television. There was no TiVo or VoD or even catching Letterman on VHS from the previous night. You stayed up for all ninety minutes of Johnny and he was worth it.
His guests came to talk and entertain not only to plug their book or film. In fact the great ones had no projects to sell. People like Jimmy Stewart or Buddy Hackett just told great funny stories and the time flew by.
When Johnny bombed with a gag it was often more funny *because* he'd take it square to the chin. I can remember dozens of decades-old Carson classic segments but, after six months typically, it's pressing to recall five memorable bits from all the other hosts in their entire history all in total.
Disposables all.
Prediction: When Trump is no longer president, all network late night hosts will be replaced within 6 months, with James Gordon the possible exception. Biased, muck-raking propaganda is not what I want before bedtime.
Antenna TV shows reruns now... they're timeless...
How big was that show at the time right? Like who was more of a colossus than Carson? It was a different time, nothing from recent times even approaches the scale and magnitude.
@@jonathanryals9934 Your prediction is wrong xD You do realise Colbert alone got a HUGE boost in ratings when he started going all in on politics? He was struggling in his first year not focusing so much on political comedy, ratings were flagging badly, he switched back to politics and he shot to number one in late night. I believe he's STILL the number one late night show right now if not very close to it.
So how can you pretend it isn't what people want? Rating increases equal more people wanting the product. Even you gave them a youtube view just to come here and complain. What about Fallon? He avoids politics mostly yet his show has lost LOADS of viewers this past 2 years. By your logic he'd be most popular of all.
Skankhunt42 It’s all about Trumptards not being able to take a joke, just like their Dear Leader. People who are intelligent and honest can allow some self deprecation (see previous Washington Correspondents’ events.) Totalitarian corrupt despots cannot allow any joking because it is disrespectful to their fragile egos. Hence the Trumptards’ inability to tolerate any “political” humor. They cannot tolerate making fun of their fragile dictator any more than they can admit that he babbles incoherently and wouldn’t know the truth if he accidentally told it himself.
When Stephen has a guest he REALLY respects-Paul McCartney, Bruce springsteen, etc,his body language changes. He shuts up and let's what Sandra Oh calls body respect take over. He leans forward and listens attentively with a few "sure ,sure " thrown in. Love his interviewing style
I vividly remember the 98 Oscars, Billy was hilarious! Peak Oscars!
2:36 *BEST YAWN EVER*
He's such a fucking gem, I adore Billy Crystal!
I love Billy so fucking much!!! Please call him back just to tell stories 💗😘
in the Bahamas we binge watched billy crystal movies
Hello from Trinidad :>
Blak one love from the Bahamas
Here in the US we have computer screen saver pictures of the Bahamas 😂✌🏼🤗
cool!!! @@kylorenthehusky2584 better than screen saver Pictures from Wuppertal!! hey ho aus Deutschland!
Valerie Lee I'm very proud of that :)
Orson Welles has been mentioned everywhere lately. There is a flick about him on Netflix that has many intriguing layers, I'm halfway through it and I love it.
Billy looks great!
I like this guy is funny man
"You Look Mahvelous" Bily Crystal. Would you say that your own Rosebud is made of "rich Corinthian Leather"?
I love me some Colbert. I watch every day there are new clips, but why the HELL do you post them out of order??!! Please fix this :D PLEASE!!
Carson was cool alright.
Yes Billy was on Jonny Carson great story!
What an incredible human
Now Thats a Story!!
*Billy Crystal is a legend and a gentleman* .
i pray to god he doesn't have any #MeToo skeletons in his past 'cause he is what all comics should aspire to be
Good man
Great storyteller.
"Sweating like Albert Brooks in Broadcast News" to describe how you feel when Johnny Carson calls you... Hip references the young uns of today really get, Mr. Crystal.
He lost the young-uns at the beginning of the interview as soon as he mentioned Howard Cosell.
The young uns have this thing called you tube. "Sweating like Albert Brooks in Broadcast News" takes you right to the clip.
Ahhh he’s all vaklemped at the end. You can see he’s barely keeping it together.
Lovely guy. Both of them actually
I watched the 1998's Oscars. It was great.
Billy should always do the Oscars.
guy jogs with Muhammad Ali and gets phone calls from Johnny Carson, talk about being the man. Still love City Slickers!
That feeling when you first read "Bill Kristol" in the title ...
I'm sure Colbert deep in his heart was thinking "you just have to rub it in you son of a b***h"
Crystal's lookin good
Also see Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees and Sweet Charity (brilliant)
Can't hear the Mike Wazowski in him at all lol!
Dear Billy Crystal, can you please host the Oscars again next year and the year after that and on on?
I got one of these from Johnny. What more could you ask for.
I cannot believe the amount of anti-semitism in these comments! Why do people make such incredible efforts to be anonymous trolls? Humanity never ceases to amaze me. Incredible evil. Incredible good.
Robin williams best friend they both great
Jimmy fallon should watch this......
Screenshoting 2:31, let’s make this a Meme
Stephen hates his job
mike Lowowski
Calcifer!!!!!
That's him!
Some of the best "Tonight Show" moments were from the interaction of the guests themselves... now, it's "on and done", no moving down the couch anymore..
Look up the video of Bob Hope, Dean Martin, and George Gobel together on the show...
th-cam.com/video/DZjMmBQRxsY/w-d-xo.html
outtro music is really loud
"Bob and Ray"? Nice reference from the 1950s, great grandpa. I had to look it up. Way to be topical. Even your normal 1960s and 70s references got ditched.
remember when he did blackface
Early AF...
God, I wish we had a late night show like Johnny had. All we get now is endless political crap. I want to get away from that for just a little while, please?
No video about the massacre in Thousand Oaks??
Oh that's right he used a pistol
At what point are comedians and comic actors old enough that they're no longer even expected to be funny on talk shows, any more? They just tell all these stupid "awwww" stories, and that's supposed to be enough. It was the same with Mike Meyers, on the show recently. Just one stupid "awwww" story after another. BE FUNNY! THIS ISN'T A WAKE!
If every Jew was like Bill, there would be no antisemitism on this planet.
If every person on the internet was not like you internet would be a nice place.
If every Christian wasn't a hypocrite, maybe I'd go to church.
@@adamswitlak1242 Do you even listen to yourself? Racism doesn't need a "valid reason". It is not logical. People are afaraid of the "other" because he is different, and then horrible people ride that fear and convert it to hatred for their own needs. Even if all jews were Billy Crystal, gready useless fuckerd would try to ride the old hatred to gain votes and power.
@@adamswitlak1242 you are seriously stupid if you don't see OPs post as antisemitic. He is inderictly assuming all jews deserve to be hated and persecuted.
1st
Only god is god. Blaystfamy seems to just roll off of steven's tongue.
There is no god.
@@nocalsteve I think maybe Brian is a dyslexic with a unique *dog* named Blastyfamy or something.
There is only one dog!
Sad.
It's Stephen, y'boob.
Missy Anne thanks for the correction and the insult. God bless you. 😇