Alfonso Ribeiro on Doing the Carlton, Working with Michael Jackson & America’s Funniest Home Videos

[@stevenmorales9063]

"He gave a 12 year old a watch" like we know where you're going thanks Alfonso for not letting it go there

[@emiliana7594]

YES

[@ellew4573]

Love Alfonso. I’ll never tire of hearing old MJ stories. MJ 🕯

[@brendenlurie5513]

That episode of fresh prince where carlton drags himself across the floor on his knees and goes through the audience. Always makes me laugh.

[@wu_v]

Me too!!

[@xemnas9098]

The episode for me was when Mad Dog locks and eats the key to the apartment, and says Someone's gonna die, and Carlton screams like a little girl in fear.

[@donruga627]

@@xemnas9098 Happy Birthday Mad Dog… When Will says um we’re about to die.. See you on the other side😂😂😂

[@alexc7242]

"I'm a black guy who's not dancing for you. I will, however, date the hell outta some white women. Mmmmm nom-nom."

[@brendarayford6304]

The episode for me was when Tom Jones who made the best TV entrance ever and Carlton breaks out doing the dance and they both sing it's not unusual.

[@amandeepdash9014]

His chemistry with Will in The Fresh Prince was something that has never been repeated and probably never will be. Pure comedy and wholesomeness with rivalry.

[@jonathanryals9934]

The odd couple

[@tjeym8897]

Family matters that girl and urkle so many more be a fanboy on your own time

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Pre Slap

[@rerunplaya532]

@@paulpolpiboon9535 lol good one!

[@bennisford1712]

Frfr... I was saying this to a friend the other day their chemistry was unmatched

[@Cloudfive55]

He barely aged, he looks great.

[@jamesw288]

Black don't crack

[@ArchieRahman]

He really does! Probably dips his head in hair dye.. Like the rest of us lol

[@FEARisCOLD]

He has but he looks good.

[@joseanrodriguez2005]

@@jamesw288 unless you use it

[@seltsamerkerl9808]

Will would say he barely grew. Ever.

[@elvis1745]

IMAGINE being a kid back when Michael Jackson was the biggest star on the planet and getting dance lessons from him! I don't think there's anything you could experience in this day and age that would even come close to that.

[@Daddyops]

Chris Brown is a better dancer than MJ ever was..

[@michaelfoxx547]

@@Daddyops Never Ever, MJ is the KING

[@Milkers777]

@@Daddyops NEVER! Chris Brown does acrobatics MJ is a true Dancer and Dances truly better than Chris Brown and will always be The Greatest Period!

[@itsjustnaima]

@@Daddyops HUH????????

[@Daddyops]

@@itsjustnaima I said what I said

[@wvuwhat]

Grew up on Fresh Prince and he just keeps hustling and keeps going. Much respect to him. Thank you Alfonso.

[@emjay2045]

👏🏼

[@popmusic574]

“If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.” ― Michael Jackson

[@davidjones7503]

Alfonso is a true star. He is the definition of entertainment. What a talent and all around great person.

[@COMPFUNK2]

How Alfonso was never nominated for an Emmy when he was on Fresh Prince is beyond me.

[@mr.j410]

Black

[@COMPFUNK2]

@@mr.j410 Whatever (and I’m black myself)

[@janelliot5643]

@@COMPFUNK2 why would it matter if you're black? Were you nominated for an Emmy?. He's just saying it was racism

[@COMPFUNK2]

@@janelliot5643 Was _I_ nominated for an Emmy? What? Anyway, what are y’all saying? That no black people ever won an Emmy? What _I’m_ saying is that too many times we try to instantly play the race card.

[@MissionPossible85]

@@COMPFUNK2 yeah they do! 🤷🏾‍♂️and get mad at me when I say it doesn’t always apply.

[@DraggorLecanth]

Screw all of the Michael Jackson conspiracists and haters! Thank you Alfonso for continuing to uphold the great name of such a wonderful and beautiful person!

[@sandromaldini1602]

this interview made Michael Jackson more a creep than before IoI

[@sandromaldini1602]

Michael Jackson was doing weddings with young boys at his home and gave them wedding rings

[@floriantosoni2444]

Ffs he was tried for that...move on

[@vanessa9781]

@@sandromaldini1602 youre just a sheep if you believe that. How about doing your own research instead of eating up bs from a one-sided documentary that has been debunked numerous times?

[@edwinescobar626]

This made Michael look bad. Who invites kids to hotels?

[@szg_creativebank2914]

Such a smart, suave, charming, and wholly talented guy. Loooooove Alfonso's energy.

[@DavidBaggaShorts]

I met Alfonso in LA in 2012 with a few of my friends and he was super nice/classy. We all told him we grew up watching him as kids on the fresh prince. His overall energy is awesome too. Much respect to Alfonso for what he’s done in his career 👏🏽

[@floriantosoni2444]

Did you ask him for the dance ? 😁

[@DavidBaggaShorts]

@@floriantosoni2444 haha nah, we wanted to but we didn’t wanna make him mad. You can tell it bothers him when people ask him and I’m sure he hears it all day/everyday from everyone

[@jomelfigueroa5209]

AFV Intro Live Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour Premiere Golf 0:20

[@diegodancerjackson5684]

I love Michael Jackson

[@globalcitizenn]

“We wuz cool.. y’all all wrong” thank you for that Alfonso. It’s crazy how ppl like Jimmy Kimmel destroyed Michael over lies.

[@Rossotto556]

He wouldn’t stop trying to imply it

[@elifdemirtas5614]

Michael Jackson is innocent ✊🏼 ✊🏼 ✊🏼 ✊🏼 ✊🏼 ✊🏼 ✊🏼 ✊🏼

[@elifdemirtas5614]

Lies Wade Robson and James Safechuck in HELL

[@mrsnet6654]

@@Rossotto556 Kimmel really needs to give it a rest. Most of the world still loves Michael despite Kimmel's 'on going' (for years) insinuations. Really makes people wonder about 'his desires', not Michael.

[@MsLane61]

Kimmel is an over-rated, overgrown child. How he keeps a fan base is beyond me, and is a testament to the vapid, worthlessness that is today's Hollywood industry.

[@jeanjackson4216]

Yes!!!! Alfonso. Represent. Not today. Not on his watch. Rest In Peace MJ ❤️🌹👑

[@Rayallwayz]

He's a smart well tempered man. It's been like 25 years since Fresh Prince stopped airing. Imagine everyday people asking you to dance randomly. I know they are fans. But some people would have snapped by now and would have got violent. He is a good guy.

[@priyankamohanty235]

Was so excited seeing Michael Jackson on the title... But in no way how a beautiful memory of him ending like a offending joke seems hilarious! He was a genius, super star yet always admired and helped young talents in every way he could. No wonder he achieved something no one ever did or will. Love you MJ!

[@Yotrek]

Exactly. Michael Jackson was innocent. People just took advantage of him.

[@priyankamohanty235]

Everyone took advantage of his kindness And he went thro hell to prove his innocence. How could they even say him like this here. So disgusting!

[@williams4994]

😂😂 yeah he was so innocent. He just liked to hang out with little boys as an adult and built a small Disney land to attract young kids🤣🤣🤣🤣 yeah that's not weird or convincing at all.

[@priyankamohanty235]

Yeah there is nothing weird about MJ! Having affection for children isn't weird, How it was presented to you all by some dirty minds, that was weird. Even though there is so many loop holes in those stories people still falling for them is weird not he!

[@adam-hp6qt]

@@williams4994 he spent time with kids, and invited schools, hospitals to Neverland while most of the time he wasn't even there. He had a ranch where he built everything he wanted too because he was too famous to enjoy these things in public

[@carlosm9111]

Jimmy searching so bad for dirt on MJ and it’s ridiculous. I appreciate Alfonso just moving past it …

[@janeturnerrr]

are you also fun of british Jimmy Savile ?

[@redstripe_58]

Jimmy Kimmel has done that and tried to tarnish Michael with each guest that he's had that was connected to Mike in some way, he's such a vulture and nothing he does will hurt Michaels legacy

[@mufasa1794]

@@redstripe_58 lol facts. Michael still bringing in millions after death.

[@SpikedCollar666]

It’s a money thing. There’s some kind of beef the industry has with the estate.

[@NH-tb2sm]

Alfonso is classy.

[@rhodfalewis1239]

He's so adorable to watch. Lovely story teller and great voice. I'm surprised he hasn't been on more shows

[@Omni0404]

I wish I had half the smile Alfonso Ribeiro has!

[@betsyrocks]

He has a lot of positive energy.

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love Alfonso interviews, just cool natural charismatic hilariously funny conversations and great storytelling. Nothing beats the original Fresh Prince. Carlton is one of the greatest sitcom characters ever created, love him hosting Americas Funniest Home Videos as well. 😍🥰😘🌟✨🤩😆

[@arquitectdaf]

The guy who dubbed Alfonso Rivero in spanish for the latin version of the Fresh Prince was Alfonso Mendoza. And he also was a voice over commenter for a tv show in the style of AFV.

[@realjuancho]

Ay Caramba!

[@fornitegood122jr6]

@@realjuancho host Roberto Angelelli

[@stegotyranno4206]

coincidence?! I think not

[@ankhor9252]

I wish they talked to Alphonso longer. He must have a million stories.

[@alisonclarke1127]

I love that Pepsi commercial he did with Michael Jackson and of course the fresh prince of bel air

[@courtneylane8225]

Going to turn on fresh prince right now. That was like some of the happiest times in my life as a little kid watching fresh prince with the amazing family on the show!☺️☺️

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

I remember when Fresh Prince first aired, and we were like, "Isn't that Ricky Schroeder's friend from 'Silver Spoons'? He's all grown up!"

[@sandra_946]

I see Michael Jackson - I click❤️

[@torzae9234]

😂😂same ngl

[@vidhead85]

This is awesome, glad Ribiero is doing other projects. I will always know him as Carlton, but he's been so much more before and after the show

[@natev1956]

My family and I were at the Victory tour in 1984 in Detroit Pontiac silverdome. I was 9yrs old and have vivid memories to this day. The album Thriller was out, Michael was the biggest thing in the world!!...it was unbelievable it was the last tour he did with his brothers. I got picked on for wearing a victory tour badge on my red Michael Jackson coat at school but did not care I was so in love with him hahaha. Loved Spoons, Fresh Prince, he played Carlton so hilarious, brought us so many laughs 😃 thanks Alfonso!!

[@harperlea9288]

He looks awesome and it's so nice to see him doing well. He tickled me so much on Fresh Prince.

[@globalcitizenn]

Michael always looked out for & mentored showbiz kids.. James Safechuck was invited to Encino no different than Alfonso. The men in LN make it out like MJ showed “special interest” or something when MJ was like that with every kid.. Alfonso to Bryton McClure to Kelly Parker to Jennifer Love Hewitt to Wade & James.. boys, girls, black, white... and this is just some of them. He helped countless children

[@jaslenelove7008]

Notice how only the White kids accused him of things. Smj

[@missethio7394]

We all kno mj would never do such a thing specially a person like him who had that much stardom and influence. Why risk ur entire fame and repetition for something like that?

[@Venusmj77]

And because if that age difference, they made it wrong in the public eye because why befriends with more than half ur age. The society’s mentality can sometimes be absurd. 🤦‍♀️

[@Seraph702]

When I got to my unit 2-22 Inf, My Staff Sergeant(SSG) would do the dance, and after a couple of weeks he asked what is this called, I answered "The Carlton Shuffle". fun times, at FT. Drum XD

[@janetstephens9563]

Love, love, love Alfonso Ribeiro! AFV helped me survive the COVID lockdown. 😂❤️😂

[@EternalSelenaQuintanilla]

Thank u Alfonso for defending Michael.

[@elifdemirtas5614]

Michael Jackson ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisab9541]

Loved seeing him and hearing his stories. Awesome style too and he hasn't really aged.

[@billsgotmedointhis]

Alfonso is my childhood lol I watched him back in the ol' Silver Spoon days lol I ain't feeling Ricky Schroder these days but Alfonso will always be that dude!

[@bryanluntz1603]

Good to see ya Alfonso Great guy Funny n great energy Congratulations on another season of AFV

[@bbbt8090]

Forever a damn comedy legend haha

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I grew up watching him on Silver Spoons and those Pepsi commercials. He has been a part of my life for years.

[@bkillest2762]

Love this guy. He’s a very natural dancer

[@MoonwalkerNow]

I'm from England so haven't seen him on TV. But it's good to see him looking well and doing great.

[@Toni..]

Always loved Alfonso!❤

[@lasonyabass4424]

That Carlton dance made him dance-icon of all times

[@morganangel340]

funny to be the winner of Dancing with the stars, but to be famous for a silly dance.

[@DJBIGCG]

Alfonso was super energetic during this interview. There is no telling what type of speed he was doing before the show.

[@raul-j5g7q]

So hilarious: I was there alone me and Michael, with my dad 🤣🤣🤣

[@jessragan6714]

It's funny how Jimmy jumped straight from Bob Saget to Tom Bergeron. I guess Disney's all like, "Let's forget that whole year with John Fugelsang and Daisy Fuentes. Somebody in casting got drunk, and well..."

[@raynemichelle2996]

Oh I vaguely remember that. I remember when AFV was a show the whole family sat down to watch in primetime. Then it became like a syndicated afternoon show.

[@BobRooney290]

He has done well in life. hasnt changed a bit since fresh prince. looks like he's in great shape after all these years. doesnt surprise me, because he's got a wonderful family and doesnt end up on tabloids full of scandals. something hollywood should look up to and learn from.

[@redflamelcd]

Got to tip my hat off to America’s Funniest Home Videos. It truly is unkillable. I watched that when I was a kid and it’s still on. Fantastic

[@jimmybow]

Australia's version died 15 years ago!

[@gennc7293]

Love Alfonso ♡ He's so charming

[@auberthere3737]

Nice to see and hear good Wholesome talent like Alfonso.

[@vant722]

ManI I love all these stories about celebrities meeting the greatest singer of all time Michael Jackson, Michael really was very kind and humble with everybody... but can someone tell me what Kimmel has against Michael? It's irritating to see that he always wants to make fun of Michael

[@erikasilviamastermindinbio8408]

Indeed but I’m glad Alfonso cleared him up!

[@janeturnerrr]

Jimmy Savile was really kind with those kids also IoI

[@janeturnerrr]

@@erikasilviamastermindinbio8408 the victims contradict their stores also with british Jimmy Savile ? if Michael Jackson was not famous you say different

[@erikasilviamastermindinbio8408]

@@janeturnerrr Michael Jackson is not Jimmy Savile. Stop comparing. The accusers of Jimmy Savile may have credible stories. I personally haven’t deep searched enough to say anything. But comparing cases isn’t going to help.

[@cripz1436]

Alfonso is an amazing person!

[@shaysew3879]

Alfonso is a national treasure. So much talent

[@brandonayong5823]

Always a pleasure seeing Carlton. DO THE DANCE THOUGH 😂😂

[@LordBrittish]

“It's not unusual to be loved by anyone, It's not unusual to have fun with anyone, But when I see you hanging about with anyone, It's not unusual to see me cry!”

[@LordBrittish]

Alfonso Ribeiro, after being asked to dance for the millionth time by a stranger: “I wanna die.”

[@PrettyinPink9789]

Song is stuck in my head! 😁😂

[@MrsHarder08]

"Oh I wanna die" 🕺

[@R.L.M670]

Jimmy you are the BEST! I love how genuinely curious he is about Alfonso's career as a youth. He asks all the questions I would want to know. Jimmy you're my favorite ❤

[@lucillerenaud8114]

Jimmy is fake.

[@angelotsangarides9633]

Jimmy Kimmel’s time is coming. Can’t stand the bloke.

[@shadowlesswarrior]

What a cool dude, he just radiates good vibes.

[@Morerhapsody]

Alfonso is just wonderful ❤

[@nathandavidzipf]

He’s still Carlton!!😂

[@gaboroot4599]

love him! such talented man...

[@tonymontana5729]

One of the greatest personalities 🙌

[@MichaelJackson.lloudbylisa]

Michael Jackson King of POP 👑❤️‍🔥

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

I can’t look at this man without thinking about Carlton! I just can’t!

[@CaptainEO27]

Kimmel with another dig at MJ, how original!

[@majorettegirl3]

So glad and so humbled that he didn’t ask him about the Oscar’s! I am so happy how professional that was! Love you both! Definitely a lot of respect

[@humbertozavala353]

Probably the production asked before and He said not, sorry for my grammar

[@ann.v981]

Aw I missed him ! It was nice to see him here. He still the same . Humble , funny , happy man.

[@chanceamirian6522]

30 years later, he still sounds the same.. incredible.

[@rosaliapacheco2409]

I loved “ the dance” then, and now.

[@Allthatwethink]

But you’re not a random person. You’re Carlton and its YOUR dance. Those are the cards you were dealt my friend. 😂

[@MrsHarder08]

LOL @ "you're Carlton!!"

[@josephadiaz8343]

It was a good show tonight 😊❤️✌️😎

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love his comedy

[@miami8089]

One of the classiest guys in the business

[@MsLane61]

Yes. He makes Kimmel look like an even bigger sap than he is. Regardless of which side of this stupid, ongoing debate one falls, it remains obvious that Kimmel's continued mocking and disparaging of a man who has been dead for over a decade speaks more to his character than to Michael Jackson's.

[@clintjacops958]

I Like Alfonso He's So Smart Funny Hilarious, & He is So Cool! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 😎

[@Jiren0420]

Wow! I watched this guy (and you too) on Fresh Prince of Bel Air when I was a kid. Now I am 39 years old and he stills look the same. He looks younger than me😭😂

[@Muhdah1972]

Glad to see Alfonso doing well 💞💞💞

[@darkeyed.lowlander]

He will always be Carlton to me 😉

[@rohitnaidu402]

"The Commercial"🤣🤣

[@poppybell8217]

FANTASTIC STORY-TELLER!!!!

[@reggiethecommenter9137]

0:57 Why did he answer this doing a Will Smith impression!?!😂😂😂

[@FahadKhan-si4pb]

I can feel the tension in the room when he started talking about Michael Jackson😅

[@markkline1077]

Man I loved this guy, so hilarious and great person

[@CarynDPrescott]

My cousins saw him in The Tap Dance Kid. They got his autograph and taped a piece of paper on the pen he used that said "Tap Dance Kid Pen". Only certain people were allowed to use it. I was one of them 😂

[@globalcitizenn]

Alfonso is a multitalented overachiever. He really can do anything he puts his mind to

[@freakyeah95]

Jimmy always has some nasty joke or side comment about Michael. Let him Rest In Peace! That man was innocent and the biggest super star we will ever see

[@morrisc4624]

The interview got interesting at about 1:30 in... I'd love to listen to Alfonso on a Podcast.

[@newultrarayden9460]

Don't forget, he was on Silver Spoons with Richard [Ricky] Schroder, in the 1980s.

[@A-AronJanovsky]

What a great interview! Alfonso is hilarious

[@FreeRek16]

Great MJ story. Kimmel is a character.

[@NATHHANNAH]

Living legend 🙌 👏

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

Love love 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@colincolwill1941]

Absolutely marvelous person that is both of you.

[@fpshooterful]

He HASN'T aged ONE BIT!

[@matt.604]

Damn .. was hoping to see the dance

[@TechWizz]

He has aged gracefully looks so good to this day.

[@hectorlopez1069]

I like the Carlton dance. It is still funny to this day.

[@Major00Tom]

Who knew this one would end up being the cool one...

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Great to see him. He’s looking good! Glad all is well! Could have listened to more stories cause we know you have many…😏

[@internationalsolartech]

I saw The Tap Dance Kid and Alfonso was amazing in it...