Bill Hader Reveals How Fred Armisen Pranked Seth Meyers and Colin Jost on SNL

Bill Hader talks about his cameo in John Mulaney's episode of SNL and tells stories about Fred Armisen pranking Seth Meyers and Colin Jost.
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[@KKbook]

fred armisen continues to prove himself to be a chaotic neutral

[@chaosapiant]

God I love Dungeons and Dragons jokes!

[@02chevyguy]

@@chaosapiant I liked when Bill would be Vincent Price in past 50's and 60's specials, and Fred was Liberace, but with more of a Paul Lynde presentation.

[@sirwoodofeast9497]

If I can push Chaotic bad neutral good. He is honestly in his own league.

[@mairenoates8294]

Alex Cipollo chill out dude references can be considered jokes and either way he just wanted to make a nice comment

[@mairenoates8294]

Alex Cipollo you replied to a 3 month old comment so i really don’t feel shut down atm

[@CyclopsWasRight616]

Whenever they talk about Fred Armisen, they act like he died.

[@huongtranthanh5608]

Cyclops Was Right lol he is literally the band leader for the show

[@CyclopsWasRight616]

@@huongtranthanh5608 go to 2:11 and listen to it. They sound like they're talking about a dear old friend and not someone currently in the room with them. IF you reply to this comment, please don't feel the need to shove the word "literally" into your reply like it adds anything to the conversation.

[@huongtranthanh5608]

​@@CyclopsWasRight616 i am just saying he is the band leader for the late night band, the 8g band. that doesn't necessarily mean he is in the room with them. and yes to piss you off i am literally going to type literally again

[@SmugSuspenders]

@@huongtranthanh5608 Like, literally

[@liquidvinyls8002]

Cyclops Was Right literally

[@brandondavidson4085]

This guy won an Emmy and a Peabody award, and he has taken no formal acting training. He is just that talented, and I both love and hate it.

[@laineydiamond]

acting is just pretending

[@AllisonChains64]

@@laineydiamond It's really not as easy as you make it seem. If it were, everyone would do it.

[@buck_swope]

It’s easy for people with talent.

[@beaniepq]

@@laineydiamond From the beadcrumbs of info on acting that I got from "Barry", acting is way, WAY more than pretending.

[@1RungAtATime]

@@beaniepq Maybe it just depends in the person's definition of "pretending".

[@reign.of.giselle]

THEIR CHEMISTRY. god, they need to make a stefon movie, even a netflix special, something, anything. please.

[@stueygriffith4671]

you gay or in a loveless relationship?

[@lulu13c]

They did Documentary Now together and appear in a couple episodes together.

[@melodyhaviland9393]

HELL YESSSS

[@ashley123nm]

They have 3 seasons or Documentary Now

[@natemiller448]

Documentary Now! Is literally what you are asking for. It's got what you crave.

[@maggieelizabethh3043]

Bill Hader is the actual love of my life. So glad he exists. I wish the world of happiness for him.

[@kimberlys8422]

He's cute but Seth is better 💕🤣

[@sasquaatch6889]

Here here! 👏🏼💕

[@ChitFromChinola]

Wait, what?

[@Wiffleball31]

Aww that's sweet!

[@lubnamansour]

Same I swear :(((

[@roberth_leiva]

I feel like ive seen bill hader in a late show everyweek for the last month. Im completely fine with it

[@bdp8102]

it's because he's been promoting both IT and Barry :)

[@thomaswells926]

He's probably not promoting IT since it doesn't come out 'til the fall BUT that means we get more Hader on the circuit in a few months! Even better! Almost a guaranteed SNL hosting in there as well.

[@bdp8102]

@@thomaswells926 oh my god I hope so!

[@karissa.nicole]

hahaha i was just thinking that

[@ModeratelyAmused]

@MurderCity21 I like Bill Hader but I think you probably watch too much last show TV. Not exactly premium entertainment. Especially with the hosts they all have now.

[@depressionbeard9882]

Can we stop for a moment and acknowledge how absolutely perfect this suit looks on Bill? It’s like he walked straight off the set of Madmen.

[@broncodeviltexas]

Yes! Get him a cigarette and a whiskey.

[@kirstennielsen5832]

He looks so so handsome

[@mrodgt]

I was appreciating that as well. Made me want to go get one in the same pattern/colors.

[@invictus88]

The color looks perfect on him

[@madiebryant1075]

it does look good but he hates wearing suits so he’s probably uncomfortable lol

[@heyheytaytay]

I love his Armisen impression. So much.

[@Cash0991]

Right?! It's spot on.

[@sadiegallant-holloway7950]

Taylor Craig Newbold so good

[@niftythegoblin]

It’s soooo spot on lmao

[@dielaughing73]

Impersonation? Believe it or not, jail!

[@Youtuber-lv6eh]

It was deepfake level

[@katherineross8340]

That Colin Jost panicking impression is so spot on.

[@eolsunder]

and then Colin goes. oh well, i sleep with Scarlett Johansson so I don't really care...

[@Research0digo]

@@eolsunder I think he's #4.

[@RoyARobson]

Bill Hader always makes me laugh...his laugh is infectious. His bit with Colbert last night was great too!

[@kimberlys8422]

Laughter is infectious!

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

Agreed

[@kevinfeige8763]

Agreed

[@BaconSomeHearts]

Listen to him on Conan O'Brien's new podcast from Monday. It's great too!

[@Sammie1053]

Inside every great scientist... _Is a bunch of bones!_

[@ElaMongrella]

I still wish there was a Seth & Stefon Meyers movie, with Anderson Cooper as the jealous ex.

[@xonopana6012]

Ela Mongrella yes!! 😄 that would be great!

[@melodyhaviland9393]

PLEASEEEEEEE

[@Niyati99]

@Serena Z i am pretty sure there is fanfiction somewhere for this XD

[@torontocommission]

That would be an amazing movie!!!

[@krystal1722]

Oh wow, I actually forgot all about snl movies!

[@fernando.tomina]

Hader's acting in Barry is just brilliant, but more than that, the guy is directing many episodes like a genius. His vision is clear throughout the series, he's proving himself a master of the craft.

[@Laizerdisk]

It's cool that he originally came to Hollywood to be a director and hes fulfilled that dream in an incredibly roundabout way

[@fernando.tomina]

@@Laizerdisk I didn't know that... Thanks!

[@Laizerdisk]

@@fernando.tomina yeah he originally wanted to be a director, and I think he went to improv/theater just to learn how actors work to better direct them in the future and ended up liking it and got scouted by Megan Mulally

[@Laizerdisk]

@@fernando.tomina I could be wrong but I'd recommend you watch his speakeasy interview it's fantastic

[@darbystlawrence1509]

i wonder if Bill Hader knows how loved he is honestly like i have never heard someone say anything bad, he is so Good

[@meghanlkelly_5870]

Darby St. Lawrence for real

[@superuby]

The way he emulates Fred KILLED me. 😂 Has his mannerisms down so well! What a duo.

[@ragex7786]

Whoa

[@tarushkaul2615]

I love how unassuming and talented Bill is.

[@kays2720]

He really just seems like a fun, all around awesome person.

[@a1sausie453]

You want his balls

[@imgoingtostealyourcat3594]

@@a1sausie453 wtf

[@tonoornottono]

@@a1sausie453 don’t we all?

[@lugie69]

I could listen to hours worth of Fred Armisen stories courtesy of Bill Hader

[@maggieelizabethh3043]

I love hearing stories about what goes on at SNL but it also makes me sad because I’m not on SNL and I want to be on SNL.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I hope it happens for you!

[@maggieelizabethh3043]

debbiedoodiedandi lmao thank you

[@AllisonChains64]

@@maggieelizabethh3043 Lol don't we all! But it really is a shame SNL isn't as funny as when Bill was still on!

[@JamesHersh]

go audition, you never know until you try

[@mariahgrimes207]

Good luck sweetheart! Follow your dreams and work hard♥️

[@krysimp.]

I love how genuinely supportive Seth is of everything Bill says. Their friendship is insane.

[@sratus]

Get a fucking grip

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

THAT SUIT WORKS ON HIM.

[@NaTeesha85]

Bill's Fred Armisen voice is perfect.

[@Jesstryfox]

I seriously could just listen to hours of Bill telling stories and then laughing at them. Love this man ❤️

[@stockyjohn]

Fred Armisen is one of the best cast members that was ever on SNL.

[@caffeinatednation8885]

I could listen to these two reminisce about their SNL days for hours. Hader is such a great storyteller and that laugh is infectious 😂

[@jbre7233]

I know the audience didn’t completely love these anecdotes, but i woke my toddler up by giggling too much, so you’re welcome Bill.

[@glittery_cucumber]

Why do you think they didn't love them?

[@eme.261]

@@glittery_cucumber -- The lackluster laughter, that's why.

[@anandiganguly3086]

I just wanna hang out with this entire snl gang. Bill, Seth, Fred, Amy, Tina, Rachel, Jimmy, Colin, all of them.

[@destroybot3000]

How do you mention Jimmy but leave out Kristen? Shame!

[@woodyworld6226]

I love Bill's laugh. 😄😄😄

[@anti-depressant]

He probably loves your laugh, too. It's so inimitable!

[@jennifersixx3740]

I think if I ever spent any length of time with this man, I would die laughing. Dead. I can see the Dateline now. Kieth saying, was this indeed, a laughing matter??? Then a pic of me over and over after three days on straight at the hospital where I look homeless rather than employed.

[@brinagirl12]

truly whenever bill hader laughs an angel gets their wings

[@VultureClone]

Bill exudes joy. It's so uplifting to listen to him talk.

[@pauletteohcurls787]

Ah, Fred Armisen is like one of my favorite people on Earth. Bill is also up there. So talented.

[@lisamortini8567]

The Stefon-Seth Meyers couple finally reunited.

[@JeremiahBurns]

I love how Bill just gets so genuinely tickled and just keeps laughing.

[@rgwak]

Man do I love it when Seth and Bill talk about their SNL days!

[@youwerehere9]

bill hader is so incredibly talented, even when he’s not doing an actual impression, the way he loosely does a voice and a few small mannerisms capture whoever he’s talking about in a really striking way, like with fred in this. i could do clearly see fred saying/doing all of this stuff just by how bill moved his hands and used his face. really really impressive

[@lauren5834]

The SNL guests are my fav on this show

[@Sampoochy]

Fred Armisen? More like Fred Savage.

[@techpunked]

Wasn't that The Wonder Years kid?

[@Sampoochy]

Richie Tozier FRED ARMISEN? MORE LIKE FRED SAVAGE

[@finnsbitch4897]

Sam Trillo rip my old account :(

[@aryelmermaid]

Is Bill Hader attractive or has his sweet, funny, and innocent demeanor tricked me into thinking he is the most beautiful man on EARTH??!!! IM OBSESSED WITH THIS MAN.

[@SisterNunya]

Me too girl!

[@MarStam95]

If Bill Hader’s laugh can’t make you smile nothing can

[@PhillyFrank1]

Bill Hader giggling uncontrollably is always a delight.

[@psykolikwid]

Bill Hader seems like such a legit, honest person. Glad to see him have as much success as he has had. When he thanks Seth for bringing up his award winning performances with a “Thank you, man.” I just get such sincere vibes. Thanks to Seth and the Team for bringing Bill on!

[@krock90]

Poor Colin Jost. At least he's married to Scarlett Johanson, so there's that.

[@tommyt1971]

They’re engaged. Lucky goddamn dog tho.

[@wombat10002000]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@MrWicked187]

5:29 that is exactly Fred's mannerisms lol

[@maxkath8918]

My wife and I got to meet Fred about a year ago, and he was super nice! Really easy to talk to and no ego at all.

[@patrickwentzell4638]

when Bill Hader starts laughing it's contagious others can't help but join in. If I was him I'd prank friends all of the time.

[@briarrose3687]

Bill Hader is filling out that suit in a wonderful way. He must still be working out. 😍

[@arandombard1197]

For all the ladies out there, find a man who can make you laugh as much as Fred can make Bill laugh.

[@StylistFia127]

BILL!!!!

[@avtshar]

so much bill hader content these days ,,, feeling blessed

[@Cash5YR]

I just love seeing Bill Hader feeling joy. Also, I love seeing Seth feeling joy. Aw Hell, I just love Seth and Bill.

[@YaleStewartArt]

Is he...wearing the exact same suit he was wearing on Colbert last night? lol. I fucking love Bill Hader.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

He's not. He wore a dark suit, with thinner lapels. I think it was olive colored. Not that I've rewatched his interview with Colbert a bunch of times already.

[@micaelag487]

I love him. He’s so adorably funny. The impressions and the stories are gold here, but for some reason that scream he does at 0:52 never fails to make me laugh.

[@happilyham6769]

Bill is just one of the greats. Always love it when he's on a talk show. Never a dull moment.

[@michaelceraaaaa]

I love the interviews bill and seth do. They're so chill because they're already friends and their so natural around each other.

[@RobinaB530]

These 2 giggling together is enormously entertaining to me.

[@ffiontill5924]

Seeing true friend chemistry on screen is just the best 🖤

[@Gloria-dd9sr]

how is his impression of fred so spot on what the hell

[@clairecaines4051]

SNL is my dream job! They all seem to have such fun with each other and genuinely like each other

[@SRSuave90]

I could watch ten hours of this interview

[@adisciple9485]

“Barry”is my favorite show. Love Bill Hader on that show❤️👌🏽👏🏽

[@wadibumdreaming]

Seth and Stefon.. Bill with Keith Morrison and stories about Fred Armisen.. This pleasures me so much

[@alyssasvlogs6022]

I love that they’re both just reminiscing about working on SNL

[@tomitstube]

fred's antics sound like his role in portlandia. odd, hilarious, and deliciously annoying.

[@ISBuckley8]

Bill’s impression of Fred Armisen is spot-on!

[@katieanderson8082]

His laugh...HIH HIH HIH IH HIH!!!

[@marieleelee]

I love that any time Bill Hader does an interview he spends 80% of that interview talking about how OTHER people are funny in his life or talking about other shows like that one time on Conan that he spent the majority of the interview talking about Snapped. A show he is NOT on😂. Anyway the way he tells stories and then laughs at those stories is pure talent.

[@yukywookie4867]

Bill's scream at 0:52 is how I fangirl over Bill

[@AnaAcuraErica]

So, pretty much- Fred Armisan is super funny in real life 👌

[@rebeccaelizabeth8362]

every new Fred story I hear makes me want to meet him that much more

[@Salieri21]

Fred is like a mystical creature to me. A Unicorn 🦄. So unique. I’m still looking all over the internet for his Parrot 🦜 sketch on SNL. Makes me fall on the ground from laughter.

[@mpostroz666]

Snl has been on so long that I think it's become a legit fraternity. So many castmates past and present Male and female just helping each other out by appearing in their shows or promoting them it's interesting to see how many big names got their start at snl.

[@Gauss6174]

man i love these two together..............STEFAN!!!!!!!! what's the hottest new club (bill hader is so awesome)

[@Cash0991]

The hottest club this summer is called, "YOUR MOTHER AND I ARE GETTING A DIVORCE!"

[@jeremywilliams3107]

Bills impressions of Fred and Seth are so subtle and spot on

[@naomiTHErocker]

his impressions of fred are hilarious

[@Daniel_B79]

Billy is the best of all time!

[@alexandria3583]

all i want in life is to have as much fun as they all do at snl

[@diem1011]

videos of Seth and Bill are always about reminiscing of old times 😂 I'm glad we get a glimpse of how hilarious their time on SNL was

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

SNL alum that worked together on SNL at the same time always remind me of old college roommates.

[@Mytummyhurts333]

I love bill with all my heart I dont think I'll ever meet anyone who will make feel how he does

[@miguel_vlzqz]

Fred Armisen is a genius

[@larrydavid2728]

Fu**ing love the Fred Armisen story about Colin and Steve Martin.

[@vaishnaviamin]

4:09 Even that one line was perfect!

[@UmiJune]

Seth Meyers' laugh is perfect. I wish Jimmy would calm down. The fact that I haven't said which Jimmy but you know, is exactly why I'm right!

[@emercycrite]

Bill Hader having the giggles is the best thing ever

[@FreerunnerDave]

It's like Bill's laugh is what fuckin makes him. Pure gold all the way. Not many 'comedians' actually laugh at their own jokes.

[@kays2720]

Bill Nader seems like such a happy person. I appreciate that a lot. Hes like a ball of sunlight and humor.

[@kays2720]

Lol Hader.

[@ktbon231]

Bill has a great laugh.

[@joseda3rd354]

Bill’s impression of Fred is perfect!

[@danielamancheen7292]

HIS IMPRESSION OF FRED WAS SO GOOD WTF

[@NinaC]

Gosh I love these stories! Made me love Fred Armisen more

[@Minnazs]

I freaking adore Fred armisem I think he’s the most hilarious man. I literally have rewatched portlandia (every season) like 12 times. He really has a chance to shine on there.

[@CL-rc5qk]

As much as I love Bill Hader, Seth has to come out of his comfort zone and have a wider variety of guests. Keep making people laugh, Seth.

[@oscara8604]

Dude he went in on Meghan McCain. Out of his comfort zone this man doth venture.

[@zangarootoo]

His laugh is the funniest thing i've ever heard

[@livelife365]

FRED...

[@KatalinaKristina]

Im on a Seth Meyers BINGE. OMG HELP, WHY IS HE SO CUTE ALL OF A SUDDEN TOO.

[@abihayes1294]

Seth Meyers was always my favorite on SNL and Bill Hader has always been my favorite comedian, and I loved them both so much on SNL. They're both legitimately awesome people and I love them

[@kia5679]

I wanna see Bill and Fred doing talkshows together

[@irlandatradley6779]

The title in this video involves everything that I love

[@rolandkloka]

Awww... The normal times. With suits and people near each other

[@abi_rose]

I could honestly listen to them reminiscing about snl for hours

[@jaydeeec]

BILL AND SETH ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@c.s.440]

It's hard to believe such a naturally gifted comedic actor and impressionist like bill hader struggles with really bad stage anxiety. He is so dam funny and talented and it's so hard not to just love the guy! Clearly, I'm a big fan of his lol😏

[@Chunky_Nerd]

These two are just such genuinely good humans.