Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul & Son Working at Kimmel

Bob talks about his fourth Emmy nomination, writing his memoir, playing a character on “The Simpsons,” the fifth season of “Better Call Saul” and he randomly discovers that his son Nate works as an intern on our show.
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Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul & Son Working at Kimmel
• Bob Odenkirk on Better...

[@jasonsulewski8215]

If Tom Hanks is "America's Dad", then Bob Odenkirk is "America's weird Uncle" - in the best possible way. Love this guy.

[@LS6272]

radf not weird, he’s like the funny uncle everyone has

[@huluwa7307]

Season 5!best season ever!!

[@oleksandrzubchenko7739]

Yeah, weird uncle, or better say weird guy whom you don’t even know whose relative he is, but he’s always on all yours family celebrations and tells odd stories about his life and experience 🤣

[@REAL6]

@Burleon Murphy is because Tom Hanks really really 'loves' kids if you know what I mean.

[@boymcfacto5832]

Nah that’s Norm MacDonald

[@kimothemo]

Cucumber water for customer only!

[@ayeluru]

520K views 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ritzvandicklez6441]

I would give this a like but I want to keep it at 420 so bad

[@roarrrist]

A man who neva had pork bun is neva a whole man

[@idocomments9384]

Lol

[@anonymousanthropoid]

iconic

[@johnstkil8805]

He genuinely deserves the Emmy. The competition is so weak this year I cannot imagine him and BCS losing again.

[@Gee3Oh]

BCS was weak last season though.

[@johnstkil8805]

@@Gee3Oh It was a fantastic season.

[@anitabonghit7606]

Didn't Mike get an Emmy?

[@xordus]

@@Gee3Oh weak? damn. you've got some pretty ridiculous standards...

[@SMDAHL]

He should’ve won for Making A Murderer

[@northwest1683]

He should win this year. No way he's getting robbed by game of thrones again

[@lulumatthewiosi179]

GoT is a perfect example why the Emmy's suck. How did GoT get their first Emmy for the fifth season, the worst season of the show at that point, or Dinklage winning an emmy for the seventh season, where he did absolutely nothing in contrast to his excellent performances in season two and four.

[@tonyhybo8597]

@@lulumatthewiosi179 That is how those things work though, you put in the time and eventually you get nominated for something thats lesser then most of your previous work.

[@bullslayerbruh]

Lulu Matthewiosi game of thrones didn’t get their Emmy till 5th season because breaking bad was to good

[@arjoonbessaye8652]

Game of trash.

[@haseebarshad9519]

@@lulumatthewiosi179 Agree! Peter barely had anything to do in S07. In my opinion, Nikolaj should have won that one, he was brilliant in S07.

[@b9y]

He has one of the best voices ever. It's just so damn unique.

[@Kh-xl3ez]

You will notice his voice on the Incredibles 2

[@Jmagee2113]

ibrahim kholilullah just watched that for the first time last week and noticed immediately

[@vladtotheb]

Jordan Peterson

[@lesliesan3112]

And his laugh 😊🤭

[@SJ-zg3ve]

It’s definitely recognizable!

[@cjscala87]

This mans performance as Jimmy McGill is really amazing. He pulls the viewer in even when the show is slow. He definitely deserves an Emmy

[@Mar_s-vy6js]

They robbed him again

[@ayandey137]

The emmy doesnt deserve him

[@TheJPSouza]

His name is Saul f****** Goodman!!! 😄 😃

[@eliaserichs9987]

I’m having a hard time seperating him from his character

[@kingg2275]

i swear he does too... I remember him as a guest on How I Met Your Mother thinkin, ya that's Saul playin a corporate attorney... and Bryan Cranston was on there playin a different kind of d bag

[@lightonorganic4789]

He’s so much more nervous and nice than Jimmy or Saul but the voice and use of hands and some of the sense of humor is Jimmy all the way lol

[@ericjohnrix8745]

Me too haha

[@uchihabomber1296]

It’s definitely the voice that convinces me for some reason

[@spycheck]

This man is a gift

[@lizzie2trappy54]

He can call someone to make you disappear

[@awaranahihoon1413]

Slippin' jimmy with jimmy kimmel

[@imranhaider5519]

Wow

[@limjahey9787]

It was a great time

[@onemanarmyEST]

Slippin Jimmy Kimmel

[@OhBoysPaintball]

Slippy Jimmle

[@fourteen2012]

his names james

[@ShubhRajputShorts]

Don't drink and Drive but if you do Better call Saul

[@piggysmalls4373]

Lk singh wasn’t it but if you do call me

[@danielcastaneda4975]

I remember that scene xD . Ironically from breaking bad nor BCS

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

Itsallgoodman

[@84Elenai]

One of the best characters created ever, and he's amazing as Saul.

[@SJ-zg3ve]

He was definitely made for that role, can’t imagine it being anyone else!

[@kenhew4641]

one of the very rare occasion where a side character is more interesting than the main character

[@merchantmocha4665]

@@kenhew4641 Saul Is a main character

[@burlhorse61]

@@merchantmocha4665 well not in Breaking Bad

[@thekingofcool2105]

I once slept with a woman because I told her I'm Kevin Costner. It works because I believe it.

[@mewho6199]

That is sexual assault.

[@cavesandraves5231]

James Baldwin that is Kevin Costner’s problem to figure out later on

[@JimmyRingz]

@@mewho6199 And you must be fun at parties.

[@diannapenny5990]

Yes, there is a resemblance.

[@GRANOLA77]

@@mewho6199 how???

[@WELCOME2PATSPLACE]

Saul won me over because of how sweet he is to old people. He might be a crooked lawyer but he's got a heart of gold.

[@hkennemer1]

He's not even crooked though, he works the system and does right by the people sometimes laws have to be broken

[@AnthonyL0401]

No to Irene

[@mihailkolev992]

@@AnthonyL0401 what he did to Irene was arguably worse than anything Walt has ever done. I mean it wasn't but it felt like it

[@AnthonyL0401]

@@mihailkolev992 I hear you, it FELT terrible in a way nothing else does. I'd say poisoning Brock was worse, personally, because he could have overdosed him based on Brock's individual biological system despite his calculations. But I hear you!!! I've hated Jimmy since then

[@ianmcneely2446]

Anthony L He certainly hurt Irene, but he went out of his way to make it right, even thought it meant he hurt his relationship with them and that he wouldn’t get he settlement money.

[@bluebotlivingston6016]

Bob is so likeable, he always puts me in a good mood :)

[@barfymann362]

Did you know he was close friends with Chris Farley and the sketch and character in the "Down by the River" SNL sketches was written by Bob Odenkirk?

[@harrambou9468]

Jonathan Meddis Hey. if you’re ever in a bad mood... 👐 👉👉BETTER CALL SAUL!!!

[@bahaamonir36]

It really warms my heart seeing Odenkirk getting attention, he rightfully deserve ...Better Call soul Season 5 was just phenomenal TV & acting. Give him the Emmy

[@BB49.]

Bahaa Monir you must be able to see the future because better call saul season 5 has not come out yet not until 2020!

[@aaronfram7501]

🖓

[@seaverantonio1138]

He's so underrated. The guy is freakin awesome

[@arieforma7545]

You know who likes this suit? Judge Papadumien. She thinks I’m a snappy dresser.

[@alexsawyer30]

You know what Judge Papadumien doesn't like? Police harassment of a senior citizen.

[@damndevin3682]

.......sorry

[@ed8329]

I have a raging crush on not only Bob, but his character on Better Call Saul

[@VEE0034]

😐

[@olawday2133]

😐

[@Cris-ue6xr]

same

[@StellaGzzzz]

Same I love jimmy

[@crimsonclover3892]

I'm glad I'm not alone!

[@mariaroussakis5281]

Let us all remember that this guy auditioned for Michael Scott in the Office.

[@bluebotlivingston6016]

True, second best option for sure. Steve Carrel is perfect but I think Bob would've done a great job as well

[@mariaroussakis5281]

@@bluebotlivingston6016 he was the Michael Scott version at that other office Pam had the interview in the later seasons

[@bluebotlivingston6016]

@@mariaroussakis5281 Oh, I'm still at the beginning of season 7 (a bit late to the party I know). I'm happy to know that Bob made it in The Office

[@mariaroussakis5281]

@John Griffith it's one of the alternate timelines lol

[@thephenom_7231]

When Jimmy said “ Hes a good kid” the way Bob responds and the look in his eyes you can tell hes proud as a father. Very cute to see his face light up when he says “this is my son” and everyone started cheering.

[@aomesthetic]

His voice is so damn iconic 😍😭😂

[@linwizz2126]

It's all good man!

[@faustacastaneda1578]

Saul Goodman

[@breakplateseatsteaks5107]

S'all Goodman

[@zul873]

I can't explain it but bob odenkirk gives me all the serotonin I need

[@joaogarcia9802]

Me 2

[@FuellingObsession]

I love how Bob never arrives "empty handed" at talk shows but always with a sketch that he wrote beforehand (most likely).

[@missMediaChick]

Well, he's been writing sketch comedy for 30 years, lol!

[@FiuzA2k]

Yeah but I felt everything was scripted. If it's an interview, I'd rather see his "real him", unprepared and down to earth. But I guess this is how american TV works.

[@jasonputz5307]

It's kind of impossible to see the real anyone in 10 minutes. If you would like to see a version of the real him. Check him out on a Podcast.

[@fkbercum]

@@FiuzA2kI was thinking exactly the same thing. This is really american style tv show interview. Big part scripted. You would never see this style here in the Netherlands. But I like it that they have this free space to do a sketch in an interview as well.

[@ajpat9620]

Bob Odenkirk is having a great year of 2019. He got an Emmy nomination for Better Call Saul and next, he'll be appearing in Greta Gerwig's Little Women with Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timotheé Chalamet, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep.

[@deanchampion6777]

Jesus... remind me to skip that estrogen fest.

[@ajpat9620]

@@deanchampion6777 Like, what the f**k????

[@GenevieveThornton]

aj pat I didn’t know he was in the new adaptation of Little Women?! Do you know who he’ll play?

[@ajpat9620]

@@GenevieveThornton He's playing Mr. March, the father of the March sisters (Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth).

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

Dean Champion Yep, be sure to steer clear of American classics! I mean if the majority of the cast are women, it must be worthless... Honestly, your one sentence tells us everything we need to know about you, so thanks for the warning.

[@ilangilang7185]

He's so charming. I hope he wins this time.

[@WELCOME2PATSPLACE]

This guy is such a great actor so funny and likeable too!

[@checkouttheplightattendant]

Bob Odenkirk is my crush!!!

[@Meganonr1]

Can't wait for the Breaking Bad movie! I hope Bob Odenkirk returns as well!

[@TheOnlyBobE]

Didn't know about this but sounds great

[@homefry4102]

Not gonna happen right? Weren't they just promoting a tequila?

[@FlipperWolf]

Nah it's gonna happen, it's in production right now. But it will take place just after the end of Breaking Bad so most likely no Walter White in it (or only flashbacks?)

[@rickhawk8637]

Good lord that just blew my mind.

[@olicool476]

yo I thought your profile pic was a hair on my screen ahahahah

[@nathanmester4585]

This guy deserves everything

[@WeerdMunkee]

Glad the audience gave him props for Mr. Show!! That show is flat-out one of THE FUNNIEST shows EVER!! Period. Bob’s a god-damned modern comedy legend! I’ll always know him as a comedian first...so much so I find it kind of funny myself he’s this “big deal” dramatic actor now...gives me a good chuckle sometimes! In a good way. It’s awesome he’s doing such versatile work these days! 🙂

[@joe_schmoe_420]

Favorite skit is the altered state of drugachusetts

[@thndr_5468]

I can't get enough of his amazing voice. Very unique and fun to listen to

[@muhmuhmenace]

I’ve never been more excited for a season of television to come out.

[@lRomez]

7:28 Better Call Saul

[@Packinheat1175]

Proud to call Bob a friend. Very deserving of an Emmy. Such a genuine person.

[@Jenny-eq7hc]

W R that’s amazing. How did you meet? I feel as though he’s a great guy off screen.

[@desidedomohabaljr.4925]

W R is tuco 😂

[@Packinheat1175]

Jenny I was in Fargo with him and we’ve kept in touch ever since. He genuinely is a great guy off screen.

[@Packinheat1175]

Desidedo Mohabal Jr. Lol

[@baldaslove]

@@Packinheat1175 recently watched Fargo s1. Great stuff! Were you in the cast or production?

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Just another magical actor that Vince Gilligan and his casting crew discovered. What....is not to love about this guy? I cannot wait for the next season😊👍🏾❤️

[@HiMyNameIsDannny]

He's a true professional dodging that question at 8:43.

[@timiadetona]

Sleek

[@WillyCraft98]

HiMyNameIsDannny wait can you explain to me why que avoided it ?

[@Christian-oi7sd]

That's slippin' Jimmy for you

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

Bob is one of my favorite actors ever. I'm looking forward to see him on whatever's next for him after BCS.... He has the talent to do anything he wants.

[@deniselebeau9874]

I am binge watching his show the last few days on Netflix. 4 seasons in a week. I literally can’t stop it. I love this guy. I did the same thing with breaking bad 3or 4 years ago! It’s epic!! Fantastic writing and acting throughout!

[@g.o.9072]

Everybody loves this man! Believe me... Better Call Saul is so fantastic and sad...

[@officialsangram2585]

'Criminal' Lawyer 🔥Saul Goodman🔥

[@CamilaSaurus]

Sangram Bhadakwad Lol that was a good line

[@harrambou9468]

Marisa Cerullo wanna hear more?? 👐 👉👉BETTER CALL SAUL!!!

[@CharlieRootsMusic]

When your a criminal , you need a "criminal" lawyer.... good line

[@yogithashetty2587]

Bob Odenkirk is simply brilliant in “better call Saul “ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 so lovely to see his son working on the show

[@Ironclad6661]

His show is actually better then Breaking Bad. I didn't think it was possible for a show to equal or excel that masterpiece but it's great.

[@an-qo6by]

ehhh no

[@GiulianoLopez]

It's a great show and I'm a massive fan of it.....But there no way it surpasses Breaking Bad. That will be forever the greatest TV show ever made.

[@an-qo6by]

@@GiulianoLopez agreed

[@Ironclad6661]

@@GiulianoLopez I get it some will like Breaking Bad more. I think Better Call Saul is cleverer, smarter writing, and really continues to impress me with the plot line and twists...I wasted a few years not watching it thinking no way this show can be anywhere near as good and I was wrong it's just as good if not better. But that's just my opinion. I love both shows.

[@BB49.]

Gregory Michaels it is my current favourite show and it is utterly brilliant, but come on it’s not in breaking bads league though come to think about it nothing is. But if anything is close it’s BCS

[@naitsirk32]

He is even slippery during interviews!

[@robertmrivera]

This wold be well deserved for all of the Better Call Saul actors. Each of them deserve an Emmy.

[@GenevieveThornton]

Season 3 with the constant back-and-forth with Jimmy & Chuck was incredible! BCS is exceptional.

[@manchildusa]

this got me so pumped for the new season

[@veronicavarela2041]

I want another season of “Better Call Saul” best show ever!

[@martinezandy15]

I love this man’s confidence

[@barfymann362]

Bob Odenkirk has blown me away with his range in acting, he can make you feel "happy, furious, sad, empathetic, and horny" within a single scene. Kudos to him, I hope he gets the Emmy - and Netflix better renew the show for multiple seasons.

[@firstname__lastname]

He is legend.

[@tis1484]

I love him so much.. such a great actor

[@Masshole4life]

Funny line from BCS, the old lady who he’s writing the will for says “I always thought all lawyers were idiots “ and Jimmy says “ nah only 1/2 are idiots and the other 1/2 are crooks” 😂

[@alexgourdikian1741]

I forgot I was watching Bob and realized that Bob and Jimmy McGill are the same person

[@missMediaChick]

All these comments from people saying Odenkirk is Jimmy/Saul in real life are hilarious. He's "on" because he's doing this late night interview. He doesn't always act this way, he's goofing around, lol!

[@sAm-kh8nf]

i love this guy he is my inspiration

[@gamergurl142tm5]

Loved the video

[@Dan-Simms]

That was nice. Your a legend Bob!

[@marsoblivi0n945]

I find it sad that people don’t realize Bobs a GOAT,& has been around a long time. He’s a great writer and has had respect amongst real artists for a very long time.

[@Eshkanama]

He reminds me of like a cocky strange uncle lol. Love it.

[@danielchristopher1679]

That Emmy really suits him well. You gotta love Bob Odenkirk!

[@markadairofficial]

The guy who invented "Matt Foley, motivational speaker". Livin' in a van down by the river!

[@eltravos99]

It's funny because when you rewatch that sketch you can see his personality throughout it. From the way the lines are delivered too they sound like him.

[@debrabelz]

He is so good on that fascinating show.

[@claudiaarias2991]

I really love his work and his beautiful smile too. ❤️

[@rufarojunior]

Always loved Bob odenkirk he’s down to earth and very humble and underrated in everything he does

[@RealArtVandelay]

With the right haircut bob actually is a pretty good looking man

[@laurene111]

This guy is my favourite actor/producer of all time, I love him so much

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

I love him too....

[@melaniecarroll1305]

I freaking loves this guy!!!!! Bob rocks!!! Kudos for those amazing acting skills!!!! My favorite actor, and.... I’ve never had a “favorite” actor.

[@alondraramirez4668]

This felt like a Mr Show sketch 😂. He hasn’t lost touch with his roots.

[@doberman1ism]

This is the first time I’ve had a crush on a lawyer. He is such a great actor. And the winner is Bob Odenkirk ! 😇😎💫🏆⚖️

[@callum7081]

Actually gonna be annoyed if he doesn’t win this year

[@jatttttttsaan]

best show ever and all the characters are too good. bless up

[@thezx5795]

"Jimmy Kimmel, that's your name." Freakin hilarious

[@loveyourself982]

Bob odenkirk, you alone already wins LOTS of hearts around the world ❤❤❤ We demand you more on movies in the near future please 😊

[@chennforajido]

Someone arrest this man for Breaking Bad. He stole the show.

[@karloskarlinderstrom6943]

Ive never disliked a comment before, but my chess tolerance has limits.

[@ericjohnrix8745]

Hahaha that's why Heisenberg hates him

[@tonylang7526]

LV THIS GUY, HIS SERIES, HIS MOVIES, THE FUTURE!!!

[@hasanibrahimovic1110]

im so glad guy like Bob exists

[@norwegian68]

Love him. Simply brilliant in BCS. BCS is the perfect companion piece to BB. And don’t forget he was on the Ben Stiller Show.

[@panamadaddy]

He's such a great actor seeing this i dont see bob odenkirk, i see jimmy mcgill

[@doztacos8913]

We need to keep Bob alive. Heard about the medical issue. Your acting makes this world a better place.

[@aprilshowers2165]

He is so good looking for an older guy. Damn...

[@Foroctos]

love this guy

[@quiquicampos]

Love this show!!!

[@mehdiachouri]

I freaking love this dude. Extremely unique likable character

[@KreatyvOne]

It’s so weird hearing them call each other Jimmy because it’s like they’re talking to themself

[@timian.]

Can't wait for season 5!!!

[@therenatagames]

I came back to watch his video to see Bob and Nate together. Wanna hug this kid for letting us know about his dad is going to be ok.

[@scottanderson7793]

I love Bob. Simple as that.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Love that show!

[@foodiejones2720]

I really love this guy!!

[@thewitchfindergeneral4015]

You guys wantTHIS guy to win the Emmy?? HE DEFECATED THROUGH A SUNROOF

[@debabratp]

But not our Bob, couldn't be precious Bob!

[@lisasheffield9706]

Bob you deserve to win! Better Call Saul is one of the best shows ever! Can't wait for Season 5😉😊😎

[@himanshushah1209]

Not the lawyer you want but the lawyer you need.

[@curtis3524]

I see Bob Odenkirk. I click.

[@user-jl9ow1ue5n]

We love you man 🔥 you living in it

[@patrickliterallymebateman9892]

Woah this is very recent I thought as I clicked on description I would see an ancient date as usual

[@unowen7591]

Why the hell haven’t I heard of Bob before Breaking bad and Better Call Saul? He’s an incredible actor. One of the best I’ve ever seen.

[@mariet7197]

Bob is the best ❤️

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

He deserves the Emmy for that one scene with the piñatas alone

[@juliuswaynealoro901]

This guy acting is so smooooooth in his series!