"I Neglected To Observe That A Green Card Expires" - Hugh Laurie Is Happy To Be Back In The U.S.

[@Lelffy]

I love Hugh. He is such an intelligent and talented man.

[@mvann5]

Totally agree. He is the best!

[@nevadak3424]

You know he’s not really a doctor do you?

[@grammarofficerkrupke4398]

He's as good as Colbert is a sell out corporate hack.

[@morris619]

all Brits are :D

[@multifandomperson8703]

@@nevadak3424 You do know that people who are not doctors can also be described as intelligent right?

[@jpdemer5]

"... and they're late." Brilliant, funny, and very accurate!

[@agnescleary2312]

"...and it's my fault" YES!

[@seanraines5871]

I think columbus the capital of ohio is trying to catch up to New York. Finally. I live in Ohio

[@richardwinstanley8219]

I've always gotten the impression there is a tremendous state of urgency in NY, as though it were illegal to waste time.

[@jpdemer5]

@@richardwinstanley8219 What - just because we walk up escalators? 😄

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Is it just me, or is it remarkable how well Hugh Laurie did his American accent back when he did the show? Hearing his native accent, aging a bit, and growing a beard, you would never guess he played Dr. House.

[@notaspy3751]

even more incredible, he can pretend do a bad British accent while maintaining a perfect American accent simultaneously.

[@Foolish188]

Why did he bother? Why did Dr House have to be American?

[@billsgarage1964]

Yeah that always perplexed me he was bang on with the accent...

[@crackle6875]

I’ve heard that the director(?) had wanted someone from the US for the role, Hugh auditioned with an American accent and the director(?) thought he was from the U.S.

[@lisaschooler9992]

@@notaspy3751 YES!!!! I remember that episode with the phone call… Was he pretending to call the CDC I think? I believe it was the episode with the over bearing mom.

[@Prederick]

The passage of time is a thing that happens to us all, but it's still so weird to watch old episodes of Blackadder and see how much older Prince George has gotten.

[@nomadpurple6154]

it would be even weirder if he hadn't aged, a la the skin stretched plastic Rob Lowe - they're the ones that REALLY creep me out.

[@ajarncraig2327]

He seems so posh now. Even compared to his time as Dr House.

[@Tao_Tology]

Well he did take that bullet.

[@davidwolfhudson]

Permission to shout "Bravo" at an annoyingly loud volume, sir.

[@GalapagosPete]

We need a new episode of Blackadder!

[@700Ezalb]

Honestly wouldn't mind if Hugh Laurie was a nightly guest on the show, dude's hilarious.

[@Sweetlyfe]

He started out as a comedian with a duo with Stephen Fry.

[@maazkalim]

“nightly”??? You meant ‘daily’, right?

[@nevadak3424]

I was gonna say! You Yankees look up dry& Laurie on KZbin it was most excellent!!

[@VenomAntiVenom]

@@Sweetlyfe no shit

[@SeanSMST]

@@nevadak3424 fry and laurie*

[@akdas27]

It really breaks heart to see our favourite person getting old!

[@Reibaku]

Better than never getting old.

[@OriginalGabriel]

Having been introduced to him via House, it's so odd to see him as himself; it's like I'm watching him play a character. Such a great actor

[@earthtaurus5515]

Don't suppose you've seen his casting audition for House? If you haven't - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6KrmWmKq6yEf7M it's worth a watch.

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Hugh is one of a few.. Actors who I never would've guessed that they had a British accent because their character speaks spot-on, perfect American. Bob Hoskins and Christian Beale.. there's probably more.

[@CaptLoquaLacon]

@@fretnesbutke3233 As a Brit, I didn't have a clue that Dominic West (MacNulty) in The Wire was from Sheffield

[@DeborahChapin]

See Jeeves and Wooster he’s a natural comedian.

[@SeanSMST]

@@CaptLoquaLacon I remember watching s1 of the wire and noticing his real accent coming out sometimes, and then I knew he's a Brit.

[@tonamiller6850]

Laurie is so talented with his quick British wit, his acting, and top all that with his music. ( Favorite being the New Orleans blues) That Colbert can ad lib like no other!! Love to see these two together more often. Now that he is back! Welcome.

[@devcybiko]

Hugh Laurie - doing his best David Letterman impression.

[@HyltonE]

I was thinking Anthony Hopkins

[@mnbalfour1985]

American fans of Hugh Laurie really need to see Hugh Laurie's British TV shows and plays from the 1980s-1990s. That time in his career was so formative for him.

[@tylerduke7657]

Fry and Laurie? Very funny stuff! I managed to to stumble upon it even out here in the backwoods wilds of Alabama 😂😂

[@hollyb6885]

@@tylerduke7657 Those Frye and Laurie shoes have me laughing out loud. 😂😂😂

[@Codergrrl]

I was a huge fan way before “House”. Blackadder was one of my faves

[@otherssingpuree1779]

House did not make me a fan. I though of his as a generic but good actor. After watching Blackadder and A bit of Fry and Laurie, I became a huge fan.

[@krissp8712]

I just saw the Jeeves and Wooster series, absolutely hilariously British. It's perfect!

[@yehandyeh842]

Wonderful talented and thoughtful man. I adore Hugh Laurie.

[@NimsChannel]

Can't believe they had on Hugh. Laurie, and didn't have him as their musical guest.

[@emu314159]

It's definitely a mystery

[@maedehdaneshyar3243]

Hugh Laurie is looking lovely as always ❤

[@tats_sacs]

The first thing i’ll notice when a guest comes in is if he or she will greet the band. That’s how i’ll know if they’re down to earth or not. Some guests treat the band like props and don’t acknowledge them. Hugh is class act.

[@poorthing]

well he IS a musician, naturally he acknowledged the band

[@coastalseasider4634]

Being as he’s a musician himself, he’s one of them. In his terrific series with Stephen Fry, Jeeves & Wooster, he’ll often be playing a song he’s composed & sing along with hysterical lyrics. Quite witty & talented.

[@holliswilliams8426]

he plays the piano himself, he would almost certainly acknowledge the musicians

[@IHHA99999]

You don’t know if they treated or met with them behind the scenes, you can’t judge someone’s character based on a seconds interaction of if they greet the band or not

[@kindabluejazz]

@@IHHA99999 There is a value in 'publicly' acknowledging the band, regardless of whatever happens behind the scenes. He's confirming he's aware that he's sharing the stage and part of a multi-talented production, and not totally self-centered.

[@brownkemosabe]

Jon and Stay Human played New Orleans Swing Jazz for Hugh, because he's a religious connoisseur of New Orleans Blues and Jazz and has played many shows with Allen Toussaint!

[@lyrachle]

It was fabulous, too.

[@blackeyedsusan727]

FANTASTIC!

[@tatongt]

Hugh’s super witty and funny. I miss seeing him on screen and on this type of interview.

[@Tyler112272]

I love this man, its crazy to hear his real voice still..His acting is amazing , his snarky House voice in perfect American accent..I was shocked when I first found out he wasn't American..this man is a treasure.

[@Engelhafen]

I loved him originally in Laurie and Fry and Jeeves

[@TheInselaffen]

Soupytwist

[@junbh2]

Fry and Laurie. I don't know why they picked that order, but they did. Although I do think the rhythm works better.

[@sulaimankhan1284]

Hugh Laurie. What a Gem. ✨

[@atlehassum1492]

That is the best description of New York City from an outsider's perspective I've ever heard! Thank you, Hugh!

[@Emi-ze6yy]

From an insider's perspective too!

[@Dr_Analise]

I half expected the walking stick .. hahaha

[@AnnieWarbux]

Oooo... he really could sport a walking stick, now, that the cane days have long passed...

[@dharmallars]

I think he said walking with the cane for so long actually gave him a limp for a few years

[@squonk86]

Yeah not a walking stick but a cane and have used one since I was 38 and now 61 due to a spinal cord injury

[@akshelby33]

Weird. When he introduced him and said, “You know him from House, Veep…, I got confused. I know him from Hugh and Laurie, Blackadder, and Jeeves and Wooster.

[@aman7525]

All these years, and I still feel betrayed everytime I hear him talk, and he doesn't sound like house. Never forget

[@martycrow]

My fantasy is to see Hugh Laurie jamming with John Baptiste and the band.

[@amethystanne4586]

KZbin has a video of Hugh jamming with Sir Tom Jones “Baby, Please Make A Change”.

[@kirstencoyle3939]

Laurie living in his grandpa era and Im here for it

[@nedababic8865]

Hey the man's 63 but I suppose your right. 😃

[@lesliematteis8010]

I love his rendition of “Why didn’t they ask Evans?”. The best so far. I love him. A true Icon.

[@rohitr9400]

Love the Dumbledore look, Hugh..

[@ThisCharmingMan1984]

If they ever remake Harry Potter- which they likely will, and soon,, Hugh would be a good call for Dumbledore; though my first choice would probably be Hugh's best friend- and former colleague, Stephen Fry, because of how great he was at voicing the character in the Harry Potter audiobooks. All the best.

[@NotDuncan]

Why would they remake Harry Potter that quickly?

[@DarcMagikian]

@@ThisCharmingMan1984 There's no way harry potter is getting a remake any time soon. The originals hold up so well.

[@sstarkey1695]

He just seems like a very gentle, kind man. Where inside did he find House? Oh my.

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

script

[@elainejohnson6955]

Hugh Laurie is so funny without even trying!

[@Ephemeral9862]

The Night Manager is so underrated. Love Hugh Laurie! :D

[@nedababic8865]

It was so good.

[@JohnTaylorR-A-G]

Knowing that Stephan Fry is his best friend tells you everything you need to know about this brilliant man.

[@ZesPak]

Some of the Fry and Laurie sketches were just iconic. The "your name?" bit at the police station has me in stitches even after seeing it a dozen times.

[@holliswilliams8426]

also the first season of Jeeves and Wooster is great

[@kassistwisted]

He'll always be Bertie Wooster to me.

[@BoojumFed]

"Yes, sir." ~ Steven Fry

[@samaritaDeath]

The one when he pretends to be mad coz he didn’t want to be married 😂

[@Funkybassuk]

Prince George!

[@iestyndavies7287]

Um, was it Mount De Wally De Honk?

[@annawalsh8880]

Loved him since the Fry and Laurie days! Loved Blackadder, had a crush on him in House, I think it's safe to say I like him!!!

[@HypnosisRN]

And yet, despite however small Hugh Laurie describes feeling in NYC compared to London …he remains larger than life to me, no matter what city in the world he might be 💕

[@benjaminbreeg4125]

“Life is pain.” - House, M.D.

[@karilynn9711]

Anyone who says otherwise is selling something...

[@alex0589]

It's funny seeing Hugh turning into the neighbor in Home Alone

[@makiburgess5733]

Tip: look for clips of Fry and Laurie. Classic sketch duo. Right up there with Nichols and May.

[@glnnchrstphr9717]

I'm such a huge fan! The first time I saw him was of course in "House." Had absolutely no idea whatsoever he is a brit. Been watching his old British show with Steven Frye for quite awhile now and wow!, how he has aged since then. I know, we all do, it was just a breath taker seeing him now after watching his old videos on KZbin just last night 🌙.

[@jpaxonreyes]

@josh - hahaha

[@uthrasriram9386]

Please watch him in P. G. Woodhouse as Bertie Wooster... classic !!! Stephen Fry as Jeeves! 😍😍😍

[@kpepperl319]

I love how Laurie described new york... That's how I describe Hong Kong when I return there for a visit as a teenager after years of living in the States. I never returned after that because I thought new York was way more lay back than Hong Kong 😂

[@ronneypolary3885]

It's just a weird feeling seeing someone that made my days so much better and at the same time so differently. the best actor ever, until this day

[@patrickhobbs96]

"Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" is a very enjoyable story, and nowhere near as frustrating as The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Don't get me started.

[@suzannemccoy7722]

All of the 19th and 20th Century dead musicians and philosophers who I could have loved fall to white noise behind Laurie's intriguing soul. He is perfectly mesmerizing, hilarious, and genius.

[@peggymcmillin660]

Wow. if they hadn’t announced him, I would have never guessed who it was. The beard completely changes his looks.

[@melip3959]

The best ever description of New York! The most accurate observation of New Yorkers I’ve ever heard!

[@williamgregory1848]

I WAS LITERALLY BINGE WATCHING HOUSE JUST NOW

[@gentillygirl545]

Hugh is quite the jazz pianist and has a musical thing for New Orleans. I wonder if he and Jon hooked up. That would be incredible.

[@coastalseasider4634]

There are some videos of him with his band here on KZbin. Really good.

[@rca-in-glasgow6781]

I have made that mistake before, it is mortifying. On another note. For Steven, it must be such a wonderful feeling to make Hugh Lorry laugh. And finally if you haven’t seen The Night Manager SEE IT!

[@TheLadyBlerd]

The onscreen tension between Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie in The Night Manager was fascinating to witness. It's an criminally underrated film.

[@Tao_Tology]

*Laurie

[@christopherporter2459]

*Stephen

[@patrickmanion9646]

@@christopherporter2459 Watch the bit where Hugh reads his thank-you notes, and comments on the misspelling of Stephen's name.

[@jinde75]

@@TheLadyBlerd mini series actually. :) I loved Olivia Collman in it as well.

[@Lisas_Chatroom]

I LOVE Hugh, I just wish they'd put the date of these interviews on here...

[@SN-sz7kw]

Adding Fran Liebowitz to this conversation would have been precious. “Pretend it’s a city…” 😂

[@NewMessage]

I wanna see him play Alan Moore in a biopic.

[@utkarsh2746]

I have a feeling he would find a way to humanize even Alan Moore and I prefer to think of Moore as that charming old snake-worshipper who might actually be a time-travelling alien.

[@vforwombat9915]

@@utkarsh2746 don't be ridiculous. of COURSE he's a time traveling alien.

[@SelinaCat]

THAT WOULD BE PERFECT 😳 and yes, he is a time travelling alien.

[@_negentropy_]

“Why didn’t they ask evans” was brilliant! More, please, Hugh!

[@LtJackboot]

I've been watching his work since he was so young that I'm having trouble getting use to his look.

[@EcaterinaIvanova]

His older than his age looks are for a part. He is playing a reclusive WWI hero in a new project.

[@c.b.barlow]

He reminds me of Leonardo de Vinci. He's so unrecognizable!

[@NoahFroio]

Great to see you again; Sir George, Prince of Wales, and the honorable and revered, Sir; Lt. The Hon. George Colthurst St Barleigh

[@barrythatcher9349]

Still his best rolls. Blackadder may you live forever. As an Australian every ANZAC day (25th April) I watch Blackadder goes forth.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

And Miss Georgina!

[@sara.gem.n.L]

Permission to shout bravo at an annoyingly loud volume, sir? BRAVO!!!!

[@kodguerrero]

He was FANTASTIC in Avenue 5!!!!! HILARIOUS

[@leslieandreadaluro1307]

These two would make a great comedic skit. Their banter is so funny.

[@diannafreespirit]

I remember Hugh from Jeeves and Wooster , and a Bit of Fry and Laurie. Funny stuff if you’ve never experienced it. Funny stuff even if you have!

[@starbreez]

Best guests on LSSC always greet Jon!

[@astrotter]

I've been re-watching Jeeves and Wooster this past week. It's simply brilliant. I feel like this audience doesn't know who he is.

[@rachels9598]

Bertie Wooster is my favorite Hugh Laurie character!!! I own the series on DVD. Priceless!!!!!

[@Tedinator01]

Let’s not forget his work in Black Adder.

[@susanchalkley9480]

TotLly agree with his view/sense of NY. .that's how I feel..now I live in Italy so beautiful it's impossible to be intimidated.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

I love the original production with Frances Annis, can't wait to see this one!

[@Ozziecatsmom]

I really enjoyed it, just watched it the other day. I think Dame Agatha would have liked it.

[@TorgieMadison]

So cool to see a younger David Letterman on Colbert!

[@HypnosisRN]

😂😂😂

[@BerryLips2601]

Omg 🙈😂😂

[@Libbathegreat]

I love their chemistry so much 🧡

[@susannortham11.11]

Adore Hugh Laurie ❤

[@reginaromsey]

They didn’t mention Blackadder! Jeeves and Wooster!

[@thesmithersy]

Alas, thats probably too sophisticated for the general American audience to get.

[@rachelcarson7119]

“How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race? I mean how many years does it take people to see that? We’re all in this rat race together!” - Marsha P Johnson

[@JellyBean-lo4sl]

Soo true! New York is best experienced with a New Yorker who loves the city!

[@inquisitorbacon8170]

With the beard Hugh reminds me of the old man from the first Home Alone.

[@AnnieWarbux]

The Beard! It has made an appearance of its own! At first, I thought, "Oh No, he's gone Letterman on us!!" But, it grew on me and it fits him so well! Like a proper English Professor! If it were the 90's he could sport a pony, but, that's not gonna fly, now... but, I could see it.. ⭐Hugh Laurie totally Rocks! Literally!!

[@seanscanlon9067]

It needs thinning and shaping though.

[@AnnieWarbux]

Yes, maybe just a bit..

[@soijustlistenedto...]

I know ageing is an inevitable part of our life and I've always been scared of getting old. But when I saw Heartstopper last week, that fear started haunting me again. I'm in my mid 20s, yes, but seeing Hugh Laurie age, and seeing all the FRIENDS cast age, seeing my younger sisters age, and realising that I'm no longer the young child that I was, it brings a really really really lonely feeling. I'm so sorry for being emotional. But I just can't help it. I hope I could stay young forever. EDIT: October 29, 2023. MATTHEW PERRY!!!!!!!!!!!! 💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔 i still cant believe it

[@junbh2]

I don't even want to stay young specifically. I just don't want to die.

[@Kur10usity]

It is really sobering... It's like you read my mind.

[@MacaqueStinx]

I feel your pain and worry.

[@sindhuchandran1]

In this time of pandemic and wars, getting old is a blessing, dear. I understand you. I felt it too but now I regret thinking I was old in my 20s. Life gets much better in the 30s. Cheers!

[@ashwinihiremath8130]

If I get to be old and die without seeing a war, I will happily accept that.

[@jaimiebuchanan4671]

Channelling Walt Whitman with that beard! 😅 Beard notwithstanding, still think you're the bees knees, Mr Laurie ❤️‍🔥💗💕💐

[@jamesm6413]

As a New England-er. Hugh Laurie just gave a great description of New York City.

[@cathyromero7662]

Hugh’s comment about NY buildings and people is spot on.

[@Swish_God]

🤣🤣😂dawg Stephen is funny as hell! Lol

[@lewisbeshers1946]

He forgot to add olympic level crew, and another MC fanatic like Keanu. The man does it all.

[@charlesbarber6137]

Oh but he will always be Prince George, even though he's done so much good stuff since, twinkle in the eye is still there!

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

😂 we'll talk about that more at the next session, I think we've made some real progress today

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

Barely started the interview, but it's so funny how he is looking rather Donald Sutherland from the old days

[@Chuck59ish]

The best thing he did was in Black Adder back in the 90s.

[@sigh_anna]

Blackadder was genius

[@Chuck59ish]

@@sigh_anna It also had one of the most horrify ending to a series with the whole cast being killed off when they had to go over the top into No Man's Land in World War 1, Very sad way to end a series.

[@sigh_anna]

@@Chuck59ish it got the point across though.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

It's remarkable to see how much he's aged. But then you think back and realize that the final season of House was in 2012 - 10 years ago. Now I feel old. 🥲

[@TheStevenWhiting]

Cause of the beard and hair. Shave it and he'd look young again

[@greent16]

Everyone his age in America has probably work done. Like Bernie and Biden are almost the same age but Biden has had work done

[@TitoTimTravels]

I don't mind him getting old (it is better than the alternative) but I hate to see him doing a combover... 😎

[@EcaterinaIvanova]

It's for a part. He is playing a reclusive WWI hero in a new project.

[@TitoTimTravels]

@@EcaterinaIvanova The beard may be for a part... he has had a combover for years.

[@katealeksen4168]

"I neglected to observe that..." is my new go-to line whenever I duck up :)

[@teresayeates3437]

80 stories! Wow! Hard to get my head around a building that high.

[@jcortese3300]

I know everyone sees him as House, but I just see Bertie sitting behind a piano singing and playing "Forty-Seven Ginger-Headed Sailors."

[@eboracum2012]

Thought it was David Letterman at first but then he spoke..I love Sir Hugh's voice.

[@LaurelsChannel]

Just FYI - if you're out of the country when your LPR card expires, file the I-90 online. It will spit out a receipt notice that you can use with your expired LPR card (and passport) to enter the US. Hugh needs a better immigration lawyer.

[@michalclayton4529]

Great old show called "a little fry and laurie" is a great show of his beginnings

[@feliciabrown-eaton9463]

OMG! He's the one who stole the puppies with Arthur Weasley under artificial names! hahahahah!!!

[@K-aR-Oh]

Bro looks like a legend, hell yeah!

[@DiakosDelvin]

Man he's starting to channel Allan Moore vibes now, much approved.

[@sairamr6886]

Let him talk , Stephen

[@PenneySounds]

I always knew Hugh and Stephen had great chemistry, but that was a different Stephen. Hugh has great chemistry with this Stephen too.

[@milica9646]

He is the greatest!

[@Mehwhatevr]

His accent! Gets me every time

[@TiredMomma]

Before seeing him act in House, my best memory is from Stuart Little, but my earliest if I remember right, is from 101 Dalmatians. Time has really flown by.

[@rachels9598]

I remember 101 Dalmatians. He was also in Sence & Sensibility.

[@naomibee8881]

Hugh’s humility is awesome.

[@Prplvlvt05]

I so love Hugh

[@momcatwoo]

I love him so.

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert hugh laurie I neglected to observe that a green card expires awesomeness job interview

[@clash5j]

Awww. Hey, it happens to us all, but it's sad to see him getting older