Steve Carell Was A Festive Mailman

Before he was starring in big movies like 'Welcome to Marwen' and 'Vice,' Steve Carell was rural mail carrier who played along with children's letters to North Pole.
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[@zsjostrom35]

Steve Carell seems like the person Michael Scott always thought he was.

[@ambeckerful]

awww :')

[@danielepson6219]

That’s because it was Steve Carell who played Michael Scott.

[@PurushaDesa]

A sort of… chilled out entertainer?

[@samuela9245]

nice

[@judy-9999]

Hey, I agree! 👍😊

[@jennyj0007]

Dang! Steve Carell is like fine wine! Getting better with age!

[@kght222]

vinegar is good too.

[@dorahaden4382]

I was thinking the same thing. The grey suits him so fine

[@ruby07241]

He's a Leo. That's how we roll.

[@shareen966]

I agree!! 😋

[@Kerm88]

With money*

[@HouseMDaddict]

I like that Steve was about to cry because he felt the love of audience. He's one of the best people ever and deserves all that love

[@leelohaskin7941]

He's come along way baby lol

[@victorkong82]

He's such a better interviewer when he's winging it. He's just leaning back, chilling, chatting with an old friend.

[@lifebyife]

They look like their supposed to be beat friends

[@pleasuretokill]

Anyone would interview a really good friend better than an unknown person because you have so much more in common w them

[@pleasuretokill]

@@lifebyife theyve known and worked with each other for over 25 years. They have known each other longer than they've known their wives

[@dreamguest3597]

It takes a real pro to pull it off when it's difficult

[@lekadanielle6400]

Luv this doesn’t even feel like an interview. 2 friends catching up

[@IGNXIII]

A lot of his interviews with old cast mates are like. The Daily Show special was a good one.

[@theoriginalshew]

The awkward conversation pause made it feel like it.

[@jonpoon3896]

And yet it didn’t really derail. When 2 best friends are also professional tv people

[@sandyburns6229]

He was my mailman in my hometown of Littleton, Massachusetts! How funny is that. Thanks for the shout out Steve!

[@KingzEric]

Just two dudes being bros

[@Neyonius]

Brojob, brojob! CHOOCHOO!

[@mensisbrain7842]

Just 2 rich guys laughing at postal workers

[@ifinditinteresting.8709]

Ooooo so smart...

[@meyvimell671]

Just a couple of guys being dudes

[@ianmcpherson2171]

Indeed

[@toasternfriends3329]

The world needs more people like Steve Carell. And that beard looks amazing on him.

[@desiretakei5355]

I hate to say this but its better than #colbeard

[@alriceiafreitas9428]

Beautiful 💞

[@QuantumBraced]

Steve Carell is objectively one of the best people on the planet.

[@starwarsfool]

One of humanities finest

[@barbs896]

Nooooooooo

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

lol I read your comment and just casually went, "yeah, that's fair"

[@jimsvideos7201]

I adore them both but the beard definitely works better for Steve.

[@jayfolk]

Steph

[@dorshabtai4113]

With that beard he looks like the way that the I imagine the most soothing, pleasant psychiatrist in the world would look like.

[@just1desi]

Dor Shabtai so true. I’d tell him anything

[@kennergauthier3461]

really?! i thought it worked better for Steve.

[@ereristark425]

I DO miss Stephen's beard. I LOVED it

[@EarthFoodListening]

I just can't stop thinking about the fact that he handwrote letters to kids to let them know Santa got their letter. That extra touch must've meant alot to those kids. He was a great mail man.

[@togawe]

This is amazing, you can really see the chemistry flying! And that reaction to the "man of the house" joke was perfect!

[@seanderoo37]

@Zonia Kelly Jesus, are we really getting these fake bots on KZbin now.

[@josabby474]

There are so many actors who try to distance themselves from their old work and co-stars. Not these two. Carell is doing Oscar caliber work while embracing his improve roots and Colbert is hosting the friggin’ Late Show and still embraces his friendship and world with Carell and Stewart and others ( Strangers with Candy)

[@Rick__C-137]

josabby474 *improv

[@maxstreim4612]

I mean they have been friends for 30+ years

[@nabanitabanerjee9385]

Steve's reaction at the "man of the house" poke. PRICELESS.

[@spaceo8568]

Steve Carell is national treasure.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

They both are national treasures.

[@JasthePhilo]

“Did you....get anything for me” 😂😂

[@laurahinrichsen3917]

I love how Colbert is shocked by "Santa gifts" being wrapped in different paper, and here I thought everyone's parents did that. 😂

[@kght222]

at my house when i was a kid no present used the same wrapping, because the wrappings are cheap. it wasn't until i was 24 (34 now) or so that i saw more than one present under the tree wrapped using the same thing (24 years of wrapping using different wrapping for every present, the christmas hidey hole for decorations at this point has a dozen or two different wrapping papers). i can whip out wrapping paper from 1990 if i want.

[@graciec.9803]

Y'all got it all mixed up. Santa doesn't wrap gifts. They might have a ribbon but no wrapping

[@kght222]

@@graciec.9803 done that, works pretty good. until they ask why santa's presents aren't as nice looking.

[@tealmacfarlane]

@@graciec.9803 Exactly! And if Santa is running ahead of schedule, he'll set up a display for you. Make it super magical.

[@sdfkjgh]

kght222: I can whip out some from as early as '87! Ah, Innisbrook Wraps. You taught me that no matter how hard I try, no matter how many Beverly Hills contacts I have available to me, I'll never be able to outsell the kid whose parents donated the most to the Teacher's Fund...

[@dxbgirlvstheworld]

How have these two dorks just gotten better and better looking???

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I must know the secret; inquiring minds want to know. Hopefully just being a dork will be enough. 😅

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

Abi Abi As a proud dork (also nerd and geek, just depends on the day which one is in the driver’s seat), my type has reliably fallen within the bounds of dorkdom (sometimes nerddom; but it’s a neighboring kingdom so I feel it’s all good!). While I’ve actually known a football captain that was not arrogant at all and didn’t abuse his social power and was almost a big brother for a lot of his peers, even then, I went with a dork. Relationships are hard enough without having to negotiate an entirely unknown mindset. Plus, I like to laugh with someone when I trip while I’m talking about being bummed I’d be a Jedi Guardian because I’d actually be grey while doing a Mon Mothma impression, instead of them laughing AT me. Prepositions are important like that. 🤷🏻‍♀️ But the more other girls go for football captains, the more of my type is available, so I mean, I’m maybe not going to reveal that secret until I’m securely off the market. It’s the survival of the smartest out there, so I’m keeping it on the DL.

[@wakeupmrwest4357]

Dorks do that.

[@saladass7172]

Unpasteurized baby blood

[@arnabchakraborty2593]

@@saladass7172 nah... Blood really doesn't work as anti ageing... See Trump... He looks old as s**t

[@isaactfa]

I could watch these two for hours. They're just instinctively silly around each other.

[@Angie-Pants]

Being a 13 year old girl when these two and Jon were all on the Daily Show has deeply and irrevocably influenced the kinds of men I'm attracted to.

[@isaactfa]

Angie Pants Man, there can't be many men living up to those standards

[@Angie-Pants]

@@isaactfa there aren't, I'm single 🤣

[@lilacfunk]

Angie Pants same

[@edcpike]

I agree. If you can make me laugh, I'm half way there.

[@zbeebs]

Angie Pants, you're letter to Santa Claus has been picked up by special reindeer courier...

[@Einomar]

Socks matching the tie, plus points.

[@avahunziker5923]

Steve’s emotions are so pure. My life goal definitely is to have a friendship like this. And to go to college and success of course!

[@jibrilbuilder2668]

Becareful of college debt. Look up skilled trades.

[@FixedHDD]

Hi. This is coming from a person who just graduated university. Find a topic, a subject, a discipline that you love, that you can indulge in, that fills you with joy no matter what. Later on, people in your chosen profession may lay stones in your way, some might even want to put you off. But stick to those folks who will cherish you and your work. Exactly like Stephen and Steve have done.

[@wakeupmrwest4357]

You should have been one of Michael Scott's kids. You'd have your tuition paid. Or at least a laptop. Or at least a laptop battery pack.

[@jamssy3409]

@@wakeupmrwest4357 at least it's lithium!

[@julianasboyfriend]

steve and stephen's friendship, their love for their wives, humour, humbleness, success and good looks......goals

[@sunrisediagnostika]

Why do I get the feeling Colbert was the mischievous one of the two? Love how they giggle together. They most have shared so much laughter through out the years. Also love how Carell knew what Colbert would say 08:22 :)

[@Wigfield84]

Tina Fey once said that one of them was a total ladies man at Second City. Neither man, nor Tina, will admit to which one it was. My money is on Colbert because Carell was admittedly shy, and also met his wife during that time.

[@sunrisediagnostika]

@@Wigfield84 I saw that interview and I question Tina Fey's claim. I've never heard any other person confirm this or even hint of anything of the sorts. I think she was just messing with Jon Stewart :) Colbert seems to respect women way too much to be a ladies man. Edit: Also Colbert married 2 years before Carell (1993 vs 1995) and Colbert and Evy dated 3 years before marrying. Before meeting Evy Colbert was in a long term relationship with "Ann" so if he ever was a ladies man he was a very young ladies man... Sorry, I've been a Colbert fan for ages and it does something with you :)

[@monkiram]

@@sunrisediagnostika Maybe she didn't mean the disrespectful-to-women type of ladies man but more of a guy who charmed all the ladies and went out on some dates?

[@kelseyrobinson1917]

Colbert was the "YEEEET" friend and Carell was the spectator.

[@katelivewire]

XD I get the same feeling! Stephen seems to be more mischievous and Steve seems to be more of the friend who doesn't help w the mischief but still finds it hilarious.

[@ayudone8673]

You would have to be blind _not to notice his timeless attractiveness_ 😩

[@victoriabaker4400]

That Fabio bit ... wow beefcake!

[@AkiraChan24]

That shirtless Fabio bit was just - *phew*

[@roccohowell7557]

I guess I’m blind then.

[@rejoyce318]

The box fan blowing Steve's "hair" in the Fabio clip was a nice touch. :))

[@toobasaurus23]

When you take a scathing review of a comedy performance, and turn that into more comedy, that's when you know. All-star comedians!

[@pepecassidy4307]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDRm5etlKuLr9k

[@GoofyRatVr]

He has the reputation for being the nicest man in Hollywood. Hes precious and genuine and just amazing. He's the greatest

[@chips14]

steve carell is exactly how you would want to age. He’s just getting better looking and better looking.

[@SummerDream222]

One of the best humans of all time. That man got me through my depression. I love him forever

[@forthesakeofsanityandsuch9331]

Dear god that man ages like a fine wine!

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

As a mailman this is the best interview Ive ever seen and I'll be damned if it doesn't make me a bit proud. It's a tough job for sure, but it is rewarding. That said, the management sucks to a massive degree and really needs John Oliver to cover it lol

[@caitlin2054]

"If your kids don't want to leave you, you've failed". Uh, explain that to me?😂

[@xLOVEMimi]

K Shoyou it’s probably parenting in a way where your kids are excited to explore the world and learn as much as they can from it, as opposed to wanting to stay stagnant and not challenge themself

[@klarastern5597]

these two together... just soul-nurturing

[@jzilla1234]

That is a good suit

[@yourpalborno]

jzilla1234 Don’t downplay the importance of that tie! The whole ensemble is amazing.

[@arrvee]

I was thinking the same thing. That suit is on point.

[@maxmunch925]

Its a power-suit. Made by MISSterious

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

[meekly] "Did you get me anything." I laughed so hard I almost did a spit take and I am not even drinking anything.

[@KevinRay_man]

Damn Steve was hella healthy thicc back in the day, him and Jon Stewart are my two favs for interviews with Stephen.

[@BeeWhistler]

Seriously, I was expecting him to be kinda scrawny and instead there's this lil beefy dude rocking the blonde wig.

[@KevinRay_man]

Hahaha right? Exactly same thought process I had lol

[@MsMary957]

1994 Steve was pretty hot!

[@noluthando6757]

Kevin Ray And Nicky Minaaj

[@MTMF.london]

Not too sure it was Steve's body -- too buff and that was 20+ years ago when he was may be in his mid/late twenties?

[@gabriellunoch6346]

Their chemistry is awesome.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

. . . & It's in the car" . . . What great parent line.😅

[@SuperChivasLover]

I can't believe people thought their friendship was on the rocks. Lol!!

[@BrendanBeckett]

Who thought that?

[@gustavopff]

@@BrendanBeckett People.

[@SuperChivasLover]

@@BrendanBeckett When Timmy Chalamet and Leslie Mann were promoting Beautiful Boy and Welcone to Marwen respectively, people in the comment section wondered why Steve wasn't there instead. Given that Stephen and Steve are good friends, people took it as a sign that their friendship was in trouble.

[@MsAfroStar]

I still think that... Steven C. has had so many chances to be here and declined. This feels like he was forced to... 😔

[@whitneyfluttershyelizabeth]

Enhle what part seems “forced”? This is very natural

[@adsensedd]

This clip is brilliant because it's just two friends having a funny chat. Trying to entertain the audience but also each other. A great guest for the Christmas period.

[@deathwitheponine]

I'm late to this video but my grandfather used to be a rural letter carrier in a tiny town in northwest arkansas. He is one of the kindest people I've ever known and I really think the kind of selfless service to the community a rural letter carrier provides can only be well executed by people with empathy and compassion. I don't know what my grandpa did with letters to santa, I'll have to ask him the next time I call him, but that story about letting little kids know their letter had been picked up by 'special reindeer courier' really touched me. What a sweet thing to do.

[@anoopgill7245]

I just realized they were both in The Office. Colbert played Broccoli Rob.

[@hazelimali654]

OMG YES!!! thank you !!! Lol

[@amyking4931]

Omggg I knew but it didn’t hit me til I saw this!!

[@ericthompson3982]

The love between these 2 is absolutely palpable.

[@zmdumpbox2340]

The love these two have for each other as friends and old co-workers is palpable.

[@TheBlackParty]

I love Steve, I also love Stephen.

[@Gastel]

Even Stevphens! We need this again.

[@kitsunedao3895]

Steve was a stud back in the day

[@OakKnobFarm]

At our house we also used different wrapping paper for Santa. We baked / ate / loved fresh cinnamon rolls each Christmas morning. Imagine that: Steve Carell is as normal as you and I. Love it. It really is the simple things.

[@swarajlokhande1953]

This was one of the most thoughtful gifts...💙💙💙💙

[@thehenryrobot]

Kinda digging the grey hair! 🧓👍

[@skeeta1068]

Oh yes. A silver fox.

[@C7557]

I drive a Toyota Prius on a 98 mile rural mail route daily: I’m the Santa for kid’s letters. Fun to know he carried a route.😂

[@merricat3025]

Being a mail carrier is really hard. I was in training for 3 days. I quit. I can see why people go postal.

[@Strangwood]

82 out of a Chrysler Town & Country here. No bench seat, so I have to employ wooden plank technology! I fear snow and ice might just be the death of me. January, please be kind.

[@merricat3025]

@@Strangwood good luck. Get snow tires

[@Strangwood]

Thanks @@merricat3025 . Might just have to do that!

[@merricat3025]

@@Strangwood they make a world of difference in the snow

[@MattUebel]

Man, this is the best. Colbert is king of late night.

[@lucrativelyrics8131]

carson's forever the king (*daly that is..

[@shrutimahavarthayajula8810]

They don't even need an audience 😊

[@cookiesncream789]

Steve Carell = silver fox 🦊 😍

[@ron-by5oh]

Every time these two are on anything together, I drop everything and just sit in front of the screen going “STEEEEEEEEEEEVE” like Jonah Hill in Wolf of Wall Street.

[@alyxskyler]

I honestly think the mail carrier Santa reply he did was really sweet and I know the kids must’ve loved it even though he seems bashful/embarrassed about it here-that takes a sweet heart to do something like that even when it could extend the job so much longer each day during the Christmas holidays! 😭💕

[@twopheew9995]

Oh, what a great interview! You can feel they're real friends, and they both are very intelligent and entertaining .

[@NewMessage]

I would paste Steve's face on the Fabio pic before sending it.

[@Ma_Ba]

I hope somebody on Colbert's staff monitors these comments enough to see your idea!

[@Charsy8]

I thought that exact same thing, hahaha! XD Hell yeah!

[@bellaventimiglia35]

That’s what I thot Stephen’s other gift was going to be...lol

[@ernie325]

I would Instead send him a signed picture of a screenshot of that Fabio sketch he did.

[@taymarieeeeee]

Gray hair and a beard on Steve Carrell is actual perfection.. 🔥🔥🔥

[@lemonielala3080]

Carell in -94!!! 😱😱😱😱😱💪❤❤

[@Cyberneticnixie]

They are both True Romantics ♥ Such good feelings and genuine humor from this clip ^__^

[@mori1bund]

Even Stephven!

[@JRoseKatz98]

Don't worry, someone gets your reference

[@layne721]

I understood that reference and I clapped!

[@mori1bund]

@@JRoseKatz98: An example might clarify it a little: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5qzqZqGoLZ1r7M :-)

[@tealmacfarlane]

That was my favorite!

[@natatatt]

Loved that segment on The Daily Show.

[@GregsBassWorld]

It's so touching to see Ace & Gary all grown up and enjoying their successful civilian careers.

[@FabriceOnno]

The two uncles you want at a family reunion.

[@Barebittelitt]

Love them together!

[@dogless10]

Please get him to shout NO...GOD...NO 🤣

[@wrinkleneckbass]

Steve Carell is a national treasure. He actually lives down the street from me and I see him sometimes at the local Coffee Bean. He is always very friendly to anyone who approaches him, even weirdos like me who call him by his last name.

[@vanditdostonkadost]

2 greats of the TV

[@JaneVathesatogkit]

Can anyone else appreciate that Steve Carell’s tie and socks match?

[@SuperPowderpig]

Great to see old pals having a laugh together. Can't imagine the hilarious times they had at second city.

[@benm5221]

Precious.

[@benm5221]

No, not that one... sincerely.

[@thebatpig8424]

My family Christmas traditions are eerily similar to Steve Carell. The whole attitude toward Santa, the Cinnamon Rolls all of it.

[@yashiAR]

I love them both so much and it's a blast when they are together. Have been waiting for Steve to come on the show for so long.

[@indiidesign8558]

when the video ended i realized i was smiling the whole time

[@nicolebragg1171]

That gift is the most hilarious and amazing gift I've ever seen, not the least of which because they performed that skit the year I was born.

[@DMBabyGurlAdventures]

I could watch Steve Carell forever! Always keeps me laughing!

[@victoriashevlin8587]

Bet that writer is kicking himself now...

[@gateauxq4604]

Stephen is so good at trolling that he trolled a dude from the future

[@justinstevenson2061]

Made two real shitty calls

[@brighteyes1158]

I am

[@nidebau]

He's dead.

[@rasarmusic1]

Gateaux Q I don’t get this, but I really want to (I know, “that’s what she said”)

[@jengrubbs8775]

I need a 5+ hour segment of them just talking forever and ever

[@marcelolibermandeloreto5252]

Steve is a great guy.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Waiters who are nauseated by soup.

[@Starryeyed1801]

😂😂😂

[@HoneyV1006]

Jeffrey A. Smith skamasuthra

[@TylerBaraby]

Food*

[@eyesmoving]

So I am a mailman in Germany. Still a very awful, dark and full of terrors job. So how do i become Steve Carell and not die a virgin?

[@evanboyd1541]

eyesmoving I’m interested in being a mailman. What are the terrors associated with the job?

[@eyesmoving]

Evan Boyd so first of all, no matter the weather you must work outside. Then 90 % of the stuff you're delivering is actually useless, just promotional shit. Also you work crazy hours, 10 hours a day. And let's face it, your colleagues are not exactly the most educated people. I am still looking for that person that actually enioys being a mailman.

[@victoriabaker4400]

@@eyesmoving In the usa, it's actually one of the better jobs in terms of job security and retirement. The benefits associated with the USPS, the fact that the workers are unionized, is the major part of why the rightwing wants to destroy the post office here. It's also one of the jobs that Black people have done really well in, so there's also that reason.

[@eyesmoving]

@@victoriabaker4400 I am well aware there's worse jobs but I think there's nothing anyone could say to convince me that being a mailman in any country is actually a good job. That is secure, that you have benefits, sure, it's awesome. But most of the jobs in Germany got that.

[@victoriabaker4400]

@@eyesmoving Yes, I'm aware most of the jobs in Germany have job security and retirement, but that's not the case in the usa, and that is why I brought it up. I'm not trying to convince you it's a good job, but in the usa, it's one of the better jobs.

[@saebelzahnseba]

I want someone in my life, that looks at me, the way Steve looked to Stephen, when he got the presents... #RelationshipGoals #EvenStevphen

[@kellyjohnson3617]

One of the best part of that Fabio bit was the box fan. I was in tears. Cream rinse is a gift from the gods. Lol

[@KalebC4]

The way they’re always on the edge of improvising a bit together is beautiful

[@SebastianMuriel]

man, these guys are great together. what a down to earth interview.

[@maitrivihara]

so much love between these two. what a beautiful thing to behold !

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

So happy! I love these two together!

[@ruby07241]

Love Steve Carell. He so derserved an Emmy. Give him an Oscar.

[@riverraisin1]

He's won plenty of Dundies

[@slurricrasher9923]

I don't think there is a friendship in existence that runs as deep as these two.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Prior of the Ori I’m guessing you’re wrong.

[@Corvus_Crow]

Me and my friend Billy, I forget his last name are way better friends

[@slurricrasher9923]

@@maryrosekent8223 woooosh

[@hamdal22]

the Second City clip made me laugh so hard I think I burst my appendix

[@dstevans]

Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart on my TV all at once would cause it to explode from too much awesomeness.

[@lovelyskull3483]

The Best Ever Interview, Thank You.

[@POPNDOUGH]

I've always heard he delivered mail in Littleton back in the 80s. I wonder if my parents' house was on his route.

[@VarsshaC]

Steve Carell always seems like he is holding himself,his face tightly together.

[@judy-9999]

TWO VERY BEAUTIFUL MEN . . . inside and out, thru & thru, forever! I love them. 👍👍👍😊🙋🇨🇦

[@marygraham9338]

I love Steve and really enjoy interviews with. Stephrn Colbert. They r great together.

[@OpinionsNoOneCaresAbout]

Gosh, I miss the Ambiguously Gay Duo.

[@MsJai_1]

Yessss!!😄

[@t.p.w.6343]

"Wanna lick some stamps?"

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

HELL YEAH!!!

[@lilmooncat13]

that’s what she said

[@OwnYourPowerTV]

These two are adorable together. Loved this interview! Steve has such a authentic spirit.

[@studiovulcan4411]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THOSE PECS