Dana Carvey On His Friendship With The Bush Family | CONAN on TBS

[@Bigngreen]

Hard to believe Dana is over 60... Put that Garth wig on him and he will still look the same.

[@Thatsdantoyousir5]

To be fair he has looked like an old man since he was 25.

[@brockkobe9594]

Pro trick : watch movies on KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

[@jeremiahcayden9125]

@Brock Kobe yea, have been using KaldroStream for months myself :)

[@ronaldo101000]

Dana carvey is my "go to" when my depression and anxiety is got ahold of me. Thanks Dana

[@kapishjoshi4576]

Brian Baker this is hilarious considering I did this just yesterday.

[@ede7722]

Dana Carvey, class act all the way.

[@far22186]

It's cuz Dana's impression was good, funny and lighthearted.

[@SabaDhutt]

Bush family did an amazing job in Houston. Their foundation and charities helped countless people in need. Sadly, that will be overshadowed by the disastrous foreign policy.

[@LAkadian]

and Katrina.

[@BenLA5]

This aged poorly lmao. Bush admitted to being a war criminal. His crimes were OBVIOUS, even to him LMAO

[@JimmyGoldberg-ux8ik]

@@LAkadian lol . What did Barbara Bush say about the people complaining?

[@richb313]

Thank you Conan for allowing Dana to show some touching memories and some humanity.

[@tjb09hardybuck]

I was in the audience for this show today. Fantastic experience.

[@TheRealKillerTomato]

I fear we will soon see yet another example of a spouse letting go after their other half passes. It is always sad, but a true testament to the power of love. 💔

[@jaz5649]

it's really not, dying actually kind of sucks, you dont have to bring up your love bullshit everywhere

[@texastippn]

He did such a great impression of him too! Sweet they were close.

[@ratedyellow3]

Michelle Alvarez sup girl how you doing

[@claiminglight]

To be fair, the impressions are coming from a different place now. Nobody's lightly ribbing Trump. We're in open cultural war.

[@jeffnaslund]

There’s a reason for that

[@_RichardOrtega]

Politics aside, anyone who has been close to the bush family has said how much of a down to earth family they were. In this moment, they are mourning the loss of a mother and a friend. Not the wife of a man who may or may not have done some form of evil. I would hope that people are smart enough to see the difference. And just to be clear, I am not defending the bush' presidency, or obama's, or trump's. Just be human.

[@BenLA5]

"a man who may or may not have done some form of evil." This aged poorly lmao. Bush admitted to being a war criminal. His crimes were OBVIOUS, even to him LMAO

[@shmookins]

My condolences. What a life she lived.

[@Danthanhhi]

hi

[@blackbenny794]

Keksi is an idiot

[@heffaazul]

If there's a heaven....she's in it.

[@truthsoldier5757]

Shadow Heart he's friend with a family of demons

[@burningkarma]

noora GTFO. Do Liberals even understand what hate and prejudice mean anymore? This mindset is why I re-registered as an Independent. I just can’t get behind this “you’re either for this or you’re a bigot” attitude. Listen to Dana, it was a much different time back then before politics became as hostile as they are now. She did so much for so many regardless of their politics, gender, religion, etc.

[@Neyonius]

I didn't care for Bush jr as a president, but I always thought he was pretty cool and respectful as a guy in general. Hope he pulls through.

[@Jackkenway]

It's a sad time indeed, May the former lady Barbara Bush rest in peace.

[@couponville1]

We all miss the sensibilities of that time. 😔

[@J.Rizza.]

The difference these days, is the impressions people on SNL do of Trump are venomous, and they genuinely dislike him, whereas Dana's impression of Bush Sr had no ill-intentions back in the day, so of course there's a difference in how they're received

[@nebulousisgod]

Perhaps somewhat, but you can’t deny Trump is an oversensitive insecure whiny bitch.

[@jeffw1267]

SNL has always had a liberal bent but at least they made fun of all the presidents. Bill Clinton took a lot of heat, for example.

[@PimpTwzt]

Exactly. They are blaming what is happening now on those they make fun of. They are victimizing themselves. What is wrong with the left? The jokes now days are mean and evil. The difference is all on the left.

[@hoochiemoochie89]

JedRose17 exactly correct

[@solrinin]

"The difference is all on the left." - The difference is all around. As much as I didn't like Bush's policies, I felt like the guy wanted what was best for the country as a whole. Trump on the other hand seems like he only became president because Obama made fun of him at a dinner party and he wants to undo everything Obama did to get back at him for it, and if he can make a buck or two out of it, even better.

[@magicpowers]

A kinder, gentler Conan.

[@julievelez9225]

I miss Presidents with a sense a humor. Shows the class of President George H.W Bush.

[@BenLA5]

This aged poorly lmao. Bush admitted to being a war criminal. His crimes were OBVIOUS, even to him LMAO

[@jazz-influent]

Well Jordan Peele was invited to the white house for his impression of Obama, along with Luther the anger translator, lol

[@AnnyongRings]

Not sure I've ever heard Conan say anything nice before about a Republican. A welcomed development to say the least

[@johnmoeller8654]

Republicans are always victims in their own eyes. You prove it yet again.

[@hugohackenbush1554]

Dana is pure class on and off stage.

[@1976JMR]

Love Dana Carvey since SNL days.. he's soo funny

[@Ojb_1959]

Conan’s genuine concern for them is remarkable 🤥

[@nicholasstilley2370]

Yeah but Dana carvey is actually funny

[@siavm]

Jo Wood he is a comedy by trade though. Still a republican in office. He just can’t take a joke. Or be bothered to skip golf over a funeral.

[@nicholasstilley2370]

siavm oh I don't disagree that Donald can't take a joke, I'm really saying that the trump spoofs got old really fast from extreme saturation

[@cojopablo609]

i get what you say. It's just the amount of news that can happen in one day, it's overwhelming and it's hard for most comedians on TV not to talk about the president. Norm McDonald said in an interview in CBC i think, that smart comedy wil steer away from the low-hanging fruit, in this case, jokes about Trump.

[@bradjennings8714]

Dana never was as vile as today's comedians. Big difference!

[@langdonalger9219]

Brad Jennings past presidents weren’t as distasteful as the current president.

[@mypillowguy445]

Yes, it's the comedians fault that Trump is a vile, sexual predator who wants to bang his own daughter, who takes money from FEMA and medical research to fund his Trump Baby Jails and who then blames victims of hurricanes and also blames victims of sexual abuse because his ego cant take criticism. Bad comedians!!

[@jameswilliams-of3mv]

@@mypillowguy445 wrong kid.. trump is one of the best presidents..stop being brain washed by the liberal biased media.. trump 2020

[@jameswilliams-of3mv]

@@langdonalger9219 you mean as distasteful as obama..

[@mypillowguy445]

james williams Wah Wah!! Twump is the bestest pwesident ever! Twump 2020!! 😂 😂 😂 You're a moron. Your boy won't finish his first term.

[@maurerahg]

RIP President George H.W. Bush. Thank you for your service to our nation.

[@maurerahg]

stream chuwapane You sure you’re talking about H.W. Bush? Because H.W. Bush APPOINTED the SECOND African-American Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas. Also, during the Gulf War, WE didn’t invade Iraq... actually Iraq INVADED Kuwait. COALITION forces went into Kuwait to PUSH OUT the Iraq military and liberate Kuwait. I would like to add that H.W. Bush was a fighter pilot during WWII, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a U.S. Ambassador, Director of the CIA, U.S. Vice President, and U.S. President. So, yes, he served our great nation and contributed more than you ever will. So, before you throw out some nonsense, get our information right.

[@davidriggs2729]

@cate UwU just curious --what is your history of service?

[@Raberuji]

OMG i can watch it in Canada !!!

[@GaryTurbo]

Didn't he do George Bush when he did The Master Of Disguise?

[@trader_joan]

It was a sweet impression of the president because it was a SWEET president. How can anyone do a SWEET impression of this one (IQ45)?

[@CmdrSloanne]

I still remember Dana Carvey before he hit it big on Saturday Night Live, from the 80's TV series; Blue Thunder. I always wanted to see a reunion TV Movie from the show, but it will be tough without James Farentino & Bubba Smith.

[@adamsomething5306]

Wow, the comment section is beautiful. Everyone is so politically polarized over mentioning jokes that started 30 years ago. All joking aside, I am proud to live in the only country that allows it citizens to be so openly hateful to each other and it's leader. America seems so divided because our policies allow it. You guys see hate in these comments, but I see freedom. 'Murica! lol

[@maxhydekyle2425]

When someone's partner for 7 decades dies they usually don't live much longer which is sweet

[@loveforeignaccents]

But unfortunately sad as well.

[@anasfarahi4401]

well he is still alive to this day.

[@franciscogranados7225]

Rip hw bush

[@lightningbrigade4722]

Sad but true.

[@maxhydekyle2425]

@@anasfarahi4401 Hmm. Also wow this comment aged well.

[@bernieharfleet6751]

On the main KZbin page this reads as "Dana Carvey on his friendship with the bush. Indeed.

[@anthonyrivers255]

My first vote! 1988!

[@c0xb0x]

Lots of people here who don't know the difference between George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.

[@wolfpack81nc]

Grace and Humility in the White House. A different time indeed!

[@Cimlite]

Same goes for the comedians though. As Conan points out several times in the interview, his impersonation of the president was "sweet". It wasn't malicious and done with an agenda, it was simply to be funny.

[@iwanttosurvive3992]

JiminyCriket Exactly. THANK YOU. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@thesprawl2361]

JiminyCricket - On the one hand there is Trump, making fun of women who claim they've been raped, of a journalist who is severely disabled, of anyone who is weak and vulnerable and not a fan of his. And on the other hand there is Alec Baldwin, on a satirical comedy programme, making fun of Trump in exactly the same way that Will Ferrel made fun of GW Bush, or Bill Maher made fun of Clinton. It really depresses and saddens me that you don't think there's a difference there, between the *president* routinely mocking the weakest people in society and anyone who doesn't support him; and a comedy show just doing its job, regardless of how 'mean' it is. You support Trump, who sneered at one of America's greatest war heroes and mocked his incredible sacrifice in a Vietnamese jail, but you attack a comedy show for doing a mean impression of Trump. It blows my mind.

[@pdizzle5302]

No Name is a TRAITOR to this country, not a war hero. He received the punishment he deserved.

[@thesprawl2361]

P Dizzle - You're a pretty sad, angry guy. I feel sorry for you.

[@thomascarroll5750]

The difference between the bush and trump impressions is that the bush impression is done for laughs and the trump impression is used as character assassination

[@yeags1383]

RIP Mr President

[@nightmaster5593]

Dana's comedy came from a place of love and fun - unlike today, where they're peddling wrath and sadism. It's blatantly palpable. The times have changed, sure. So has the comedy.

[@somethingclever4563]

Dana Carvey is a national treasure. So, I'm sure Zinke will sell his body to an oil company shortly.

[@Sam_T2000]

I love this... Dana is the best, and this was a really nice story... but don’t act like the only difference between then and now is the man in office.

[@jaz5649]

has anyone ever acted like that

[@mcqueen7584]

I just miss when everything was simpler, why can't we all get cramped in an XXXXXXL DeLorean and go back?

[@MisterPinchy]

It's not that Trump is humorless, it's that the impressions of him on SNL are mean spirited more than they are funny. Dana Carvey's Bush was not mean in any way.... but totally hilarious and fun.

[@flashanimationen]

Please check out my Trump impression - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjGdmV8jJV3fdU

[@thesprawl2361]

"It's not that Trump is humourless" Uh, yes it is.

[@joebuddenstherapist5129]

“They didn’t demonize the other side” He does know he’s talking about the guy that said you’re either with us or you’re with the terrorists, in order to falsely justify the most catastrophical war of that decade right?

[@chester1851]

She was only 90-something.

[@majow]

Impressing bush

[@jackassoftheweek]

I want a master of disguise 2!!!

[@grimreper101]

Conan u are so funny 😂

[@Peter1999Videos]

Nah gah dah! read my lips, no more taxes

[@soth1sol]

nah ma ta!

[@fryingenigmas5456]

Turtle turtle 🤣

[@deet9710]

Hey you can do an impression of me. Do me nooooww

[@DallethechampDK]

But what about the Simpsons comment?

[@Crumponalog]

Actually, I think Obama invited Key and Peele (who does a great Obama impression) to the White House.

[@soth1sol]

clearly referring to trump...

[@soth1sol]

@Matt Holub i bet peele helped with the bit, probably gave ol' barry o most o' his lines(?)

[@georgeesteve4827]

**Likes video before watching it**

[@noahhurley-abelew6536]

Seriously. But, um, congrats!

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

A sweet impression, they have always been likeable impressions of presidents, the Alec Baldwin stuff is hard to watch

[@LAkadian]

That's because Trump was actually like that and some people just really never wanted to see it.

[@FoF1212]

Conan made a very big error in this video. Dana's impression of Bush wasn't mean spirited unlike the Trump impressions today. Dana actually does an amazing Trump impression also that's goofier which I'm sure Trump would have no issues with.

[@leob4403]

It did make a mockery out of george bush awkward hand gestures honestly

[@saturnargentavis1901]

There was a time when comedians also didnt hit below the belt ever chance they got at the President either

[@siehu8812]

it's not trump's fault things are different now. alec baldwin has been an outspoken detractor of trump, and his impression of trump is meant to be mean spirited and affect people's opinion of trump. to boot it isn't as good as carvey's was. baldwin isn't an impressionist and carvey was a great one.

[@gumunduringigumundsson9344]

Dana Carvey rocks!!!

[@seevemonka1]

Different time . Politics was tough just like always, but there was no "cancel culture" bull. The cancel culture stuff is bringing down this country. Also, there is a lack of statesman in power today. Those who understand that being Honorable and decent means something and working to be part of something greater than yourself. All sides have a role. There is a reason that we have different points of view, talents and abilities - Because they all have some value to contribute.

[@LAkadian]

Whoa. You said this 1 whole year ago. It seems like things only keep getting more divided. I hope we can get back to the old way soon. At least we can dream.

[@ghettoprince3731]

Back when celebrities could be friends with Republicans without ruining their careers

[@bookashkin]

What celebs lost their jobs because of their friendships with Republicans? The last major episode of entertainment industry blacklisting was during the McCarthy era, when many people got shafted for being lefties. 151 people in 1950 alone. Leonard Bernstein, Lillian Hellman, Aaron Copeland, Dashiell Hammett, Burgess Meredith, Henry Morgan, Dorothy Parker, William Shirer, Orson Welles, the list is long.

[@nicholas4727]

bookashkin yeah people always called McCarthy crazy for his witch Hunt, but he was actually on to something, there were many communists in Hollywood at the time

[@bookashkin]

Colin Carlton: You are right. Sen. McCarthy wasn't crazy. There really was an ideological and intelligence war going on. But he was pretty shady. Most of the people he shafted were composers/actors/writers. What were they going to pass to their supposed Kremlin handlers? The latest Hollywood celebrity gossip? :)

[@claiminglight]

It was a different time. But the republicans were different then, too. That was pre-Gingrich.

[@pdizzle5302]

Back when people actually believed the Republicans and Democrats were two different political parties and didn't realize they are all puppets funded by drug and human trafficking.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

In the 90's it was still silly and "sweet" but now it is mean spirited and highly partisan and not only insult the president but those who support him as well as their beliefs. Comedy has changed and it sucks.

[@thesprawl2361]

This is called comedy. That is how it works - making fun of politicians. But how do you explain Donald Trump making fun of people with extreme disabilities, or women who claim to have been raped? He is the POTUS, not some comedian on TV and yet you clearly don't care in the slightest. Your blind hypocrisy is unbelievable.

[@BertF1966]

Lovely tribute, the book Destiny and Power brought me here. From a position of previous political ignorance where I took the media portrayal of a weak nerdy man as gospel, I’m full of so much admiration for George Senior, a war hero, a gentleman and just a great man.

[@TheSpiritOfTheTimes]

Such a nice family the Assad family! Good people, witty, educated, just all around lovely!

[@traviswhittemore6062]

Funny is funny.

[@lauriehere6408]

They can’t go do impressions because the impressions have become vicious, nasty and hateful-THAT is why

[@PuadafaProductions]

People don’t know, but Alec Baldwin and Trump are not that close of friends.

[@pattimcintyre9347]

Alec Baldwin's hate is why President Trump wouldn't embrace him for his impression.

[@whosthesavagenow6379]

George HW is rumored to have been in Dallas on November 22, 1963~Did you ever ask him about that Dana?

[@philliesphan312]

Well he lived in Texas.

[@MartimRockass]

Really? He just asked "How are you?". Why would that be so incredible?

[@johnyludvigsson]

Because one would think he had more important things on his mind at that moment.

[@jaz5649]

besides, he didnt say anything about it being incredible, just pointed out that from his point of view that dude seemed cool, not sure why you had to jump into conclusions

[@sprobeck]

Willie Horton

[@satum__]

hi conan you are cool

[@TXMXIcanDUde]

Dana was to bush Sr what Keegan Michael key was to Obama. Clean fun impressions. Unlike like bush jr and the clown currently running the circus

[@NutsForCorby]

it's a big club and we aint in it

[@judietallman]

RIP President Bush

[@thzzzt]

Naaaad gaaaah daaahhht.

[@davidevans3175]

These days each side is praying for each others' death.

[@Wookie546]

I am a person in the comments once again.

[@ronniep777]

Sheev Palpatine no your not .

[@rgwak]

Fun fact: The church lady is supposed to be Barbara.

[@Danthanhhi]

hello

[@wadhaa5045]

So you never saw him as war criminal ?!!

[@Czh5544]

Go visit the man

[@jedijones]

As Dennis Miller says, Dana Carvey is the best single SNL cast member of all time. As Conan said, Dana's impression of Bush was sweet. It didn't try to get applause from liberals by being as mean as possible. That's the difference now. A Republican isn't going to want to meet someone who goes on TV and portrays them as the worst person in the world.

[@kilroy987]

I thought Obama had impressionists and enjoyed them? I mean Trump has no sense of humor about you imitating him unless you make it clear you love him - and, who does? Today's angry politics aren't about the sign of the times. The next president will change this immediately. Maybe even when the house flips this November.

[@robertclark2439]

kilroy987 i

[@alanwoodwind5265]

The difference is, Carvey's impression wasn't meant as an insult. Baldwin doing Trump is meant to trash the guy.

[@tantzer6113]

Don’t you miss the era when entertainers were friends with war criminals? Wait, they still are.

[@angelos7]

"become another person"

[@joejones1991]

The people in the comment section have no idea who they are talking about. Y'all watch too much CNN 😂

[@theforgottenbrawlers]

"he Is quite Ill" Well, He's over 93 years old lol

[@lulluedge9457]

Aaaw, he was friends with war criminals, how cute :)

[@RawUndergroundMusic]

Lullu Edge ... Obama dropped between 20,000 and 30,000 bombs in his 8 years and had his share of scandals. They all do.

[@lulluedge9457]

Raw Underground Music I never said that Obama wasn't a war criminal

[@zer0gravity184]

Lullu Edge : I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure Mr. Dana is also right in line with the globalization of governments, military, a new monetary system and might as well throw in a unified religion. As George H.W. Bush said during his Presidency, "a new world order". A 'Thousand points of light'. Bush or Obama, it doesn't matter, they're all cut from the same cloth.

[@tmedwards8426]

Loo, there have been many opportunities in the past for heels and uncivil bores to demean and belittle leaders, but not when their loved ones die or they are in poor health. Your comments say far more about your feeble & shallow character than detract from these great Americans.

[@TheAxzom]

LOST ALL RESPECT

[@bitfreakazoid]

And then we had 8 years of a president ushering in the most divisive times in our country, what a legacy.

[@joeyscerbo7776]

Nope, the difference is how everyone just goes after President Trump and really rips into him and’s mean! Dana was not, and that’s why he was accepted sm and loved!

[@maxhydekyle2425]

HW is a really nice guy, but he just wasn't very good as a president haha. He just got elected because of being Reagan's vp.

[@SuperGaleford]

kyle magaro he didn’t get re-elected cuz of Perot and the “Read my lips...”

[@maxhydekyle2425]

And people just liked Clinton a lot, but I never said anything to the contrary.

[@noahhurley-abelew6536]

What the ish is 'haha' for? That automatically eliminates you for having a real thought when it comes after 'adult' statements. It looks awful. Anyways, every President has some 'just' reasons they won. -Many- for being VP.

[@pdizzle5302]

Bush was the president for 12 years, then purposely handed it off to Clinton, who then handed it off to W. Please, wake up.

[@Paulafan5]

He's probably the best President of the past 50 years, and that's sad.

[@hunterscott7592]

It was so great back then to see a very liberal show NOT be horrible to our president, even Ferrell did a great job with Bush 2. I can't even watch the show now.

[@laterdudesaint]

ive my own reasons for despising the bush family. but enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling .

[@bigsassyster]

what? did some talking head spit into your ear and you took it as a sign of absolute truth?

[@rosethatsme4464]

The Bushes only Republicans I wouldn’t mind saying hello to, even though I am Democratic .... 🇺🇸

[@nickmorton2354]

Rose That’s me !! Wow that’s amazingly sad

[@jeffw1267]

Then you must love Reagan too. Bush and Reagan were super tight.

[@ozzy5480]

Republicans aren’t Satan spawn. Because of somebody’s political standing you wouldn’t give them common courtesy or good manners because you disagree with them? I’m a republican and I’m a decent human being with all people, no matter how they clash with my ideals. I have democratic friends, and some third-party supporters too. Grow up.

[@vonabele7546]

Rose That’s me !! So you love your criminals ..

[@nickmorton2354]

Iron Dickhead nicely said. As a Canadian, I’m so disappointed that rose made that comment with so much pride. The USA is a great place but Will stop being that way with people think the way rose does

[@AdamTheWilliams]

Conan, are you seriously going to claim that modern day Trump-impressions are “sweet” and “light-hearted”? It’s some of the most mean-spirited “comedy” I’ve ever seen. And you try to lay that at the feet of Trump? What happened to you?

[@jeffw1267]

He's jumped on the Bash Trump wagon because it's good for ratings, but it's too late. Conan's ratings SUCK.

[@Vendrix86]

you need to re-watch the video, your dyslexia is getting to you. He never claimed Trump impressions were any of those things. He just said it's a different time - and it is. This dictator we have for a president instantly accuses people that say the slightest thing about him an enemy/un-american/traitor. Quite in common with Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, etc.

[@AdamTheWilliams]

Dead on, @JiminyCriket

[@wallacewallaby5782]

SNL had a field day with Clinton and the dress, yet silence from the Clinton camp, despite the obvious embarrassment. Will Farrell went on tour playing George W Bush joking about his intelligence, but Bush had no problems with it. If someone did the same about Trump, he would be raging about it on Twitter and threatening to sue. If you're in the public eye, comedians will make fun of you. The only thing different these days is that ironically, many conservatives have become snowflakes who are easily offended and unable to laugh at their own side.

[@wallacewallaby5782]

2016 Correspondence dinner. Obama was DESTROYED by Larry Wilmore joking about him being a murderer and war criminal. Comedians can be brutal. Obama shrugged off the murderous war criminal jokes, but make fun of Trump being a halfwit and it's sooo unfair.

[@RawUndergroundMusic]

The difference is.. Dana carvey did a playful impression of president Bush. The impresssions of president Trump are nasty. they left obama alone for the most time. He got a pass.

[@brianjackson9520]

Yeetle

[@lamardotson]

It's alot of snowflakes in this comment section.