Do Squirrels Poop While They Walk? Alan Alda And Stephen Get To The Bottom Of It

Alan Alda and Stephen talk about how improv has influenced their work both on the stage and off. Also, Stephen demonstrates his "Squirrel Pooping" impression. #Colbert #ClearVivid #AlanAlda
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[@soirese]

I love it when Stephen lets his guests speak with no interruption. I mean, it’s Alan Alda, how could you not be in awe ❤️

[@XxBuRkaDuRkA]

Jimmy Fallon would have interrupted 10x before Alan was done talking

[@siamgirl31]

@@XxBuRkaDuRkA agree, it’s so frustrating watching him sometimes! Still love him though. But Colbert is King!

[@Qermaq]

1:15 Sounds like Alda wanted to go somewhere and Stephen interrupted.

[@nancybrown2700]

I absolutely love how Alan switched it to an interview of Stephen. Memorable and charming moment that!

[@maret1729]

I literally shouted "he just flipped the interview!" My dogs and cats were not as impressed as I was.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

LOL Alan Alda gets out his phone and takes footage of Stephen pooping as a squirrel. This makes my day.

[@swiftmeswiftie60]

Alan alda using his phone is the youngest thing I've seen him do 😂

[@bunnyfernwood]

He's like 'ok do it again' 😂 you can't say no to Alan Alda!

[@flickercrab5704]

That was fun!

[@tonymiller6847]

Mine too. Treasure your day!

[@allie_hart]

@@swiftmeswiftie60 putting the phone in his shirt pocket is a total dad move tho 😊

[@xxMelaniexx]

This man💜 ive rewatched Mash so many times bc of his just iconic performance

[@sramoore0075187]

Him paired with Gary Burghoff were a match made to perfection. I

[@RolfStones]

The reason why so many people can connect with this man and the characters he played is because he always showed the flaws, the humanity, of his characters. It hits you in a deeper emotional level without even noticing.

[@laurakali6522]

The Four Seasons is one of my favorite movies.

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

So true.

[@sramoore0075187]

Hands down one of the best to do it. He’s gotten a bit shaky as he’s grown up.

[@007vsMagua]

So true. It's nice to see his mind is going strong. I feel like I'm a part of his family.

[@dbc680]

Yeah, and Alan Alda is pretty great too.

[@rikukoskela2791]

Great American actor. One of the best.

[@kenhoward3512]

Besides acting, I recall his years of hosting a "Scientific American" TV series. Repeatedly put into unfamiliar circumstances in the field, Alda would unfailingly ask the most intelligent and interesting questions about scientific concepts, as he was learning along with the rest of us.

[@CrumblyTriscuits]

I love that he pulled out his phone to record him! Alan Alda is such a handsome man inside and out! Growing up watching MASH was a great time!

[@ginamcdonald7854]

I love Alan Alda!!! One of the best ever ❤️❤️❤️

[@stan4now]

Alan Alda still has a great sense of humor. Stephen is so good with his guests. I didn't know squirrels pooped as they walked.

[@drboze6781]

The more you know.

[@larrygarland3728]

@@TheGAMESHARQ . Are you a squirrel? I'll bet they do when running from a dog or other foe! ?

[@capybara8868]

I'm a 61 year old Scottish guy. Alan Alda - and the rest of the M*A*S*H cast - was a very important part of my teenage years. And thank you to the BBC for not broadcasting the laughter track thought necessary for American viewers. The humour - sometimes slapstick and often subtle - came across much more effectively without the add on. Peerless acting and wonderful scriptwriting. I cried when Henry Blake left - but quickly came to adore Sherman Potter. Thank you Alan & Co. ❤️

[@erinhilliard9347]

I find the laugh tracks comforting. When I watch old sitcoms it’s one of their signature attributes. I fall asleep to M-A-S-H now, no disrespect….I took care of a bedridden man who loved the show, which at the time I had never heard of (I was born in the late 80s). I watched it while caring for this man in his last years. Now I watch it and appreciate it outside of work :)

[@mh_mk4558]

His talk with Dr. Freedman about the bus in the last episode of MASH is possibly one of the most tragic and poignant moments on TV. Ever. He is brilliant.

[@rodddossantos1437]

One of the best guests this season. What a great person to hear Stephen talk to. Alan Alda is so great.

[@PittsburghSportsFan43]

I love when these two get together. It's always so much fun.

[@clairelowry9122]

Alda's an inspiration for living a great life. His wisdom and grace is a joy to share.👍🌹✌

[@kittitude]

I love Alan Alda so much; he's really the one celebrity I want to meet most. I have so much respect for this man.

[@fredabery3816]

Lovely, brilliant man. Sad to see his tremor, happy to know his mind is well in tact.

[@oren1neu1dag]

I love the whole chemistry between Stephen and Alan, it reminds me very much of a student trying to impress his teacher.

[@ericherman5413]

God bless you, Alan Alda! Your podcast is one of my favorites. May you live as long as you want to and enjoy every minute of it.

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

Alan Alda: "I must've missed class that day.". Can't out-deadpan that guy.

[@donnamarie3617]

Oh how wonderful to see Alan. Best regards from New Zealand.

[@yakovpetrovich7682]

I revere Alan Alda. I grew up on M.A.S.H., loved him in several of his films such as Paper Lion, Seduction of Joe Tynan. Four Seasons, Crimes and Misdermeanors, etc... and the outstanding educational program Scientific American Frontiers. He's is a wonderful graceful man and artist, contributing to the best of our culture. He's a true national treasure and should be thanked and celebrated.

[@miltongurl28]

The Four Seasons was one if my parents favourites and I’ve seen it a few time also. Classic movie. Alan was also wonderful in “Same time next year”.

[@kefinkamed]

This whole interview just made my heart sing. Such a sweet moment in this day and age, we need more of these ♥️♥️♥️

[@kenhoward3512]

There are precious few souls like both Alan Alda and Stephen Colbert.

[@miltongurl28]

Both just the picture of class.

[@xliquidflames]

This man is a damn national treasure. And listen when your elders speak, people. They have wisdom worth hearing.

[@jemiebridges3197]

He didnt even know squirrels poop while walking!

[@klasi58]

What an adorable man ❤️. I could watch him and ❤️Colbert❤️ all day long. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joeltucci1916]

I still think Alan Alda and Gary Burghoff missed a chance to make an amazing PSA early in the pandemic where Radar tried to walk into various places and Alan said “Radar put a mask on”

[@smokyquartz5817]

Aww.

[@jpdemer5]

With Radar putting it on just a second before Hawkeye tells him to.

[@smokyquartz5817]

@@mikecontini Naw it would still. I would choke up honestly. It would have been a good moment for the country.

[@hierroglyphic]

I don't know about the rest of you but I teared up a bit when he said it's great to be here with you folks tonight. What an icon.

[@kenhoward3512]

It was truly from the heart.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Can’t love Alan Alda more what a fabulous guest list tonight !!

[@fetlock]

My favorite was "I could even write them out of the play." 😅

[@BellesChoses1]

That was hilarious!

[@laurenanne7623]

Alan Alda... whenever I am disgusted with Humanity, I think of Alan Alda to remind myself that we are still capable of pure wholesome 'goodness'

[@kloakovalimonada]

He has a really, really good podcast. Clear&vivid with Alan Alda. Mostly about science communication.

[@tsarchasm8492]

I completely agree. He has such very, very interesting guests. And he is a truly gifted interviewer. The conversations feel like they are in a living room in front of the fire, having coffee.

[@kloakovalimonada]

@@tsarchasm8492 excuse my ageism here but I didn’t expect this level of keeping up with the times from an 85 old actor.

[@peterslegers6121]

kzbin.info his videos seem like shorter cutouts

[@kloakovalimonada]

@@peterslegers6121 huh, I had no idea it’s a KZbin channel too. Thanks.

[@tileman17]

THIS MAN IS A LEGEND!! glad to see he's doing well

[@hazeljones5272]

Hate to say,but those trembling hands tell me he may have Parkinson’s, I’m not a Dr. but I saw it in my dad.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@hazeljones5272 Sometimes older folks develop hand tremors but the rest of their bodies remain free of them. Alan didn't seem to have any trouble standing erect and staying still. My grandmother had severe hand tremors but was unaffected by any other signs of neuropathy. But who knows? You could be right. Perhaps his hands were the first parts to be affected.

[@DungeonStudio]

Alan's so great! And going strong at 85! To me, his best character was in Crimes & Misdemeanors. And I love his enthusiasm for science and how things come to be.

[@ute-5814]

The great Alen Alda, what a treat!

[@jeffmathers355]

My Lord this guy is still as sharp as always. Good show ole chap!

[@JonBlondell]

Such a gentleman.

[@Rainy-In-The-Desert]

Alan Alda is a genuine class act, just loves him ❤️❤️

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

Stephen...have Alan Alda on more...just you guys talking....also the squirrel pooping was bonus!!! Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

[@humbledriver2536]

Sincerely one of the purest precious interviews I've seen in decades

[@lizbmusic11]

Watching in NZ - what a treasure Alan is. I loved Mash. Wonderful show. Such memorable characters. Sad to see he maybe has Parkinsons?

[@davidhwang4221]

Unfortunately yes.

[@bletheringfool]

Yeah he does but listen to his podcast episode with Michael J Fox

[@El-wv1tf]

@@bletheringfool can you direct me to itt please? My stepdad has been living with Parkinsons for over 16 years and Michael J Fox is kind of his hero in Parkinsons. A podcast with Alan Alda and Fox would be great for him to hear.

[@lizbmusic11]

@@bletheringfool I'd love to hear that. Where can I find it?

[@bletheringfool]

@@El-wv1tf I think this thread is automatically removing links as I have tried to respond. But if you Google 'Clear and Vivid Podcast Michael J Fox' you will find the episode. It's free to listen to

[@laalaa99stl]

Careful, Stephen. Don't outshine the guest! That Squirrel Poop Dance has now officially displaced the Caravan Dance as my all time favorite!

[@verseau8360]

Just thinking about the caravan dance makes me laugh to this day!

[@gentillygirl545]

Now I have to watch the Caravan Dance!! 🤣

[@cici7333]

We are so lucky to have Alan Alda! ❤️

[@tonydamata]

85 years old and still sharp as a tack. Brilliant.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Good to see that the Man from MASH grabbed his phone and caught Stephen walking like a Squirrel, looks in great shape, thank you for all the MASH shows, and the movies you've done Sir.

[@debs_boho_jungle]

Alan Alda was one of my 1st crushes. We watched Mash as a family growing up, never missed a season. Hes still an attractive man...funny and brains...sexy!

[@vickiphilo1243]

Have complete set of MASH 1-11. I still watch it a lot but with my kids and grandkids. We all enjoy it, especially me watching them watch it for the first time. As to how I felt all those years ago. When there was only 3, 5 and 9 and being aired for the first time. Alan Alda looks great!

[@NoUploadJustComment]

Seems like such a mensch. Love the intro music too from Jon.

[@ritajohnson5594]

Such a joy to see alan and what he's been up to.

[@richardstevens3461]

Glad to see Alan Alda in public.... fantastic person!

[@Durrdalus]

I like how video starts with them talking face to face and ends with an elbowbump.

[@loriallenbaugh35]

I was thinking to myself even before Stephen said it.."National Treasure". Both Alan and Stephen have won the trifecta. Intelligent, humorous and genuine. Have to include lovable as well.

[@kiaraabbaszadeh2754]

OMG I just loooooove Alan Alda. What a great interview.

[@dvergar1]

Of course I fell in love with him as an actor in MASH, but he was extraordinary in The West Wing, as well. He got to voice some of the counterpoints to the usual perspective on that show. I thought he presented something we never seem to see anymore - a conservative with compassion. I wish the GOP would look at his character as a potential way out of this pit they have dug their way into.

[@diane9247]

I just love him! What a treasure.

[@laughingatu3699]

Hawkeye will always be my favorite characters

[@robertluxenhofer1579]

Actually, when in front of a sled, Huskies definitely run and poop at the same time and it looks very similar like Stephen showed, only on four legs... watched in live from behind being on the sled. Was funny as hell ... and stank a bit...

[@mcdjinn6975]

😂😂😂

[@riversong4997]

I think I saw a video of that on one of Markiplier's Try Not To Laugh videos! XD

[@swiftmeswiftie60]

Alan alda using his phone is the youngest thing I've seen him do 😂

[@alexdasliebe5391]

👍🏼You can tell he has directed. He says “do it, again” and ends with “okay, got it” 😊

[@sylvain-paulcote5470]

A phone is just a smaller camera than what he used to work with...

[@alexdasliebe5391]

Yup yup, @@sylvain-paulcote5470 😄 👍🏼

[@gentillygirl545]

And he did it faster than I could!

[@brothermine2292]

Appoint Stephen the Minister of Silly Walks.

[@laurakali6522]

He and Carol Burnett in The Four Seasons were great.

[@barryflick54]

Yes that was a great movie....so much a product of its time...

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

Oh my, that walk has to become a thing. Thanks Steve, you made Alan smile.

[@davidallen111]

Covid has changed the meaning of "rubbing elbows with celebrities".

[@heideleskun1163]

lol Alan takes video of Stephen acting out a squirrel pooping. That's Classic. Love it.

[@celestialanger7102]

This is arguably the most delightful interview I have ever witnessed on a late night show.

[@alexanderpbyron]

The most wonderful man! 😇

[@wordzmyth]

I love Alan Alfa. His autobiography is so fascinating and touching.

[@DeeWeber]

Love, love and love. Thank you both. Forever and always.

[@rajeshv1203]

This is how probably people should age, I guess. At least I would if I could. Thanks Alan Alda.

[@Dexy83]

85 year old man pulled out a smartphone to take pictures! LOVE IT! 😂 😂 😂

[@moniquerobinson5206]

Love, love this man! I have watched the reruns so much! Blessings Mr. Alda. 🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@sarcasmo57]

Do love Alan

[@kenster8270]

He has always had those kind friendly eye wrinkles and a fantastic sense of humor!

[@dantower8268]

So happy to check in with Alan Alda. So glad we're still in this life together.

[@cautionTosser]

OMG! That made me flash on one of my fav MASH moments when Alda told a joke about a squirrel giving him answers outside the exam room in med school about the number of bones in the hand. Just awesome. And now I will be watching squirrels in a whole new way. :D

[@jroth7915]

Truly a National Treasure.....loved the movie the four seasons.....and everything else. Great work on the band played on. And Hawkeye. All of it. ❤️

[@caffeinatednation8885]

85 and still going. 🔥 Hawkeye will forever be one of my most favorite TV characters.

[@johnbondola3246]

I worked at The Children's Hospital, Boston. in the late 1980's, post M.A.S.H. Alan, was beginning his science documentary series, for PBS. He came to us to make one, on Pediatric Cardiac surgery for which, BCH, was/is a pioneer. He was in &, out of the OR, for his recordings, so 1 day I ran into him, on the OR floor elevators, while on a patient transport. He was is "civie's," & with an aid. I was in scrubs, including mask, loosened under my chin. "HEY, Hawkey how yah doing?!" said I. He looked discouragingly away &, muttered to his aid, "I'll never be able to shed that image." Well, after 11 years I guess NOT! And, what did we hear the band play, upon his entrance to this show? The theme from M.A.S.H. (Sadly, my brother-in-law, passed away from Parkinson's, emerged when he was 38, he died at 68).

[@geraldgrenier8132]

It would be impossible not to see him as Hawkeye in a hospital setting. Though wish they had mented his time on the West Wing innthe interview

[@R.U.1.2.]

When you meet a celebrity, have the courtesy of calling them by their real name, not a character's name. I've heard many celebrities say that they cringe when they're called by a fictitious name rather than their own.

[@irishandirie]

Awww. You at least deserved a giggle, sir! I will have to promptly erase this tidbit of info. though because I've been in love with this guy since I was little. Both my parents and only sister are in medicine. We've all watched more than the recommended dose of MASH episodes and, regardless of how corny, I've definitely watched "Same Time Next Year" more than once. I'd like to keep believing he has no flaws or off days. Still really cool that you got to meet him 👍

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I laughed out loud when Mr. Alda pulled out his p[hone to record Stephen embarrassing himself.

[@wideawake5630]

Stephen is absolutely dedicated to his craft LOL

[@debbieday52]

Now I have to look that up about squirrels pooping. Great imitation though Stephen.

[@PK-999]

I now expect "How do squirrels poop" to be a Google Trend :)

[@annettesharma9536]

Squirrels really poop and pee while they walk, no matter where they are.

[@miltongurl28]

I grew up watching MASH with my parents. Alan Alda connects me to my childhood. Such a humble and classy man. Really enjoyed this segment. ☺️❤️

[@caderyan869]

You should have him on every week, what a great interview

[@shinygnoll8649]

When I was a kid my dad made me watch MASH and ended up loving it and having a crush on Alan Alda. Every time I said he was my screen crush they looked at me weird. Still love the guy. Still love his movies.

[@BellesChoses1]

I'm 52 and still watching reruns and still crushing on him. ❤

[@arielsummers.watson]

Good to see you Mr. Alda...I want to give you flowers now..

[@maryjojouwstra3860]

Love Alan Alda! I watch Mash reruns whenever I catch an episode. To this day, not many series could top that show.

[@stannieholt8766]

The look on Jon Batiste’s face at about 2:22, watching Stephen do his Pooping Squirrel Walk.

[@maureencoyle666]

At one point after MASH went off the air it was shown on tv 3 times a night in reruns…I would watch all 3 because they are just so funny!!!! Alan Alda is a Master!!! 💚💚💚

[@snakespolitics]

Alan Alda is the greatest actor and human being of all time. Prove me wrong.

[@BrowncoatInABox]

Very subtle "Suicide is Painless" in the beginning... nice

[@JacWarner]

Slam Alda is magical but Mr Colbert- you are remarkable and vulnerable and you give so much. Thank you.

[@ibeetellingya5683]

I still use a piece of wisdom from the show: when you order ribs, don't forget the coleslaw!

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

How many people immediately googled "do squirrels poop while they walk at the same time?" after watching this segment?

[@cassynicole7615]

🙋‍♀️

[@mariazelekova2315]

@@TheGAMESHARQ but if you google how do the squirrels poop result will come up that they prefer to poop while they move. But lots of animal do that. So Stephen was right. Although I am not sure about that funny walk. :)

[@Deanriley]

Alan Alda is a national treasure.

[@Robil63]

National Treasure indeed. Mr. Alda is an International Treasure!

[@Tupelo927]

Alan Alda is my favorite person I never met. I feel as though he's mydistantly-related, yet beloved, uncle.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

I seem to remember Jane Fonda complaining that Alda kept improvising his lines in there segment of "California Suite". I thought he was magnificent. It is one of those movie scenes that has stuck in my memory. He maade it look effortless. With some actors you can see the writing, but with Alda it looks like he was just making it up, even when he stuck exactly to the lines.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

😄 Stephen has certainly spent a lot of time observing animals.

[@inderneilboseroychowdhury]

👍 👌

[@tiny99990]

Alan Alda pulling out his phone to record that damn near killed me dead.... by God I love him

[@eddieking2976]

Alan Alda is a treasure. 🤗🤗🤗

[@eizapez3549]

Alan Alda is a great guest!! I was pleasantly surprised to see him. I liked himon MASH reruns.