Slow Jam The News: Immigration (w/ Brian Williams)

Brian Williams celebrates his 10th anniversary as the NBC Nightly News anchor by joining Jimmy & The Roots to slow jam the news.
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Slow Jam The News: Immigration (w/ Brian Williams)
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[@Pwn4Gamers]

I need all the news to be presented like THIS!

[@edwardstew5873]

You'll need a smoke afterwards.

[@giddybofrifri5467]

subscribe to my channel first video at a million subscribers

[@chanjj18]

Yeah, then people would actually watch!

[@JShmoe]

Why? Because you can't handle getting it normal and without bias?

[@ofmiscellany]

J. Shmoe none of the "normal" news in the mainstream these days is without bias.

[@OLegendStudios]

I am SO glad this segment came back! It's one of my absolute favorites!

[@OLegendStudios]

:)

[@OLegendStudios]

I was afraid it was going to stop with Late Night lol

[@IMedina10]

You seem to comment every video I watch

[@Tgame15]

Thank you, you should see him on Prank Videos, he just sits there for hours and hopes they respond.

[@pnkpricess059]

Yes!

[@bakerXderek]

That slow jam sounded amazing !

[@markpetersen19]

CHEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH

[@massivebomboy1]

Well i see you know who to gain subs by being active in the community.

[@bakerXderek]

Nope, Tryagain OR from making almost 500 videos lol

[@MrTRIPent]

If they had mp3s of these and added local news it would be a hit!

[@motonosity]

OHHHH YEAHHHHHH

[@sun281jon]

I don't care if people say Jimmy isn't that funny or if he isn't good at interviewing guests, the point of any TV show is to entertain its viewers and I was smiling the entire way through so go suck on that haters.

[@sidrashaheenq940]

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[@bennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnyo]

DanDash Q no

[@mimimarcus]

Maybe the distinction is *his show* is entertaining, which is worked on by his dedicated staff, but not Jimmy himself. Anyway, your point still doesn't disprove other people's opinions about Jimmy's talents. IMO, Jimmy is not that funny and not good at interviewing his guests. :D

[@halcyonsandiego]

Dear Clinkit: sounds like you whipped out your John Hancock just sittin around with a Bic in your hand...you can hate on that sucka

[@sparkymarshall348]

He's not that funny. Hipster snark for slackers.

[@SheWhoComesAtNight]

Brian Williams missed his calling in comedy. He was so on point.

[@cleverusername9369]

Watch him on the 11th hour on MSNBC, he's low key sassy af

[@DarcManGaiden]

That "Breezy Weezy" part hit me harder than it should. 🤣 I hope Brian Williams enjoy his retirement. Congrats to him.

[@eblalgen]

Genius. Genius writing. Genius host. Genius band. Genius Brian Williams. Just. Genius.

[@minhanhpham2251]

"Sittin' around with his bic in his hands" I died XD

[@mr8883]

Is 2020, and is still the best line LOL

[@jesserodriguez8197]

😂😂😂 YES! I was too

[@terrillwhite78]

Brian Williams needs to host Saturday Night Live!!!

[@songbirdsings1]

He did: November 3,2007 He needs to do it again though! :-)

[@KirbyPuckettrocks34]

He already has but I agree he should host again.

[@macyshea5523]

Agreed!

[@firesyde424]

When people like Brian Williams do things like this, you get the idea that they might not take themselves all that seriously and I kind of like that.

[@DavidThomas1973]

i'm tough on jimmy for his interviews but this is what he's great at right here..

[@11matt11]

I agree. But Jay and Dave had terrible interview skills at the beginning, and became much better over time. He's gotten much better after his Striesand debacle.

[@miked2445]

Im sure he'll be excited to hear that. I know he hasn't been sleeping well these last few months, after reading your comments. He would also like you to know, that he appreciates the criticism. Mainly because everything that he creates and delivers, he does specifically to YOUR tastes and preferences.

[@SheenEstevezzz]

Mike D Yeah! Fuck him for having opinions! Am I right?!

[@SheenEstevezzz]

Mike D so multiple people having a similar opinion makes it less valid? By that logic, the thought that Hitler wasn't a nice guys is just "bullshit". Get your head out of your ass and try justifying your own logic.

[@ColtM1873]

I agree. I find him funny, fresh and new, but his interview skills can greatly improve. The reason he is still on is because NBC can't afford to find and replace him with someone else, it would ruin their reputation and credibility. They made their choice, so now they're stuck with him, and they'll just have to work with him. And I don't mean that in a negative way, that's just how business works. He hasn't even had a full year on the job yet, of course they won't do or say crap about him. And there's plenty of videos that show his awkward, lame interviewing skills. Fortunately for him, for whatever reason, young people find awkwardness funny.

[@everythingbluvs]

Always brilliant when my main man James Fallon brings out the slow jams. It makes me happy.

[@adamfredrick6540]

James Fallon?

[@gabenasci]

Adam Fredrick Yeah, his real name.

[@gumby644]

Adam Fredrick Jimmy is nickname for James like Bob for Robert or Dick for Richard

[@thiagoaires]

Adam Fredrick o verdadeiro nome de Jimmy Fallon é James Tomas Fallon

[@sidrashaheenq940]

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[@valory_terrencia]

WHY DID HE SAY "BIC IN HIS HANDS" TWICE IM CRYONG OF LAUGHTER OMG LOL

[@madamsecretary7805]

I died! I had to rep,at it more than once!

[@SonofjupiterRBLX]

I was chewing gum and when jimmy came in with his "Ohhh yeah" it flew out of my mouth and hit my mom since i was laughing so hard

[@jesserodriguez8197]

😂😂😂 NICE!

[@starlite025]

3:11. I did not expect that. Amazing

[@2ndRatePetronius]

"No one counts LATE NIGHT." "Is that so, Peter Pan, Sr.?" The best.

[@jesserodriguez8197]

They lost me on that one... can u break it down for me plz lol

[@Leulogy]

This was pretty cool, The Roots are amazing!

[@rickpavic9798]

I love absolutely everything about this show. Rarely watched it when Jay was on. Am so happy that Jimmy Fallon is in the seat, making it real. I love how Brian Williams is a part of this as well!!

[@annaarndt8697]

This is by far the best slow jam ever. No one will ever beat this!

[@VivalaLove7]

Well Obama just beat this lol

[@bigdark67]

Man I love it when Brian Williams comes on The Tonight Show I swear this guy is so funny but you would never know it from his stern looks

[@mochacashmere]

He is funny. Apparently, he really wanted to be a standup comedian instead of an anchorman but he got an oppurtunity that he couldn't pass up and here he is.

[@pw9258]

Are you kidding? I find him absolutely hilarious when he reads the news on Trump's latest antics. He can make me laugh with just a simple look and delivers his sarcasm so dryly.

[@OfficialJRurl]

That moment when Brian Williams harnessed his inner Nicki Minaj... Lol

[@micahwolfgram6827]

I think you mean sir mix-a-lot

[@jesserodriguez8197]

@@micahwolfgram6827 precisely

[@iMaradonaa]

god damn the roots are amazing! loved the guitarist

[@jesserodriguez8197]

And the keys n bass line smooth AF too lol

[@TeezyThaKiddVlogss]

"standin' around with a BIC in his hand!" lmao i'm gonna be saying this all day!!

[@UPlayNetwork]

Everyone needs to come and live in the U.S. that way America will not have any enemies

[@Zyclxn]

Please delete this comment to avoid lowering anyone else's IQ

[@phantastic013]

Keyboard Warrior™ । Gamer lmao. That was the most retarded thing I've read on the internet today. I'm done

[@mariemarte88]

phantastic013 I don't want the USA to be crowded like China or India : (

[@Marco_A_Marcano_Soto]

Marie Miller It is a known fact, do this research, If every person living in the whole world stands shoulder to shoulder to shoulder they will take the same space as the state of Texas, also the whole world population could live in the USA with a plot of land the size of 300 feet X 300 feet, that is enough for every person to live very very comfortable.

[@MrClearme]

So what is that your government trying to make?

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

Well done.

[@TheLovely990]

I love his slow jams! Brian Williams is one of my favorite news reporters.

[@ctomasello94]

Brian Williams + Jimmy Fallon + The Roots + Slow Jamming The News = The Greatest Thing To Ever Happen On The Internet

[@NER0BLAST]

I liked Brian Williams' facial expression when Jimmy said "...backdoor" xD he was like : "Oh come on man...really"

[@genaschtes]

the baby got back reference was the bomb

[@HeartofGold16]

Ok. Ok. This. This right here. This right here is fucking classic. Brian Williams slow jamming the news with Jimmy! Absolutely amazing!

[@bellevidinehenley1114]

But San Lomita.

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

If the nightly news were to be presented like this, I'd be drunk every single night.

[@violeta585]

*Ooohhh yeaaaahhhh...and that's how you slow jam the news!* *It's been toooo long, please don't leave us craving for another year* 💕 Jimmy Fallon *****

[@iwolfdk]

Who is still seeing slow jam the news in 2019?

[@alex321neo]

Yes

[@MR-xf8xg]

2020 and beyond.

[@charlottehawk7433]

Pandemic 2020 lol need to laugh!

[@trickortrump3292]

@@charlottehawk7433 #coronavirus

[@Tatiana0706]

I have missed Jimmy and the guys slow jamming the news! They could do it every night and I wouldn't ever tire of it!

[@hammylovesjesus]

This is down right hilarious!

[@chetdonnelly8353]

Tears. Tears I tell you. Laughing so hard. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kaladevikk2597]

Who else came here after watching the Obama 2016 slow jam? xD

[@BeardedFellow28]

YESS!!!

[@Simiautomatic23]

Most of us 😭

[@3Rayfire]

Yeah, me too.

[@anchovyfish9884]

On a slow jam marathon now 😆

[@dorothyspage]

Honestly, I think I'd watch more news if it was presented like this. I miss #BrianWilliams.

[@mandywhittles]

I love the slow jam bit. Wish they would do more. and totally giggled continuously at 'my prez obama don't want none until you pass bills son'

[@macmac277]

Brian Williams is a fucking professional. Just look at the amazing straight face! You know your joke is good if you can make people like him laugh!

[@Ciudadana_Del_Mundo]

Love you Brian, people in your position (and in higher positions...like actually in government) have been lying and often CAUGHT doing much worse...hope you're well!

[@michellegerman251]

omg this is hysterical...dying!!!

[@pres10hk51]

I was laughing so hard during this. This was great.

[@mlovespring7892]

Oh...my god. I just love this slow Jam.

[@abbiegood25]

this slow jam is A+ they should have this segment more often

[@MsTifferbell]

I about passed out laughing! Lol Jimmy's face was priceless after Brian Williams bust out singing ha!

[@mslavender7994]

BriWi is funny as hell. The man's got snark. This is why I watch The Eleventh Hour w/ Brian Williams to be informed and entertained.

[@jackstaming]

Tariq almost lost it lol

[@AGenericAccount]

The Roots are the BEST!!!

[@RealBron03]

Brian Williams is the best. it's time to bring him back to Slow Jam The News and Rap

[@thespankanator7282]

The news would be so much more entertaining if this was its normal format haha

[@Criticcizm]

Lmao, once he got to "sittin around with his bic in his hand" I couldn't stop laughing. It's too damn funny!

[@umacdonald]

Brian Williams is a G.

[@ahmedaldakheel9298]

This is by far the best slow jamming I've ever heard !!! ... Awesome !

[@whoyou90]

Is this the first time since moving to the Tonight Show that Fallon has decided to Slow Jam the News?

[@hatladiee]

yep

[@Sharon-zu7oq]

I love it when they Slow Jam the News..glad they brought it back to the Tonight Show!!

[@andreacollins3204]

Classic!!! Put a big smile on my face on this freezing irish morning! That's all that matters isn't it? That it's entertaining? All the haters. God it's getting painful now watching people try to mock Jimmy. He's amazing. End of. Xxx🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@jesserodriguez8197]

You need some Glenlivet! 🥃

[@NESherv]

This is the best live segment I have seen on late night TV in a very, very long time. And I watch a lot of late night TV.

[@redrasegarden]

3:16 I'm sorry, but was that the face of a man wh is thinking 'did I just say that?'

[@pokechatter]

Not 2:26?

[@redrasegarden]

Depends, ware we talking about Jimmy or Brian?

[@albertodenegri7]

"The American dream ain't just for the few." Couldn't be any more true.

[@AnnaKendrick47]

Anyone else love Brian Williams?

[@jesserodriguez8197]

I definitely wanna see this with Steve Carell in his Evan Almighty character 😂😂😂

[@JusmaVids]

You can really see the considerable improvement in quality and performance of Slow Jam, Jimmy, and The Roots since the Late Night Show days. This is my most favourite Slow Jam!!

[@Val-yo7ov]

"Oh, excuse me, Jimmy, but how long have you been behind *YOUR* desk?" "Ten.......months..? Plus five years if you count Late Night..." "No one counts Late Night." HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@inviteyou436]

that slow jam sounded amazing-amazing! ^^

[@jhpvids]

Brian has a sense of humor. Love it. I don't know if Scott Pelley would do this. Maybe David Muir. Funny stuff.

[@veliciahiley7652]

Love Jimmy Fallon and Brian Williams. That music .

[@takepartlive]

Brian Williams may as well just be Jimmy's co-host at this point. More rap mixes please!

[@CantStayAway]

When I was watching this the other night and Brian Williams appeared next to Jimmy, I cheered out loud. :) :P I love that guy. And I had no idea that Allison Williams was his daughter! That's so cool!

[@knowthyself2892]

I love Jimmy Fallon. He keeps me laughing! He is the only one I watch on late night TV. Jay Leno should be proud.

[@cricketdillon3563]

Williams has to be one of the funniest guys I've seen on television in a long time. His delivery is more deadpan than Jack Benny. There's obviously more to him than just reading the news. Love the Bri-Wi!

[@DJ7223]

So basically Obama said ""Congress, stop disagreeing with me, and do as I say, like I'm the King of America, and your like Parliament during the revolution".

[@bigwilliepk504]

You just figured that out? Obama is a king and a dictator. He is above the congress.

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[@DJ7223]

Chan Pearl He's actually not. He's the head of the executive branch. Would kinda be a bad idea to give a guy the power over a part of the government that can take away his power. You can see how that would be bad. So yeah. America is made up of 3 different branches, and those work independently, yet are in constant communication and interaction with each other.

[@xxXMathisX6x6x6]

***** no just ones that aren't aligned with their political party.

[@AJOlona]

And congress said if we can get our way then we will impeach Obama. If we can't get that then we will shut down the government. Congress is not getting their way and they are acting very childish about it

[@kellyc83]

This is why Jimmy Fallon is amazing.

[@11matt11]

"Hey, Peter Pan Sr.". Classic.

[@sunnyjang6352]

Brian Williams is just awesome. I wish he was on the show more often!

[@lulun3724]

Love this slow jams # 2019

[@jcappucino]

Jimmy Fallon still surprises me he has a great team and he's doing an awesome job

[@KategariYami]

"my Pres Obama don't want none until you pass bills hun" YEAH!!!!

[@hollycameron2133]

with his bick in his hand! Love Brian Williams Expression in this!!! This is so funny

[@DocMontiel]

lol this is so good.

[@lillost]

Anyone remember episode 1 season of of Late Night and Jimmy did this. He was sweating bullets, tripping over some of his lines, and looked like he could faint at any moment.... *single tear* he's come so far! Falpal since day 1!

[@snowdjagha]

Breeazy Weezy be spittin some dope sheezy!

[@Spore6001]

5:03 Brian goes in for the hand shake, and Jimmy's like "Fuck it" and hugs him xD

[@TheCShocka]

all I can do is shake my head, like man. why you lying Brian

[@TheVerccety5]

Hahahahahaha the guy in the band was diying, two times he almost missed his line because he was laughing lol

[@purplesully]

This was really well shot cinematically to make it hilarious

[@ShawnGattis]

SO CLASSIC, SO PERFECT ! 🎵🎤🤣😂🤣

[@CharliePutz]

Brian Williams is the father-in-law of my dreams...

[@purplemirror6440]

Jimmy is like Barry White, LOL Great stuff

[@DavidSumner]

Brian Williams & Jimmy Fallon slow jams the news. #funny #Win

[@RobWatkins]

That was awesome!

[@RobWatkins]

Jimmy looked like he's a bit baked.

[@DavidSumner]

Rob Watkins agree

[@DavidSumner]

Rob Watkins agree

[@RobWatkins]

I just watched the whole video for the first time. It was fucking hilarious!

[@JeremyMarquez95]

The way Brian Williams ended the slow jam with the "Oh Yeah..." was so smooth and epic haha

[@ryanfruhling]

1:30 Brian Williams "Oh my god"

[@MsScully25]

All news should be presented like that everywhere on the world :D

[@dan428]

this is the first time i've seen brian williams actually break anchor character

[@howtoeverything6416]

Jimmy should do these more often, I LOVE 'EM!

[@preacherduderox]

BREEZY WEEZY

[@martyschriver]

Bri Willy style.....

[@DominoPianomusic]

It was really nice this episode, yes "Clicked like" ! Jimmy is gifted, he could deal and use most subjects to create his wonderful shows ! Bravo Brian Williams, he did a amazing job ! I love Jimmy Fallon's show.

[@brandondavidson4085]

I think Brian Williams seemed incredibly uncomfortable every time Jimmy threw out a specifically explicit innuendo.

[@AndrewMarquez9]

This needs to be put on ITunes!

[@jesserodriguez8197]

Yes it does

[@MrTree1779]

We're given the gift of Brian Williams slow jamming with Jimmy Fallon, and people are complaining about political crap? (shakes head) Ex-Leper: "Half a dinari, for me bloody life story?" Brian: "There's no pleasing some people..." Ex-Leper: "That's just what Jesus said, sir!" -- Life of Brian (1979) Go cry somewhere else and let us laugh with Jimmy and 'the Williams'.

[@wolfiethedog76]

Brian Williams has got dat SOUL.....BABY!