Fran Lebowitz Tries to Not Talk About Her Netflix Series with Martin Scorsese

Fran Lebowitz teases info about her mysterious Netflix series with Martin Scorsese about her take on New York City and why she'll likely never see the show.
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[@ezgi8256]

there is something oddly satisfying about the way eisenberg doesn't dare to chime in

[@lucyvillanueva2007]

Ezgi, you are totally right... agreed 100%!!

[@Vejur9000]

Indeed. He’s out of his league. His lines are written for him.... to make him sound almost as smart as she really is. :) Love her.

[@cynthianjiiri1238]

@@Vejur9000 damn never have I seen somebody get roasted for sitting 😬

[@johntechwriter]

The guy has class.

[@geocyo8835]

I will never understand how this woman can participate in a world she doesn't live in. She is quietly and accidentally incredible.

[@MicheleEngel]

Actually, you would be amazed by how easy it is. Not knowing about all the stuff that other people are absorbed by actually can improve the quality of one's participation in the world. Not everything that can be consumed actually contains much nutritious value. Fran indulges in the highly nutritious stuff.

[@hptrolu3561]

Well, unless you assume all there is in the world is a group of men jumping on top of each other and dogs,.

[@hptrolu3561]

Geo Cyo I cannot understand why you assume all there is in the world is football and dogs.

[@anonymous7247]

HPTrolu because it’s not, it’s also cats

[@henriettevanwoerkomgrul1207]

O

[@keefir11]

The series is so enjoyable....Fran is so observant and laugh out loud hilarious...the fact that she continually cracks Marty up,totally adds to the hilarity!

[@S0mnul]

he DOESN'T STOP laughing the entire time. I bet he loves her a lot.

[@reggie9595]

She looks like her expertise include making suits for superheroes.

[@evaelisaveta2844]

😂

[@ZenunCustomHomes]

I have been thinking this the entire time, and I am almost sure that the character is based on her 😂

[@lorecastaneda]

Me tooooooo

[@mariajastensolinap9748]

Hahhahahahaha

[@Plantlady70]

She is the Muse of New York and ALL things ironic and smart. Worship at her feet mere mortals.

[@terryfriend16]

She is truly one of a kind.

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

I dont understand the hype can someone catch me up, she just seems like a white pretencious woman who thinks she knows it all.

[@soniaharrison1016]

Absolutely.

[@soniaharrison1016]

@@Moonlight-mz7mu Trust me she does, all that really matters.

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

@@soniaharrison1016 what matters im still confused

[@19mila87]

Jimmy please don't ride a joke to the ground, let the joke be.

[@timprescott4634]

He’s notorious for this...

[@MRchocolateAfro]

Wow, Jimmy really has noooo idea how to interact with her

[@mar1812]

With many guests, actually.

[@lemon1657]

Imagine talking to Fran who is intelligent and sharp and super funny and you're Fallon. This guy only fake laughs and repeats other people's jokes back to them. He must have slept with someone to end up on the tonight show. It boggles the mind. What a talentless fraud.

[@elazarpimentel5340]

Who would? She is a 5 star general and a PhD all in one.

[@adayinthelifeofanorthkorea]

Or anyone

[@omarvasquez6607]

Yo but he got Fran's respect with that Dick Tucker joke

[@jessicafalstein]

will watch anything that Fran Lebowitz is in.

[@vonh7047]

Same!!

[@andreear4429]

Me too! Love her!

[@islagrace5053]

YES!!!

[@jessicafalstein]

@@islagrace5053 so when is the show on???

[@MrAppie9090]

Yes, and sadly, she is the only reason I am watching this video

[@CharlChat918]

Jimmy Fallon is such a bad host! He's so uncomfortable and just repeats everything shes saying, its almost like fran is interviewing him.

[@patrickcerra5356]

I hear so many people judge Fallon and, fair enough everyone's entitled to their opinion. One thing I have to say about Fallon tho is that, you can tell he really loves his guests. He can be impatient sometimes but, compared to say Kimmel but, I don't mind but can come across as a bit off sometimes

[@MrUmandMrEr]

He’s an improv comedian, who is used to actors and comedians who play along. I didn’t know Fran before, but I’m guessing that’s not really her thing...

[@Redmenace96]

JF knows his audience. He attracts mouth-breathers and young people. He feels the need to ingratiate himself to his audience by playing dumb. We all have our preferences, but I choose not to sit down with a spastic teenager.

[@timprescott4634]

He is an ABSOLUTE idiot...

[@graceelaine698]

@@MrUmandMrEr no not at all. Fran has a very dry cynical sense of humour but she’s super smart and can handle anyone just fine! Love her. She wasn’t intimidated or nervous at all. 💪🏽

[@s-jburton5511]

fallon is totally out of his depth with her and eisenberg looks as though he hasn't a clue what to think. the womans a legend who gives no f"cks!!!

[@dennisdeemii]

i wish fallon would shut up long enough to let her develop a thought. he won't stop talking.

[@timprescott4634]

Perfectly stated.

[@jermyhopkisn9654]

The way she talks and carries herself actually reminds me a lot of Martin Scorsese.

[@roms9553]

that's how you know they're really close

[@readbooksbekind4957]

"Marty"

[@iam_anty]

Fran Leibovitz is an enigma. Watching her on Netflix has brought back many NYC memories, both good and bad.

[@CamberGreber]

Jimmy isnt the smartest Apple bye far. Seeing him baffooning next to Fran I couldnt help but exsperience Second Hand Embarrasment.

[@jakeornot6306]

Considering where he went to high school, he's very fortunate he got into show business.

[@themaggattack]

@@jakeornot6306 Considering that Fran never finished high-school and Trump University once existed... maybe we shouldn't judge everyone based on their level of education?

[@themaggattack]

C'mon, now... "Dick Tucker" was a clever quip.

[@anodyne57]

He's seriously embarrasing, I didn't realize how shallow and slow he was until this.

[@anodyne57]

@@themaggattack Hehe...if your idea of humor is stalled out in the Beavis & Butthead stage of the tree of mental evolution...I guess it would be.

[@sharoninglima1217]

Pretend It’s a City was so hysterical. Fran is down to earth and a NY treasure. Loved her and Marty!

[@soniaharrison1016]

She made me wish this was still 1975. When celebrities were actually smart and read books.

[@j.b.aw.6968]

I enjoyed the show and her personality very much but she is absolutely not down to earth, rather a cloudcookolander.

[@tutonelylesnaranjo6311]

The Netflix series “Pretend it’s a City” directed by Martin Scorsese is astoundingly poignant and makes my heart beat a little faster on NYC memories, stories and Fran Lebowitz as wonderful as ever.❤️ Also those jazz scenes were incredible.

[@kalevala29]

she's a writer who doesn't write. she makes a living talking. and she doesn't have a phone "because you do" lol

[@RichardFallstich]

She doesn't write? I have 2 of her books, albeit not recently written.

[@kalevala29]

@@RichardFallstich you must have metropolitan life and social studies. she wrote a small kid's book too , published in 1994 but nothing since. she's admitted to having a severe case of writer's block. I think she enjoys public speaking more anyway and there's even a movie about it.

[@Vmvmvmvmvn]

I know, she is amazing.

[@jakeornot6306]

@@Vmvmvmvmvn Only because we're told she is. Only because other people wanted an icon. Oh the irony. A woman who never looked to anyone for validation, so she claims, thrives solely on iconography.

[@amyb3737]

Although maybe not prolific, she is definitely a writer. And personally, I could listen to her talk all day. She is inteligent, insightful and a great wit.

[@vonh7047]

I love her. She is sharp as a nail and smart as they come. Can't wait.

[@AuntieFa]

It airs January 8th on Netflix! Can't wait!!!

[@hank1519]

Wit is so attractive

[@marylynngaydosh]

She was just who she is. Had Jimmy in a fix. Loved her straight deadpan answers!!!!

[@landline516]

It's called "Pretend It's A City" and it's hilarious. Netflix January 2021.

[@CaptPoco]

The best part is when Jimmy lets the air out of the room by over-explaining every word that comes out of Fran's mouth. Without his explanations, this would be like a 30 second clip.

[@mikaylasager7217]

I wish people knew about opera singers, it’s a huge part of New York’s history!

[@Jakeornot]

So write about them already.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Don’t miss the recent Pavarotti documentary.

[@dennisdeemii]

absolutely!

[@tamiloucks8018]

I love Fran and cannot wait for this show. She is a realist and a genius.

[@XX-zk2lf]

There's a 2.5hr compilation on here of her on Letterman. Worth every second. Fran 2024.

[@dapoberlin]

She hates him. Of course she does. Pulls her hand away. I love that.

[@corakessler8568]

yeah! that was tough to watch

[@luckycat3]

She’s just doing her best to tolerate him.

[@fenecofeneco19]

Many wouldn't know who she is without people like him,so don't be that cynical. He has an audience and target ,he knows he's not qualified to act like he is, unlike many other american comedians and that's a good thing about him. His manners may be uncouth but he has shown to be a decent soul many times, and if you don't see it ,it's because you think you are so refined when in reality you, are the actual superficial baitch of the play.

[@j2forew974]

@@fenecofeneco19 nobody is saying he’s not a nice guy I’m sure he is but he is insufferable with his constant immaturity, fake laughing, and losing it when people cuss like there’s not a fucking censorship person. It’s like he’s never heard the words “fuck” and “shit” before it’s beyond grating

[@timprescott4634]

@@fenecofeneco19 Oh, bullshit.

[@stewiegriffin12341]

For those wondering, the name of the series is “Pretend It’s a City.”

[@flyinghow]

I love her! I first started seeing her on David Letterman in the 80s and she has hypnotized me ever since. Brilliant!

[@pincmin]

Watching the Netflix show I just found out she was friends with Charles Mingus, imagine these two big personalities clashing

[@anodyne57]

I love her amused description of how Mingus was reduced to a fawning acolyte in (and only in) Ellington's presence. A memorable moment and episode...

[@hesch-tag]

Watched it almost in one go. She is so funny, intelligent, sharp and wonderful.

[@lanahartman8390]

She is simply the best at commenting on things…I can watch her again and again and again saying the same thing and I still laugh like it’s the first time I’m hearing her😉✌️🥰😁

[@scrappycatz]

Love her! A true icon.

[@jakeornot6306]

No. I allowed myself to ride that bandwagon up until recently, but now? No.

[@bimbo6345]

Wow. Her and Jesse would make a really nice pairing (she'd be natural as his mom or something in a role. They're both sharp, a bit anxious and have that quick wit about them)

[@geocyo8835]

And you are really handsome in your thumbnail.

[@bejbita]

more fran please!!!

[@ninettehalpin2779]

She is fabulous!! A bold,, brilliant,, bright,, pink flamingo in a world full of gray pigeons.... She sees everything so clearly and has the guts & gumption to call it like it is in the funniest of ways. Total ADMIRATION ❤

[@sophiejones7916]

Love Fran so much!!!

[@sophiejones7916]

Omg I’ve just seen that everyone thinks this is Andy Samberg 😂😂😂

[@josephmcdaniel8937]

I'm going to start making a habit of not scrolling down to the comment section.

[@peepindis]

Dude, same. There's mostly idiots here.

[@BladderProductions]

If the comments are bland and stupid, they are more interesting than this guest.

[@peepindis]

@@BladderProductions I agree this wasn't my favorite of her interviews. See if you can find Public Speaking - it's the HBO documentary Martin Scorsese did that they're talking about. If you STILL don't like what she has to say, then move on my man. You just can't please everybody.

[@timprescott4634]

@@BladderProductions Ah, the Fallon Fan persons have arrived.🙄

[@edub9930]

I absolutely adore her. More Fran pls. Lots more.

[@Margotxmargot]

A living legend!!! Can't wait for her show

[@MicheleEngel]

She has the BEST sense of humor! And I love it when she laughs. I think she likes Jimmy. He cracked her up at one point.

[@bathpoopoo]

Why does he look like Andy Samberg in the thumbnail?

[@KavikaAkua]

bathpoopoo came here to say the same thing

[@steveturco68]

Yoo, same feel

[@VolkswagenGamer]

Lol yeah they're just missing Michael Cera for the doppelganger squad lmao

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

You're so fucking clever, it's HYSTERICAL, and so incredibly original.

[@user-to7eb1xc8e]

i was just about to comment this

[@classictalkies]

She is the BEST.

[@parsnipmcgee329]

I believe I just saw her snatch her hand away when the host was about to touch it, then 2 minutes later gave him the finger as she pushed her glasses up.

[@susanglick8951]

This was one of the best interviews I’ve ever heard. Laughed the whole time.

[@AuntieFa]

She is even better when the host lets her talk and doesn't try to compete by interjecting feeble attempts at humor....

[@hptrolu3561]

Susan Glick she is quick and witty, which the guy to the right isn’t. Loved the reference to one knee vs implied both knees

[@timprescott4634]

Wow...

[@geocyo8835]

Looking at them makes me feel like I'm in the middle of the space/time continuum and I'm seeing that Jesse Eisenberg has grown up to be Fran Leibowitz.

[@kakussubrado8966]

HAHAHAHAH omg i noticed that as well

[@lauraalskog]

DYYYYYYING at that comment. They look hilarious next to eachother

[@jwl00066]

💯

[@danieladelgado7090]

Honestly she could easily be his witty grandmother

[@geocyo8835]

@@danieladelgado7090 oh easily. i hadn't even considered that.

[@lvanni8564]

Can’t wait!!!! Please hurry up and finish it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@stephanieparker5049]

Fran schooled Fallon hard👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@bingobongo5805]

He‘s so pretentious! Of course he watches himself. That‘s as obvious as his fake laughs. Keep it up Fran!

[@MaineManDezzo]

Omg I swear I thought Andy Sandberg was doin' some kinda character 😂😂😂

[@bacup27]

Bangerz Radio you and me both

[@Cmilianare24]

Bangerz Radio SAMEEE

[@Stormgazer]

It’s why I clicked😬

[@darshangowda9347]

Same😂

[@slimlouis6441]

More like Fred Armisen.

[@hayzarkhaing333]

Thank u thank u for ur coming back to r ...show u r one of my favorite... thank u for ur being here

[@LightLife4]

Apparently she was one of the inspirations behind the TV character Daria. Also does anyone else think her voice sounds a bit similar to that of Jane Elliott's (Brown Eyes/Blue Eyes exercise)?

[@carmenfernandez5234]

Fran has been on his show before so she obviously tolerates him. Her recent interview with Seth Meyers was very good. The SNL spoof of Fran and Martin Scorsese was the best laugh in years on that show. (Both Jan. 2021.)

[@Isa-jr9en]

She is just amazing!!!

[@stevenprice776]

She's a very smart woman who in being interviewed (if you could call this an interview ) by a simpleton who makes bad jokes and like his audience lacks the patience to watch or create actual content with any substance. This is the state television today . He's not David Frost or Merv Griffin .

[@victoria856]

But he's made her genuinely laugh, which I don't see too often. Watch the apartment one.

[@timprescott4634]

Or even Letterman who had a great rapport with Fran and most of his guests.

[@19cmurry85]

Holy shit! I've never seen someones face match their name so perfectly b4!

[@er1cf]

Still ANXIOUSLY awaiting for the series to come out on Netflix!!!! We want more info!!

[@suntracingno]

her look into the camera at 6:50 is priceless!!

[@blaiserhiannon]

i'm so happy everyone thought it was andy samberg at first glance because me too

[@blaiserhiannon]

John Doe lmao k

[@cyndykated358]

It’s great😀...Pretend it’s a City...lol

[@dakiblabla]

Jesse is in love with Fran and so am I.

[@crystallam7335]

New discovery for me. I am obsessed!!!

[@Ludmillawings]

I looooooooove her! I wished I lived in New York and could meet her.

[@newvision101]

I am reminded of my years in New York City. It wasn’t until I passed Fran in the street that realized I’d finally arrived.

[@TheCynthiaCook]

Omg yes !!! I didn’t even know this was happening. I’ve just watched Public Speaking numerous times.

[@MoniqueSinha]

Just started watching this

[@gabrielamoncayozerga2214]

i looove her! The series is so funny . Great duo !

[@Branner]

It's a great irony that Fallon - who's a comedian - has no sense of when to shut up so he isn't ruining her timing. He often jumps in and interrupts at the worst times.

[@dennisdeemii]

omg you're so right!!

[@SoaringTrumpet]

Dick Tucker is the funniest thing Jimmy Fallon has ever come up with on the spot.

[@drugstocope]

SoaringTrumpet I don't get it.

[@user-vn5nm9nu7z]

@@drugstocope dick is a nickname for Richard

[@timprescott4634]

Completely accidental.

[@thehandyguy]

Well I just watched and it's so good

[@angel83119]

Love her!

[@Ventanty]

She looks exactly like Edna(?) from the Incredible

[@shess1640]

Ventanty No. Edna looks like her.

[@louispurves1511]

Jesse eisenberg could play Fran in the biopic

[@anitaelghandor7295]

She is so awesome!!!

[@lulolancy]

I ran into Fran soon after leaving the Whole Foods on 7th and 23rd street on, August 6, at around 10:40PM. She was walking alone probably deep in thought about her friends passing Toni Morrison. "Oh hey, It's my pleasure to have recognized you." I said. "No, no, it's my pleasure." She replied. I'm glad it was brief because I didn't want my blueberries to defrost on 23rd and 7th.

[@evanhughes1510]

Cool story...

[@robertmcdonnell3117]

That face that Fallon makes right at 4:08 when he realises what he said lol

[@TheShamelle]

THANK YOU GOD (re: Fran + Scorsese + Netflix)

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

Wow I thought I was the only one, it’s 2023 & I have never had any of those iPhone things, I have never & will never text! & I also am pissed off at ppl most of the time! Love you Fran thanks for keeping it REAL!

[@barbaragilinsky5995]

She is a hoot!

[@dabeage]

It was worth every second...

[@anonymous7247]

What was the Netflix show called? Smh anyone know I tried finding it on Netflix

[@stewiegriffin12341]

It’s called “Pretend It’s a City.” It comes out on January 8, 2021. I can’t wait, but I hope COVID, etc. doesn’t delay it.

[@obiewanjabronie3811]

It's out

[@geraniaceae4470]

Few people are brilliant enough to wield a witty barb so efficiently.

[@pammorton7448]

Fran is soo funny. Jimmy Kimmel should be quiet and let her talk. He's not funny.

[@romarina2687]

Exactly, in the series Martin Scorsese knew his place, stayed quiet and let Fran talk, Jimmy should do that too, she is to fast and clever to follow her pace

[@panthers6654]

It’s so Annoying !!! I wish he would just shut up

[@anodyne57]

You mean Fallon. Kimmel would have been more fun interacting with her for sure.

[@cameron_mays]

You mean James cordon not jimmy kümmel

[@rev.jonathanglass-riley7669]

Jesse looks like he's in a hostage situation. LOL LOL

[@buffedtrainer1]

EXACTLY what I thought

[@jamessheridan4306]

That couch looks so comfortable.

[@elcruzer5514]

Love me some Fran.

[@rosemaryparker2567]

Watching all her many videos. May buy her book almost 8.00 so thinking about it.

[@juliemullen365]

The problem with pretend it’s a city is that it comes to a end ❤

[@rachelbaker3511]

She's amazing.

[@anodyne57]

The host of this talk show-Jimmy Fallon-anyways the guy operates (also, perhaps thinks?) at approximately 25 % of the speed of his guest. Remarkable how this passes for entertainment.

[@tracylf5409]

Fran? Honestly, you slay me. In every video, you slay me. I don't know why I find you so damned funny, but I do. If you ever decide to travel (not likely now), would LOVE to have you stay in Western AU> I already know your response- lol. Offer stands, wonderful woman!

[@MN-eu9hr]

Am I the only one who found it hilarious when she said This is the main difference between you and I otherwise we would be exactly the same

[@sbobo4437]

Love Fran!

[@FIRE-pk6wu]

I love her ❤ 😍 💖

[@AmyMalkoff]

She is the best

[@eoin7756]

0:27 AWKWARD!

[@seanrogers0]

I was waiting for someone to comment on this

[@lvanni8564]

Omg can’t fucking wait!

[@vapidcity]

The series is great and very funny. Easy to binge

[@hellolater7575]

Me too.big time my fav person in the world

[@sarasprung1404]

This made me laugh until I cried. Thank you

[@Misma3mente]

Hi, could anyone tell me if they are talking about a film different than " public speaking" 2010 ?Thank you

[@billy98102]

they are talking about "Public Speaking".....the new Netflix series will have a lot in common with that film

[@Misma3mente]

@@billy98102 excuse my English ,so then is ANOTHER thing comin on??

[@billy98102]

yes, a series on Netflix..

[@Misma3mente]

@@billy98102 om! Thank you very much!!!!! Looking foward to it!

[@pianoman551000]

IT's a continuation of the doc "Public Speaking." I hope it features a cameo of her bestie Toni Morrison.

[@fpengelbrecht9314]

0:28 note how she doesn't even allow him to touch her. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dhhallstrom7933]

Loving Fran..