Garrett Morris on Doing Coke w/ John Belushi, Blackballed By Belushi's "Racist" Manager (Part 5)

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In this clip, Garrett Morris revealed that he and deceased actor John Belushi were not only colleagues but also good friends for a few years. However, their friendship was strained when Belushi's new manager, whom Morris believes was racist, started to meddle in their relationship. Morris feels strongly that this manager played a significant role in blocking opportunities for him after he left Saturday Night Live, leading to a period of struggle in his career where the actor was forced to appear in numerous horror films. Having faced racial discrimination, Morris gained substantial roles again when the unnamed manager passed away, and he got involved with shows like "The Jeffersons," "Martin," and later worked with Jamie Foxx.
Interview by: Shawn Prez
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[@merri311]

He’s totally referring to Bernie Brillstein, who was also the Manager of many SNL greats. That’s really disappointing to hear. Garrett deserved so much more! He’s an icon.

[@alri97]

He used to manage Steve Harvey too, he also executive produce his show

[@Ghanaquankel2776]

I wondering who the Untouchable he was referring to

[@fredtolliver4798]

Wow...racism in Hollywood? I'm shocked....lol

[@champ78]

​@@alri97Dang

[@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001]

Bernie didn't die until well into the 2000's.

[@thomasbooker1996]

he was on hunter in the 80s martin in the 90s 2 broke girls in the 2000s this man been on t.v. longer than i been alive

[@jeromebass7878]

Jamie Foxx show

[@HonorRollFilmz]

Cooley High in the 70s too

[@bigolbabyhuey]

He was in Cooley High in the 70s

[@jeromebass7878]

Give him his flowers 💐 while he's here & he might have been a former boxer by the look of his 👀

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

Sporty James was his character on the tv show HUNTER 🏆🏆🏆

[@RickeyGoldchain-gq8sz]

Garrett Morris and his stories would’ve been perfect for the Chapelle Show skits back in the day. Always been a character for so many decades; I know his behind the scenes stories are legendary.

[@WaldoBagelTopper]

Garrett Morris. I grew up knowing him as Martin’s boss on Martin. But man, he’s had an impressive career. Little known fact about Morris, he was the first man to portray Marvel’s Ant Man in television during his run on SNL.

[@josephc28]

I remember him playing a character called Sporty James on the tv show, Hunter, back in the 80's.

[@PastePlace-dh8zl]

TRILLspill oneTHOUSAND

[@Supremmo]

@@josephc28 I remember Sporty James. He was mad funny. I enjoyed how his character brought on some comic relief on Hunter and all the trouble he got into.

[@bigolbabyhuey]

As a black native New Yorker who was born in the 60s I agree 100% about the racism of those people

[@giffysstiffy8874giffytuck]

Jews did NOT go to the south to help people🤮🤢....Jews went to the south to get power and they used blacks to get power🤮🤢👹

[@chloethacker]

Still trying hang on to racism as much possible playa. Talk about the legal racism you all are allowed to direct towards white pple

[@xl576]

@CB.PUNISHER.1900this is not it nincompoop

[@joojoobaw]

@CB.PUNISHER.1900 ...wow. Such rich irony in you calling out racists while sounding like one. The KKK taught you well, they’re the ones who’s all about “Jews aren’t white like us!” but the truth is, there are white Jews, and there are dark skinned Jews too. Move along with your “protecting whiteness” bullshit

[@nguzoloveinlofi3832]

@CB.PUNISHER.1900 Y'all aren't white either- you're pink.

[@richardmccormick859]

Garrett keeping real during his times of acting on all social levels.

[@joojoobaw]

The funny thing to do would’ve been to scream out the guys name when Sean said “we’re not gonna say his name”

[@TheRealDeal1438]

Morris really went through it with racism.

[@1800BrickCity]

Garrett Morris would have been great in Blues Brothers

[@TheRunner4health]

Facts...

[@trevorhembrough1290]

He actually introduced them to the stage the night they did Soul Man on SNL.

[@nikababy8112]

Bernie Brillstein was the manager for the people wondering. He was a movie producer also 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@amberb2088]

Thank you 😂

[@1990758]

Thanks

[@shopwood8010]

😮😅rip😂

[@galedribble9535]

I was looking for this comment

[@alri97]

He used to manage Steve Harvey too, he also executive produce his show

[@stripmin41]

Garrett was great on SNL and everything else he's been in. He is a underrated stand up performer very funny improvisation and mannerisms.

[@terrywilkins7914]

Brother Garrett played Chocolate Chip Charlie in the horror movie "The Stuff,"

[@BDG96]

Glad yall got a chance to interview this great. I still watch Cooley High and The Jamie Foxx show. Great at comedy and drama rolls.

[@ducklife420]

Bernie Brillstein was the name of the manager who blackballed Mr. Morris.

[@pharoah1200]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@ducklife420]

@@pharoah1200 i will probably get blackballed for it

[@pharoah1200]

@@ducklife420 The way that they function, I wouldn't be surprised.

[@righteousdivine7]

​@@pharoah1200💯 💯 💯

[@champ78]

Dang sad

[@powshadowzable]

This is It! Great work Shawn & Glad

[@pudgestayssuckafree4145]

I love listening to Garrett Morris 💯

[@WoodworkerDan]

Thank you for posing this video. There was a time when I was wondering why I didn't see more of the talented Mr. Morris, and now I know what happened. I saddens me that Mr. Morris wasn't one of the Blues Brothers. He is a great singer, and would have been perfect in that role.

[@MattyMadonna]

Now I gotta go watch Cooley High 🙌🏾

[@fredtolliver4798]

Thanks for reminding me about that movie....seen it many times, and I forgot Mr. Morris was cast in that movie....Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and Glynn Turman dominated that movie, so Garrett's role kinda disappeared, nevertheless, quite talented.

[@MattyMadonna]

@@fredtolliver4798 Man that’s such a classic. Amazing cast and so many quotable lines lol

[@RealDealy]

My mother experienced the same thing when she first moved to NYC

[@esseen100]

The manager he's talking about is Bernie Brillstein. He managed most of the people on Saturday Night Live. I kind of got the impression that Bernie was a racist from his bio when he talked about how Eddie Murphy wasn't really impressive after his tenure on SNL. How ridiculous is that?

[@calvinharris2369]

Great info

[@Ghanaquankel2776]

The Untouchable Conversation

[@GooseOD]

Bernie Brillstein was also Lorne Michaels manager.

[@harryjohnson8605]

Mr. Morris. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your great acting roles

[@MarchallWhite12345]

Definitely talking about Bernie Brillstein

[@1Deep43VA]

Gotta be careful… it’s fine line before someone calls you anti-semitic.

[@jolenesimon6123]

So. Who cares

[@1Deep43VA]

@@jolenesimon6123 Someone with something to lose or afraid of being ostracized. It’s apparent you don’t, but don’t act like it’s commonplace.

[@jolenesimon6123]

@@1Deep43VA I REFUSED to be buck broken. They don't care about being called racist. Slavery is over.

[@Piwork69]

Bernie Brillstein was Belushi’s manager.

[@OnMyGrizzly]

Damn triple og still remember from his beginning of his career..that’s dope af to me

[@jdestefa1]

“Thank you berry much. Baseball been berry, berry good to me. Thank you. God bless you. Gracias!” Garrett Morris SNL 1978

[@stevenfranks3131]

Was looking for this comment berry berry much! 😄

[@thecaptain4650]

More Belushi stories please

[@spacleeast9419]

At first i thought he was doing coke with john cena i had to read it over

[@CourtDawg456]

Vlad thank you for this I’ve love this man’s style of acting for years! From Martin to Jamie Fox, to movies etc

[@Hawkeyes319]

He was soooo funny on Jamie Foxx lol.. Dude tried to finesse everybody all the time

[@CourtDawg456]

@@Hawkeyes319 that big ass law suit

[@cylkbrunson]

Name drop bro!!! Help end the cycle of racism in the industry

[@nomibe2911]

His role as Stan was incredible and played a part in the show's initial success. Shame what happened because his role was funny as hell.

[@kevinsumner4831]

Thats crazy i didn't know he was still alive. Im amazed

[@jfromtoronto416]

I have nothing against jews but I've never seen one human treat another human so badly until I saw a rich Jewish man yelling at everyone including me on a construction site he was totally out of line and made no sense on why he was screaming at everyone I have the only one to stand up to him I even quit my job on the spot there's no amount of money that will justify me subjecting myself to wrongful treatment

[@keirwalker304]

God bless you man....

[@jackiechun5817]

@jfromtoronto416 FACTS homie 🎯. I'm like idc how much money you have, I'm STILL better than you in like 99 outta 100 ways, so I'll give you THAT 1(money ofc). STILL not Gon disrespect WITHOUT suffering them consequences. Rich ninjas can get it too. Good in you for standing up for yourself, homie 🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💪🏾🧔🏾‍♂️👍🏾

[@AzharMalik-yc4hk]

Damn Yall see the brother throw up That masonic sign. They got everybody.

[@bklynsfinest7537]

And one would be an absolute fool to say he is antisemitic. He explained it clearly that he was naive i thought view that they were all good ppl. An ignorant/blanketed idea. He had some eye opening experiences and realized they are just ordinary humans like the rest of us. You know what he's an old man. He can believe what he wants and say what he wants. He has earned that.

[@Treaxvour]

Absolutely. He said it very clearly, - "THIS guy was a racist." "Some are sensitive to the racial thing, some are not"

[@drivenmad7676]

Anti semetism is code for criticism.

[@jeririce4928]

a racist jew; imagine that

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Theodore William Lange III (born January 5, 1948) is an American actor, director and screenwriter best known for his roles as bartender Isaac Washington in the TV series The Love Boat (1977-1986), and Junior in That's My Mama (1974-1975). Source Wiki

[@dawolf856]

That's who he's talking about

[@Supremmo]

Vlad needs to get Ted Lange at some point.

[@Treaxvour]

​@dawolf856 That's the black friend he referred to as love boat, who told him that billstein was a racist blackballer.

[@dawolf856]

@@Treaxvour I know

[@treynelson3967]

What about the Hunters, series 🎉love it speedie James 😊...

[@kidlex2637]

i thought it was sporty was his name? LOL maybe I was wrong

[@treynelson3967]

Your right sporty James.

[@calie03hood]

Legend 🙏🏾

[@artjenkins2636]

John Belushi's manager name was Bernie brillstein

[@bryantbell9657]

He play in a movie in 1985 called the stuff

[@kc0lif]

original snl member.

[@norrisc7163]

Saturday Night Live Premiere in 1975

[@teflairdaGod]

Damn bros still alive

[@sincityraised702]

Uncle jr. Still alive. Whats up with kings tower

[@OthelloNGa]

My man, if you have to ask if Belushi was as wild off set as he was on camera you haven't done your research.

[@masonjones3780]

Growing up in New York not renting to ppl of color was a very common practice.

[@kevincodio2596]

Facts , I met good Jewish people , and I also met bad ones . One of my clients I work with is this old Jewish lady, in her 60s and she’s extremely nice and humble but she’s also middle class. I wonder if classism plays a role in their perspective

[@CEELOW3000]

A TRUE LEGEND and American Treasure - SALU' Garrett 👑

[@PrydeWater901]

Do another interview for the hard of hearing.

[@MarkJ729]

Epic!!!

[@eddiedean3259]

BASEBALL BEEN BETTY BETTY. GOOD TO ME!!! MY FAVORITE LINE OF HIS!!! SNL😂😊

[@mrlij6534]

This legend here is proof that you never know what the universe has in store for u. there are people who never done drugs one day of their life and they are gone , some do it once are gone- this man here is almost 90 years and looks great for his age.

[@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001]

He's still here, but he doesn't look great at all. You can easily see the effects of drugs on his face and in his speech.

[@mrlij6534]

@@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001 what are u talking about sir, he is 86, lol., an age omst people dont even make it to.

[@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001]

@@mrlij6534 Which has nothing to do with what I said.

[@wandaboynton2021]

​@@ChynaFearsBuckwheat2001He still looks great for his age

[@braedon1986]

Him and I were both born on February 1st. Chocolate Chip Charlie from The Stuff.

[@Ludacris104]

Belushi was a badass

[@nolaboyteroylee9794]

Great to See You Cousin @MrGarrettMorris is my Great Cousin on my Mother's Side of my Family I have Family Photos of him and my Grandfather Drinking a Beer Together in 1967✊🏽🍺

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Eleanor Holmes Norton (born June 13, 1937) is an American lawyer and politician serving as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives, representing the District of Columbia since 1991. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Source Wiki

[@CaviarTee]

He just nailed it on how it is for every race/religion ..good seeds and bad seeds

[@charlestonchewy]

It sort of makes sense. The only thing I remember Morris doing in the ‘80s was Hunter as “Sporty”.

[@norrisc7163]

The Jeffersons went off Television in 1986

[@chrisgriffin8472]

He had to come home to get respect

[@Bdphonorat]

LEGEND

[@jjfmean]

Chocolate Chip Charlie Chain!!! From the movie "The Stuff". 80's horror...

[@kelvendyson1508]

Is he talking about Isaac from The Love Boat as his friend??

[@deandre22]

We all love this guy.

[@giantsclown]

Some are good and some are not. That as with all people

[@shungun4112]

Not with CAUCASIAN PEOPLE from the caucuses mountains there all evil😂

[@rafaelvelardi612]

Real talent

[@edy1361]

His manager was 'Bernie Brillstein'... Shalom!

[@pharoah1200]

It's typical.

[@annunciatacarterjr]

Anybody in Hollywood with last name ending with Stein is different 😂

[@9wardslugga]

Stan had dem hoez 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@nomibe2911]

Close your eyes and you'll think you're listening to Quincy Jones.

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Belushi's Agent: Bernard Jules Brillstein (April 26, 1931 - August 7, 2008) was an American film and television producer, executive producer, and talent agent. He began his career in the 1950s at the William Morris Agency before founding his own company in 1969 and later joining forces with Brad Grey to helm Brillstein-Grey Entertainment (now Brillstein Entertainment Partners), one of the most important and influential Hollywood talent management and production companies. He is remembered for producing successful TV programs like Hee Haw, The Muppet Show, and The Sopranos, and hit films including The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and Happy Gilmore. Source Wiki

[@davruck1]

He probably didn’t want him in blues brothers like he said.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

I just looked it up, you beat me to it @cherylrleigh1912

[@CensorTube84]

@@davruck1Letting the viewers who look at the comments know the name of the agent.

[@blackturkdog]

@@davruck1 it wouldn't work. The Brothers were John and Dan. Unless you're talking a supporting role. Ray Charles was funny asf in that movie.

[@gerrob6222]

@@davruck1 yeah that's the move keep black people out of the blues Brothers.

[@janethoward1161]

Stan was cool but UNCLE JUNIOR was my favorite

[@TkKirklandReal]

Coke heads are immortal

[@Iconic486]

Damn I haven’t seen him in a while.

[@Stk182]

Very underrated actor singer multi talented. He deserves a Netflix movie. Soon 🔜 iconic life.

[@kelvinluster358]

I imagine he’s talking about Bernie Brillstien, a hugely popular agent back then. Damn, he seemed like a cool guy. Never met him but 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

The Pepsi Syndrome skit- in drag as Violet Crawford, too funny! Garrett is a TV icon. 👍

[@A..D..D]

The Original Antman

[@PastePlace-dh8zl]

who was John Belushi manager

[@Bern1808]

Bernie Brillstein was Belushi's longtime manager.

[@ronzombie6541]

Always wondered why he wasn't in the blues brothers. Would've been a stellar addition!

[@ronaldhuey2619]

It happened all the time and still does. ☹️

[@nando7187]

Uncle JR😂

[@calvinharris2369]

Yep

[@kliktv702.0]

The managers name is Bernie Brillstien

[@jadamontgomery7297]

Daaaang fr Uncle Jr. 🤔❤

[@GHOST91141]

😂

[@fredlee295]

🤦🏿‍♂️😂

[@insuchaway]

Mr. Mason, always and forever! I remember Phife Dawg saying I'll have you left Without a job Like Issac Fron The Loveboat on "Midnight Marauders". To hear this, now....

[@nettricegaskins1871]

He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named is Bernie Brillstein.

[@andreamccomb773]

Loved him on the Jamie Fox Show ❤

[@brianmcghee3597]

Bernie Brillstein is the managers name.

[@wingchundragon]

Bernie Briestein his name..yeah....not surprised

[@Vee316]

We need to know this manager if he’s still in the business. We don’t know what others he’s done this to.

[@pgh45rpms]

Bernie Brillstein died in 2008.

[@rizzb4011]

Bernie Brillstein, was John Belushi's manager.

[@alfredclethen]

Was it racist or was it he didn’t want you giving his client who had drug problems blow. Same goes for Issac 😂

[@cryptofunded4719]

Still, I’m not paying rent to someone who didn’t want my money in the first place.

[@officialjamarmusic5020]

Uncle Junior

[@fernando717]

Bernie Brillstein? He died in 2008.

[@pharoah1200]

So, he outlived the racist by 15 years now.

[@kJ-gk5qu]

My mama lied on the man, told me he passed??

[@ToniSmith-wj9uf]

Damn. I didn't know he was still alive! 😳 Hey Garrett 👋

[@TreyWarren-ux6id]

I thought he was dead

[@modap3000]

I already knew the ethnicity/religion/race of the racist before Garrett said it.