Jason Bateman Makes His First Appearance on Carson Tonight Show - 09/19/1984

Jason Bateman Makes His First Appearance on Carson Tonight Show - 09/19/1984
#jasonbateman #johnnycarson #thetonightshow

[@nonnacekim89]

Clicked on this because I have literally never seen Jason Bateman younger than 40.

[@JustSomeDude.]

You still haven’t. Lol

[@bamsebamse7075]

I was surprised but I am glad now.

[@Donillini]

Jason Bateman has been the same age since 1995

[@kathy-t5q]

Watch little house on the prairie

[@laurenspringer9111]

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[@controloz3310]

You can see that gentle intelligence that made him such a good actor as a grown man. Cudos to Carson’s interviewing style as well. He knew how to speak to a 15 year old kid as well as discuss his work as an actor.

[@iloveyouuuu135]

I am obsessed with this interview. What a sweetheart.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Me too! Jason was such an adorable, mature teenager.

[@whostolecarlosrox]

He was a total cutie

[@user-np7pq2gy1v]

Wow, Jason was so calm, confident, and quick witted, and articulate. I've never seen a guest actually HELP the interviewer so gently and conversationally. Maybe the best interview ever.

[@RandomNest]

Awww. I've always liked Jason Bateman. I try and watch every movie he's in. He was so well mannered in that interview. Cutie pie.🥰🥰🥰

[@vanlifedad9963]

This is gold. Bateman no socks. Epic.

[@nickhill8612]

Joseph was just being casual. Jason Bateman.

[@melindar.fischer5106]

1984: Miami Vice influenced fashion trends then. No socks!

[@vanlifedad9963]

@@melindar.fischer5106 good call!

[@billybassman21]

@@melindar.fischer5106 I did that as a kid, stopped after getting severe athletes foot.

[@kickinghorse2405]

This is wild. Jason and I were born the same year I watched little house on the prairie as a kid I've always identified with his brand of humor and appreciated his humility He's always struck me as a descent guy Glad to see he's still up and going.

[@marysilvergirl6025]

that was funny when Jason Bateman turned it around and called Johnny Carson "Jack"

[@joelinegovender3267]

Jason Bateman sweet then and still so sweet in 2022. Love this guy.

[@Me-on1tq]

Me too..gentleness in a man is what I like!

[@bhoqeem1975]

I was 9 years old in 1984. Never heard of Bateman at that time. I love him since Hancock and Extract.

[@kimwarner1681]

I thought Extract was good, very underrated movie.

[@MrNateSPF]

I have a feeling this kid is going to make it in Hollywood.

[@healthybeans3161]

Jason Bateman is a under rated actor who can play all styles.

[@carlacorsini7766]

Such a nice balanced energy.. .

[@ayokay123]

What a master interviewer. Letterman was good, too, but Johnny was still the best.

[@easye5653]

Where as Jimmy Fallon always giggles like a middle school girl, and looks like he just woke up! Just kidding. Lol.

[@ayokay123]

@@easye5653 Uhmm....not kidding so much. That IS what Fallon does, not to mention making the show about himself rather than guests. He's not terrible, but certainly not in the league of the greats.

[@kilgoretrout321]

Wait, you don't like Jimmy Fallon? I didn't think anyone could be better than Jay Leno, but that Jimmy Fallon is such a charmer

[@sudipvyas2040]

Letterman is disgusting. Carson is class

[@GruppeSechs]

What a nice little conversation.

[@doubledee3027]

When he said adventitious I knew this kid was on a whole other level.... when I was a kid had a huge crush on his sister

[@deazl666]

“It’s Your Move” was a great show.

[@nickhill8612]

I know right and I remember being disappointed when it was cancelled.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@nickhill8612 Me too. Loved it.

[@JJ-qz5gv]

Priceless 💯

[@SensoryAlchemy]

When Johnny asked him who he'd like to come back as in another life, it would have been amazing if he had said Joseph Bateman.

[@robertstanikmas447]

Who else is here because of ozark?? hes exactly how i imagined him when i was looking him up. God bless everyone Go Ozark!!!

[@roxanne1092]

He is so calm.

[@rachelrodgers9814]

He’s precious..”I think they used ‘Going steady’ about 10 years ago..” all calm and matter-of-fact.

[@Lean6]

So funny just picturing the responses he (or his typical characters) would probably give to these questions today.

[@robertrowan8174]

WOW!! HE IS SO YOUNG. THE CHANGE UP!! HIM AND RYAN REYNOLDS WE'RE AWESOME!!!👍

[@theelevatorSRT8]

Johnny is the best.

[@wendydelp7007]

Love everything he's ever done, including playing James on little house on the prairie😉 all the way thru to horrible bosses!!!

[@Glub2]

The resemblance between Bateman and Michael Cera is even clearer from watching this. Good casting 👍

[@shivangchaturvedi237]

Looks like he hit his puberty the moment he was born. So awkwardly mature as a kid. 😂

[@denizb.4142]

Back when people in TV speak full sentences

[@mythepoeia]

and CLEARLY.

[@regmunday8354]

Had bags under his eyes even as a kid 😆😆😆😆

[@lonelyone]

According to the Smartless podcast, Jason Bateman lost his virginity two weeks before this interview, which explains why he seems so confident and self-assured.

[@PatrickGalbraith]

he was the same as he is now, then. I wish I could've known him back in the day. He would've been cool to hang out with.

[@mootmagee]

He called him Joseph. 🤣

[@dmc414141]

I had a huge crush on him back then.

[@syckmusyck6593]

Dudes a real one.

[@Ethernet480]

It’s funny to see how we carry on our mannerisms throughout life

[@wilc.2095]

And that’s why he survived Hollywood. So well grounded and mature. He realized it was a job and not who he was. I’m glad he’s still acting and putting out great movies.

[@1968scottyd]

Ozarks is amazing! Can't wait for the next season

[@haumea420]

@@1968scottyd Ozarks is pure gold! I’m a little late getting into it but I’m glad I did. Great show!

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

@@1968scottyd have to admit, it's a pretty solid show.

[@blazeup5519]

Back then woman were attracted to the shy timid guys

[@RagenRibbonz]

@@blazeup5519 and some still are. i know it’s shocking to discover we’re not one giant mass like silly putty or pond algae.

[@audacious6312]

Jason Bateman the most unproblematic child actor in Hollywood? Wow. His poise at this age is incredible.

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

His sister wasn't as fortunate.

[@blazeup5519]

@@Aquascape_Dreamingbinge watching Ozark Jason is incredible in it but what happened to his sister ?

[@WILFRED69X]

That's because kids in Hollywood had to grow up fast. They weren't allowed to be kids...

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

@@blazeup5519 disregard what I said. I can't find anything about it. I must be mistaking her with another actress. I might be thinking of Tracey Gold from Growing Pains.

[@Its303AcidBass]

He struggled a little bit later, but nothing abnormal. He wanted to party. He's a solid guy. Married with kids and dedicated.

[@vincewilkes]

Jason Bateman was born middle-aged.

[@johnnyguitar7921]

thats becuase its Michel J Fox

[@Survivor-ng4te]

@@johnnyguitar7921 funny how his name in Ozarks is Marty. And he played on Teen Wolf Too.

[@diosa.loba333]

haha

[@JoshuaG182]

🦇 👨🏻 (I guess I should edit my comment now lol)

[@sxfqry7415]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bobbiehavel8236]

Jason said he'd like to come back as a bird, if reincarnated. Appears this has happened - Marty Byrd!

[@dcool2u2]

Good pull!!

[@whoknew1101]

Lol! Nice connection

[@davefordavefor]

😄

[@greymatters14]

Well played.

[@Desertlifeinthesonoran]

👋

[@hussaindewan9365]

He was born to play the mature and responsible friend. Personality hasn’t changed.

[@fc4660]

Wally, right?

[@napoleonbonapathy6943]

Illuminati grooming.

[@aturnerwilliams1]

Right, he was just a reserve cool old soul all his life, lol

[@lisamarie3372]

Except in Silver Spoons!

[@hamsandwichindahouse]

He was acting. Child actors learn to act mature and sacrifice their innocence in return. Ever watch the Disney channel? It’ll make you nauseas. Children don’t act like adults yet that’s exactly how the characters behave on television.

[@luvtotrade2009]

He was so innocent as a child, now look at him in trouble with the cartel living in the Ozarks with his family

[@jasonl9266]

He can talk himself out of hell hahaha!

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

True

[@elanham5764]

Damn the ozarks is my favorite show. Its a really smart show. Jason and Laura's character are awesome

[@francescaa8331]

@@elanham5764 great show. Final season coming up

[@kevn99]

😂😂😂

[@mishmashmedley]

Wow, his mannerisms haven't changed in 37 years

[@pacopaco897]

You are right I see it

[@KarlaZamudio]

So smart. Beyond his years at this young age. No wonder he's so successful.

[@mattmarzula]

You don't change what works.

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

One child star that didn't go down the wrong path and yet, still relevant and going strong.

[@nickhill8612]

I know right, he must have had people looking out for his best interest.

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

@@nickhill8612 he definitely had a massive line of support from his family. His downfall..., Teen Wolf 2. LOL

[@ddawg3974]

Lol he definitely did a lot of drugs, listen to his interview on Dax Shepherds podcast. He didn't go off the deep end with it, but he was no saint lol.

[@savage_skirt5386]

unfortunately can't say the same for his sister

[@elMore1107]

Erica Peterson what happened to the sister??

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Very mature and well-grounded for a 15 year old.

[@nickhill8612]

So mature for his age.

[@SonnyGTA]

Advantageous!

[@matthewhohenbery2287]

Weed...and blow.

[@kokobunni5897]

@@matthewhohenbery2287 lol whattt lol

[@napoleonbonapathy6943]

Being groomed for the illuminati.

[@PrimoEPeru]

Funny how he said he'd like to come back as a Bird and he did in a sense as Marty Byrde in Ozark, one of the best shows on Netflix. He hasn't changed much, still has that calm demeanor and that sly smile like he's up to something or knows something you don't yet. Great clip!

[@tonyrizzo615]

He does a hell of a job as Marty Byrde

[@cookieman136]

Underrated comment

[@robert4you]

Great comment! Never did the connection Byrde - Bird.

[@jacqueline4514]

I thought the same thing as soon as he said he'd come back as a bird!

[@harlemkid144]

W comment

[@Singujrat]

Johny Carson treated the teenaged Bateman as his equal with such an intelligent honesty and warmth. Such a class act this man was. God rest his soul

[@nephronpie8961]

God "bless" his soul?

[@ebin27]

@@nephronpie8961 God rest their soul is a phrase used to show respect when speaking about someone who is dead. Bless their soul is used when someone is alive and often used tongue in check when someone either is or does something stupid.

[@nephronpie8961]

@@ebin27 that was an honest mistake, but thank you for the explanation.

[@-Always_Right-]

@@ebin27 Well he is dead so..it makes perfect sense lol

[@ebin27]

@@-Always_Right- it does, that's why my explanation was in response to Nephron... not the original commenter. Try to keep up! "lol"

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

This was a deep interview, Johnny was treating him like an adult. It would be a different interview with Fallon with a lot of giggling. I was too young to see Carson but he seems so quick witted with a mix of humor, intelligence and kindness.

[@ModernGoddess81]

When I was 5 years old I would beg to stay up late be cause “I wanna watch Johnny Carson!!!”😆 It was a nightly argument in our house💕

[@tomthemantv6482]

@@ModernGoddess81 If there was somebody epically on Johnny Carson, my Parents would allow me to stay up late to see Johnny Carson since I have a great interest in how movies were made & how actors did the jobs they do. Only this interview I missed & I remember watching Jason Bateman in “It’s Your Move.” Recently as an adult he was in a very funny movie called “Paul.”. Thank goodness for you tube! You tube has videos you can see no where else on this planet!

[@mcfrench21]

I was lucky Enough to have seen Johnny Carson live...he was one in a million!

[@zachUK]

@@mcfrench21 Me too, the same year this was taped. It was a powerhouse show too, with Bill Cosby (!!) and I think Bob Eucker. The Tonight Show band with Doc Severinsen was fantastic too.

[@nickhill8612]

@@mcfrench21 I bet that was great.

[@hadoneldesgraviers3546]

Jason is 15 , but he talks like he's actually 40 years old.

[@Princeton_James]

Until he says he'd be a bird.

[@aidanunderwood8245]

And has the voice of an 8 year old lol

[@penske_material]

@@aidanunderwood8245 true 😂

[@averywilson6143]

There must be an enormous amount of pressure as a teenager in show business, and it must be quite a scary world for a young man. But the young Bateman is able to possess himself with class, poise, and an uncanny level-headedness, because he knows that, no matter what, there's always money in the banana stand.

[@Survivor-ng4te]

That’s because he had a past life

[@swisscheeseplease97]

I’ve been a fan of Jason since the first season of arrested development. And now watching him in Ozark is incredible. It’s amazing how he can play a funny role, and a dramatic role and nail them both! That’s rare!

[@datsuntwosixty160]

Literally from comedy to drama he can act in anything, Ozark is a prime example

[@reginafutch3211]

I agree

[@alabarjhoni9742]

no it isn't

[@datsuntwosixty160]

@@alabarjhoni9742 I don't think that statement really fits to this conversation

[@12u55]

The guy only plays one character in all the content he creates. He just knows how to pick his roles.

[@CatskillsGrrl]

His parents deserve a big shout out. What a human.

[@theresaquidi]

Wow! For 15, he was pretty sharp and a deep thinker.

[@nickhill8612]

Hey I know right. Always on his toes with a witty comeback.

[@lilyvalley5389]

Yes smart & and old soul almost. Very mature. He was adorable. He was so cute. Ofc we like gentlemen. We like a balance. Good manners/consideration & equality is a separate thing.

[@Kikwatz]

Just his voice was very high for 15.

[@matthewhohenbery2287]

Weed. And Coke. And Vice versa...oh, and drunk.

[@SonnyGTA]

@@lilyvalley5389 OFC = old for child

[@jdtv2933]

Jason Bateman will forever be one of my favorite actors 💯

[@michellechalmers8753]

WOW! I have always liked Jason Bateman but after seeing that I have huge respect for him as well. What a nice, nice kid! And seems like he grew up to be a very nice man. So rare in Hollywood.

[@rockybalboagaralhaoitalian4592]

Jimmy fallon would have laughed nervously for 4 minutes instead of talking Amazing what a host can be

[@official_thestateofaustin]

God, does comment have to go on every Johnny Carson, or Dick Cavett show on KZbin? Like we get it Talk Shows we’re awesome back then now let’s move on.

[@jnnx]

Johnny Carson was a hack, too.

[@JeanmarieRod]

Guys, the entire culture was so much classier. They HAVE to sell their souls to have a late night program these days, attention spans are gone, and we have been purposely dumbed down and taught to NOT critically think.

[@speedbrain222]

@@jnnx yeah this was kinda awkward. actually most of them were when i see these. think he couldve scripted it a little or prepped/asked better ?'s

[@witteney3334]

I love Jimmy’s laugh, makes me laugh too.

[@ChadEAult]

Bateman ultra relaxed. Well spoken. Kind kid. Just spot on what you want a fifteen year old to be like. Somehow, with a life in show business he has turned out very grounded and well adjusted. Nice clip. And Johnny was just the best!

[@misst9]

Its literally 40 year old Bateman with a higher pitched voice. Love it. Could watch Carson interviews all day.

[@richardsherburne6889]

"Literally "??

[@wolflarson6831]

He's 50.

[@why-even-try-brotendo]

@@richardsherburne6889 Yeah, they obviously don't know what "literally" means.

[@markoulaj8962]

💯

[@davefordavefor]

Jason Bateman was so well poised, eloquent, intelligent and witty. Very mature. Like you said, “40 year old Bateman with a higher pitched voice.” You can see that he already is the comic genius and great actor that he has shown himself to be.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

This is why I liked Carson. He just talked to his guests and interviewed them. He didn't constantly try to make jokes or be condescending like letterman. Letterman would have interrupted him constantly with jokes about his age

[@Freesingskills19]

i thought i was the only one who disliked letterman for his arrogance. i guess this makes two of us. i loved when cher told letterman off for being such a prick.

[@sevendays02]

@@Freesingskills19 If only two people feel that way, then you're the problem. David Letterman is a comic genius.

[@christievanderlaan7575]

Love Letterman, and Johnny both.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

@@sevendays02 34 now. And I'm not denying that letterman is funny. I'm saying that being funny isn't all there is to a show

[@Kara57212]

Letterman sucked

[@jm7804]

He still has that boyish charm to this day. Adorable then and now.

[@whostolecarlosrox]

Boyish charm is so cute 😊

[@joepalmer3241]

Did he say inflation @5:04? I busted out laughing at that coming from a 15 year old. Some of these child actors are scary with their breadth of knowledge. Jodie Foster comes to mind. "Old souls."

[@pigoudr]

You noticed that too! I burst out laughing when he said that!

[@ChrisCaldwellO66]

I thought he said felacatio! Lol

[@kevinbailey8827]

The word Inflation was used a lot more often then. Interest rate on a savings account was 12%. Even a kid would notice when the price of a piece of penny candy went from 3 cents to 5 cents.

[@pigoudr]

@@kevinbailey8827 You're right. Apparently, US inflation rate peaked at around 14% in 1980. Inflation rate declined gradually after this time but I would imagine the recent recessions, energy crises, high inflation etc would be popular topics of discussion and debate at that time.

[@StephaniRoberts]

Yeah. I was surprised Johnny missed that!

[@Topseeykretts]

Oh, Jason, Jason , Jason. How is he more mature at 15 than literally EVERYONE I have met in the last 25 years?

[@TaunellE]

Right?!

[@ItzhakEthanEskimo]

(formerly joseph)

[@Topseeykretts]

@@ItzhakEthanEskimo a rose by any other name...

[@UTUBE3JC]

Young Bateman answering small talk honestly instead of throwing zingers around like it’s a contest nice nice

[@nickhill8612]

People probably told him to respect the legend .

[@UTUBE3JC]

@@nickhill8612 still he actually seemed to surprise Carson lol like when he was asked about if it helps with girls he was pretty honest and original about it but yeah true I’m just shocked how young he was and already famous damn

[@TaunellE]

Oh wow! That was impressive and kinda weird. He's an adorable little adult.

[@kd808080]

I kinda feel like old school talk shows were just more organic and natural. These days it seems like things are all scripted and don't give the same feel.

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

Technology is a double-edged sword my lord.....

[@marianocarlinivisintainer8024]

Handsome Kai :)

[@nickhill8612]

@@marianocarlinivisintainer8024 Yes that's why I watched Silver Spoons and other shows.

[@danielminutilli5372]

Overproduced today with folks talking in their ears telling them what to do

[@pookiewookie7679]

Cobra Kai

[@conartist9345]

15? Sounds more mature and decent than most 40 yr olds these days.

[@MathieuLLF]

That's because he was!

[@equinoxproject2284]

I'm with you... where have all the adults gone?

[@equinoxproject2284]

@J Breeze I've seen enough 45 - 50 yr old men in comic character t-shirts to last a life time.

[@enjoyesk8978]

@S Tra jealous?

[@bunnyrabbit7056]

Except his voice! Sounds like a 5 year old girl 👧

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Who else misses Johnny Carson? I remember my parents watching him every night when I was young. Then when I grew up and got married, my husband and I watched him every night. The good old days for sure.

[@musicman76enator]

Everyone misses Johnny. He was the Best of Late Night TV. Leno was great too, but not as good as Johnny of course..I'll also say Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, and Corden are AWFUL at Late Night. They're all not funny at all. The segments are terrible. The jokes are just bad. Late night just stinks today. I stopped watching after Leno left The Tonight Show in 2014.

[@Anthonycheesman33]

I hate a teacher who acted like him so I cant stand johnny Carson lol

[@royharris7464]

There's a Johnny Carson channel on Pluto TV (a free app). It's channel 514

[@tesspadmore5367]

I miss Steve Allen.

[@dannydorko7075]

the only three american talk show hosts I like are him, conan and dick cavett

[@australian8579]

Both Justine and Jason seem like good people from young age. Must have had some nice parents.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Yeah, they probably had a great support system to help them navigate the pitfalls of fame. They both seem lovely.

[@nunya257]

He has said he and his sister, Justine, don’t have a good relationship with their parents. I think he and Justine supported them financially and his parents did some crappy stuff.

[@australian8579]

@@nunya257 Damn , that's no good then. Lucky they pulled through ok.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

@@nunya257 That's awful. I'm glad they were able to make it out of a difficult situation, no child should be in.

[@hollybourne2287]

@@nunya257 that sucks!

[@WannaKamaka]

I’ve always loved Jason Bateman. He was born mature. I like how respectful he is with others. Love this guy.

[@johncote2776]

Johnny Carson was a great interviewer. Honest and real

[@de5913]

Which everyone today lacks besides Conan

[@ScoobyandShaggy5554]

Jimmy fallon is a disgrace to what Carson started

[@jjmanzano9]

Ummm this is an awful interview. Reincarnation, Past lives…huh?

[@guyinsf]

I've never met a 15 yr old that knows or uses the word "advantageous."

[@TaunellE]

I've never said that word in my entire life.

[@daviclar867]

Our yutes today are dumbed down.

[@guyinsf]

@@daviclar867 It's not a word a teenage usually uses, then or now.

[@daviclar867]

@@guyinsf when he started to act one of the first things he learned through an acting coach was to create favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness! All actors are taught this or most. It's not a hard word to understand or use in a conversation if the conversation is about succeeding at something. It's all about who brought you up and much of what you were taught you used it to your advantage!

[@guyinsf]

@@daviclar867 Yes I totally agree with everything you said! Im just saying the reality this is one of those words that's just not a part of a mid teen's vocabulary, they may know what it means but they don't use it, especially with friends of their age. That's just the reality.

[@Miss11779]

Omg Young Jason Bateman - sweet, shy, smilie, just freaking adorable!! ❤️🥰

[@henrylawson430]

That is one cool calm collected kid.

[@magiccheeseball]

His voice puberty hasn't caught up to his brain puberty yet, he was sharp!

[@bean7039]

Nah it's a female dressed as a boy... Baphomet agenda is real.

[@nickhill8612]

Nothing wrong with that lol.

[@askurgirlaboutmee]

@@nickhill8612 I’m 15, I thought his voice was so cute and calming

[@al-xshro9975]

@@bean7039 r you joking?

[@BC-hn5ix]

Carson was the best talk show host period didn’t try to make everything funny or a joke he was always genuinely interested and loving for his guests it’s too bad we don’t have anyone like this anymore who wants to relate and get to know his guests.

[@nickhill8612]

You are absolutely right.

[@KevinMuller5]

Great comment and true. No schtik.. just a good conversation

[@amantahiliani]

The only other according to me was Craig Ferguson. Never had a script....just wanted to talk, was genuinely interested in what he was way, made ppl feel comfortable opening up

[@terrigasior1920]

He was the best talk show host. No one can hold a candle to him.

[@Lat41]

Colbert is the closest. Carson was great.

[@lenorefranzese4396]

I have always loved Jason Bateman ❤ This interview is awesome. At 15 he is so poised, charming and captivating. Not to mention he holds his own in this interview with Johnny Carson. This is such a treat 😊

[@MsNichols229]

I have loved Jason Bateman. I saw all his early TV stuff as a kid. Valerie was a good show he did.

[@asong4thedead]

He's dressed like he's going to the beach. Adorable.

[@fleurdavril1465]

So Shannon, you go to the beach with a long sleeve sweatshirt and a blue jean? Interesting...😄

[@asong4thedead]

@@fleurdavril1465 he's wearing a short sleeve shirt and high-water jeans, genius

[@irrelevantideology9640]

Jason Bateman was on little house on the prairie???? Wow you learn something new everyday.

[@paint_freckles]

nothing has changed but the pitch of his voice. even his mannerisms are the same

[@dimitreze]

hey look, it's Boy George, father of George Michael!

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

@Mike Martin arrested development joke

[@happyfreeky]

Lol

[@lisaharris1492]

Love arrested development

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

@@lisaharris1492 yes its the best comedy show in my opinion

[@natemisaras4076]

@@JamesThomas-dn6ee then you haven’t seen a lot of comedy shows

[@sandraandrews9907]

Even then, he was so articulate and kept up with Mr. Carson. This interview showed that he was so mature at 15.

[@dave9928]

I've always thought bateman would have been a great addition to the Hangover movies.

[@Blex94]

YES! He could’ve played Stu and it would’ve been WAY funnier !!

[@nickhill8612]

Hey that's true.

[@SonnyGTA]

Ooohhhh. That’s interesting! You got me thinking now!

[@franchisemiami]

Nailed it

[@FrederickaChopin]

Great thought!

[@Telecasterfan]

He said he would want to come back as a bird. 40 years later he becomes Marty Byrd

[@juliavargas4803]

😂🤯

[@happyfreeky]

Great catch

[@scottiemccarthy896]

You did it!!

[@dmarkj22]

Such a well spoken and decent young man. I love what he said about dating girls.

[@nickhill8612]

A lot of respect going both ways.

[@hotlov72]

And then he grew up to be a womanizer and a drug addict until he got clean

[@dmarkj22]

@@hotlov72 We all have our shortcomings and faults. The entertainment industry is brutal.

[@burbuvs8911]

@@hotlov72 what? Jason Bateman?

[@hotlov72]

@@burbuvs8911 look up his Howard Stern interviews, he explains it

[@oceanadrianne]

This kid is so adorable! Jason has done so well for himself. One of my favs.

[@user-z6p4c]

I remember seeing this when it originally aired. I was laughing so hard I woke my wife up. she started laughing right along when she realized what she was seeing which Honestly has been a really good source of happiness for me ever since I lost my wife so many years ago which infact broke me to pieces so seeing comments like this makes me smile.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Jason is so sweet. Just adorable…even now as a full adult grown man…I just love his disposition. Hollywood hasn’t changed him.💝

[@jancramp8252]

He's still the cutest and a gentleman.

[@alanm5090]

Jason was a adult. Even back then. Lol. 😂🤣

[@VioletJoy]

What a cutie and still a cutie.... and still a great actor. He was perfect in Ozark.

[@melindar.fischer5106]

I had a major crush on him back in the 80s, and he is still great today. Intelligent, good-looking, and talented!

[@1970swimmer]

It’s odd to see a child star make it through the fatal years many have fallen too, and become a great adult actor

[@RazzLerSkedaddLer]

He's literally exactly the same..mannerisms, the way he talks. I love it 😆

[@Nick-hv8gj]

I remember '84 pretty well. People were expected to behave a certain way when on a talk show. In fact, it always seemed like the kids were faced with a higher standard than the adults. If an adult acted goofy, he was "eccentric" and "interesting". If a kid of 15 got too silly, he'd be called immature, unequipped to handle the limelight and not yet ready to be at that level. That being said... Jason Bateman's intellect, insight and composure at that age was pretty damn amazing even for a higher standard. Johnny Carson always seemed to bring out the best in all of his guests with his sincerity and authenticity. He was the epitome of class and talent.

[@AndySalinger33]

There’s money in the banana stand.

[@gratefulRed69]

Jason is one of my all-time favorites. Very versatile actor. I think he's best in a comedic role, but also great in serious ones.

[@dmac3171]

I’m so in love with @jasonbateman I can’t even handle it.

[@agrestibookkeeper9894]

Jason is a beautiful person inside and out!

[@chadum96]

This is so weird. It's like I'm just waiting for this kid to drop the act and morph in modern Bateman.

[@gemstar3824]

Interesting that he said he would like to come back as a "Byrde". I wish I could go back in time and warn him not to get into financial planning in Chicago.

[@Nick__E2]

Ayyyyyyyye good catch!

[@clarkesworld9820]

Lol. Really good catch! Marty

[@rfcalm]

This is why he named the character Byrde.

[@shubhamtiwarirealone]

Jason was more mature at 15 than I was in my 20s

[@cowel8734]

Lol I was just thinking the same thing. It's an oddly deep interview

[@TaunellE]

He's more mature than I'll probably ever be.

[@edwinramirez4998]

In this moment of history Jason Bateman answered what he would be if he could be anything and he said “a bird” only for years later in the future for him to play the character Marty Byrde. Looks like he really became a Byrde