Jason Bateman Throwback Monologue - SNL

Jason Bateman talks about getting attacked by a monkey the first time he hosted SNL.
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[@ComicalRealm]

His deadpan sense of humour is criminally underrated and he never ages. Jason Bateman is truly a treasure.

[@naidamar1]

I agree. I think he is a great actor and have great comedic timing

[@harrisonkathryn]

Right?! Freaking national treasure

[@reikisk8r]

It all started as him playing Derek the Rickers best friend Silver Spoons forever! Big smiles

[@perpetual_bias]

@Mike Moore they're not canceling. the show is ending. big difference

[@perpetual_bias]

@Mike Moore I did. And found nothing. Your turn

[@MsGrapeNehi]

My love for Jason Bateman burns hotter than a malfunctioning Corn Baller.

[@knownbeforecreation]

💀💀💀

[@BrianSmith-ez9kj]

F yeah- that Corn Baller contraption was horrifying

[@joshboevers7982]

THANK YOU

[@shireen2296]

😂🤣

[@markalexander3659]

What us a "Corn baller"?

[@AllSab18]

Shoutout to the SNL employee(s) who got this up so quickly and didn’t have us wait until 2 AM ❤️

[@tylerhackner9731]

Props to them yes

[@irahackner]

Yes thanks to them, we can watch on our phones at the same time others are watching on TV

[@TheSinfulKnight]

Word

[@markmac2206]

the cold open was funny.

[@angelisa368]

They are so amazing!! I am very grateful for the quick postings!

[@Neeeeeeeeeeggg]

Okay I'm sick of being in love with Jason bateman.

[@vandal280]

I'm not 😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤

[@calisongbird]

I’ll take over for you 😏

[@christinacatalano]

Me tooooo

[@danielwilkins7509]

I'm sick of his sister, Justine Batemen, and her rock-n'-roll husband.

[@BassMatriX]

Jason Bateman talking about how he was last on the show 15 years ago: My mind: Oh, so 1998? Jason Bateman: This was 2005. Sir, I did not come here to be insulted like this.

[@ellicel]

What happened in 1998?

[@joeybwalsh]

His delivery is really good, reminded me of Arrested Development.

[@kaygee5115]

Rachel Dratch looked pretty damn terrified lol

[@unclejimbo9881]

Yes! Maybe we were the only ones that noticed.

[@eraldylli]

Uncle Jimbo, don't.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

I was calling her "Debbie" but, yeah.

[@360.Tapestry]

the chimps hand jesture: i want to take his face...off

[@RaymondHng]

@@GARY84ROCKS "It's official...I can't have children!"

[@jenwarshawsky189]

He's like Paul Rudd, not really aging at all.

[@tairamcbride7536]

Actors who are genuinely good people never do

[@robotdowney]

He's got a lot of wrinkles which is cute, it's just baby face type of face that makes him look younger

[@talkingaboutthenewsinasati6705]

At least Jason Bateman wasn’t attacked by a Loose Seal.

[@multifanderisverycrafty]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 NEVER GETS OLD!

[@Arc558]

OH MY GOD

[@josiah8533]

"I understood that refrence"

[@langrock74]

A Lu Seal.

[@SimGunther]

A loose seal with a suitcase full of ballots hidden under a table?

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

Every time I see Jason Bateman, I have to wonder if he feels, as an ex-child actor, an enormous sense of relief in coming through that experience relatively untouched by fame and popularity.

[@mikerolfe3137]

And executives...

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

Especially in light of what his “Silver Spoons” co-star, Rick Schroeder, has been up to lately.

[@kendallwi]

@@QueenOfTheNorth65 There's a reason why one is still relevant today and the other isn't.

[@yohahn6835]

This guy does not age..

[@ZandersDad1]

First thing I thought when he showed up on stage.

[@CorbCorbin]

He does. Go watch Teen Wolf Too

[@ZandersDad1]

@Esteban A LOL

[@EvilMonkeyReturns]

TBH, 50 in 2020 isn't as bad as say being 50 in 1980 or even earlier. I don't know what is, but some people (not just celebrities) don't age as bad as others.

[@michaelkline884]

@@EvilMonkeyReturns Come on guys. 2020 means that there’s Botox, fillers and surgery. It’s Hollywood!

[@davinci3478]

He’s just so damn charming

[@jondunmore4268]

I know. That's why only he could get away with that joke of the chimp being put down. and also, that it was HIS decision! :D

[@vandal280]

Right???

[@anureet123]

Jason after going in to say good job to the chimpanzee: I’ve made a huge mistake

[@bryanramirez3909]

Narrator: "oh my"

[@cman101892]

Hahaaa...

[@benmiller537]

Actually, the chimp was blessing Bateman with the gift of not aging.

[@naidamar1]

@critical eyes I agree. The older he gets, the sexier he looks

[@b-meaker99]

Was gonna say, are we not going to talk about the fact that Jason Bateman has not aged in 15 fucking years?

[@LockeGran]

I know! One of the reasons I love him is that he apparently doesn't age lmao

[@denisemarie7991]

For real. Him and Rob Lowe ..... damn.

[@barbarawoodward6794]

@@denisemarie7991 Oh yes! Watching West Wing right now to get me a dose of Rob Lowe!

[@billyeveryteen7328]

Aww, that's not fair, Jason. Clearly Rachel Dratch cared. She had absolutely no qualms about showing how terrified she was.

[@mr.hannes2057]

Billy Everyteen so was Darrell Hammond, but with a 'Holy Crap' stunned look on his face.

[@cazza09]

Think he exaggerated the lack of reaction for joke

[@angelenaj0Li3]

Low key I’m obsessed with Jason Bateman. He’s my favorite actor. Can do funny and serious. So well rounded 👌🏼

[@Chayse9134]

I love Jason Bateman he is such a great guy and phenomenal Actor loved him in Ozark and Bad Words

[@mitchgoldstein6720]

Nice profile pic

[@Chayse9134]

@@mitchgoldstein6720 thank you it’s kid cudi

[@naidamar1]

He is AMAZING in Ozark

[@b-meaker99]

@@Chayse9134 did you mean Horrible Bosses?

[@LL-pe2bd]

@@b-meaker99 Bad Words was great! And yes, Horrible Bosses was really funny!

[@everythingcollectibles]

Isn’t funny how Kenan is the only one remaining from when last time Jason Bateman hosted?!

[@mrrobot8973]

I thought he was leaving ? (I hope he never does of course )

[@dr.carmichael530]

Darrell Hammond is still there. But I think he's just apart of the upholstery now.

[@sarabuck64]

What about seth myers

[@bellarose5978]

Well, Colin was there, just not in the cast.

[@PapagenoMF]

That’s not funny, most cast members move on to big movie and prime time television careers. Not Keenan 😂

[@kmksmith1935]

Awww I just watched Zootopia again this evening, Jason’s comic timing is just so good! 😁

[@anjapatten3736]

Omg same!!

[@bellaventimiglia35]

One of my favorite animated movies, mostly due to Jason! Hope they make a sequel!!! 🤗

[@mitchellgentry2818]

@@bellaventimiglia35 they are gonna make a sequel just like frozen 2

[@jerrygil1965]

Nick Wilde during COVID

[@stevej1154]

Rachel Dratch was the only one who saw it. Her reaction is great.

[@davidd.747]

Jason is the type of man that at the end of the day you want to be with. After all adventures and explorations throughout the day, he’s like the final choice, a moment of peace, a man of family.

[@tatehildyard5332]

So in other words…a daddy

[@luuketaylor]

"Things were loose" Yeah, but were they loose seal?

[@brianburch8062]

Funny! You deserve a... HAND!

[@theanonymousone9668]

To the comment section late comers: He's 51. You're welcome

[@christinacatalano]

20 years is my preference, call me J

[@ZhangHe0]

Ugh. Every time I see him, I'm reminded how much of a crush I have on him. 😩

[@siddharthkrishnan3317]

"He was destroyed later that night" in true Marty Byrde fashion.

[@TeamCat1128]

LOVE me some Jason Bateman. The ultimate guy next door.

[@deusintus8075]

Hats off to the writers of #snl for such a great smooth, historical, funny ass monologue. Great connection for bringing Jason Bateman back.

[@NinersGiantsNation]

He hasn’t aged in 15 years!

[@vestspet4242]

Jason Bateman is still my favorite part of Smokin' Aces. Totally underrated. And still cute as a button.

[@creationsmisfit]

I was just talking about this movie the last two days again. Hardly anyone I know has seen it and it's FANTASTIC! Star studded cast, phenomenal performances, great story. I think it's criminally underrated.

[@vestspet4242]

@@creationsmisfit Couldn't agree with you more. I love the twist at the end involving Jeremy Piven's character. I did not see it coming

[@creationsmisfit]

@@vestspet4242 agreed! I think that's Piven's best performance.

[@kristinLB]

Remember when he was on little house on the prairie? He was adorable. Still is.

[@heydeanie]

It was my choice, lessons have to be learned!! Omg I nearly peed myself laughing!!!!! Excellent punchline!!

[@jenwarshawsky189]

That was an underrated joke!

[@ryderls2729]

The cartel probably made Marty do this show

[@rebeccapena8964]

I love the Ozarks

[@blademanx]

lol

[@majik_man]

Exactly or they will kill him if he refuses

[@majik_man]

@Dean Florey it's one of the best shows ever. I mean Bateman makes the show. He is the king.

[@avitallichtenfeld813]

I really just want to appreciate how young everyone looks in that clip. Seth Meyers, Maya Rudolph, they all look so young. And then there’s Jason Bateman and Kenan Thompson who look exactly the same.

[@arothmanmusic]

There’s something about his delivery that reminds me of the great Bob Newhart. (Edit: He’s alive! Yay!)

[@yankeeladee02]

Bob Newhart has not passed. He’s 91 years old and still making us laugh.😊

[@kcbh24]

Ha! Bob Newhart is still alive, son! You and 16 other people are delusional.

[@remainfocused8570]

I agree, understated, no zany over the top delivery..Nothing too provocative. Good comparison Sir😎

[@barbarawoodward6794]

He was a great favorite of my dad’s when Newhart was doing the comedy circuit. I grew up on the routines: The Grace L. Ferguson Airline and Storm Door Company, An Infinite Number of Monkeys, The Complainer in the Revolutionary Army etc. If you get the chance find his comedy albums. His two TV series were just the icing on the cake!

[@carolz5090]

@Andrew Rothman I think it’s the deadpan and the normalacy that led to your comparison, although Bateman is missing attributes like Newhart’s halting voice, etc. I agree with calling him great, Newhart had phenomenal timing and delivery. Y’know, his character died on the Big Bang Theory, maybe this caused the confusion...🤣

[@michellealfonso3851]

Jason Bateman aging well & hot af!!!

[@Diostillrocks]

The same can't be said of his sister.

[@christopherwitkowski4741]

I legit watched office Christmas party right before this

[@jillrb7638]

loveeee that movie!

[@crazydragonstudios7259]

I did too and let me tell you It did not age well

[@davidmckesey7119]

Is it good?

[@christopherwitkowski4741]

@@davidmckesey7119 yes and ur gonna laugh your ass off when you watch it

[@crazydragonstudios7259]

@@christopherwitkowski4741 you will laugh but you will also cringe because in terms of comedy the film is a mixed bag

[@Katakagara]

The timing at 4:09 on his smack of his hands with the drummer hitting the drum was great !

[@jamesgerber4658]

"the chimp is still alive" hahahaha

[@Balloon410]

Ha, I missed that the first time. Good call.

[@danicota4147]

FAMILY LOVE MICHAEL.

[@MOBROOKS]

I’ve always loved his style of humor. Bateman is just too damn talented!!

[@ZandersDad1]

He's that guy we all know in our respective circles who we love cause he's charming and attractive and funny and confident and it's awesome to be his friend...but we secretly hate out of jealousy and insecurity. :{

[@elizabethpeters6890]

I love everything Jason does. This gave me the biggest laugh I've had all week. I needed it! Thank you SNL!

[@bestaimee]

I've had a crush on this man since I saw him on "Silver Spoons". Big fan of "Smartless", and yes- lessons have to be learned.

[@whoresalad]

Smartless! 😍

[@teresalee467]

Remember his show, It's your move?

[@sisilessthan3]

3:39 the plot twist haha i love Jason's humor!

[@halflife3181]

The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.

[@devonknobel5210]

Stand for who you really are eh, if you care - what I see is a world that is losing its *men. Peace ~

[@galacticwarlock2271]

Good life lesson from Gordon Freeman.

[@heezypeasy8611]

I have loved this man for yearsss...my mom always loved him as well ♡

[@fernandoguajardo2750]

Now I want to see a movie with Jason Bateman and the Chimp surviving an Apocalypse together.

[@detoqueville1]

I am the same age as Jason Bateman (i think!). I remember seeing him on "Silver Spoons". Even then, he had something special. He and his sister are so talented! Great show

[@tyresehall5642]

Welcome back Jason Bateman, I love you man and you are my idol.

[@westhavenalwaysandforever]

He was in little house on the prarire and a show called it's your move for those that grew up in the 8os nice to see him again

[@heydeanie]

Omg I loooooooooooved it's your move!!!!!

[@westhavenalwaysandforever]

@@heydeanie me too❤

[@ronaldschild157]

Jason Bateman also had a recurring role on the show Ricky Schroder starred in as a child actor called "Silver Spoons".

[@heydeanie]

Oh! And Valerie's Family!!

[@bellaventimiglia35]

@@heydeanie Later changed to “The Hogans” after some controversy with Valerie Harper. LOVED that show!!! 🤗

[@Kimdone365]

He looks better now than in 2005

[@madiooch96]

You guys missed a golden opportunity to zoom the chimp to have a final confrontation 😂😂😂

[@ellicel]

He’s such a great storyteller! I could listen to him for hours! Great comedic instinct, honed after so many years of practice!

[@RDGC420]

Key and peele for snl hosting! Be the first duo as a host

[@Gymcoach1]

Love my Teenwolf. 2 star! Miss you Jay!

[@stellar8591]

Jason is looking more scrumptious than ever!! Hawtdamn 🥺🧡

[@Vedantttt]

Jason Bateman: The least controversial actor of literally all time

[@amandahugginkiss55]

Same vibe as Keanu, no controversy whatsoever.

[@katevand]

Um...

[@carolinex2390]

He got some controversy

[@matthewgauer]

The only controversy I can think of was when he got "cancelled" by social media a couple years ago for defending Jeffrey Tambor. There was quite a bit of drama that erupted from that, but he did come around to it and apologized. Personally, I think Bateman's the type of guy who means well. Unfortunately, he put his foot in his mouth and didn't realize how he came across. But it's all water under the bridge now -- at least I hope it is.

[@denisemarie7991]

Reminds of the actor Jerry O'connell that way..

[@christopherpasta344]

I laughed out loud at Rachael Dratch wide eyed and screaming

[@aidensnyder3708]

Jason Bateman is one of my favorite actors.

[@christopherwitkowski4741]

Glad to see Jason back

[@jmbutler5]

such a handsome hunk of a man! Ozark is phenomenal!!💖

[@annessesmith4130]

I love this guy.

[@aidensnyder3708]

Jason Bateman is one of my favorite actors because he plays my favorite fox 🦊

[@yankeeladee02]

🔥Jason 🔥

[@saundrabadger8949]

His comic timing is so on point!

[@chantel2689]

I LOVE THIS MAN!

[@IAmAnnaish]

Such a good monologue!

[@chasencage4092]

How can you not love this guy?

[@yasminevine]

I really enjoy watching Jason Bateman. Just rewatched Horrible bosses. Im very glad he clarified the chimp is still alive!😅

[@truthmatters7921]

I just love Jason he on my top 10

[@Adrian-zd4cs]

Suchban underrated gem! Protect him at all costs!! 🤣🤣❤️

[@maddie5523]

CAN WE TALK ABOUT PETES SCREEN TIME THIS WEEK LIKE YES HE FINALLY HAS BEEN ON FOR MORE THAN 1 MINUTE

[@ZandersDad1]

That Eminem parody video was MONEY Maddie!

[@maddie5523]

@@ZandersDad1 i know hahah it was my favorite one tonight but i wonder how pete felt during that because he is best friends with mgk ?

[@lickmytears]

yesss im so glad

[@brittanycecile]

I can't wait to see SNL in person again. I've gone twice with Adam Driver. Please have him back ❤

[@sepse7en261]

"Look, we're very RICHA! EVERYBODY RIIICH!", I absolutely love this man. Class act, family man and one of my favorite actors of all time. 🙌🏾 Quote from #TheChangeUp

[@Bmanlegoboy]

Welcome back, Jason! Nick Wilde himself!

[@MJ-dq8ik]

Bateman is brilliant in a film he also directed BAD WORDS

[@jwuansalmond3197]

I love Jason he’s just stunting! The Ozarks, Outsiders, great performances!🤩 The monkey tried to kill me!🤣 he works hard for the money!

[@KaiAsam]

Love love love Jason Bateman!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@irahackner]

I love Jason

[@jeffcotten1501]

“It was my choice, lessons have to be learned.”

[@carolinesch2328]

this guy hasnt aged omg

[@fashionforwarddd]

I am deaddddd that was hilarious🤣

[@aidensnyder5018]

Today’s January 14: happy birthday Bateman

[@beafreeall7953]

thanks glad to see you guys back...!!

[@jancramp8252]

Jason has always been so cute.

[@UConnNation12]

That was hilarious.

[@chrisspiers6310]

Jason Bateman is hilarious!😂 He is also one of my favorite actors! 💕💕💕

[@RonanBuddy]

In one of my favorite animated movies

[@thunderousapplause]

he gets better an better. love bateman.

[@KiM-ob4el]

jason bateman is phenomenal, as always

[@sebastian_781]

When he said 15 years ago I thought oh so he was on some time in the 90s and then he said 2005 and I got really confused for a second

[@Mylifebelikeeee]

LEGEND. 🔥

[@lizzy7099]

ok period jason love the energy 😁😁

[@flix4u]

Jason has the Rob Lowe thing - never ages. WTF happened to his sister? Haven’t seen her in years.

[@stevehehn]

Check out S02 E06 of Californication (I think that's the one)

[@sharonshin4574]

Jason did an AWESOME job on SNL!!

[@bellaventimiglia35]

LUV Jason Bateman!!! 🥰

[@Nayops23]

This man can save 2020❗️👏🏼

[@btetschner]

Thank you for the video.

[@dominicvara308]

love me some JB! Awesome job!!

[@billc.2627]

After hearing this monologue, I think Jason Bateman should star in a remake of "Bedtime for Bonzo."

[@KennethD000]

You’re dating yourself with that reference. 😆

[@billc.2627]

@@KennethD000 LOL. No. Just a movie buff. I was born around 30 years after the film was released.

[@ZandersDad1]

@@KennethD000 You BEAT me to the punch on that one Nancy. :D

[@JamesMinerTattoo]

he’s very good

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Love this dude, he seems authentic.