Jay And Billy Crystal Cruise In Muhammad Ali's Alfa Romeo | CNBC Prime

Jay Leno stops on the side of the road to pick up comedian and actor Billy Crystal in a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. This specific car belonged to a great friend of Billy - World Champion boxer and Civil Rights Activist Muhammad Ali.
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Jay And Billy Crystal Cruise In Muhammad Ali's Alfa Romeo | CNBC Prime

[@tedium37]

I take both these guys for granted. They've been famous for most of my life. It's nice to hear them reminisce about when they were starting out. You have to respect their work ethic.

[@jaylenosgarage6950]

The..car..is...really..cool..I..know...you'll..love..it...😍😍..and...again.. before...I'll...forget..{[(n^o^w^^that^^bItcoiN^^is^a little bit lower}])/ >(Text.).. CLARABELLA.... W^h^a^t^s^a^p^p^+1(4^2^4^5^2^3^8^6^2^1^)^she^^has^^(the)^^••(b^e^st•)•^^^^ strategies••in^••t^r^a^d^e^{••¢rypto^^^}••tell^••her^..that^>=I>=>r^e^c^o^m^m^e^n^d^e^d••y^o^u^$^^

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Agreed!

[@joshuamervis]

Two classy guys, friends, and great entertainers. Just fun to watch.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Yes!

[@gregwatson8219]

Jay Billy. 4 ever!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Billy Crystal is such a great storyteller. That video is the best.

[@captinbeyond]

Yeah, I kinda wished they could have found a way to make more talk time. I bet they could tell some stories.

[@jaylenosgarage6950]

The..car..is...really..cool..I..know...you'll..love..it...😍😍..and...again.. before...I'll...forget..{[(n^o^w^^that^^bItcoiN^^is^a little bit lower}])/ >(Text.).. CLARABELLA.... W^h^a^t^s^a^p^p^+1(4^2^4^5^2^3^8^6^2^1^)^she^^has^^(the)^^••(b^e^st•)•^^^^ strategies••in^••t^r^a^d^e^{••¢rypto^^^}••tell^••her^..that^>=I>=>r^e^c^o^m^m^e^n^d^e^d••y^o^u^$^^

[@barbarabrennan1753]

Keep your friend R away from me. He suckered me in again today. Hes a sick person.

[@barbarabrennan1753]

He used his woman voice on me.

[@barbarabrennan1753]

I like you two. Im a Reiki Master. I am not willing to have Rs toxic sickness put into me.

[@zeigbert1743]

Arnie, Billy Crystal, and Muhammad Ali walk into a bar...

[@donc-m4900]

and Jay the bartender says...

[@PlanetEarth3141]

There is so much to like about Jay's videos. Comedy, car history, comic history, amazing guests, little known stories of people and places, classic jokes and timed jabs, heartaches of failure and striving and joy of success. In each video a saga of life. Cars are just the hook, the real jewels are two people and life, love and happiness.

[@bradcarroll3719]

You gets it.

[@gregoryambres1897]

How ELOQUENT!!!! 🏆

[@ralphstern2845]

Perfect comment

[@fredericrike5974]

I'm not going to tell Jay you said that- he has had a phenomenally successful career, telling jokes and interviewing people and now the cars. But the rest of that long list of bits and pieces has always been part of Jay's repertoire. He has always made people think, and not always the way they thought they would. Look at his Tonight Show guest lists- a lot of those folks wouldn't ever appear with some of his other guests on any other stage in America- and that was a big part of Johnny Carson's advice to give the show to Jay. FR

[@PlanetEarth3141]

@@fredericrike5974 They say Jay was no Johnny.. But I think Johnny would say politely, "Well, I hope not. He's going to be himself and that will be just fine.". Johnny was right. Jay carries on the elegant tradition of polite humor Johnny epitomized. It makes me wonder what Johnny might have transitioned to eventually after leaving the tonight show.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Who remembers Soap? I always think of that show when Billy comes on.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I actually have the theme song running in my head.Dammit.Loved the show,and still like Mr.Crystal too.

[@jorgeb9715]

Did watched,,because of the character Mona

[@rebeltvr6046]

Great show!

[@RBCharger]

While this clip was playing I was wondering if there was a way to watch all episodes of Soap. I am going to look it up. That was a great show.

[@britturk123]

I mostly watched it for Billy Crystal he seemed normal compared to the rest of the characters and as sharp as a wipp.

[@wingerfan1]

Billy is such a cool guy! Very down to earth and funny as heck.

[@phila3884]

That one clip in the beginning- does anyone remember "jou luh mahverlous!"

[@SuperBC1975]

Bill Crystal, you look you marvelous in that 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.

[@DesertDigger1]

'RooC Mavahlois"!

[@johna1160]

mah-wel-ous

[@DesertDigger1]

@@johna1160 "You rook ma-hva-lous".

[@BrianMcKinny]

Two of the nicest, most-talented guys in show biz talking about Muhammad Ali and the good old days - I would watch this all day. :) Thanks, guys!

[@jaylenosgarage6950]

The..car..is...really..cool..I..know...you'll..love..it...😍😍..and...again.. before...I'll...forget..{[(n^o^w^^that^^bItcoiN^^is^a little bit lower}])/ >(Text.).. CLARABELLA.... W^h^a^t^s^a^p^p^+1(4^2^4^5^2^3^8^6^2^1^)^she^^has^^(the)^^••(b^e^st•)•^^^^ strategies••in^••t^r^a^d^e^{••¢rypto^^^}••tell^••her^..that^>=I>=>r^e^c^o^m^m^e^n^d^e^d••y^o^u^$^^

[@steveshoemaker6347]

lt's always good to see Billy Crystal & Jay ......Thanks Guy's

[@theresaread6174]

Imagine going to get a burger and Ali is in the parking lot tossing out burgers then Billy Crystal pulls up. Best McD’s trip ever.

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

Yeah I would think someone spiked my drink with acid .

[@robertdragoff6909]

I used to feel guilty going to McDonald’s and eating their food, but now that I know The Champ went there I feel better.

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

@@robertdragoff6909 I use McD occasionally....when I need a dump.

[@gregoryambres1897]

Muhammad Ali mixed with Don Corleone. GENIUS. 🤣 You just can't FIND humor like this anymore (unless you go to the greats, like Jay and Billy).

[@neebob2]

two of the greats riding around talking about "The Great One " . Priceless

[@claudehaynes6419]

Watch BC's eulogy of Ali on KZbin. Classic humor and friendship of two unlikely brothers

[@codyt821]

Oh I gotta check that out asap

[@gungfuriceboy]

LOVE YOU ALL!!! Rest Well Mr. ALI.......

[@frankcourtney6413]

I had a 1972 Spider in the same colour. Bumpers were chrome rather than black rubber. Loved that car, drove it daily. Had to keep the maintenance up though. They fall out of tune quickly if you just commute with them.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

A supervisor mine who lived & loved these Italian moving sculptures used to say that one had to learn to love the ‘Check Engine’ light on the dash go on about a year in after buying an Alfa. Mechanix would say to perplexed new owners “ Check Engine means ‘I turn off Engine light if you give me a check’ “! 🍝

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

I love how Jay Leno can stay so humble true car guy and just a great guy really kool. Thanks Jay and Billy Crystal loved you in Princess Bride

[@enlilannunaki9064]

“Circus Bear...” I literally LOL and choked on my drink. Great stuff. Can you imagine being friends with Ali?

[@michaelmottlau5941]

The audio recording is outstanding. No wind buffering at all. Very well done.

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this video.

[@thnktank1]

Wow that history got real for a min. 2 guys who deserve where they're at.

[@alphabeets]

Two of the nicest guys in show business.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

Billy Krystal, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Muhammad Ali walk in a bar, and Ali starts doing a magic trick..... the beginning of a thousand jokes!

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

hahahahah

[@ronwest7930]

That Alfa was so much fun to drive. This brings back memories. It's funny thinking about The Greatest driving one.

[@toastedjoe1013]

6:35 Billy forgot how cold it is in a convertible on cool day.

[@thomaswelcomer8443]

Jay should do an encyclopedia of Comedy, because he's had contact with all the greats old and new and the stories are priceless

[@alaindufresne5391]

Thirty some years ago in Canada, Rolls Royce dealers had a promo that went something like: "Buy a Rolls Royce for you and get a free Alfa for your wife!". Maybe that's how Ali got his Alfa?

[@anubhavsays]

I thought you were like alfa = man Buy a rolls for you & get a driver for ur wife😅😂😂😂

[@johnbecay6887]

that is interesting

[@harthenry]

That was the best interview ever on JL's Garage. Does that make me old???

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

This video was a real gem. We really enjoyed it!

[@captinbeyond]

What a hoot . two great comedy icons together....just a treasure to find this.

[@jeffj2495]

Another stellar vid from 2 greats. I didn't realize Billy was his first guest and also on the last show of the Jay Leno version of the Tonight Show.

[@DetailxpertsNet1]

Always a pleasure watching your show, Jay!

[@patricklasslett6427]

So good to watch these two talk. Good stuff indeed.

[@joe-vz6hx]

frankly I'll take this over most of the seinfeld "cars/coffee" videos, although some of those were great too. I met leno backstage about a year after he first took over the Tonight Show and he couldn't have been more gracious to two fan nobodies who wanted to say hi when he just wanted to go home, even showed off his car in the parking lot (a Ferrari if I recall correctly). thanks Jay!

[@joseperez8774]

Just classic ... Both legends but Billy crystal is something special...

[@jmartinez562]

It's interesting seeing peers talk to each other.... Billy is one of the greatest stage performers in American History.... If you can set aside a few minutes and watch Billy speak at Muhammad Ali's memorial, that's when you can appreciate how masterful he is at pea- level of stage presence

[@TopolskiOpinion]

I think Billy is one of the best people to ever be in show business. A wonderful human being, loved his films, and his comedy.

[@keepontrucking7180]

I'm sure this was a good day, with fun and laughs. Thanks for sharing.

[@bidyutbiswas4588]

Man I miss good ol days !

[@matthewcohen194]

Man, they have great chemistry. This was a joy to watch!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Jay Leno is a very likeable guy and gets along quite easily with most everybody.

[@66edoug]

Billy: I love you Jay. I love it's Ali's car and an oppurtunity to talk about our lives but man, I'm freezing.

[@peacenow4456]

Billy's eulogy to dear Ali was so beautiful thank you Billy, for being you.

[@johnmycroft3065]

His brother was my art teach in 7 grade. What a lovely man.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

Who knew float like a butterfly and sting like a bee drove around in a spyder.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

That's clever. Good joke.

[@johnbecay6887]

good one!

[@freeadrian1144]

I just got where the ALIBEE2 license plate came from!

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

I did not!

[@nunoteixeira4647]

Well done, Jay Leno you have a great job..

[@bicyclist2]

Wow. I'm a big fan of Billy. Thanks.

[@barryeldridge6982]

Thank you guys

[@evalonious]

Touching segment!

[@Mr76mv]

What a great video, way too short. I could of listen all night.

[@Gilgabob]

Two great comics and great guys too!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Great video! Actually learned a lot about Ali!

[@firstlady...]

I am digging Jay Leno's hair!!!

[@davidsolloway9349]

Thanks Jay !!!

[@markbradl8651]

Great episode!

[@briantruck2284]

Amazing story

[@briantruck2284]

Beautiful car

[@togray619]

Two of the best. The car is nice too.

[@rixkafer56]

city slickers was hilarious ... love both these dudes

[@rslrandyman]

Nice video and I love that you’re getting nostalgic Jay

[@PlanetEarth3141]

I've noticed that my nostalgia is in direct proportion to my age. I'm pretty nostalgic.

[@georgelambertson300]

Jay ,great stories about Freddie Prince Billy Crystal and yourself of course....

[@eddiew.6485]

Two Stand-up Guys, there………..Ya’ see what I did there😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kings3803]

I love this program just a shame we only got a few programs in the UK and not all of them. Really want to see them all.

[@jessebianchi2631]

can you get Jay's channel on ytube?

[@gooob5568]

I always love watching these vids and thinking “those peeps on the road have no idea who they’re driving next to”

[@nerdotv]

So Legendary!!!!

[@touchofgrey5372]

I cracked up, barely could catch my breath when Billy started to imitate Arnold!

[@joyceedwards6112]

Two wonderful men. What a fun clip😎

[@cirenosnor5768]

“He’d look like a Circus Bear driving this car”

[@alansmith7833]

Cool car, crazy how much it resembles a triumph spitfire of same era, very cool!!

[@jazziejeffie]

Giovanni Michelotti designed the Spitfire, GT6 and other cools cars. He worked at farina too, who did the Alfa. A lot of the cars from that era and factory/designers share some similar features.

[@alansmith7833]

@@jazziejeffie I understand that, good knowledge by the way, thank you

[@jazziejeffie]

@@alansmith7833 Thumbing endlessly through car magazines until you were caught by the shop keeper was a bad childhood habit of mine! Tony Curtis's Ferrari Dino was my favorite Farina TV car.

[@villaverdeeggs]

I love Ali even more cause he had a Alfa Romeo

[@LCLj73]

Billy crystal is funny good stuff 👍🏾

[@DG-ic1hg]

My favorite episode YET!!!!!!! Hellloooooooo

[@lizpalermo7163]

Love your show!

[@bullast2046]

Billy snorted at the circus bear comment

[@PlanetEarth3141]

The ability to come up with comedy spontaneously like Leno does comes from so many years of creative genius and practice.

[@stephenriggs8177]

Scared me to death, when he held that certificate up. Imagine if it had blown out of his hands.

[@joeyb4ever]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

@@joeyb4ever same here

[@brianandrews7099]

If that happened, they’d have to xerox another copy.

[@calvincooley1074]

Ditto

[@freedoms2010]

Im pretty sure that was a copy. You don't keep the original of that kind of document.

[@ravay78]

My favorite Billy Crystal movie is Running Scared, came out in 1986

[@kennielsen3896]

Great video. As a 16 year old, I loved roadsters. But my dad made me take every car for inspection from his friend Lou Baca, who owned a Chevron station. I took a Datsun 1800 roadster, MGB, Triumph Spitfire, TR6...Lou said No...finally said yes to a 1964 1/2 Mustang straight 6 with 3 speed manual. Had that car at least 15 years (lots of other cars, but kept the Mustang). At 18 almost sealed the deal on a 1980 Alfa Roadster, they wanted to charge me for special wheels, so I asked for the wheels that were included in price so I could sell them. No deal. last 2 cars I’ve owned...Porsche Boxsters. Finally have a roadster! 2 of them.

[@tnrifleman9368]

That was so nice of you Jay. That was probably Billy’s first time not riding in a car he lived in since “City Slickers.”

[@weiliu7319]

If they went to get a cup of coffee, Seinfeld would yell, "that was my idea"!

[@saminman4963]

I love Billy, oh yeah, you too Jay. Great stories.

[@robertphillips6296]

The Original Greatest Of All Time.

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent video, very entertaining

[@egardea]

Awesome 👏🏽

[@diecastloonie6055]

Awesome episode 👍

[@Mexxx65]

Old Alfa Romeo Spider's ALWAYS attract the biggest Hollywood stars and celebrities........

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Two of the classiest guys in comedy.

[@aeromotive2]

love this

[@pihermoso11]

Ok kids, BILLY CRYSTAL is the voice of MIke, the eyeball monster in Monsters INC. ,best friend of Sullivan (Sully)

[@kgthegreatone943]

I love these two men

[@u.s.militia7682]

I love to hear how it was before they made it big. Great stories.

[@scottlucas2743]

A goomba and a mench . Doesn't get any better

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Yes!

[@WellsLarry]

Thanks Jay

[@jerrycraig6522]

How cool, to be friends with ALI???

[@tomoday4450]

Fantastic 👍🏻

[@millsbuckss]

I remember when that Alfa was for sale he bought it as a gift for possibly his gf or house keeper or similar he never kept it but it was in his name so has some value

[@rickolson3114]

This needed to be a lot longer...only 7 minutes with Billy C?

[@jessebianchi2631]

billy looked like he was a bit chilly. maybe should have stopped at a coffee shop and talked a while.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

LOL

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

Jay Leno, a giant in the world of entertainment.

[@kenadams3951]

thanks Jay

[@raisin39]

What....Billy from Boston and Jay😊 my Ma brothers. Met Ali at the Sugar Ray retirement. I went on to the floor jumped on chairs and walked along side of him. He was a big man don't know how he could drive that car. He must have bent his knees to fit in. Great Show😃

[@lizpalermo7163]

Great!