Jerry Seinfeld & David Spade's Secrets For Making Great Comedy

Plus Jerry on his new book “Is This Anything?” and why David used to wear so many sleeveless shirts. Catch more David and Netflix stars in conversation on The Netflix Afterparty, coming this Sunday December 13.
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[@ayokay123]

"I remember someone telling me we're supposed to try and do well." Hilarious! :D

[@theburnetts]

We absolutely NEED another season of Comedians in Cars! Please Jerry please.

[@Kryptospotted]

Comedians in Cars Getting Covid

[@tengoku44]

Jerry you need to get gabriel iglesias, bill burr and bert kreischer in your next season

[@johnhoey4605]

@@chadbest5411 Every single episode is fabulous. In my opinion, Jerry’s greatest accomplishment ever!!

[@bigdc202]

He could easily do at least one more season. So many great comedians who haven't been on yet.

[@bigdc202]

@@tengoku44 Bill Burr already did one, but Iglesias and Kreischer would be great.

[@seanfitzsimmons7259]

Spade was totally nervous. As soon as Spade said "I have some questions,"Jerry turned it around by saying, "how you doing" and turned into a great conversation

[@LogicProphet]

Seinfeld has a few seasons with comedians in cars and he's an master at reading the room. He knows how to get people on the wavelength he wants while making them comfortable. He's a huge fan of comedians and the art of stand up. I say this as a person who's not a real fan of his stand up but respects him as an artist.

[@theamazingbrokenman]

That was a very reasonable assement from someone who's not a fan.

[@mortlivingston3933]

@@LogicProphet bababooey!

[@mortlivingston3933]

@@LogicProphet i⁹P

[@Asianpower648]

Spade was totally nervous. As soon as Spade said "I have some questions,"Jerry turned it around by saying, "how you doing" and turned into a great conversation

[@angie-bk1yc]

I love David Spade. He does great stand up. He's so sweet and never turns down a selfie with you.

[@SandyRiverBlue]

A compliment from Jerry Seinfeld has got to be the best thing, because he doesn't seem to do false compliments.

[@antoinettenovella1630]

So true, love that about him. Very genuine.

[@dockennedy8091]

So true.

[@antoinettenovella1630]

@Stephen Conley Can you please clarify? Not sure if I have the backround information on that?

[@1SqueakyWheel]

@Stephen Conley Yeah we see you pasting that same comment anywhere you can jack it in. We see you, troll. It's not gonna catch on. Now be gone.

[@richardclegg5853]

I've worked in construction for 35 years, never easy, every day a grind... still think standing on a stage, by yourself with a room full of strangers has to be 100 times tougher... and these are still two of the best in their business

[@peaceandlove544]

I am an attorney and being in front of a court is not easy but nothing as you say being in front of a hundred or even less people

[@FuttBuckerson]

Refreshingly humble comments to read. Neither of those sound remotely easy at all!

[@TC-be7kx]

If you don't know how to act, you can't be honest about yourself. This is a tough leason, that all comedians have to adhere to.

[@ravelcabral]

it's beautiful how you can clearly see life crawling back in david's expression. jerry really connected to him in that special place where comedians feel full.

[@kawaiiafangirl]

People can hate Jerry's stand-up or even his show, but I think they should respect this man for being worth damn-near a billion dollars but he's still in love w/ stand-up and comedy in general. Most comedians and even musicians get lazy once they start making big money.

[@LAlindquist]

Agree 100%. I also think it's great how he's able to articulate why he still loves it and the nuances of how he works.

[@MikeKoenigs]

Agreed on all points. Anyone who hates Jerry doesn’t understand the depth of Jerry’s wisdom and genius. Doing what he does is incredibly challenging. He’s been around long enough to make it look easy.

[@chowderwhillis9448]

He’s not that funny but he doesn’t suck, he’s consistent and he knows it, that’s what makes him great.

[@joefriedman9843]

He's said it a bunch, and you can tell its true, that he just doesn't really have interest in anything else. Comedy is his one true love. He doesn't need to do it for the money anymore but he needs to do it because it's all he's ever wanted to do.

[@edwassermann8368]

David is great. Just imagine into which comedic stratospheres he would have been shot if he had a chance to continue to work with Farley. That duo was golden and just getting started.

[@chadinmich1]

If they continued that, I think it would’ve gotten worn out quickly. The amount they did together was just right.

[@kathywright5091]

@@chadinmich1 great duos in history of comedy never wore out quickly in fact they always lasted the test of time. There are tons of comedy acts that literally last their entire career just fine. It’s not just right when one part of the act dies prematurely.

[@chadinmich1]

@@kathywright5091 with these two I stand by my original comment. Tommy boy was great black sheep didn’t do that well anything they kept doing would’ve just been a rehash of the same material.

[@joancarrino890]

Whenever we've had these comedians die so young and they've had comedian friends that were so close I always wonder if they were doing drugs with them. Hard to imagine being so close friends and not doing that together, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

[@edp3202]

And Lorne had been better to him.

[@hiyapal7719]

I love how polite Jerry Seinfeld is. He is so proper, and considerate with his language. You don't hear a bunch of profanity from him.❤ He's just an awesome person.😊

[@PowerMarketing-db6hf]

Love Jerry ❤❤

[@vrvaughn]

He’s fucking great…😉😂🤣😂

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

@@vrvaughnaaand there’s the “stop swearing, it sounds like hell!” joke 🙄

[@adiposerex5150]

When you are genuinely funny, you need no expletives.

[@humanbeingchatagentinsal-rv1zy]

That’s his image he wants. He’s trying to be the Richie Cunningham of comedy. David Letterman did that also, except he was ultra-cynical.

[@nochedog]

“I think you asked me why I was cool, and instead I explained why I’m not, lol.” In my opinion, this is why David Spade is so cool. Because he’s a real person.

[@jeffreyphillips7312]

Probably the most authentic interview of either I've seen. Both great guys and damn funny

[@Genious.]

I love that Jerry still laughs hearing someone else do a joke of his from 40 years ago. And he's right - it IS still funny.

[@jackcooper6052]

Thanks guys for putting this out for public consumption. It really felt like just two guys catching up minus the huge careers and fame and all that shit. Us fans of comics/actors love this stuff.

[@sherriebrand1771]

Yes! Indeed. I like your way of putting it. Off to delete my comment (not really.. or maybe)...

[@johnp1277]

" I got some beeps " ... I like how Spade snuck that in there

[@dixonpinfold2582]

That went over my head. What did it mean?

[@johnp1277]

@@dixonpinfold2582 he was doing a comedy show to an audience of cars , at a drive-in theater ( * because of Covid ) , and he got Beeps, as in approval that his jokes were funny

[@dixonpinfold2582]

@@johnp1277 Thks. Turns out I was inattentive. Oops.

[@roycewynn6769]

I agree with Seinfeld, I love watching Spade cause he does jokes

[@DIYTFY]

Every comedian does jokes.

[@jackhobson-dupont6975]

@@DIYTFY Not true. Many talk about their lives, or stuff they're bugged about, or what it's like dating or other personal stuff they extract the humor from. Spade does jokes and makes fun of himself.

[@gaberoyalll]

Spade is funny all day every day . It's his personality even the little stuff. All funny in my opinion! Such a good dude !

[@lalalalaname5845]

Spade got me through the first 2-3 months of lockdown.

[@Replikant47]

@@DIYTFY Not every comedian does jokes that are actually funny though.

[@fisch723]

I love Spade and it's so great to see Jerry likes him.

[@ThatJingleJangleFeeling]

Finally, comedians talking about comedy.

[@sup9542]

Meanwhile Larry David actually makes great comedy.

[@stevewolf8093]

@@sup9542 That is ones opinion.

[@galaxycrown4606]

i got the "V" bby

[@shepinchains1]

Comedians In Offices Getting Silly

[@StupiderWithAB]

The stupidity of my channel name is nothing compared to the stupidity you will feel if you check out my stupid comedy videos.

[@lacondrathompson1747]

I like jerry

[@chowderwhillis9448]

@@StupiderWithAB stfu self promoting dumbass

[@BenDover-cz9vm]

Jerry never had David on his coffee and cars show? A shame.

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Comedians On Zoom Better Than Jerry Seinfeld.

[@sahharhafiz1596]

David Spade deserves his own Netflix stand-up special

[@riledmouse4677]

How has this not happened yet?

[@adamh6420]

@@riledmouse4677 he has a stand up special, actually multiple I think

[@lotsofsports2251]

you just don't know about them because he isn't funny.

[@riledmouse4677]

@@lotsofsports2251 you just gave me half a heart attack because you have the same name as my ex-husband from 15 years ago. My first thought was, “How surreal is this?”

[@stevewolf8093]

@@riledmouse4677 I married a Fritz

[@AutomaticShoes]

I love the self awareness that Jerry has brought to comedy.

[@user-qn4tq2qt5m]

Honestly, comedians give me LIFE

[@newpriester]

David finessing his way around jerry very fun to watch

[@ZenithWarlord]

I'm reading the book , " Is this Anything ". I love it. I always loved Jerry Seinfeld, but reading the book makes me appreciate him even more.

[@JonReynoldsESQ]

Check out the audiobook. It's the first audiobook I've ever purchased. I started off with the ebook, and enjoyed it enough and thought..."wouldn't it be cool if Jerry Seinfeld narrates the audiobook?" He does! It is!

[@shizzle7642]

@@JonReynoldsESQ thanks never would of thought of that myself! Instead of book I’m ordering my first Audible. I read David’s book few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it also but if he’s done his own audio book version, that’s next purchase.

[@Boygonebad]

David is such a naturally funny chill dude and Jerry is great because he’s still a fan of comedians.

[@natevm7888]

I could listen to these two talk for hours it's like somehow soothing and calming. Looks like Jerry's living in a nice beautiful home and David's rooming shared accomodations.

[@stephanielaflamme8562]

I love them both! This is great and it feels like Spade is in comedy therapy with Dr. Seinfeld

[@nextari]

27:57 "I think there's an eclipse going on at your house." "It's called a cloud" "ok sorry" lmao!

[@jakedunnegan]

Course, 10 minutes earlier, you couldn't see half his head...

[@leelee9421]

Seinfeld saying he was going to ask Spade on his Comedians Riding In Cars next season that probably won't happen? It makes me want it even more. I did wonder why he wasn't on previous seasons.

[@dryherbvoter]

Great conversation from David and Jerry. Thank you. Take care, peace, and love to everyone.

[@mh_golfer]

Rules of Engagement was one of the most underrated shows of all time. DS was great in it.

[@P8860]

It really was a great show. Just punchline after punchline.

[@ipcamtalk4314]

YES!!!

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

I love David Spade's laugh: it's so distinctive and endearing.

[@chillgilmusicisonyoutube7165]

I always liked David Spade and NOW I know why. This is a cool conversation.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

This is probably my favorite Seinfeld interview ever.

[@francescalegrand6257]

laughing hard!!!

[@thatjayne]

Hey Spade I thought you were going to start working out ‘ 🏋️ hahaha 🤣 he’s great as he is

[@thatjayne]

I’m from San Diego we used to have the best ppl work here. Now that they are big it’s all about L. A. or N.Y.

[@kingofqueen100]

I was going to comment the exact same thing - @Spade, incredible intvw man!

[@macblastoff7700]

Thats likely because Seinfeld respects Spade for being his own comic and not (seeming) to give a shit. That makes Spade worth talking to, which softens the real Jerry Seinfeld.

[@gswithen]

They should bring back Spade's last show. I couldn't wait to watch each episode. He was so relaxed in that format.

[@YourMomsSideDude]

And just like that, Spade will forever question his collar/t-shirt decisions just a little more than he had in the past.

[@gotocustudiofilmsthecheapb3802]

what is the deal with color/t shirt combos? lol

[@Marc-js8rx]

I really like both these guys tremendously. And it also goes to show you that it matters WHO is criticizing David's whole "unbuttoned shirt" look. I actually asked Spade that exact Q during a "Q & A" segment at the end of his Mirage performance (with Ray Romano). Let's just say I didn't get the same agreement that Jerry got when HE pointed it out here.

[@dante340]

Personally, I've always found it more productive to listen to successful people talk about their craft as opposed to just consuming the craft itself... It inspires me to do more with my life.

[@mjrydsfast]

Strongly agree. I'm more about "How did you get there?" than "Look what I've got more that I've arrived". Spot on my internet friend.

[@napoearth]

It's good to be reminded how much hard work actually goes into being successful.

[@francescaa8331]

This was a fun interview - their take on how they do their work.

[@VangeliRock]

"Now we both try to get off for ten minutes" Phrasing!

[@umerzafar]

Never heard jerry laugh to a line like that. Spade is special.

[@sheddymogz]

David Spade's Chris Rock impersonation is funny!!

[@shizzle7642]

He doesn’t have the wife to tighten up his look.. Seinfeld is straight up proper spit and polished!🤣😅❤️❤️

[@heatheroliver3408]

Some of us prefer the less polished look.

[@shizzle7642]

@@heatheroliver3408 absolutely!

[@nextari]

disheveled

[@happybackchiropractic]

This was such a pleasure to watch... much more respect for David Spade now knowing some of his personal upbringing. Jerry Seinfeld is gold 💪🏼

[@cherylrusso3210]

I like how Jerry’s background is posh NYC and David’s is 1990. ;-) That phone!!!

[@jeanhelms4755]

they're both warm and familiar, like comfort food!!

[@huckleberrylachow2202]

Great collab, love these two

[@whataloadofbollox]

Brilliant and could've listened to them for 2 hours !

[@guyhealy5999]

"I think you asked me why I was cool and I just explained why I was not." Very, very cool!

[@jbcarr9279]

Here's my vote for more "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" Love it!

[@DestrosArms]

" I would maybe go for a t-shirt with that v-neck" LMFAO

[@switchunboxing]

Asserting his dominance from the beginning. Kind of annoying

[@westernzoo3344]

Seinfeld has enormous respect for other comedians. and I mean all of them. He has a lot of respect for the craft and the involvment it takes. He thinks of them as co-workers. I wish he would write a book about stand-up, the craft, the history, the people.

[@brucewayne2184]

Even his house has a Superman easter egg.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Spade and Seinfeld, East and West meet in a delightfully entertaining interview. This is conversation.

[@psilva2462]

LOL. You thought you did something here

[@linjicakonikon7666]

@@psilva2462 Lol, never project your insecurities on someone else. Lolololol

[@psilva2462]

@@linjicakonikon7666 I totally responded to the wrong comment. While I’m here, I agree with you and I apologize

[@mokie2250]

David's got a Netflix show coming?! Sweet!

[@Wayleran]

David Spade's shows, especially the Comedy Central one, are so underrated. He's so much funnier than he gets credit for. Great interview.

[@angelicaldlc]

Love these two. I enjoyed the interview from beginning to end

[@lisahenderson8963]

I love David Spade and don’t understand why his show was canceled. I always laughed.

[@fumanchu4281]

Corona

[@kingofqueen100]

25:45 parking in the red zone story absolutely killed me - such a great intvw

[@robkirchhof133]

Jerry is being so nice to him ❤❤❤

[@BelaCurcio]

"I got some beeps" LMAO

[@ksailor71]

Spade has the BEST LAUGH .

[@HIGHTS]

This was super cool! Such a chill conversation between two comics

[@elgonzo5]

Gold, absolutely gold.

[@mrwonderhung5733]

I love how these guys are so casual and yet revealing without the stiffness that seems to plague some presenters/podcasters

[@gukaizhi]

I love the picture of Steve McQueen in the back !

[@mongo19696]

I watched the entire show. It's nice to hear 2 guys that have known and respected each other for a long time.

[@BrosephTincans]

Just bring back Lights Out already, it was a rising star!

[@merrittorius]

So much better than anything else on in a similar format

[@kimdavis7812]

Love, love the respectful nature of little pokes at each other in such a humorous way… totally enjoyed this video

[@Timeofcalamity]

I love how David Spade has lava lamps in the background and Jerry Seinfeld has his Emmy Awards in the background...

[@owenrees7544]

Ouch!

[@JoseGranny]

Yep

[@BradleyPaulValentine]

Speaking of a good burn

[@MerynCadell]

Oh yeah, 'cause he's all about that. You have to look pretty hard (and know the statuette) to see those Emmys. And as he said, he's in his OFFICE in the City. Where would you put your Emmys?

[@chowderwhillis9448]

@@Soul-OnFire nah they def don’t

[@Kruppt808]

Lights out with David Spade was EXCELLENT. Covid happened and it got shutdown...... sigh Comedians in Car was one of favorite shows in the last 20 years. We still rewatch it, some episodes dozens of times.

[@12kdog21]

I love seeing these guys together. It would be great to see Spade on Comedians in Cars.

[@charlie-obrien]

He was on and it was a fun episode.

[@tnt01]

​@@charlie-obrienlink?

[@charlie-obrien]

@@tnt01 It wasn't a CICGC, because of Covid. But in 2020 they did a "Netflix is a Joke". Great convo all about the inside of the comedy stand up world. So, I was a little mixed up. That darn Covid!! (shakes fist) Any who.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/apfNmHuJmtmhqKc

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

The memories these guys can pull up to me are freaking amazing. I can barely remember what I ate yesterday, and these guys are pulling up what seem to me the most minutia memories from the 70's

[@scottkress3711]

The best part was when Spade opened up about his childhood. This was cool to see these guys talking.

[@charlie-obrien]

It's pretty obvious that he opened up about something so personal to Jerry because of the respect and admiration he has for him. Not to mention the trust. That tells you a lot about both men.

[@christopherbramwell8262]

First of all, Thank You Jerry Seinfeld for your writng dedication & work ethic in making the show "Seinfeld". The dearest friend that I have ever known constantly laughed and her and I were in stiches many times. Jana & I ALWAYS watched the show at 6:30. I have watched many of your interviews regarding the nuances of comedy including laugh duration and laugh frequency. Yes, I bought your book "Is This Anything". In particular, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED YOUR SPEECH WHEN JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUSS was honored when she received the Mark Twain prize. And, I love that you are "New York". Through and through. That nucleus of 4 (5 when including Newman) was SO GOOD when you co-created Seinfeld. And the casting. OMG! THE CASTING. Thank you to Suzie Mamann Greenberg too. The characters like "Putty" and "Poppy" the restauranteur were awesome. THANK YOU JERRY SEINFELD!

[@nickynewnews]

Nothing better then when comedians sit down and chat. Simple enjoyment

[@lecky333]

"When Nancy Pelosi gives you this area." I cried.

[@GeorgesOpinion]

“It’s called a cloud” 😂😂❤️

[@TheAmandaDaneBand]

I'm glad we were able to see this side of David Spade because hes one of my favorite comedians. His vulnerability here is so refreshing and attractive. Its also nice to relate to him through daddy issues :) Thank you Netflix!!!!

[@TheCjbowman]

That was wonderful! Two friends who are funny as hell reminiscing.

[@blanegoggin7624]

I have been waiting for this for years. I hope CiCgCoffee returns and he’s on.

[@king802]

Two of my favorites.

[@johnavernia1026]

I feel bad for Spade. His talk show was actually pretty good, it would get better if they give him the chance to grow. If only...

[@JuhoTunkelo]

It was actually really good and not at all pretentious which is something

[@lonelyone]

And now we get an hour long Trevor Noah instead. I hope Netflix picks Spade's show up. Edit: Ah, I see The Netflix Afterparty will be hosted by Spade.

[@maynunal]

I am not worried about Spade at all..... the shows will come to him eventually.... because he is INTERESTING!!:-)

[@utubeAgape]

Generally nice guys - love comedians! So refreshing to see men who are authentic and funny to boot! Interesting to hear the ‘behind the scenes’ thoughts/process of how comedians ‘do what they do’!

[@ns2110theonly]

When Jerry says “really?” it’s exactly the same tone he took when George or Kramer would talk stupid. PLEASE GIVE US A REUNION as you guys blew the finale.

[@zephead4835]

Curb your enthusiasm did a mini reunion. There won't be another one.

[@zenpanda25]

This was a fantastic ,and fascinating genuine conversation between to guys at the top of their game. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute - and can't wait to get Jerry's book.

[@brad996]

David Spade looks like he just got off a motorcycle speeding down the highway.

[@ericramos3416]

Looking at that book reminds me of another book: Where the Sidewalk Ends, lol.😅

[@CameronberryATTA]

I can't believe I got to witness Jerry Seinfeld say he loses himself a little after trying a new joke for the first time. I've never been a bigger fan. David did well.

[@davemarr7743]

Spade has three lava lamps, don't tell me he's not doing well!

[@Hx3ney]

Love listening to comedians shooting the shit. They don't even have to be funny I just love hearing how their brain works

[@drcubix]

Lol it's called a CLOUD 🤣

[@TeachAManToAngle]

Yes. Just jokes, please. No politics. Thank you Spade and Seinfeld!

[@sweett1996]

David move! lots of great beautiful places to live. key TO LIVE! love ya lots! Want to see more of your work. Its great to hear YOU and JERRY laugh.

[@carmagurl317]

I laughed about the parakeet joke like 8 times after ! 😂

[@cspartacus716]

Never once in my life have I thought, "How can I be cool like David Spade?" That was funny. Loved his answer to the question.

[@richgarc84]

Spade’s show on CC was great! I loved that he stood away from politics.

[@TheDigitalDecade]

I love it when other people make Jerry laugh, it’s the best.

[@mikenaughton4298]

Jerry has such a love of life. Great stuff here.

[@sisi5444]

Jerry is either a master at hiding his emotions or is just a very sane person

[@haterade5137]

Hes a psychopath

[@switchunboxing]

Sane people don’t park in the fire lane to flex on other humans

[@P8860]

@@switchunboxing They also don't put they're emmys in front of the TV. Peep Jerry's background lol

[@scottloutner5253]

Great stuff. I love the humanity and openness of these two. It's why we love their comedy. They're real.

[@norahannafin8687]

I love this calm David Spade. He is so funny but not exhausting

[@heathband]

phenomenal