Jim Carrey sends Jerry Lawler a letter years after Man On The Moon

[@DinnerWithTheKing]

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[@gnarlyDUCK]

For context: Jim & Andy - but this was a great podcast post for others researching this incident. Seems that he didn't connect to you as "Jim" when filming, he was too involved with being Andy.

[@NineGaugeNut]

I'm surprised you even have 11k subs... You're so pompous and arrogant even though you're a has-been and no one gives a shit about you anymore. Not sure they ever did. Wrestling fodder at best.

[@BoneSnapper35]

I love the fact that jerry is so open with his experiences with andy. Andy was a mystery and jerry sheds a little light on his character.

[@camilocienfuegos2866]

"I'm expecting something really cool and all I see are these old wrestling albums." Geez King, that was a pretty amazing and thoughtful gift. I'd be happy to take it off your hands if you don't appreciate the gesture!

[@johnnycage9305]

Jim got millions and all he sent was that which lawler probably already had and owned

[@sublime90]

you actually want to hear hulk hogan sing? lol

[@johnnycage9305]

@@sublime90 why not

[@StephOMacRules]

@@johnnycage9305 Still awesome in return for a gift that wasn't even from Lawler nor an actual historic memorabilia of his.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

lol it really is a cool gesture from Jim but I think it’s comparison to the disappointment he likely felt by not getting the costume he was originally under the belief that he was supposed to be able to keep. And I wonder if that aspect of things prevented appreciation for the thought behind the gift. He also seems to think past that Jim he doesn’t consider how to get in touch because he has people who can seek out and arrange that stuff for him and doesn’t really consider that Jerry is famous but he’s normal human famous not world renowned, immense wealth famous like Jim.

[@vividpsychosis8222]

What a sweet and beautiful gesture from Jim. It’s sad lawlor can’t let it go. He was method acting and Jim clearly apologizes and sends him a very thoughtful letter and gift

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

This is absolute cluster b behavior what are you talking about

[@Travdust]

Jim Carrey was a disgrace to Andy and his memory. He played Andy bits in a Jim Carrey way. So Lawler might not let it go because Andy was a good friend to him. And Jim is a delusional douche

[@77-ty7gb]

Jim was an idiot on the set and ruined the experience for everyone. AND...if Jim wanted to do do method acting he should have stayed in character and realized Andy and Jerry were friends!!!!!

[@markserour9115]

Carrey being over the top as usual. JL would have none of it. Sounds like AK and JL had a special relationship and Carrey upset that energy with his very presence.

[@Teeveepicksures]

​@@markserour9115 😂

[@guardianofchaosBD]

it was a truly amazing, glorious, ride back in the day during the King vs Andy Kaufman/David Letterman era!!! Phuckin Classic!! Miss that kind of work in todays Business! Loyal to the King #CenterRing316 Thanks Glenn!!! Awesome Show!

[@seangallagher1947]

I wonder if he got Macho Man’s “be a man” album. It’s a masterpiece.

[@philthatcher6111]

Not as good as Savage's 93 hit, 'Speaking from the heart'.

[@JLKDOOM]

Be a man is an epic album hahaha

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

To Jim's credit, he probably thought The King new how to reach him, since he thought it was the King who sent him the wardrobe. 🤔

[@camilocienfuegos2866]

Exactly, Mike.

[@STILLFRAMEMUSIC]

Fuck Google thank god you corrected him the world is now safe! You are a hero!!

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

@@STILLFRAMEMUSIC Well, it appears the comment (in question) has disappeared. So, considering I'm innately insecure, and overtly deprived of any identity and personal validation--- allow me to become the hero that you not only don't want, but don't even need. *knew

[@Matt-cr4vv]

@ontologicallysteve7765 This comment made my night

[@vandamme6379]

Imagine he received a note from Jim in more recent times. Talking about how all we have is this moment and that we are all beings of light. That would be Fucked up.

[@slanderman3296]

That's so cool.

[@jonathanbierman5382]

wouldn't your manager or agent get in touch with his manager or agent to set things up

[@masarothgames]

Rich people problems. ;)

[@fosbury68]

Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Jerry never got caught up in "living the gimmick". He's a real human being outside of the ring.

[@hamwamson7580]

Eh.

[@THX-2208]

I actually think it was generous of Jim to send the album's and also a note. I'm sure if Jerry was in It wouldn't be too difficult for him to get in touch with Jim. I know Jerry probably still harbours resentment towards Jim because of everything that went on while filming "Man On The Moon" but that was 20 years ago. There is absolutely no need to publicly humiliate Jim like this.

[@janetthompson1862]

The reason jim never warmed up to lawler on set was because of the doc being filmed and the rest of the cameras . If cameras were around when Andy and lawler were in the same vecenity andy always stayed In the character that him and lawler were enemies . This was lost on lawler because the depth was a little much . It was an actor playing a part that was playing a part in an environment that if andy was actually carrey wouldnt have been able to leave character. You cant blame lawler for being confused in the situation and you cant deny the genius and commitment it took for jim to succeed in this task .

[@nikksixxx]

Exactly. It feels like he brought this letter just to mock Jim. He was trying really hard to direct it that way, but interviewer didn't let him xD I think it was nice from Jim's part to send a gift, which he obviously well thought on. Just shows how forgiving he is, if only people opened up a little bit.

[@nikksixxx]

@@janetthompson1862 absolutely. I think if Andy was in Jim's possition he would do things exactly the same. If only Lawler played along, it wouldn't be such a problem. It must be hard for people like Lawler to get individuals like Jim.

[@nikksixxx]

@Disingenuous White-Boy says the guy with a fucking CARTOON as an avatar. Maybe it's you who are projecting, you the one who mentioned it, lol. Btw, there's nothing wrong with being gay, you closed-minded fuck.

[@nicholasbenoite5847]

@@nikksixxx he is Disingenuous. I wouldn't put much thought into his rant.

[@opencurtin]

I saw the documentary for the Kaufman movie and he really pulled Jerry’s chain and was lucky not to get his head ripped off but he did get smashed up by Jerry in the Documentary!

[@nealthompson404]

King: You tryna tell me that somebody actually took something to a weirder level than Andy Kaufman did?

[@humandesignsolutions]

Good point Jerry, at 9:50, that the role was a spiritual shift for Jim Carrey. I think it was the straw that broke the camel's back - being someone else for so long he saw through the illusion of self.

[@shable1436]

Yes nail on head

[@dozzrecord6101]

Seriously please give me all those albums sigh.....

[@s.c.7362]

Jerry could check IMDB for Jim's contact info.

[@HelloYoutube89]

Jim Carrey also sent him a Guitar signed by Elvis after his apology and Jerry still bitched and put it in his corner next to other things. Once I seen and red that I lost all respect for him. Yeh okay be upset at Jim but to disrespect Elvis? Any of us would kill to have that Guitar and signed by the King. Yet Jerry just acts like his above everyone...

[@shable1436]

What?

[@JoelGloade]

Interviewer does good work he asked the exact question I had loaded in the chamber for good ol Jerry: do you have the secretary's number?

[@DinnerWithTheKing]

Glenn thanks you.

[@clarkkent4734]

Whether you liked him or not Jerry, this particular gesture was a nice one and your response is classless. Clearly if he thought you'd sent him the robe he was under the assumption that you had his contact details.

[@johnny5805]

Good point at the end.

[@MrBigike76]

Seems a bit ungrateful. A guy like Jim Carrey is busy every second of the day that he isnt sleeping. For him to take time out of his day would strike me as a big deal and would be especially grateful for something he actually put some thought into ........even if it was a box of Creedence 8 tracks!

[@GrassValleyGreg]

Carrey knew that Letterman slap scene was coming, and it would be REAL lol

[@dylanthomas1673]

GrassValleyGreg he told Jerry to hit him.

[@davestuddaman8127]

yeah but he didn't understand that behind the scenes they were friends

[@2410-s9l]

@@davestuddaman8127 bob shumda could be the problem as he does interviews where he says the fued was real between kaufman and lawler

[@southtxroughneck113]

Both of you are amazing Artists among other things. You should both trade drawing for paintings.

[@mz6504]

That’s very cool……

[@opencurtin]

Never insult a guy that can put you in ER !

[@Airdathegamer]

Fuck Micheal Cole, I would love to see wrestling match where Jim Carrey gets his skinny ass beat by Lawler. It would be a nice tribute to Andy.

[@markserour9115]

I've listened to other interviews with JL with regards to "Man on the Moon." Seems like he simply didn't click with Carrey. Possibly didn't even like him. You don't choose who you like in life. It's organic, either you get along with someone and share positive experiences, or you don't.

[@MrYowen88]

Of course he sent you a nice package lol he felt guilty about stealing that robe from the set! I'm on to you Jim Carrey!

[@thedappercook]

Somebody gave it to him, according to the interview.

[@nikksixxx]

Lol, why would he steal it? Looks like he was truly surprised that somebody sent it to him. Can't blame Jim for thinking that it was from Lawler. Like who else would keep it? Very generous from Jim to take it like an olive branch and immediately responding. Just shows how forgiving he is, unlike Jerry. After all the guy almost broke his neck..

[@DPaine-rg6iz]

you would think Lawler would actually show some gratitude ! instead of mocking a generous canadian boy .

[@kamdan2011]

you would think Carrey would actually show some respect ! instead of mocking a generous Memphis boy .

[@philgarza6158]

I'm sure someone at the WWE front office can get his contact info for you.

[@schnarfschnarf5886]

Life is an odyssey jerry

[@RustinChole]

Really? Jim Carrey signs his name with a “23” in there? Wtf?

[@Bundyzz]

Twenty fucking three haha greatness

[@ronindebeatrice]

Patrick Chole He's a nutter.

[@adamburke4144]

Patrick Chole do you know the significance of the number?

[@chrisratcliff7466]

Patrick Chole that is weird. I saw the movie 23 and all. Bunch of wanna be Lynchian nonsense. And i like David lynch.

[@vincentluna6865]

He's slightly psychotic, but aren't we all?

[@brewer921]

Extreme method acting in which the actor never breaks character is silly nonsense. Just because that's what they need to do in order to "act" doesn't mean everyone else on the set has to suffer. A great artist doesn't need to annoy his fellow artists.

[@Makainternational]

I disagree! Daniel Day Lewis is the greatest actor of all time (the only male to win 3 Oscars for Best Actor) and he adopts extreme method acting. If those around method actors don't like it.....then stay out of their way until you have to shoot your scenes.

[@tylerjefferies420]

Some roles require that level of immersion. While Jim definitely overdid it and came across as a jackass, he was doing what Marlon Brando does to get into character. You could argue all day about method acting, I haven't gotten into a role Big enough to require it, but I know that it's integral to acting, whether you like it or not. I feel that both ends could be more mature about the whole ordeal.

[@roberts3741]

Odyssey- I think he was referring to the fact that he was recreating that moment in history.

[@jokerjack2913]

I read somewhere that Jim Carrey was very hard to deal with on Man on the Moon. I hope The King really slapped him on the Letterman scene. And piledrove him. Long live the REAL one and only King of Wrestling!!!!!

[@TruthAsISeeIt]

The documentary on Netflix that they're talking about during the interview really goes into that. It's called "Jim & Andy : The Great Beyond".

[@blackops9572]

no body cares about you joker jack

[@rjonzun5828]

In Lawler's autobiography he says he couldn't get Carrey to understand that he and Andy were friends in real life. Carrey couldn't get past the 'wrestling enemies' aspect.

[@RETRO_BELL]

23

[@RETRO_BELL]

23

[@stevebutler812]

JC assumed Lawler knew how to contact him cuz he sent him the robe. Why'd JC go artsy & reclusive? He cold dumped & shut off from his gf Jenny Mcarthy and her autistic kid who had bonded to JC, and was reportedly very tight fisted. Her Stern interview indicates he is kind of hard to get close to. JC and Kaufman were so far out there to get laughs. But, too much of JC went sexual and very inappropriate for my tastes. JC's movies appealed to kids but were very sexually inappropriate. That Man on the Moon role put Carrey in touch with fatality: Kaufman suddenly went from diagnosis to dead in a few months. Andy was duped into fake psychosurgery and JC played that utterly devastated moment in the movie very well, even if Andys closest friends / family say JC got the role mostly wrong and too aggressive. Andy sounds much nicer in person. Sort of like the Harpo Marx character who acted mute, Harpo never allowed his voice to be recorded or spoke in interviews because the "magic" would be tarnished, Kaufman was playing a role that included trying to be hated, "A bad guy." But, he was acting. No return address on that gift from JC? No manager to get hold of him? Would Lawler actually want to talk to JC about life, death, meaning when he calls JC weird? That Kaufman-Lawler slap on Letterman is still one of tv's highest rated moments. Genius entertainment, some ad-libbing and being on the edge, like Robin Williams, Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Jim Belushi, Chris Farley... all dead. No more quest for laughs. Maybe JC wanted "more." JC has all the $$$ he could ever need. But, having achieved his comedy dreams, whats next? On a search for what matters after all material wealth, fame, and influence connections were far surpassed. Give any of us that and who knows what would happen... peace to JC but Lawler could easily contact him if he really tried. Nice letter. Very heartfelt. Classy. Thankful. Genuine.

[@Cheeselord83]

The thing about it is that Jerry seems offended that he didn't understand wrestling which is kind of a form of method acting kind of like kayfabe, Jim went about it the wrong way but he was trying to blur the line between fantasy and reality and took it a bit too far, sure. But get over it, man

[@COYBIG1967]

I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to get a hold of him or his secretary to be honest.

[@madminorcan7510]

It's a shame Jerry can't get a chance to body slam Carrey as well.

[@mikecegielski8060]

Damn King. Jim Carrey sent you a very thoughtful gift and invites you to his box at the Stapmes Center and you say "I thought it would be something cool" King is and was always a dick.

[@dewayneadams2808]

A dick well you didnt see the interview were jim carey threw a picture of orange juice at the. The king. An almost hit him . jim. Sounds like a dick .

[@Tonykhansucks]

Go listen to the stone cold podcast Jerry did and you will see who the real Dick was

[@TheKeithHicks]

He didn't even leave Jerry a way to get back in touch with him to accept his offer..

[@CadillacJak]

Yeah he's a terrible person

[@CadillacJak]

​@TheKeithHicks if he wanted to get in touch with Jim Carry he could easily get in touch with him.

[@QuadB47]

Is it possible Jim has heard over the years being bad mouthed by Lawler about working with him on the movie and decided to do this is a rib! (speculation and not even sure if Lawler made many negative comments about Jim Carrey post the movie.)

[@charleebrown7188]

Dont break kayfabe, King. The answer is "Of course it was me that sent the robe".

[@davestuddaman8127]

Seriously, Jim Carrey didn't realize it was a work🙄

[@jasondelvaux3036]

No. You don't realize that Carrey is working you.

[@rumtuckskatter]

Hahaha this is amazing

[@gordonshea2698]

maybe Jim knew the robe was not from jerry,or does not even have the robe but just wants to fuck with him

[@deadaccount7520]

That is still pretty cool. But I have to go with my standard comment. When this subject comes up. If you're going to have a celebrity wing on the HOF. How in the blue hell do you not have Andy Kaufman in it?

[@LongHuynh-bx5ll]

Because he is dead

[@TheHannibalTV]

Interesting

[@dustyflair]

10-1 Jim never snaswered that call if JL wanted some tickets, etc.

[@raulrodriguez4006]

Stone cold looks like he can still open a can of whoop ass!

[@RollsRoyceFanatics]

In an interview with Lawler, he says Carrey spit in his face during an insane rant

[@kpllc4209]

Yeah and Lawler being a mark he is fell for the whole act.

[@nikksixxx]

Yes, because cameras were rolling and that exactly what Andy did on stage to infuriate people. Jerry took everything personaly.

[@johnking4941]

@proud to be a geordie the more I hear about Jerry the less I like him. I do think that Jim gets a bad rap a lot of the time. Just my opinion though

[@cngotham4111]

@@nikksixxx wasn't carry acting like Andy off and on camera.

[@inspectionnegross8695]

Weird but classy

[@larjkok1184]

Who is Jerry Lawler?

[@haroldpuckett9196]

One of the greatest wrestlers ever.

[@phillyflash43]

Robbie Lawler's cousin

[@erockeek316]

I really hope ur kidding.

[@martind586]

Your dad taught him well!

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

At 4:19 ....was that a fart? Lmao

[@betosanchito]

sounds like it... like the king just put the mic to his butt and everything..

[@SuperLukedukem]

He stopped talking too, for all to hear

[@roberts3741]

It sounds like something fell.

[@eks67]

He said "WWF" but the 'F' was muted for legal reasons

[@mattfanslow]

I bet if Jerry would have worked stiff with Jim, the real Jim would have rapidly surfaced.

[@mdgraystone]

So who sent Jim the robe?

[@DreamWorldSyd]

Tony Clifton

[@euj0]

Is this all kayfabe?

[@skybluerob1]

Lawler is ungrateful, that's a really thoughtful gift from Jim. Disappointed in Lawler here.

[@skybluerob1]

@Brian Fike Maybe, but still disappointing that Lawler didn't take the high road and instead dissed the peace offering.

[@therealmaskedheel]

Jerry should send Jim a gift consisting of painters in movies since Jim Carrey likes to paint.

[@tylerjefferies420]

I think Jim would actually appreciate that... he's a little nutty, but he's a genuinely nice person, at least now.

[@dirtkills]

I belive jim over dudes that pretend and play dress up and pretend its real u til death. All hail the king jim carry

[@eastbayej]

Frame that shit!!!

[@Teeveepicksures]

ANYONE on the Production could find Carrey's Agent's and Manager's contact information simply by reading the callsheet. Lawler sucks 😂

[@cowboyneverdycowboynevercr2027]

Jim Carry did go too far with the whole method acting, putting all that worked there through he!!, the first time, *) Jim Carry gets caught in a room and warned. His attitude adjusts a little, but sees many there as them thinking, " thats what he gets." Jim Carry felt it heavy, having deep thoughts, his reputation, "hey it was all method acting," then people will notice my change in my behavior," 😱 "hey but lm method acting," "lm like a reincarnate of Andy though, but why did l go so far," all that pressure..... Did any feel that as well after seeing the documentary?

[@djonenonly8381]

THE RIDDLER STRIKES AGAIN.

[@carlmclemore6104]

Carrey stole that robe and had the audacity to thank Jerry for "gifting" it to him.

[@melodymulder6483]

Bitter much?

[@googleloogle4379]

When he speaks and tells stories about he’s time on set all it sounds like is Jim Carrey is just staying in character of the script. A lot of actors do as they want to make the character more believable. I thought Jerry who had worked on WWE for so many years would know about it. He just seems like a complete douche in this video. And I love Jerry but I just think he sounds really bitter as he does not understand how some actors work on a role. He probably was rude to Jerry and doing all the shit to make chemistry and build some tension for there scenes. And then Jim offers an apology and a present and Jerry try’s to humiliate him just bad form in my opinion. Like I said I love Jerry but listen to this video my opinion on him has gone a bit lower as he just seemed a bit of a bully in truth.

[@rumpestillskin4671]

It sound like a gag that HHH would pull on you.

[@CadillacJak]

After hearing all this i feel like Jerry is a terrible human being

[@atomatman3104]

THE KING IS DEAD LOOK AND SEE WHERE HE WILL BE IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS JERRY WILL BE DEAD JUST LIKE ANDY

[@pollard068]

Oops

[@davidgm1000]

anyone else think it's a great big hoax - 'Andy K' style - which they're pulling and cont to pull on the gen public? - a comedian and a wrestler laughing at a world that's laughing with one and at the other?? kudos to them if yes!!

[@manuelramos3588]

it doesn't even sound like him

[@watchman1178]

Manuel Ramos This must be Jerry Lawler's real voice. I guess he "affected" a southern accent as part of his character. LOL!

[@kellieallen7316]

If he did send the wardrobe to you...maybe he didn't send you the letter. It's all very daft and shadowy...js

[@miriamfrometa5173]

Jim acts just like the coward

[@scottwilloughby8223]

Or another deduction....maybe jim actually doesnt like you like hes still in character and he knows you wanted the costume and hes ribbing you about it