John Lithgow's 'Santa' Is a Hit In the UK

James Corden welcomes John Lithgow to Stage 56 and asks him about his 1985 film, "Santa Claus: The Movie" which was a huge hit in the United Kingdom, which was not the case in America as John predicted would be the case. After James asks John whether he considered any careers outside of acting, John reads a poem from his new book "Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown."
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[@LSOreal]

I remember seeing Santa Claus: The Movie in the theater as an 7 year old. Still my favorite Christmas movie of all time. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug!

[@williamshaw9047]

I thought I recognized you. Sorry that my dad and brother and I got there a bit late. :)

[@jackcoleman1784]

Grew up with Santa Claus The Movie. Still watch it every year. His line about Christmas Two is iconic.

[@jmtayl2]

I love the Santa Claus movie with Dudley and John. One of my favorites.

[@zekecasperanddeadpoolzgroovyst]

(Ezekiel) Zeke Hamish Beckley: Indeed can’t go wrong with John Arthur Lithgow and the late great “Cuddly” Dudley Stuart John Moore.

[@MatSpeedle]

Still my favourite Christmas Movie, always reminds me of happy Christmases with my Granddad

[@jay3fox]

I loved Santa Claus the Movie, I was 6 at the time when it came out and I watch it every year without fail! and of course Judy Cornwell is in it as well and she is a great actress and has an infectious smile

[@misterquantum9840]

Santa Clause The Movie was one of my childhood guilty pleasures.

[@mikeshirleyforever]

As someone who grew up with the 1985 film in the UK, I still think John is still the most entertaining aspect of the whole project. His 'For Free' scene still has me in stitches. I was so surprised by his words about the making of the film here as I thought it looked like he had a great time. The Salkinds (and Spengler) had a very bad rep after what they did to Richard Donner whilst making the first two Superman movies together. I love John's voice and laugh but since 2001 all I now hear is Lord Farquaad. 😋

[@janehollander1934]

I loved seeing the film 'Santa Clause' with my Mom, back in 1984 here in The Netherlands, a sweet memory of my childhood and her.

[@greyknighttexan3299]

I know how you feel, I wish I still could.

[@runawayplane6166]

❤

[@colleens1878]

He will always be the High Commander 🚀

[@lisadeharthansen7076]

I agree with John, James you bring so much joy. Such a rare personality.

[@davedibleygaming8063]

Santa Claus The Movie is on every Christmas over here in UK it's one of the most loved and cherished Christmas films of all time everyone loves it it's so magical especially for children I've watched it every year since I was about 4

[@pdoylemi]

I have never even heard of it - I will now have to see it because I love John.

[@teresaf991]

I love all Dudley Moore.

[@MrDeadhead83]

John Lithgow is a scene stealer in the film. So fun to watch

[@thevalkyrie8]

@@pdoylemi did you watch it?

[@johnny6476]

That’s still my favourite Christmas film, 40 now but still got it on dvd.

[@kathywiseman7944]

We loved that Santa Claus movie!!

[@seanhanlon3047]

It breaks my heart that he hates that film! It's the one film I look forward to watching every year! I absolutely love it!!

[@travelwell6049]

Watch it where?

[@fatimaabdeldaim4005]

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[@seanhanlon3047]

I have the dvd plus it's usually on the tv around Christmas Day....Usually on ITV in the UK

[@thomthom6268]

Careful. We gotta a Brit in the house!

[@MrDeadhead83]

CHRISTMAS 2!!!!

[@desireeb9968]

That is one of my favorite Christmas movies!

[@jonathanhughes9453]

Santa Claus the Movie is my favorite Christmas movie. Has great music too

[@gazl7356]

Great movie lived it as a kid and I watch it every year

[@Samination]

Thank you for interviewing the great John Lithgow! This was very enjoyable to watch.

[@glitchyghosting5798]

Imagine watching this and seeing my favourite animator in the comments 😄

[@Ichigo_1026]

When he’s reading the poem, reminded me of Winston Churchill when he’s giving the speech over the radio after the king died in the crown

[@MissEiks]

Kris C I have both his books a worthy investment and his illustrations are fantastic!

[@fatimaabdeldaim4005]

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[@realtijuana5998]

Churchill used a stand-in to read his speeches on the radio.

[@marie-iz8hx]

I'm britsh and my earliest Christmas memory is sitting with tree lights want a clause movie on and the scene where they come out the light goosebumps

[@TheNichq]

Im an 80s kid in the US, and Ive always loved this movie.

[@connybartels2207]

Love John Lithgow and his poems about Trump.

[@kirstygunn9149]

Santa Claus the movie is beloved in my family

[@loucazin543]

Kirsty Gunn if beloved you may like my Santa Claus the Movie props I’m selling?

[@britt-sen]

ugh, i LOVE santa claus (from nyc). was one of my favs growing up and still is. im sad he disagrees. he brought much happiness in our home.

[@carol8342]

Santa Claus is my absolute favorite Christmas movie ❤💚

[@fp5495]

Me and my sister LOVED Santa Claus The Movie. We quote lines from during Christmas every year it was so bad.

[@miraelizabethp9938]

John Lithgow never aged. Looking good and great humour as always 💕

[@LfcFanGav]

John Lithgow is only 29 in this clip

[@timduggan1962]

John Lithgow is EPIC!!

[@gkchannel3345]

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[@Ranbutch75]

Santa Claus was a very good film. My number one Christmas movie of all time.

[@greyknighttexan3299]

I don't care anyone says, this is my favorite Christmas movie. Used to watch it with my parents on Christmas eve, I wish I still could.

[@DinGrogu16]

It's the BEST Christmas film EVER! Grew up watching it.

[@nataliar5656]

That movie made my childhood christmas memories great. I'm gutted he doesn't like it 😪

[@ftnunosilva]

He was AMAZING in Dexter!

[@mm12345777]

John's poems about Trumpty are the best!! 🙌🏻🤣💙

[@jimmyandjonny628]

He was a great Winston Churchill 😁

[@brunettekoala]

It’s my favourite Christmas movie!

[@wolfblitzer1981]

What a masterpiece Santa Claus The Movie is. My childhood memories of it are special 😀

[@cindymarcelle5744]

i'm an american and watch this movie every year - it was my favorite growing up and he's the best in it!

[@NatureIsBoss]

American here. And I actually love that movie. Thanks to it I think of puse lollipops every time I see John Lithgow!

[@johnathonnoakes8013]

I like puse.... You would, line cracks me up every time 😂

[@TheStevenWhiting]

How was Santa Claus: The Movie not a hit in America!!!!! It was/is one of the greatest Christmas movies for a kid.

[@alyserendipity]

I could listen to John Lithgow talk for hours 🙂

[@cserannie80]

High Commander does not age...he is amazing.

[@patricktaylor2733]

I've absolutely loved Santa Clause: The Movie ever since i saw it as a kid in theaters back in 1985. I have the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD and i watch it every Christmas. I love the acting, colorful set and costume designs, vibrant cinematography and utterly beautiful score by Henry Mancini. It's such an enchanting and truly magical film that i never tire of watching. It's really a shame that John Lithgow hates it so much because i think it's one of his absolute best films and performances. It's similar to how Robin Williams hated Popeye, another one of my all-time favorite childhood movies.

[@veinmetal8671]

Bro, he is the best part of Dexter. Omg, such a performance

[@ketolin5624]

I love John Lithgow so much

[@telectronix1368]

I'll admit hearing Lithgow say how much they disliked that film does make me feel a bit sad. 😔

[@dang9059]

Me too I grew up with that movie

[@pdoylemi]

Sometimes, you are your own harshest critic. Apparently, Jimmy Stewart was not terribly happy with "It's a Wonderful Life", and it did not do well. But when the copyright expired the studio saw no need to try to protect it, and networks could run it without any large cost - and a whole new audience saw it and loved it - including me. Sometimes, you hit a home run and you don't even know it. That happened with my wife - first date - out dancing and I requested a favorite old love song that I sing well "Chances Are", as we danced, I sang it to her. I was kicking myself all niht thinking I had made a fool of myself. At our wedding, after the toasts, and after I thanked everyone for coming, she took the mic, and told the story of when she fell in love with me, and that was the story. I was sure that I had ruined any chance I had with her, and it turned out, it was a home run.

[@telectronix1368]

@@pdoylemi Dawwwww! ❤

[@cocochevelle]

Snowflakes are sad in general especially the ones who watch this obese English man.

[@jjf7525]

I loved this interview so much

[@bellexxoo]

I was shocked about his views of "Santa Claus - The movie" it was our favourite childhood Christmas Movie, mentioned often! (Australian)

[@applenico3381]

This was my childhood Christmas movie! Sadly, my friends look at me like I’m crazy when I talk about it.

[@cocoono11]

Aww that was one of my fav xmas movies when I was little!!

[@youppyMTL]

What a great actor who's underestimate! He was excellent in Dexter!

[@telectronix1368]

That season was peak Dexter.

[@edricaldones9639]

Best season of Dexter.

[@irhonda31]

Yes, loved his Dexter role!

[@moviescinema958]

He commanded the screen as Arthur Mitchell/the Trinity Killer. From the very first frame. Makes my heart beat faster every time.

[@rosy111]

what a treat this was. i love these two men.

[@timduggan1962]

MY esteem for James Corden shot WAY, WAY up when I viewed this clip. Yesterday (1 December) was National AIDS Day. James had a pin on his lapel. I know that James is married and straight...but he is ALSO a Human Being!!!

[@williamshaw9047]

If you like Corden, see "All or Nothing." He started out as an actor and gave a great performance in this little Mike Leigh movie.

[@AdrienMercier]

I’ve watched this movie so so many times. Guilty pleasure

[@7danceboy]

Barneys dad is really a cool guy

[@FoolishMortal78]

I love that movie!

[@maddymud]

He made The last Pitch Perfect good again

[@glendagraves1637]

John is an excellent writer. Needs to be poet laureate.

[@jsl151850b]

An ad for The Santa Claus Movie appears in the upper right corner of my screen!!

[@mibe7672]

I looooveee 3rd rock from the sun, that sshow is so funny!! He is great of course, but everybody on that show is amazingly funny!

[@TheRubberDuck77]

This and the original Rudolph are my fav Christmas movies, to this day, puce is my favorite color, and when people ask what color that is, I quote the movie. It's like Fushia, but a shade less lavender and a bit more pink

[@sherryhesner5940]

3rd Rock from the Sun. According to Garp. Thank you, John Lithgow! 😉

[@thomthom6268]

Um... Footloose anyone?!

[@johnathonnoakes8013]

just watched it at my local odeon here in England, absolutely stunning in 4k

[@annapeck7635]

I want to know about him playing the trinity killer on Dexter! He was so good!

[@Sab.86]

Amazing!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@muir2809]

Love John's socks

[@katiepier8795]

REGGIE, I am always so disappointed when no one asks about or even talks about Buckaroo Bonsai. That is the movie that made me start following John Lithgow! I am so impressed you asked him about it. It was the most awesome movie and he needs to be recognized for it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And please tell Steve the piano man that he is HOT!

[@Sllllrrr77777]

I love you James 🥺💜 you are so kind luv u

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

He's a legend.

[@lorcanmcglinchey5344]

John is such a comedic genius. I loved in Shrek and 3rd rock from the sun.

[@RuinNationGaming]

I know about it in the states and one of my fav movies as a kid and i still try to watch it. but its on tv less and less sadly

[@u-felt-it]

Christmasss Twooooooo ✌ 🤣

[@rajnirvan3336]

Alexander Salkind was also producer for Superman 1 to 4

[@davidlawrence5091]

I'm British, and as a kid I loved that film!

[@jackcourt6806]

John Lithgow is such a lovely and joyable actor/comedian/writer, he has done such incredible work over the years and have put a smile on everybody's face. Love your latest book this year, some incredible and spitting images of political figures in there. Love it👍🙂👍.

[@varshazayn2269]

James I have a question ,when will u do a show with the 4 skinny boys again ?

[@paigeturner1734]

A national treasure!

[@unabro9063]

we love it in ireland too!!!

[@CeeMigoLoCo]

I'd buy that book! It's very interesting and more entertaining in poetic form! Its so original! Props Lithgow!!! 😊

[@pamr4040]

🧡

[@alexa7063]

invite harrolddd (harry) 😄😄

[@jimmyl324]

Watching Santa Clause now

[@tenestetubo]

"Mad Hungarians, three generation of movie trash, movie making" lol, only Lithgow can word it to kill. Any wonder Trump despise him. This man is vicious. He should have a permanent spot on SNL.

[@teresaf991]

I know when I first saw his videos reading I thought same thing. A regular spot even if it had to be by video each week.

[@fatimaabdeldaim4005]

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[@andrewgrant6516]

The Salkinds made Superman.

[@gkchannel3345]

Nice video👍

[@DragonGateDesign]

It's awesome movie

[@leylaamaya3401]

🤩

[@adamdennis2936]

You must watch Twilight Zone movie clip with John Lithgow. Please, enjoy it. You will never forget it.

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Lithgow is tapped in...bless his parents.

[@faykouri1162]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@ukgirlinlv]

I thought John Lithgow did a great job playing Churchill in the Crown.

[@bradleycotton3237]

“People of Duloc, I give you our champion! Congratulations, ogre. You’ve won the honor of embarking on a noble quest!” “I’m already on a quest! To get my swamp back!” “Your swamp?” “Yeah! My swamp! Where you dumped those fairytale creatures!” “Alright, ogre. You go on this quest and I’ll give you your swamp back.” “And the squatters?” “All down to the last slime-covered toadstool.”

[@damonmavis4113]

Best xmas movie ever made in my opinion(yes i am british)

[@davidcoen9021]

"Three generations of Eurotrash movie-makers" 🤣 That's brutal......

[@pinkykumarisingh4333]

Nice video

[@dollydolldoll2]

please 😭

[@BillFurlong]

It’s a shame that James Corden is publicly known to not be a very nice guy. He is excellent at interviewing and if you believe what you see, he’s great. John Lithgow is such a pleasant gentleman.

[@sup3rjun10r4]

Day 1 of asking James to get ATEEZ on his show.

[@lukeburny2796]

Hi late late show from uk 🇬🇧

[@teresaf991]

I just watched James on an old Graham Norton show. Now that s the best show ever.

[@alisonsmith4801]

Last week on UK Gold glorious Gavin and Stacy, 3 episode's every day, including the first Christmas special, perfect for lockdown here in England.

[@telectronix1368]

@@alisonsmith4801 Have you tried 'Him & Her' ?

[@alisonsmith4801]

@@telectronix1368Yeah I caught a few episodes on BBC 3 and thought it was ok, but as I work nightshifts I'd see it if I was conscious long enough on my at the time few days off, my current favourite that my husband and me totally love is Friday Night Dinner on Channel 4, if you haven't watched it, do, half an hour of joy.

[@3littlebirds540]

I ADORE JLITHGOW & DMOORE ~getting his book for Xmas presents.JCOR & TEAM~ PLEASE get the AMAHZING Malcolm Kenyatta on your show... JSTA 😎