John Lithgow Says Some Directors Are Great, And Some Are "Total Turds"

[@eightybananas4515]

I love him. He’s so awesome at comedy and drama, case in point: “Third Rock…” and “The Crown”.

[@kittyday1402]

I still watch Third Rock & it still makes me laugh. Should have gone on for 10 years.

[@deborahhoward7822]

He also writes wonderfully, poetic, and funny books! Love him❤️

[@rwdchannel2901]

He's very funny. Third Rock is classic. I have all the episodes.

[@esmokah]

I have heard him talking of losing his sanity on an old time radio program. It was great ear gem.

[@doctormixup5388]

And Dexter! Holy moly, he owned that season, which was the best season.

[@sarahbabcock8188]

I could listen to this guy forever. Somehow all seems well when he is talking.

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

Right?!!!?!!! That’s my sense while listening as well!!

[@Maya_Pinion]

@@cherylannebarillartist7453 yup.he kinda gives u a sense of; *don't worry,not everyone today is crazy*

[@persuasivebarrier2419]

I've loved his acting since I was a kid. Harry and the Hendersons will follow me to the grave.

[@alexanderpbyron]

John is a tonic. What a lovely guy.

[@RenatoG1848]

He is a very good actor and seems like an all around nice human being

[@rzrhed8728]

Which is why we need to make as many Lithgow Clones as possible! He really does seem like an awesome guy.

[@speed2live]

He is very nice. I served him drinks and dinner back in my NYC days waiting tables.

[@JB-Ohiolove]

@@speed2live What great memories you must have. I'd love to meet him one day!

[@jeannefoster5594]

John’s poetry books are an absolute treasure, especially on audio. He reads them himself.

[@harper9805]

He's so precious. I love seeing him.

[@mariyamwaniki]

Love John. How has he not changed in 30 years.

[@MichaelSplatkins]

I was just thinking that! He may as well be coming off of the set of Harry and the Henderson's and it feels like there should be a Guinness record being set haha. The silver hair is the most notable difference by far. Lucky sod ^^

[@deborahhoward7822]

Being happy will do that to you!,🥰

[@exoterric]

Been loving John Lithgow for decades. Gem of a human being

[@ashokmehta15]

John Lithgow: A versatile talented actor and a great human being. Thank you Stephen Colbert.

[@Gbusjones]

I normally don't watch the interviews, but John made me click the video.

[@davidkoplitz1969]

Yes !

[@MichaelSplatkins]

Yup!

[@Beruthiel45]

Same here.

[@plymouths99]

You must be brainwashed 😅

[@ktinxx]

I can't help myself: ever since Stephen explained and demonstrated the difference between how, accordinh to his long-time experience as a talk show host, tv actors and movie stars enter the stage, I pay special attention to each guest's entrance. John Lithgow's was 100% movie star excellence!! 👏👏👏

[@rossta888]

i remember this pompous right winger news guy was on and he walked out and tried to hug Steven and he backed right up like . whoa whoa whoa I don't just hug anybody buddie.! ... so when i see him really go in for a hug i KNOW he respects and is friends with the person lol

[@alexaales7937]

i do the same thing! :-). definitely the most heartfelt hug i have seen on the show!

[@1971jwing]

John's fluid motion coming onto stage was a flex at 76! Amazing Sir. Great health to all.

[@canadianhappyinitalytruest6556]

He reminds me of all the best parts of the people I like most in my life.

[@thebusybee7080]

Colbert's audience is so great and expressive.

[@sheilashaw6972]

John Lithgow is such a treasure! I adore everything that he is in and does!

[@mustang_orbit170]

John Lithgow directing a play. I think the "3rd Rock" episode where Dick directs the school play is one of the best.

[@Maya_Pinion]

👍 yep ....I sound old,but remember when most of nightly sitcoms were so good ya couldn't stop laughing ....Taxi: ea.when they take reverend Jim for his driver's test etc etc.

[@laurahoward5426]

Third Rock was a Gift from the Gods

[@rwdchannel2901]

He made a young girl cry.

[@ChipCain]

Actual legend.

[@artel6225]

The Old Man, this year. Good viewing. Looks in great health too. Never forget 3rd rock….😂😂

[@francescaa8331]

Loved the Old Man. Heard it's renewed, can't wait. And 30 rock was great. Might be fun if they did a reunion.

[@TheRogueStatesman]

Lithgow is a national treasure, and one of the KINDEST human beings that's ever lived!

[@karlkarlos3545]

Yes!!!! Please film your dinner. This could be "My Dinner with Andre" of our age.

[@curanderoverde]

"The World According to Garp" was such a great film

[@grumpynold]

Roberta Muldoon ❤❤❤

[@kathleenscullion8348]

Yes!! It was a game changer to discover the novels of John Irving. This movie one of the few films as good as the book.

[@willene58]

Lovely to hear John and so good to see the other Guiliani..

[@rickc7487]

I'm surprised he was so lucid after slamming so much "Diet Pepsi" and "Diet Dr Pepper" in the previous skit...

[@vg4917]

outright lie!

[@briangulla2480]

Rudy sketch was hilarious, still laughing 10 hours later, deserves an Oscar!!👍👍👏

[@lancewedor5306]

Well, he is deserving... Oscars are for movies, all your self-satisfied emoji use notwithstanding.

[@Maya_Pinion]

Yes!!!! It was mint,as my kid would say.......I almost peed myself, sorry,too much info....✌️

[@Maya_Pinion]

I dig your emojis,I like em,sometimes they add *feeling* to ones comments.....Lance doesn't seem like the kind of person who would like Stephens show,but,people like to feel superior....😏😵‍💫😬🗣️.....ah,🚬

[@nicomoreno5028]

@@lancewedor5306 Self satisfied? You're kind of haughty, aren't you mister? They were just trying to pay him a compliment.

[@lancewedor5306]

.@@nicomoreno5028 And sadly failing.. Alas. sometimes I am haughty, not the worst of my character defects. Thanks for sharing your insight, I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

[@hammun6]

John Lithgow is an utter delight.

[@williamkittler]

I simply wonder to myself while watching anything he is in what a perfect artist he is. Everything he does is done with joy, authenticity and humility. He is one of the best human beings I’ve ever seen!

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

“Love is Strange”, an exquisitely sensitive and beautiful film!!!!! A must see!!!!!

[@kathleenscullion8348]

Loved it. Delicate,sensational acting and direction. Glad he mentioned it.

[@timallsopp8656]

The great John Lithgow! What a legend!

[@donnadelahanty9903]

What a great talent and nice man! ❤❤❤ John Lithgow Third Rock From The Sun plus plus plus

[@gabriellerose3839]

The best actor. He takes it to levels not often seen

[@seancaceres619]

John looks like he could live for another 70 years. I hope so👍 One of my favorite actors of All time.

[@renatacantore3684]

I would like to see Jonathan Lithgow play an opposing villain to James Spader on THE BLACKLIST. That would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆😎😎♥️♥️

[@johnhaxby306]

I met him a long time ago in an elevator, he was very nice and chatted a bit. I can't remember about what because I was freaking out in my head.

[@snarkylive]

John Lithgow is the weird alien dad I never had.

[@aiai-j7i]

But always wanted? 🙂

[@alydematti]

John was fantastic in 3rd Rock From The Sun and Dexter - 2 of my favorites shows of all time!

[@_i_am_unceded]

My two favorite stars.

[@osilva2367]

Love John Lithgow sooooo much!! As an actor, comedian and all around good human!

[@AAXS-op1vo]

THAT’S a FRIENDSHIP hug!😊

[@Morgam06]

John Lithgow is fantastic.

[@dexterwagmeister3848]

He’s the most gracious person you’d ever meet in real life…truly a talented guy, but also so so so genuinely nice and very gracious with his fans 💕💕💕

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

John is by far one of my favorite actors. He has been a constant source of fabulous entertainment my whole life. I am thankful for his talent. Thank you for being yourself

[@aiai-j7i]

He looks amazing! His outfit is so classy and elegant--those rings! his glasses! the colour of his suit! Love this man so much!! Thank you for all the laughs, dear Mr. Lithgow!

[@Onora619]

I've absolutely adored Johm Lithgow since I was a toddler (I'm almost 36 now) and I'm so happy he's still active.

[@NewMessage]

You heard it. If there isn't a 'Stephen and John go to lunch' segment in the next few months, we can assume they didn't get along and the footage was burned.

[@williamjones7163]

Don't forget "The World According to Garp"

[@alaskantrader6236]

John Lithgow is gods gifts to this earth lol

[@vicious1328]

Amazing actor, funny, intelligent beautiful soul.Cheers.

[@eargasm1072]

Lithgow has such an amiable personality and great sense of humor....at the top of the list of celebrities one would enjoy having a drink and chatting with!

[@mikeperkins3469]

Great Actor...

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Strange he hasn't aged at all, not really. Great actor, btw him and John Malcovich can play the creepiest villain.

[@cynthiamason4069]

That film that Mr. Lithgow mentioned, Love Is Strange, is a gem and I highly recommend it.

[@AAXS-op1vo]

I LOVE John Lithgow! He has such awesome and fun energy!

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

John Lithgow has a great personality and a superior talent. Thanks for sharing it,

[@KimberlyBishh]

I've always loved John Lithgow especially from Harry and the hendersons when I was a kid but ever since Dexter he really changed my mind about what an actor can really do 🤔👏👏👏 especially with his face.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Trusting a Republican is similar to trusting into a scorpion to do not sting

[@dubginkxx]

Harry and the Hendersons....is where I became a fan of this beloved Man...

[@kingrichard1759]

For me it was "The world according to Garp"

[@greatergoodfijithegreaterg6272]

Acting Without Acting, The Title of Constanza's book in Curb

[@jasonrowe3847]

I'm a fan of how John Lithgow zips his trousers. When he's WEARING trousers...

[@WretchedPanda]

The thumbnail looks like Stephen is shooting a laser from his mouth😂

[@LarryThePhotoGuy]

"Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension" John Lithgow as the alien mastermind. Prepare to enjoy!

[@joehavermann7729]

That man is a national treasure.

[@The_ZeroLine]

Lithgow is one of the most dynamic and versatile guys out. He’s mastered about 20 different mediums.

[@klipkultur3680]

One of my favourite artist.

[@garycraigart3579]

OK !!! Great idea for a series. "Dinner alone with..." We would love to see segments of famous people talk and eat, while discussing...whatever they want.!!!! Better than singing in a car with celebrities.

[@tammyd.970]

"Love is Strange" is a lovely movie!! Probably one of his performances I most enjoyed. Not that I could pick just one... Love Lithgow!!

[@pstonge123]

One Word: 3rd Rock From the Sun💥

[@budgiefriend]

Super baddy in Cliffhanger.

[@johnro6659]

Lithgow is one of my favorite actors, First saw him in Harry and the Hendersons then in Distant Thunder and of course his part in the remake of the Twilight Zone, always loved him in 3rd Rock from the Sun loved it when he was in an airplane and screamed there's something on the wing on an Episode of 3rd Rock. I really got to catch up on a lot of his later roles.

[@cynthiawilson4500]

I'd hug that bear too.. love Lithgow

[@christinarobinson516]

The band is hot tonight 👏

[@senguptasayn]

He was so terrific as Gladstone.

[@prowlermadmax2]

i've seen a bunch of his movies my favorite is "The Manhattan Project"

[@justsaying14]

Thank you so much for being such a freak uent guest 🤗

[@pgknippel]

Geez, I really want to hear that music from the commercial break, now!

[@wildthinair]

2010 The Year We Make Contact ❤

[@michaelpipkin9942]

Harry and the Henderson's was my movie stepdad, married to Honey I Shrunk the Kids who cheated on The Goonies who had a side chick named Back To the Future who knew Home Alone who dated Earnest Goes To Camp

[@Guanjyn]

Never really liked 3rd Rock when I was a kid but I’ve been a fan since seeing him in Dexter.

[@natalie651]

He hasn't aged in 40 years.

[@encor3964]

NOW THAT IS THE WAY TO HUG!!!!

[@misterderp4566]

It's such a trip seeing Lithgow in real life being such a sweet, thoughtful person and comparing that to his run in Dexter. I know I'm the first person to ever say that.

[@jlm17533]

I love John lithgow !! An amazing actor!!!!!!

[@walkingbassline]

Blues March! The band is on fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cdipsingh]

Best part of the interview and btw I love john lithgow 🤣

[@Emlizardo]

Lord John Worfin! OMG!

[@vothaar]

He looks great!!!

[@ywoulduchoosetousethis]

Just a brilliant thespian

[@NickOtis0707]

He doesn't look bad for 77 years old. My favorite movie by him is the movie (Harry And The Hendersons) I wish they would have made a second sequel of the movie. Wouldn't be neat if he played in the new movie Harry and the hendersons or he finds Harry a little older with his family...✍️✝️❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@faizalabrahams7704]

Been a Lithgow fan since Bankagoo Banzai

[@mrhax4464]

Oh hell yeah, anyone reading this who hasn’t seen Buckaroo Banzai, please for your own sake see it. Lithgow plays one of the greatest movie villains of all time, that’s no exaggeration.

[@brooke9297]

Why is it that his laugh is so surprising to me 🤔🤔🤔

[@Jay-ate-a-bug]

Stephen's new Netflix Special: Late Night Hosts getting Lunch with Actors.

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert john lithgow say some directors greatest hits awesomeness job interview

[@ADifferentMethod13]

Harry and the Hendersons changed my life!!!

[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

John Lithgow is a national treasure.

[@noway9081]

A great actor and good guy. No wonder he is to soul searingly terrifying when he plays villains.

[@cosmicphoto05]

I want John Lithgow to narrate ALL the audiobooks.

[@FrankBenlin]

What the hells wrong with KZbin? Why isn't the other half of this interview in the recommended videos over there?

[@BadarQadri]

Sweet

[@krisfrederick5001]

Harry and the Henderson's!

[@dyan785]

Wow 76 never looked so good

[@dbyd777]

Fine fine fine actor.