John Mulaney on David Letterman Experience, His Dad Being Unfazed & Live Show "Everybody's in LA"

John talks about his Emmy winning comedy special “Baby J,” his neighbor telling him he had better cocaine stories than him, being terrified of a possum outside Jimmy’s guest house, having a surreal experience being on David Letterman’s show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” having dinner with his father and Dave, his dad being unfazed by it, an ill-fated trip to McDonald’s as a kid, his LIVE call-in show “Everybody’s in LA,” all of the people that are participating, David Lee Roth passing on it, and performing for the Netflix is a Joke festival at the Hollywood Bowl.
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: bit.ly/JKLSubscribe
Visit the Jimmy Kimmel Live Website : bit.ly/JKLWebsite
Like Jimmy Kimmel on Facebook: bit.ly/KimmelFB
Like Jimmy Kimmel Live on Facebook: bit.ly/JKLFacebook
Follow @JimmyKimmel on Twitter: bit.ly/KimmelTW
Follow Jimmy Kimmel Live on Twitter: bit.ly/JKLTwitter
Follow Jimmy Kimmel Live on Instagram: bit.ly/JKLInstagram
About Jimmy Kimmel Live:
Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy®-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with over 15 billion views and more than 18 million subscribers on the show’s KZbin channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy KZbin Challenge,” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”

[@ripvanstinkle]

I'm just really glad John Mulaney is still alive.

[@nealwhaley63]

I think he finally has a reason to stay alive. I’m not sure he did before.

[@caragentile6060]

He's funnier sober!

[@trashleigh87]

Jimmy sympathising with OJ's state of mind and then calling himself out - GOLD

[@mrmoshpotato]

Don't worry, Jimmy. The real killer is still dead.

[@Lion-ik6lv]

John Mulaney's reaction was priceless.

[@jillsalkin7389]

@@mrmoshpotato Yes, as of just a few weeks ago. The real killer. OJ Simpson.

[@mrmoshpotato]

@@jillsalkin7389 Exactly.

[@jbougiedown00]

Hilarious!

[@LexWick]

OJ joke was the best line I've heard Kimmel drop in years...such a good observation. Instant classic

[@nannerz1994]

I never realized how much John has taught us about his dad throughout all his specials. I think my favorite is "GOD CANT HEAR YOU!"

[@mitzycraft]

One black coffee!

[@betternow6755]

what special is that from?

[@leftofpunk]

John will be surprised when he watches that special and sees that his dad only got maybe 5 minutes of screen time and it was hilariously awkward. Meanwhile, John is sitting next to his dad completely disassociating until he snaps back into the moment.

[@ashley3k]

God can hear us though 😢

[@memento81]

@@ashley3k fictional characters can't really hear anything

[@jostrong2385]

There is nothing better than seeing Jimmy's genuine laugh. John's too. These two together is gold.

[@carlosortega3d]

I was about to comments this, I think it's one of few times I've seen jimmy laugh like this.

[@b-dub6865]

There really close friends. Jimmy was part of John’s intervention & let John stay with him after he got sober.

[@calexprenas]

@@b-dub6865thanks for sharing that detail, that’s heartwarming

[@zakiyyahmahasin2469]

I say this all the time! I love seeing Jimmy genuinely tickled by something!!

[@reen4450]

"He didnt know how to hit and I didnt know how to receive it" 😭

[@HRHDMKYT]

Sounds like such a privileged childhood, doesn’t it? 😊

[@mariepanimdim4303]

My nickname all my life - sassy

[@sehkra13]

John never fails to make me laugh. Wish him all the best with everything

[@jkap34]

My favorite living comedian, no doubt. Robin Williams is all time, so you can see where my mind is.

[@lindaolson2691]

I, remember years ago, John said"Trump in the White House would be like a horse in a hospital "How true!

[@rooneytoons7743]

For a second there after the OJ joke, Kimmel was in genuine fear for his life

[@menikmati789]

It’s the type of joke he would normally make with John, his friends etc but it’s almost like he forgot there was an audience + millions of viewers, then quickly remembered

[@randyschwaggins]

​@@menikmati789like you know what Kimmel does with his friends...😂😂😂

[@dave210yt]

@@randyschwaggins but probably correct.

[@barcelonachair6487]

The thing is the joke wasn't about OJ, he was saying John's Dad was worse than OJ and he went about it in an odd way.

[@___David___Savian]

Do you realize OJ died already ?? Or do you think OJ's ghost is going to ram his Bronco into Kimmel's show bypassing the great security provided by Guillermo ??

[@notsure1969]

That McDonald's story is the most dad thing I have ever heard. John Mulaney is a gem.

[@sirsmokeefortwence25]

Kimmel has actually been kinda killing it lately.

[@gal1885]

He really has

[@lkc7112]

I love how comedians make each other laugh. They love to laugh.

[@nms7872]

Well they are people. People make people laugh

[@GenRN]

I hope Olivia Munn is healing well from her breast cancer surgery and treatment. Love JM. So happy he is sober.

[@grandparicksfirstassistant3386]

He isn't

[@micheleobrien5672]

I watched the People Magazine interview with Olivia Mann on KZbin. It is amazing. A beautiful storyteller. She has been to hell and back (however, she spoke of how John took such good care of her, and their baby).

[@GenRN]

@@micheleobrien5672 I didn’t see that but read an article. I appreciate that she is going to advocate for women’s health and breast cancer awareness.

[@CreepyKitty570]

@@grandparicksfirstassistant3386wdym?

[@laurahall3094]

I like his comedy but it bothers me he cheated on his wife

[@michaelallen3195]

"I can relate to what OJ did more than I can relate to that" has to be the funniest off-the-cuff comment I've ever heard a late night host say 😂

[@b-dub6865]

Loved this. You can tell they’re close friends. Thank God Jimmy was there for John when he needed it most!!

[@bobbyk1023]

Love to see JM back and strong!

[@4estdweller4ever]

One of the funniest interviews I’ve ever seen. It’s like a tennis match with two amazing players. The back and forth of the two is blazing. Great job!Fantastic. 👏😍👏🤯

[@Kevmaster2000]

John is one of my favorite comedians. He needs more Netflix specials.

[@dianevohwinkel2927]

Had me fooled when he was doing coke, when John did do it!

[@foulchild]

That's a friendship of absolute love and respect. It's great to see.

[@jmoretz8185]

This was a great interview to watch for many reasons. 1. I've been a huge fan of John Mulaney for many years, and I'm happy to see him doing well after the years of substance abuse. 2. The chemistry between John and Jimmy is awesome, because they're both funny and so quick on their feet, but also you can see the friendship and genuine conversation interest. 3. Some of the jokes and quips in this interview were absolutely amazing. John always makes me laugh.

[@Tesserae]

I watched this entire interview with a grin on my face.

[@Lovelylizb]

Love me some John Mulaney. Happy to see him doing so well 🫶 Can’t wait to watch his new show! 😁

[@whomanbeing]

Mulaney is a definite future late night host.

[@CYeoung]

corden’s slot

[@pyramidhead6998]

Lol no you insane?

[@djr3386]

His dad's old used lawyer suits look fine on him. One season budget at least😅

[@zoe6723]

that would be interesting, I'd watch

[@MarceloRomero360]

Your correct

[@iNFINITENIX]

The fact that Kimmel was the kind of guy that let Mulaney stay at his guest house or whatever really says something about him.

[@mr.ch4rli3_]

Kimmel is the dude. He has empathy. It shows.

[@iNFINITENIX]

@@mr.ch4rli3_ THOSE WHO ARE EMPATHETIC WE'RE A DYING BREED, I THINK SHITS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER! Also, just going to say I love John Mulaney very much, probably my favorite comedian. I like all comedy so not like I'm picky 😂🤣

[@nannerz1994]

Jason Bateman called, he said "I like your hair, John."

[@reen4450]

Meanwhile Jason Bateman has Bo Burnham's hair

[@jasonflay8818]

Your hair, yea, I uhh, uhh I like your hair, bud. It's, it's uhh good, yep. Good, yea.

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

In the thumbnail I thought it was Jason Bateman.

[@dianevohwinkel2927]

U were lookin at his hair a moment to long too!

[@cardswithcrystals6294]

That’s funny!

[@Silvergirl01967]

Seeing John so happy and genuinely laughing makes me smile!!

[@isaace9384]

That oj joke was chefs kiss

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

John is one of the best doing it right now, his stand up is a masterclass in comedy and professionalism.

[@nicholedowning8341]

We used to be the lemon people on our street. But then someone crashed through our fence and crashed into the lemon tree in the backyard. That ended our lemon giving reign. Lol

[@gal1885]

The lemon people 😂 🍋

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

... I'm an aspiring Fruit Man. I have a 3 year old lime, lemon, pink grapefruit and Asian pear

[@blackmoon9793]

My nextdoor neighbors growing up were the kumquat family. Everyone could count on them for kumquats.

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

@@blackmoon9793 ... I'm considering adding one to the mix in my yard

[@fundifferent1]

We've never had Lemon People. We've always had Tomato People though.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Johns bit about meeting Bill Clinton as a kid is hysterical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@libertychip526]

“Hey man… I like your button.”

[@Roy-G-Biv]

@@libertychip526 yesssss

[@MargaretB-im7ts]

Wish my younger son could meet with John!!! It would be great and so wonderful!!! Great job John for giving hope and humor to others!!!

[@MrMoustacheNinja]

This was so genuine and so nice to see. Love that John is doing well 😌

[@bunnynooryani7020]

I love how much Jimmy’s enjoying himself.

[@bovinityleak2066]

I forgot these two were pals. Great interview. 😊

[@WomensTop20]

John Mulaney looks better than ever. He looks very relaxed in his own skin. That is a real blessing.

[@NextExiter]

His skin has definitely relaxed a little.

[@pollypickle]

He looks terrible! Look at his eyes. This guy is definitely using again!

[@vxxen7]

@@pollypicklenot even

[@Toadonthetable]

I was just going to say his hair is a weird choice. That doesn't look like coke hair to me

[@NextExiter]

@@pollypickle Not necessarily. My skin looks better when I'm under stress. Maybe charges up the immune system when you're under duress.

[@BenjaminWhitley]

John's new look is 1980s synth rock band frontman.

[@Al828282]

I did not expect to enjoy this interview as much as I did! The dad stories were hilarious!!!

[@gabsrent]

i just saw him for netflix is a joke fest at the bowl with my family after years of being a fan and he just the best i’m so happy he’s doing well

[@DvnFrnd4878]

I can SO RELATE to the McDonald's story. O.M.GAWD it cracked me up. 😮😅😂 IT sounded just like my family and something my Mother would do to us 3 kids... on purpose... as a practical joke mind you. Very funny! 🤣😅🤣😅🤣

[@zoe6723]

I thought my parents were selfish, but his Dad is positively clueless.

[@gal1885]

I quit smoking recently too after smoking 15 years….good for you John!!

[@DouglasRichardson-er4ky]

😎🫵🏼Stay determined!! Turn all your nic fits into long walks get some exercise ... In 30 days, your brain will have formed new neural pathways with your good habits. I quit a 3 pack a day habit of marb reds 28 years ago I was 23 when I quit cold 🦃. Don't look back. I drank a lot of OJ and took lemon drops. Best wishes, stay strong, love yourself more than a substance. DO IT!! 💪🏼

[@WOLFFMAAN8714]

Congratulations man.

[@rosetitus4169]

I love you John Mulaney and I’m so grateful you’re doing so well. I’m praying for your wife, may god bless the three of you with good health, happiness and success,

[@dianevohwinkel2927]

Do you really think that "they" read these comments? Cool if they did!

[@eoincassin4265]

I want to know what the producers were screaming in his ear after the OJ joke 😂

[@85jongo]

Kimmel and Mulaney play so well off of each other.

[@jeffreykipperman6894]

John Mulany is always hysterical! And Kimmel was one fire tonight, funniest I've ever seen him.

[@judyfargo8162]

You two are so hilarious and seem like two genuinely wonderful people.

[@brittneyjohnson5215]

Love me some John! So awesome to see Live!

[@jkap34]

Scariest harmless animal? A wet koala bear 10 feet away.

[@guspewe]

Oh - you mean a DROP-BEAR?!? That’s far too frightening to imagine.

[@JillKnapp]

Good lord, I love these two together.

[@zZz0mbified]

Love me some John Mulaney

[@robbiewilliamson9783]

Man Jimmy is having so much fun here. It’s contagious

[@suga4tea-uk3my]

Mulaney was on 🔥🔥 🤣 🤣

[@0920121908250727]

David Lee Roth stuff was so randomly great.

[@justtwobrotherspokemon]

John is so respected as a great comedic mind you can see Jimmy actually telling funny jokes to make him laugh. Absolutely brings out his funny boner

[@dumaskhan]

Never heard of that, is it curved or straight?

[@heathers.9740]

This back and forth is absolutely wonderful!

[@IrvSauce]

Damn these dudes have an awesome rapport

[@JanStrojil]

Same when Seth interviews John, I think it’s because they are friends and genuinely care for John and are happy to be with him and see him succeed.

[@lalalallalalallalala]

John Mulaney switching to 70s suit and hair was not on my bingo card

[@gnlilu6972]

I'm the biggest John Mulaney fan! 🙌 I can listen to him all day. He has the best stories! Love ❤️ you John Mulaney. Mad support on everything you do! 💗💗💗

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I loved John's episode on Seth Meyers podcast family trips.

[@CatJabZ]

Love John so much! One of my favorite comedians and I'm looking forward to the special and the Letterman show is gold!

[@TheSentinel909]

That OJ bit was PERFECT

[@Nixcoffee]

Amazing interview 😂

[@mfuller2236]

This was great. Jimmy & John.

[@nicolewise]

That OJ joke is the best thing on the internet right now.

[@nidiavaquera1279]

I love John Mulaney! Great to see more of him

[@will9001asd]

Yo I had to go back to that OJ bit, that was gold 🤪🤪

[@charleslewis6815]

A thinking mans comedian love it❤

[@ginnys8215]

I thought about the McDonald's story as well...........lol

[@stanbyme7874]

It hasn’t left me. Was so glad Dave brought it up. His response 25-30 years later even made it stranger.

[@sandrahoward1984]

This is such a tell on how Gen X was raised. Literally ignored and left to fend for ourselves! 😂 I have my own story like this, but it was 3 days cross-country and involved beer, not coffee! 😮

[@breezybumbles17]

I could watch you two talk all day long.

[@soocool78]

Learning that John's dad was in the Netflix special was the best possible advertising for it, and im def gonna watch it now.

[@neonoires]

Mulaney’s dad really was totally unimpressed with Letterman lmao. He seems fascinating but also very stern.

[@flyinv3663]

That's funny! Good show, Jimmy!

[@EugeneFields-im2ep]

Love your creativity, it's inspiring!

[@ethanaleman]

I love his vioce

[@lalah9481]

Yes! Great interview-more like buds who genuinely enjoy each others company and comedy💖✨

[@AnatolySherstnev]

great interview

[@MAC-op5fc]

I really like John. I hope he's doing well. Funny dude.

[@debbiehughes8034]

Thank you for making me laugh so hard. I really needed it.

[@Alina_bt]

for international fans: apparently the show will be on Netflix after the live show so you don't have get up at 4am to watch :))

[@Nixcoffee]

I love John mulaney

[@blueeyesblueskiesahead1612]

Love these two❤❤

[@anniehuckerby9281]

Just Love John Mulaney ❤

[@nelsonw2096]

That OJ part is gonna make it into Cheeto Man’s schtick this weekend. Good luck Jimmy! 😅

[@tyc9909]

john actually looks so handsome now yeeeesh

[@DIY_Bliss]

I surely hope you have John there more often. You two look like you are having the best time, that is priceless. I enjoyed it so much. Also, love the Trump jokes. I saved the KZbin videos.

[@onlyiforgive5083]

That mcdonalds story cracked me up 😂😂😂😂

[@merriehogle]

Happily marking dates for John's new show. ❤ Blessings to you all ❤

[@lashendawest7509]

We love john mulaney and jimmy kimmel

[@teresasavi8821]

Zoe Tur is Katy’s Dad… Zoe is the helicopter pilot who shot the aerial footage of OJ in the white bronco on the 405. We can thank Zoe (known as Robert in the ‘90’s) for high speed chases qualifying as good TV ‘news’ material. Whatever floats your boat is good enough for me. I look forward to watching Mulaney’s latest special.

[@Der8cho]

Jimmy saved his life

[@elizabethsoro3421]

love john mulaney!

[@jimmyispromo]

He looks like a live action version of an animation lol. Love it

[@petrab.285]

John M with ANYONE is hilarious, but with Jimmy you want it to go in for hours. It's like Seinfeld and LD.

[@will9001asd]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="524">8:44</a> gold

[@gnlilu6972]

John, I put a reminder on NETFLIX. Like John is going to know who I am. lol 😂

[@aletheab8630]

Diamond David Lee Roth, I respect the man, he’s a solid guy. I don’t know about that. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MMConsultinggroup]

Double-posting, Mulaney's actually looking like he's feeling genuine/authentic. That's a great thing to see/watch/hear. The guy's got AWESOME writing skills. I'm an 1983 born person, so the guy's humor will always make sense to me. Over the past few years, it was getting to a point where I could tell the guy had something going-on, where his timing was just relying on bits to the point where his interviews were getting uncomfortable, almost? It's good to see him back, seeming to feel well, and just... genuinely okay like this. When I see a comedian like that be-able to go back-and-forth on the quick-wit, that's when I know it's correct, and a proper person where they belong. Anyone who can spar-off with Kimmel, is in my opinion, an authentic person for-real-though. Super good to see that Mulaney back, and see him looking good. I respect the guy a lot.

[@anniehuckerby9281]

👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤ Great Show!

[@elenamoreno1331]

Johns the best! 2nd!

[@hadawson72268]

John looks so good & now I'm waiting for the movie I've been writing in my head to star John & Jason Bateman as brothers.

[@Draconyx84]

I figured out the mistake with the show John. You managed to hit a groove in 6 episodes. More!

[@Globalo45]

I hope this is our next Oscar host, Jimmy kimmel can take a couple years off

[@WOLFFMAAN8714]

Love this cat, a brother from Chicago 😅