Josh Robert Thompson stand-up (2015)

Josh Robert Thompson makes his television stand-up debut on "The Late Late Show" with guest host Drew Carey.
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[@thejrtshow]

Thanks for the kind words on this (now very old) stand-up set from 2015. If you enjoyed this video, check out my latest project here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3LGc2Vmlqd0itE

[@anthonyleyva]

Careful, Icarus.

[@zachm2331]

Are we ever going to hear the rest of that Burl Ives story Geoff had? 🤣

[@Jake.Rose.]

@@zachm2331 yeah since we had to hear about Wilford getting salad at the salad bar lol

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[@549BR]

This guy is really good. We miss him and Craig something terrible.

[@bighuge1060]

Truer words were never spoken. I keep re-watching those clips on youtube and the two of them just had free wheeling fun together.

[@sbsdc]

An underrated comedian that needs more appreciation. Funny man!

[@jamesrichard5290]

Josh gave me some of the hardest laughs i can remember as Geoff.

[@gerardcooke7296]

Careful Icarus

[@hla5560650]

But father, I want to fly into the sun

[@teruphoto]

+Music Raptor ...involving gravity.

[@ahkando]

+Teru Kage yes :P

[@mrv3173]

+Ahkando Is that cold father?

[@teruphoto]

+Taurusilver Is that *code*, father?

[@ad8554]

The 1st time I heard your Jimmy Fallon impression, I spit out my coffee. It was so good and unexpected lol. Still makes me giggle. You're very talented

[@AgentQQ8]

Okay, those Morgan Freeman, Robert DeNiro, and Liam Neeson impressions were spot in.

[@bigoldinosaur]

How does this man not have his own show? How is this man not in more voice roles with animation companies? Josh has got so much talent that he needs to star in more movies. Disney make it happen!!!

[@benadams3569]

I'm only to the Matthew McCaughnehey GPS bit, but don't know which impression is better. They are both great lol. "Sometimes you gotta put your car in reverse it you wanna move forward" got me lol

[@AvengerII]

I'm sorry but Morgan Freeman is King of the GPS! LOL Can you imagine how the Prequel Trilogy would have turned out if Morgan Freeman had been cast as Mace Windu instead of Samuel Jackson? He would have distracted the Sith and Anakin with his voice!

[@ImpossibleIsNothin]

Josh, you're among the top of my list of best impressionist. Up there with Frank Caliendo, Jay Pharoah, Godfrey, and Kevin Spacey. Awesome stuff. The synergy you had with Craig made the Late Late Show such a golden nugget amongst late night tv shows.

[@marioiacolucci]

Funny stuff

[@CLuvTravels]

The whole universe is a baked potato, and you're out of sour cream

[@aperson22222]

I remember the nights Drew Carey was the guest host. It was so bizarre seeing him do it in the old studio, so soon after the show had ended. I kept waiting for the camera to pan over to Geoff or to Secretariat.

[@soscobra]

Was this something they did until Corden took over the show?

[@aperson22222]

@@soscobra Craig left before Christmas, Corden took over at the end of March. From January through March they had a handful of guest hosts, some of whom used Craig's studio, some of whom did not. I think there were nine total. Offhand I can remember Drew Carey, Sean Hayes, Kunal Nayyar, and the late Regis Philbin.

[@FOX11GUY]

Creepy, wasn't it.

[@Krystalmyth]

Feh... Damn it Craig.

[@goldenhide]

NGL, the big April Fool's switch where Drew hosted TLLS and Craig took over The Lrice is Right for a few days was awesome. They both did great.

[@Ladderthief1]

Balls!

[@thegameshowguy1]

Small world. Josh was inspired by Drew who had his own show which Craig was one of the cast members. Then both Craig and Drew moved to CBS and then Josh voiced Geoff on the Late Late Show with Craig. Wow. What a small world.

[@newonevery740]

Alexander James-Palmer waaaaaaa dude take it easy you just blew my mind away but now that I think about it didn't craig do a sit com before the drew show

[@BishopHatto]

Wish he was on TV every night again. He's great!

[@davidshepack2484]

Yes.....His impressions, and his stand up are awesome. But his timing and off the cuff remarks are also a measure of his great talent.

[@tracykingston9668]

This is what he was born to do. Some people are just naturally gifted at certain talents like a baseball pitcher, a football quarterback, a race car driver, a singer, a guitar player etc. Ferguson is at improv comedy interacting with guests and audience members. Josh and Craig working together on the show were gold and having the gay skeleton robot in the show was genius. imho.

[@gabrielseth2666]

I have no criticism, constructive or otherwise. You Sir, have amazing skill, and no shortage of sour cream! :)

[@hobo649]

Crazy how Drew Carey was a huge inspiration and Josh ended up working with Craig who was closely connected to Drew and then this happened. Awesome

[@kowanmcgarry]

Greatest ever with impressions: Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Matthew macuanahay. He can do no wrong.

[@LIZZYRULES]

Those impressions are unreal. I did not expect that Freeman voice to come out of your mouth. Super talented man. I got to be in the audience for one of the last shows w Ferguson and had one of the best times of my life. I laughed so hard. I look forward to your special. Keep up the great work. You're awesome. :)

[@Musiclover8825]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT drew carey you became half the man you were in size

[@spdcrzy]

Holy shit his impressions are SPOT on.

[@nickdecarlo76]

You do Morgan Freeman better than Morgan Freeman himself. You have every exact little quirk and gesture in his voice that he does. I am in amazement everytime I hear it. I do some voices as well, which include, Herman, Lily and Grandpa Munster. And when I do them, I put in every enuncitaion, right down to the sound of their teeth. It's hard to get a voice just right, but when it clicks, you got it and brother YOU GOT IT!!!!! I would be so honored to meet and work with you some day.

[@tracykingston9668]

If you haven't seen the Craig Ferguson show when Morgan Freeman was on , you need to see it.

[@chrlpolk]

Morgan Freeman spent his life honing his accent, inflections, phrasing, articulations, which words to emphasize, which parts of words to emphasize, to draw a desired emotional reaction from the listener. And a wisecracking comic comes along and just imitates it. LOL

[@PatrickJDylan]

I love this man more than existence itself. God bless you Josh Robert Thompson. You belong to us. 😘😘😘😘

[@chrisp4316]

Great to see Josh. He and Craig got me through an incredibly hard time in my life by making me laugh so much on this show. Thanks a lot bro. Also, to see the stable door closed is sad. Like losing an old friend. Glad they are still working together on the road. I will do my best to see them live sometime.

[@SimplyMariaC]

What a great appearance Josh!! 👍

[@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN]

God damn that Dr. Oz bit was gold. Everyone should have been utterly dying of laughter like I was!

[@ronharper469]

This is great Josh. Funny as always & gifted too. Use to when 9pm would roll around I'd say "We'll it's been a shitty day & another coming tomorrow. But hey, I think I'll stay up awhile longer to watch Craig & Geoff, that should make it better". But now at 8-8:30pm I think "Nothing left to do but go to sleep & face another fukup day tomorrow". You two guy's Always made me laugh no matter how bad things were. What I'm saying in short is: Thanks Josh & Craig for the good times. And for helping me through some bad times. I miss ya'll & wish ya'll the best of luck in everything you two do.

[@eduardoavai]

Loved it, Josh. Can't wait for your special. All the best to you, man.

[@Endoe.McKronic]

My mom went to high school in Cleveland with Drew. She said he had the same glass frames back then as he did when he became famous. I think now he dropped the big black dorky frames because of the price is right.

[@mvrzmusic7162]

That Liam Neeson impression had me in tears!!!

[@TWKReviewsOLD]

That was absolutely hilarious and really well written.

[@clambaek]

Fantastic, dude. Hope to see you on air a lot more down the road.

[@manningbartlett522]

Yeah as a diehard who has listened to every podcast and watched every video, this was all familiar material for me. But I played it for some friends and they laughed their asses off. So that's a good thing.

[@undeny]

You were an amazing part of an amazing late night talk show. Thanks for all the laughs!

[@randomvidz94]

undeny come watch him almost daily on the #Periscope App.

[@Twobit333]

Saw Josh perform live in Boston last week and he's even funnier in person. Especially without the censors.

[@flippeditude1170]

Outstanding - 10/10 - no splash - all you can eat - Geoff Peterson for mayor 2022

[@ggfatale351]

You are seriously THE MOST HANDSOME MAN EVER.

[@ajn465]

Apparently, someone tried to dispute the copyright on this clip- which Mr. Thompson posted with proper written permission. The KZbin strike against him will remain even after the matter is resolved. This policy gives any chucklehead the power to seriously and negatively impact a legitimate artist's career, not to mention any First Amendment issues that are raised. This policy should be amended to protect legitimate posters.

[@thedrummernator3892]

Man the impressions are so spot on, excellent... The Liam Neeson was perfection. Looking forward to more, and I wish this spot was longer.

[@randomvidz94]

Frederick Zilfo come watch him almost daily on the #Periscope App.

[@the1realanalogman]

Outstanding Josh! You are brilliant in every context and one of the top impressionists ever! Hope I can see you live with Craig very soon! Keep on slaying!!!

[@psnNull]

Awesome, great to see you and Craig do more of the things you want to do and enjoy. Can't wait to see your show

[@joeyjoe003]

you might be the best impressionist i have ever seen, keep it up. i love your George Lucas, Robert Downey Jr., and Morgan Freeman impressions the best. i always listen to the prank call you did on George Takei on the Howard Stern show

[@CrazyBlonde2393]

I just realized how strange this show is. When Craig was on it was just so fun I didn't think of it as odd. Lol

[@rainingskunks]

on this end, it seems like all the other shows are kinda strange now.

[@FandralStar]

This is very very good, you really are so talented, I wish you nothing but the great success you deserve

[@Hot293wildcat]

The man behind the bones!

[@PyroSlakkie666]

omg!! he really did look like Robert DeNiro!!

[@invisabeast9458]

Honestly out of all the impressionist, your my favorite, your the best

[@JesterTBP]

I just learned today we're both from Cleveland, Josh! This was so cool to see you with Drew. I've been watching old episodes of you and Craig all day. Love your work man, Cleveland DOES rock!!

[@RockHistoryMusic]

Been a fan for a long time!!!!

[@rucjos]

Man you're so talented and hilarious. I absolutely loved your weird and improvised conversations with Craig. All the best from India..

[@81danibell]

This guy is awesome. And I'm not using awesome in the obligatory sense. He truly is awe inspiring. I loved being entertained by him on The Late Late Show, and in the last few days on Periscope. The only thing missing from his repertoire is an Alan Rickman impression. I asked him about this lack on twitter once, and he very kindly sent me a link to some funny preacher stuff...I hope Hollywood gets off its ass and gives him a show soon!

[@bangersmash1566]

Amazing how all these clips just showed up in my KZbin. Amazing!

[@nathanhowland196]

Wow....where have I been that I missed this!? Superb!!

[@angelitoa3a]

Tell Craig we need the dynamic duo back we miss you guys so much....

[@randomvidz94]

angel lopez come watch him almost daily on the #Periscope App.

[@burpo]

JRT looks a lot like David Arquette. Man, what a talent. Check out his Robert Downey Jr.

[@riddlz814]

Who’s here after SEN LIVE!

[@chucklez8810]

Meesir

[@bambufan3636]

I"m felling ya, Josh: that Corden guy stole your show.

[@kirbyhans5261]

He's never gotten the recognition he deserves.😢

[@thejrtshow]

I gave it a good try though!

[@kirbyhans5261]

@@thejrtshow You need to be a household name Josh! You have more talent in your pinky than most people do in their whole body .

[@snoookie456]

2:40 "I had to do it, I had to" lmao love it

[@BrunoAlcouffe]

Loved it, Josh. Smoothly delivered too. Big fan. Just listened to your podcasts as well.

[@randomvidz94]

Bruno Alcouffe he also broadcasts almost daily on the #Periscope App.

[@nolimendoza4588]

JRT, you are awesome and ROCK!!! miss you!!

[@SimplyMariaC]

Craig Ferguson retired from the show. He is still working but just not doing The Late Late Show anymore. Drew Carey is just a temporary host not the permanent host. James Corden is the new host of The Late Late Show and starts his run March 23. I wish Craig and Josh good luck on their futures and I miss you. 👍

[@albert7721]

Great stand up,you nailed it center stage....

[@martinlumber]

This guy is awesome! He was great on TLLS doing improv!

[@dolfyn73]

Love your work, JRT. You keep doing your thing. :o)

[@MoreOrLessBeen]

Fantastic routine. Robert De Niro impression was spot on.

[@bradmclean4988]

He should do David Tennant he looks just like him.

[@jeffstone2136]

So so true

[@TheCommonGentry]

i cant believe it's been this long... dang

[@plezurluvr]

I am pleased for you that you are being given the opportunity to be so much more than Geoff, although I miss him dearly. The silly banter between you and Craig brought many laughs to us night owls over the years, and I thank you for that. Best wishes for a long and happy career, JRT. You've earned it!

[@joeb2588]

I don't think I've seen anyone this good.

[@theresamchugh3288]

JRT you're a twisted human being!! And im digging it all

[@HanSoloxcs]

So impressive, my god!

[@kevinnelson66]

Someone needs to hook Josh up with his own sitcom(ala Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm).

[@xAlbinopiratex]

Craig and Josh were the best late night TV, imo, since David Letterman. No one has matched the content, laughs, sincerity and back and forth since. I barely even watch TV anymore (only for stuff like the olympics) I stream, tiktok, or KZbin now, because FTA TV just doesn't have the pizazz like it used to. Nothing compares to Josh and Craigs banter 🥺

[@dangraphic]

Your Morgan Freeman is absolutely PERFECT... amazing career... we miss you!

[@B1az1ngSuN]

you are extremely talented bro!

[@markburguron639]

'' and you my friend are running low on sour cream'' LOL

[@jeffnals]

Hearing Drew laugh in the background takes me back to WLIIA

[@toad4ever103]

He's just too good!

[@BuckFudweiser]

Hey Josh. Just saying hi again. Thank you for the great memories.

[@thejrtshow]

Any time! I'm still alive though

[@BuckFudweiser]

@@thejrtshow That's good to hear! Being alive is nice sometimes!

[@snowdjagha]

WHAT? My mind has been blown... This is now hosted by Drew Carey?? Where's Craig??

[@ZuBeRCraZyBassY]

he quit !

[@manningbartlett522]

***** Drew is temporary. Fergs quit in December. New guy starts in a week or two.

[@snowdjagha]

Manning Bartlett Jesus... I was worried for a bit.

[@johnmartinez7440]

The Robert De Niro squint (because you've actually just taken your glasses off and can't see well) was a very well-crafted joke.

[@bspeiser]

Awesome Josh, awesome :D I really enjoyed that.

[@YinzerTracy]

Wow @ some of the criticism on here. Doing known impressions with new material is NOT the same as "doing the same old impressions." I'm familiar with JRT's work and I thought this routine was hysterical. You also have to remember, this is what he DOES. Did some of you expect him to come out and yodel & tap dance just because it's something "different?" My only "complaint" is I think stand-up is almost beneath him. This incredible talent deserves his own SHOW.

[@bach730]

Fking legend.

[@cccant26]

Who watches SEN Live and got this video on the recommendation list?

[@jeffstone2136]

Doing a great _visual_ impression of the Tenth Dr Who there!

[@rolandviado]

JRT you're amazing

[@vicsaul5459]

top notch ! jrt is serious talent, support his channel and share! and share, ,....

[@vicsaul5459]

u r welcome, i am now trying to squint and breath like de niro, and crack myself up doing it everyday!!

[@tyro244]

A part of me wish Josh had inherited the show and they finally let Kristen Bell be the sidekick she's always wanted to be. I love James Corden and what he's doing, but I still would have liked to have seen that show, too.

[@Chilax]

tyro244 it's not too late could still happen

[@volvo1971]

Well done! It probably felt good to be back on that stage.

[@lauriedavis400]

OMG Josh is sooo multi MULTI TALENTED!! 🎶🎤😆"Noooobody dooooes it betterrrrr!!"🎶 😬🙌🏻😘

[@masontthompson81]

They wait til after Craig's gone to get josh on stage doing stand up. Way to show appreciation.

[@leonard_oakenshield]

WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THIS BEFORE? Awesome and hilarious! And this was your FIRST? Like a pro from the get go

[@packersfan6814]

This guy is awesome!

[@KG-th3cr]

Man this guy's good. They should put him on a show where he voices a robot skeleton or something like that.

[@eladmeleh]

"SEN, we got the Latinos" :) you're awesome

[@marvolomethod]

must have been hard to be back on the set

[@toxickremedy]

He actually can hold his own against other high profile comedians, but he's prob now typecast as geoff.