Kevin James Reacts to His Viral The King of Queens Meme | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Kevin James talks about how gaining weight after a role almost got him in trouble, the story behind his viral meme from The King of Queens and his comedy special Irregardless.
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Kevin James Reacts to His Viral The King of Queens Meme | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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[@nicholasgarrick8855]

King of queen is forever be one of my favourite comedies of all time brilliant show.

[@samkellman]

Binging the entire thing right now. Such a classic

[@trevorz459]

​@@samkellmannostalgia for sure 👍

[@janeskey5042]

I know ! So hilarious! I didn’t watch it when it first came out but I’ve seen all the episodes. It’s my go-to sitcom now.

[@davidcal8621]

When he plays the margie song and carrie shows up next to margie and then he panics and jumps into the bushes 😂😂😂😂

[@la9863]

@@janeskey5042same here. It’s my go-to now.

[@ScarlettJ1221]

The photographer definitely knew what he was doing 😂

[@xoxoxoxo333]

ITS BEEN YEARS AND UR STILL EVERYWHERE HOW OLD ARE U??

[@ScarlettJ1221]

@@xoxoxoxo333 82

[@LateBloomerMedia]

​@@xoxoxoxo333right back at ya

[@DanielThureskog]

@@LateBloomerMediasame.

[@JamesFox1]

@@xoxoxoxo333 FROM SOMEONE THAT HASNT BEEN ON KZbin But since = Joined Nov 8, 2022 = TROLL MUCH LATELY ???

[@statenmichelle]

Doug Heffernan and Arthur Spooner banter will FOREVER be the funniest thing to me!!! Comedy F'n gold!!!

[@Artislife1992]

SERIOUSLESS I got hip to it late from the reruns and was hooked! Pops was so funny! 😂😂🙏🏾

[@JaceBarretto]

True that!

[@claytonadair2623]

Yep.

[@statenmichelle]

@@Artislife1992 Spooner was just a different kind of funny that I don't see anymore! I can't tell you how many times I've rewatched the series🤣 Jerry Stiller was one of a kind🥹🕊

[@Artislife1992]

@@statenmichelle 💯🙏🏾

[@arissarox]

Kevin's stand up is gold. Any time I even think about needing to go buy a card, his "picking out a greeting card" joke immediately pops in my head. Considering he barely makes a sound during the entire thing and doesn't even move that much, yet it's still one of the funniest things I have seen, tells you how talented he is.

[@katecosettevocals]

omg thank you for mentioning the picking out a greeting card thing, because of your comment I looked it up and it's amazing 🤣🤣

[@BadLuckGino]

The piano is what made that bit work but yes indeed, a classic bit. I think about it a lot during the holidays because of how many cards we have to write out to family and friends 😆

[@vanmoody]

How blessed would we be if we can gain weight and then explain it away with, "I did it for a movie". lol

[@gcchair7634]

It really was!!!!!

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

King of Queens was an incredible show. No other series has given the same vibe. Regular people doing regular things and with Doug Heffernan as the heart of it. Loved the character and I hope Kevin brings it back at some point! RIP Jerry Stiller

[@Liam.caliber]

King of Queens was an absolute garbage show. Nobody actually cared.

[@BlueStripBandido]

@@Liam.caliber It takes a certain type of person to click on a video they know they’ll dislike and go straight to the comment section to hate. 😂

[@vanmoody]

Several bits I loved with Jerry. One was when Doug called the house to leave a message for Carrie and Arthur kept answering the phone. Another one was when they were talking about the dollar store. Arthur said it was the best bargains and Doug says, "except for the 99 cent stores". Then Arthur yells out, "They saw me coming from a mile away!" lol

[@Koal_eemos]

Ngl he had me with the Little league story lmaoo

[@Luke-cu7bf]

He starts talking about the meme at 5:08

[@LazyEyeNZ]

Appreciate you

[@airsoftshooter5]

People like you are the ones who give me hope for humanity 🫡

[@BrandonLeeYouKnow]

Hank you good sir. I offer you a cheers and good beverage I say!

[@Dsanta93]

Jajaja eso estaba buscando musheson

[@CuckooBirdWhy]

TY

[@aweishaupt5955]

Love this guy! Cant tell you how many full on belly laughs he has provided over the years 🤣 So glad to see he is making us laugh again. Kevin James come to Canada, Canadians Love you 💓🇨🇦

[@jayfriday9485]

did you know that he got his big break at montreal’s ‘just for laughs’ comedy show? it actually led to him getting ‘the king of queens’.

[@83dude]

Hes a much better actor than a comedian,he has a real presence, would have been perfect in law and order as a corrupt cop,or even the sopranos

[@aweishaupt5955]

@@jayfriday9485 Really?That is so cool! Hopefully he will show Canada some love and bring his new comedy projects our way🤞

[@jeffpalmer3488]

Kevin loved Montreal so much that he wrote into one of his King of Queens scripts that he was indeed born in Canada when his parents went on vacation and he was born prematurely. That was definitely a call out to the city that gave him his big break. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajNh2V8p9uLkJY

[@claytonadair2623]

OMG I'm Canadian?

[@jillsipocz3582]

I LOVE The King of Queens, I still watch re-runs. The characters were so great!!

[@Mary6661]

I'm watching now. The one he ditches Ritchie to go golfing with ray ramone

[@TheViper4Life]

I still watch King of Queens reruns almost nightly. Can't tell you how many times I've probably seen the whole show over again.

[@jetrifle4209]

Nobody cares

[@TheViper4Life]

@@jetrifle4209 Do me a favor, go back to sleep and wake up on the other side of the bed. This side has you acting like a jackass.

[@truffle6082]

I care alot

[@dj-flights7376]

Me too. I love the when he gets the apartment over the Chinese restaurant, and that scene when he answers the phone haha!

[@gladysmccoy1725]

Same here

[@cjprof1205]

Kevin James is a master of physical comedy! The way he moves makes me laugh as much as the jokes. Irregardless was excellent!

[@BryanKalloo]

You're just laughing at em cuz he's big lol

[@cjprof1205]

@@BryanKalloo that’s possible, but not all bigs can move like that. 🤣

[@kvaz7721]

Not the biggest Fallon fan but honestly props to him for constantly assuring him and telling him he looks good. Even pointing to the crowd when they cheered. Some people get insecure about this.

[@zacharywhite211]

It's not his job to do that

[@RyanKaufman]

@@zacharywhite211 Figure that out all by yourself?

[@zacharywhite211]

@@RyanKaufman pendejo

[@angelarthrasher]

Seen Kevin James live in Tulsa. Was a SUPER sweeet surprise that his brother Gary Valentine opened for him....Was not expecting him. They both were aWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

[@miacrawford4662]

This guy is so humble.. seems like he really doesn’t realize how hilarious and iconic he is

[@davidsmock8235]

While I don't believe everything I read on the internet, there are lots of stories about how he's horrible to fans.

[@diddyfaplord]

@@davidsmock8235exactly. Too many stories to not be true. This guy is an asshole. Easy to turn the charm on for the camera on shows like this. The person who wrote this comment is ignorant

[@TheBslep]

He isn't humble he is a complete asshole to his fans. Look it up

[@albertkinng]

He is proof that clean comedy can be hilarious!

[@gladysmccoy1725]

Exactly ❤ very funny

[@Coachalisamc]

The Best!! Miss King of Queens!! Leah and Kevin 👏🏼👏🏼 #reunion

[@waaasaaap9791]

During Covid, all I watched was King of Queens on TV Land. Binged watched it twice in a couple weeks. Still never gets old to this day. One of the greatest sitcoms ever 😂😂

[@Coachalisamc]

Agreed!! Great show to binge when you need laughter!!

[@jetrifle4209]

Kevin can wait

[@plansandpens8844]

I love the bald look on Doug. 😊 I watch King of Queens every Friday and Saturday. It’s always as funny as the very first time I saw an episode.

[@slimshead8100]

I still rewatch King Of Queens over and over and over again. Glad it’s on Peacock, at least right now. Such a hilarious show. I can’t watch it enough.

[@jackreacher2095]

Soo relaxing just to play in the background or fall asleep to . It's like tv version of comfort food

[@maryannegunter115]

"Kevin Can Wait" was a good show, too. It's also on Peacock, only 2 seasons. Kevin is his funny, sweet self!

[@KeaneLuvr]

I still watch King of Queens. So happy he's still doing great things!❤

[@FlyDog79]

Been falling asleep to King of Queens every night for 10 years now and still doesn’t get old.

[@iveywebb]

FACTS

[@devoneddings3530]

Same here!

[@texas4648]

I have to wait until 2:00am to watch them but it happens and I love it

[@Skibbitypappappa]

If it makes you fall asleep it must be getting old 😂

[@NikkiBriar]

Absolutely love Kevin James! A true comedy king!😊

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

DOUG & Carrie. Doug & Carrie 🎤🤣

[@pbear7814]

Arthur! Arthur! Arthur! Arthur!!!

[@AdmiralKarelia]

Doug and pizza, Doug and pizza, Doug and pizza, Doug and pizza... toppings toppings toppings toppings

[@AnthonyTorres32892]

I love him! He's hilarious! ❤

[@patrickscully4786]

KZbin Kevin James bit on the Cop in the rain coat! It's the best story ...hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@neosonic23]

I knew he hated the memes.😂 We love it Kevin you're still Awesome!

[@deemoe7301]

I love Kevin James! King of Queens is one of the best sitcoms ever! Now he's back to standup. I might have to go see these.

[@Custodianx]

Kevin James for 9 minutes is gold, I hope Jimmy doesn't ruin it.

[@javiruiz8365]

He did with his cringe 😬 laugh

[@NationalSportsEntertainmentNSE]

He ruined it and I'm 4 minutes in

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Kevin james is awesome love him hilarious, and a legend❤.

[@carenbacon9739]

I love Kevin! Had a crush on him since The King of Queens days.

[@T1J]

kevin james is another one of those people like guy fieri that everybody always roasted for no discernible reason. always seemed like a chill guy

[@mattcaston9546]

T1j! Love your work bro!

[@81BOOKS]

I had to rewatch this. Kevin is entertaining & funny as hell 😂😂😂

[@omarcorrea]

He is still the King of Queens, but he will also forever be the King of Self Deprecating Humor.

[@fierrahagan]

i miss his hair, but what an awesome dude

[@AM-ry8gw]

Love him , my childhood ♥️

[@alyunganxietygamingchannel29]

Doesn't he hate his fans?

[@rp9674]

Loves fans, hatez kitten y puppiez

[@strangejadee7901]

i love kevin james hes such an icon

[@uhasja]

He looks like a smaller big show

[@Evil.Turkey]

I still watch KING OF QUEENS ❤

[@Hhhk345]

Love you Kevin. You bring so much joy to the world.

[@GalatraicMinds]

Him and Melissa Mccarthy need to do a movie together as brother and sis

[@susanhayes8689]

Never would have thought of that. Good idea!

[@860phantom7]

I love all his movies. They are just so comforting. Kevin James is the man!

[@tommay5405]

Kevin James is so underrated as a comedian!

[@multiplepassions3694]

When i was younger i saw comedy central presents: swear the small stuff and i remember dying laughing, he’s an underrated stand up comedian for sure

[@blairbrown4812]

6:46-7:02 Kinda proud of my home state for getting in on the King of Queens meme thing. Good on you guys!

[@erickmedeiros4281]

The most underrated tv character of all time, Doug Heffernan

[@welcometolimbo4597]

"I wish I could make this up" is the best way to say "I'm actively making this up"

[@angelirohival6270]

King of Queens is one of my favorite sitcoms! He and Leah Remini were so great together! I had missed seeing him. Glad he’s back.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love the king of queens

[@jesv4026]

No we don't. I don't. Speak for yourself

[@JessicasMagicalTreasures]

The stand up clip was hilarious!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@juiceonthebeat]

Kevin James and Vince Vaughn are my favorite actors! Their comedic timing is gold

[@Zingify1997]

Vince Vaughn sucks, will ferrell is better

[@jamiebryant8788]

I love mall cop “Paul Blart”

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

Doesn't matter what else you do Kevin. We will always love Doug 🥰

[@_american_overlander_]

absolutely LOVE Kevin...He is so creative in his work, really amazing talent

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

Big show Paul Wight needs to have a photo shoot with this Kevin James

[@StevenSimms-m4e]

Yep and they could call it the big bad show tonight

[@kiaramurray832]

I rewatch “King of Queens” often. A couple times a year. One of the best of all time. Never not funny.

[@dylanmmc]

Guest says anything: Jimmy’s reaction 🤣🤣🤣

[@kerrydevereux7798]

Yeah. Fake most of times. Has to create a atmosphere of a good guest interview .😮

[@charityhooper2377]

Kevin, James is so cute and so loved! 🥰

[@sreace723]

I love Kevin!!! He's hilarious!!!

[@GR1MAPPARITION328]

I’ve noticed jimmy isnt always bursting into laughter after every little joke, hes doing better with it at least.

[@mego5078]

Before the clip started I thought, "Kevin James isn't a bad looking man" different from King of Queens days

[@celiajimenez1704]

Love Kevin James, one of the best American comedians… 😊❤ wonderful, and just like Will Ferrell, naturally funny!

[@joannemurdock7899]

Still watching laughing and loving The King of Queens in Australia 🥰

[@martakidane4467]

1. Now I wanna see the little league movie and Kevin James needs to be the coach. 2. Jimmy was right! Little League Baseball started in 1939!

[@Nbafanla03]

Kevin is funny af 😂😂

[@MsRosieA]

Can’t believe it! I’m literally sitting here eating grapes! He’s not wrong, I was thinking of replacing my sweets with them! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ScruFaceJeanOfficial]

Jimmy Fallon has the type of laugh that makes you immediately not want to laugh at something even if you think it’s funny. The fakeness makes my body cringe everytime

[@Aaron-jf2oc]

I agree it's really infuriating and it's really cringy

[@Disturbia-8081]

😂🤣

[@alfz9985]

You sound like a hater that marinates in their own self thoughts of despair whilst being a cuck beta based B that sucks the teet from his mum 🥹 Such a blessed lost soul that’s lost their way in this time of life, I truly hope you can get it out your throat and stop swallowing the sickness that’s being devoured by your mouth. The persona you embody disgusts me beyond comparison, your phrase with the words of “cringe” are truly a despicable way of showing the max output of your intellect in “trash talk”. 😢

[@alfz9985]

You sound like a hater that marinates in your own thoughts of despair whilst being a cuck beta based B that sucks the teet from his mum 🥹 Such a blessed lost soul that’s lost their way in this time of life, I truly hope you can get it out your throat and stop swallowing the sickness that’s being devoured by your mouth. The persona you embody disgusts me beyond comparison, your phrase with the words of “cringe” are truly a despicable way of showing the max output of your intellect in “trash talk”. 😢

[@alfz9985]

You sound like a hater that marinates in your own thoughts of despair whilst being a cuck beta based B that reminisces about slurping the teet from his mum 🥹 Such a blessed lost soul that’s lost their way in this time of life, I truly hope you can get it out your sarcophagus and stop utilizing the sickness that’s being devoured by your mouth. The persona you embody disgusts me beyond comparison, your phrase with the words of “cringe” are truly a despicable way of showing the max output of your intellect in “trash talk”. 😢

[@angelesmeza425]

I ❤ Kevin James!!

[@melissagreen1117]

So happy hes making another tour❤

[@kevinfager.]

The app shaking bit is pretty funny and original. You could riff on that for days.

[@Stoic_Poet]

too funny 🤣 kings of queens needs to come back

[@michaelmonfredo9828]

Love kevin james and king of queens was always my favorite sitcom

[@capybaraponque611]

What's with the laughs every 2 seconds at every single sentence?

[@AmazingArtisticSpidey]

“Well , it’s the Big Show!”

[@alethiamiller8807]

Bald-with-beard is a good look for Kevin James! 👍🏾... One of my favorite comedians! 💜

[@JasonBryantGreen]

We love you kevin james

[@LadyJanae1]

🎶🎶🎶"Doug and Carrie, Doug and Carrie"

[@JonnyDIY]

King of Queens is on my Mt Rushmore of sitcoms 🤣💕👏👍 Arthur (Jerry Stiller) is my favorite

[@trevorz459]

King of Queens couldn't be made today unfortunately. The show was a such a 30 minute vacation. King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond 👑👑

[@jackreacher2095]

King of Queens is soo relaxing to fall asleep to

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

When a decade plus or promo photos suddenly find a whole new audience 😂.

[@anthonydisla676]

Love him in grown ups so much they need to make a grown ups 3 please 🤩

[@kevonicus]

That app joke is pretty funny.

[@chrisdechiara9116]

I saw this video back in January and bought tickets for last night june 6th in Huntington. I gotta say I pretty much saw his whole act here with Jimmy.

[@rudybaby1812]

I love Kevin James ❤❤

[@QenieTheGenie]

Doug: “Arthur, your toast is done.” Arthur: “DON’T TELL ME!”

[@isabelwalters5296]

I quote that every day! Lol

[@SodoMojo22]

Love this guy...

[@Trjohnson6875]

Still got my entire series on dvd. Love king of Queens

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love Kevin

[@lilcrazyart8306]

Respect for Kevin 🙏🏾

[@WdawgSmith]

Wow man I loved KoQ So funny Used to have all of the seasons on DVD Just such a great show Most basic concept ever of just husband wife Father in law But Kevin James just made it so much fun to watch And of course the late great Jerry stiller

[@lorireed6241]

I Love, Love Kevin James!!! He always makes me smile and happy he's the greatest! Love King of Queens watch reruns all the time! Seeing the new owls don't walk in Connecticut in May Lori can't wait ❤

[@darnellruffin546]

I love this lol

[@RF-vg5kv]

I seen him recently at a comedy show , it was a great show !!

[@elwincarstens192]

Love Kevin James!

[@jessicacoleman4673]

Love Kevin James and still enjoy watching King of Queens

[@lashendawest7509]

We love kevin james and jimmy fallon

[@Luke-cu7bf]

Epstein loved Jimmy too

[@YoursTrulyStackzz]

@@Luke-cu7bfShutcho dumb ey

[@CptJackmoto.]

@@Luke-cu7bf wrong jimmy

[@Luke-cu7bf]

@@CptJackmoto. nope

[@CptJackmoto.]

@@Luke-cu7bf so lemme guess, you don't read much, probably only get news from Tik Tok and probably have the mindset (if they're famous they touch kids) right?

[@drayduke]

"Grapes are god's candy." 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Hehas a comedic vibe with intellect and eloquence

[@Darci3333]

Yep....had to pack on for a movie myself......just waiting now for them to discover me for the part😂😂😂😂😂

[@BS-zc6hp]

He seemed really down I hope he’s alright. Seems like a really nice guy

[@ericstocki3521]

One of the best shows ever. I still laugh when I watch it.

[@richardmiller1289]

In my opinion the King of Queens was the last great sitcom.