Kevin Pollak Torments Alan Arkin

A hilarious story featuring a devious Kevin Pollak weaponizing his spot-on impression of Alan Arkin, against, none other than the late comedic genius, Alan Arkin. Kevin has an incredible talent for impressions & voicework, and this is a classic from the album "Kevin Pollak - A Little Off The Top"
Having learned of Mr Arkin's passing today, I figured I would share this clip with the wide world of KZbin as it is a longtime favourite of mine, and surely others will enjoy it too.
RIP Mr. Arkin, You will be missed.

[@christopherchamberland7321]

RIP Alan Arkin

[@jesserfen]

Kevin Pollak does a superb impression of Peter Falk, but to really do it justice you gotta see him do it. Incredible.

[@Hexon66]

But you can still imagine the hand on forehead, and the wandering eye, on the audio, from the audience responses when he's not talking.

[@monoped8437]

which he does here

[@cinemaunitestheworld]

Anyone else listening to this over and over? What a bit!

[@Gentleman_Jester]

That story makes me laugh every time I hear it. Thanks for posting this. R.I.P. Alan Arkin. You will be missed.

[@briansalisbury4764]

I just found out last year that Kevin went to school directly across from my apartment building. I pictured him from New York, not San Jose. What a talent.

[@BassByTheBay]

Damn, that is an _amazing_ Arkin! Pollack is so gifted.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

OMG!! I loved Alan in Little Miss Sunshine. Thank you Kevin.❤

[@scorpiorysing]

I saw him on his comedy tour about 4 weeks ago, and he did this bit. Pollack was great, I would recommend anyone with a chance to see him, to go out and see him.

[@noshowjackie]

He owns on stage. Amazing talent.

[@Whatsinanameanyway13]

I could listen to Kevin Pollak tell stories all day

[@willyz9053]

Thanks for posting this. First thing I thought of when I heard of the passing of the great, Alan Arkin. RIP

[@Ben-cx4ig]

Same. RIP Alan Arkin

[@ronaldrussoe1749]

R.I.P the Fabulous Alan Arkin the guy was the personification of Acting without Acting 😂, what a great actor

[@DDiskin69]

Kevin Pollack is one of the most underrated comedians of all time. This man is so creative and talented

[@michaelelliott1212]

He's NOT underrated. The word "underrated" is useless.

[@davidholman48]

Alan Arkin has a reputation for being a good natured sweetheart, funny and endearing. But I first became aware of him in 1968 when he played one of the most terrifying villains in film history, Harry Roate Jr. in WAIT UNTIL DARK. It still scares me.

[@johnaron9819]

I laughed myself off the chair several times listening to the genius that is Kevin Pollack.

[@Davett53]

Love this!.........I came here to listen to Alan's voice because I just read he died. I was aware Kevin impersonated him, and I was hoping to hear his version of Alan.

[@turtleneckrobot7714]

This is absolutely hilarious. I’m a big fan of Alan Arkin and this is a great story about him and Kevin Pollak, who I am also a fan of. His imitation of Alan is spot on.

[@23Skeetoo]

I love the painfully protracted pause followed by a quick "Yeah, that's it."

[@BigHesh81]

😁

[@TheSweetloudo1]

His role in little miss sunshine was amazing!

[@BigT4489]

I've been looking for the bit for over a year. Thanks for posting

[@BigHesh81]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed/appreciated it!

[@davidmcrevice3911]

he always tormented Mr Arkin LOL RIP

[@WarGhoulKharas]

I actually met him at a film festival. All I could ask him about was the Kevin Pollak impression. "Yup. He's a crazy guy."

[@kurtpiper6480]

That was the funniest thing I’ve heard all week. That’s it.

[@michaelklingenberg7872]

Damn actually made me laugh out loud....very rare these days😂

[@Lora-G]

"The Russians Are Coming" turned me onto Alan Arkin and I never stopped loving him ❣️💐

[@angelli4394]

“Everybody to get off street “ kills me.

[@kellyalonzi2917]

He's fantastic. What a talent.

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Great to see some of Kevin’s great impressions. This makes me remember Kevin’s great podcast, the Kevin Pollack Chat Show.

[@JenBriSeth]

Indian Summer is one of my favorite 90s movies, I wish more people knew about it.

[@keithgoode6313]

Yes, great film with a wonderful cast. Don't understand why it gets so little love!

[@teenachristy977]

​@keithgoode6313 That's the funniest movie I've ever seen! Especially the masking tape!!!😂😂😂😂

[@gynat5968]

I love both these guys... We need to see and here more of Mr. Pollack

[@NOISEf7]

Finally, this sketch was on TV at just for laught for son long and was looking for it for quite sometime without success. Thank you for publishing it

[@BigHesh81]

I'm glad you found it and could enjoy & appreciate it like I did!

[@callen8908]

His ability with impressions is a super power

[@mattz.7761]

He does an amazing Reiser.

[@michaelgallagher2663]

YES….I Miss You Alan. GOD Give You Rest. Now,?The Ability To Mimic Someone…..Is Hilariously Dangerous.

[@ronwade5646]

This is a true impersonation too, when Kevin does Alan's voice he Looks like him.

[@doncarr9435]

This is the funniest post I’ve ever seen, bar none.

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Legends never die

[@domcorleone66]

That was damn funny!! I was waiting to hear him tell how he called Michael Keaton as Alan Arkin!! The legends that he has worked with. I could listen to his stories and never get bored!!

[@vangroover1903]

This is an incredible impression of Alan Arkin. I used to love him as a child. I still do, but I'm not a child anymore, and I didn't even know he was dead.

[@brent4209]

Loooved Arkin in Argo. Every time I saw his face or heard his name after that movie I instantly thought “Argo F yourself”.😂😂😂😂😂great actor! R.I.P. , thanks for the memories!

[@patricktilton5377]

People who can do spot-on impersonations are like superheroes . . . or supervillains, using their superpower for Good or Evil. Why is it that Kevin's villainous impersonations of Alan Arkin manage to make me roar with laughter, when . . . "That's not funny" ???

[@BaronessErsatz]

Never listen to this with a full tank.

[@jimmymac9843]

I agree about "The In-Laws."

[@GaryPhelpsII]

I saw him do this live; hilarious stuff 😅

[@MrBiggles53]

Alan Arkin: Captain Invincible, The Man of Magnet, The Legend in Leotards, The Caped Contender!

[@newsbender]

Into the blue!

[@valueofnothing2487]

Humor before cell phones

[@ronwade5646]

The Inlaws was a great movie, who could imagine two world class straight men could be this funny! 😊

[@paulkitt-er9dr]

Good to hear Arkin had a sense of humour I have heard he could be very intense

[@marcuscicero9587]

Kevin the troublemaker. musta been a terror to his teachers

[@ChewyFrog]

I am crying here 😂

[@BigHesh81]

Right? Such a great bit!

[@thewkovacs316]

his alan arkin is very good

[@bartphlegar8212]

An impersonating practical joker can be a lethal thing... 😏

[@gregorybejian9269]

I just laughed my butt off 🤣🤣🤣

[@penguin44ca]

Love Indian summer. True Canadian movie. Still own the dvd

[@kentGrey]

"Kevin... I'd like my soul back."

[@BruceStephan]

First thing i thought of when hearing Mister Arkin passed away " Argo f#ck yourself . " I'd love to see the actual Larry King interview . Thank you for posting this .

[@huishaai]

Sooo gooooood

[@yeltsin6817]

Alan’s voice and delivery was so distinct

[@MrKaywyn]

Really great stories.

[@BigHesh81]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rsr789]

I'm trying to find the clip from Larry King that he mentioned, no luck. Does anyone have it?

[@richardconley6739]

Great compilation - KP rules

[@Go1US1Marines]

My favorite Alan Arkin movie is "Popi". His angst is palpable.

[@CompGeekDE]

This is literally the funniest thing ever!

[@robstimson4234]

ls it Kevin Pollak, or Memorex, or Al? Or the real AA?

[@aaronstark5060]

I wish there was a clip of the Larry King thing out there.

[@Zot.a.lot88]

Alan Arkin played a great Unca Lou ❤

[@Ratboy2004]

The In Laws was hilarious.

[@johnmcdonagh1193]

That's actually hilarious😅

[@richardkirk5098]

Brilliant 😂

[@billy1673]

Too friggin funny.🤣

[@Bob4golf1]

You can't play a audio of Kevin doing Columbo without the video. It gets completely lost.

[@diamon8125]

Kevin Pollak is absolutely fantastic, Frank Calliendo is just as good. There's a comedian named Mike Toomey who does an absolutely perfect Adam West. Adam West and Frank Gorshin met him. Gorshin totally lost it, he couldn't stop laughing!

[@Taphfy]

Hey. If anyone out there can do a really good Alan Arkin, please call Kevin Pollaks answering machine and leave a post dated message from Alan from heaven I swear you will have him for at least 9 seconds ❤🤣🤣😂

[@tom7719]

It would be nice to actually see Kevin doing the impression it’s part of the effect.

[@patrickcampbell4504]

Serpentine!

[@ltcolumbo9708]

Wrong audience Sorry Kevin... you're gifted

[@jimrhodes3487]

yeah, that's it.... LOL

[@thomasjones9662]

Man is he good.

[@daveguy11]

Pollak's Arkin is even better than his Falk.

[@DrJonez]

I wish someone could find the clip from Larry King

[@Redlinesixtynine]

"My work was done"..I'm trying to figure out who he was impersonating when he said that?...

[@mrphixer]

Sean Connery?

[@roncaruso931]

You need the visuals. Does not work without them.

[@robertcavalier6133]

Gollywood Stars are hyper-sensitive! I met Muhammad Ali; nice guy! Peace. * Cav *

[@TheGillhicks]

Some one has to post the Larry King episode……..

[@whoknew2273]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paulzammataro7185]

🤣

[@krisscanlon4051]

Hahaha

[@ahuxley123]

Damn, I didn't know Alan Arkin died.

[@user-eh5gj1hx9z]

It would be FUNNY IF the ORIGINAL VIDEO was posted! Why do these scammers amuse so many?

[@aaronkuntze7494]

That's not funny. Yes it is!😂😂

[@SnakesGaming2016]

hacky

[@johnrivera922]

That’s not funny.

[@nakoloc1040]

Audio only? Meh.

[@surfwriter8461]

The stories are funny enough, but I am not that impressed with his Alan Arkin impersonation. It's OK, somewhat close, but not really that convincing.

[@vangroover1903]

It's exaggerated, but not as exaggerated as Alan Arkin's. I still think Arkin did it better.

[@robdobson5056]

Pollak is so funny