Amber Ruffin on the Broadway Revival of The Wiz and Marrying Fred Armisen

Amber Ruffin talks about making Seth tell the punchline jokes for the 50th edition of Jokes Seth Can't Tell, writing the book for the revival of The Wiz and her podcast with her sister, The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show.
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Amber Ruffin on the Broadway Revival of The Wiz and Marrying Fred Armisen - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@OriginalPiMan]

I miss The Amber Ruffin Show. I miss having a song or two, almost every episode, in that late night-ish format.

[@Cheskaz]

She was the theatre kid/talented idol we needed on late night

[@sharkulashairstylist5505]

I miss 'How Did We Get Here" and 'That's What your ass gets' those where solid bits that hold time real well

[@pageljazz]

She was terrific. I hope she gets to do more of that.

[@lemur22715]

Me too! 😢😊

[@lindaward3156]

did it get cancelled??? no wonder I couldn't find it. I thought it was a clueless old lady (I prefer using vintage) kind of thing.

[@meh.7539]

"I like chaos" And THAT is why she's my favorite!

[@melissagreenhill3456]

Someone needs to make that into a gif!

[@ObsidianLife]

Just even the way she SAID it! LOL! Love Amber!

[@DizzyBusy]

That's why she clicked so well with John Oliver, another agent of chaos

[@starophie]

i saw amber wrote the book for the wiz revival and i was like "WHAT!!!!!!"

[@HRHDMKYT]

😂😂😂 I miss “ Amber says ‘What?!?!’ “ too!

[@laurafay2796]

🤣🤣🤣

[@laurafay2796]

Remember Dwayne Says "Girl"?

[@theparadoxicaltouristtrave9320]

Fred looked almost like: "did I forget getting married or is this a bit?"

[@trinleywangmo]

I just about bought it, if Seth hadn't already driven home that it's April Fools!

[@sharkulashairstylist5505]

Yeah, he's never been very funny...

[@Corey313]

Fred definitely had that WTH is happening look on his face 😂😂😂

[@dilpreetkaur9782]

I saw the title and jumped straight to google! Should have seen the video first lol!

[@psychedelicpegasus7587]

​@@dilpreetkaur9782😂 Me too!

[@jrbship]

For Fred to be blindsided by a joke like that is great 😂

[@vailpcs4040]

Yeah, he's always on point ready to improv without a plan- that's his whole thing, that he's just crazy enough to dive right in with no planning and wing it and come up with funny stuff. I can see why some might not think he's that funny, but you have to admit he's got creative talent.

[@baylinkdashyt]

@@vailpcs4040What's he doing on the show? Would I know that if I ever watched it on actual TV?

[@Scott-l4l]

Shout out Amber ruffin I live in St Louis and I remember whenever that was here me and my ex-wife took our daughter

[@Ceares]

@@baylinkdashyt I always thought he was just hanging out occasionally when he's available cause he's friends with Seth. Kind of like how Andy Samberg will do bits over the phone with Seth sometimes.

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

Omg, she’s tooo adorable!😅

[@corgeousgeorge]

I miss her show. Her and Tariq were such an adorable pair with their cute songs and such. Amber just makes me smile! She's a delight!

[@dlynk5515]

The amount of love I have for this perfect human being is impossible to put into words. She is simply magnificent!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Same!

[@landonewts]

Agreed.

[@intjonmiller]

She makes me SO happy!!

[@amberpechin9594]

I don’t know how you could have Amber in your life and not also have your face hurt from smiling so much.

[@matthewreynolds2384]

I want to take a moment and congratulate Amber and Fred! 🎉💚💍

[@montananerd8244]

0:35 I'm pretty sure it's a joke but if it's real ...mind officially blown.

[@sherinameless1618]

Did you see their wedding registry? Drums and tiaras!

[@HRHDMKYT]

@@sherinameless1618😂😂😂Best comment here! 👑🥁👸🏽🪘❤

[@Neddoest]

Congratulations what?

[@MossyMozart]

@matthewreynolds2384 - They make a great couple - perfectly balancing each other out. I hope it lasts longer than 1 day, like so many entertainment marriages!

[@nannerz1994]

I just love how they make each other laugh I'm so glad they have a friendship like that everyone needs a friendship like theirs

[@qazzaqstan]

Love Amber's evil cackle as soon as Seth is about to bring up the 50th Jokes Seth Can't Tell

[@lindsayhaugen7660]

Why hasn't there been a Day Drinking with Amber and Seth yet?!?!

[@SteveSmartPoetryandMusic]

Right! Or even Jokes Seth (maybe) Can Tell While Day Drunk with Amber and Jenny.

[@lindsayhaugen7660]

@@SteveSmartPoetryandMusic Oooooh! That would be AMAZING! You know what they say, "Drunk lips speak sober thoughts"

[@rejoyce318]

Yes! They could do variations on Margaritas - I mean, Amberitas.

[@LindaC616]

Probably because it would be too much like a regular day at work. But I would still love to see it😅

[@mycosys]

Seth isnt that brave?

[@violetedge83]

I love that Fred is always down to clown 💜💜🤣😂🤣 i bet they told him that Amber's gonna throw one to you.. just be ready 😂🤣😂🤣

[@andrewspielman1921]

Or it was a complete surprise. Fred is the best at improvising.

[@katietoole8345]

She is such a lovely human being. Both physically beautiful and so full of joy. Wish we saw more of her.

[@lonniethomas2649]

I always describe her as radiant - absolutely gorgeous and flawless! And they she guffaws which makes her human again!

[@Cheskaz]

I truly can't put into my words how inspirational Amber is

[@billberndtson]

I love Amber. She is an avatar of joy. 🥰

[@flowrinse9671]

Great description 😊

[@scASLtu02]

Seth "can i mention my sibling and i have a podcast too?" Amber "no ours is better"

[@MariaVosa]

I refuse to believe Amber as Fun Obama wasn't brilliant! Booo to the Washington audience. Booooo I say! Amber's laughter at the prank she and Jenny played on Seth is enough to light up a dying sun. I'm a happily married straight woman and I would leave my husband for Amber in a heartbeat.

[@deandavidson1375]

I miss her show . She is adorable and her style makes her even more adorable

[@marisgoldenhour6212]

I miss Amber's Show and all her hijinks with Tarik. It was a delight watching the improv, the introspection, the history and the comedy unfold with each episode. Not to mention the exquisite array of fabulous jackets and bow ties. Wasn't a fan of bringing in an audience, but the writing was always stellar. Sorry to hear about the divorce. Glad it wasn't something the public at large was privy to in any way and it was kept private. Some business of other people is not ours to know. Big congrats on bringing The Wiz back to Broadway. Hopefully the show will tour so the rest of us will have a chance to celebrate it. Never had the opportunity to see it on stage, just the film version with Nipsey Russel, Michael Jackson, Miss Diana and Ted Ross. Here's to a long yellow brick run of The Wiz! 💚

[@lynneelizabeth]

Calling him "Sethy-poo" right out the gate, really setting the standard high for delightfulness right away.

[@mikibell818]

"I like chaos!" 😂

[@KyleSigley]

Felt.

[@WhataMensch]

Seth my man you are a giant piece of S for not saying something yet about the genoc happening in Gasa

[@guil1st]

❤ It's impossible not to love this lady.

[@SilkyC]

I love Amber and so happy for all of her success but MAN do I miss The Amber Ruffin Show! I hope to get to check out the Wiz! I'd 10000% take the trip across the border to see it

[@HRHDMKYT]

Have you been boycotting trips to the USA too? 🇨🇦 I worry about the guns now more than ever, and of course that crazy Trump. But for a Broadway show produced by Amber Ruffin? I might just risk it!❤

[@mb-the-enby]

"I like chaos!" is such a mood. I love Amber!

[@marredondo2164]

Day drinking with Amber Ruffin would be awesome!

[@LindaC616]

Please let this happen, even if it just seems like another day at work to them

[@spameranne]

so many margaritas

[@matthewstromberg5400]

I met Amber's sister like a year ago in her hometown and sold her some fitness equipment. One of the nicest people I've ever met. Both ladies are great! Love your work, Amber!

[@courteouscarpenter7811]

She's so awesome. The whole package looks, brains, heart. Wonderful women.

[@MichelleJNorton]

The look of fear on Fred's face was priceless

[@DizzyBusy]

Seth's face was like, "Fred is juuuuust weird enough for that to actually be true."

[@forgeustiss6667]

But what about the Dutch husband?!?!

[@aman7525]

That's my girl!!!! I love me some Amber. I smile when I hear her laugh in the background.

[@nannerz1994]

It's such a treat

[@FortniteYy7635]

Amber! I'm still subbed to Amber's youtube channel like she's about to drop one ant day.. 🎉

[@justjustinin207]

This had more of a podcast vibe than a normal late night interview, and I’m here for it. Love seeing them try to make each other laugh.

[@nannerz1994]

We did the wiz in high school in 2010 and I can't think of anyone better to do it on Broadway than her!

[@kallen868]

I've seen clips! Looks good.

[@jb888888888]

@@kallen868 Really? Where did you find clips of nannerz's 2010 high school production of _The Wiz?_ I've been looking everywhere!

[@mycosys]

@@jb888888888 youre looking for clips of high school girls doing a Wiz? do you i guess buddy

[@charlettemcrae759]

She my avatar on my Peacock profile!😉

[@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj]

Amber is so positive and bold. I love seeing her having success.

[@andreac3362]

Wikipedia says that Amber got divorced and cited this interview. 😱

[@DizzyBusy]

Editor is a Jackal, confirmed

[@tlcrobles]

Did she get divorced for real, though? I was wicked sad when she said that!

[@checkm7094]

wild, I had this nagging feeling when she was making the joke it was legit but she's so damn good at playing the comedic poker face.

[@andreac3362]

@@tlcrobles It is true. Wikipedia now has the receipts.

[@lashadi1445]

"I like chaos!" 😂 love her so much!!!

[@Cancun771]

Fred's expression on the marriage announcement was the same when he played Iranian leader Ahmadinedjad on SNL and let his wife (Naseem Pedrad) do all the talking as he did not understand a word of English.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I love Amber so much! I miss her show.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Saw THE WIZ in Los Angeles in March... SO well done! Miss THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW every Friday... xo

[@wurdnurd1]

"I like chaos!" Same sis

[@ericminch]

So, you'll both be voting for Tr*mp?

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

Dial soap really treats Amber's skin so well. She has such a young soul

[@aaronfaucett6442]

Seth needs to have her on more often. She's just so delightful

[@SRQBID]

Amber better tell us how Tarik is doing!!! The Amber Ruffin Show was MAGIC!

[@pageljazz]

Amber's laugh is just so beautiful

[@dl2725]

Killer outfit on Amber! The shoes and EVERYTHING ❤

[@sdeepj]

You can never tell if Fred is serious or in character

[@revmd621]

So true. I’m always amazed.

[@eileendunn2130]

I LOVE the energy between Seth and Amber! Actually, everything with this show is funny as all get out!!

[@AustenObsessed]

I saw “The Wiz” when it opened in Baltimore back in September and it is terrific!

[@nicifrey5989]

Just a lovely ray of sunshine, through and through.

[@Biotoze]

I want the Amber Ruffin show back

[@laurafay2796]

Amber rocks! I love her energy. I got Peacock just to watch her show and then they stopped it!! Boooooo!

[@michaeldemocko443]

Amber just makes me smile. What a lovely human being.

[@Alison-n1p]

Amber Ruffin is one of TV's treasures!!! What a wonderful and beautiful talent!

[@kwstaskwtidis1789]

Petition to give us Fun Obama. I don't care how bad it is.

[@SteveSmartPoetryandMusic]

Match that - petition to see Obama doing Even Funner Amber, while whe's doing Fun Obama 😁

[@mzunnurain]

Signed

[@thebitterprojector]

As a black woman who auditioned for Dorothy - and got Aunt Em in her High School production and has spent all of my adult life improvising Amber Ruffin is a dream. She is the dream.

[@Jane-yr2cg]

Amber Ruffin is the definition of undefinable and it is impossible to ever get enough of her✨❤️ She is truly one of the best people on the planet🥰❤️😍🤩

[@brotha_tree]

Please bring back the Amber Ruffin Show!! 🎉🥳🎊

[@askew9976]

I love when Amber is on the show! ❤😂😂😂 I’m seeing Seth live this Saturday in Philly! Can’t wait! Just me?

[@MKPiatkowski]

Saw him live a few weeks ago. One of the best sets I ever heard. Enjoy!

[@elucier9]

I’m sad for Amber getting a divorce, but really happy that she is happy.

[@emiliabolsas]

Is she happy?

[@elucier9]

@@emiliabolsas seems like it… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jjw56]

@@emiliabolsaswhat?

[@sassysls1851]

So happy for her and Fred! 😉

[@KatySueWho]

I thought she was going to announce that she and Fred were expecting a BABY!! So I’m actually sad now. 🥺

[@TheRogueStatesman]

Amber never ceases to amuse herself... I can relate... ;P

[@sarak.1742]

This woman is so insanely talented!

[@paultwarowski5241]

BRING BACK MY AMBER RUFFIN SHOW!!!!!

[@Zakkrifice]

We have to protect Amber at all cost!

[@sharplessguy]

I'm the secret love child of Fred and Amber. Now, about "Fun Obama"... we must have Fun Obama.

[@jb888888888]

Everyone knows Seth doesn't go to anyone else's wedding, because he and his wife renew their wedding vows every weekend.

[@hallnelson2897]

Amber is so cute and super funny, and I think she could actually pull off saying that she is twenty three.😍❤️

[@adriennesugarman9795]

I could not stop laughing out loud this whole video! Amber's energy is so infections

[@trinleywangmo]

Amber, you looked 23! The dress was really cute, too. And, I really wish you good luck with the show!

[@reverendgaddy2435]

"I like chaos" -Amber Ruffin As if I couldn't love Amber any more.....

[@Sarcasticron]

I can't get enough of Amber Ruffin! What a breath of fresh air and irrepressable joy.

[@davidbowser]

She is so nuts and I love every second

[@MarcKloos]

Especially when you're Dutch, you should listen to Josh' and Seth' podcast with Amber!

[@lauren5658]

I’m coming to see The Whiz in May and I’m so excited!!!!

[@ericminch]

"The Wiz", please. "Whiz" is a different kind of show.

[@kallen868]

​@@ericminch 😂😜

[@deathybrs]

Amber Ruffin? QUIET?!?!? I don't believe it.

[@peforster6725]

Amber, you are so amazing! Everyone needs a best friend like you!!!

[@crimps321]

I love her so much. She's just great.

[@crimps321]

I hope she is doing well after the divorce -- Jan didn't know what a gem he had!

[@Snow_Whyte]

The 50th “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” was the best bit of television EVER! Sent straight from Heaven.

[@lynnbethechange]

I absolutely LOVE this woman.

[@nigelchaos]

Amber Ruffin is hysterical.

[@amjohnstad]

Amber is pure f'ing JOY!!

[@highnoon9333]

She is the most charming person alive. I love Amber so much

[@Tanagra180]

LOL, the moment she asked him if he remembered their vows... right after Fred looked stunned 😂

[@clarkpress]

Their friendship is so fun! Makes me miss my improve bestie. We used to play talk show and riff and crack each other up. So great!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Nice

[@beee.4real]

i LOVE amber she's such a treasure

[@vailpcs4040]

We NEED them to add Amber as an occasional sidekick. I know that might seem like a big change, but I can't see Seth going more than 5-7 more years honestly and I think it would bring in more people to watch. Her energy is just right and dovetails with Seth's so well- I'd even be ok with her subbing in on weeks / days Seth isn't available maybe?

[@DaveHogan-u5h]

Amber is a vortex of amazement

[@hrmmmmmm]

AMBER IS AMAZING

[@efenedick1305]

I love Amber's energy so much!

[@delila1830]

Seth's new profile picture snacking on a pencil like bugs Bunny does pencils. Nomnomnom

[@KingOfAllJackals]

Is it pencil?

[@LE-te9vx]

I noticed that too!! Excited for whatever Corrections has in store this week! Also it's always lovely when Amber makes an appearance. Yay Amber!

[@icantollie]

Seth: Shoemaker, is it pencil? Shoemaker, Is It Pencil? SHOEMAKER, Is It Pencil?! SHOEMAKER, IS IT PENCIL?!?! Shoemaker: It is-- Seth: *_DON'T INTERRUPT CORRECTIONS!!!!!!!_*

[@jennybarron1184]

Amber always makes me grin from ear to ear. That is so rare. Great interview!

[@rcrowder85]

Amber’s laugh saturates me with joy ❤

[@Zand3rsson]

Maaaan, I love Amber and Seth 😂

[@kan708]

“Fun Obama”, it seems to me, would be perfectly at home in The Corrections community

[@laineyg6]

I would LOVE Amber and Fred as a couple. They're both delightful and weird.

[@nannerz1994]

And they would have a kid but it wouldn't have a name at Fred's insistence

[@kingayy9267]

Fred is barely human.

[@benchiaase]

I honestly believed it for a moment. But Fred's expression gave it away 😂

[@Madfattdeeb]

I love everything about her and miss her show so much. She is so high energy and random. I think we would make great friends. However, my family would kill us. One of me is too much most day. I mean, look at how upset my sister's face is right now as I run around yelling these words as I write them.😂

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

She brings happiness to me every time.

[@fwfulton]

I love Amber. Don't understand how anyone can say women aren't funny; Long history - Minnie, Phyllis, Chloris, Joan, Rita, Gilda, Tina, Amy, Amy, Whitney, and the list goes on and on.

[@murrvvmurr]

Give our girl her show back. I miss the blazers 😂

[@tsugaru_solos]

Amber and Fred are two magnificently funny and talented human beings, I mean, Seth is awesome, but even he must be like, "wow" sometimes. 💘

[@kmart1396]

Amber truly is just the embodiment of Sunshine! I love her energy so muchhhhhhh, peak chaotic good!!

[@awaredeshmukh3202]

Fred's face had me spitting out my cereal XD

[@azae00Vids]

Her voice is everything ❤❤❤❤