"Manson" from The Ben Stiller Show (1992) - (feat.) Bob Odenkirk from Breaking Bad

[@dlxmarks]

Possibly the most restrained performance of Andy Dick's career.

[@Snaphoo]

Woah. I had no idea. I've never seen Andy Dick not playing Andy Dick

[@Trainer_Red.....]

Bruh same. I thought he looked familiar. Every show and film I see him in is all wild. 💀

[@finddeniro]

@@Snaphoo ..outstanimg arrest Warrens

[@Snaphoo]

@@finddeniro I can't tell what that means with the typos. Could you try again?

[@TheMadisonMachine]

Yeah, he peaked early

[@SlacksFerret]

Fun fact: The role of Manson was played by 9 different Bob Odenkirks throughout the course run of this show.

[@Triumph2024.]

i see what you did, there.

[@Nunya_Bidness_53]

And several of them were female

[@kamuelalee]

So insane it's sane

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

everyone knows that

[@aliecarey]

🤣

[@dhal5338]

One of the funniest things I've ever seen--"I can't go away 'cause I'm not even here!"

[@chrisfurniss02]

d hal He's gone now

[@brianew]

That's the one

[@craw_daddy97]

"I'm a ghost of a phantom of a shadow in the heart of your children" may just be the most Charles Manson thing I've ever heard

[@okaminess]

Hahahaha

[@subsamadhi]

Bob Odenkirk clearly watched some deep dive Manson interviews he totally talks like this. Some of these are direct quotes

[@You_Do_Have_The_Power_33]

“The truth don’t play no favorites- bite on that, Jack!!” might be tied. And of course “I’ve got the eye of the tiger and I don’t know who to kill first” is just pure metal. Like that could be a song title where it’s never said, just a thrash instrumental.

[@krasimirakaraivanova]

That cartoon is from the 50s

[@timmatthews1604]

Breaking Bad is but a blip on the radar of contributions Bob has made to comedy

[@zimports]

Story goes they knew they were getting cancelled so they blew the entire budget getting the production values just right for this sketch.

[@chupap1]

Hmmm...basic three wall set with a background flat, existing exterior location (looks like the Disney Golden Oak ranch), relatively few setups--nothing in there screams budget-blowing, compared to some of their more elaborate sketches.

[@howard5992]

must have been a different sketch ...possibly Oliver Stone World

[@micahclawrence]

This is one of the best sketches ever

[@porchfyre612]

1:02 "Oh no Bernice, he's not in anyone's children, he just likes to say that." Lol!

[@souravdspartan]

😂😂😂

[@kamuelalee]

Good Manson, good boy

[@wfc1987]

If you've seen a Manson interview this is one of the best things you'll ever see. Odenkirk is great!

[@brianew]

Bob must have listened to hours upon hours of Manson tapes

[@docdave15]

"Ribbit, ribbit! I was raised in a prison! I don't know any other way! I like it! Prison's my mother!"

[@Anonymous71892]

Don't give me that jive, Jack!

[@jessicawooldridge1861]

"I'm so insane I'm sane!" lmao

[@parvelshunk241]

How did something this deranged ever get on mainstream, non-cable, prime-time TV? Sheer Absurdist genius. Hands down the best thing Ben Stiller ever did.

[@beinrichbimmler7829]

The early 1990's were a lawless time... Fox television came out with this and "The Edge" and Beavis would appear shortly thereafter.... they're gone but still live on in the archives

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Really?!?! Stiller is not even in this. Odenkirk obviously ruled this sketch and overall Odenkirk star has shined brighter than Stiller's did in the Television medium. Mr. Show was brilliant...

[@parvelshunk241]

Stiller behind the camera. But yes, Odenkirk is a great comedic actor and a national treasure.

[@elbruces]

@@SLAYERSWINE1 This was on "the Ben Stiller show." It played on MTV for a hot minute.

[@darwincity]

@@beinrichbimmler7829 “The Edge” was probably slightly more risky, as it came out on a bigger network and had a larger cast (with Jennifer Aniston and Tom Kenny as newbies).

[@a.graham7979]

Best "Ben Stiller Show" sketch, features no Ben Stiller.

[@HOLYPARISHOFDOOM]

"Well take Manson with you, he's underfoot today."

[@nomorerocketships]

The truth don't play no favorites, bite on that Jack!

[@DrShredwerd]

“I been bit once and I like it! Tooth don’t play no favorites, bite on that, Jack!” I believe that’s the line, and it’s so much funnier that way.

[@DialogDontArgue]

1:40

[@snakeeyez601]

"I'm a ghost of a phantom of a shadow in the heart of your children!"

[@rescot00]

you watch actual clips and realize this "parody" is spot on!

[@SnazzyDetritus]

I swear, every damn clip I've seen Manson speak in over 40 years, he ALWAYS says something about "your children"! Which is why every time I hear that line in this sketch, I guffaw uncontrollably like a donkey.

[@84bucco]

"oh no he's not anyone's children he just likes to say that." 🤣

[@kamuelalee]

My new favorite line...even though this is 30 years old.

[@dildonius]

"I'm a ghost of a phantom of a shadow in the valley of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nothing left of your children!"

[@Noiseheads]

I hope everyone can truly appreciate how well-done this is: the performances, the camera work, the editing... so perfect

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

You speak truth and wisdom, kind Sir.

[@SolidTryThough]

One of the best in sketch show history. Thank you Bob. And you know what? Thank you Charlie.

[@ThePeopleIMeet]

"I'll fix brain stew for dinner when I'm the cook, Jack."

[@mickstan24]

I just wanted to reply to a 14 year old comment. How are you?

[@johnbarber9417]

Imagine being in the writer’s room with Odenkirk in full Manson-mode!!! This skit is perfect. No doubt many hilarious leftovers that didn’t make the final cut. 😆

[@shawarmaboy4844]

One Chicago Sunroof and suddenly I'm Charles Manson?

[@RenzieBaluyut]

Better call Manson!

[@525Lines]

I got the eye of the tiger. I don't know who to kill first!

[@525Lines]

I think he's trying to tell us something!

[@WreckingWood]

How about Carol Baskin's first husband??

[@MaximumCarne]

I'm a ghost of a phantom of a shadow in the heart of your children. Lol

[@thelunalily]

Every couple of years I remember this skit and watch it again and laugh and laugh and laugh. One of the funniest comedy skits I've ever seen. Brilliant!

[@dzanier]

this how was funny. the Ben stiller show was brilliant.

[@wheelinthesky300]

Ya can't hear nothin' when your head's in a bag, Jack!!

[@rollo131]

"Whoaa, where's the fire?" I think every tv dad from the fifties says this at least once.

[@Fromard]

"There are no accidents. Don't give me that jive jack." That is spot on Manson.

[@endofthelinejoel]

"The truth don't play no favorites. BITE ON THAT, JACK!!!"

[@dredgerivers7730]

I've always considered this piece to be among Bob's finest work. I've recommended it to be seen many times, but few look it up.

[@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786]

Bob Odenkirk's body language and general performance reminds me of Terry Jones from Monty Python

[@neilgalivan3179]

Before Breaking Bad came on, me and my family used to watch this sketch. This was before I knew who Bob Odenkirk was. Years later, my day is made.

[@jengasias]

I'm a boxcar and a jug of wine...

[@SalveRegina8]

2:38 perfection

The Ben Stiller show was so, so much funnier than SNL will ever be!

[@sirbrad2336]

One of the few skits that holds up after all these years.

[@lemonhead162]

Hold up? What does that mean?

[@calvinsaxon5822]

@@lemonhead162I think it means that it was funny when it came out and it's still funny now. Most of the skits from this show weren't ever really that funny and they certainly aren't funny now.

[@ErnieandBert1]

Van Hammersly: a name that would provide excellent use when the time came for "Mr. Show..."

[@theredheadsaidNYC]

OMG I didn't even catch that!

[@RobbKong999]

As Lincoln said, "Don't diss my homies!"

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

``Judy, Juday, Judayyy``

[@metatron1970]

I gotta give it to Bob. This is the best damned Manson impression I've ever seen!

[@Lexman509]

I love at the end of the sketch how important it was that they listened to Charlie Manson and that's how the problem was solved. Listening to Manson is how you solve problems. :) I have to find my DVD of this show.

[@alexpaxton1336]

+Joe Gorser Manson certainly did have a knack for getting people to listen to him.

[@Dustin_the_wind]

That's the meta joke. Manson is right about a lot of things, if you listen. No, not a fan by any means; just credit when credit is due. The poor man was eaten alive by forces unseen. Call him crazy, sure; meeting the devil will do that to a person. Spare me your mental illness explanations. I can't show you, what you can't see.

[@blujay9191]

Scoot! Loved the line and the delivery.

[@Shintigercurl]

"well you can lock me up but you can't block me up!"

[@mehitchcock]

Still as funny as when it came out! How rare is that?

[@GH-xb6jh]

One of the greatest television moments in history.

[@electrojones]

This is my single favorite skit in the history of television. Holy shit this is so brilliant.

[@gretagrain]

it’s one of a kind

[@lucasjensenusa]

Same here.

[@chello70]

‘Control is an illusion believed only by those who blindly persist to remain ignorant “ - Charles Manson.

[@blueshirttail]

RIP victims of the Manson family. I love this sketch though. So good!

[@ryanseddon4800]

That’s the most accurate portrayal of charles manson.

[@suedejones]

"Whooooooooa! Where's the fire?" LMAO Andy Dick!

[@williamballmaier2355]

Ahh Charles Manson. I love Bob Odenmkirk's imitation. Charlie was pretty much that. Schiphrenhic. Delesuional paranoia. Charasmatic. This is a great bit! Good stuff!

[@reggieflintstone9612]

I'm happy about Bob Odenkirks success.... I forgot he was on this show.... But I was a huge fan of Mr. Show with David cross

[@bfnfamily]

I'm so insane , I'm sane. lmao

[@playerf]

Bob fuckin' NAILED Manson's ramblings and mannerisms.

[@grandnasty8749]

Iraqi Bukkake no he didnt milles makes sense

[@WreckingWood]

The genius of this skit is realizing that the intelligence needed to interpret Lassie's barks and body language would probably be the same required to decipher Charles Manson's ramblings.

[@NathanielSkinnerMusic]

This is the best video from 2008 and 1992 and 1971 and 1954 I've ever seen.

[@richardjohnson9543]

The Ben Stiller Show is one of those underrated short lived classics that launched the careers of almost the entire cast, not unlike the Richard Pryor show 15 years earlier

[@drewhoffmann3400]

I love that Bob has to be referred to as being "from Breaking Bad" lol. where have you people been

[@ronniejdio9411]

Mr F'in show

[@torgosaves427]

Bob Odenkirk. Ya know from that one episode of Seinfeld.

[@vajrapani6474]

Oh, Oh... better call Saul

[@jarrettwhipple8141]

Who’s here after the Conan podcast

[@SuperCapsfan101]

Truth don't play no favorites, Jack!

[@johnbock1896]

Genius!

[@Mathias-jr2df]

Odinkirk does a pretty good Manson voice ,walking like I'm talking whap bop badoo dop wham bamboo

[@Fm_42]

Look at my lawyer daaawwg I'm about to go to jail

[@andreabradley5837]

Yeah, 90's.

[@JasonKucherawy]

"The truth don't play no favourites, bite on that, Jack!"

[@jacobprice8048]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha. Best shit ever

[@heywoodfloyd9]

For years, I foolishly thought he said, "Bite all night, Jack!"

[@andrewlee5065]

Just heard about this sketch in the Conan podcast (or was it Smartless?), what a concept lmao

[@joshr.3107]

Thanks Conan

[@KungFuRascals3]

This was so demented! It's one of those skits that I can crack up to every time I see it!!!

[@jaredchapman3973]

Man, the Ben Stiller Show is pure 90's nostalgic bliss. It's absurdly great. Janeane Garofalo, Andy Dick, and Ben Stiller were the comedy dream team for me growing up.

[@bowiezombie69]

I loved this show. That Andy Dick entrance hahaha.

[@frankphillips7436]

Charles as a house per is far more believable than Andy Dick as a father!

[@MsSavagechef]

I never heard of this show (was overseas when it was on) but this is the sickest, funniest skit--it outdoes a lot of Saturday Night Live and MadTV.

[@RednaZela]

Watch Mr. Show if you haven't. It's the all-time holy Grail of sketch shows imo. A lot of great stuff like this

[@wheelmanstan]

Timmy? I don't know. I got the eye of the tiger and don't know who to kill first!

[@AnthonyESacco]

Probably the BEST 3+ minutes of Comedy produced in the '90's.....just magnificent...... "I'm so Insane I'm SANE!!!"

[@KennethHabeck-yg7ln]

This is right up there with the best of the 90s. Austin Stories also had some great moments back then. I think they were both within a couple years of each other.

[@KennethHabeck-yg7ln]

Okay, maybe those shows were more than a couple years apart, but still in the 90s.

[@TheMijman]

Oh my god it exists

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Andy was actually remarkable in this.

[@sizerowa]

I must have been under Timmy's rock all these years never to have seen this video. Bob Odenkirk is genius and quirky-perfect. Super production on all counts. @blastingcaps, it's clear the boat left you at the dock!

[@Joyceages]

Bob Odenkirk is fucking GOLD

[@taramathews7391]

This has to be what my mom meant. I was too young to talk but when I was a baby I saw a skit show where Manson was lassie she said and I laughed hysterically. She said I understood nothing but laughed. This has to be it. I almost pissed my pants.

"The truth don't play no favorites. Bite on that JACK."

[@PanfishingJournal]

Van Hammersly

[@MichaelKurse]

Oh,Bernice! he's not in anyone's children. He just likes to say that.😆😆😆

[@VIKINGDEATHCHANT]

I'll fix brain stew for dinner when i'm the cook Jack!!!

[@Nunya_Bidness_53]

The way he twitchily lopes around is priceless

[@goddammitboi]

"Fell down a well you say? Well why didn't you say so!?"

[@hatednyc]

The truth don’t play no favorites! Bite on THAT, Jack!

[@SteveRes]

"I got the eye of the tiger and I don't know who to kill first" LMAO

[@wheelinthesky300]

This is sickly brilliant.

[@Rolandzebub]

I you don't listen you don't hear. You can't hear nothing when your head's in a bag, Jack!

[@wheelinthesky300]

Stunning recreation of the look of 1950s television. Would be great if somebody today would be daring and do a series in B&W.

[@dayghjfnnakninjui9909]

jeez this is just a comedy sketch but odenkirk managed to do it better than most interpretations

[@JennRighter]

No Bernice he’s not in anyone’s children he just likes to say that.

[@JennRighter]

I wonder where that kid is now and what he thought about this lol.

[@thomasfinley2385]

"It's okay Timmie, Manson told us all about it....once we started listening to him that is" Hahahaha

[@michaelfolker8810]

The Ben Stiller Show on Fox, for about 13 1/2-hour episodes in 1992-3.

[@nunyabiz6925]

This is as funny as I remember back in the 90s

[@paulklarich3450]

Bravo to whoever came up with this mashup of lassie and manson. It is genius either way if someone thought of this or pulled the words manson and lassie out of a hat and had to come up with a skit about them.

[@yanshane]

This is obviously a Bob Odenkirk creation

[@trikkerman1]

I still use the line "I got the eye of the tiger and don't know who to kill first."

[@ericvon2561]

This video just showed up in my recommended videos today, June 16, 2021, and I don't know why.

[@3girlrhumba]

perfect sketch!!!

[@mjf8897]

I like how he's obedient - lol

[@kylieh123]

This is incredible

[@Mickcotton]

Prayers for Bob ✅❤️

[@eyeparodyu2401]

One of the best sketches of all time