Michael Richards (Kramer from Seinfeld) interview on Watters World with Jesse Watters, June 6, 2024

Michael Richards (Kramer from Seinfeld) interview on Watters World with Jesse Watters, June 6, 2024

[@nyijedi]

This is the first of these recent interviews with Michael I've seen where he seems genuinely happy and isnt being forced to be groveling for forgivness all these years later. It was a pleasure to watch. Thank you Jesse and Fox.

[@atlantarhythmsection2017]

Nine minutes without being asked to bend a knee to the holier than thou interviewers like Sunny and Joy. Great job Jesse!

[@TheBeatles..]

SPOT ON!!!!!!

[@paulholloway8885]

I was so relieved he wasn't asked about the incident. Just let Michael live ❤

[@villeguy1]

yes! you nailed it. glad he's happy.

[@alepine1986]

Agreed. He had a deep sadness in his eyes when he was on The View.

[@RaymondBennett-bk9zd]

Thank you for not making this interview all about his past like the others he’s done. Great interview!

[@Android-Zen]

Kramer is the best sitcom character of all time.

[@kevinfinnerty8414]

Hard to Argue. The Airport episode is the Best. Kramer running down the runway next to the plane. LMAO! And then sliding down the baggage claim.

[@truthtransistorradio6716]

​@@kevinfinnerty8414That was the episode that got me into the show!

[@catcaves]

Many people say George but I agree with your opinion

[@joshw6993]

This Man is an Icon. He accepted responsibility for his wrongs.....over and over AND WAY TOO MUCH OVER. I am much very glad he is accepted back before he leaves the earth

[@raymclaughlin2739]

Totally agree

[@Craigers8637]

Yea how many times does he have to apologize for one night of stupidity 18 years ago. I dont think anyone is perfect including those who judge him

[@rockmyballsplease]

@@Craigers8637 Not sure what you are talking about. He put himself into purgatory. He's admitted to cancelling himself. No one has asked him repeatedly to apologize. No ones heard from him in years.

[@paulholloway8885]

Michael is so gifted and humble. Bless him 😊

[@bobwoods1302]

He was typecast and not getting work long before his outburst.

[@johnnymossville]

I had no idea he was in the military. That's really something. Kramer was so great in Seinfeld.

[@blueyedmedic911]

He was a medic.

[@johnnymossville]

@@blueyedmedic911 nice!!!! Even better.

[@Sclimenti82]

That's confidential.

[@jedijones]

I never knew either. Fox News is basically the only outlet who would consider military service important enough to bring up. On a standard liberal show, they wouldn't think it meant anything more than if he had gone to summer camp once.

[@bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616]

Michael is the all time champion of physical comedy.

[@themainstreetremedy6146]

I agree

[@themainstreetremedy6146]

He is like Benny Hill....

[@sharkfintech5893]

Jerry Lewis and Jim Carrey are right up there also.

[@Craigers8637]

How many times does he have to apologize for one night of stupidity 18 years ago. I dont think anyone is perfect including those who judge him so harshly

[@seanlove2000]

He said 50 years ago blacks would have been hanging, implying that he still yearns for those days. You call that an act of stupidity?

[@samstraughan9054]

1) doesnt imply that at all, and 2) obviously yes.

[@seanlove2000]

@@samstraughan9054 What was he implying when he said "50 years ago they would have had you upside down with a fork in your ass" What exactly did he mean? Based on him screaming " he is a n*****" immediately after that I am assuming he was referring to slavery / Jim Crow / systemic racism. But if he was not I would like to know his implication.

[@johnrwalker53]

@@seanlove2000 No it's you, the Idiot whom is making that Implication!

[@2696ize]

@@seanlove2000 After being heckled by the person he said it to. Not justifying what he said, but what person alive hasn't said something derogatory about another race at sometime in their life ?

[@saadati]

Thank you for not asking him about his comedy club incident. I am tried of seeing it coming up in every interview with Michael. Enough is enough.

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

That was uncalled for

[@hebber1961]

@@Cormac-jd2kx How dare you.

[@revtheory]

SOO Happy Michael Richards is Back! What a Gem

[@catcaves]

I believe Kramer and George were the major reasons for Seinfelds iconic success

[@CIGLLC]

Absolutely no doubt Jerry was a good front man but I found him so dry and non entertaining .. much better standup in my opinion

[@ExplisitHipHop]

Larry David

[@user-mg6bk2yy1g]

But Jerry was also important being not as "extreme" as Kramer and George. Also Jerry let these guys shine since he know he was not an actor. They were all major reasons for the success and Elaine, Larry and the other writers, guest actors etc etc. You can't put it on 1-2 actors.

[@ExplisitHipHop]

@user-mg6bk2yy1g You need people to write and direct it also.

[@catcaves]

@@user-mg6bk2yy1g Remove Kramer or George and the show is not the iconic success. Remove Jerry and replace him with an average actor and the show is still what it is.

[@krissanders987]

Without Kramer, that show wouldn’t been as successful. He was the best character.

[@laheart1957]

Kramer was the funniest, then Elaine , George and then Jerry.

[@itsmebran3805]

The Hamptons is one of the greatest episodes of Seinfeld of all time. Perfect television comedy.

[@aflutteroffeminineconfusio1986]

YES!! I watch seinfeld still on a daily basis just because ,and I'll often watch 'the hamptons' for the zillionth time 😂

[@jehudavis5422]

Definitely top 3!

[@JoeDougherty]

Thanks for posting this. The man's a legend.

[@uncjim]

So glad to see him looking so well..great interview.

[@markdubois3614]

So true brother best wishes mark

[@paulholloway8885]

Kramer elevated that show so much ❤

[@tvendor]

Seinfeld brought us all together.

[@standardschnauzerusa]

Huge fan of Michael Richards!!! Thank you for your service to our country and we love all your work!! 🇺🇸

[@PasseBlanc]

Not a Fox News fan, but thankful they had a different interview than what we’ve been seeing. It’s refreshing.

[@gartwilliams3347]

You must be a fan of the View.

[@markdubois3614]

So true brother

[@jedijones]

That's what you get when you watch outlets that aren't obsessed with political correctness. It's very refreshing!

[@sharkfintech5893]

​@@jedijones * "...Outlets that aren't obsessed with political correctness -- unless that correctness is directed at the Orange idol they worship & defend 24/7/365". There, I fixed it for you 😅

[@hmmmmmmminteresting]

Maybe you should be. Fox News are not bad people. They are nice. And so are Republicans

[@gummiewormproduction]

I'm not a fan of Fox News, but it's refreshing they didn't bring up the incident that happened 20 years ago, and make him apologize for it over and over again.

[@hokahey7236]

Like they did to him on The View?

[@JerseyJersey100]

You:I’m glad they didn’t include the most career changing racial outburst in the history of the media and the sole reason this megastar fell and core component of his story LOL Sorry, his legacy is ultra talented iconic character that called someone the nastiest name ever, a word that’s been instant career suicide long before he did it. You cannot omit that part and tell the full story of Richards unless you’re Fox whose goal is push racial insensitivity under the rug, to give him a pass because they want to appeal to folks who use the N word…while CNNs role is to say everyone white is racist especially police. We’re surrounded by idiots.

[@johnrwalker53]

@@hokahey7236 How is the View still on TV with these horrible women?Oh yeah millions(allegedly) voted for another horrible person who is ruining the Country!

[@CIRIL03]

Yet they asked him what he thought about political correctness... that was a gangsta move 😮 he answered masterfully

[@gummiewormproduction]

@@CIRIL03 I think Richards doesn't want to get involved in the whole political correctness debate. And honestly, no one should have to weight in on it if they don't want to

[@dj7973]

Michael was awesome on Fridays.

[@jedijones]

And in UHF! Also, look up the show Marblehead Manor. It was on right before Seinfeld started, and he played another goofy character with a lot of physical comedy.

[@sweetstingscorpio]

❤ Legends I tell you! They don’t make them like this anymore😢. I watch Seinfeld everyday. Those were the days. Simple, honest, tough and fun!

[@markdubois3614]

Michael is so talented good to see him .

[@cherylmilke313]

I still watch every day on the comedy central I will never get tired of Seinfeld, Kramer, Cheers

[@easye5653]

I remember seeing each episode for the First time, it was So epicly Hysterical! LMAO!!

[@cherylmilke313]

@@easye5653 Hello Steinfriend 😂

[@markdubois3614]

He is genuinely talented and human. best wishes to you brother 🙏 and the people who you love and loved .

[@supergrovah2729]

I watch Seinfeld every night before bed, and is the reason I keep Netflix. Richards deserves a second chance and a lot of forgiveness. EASILY the best comedic character in TV history.

[@corbettlovesbikes]

@supergrovah2729 so do we. Every night in bed at least 1 episode. It’s good for the soul.

[@supergrovah2729]

@@corbettlovesbikes Right on!!! I feel justified now...haha. I'm dreading the day that Netflix loses the license....

[@supahsonik]

Dude! I do the same thing, in fact for years. I am 38, and have been watching Seinfeld before bed since my early 20’s. It’s the best.

[@TheLearningFish]

Same here. I keep Netflix for Seinfeld, The Office and Trailer Park Boys (great comedy, also, if not at the same level)

[@billybatson22]

So happy he's out and about. EVERYONE makes mistakes.

[@ChucksNoblet]

I know right, Like Trump said Mexico brings their rapists, criminals, and some of them are good people.

[@varrick1226]

I love Kramer and Jesse did a really fine job interviewing him. Love both of these men!

[@lozu8947]

As if every single person on this planet hasn’t said, thought or did something stupid that they wish they could go back and undo; only, he had the misfortune of it being captured on video for the world to see

[@bobabooey4537]

Of course we all have all thought, said or done something stupid ..... but how many have done it publicly while working.... angry and racist? Hes a celebrity... huge difference when they do it, especially the way he did LOL

[@lozu8947]

@@bobabooey4537 yeah because you are such a saint; saint bobabooey - no difference- your sin/failing is as great as his; don’t delude yourself. Not trying to excuse his reprehensible behavior in any way; just pointing out all the hypocrites who think their own sin/ failing is somehow less reprehensible than his

[@warcat69]

This was a good interview. I'd love to see a spinoff featuring Kramer.

[@RetroEmpireDefend]

Great to see Michael Richards. We Love him. Thumbs Way up.

[@saritamohanty2217]

NOTHING CAN TOP SEINFELD.

[@jlobiafra]

Except Curb your enthusiasm

[@easye5653]

Yes, Friends came close and Frasier, but Seinfeld was Soooo Brilliantly done! (I've give a mention for Two and a Half men. It had brilliant actors also.)

[@jlobiafra]

@@easye5653 ughhh friends was horrible imo.

[@jedijones]

Except The Simpsons! That is, its first 9 years against Seinfeld's.

[@cjs7553]

​@@jlobiafra Not even close. Larry David can't act half as well as Alexander.

[@RobertGuida1015]

Michael had alot of demons he was dealing with for along time nobody knew but him, he had the infamous incident all those years ago, which sent him into excile, & thank God that he finally is back where he belongs, entertaining millions & making people laugh! Glad to see you back Cosmo!!

[@jobangles3677]

No Kramer, No Seinfeld.Period. They tried another Kramer, it didn't work, Michael Richards made that show

[@sharkfintech5893]

Yes, him and Jason Alexander (George) were the quintessential characters & elements of _Seinfeld_ . Jerry and Julia-Louise Dreyfus (Elaine) are also very funny people & good actors, but in a "show about nothing", Kramer & George were the over-the-top quirky characters who truly made it "must-see TV" 😊

[@rmoon01]

Great interview! Michael Richards brings people together.

[@Craigers8637]

Glad michael is back in the public eye, seens like a very charming, very pleasant man

[@mytube650]

I love how serious and thoughtful he is. Kramer 2024.

[@markkearns4802]

A icon who has paid his dues for a few misguided comments. Kramer was the best character by far on Seinfeld.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Kramer, like Richards lives in an alternate universe. Michael is a deep person and there’s a great person underneath.

[@frankcross6958]

im so glad michael is back in the spotlight. 20 years of cancellation. a genius comedy actor from the greatest sitcom of all time

[@__3800]

That was stupid thing to do, 20 years of lost work on TV. For what, for some punk who initiated everything.

[@FlannelGuy_1978]

I enjoyed Michael Richards, pre-Kramer performance on UHF; "You Get to Drink from the Firehose!!!"

[@ChucksNoblet]

Stanley Spadowski. Also in Transylvania 6-5000

[@user-ul9bo8nu4w]

So glad Michael has lightened up with the apologizing. He made a terrible mistake but it was time for the endless groveling to stop. Welcome back, Kramer !!

[@GreenChiliBurrito]

Ok, so common ground here. Didn't think it could happen but everyone likes comedy, apparently. Jesse and Fox can actually talk about something that might unite us instead of destroying us. Please Fox, do more of this and less of the divisive hyperbole - before it's too late.

[@leftyoverton4347]

That show was the perfect storm of a collection of everything involved in the making of a TV series. Across the board from actors, writers, producers, etc etc. Gonna be hard to top the Seinfeld series. 👍

[@wandaborowy9400]

I don't know how many times i have seen these. But it will always be funny.

[@oneblach]

Wow, he looks starkly more lively than in his other interviews promoting his book

[@hokahey7236]

Probably because the other interviewers feel the need to dredge up the old incident and make him apologize and relive it over and over.

[@franciscoleal6339]

Maybe because he feels more comfortable knowing that more fellow racist watch Fox News than any of the other networks he's been on

[@scottmoore1614]

Richards mentions Keaton, Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy. He would have thrived during the silent era.

[@stevepeterson5943]

I saw the real Kenny Kramer doing his bus/fan tour in New York. I was eating at the restaurant they use for the outside shot, and two security guys came in, then the bus pulls up, and he took pictures with fans. He looked pretty wild and it was kinda chaotic : ) I was just there to eat, and he bursts in, then the whole bus and entourage disappears. I'm sure he was a wild guy, like Larry David says : )

[@mjoyce77]

This man and his 3 partners made me so happy in the 1990’s. Bless you Michael

[@connie9302]

Has it been 16 years!?! Wow 🤯 Still watching the show every nite! Great casting 👍👍

[@user-bx2vk1rw5n]

Kramer made that show. Only reason why I tuned in.

[@Benzithered]

Wow, Jesse Watters is actually teary, and I would be too. He clearly thinks the world of Michael, as many others around the world. I wish we'll see him often from now on, in interviews, shows, commercials, everything. He's been through hell in the last 20 years, people that did much less didn't have to wait that long. He deserves all the love.

[@Kloverkill]

I hope Michael can fully forgive himself and return to work in earnest. I don't know anybody, anywhere that thinks he has to continue paying a penance for that night.

[@DanielJohnston-go6tw]

Larry David, the man behind the creation of hit sitcom 'Seinfeld', made those 4 great actors very wealthy, once 'Seinfeld' went into syndication. They each made a reported $364 million, each! That's way too much money, for any one person to be blessed having. I'd take it! Every penny!

[@dwaynecaron5629]

Michael Richards is the best. He was so frikin' hilarious as Kramer. He is not a racist. In an angry moment he miscalculated in trying to squelch a heckler. Like Will Smith, his true self was probably saying " What are you doing? Stop!" But the words were already out, and it was too late. He just made a mistake. He has more that paid for his misstep.

[@carminelombardi9575]

Michael Richards, is a cultural treasure.

[@vics128]

Great to see Richard’s like this, happy and being loose. Usually he still has to answer the comedy club questions and turns a little introverted.

[@johndelorean2284]

Watters did Michael Richards dirty during this segment, playing the underwear scene on repeat for almost 2 minutes is diabolical. 😂

[@jpw5820]

Watters is a Jew so it makes sense

[@Dillonsimpsonfan]

I would put Richards right up there with Keaton and Chaplin

[@williamsarver2491]

Thanks for not discussing the night club incident- it is time

[@CherSionneR]

Kramer! I Love this so much ❤

[@jedijones]

It's great that he got closer to his family during his time away from the limelight.

[@evakasparova2513]

Love Michael! Thank you for this video! Sending love from Australia!

[@RJSIdiomas]

I love Seinfeld, and Kramer is my favourite character. Love this guy. As for the incident almost 20 years ago, let's forgive and forget. The man brought us so much joy.

[@migthefig]

Seinfeld off the air? hahaha Its been playing every god damn day since the ending. The show ended but the airing never stopped

[@realtruth529]

LOVE Kramer. Thank you, MIchael Richards !! The best greetings from Denmark to you. You saved my sanity more than a few times and your comedy genius made many days better in life. You made a lot of GOOD Karma !!

[@PBHorrorGaming]

Nice to see Kramer back in good spirits.

[@skydraw5894]

Of course odds are small that he will ever read these comments, but, Mr. Richards, I want you to know that a lot of us love you, and we understand that things are complicated. You deserve peace, you have more than proven your contrition to anyone with any sense, and your career still shines brightly.

[@musicfreak2738]

I would watch more Jesse Watters if he was always this genuine and sincere. Good interview.

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

I have truly never seen Michael Richards look happy his entire life until this interview; even in the outtakes and reunions he always seemed too shy or uncomfortable to enjoy himself. Nice to see in his colourful real life arc, he's finally able to experience a lick of joy... something a lot of genius comedians ironically do not.

[@sinisterdieselsix6443]

Michael is a comic legend! So many memorable moments!!

[@SK-ni9xi]

Kramer is the man

[@user-vx3wm4hn5i]

Brilliant actor . My favorite show ever

[@juulianstudios]

You can tell Michael Richards is a really sensitive and caring person and it just goes to show that people need to give others the benefit of the doubt because sometimes we judge people too quickly and then they’ll never dare to share their talents again. I can’t stop thinking about how much Michael could have produced in the last 16 years if people hadn’t been so rough on him. What a shame.

[@scootover7]

Kramer is my favorite character , he's so weird in a cool way . Favorite episode so far is The Soup Nazi

[@pattiecooper3560]

Kramer is the STAR! I bought two Seinfeld Lego sets and I am going to order Michael Richards audiobook. I love him.❤

[@frankieb8591]

They all jelled. They also did very well in bringing new characters into the show for a few episodes. Everything worked for them

[@shoneie]

That was fantastic.

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

So glad to see Michael back! No one is like Kramer!

[@hristopopov7345]

Im out there jerry and im llllloving every minute of it!!!

[@themainstreetremedy6146]

Kramer was one of the best physical comics in the last 50 years. He was like Buster Keaton and the Three Stooges rolled up into one man. Sure he has his issues, but we all do. He is still a comic genius.

[@andrewjarvis7777]

.....MY MOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RetroGamingNook]

This is a Weird comment. Those who know, know.

[@matman8812]

Definitely in my top 3 favorite comedy films of all time. Highly underrated.

[@andrewjarvis7777]

What’s YOUR name?!? ….BILLY.

[@matman8812]

"Hope you ENJOY IT!!!!!"

[@PGriffin228]

So good to see him back, smiling and really accepting of the genius he is. He paid his dues and worked on himself not many people do that. Much respect Michael. What a great human being, will definitely be getting this book.

[@dcfunhouse]

Love Michael, his next book should be, to quote him in this interview: "As Long As You're Laughing."

[@jmehd]

He’s amazing! Love Michael Richards! 😂😅❤❤

[@joeapicelli8367]

Seinfeld. A true definition of comedy. Unsurpassed by none.

[@james99118]

It’s great that this interview states with he’s back and not all the non sense from 18+ years ago. Love ya Michael (Kramer!!);)

[@TJ-kk5zf]

EVERYONE has forgiven you, buddy

[@greenred6200]

Having a friendly chat with Jesse Watters (or anyone else on Fox News) is one of the worst ways to quell rumours that you're a racist.

[@TermeeTime]

Finally they're letting him back on TV

[@j0n.p]

Michael Richards face looks like the one time he fell asleep in the tanning bed

[@boomerbob3175]

"Look away.....I'm hideous". 😂🤣😂🤣!!!!

[@hotpoker8667]

I like presidents who don't surrender to probation officers

[@cjs7553]

I like Presidents who don't have dementia and freeze up like a popsicle at a Juneteenth celebration next to a dude in a dress.

[@CapnSchep]

I remember when he was on “Fridays” was a big fan ever since ..!

[@jehudavis5422]

Easily the greatest sit com ever!!!

[@nick56677]

Ill never forget the Kramer Mail episode 😂

[@7428marcus]

Michael Richards was probably too hard on himself, speaks to his character.. I hope he is back and here to stay

[@carlengel8501]

Character rehabilitation is a good thing, and Richard's is a good man.

[@TheDavidtk240]

Kramer and Raquel Welch (the menace) Still hilarious!! Thank You!

[@keithleeuwen877]

Nice to see him back.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

I really like this man and nothing has ever changed that.

[@Marchus77]

Kramer and Frank Constanza are the.best characters ever! I love Michael Richards 🫶