Morgan Freeman reacts to my Morgan Freeman impression

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[@thejrtshow]

Here’s an in-depth chat about how I got the role of Geoff Peterson, my history with The Late Late Show, and what I’ve been up to since! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m17EZH6pYryMrpI

[@TzadikTheManic]

Thanks so much for the link! Josh you are nothing short of one of my heroes

[@dudakoff1000]

Damn, I cannot believe it's been 10 years since you guys left. One of the greatest things on TV. Much too soon :(

[@irishgrl]

Man I didn’t catch on to these gems until they started showing up on KZbin, but the minute I did, I binge watched them ALL baybeh!!! I even have a Geoff T-shirt that says BALLS! I love it 😂

[@BNizzzz]

Geoff the Robot was one of the most original late night ideas since Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. Very funny and entertaining

[@thejrtshow]

Thank you 🙏🏼💀

[@nicklikesradio]

@@thejrtshow you even have your own emoji and everything 💀

[@voracion]

@@thejrtshow Aren't you so glad that Craig thought of having Geoff live on the show? 😉

[@adawgnamedcat]

Or brad the weatherman (played by Brad fucking Pitt😂) from the Jim Jeffries show

[@jamesspalten5977]

​@@thejrtshowyou were amazing on that show!!

[@barrwett2806]

God i miss Craig and Geoff. This show was a real gem of late night tv

[@bryndal36]

It seriously set the bar very high for late night tv. It was the one show I was more than happy to sit up at night and watch and I'd laugh through so much of it. And it only got better when Josh joined the show.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

Yes I loved Craig Ferguson. So many people obsess over Conan, but he does not come anywhere close to Craig in my book

[@formoftherapy]

"Does he sound like Morgan Freeman?" Morgan Freeman speaking in the 3rd person of himself. WIN.

[@RatPackBat]

Yep

[@VegaFic]

Lol

[@null3007]

2nd person? I guess it could be both

[@TheRealAndersonCooper]

@@null3007 first person is me second person is you third person is squeezy

[@LambruscoPeter]

@@TheRealAndersonCooper That's how I remember it too

[@superbunny999ify]

"When I open my mouth it makes everything sound smart."

[@CheifTalent]

yeah haha thats what he said

[@EVAUnit4A]

+superwolf1738 Now imagine a woman saying that.

[@edgeofforever7720]

I am the complete opposite of that.

[@eligebrown8998]

😂😂😂

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

I didn't think MF's comments on racism were smart.

[@MrWolfSnack]

"First time I ever heard myself from the outside." He actually is truth there. He stated on David Letterman in 2014 that he has NEVER watched any of his own movies or appearances, at all.

[@Dinos0001]

No, he didn't state that he's never watched his own movies. He stated that there are SOME of his own movies that he has never watched.

[@slackboy1017]

Then he did not see that one video of SeaNanners P.S he can smell you

[@audreythatperson4225]

***** He wasn't talking to you. You're the idiot here. He was talking to MrWolfSnack. Maybe you should go back and read the fuckin' comments?

[@audreythatperson4225]

John Slack Thank you, I'm glad I'm not the only who made that connection.

[@QuintonReviews]

MrWolfSnack Interestingly enough Tom Baker (the Fourth Doctor Who) has the same stance.

[@bobcharlotte8724]

Dude, you are half of this show. You absolutely killed it and your back and forth with Craig is incredible.

[@mixixoplix]

Great job on RLM. Haven't laughed that hard in a while.

[@insanusmaximus2857]

When I heard "Is that an impression of ME?" I imagined Kill Bill sirens going off in Mike's head.

[@johnmartinez7440]

Are we supposed to know what that is?

[@minoritydestroyer69]

If you weren't a brain-dead slob you'd know ​@johnmartinez7440

[@spillanegottleib1681]

@@johnmartinez7440 If you don't know, just skip the comment and go to the next one. YOLO

[@TzadikTheManic]

JRT is a genius and it’s a tragedy that he’s not a world wide phenomenon. His fame should be ubiquitous as the sky itself.

[@thejrtshow]

🙏🏼 thank you

[@mortenfrosthansen84]

That's high praise... get it? Sky.. high..

[@mortenfrosthansen84]

That voice impression is actually worth the praise..

[@FreakyStyley95]

@@thejrtshow careful, Icarus

[@ibrahimkuyumcu2649]

@@thejrtshow You will be. Keep watch.

[@danp4175]

Morgan Freeman’s reaction when he hears the voice is priceless. Spot on Josh!

[@mikehunt7767]

Josh Robert Thompson does by far the best Morgan Freeman voice I have ever heard anyone do. When he first started doing it on The Late, Late show I was saying that there is no way in hell that is not Morgan Freeman doing the talking!!! I was a huge fan of this show and watched it practically every night. So I had to finally come to the realization that it wasn't Morgan Freeman doing the voice because CBS is way to cheap to pay him to come on the show every night just to do his voice at the right time.

[@Soulslayer612]

Bro, you absolutely killed it with that show. I can't imagine Craig doing the show without you, you complemented each other perfectly!!!

[@thejrtshow]

Yes, I’m really the voice and operator of Geoff Peterson (and many more)! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoHVkJSDdtafgsk 💀

[@christiansvensson7474]

PLEASE COME BACK 😃👍👍👏👏

[@TheFarbeys]

We love you Josh, keep up the awesome work.

[@allanmoncrieff5579]

Miss that show. Baddabebeeb.. Wanna get a hoagie badabebeep.

[@PesteringJester]

Careful, Icarus.

[@Michael_______]

Careful Icarus... Your the man Josh

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Mr Freeman's face when he first hears JRT's impression is pure gold.

[@Rocky-or4rz]

Man this show was one of a kind. In my 43 years there has never been another late night show to make me laugh that hard consistently every night.

[@mightilyoats2729]

That is legit one of the best impressions of all-time. No question. Frank Gorshin and Rich LIttle could do nearly but not quite, but you are 99.999% on the money. That is WILD, dude. Insane props to your talent.

[@topheftyr533]

He sounds more like Morgan Freeman than Morgan Freeman does.

[@linoy8701]

That doesn't make sense ..

[@linoy8701]

Bakamatsuu Still doesn't make sense xD

[@linoy8701]

Bakamatsuu Ok whatever... 😂

[@topheftyr533]

linoy In case I confused you're feeble mind, I was referring to the overall societal perception of how Morgan freeman is supposed to sound. I was in fact, not referring to what he actually sounds like, it was simply satire.

[@linoy8701]

Tophef Tyr You don't have to be rude... I was just kidding. I'm not stupid. -_-

[@dangevin]

RLM sent me after introducing me to the incredible talent and improv of Josh Robert Thompson.

[@NickLMears]

Decided to binge your channel after watching Wheel of the Worst 29. After Last Season description was also hilarious.

[@Dr.Spatula]

Here after learning about him on RLM

[@spillanegottleib1681]

Whaaaa??!

[@standepain]

lol I can't tell you how many times I have seen this and laugh my ass off every time. Miss this damn show so much. So great to see to see JRT on RLM. Now to try not and get caught in the Geoff Peterson rabbit hole on here today or I'm not going to get any work done.

[@gregbraun814]

Constantly revisit Craig and Geoff on KZbin This was the best of the best in Late Night talk shows Josh you and Craig gave us so many classic moments

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

Josh- I started watching Craig circa 2005 - 2006, before Geoff could talk (I recently found out you did Geoff's prerecorded comments before puppeteering Geoff live). I just wanted to thank you for the all the laughter and wit you brought to an already outstanding show. You and Craig are comedy gold, both together and as respective artists. I'm sure going to miss this one of a kind show. I wish you continued success. Shine on. Happy Holidays!

[@ozvoxhumana]

Mate, you are a truly gifted impressionist, easily the best around today. I spent years on the comedy circuit in the 80s and 90s so I've heard many impressionists in my time, and IMO you are going to be remembered as one of the all-time greats. Cheers from Australia.

[@Supermonkey22]

By far the single BEST Morgan Freeman impression on the planet. Not only does JRT kill the voice but to be able to hit a homerun when the man he's impersonating says bring it on....that's called Cold Blooded. Crazy respect to you Josh.

[@scubasteve0201]

Thank you so much Josh for broadcasting on YouNow! :D It was really cool talking with you and all of the things leading up to your new show! I love how you stuck true to yourself despite what the networks were telling you! Never give up! :)

[@dianejuhola9187]

Morgan Freeman is one of the classiest, most talented actors in movies today. An impression of him is an honor to his talent.

[@tamirsudri1]

An impression of him means you now did everything in life and you can die in peace

[@morganfreeman8049]

Thank You

[@swmig19]

Josh, you are without doubt the GREATEST late night sidekick of all time. Yes, of all time. Thank you for bringing countless laughs and joyful moments to my life. I mean that. (Bro hugs)

[@TripleXMango]

I come back and watch these clips about once a year. I’m 25 now, and I was only a kid when the show was on tv, and it brings me back to sneaking up late to watch it.

[@moparmaniac9679]

Oh man i miss this show

[@bobbyforce1957]

We all do...

[@skynetsworld]

@@bobbyforce1957 oh, yes 😢

[@icovarook5936]

Hats off to "Pants" Im really glad Dave is letting you use these, Josh. I always felt you completed that show, which became my favorite show (Syndicated) of all time. Love your sense of humor, talent, and ability, Thanks.

[@shinystuffff]

I don't know why but that pause leading up to "...alright" kills me 😂 1:06

[@rakshithm1257]

Here after RLM debacle!

[@johnmartinez7440]

Who? What?

[@rakshithm1257]

​@@johnmartinez7440 Red Letter Media

[@spillanegottleib1681]

I thought of it as more of a kerfuffle, but Jay still thinks that better describes Shatner vs Mike

[@patrickfergusonarchive]

This has made my day, a great one!

[@mangrovejack3450]

Morgan Freeman is like John Wayne, they have alot of screen presence just by being them. you hear his voice then see him and you know straight away who it is with a quick nod

[@westside4life77]

That is truly a gift to be able to sound exactly like another person!

[@michaelbradley7529]

That is probably the most accurate impression of Morgan Freeman I have ever heard.

[@F3502000]

Man, this was my favorite Late Show. None of the others came close to this IMO. Miss you guys!

[@arsalsedo53]

This was the best late night talk show on TV

[@chrisbassani1152]

"See when I open my mouth it makes everything sound smart" BEST line by a Morgan Freeman impressionist xD

[@Nza420]

Damn, I miss this show so much. You guys were a great team.

[@mikesmmaworld]

RLM brought me here! ❤

[@myfrestuff3453]

Mr. Thompson, I would have paid good money if you had thought to bust into Morgan Freeman's Easy Reader character's theme song from The Electric Company! "Uh, uh, uh!" 😂😉😎

[@Burgmannn]

'Best Morgan Freeman impression EVER' Careful Icarus...

[@DiRF]

"Father, I want to fly into the sun!"

[@MultiBejn]

best fakin comment ever

[@VictoriaKempPhotos]

That is a great impression of Morgan Freeman. I watch the Kelly Clarkson show and Josh does the Morgan Freeman as God when she does game show skits. I forgot about Geoff the Robot, and I used to watch The Late Late Show religiously.

[@thejrtshow]

Thank you for following me for this long! I appreciate the kind words.

[@soldier716]

I saw him open for Craig at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. This dude is the shit with impersonations.

[@mattbeck9526]

"First time I've ever heard myself on the outside," says the man who's been in like a million movies.

[@thejrtshow]

yes, but did you like the Morgan Freeman impression?

[@nateh9863]

Yes I came from family guy

[@Ottawa3453]

What impression? All I see and hear is Morgan Freeman being an excellent ventriloquist! 😁

[@iraqifoodcart8447]

The only thing better than your Morgan Freeman impression was Morgan Freeman's response to your Morgan Freeman impression. Morgan Freeman

[@Budkkjr]

I know you were doing it through Geoff but I'd still be a nervous wreck because Morgan is such a legend but you absolutely nailed it. Miss you and Craig! I think you should do a primetime reunion special and bring Geoff back!!!

[@V1ns0mn1a]

“First time I ever heard myself from the outside” is so funny cause it implies he doesn’t watch his own movies

[@noiselund]

Man this was so much more than just a talkshow, it was pure art. Miss it so much. Still, looking forward to your next projects.

[@LucasPreti]

"Best impression ever"... Careful, Icarus...

[@Immortallised]

YT suddenly recommended me these Craig and Geoff shorts of their interactions with guests and I'm loving it. I never knew these before and it's hilarious.

[@micahphilson]

I remember staying up way late Friday nights in high school to watch the show, I absolutely loved it! Wish I could have seen more, I miss it. I can 100% say, though, I totally underappreciated Geoff at the time. I used to think he was a clunky addition that kind of detracted, but now I realize he was half the show, and a way more impressive act than I ever could have appreciated at the time! I need to go back and watch some old episodes again.

[@BlazePiffington]

It’s moments like these that make me sad I had missed when it was on the air… But I am still grateful I live in an age where we can all still go back and relive these golden snapshots in time

[@ImJustLeon]

Freeman is such a cool dude.

[@margohuerta8561]

U right

[@tamirsudri1]

His voice is so majestic it makes me feel humans are not worthy enough to hear it

[@ScottnotBob]

Oh that was SPOT ON at first! Seeing his jaw drop… THAT was pure shock on his part! I was blown away too! Talent my friend!✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@izzyraj]

Morgan freeman could talk about paint drying and make it as exciting as a high speed car chase

[@AaronSmith-hn3ud]

Him narrating it XD

[@Ben-rz9cf]

Morgan freeman could narrate a high speed chase and make it as soothing as a lullaby

[@eligebrown8998]

No lie

[@stephenbarringer235]

"As the water evaporates from these carefully mixed chemicals, a profound and subtle alchemy works its amazing effects. Liquid color transforms into armor, protecting the wall even as it makes it beautiful. Another example of the everyday magic all around us, in the quiet of an ordinary home."

[@puresound98]

@@stephenbarringer235 I read that ENTIRE THING in Morgan Freeman speak...in my head of course. I have to say...it was quite soothing! LOL!!!

[@kyriacoskeravnos7228]

This show was the best!! Craig and Josh(Geoff) make one hell of a comedic duo. Simply hilarious.

[@DobermansRock]

The only thing Chuck Norris fears is Morgan Freeman's voice.

[@kathrynhalliday1749]

DobermansRock na its more like its the only thing that can lul him to sleep

[@chadkase7580]

And everyone finding out how many lies chuck Norris tells.

[@tracydee1857]

chuck norris is a made...he's an actor first and foremost. Couldn't hold a candle to Bruce who's not 'murikin (white) you know the rest of the story.

[@alanfrost75]

@@tracydee1857 Chuck was a competitive fighter and champion before he was an actor. Bruce was the one who was an actor first and foremost. Then he became this legend that grew in absurdity almost like a religion. Chuck would likely have wiped the floor with him.

[@deus3953]

No. Bruce Lee.

[@jewelzb1402]

This is the best impression of all time and the best impression of the actual person hearing the best impression of themself of all time!

[@Helo735]

The smile on Morgan's face at 1:12 is fucking hilarious LOLOL

[@fever_spike]

"Go ahead--I DARE you...!" x)

[@Sheena39]

Aaron S Damn, you look good.

[@mattosborne1366]

I liked this show well enough but what made me come back to it was Geoff. Amazing voices and improv skills. Thanks!

[@thejrtshow]

Finally! Thank you.

[@Unownshipper]

This is still funny all these years later. Craig and Geoff’s (really Josh’s) dynamic was one of the best on late night tv. Miss being able to see these talents play off each other each night.

[@snuke37]

He's great! I bet he could win an impression contest against two bums from Wisconsin...

[@danielschiman767]

Yeah, especially if the winner gets a $25 Applebee's gift card! 😱

[@darkheardt6658]

This never gets old JRT, thanks.

[@NytemareQueen]

Damn it, I was about to go to bed but then I started watching clips of Geoff and Craig and now I'm stuck XD

[@ocasio3024]

Lmao. The look on Morgan when he first heard the voice was classic! God I miss this show.

[@TyDie85]

Man, you kicked ass at Geoff! I always felt a chemistry with Geoff and Craig. I cannot express enough how you guys made me see late night talk shows. It was so funny, spontaneous, and FUN!!! I think youtube would be better fitted for this show now...assuming it were to continue.

[@XavierLeeds]

this is so amazing lmao.

[@joshs4594]

Man, I really miss this show. Never a dull moment. 👍👌

[@mrcheesesmith]

Morgan and Snoop Dogg have such soothing sounding voices, I could imagine either of them narrating "As a deadly cloud of corrosive gas approaches literally dissolving any solid matter it comes in contact with, knowing an agonizingly slow and painful death is close at hand" I would be calm and ready because they said so.

[@coolcat6303]

HaHa, that was great. Yeah, they could definitely make you feel relaxed in almost any situation. Snoop & Morgan should start a relaxation tape company & call it Free Doggie Dogg. Snoop would lay down a soothing rap while Morgan talked over it. They'd sell like hot cakes.

[@Ben-rz9cf]

Snoop Dogg is hands down the smoothest rapper in existence. He doesn't have the greatest vocabulary (that honor goes to Aesop Rock) or the fastest flow (maybe Luda or Tech N9ne?) or intensity (probably immortal technique) but he does have the chillest vibe that is 100% unmatchable

[@Sman-dc1ow]

Geoff just ROCKS.

[@alexanderarkum4793]

I wish morgan freeman would read me a bed time story

[@tamirsudri1]

I wish morgan freeman stared at me my entire life narrating my life choices *read in Morgan Freeman voice* "WTF has farted while watching spongebob yet he was soon to realize it wasn't a fart alone and it was followed by a little piece of feces. when he realized his fatal mistake he ran to the toilet knowing he fucked up"

[@robertvondeusche6245]

That robot may be the only Morgan Freeman impression that is better than Morgan Freeman himself.

[@thejrtshow]

That robot…is me!

[@nickpro11]

"First time I've heard myself from the outside" outside of Shawshank

[@ralphwaters8905]

I miss that show SOOOO much. Craig could take 10 seconds of material and stretch it to fill an hour, like magic. Fond memories!!!

[@fckumangotohel3420]

Geoff: Damn you look good. Morgan: You lie good. Last Vegas.

[@noenken]

Still the best late night host and sidekick that have ever existed. I miss both of you!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Josh Tompson and Craig together made the show. When they would improv, funniest shit I've ever heard. Sad that Craig left, and David Letterman. Late night today is a deserted waste land.

[@PhyreI3ird]

I mean, there's still Eric Andre...

[@MkeKen67]

@@PhyreI3ird - Eric Andre is a hoot. It's like if the late Andy Kaufman had taken his own spoof of talk shows one step (or multiple steps) further into absurdity. The episode with Jack McBrayer still cracks me up. Poor Jack had no idea what kind of insanity he had signed up for.

[@authorbriannamacmahon]

Who doesn't know who Craig Ferguson is?! You two are the most brilliant, funny men on television! Thanks for always entertaining us, Josh! Oh, and your impressions are all fantastic - top shelf!

[@thejrtshow]

I was the voice of "Ahnuld" on their second album, but unfortunately I don't tour with them.

[@buckb6976]

Until this moment, I absolutely thought that voice was a pre-recorded Morgan Freeman gag. Is it really just an imitation? Mercy!!

[@thejrtshow]

Yes, it’s really me doing his voice.

[@sfp131]

"See, when I open my mouth, it makes everything sound smart" XD

[@NicolasMogensen]

Craig was the best host in US chat show history and Josh was the bess Morgan Freeman.

[@obnbob]

"I can smell you" -Morgan Freeman

[@Joyce-vp7lw]

I've been binge watching TLLSWCF and oh man I'm just so sad that I've only discovered it recently. I love you Geoff!

[@AgentPothead]

Just another random saying you were great on RLM.

[@friendboy10]

Phenomenal job at this impression. I didn't expect it to be so f*cking good.

[@Adaptations]

BOUT A WEEK AGO

[@richards.3566]

I cannot say that without laughing now dammit LOL

[@controversy2009]

hah ha ha

[@jerryy538]

+Adaptations i don't get this joke? i mean i get that people say canadians say a boat instead of about. but in this video he said "maybe a week ago" so i really don't get your joke or understand why it's here.

[@Adaptations]

***** The song "Hot Nigga". There's a line "About a week ago", it got turned into a meme about a year or two ago.

[@jerryy538]

Adaptations dammmmmmmmn adaptations back at it again with those memes.

[@gman2015z]

Miss this show so much. Wish I watched it more but I was in middle school when it started in 2005.

[@AdamFloro]

I love how so many people think this is fake. =D You can (very) easily look up the voice actor doing the impression, just click right BELOW the video. He's got PLENTY of other vids of him doing the voice.

[@AdamFloro]

PS And then you will probably want to go back and hit subscribe.

[@joesephkroll2056]

'I dare you' 'Damn, you look good'

[@TheReviewSpace]

I have a feeling Freeman recorded all that for the robot beforehand :)

[@HolyApplebutter]

This is one of the few clips that've made me actually want to see a talk show.

[@MrMooney48]

Like if you are on a Morgan Freeman spree!

[@Tuneman1984]

I scrolled down to read comments during the video and when I heard the talking I thought it was him responding...but it was still Geoff. BLOWN AWAY.

[@Sam-bn5bb]

0:36 He's like o shit im screwed now.

[@Carnibee]

I didn't even know about this until I saw your Vine "That moment you realize Morgan Freeman is..." You have some awesome talent, thanks for sharing!