Better Call Saul In Conversation - Bob Odenkirk & Michael McKean |

[@2000Reflex]

And he gets to be an interviewee? What a sick joke!

[@riparianlife97701]

Solid joke.

[@Pllayer064]

He orchestrated it! Orphandick!

[@pnut3844able]

And you! You have to stop him!

[@circlesnare3671]

chicanery is now in a large yet still very niche lexicon 🍳

[@Tanooki88]

This is chicanery!!

[@enunez3674]

They're acting like nothing happened.

[@StamfordBridge]

Lol

[@ZOZOYOYO69]

Lol

[@TtotheCizzel]

That's brothers for ya

[@Emtrax.]

What a sick joke

[@90integra]

Chicanery!

[@cometmoon4485]

The fact that Bob is just causally mentioning other actors in a relaxed way, and then Michael quickly credits them with their full names, is the most Jimmy and Chuck thing ever.

[@yellowEmu]

He's even giving credit to Bob when he mentions himself

[@ForcesInMotion]

"The fact that Bob is just causally mentioning other actors in a relaxed way, and then Michael quickly credits them with their full names, is the most Jimmy and Chuck thing ever." Best KZbin comment ever. EVER!!! :)

[@Baronnax]

It looks like Chuck hasn't noticed the lit lamp behind them yet. Nobody tell him.

[@Vario69]

👀💀

[@mikeg5397]

Lol

[@jojogarcia8766]

Very little bothers you when you are a reanimated corps...

[@Blynat]

It looks like the lamp might be turned up to 11 as well.

[@why772]

How did chuck never notice the cameras and mics on set? Is he stupid?

[@MikePerez-uo3nh]

The fact micheal McKean is 77 and still seems sharp and with a youthfulness is wonderful to see... over the years he's done great work.

[@Jesta_Chesta]

Truly astounding❤

[@robovac3557]

Most 77 year olds are still mentally sharp.

[@crowtservo]

This was filmed before they made season 2, which means probably 10 years ago. He was probably about 66 when they made this video.

[@cometmoon4485]

Greatest acting mind I ever knew

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

Most people at 77 are mentally sharp.

[@silberiax6692]

Jimmy and Chuck in the afterlife finally setting aside their differences.

[@jojogarcia8766]

... I prefer them as undead reanimated corps'.

[@RUNTY_OW]

Seeing Bob and Michael enjoying each others company is very cathartic after watching Better Call Saul, after seeing all of Jimmy's and Chuck's interactions😭

[@SimBol1216]

There's a Mr. Show sketch in which McKean plays a law professor and Odenkirk plays a law student. Worth checking out. Edit: McKean brings it up in this interview 😂

[@csaracho2009]

Precisely! That is the beauty of this art form! Regards.

[@HankFinkle11]

It’s a job for them. A paycheck. Why not be friends?

[@drphalanges1520]

@@HankFinkle11 How do you not understand this concept? Their relationship in the show is so heavy and sad and believable that it's nice to see the actors being so pleasant in each other's company. We all know it's a job.

[@riparianlife97701]

She thought I was Bob Odenkirk because I thought I was Bob Odenkirk. - Kevin Costner

[@kevinw712]

I've always wondered just exactly how plastered was that waitress the night before that she didn't question the fact that Kevin Costner, still one of the biggest Hollywood A-listers, had a talent manager who lived in a basement apartment in Illinois lol (bc remember, part of the lie was that Marco was his manager)

[@martinmarianoalonso]

it's wholesome seeing these two share laughs and good moments, can't say the same for the mcgill brothers

[@fam3871]

"The Winner Takes It All" scene tho. An oasis of wholsomeness in their tragic relationship.

[@takingiteasy17]

Yea because its not real, you know that right?

[@martinmarianoalonso]

@@takingiteasy17 wow you are fast

[@Onigirli]

@@takingiteasy17 Friend, you are not the one to question anyone else's knowledge

[@j_fley6702]

@@fam3871 That wasn't really wholesome... Chuck pushed Jimmy out and took over completely. It was showing Chuck never wanted Jimmy to be the center of attention. He was always jealous of his charisma.

[@stew6662]

I like it when it’s just two people talking to each other as opposed to having a host who directs the questions

[@Vampire102]

Its good seeing jimmy and chuck getting along and moving on from the past

[@jamiewilson8338]

Wow their #1 fan!

[@amir_KAH]

Chuck’s corpse is chill af

[@brunobucellatia5181]

Who's gonna tell him about S3E10

[@riparianlife97701]

Girl - You're not Bob Odenkirk! Kevin Costner - I was last night!

[@Vario69]

Kevin Costner is a nobody to me

[@riparianlife97701]

@@Vario69 Ha! Bob Odenkirk is "Nobody" to me! Loved that movie.

[@TeddyRumble]

That was hilarious...

[@dielaughing73]

​@@Vario69he's not a real actor!

[@Largentina.]

Fun fact: Bob was required to put his cell phone in the mailbox before coming to this interview.

[@chaiinspace2]

Michael McKean is my hero. For real. He's been great in all his project choices and he chooses really well. He seems like a really nice person too.

[@olgayakovyuk4269]

I just watched Better Call Saul and fell in love with Chuck/Michael McKean. I was shocked when he died. Why the author killed Chuck?? And now I'm watching other movies and interviews with Michael McKean. He is my hero too.

[@Stuffthings17]

I feel privileged to have been a digital fly on the wall for this wonderful conversation.

[@cleonRIP]

"Bob Odenkirk with a handful of questions cards? That's like a chimp with a machine gun!!!"

[@devendeven6256]

I can’t believe they had so much insight into their characters after only one season, I thought this was a conversation after the show was over. Best tv sequel ever , bcs and bb are godfather 1 and 2

[@cbfdxbxsb]

These two comedians made for some of the most compelling drama of the past decade.

[@brianwood7237]

As a huge fan of both of these actors and a huge fan of Better Call Saul this is a gift

[@Takeitlightly6]

I loved his lines when he said “admit it, (hisses breathing) you, hurt people. Its in your nature.”

[@CredenceV]

This is one of the greatest casting, they almost look alike

[@azyy1248]

Whenever they had scenes together I always noticed how similar their facial structures were. They look like brothers.

[@SimBol1216]

​@@azyy1248 I don't see the resemblance at all, but I do love the two of them playing brothers - they played excellently off each other

[@Connection-Lost]

@@SimBol1216 Some people have a very weak ability to recognize faces but don't know it. They think everyone is like that, and they don't get why some people don't see what they see. Thinking 2 non-related people look like is the biggest sign. A normal brain sees a face and thinks "This is a unique face, I will store it in my memory for later", but people with poor facial recognition see a face and immediately think "THIS LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE ELSE, AND I NEED TO SAY IT OUT LOUD". They literally can't help themselves. Think about all the times you've seen a comment on youtube trying to crack a joke about someone resembling someone else, like "Soandso isn't too doing well these days LMAO". They don't know that it's not funny and that they're wrong.

[@abcdefzhij]

@@Connection-Lost Its ok man youll make it through this

[@tonydalton459]

@@abcdefzhij😂😂😂

[@shaligmashalom3123]

Bob is too kind and humble, he truly helped mold the farcical idea that people are not static. Actors have molds but often can bend to the ability of their directors. He is a legend in his own right, I wish people could see just how big an impact he made BEFORE breaking bad or better call Saul, he is a genius mind wrapped in the body of entertainment but threads the needle with such human certainty, there's no topping what bob does.:. He truly should go down in history as one of the greats.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Lightning bolts shoot from his fingertips!

[@adamtrogdon959]

Aside from the dramatic scenes between the two (which are great) I really liked them singing together “the winner takes it all” by ABBA in the episode “winner”

[@Spremington]

Comedic actors make the best dramatic actors

[@Bestien]

Seeing these two together is bliss. Their own personalities are a big part of the succes of their characters in the show.

[@knaveKnave-mt3zd]

Seeing Michael not afraid of electricity feel really weird

[@gangulyraj6889]

Orphan Dick has to be the most hilarious name

[@ndegming]

these are both amazing actors, it feels so weird to see them both not hate each other

[@Seytom]

So nice to see Chuck and Jimmy getting along.

[@BL-jz7sg]

Absolutely love Better Call Saul!

[@AficionadoOfArt]

“HE DEFECATED THROUGH A SUNROOF!!!!!!”😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nedcassley5169]

Bob is right about when a comedian performs in a drama and shows that it's something he or she can do very well. And people act like it's rare and mind-blowing.

[@Hexon66]

It's about the type of comedy, I think though. Bob was being kind talking about "modulation". (For some it'd probably have to be a modulation *from* zero!). You could kind of see there were people in his mind who couldn't do it, but he didn't want to name names. I think a few would come to our minds easily as well. It'd be great if they could, but the less disciplined, less 'committed', as they mentioned, would likely struggle.

[@nedcassley5169]

Sarah Silverman was terrific in "I Smile Back".

[@nedcassley5169]

It's possible that, had he lived, John Belushi would have been nominated for Best Actor in a dramatic role.

[@temens]

Such a fantastic insight into both of these amazing actors. Brilliant.

[@BakingBadYo]

Love seeing these two together. We need another season of this show please!!

[@zackmccrea4731]

Don't get your hopes up

[@johans3164]

A skit where older Jimmy in jail get haunted by Chuck ghost would be amazing

[@GG_Goku2]

In the point where they talk about how their mother in the show loved jimmy more just because he made her laugh even though Chuck was the one that made her more proud, you can see they alread knew how chuck feels anger about that and they had figured out what i needed to see in the flashback of the mothers death to understand

[@Noneofthateverhappened]

It's blessing to see them brothers talking delightfully as if nothing happened.

[@StamfordBridge]

McKean = genius

[@BobMinelli]

Two fellas for whom I'm greatly appreciative of their contributions to "the art". Peace! 🌱✌

[@brianbrennan5600]

Fun fact: Gillian said "get the Mr show guy". He wanted Cross but casting thought he wanted Odenkirk.

[@FlyinBrian777]

These guys were so convincing with their characters on Better Call Saul, it almost seems strange and also relieving to see them talking as friends.

[@SunnyProductions.]

Me and My Brother absolutely love Better Call Saul! Yesterday is was his Birthday, and this was quite a treat to watch. Perfect Timing!! 🎉

[@Brian-uy2tj]

My favorite episode of Law and Order had Michael McKeon and his lovely wife Annette O'Toole as hucksters who have created their own religion so to speak. They were both wonderful in it and there was a marvelous twist at the end with both characters changing dramatically and they pulled it off with ease.

[@ericscottstevens]

Ed Begley Jr. was considered the front runner for the character of Chuck McGill. Either due to time constraints for Ed being cast on Lady Dynamite or Michael having more time to do the role it was awarded to McKean.

[@Red_Platinuum]

Then he was cliff richard

[@phantomflanflinger8675]

I love that you mentioned The Goodies. Also Michael McKean is such a great actor.

[@jennizel]

I absolutely LOVE listening and watching these actors just talking, casually, like this. I am so glad it popped up...i think after seeing a yt short. I will watch all I can find! Thank You to the content creator for giving us this!

[@loriu991]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks very much.

[@pissedoffdude1]

Damnit, I can't commit to the idea that they're not brothers. Hats off to them for being so good at their crafts

[@kyleanderson2949]

*Rats off to ya

[@dlxmarks]

13:00 FYI, in the Broadway production of _All the Way_ McKean played J. Edgar Hoover to Bryan Cranston's Lyndon Johnson.

[@mat_tamarin]

I love this. Could listen to these two for hours.

[@jsmith5899]

Alan Arkin was a genius. You cited the right person! You are believable in all genres! You are both such great actors. Thank you for your work!

[@isaacgraham5727]

McKean will always be an immortal legend in my eyes solely for being Mr. Green in Clue. Everything else he’s done in his career is just gravy.

[@jackjbrewster7799]

He's so funny in that. One of my favorites

[@berfunkle4588]

He'll always be "Lenny" to me!

[@KC-ro7zp]

My favorite of His is Spinal Tap

[@forlornHope]

David St Hubbins really settled down . There will never be another The New Originals !

[@flyingardilla143]

I wonder how many wives he has had since Jeanine?

[@HughJorgan1]

I just want to hear McKean say “There’s a fine line between clever and stupid” just once in these interviews.

[@donreid6399]

Wow! I haven't heard "The Goodies" or Bill Oddie mentioned in years. Nice to know Bob and I were enamored of some of the same British off-the-wall silly stuff!

[@eerslink5498]

There's not many actors that can pull off the self important antagonist quite as well as Michael McKean.....even when a character really isn't. Chuck McGill was perfect character for him because Chuck, in essence, wasn't really a bad guy. If anything, he was more the victim to Jimmy and Kim's antics and vendetta. Chuck was a brilliant lawyer with some severe psychological issues; a thing of pity ordinarily but McKean layered that character so deeply, culminating the bad and good, the tone deaf, the innocent, the pompousness and a very manipulating man, all in one. He built Chuck McGill so solidly that, you just couldn't refuse to see Jimmy's perspective, feel sorry for him and even root for him to finally win one over on Chuck.

[@olgayakovyuk4269]

Your comment is very interesting. Michael McKean built Chuck McGill so solidly.. Absolutely agree with you. I admire how McKean plays Chuck. (The thing that I can't leave without comment is the word "psychological". That was not Chuck's psychological issue, but it was clearly a psychiatric illness. Chuck was a possessor of such a powerful intellect that he didn't need psychologist's gab. But he did need medical help - treatment from a doctor-psychiatrist.)

[@bluetopguitar1104]

Great actors, great series. Just about perfect.

[@PlayNiceFolks]

Yep!

[@asiagoinplainsight6057]

it’s crazy how early they knew the exact relationship their characters had with their mother

[@justlatelyfornow]

This is wild. You speak so poetically together, seemingly without realizing it. It's no wonder your chemistry on BCS was so amazing.

[@houseofknox8066]

How did McKean never win an Emmy for Chuck?

[@omprakashswain2415]

Its a travesty

[@chaddubois8164]

It's some kind of sick joke!

[@jayclean5653]

It's a sick joke

[@simpleman5276]

Michael is such a great guy

[@KingEdwardMMVIII]

What an awesome sit down! Two amazing actors

[@Gigi_Ouija]

STOPPPP I'VE BEEN WANTING MORE INTERVIEWS

[@RajBeats]

Good to see Chuck adjusting to the light

[@SamsarasArt]

It's nice to see Jimmy and Chuck getting along.

[@louisskulnik7390]

19:40 I will never forget at Memphis airport there was a computer terminal that was “buzzing.” I could feel it inside my whole body. Something had to have been wrong with the equipment. I imagine that this is what Chuck felt, psychosomatic or not.

[@AshleyYoung87]

Vince Giligan indeed A genius. I Mean He's Able to transform a Comedians Like McKean, Moncada's Brother, Odenkirk & Crantston into some Cold And Scary Character in both Breaking bad and Better Call saul. and make them Iconic as their Comedic Role

[@carminelombardi9575]

What a captivating, original, amazing show and cast.

[@ElStink4K]

They genuinely look related. Amazing casting.

[@CaptPoco]

Michael McKean being relaxed and just chilling on a couch is funny, somehow.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

I implore everyone to investigate these men's work outside of BCS. Bob and Michael are hilarious and talented and always have been.

[@Mike-wm4xx]

Bob and Michael always end up having the same conversation don't they?

[@patmc2916]

loved Michael McKean when he was Murphy Brown's teenage boyfriend and also when for some reason he transformed into Mulder in the X-Files and flirted in a very silly way with Scully and then in Better Call Saul he played Chuck made me admire him for the excellent actor he is!

[@supercraftuuyt7828]

I love to see chuck and jimmy getting along so well!

[@baronvg]

Damn, that moment when you realize Michael McKean is the only left from Laverne & Shirley. 😞

[@DonKeecock]

From the main cast of "Laverne & Shirley," Michael McKean, who played Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski, is currently the only surviving leading member. Cindy Williams, who portrayed Shirley Feeney, passed away in January 2023

[@thomashiatt2278]

And Carole Ita White who played Big Rosie Greenbaum is still around!

[@Fab4Fan208]

The Big Ragu is gone too

[@fliprim]

Having been an actor for 15 years, I quickly noticed that most actors aren't the brightest, in person. Most comic/comedic actors are as clever as hell, truly observant and committed to some sort of truth, and when they do drama it more often approaches genius... Bryan Cranston, Hugh Laurie, Robin Williams, Emma Thompson... and Bob.

[@ezsalvation3656]

Michael McKean is such a great actor!

[@B3nG420]

This is chuck and jimmy in a alternate universe where they got along really well.

[@Jeepgirl67]

Oh my gosh!!! I love seeing Jimmy ,and Chuck actually getting along !!! Laughing , comparing notes on their characters. I always liked Michael Mckeen from the first of days of Laverne & Shirley

[@TtotheCizzel]

I was a big Odenkirk fan from Mr.Show and Tim and Eric I was so happy when he showed up in BB.

[@shudoggy666]

The Patron Saint of Quality Footwear

[@ZwalistyDrwal]

I've never felt main character's passing more then in this show

[@Jeepgirl67]

Oh my gosh!!! I love seen Jimmy and Chuck actually getting along !!! Laughing , comparing notes on their characters. I always liked Michael Mckeen from the first of days of Laverne & Shirley

[@grassyknollblues]

McKean is a great all around talent. Drama, comedy and his musical abilities are awesome. Lenny and the Suigtones should be in the rock and roll hall of fame. Oh! And Spinal Tab!!!

[@danmcdaid]

Wonderful - and unexpected - to hear them talk about the Goodies, Bill Oddie, I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again and all that UK sketch show stuff. Really cool chat.

[@cornbredx]

When I first noticed Bob Odenkirk on the Ben Stiller show (which I remember specifically remembering his name because its Odenkirk which was something I wanted to remember because I loved that show and his name stood out the most to me of the people I didnt already know on that show) I knew that he'd one day be in a lot of great shows somewhere in the late 2000s thru 2010s. And then somehow he'd be in an action movie. I knew it all along. I'm gifted.

[@kn5715]

I love that Michael McKean is in my favourite film: Clue (1985), and he is also in my favourite TV series: BCS.

[@fam3871]

absolutely blessed video movie flicker GOAT🏆

[@annenelson5656]

One must see Bob Odenkirk in the movie “Nobody” to see his range as an actor. Maybe not the best movie ever but Bob Odenkirk plays his part which is 180 degrees from Saul Goodman makes it worthwhile.

[@AlaskaJeremy]

Love these guys soo much

[@tisdue]

Michael McKean is the man, man.

[@gustavomontoya2551]

So nice to see Chuck and Jimmy happy

[@skyegirl22]

Saul is doing a great job with his final new identity

[@lindsay9838]

Crazy that Bob’s brother went to the American Samoa School of Chemistry

[@r.h.0101]

Awesome conversation.

[@rona4851]

These guys were crucial for Saul,, so great

[@THIZzSCO415]

2 phenomenal actors !

[@prestonbane4176]

Michael McKean's entire upper half is camouflaged--shirt matches chair, coat matches hair and wall, hands match face and hair 😂

[@taraortiz]

McKean looks fantastic at his age.

[@nicklowe_]

Chuck trying to convince Jimmy it’s real 19:40 😂😂

[@johnsaporta4633]

Best series in television history.