Top 10 Most Candid Talk Show Moments

[@MsMojo]

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[@mamabagaskara]

Jennifer Lawrence revealed to Seth Meyers that she had a crush with him while doing SNL not knowing that he was engaged

[@popcake04171]

Uncle Frank's passing on Jimmy Kimmel

[@iamawizkid]

You know what would be nice? If Ms. MOJO STOPPED INTERRUPTING THE CLIP SO SHE COULD NARRATE THE MOMENT THAT THE PERSON ACTUALLY DOES A BETTER JOB EXPRESSING. Ms. MOJO, do you need to feel validated by acting like you were part of "the moment"? Because "the moments" are beautiful and touching without you trying to mansplain everything for the audience.

[@nealtircuit9373]

David Letterman’s opening of his first show after 9/11 is definitely in the top 10 candid moments on TV.

[@Thestoryiswrong]

joe biden and stephen colbert speaking on greif

[@OconByrd519]

The Regina King/Jimmy Kimmel moment was heartbreaking. It was such a beautiful moment yet so sad at the same time. Still makes my eyes water.

[@Brandon-qr6rg]

Yeah but now their libtards

[@peachesandpoets]

Very sweet moment

[@racquelhall9607]

🥺

[@MrMisterChristian]

It’s a lovely moment, ruined by the narrator who had to talk through the whole thing.

[@cazia9]

It’s also important that Craig’s monologue about Britney came at a time when pop culture was at the peak of ‘no right to privacy’ paparazzi (the Bling Ring crimes were just 18 months away) and this was truly a unique move to actually call out bullies when mean was equated with cool … that monologue was more prescient than he ever thought

[@amandaredd3057]

@@cazia9 He was one of the few late night hosts I liked. The rests were mostly creepy

[@IamParalegal]

Regina King’s comforting Jimmy Kimmel, when he’s hurting for her because she lost her son, shows the depth of both their hearts.❤

[@syre97]

Jimmy and Regina’s moment touched me because it was pure and unintentional. Jimmy clearly put himself in her shoes and what makes it more heartbreaking is the pain he felt on her behalf is a fraction of what she carries everyday.

[@PhillipUtterback]

regina king is endlessly inspiring. everything she's been through and supporting him. i love her so much.

[@creativequeen8371]

Me too.

[@n00bingtarget]

David Letterman's first opening after 9/11. Such a raw moment addressing the unknown future.

[@glennstarkey7087]

Should have been on here as well as Jon Stewart's speech

[@mysharyna1741]

@@glennstarkey7087 Agreed. Jon's speech after 9/11 was....I just can't explain it...and it has imho greater context in that he has fought incessantly for 9/11 worker's rights.

[@FormerlyknownasPonti]

Andrew Garfield with Stephen Colbert talking about his mom ♥️

[@RiazAli-o2t]

That one made me tear up. I expected it to be here. I have become a huge Garfield fan since that interview.

[@Grazimoto1]

Thank you. Because of you, I just watched that clip and it was beautiful! What incredible words from such a young, talented actor

[@jmantruth]

@@RiazAli-o2tSame, and with the loss of my mother recently I felt more connected than ever and I use his line about grief to people who have lost their parents as well because it helped me so much.

[@sonablom]

Craig ferguson’s eulogy for his father and another time his mother were very touching too.

[@tomygysi1259]

Dan Rather on the first Letterman after 9/11. He’d been reporting nonstop, and while talking to Dave he started crying. I remember it so vividly.

[@dakotac180]

Yeah Dakota was the only one to stand up to Ellen. Jimmy's moment with Regina had me BALLING because it was so pure and loving.

[@Wafaloo]

Balling? I think you mean bawling

[@sherrigrant573]

Had me crying

[@ginnion.7759]

He was thinking of his son, and what it would be like to lose him.

[@SE-gs6gd]

@@Wafalooautocorrect does that to me all the time

[@buttermuffin1196]

Stephen Colbert has had several moments that were candid and touching. His interview with Andrew Garfield, his conversation with Anderson Cooper, his memories of Toby Keith, his reactions to different events.

[@vintagekate]

Interview with Keanu Reeves.

[@Jacqueline2279]

When he spoke about his mother after her death, he was unbelievably touching!

[@Idontwant1]

I was REALLY PROUD of Dakota Johnson. She stood up to Ellen telling her no you were invited but you didn’t show. Dakota had every right to say that. If Ellen hadn’t opened her mouth to be snarky Dakota wouldn’t have even brought that little fact Ellen was indeed invited but made an excuse not to go.

[@clothilde1623]

I couldn’t agree more! To quote John Lennon, talk about ‘instant karma’. That horrible witch DeGeneres tried to score some pathetic pity point by claiming she hadn’t been invited, only for Dakota to reveal that not only had she indeed been invited but that Ellen had done exactly the same thing to try and embarrass her before. A true punch-the-air “You go, girl!” moment and I love that it’s immortalised online in case anyone forgets what a shady piece of work DeGeneres really is. I’m not a fan of Dakota Johnson’s acting but I sure as hell love her for exposing Ellen for what she really is live on her own show, hahaha!

[@aysada]

@@clothilde1623 Glass houses… You mentioned instant karma. Laughing at somebody else getting exposed and cheering the person exposing them On could bring some bad karma your way. I’m not saying Ellen is a saint but unless you worked for her, you were unlikely to have seen that side of her. Seems like there’s something there that makes you so happy to see her called out. Did you have some personal experience where this animus was born? Because I mean, Johnny Carson and Jay Leno are widely known to have been way bigger jerks and people still worship Carson so why they hate on Ellen so much?

[@Idontwant1]

@@aysada Jay Leno and Carson didn’t have the tagline to their show. Be kind to everyone. Ellen did. I just appreciate that this was the first of many things she did and people called her out for. Ellen wasn’t a very nice person and this highlighted it.

[@aysada]

@@Idontwant1 By that standard, no one succeeds. No one is a saint. No one is always kind and certainly not in the entertainment industry, where random strangers who don’t know celebrities often hate them because of glimpses that are given to us by those who feel slighted by them. Unless we live with them and go through what they go through, it’s probably not fair to label them not nice. I felt a lot of the bigotry and hate that has come Ellen’s way for years when she was blacklisted because of something she could not control and that people had no business hating her for. Because it has nothing to do with them and it’s none of their goddamn business. She lost everything and rebuilt her career, and despite all the nastiness and backstabbing that she went through, still attempted to be kind to others, and if you ever watched her show she was. She may not have been all the time, but there are three sides to a story and from what i saw her kind acts outweighed any snarky ones or bitchy ones. You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I know I would not pass that kind of a test if Ellen didn’t.

[@aysada]

@@Idontwant1 also, I wonder if those people that called her out, had their shit called out on them how they would feel because Dakota Johnson came in guns blazing because over some perceived shit that she said Ellen gave her the year before about not going to her party. so she clearly didn’t like it when her shit was called the year before yet there she went and did it right back. talk about not being nice And by the way on the show, this started as Ellen joking. Dakota was the one that took it seriously with her lack of charm or charisma or humor.

[@amandaredd3057]

Oh man, seeing Steve break down like that truly brings tears to my eyes. Thst was beautiful ❤

[@clothilde1623]

He is such a diamond! I’ve seen a few clips of him getting emotional over kindness being extended his way and I always end up crying right along with him. Seems like a really sweet gent who deserves the good fortune that has come his way. ❤️

[@amandaredd3057]

@@clothilde1623 I totally agree! He's just so darn loveable and humble

[@clothilde1623]

@@amandaredd3057 Indeed - I just want to give him a hug and say everything’s okay!

[@YOMPoutdoors]

Norm knew his time was near.. he knew that was the last time he may enjoy a moment like that much respect

[@rowenapascual1316]

Seth describing his wife giving birth in their apartment lobby was hilarious 😂

[@adhirathwadge3960]

I guess I see a jackal jn a new comment section 😅

[@busylawbee]

Seth’s birth stories are so good, sometimes I watch them when I want a little happy cry

[@weirdloverwilde]

Omg the image of her “smuggling a baby in her sweatpants”

[@Faramallera]

My favourite ever. I always watch it every once in a while 😅

[@bethhall7766]

Jimmy Kimmel is a sweetheart and has had a lot of touching moments on his show like that

[@leslieroycroft3569]

Surprised it wasn’t mentioned that the night Fallon spoke about his Mom and them squeezing hands 3 times to say “I love you” Taylor Swift performed (after being asked last minute) she sang her song New Year’s Day which has the lines “squeezed my hand three times in the taxi, I can tell it’s gonna be a long road”…….”hold on to the memories, they will hold onto you” As the story goes, the staff and crew, the audience and Jimmy were in tears. Very sweet moment.

[@Letskeepitclassy-t1k]

Awww! 😢 Steve Harvey’s remorseful and grateful! That’s sooooo humble of him. And that man and his wife were Steve’s Guardian Angels!!!! 🙏🏽👏🏾👍🏾😊

[@glennstarkey7087]

Id add when then they showed his late mother's home as well

[@jalabi99]

6:43 This was the moment when I fell in love with Craig Ferguson and his show. He was the best!

[@Hurts2BHumanX]

How could you have missed Jon Stewart's return to TDS after 9/11? Crushing, real and raw...

[@TheDevnul]

And to add, the speech he gave after congress failed to pass the Zadroga act, for the first responders of 9/11. He had firefighters in the audience. I find it illuminating that most of the moments picked for this episodes are from comedians.

[@viqneuman.5111]

I never went to an AA meeting when I finally Sobered up. That Craig Ferguson Britney Spears monologue is the Testimonial I listened to, and still listen too. This list is bringing a Tear to my Eye.

[@ssupermen98]

There's an interviw with Keanu Rives at the Colbert show in wich he gave an answer at the question "what you think happen when we die?" it gives chill just thinking about it ❤❤

[@Sammipoe-q4z]

Love this

[@gloriajackson-nefertiti201]

That's gotta be my favorite, or at least close to top of the list! ❤❤

[@thebeigecollection]

I loved that moment between regina and Jimmy

[@synthialittleton1418]

Regina and Jimmy! I felt his heart ❤️

[@amentlik]

Kimmel gets me every frickin time!!

[@colinhollander5340]

Craig having a wake for his father kills me. And Billy Crystal talking about Robin Williams passing on the View

[@amandaredd3057]

Conan's all class, all the time ❤

[@RaineSim]

Jimmy Kimmel's two appearances in this video were definitely my top two of all time. Some the rest I was seeing for the first time but this was an incredible list... Thank you❤

[@Cutay7BOOTAY]

I will never forget how much he defended Brittany. Not a huge fan of hers but I am glad someone stood up for her

[@bogella2225]

Craig Ferguson talking about his addiction and recovery in defense of Brittney Spears

[@KnifePhD73]

That was a landmark monologue. Craig was so far ahead of the curve.

[@InsignificantNick]

When Norm got fired from SNL, David Letterman spoke up for him during his appearance on his show. Norm grew up loving Dave and Dave grew to love him. You never saw Norm get choked up. What a moment.

[@Thedrisin155]

This list could have been so much longer. Did I miss Colbert or Jon Stewart? Especially about Jon’s loss of his dog! Btw, any time Jimmy is in tears so am I. Love you Jimmy Kimmel. ❤️❤️❤️

[@missmayette]

Oh, that clip of Jon talking about his dog. Anyone who has lost a beloved pet would've been inconsolable after seeing that clip.

[@FairyGodMom7]

Great list! And regarding Jimmy Fallon talking about his mom. Later in the show Taylor Swift sang New Year's Day with the lyric, "Squeeze my hand three times in the back of the taxi." She was a last minute guest and it was the song she had planned to sing before the show went on the air. Golden moment.

[@jpetersgoyanks]

Too bad the song was weak

[@FairyGodMom7]

@@jpetersgoyanks, what made the song weak? What criteria did you use?

[@augustgalifi1256]

One that stands out, that is not mentioned here, is when Johnny Carson paid tribute to his son who had died in a car accident 1991. His spoke about his son and showed his photography. It was a rare candid moment for him

[@waynebrooks880]

Regina King’s “It’s good to see you Jimmy”, said it all. ❤

[@marialewis6432]

Jimmy Fallon & Nicole Kidman moment was hysterical live...and Kimmel is the best human ever ❤

[@longlivedemocracy756]

It absolutely was! I was crying laughing!😂 🤣😭

[@fiomcc8298]

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[@MsMojo]

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[@EricThigpen]

What a wonderful segment, especially the heartfelt clips.

[@lazaromurad322]

my heart still breaks for Regina King but the fact that she disappeared only a few months to grieve she got back on the horse as strong as ever even comforting Jimmy what a great inspiration Regina is

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

When Kathie Lee Gifford asked Martin Short the secret to his long marriage and he didn’t want to embarrass her by telling her his wife was dead.

[@deancarlson6799]

I’d say a lesser known but still equally beautiful moment was between Bill Burr and Conan on TBS. Bill was trying to promote a benefit show for Patrice O’Neal’s family but got choked up because of how close he was with Patrice. Without missing a beat, Conan steps in to help him finish promoting the show and then puts his hand on Bill’s shoulder. It was a beautiful and understated moment of support from Conan and further proof of him being an absolute class act on top of being a great host.

[@jennavasquez8378]

Jon Stewart speaking about the passing of his dog. That one hits so hard and more so than some of the videos you shared in this compilation.

[@javanehfennell]

The Jimmy Fallon tribute to his mother was made even better by Taylor Swift singing afterwards. The song she picked mentions squeezing hands 3 times to say I love you. Neither Jimmy nor Taylor knew the story was going to be told and that specific song was going to be played. Almost like his mom was saying one more I love you to him.

[@WastedPo]

There was a super awkward episode of The Rosie O'Donnell show when she confronted Tom Selleck for his pro-gun ad he put out after Columbine had happened.

[@sherrigrant573]

That was so rude of her

[@dawnreneegmail]

@@sherrigrant573 nonsense, how many children have been shot at while sitting in their classroom!!!

[@SE-gs6gd]

I remember that

[@SE-gs6gd]

@@sherrigrant573he was kind of an asshole

[@MrKlaymanTom]

Good for her.

[@tas22222]

Adore Jimmy Kimmel He knows some of what Regina is going thru and that is a genuine as only Jimmy K can BE!!!

[@clothilde1623]

You can tell Jimmy is an empathetic soul with a huge heart who has grown so much over the years. I’ve seen Jimmy get mocked in comments sections countless times by emotionally constipated men for being a “cry-baby”. Those meat-headed morons fail to understand that by sharing his emotions with literally millions of people across the world (I watch him online from Europe) he is much braver than they’ll ever be.

[@janayh2817]

His heart was bleeding for her. Her touch said “don’t cry for me baby, I’m gonna be alright” 💜

[@Fakeaorta]

@@clothilde1623 I was born with major heart problems and had open heart surgery at 3 years old. Seeing Jimmy cry made me think of what my mom must have gone through. This was 50 years ago when heart surgery was much more dangerous and difficult.

[@myrnashoults9735]

I wasn’t a Letterman fan back then, but when he owned his mess, that took guts! I thoroughly enjoy his Netflix series. My next guest needs no introduction. I can now say I’m definitely a letterman fan.

[@palomathomas1020]

He didn't own his mess. He saved his own ass from getting sued for sexual harassment as an employer. Dave missed out on being in the Me Too movement by just a few years. I will always regard him in a similar light as Weinstein.

[@sheilatibbetts8705]

Jimmy Kimmel tribute to Dave Letterman when he retired. Had me in tears the whole time. He is on classy guy

[@Msniababey]

The Kobe tribute had me in tears

[@Ritapita73]

Just seeing Norm made me cry. I wonder if he and OJ have had any recent conversations.

[@Gryphon999]

OJ is not in the same place as Norm😢

[@Ritapita73]

@@Gryphon999 True. Now I'm hoping there's an open line between the good place and the bad place. It would be a hilarious phone call.

[@Mattcruzedc]

6:48 Craig Ferguson was and still is one of the best hosts ever. He was always honest and supportive of everyone on his show. Because he went through all the problems most celebrities seem to go through, he knew when it was the right time to poke fun and also when to pump the brakes.

[@edw8889]

Norm was sick it’s so sad. What a good guy

[@caccarlac9014]

Stephen Colbert on January 6 was powerful.

[@erinmalone2669]

Still Team Coco all day, everyday

[@kris242]

Another great Craig Ferguson moment was when he told the story of the night he almost took his own life which led to his eventual sobriety. He tells it in such a darkly hilarious and sincere way that it never feels like an actual downer, but you also end up empathizing with him deeply and feeling inspired.

[@mamabagaskara]

Jennifer Lawrence revealed to Seth Meyers that she had a crush with him while doing SNL not knowing that he was engaged was funny

[@aidanhealy8109]

Also when Kimmel broke down talking about the mass shooting in Vegas was a heartbreaking but refreshing moment.

[@kaydaw24]

I don't know if it's candid. But when John Stewart came back on the air after 9:11 I watched that every couple of years just to remind me. How horrible that was, and how new york was so destroyed by it

[@Meechda76]

I love the Craig Ferguson because I remember watching when it aired and for people with addiction and mental health issues it really hit Different. And Regina's was so raw with emotion 😢it is hard to watch .

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Such great moments.

[@Darthimpakk]

Great countdown, Mojo! Pass the Kleenex ❤

[@Sunny105121]

Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show talking about his son after his son was killed in a car accident. As I recall, his son was a photographer. Mr. Carson not only talked about his son, but also displayed several photographs that his son had taken.

[@JaneDelano-x1e]

Jimmy Kimmel is the best, a great heart

[@miguelparedes5860]

This monologue is how we won me over… I remember him from KROQ and this is when Jimmy grew up! Now I love that Foo…😊

[@ariste01]

I would have had the Jan. 6th reactions on the list. I feel like that was a night that pretty much all of the hosts gave very genuine reactions.

[@MichaelPop72]

Jimmy Fallon remembering how he met Kobe Bryant and basically eulogizing him. That was super sad.

[@angelezebuiro9676]

When Dolly singing this song during the pandemic, it make Stephen cry. Or all the greatest tributes that he said while on his show or the saddest, grief, inspiration interviews with celebrities.

[@kylerobl6878]

Conan's Tonight Show farewell speech should have been near the top of the list. Ellen being marginally awkward shouldn't have even made the honorable mentions.

[@brianthomas2434]

Nice to know Miss Johnson can be entertaining in SOMETHING.

[@UnkemptMinecraft]

Jack Lemmon on Inside the Actor's Studio (that counts as a talk show, right?) was such a wonderfully open and frank interview, culminating in Lemmon's first ever public acknowledgement of his alcoholism. Profound, moving and engaging.

[@justinbush4482]

My favorite thing about the jimmy Fallon moment was that show Taylor swift was the musical guest and she played New years day. Which has the lyric "squease my hand three times in the back of a taxi. I can tell its gonna be a long road." And it wasnt changed. And at the end of the song taylor huged jimmy as they went off the air

[@bdarci]

Not your typical talk show, but in Inside the Actor's Studio, James Lipton interviewed Jack Lemmon. Lipton mentioned a scene in Days of Wine and Roses, in which Lemmon's character was an alcoholic. Lemmon said, "which I am, by the way". Lipton asked him if he was answering as his character in the movie, Lemmon said, no he himself was an alcoholic.

[@papabear9094]

You forgot about Joan Rivers talking about her husbands suicide

[@kingkongchief1177]

Jimmy Kimmel is such a good guy. That scene with Regina King makes me like him even more.

[@louieelder9477]

Kimmel, Bob Saget and John Stamos talking about Don Rickles >>>

[@carlahayden2461]

There was an episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno after he lost his parents when he talked about his parents and how people complain about how they were raised, but his parents did it right.

[@wanderingyoutube]

Andrew Garfield honoring his brother, the respiratory Doctor in the midst of COVID, on Steven Colbert's show

[@shawnuel]

Hugh Grant saves Jay Leno’s career. Jay was getting spanked by Letterman and this appearance was the first time he beat Dave in the ratings and he never looked back after that.

[@thomascrown6422]

I'll never forgive Hugh Grant, who I otherwise like very much, for making Jay a success on the Tonight Show because I could never stand Jay Leno.

[@shawnuel]

@@thomascrown6422 I’m ok with it. Mediocrity sells. Meanwhile, Letterman is the Everest of late night hosts who, with both Conan and Craig Ferguson, were not ratings giants, but are the guys who influenced others to do shows. Moved the genre forward. No phoning it in like Jay or creating “Barney for adults” like Fallon.

[@robertpolanco1973]

@@thomascrown6422 Like what was your problem with Jay Leno? At least, I know that there are others who do like Mr. Leno for his brand of humor anyway.

[@nicolettacinci3053]

I love Craig❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@potaytogirl9637]

Ru Paul checkin Joy on “not taking advice from a drag queen” was golden

[@Vitte4]

Re Regina King & Jimmy Kimmel at 9:51: "They say so much about humanity without having to say much at all." Which cannot be said for the narration throughout ...

[@weRarmy_weRBL]

The death of Robin Williams still bring me to tears... he always, always make me laugh and still cannot understand how someone who brought so much joy to so many could be so desperately unhappy as to take his own life. Usually the passing of famous people leave me a bit cold, at the end of the day I don't know them... but not Robin... he was a very dear friend.

[@ma53jg]

What a list - thank you!

[@paramitch]

On Conan -- I was frustrated that your voiceover starts right after he gives the news to the audience without a pause, because what made that moment so powerful was that you could hear the entire audience gasp aloud at the news. If the voiceover had paused even one or two seconds, it would have really communicated what made that moment so unforgettable. Meanwhile, I was also really disappointed you didn't include any of Colbert's emotional moments, many of which made huge impact -- his conversations about grief with Joe Biden, Anderson Cooper, and Andrew Garfield. Or his questionnaire response from Keanu Reeves on what happens when we die. I also would have included Jon Stewart's heartbreaking monologue after 9/11.

[@samuelcollantes1175]

Happy saturday afternoon, Emily, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[@goscott2]

This is great and heartfelt but what is perplexing to me is that a studio audience will LAUGH at just about ANYTHING. Even when the hosts/guests are being serious and sharing their heart, you still hear little snickers and laughs scattered throughout and it shows what cynicism still exists even when people are trying to be serious.

[@conscientiousobserver8772]

I kinda pegged Ellen as a bully after seeing that spot where she called out guests to took more than one piece of swag from the table they had set up to....call out guests who took more than one piece of swag.

[@JustMeJH]

You missed Craig Ferguson's eulogy when his father died.

[@zavoot2868]

Johnny Carson's tribute to his late son

[@dawnreneegmail]

who he could not love in real life, super sad!!

[@joshcoe]

conan o'brien

[@mindcorefitness1]

Jimmy Kimmel's response to Kobe's passing is a missed one.

[@drj8588]

Jon Stewart on The Daily Show after 9-11.

[@Lordawesometank99]

Definitely Jimmy Fallon talking about Kobe Bryants passing and their beer run😔makes me tear up every time I watch it

[@Collab2023-zx1mr]

Fallon almost started cracking up , like he used to do in SNL skits. He just can't help it

[@brynnleighw]

Soon after Jimmy talks about his mom, Taylor Swift came on the show and sang her song that includes the line about the squeezing of hands 3 times for I love you

[@missydavellis9012]

Craig Ferguson is the real deal ❤

[@joncumber2020]

Letterman worked a legally required public apology to his victims into his monologue as well. Truly shocking moment.

[@chipdayton1625]

Craig Ferguson's eulogy of each of his parents should have been included.

[@michaelbronaugh3817]

I recall Jimmy Fallon speaking after the riot in VA and condemning tRump’s comments.

[@BobSpangler]

This would have been a great post if it wasn’t for the annoying announcer speaking over the majority of the genuine parts.