Nathan Lane Doesn't Think Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Knew They Were Separated

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

Jokes and wit coming so fast he has to give the audience a chance to absorb it all. Nathan lane is a national treasure

[@rebeccaweitzel9158]

I couldn't have said it better. 😊

[@b.n1429]

It was like our own little stand up special from him. It was great ❤

[@NimChimpsky69]

Tell me about it. I was surprised and impressed. They were subtle, clever, and fast. I wish my brain could produce content on that high level for 5 minutes straight. Good for him.

[@perlo830]

Oooorrr they just arent good jokes?

[@laugesen18]

Exactly, you just know he’ll be hilarious 😂😂😂 and put you in a good mood 🤗

[@cbpd89]

Nathan Lane is just the best guest. He's so sharp, so funny, and just knows how to play an audience.

[@jwelch5742]

Nathan Lane won 3 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Timon & Pumbaa: Season 1 for playing Timon, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Teacher's Pet for playing Spot/Scott and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Only Murders in the Building: The Boy From 6B for playing Teddy Dimas. It say at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Nathan_Lane.

[@sarahdee374]

compression fishnet stockings! best line ever. He is so funny! and I love how Seth just sits and let's him deliver his lines, uninterrupted. Jimmy Fallon, take notes.

[@md61211]

Jimmy Fallon ... ugh

[@debrajones9325]

100%. 😊

[@JGLy22086]

Im dying. I want some of those too.

[@colleenrichards5662]

@@JGLy22086 😄🤣😆🤣😂😄😀😆😁😄

[@CountryLongboarding]

Can we just have a full hour long special with Mr Lane, he’s just such a treasure

[@desmond-hawkins]

Cicada Cicada being a hit with both etymologists and entomologists was a genius joke, coming up with this on the spot is incredible.

[@christineherrmann205]

I loved that entire thing, not only the wit, but the fact that it was a whole in-joke that had the entire audience going "Huh? WTF is this about?" 🤣

[@_marzipan_]

I like Nathan too but I think most of his jokes were pre-planned, like the whole "writing his memoir bit". Not that it wasn't entertaining.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

@@_marzipan_ Someone compared him to a stand up and that's not an unfair comparison. He and Martin Short have a similar style only I think Martin comes out and takes over the stage and it becomes a kind of roast. Nathan sets up more of a back and forth with the host though it is very much pre-planned as most interviews tend to be. Doesn't take anything away from the skill it takes to make it seem like it's all in the normal flow of conversation and have it all land the way you want it to. Nathan is one of the best.

[@ericminch]

That's insightful @@uosdwiSrdewoH 👍

[@michaelbayer5094]

@@_marzipan_ Pre-planned? I hope you did not mean that as a criticism. I think Lane prepares for his appearance on the show. He is performing. He knows what he wants to say and how he wants to say it. He is a consummate professional. That he seems to be speaking off the cuff just shows how good he is.

[@cdcotr]

Imagine him and Martin Short on the couch at the same time. The jokes would be flying, wit would be rapier sharp. That’s would be something to see!

[@michaelbayer5094]

Martin Short is way too over the top and seems to play it the same all the time. I was never a fan.

[@petecoogan]

Can you imagine the Only Murders set?

[@OceanDreamer59]

I wish Nathan Lane was still on Only Murders In The Building. He was so good!

[@petecoogan]

@@OceanDreamer59 He could come back for the next season

[@tabeamb9805]

So fun to see Seth having so much fun. Nathan Lane in my heart since I watched 'birdcage' as a kid on VHS 😅❤

[@J5L5M6]

Hell yes. Even me, a cis, straight male loved that movie! Hahaha

[@addictingblue]

Thats my dads favorite movie too 😊

[@TubaTones]

@@J5L5M6funny is funny, shouldn’t and doesn’t matter your gender or sexuality.

[@J5L5M6]

@@TubaTones yeah, that's my point...

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

It was a stage play before that, you know.

[@khallo151]

Nathan is in the exclusive club of guests where Seth just sits back and laughs the whole interview. Come back sooner Nathan

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

Craig Ferguson said that about Robin Williams :).

[@elliebellie7816]

He giggles like a girl.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Robin was the master at taking over an interview and making it hysterical @@Quaker-tc8ue

[@boardaspen]

"when the only white powder back stage is gold bond" was spectacular!

[@fdoe9184]

It is great to see that Nathan still has it. Humor, timing, delivery, still top notch

[@katherinekelly5380]

Agreed! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kjdude8765]

He's Great in Only Murderers in the Building. Even if it's not a main role.

[@patgal2359]

Ageism… why wouldnt nathan ‘still have it?’

[@fdoe9184]

@@patgal2359 1- age. (losing sense of humor, getting too slow, ideas and perspectives change, etc) 2- comedy changes. 3- lack of writers (but he showed he is a natural smart-ass). (ie....Liked Bob Hope movies. as he got older, he was not funny. same with Lucy Ball). 4- some people are good actors and can act funny. He WAS funny. Just a few reasons.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I love that the show has created its own extended universe from 'Corrections'. So things like Cicada/Cicada are brought up with no explanation and you either get it or accept that you're out of the loop and do your best to follow along.

[@SpectraStarShooter]

Nathan Lane is an absolute treasure. He is nothing but a delight. I just adore him.

[@christineherrmann205]

NO ONE in the audience had ANY idea what the _Cicada, Cicada_ thing was about... but everyone online who watches _Corrections_ is DYING.

[@J5L5M6]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JokerTONG]

You Jackal

[@JoshisJoshisJosh]

It's just about time to start mackin the night

[@veggigoddess]

I literally think of cicada cicada at least weekly because we have cicadas nearby making their stupid racket and still can't believe that there's still not a musical about it!!@

[@avisrobinson452]

yes😂😂😂

[@NewMessage]

He would be such a great talk show host... seriously. He's made for it.

[@cwg73160]

I don’t think you have a good understanding of what makes a talk show host a great talk show host.

[@jsully8076]

​@@cwg73160Oh sit down and for God's sake, shut up Linda. That was so unnecessarily mean.

[@jsully8076]

Absolutely, he's got the personality, the wit, and the likability factor. I think you're onto something, I would definitely watch that show!

[@Nothing_Israel]

I concur. He is brilliant at improv, which you don’t see a lot of in stage actors. Almost seems a waste to have him always using a script. At the very least have him host an award show.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

@@cwg73160 I was going to say the same. A talk show host has to be able to make it seem like everything is free flowing, know when to stay out of the way of the guest while at the same time making ad breaks seem as unobtrusive as possible then potentially pick things up after if the guest is staying for a second segment. Nathan just wants to tell stories and entertain. The host is more of a set up for the guest. It seems like a job with a lot of spinning plates that not everyone is capable of doing.

[@TheNoladrummer]

Every time I make an Abraham Lincoln joke I immediately follow it with, “Too soon?”. It’s good to know that I’m not the only psycho who does that!

[@cmasterson]

Lmao Fr. That joke was good.

[@Pbav8tor]

Hilarious.

[@Canuckmom128]

In our family (well, amongst my 3 sisters and I) we use the joke “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?” so much (when things go off the rails) that now we just say “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln” - it’s like code.

[@nrdas8912]

This guy, Nathan Lane, is so good at his craft that it's astounding the ability and level of professionalism he has attained. Lane is conducting an acting school for the audience and the cast if you have never seen him in theatre on the stage. It's that good. Late-night show interviews really don't get any better than this one.

[@stella-gx8ne]

Can’t ever get enough of Nathan Lane! Adore him. Classy,smart and witty. Add HYSTERICAL too!

[@sarahnichols4439]

Gomez Addams, " Living, dead....and undecided."

[@ieatgremlins]

He doesn't miss a moment. Nathan Lane is a world treasure.

[@m.o.2185]

I will never not hear Timon when I listen to Nathan Lane, also the dramatic screams from The Birdcage also get me every time lol

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

“OHHOHO I PIERCED THE TOAST”

[@clairechristy977]

​@withalittlehelpfrom3 OMG I just snorted so load I woke he cat!😂😂

[@JohninHouston1969]

"Maybe Republicans should avoid the theater altogether. I'm sure Lincoln would agree." Sublime joke that I think most people didn't get.

[@ashleyelliott444]

100%

[@sonavevo]

its like the most overused joke you're not special

[@dianagarrison3138]

Most people aren’t as clever as you?

[@witchypoorose5196]

"Too soon?!" 😂

[@joshuarosen4439]

Party the same since Nixon so modern republicans espically the magets and Reagan freaks but anyone who got out when they screwed Nixon they can come

[@b_melly]

Fishnet compression socks is comedy gold!

[@masakazuishiguro8525]

Nathan Lane always came prepared, what a treat

[@LambieSamba]

Nathan Lane, Birdcage, Robin memories! Holy smokes he just gets funnier, his timing is wonderful, love him!

[@stacyfabiszewski4633]

Love Nathan Lane, he's an amazing man. Love his jokes and sense of humor I love watching him on stage and in movies so much, I definitely agree that he's a national treasure

[@canadaclaret]

Like Martin Short and Steve Martin, he comes prepared for his appearance with some comedy jokes. Nice.

[@h7opolo]

i expected to laugh uncontrollably once i read the guest's name. nathan did not disappoint.

[@tomzurla3550]

“…..when my husband gets up and slaps someone at the Tony’s”. I literally laughed out loud.

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

"My husband and I won't know if we're separated until one of us gets on stage at the Tony's and slaps someone." 😂

[@JMarchel]

Finally, a musical on something I care about.

[@petergriffiinbirdistheword]

Correction: Jada knew they were separated. Will found out a few days ago.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

@petergriffiinbirdistheword enough with the misogyny. Will knew. Will had his own partners do let's lay off jada. Will is responsible for his behaviour.

[@jenniferbaumgarden9293]

"Keep my husband's name out your mouth!" LMAO. Nathan is a national treasure.

[@JBear87]

I swear to god, Seth is going to will "Cicada Cicada" into existence, and it's gonna wind up winning a frickin' tony award.

[@md61211]

And THEN Nathan's husband can go on stage to slap the presenter.

[@tamlin3378]

Nathan is a treasure, he and Seth seem like they would be fun at a brunch together.

[@jbstein]

When Seth said, "the Mets are really looking forward to this," and Nathan responded with an emphatic "I bet!" it made me cry lauging 😂 I love these two talking

[@bitemedude]

Honestly, if "Cicada, Cicada" follows the usual pace of musicals in development, it should be just about ready by the time the next batch of cicadas emerge.

[@angelaowens921]

Nathan Lane is wonderful, every interview is always pure entertainment that makes you smile and laugh even on a sad day

[@J5L5M6]

The world needs an actual production of "Cicada, Cicada!"

[@ElleMS-14]

Nathan Lane is such a big part of my childhood. Birdcage and Lion King were on repeat in my household.

[@jessicas.6235]

I love Late Night with Nathan Lane, guest starring Seth Meyers 😂 I imagine he was practicing those jokes in front of his tiny Late Night set ❤

[@noladarrling]

I love Love LOVE me some Nathan Lane! He's that friend that makes every social gather pure hilarious joy!!❤🧡💛💚💙

[@rabblerousin8981]

My god Nathan Lane is timeless. He’s so effortlessly funny and sharp!

[@reezefab]

Nathan Lane is hysterically funny. Talent beyond ❣️

[@ravenbell3918]

I adore Nathan Lane! So witty and charming! We must protect him at all costs!

[@pocho689]

Protect him?

[@lsaideOK]

Nathan Lane is funnier than all the stand-up comedians who appear on talk shows combined

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Just a brilliant guy, a genius of comedy and the art of acting.

[@felixfelicis51]

I'm so glad Cicada Cicada is still happening!

[@curanderoverde]

The Bird Cage was so good...

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

Yep...I miss sharing the planet with Robin Williams...they were great together. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

[@jenniferh8961]

The best!

[@MachaMongRuad]

I feel like the only person in the world who remembers Will & Jada announcing their separation back when it happened. 🤔🤷🏽‍♀️

[@fmtaylor92]

"a closer woof" oof. I Love Nathan Lane more than any other performer

[@GrecoRomanNinja]

Nathan Lane is a delightful man.

[@bokiss8425]

Nathan Lane America's Comedic Royalty. Always a fan! He's great!!

[@thejoanamendes]

I need a 1 hour tv interview special where Seth and Nathan just talk 😌

[@Rav2277]

When I saw this clip on my feed I was thinking whether they’d bring up the cicada musical, since they do so every time Nathan is on. And they did! Is this actually going to be a thing?

[@PhillyFrank1]

Love Nathan Lane to pieces, but I do sometimes wish he’d do more of a real interview conversation and less prepared schtick. Ditto for Martin Short, who always fills so much time with one-liners one wonders if he’s secretly too insecure to answer questions that aren’t a prompt to his quips. I take that production of Cicada/Cicada is timed for the next appearance of the 17-year brood that inspired it.

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

He has done serious interviews about serious projects like The Nance, which I highly recommend watching. Last time I looked it was on KZbin.

[@barbaraellmore9474]

One of my favorite movies is "The Bird Cage". I love that guy!! 💜💜💜

[@JCQ205]

“Cicada o se va” would be a more pleasing title for the Spanish-English bilingual audiences.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

Love Nathan Lane. The only guy who could perform with Robin Williams and be the crazy one.

[@henrikwakman7776]

This man is as funny as he is lovable. What a showman.

[@saenze1]

I just noticed Seth laughs like the aliens from Galaxy Quest.

[@tabeamb9805]

Now I feel the urge to watch that at last 😅

[@thegreencat9947]

Oh...it's the swaying arms for me. 😁

[@VictorRochaGaming]

Love Nathan. I saw him doing Waiting For Godot on Broadway. He was perfect for the role.

[@ericminch]

Yes, I was in that with him too. I had the title role.

[@michaelbayer5094]

I'd want to see that. Which role?

[@VictorRochaGaming]

In 2009. He was Estragon @@michaelbayer5094

[@mr.dr.daxter4049]

Love Nathan Lane. His Abraham Lincoln joke was great.

[@bitchenboutique6953]

I mean, ideally you want your cicada musical to run before the cicadas come back and steal the spotlight.

[@samanthamaynard4447]

There's a bit of camera shake at the 5:00 minute. That's the camera operator laughing, and it's my favorite. Nathan Lane is simply wonderful.

[@anaborella1972]

I agree the cicada should have its own musical, right after the strike they need to start for not being paid to sing to the ants while they work. The artists are always underpaid, always denied shelter in winter and that fable makes it look like playing an instrument, singing and dancing were easy. Cicada, cicada can straight things up! 😂

[@Milaperadotti]

The bird cage ! Most incredible movie

[@qwafgjolmfpjbfszxgg1142]

That etymologists / entomologists line was positively symphonic.

[@Celisar1]

I thought it was absolutely horticultural.

[@tonyrae86]

I had no idea this was coming out! Getting my tickets now.

[@00wop80]

Nathan Lane for speaker of the house!

[@merissaj4518]

I am surprised Seth and Stephen didn't mention Nathan Lane on Strike Force Five when talking about guests who need very little prompting. He is fantastic every time.

[@deathlokprime2645]

I’ve been waiting for an update on “Cicada/Cicada”. Jesus, Seth is slower than George RR Martin!

[@terryfallert1371]

Nathan is so cool, I absolutely loved the bird cage

[@kazza6078]

Nathan Lane loving Seth meyers feels right

[@sharonolsen6579]

i absolutely adore this man.. great interview !💖

[@ker_possible]

The audience is not passing the vibe check. Nathan is so witty.😂

[@charlenebrownlow4677]

PTL Seth…Nathan is hilarious; always has been! His explanation for W&J is the best one I’ve heard so far; possible though💯💌!

[@GenerallyTyler]

He is always a delight.

[@greatboniwanker]

I love seth in the casual wear. Please don't ever put him back in a jacket.❤

[@annemacleod1421]

Nathan is wickedly funny. Love him.

[@professorsprout3382]

Love Nathan he needs to be on tv. I live across the country can't see him on Broadway.

[@ebfisher4942]

I love Nathan Lane, he is so awesome.

[@sonofgouken86]

Can confirm, my dog also has a desk and hosts. Is it weird I make myself his Wally? Also, sometimes he brings out the cats for his segment, "Jokes dogs can't tell" lol. It's spicy but good-spirited😂😂

[@lashendawest7509]

We love nathan lane and seth meyers

[@ahnmensch3115]

I had no clue that Lane was so witty!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I am so glad that Nathan Lane is such a great sport to go along with "Cicada Cicada"! Makes me love him even more! I loved him in OMITB too!

[@anaborella1972]

He is just a wonder!❤

[@joannhanson3397]

Loved Nathan Lane in "Only Murders in the Building". He was amazing and of course I've always loved "Mouse Hunt". He's so much fun.

[@whimsysmith2835]

Much love to Nathan Lane!

[@paulaliberty2082]

Love this!

[@60gregma]

I just kind of realized, that The Birdcage must have been so easy to do.....he was pretty much playing himself!

[@parametr]

Always count me in for some Nathan Lane

[@MisterTingles]

Nathan Lane looks a lot better than Madonna. Call me crazy, but it's true.

[@wotzatfa]

and the remembering... and the writing... and the remembering. beautiful.

[@kathleenjones1399]

Nathan is a treasure. So talented and hilarious! Love him.

[@WakingRay]

Always enjoy watching Nathan Lane

[@mollytheda9273]

Nathan Lane is such a treasure!

[@marthavillegas6250]

I really love Nathan. 💕

[@weirdwoman]

Have you secured John Franco for “Cicada Cicada”?

[@gratefuljackal8183]

OMggg CICADA CICADA is happening!! 🐾🐾

[@kathryn1304]

Fishnet compressions stockings 😅😅 he’s brilliant!❤

[@jamesc7277]

So, is Nathan Lane appearing, and being paid, as an Equity member, not SAGAFTRA? However he’s doing it, it’s always great to see him!

[@adamcharming]

Probably meeting the SAG requirements because he’s not promoting anything

[@wendydarling5790]

Yes, he is promoting a movie in the other clip. The studio met the strike demands so promos are allowed.