"Reno 911! Defunded" Star Thomas Lennon Shares The Secret To Making A Viral TikTok

You can be TikTok-famous just like Thomas Lennon if you follow his guaranteed method for viral success. Catch Thomas in "Reno 911! Defunded," streaming now on the Roku Channel! #Colbert #Reno911 #ThomasLennon
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[@weezadam]

Lennon is so underrated. The State is a brilliant show/comedy troop and his work over the years on Reno 911 second to none.

[@LimabeanStudios]

The state is a show I never hear people I meet talk about but SO many comedians were inspired by that show. Wkuk for example were massive state fans

[@EazzyBeezie]

He’s a boss

[@dariax6301]

Absolutely agree!!! The State is classic!

[@Mars_loves_cartoons]

For me,He is best known for top cat in jellystone and paper in Rock Paper Scissors

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

“Should we just decide to be best friends?” Wonderful story! Thank you 🥂

[@_fukunicorn_164]

In 1st grade there was a girl in a different classroom who brought gum to her classmates for her birthday. I saw her at recess and I said, I’ll be your best friend if you give me some of that gum, she did. First day of 2nd grade she and I were standing in the same line for the same teacher for the same first day of 2nd grade and from that point forward, we were best fucking friends.

[@Sindollx666x]

@_fukUnicorn_ rad story! I met a girl on the playground in elementary because I complimented her Jean jacket (it was the 1980s) and we geeked out about how cool Jean material clothes were. Then a couple days later. At my house my mom ran a private license day care, my mom wanted me to meet the new girl who would be dropped off about 4/5 am and would be coming into my bedroom to sleep on my bottom bunk before school. So we would get ready for school together, have breakfast, then bus together to the same school. Though I was a grade ahead. And guess who it was. We were instantly like OMG!!! Jean jackets! And we were quickly very good friends for years! I lost contact with her though when I left California for Washington state. I try and find her on social media every so often but I haven't managed to yet. :(

[@_fukunicorn_164]

@@Sindollx666x Haha yes! Denim HEAD-to-TOE! Aww I hope you find her. ;)

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Love Thomas’ voice. I could listen all day. And funny! Without any obnoxious vibe. It just seems so natural. What fun to be able to seat with him and chat.

[@beverlyrobertson5017]

I couldn't say it better myself.

[@joannat5523]

Tom wrote Night at the Museum, of course he's friends with Weird Al, two geniuses!

[@tinaperez7393]

His Joe Exotic was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. It couldn't have come at a better time when it did - fresh off the pandemic and (first) lockdown.

[@ROZDAB]

I wish he was in more stuff. He is hilarious and a damn good actor.

[@NewMessage]

C'mon. Meeting Weird Al at the office supply store is... Perfect. Perfect.

[@michaeladams6847]

I'm sorry, but this needed to be MUCH longer of an interview 🤣

[@bookbwitched466]

Completely agree.

[@Steampunkkids]

Agreed. He is golden!

[@Games_and_Music]

I agree, i haven't even watched Colbert in a year or so, but i will click for Thomas

[@Akitten84]

Absolutely agreed. I could watch Thomas for hours!

[@melanies.6030]

It certainly did. Barely half a second spared for plugging his book. Sheesh!

[@NewMessage]

I'm just glad he got to be part of the Hitchhiker's Guide movie (as Eddie the computer). H2G2 was Thomas' LOTR.

[@666t]

Eddies in the time space continuum

[@mariekastler5391]

Trying to explain the importance of packing a towel to my Dad, the other day.

[@chulafferty6695]

You seem like such a nice guy Mr Lennon. Also great is your friendship with weird Al,. Love you both. 😃💞

[@awake1251]

Thomas Lennon is a comedy treasure.

[@vinodgootam4271]

Thomas Lennon is vibrating at a high frequency.

[@Dee010s]

Sometimes thats drugs but probably not in his case 😂

[@Steampunkkids]

Thomas Lennon (to me) was best known for his acting on Mtv’s State. He was legendary there!

[@utility63]

Absolutely! Also Viva Variety.

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

And Viva Varietay! My favorite skit was the viva Variety brand cigarettes, when they made smoking look so cool and sexy while telling you just how bad they are for you!😂

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

Hey I found it!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYTddKyQnauDp9E

[@Steampunkkids]

@@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066 Hahaha, I loved that one too!

[@Steampunkkids]

@@utility63 You have excellent taste!

[@desmond-hawkins]

His impression of Joe Exotic was amazing! When the Colbert interview aired, a friend of mine sent me a link to the video thinking it was the real Joe Exotic.

[@audreymuzingo933]

I didn't see it, didn't even know about it, but now I have to find it if possible. I can see how people would be fooled; he looks SO MUCH like him!!

[@villanessa]

I think he's so freaking talented and overlooked

[@MarkAvo]

That warmed my heart.

[@davidallen111]

I put those little bags in my electronical parts tool box, and I have used them several times to repair my Holiday lights. I also wind the lights up and put them back in their original boxes. It's like a fun 3D puzzle. You take good care of your lights, even though your wife always buys more every year, and eventually your son can decorate the whole yard and house with holiday lights. And then your son can get them hopelessly tangled when he just throws them all in one box.

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

Thomas is givin silver fox vibes and I'm diggin it!😍

[@ryanm4319]

I have laughed with this man for my entire life since the Kids in the Hall days.

[@mattburt703]

I'm sorry to say that TL was not in Kids in the Hall

[@lh3540]

The State

[@mcaddicts]

I really liked his father's work in the Beatles.

[@Yashuop]

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

[@wendigo53]

Yes they sometimes disappoint. Like trying to joke about outbreak of war. But usually good, usually worth watching.

[@PerfectRepublic]

THIS. We

[@glassmonkeyface8609]

Man, I LOVE Reno... I just wish they'd find a more mainstream platform like Hulu or Netflix and get to stay there. Lenon, Garrant, and Kenney are always genius, as well as the rest of the cast and guest stars they always have.

[@eduardoandres5989]

lol..."defunded" this dude is very funny!

[@abb0tt]

That was a cute story, and surprisingly touching.

[@Sindollx666x]

Love love love Thomas Lennon!

[@KingofGeo]

Reno is such a great show!

[@valfrancis5692]

New boots goofin! New boots who this

[@JanDeeKat]

Bikes are the fastest vehicle for city mobility, mainly it's the huge chain that slows things down a bit.

[@securitysoundssss]

I used to pick up a dog across the street from Thomas Lennon's house and drive it 2 hours north to a ranch, like 5 times a week. I would always see Thomas's Tesla outside. Total fangirl moment every time I had to pick the doggo up

[@90MysteriumFascinans]

That sounds like a wealthy dog right there.

[@acassim7]

These guys are like the 21 jump street division 🤣

[@lh3540]

The Reno 911 dead clown car skit is the funniest thing I've ever seen

[@Dee010s]

I still think about their different bits. Amazing.

[@zoeym4868]

I love it that Weird Al is his best freind.

[@siobhanlinden194]

This was a BANGER!!!! what a great show🤘

[@suzannefarrington4143]

I'm now going on a deep dive about Thomas Lennon... 🤩

[@melanies.6030]

Enjoy! (Do start with his Joe Exotic impression, it was amazing)

[@Frozen_Bean]

More reno? Yes plz!

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"Should we just decide to be best friends?" 🤔 "Mmm... how about we have a _thumb_ war, first."

[@krissy0628]

I didn’t know Tom wrote Night at the Museum!❤❤❤ love Reno 911

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Brilliant!

[@naoise555]

Jon Batiste is a rock star. He doesn't know what Roku channel is, nor would he ever care.

[@Games_and_Music]

I love Roku Roll

[@Rceledonio]

his entrance! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lh3540]

Just goofin'. New boot goofin'.

[@GalenGTV]

The subtlety behind the Horse comment with what's going on in Canada is too funny. Perfect timing.

[@barcelonachair6487]

Poor guy didn't even get to chat about his book.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"I absolutely _loved_ your Joe Exotic impression." "Thank you. Thank you. I would like to point out, so did 49% of America." 😆😆😆 I remember that segment. I loved it too. I imagine the other 51% just weren't watching, that night. That's all.

[@mst3kpimp]

the problem was it was so new that many thought it was really Joe and were mad so its a compliment.

[@scottstalcup6980]

Thomas looking more like he did as Fred Schneider in the sketch from You Wrote It. You Watch It. "EVERYBODY'S TAKING A POO-POO!"

[@sophbliss]

I find the bike police in Toronto to be even more intimidating, because you can see their muscular calves, and you can't see their eyes (sunglasses)

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Tom gets one segment?! Have him back...have him back...have him back!

[@jenitoten2212]

Is it me or does Dangles shorts keep getting shorter?

[@carlcraft9237]

He's amazing

[@LinkRocks]

Thomas is brilliant.

[@JS108010]

so so so happy for him ❣️ , beige REALLi is his color 😂

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert Thomas Lennon reno 911 awesomeness job interview

[@mimigiggles4199]

Boot goofin? So happy reno is back

[@lauriejones4507]

As Joe Exotic = brilliant casting

[@ThatADHDKid]

Love this guy so much

[@amusicment4829]

Adorable

[@idaburj4890]

Best character of 17 again.

[@hectormedina2446]

3 more hours of this please

[@PuppetierMaster]

"Woah I just had a crazy dream" "You know your driving right?" *crashes into water pylon*

[@faitherific]

I hope he shows back up in the new Party Down.

[@TheBusyJane]

That Weird Al story sounds like it came straight out of his songs.

[@barbaradavis393]

Love those short shorts!!!

[@julianG1212]

Lol Stephen Colbert defunded Reno.😂

[@shakes6381]

Thomas Lennon always hits my funny bone🤣 even got my millennial kids to enjoy his work🤔. Colbert always disappoints when superior talent visits

[@Dudeman9339]

Tom looks like he hasnt aged a day.

[@brianyaniro5086]

"Oh wow cool you met Weird Al anyways here's a commercial."

[@PjPerez]

So THAT'S the secret to making new friends as an adult!

[@minkiitwo]

Love me some Reno 911!

[@blankspace4260]

Interview should've been longer.

[@houndmother2398]

TL cracks me up, he's a hoot.

[@BansheeBunny]

3:49 You forgot the little fuses too, that you'll never use.

[@travismester]

Don’t forget Out Cold!

[@krissy0628]

👢 👢 just goofin.. new boot goofin… THREE PAYMENTS

[@xavierwashington5408]

I rm watching Reno 911 on quibi and being very dissappointed, it was 7 minute youtube videos basically. But this. Reno 911 defunded, much better, its actually funny, if u have Roku, i suggest watching it. If u dont wanna watch all, watch the first ep, thats with Weird Al, and Jonesteenth, the funniest episode.

[@luchezarin]

For a moment I didn't recognize Weird Al🤣

[@nhokonhokopuala]

This show is so awesome ❤️ 😂

[@HermitLady]

I love Tom lennon

[@ericminch]

I've never done any tikety-tokities or whatever, but I can say from 40 years' experience in software development: if you think an idea is so dumb and obvious and stupid that you would never waste your time working for the trivial time it would take you to implement it, that is the killer app that will make millions for whoever makes it.

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

What about a Yelp style app for the restaurant business? I mean like backwards Yelp, where you rate and review the guests.

[@audreymuzingo933]

Dude. I never even thought about how much he looks like Joe Exotic, and had no idea he played him for a bit on this show. Now I have to find it.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Damn does he look good!! Dark hair and facial hair on a man cannot be underestimated!!

[@Jack-ot1zq]

New boot scootin

[@progger53]

They called me Officer Dangle at work because I wore short shorts at the USPS.

[@dawnuelhenry9892]

Thomas reminds me of stand up comedian Nate Bargatze!

[@scottbrown8934]

Still the best Joe exotic I've ever seen. He could play it sensibly or in hilarity.

[@ryanroberts1104]

Those extra bulbs go in the junk drawer so I have to sort through them to find anything else for the next 14 years!

[@toddfeldmann1789]

Your a funny Guy. You never disappointing. Especially with "Current events.". Taking a song lyric from Edwin Starr: " War What Is It Good For Absolutely nothing."

[@Chuckles712]

Please reboot Viva Variety… that show was waaaay ahead of its time.

[@elsiebartlett6808]

@7:30 could’ve also been Dan Avidan lol

[@xTheOxx]

It's mister Laupin!

[@Jack-ot1zq]

Funny enough, I’ve seen both Kenny g and weird Al irl

[@spaceo8568]

Omg. He has a bit about cocain that is hilarious.

[@skorpyo331]

He was perfect in 17 again I might add.

[@shantayedincsoy1611]

New boot goofin!!!

[@janellejarvis1557]

This man is hot. I loved him as Felix Unger.

[@mst3kpimp]

do yourself a favor and watch that joe exotic bit, its killer

[@luciferangelica]

it was nice seeing him on at home with amy sedaris

[@TK-yh4hn]

He looks like Tim McGraw 😍

[@jcbrothers9703]

He crazy

[@Nickitopolis]

New boot goofing! Oh!

[@katieking6845]

Pretty eyes and eyelashes

[@snwflkify]

💖

[@donkern388]

Now we know why there is a constant stream of plastic into the Atlantic from NYC.