Rodney Dangerfield on Craig Kilborn (2004)

Rodney Dangerfield on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn: June 18, 2004.
This is less than 4 months before he died.

[@kevinlawrence4812]

Jay Leno said he went to visit Rodney at the hospital when he had fallen into a coma. The nurse told Jay to reach out his hand so Rodney would know he was there. Jay Leno put his finger in Rodney's hand and Rodney squeezed his finger. Jay said he whispered, hey Rodney that's not my finger and got a slight smile from him shortly before he passed.

[@mellopez1859]

Wow , greatness till the end / awesome comedian . Seemed like he was so forgotten .

[@spatzyboy2]

@@mellopez1859 lth

[@per-arnemoa103]

That was not funny, just a shame. Rodney was sadly enough a lost soul.

[@kevinlawrence4812]

@@per-arnemoa103 WTF crawled up your hatch? What are you even talking about?

[@JKLeScH777]

@@kevinlawrence4812 Jay Leno sucks lol none of us will believe how dumb ass story that takes advantage of Rodney die

[@PookyWookie]

His age and vulnerability is really touching in this interview. He was a unique comedian. Wherever he is now, I hope he is getting "some respect".

[@grandpaobvious]

"I called my wife and said I'm thinking about the first time we made love, and I'm getting all excited." "She said , 'Who is this?'"

[@streetraptorJ]

@Red Balloon You seem unaware that he meant in regarding to the video which is from 2004. I think anyone who knows of Rodney Dangerfield are fully aware that he died in 2004.

[@lindanicola]

💜

[@robertdowler8105]

It's not a Dangerfield up there @ the Heavenly Kingdom

[@BillMcSwain]

"Why the other day my wife told me she wanted to have to have sex in the back seat of the car...but she wants me to drive!" Rodney Dangerfield

[@caseyedward2890]

Kilborn should still have a show

[@neilouellette3004]

2 months after this Rodney fell into a coma after having heart surgery August 24, 2004. Yes he passed away 4 months after this show but it was only 2 months later the laughter stopped for good. You got the respect from all of us Rodney.

[@neilouellette3004]

Saw Rodney live in concert back in June 1988 at the Worcester Centrum, Massachusetts. Almost pissed my pants laughing so hard. He was the best. The King of one liners! No one did it better. No one!

[@jameshowell4854]

wow! U ARE SO BLESSED!! that is a memory that u will cherish for all of your life:)

[@jeffrichardson3814]

Probably one of the most humble comedians ever! RIP Rodney

[@samwilliams4244]

Just went into a deep dive of Rodney after random clicking on a link, couldnt stop afterwards seeing lots of videos in his haydays in 70s. his jokes still hold up, now watching this last appearance, very touching and sweet, what a true true legend

[@moose11vt]

Same trip here. I didn't recognize the talent he was when l was younger.

[@AMPFIELDVISION]

Me too right now

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

@@moose11vt then you had an exceptionally nice childhood, because it took you a while to expecience enough hardships in life to recognize where the humor is, you cant appreciate viewing someone overcoming the hardships untill you understand how difficult they are but you know its not every day you see a person strapping a saddle onto those hardships, and riding those hardships to the top, and acheiving victory using those same hardships which caused him a lifetime of pain as a tool to cause happyness in millions of others who have relatable feelings but never realized they could do that. most just are defeated by pain, but he showed how to escape the enslavement of his past, control the hurt to create pleasure. thats why people enjoy sports, or video games. the thrill of the battle and success over difficult circumstances.

[@christopherprice3955]

I am doing the same today!

[@Greg-io1ip]

Rodney Dangerfield was leaking Mafia stories. Almost sounds like his wife was owned by the mob all along, and his bits are essentially daring jabs at the situation. Such that even Mafia goons running circuits like Vegas, Jersey Shore, Miami, etc were who paid to see Rodney goofing on their own dysfunctional families that they weren't allowed to mention. Rodney's wife sounds like the gate keeper on Rodney. But the Mafia is also who got him gigs. But they didn't like that Rodney started hinting around on TV that Mafia was running him for many years until he got into the movies. Then he got high and just rolled with it. Rodney knew which mob ran which clubs. And his paycheck depending upon walking that tightrope. Like all stand-up comics really, but I suspect Rodney Dangerfield was from a very young boy on Long Island turf, keenly aware who was who unlike anyone else.

[@claude878878]

He's so damm LIKEABLE.. i don't think there's ever been a comedian more likeable than Rodney.. I've never heard a person say 1 bad thing about him.. RIP legend. I miss u so much.

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

he said all the bad things about himself before anybody else got a chance xD it gave him power over them. he took back and then harnessed them, used the bad things to create good in his life and untold millions of other lives he met! people didnt even realize they could do that.. not only does one NOT have to be enslaved by their past, he showed peeps have to enslave their past, and put their past to work, and the pain and past become the very method used to acheive victory. rodney had been crushing the entire time < 4 years old, he was such a legend that he starting spontaneously spawning additional legends! if the comedians he gave a boost to, boost the next generation, then his spirit remains very much alive and if they do not well he still gets no respect

[@morehn]

Milton Berle was super likeable and same generation

[@reprogrammingmind]

The days when a talk show was about the guest.

[@likearollingstone007]

Now they have podcast for that

[@jptwentyfour887]

@r33mote The whole thing with commenters on social media and KZbin saying everything thats good is “good if you’re [very low value] years old” is getting old. Especially when those people indulge in actual child programming.

[@ronb8052]

I've watched Rodney on KZbin a thousand times.....over and over. I'm convinced he was the funniest guy who ever lived. R.I.P Rodney

[@heathbarker3004]

Rodney passed away on October 5, 2004. DAMN! I miss him.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

Aww the audience was so awesome to him! Made me tear up.

[@akfreed6949]

It's Rodney . If you don't know and love him you ain't an American .

[@macmcleod1188]

It's nice to actually get a glimpse of the man. When he was appearing on the Johnny Carson show, he rarely broke persona. I would have loved to have seen him talking to Craig Ferguson.

[@Danimal77]

Had he lived only a few more months he very well could have been talking to Craig Ferguson.

[@thriller985]

I clicked on this cause my brain read Craig Ferguson lol

[@maudefreeman8780]

I saw Greg live. Let me tell you, he sucked a big one! He was the only show that I ever walked out on halfway through. That's how bad I thought he was. 🙈🙉🙊

[@kenverrill4205]

Nothing beat Rodney with Johnny Carson. The audience did show respect for him though. Legend

[@Local1Laborer]

Rodney with Letterman had better chemistry. Carsen was an overrated asshole.

[@henhao1972]

RODNEY WOULD PASS JUST 3 AND A HALF MONTHS AFTER THIS INTERVIEW....AMAZING COMIC WHO ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH DESPITE SUCH A GRIND OF AN UPBRINGING AND DIFFICULT LIFE.....HE MADE MILLIONS LAUGH....HOPE HE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK BACK ON HIS LIFE WITH PLEASURE ON ALL HIS SUCCESSES. R.I.P. MR. D.

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Stop SHOUTING

[@droneredneck170]

It's ok @Chris p SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS! RODNEY DESERVES ALL THE ACCOLADES! I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED THIS MAN WHO TOOK A LIFE FULL OF DEPRESSION AND WAS ABLE TO EXPRESS HIMSELF WITH SUCH HUMOR. RIP Mr. Dangerfield👌🙏

[@markmed9091]

Yeah ,and he knew how to shut a caps key off .

[@ralphabreu5022]

I miss me Rodney Dangerfield he was the best...

[@mastic5519]

In the mid-eighties I was making a delivery in Manhattan and he walked by and said, hay red how are you doing, and started telling me some jokes,,,, after I made my delivery and was driving away, he was on the corner of 76th Street and 1st Avenue talking to construction workers, they were all laughing, I will never forget, he was a good man....

[@d.w.bigglybigleague1709]

What a great interview....Rodney being himself and hearing things never heard of him before.

[@007kosty]

On April 8, 2004, Dangerfield underwent brain surgery to improve blood flow in preparation for heart valve-replacement surgery on August 24, 2004. Upon entering the hospital, he uttered another characteristic one-liner when asked how long he would be hospitalized: "If all goes well, about a week. If not, about an hour and a half."[29] In September 2004, it was revealed that Dangerfield had been in a coma for several weeks. Afterward, he began breathing on his own and showing signs of awareness when visited by friends. He died on October 5, 2004-a month and a half shy of his 83rd birthday-at the UCLA Medical Center, from complications of the surgery he had undergone in August. Dangerfield was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. His headstone reads, "Rodney Dangerfield... There goes the neighborhood.

[@thomasscuderi8020]

Tunnel ,NY Lite

[@jameshoran8]

He also could have said he had one of the best doctors in the world treating him. Dr. Vinnie Boom Botts

[@rickmanning5574]

Ya everybody knows that tunnel

[@verve92]

Don't forget his lawyer, Vinnie Pumpanice.

[@CocaineShane]

Okay.

[@workingman223]

I'll never get tired of listening to Rodney.....I was just a little kid and I was going around saying ..."you scratched my anchor" Gone but not forgotten. God rest your soul rodney!

[@GoryBlizzard]

More than 12 years after his death, it remains surreal that I found out about it while reading his memoir. In it, he discussed death and how hard it would be to accept. I was not reading anything else at the time. He outlived many people who lead similar lifestyles, but still, taken too soon. I can't tell him to rest in peace--he'd hate that. He needs to be resting in power with an infinite supply of pot, booze, sex, Chinese food, chocolate cake and finally, respect.

[@ericortiz3474]

Well said.

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

you dont listen very well, i tells ya, he gets no respect. the day he arrived up there the boss tried to return to sender!! it wasnt easy being rodney.. ... 40 days later, legend has it, after the return policy expired, they unwillingly accepted him!!! but they werent happy about it one bit!!! i tell ya, it aint easy being him , he got no brakes and he got no respect he tells you over and over and even in the grave you dont listen to him... no respect :3

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Well said GoryBlizzard Rodney Dangerfield was Awwesome with 2 W's.*

[@antarcticorb9197]

Don't forget the coke!

[@j1st633]

If you watch him back in the 70's and throughout the years, he was GREAT!

[@willemvandoesselare7959]

I just love the plate at the cemetery , " There goes the neighbourhood " . That's his comic soul one more time even after his passing .

[@KrugerFS]

Immaculate memory when you consider his age here. Really amazing.

[@fiksheaslim3978]

If you look at it, almost all of these legendary comedians have amazing memories. I think it comes with their talent, your mind has to be sharp all the time to make jokes so since the brain is a muscle, they constantly excercise it and it stays fit.

[@barbarapaton4005]

He was such a sweetheart. So humble, straightforward and honest

[@zakkwylde5545]

It's funny, he keeps reaching for his 'virtual' tie.

[@kennycybertron1]

Zakk Wylde Good spot Zack....definitely force of habit

[@manuelaffonso2191]

He never unbuttoned his jacket either, even when sitting.

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

not all actors need props, and his performance is half what he says and half how he says it, and half bodylanguage, and those 3 halves made... wait......

[@JacobSolbux]

classic Rodney Dangerfield. What a unique comedic gem.

[@burburoliver6513]

yeah

[@apmmasonry8332]

Rodney was truly a legend in the industry

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

dude was such an legend, at one point he began spawning additional legends at random =S rodney was next level, he gets a big A-OK sign from me.

[@gripitandripit]

FYI - This was the last year he was alive. This episode aired June 18th 2004 he would pass away 109 days later on October 5th 2004. I am glad he lived a long life of 82 years. He was an original.

[@shadowwolf1762]

He sounds very much like my grandfather in his older years.

[@classicguitarfan8]

Respect to Craig Kilborn for a great interview

[@cartoonpete407]

After years of fidgeting with that tie, he finally managed to take it off 😅

[@thomasluby1754]

Just watched this interview after watching Rodney being interviewed by Conan (1997) ad Stern (same month/year) and this was the best interview by far. Kilborn was relaxed and smooth and asked just the right questions. Rodney was the best.

[@Dragon43ish]

....RIP.....a master of his art work......

[@lyons7711]

Hard to believe he passed under 4 months later. Still the king!!!

[@Ur2ez4me81]

When he was younger not only did Rodney look like my grandfather but he also talks just like him... I miss both of them...

[@roncaruso931]

The funniest man who ever lived. RIP Rodney.

[@TheNatleata]

Wow, great interview, you can tell he actually read the book.

[@ph7715]

american icon, my favorite comedian

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

oh hes your favorite hmm? name all his jokes then. :3

[@stevesewall]

Rodney lays it out here. The man as he sees himself. This is one great American.

[@theend9258]

I know we all go through shit in our lives. Im goin through some right now. When he said the "The dog turned around and winked at me" I FELL ON THE GROUND LAUGHING!! My god!! What a genius!

[@johnnyquest6115]

It's amazing how you can be so alive in one moment and then dead the next.

[@canavatony]

Blame it on Rio.

[@tomnaughadie]

Seize the day!

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Some of the most talented produced great work until the end. Both David Bowie and Leonard Cohen released records the week before they died. Amazing.

[@TJTAMPA2000]

What a long career he had. Great to see Craig K. miss him.

[@jbyesterday3959]

One of my all-time favorites. Rest in Comedy Heaven old friend ✨👍🏻✨

[@baffinjigger6223]

What a legend. I liked him before, but have been binge watching videos from his early days until the present. Underrated to say the least. A special human to say the least.

[@guillermone1]

He died on October 5, 2004 (aged 82) about 3.5 months later after this video was filmed June 18, 2004.

[@dsm9785]

I was a Crap dealer in Vegas the night he married Joan, they came up to the table and he bought in for 100. He shot the dice about 15 minutes, made about 4-5 hundred, then Joan took a turn. She didn’t last long. His bets for the dealers made 100. It was a pleasure to deal to him, he was very much a gentleman and thanked the other players for allowing him to shoot out of turn.

[@darmon931]

Man came across his videos somehow and can't stop watching 😂😂 he's brilliant ha

[@AT-gi1ge]

One of the few times i like pretty boy Kilborn. Rodney you were always a class act. We miss you pal!!!

[@grundid44]

Has anyone noticed the music on the Craig Kilborn show is way better than all the other shows of this genre?

[@paulmcginn5146]

no matter what is going on in my world i will watch this guy. he is beautiful and a national treasure.

[@Rnyargd]

I recorded this as well. At the time I was recording pretty much all the late night shows. But I do remember this, it was very sad when he passed away.

[@reggiereg6669]

Rodney Dangerfield one of the top 50 comedians in history two ahead transcend Generations God bless them I will always love Rodney Dangerfield

[@RevoltingSnakeman99]

Reggie Reg Top 50? More like top five, buddy, heh?

[@pale_saint]

He gets no respect

[@chriscornelius2518]

JDMTuna I'm with you on that my friend. I think Dangerfield was wonderful because we got to see him live a long life. Still, it was too early.

[@bigrc2255]

Richard Pryor and Rodney Dangerfield the GOATS of comedy RIP

[@uncleterry1703]

Every comedian i know is my top 50...

[@christopherespinosa7319]

I grew up watching this man.. When my parents divorced I was raised by my mom and every weekend I would watch old comedy shows and his late night appearances on talk shows. He made me laugh so much that I was transported away from the pain of not having my mom and dad together anymore. Laughter kept me sane and kept me happy and to forget about the pain. Rodney had a way of delivering his comedy like NOBODY I had ever seen before. The fact that he talked about everyday things that were wrong with him even going as far as calling himself UGLY always had me in stitches. I loved him on the DEAN MARTIN show & Ed Sullivan's show.. Johnny Carson late night 🌙.. Rodney was the best and I loved his comedy.. even in Lady Bugs 🐞 and Natural Born Killers he did a great job .. and who can forget Caddyshack ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks for all the great childhood memories Rodney ❤ 😊 💕

[@heartworthofficial4711]

I wish I knew this guy in the show biz while he was alive. Whatta guy. I don't even know where to begin to see his best and all. He's a legend though for sure.

[@tchrisou812]

I miss Rodney

[@ronaldkrikorian4712]

So heartbroken that Rodney is gone! A very funny man who made everyone laugh! A very lonely man with a Great Depression he suffered with! It’s tough to be on the road all the time and your family & friends are back home waiting for you!! RIP my friend!!!!

[@Soulseeologia]

My old man loved Rodney had his albums we used to listen to them they were the same age now when I hear Rodney I think of the old man it’s awesome RIP to them both!! 💜 💜

[@Soulseeologia]

Have some skim milk with it 😂

[@ElmwoodParkHulk]

❤️Love you Rodney , such a love able person that never got 1 hug from his mom . Hope you got lots of hugs from your friends and fans while u were here. You certainly deserved them with all the happiness and laughter you gave to others .

[@njjeff201]

Will always miss him

[@markwolff2317]

He was no doubt one, if not the best comedian to grace the stage

[@RolandRhodes1]

Great comedian with a big heart of gold

[@Brace67]

So close to the end of his life in this interview but of course he had no way of knowing it. We know it though and so it make watching this video difficult as he talks about his recently published autobiography which he no doubt was proud of and a planned movie if his life so soon to end. He gave laughter to many thousands of his fans over his long career and was truly an original. RIP Rodney.

[@RonaldDregan]

Rest in peace rodney. Your still very much here.

[@Thatshorrorible]

Rodney was the best. I saw him probably about 20 yrs ago. He was great. One of the best. a true comic legend!

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

He was still funny until the end. What a dedicated comedian who loved his craft.

[@enjoysanal5767]

He was the greatest

[@RealTime88]

I loved him and it took me forever to find that damn memoir!! It was really good though.

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

@Mike Sov shut the hell your mouth

[@bryanmmusic]

The story about him having his first job when he was 5 was sad.... Not sure if the laughter in the audience was because they thought he was joking, or uncomfortable laughter, or genuinely laughing at a 5 year old being molested.

[@Dizzy1980]

I'm surprised Kilborn even brought that up on TV. I'm not sure if the audience really knew how serious Rodney was being about it.

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

it would be sad, if that still controlled him. he took back the pain inflicted upon him and harnessed it to inflict joy upon millions. that is why people find joy in it, its funny because most people dont win agaisnt those things, and unexpectedly watching a man wield his trauma like the trauma once wielded him but for good is surprising and comical. nobody laughed about the kreep kissing little boys, thats an abomination and stomache churning

[@Dizzy1980]

@@reubination Oh, I wouldn't say it was "mild". Yes, his childhood was unhappy, but that particular situation was a little more than mild.

[@bloodlessrvc420]

I remember watching this the night it aired.....RIP

[@ald668]

I MISS HIM.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

R.I.P. Rodney

[@okjoe5561]

Whatever happened to the movie that was going to be made from Rodney's autobiography?

[@iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053]

Rodney died 4 months after this

[@baffinjigger6223]

Jerry Pearce you’re right. Somehow Jamie Foxx could pull it off I’m sure lol

[@markmed9091]

baffinjigger yeah , Fox would be a natural fit to play a white , Jewish comedian!

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

I just noticed a Rodney documentary on KZbin, look forward to seeing it.

[@cutter-morris]

@Jerry Pearce Jeff Ross lol

[@jamesclinesr2511]

I miss him so much he was the best

[@shanebowers7902]

We miss this great guy

[@mega-hb4re]

The best comedian ever, RIP

[@DavidFrancis24824]

His one liners and stories are better at 82 than me at 37. Fucking legend!

[@markgardner4426]

He looked tired but who would have guessed he'd be gone months later. Too bad the biopic he mentions appears to have been cancelled, probably due to his death.

[@jameshowell4854]

That i did not know. Too bad! So many comedians owe their career to him. His comedy/nighclub i can only imagine started &/or further many careers! He truly deserves all the respect & more!!!

[@lhart99]

Rodney Dangerfield is more than a legend. All that aside, people don't understand the impact he had on so many young comedians in the 1980's. Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Bar, Andrew 'Dice' Clay, Sam Kinison, Jim Carrey, Bob Saget, and the list goes on, and on, and on. All these comedians got their start at Rodney's club called Dangerfield's. What a fucking legend.

[@mashtali1]

really underrated genius

[@paulmcginn5146]

i'm a long islander. main drag, did not no, wat he say, jamaica avenue. in my neck of the woods, it was larkfield road. i lived in eastnorthport. i had such fun and memories galore. i could never go back. it is said, you can never go home again. no joke. could not afford it, firstly, and it's lost it's luster. i am so content to live in binghamton and it is just a short bus ride away to the beach which i'm not as fond of anymore. love it here and love rodney dangerfield. he makes everything just right.

[@adamgordon6435]

I guess they never made the movie from Rodney's book.

[@logan4x6]

Dangerfield and Killborn. Wild last names.

[@stevenfanale4553]

We need him right now!!!!!!

[@searaydrivingguy]

only 4 months left to live

[@richardvalens7989]

The greatest, ever ❤️

[@thomasnorman9723]

its not easy being him..

[@grandpaobvious]

He was ok last week, but today he's not doing so good.

[@fonso1030]

He’s alright now, but last week he was in rough shape, you know? 😂😂😂

[@robertdowler8105]

I impersonate him,you're right.

[@angelogomez544]

great Man period

[@kevmehl]

Your comment could use some punctuation.

[@verve92]

RIP Rodney

[@psychedelicheadcandy]

legend

[@22lilacsky]

I would have bowed to him. He worked his ass off to get his final respect and helped many new comedians. The man is the king of comedy and always will be. I hope he is at peace on the flip side.

[@sukhmaidickoff]

Really sad to think about that not even 4 months after this show he was gone 😫

[@larryjohnson6265]

the biggest slam on the president was about him inhaling marijuana. Oh my goodness how innocent :-)

[@popsvladimir]

Never thought I'd see it, Rodney Dangerfield and Josh Homme sharing the screen.

[@georgeadcock2347]

Craig Kilborn was last good host of The Daily Show. Moment of Zen...

[@rickt1951]

What a genius he was to come up with the line I get no respect he used it his whole career. He got a lot of respect he got a lot of young comedians careers started he definitely gave back and made it easy for a lot of people. I am so fortunate to have seen him twice.

[@NoilBee]

An absolute Legend.

[@luisgomez7367]

If he was a comedian today he would be a Billionaire

[@jchbsurf]

Absolute legend

[@tradewins]

great audience. nice to know rodney got to feel appreciated shortly before hie died.

[@paulmcginn5146]

my aunt lived in jamaica estates. i am privileged. by god. my beautiful cousin lisa. and the ramones were out that way. and my lovely cousin lisa also, as i, loved the ramones. they might not loved each other, but we so love you. this is so cool for me to see. thank you so much. forgive me. i am not sorry. i am such an emotional basket case, but i have been blessed. minimum wage all my life, my retirement money is a mere pittance. cant ford a car but who needs one. no children, but i am content with my cat. love of my life. he who walks, walks alone.

[@chrisschrader6564]

Miss Rodney. Damn so I guess the planned movie got canceled? What a shame

[@crazya3466]

Rodney Dangerfield RIP was an original, he's cracking them up where ever he's gone.. cA