Ronald Gladden On Living A Life Of Lies For Months While Filming 'Jury Duty' | Elvis Duran Show

[@jamie9238]

Somehow they found literally the nicest guy on the planet. He was pure, kind, caring, nurturing, and just all around a great human being. His parents should be extremely proud of how they raised him.

[@Mockthenerd]

Not really. The fact is that most people are just normal, kind individuals. He really represents the everyday person, and I like that. It's why we have jury duty... 99% of the time, people are empathetic and good and choose the correct option. Ronald himself says this.

[@Keystoneexperience]

I was Ronald’s wood shop teacher in high school. He was an amazing student, big brother, leader of his peers and deeply kind human. Blessings brother!

[@flclhack]

aw, love this. clearly couldn’t have happened to a better guy.

[@SootSootSootSooty]

He’s so dreamy. Inside and out. 🫶

[@cheryshstrong]

Hope he sees this

[@carynw2625]

Aww

[@b.k8051]

The only way this show worked was because they found the kindest most charming guy ever

[@jeanthepants7905]

Its really nice they did a reality type show where the producers aren't trying to bring out the crazy in people, but give a genuine nice guy a chance to show people

[@LunarEleven]

Seriously... It was refreshing. At least we've come a long way from the invasion of toxic "reality" shows from the early 2000s. There's still shows like Milf Manor but at least people are receptive to something wholesome that just didn't interest viewers before.

[@s0ck06438]

I don't think that was the goal, i think they just let the show happen without trying to force anything and it just ended up that way. Which is still very commendable most people try to force a narrative even in reality tv

[@nellucthegreat]

​@@s0ck06438Nope, in the "script" he's even written as hero it was definitely their intention

[@s0ck06438]

​@@nellucthegreat the script should be irrelevant unless it was staged, I don't think they would throw the entire production away if he ended up being worse, they would have definitely edited it as much as possible to make him more of a "hero" if things had gone differently tho but I doubt they would have cared very much if there was more drama, like they said the neighbor was supposed to creep him out and make him uncomfortable but since they had our man it ended up much more wholesome than they planned

[@jeanthepants7905]

@s0ck06438 creating an opportunity for a hero arch was the goal - and carefully curated based on a lot of interviews with the show runners.

[@kylehill6018]

Calling Ronald a hero is an understatement. This man is a damn treasure.

[@mweiland88]

16:55 This is why everyone loves this show: Ronald is a great reminder of how society should be.

[@linda1541]

I heard that people want him to be on The Bachelor. But for his sake he should not do it if asked. He’s just to nice. I really enjoyed the show. I was sad to see it end.

[@jorelcruz158]

I was thinking the same thing. I don't know why _

[@HedonisticPickle]

Hope he doesnt get involved with something so boring and trashy

[@furosh118]

He said he’s not interested

[@pnut3844able]

Yea that show is trash

[@peterlewis2178]

This interview had some of the best questions I've seen posed to him yet

[@supakhan23]

This guy one of the best interviewers I’ve seen in awhile! Very impressed.

[@taylortadlock3478]

Sooo much better than the barstool interview

[@Patman494]

@@taylortadlock3478 Barstool's interview with Marsden was even worse. Almost every time Marsden was getting on a roll and about to make a point they cut him off.

[@113dmg9]

I definitely agree with you. More in depth questions that you haven't heard a hundred times before.

[@jeffreybonner6895]

This was the most creative show I’ve seen in a long time.

[@marslander2488]

This man has restored my faith in humanity ❤

[@annemacleod1421]

I sense that Ronald is by nature the most polite, thoughtful and kind man, hence his graciousness throughout this ‘process’. He deserves recognition for being such a sport and a natural actor.I do love his curiosity but also his honesty after the fact. He can stand by himself. How nice to not feel embarrassed about how he came across. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@philipc2025]

I was told about this show yesterday and watched two episodes. Today I finished the rest of the episodes. It's so addictive. Ronald was surrounded by amazing characters which were so compelling. I have made friends and family aware of the show.

[@MrBetolops]

I was Ronald's best friend when we were young kids. Always knew he would do something as big as his heart. Well done, friend! Miss ya!

[@mattmccomas1]

Sure.

[@Eggroll94]

I met thom

[@Danielaip8]

With so much chaos going on in this country, this show brought back so much beauty to humanity! The actors, Ronald, cameramen, directors, absolutely everyone that was part of this show thank you ❤

[@lorriekraft4403]

This show gave us such a good laugh. Thanks Ronald for being such a good sport!

[@jbooker7099]

I just watched the show (bindged watched... which I have never done for any show. Probably helped that out was only 8 episodes) but I was enthralled. He should have gotten a million dollars! I finally understand how The Truman Show viewers were so invested.

[@MinaMcKay]

Hes 6'6? Damn i knew it. Could tell when he was standing in a door frame and nearly was at the top! Really enjoyed the series, he's truly a sweet guy!

[@JaVi-wf1gl]

Tge fact that the show and cast, and especially Ronald is sooo well received by the audience, shows that everyone is soooo over those aggressiv shows, people fighting., RHO…, Kardashians, etc. Hope that this will change the reality show landscape a bit!

[@ladykupo]

I am Ron's second cousin, twice removed. One time he saved a litter of kittens from a flaming ice cream truck. Great guy! 👍

[@amethystspeaker6919]

Lmao

[@kristin8458]

When the defense attorney dropped the flat screen tv😅😅😅😅😅

[@anisaromano5352]

I loved Ronald while watching the show but love him even more seeing this interview.

[@Stefarooh]

This dude really should get into movies, he has the movie star look and everything. His parents did a very good job of raising him. He was empathetic, kind, understanding but also showed great leadership qualities. I love how he saw "the inventor" in the weird guy and shows him the movie which contains a misunderstood inventor instead of seeing him as a weird creep (which lets be honest most of us would have and then avoided him like the plague). Instead he wanted to bring him out of his shell. Or how he was willing to take the fall for James and his turd, and the paparazzi incident and be the wingman for the nerd. What a lovely guy. He would make a great friend, I am sure.

[@dmarsub]

A lot of people talk about how they would have figured it out, but there are a lot of psychological phenomena that counteract that. Cognitive dissonance alone strongly counteracts such a discovery. Moat people wouldn't have seen through this without massive paranoya.

[@Crybaby-Media]

It’s like everyone who said “they would have fought nazis” if they were alive in Germany in the 30s. Tons of good people felt pressured to join for the safety of their own families . The power of social pressure is much more than people will admit .

[@ritchiesweny610]

​@@Crybaby-Media The Nazi party didn't have to threaten they're followers families, it was a cultural movement that people wanted to be apart of, including a lot of American and European cities

[@majammmmh]

​@@ritchiesweny610 you're right but aside from that there were definitely threats as well that made people conform

[@LiilYogurt]

@@ritchiesweny610 Both are correct lmao, there were plenty of people that wanted to be part of it, but there were also a lot of people who were forced into the position. It's not a one or the other situation.

[@rayrae204]

He is such a beautiful Man!

[@BeachGirlDreamer]

Ronald for president! A true diplomat and an even better human!

[@TonyB1999]

Give this man some more money. I hope he's got royalties.

[@angelamorgun3993]

Absolutely! They underpaid the main character!!

[@GingerThereforeNoSoul]

This show was really good, the cast was perfect, Ronald was perfect...I rewatch the show often, just bc I love everything about it.

[@TonyBorda]

I really want to ask him about the hours outside of what we see in the show. For instance, when he watches A Bug's Life with Todd or when they would all play video games together. I mean imagine those actors having to stay in character ALL NIGHT while hanging out with this guy, and having none of that be shown. I want to know what they talked about in THOSE moments.

[@gabes1733]

i think at that point the actors are mostly out of charactor, just hanging out

[@Plastic35789]

He is such a nice human being, I’m sure everyone with good heart is falling in love with Ronald by this point… I hope he will be in a movie or a project like that and get reach 😅

[@Likeomgitznich]

My biggest question would be, what if Ronald said yes to the soaking? 😂

[@wBeardd]

BROOOO

[@pokemontas8025]

the script always had a plan B and C So im sure they would have come up with something stopping it lol

[@Hahaha.5202]

They DID record a fake video so i bet they'd just pretend to do it

[@Luluthecat-22]

Then those actors have to take one for the team!😂

[@Hahaha.5202]

@@pokemontas8025 they wouldn't have to stop it though? They had a blanket over them, so they could literally pretend to do it

[@missylynn4592]

Such a great interview!

[@froodoftheforest]

Thank GOD Gandhi was there with direct and poignant questions - that Elvis dude was on 'old dude classic fm ramble mode'. This would have been nothing without her. Nice one, lady!! Thanks for asking the questions we all wanted to hear answered. He's such a decent human - we, the audience just wanted to make sure he was ok with it all. Thanks again Gandhi!

[@THEEArmoredSaint]

THere were multiple actors i recognized from other past shows. STill a fun ride to watch

[@Winterfang]

I love how they tried to make crazier and crazier stuff but accidentally found the chilliest guy in the planet LOL

[@debraduquette9205]

He is worthy.

[@TheresaFarley-v1p]

I’d love to see Ronald on Survivor.

[@sallykauth2115]

I think Ronald is terrific, but he most likely would do awful on "survivor." He is a relatively big guy. He needs too many calories to survive. "Survivor" is a game that favors small people.

[@G.G.5229]

Love the show. This guy was awesome and such a sweetly. Marsden and the rest were just freaking hilarious 😂😂😂❤

[@leefox3353]

Proud of you Ronald Gladden.

[@user-vc9or5uc4x]

Elvis looks great. Great jacket. Ronald was so nice on that show. What a great human.

[@vivbdn1288]

Best asked questions.

[@margaretbrown5683]

Excellent interview!

[@RammusTF]

The reason this show is amazing is that they wanted to have a hero character. Not someone to be the butt of some inside jokes that the cast and viewers were in on. No. They wanted to put him in situations that he could look good in if he made the right choices. And he did, every single time. Great job Ronald. You deserve all the good things that come your way.

[@Rjs81187]

What would they have done if afterwords he didn't sign paperwork saying it was on to release the footage 🤔 it would have been such a waste of time for everyone 🙄

[@AEsdadsvaL25230]

Pretty sure he signed beforehand, he just thought it was a documentary on a real trial

[@dancesmokesmile344]

@@AEsdadsvaL25230 He literally said he had to sign after, because the first documents he signed was for a documentary as if it was real

[@HighHolyOne]

Ronald's application from the Craig's List ad reminded me of a Kurt Vonnegut story where Stoney Stevenson, a kid from Indiana, enters a cereal box contest, and gets blasted out, into the chronosynclastic infindibulum.

[@KiriB]

This was such a crazy show. I just finished watching it.

[@woodyhitya]

My favorite morning show + my new favorite show! I’m loving this

[@BMarie774]

Ronald is a damn superhero backstory in the making lol. Just a nice dude who became super famous for being just a super nice fucking guy.

[@freddiemac1438]

I would hope they’re paying for long term psychological counselling

[@nate4697]

great interview

[@michaelanderson8395]

The funniest TV show I’ve seen maybe ever.

[@shawnuel]

"Sewage Joe" was one of the jurors, as well.

[@dmarsub]

I read a comment that claimed that once they realised he watched and loved the the show parks and rec, they changed the actors aesthetic.

[@famousse703]

I’m in love with him

[@merkinert3773]

As odd as this may sound, Ronald makes me proud to be an American. No hate, but a strong ethic for truth and justice.

[@sallykauth2115]

Exactly. I am hoping citizens from across the globe view this show and recognize that many/most Americans are kind and generous.

[@komegaj]

Wish I could watch this in Canada. I’ve seen bits and pieces on social and it looks amazing!!!!

[@komegaj]

@@nszach Thank you!!

[@kimnv14]

just go on youtube someone posted all the episodes

[@CE98]

Lookmovie babe ❤

[@hanlisaunderson7139]

Just look on KZbin under Jury Duty I just watched all 8 episodes

[@MsLucy95]

Go on survivor!!

[@angeladoll9785]

I'm sure the Bachelor people are blowing his phone up!

[@devinmay3038]

I doubt it. Not that Ronald isn't a good-looking guy. It's just that when you compare him to past Bachelors, he is not to the high standards they set for pretty people. Being 6'6 tall is the best thing he's going going on for him in reality for that show.

[@PSOLDE]

The terrifying mind-bending aspect of something like this is for those of us that have felt like we're living the Truman show our whole life anyway. This is an added layer to disentangle from that. So kind of James to help him through the reintegration process

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

I hope they had an aftercare plan for Ronald

[@rachels.8051]

Honestly, the “have you ever questioned the nature of your reality?” Thing went too far, James.

[@rebeccamouse9294]

When they did the reveal, he needed to call a lawyer asap because he was in the catbird seat and could have negotiated a much, much, much better deal for himself.

[@angelamorgun3993]

They underpaid the main character!!!!

[@amandaclarke763]

I watched the series, I didn’t really ever laugh out loud but it was interesting.

[@filifilms]

How did you know, are you psychic? “Because Barbra this stuff happens all the time”

[@slimlouis6441]

Absolutely. 😂

[@mzs186]

people keep forgetting the fox show when it was a fake dating show and that guy being tricked was a great guy too

[@IAmHisBeloved5]

What’s the name of it?

[@hectorg5809]

There were 3 seasons of a show called The Joe Schmo Show. They got crazier each season but the concept was similar: fake reality show with actors except 1 or 2 contestants who think it's all real. They're great

[@nplays1257]

it is just so wrong man, i would have sued their asses

[@kimberlyrobinson1978]

I kinda felt bad for him

[@DeconvertedMan]

It was a lot like The Joe Schmo Show but those people did'nt seem to get the press that this one did.

[@ytuber3801]

I think the show is great, but what they did to him is terribly questionable, especially now that we know he was given stuff to sign on the day of the reveal when his mind was all over the show and certainly not the full extent of the psychological impact

[@bagelthebeagle7359]

Ronald is just fine by his own words.

[@cherylpeterson6634]

Just watched last night, binged the whole thing. Somehow I missed the message about how he didnt know. I thought Ronald was another actor playing along. I had no idea. Still having a hard time believing he didnt know. I was just as surprised as him when the judge told him.

[@AnnaliseNOTkeating]

Jury Duty is kinda like the “Joan is Awesome” version of “Joan is Awful” on Black Mirror. Kinda creepy

[@incompleteriver770]

If I was given 100 grand I wouldn't be mad either lmao

[@clarisahernandez5280]

I bet he has a lot of romantic interest now.

[@edwinicq]

The camera placement is so weird, the entire episode is from the side

[@johnv5827]

I think Ronald probably knew the whole thing was fake - as he mentioned he said multiple times "this feels like reality tv" but he didn't want to risk the off chance that it was real and be held for contempt for walking away lol

[@sallykauth2115]

Exactly. You can't take that chance.

[@novascotiaskater1868]

I am still too scared to believe he didn’t know it was a prank because I don’t want to be that gullible….. but if it’s true that he didn’t know it was all fake I think it’s hilarious and I have no idea how he didn’t figure it out…

[@MrSolobear333]

I still dont believe thay ronald was not an actor.... juat the certain things he said seemed to perfect.

[@redearedslider2322]

How did he not realize it’s unlikely someone could end up on jury duty by answering a Craig’s list to be in a documentary and not from an official jury summons? Jury notices and selections are random for a reason.

[@bbcbbc1717]

Good point. I was thinking the same thing. He seems pretty switched on. All I could think of is that the producers advised they received the cooperation of the courts, etc, etc and therefore they deviate selection from the norm. They still went through the normal jury vetting process, etc.

[@93trome]

Apparently, in California, jury duty is voluntary

[@amandao.8043]

Yeah, you get an official Jury Duty summons in the mail which usually lists a date ~3 months in the future. Then on the night before you call the courthouse and there's a recording saying Yes/No to show up the next day.

[@JulieHerrick]

The thing is, most members of the general public haven't served on a jury before (and indeed, that was one of the criteria for the Craigslist ad). This whole premise had to rely on the fact that most people don't know the detailed machinations of the system, so the producers could get away with bending the rules a bit. They wouldn't be able to pull off the exact same thing twice though.

[@linda1541]

It was for a documentary he was told.

[@jasonluong3862]

If this "victim" is himself not an actor, then if he wants, he may sue the show for kidnaping. He felt compelled to be sequestered for a whole month because he thought he was following the law. I don't know what would happen if a citizen refuses to comply to their jury duty responsibility when they are not excused by the judge, but many people would think that they may be put in jail. I am not sure the lawyers for this show really thought this through.

[@Liezii]

He applied for a special job on craiglist, to be a volunteer on a trial (apperently that's possible in California) and being filmed for a documentary.

[@bagelthebeagle7359]

Ugh there’s always one in the crowd.

[@BrandonRyanPresents]

So it's basically spike tvs joe schmo

[@TTNBear]

He could be another hemsworth bro

[@triathlontimmy]

Ronald was the best actor in show. Acting as if he wasn't in a show.

[@lifeisgood6074]

If you believe he truly didn’t know exactly what was going on, then he wasn’t acting, he was just being himself. I have wondered if he truly didn’t know however. They said his girlfriend helped by telling him his phone would be taken away. Do we believe that she wouldn’t tell him the true nature of the show beforehand? Hard to say. Either way, it’s an entertaining show to watch.

[@triathlontimmy]

@@lifeisgood6074 I agree, it was a very funny show, I watched the whole thing knowing it was staged. The comedy style reminded me of The Office. But it's cheaper, easier to produce, and more entertaining if EVERYONE was part of the script, and everyone was acting. How do we know Ronald has a girlfriend? That could be part of the script. Good show, but I'm not buying Ronald wasn't just acting like everyone else.

[@Suttonnnn]

Bozo

[@shavonne4831]

Wish he couldve got royalties

[@rebeccagoodwin9976]

Dude! Are you married, hahahahaha!

[@echo5827]

Someone's gotta tell brody how to line his beard up

[@xthe_moonx]

"soaking"

[@wordwarrior2350]

Didn´t he wonder how he got from a Craigs List Ad to a "real" court room, on a jury?

[@vanikestewart8578]

California is a voluntary system.

[@wordwarrior2350]

Why should he?

[@garyphillips4655]

God Damn, Really? See how the Social Experiment went with Ted Kaczynski and how that ended up...

[@dublplus]

Beautiful show, but somehow criminal. God bless this man for being such a good sport. It might have carried long disturbing consequences for many a different candidate.