Rove interviews Kevin Clash - Elmo

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Rove McManus interviews Kevin Clash, original performer of Elmo from 1985-2012.
Due to the high number of comments about Kevin making a joke about Rove's wife, it should be known that Belinda Emmett was alive at the time.

[@friendbeast4472]

elmo jus sitting there like he's waiting for his dad to finish talking to his friend at the mall

[@cyanoxicrose]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bethanyschnieder3482]

So true that is so very cute!

[@leilatucke3455]

seriously me-

[@BishtrainerTai16]

Hes totally right about the importance of performance. I dont see a puppet, I see a sentient, cute red creature. The illusion isnt destroyed even with his puppeteer right in the open. really amazing.

[@firesonic1010]

I remember they did a study, and they found out that in the case is sesame street characters, children will still acknowledge the the character as a separate being, even if the puppeteer is right in front of their face. And it seems to be only relegated to sesame street characters.

[@MadelineThePoet]

I love how he's himself AND Elmo at the exact same time while he's getting interviewed. He keeps Elmo's head moving like he's listening to the conversation.

[@truefaith.27]

I absolutely love the detail of Elmo nodding along and looking around. Keeps things feeling so real and genuine.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

There's a video of Jim Henson on Arsenio and it really tripped me out when Kermit would do something similar. They really seem to focus on keeping them alive.

[@kelsoknows]

you still active?

[@Swordtee40]

When he did the Elmo voice I thought it came from Elmo for a second

[@willaguirre5524]

It did.

[@sunnick6010]

Swordterranean40 Oh. Hi, Swordtee. It's weird to see you here. Just popped into the comments and I saw you unexpectedly. It's awesome how he voices Elmo. His voice just went from deep to high-pitched.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

I've read that Kevin's voice tracks were not sped up when he did the Elmo voice, right?

[@taveoncunningham7748]

Right lmao

[@ilanitdorani5377]

Me too

[@dravenpepper2667]

Elmo is the only puppet that still looks real when I see the puppeteer! Like Kermit looks like a puppet but every time I see Elmo, he’s real to me

[@miffyn1737]

yeah agree with you. Elmo has the most human attitude

[@themalcahtwinz4743]

What about Kermit? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b37Mf4Fpi8qJr8k

[@amaimonpheles8]

@@themalcahtwinz4743 also with Steve kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6a8n3mYf6uFkLc

[@alking7655]

IMO, it's the childlike attitude. Because Elmo is sweeter. Whereas Kermit and Piggy, for example, I've always seen as a strained relationship.

[@Dreez76]

No no no... its the other way around. Elmo is the voice of Kevin.

[@kovenmaitreya7184]

lol yes!

[@marcovillegas8512]

Dreez76 seeing the video with that perspective is so weird but hilarious.

[@Middlechill2official]

Yup

[@manemanera]

He's a good ventriloquist

[@dancergirl191d]

No one will ever do elmos voice as good as He does it:(

[@homg85]

True huh? The new guy is good but still doesn't quite hit the mark.

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

@@homg85 I’m always aware I’m not listening to Kevin doing Elmo these days.

[@a.walters123]

It’s true. The new Elmo isn’t the same

[@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234]

Who cares. You still want that Pedo to play Elmo?

[@stephaniehastings7638]

@@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 I don't think he was?

[@RubberRoss]

6:20 "It's because your wife isn't here".. Roves wife died.. For a second I was like "Woah, Elmo that's a really dark joke dude.".. Then I realized this aired before that.

[@quackistan]

oh damn

[@dandrewilliams6362]

Imagine finding this after 8 years. Hi Ross!

[@dianaescobar8411]

Ñao ñao amigaõ

[@danhill123]

6:20

[@danhill123]

6:06

[@awbeans5373]

This is the Elmo I grew up with

[@moonlightmagic8703]

Dodo bird racist.

[@khasiah532]

Dodo bird you white people are just racist to the core

[@maxarnold6255]

Khasiah I promise we’re not all bad lol

[@Kupkake33]

@@khasiah532 why is it you white people . Were not all racist i promise

[@nuklearboysymbiote]

@@Kupkake33 yep they do paint a bad picture of all of you tho. get working on that

[@diegoborja4005]

What’s cool about Kevin is that he still makes it look like Elmo’s a celebrity of his own, rather than revealing that he just wears a puppet and controls everything

[@iamrubens]

Love the way Elmo moves his head

[@FreeKentHovind]

i know! :D

[@Powerranger-le4up]

Elmo loves Wasabi. That's why Elmo doesn't have any eyelids.

[@redskydiver72]

Powerranger6342 ah. I see why Kevin was fired XD. Raaaaaappppeee

[@makaylabee6611]

Powerranger6342 hahahah what’s wasabi

[@RONALDII0]

You forgot the quotes

[@789productions9]

jason wood that’s nit funny

[@RONALDII0]

@@789productions9 not*

[@jasminealvarez5088]

I swear that elmo is the cutest puppet I've ever seen in my entire life!!!! HE'S SO FLUFFY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jay-bt7hu]

Jasmine Alvarez Lol

[@hashiethekid9513]

Can't Disagree

[@x3msdeppx3]

SNATCHED Agree

[@lainiepicklesimer2067]

ITS SO FLUFFY IM GONNA DIIE

[@layman6942]

...Cookie Monster?

[@iNsomniacGamingVids]

The way he holds Elmo it's like Elmo has become a part of him, it's quite sweet, he must be really attached to that puppet

[@rhythmman747]

i was surprised at first when i found out who did the voice of elmo, and i call that talent. the fact that he has a deep voice and makes it go up high. thats fucking metal. so i ask whats wrong with a black man with a deep voice, voicing as elmo? whats the problem?

[@dethbutch]

rhythmman747 he has a falsetto voice.

[@tompayne4302]

rhythmman747 ... I'm confused. who are you talking to? who said there was anything wrong with it? You're the only one who has said anything remotely negative, everyone else is amazed and thinks it's great.

[@rucu8311]

i think he was addressing the comments

[@lilzeman4203]

He's gay

[@coolbeanstalk7883]

@@lilzeman4203 the fuck? Elaborate.

[@jared_s2]

how smart is kevin clash? elmo is right there in the coversation...kevin is two people at once...very impressive

[@boomerang4376]

I didn't even notice his mouth moving because I'm so used to that being Elmo's voice that I focused on elmo! (basically i tried to keep my eyes on who was talking)

[@Nattywulf]

Love how elmo keeps looking at both of them to show he's paying attention

[@lensaprastowo]

My nigga Elmo.

[@agentadvocate]

I love Kevin Clash. He seems like a ridiculously devoted & amazing man. Can't wait to see the doc about him; 'Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey'.

[@maub1107]

the whole time it just looks like Elmo is sitting there and listening to the whole interview

[@lynr3357]

I know, love it :)

[@CathyNguyen-nw7zm]

This was 11 years ago. WOW.

[@thechicken5147]

Now 12 years ago

[@nukez5292]

@@thechicken5147 now 13 years

[@dodobird9975]

now 14

[@uicolee]

@@dodobird9975 13*

[@stix3871]

5:23 'Elmo loves wasabi' XD LOST IT!

[@FreeSpiritPaulette]

_One time when I was about 5 years old in NYC, in Times Square there was a grown man dressed in an Elmo costume and I was like, “hi Elmo! It’s so good to see you!” But instead of Elmo, he sounded like a Mexican Mr. Crabs as if he had smoked for every day in his 75 years of living._ *fond memories...*

[@grepolianmagic7686]

LMFAO

[@Bungiejumper117]

Even after this video, I still see Elmo as real... I can't help but watch him sit there, and smile when he talks.

[@Hitsuji_Suji]

I love how Elmo is in the conversation and is attentive and everything.

[@scrimblebimbo3045]

No matter how many times I watch this, it still amazes me that the voice actor for Elmo is some big black guy who's in his 50's. Quite a shame he had to quit, you can't be any type of actor on a kids show without getting accused of molesting kids or whatever these days...

[@kaljathpanthermage3711]

+Magpie Bird was he forced to quit?

[@CreepersdoesMC]

+Kevin Beswick Yeah, they said he used to touch kids.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

+Magpie Bird Not really. The guy in the Barney suit apparently was a coke dealer.

[@benedictypx]

+ItsOptimus P i believe that Kevin isnt a child molestor. Damn his dream job was ruined just liddat becos of rumors.

[@holdmeclosertonydanza22]

Uh nope. He was in two consensual gay relationships, but the others involved were 16 at the time of the relationship. Maybe a little suspect, but it was consensual regardless.

[@knottyorchid1212]

"What's Elmo's favorite cereal? Elmo:"Elmo loves wasabi!" XD

[@tomaswildanger5238]

😃 😃

[@ur5860]

I want Kevin Clash back!!!!😢😢😢😢😫💖💛💖💖

[@sparroweyy]

its so unbelievable that a man like him (not the color of his skin, but he has a low voice) can play elmo for what? 42 years? and still be sane! i envy him!

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

He PLAYS Elmo to keep sane. Watch the Elmo interview with Rove and just Elmo without his " creator" . Omfg...I thought I was gonna die!!! " Elmos gonna sue!" Wtf that was great classic. Then he goes on to say he met DavidBeckham..." Elmos friends kept telling him to take his clothes off, Elmo didnt understand that!"...this guy is EPIC!!!

[@rastafar3899]

And he’s black!!!

[@FreeKentHovind]

I just can't see Elmo as a muppet - I see him as ELMO!

[@CeltycSparrow]

I feel the same way...about ALL of them, actually. Elmo and Big Bird and Kermit and Ms. Piggy and the Fraggles and ALL of them. What makes these characters so special and unique is that Jim Henson INFUSED them with life....with emotion and love and friendship and humor. You FEEL that love and that heart that each of these characters has....and when they are feeling emotion, they made you feel it too. I am 37 and I recently lost my Mom. To be honest, the thing that comforted me most WAS Sesame Street and how those characters dealt with the pain of losing someone they love. Its beautiful.

[@bloodycrazygamer1230]

Oprah: NEW CAR FOR EVERYONE! Rover: You get a puppet. :P

[@UnIockables]

From Kmart- imean Target

[@xXrockyiszhereXx]

"Elmo doesn't understand who this man is" xD

[@Waggers789]

I just watched a documentary on Netflix about Kevin and Elmo and it was fascinating. It’s a really skill to do puppetry and to see puppets brought to life on tv or film or stage is magical.

[@urboiphantomfoxy8854]

"elmo is more handsome than you" you just got roasted.

[@AdorableAncarya]

"I don't see girls around you red skin."😂

[@kyojxn]

i swear Elmo is the cutest Muppet reject ive even seen ;3;

[@emilykruger2844]

Agreed

[@wallflower419]

I LOVE that story about him being teased for doing puppets. Now he's laughing all the way to the bank. Way to go, Kevin!

[@olexia07]

It's amazing what he does. When he does Elmo I completely forget about a guy controlling him and I see Elmo as just being Elmo as with all the muppets. You can never be too old to enjoy them. I'm 20 and Sesame street has been around way before I was even thought of and I will always enjoy the muppets.

[@dreallen213]

CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES MADE BY THE LYING OPPORTUNISTS! I knew this dude wasn't a freaking child molester! I wish he was able to sue these bastards for smearing his name into the dirt.

[@WaterClose1231]

your right about that but it's sad that he wont be able to recover his career.

[@MarcoBoneMan]

Cleared of all charges in the court on a technicality. I suppose you think OJ didn’t really kill his wife.

[@nara_saya]

Ryan as Elmo doesn’t put a soul into Elmo for me. I still love this Elmo

[@homg85]

Agreed. Doesn't feel the same.

[@swag858]

elmo cuter . . . and handsomer #getrekt

[@user-ek6oz8om4x]

Y u self promoting lol

[@user-ek6oz8om4x]

I just noticed this comment was 3 years ago..

[@martythetickler]

"He talks and Elmo just loses it". LMAO

[@gergopiroska1943]

I imagined a skinny white guy tbh (someone like Tom Kenny) This guy is a legend

[@gergopiroska1943]

@@MrParkerman6 wtf

[@anthonytrashboat]

@@gergopiroska1943 not true btw.

[@gergopiroska1943]

@@anthonytrashboat I don't really care if he really did He still made my childhood awesome

[@BananaSeal2004]

I always thought it was a kid doing the voice

[@InvisibleYetVisible]

"Have you ever been tickled on the inside"

[@MARVELRabbit]

Lmao

[@AlpLimIndFox]

InvisibleYetVisible south Park bought me here

[@liannarivera5358]

InvisibleYetVisible I’m Lonely are you lonely?

[@destiny24jenkins77]

Me

[@FroggerFilm]

I gotta say Elmo was a genius idea!! Adorable and perfect for Sesame Street.

[@ThePerfectionist1]

Haha i love elmo, he makes me happy😂😂❤️

[@Dudettesluv]

MrShirye thank you.

[@alejandrosandoval2665]

"You wanna kiss the guy who does Elmo's voice?" XDD😂😂😂😂😂

[@beech5397]

What an awesome job!!!! Thank you for being a part of my history!!!!!

[@supme7558]

His career is history now

[@Snugglepops]

I absolutely love how Mr. Clash moves Elmo about as if he's listening to teh conversation. Very entertaining and seemingly automatic. :)

[@Swag-th6tk]

Who’s here after big bird died

[@vaderlucid8802]

jessica west10 jessica sadly, Me

[@BeAGoodDoga]

Jessica West10 me too...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Brebreeeeeee]

WHAT???? Noooooo 😢☹️

[@frankz3595]

R.I.P. Caroll Spinney, performer of Big Bird and Oscar The Grouch

[@deadaccountlol340]

wait big bird died?! D:

[@mikedx3r]

Elmo you have made so many children happy

[@KermdoubleO7]

Kevin Clash, if you see this; your work is outstanding!

[@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside]

Some of the Tickle Me Elmos were accidentally given ballsacks at the factory. A new employee who didn't speak English very well was told to give them test tickles.

[@tomaswildanger5238]

Omg!! How old is that joke?? 😒 😒

[@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside]

@@tomaswildanger5238 the joke was invented the day after tickle me Elmo's came out

[@tomaswildanger5238]

I see! So pretty old!!... Please don't sexualize Elmo! For a lot of children, he's really cute and more or less some kind of a "super hero"! Let's leave it to that, please, OK?

[@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside]

@@tomaswildanger5238 I ripped a hole in mine so I could fuck it. I like squeezing it's hand so it laughs while I'm humping him

[@lizzi7128]

@@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside omg lol

[@IEmeraldM]

I forgot Elmo's voice was coming from him

[@cristalhawthorne7394]

I love, love, love Elmo.

[@suelee3391]

That is how Elmo likes to refer himself to the third person!

[@Aspe_i]

who has feelings for elmo he always gets tortured i hate it i start to cry cause i love elmo he is a cute little monster

[@WESTRIVERSIDE]

Most of the video Elmo looks dead/drunk because he's just staring @ the floor LOL! Rewind to 1:00

[@WESTRIVERSIDE]

Rewind to 0:50-0:59

[@sabrewolf7906]

Your avatar looks as drunk as elmo

[@veavannezvictoria7998]

Of course, he is just a puppet what do you expect.

[@WESTRIVERSIDE]

Yeah gtfo Ivan Dominguez​

[@Minning4Diam0nds]

+bloodchainneck2006 Fnaf sucks bro just saying.

[@SandraQuintanilla.]

No words. i totally love it.....

[@PoppyCupCake89]

'Elmo loves wasabi...that's why Elmo doesn't have any eyelids!' - LOL! I love Elmo :)

[@Clammychow]

Elmo looks like he’s sitting at a parent teacher conference lmfaoo

[@LupusCantus]

OMG HOW DOES HE DO THE VOICE?! His voice is so low and deep. 0.o

[@zacharychapman2664]

This is now 13 years old...

[@MagicianFlip69]

Kevin clash is a legend. I’m surprised he hasn’t done stand up comedy

[@asuraXTC]

Lol 😂 pretty sure he’d love to do it in a pre school gymnasium

[@alwaysm.i.a10]

His voice is sooooooo deep. That's creepy. I've seen him before but when i was younger. But seeing him now that im 18 it's like dang. And he's good-looking you'd think hed look like a nerd or something.

[@Tripp393]

He said he makes it deep on purpose to contrast the voice even more.

[@mushroomburrito]

He is so talented! He made 3 generations laugh :)

[@RSguideX]

this is unbelieveable that he can make such a voice!!

[@rationalbacon5872]

And now elmo is a rock spider.

[@iamrubens]

Elmo loves wasabi !

[@biscuit3456]

Imagine growing up with Sesame Street and then BEING the most well known character on Sesame Street

[@mtw120]

I love how people are automatically saying Kevin's guilty, despite the fact that there's no solid evidence. He spent nearly 30 years dedicating himself to entertaining people, and keeping the art of puppetry alive. Anyone who met or knew Kevin will tell you he was a kind, harmless gentleman. Kevin's accusations are a personal matter, and I really don't think he needs immature people bothering him. Whatever the case, it really looks like his accusers are just after his money.

[@supme7558]

Nah Jim handsome and The Muppets are what kept puppets alive not this fool

[@MrParkerman6]

This comment didn't age well. kevin has straight up admitted it.

[@thatoneguynoonelikes1066]

@@MrParkerman6 show me hard evidence

[@MarcoBoneMan]

@@thatoneguynoonelikes1066 let your childhood die for God sake

[@ashotofwhiskey219]

4:23 - I about lost it there, too, Elmo.

[@stanjarett2764]

I have a Elmo backpack no need to judge to

[@CovinaJaliscomex]

Stan Jarett:nice 👍I used to be lots into Elmo,I even insisted my pregnant sister 🤰name her kid 🧒 Elmo since _her_ name is already Alma.Now I don’t really need Elmo in my life much,but here we are talking about him

[@darrenedward5735]

You make my childhood great kevin😍

[@DemonNano]

My sister used to be able to do the Elmo voice impressions she used to do it to stop me from crying cause I was terrified of a dvd menu and she even did blues clues I love Elmo

[@emyrosetuala]

I love the voice of Elmo, makes me happy all the time i watch Sesame Street. I used to watch Sesame street growing up and i just loved it. Thank you for your hard work to make people happy.

[@iyanuoriakhi4794]

Awwww Elmo is cute

[@Aaliyah_Eli]

I fucking love Elmo

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

This is still so adorable

[@meme77677]

Kevin Clash is so hansome and talented. i love him!

[@rayagranum2780]

Kevin Clash boys and girls, the REAL Elmo!

[@BeAGoodDoga]

Raya Granum correct! Ryan Dillon sucks!

[@turkishgirlteko9420]

He is cute, i am crying!

[@xavierkrantz1098]

Where'd you go? Kevin I miss you so, seems like its been forever that you've been gone, please co...😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ScooterS04]

Playing with kids

[@Poever]

Throwing your voice for puppetry is insanely tough

[@dleorjs95]

5:23

[@BananaSeal2004]

It's so hard to believe he is the voice of Elmo 😮

[@sparroweyy]

i love how he can do that voice.

[@nana1992]

This is epic!!!

[@chelseajenner5648]

im 18 and still want to see elmo as elmo and not a puppet and i don't know why

[@PenguinWalrus0]

"Available in K-Mart" Target CEO- "Ready the assassins" "I mean Target" Target CEO- "Stand down"

[@sexyslim0104]

i almost started cryin i love elmo so much

[@ronaldhenson3379]

O G KEVIN CLASH IS THE BEST ELMO

[@jtomalley]

LOVE Kevin Clash At 5 min 20 sec… Q: “What is Elmo’s favorite cereal?” Elmo: “Elmo loves wasabi. That’s why Elmo doesn’t have any eyelids.”

[@kibblezzz]

STAND USER: KEVIN CLASH STAND NAME: ELMO STAND ABILITY: SESAME STREET

[@julietrenaud2001]

Hell yeah!! Jojo!!!!!!

[@anna_roblox_stuff2311]

I'm watching 13 years.....after

[@henrikanchelia64]

Omg elmo is so adorable!!!!!!!! and having the performer right by his side doesn't break the magic one single bit.

[@Friendlyneighborhoodstud]

1:00,4:17,5:20 Elmo talks just throwing that out there

[@naomiseiden793]

i love Elmo!! he's such a cute and furry red puppet

[@christinelawson2709]

I love elmo and great voice clash!

[@Mayna00]

Also, what Kevin said is so true. Even in the shots when Kevin is SPEAKING for Elmo,I only have eyes for that little red monster.