Russell Howard's American tv debut

Russell Howard on Conan O'Brien

[@JustJoMix]

RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any more Anglo-American squabbling and i'm going start putting people on the naughty step :p

[@TheFireHawk7]

I love this: "It's not natural!" "You're flying."

[@gh5902]

TheFireHawk7 A why is the presenter a giant

[@laurabowden5]

I love how Russ puts on a West Country accent whenever he is referring to his family XD SO FUNNY

[@NoneSoVile22]

Yeah his accents are always on point haha

[@markwrenn8569]

There's a simple reason for that: it's his native accent. He's from Bath.

[@laurabowden5]

Mark Wrenn Obviously, since he always does impressions of his mother with that accent.

[@alfiebooboo]

Mark Wrenn actually hes from bristol

[@alfiebooboo]

***** I know im from there

[@lolzlillie]

I just think American and British people have different sense of humours

[@lolzlillie]

Fair enough.....when you put it like that I guess you're right (I'm from England also btw)

[@tideoftime]

L Ashy Well, there's a partial truth to that -- but it's not *entirely* so. Beyond, of course, the cultural references that one side gets but the other doesn't because of not having the same references, there *are* tonal/subject-use jokes and applied humor that falls flat for many people in each country and that is largely due to differences in what the broader audiences of each country find funny/"get". A number of comedians have noted/commented on that over the years (Kathy Griffin, for example, who notes how when performing in the UK she has to shift her humor a bit for it to come across better; Dawn French's old show, "Vicar of Dibley", may play on PBS stations here occasionally, but the subtext humor -- particularly the setting/premise of the show -- is literally foreign to the average American). And beyond that, it also comes back to the old "two countries separated by a common language" saying that often rings true, at least in some regards. >shrugs

[@Blackjax137]

Lillie Bench American humours are typically blatant. Comedians literally have to put it onto a plate and place it in front of them in order for everyone to get the joke. British humour is much more clever and witty, such as satire, sarcasm and parodies. It more stems from history, if anything. Court jesters in the medieval era up to the Tudor times, the influences of Shakespeare, more variety of comedians over history. It makes the British much more able to understand indirect humour.

[@payit4wardandhelptheworld40]

I don't even think Russ H is funny

[@EPICFAILKING1]

Lillie Bench Yeah... but British humor is funnier. (Coming from both Americans and Europeans)

[@kennasilver-tongue8177]

The problem here is that he had to pick out certain parts of his stand up special that were more American friendly. He's actually a hell of a lot funnier than most American stand up comedians, it's just really tough to gap the bridge between America and the UK when you spent your entire career in Europe and only know about current events in that country. If you knew more about Borris Johnson and Prince Harry and he had spoken about them, you would have found it hysterical.

[@robchissy]

Kenna Silver-Tongue don't you mean bridge the gap?

[@85Aheadstix]

Kenna Silver-Tongue American comics are garbage. nothing beats English comedy.

[@kylemassam5083]

Kenna Silver-Tongue it's also the fact that they love there country we hate it and shit like that he makes fun of us and Americans but if he made fun of us they would be like he should love his country

[@sebb8347]

GamerDares wins excuse me? Bo Burnham is hilarious its too bad he left being a comedian though

[@Cheat-le7zw]

I would have to agree with that as well.

[@johnmburu2594]

The audience is like, "the heck is a BLOKE?"

[@spongmongler6760]

which is hilariously funny considering

[@gabriel250c]

I'm american I and I love Russell Howard. Then again, I watch a lot of British television so I understand British humor.

[@jamescorrigan7639]

Wrey, finally, an american who appreciates the British humor! Thank you!

[@gabriel250c]

James Corrigan No, thank you! You guys have some real gems across the pond and most of the time they aren't understood over here.

[@selfreliance1017]

Gabriel250c you sir are a gentleman

[@louiso.4325]

James Corrigan British humor is the best (I'm american too). Got into Monty Python when i was younger, and now I love shows like Virtually Famous and Mock the Week. Never mind the Buzzcocks isn't too bad either.

[@pigger11]

Russell Howard is definitely NOT an example of British humour.

[@theheavenlyfb4071]

you can tell when he changed his jokes to fit american humor, changed grufello to cat in the hat and whellie bin to trash can...and all these jokes where reused but its still funny ^_^

[@espnolan4776]

TheHeavenly FB I just don’t like that he censored all of his jokes like “bloody frog” instead of “f***ing frog”

[@adam531000]

Jesus he censored himself.

[@jackiechin9149]

Poor rus he had to really tone down his humor and the audience barly laughed i feel like only english people can find him funny

[@sethharrington1796]

I'm an American and I love him. he's my favorite comedian.

[@freddierowe-crowder7178]

Jackiechin it's because I'm the us saying fuck is not allowed

[@erikaoconnell7350]

So in the US you can't say fuck on TV, but their are nine year old children with multiple lethal weapons. No offence to the US

[@raikaparzella]

I'm german and I love him ;D not only english people can find him funny... People have different Kinds of Humour.... you can't Pin that on a nation

[@bettafish8096]

I’m Aussie and I bloody love him

[@EggyBumFart]

russel howard in my opinion the heart of Britain my fav comiedian alongside lee evans and Michael mcintyre

[@nicknickb]

Jack Septicfan michael mcintyres wank. lee evans is up there though with frankie, mitchell, o brien, hugh davis, rob mitchell and of course richard ayoade. british comedians atm are better than american tbh

[@hamishmacleod6803]

+Applesand pears Jack Whitehall?

[@raidwipe]

+Jack Septicfan (OM3G4W0LFGaming) Absolutely not

[@EggyBumFart]

We all have different oppions but gabeiel iglesias has made it to my list coming up to the top now

[@drivingcat6901]

What about Billy Connolly, Kevin bridges, Frankie Boyle, Jimmy carr?

[@Cenobite1991]

Noticing all the anti-America/anti-England comments. Can't people just accept that we all have our own opinions? Not one single country, culture, region, or even show, is better than another. We're all equal. We all have our own opinions on what is and what isn't funny. Can't that be enough?

[@johnbenton4488]

Apparently not for YT writers!

[@spongmongler6760]

hey they start the comments I just join in and no people aren't equal because humans are horrible and all deserve to die in a pit #SeagullPower

[@theblitzkrieggamer3196]

Preach

[@claredodd1258]

@@spongmongler6760 LOL thanks you cheered me up 😂😂

[@ThePretenderXXUSA]

Conan knows what true talent is! Russel Howard is brilliant!

[@thewholocknetwork3797]

***** id laugh if russell went back to conan and poked fun at that fact

[@johntucker23]

Send Frankie boyle to america....see if he makes it back...

[@georgebritten2111]

don't worry, they wouldn't understand a word

[@paladinboyd1228]

john tucker, oh Lordy.

[@michaelelias9679]

john tucker 😂😂

[@JamesSmith-cm7sg]

opening line "is it bird? is it a plane? whatever it is its heading straight for the world trade center"

[@andygenner5360]

He'd probably end up being president lol

[@georgeboucher6262]

I'm so glad he did well on this show, I was worried he wasn't gonna come across so well, but this seemed to go alright!

[@sarabeyll]

Love Russell, I don't understand why people think he's a dick. Finding him funny is down to preferance but he seems like a sweet guy. I defintely noticed the difference in audience reactions. Comedy is not the same everywhere, majority obviously did not get the jokes.

[@kathyhumphrey2950]

I love this guy... I wish he would come to America more!

[@tabithaforbes8368]

You should watch right russel howards good news then and also old seasons of mock the week they are both amazing he is in then

[@jdawn1982]

I love Russell. He's absolutely hilarious.

[@kevlael2770]

I met him in boots in 2011 hes was really nice. He was amazing on this conan show.

[@lolzlillie]

I've met him so many times, he's in the town I live quite a lot and he's such a nice guy! He remembers me every time

[@lewisb85]

I met him in bath city center once nice guy!

[@Autumnrainfall99]

3:07 funny thing is crossy road is on top of the App Store right now and that is literally what you have to do XD

[@eddie2913]

Crossy road is based of frogger

[@jessfinch404]

I understood him completely! That was fucking hilarious!

[@hannahcarey51]

Where you expecting him to speak gibberish

[@jessfinch404]

No that's not what I meant. Some people don't understand British humor, that's what I'm saying. My friend didn't under stand until I explain things to her/him. And I was able to compare the entire story to myself which made this more funny.

[@julieashed]

I love Russell Howard. He's my favourite comedian 😍😍

[@miaschannelforcommenting]

the trippiest thing is realizing what relative heights are when it comes to celebs- Dan from Danisnotonfire is nearly TWENTY centimeters taller than Russ. (thats like 7 and a half inches for you americans)

[@boringperson7436]

+Yushan Cong Really?!?!?! OMG is there a photo of them together? (getting my hopes up for no reason XD)

[@CobraPlaysGames]

you said celebrities but then said danisnotonfire. Bit of contradiction

[@sabbyali3212]

@@CobraPlaysGames Daniel Howell is a bigger star than you'll ever be

[@lysscantcook]

RIP danisnotonfire

[@johnferguson1970]

On Mock the Week, Greg Davies picked up Russell Like a baby. Davies is 6 foot 8.

[@HarukoGina]

He's so small! It's so cute!

[@crissy4445]

Americans like easier comedy. Something that makes you laugh, not something you laugh at

[@taanatheonetaana]

+crissy4445 then the us has a very boring and over polite sense of humour

[@cait812]

See I think English/Bristish Comedians like to poke fun at eachother and themselves whilst Americans like pure jokes. I prefer British style simply because I find it funny and it is sort of relatable

[@spongmongler6760]

"polite" not so much but the British have a dark sense of humour (note I said British because the Scots and the likes may have different humour idk)

[@aero14me]

if americans to an extent dont like russell howard, what would thewy think of frankie boyle???

[@glitch58]

There will be riots

[@PaddyPlaysUK]

americas mind=blown!!!

[@zeninvention]

Not much perspective there, Dude...Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Dave Chapelle, Eddie Murphy's "Raw"???? Ever heard of those guys? Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman??? (I'm trying to think of any British female stand-ups that are as shockingly funny) You're daft to think Americans can't handle the likes of Frankie Boyle. By the way, I'm an American who has lived in the UK for 15 years. I get the so called "elusive" British humour...it's not that much of a stretch to appreciate for most Americans. Same as Rich Hall and Reginald D. Hunter aren't that hard for most Brits to "get" either. Riots??? Please. Funny is funny. It's comedy not rocket science nor is it a cultural/intellectual contest.

[@PaddyPlaysUK]

all great comedians!, my fav gots ta be George bush! that guys hilarious!!!!!

[@zeninvention]

Lordpadius89 On that we can a agree! He's a tragi-comedian even Shakespeare would be happy to own/disown. Sorta like a Nigel Farage in charge of a disorganised Wehrwacht (shades of Fawlty Towers here...I don't think they noticed, eh?)

[@TheMichaelAdlerCarey]

Russell Howard looks taller in England.

[@abztr7367]

WhoDarestheMAN gamer 😂

[@jackgrieve2153]

It’s actually good that the Conan audience laughed so much. All the other American talk shows he did none of them really understood his sense of humour

[@natiachavchavadze3573]

I love how awkwardly small he is next to Conan and the tension is so obvious it’s hilarious 😆

[@johntucker23]

Problem is that Americans take everything seriously...even jokes...

[@Alex-uy7cz]

john tucker ano

[@scooterdooter]

Nah. We just have standards you can't meet. Thanks for playing tho.

[@KHRification]

That's funny, because I have never seen someone more butt hurt or offended than a European after joking about their culture. Even though it was just a 'joke' as you put it.

[@spongmongler6760]

and again, Americans just don't know how humans work... and I'm the least human human that I'm pretty sure exists

[@KHRification]

I'm sorry, but you people need to get over yourselves.

[@fairahzan]

So Americans.. like what you see? Then simply type this into the search; 'Russell Howard Dingledodies' Or 'Russell Howard: Right Here Right Now' Live shows! I loved his latter show.. epic!

[@MATPProductions]

He hasn't changed his performance AT ALL. He's performed this entire thing before, word for word.

[@Peaceloopy]

Russell is amazing! I hope the people of America love Russell like we do here in England the best comedian ever!

[@Freffs]

I'm so proud:3

[@thewholocknetwork3797]

me too he's one of fave comedians and he deserves all the success

[@xexpressurselfx8678]

Russ is currently doing a few live shows in America right now for his Wonderbox tour. I wanted to go to NYC last night to see him but I couldn't. Hope the fans enjoy what they see cause he deserves more recognition over here.

[@charlottemacmillan7626]

I'm so proud of russel!

[@matric96]

that was GOLD!!!

[@X6292]

Now we need him to do an American tour. Fingers crossed

[@xExpressUrSelfx]

Actually we're in luck because he finally is! In the beginning of May, his new standup tour "Wonderbox" has a few dates here in the States. I didn't get my tix yet but I'm planning on seeing him in NYC. He's also coming to DC, Chicago, LA and a few other cities. Hope there is a location near you.

[@phantomsonlylove]

so stoked! i'm gonna see him perform in LA!

[@AshleyBabyMalone]

British pride! I have known Russell for years and now he's ventured to America!

[@jamiesweeney8302]

Jesus Christ that Conan guy is big

[@Marshallton94]

Or russell is tiny :3

[@jamescorrigan7639]

Conan is 6'4 and Russell is a little below average

[@johnbenton4488]

Marshallton94 He's taller than I am, but not heavier! (He's younger too, but I don't like to dwell on that.) But at least I'm not a Bristolian!!

[@gakaface]

Russell did really well here. That was a good gig. The americans (with a small a) are a tough crowd to penetrate because they're hostile to anything they've never seen before. But Russell works really hard at his trade (comedy is a tough gig) and he is a master, but I think he did feel that hurt a bit.

[@avaaguilar8746]

I have to disagree on the tough crowd things. We will literally laugh at anything cause if not it is seen as rude or just extremely awkward

[@SpyderDKW2]

He is successful in the UK... That's why he has his own show which is still running strong after 6 series'.

[@ashjamie]

He has a lot of very English-specific jokes, so I can see how a lot of Americans wouldn't understand him, but my whole family is from England (I grew up in the US, sadly. Tough luck :P), so I get all the references. I love him. He's fantastic. :)

[@cheapwatchable]

What did the australian say to russell howard? Cod eye, mate.

[@dene39]

Whooosh, that was his 'joke' going over your head.

[@HM-yv9xk]

Russell has a friendlier playful comedy that allows him to break America.

[@therealdoctorwho942]

That was the the most British style comedy that Americans will understand and that is beautiful

[@nunomelo7300]

One of the best. Met him said hello Houston station. Top man

[@ashecruz8293]

Being American, I find him extremely funny when he's not having had to pick out certain bits of material that are more American friendly. This was a bit lackluster for me, and I think it's because I already know what he can do.

[@tardisinthesgc]

Conan's 6'4", Russell's 5'9.5'' (I'm not a creeper or anything, IMDB is just a beautiful place)

[@tashigifan]

I love Russell Howard!!

[@chloekidd9287]

I love his little wink at the end

[@sally2170]

is Russell tiny or is conan just really tall

[@psychoflashdrive4564]

+Sally Neale Conan is really tall, and Russell is about average

[@beccas21]

'so terribly stabby'

[@claredodd1258]

Bless him. What a sweetie xx

[@MissAnonymuss]

Love Russell so much, one of the best comedians of today. And that blue t-shirt has made an appearance so many times lol must be his fav ;)

[@annieshakespeare7613]

he's so smol come back to england we need your adorable butt here

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

Russell is 100 times funnier than Conan O'Boring.

[@jurgenklopp8771]

TheJapanChannelDcom your wrong very wrong

[@benka437]

Maybe thats because Russel is a comedian and his primary goal is to make people laugh and Conans job is to be a tv night show host

[@thejunkie2024]

So true

[@caroselloshow5615]

Because conan o’brien is not a stand up comedian....

[@sarahvid1013]

I love this guy!! :)

[@fairahzan]

So fellow Americans.. like what you see? Then simply type any of his live shows into the search and enjoy! 'Russell Howard Dingledodies' OR 'Russell Howard: Right Here Right Now'.. I loved the last one.. epic!

[@sameraamery9590]

Oh my goodness Conan makes Russell look like a hobbit o.o

[@SebLucas1998]

Because I have watched every russel Howard episode, in my opinion the show does get a not repetitive. However im from Bristol and I talked to him for a bit and thought he's such a cool and nice guy, btw American humour sucks balls.

[@TheChelseababe352]

hes made it yesss x

[@debadev2179]

Love him

[@Harvester236]

Conan is a giant...

[@jamescorrigan7639]

Conan is 6'4 and Russell is a little below average

[@barneyindahouse3525]

James Corrigan Russell is 1.77cm, that is perfectly average. The average height for a man is 1.72cm.

[@chrisf_6788]

How can someone be 1.77 cm?

[@foxxyscarlett12]

I have to say this isn't what he's like in the UK..he's changed his style to try and fit in with US humour and it doesn't work 😒

[@alicesomemoore4098]

yeah hes kinda rushing it too

[@georgebritten2111]

I think it's nerves along with the rush of fitting it in to the allotted time as US shows are far stricter on recording times

[@NocturnalWrath]

Americans don't understand british humor.

[@lelmdrWHO]

I think Russell Howard is fucking brilliant because I listen to him tell a ten minute long story with equal amount of interest as this 6 bits in 6 minutes talk show. He knows how to draw people in

[@chrisjohns919]

Russell Howard is my fave comedian

[@OMGOrlaHasCurlyHair]

Is Conan really tall or is Russell really short?

[@CorvusCorone68]

iirc Conan is 6 ft 4

[@jamescorrigan7639]

Russell is pretty short

[@okbye9]

Both

[@MrNerdyBrit]

Orlaa White Both.

[@Altmetalpunk]

+Orlaa White conan is quite tall. i think he's about 6'3-6'4

[@harrisonwebster6548]

I bet the americans got told to laugh because they don't know comedy

[@harrisonwebster6548]

No its just that american and british have different comedy

[@harrisonwebster6548]

I always thought american comedy was different because i show my friend family guy he laughed a bit then he saw good news he laughed his head off so i thought it was the same for americans i love any comedy especially american comedy

[@timmygallagher2439]

British people have the best humour look at the inbetweeners

[@carterspang5477]

This is exactly what stand up is like in the US....

[@gzt1878]

***** Chris Rock is funny as fuck! What you talking about?

[@Lambpika]

Want to go to a live of his, love him!!!

[@anish1304]

Great performance....

[@singe0diabolique]

Murrrrrrrrrrrr!

[@xExpressUrSelfx]

Next year he's doing a live show in NYC! I can't wait to finally see him.

[@19jarvis94]

Performing with his audience in mind. Pure genius!

[@ObserverOfJohn]

We love you lot too! :)

[@kaceycurrier3804]

He takes the best bit of his tours and puts them in here. Which I'm cool with! Although I've heard the bit about the "happiness test" and for the first time of hearing it I found it VARY funny. Huge fan of Russ :)

[@EamonnKC]

so well said!

[@beautifulpromisex3]

Really hope he makes it in america too, he deserves to :) such a funny and nice bloke.

[@TravelingThruLife]

Just started watching his standup...just a geniunely charming pron and more importantly...talentedly funny

[@Greya77]

Russell Howard is brilliant.

[@thegodofdeathisbacka]

I Love Him

[@ChunkyCoffee]

I am crying

[@smargaret11]

I am so impressed and proud to watch this, after viewing Russell's every appearance on Mock the Week, and see how much he's improved as a performer over time. He's always been naturally funny, but this is much more refined than he was at the beginning. It's even more impressive when you see him do bits of this particular set on past episodes of Mock the Week and see how those jokes started versus how they're presented here. Russell is pretty fucking cool.

[@princessjayzee25]

Yay Russ!!!!

[@liverbird2791]

watching this for like the 5th time, love him, wish he'd go to the states more, or have interviews with Letterman, he wouldn't be able to keep up. Russell's just like an average lad down the pub with all is banter

[@PlushBuddie]

he always wears that top

[@Doyleisbak]

nah the banter must continue!!!

[@GeoffreyHammy16]

British comedy is truly the best.......I don't care what anyone else says, it IS the best there is.....

[@stvp68]

You’re flying!!

[@stacey_d]

Well said!

[@nikeyboy3776]

I love it when he is a kid

[@darkside9020]

Loved the reference to Maslow heirachy of needs

[@multi.instrumentalist]

I love how he changes our words for TV and the US audience, f***ing becomes bloody, The Gruffalo becomes The Cat In The Hat... imagine learning your set and then having to relearn it and perform it on jetlag. WOW.

[@CubedGamers]

Right at the end the size difference is hilarious. I had no idea Conan was that tall.

[@nickelbackgirl96]

god i love russel howard :D

[@acamfarry]

He reallly loves that shirt...seen it at least 3 times.

[@alihuxtable8792]

Russel is so epic

[@SlayerDarth]

To add to your argument, we created both the first mechanical computer and effectively the modern computer. Charles Babbage created the first mechanical computer and the work of Alan Turing was a major contribution to the development of our modern computers. Plus, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee is the inventor of the World Wide Web.

[@tomhudson7522]

That’s one way to make an American debut