Talking Funny - HBO

49 minutes of discussion about comedy, featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais and my favorite comedian, Louis CK.

[@walkerlucas]

I want another sit down with these same guys now. After Ricky called out Hollywood, after the slap, and after the Louis controversy. I want to hear Jerry's take on all of it and hear all of them discuss the state of comedy now.

[@non_brewed_condiment]

That would be amazing, or maybe they wouldn't feel like they could be this open today. Either way I'd love to see it happen

[@johnnyreality]

There's no way Jerry would go for that, and that means Rock wouldn't do it eirher.

[@blotterdowney8075]

yeah except let’s get rid of gervais

[@aggeloskag]

@@blotterdowney8075 have you watched his stand up act at all? he deserves to be there

[@walkerlucas]

@@blotterdowney8075 Why? I want to hear about what's been going on since the callout.

[@AetheriusLamia]

"49 minutes of interrupting Chris Rock" lol

[@CorporalPoon]

it was apparently a 5 hour conversation. they released 49 of it

[@rayan8031]

@@CorporalPoon where is it stated that it was a 5 hour conversation? I doubt that for some reason.

[@huckleberrylachow2202]

rayan8031 nah that makes sense, you think this was a straight hour convo? no way

[@saberrouhani4969]

@@rayan8031 Ricky and Louis have confirmed this on an episode of the Opie and Anthony show. The conversation started before recoding as they are walking to the set and they just casually sit down and continue. Entirety of it was 5 hours, can't remember how much of it was recorded. If you find that O and A episode you'll see.

[@davideamato3196]

49 minutes or 5 hrs they were still keeping interrupting him and that's what because he was the only black guy in the room, besides Louis

[@blogleftbanker]

"Does he do the whistle?" Chris Rock with the funniest moment in this hilarious hour of great comedy. Four excellent perspectives on humor from four maestros.

[@LurkerPatrol5]

What I realized is the difference between the average comedian and a true comedian was that line. 25 years of Louis CK, a good comedian, having this story about a failing average comedian with the "sitting on a cock cuz im gay" bit and he didn't come up with a punchline for it. In 2 seconds, Chris Rock comes up with the punchline for the bit.

[@pingvin1771]

@@LurkerPatrol5 i dont get it im dumb pls explain

[@ponciobelleri7915]

@@pingvin1771 listen to the song. ;)

[@jmarsh5485]

That was Jerry that said that though, not Chris

[@blogleftbanker]

@@jmarsh5485 Nope.

[@aaronshapiro9828]

Chris Rock is too polite. Everyone spoke over him. Would have liked to hear more from him.

[@Mangeurdidiots]

He still does the best joke in the entire reunion 🤣

[@theoppressionchamber5814]

yeah constant

[@dohctorclark]

I’m rewatching this right now and totally didn’t notice that until I read your comment.

[@ShakeupMan]

He's sooo much funnier than Seinfeld too.

[@RobertSmith-up9rz]

@@ShakeupManOh God, here we go with the identity knee-jerk reactions… Yes we know Chris Rock is Black and the three others are White, UGH.

[@KenJones42017]

It's worth pointing out that Gervais was producer on this show, and was functioning as a sort of host. It wasn't intended to be "4 Equal Comedians," it was presented more as "Gervais loves these guys and wants to do this thing with them."

[@KenJones42017]

Adam Harrison yep. I'm not a fan of his whole appearance here. It's just important that people remember it's not just "four comedians," it's "3 comedians and the comedian who's hosting the show"

[@fistfulofgroovy9746]

***** I don't think Ricky is that funny alone, but I have grown to love the guy a lot because of Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington. Who are Fucking Hilarious especially when with Ricky!

[@KenJones42017]

Fistfulof Groovy Yes, the Gervais/Pilkinton stuff is great

[@TurdFerguson7]

Adam Harrison It's just his personality. I don't think he's trying to "justify his place in the circle" I just think the others are more laid-back in their demeanour/approach. Some people ask "Why?" a lot, and are genuinely inquisitive people that cannot dismiss points easily (hence he's an atheist). Gervais is more of a debater as the others like to move from point-to-point. I may be wrong but it seems like you don't know Gervais well enough, and are just an American christening a British comedian based on a 50 minute show. Watch Seinfeld and Gervais on - 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' - it may change your mind.

[@Firman1905]

Heisenberg Why did you feel the need to mention that Gervais is an atheist? Also you have to remember Ricky is the 'youngest' stand up there, he started much later in and has achieved a hell of a lot. In addition to writing the office/extras etc

[@ComedyJakob]

I wish they would do this again and ask Chapelle and Burr to join. Do a round table.

[@moodlampActual]

Just 4 new ppl. Chappelle Burr Attell Norton

[@ComedyJakob]

@@moodlampActual Do we really need to bring Jimmy

[@moodlampActual]

@@ComedyJakob yes. Out of the experienced comedians, he's still going and succeeding. He would bring the same kind of viewpoint of comedy. What else are bringing? Dane? Mencia? Bob kelly? Fucking vos?!

[@placer7412]

@@moodlampActual Dane is likeable, Mencia was legitimately always shit. Norton threw Louis under the bus. Don't know the other two so take what I say with a grain of salt, im obviously not into this as much as some of y'all

[@KizombaFusion]

and Jim Jeffries!

[@Tsureiki]

it really sucks that this never happened again. I guarantee there's more gold to be mined from recording these 4 legends talking in a room together.

[@Savage--]

I'd switch Seinfeld with Chappelle or Burr.

[@Tsureiki]

@@Savage-- both would be legit, Norm would be the obvious choice if he was still alive. rip

[@danculbert6349]

2 legends, 1 annoying c*nt and 1 serial pervert

[@user-hq4kc9qz2v]

Lotta gold. Lotta gross hot takes.

[@dl6860]

@@Savage-- Nah, but they'd be a great addition

[@Robisquick]

I truly hope the guy who did that bit finds his way to this video and realizes that 4 of the greatest comedians of all time both laughed at the actual joke, talked about it for 10 minutes, and built on it the funniest moment of their sit down together.

[@chillepalmerz]

He’ll just be kicking himself that he didn’t think to include the whistle

[@maimkim]

@@chillepalmerz rumor has it he’s still sitting on it and you know why

[@cargoshipgaming]

Except gervais ruined it

[@rogermgrdichian886]

I showed it to him. He was amused. Gave up comedy some years back and doesn't regret it, but still performs regularly on guitar, rather brilliantly. Mr Kevin Sullivan, one of the funniest men alive.

[@clicheguevara5282]

@@cargoshipgaming Gervais being all nerdy and ruining it is a huge part of the reason that the whole thing is so funny in the end. "Does he do the whistle" wouldn't have killed nearly as hard without Ricky's BS coming before it.

[@ericfrawley]

I've probably watched this about 50 times over the last 8 years. Never gets old.

[@claudiumunteanu7593]

Is a must watch once a year

[@HDMensur]

Same here! But the sitting on a cock joke kills me every time

[@gcg8187]

me too dude

[@rjperkins365]

Ha this has to be around 50 for me

[@Beejanew]

My first time today

[@clasedegraff]

I seriously come back and watch this about every three months.... I dont know why. But I love this video.

[@insaneclownhoty]

clase degraff you're not lyin

[@Paul_Ivanish]

Yup.

[@yossischwarz1042]

clase degraff 4 of the greats in one room at once. It's a great moment for comedy

[@igo789]

same

[@l0ufromdaBX]

clase degraff Same here bro. I've watched this like 20 times.

[@rayxmen]

So much has happened after this show... a brit, a jew, a black guy, and a red headed mexican walk into a bar... greatest comedians of the 21st century.

[@artfasil]

red headed mexican ?

[@SeraphsWitness]

I've watched this so many times, it needs a sequel 10 years later.

[@alexanderzamani4977]

"Does he do the whistle"? just shat my pants

[@KenJones42017]

+Jon Zamani Haha, One of my favorite lines in the whole thing.

[@gsal22]

+Ken Jones +Jon Zamani Could you explain what is that joke about? I'm Italian and I guess I'm missing something

[@reggiethecommenter9137]

+Jon Zamani 34:46 for those looking

[@pjf2675]

+Jon Zamani didn't shit - but I'm crying so hard, I had to stop it so I could hear what I missed for 5 minutes. :-)

[@Administrator80085]

+Giuseppe22 there is a part to the song 'sitting on the dock of the bay' where they whistle. Chris Rock wanted to know if the performer did this part for his version of the song 'sitting on a c*ck 'cause I'm gay'.

[@trav2trav]

"The F word is like a Corvette" That entire explanation was a stand up bit!! Gold

[@thewaydownmachine]

Lol RIGHT

[@graxjpg]

They can form ideas in the shape of jokes, really interesting to me.

[@jordansteinohrt]

I've watched this like 5 times over the years. It's like comfort food now. It's so good. Why is this not a TV series of comedians?

[@timgimmy609]

There are only so many comedians on this level and are able to intellectualize it like this. They’re expensive to get in a room and honestly, hearing them talk too much about it would take away from the magic.

[@bensheard3969]

​@@timgimmy609I agree it's special because it's so rare and they all seem to understand they are with the greats

[@Chris-zv9wl]

To me, It feels like there's anger or tension throughout most of the conversation, but in reality I realize they're actually displaying unity with different types of comedy from different types of comedians and doing a damn good job at it. I like it.

[@Chris-zv9wl]

I just hope Louis c.k. washed his hands before this conversation...

[@DoomSlayerEythyn]

Well done sir. They've done a nice job on trying to make it work bar the incredibly different dynamics in the group.

[@peregrinecovington4138]

The tension is that Ricky gervais is a hack

[@laurabaker5376]

@@peregrinecovington4138 how so? Honest question

[@mrshanejd]

No anger or tension just passion

[@Nicolas-Kage]

Jerry Seinfeld thinks about the difference between black and white porn once a month.

[@thehavocmiranda]

I don't wanna think when he does hahauahaha

[@Nicolas-Kage]

Look into your heart! You know it to be true.

[@kitpalmer1583]

excellent comment, username and avatar 10/10

[@loveall1013]

Bill Billiams That was so freaking funny to me. He really seemed perplexed.

[@playz6449]

i didnt get the comment, or the avatar, or the username. only thing that made me giggle is the last name. a giggle that lasted only 0.5 seconds because i have many many things to hate life.

[@edgar2dnd]

OK guys, enough is enough; I just want Louis C.K. back without any conditions.

[@edgar2dnd]

@Roland Deschain That would be fucking awesome.

[@shelbytomy07]

@Roland Deschain I really hope so

[@MikeyJJJ]

I agree, I'm tired of waiting.

[@KCJAM1]

Louis CK only has only one condition with regard to his big career resurrection, he is going to drop trow and flog his tiny ginger dolphin! Enjoy the show, chuckles! Luckily, he likes dump his bit at least once a year to make room for his creations. It makes me wonder if there is really a vas deferens between the old material and the new? Further, are the audiences more testy these days or is he still leaving them prostrate with laughter?

[@matantamir9304]

I'm going to his show in Israel this month... Yeap, the king is back!

[@tariqbacchus]

I could watch these guys talk everyday. It's the most interesting dynamic. They all have different views, styles, arguments...it's incredibly engaging. I'm convinced that comedy scratches a different surface in this world, which reveals deeper and deeper layers, that the audience simply isn't aware of until they examine why they laughed in the first place.

[@tuckerovermann6635]

I return to this every couple years. It's fantastic

[@pedroalexleite]

This is just missing 2 guys. Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle.

[@timothylou9696]

Pedro Leite facts

[@dino6912]

Yes. And Jim Jefferies

[@tomadams3528]

2 guys in , and 2 guys out ??!! I'll say Seinfeld , and the English boy.

[@willvr4]

@@tomadams3528 Nah Gervais is a legend. Just get rid of Seinfeld's pretentious ass.

[@popsodabanger]

Jesus how cool would that be!

[@gregsalisbury9783]

It’s been a decade. We need a part 2.

[@jw7305]

This was released 8 years ago

[@johnbod]

I’d happily watch this as a weekly series.

[@jackxiao9702]

Not gonna happen in this climate of snitches and thin-skinned screechers.

[@gregsalisbury9783]

@@jw7305 no, it was put on KZbin 8 years ago and released on hbo in April 2011. It was 3 months from being 10 years old when I wrote that comment, but now it’s def been over a decade.

[@bobfromsales9036]

Pretty sure they've all been me too'd apart from Chris Rock because he's black and the me too movement < blm

[@DeadbeatGamer]

I keep rewatching this every 1-2 years

[@c1arkj]

This has to be the perfect mixture of comedians telling it like it is in the world of comedy. Any aspiring comedian should watch this at least once a week. So much knowledge and experience in under an hour.

[@Qwazin]

My favorite Louis CK quote of all time: "Why are you so upset? It's just funny."

[@monagindetablan5617]

Andreas Nordvall Just because you're offended doesn't mean you are right. Like Ricky says.

[@TEFFTPATTERN]

New best quote - "Hey u mind if I just masturbate real quick?"

[@terraqus8024]

TEFFT PATTERN At least he asked them, like a gentleman

[@northamericandrivingacadem7523]

As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it, including masterbating in front of any one, what is your address ? I feel like masterbating now...............

[@albinlundqvist6102]

@Ella Rose Strongly disagree. In my opinion, whether or not we think what he did was messed up or not, he brings a quite different, introspective , and most of all, extremely well articulated perspective to the conversation. Having watched it many times, I feel like he kind of acts as a glue that holds it all together, almost like a host.

[@-Jake]

This is fascinating. Besides the obvious, also just the little social dilemmas that come up. Like Louis wasn't having a conversation with everyone, he was pitching to Jerry. His eye contact rarely left Jerry, and every opinion he had he looked at Jerry for approval. But also Jerry and Ricky had a slightly antagonistic relationship. Ricky not being afraid to disagree with everyone, and Jerry disliking his crassness. The "That was very funny Ricky.." sarcastic jab. Amazing.

[@willm7290]

But then again, they often were the two that turned and laughed with each other, seperating themselves from the other two. Jerry and Ricky just have that relationship, from what I've seen in other interviews/interactions.

[@peterfahey9088]

ricky was being a huge asshole to louis

[@S.C-B]

This is what it feels like when I say hello to a bus driver after I've smoked 2 joints

[@Oreantear96]

@@S.C-B I know what the fuck are they talking about!? I didn't get any of this at all

[@-Jake]

@@Oreantear96 😆

[@ChaossX77]

So crazy how different all these guys are but they all seem to get along well and have good chemistry. I think it all comes down to being a comedian. To be a good one you better be able to take a joke and turn anything no matter how serious into something funny.

[@AC_Bikes_400]

u not funnny brither u talk siencce but who vare ?? 😂

[@rae-everything]

They're not that different? Middle age tryhards

[@jakostein9943]

This video is missing one deeply closeted gay man

[@jimhalpert3409]

Jakostein omg amazing. I love how anyone who refers to norm is through one of his classic jokes. Norm is golden

[@jakostein9943]

Jim Halpert I love that ol’ chunk of coal

[@RobertsonIsland]

Dude adding Norm to this is dangerous

[@RobertsonIsland]

Crimson & Snow or his crazy frenchman uncle, Jean-Luce

[@silasbeacom2930]

but waat about Jerry? hehe

[@simone.7076]

Day 935. Now using my last reserves of Louis CK content.

[@Dontbustthecrust]

See him on tour!

[@salmanmazumder6148]

Same, my friend. Same. :')

[@abhishektoshniwal7631]

I have the new special!!!

[@Dontbustthecrust]

@@abhishektoshniwal7631 cant wait to watch it tonight!

[@denosteen1116]

the accuracy of this comment is unbelievable

[@brettmercer8727]

I liked to spoof songs in College and I came up with that Dock of the Bay bit myself over 20 years ago! I doubt it was me He heard it from, but as silly as it is I felt a bit of pride watching these comic legends laugh over it!😀

[@82jasonbyrd]

I have watched this at least five times and it remains incredible entertaining.

[@phillipsandusky3795]

Jerry being told that everyone knows he thinks he's better than everyone else is gold.

[@CharlieCoops]

And Ricky was cringeworthy every time he opened his mouth. Loved the Office, but man he’s completely out of his depth here.

[@jonathanlichtle3418]

@@CharlieCoops he really isn’t

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

@@CharlieCoops wat he's the funniest guy in that room for me.

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

nevermind, Louis is there too lol

[@kingelvis19]

@@CharlieCoops Not even close.

[@OhWaker]

The "tap danced over six laser beams" line is at 43:30, for those who came from the Chappelle analysis video.

[@JorgeMenaTr]

I came from that video and watched the hole thing. It is amazing, give it a go :)

[@OhManTFE]

Thank you!!!!

[@OhWaker]

OhManTFE np

[@salazam]

what

[@introgauge]

Oh Waker Chappelle analysis video?

[@mischaelle389]

Love this. Thank you for putting this online

[@michaelroshal9898]

Thank you for posting, awesome roundtable

[@cpy]

I went to a comedy show in Boston years ago where Dave Chapelle showed up with zero material. Just started interacting with the audience and building jokes from it. Might have been the funniest show I've ever seen.

[@mrbibb3948]

"Material is for pussies"

[@JosephTorres-zb7io]

It might be because it was all specific to your audience and comedy is built largely from shared experience, so it very well could have been stuff he’s thought about enough for it to BE a joke but it was presented to you as stuff only you guys are hearing and that intimacy gives another layer to that shared experience,making it more effective. Brilliant

[@mgal6234]

He’s comedy genius.

[@GP1138]

Andrew Dice Clay has an album called "The Day The Laughter Died" that is basically him going onstage, making terrible "jokes" and insulting the audience. You'd think it'd be terrible, but it's hilarious. Probably the only actual funny thing the guy really did.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Wow that sounds pretty awesome. How do you know he didn't have any material?

[@junegloom1793]

It's a testament to Chris that he can patiently sit back, listen earnestly to the conversation and the other three waxing poetic about the craft for an hour, and find the opportunity to destroy the room with one offhand line, "Does he do the whistle?"

[@placer7412]

comedians gotta comedian

[@willvr4]

I wish I got the reference.

[@RespectProcess]

@@willvr4 watch the video. its referencing the video

[@hudsoncaceres6820]

Omega Man it’s referencing the song

[@ahmadwahbi1212]

Never could understand that joke can you explain plz?

[@JayBear-fv7be]

I've watched this 15 times...never gets old

[@grandmotherproductions9380]

I forget how many times I've seen this. Never old

[@sethz4075]

Imagine if Norm was a part of this conversation!

[@swanclipper]

you're mean.

[@professoroflogic8788]

I didn't even know he was sick!

[@gomperhooblet]

He would ruin it in purpose, and they'd have to record it again next week without him

[@kurisensei]

He'd have more insights than any of them but wouldn't want to be serious enough to discuss it for long

[@terrancekayton007]

Ya, he wouldn’t be

[@yansa361]

all these guys are used to having a platform to just monologue and go on for as long as they want, and its so funny watching them try to figure out how to not talk over each other.

[@langtryvlogme]

@Mitsi Grabblerberg true. While they spoke over each other consistently.

[@JeffWarren47]

@@langtryvlogme I just started standup and want ur OPINION.Please SUBSCRIBE if u LOL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbdgGpogLR1mKuV

[@wolfgangrecordings]

people keep saying "chris keeps getting cut off" but i saw it as they just talk over each other constantly

[@mcflyttrav]

How did I not know this existed. I’m watching it every year. What a delight

[@lex_rodriguez]

In my humble opinion, Louis C.K. is the best comedian in that room - rivaled only by Chappelle and maybe Burr. I love Louie's process and insight.

[@renzobonilla5467]

In the past i would of agreed but Ricky is becoming a GOAT

[@dhadad9885]

One hundred percent

[@dhadad9885]

@@renzobonilla5467 watch their specials. The places where Louis goes, no comedians can go

[@RobertSmith-up9rz]

I disagree, they all have their own niche and that’s what makes them awesome. It’s true though that Chappelle is missing here.

[@shotgunsam23]

The problem with Chappell and burr is that their premises haven’t changed in a long ass time. Ricky falls into that trap too.

[@kevns2148]

"And they're not that thrilled with it" Still has me rolling

[@tomyrottman8012]

*Seinfeld intro starts playing*

[@The-Dom]

"what was your first bit you thought was funny?" Ricky: "oh i remember this well." Chris: "he just made it last week." and everybody missed that shot. shame.

[@The-Dom]

Nobody listening to the black guy of course

[@p1roncho]

not that they missed it, it was just too obvious for their level. Those commedians grew up roasting each other every single day..you can only imagine how high the bar is.

[@oggiggs]

I think one they actually missed was ricky saying how they all had shite jokes (in the british sense) in context of that conversation

[@steamisalwaysright]

Yep. You can genuinely tell that the conversation is a little bit difficult for Chris in places. Look at his face when Ricky says his comment about poor people.

[@realistindenial]

Ricky heard it, but ignored it. Gervais is funny, but stand-up comedy wise he's not in the same league as the others.

[@75hilmar]

I like how they always heckle each other a bit, it makes the conversation really divers and fruitful.

[@WarmandHardy]

“I like lying. It’s magic. It’s like changing reality for other people.” -Louis C.K.

[@doubtalot8384]

louis throws out his hour everyyear and start from scratch he got that from george, we love you louis

[@filiporvik2782]

Only difference is that Carlin literally had a special every year while i don't think CK has done quite that. Though he is insanely gifted. Probably my favorite

[@nad1ax2]

@@filiporvik2782 Louie doesn't have the work ethic and he also has ADD. Not because Louie is less gifted

[@filiporvik2782]

@@nad1ax2 Doesn't have the with ethic? Quality over quantity is a choice.

[@billyin4c514]

@@nad1ax2 The guy has produced 37 films, wrote Louie, wrote for Horace and Pete, and wrote for various shows/late night shows for years.

[@4rreel487]

​@Daniel Clark yeah but he appeals to a larger audience. You can not even like standup and like Jerry Seinfeld but if you love standup you probably don't like Jerry Seinfeld.

[@juferaro]

I come back to this video almost every year and every time it changes my perspective on comedy...

[@ItsameAlex]

elaborate

[@rahbeat9785]

agreed! some words of wisdom in this video

[@jimschmim8045]

+ItsameAlex I guess we gotta wait till next year..

[@ItsameAlex]

Jim Schmim lol good one ;) and he said almost so it's probably every 1 and half years

[@chipishor]

I can't believe I only just discovered this. It's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!

[@thomasdeeter3679]

Love this real convo with these greats. Watched it several times. Thanks🎉

[@PeterDiCapua]

I feel like I'm staying up watching my dad and his buddies talking downstairs...this is awesome

[@huggz7543]

I didn't know how to word what I was feeling until now

[@mistermack4987]

If that's the case, you have indeed lived a great family life

[@BenjaminISmith]

This comment brought out some early childhood feeling I haven't felt for a decade and a half, and it's also exactly perfectly how I feel about this video

[@bigbirdmusic8199]

Damn, that's probably what my buddy's kids are doing haha

[@shenbapiro1058]

Which one is your dad？

[@camq-py7bs]

Dave Chappelle would of been the icing on the cake.

[@deelennondee]

+camq0789 Hes there m8

[@juicyi3ig]

Yessss

[@ExodusPessoa]

+Frank Lampard Is Jesus Not True this is long after.

[@jank1992]

+camq0789 Do you realize that saying "would of been" is incorrect?

[@camq-py7bs]

***** Oh man you must be an English scholar.

[@FERAL_ENTITY]

Dude can’t believe I found this gem. This is so inspiring.

[@alfred-mi2wt]

This is a good one. It’s like my dad and his brothers discussing who’s the best at fly fishing.

[@Dantheon]

34:59 Ricky going for the high five from Chris, sees it's not there, quick pivot into a knee slap. That's why he makes the big bucks.

[@fatherofpearlmusic]

Omg you're so right! Haha amazing

[@TheLowest]

A little brent moment there

[@SCITom]

He's a machine!

[@austinbaker8042]

Damn what a pro

[@ChillerSamson]

I thought no one else caught that hahaha, yeah man I watched a couple times just to be sure if that was indeed what it seemed to be.

[@parliecharker4316]

"I think of a joke as the minimum amount of words to get to a punchline." What a great line.

[@badrlabraiki2753]

Norm: Am i a joke to you ?

[@DanAltano]

I wish they did more of these. I've watched this like 100 times.

[@Lunaticunit8]

What an honor for Jerry to be in the presence of these three great comedians. I hope he gets there someday. Keep up with those open mics Jerry! It only takes time.

[@dancoyle6911]

This is a funny joke but he IS the richest man in this room, then and also now. 😂😂

[@hurtigheinz3790]

@@dancoyle6911 In my mind he's also absolutely not funny.

[@syedhasanmohiuddin827]

@@dancoyle6911 What has 'Wealth' got to do with any of this?? We are talking about *COMEDY* here.

[@jtp1389]

​@@hurtigheinz3790Seinfeld was a great show, but I absolutely hated the interludes with his weak, lame, dumb comedy

[@sharcodile]

I mean they are all funnier, but he is the richest one of them all by far

[@paulfitz6614]

This is such a great conversation because it feels honest. They are laughing at each other, disagreeing, saying things which obviously offend or annoy each other. Feels behind the scenes.

[@gertoplaneye8411]

well a few of them were downing drinks later lol

[@dododanelle]

Cope harder. This was shit and i hate ricky gervais now. Annoying. Further proof the british should be destroyed

[@mikeruge5918]

Chris Rock calling Louis the niggerest white man I know is friends speaking friends

[@simonlepunk]

This is gold. My only problem is that they interrupt Chris Rock too much.

[@Netbug]

Be quiet, Chris.

[@tiagomota4734]

simonlepunk yes thats the worst shit ever wtf?!

[@teejaysmall3062]

simonlepunk Everybody haaaa-aaatteeessss Chrrriiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssss

[@simonlepunk]

Jeez, I didn't say anything about racism; it is obvious that everyone in that group likes each other. You people are just being melodramatic.

[@simonlepunk]

William Johnson I got that you are being ironic. My comment still stands.

[@FishFreddy]

Wait.. What? Those 4 legends together? It's 10 years ago but I am I still happy as hell.

[@humeyrademirci8009]

34:46🤣 Ricky and Louis's laugh after Chris asks "does he do the wistle?" The chemistry between these guys got me dead!

[@adamstickelbault]

I love Ricky's reflex response time to prevent one of TV's most potentially embarrassing moments: a "don't leave me hanging" hi-five from Chris Rock.

[@stephensears7483]

I would always listen to anyone who is good at their job talk about their job. This is a fascinating conversation.

[@ArchibaldClumpy]

Even when they're not telling jokes or laughing I love it. These guys are all famous for their perspective in one way or another which holds up the comedy. Steel in the walls.

[@danoc1609]

I wish Dave Chappelle was there too

[@IanBlimey]

Dave is never totally 'there' lately..

[@dictater2]

Gervais couldn't handle Chappelle being there, too smart too fast too real.

[@cedricwilliams6229]

@@dictater2 LOL, Ricky is not slower or faker than Dave Chappelle. Get real.

[@TheBoomshine]

None of them wish he was there.

[@alexcazet2694]

now, now. they both have their strengths. @@cedricwilliams6229

[@mikeway2223]

“Does he do the whistle?” I always come back to this video for that.

[@milan33331]

I can watch this over and over and over...

[@Nota_Figures]

Louis busts out the N word and Ricky is just like "wow. look at him go."

[@yourmother3207]

Lol. Timestamp?

[@tijlbolhuis9015]

@@yourmother3207 15:23

[@yourmother3207]

@@tijlbolhuis9015 thank you 🙏

[@RespectProcess]

@@TheKing-hr7uh Ricky Gervais is pretty much the british equivalent of Jerry Seinfeld except way more productive and ballsy.

[@macaronicheese8721]

Ricky Gervais is honest and hilarious, so honestly the slander against him I don't understand lol ^^ but hey, to each their own. I love Ricky so I'm not annoyed by him

[@nicolasboissiere]

This is straight up one of the best videos on youtube

[@jaimhaas5170]

Gervais is completely out of his league

[@outlawofgor4426]

jaim haas how do you mean? I sensed he was the odd one out but just as funny.

[@mgal6234]

jaim haas He is. He makes me laugh, but he’s not even close to these legends.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Melissa I agree...btw have u ever been to Estes Park CO? U look familiar.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Outlaw he contributes so little...he rides the coat tails of these other three.

[@gunsandpoker7432]

Masters discussing their craft. Really cool to watch.

[@BribriziaLaBri]

Such incredibly talented comedians. And Seinfeld is there too.

[@SuperWeissmuller]

yeah, that´s why all look at him w utmost respect...

[@GioGioPietromica425]

That’s how I feel about Gervais

[@Chris-wq3pe]

@@GioGioPietromica425 me too, he''s totally out of his league here

[@GioGioPietromica425]

@@Chris-wq3pe most definitely. He’s stuck in that stage of his career as an artist where he just wants to be the “coolest” and impress and all his idols and hold himself higher than his audience

[@mikechecks5994]

This was such a great moment in comedy history. I wish this would happen more often with revolving comedians.

[@gaber2451]

you should check out the greenroom

[@mikechecks5994]

@@gaber2451 like at a comedy club or is that a site or an app?

[@gaber2451]

@@mikechecks5994 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rai7cqCmgttmaLs Check this out, it's pretty much exactly what you are describing

[@supderek]

@@mikechecks5994 It’s on Showtime. “The Green Room with Paul Provenza”

[@bi2at3]

@@supderek colin quinn..?

[@billyc2010]

I'd be so fucking annoyed if I went to see a comedian and he was doing the same shit from 10 years ago

[@Allagi22]

Agreed Jerry Seinfeld is from a different time. He's looking at the older guys who literally came up with 30 minutes of material and did it again and again for 20 years. In my mind the best comedians are truly artists. And like musicians they have to have a body of work. Doesn't have to be a new hour every year, but you have to have a discography, at least some different sets/specials/jokes as you move on. If you only have 30 minutes well then you are the same as a one hit wonder in the music world. We enjoyed that bit, but now you're done.

[@nickpagano7134]

wes... are you joking?? no comedians keep the same material for that long anymore. that's ridiculous.

[@bretanwode]

I agree with you, and yet, you have a very new attitude with regard to comedy. Usually the new is peppered in with the old. This only really changed industry wide in 2005.

[@mjh8753]

I think it's harder to get started as a comedian and last today. You don't get as much of a chance to develop your craft while you suck because of, you guessed, KZbin and video sharing. If a young comedian has a bit that is gaining traction and "goes viral" it'll be on the internet at some point during his trips up and down the road. Then there could be a buzz around a comedian that isn't ready for mainstream popularity. It kind of happened to Dane Cook when his career took off before he was good enough as a comic to handle it.

[@Toxodos]

that's not what he said. He said the oldest parts of his sets are ten year olds and he takes out the bottom 10% regularly, it's evolving

[@daniel_dumile]

After watching this for the 4th the editing is really perfect. They know when their conversations are tailing off then immediately goes to the next punch

[@allrequiredfields]

I've never heard Jerry laugh that sincerely. Two laughs, and it goes from pity laugh to straight hopping the fence into full-on cackling.

[@JMBvideo]

Watch jerry on jimminy glick

[@blubeary4496]

“He wrote it last week” is the most underrated joke in this video

[@matthewstephens6848]

100 percent. Always stuck out to me that line, above all else. These guys that have worked so hard in the clubs for so many years and cracked it - and one guy who wrote an amazing sitcom and did stand up off the back of it. And he's still funnier than most stand ups.

[@blubeary4496]

@Ghufran Ghufran That's what makes it great. Doesn't need to be anything more or less you feel?

[@blubeary4496]

@Ghufran Ghufran hmm alright then

[@andymassingham]

Truth. It’s the one time I gasped.

[@Frandaman84]

God I hate gervais here, trying to frame everything everyone says in the most obvious way. The people who would watch this don’t need that.

[@aliecarey]

Louis understanding of the Corvette analogy was brilliant 🤣

[@benjamin3640]

This was amazing. Such a complimentary crew

[@andrewbeard5250]

24:41 "He wrote it last week" LMAO CHRIS ROCK

[@andybaldman]

That was an underappreciated line for sure.

[@shelbytomy07]

He grew up roasting each other every single day. Gervais knew it was a joke

[@CriticalNobody]

This conversation came out 7 years ago but NOW suddenly people are offended it. Stop it and learn to laugh

[@ExileOnDaytonStreet]

Critical Nobody and the people who are offended seem so ignorant to how Rock and CK have attacked the n-word in their bits. If you saw Bring The Pain, you know EXACTLY what CK is referring to when he says “nigger” in this show. CK is practically quoting the bit in reference to what Rock is saying about him. If you saw Chewed Up, you know EXACTLY why CK would say “nigger” instead of “n-word”. While it’s unfair to expect everyone to be familiar with every aspect of all four careers involved, there’s a context for everything that’s going on. It’s a manufactured controversy.

[@mrmorale3695]

I’m confused as to how a white video game reviewing neck bearded incel tells me how I should feel about two white men saying nigger lool it’s beyond me

[@MyToasterIsMoist]

@@ExileOnDaytonStreet God damn exactly.

[@cnhwill1990]

@@mrmorale3695 louis ck is mexican. And regardless of your feelings, doesn't make them correct.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

I'm Black. I never heard about this. There's nothing funny about it. Fuck you Chris Rock, Louis C.K., and the other guy not named Jerry Seinfeld.

[@yuliakiseleva1900]

Ricky's laugh is so good. One of a kind :D

[@Jacksynth]

Very philosophical at times. Fantastic conversation.

[@JuanTheBone]

The only flaw in this show was that it was edited down to 49 min.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Would be far better without the British dude interrupting and disagreeing. He adds nothing.

[@null2114]

Ricky said the uncut version was like 3 hours. Hopefully the full thing comes out eventually

[@MelBee128]

That may have something to do with the way television and radio works in Britain. The BBC controls everything and if they don't like something, you're a virtual pariah when it comes to broadcasting anything outside of the internet. They are all about perfect production & organization and have pretty strict rules about how things should work. I think Ricky's apprehension over how he's being presented on telly has a lot to do with that sort've "indoctrination" from the BBC.

[@vishishify]

Mel Bee eh I don't know though. British media seems a lot looser with what they can say, atleast as far as panel shows go

[@iwanttosuckyouoffand9437]

jaim haas Ricky Gervais is hilarious

[@ilikeozma]

The world needs Louis back.

[@wilfordbrimleypranks]

He's alive you tard

[@moodlampActual]

Saw him live couple months ago. Seeing him again in a couple weeks.

[@violinsinthevoid4579]

He is coming back. It is t quite the same with blue check mark people continuing to ostracize and shame him, but he continues to write jokes and make people laugh. Even his unfinished leaked material is bettter than most burnished comedy specials.

[@ilikeozma]

Uhhh...

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

He's back and Hollywood cant keep him away. I mean look at how Ricky Gervais savaged the fuckers just a few days ago st the golden globes. The Fandom Menace has succeded in helping wreck the overly woke bs culture there. Louie should never have been fucked on the level he was. The metoo movement had plenty of warrant but he was collateral damage

[@jengleheimerschmitt7941]

If these four guys sat down and rifled like this every month and I'd watch every episode.

[@Rybaz2000]

What a privilege it is to be able to see this. However it’s pretty frustrating how many time Chris Rock doesn’t get the chance to let his developped view on a topic be heard. I would have loved to hear so many bits.

[@ymb3858]

Everybody Hates Chris

[@savethebees275]

Louis CK is very diplomatic and poetic when he's talking to people. He really seems like a good mediator.

[@StefanGBucher]

Yeah, he has a lot of respect for powerful men. Funny how that works.

[@tiagomota4734]

He gives too much respect to Seinfeld...i dont like Seinfeld , i dont think hes funny, and hes so smug ....gross person !!Gervais is THE ABSOLUT SHIT there and everywere...the fucking guy is briliant!!

[@naomi.105]

Good mediator, bad judge of reading the room when his d*ck is in his hand.

[@mohamedelyaouti2051]

@@tiagomota4734 yeah hes a biiiiiiit on the hiiiiigh horse, just a bit

[@samuelbekele3601]

@@tiagomota4734 My views are the opposite

[@Nexcyus]

why did i watch this whole thing at 3am

[@mintsponge]

Cuz it was good bro

[@meyakabrown4725]

That's probably why you're watching it atm.^_^

[@miratuled]

Nexcyus same here, 5am

[@agustinfunes5214]

Doing the exact same thing. 7 months later. On the other side of the world. Why.

[@MannyOK88]

I read this as it's 3:04

[@landrychamberlain5037]

I am always here revisiting this video... every year it seems.

[@iLLadelph267]

coming back to this for the umpteenth time, I now wanna see a version of other comedians' acts done by fellow kinsmen in their own unique takes

[@wizz2k]

HBO I beg you to release the unedited and uncut version! I hear it's 4 hours long

[@tarnopol]

I will fellate my cat on national television if you release the full version, HBO. I’m actually not even kidding-that’s how much I want to see it. Why did the cat just run out of the room?

[@MrKirklandLaing]

Hi Doug. I'm from HBO. Is the cat still around?

[@tarnopol]

Yes. Luckily, Grendel the Cat is also big fan of comedy, so he will suffer through this for the sake of the historical record. :)

[@MaeMaeTube]

Doug Tarnopol hehe Grendel, can I watch even if they don't release it?

[@GreedoNeverShot1]

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut

[@Daniel_25]

I love how CK knows everyone else's bits

[@Afrimusican]

A true comic's comic.

[@Daniel_25]

@BumbleBeePenis ! I know right. Can’t believe he stole all those jokes from Dane Cook like that

[@Daniel_25]

@BumbleBeePenis ! no idea what you’re talking about big guy

[@Daniel_25]

@BumbleBeePenis ! I’m willing to bet that most people aren’t going to understand wtf you’re talking about. You’re trying to be funny? You really think he steals jokes? Elaborate

[@valenchino123]

@@sabujaki how does mf doom steal material

[@jmpiazza86]

32:58. There is something beautiful to be noticed here. The humility and beauty of a regular person recognizing the fact that people went out of their way to see them live. Comedians are real MF’s. They get it. We’re not special but we have something meaningful to say. Thank you for hearing it.

[@benjanes3675]

Ricky Gervais laughs like the cast of Monty Python pretending to be old ladies.

[@yoshimitsu9923]

Ben Janes Thata oddly accurate

[@petesmith9475]

I wan't to smuther him when he does his fake laughter.

[@crackernipple6020]

@@petesmith9475 fake laughter.. hmm so ricky gervais never laughs really.. what an unfunny person

[@VasilyMusic]

@@petesmith9475 I sometimes have the same sounding laugh streaks and it's completely genuine. The man just has a soft spot for good humour

[@philipsangalang5077]

English folks do it a lot

[@LetsBeClear87]

“ There’s no place to go - he’s there. “ That’s the most Seinfeld thing I’ve ever heard lol

[@jeremyjordan9066]

Louis CK is one of the funniest humans ever.

[@HalimaAbshir]

Ella Rose masturbating after someone consents to it isn’t a crime. He also one of the best comedians ever so

[@ignorantatheist4258]

"Sitting on a cock cause I'm gay" hilarious

[@SammyCee23]

I hope he comes back

[@Yusuf-gh4xg]

He's honestly meh

[@YeahBass3k]

@Ella Rose your sense of humor is as good as your understanding of the law

[@MindFlowersDotNet]

Four amazing and important minds. Great conversation.

[@macgp44]

Great stuff! Never seen comedians talk shop at such a high level.

[@hankieaerosal6001]

You can gauge how funny Ricky finds something by how many times he repeats the punchline.

[@Iguanaintrouble]

Louis C.K reigns supreme amongst these mortals.

[@quickplanet7]

He's just on another level.

[@IgnatzKolisch]

I think Louis is the best of the four - actually, one of the two greatest figures in comedy history in my opinion- but I will say that I don't think he's worlds better than Ricky Gervais, or especially Chris Rock. I have big respect for Jerry Seinfeld, and think he was perfect for this interview for his prestige and overall knowledge/experience with comedy. He also contributes a lot here, and I think he was a great invite and a near-perfect fit. But in terms of actual direct comedic impact, I think he lags behind his 3 companions. My opinion and taste, of course. I just have to stress that I do think he was a good choice to be here, regardless, and I think he's a way above-average comedic talent. The "problem" is that in today's world, with the Internet, where we can watch what we want, when we want, a "really good" guy like Seinfeld is stacking up against the best ever; he doesn't deserve the scorn heaped on his head by the spoiled masses, but I do understand WHY they say he isn't in the league of the other 3. But even I have to admit if you could have substituted out Dave Chappelle for Seinfeld? Godlike magic would surely have come about. If Ricky Gervais hosts another of these, I pray that Dave is invited and accepts. Ricky, Dave, Louis, Chris Rock. Hell yeah. Big time. In my opinion, the Greatest Comedy Figure Ever is a competition between Louis CK and Dave Chappelle. Louis's just been so much more prolific at a high level that he's pulling away, he's just producing so much at a relatively rapid clip, and showing no signs of slowing. But if Dave were to do another standup special, or SOMETHING... he's just a god, just so quiet lately on the stage in terms of readily-available new material disseminated to the far-flung public. I feel in my heart that Dave Chappelle has it in him to stomp his foot down and prove that he's the greatest ever. And with his family and desire for personal peace, I don't blame him at all for pulling back. He needs to do what is best for himself and his family, that comes far, far above what any comedy fans like myself or anybody else wants/feels. But as a worshipful fan of comedy, I just dream of him coming out with another HBO special or something. If I were forced to name the 5 greatest standup routines of all time, he'd have 2 of them, just himself. Talking Funny 2, if it's made, I hope they beg Dave Chappelle on.

[@prajeshpaul6623]

IgnatzKolisch SEINFELD is just "really good"!!! are u f'ing kidding me!!! he the best observational comic ever!!! he observes day to day stuff and finds comedy in them, rather than splurting out fart jokes and racist jokes...he has never used the N word, only used the f word once or twice in his career spanning more than 2 decades. He's way ahead of the rest as a comedian, as far as talent goes!!! and as for making ppl laugh, even jim carrey can do that with his facial contortions and weird noises. p.s : Louise Ck and chris rock are one of my favourites' and awesome comedians , And about Richard, iI wud have to watch more of his stuff before i can comment on him

[@IgnatzKolisch]

Prajesh Paul No, I'm not kidding you. I just don't like Jerry Seinfeld as a comedian as much as you do. He doesn't make me laugh all that much. Sorry, I can't help it. I didn't decide that I wouldn't like his standup, it just happened that way. I don't pick what I do and don't like, I just either like something or I don't.

[@Iguanaintrouble]

Ignatz, you are spot on.