Carl Reiner’s WWII Service | CONAN on TBS

[@EthanHall7276.]

I love hearing old veterans talk about their war stories the good and the bad, their voices are always soothing. That's why even when my grandpa will tell me the same story over and over again because he forgot that he's told it, I don't care. It's still worth hearing every time.

[@timothygraham4304]

Good stories never get old, especially when told by good storytellers.

[@ethancounts846]

+ethan hall Same here. My grandma will sit and tell me stories for hours and hours about growing up in Philly in the forty's to stories about my grandpa and I love it.

[@matthansen758]

+ethan hall Every man has his tale. Listening to old people's stories of how they lived their lives is better than any adventure book you can find.

[@SportsLuvr]

+ethan hall Same here, I know what you’re talking about. This coming summer, it will be 4 years since my grandpa died; he was 95 (he died of natural death). He volunteered in WW2 and was part of the (USAAC) United Stats Army Air Corps and I only heard a few stories about it. He did talk about growing up during the Great Depression a few times. His dad lost his job (and I think his house too). My grandpa said that was the only time he ever saw his dad cry, he thought he’d failed the family. But of course we know that wasn’t the reason. So many people last their jobs and houses during thattime. He built a house himself in the 50’s and lived in it til the last few years of his life. My grandpa was just a nice guy; whenever we saw him he would ask what’s new with us. Up until the day he died, he’d remember things that we told him before. Like if we started a new job or college. He’d say something like ”So, you’re going to grad school at..., right?” or “How do you like your new internship?” Outta the almost 20 years I knew him, I only saw him get mad ONCE, he wasn’t that mad and was bout a small thing too. He thoughtwe had to be somewhere early in the morning and got home too late. Once we told him the change of plans later for tomorrow, he was perfectly fine. I dunno about your grandpa but mine was reluctant to giveup his car. He drove most of his life and I think he didn’t want to give it up cause it was his sense of freedom. If you want, I could give you the name of a non-fiction book about our grandpa’s generation, it was referenced in my grandpa’s funeral. I give it to my dad for father’s day or his birthday (I forget which one) I’m sorry I wrote so much; once I started I just couldn’t stop. I miss him so much.

[@EthanHall7276.]

+SportsLuvr I know how it is don't worry, I have a tendency to type A LOT too, don't worry. But it's great to see so many people honestly caring so much about their grandparents and their stories. one can only hope that, that kind of tradition will be around forever.

[@teeds88]

almost 94 years old - that's amazing! that's how i want to be when i get old.

[@ricky93100]

+teed He's the same age as Betty White and Stan Lee. Both cool af i'm seeing a trend here lol

[@huldu]

1922 wow, he has been around that's for sure.

[@r.a3737]

+Revo Red that's a bit of stretch. maybe 70

[@r.a3737]

***** ehhh alright

[@tjpm]

+Demi N he looks like a 55 year old wearing a 70 year old man...it could happened...

[@crumbyvirus3421]

+Revo Red 65

[@ricky93100]

+CrumbyVirus34 He does not look 65 lol he looks MAYBE in his 80's

[@aenyxx]

I could listen to WWII servicemen nonstop. Such a fascinating thing to me, to have experienced such a critical moment in history.

[@Strawberry-12.]

I know this is 5 years late but you should listen to British historian James holland interview a 101st airborne veteran on his podcast “we have ways of making you talk” it’s fascinating

[@blinkxoncemidzy]

I hope Im as cool as him when Im 93.

[@kazuma913]

i second that

[@Badtaste21]

+SpectreX I wish I were that cool in the first place...

[@348frank348]

i wish i had friends

[@hamsterpoop]

+348frank348 never gonna happen

[@dennisreynolds1341]

+SpectreX Probably not.

[@appadlee]

Conan is the only one who do the job "interview" others just play stupit games make the fool thanks Conan for be a pro

[@luispena7134]

k

[@davidsann4818]

+Appadriana Colbert too...

[@daspacemonkey5837]

+Appadriana Seriously, though. Not many other newcomers to the talk show game would know what to do with a person like Carl Reiner. He can't/won't be willing to be as active, spontaneous, or energetic as younger guests. He would rather talk about his experiences, which I think is perfect for such a legend to educate viewers about the past of comedy and performance. Conan's great with the older guests because he is willing to either have a chat with them or let them share.

[@seandiamond7625]

Conan is snagging no doubt. I also think Seth Meyers is a great interviewer. I believe the "newcomer" you're referring to is Jimmy Fallon and yeah, his show is ridiculous

[@squamish4244]

+DaSpaceMonkey Yeah you've got to let someone who's lived for almost a century talk as much as he wants :)

[@rexnoct5810]

this generation was so amazing, they did so many great things and were so honorable and brave. I'm glad some of them are still alive to tell these kinds of stories.

[@ThreeNameHarry]

+It is I Aku When you have to make a good thing depressing ☺

[@ramiropina83]

+It is I Aku To be fair, most germans fought for their country, not for the nazis. I'm from Argentina and my italian great grand uncle went to Italy in WW2 to fight for his country (led by Mussolini). Call it patriotism or ignorance, but he was not a nazi supporter.

[@JoBT42]

+It is I Aku My grandfather fought for germany, and was a prisoner of war in the soviet union for 8 years, I still think that he was a brave man, even though he fought for the wrong side. It's not like most soldiers really had a say in it, they were brainwashed and forced to go fight.

[@ghettomist1575]

+BurnTrees That's a chilling story.

[@juicythrax8992]

+Rex Noct legion

[@MikeyGaming]

93 years old. Legend. Where and what will you be doing at 90+ years old?

[@blabbermouth9645]

Fapping and playing games.

[@max_rockatansky117]

+Sir Blabbermouth this generation everyone

[@blabbermouth9645]

+Max Rockatansky And what'll you do when you're 90? Fap and watch soap operas? My generation is no less fucked up than yours mate.

[@zaboomba6635]

I'll be dead.

[@thebear4771]

Max Rockatansky Dont worry she always like it

[@wileyhenry3990]

WW2 Vet. Comedy actor and producing Icon. Much respect.

[@Sermeza001]

doesn't look a day over 80

[@nomakym]

The original "funny or die"...

[@oscarrookie]

+nomakym how is this not a top comment??

[@chrisbrown18andup]

too soon...

[@whatupdoe3623]

What a great man

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

In a world filled with annoying celebrities that don't live up to the hype, Carl Reiner was the diamond in the rough that shone so bright. Thank you for all the great memories. Rest in Peace.

[@cherylh5741]

Rest In Peace Maestro ~ and thank you sir

[@theInsaneDoctor]

93 and still active like this. What a national treasure

[@gor1l1a]

We're all very lucky to be able to see this man and hear his stories.

[@sheppo]

Could hear him speak all day long. Great memories!

[@andreasjacobsson3885]

this guy sharper than most 60+ people. Amazing dude

[@doueven]

I could listen to Carl's stories all day

[@sisepuedemaybe]

Omg...this man is amazing. A real wwii vet, and he's still so lively

[@SanjayTheDog]

I could listen to this man talk for hours.

[@Greedo96]

wow he's in great shape for 93 years old. great memory

[@benjaminb8050]

He seems like the nicest guy in the world, lol

[@SergioR00]

username is Morgan Freeman but your profile picture isn't him lol

[@TheIrek666]

+Morgan Freeman "Dinner for Schmucks" refference?

[@benjaminb8050]

+TheIrek666 👍🏻

[@SuperCarCar10]

Wow, I didn't know who Carl Reiner was, but once the clip started, I had immediate respect for him :)

[@jjcmark1]

hahaha "I killed" nice!

[@bobbarker8913]

He's such a sweetheart. Such a talent

[@janicecolumbus4917]

Wow! A blessing for him and all of us!

[@demitrisolvinski]

What a truly interesting and inspiring young man. Thank you for your service, sir.

[@Tim_Webb]

That there is kids is what we call a living legend :)

[@FakeAnarchist]

He should be on serious jibber-jabber!

[@sebo641]

respect for going on a talk show at his age.

[@JuanPabloSelvaje]

I could listen to Carl Reiner talk all day.

[@idksreeja]

Conan is just simply awesome, and so is Carl reiner.

[@Leosalejandro]

he seems like a guy you wanna have a few beers and just chat with

[@squamish4244]

Iwo Jima the next day OMFG

[@AustyyTHFC]

Such a great man. Truly a legend.

[@toufexiselias]

What a legend.

[@Freeman2728]

+Elias Toufexis I never asked for this

[@zzzzzz3708]

Thank you for your service young man

[@takapihantonttu]

Anyone else remember him as Lyman Zerga from Oceans 11? :D

[@alexanderjbf]

Conan is one of the few hosts who knows how to listen.

[@thomasdahwoodjr4600]

RIP Carl Reiner.

[@jinsburntrice]

He seems like a great guy!

[@thejokergotham384]

now these are my favorite interviews, when he speaks to people who actually Matter lol

[@rachelbaker3511]

Wonderful stories!

[@PecanRanch]

salute ! the greatest generation

[@Orto-jj2di]

Mr Reiner would've made great in role of THE DOCTOR

[@greenmachine5600]

True!

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

Jesus. Carl Reiner was 17 when WW2 broke out and 22 when it ended.

[@walkertongdee]

Such a nice man good wishes keep going Dude.

[@teejaymiller4983]

Rest in peace.

[@GTseven]

It's an unearned and strange juxtaposition to have Conan visually above Reiner.

[@Bruningable]

He's great!

[@demetripetrenko2783]

No one in THIS nor the FUTURE generation will be as cool and badass as the WW2 generation. EVER !

[@caillou4110]

R.i.p. Carl Reiner

[@DarkAnimeAngel2006]

This is why Conan is the best!!

[@frankiemaier1736]

Thank you Sir.

[@Shelovesthearsenal]

He’s amazing ❤

[@SpeedyWings2323]

Makes you wonder who his replacement was and if he survived or not

[@bartstone8982]

He's awesome!!!

[@TheGadgetPanda]

Great stories from the master there, but never has the "subscribe" bumper seemed more inappropriate. Dear Conan KZbin Editor: You can leave it off sometimes, you know.

[@mattbritzius570]

Poor bastard who replaced him to go to Iwo Jima.

[@otiebrown9999]

Incredibly lucky !

[@bassguitari928]

"...The day it was over--VJ Day--and there I am, the star of the show...all my buddies I haven't seen in a year..." "A-HAHAHA! Wasn't that a great clip? Subscribe to my KZbin channel!" Oh, editing. :P

[@joemedley195]

Howard Morris? Anyone remember Ernest T Bass from the Andy Griffith Show?

[@completeGamer007]

I thought he was super old in oceans 11, cant believe he is still alive

[@robertgonzalez6046]

At 4 million Conan does a face reveal

[@matthansen758]

+Klyzm You can be a mexican. I mean if you want... Not sure why anyone would want to be but hey

[@dennis5806]

+Klyzm mexicano funny not

[@frodolives6671]

I killed- wwii veteran reliving war memories

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

R.I.P.

[@schrire39]

"a play called Hamlet"

[@kyrpajyra666]

Respect

[@ppipowerclass]

I can only hope to HALF as sharp as he is when I am HALF his age. omg. Amazing.

[@cond.oriano4945]

My great grandfather fought for mussolini so speaking he fought alongside hitter.

[@zac9851]

RIP

[@Bassano_official]

respect

[@Zhexss]

What did he said at 0:53 ? "___" 18th ?

[@illlli7469]

Detachment I think

[@Skeevee]

Legend.

[@MrFoxrolls]

the guys 93 ? wow cool, seems like such a cool person :)

[@Mightytufo]

Incredible :D

[@mariusschulzmarz]

I only know him as dirty Marty :D from TAAHM

[@KururuguyBlogspot]

bass fiddle i have never heard that before

[@jebediahspringfield9496]

I thought the same thing. Viola?

[@AlphaTrinity]

+kururuguy It's another name for the double bass.

[@KururuguyBlogspot]

DBarl thats what i thought... lmao as a musician I just have never heard of anybody referring to string instruments as fiddles or whatever

[@uaisei87]

Hey he was in my country Palau 🇵🇼! Yay🙌🏾. WW2 boo👎🏾. He also mentions Guam which is also in Micronesia 🙌🏾🇬🇺.

[@Liam-cd8in]

Just to think this guy is as old as the Republic of Ireland, geez.

[@prudies.3375]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Reesemello]

What a badass

[@stupidburp]

I wonder what happened to the guy who replaced him and went to Iwo Jima.

[@samuelparham5982]

if he was in the Army he wouldn't have been too IWO JIMA he would have to be in the Marines.

[@120masterpiece]

VJ day? I'll send my trooper in with his helmet on!

[@68SSCAM]

Awesome story, you won't hear this stuff happen anymore.

[@CaesarDarias]

“Call Gen. Richardson and replace you.” Grrrrrrr! At the most important moment in the story, when Reiner is about to explain a major fork in the road in his life, Conan INTERRUPTS and never returns. He doesn’t usually do that but it’s very frustrating to see a headline and a main part of the story is not told.

[@TheFozzir]

Wow!

[@reko3103]

He still Kills

[@TehDubster]

This guy looks like a white bill cosby

[@christiano3819]

Hubert J. Farnsworth

[@gmosphere]

I want to see Hamlet in fatigues

[@mrtaterhed]

i love you connaannanananananan say my name on your show bro

[@KennySolos]

Lyman Zerga anyone?

[@jeffreylockhart8292]

Throwing papayas

[@anthonyf7151]

Who are the sad, lifeless people who take the time to down thumb a Carl Reiner video?

[@mukorgalaxies7766]

Anthony Franceschelli Nazis?

[@chincwcn]

omg, ocean 11

[@d-thec-tieve4648]

The man survived ww2 but not 2020😑

[@Hafii]

Hey