The Tale of The 1000 Running Gag Taping

One Taping garnered running gag after running gag!

[@BubbaBowie]

Being the audience member that starts a running gag has to be an amazing feeling.

[@HeyyItsDaleVODS]

The thing I like about Drew is that even when he's joking about an audience member it feels genuine and not from a spiteful or malicious place. The way he addresses Betty at the end is super nice.

[@christopherlitzner8445]

Audience gave them so many memorable moments and im sure some people still remember fondly when they got to come on stage

[@apositivehopefulkitten4835]

Why is there 666 likes?...I'm about to change that 😼 👍

[@OddDude21]

Fluff your Garfield was and will always be my favorite episode

[@eolsunder]

just the look on Colins face after he said it, was just "ok, I don't know why I just said that, makes no sense lol"

[@scotwirth6228]

Kinda have an affinity for the "Captain Hair" episode myself.

[@LGulic]

Mine is the"meow" episode

[@noneyordambizness4498]

Hard to top the Richard Simmons or Robin Williams episodes.

[@emptycradle1304]

My favorite was the one with Richard Simmons, He sure knows how to play to the audience he knew exactly what to do to make each scene even funnier.

[@MrCelo-vb2bo]

Inside jokes, its what keeps friendships special

[@Tkieron]

I upvoted simply for Dick Butt

[@davidsnow2581]

"I love inside jokes. I'd like to be a part of one someday." - MS

[@DocJamesH]

Real jokes are funnier.

[@dylanfrerking6671]

Just wanted to say you have 666 likes lol

[@truemind1018]

@@DocJamesH your that one ""friend"" arnt you

[@louisnguyen6610]

Why’s brad always look like it’s bowling night?

[@shaskins15]

Love it

[@lindsey3038]

Idk it was the 90s(ish)

[@DrewSavo]

Its an homage to Charlie Harper.

[@TheEric1203]

LOL. Can't unsee it now

[@rebeccabowen5129]

I don't know louis Nguyen...

[@rosebyanyname]

This was the only time where Ryan said “scary” in a hoedown and didn’t rhyme it with “Drew Carey.”

[@RoboSkyrat]

I was expecting a Drew Carey and then it just never happened!

[@keanuismyfather7477]

Because it was the first line. Had it been the third line, then we are basically guaranteed to get “Drew Carey” every time. Still, I’d imagine Drew would be pretty anxious during this, probably thinking, “shit, this early?”

[@papasmurf3569]

I’m your 1000th like lol congrats

[@Ladderthief1]

Ok being able to look like you're falling in slow motion while in a chair is pretty impressive.

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

lazor as well as spilling all the water and not getting any of it close to the wires

[@Devlinator61116]

@@RabbitsFunWorld Or breaking any of the glass.

[@jackierocha5096]

Truly a master of slow-mo slapstick

[@AnkurBorwankar]

The commitment. The dedication. Genius.

[@Tony195746]

the best part is the look on his face-i can't even describe it

[@broadwaymelody33]

Watching other “If You Know What I Mean” clips, I’ve realized Colin hates this game and does that drinking-a-shot-gesture when he’s blowing it 😂

[@Whiskypapa]

Blowing it..... if you know what I mean :^]

[@jacket6213]

@@Whiskypapa Fluffing his Garfield if you know what I mean.

[@technospyform1578]

Technically he was drinking coffee this time...

[@Jennyfisch]

And also imaginarily drinking his pain away

[@kainevins9927]

@@technospyform1578 if you know what I mean

[@smiffwilm]

Remember: Always do your stretches and fluff your Garfield before playing the drums.

[@HarrisonScottHisoandso]

Don't forget to stay hydrated

[@ronaldminch9420]

@@HarrisonScottHisoandso I would - but I couldn't possibly drink any more !

[@adde9506]

Would love to see Whose Line released as tapings instead of episodes.

[@MorinehtarTheBlue]

I think that would be a better format for home viewing productions

[@marvinmeeker5765]

Especially uncensored

[@Tehcarp]

I thought they were keeping that possibility in their back pocket too

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

The best running gag was Collin's "meow" in an episode that climaxed at the breakdown of an Irish drinking song.

[@generictimestamperstupendi9021]

I wasnt aware they filmed like this, now the multi season crossovers make more sense. I remember Captain Hair getting referenced once or twice in an episode that DIDN'T have the Captain Hair skit

[@generictimestamperstupendi9021]

I like how in the last clip Ryan is like "fuck it" and begins acting like an orangutan

[@llamabrat07]

It also explains why they are all wear the same outfits in multiple episodes.

[@Tim3888]

Well if I recall only like 4-5 seasons were filmed seperately. After that they had so much extra footage they produced another 2 seasons out of it.

[@tyler20647brad]

Wait how do they film what did I miss ?

[@micahblakeslee]

@@tyler20647brad Multiple episodes were taken from the filming of one long performance. I think in an interview Colin said they would film 20-30 games a night, and only 7 were used per episode. Seasons were usually filmed over a couple of weekends.

[@Deus35]

I came for the fluffing of the garfield. That got me the day it aired and it still does.

[@TheHutchy01]

Did it fluff your Garfield?

[@jsayoda]

I'd rather play the drums if you know what I mean.

[@dragonmaid1360]

Soooooo would I be right to suspect that no-one is really concerned if Garfield looks nice or not?

[@eins2001]

@@jsayoda I'm gonna sleep with the boss ifyouknowwhatImean

[@darekklich5471]

Ok being able to look like you're falling in slow motion while in a chair is pretty impressive.

[@jm4rshh]

"I'm Drew Carey..." *"Lord of the Onion Rings"*

[@theresonly2genders857]

It got WAY louder lol

[@maouprier]

The way Ryan twitches/cringes whenever he gets buzzed in Show-stopping Number xD

[@Terryh2]

8:50 Is this the first and only time Ryan used the word "scary" and didnt rhyme it with carey? I was shocked when i heard this... haha

[@PupdudePwns]

I love when Drew gives out points to audience members.

[@TheY2AProblem]

Wayne: “I couldn’t possibly have anymore water.” Drew: “In that case you don’t need any points. 1,000 points to Colin and Ryan.” Wayne and Brad: *shocked Pikachu*

[@Xiaolruc]

How's about another 1000 points for Betty and Bill? :D

[@nathanbell8356]

Pikachu is always shocked...

[@chickenman7801]

Drew the boss.

[@philadler7399]

"I couldn't possibly have anymore points!"

[@jayw900]

Yes, thank you we watched the same video.

[@NerdAlert8910]

"My name is Drew Carey, Lord of the onion rings." 😂😂😂

[@madam-mint]

The thumbnail alone was enough to nearly kill me.

[@TheKenttt]

This show reminds me of a time when we had cable in our house and I would try to find out exactly when my shows were scheduled so I could get my homework done in time to watch them. Now I just find it all online whenever I want. Convenient but not as nostalgic.

[@crussteasock4047]

Convenience destroyed humanity

[@blackmarketyardsale]

I ate a grilled cheeses sandwich once, grandpa.

[@toamatau8785]

@@crussteasock4047 yeah, we never should have become farmers just because it was easier than hunting and gathering.

[@dicamillo38ify]

You’re like a “Whose Line...” super sleuth.

[@JRellevant]

I wanna know how hard it must have been for Laura Hall and Linda Taylor to stay so professional on this show xD

[@leahsamuel532]

Just watched Wayne win the Masked Singer and I’m so proud of him

[@tonsilsthecat3430]

He made me cry at one point.

[@aquaticchaos1717]

WAIT WHAT?!

[@crussteasock4047]

I'm sorry u have terrible taste in entertainment

[@bullypopful]

@@crussteasock4047 6 months late but shove it

[@stormcloudsabound]

@@crussteasock4047 It's only worth it for Wayne Brady

[@007bogossemre007]

I like Aisha but I miss Drew :')

[@AlexDeLarge1]

LaBass666 The fuck? That’s all kinds of fucked up, man.

[@SensiofRabbitude]

Funny thing is, Drew is probably the least funny and least quick witted out of all 3 hosts but he's still the best of them all. I think it suits the show more, if the host is a bit slower comedic wise than the participants. If the host can fire back and give as good as, or better back than they get, why the hell are they hosting and not participating then? Much better if the host can be an easy target and add to the comedy but not distract from the presence of the comedians by being too funny or witty.

[@darkevilazn]

I agree. The best part of Drew's hosting was how well they could poke at each other unreservedly. They interacted like buddies. Aisha is still trying, but not there to the point she can do this yet (on air).

[@lionelkentler]

Aisha is an attention hog drew was much better.

[@dumbo753]

Clive was the best of the three, he could give it and take it and he was very quick witted. The banter between greg and him was the best.

[@Taurex]

This video has the greatest thumbnail of all time.

[@evelynminer8568]

That joke about "I wish you would call me Jill instead of Bill" aged *shockingly* well

[@SirFerrickWanderer]

Well i don't know if they'd have known back when this was filmed but Colin's daughter is transgender, so i mean thank god they were always cool about it

[@lj-wp3sf]

transgender people existed before that joke lmao

[@weneedaladder8384]

​@@lj-wp3sf there was that article from the '40s (I think it was around then) where a soldier transitioned from male to female and the newspaper described her as a "bombshell", so if anything we've just gotten less cool about trans people in the following years.

[@Housewarmin]

That is really weird, that you can go to one taping of the show and not see the episode until 3 seasons later.

[@DexterOxnardBoss]

I love that someone is doing some deep analysis on this.

[@oliverdelica2289]

Comedy is no laughing matter

[@hartsock9253]

“Winner of 1000 point on Who’s Line is it Anyways” would be something I’d put on a resume

[@hueynapalm]

12Medbe Network is probably one of the reasons WLIIA came back with new seasons. I remember watching all of these old clips on your channel years ago. So thanks.

[@pat2rome]

Brad's face at 2:48 is amazing; he's so sheepish.

[@authorrayrogers]

I love when Drew hits the buzzer and Ryan shakes his head saying, "FUCK!" in his head.

[@realguitarshredder]

Wow you really need to be a fan to point out the inside jokes and how it originated.. when KZbin came out this was the only show I would binge watch and would keep me happy for years. Back in England.

[@bravetitangrizzly]

Brad Sherwood = best regular 4th ever?

[@playgroundchooser]

bravetitangrizzly I also loved Greg Proust (spelling?) as a 4th.

[@christopherparks4342]

playgroundchooser it's Greg Proops. He reminds me of one of the Reduced Shakespeare Company's actors in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.

[@williamalva2826]

Yea it's gotta be greg proops

[@kttatortots4293]

They all had their own unique things they brought to the show. I personally liked chip estan(spelling?) The best

[@dededeedles]

Except when Chip came and sang with Wayne. That was always awesome.

[@ScottKorin]

2:47 and that's why on the CW show they don't have pitchers of water.

[@IzEror]

Yeah I miss the opportunities for running gags.

[@Admiral_Mikey]

Jesus Christ, improving rhyming lyrics to "End of the world as we know it" is seriously impressive.

[@danielduke3959]

I always loved that sheepish grin on Brad's face after he knocks the water over

[@whoevenami2032]

This explained sooo much the stretching thing was so confusing

[@TheMightyKaiser]

1:35 is extra special because Colins son came out as transgender and Colin has been completely and totally accepting of her.

[@tendnotto]

*daughter but yeah!! even in old episodes they're surprisingly accepting!!

[@DiggitySlice]

That's sad. Another person destroying themselves.

[@DoomieGruntVentures]

I'm Drew Carey, lord of the onion rings. Good to see you back, BTW, 12Medbe.

[@musiccampwithlumpyandlisa9025]

BRAVO! Thanks for putting together in this form. Those guys never stop cracking me up.

[@juggernaut704]

Awesome work, seriously going back and catching all this and taking note of it must have been alot of fun(work).

[@steveogrills6646]

Probably or he just remembered it all which would be amazing

[@beantrouser]

Imagine being able to say you earned 1000 points on Whose Line. Great work Betty and Bill!

[@Penfold8]

No "meow" running gag.

[@12MedbeNetwork]

Wasn't even at this taping.

[@orgixvi3]

"I would've called you 'Jill', if you said something earlier." Considering Colin's daughter is trans, that really means something.

[@leetheflea4096]

Is that true*? Today I learned

[@Nyx773]

@@leetheflea4096 yes, google it

[@leetheflea4096]

@@Nyx773 Google this schlong

[@Tiniuc]

I now adore Colin even more!

[@christopherlitzner8445]

I can only imagine the jokes his kid helped him come up with

[@renzer1432]

12Medbe I've been watching your stuff for what seems forever, love your videos, love that you are able to find all these running gags and inside jokes. Thank you so much for collecting these! I really appreciate what you do.

[@itskatehill]

Ah yes I love inside jokes. I hope to be a part of one someday.

[@emmeeemm]

Boy, seeing all those clips together really fluffs my Garfield.

[@oliverdelica2289]

If you know what I mean

[@Firebourn94]

One of the funniest parts in that Water Saga episode is when Wayne translates what Ryan says in a French accent as you do sound a bit like Jerry Lewis

[@PikminandOatchi]

Wayne losing his shit in the background lol.

[@rishabhmadan8146]

12Medbe You are perhaps the reason I fell in love with WLIIA. Love these compilations

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

Omg I never got the exercise joke!! It's crazy that I watched all of these shows in like the early to mid-2000s and there's so many gags that were running through episodes that I just now am realizing. Like the hoedown where he says that the director should sprout a mustache and move to germany. The fucking Hitler running gag was amazing. And it made the hoedown that was already funny even better. Damn AND the can't stop doing this line in hoedown too. Shit haha

[@galioth123]

Props for putting this together!!!

[@jck1794]

why do they split up the recordings like this? some of the references to inside jokes are being made in seasons earlier than the season the original joke is being made. it makes all of the jokes irrelevant to people watching it on cable. That doesn't make sense lol

[@laurieg4770]

I think it was also for keeping expenses low and convenience for improvisers. They taped on 3 weekends a year.

[@lukasfraser1411]

They used to film for like 10-12 hours a day on weekends and get a full season in about 4 days. That's why they are always wearing the same clothes. Also from what I have heard the last few seasons had a lot of extra stuff from past seasons

[@Lyrtsch]

@@lukasfraser1411 the outtakes involving Ryan's bladder make more sense now!

[@JaydenOsborne96]

Funny that 7:45 & 8:30 appear to be the exact same shot, only at different angles. Seems like they just played the clip totally out of context the first time it aired. Great video again 12Medbe!

[@12MedbeNetwork]

That clip played out of context twice. Once in Season 3, then again in Season 4!

[@JameZayer]

8:43 too.

[@gokaury]

Colin would make a great Jon Arbuckle.

[@chelseafcrocks82]

12medbe was my childhood with all these clips...thank you man. you deserve some love

[@BrandonCMaximum]

Some of these are seasons apart! That's very interesting, I had no idea that's how they made this show!

[@shelley9579]

"Hello i'm drew carey, lord or the onion rings." That's just amazing lmao

[@crussteasock4047]

Going to the top shelf with ur adjectives, eh?

[@DrewSavo]

4:45 Drew Carey, Lord of the Onion Rings.

[@samuelsmith5400]

8:31 Ryan’s weird arm movement is unsettling to me

[@titavaughns7698]

The thumbnail couldn't be any better 🤣🤣

[@thomasandersen2534]

I loved this show when I was younger I’d watch it before going to bed. Then go to school and talk about it with my friends the next day.

[@asharkey3]

7:11 "Bits in pieces" Bone apple tea

[@12MedbeNetwork]

It was a horrible typo that I missed in editing!

[@meegel]

What a great and wholesome show, gotta love it

[@careycarson7629]

It's 2019, and I'm still playing those drums.

[@starlighter930617]

This is so cool! Is there a site where you can see which episodes were recorded at the same taping or did you watch all seasons searching for the same outfits they wore?

[@nathanguzman1607]

12medbe!! Haha yes I love your compilations and videos

[@Shrasha]

I’ve created a running joke at work - if I don’t turn up the joke carries on!

[@lawrencecalablaster568]

I’ve said it once, I’ve said it at least twice, Brad is very good at falling down.

[@o_ber]

10:43 “Sam Drummy” how appropriate

[@powderedwater67]

New trend... TikToks that really fluff my garfield

[@Auron12786]

I loved Colin’s “WTF did I just say?” reaction to fluff your Garfield

[@bobxoneill]

I really miss this show.

[@heatherlowe7330]

These guys are so hilarious 🤣

[@more-reasons6655]

Where's "you ok down there"? That's up there as one of the best running gags

[@gregcub3d]

you mean "hey you down there"?

[@rockerseven]

I figured they filmed multiple episodes during the same session, but never realized that they would hold on to some episodes for a few seasons before airing them. Wonder why they did that.

[@acidcheeto1168]

That thumbnail is something else

[@PrincessJafar]

“I would’ve called you jill if only you’d said something earlier.” Thats so sweet knowing his child is trans.

[@kristiwalton5374]

The thumbnail is everything

[@deathcangame2431]

Thanks for cutting it right after they made the punchline.

[@rebeccabowen5129]

Brad Sherwood broke the table and knocked over the water pitcher for Ryan and Collin! OMG!!!!! 😳😱😳😱😳😱😳😱

[@Sheenifier]

That's the thing with comedians is never give them a foothold bc they will not hold back and do it relentlessly

[@El-Burrito]

That thumbnail legit spooked me

[@marialiyubman]

“I couldn’t possibly drink any more points” 🤣😂 “This will be my bathroom” 🤣😂 “Stretching” - American style. 🤣

[@neolithiumproduction]

My favorite running gag is when they start picking on Drew. xD

[@christopherlitzner8445]

So the entire series lmao

[@neolithiumproduction]

@@christopherlitzner8445 won't deny that. I love this show a lot. xD

[@deathhzrd]

7:47 this is the best REM song

[@thepaintingbanjo8894]

1:21 "Fuck my Garfield?"

[@purplealchemistofficial]

I came for the thumbnail and was not disappointed XDD

[@mytime991]

The thumbnail is pure gold.

[@morphman21]

@12medbe network, can you pretty please make a playlist of all of the running gags please?

[@brandi2883]

Should I even ask what they mean by fluffing a Garfield?

[@NxDoyle]

The girl one up from Drew's right shoulder really looks like she wants to be somewhere else.

[@mianel5539]

Timestamp?

[@Amzingred]

Colin: I'll help you fluff your garfield if you know what you mean....

[@suziesea1027]

That's a lovely thumbnail

[@ciderfan823]

I don't think I ever noticed before that Bill had braces.

[@Jonqen]

Great Gags

[@sugabonez7443]

I will never get over the thumbnail

[@ethanquirk9652]

2:22, that face! Gets me every time!