Know Your Co-Star with Kevin Bacon

James challenges Kevin Bacon to identify the jury foreman from his 1992 film, A Few Good Men.

[@jeremywhite92]

Kevin Bacon: The only person to find a real, practical use for the Bacon Number.

[@unfuzzy]

his bacon number is zero.

[@lylestavast7652]

I get a big mac and fries across the street from the Lehi Roller Mills where they filmed the dance scene in the 80's footloose. Close as I come - I get the number infinity.

[@TheSlasherJunkie]

If memory serves, he doesn’t share any screen time with Denise Richards in Wild Things, but her number is one anyway because they were both in that movie.

[@pollyb.4648]

@@TheSlasherJunkie That sounds like it should be a 2. Or 1 1/2. :)

[@Swameh]

Allison Pill reminds me so much of Kirsten Bell here... Love them both!

[@welshgit]

Initially I thought she was Kristen Bell.... Then I thought "no, it's Amanda Bynes"

[@justanotheresperantolearne9246]

first/m /last What does attractiveness has anything to do with this? Not saying she is or she isn’t.

[@kjeezy2990]

I read this and thought “wait, that wasn’t Kristen bell”

[@landon9046]

I thought it was kirsten bell to

[@Squidmoto3]

looks like walmart version of her

[@donnawoodford6641]

#1 delivered the line in the most theatrical way, almost as though he was giving his identity away, not holding back his command of the role.

[@Day-Walker.]

Trusted his instincts, probably the main reason he has done so well.

[@formoftherapy]

Denva Walker didn’t he lose most of his fortune in a pyramid scheme

[@lesblack8036]

I believe it was his manager or his money investor yes him and his wife got there clocks cleaned

[@steveguy3]

The hairline gave him away though, he was the only one with a "short" hairline

[@lylestavast7652]

@@formoftherapy Madoff fraud...

[@cakredi4132]

Q: Why did Kevin star so many great movies? A: Because everything's better with bacon.

[@slyceth]

rub some

[@theldraspneumonoultramicro405]

totally agree, as long it's not a strawberry sundae.

[@kristianstipe]

I love it that Kevin Bacon himself uses the Bacon number calculator! :D

[@TheKnuckleneck]

Fun fact: Kevin Bacon himself has a Bacon score of 4.

[@pollyb.4648]

@@TheKnuckleneck lolol

[@velvetjuzzy]

less then a year into his show and its the best late night show on television. congrats james!

[@taylorewalters]

what a beautiful head of hair bacon has.

[@TheMusketITuckedIt204]

Taylore W Mmm bacon hair.

[@whatisthis-uw9ok]

Taylore Walters I'm bald.

[@cleverusername9369]

In any other context this comment would be disgusting

[@rylter]

Right? I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm 20 years younger than him and I would kill for hair like that. Maybe not kill, but... Like, steal a car maybe. Not straight to murder.

[@alie_smith]

Without any further explanation this comment would be quite confusing, quite entertaining. Quite concerning?

[@Gimpyjoe]

Always trust a british moved to America to lift some of the best BBC chat show bits.

[@Michael-hc2vs]

Nevermind the Buzzcocks is a panel show, not a chat show.

[@gnomeclips1016]

Funny that, they chat shit throughout most of the show

[@davehoward22]

***** he,he..

[@flala2261]

Kenneth Alford He's taken the best bits from *every* talk show host in the UK + US!!!

[@Mardyfella]

+WSG Man Nice. That'll confuse non-Brits.

[@bernlin2000]

That had to be a real thrill for the gentleman who co-starred with him: that's a long time to remember a face!!

[@gregc9491]

Chris Ducat, the one with Christian Slater was from 31 years ago. And you can tell, cause he didn't remember shit!! But he's Christian Slater, so he was nice about it.

[@the1whereIwatch]

@@gregc9491 He seemed to remember his name.

[@gregc9491]

Lisbeth, 😂🤣 James had just said his name. That where Christian Slater got it.

[@Mundane05]

#3 goes "we have sir" then immediately looks disappointed like "man I botched thaaat"

[@TheMightsparrow]

I'd love it if ALL of them were a former coworkers in other Kevin Bacon movies.

[@SquidandCatAdventures]

This bit was surprisingly entertaining.

[@SquidandCatAdventures]

Shane Fagan Even though the idea was taken from another show, I think that it was still particularly well executed, and Kevin Bacon is adorable in it (in how he was concerned but then relieved when he heard that he would get to hear the line delivered by them all).

[@seaninness334]

Back in my production days, I crossed paths with J.A. Preston who plays the judge in this clip. Great character actor who was also in Body Heat, Remo Williams, Air Force One, Contact, and every top tv show from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Best wishes to Mr. Preston.

[@KiwiFonzie122]

Nevermind the Buzzcocks

[@solarplexus7]

It's cancelled so I guess all the games are up for grabs. Hope he steals the song intros game.

[@KiwiFonzie122]

solarplexus7 It's cancelled? =(

[@danniiemars]

Fonzie Yep it was.

[@Delboy0]

To be honest All American chat shows rip off British shows and hope no British people are watching and they get caught. Jimmy Fallon ripped Keith Lemon's Mind Meld

[@timothygraham4304]

they also rip off Irish shows. The Late Late Show is the longest running chat show in the world and it's Irish.

[@dracopticon7788]

Kevin Bacon, what a living legend.

[@Nophreetime]

Kevin bacon being good at what he does: noticing tone differences of a 3-word line.

[@hobbitgillam]

This game doesn't remind me of a British panel show that got recently cancelled at all xD ("coughNeverMindTheBuzzcockscough")

[@TheAgentAssassin]

David Gillam We steal your shows ..lol Office for example

[@abi7183]

TheAgentAssassin For which its creators, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant made a bazillion dollars!

[@MsButterflysting]

PoochMount18 the ones with a sense of humour do...

[@keikikahuna1674]

There's a strong To Tell the Truth element to this show as well.

[@Guust_Flater]

David Gillam This game doesn't remind me of my first car...

[@damofree3667]

I love Corden so much, bit of a never mind the buzcocks rip off in the line up into, but in my book Corden can get away with anything

[@Saif-mv6jm]

lol never mind the buzzcocks came to my head too during the line up!!

[@Jason_differ]

Yeah plus never mind the buzzcocks is now cancelled so at least the game carries on as it was great! Should take the song guessing game too!

[@SeventhEve]

damo free That classic British understatement.

[@ballbag52]

Kevin Bacon ................. one of the most under acknowledged actors ever ! 1st Class

[@loolyoo27]

IS THAT THE GIRL FROM CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN?!?!?!

[@LisaMarie51968]

just a regular marvel fan yes

[@bunnipeep]

She’s also kim in scott pilgrim vs the world!!

[@amazingabby25]

And in the newsroom

[@johndrews206]

Also Goon and Goon 2

[@BusyBeeStitchery]

Such an underrated film.

[@squidcoya1996]

Came to the comments to see if anyone else recognized it as a Buzzcocks game and was not let down.

[@Daelyas]

yeah but the "fake names" introduction part was TAME compared to some Buzzcocks names they used in the past :D

[@dubbs8294]

with this it does look like kevin bacon actually recognized him. he wasn't sure but he knew he looked familiar.

[@mattprior8442]

The always best 'UNDERDOG" actor/Hero/villain, Hollywood ever produced and he is my favorite , 'Kevin Bacon" ! The best thing that he never gained a pound in all these 4 decades !

[@lawrencepatrick2486]

Way to put kevin in the spotlight. Anyway, all hail kevin and bask in his royal baconess. Such an underrated actor.

[@marymarcum654]

Underrated WHHAAAAAAT

[@salicemccool9268]

Apparently no one Down Here has heard of To Tell the Truth, which premiered in 1956!!!

[@D21BeastReviews]

I'm with you. Still love the Stan Lee episode.

[@salicemccool9268]

+Rob Pollock I'll have to see if I can find that one!

[@curiousspectator7295]

Why do half the comments need to say this is from Never Mind the Buzzcocks WE GET IT!

[@lacubsfan]

This is from Nevermind the buzzcocks lol

[@devilish84]

Curious Spectator, because they're trying to sell it as a new idea!

[@zykovii1868]

cause fukin youtube comments lol...

[@danielcarr9415]

You waited almost 3 whole years to get a response, people were slow on this one

[@delphimichaels164]

Curious Spectator And many of the others compliment his hair or how good he looks for his age. 😃 Could practically pie chart the responses.

[@traceyclaver6076]

Kevin Bacin was 56 here? wtw. Lord, grant me his eternal beauty.

[@loepesci5996]

How this guy doesn't have an Oscar or at least a nomination is ludicrous

[@DelukaDay]

I hope he keeps doing this segment. I love this game on Buzzcocks

[@somenerdygirl4696]

I would love to see this with Samuel Jackson or Leo Decap or Whoopi

[@jokermann01]

OMG Samuel L Jackson would be awesome!

[@cutedeans4513]

*Leonardo dicaprio

[@jesschan7197]

I love the lining of Kevin bacon’s suit jacket

[@notmyfirstdaycooton7040]

Bacon is one of the guys who I think is just a pretty regular guy when the cameras are off. Seemingly no BS about him.

[@tellurye]

Yeah he seems that way as well. He probably gives off that vibe. In an interview he says he NEVER gets recognized, which I thought odd because he has some distinguishing features. He says he thinks its just because he thinks of himself as just a normal guy - maybe that comes across and so people dont notice him. But isnt that weird?

[@walid-lo2jy]

anyone thinking it's a rip-off of never mind the buzzcocks

[@patrickhobbs3962]

Even down to the joke names of the candidates. Booooooo!

[@Schmockerich]

Yeah i'm kinda disappointed tbh

[@heidigough8585]

Yep... exactly my thought.

[@explainyouandme]

not even subtle

[@ensteffo]

I'm sure it is a much older segment consent then that tbh.

[@TorontoTips]

Hey Late Late Show! If you ever want to play this game with Sam Rockwell, I was his co-star in Jerry and Tom, and was killed by him at the bus stop in front of the Laundromat :)

[@snowysnowwish]

hope they get you on!

[@Mia7189]

Pretty cool segment! I think that should be added more often, especially with the A listers.

[@braytown]

He's not just ripped buzzcocks off a little bit, even the naming of the 5 men, completely robbed. Fair play :)

[@AaronMcDonald]

Great idea stealing the Nevermind The Buzzcocks line up game, don't blame him really no one in America is going to know! Plus since Buzzcocks has ended this year, we might as well have a Brit keep it going for us!

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

We stole English

[@lindapatterson8573]

I just love kevin bacon he my favorite actor and singer he my celebrity crush

[@NeoDragoN7676]

Kevins hair is soooo sensational! lol.

[@reginamushi6582]

Still good to look at since footlose

[@danielcarr9415]

He literally uses hot bacon fat to give it the shine, that’s what his family have done for Century’s, hence why they took the name Bacon on 👍 just an semi interesting fact

[@ZandeKongo]

I like that James is taking hints from of the best British shows. #NMTB

[@Charlezard.]

This is the second video I've seen where Kevin Bacon mentions his Bacon Number. I love it. Lol

[@purplehouse26]

God. A Few Good Men is my all time favorite movie. Its amazing!!!

[@chefbigsteve]

I love the BBC and I am very pleased to see some British innovation here across the pond

[@Fatman6000]

This segment should be called "Who's the joke really on?"

[@dimilton3166]

I am super impressed how these celebrities remember these people!

[@FrederickFatallaTampus]

Thanks James! Know your Co-Star With Kevin Bacon is the Best! ^_^

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

Biggest bacon gap I ever found was 5. It was an actor from the original oldboy.

[@luckyold317]

I love Nevermind the Buzzcocks...I guess James does too

[@PeredyIzhere]

Yes definitely do more of these

[@thewordshifter]

Kevin Bacon is still so handsome ❤❤

[@broadwaybaby05]

A FEW GOOD MEN IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE!

[@derbytilidie100]

Pretty sure 90% of people watching this channel are British people keeping track of Corden because they can't watch it on British TV

[@dethisbtfl]

this was a great segment... can't wait to see it again in the future

[@CelineNguyenIAM]

4:41 anyone else here had The Real Slim Shady playing in their head ? haha

[@natlap1966]

I Just love Kevin Bacon. Very good actor!

[@Death66627]

i love this never mind the buzzcocks episode

[@TennysonThompson]

I love the nod to Catch Me If You Can with the line up!

[@calisongbird]

Kevin looks so handsome here! 😍

[@myleneh1916]

Love Kevinn Bacon, he still looks amazing. Love his wife too ❤❤🇦🇺

[@azlolib]

Kevin Bacon has aged beautifully!

[@ParisDylan1]

More of this segment please.

[@duwaynebarker1413]

Their always your favorite movies

[@neilwhittenberg3070]

my fav kevin bacon movie as a kid was 'white water summer'. as an adult? 'death sentence'. keep them flicks comin!

[@iNoNCute]

please do more of know ur co-workers

[@walid-lo2jy]

they can't coz they'll get sueed

[@walid-lo2jy]

they can't coz they'll get sueed

[@malingpalsu]

I binged this series and cant help but notice that no one ever got it wrong?? Cant help to think that maybe they told the star ahead of time lmao

[@pollyb.4648]

This is my first but I was thinking that also. 20+ years later he remembers his face? Love Kevin Bacon but really? Lol

[@Maaden84]

I would remember most people I worked with 20 years ago, its remembering a face, not naming the dudes kids

[@sambraun7756]

Love the actor Kevin Bacon from the movie RIPD

[@Mustardonmyjeans]

Cordon owes royalties to Never Mind the Buzzcocks

[@aikhis]

i was about to say the exact same thing, he straight up ripped off the Buzzcocks bit.

[@dave101t]

he doesnt owe any royalties to any comedians tho......

[@sobe9ball]

Kevin Bacon is American acting royalty! 🔥😍🎉🎊🙏🏻

[@mpedmar9701]

He looks amazing ! Can't believe that he is 57 ! Now 61 !

[@coreylee6900]

You know who my co star is The legend27

[@hipnhappenin]

Thought that was Kristen Bell for awhile.

[@izzi_868]

I knew it was number one before I watched the video, I don't know why.

[@kenjohnson7223]

I thought it was number one because of his hair line

[@vicky1147]

Love that everyone has said Buzzcocks below! So sad it's over. :(

[@KatrinaAune]

I remembered... 💜

[@Bi773n]

NMTB we miss u!

[@odiegh]

that's a good segment keep doing that one

[@rianpotgieter1345]

Love This . Do more!!!

[@mastermadii]

He is still such a stud 😍

[@leafbelly]

Calm down with the Buzzcocks reference, peeps. This format has been done since the 1950s' "To Tell the Truth."

[@wendyvasion4828]

Young Kevin Bacon looks like Bill Skarsgard...... the IT skarsgard KBacon is so nice to check if he knows fellow cast members...very considerate

[@Covertgarden]

never mind the buzzcocks wants there sketch idea back jeez!

[@OfficiallySanctionedKATG]

Its not unusual for James Corden to outright just steal comedy ideas/formats, Ask a certain pair of British radio D.J.s who actually had the format of what is basically carpool karaoke on their show for a number of years before Fatty McTwatty started doing it on this show.

[@deletedleaf2688]

Isabelle Drennan I’m always surprised when I see people dislike cordon but it happens so much Im beginning to think he must be some kinda dick.

[@Liveordiechapter]

Kevin Bacon never ages

[@NDBit]

The odd thing about Kevin Bacon is that he seems to have some degree of chemistry with anyone sitting on the couch next to him

[@TheRobbur]

I swear, James Corden has the cutest face evar.

[@minmindays]

Shane Fitzgibbon Fluffy 😍

[@ACEDIAMOND666]

James.....if ever you play this with Reggie Bannister, Doug Jones, Dave Markham, Ford Austin, or Mighty Mike Murga.........call me....I was their co-star in "Carnies" in 2006. If you get Billy Crystal, I was in "Forget Paris". If you ever get Kirk Gibson, call me....I was at Game 1 of the 1988 World Series....I finally saw the broadcast tv footage a couple years ago, and saw myself and my step brother on the video during the 9th inning. My name is Ace Diamond.

[@nortesur9504]

Mr Kevin bacon is still the same since footloose...Damn..Great actor...

[@TheMusketITuckedIt204]

Haha what a clever bit, this is why I'm quickly turning into a huge Corden fan.

[@MaLoDe1975]

It is not clever to steal ideas. All the contrary.

[@cindy_9154]

Kevin Bacon is a vampire! He barely aged! Good for him! LoL

[@brianspear3458]

more of this Jamie love ur stuff

[@richardmonaghan1144]

That was awesome.....!

[@dmjdmj]

Number 4! Nice to see that Fred Armisen's dad still works

[@mailleuyehara63]

I know this clip is kind of old now but when I first saw this my first thought was "Buzzcocks" but after watching more I also remembered the SNL Skit "What's That Name?' where the contestant had to name a guest who they have known for a long time. But luckily Bacon guessed correctly making the situation less awkward haha.

[@TheSuperhomosapien]

I was waiting for part two of that bit when they brought out a new lineup and Kevin would have to identify Keifer Sutherland.

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

for a second i thought that was Kristen Bell. then i realised it's Allison Pill!

[@cj4666]

Love this game!

[@marye9424]

Allison looks a lot like Kristen Bell here from farther away. At first I thought it was Kristen until James said "Allison" and I was like oh it's Allison Pill.

[@Kay2be2mr]

If James thinks there aren't Americans who've watched Nevermind the Buzzcocks, He is sadly mistaken. However I have to say I'm glad he is bringing all these little elements from Brit shows to his show.

[@esponjita1271]

Kevin Bacon 😚 LOVE YOU♥️

[@fleaflicker1451]

Bacons hair is spectacular!🤯