Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn: Leary vs. Giraldo

Another classic Tough Crowd moment

[@andrewokamoto]

Greg Giraldo would've been perfect in this podcast era. He was smart, articulate, clever and thoughtful.

[@Yannimalgr]

Never thought of that, so true

[@moeman17able]

Well put. Total agreement.

[@ruizc617]

Just imagine him with rogan, segura, burt, bobby lee.. my dream.

[@st3ppenwolf]

and unbelievably funny, don't forget that

[@steggc85]

@@ruizc617 Rogan is trash and Greg definitely call him on his bullshit harder than bill burr has

[@Multi0515]

Leary could have avoided looking like a prick if he were only able to laugh at himself.

[@jonsnow5518]

or if he wasn't simply a total prick. helloo to you from 6 yeears ago by the way ! i hope this time travel finds you well..

[@SlayerofFiction]

@@jonsnow5518 He made his career off being a prick, trashing on America and flying a flag while doing so. Thumbs up for making the poster from 7 years ago have to click on this video, dig down and find what they said :P

[@KevinSting]

Cant laugh at himself cuz hes not a real comedian

[@gearoidwalsh8606]

The irony of joke thief trying to put down someone for writing jokes.

[@vegastjg]

Right and there was no way Greg knew Dennis was going to say something so stupid to have his reply written.

[@brucewayne-ws2cw]

Lmao Greg owned the hack

[@tejasnair3399]

Gearoid Walsh that’s actually the opposite of irony

[@iwatchyoutube6539]

@@tejasnair3399 you wouldn't expect a joke thief would have the balls to try and rip a guy for writing jokes. That is definitely a definition of irony buddy there are several.

[@youarenotyouarenotthebatma7058]

It would have been great if Colin had let them go at it. That bit where Leary said “My show! Did you have a show?” Sounded like it was getting good

[@jonq8714]

Dennis Leary hasn't been funny since Bill Hicks died.

[@RustinChole]

+jon Q lol well said. the thing is if Bill(rip best comic ever) had been sitting where Leary was, I don't think he would've been such a donkey raping shit eater about it. they're comedians for Christ sake. but obviously, G struck a nerve. this was my introduction to Giraldo. Leary must get tired of being called out by every comic with a conscience. The thing is Leary can't think on his feet! he takes shit personal then loses his fucking grip. goddamn thief.

[@504_Little_Puppet_]

That's not true sir, he's had MANY MANY comics too rip off since (and boyyyy has he) ;-)

[@CipherSerpico]

jon Q Well ya, how else is he gonna get material?

[@mr.peanutbutter6969]

*zing*

[@paulvin2010]

he ripped the asshole thing off from louis CK

[@421less1]

"Yeah like that big russian war." Underrated part of the clip

[@louispconstant6624]

Def. My fav joke.

[@Redmayne152]

Mmmm nope not underrated, literally the highlight

[@TheMidnightPhil]

Watching Leary's dumbfounded expression afterward, it felt like the rhetorical equivalent of the sword being spun right out of his hand before he realized what'd happened.

[@dessertstorm7476]

also, completely off-the-cuff. Which makes Leary's followup even dumber.

[@ts4gv]

& obviously not pre-written!!!

[@Blarsen780]

One thing we have to acknowledge; Dennis commented on this moment in the documentary honoring Greg. He flat out said that he "looked like a real asshole" in that moment and was very complimentary towards Giraldo. Gotta give the guy props for owning it after the fact and eating some humble pie.

[@sampats89]

What choice did he have? Everyone hates him

[@clayton4917]

What was the name of the documentary?

[@Blarsen780]

@@clayton4917 "Give it up for Greg Giraldo" I believe

[@5wheels178]

Yeah, a lot of people like to demonise Leary. I think he's embarassed himself a lot of times but generally he doesn't seem like a bad person.

[@socratese5]

He had no other choice he knew he looked bad plus he looked like one of those comedians who thought since they made it they had to be treated like royalty while they bullied everyone else

[@dr.corneliusq.cadbury6984]

When Greg says "Maybe there's a nonviolent way to solve the problem" he's CLEARLY setting up a bit. But then oblivious Leary interrupts like it's a serious political discussion! As a comic he should have see that and not stepped on the joke.

[@yourconscience507]

"As a comic" - and that's why he didn't see it coming ...

[@bringinfunny1]

Denis Leary is where comedy goes......TO DIE!! He copied Bill Hicks completely. Worthless hack!

[@MarkWitucke]

You, Cornelius Q Cadbury, have a fabulous name. It hasn’t gone unnoticed. Yours, Rufus T Firefly

[@mistersonnen848]

It's okay, we got another joke along with the original joke

[@walteralvarez8230]

Interesting point I agree!!

[@maxwellpelcher3600]

"This guy writes so many jokes before the show." "Yeah denis thats what we do, I'm a comedy writer." That's comedy gold!

[@ARCoventry]

Not to mention it clearly wasn't written material. Leary basically set himself up to get burned.

[@acksha]

Gold Jerry! GOLD!

[@frankiek2269]

@@ARCoventry Leary doesn’t understand the concept of writing jokes. He just steals them. Just see how much he stole from Bill Hicks. Plus the I’m an Asshole bit from Louis C.K.. You can tell Greg (like all comedians), already knows the thief stories and doesn’t like Leary.

[@flaviofuentes4127]

Greg giraldo.... hilarious..... wtf .... for real...

[@randyayo2846]

@@ARCoventry Not to mention Leary is a joke thief

[@Brian-rh3qh]

"That big Russian War." I will remember that forever. It is so sad that Greg had to leave and stick us with Denis Leary. Greg was one of the best comedians ever. Leary is just a hack.

[@Account-gk3rl]

he was killed

[@123onajet]

​@@Account-gk3rl so was Patrice.

[@curtarmmar]

I agree. Leary spent his career trying to be Bill Hicks and he didn’t get there.

[@thenumbersguy634]

Giraldo: "If you actually wrote your jokes, maybe your show would still be on the air. FATALITY!!

[@nealsmith4049]

blackmagic I liked how it stopped leary in his track the cup was frozen in mid air.

[@ModeratelyAmused]

The irony is, Giraldo had only starred in one series before this episode and wasn't one of the writers.

[@DavidGriffin-ww2fk]

@@ModeratelyAmused I think he was referring to the fact that Leary robbed bill hicks blind

[@jledet18]

Man, I laughed so hard!

[@BottledADHD]

Greg had already murdered Dennis so hard that there was no reply that would dig Dennis that many feet back up

[@brandonmcdonald8356]

Giraldo was the quickest wit in the game. By far the most under underappreciated comedian in years. He was the only reason I watched the roast on comedy central.

[@williamblackfyre4866]

I think Patrice probably had the quicker wit, if it wasn't quicker, it was funnier. I love both guys and was saddened by their passing.

[@Mister_Belvidere]

He was an actual genius. He got a near perfect score on his LSAT and graduated from Harvard Law School.

[@truman6964]

He and Jeff for sure.

[@MrWrestling86]

Oh man. I remember being in high school and watching this in the darkened living room of my childhood home when it first aired. It was the moment Greg Giraldo, for me, transformed from a comedian I really liked to a kind of a personal hero- standing up to the loud mouthed bully who talks shit, but can't back it up. Giraldo's death was one of the very few celebrity deaths that personally affected me and I just want to say RIP Greg. We miss you.

[@ericstenson199]

+Ron Respect bro; same here. Greg would have gone the distance too. He may not have had the fame that a lot of the shills (Leary... for example) get from following the "hollywood formula", but he had the respect of the comedy world. Not a lot of people knew about Greg Giraldo (comparatively speaking, of course), but other comedians seemed to be in awe of his wit, preparation, and overall comedic talent. That says everything that need be said. A lot of people seem to think that since he didn't live some big, crazy, very public, reality-tv-worthy life that he doesn't deserve to be recognized as one of the greats. I would choose respect from my peers over attention from the masses any day. That man was a true talent. I wish he could be here to shit on all of the stupid stuff that has happened since he died, he would have a field day and we would all be better off for it. RIP Greg. We miss you.

[@98triffid]

Absolutely. He never got the attention that the "greats" got but his stuff was incredible. When he died it was all "insult comedian dies" but he really wasn't. He was an honest comedian. He was willing to call people on their shit regardless of how politically incorrect it was and I loved him for that. I miss Robin Williams but I miss Greg Giraldo more. If you only remember him from the Comedy Central "roasts" I highly encourage you to check out some of his other material, it will blow your mind.

[@Howdy699]

Ron really well said. I had no idea he passed away. In fact I just found out about this guy today. I was watching Netflix the other night and I noticed Leary's No Cure For Cancer was on there. I hadn't watched it in years. I remember hearing that he was a huge rip off of bill hicks. Started to look into it and sure enough he was. This led me to this video today. Greg was such a bad ass in this. Really put Dennis in his place. Was awesome Very sad to hear he passed away

[@onpsxmember]

If you liked that...he also stole that "I'm an asshole" bit from Louis C.K. He didn't care cause he writes new material all the time. And this is like the best bit that leary has and even that is stolen.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I don't know what made me laugh more, Greg's insults or Denis's reactions to said insults.

[@fernandofigueroa2408]

This segment is what turned Greg Giraldo from a great comedian and roaster to a legend. He dismantled Dennis Leary.

[@MPHswayze]

Giraldo's "civil war letters" bit is legend. Every time I see the word desert I think of "IT IS REALLY HOT OUT HERE IN THE DESSERT."

[@anthonyturner7331]

Giraldo was actually an attorney prior to entertainment. Way above Leary's level and aptitude

[@kingraj333]

"yea like russia, that big russian war" dude, the shit was over before it began. l

[@vega21]

Lol I said the same thing. Leary had nothing after that.

[@onetwothree257]

Kinda funny how Leary knocked him for writing jokes yet that one was completely on the spot.

[@pennyjupiter7604]

onetwothree257 especially when leary pulled out that lame cavoisier joke that was clearly rehearsed.

[@hawaiianrobot]

kingraj333 Man, the look on Leary's face when Greg dropped that one, and that's only the beginning

[@NeckbeardPr1me]

I agree. By saying that he may as well have said "He's got more jokes than me because he prepared, I didn't and I'm coming up with shite".

[@DaBirdman1989]

if Jeff Ross is the roast master general then Greg Giraldo is the roast master God.

[@mightymorphingmemory6178]

Giraldo would have easily taken over the roasts for the better had he not died I believe.

[@seekelnasr]

That makes Patrice O'Neil God

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Shawn Leonard wtf are you talking about 😹😹😹😹

[@VaultRadio]

Jeff Ross is a master of nothing. No one roasted like Patrice anyways.

[@KptnHaddock_]

@Shawn Leonard He doesn't suck, but he will never even come remotely close to Giraldo

[@DanCantSleep]

Greg uses intelligence, it's super effective.

[@1ButtonDash]

I've always said good comedians with incredible wit are some of the smartest people around

[@KingBowserVlog]

Greg was way too quick on his feet

[@8bitKatwalk]

leary is confused

[@jimmiearredondo8387]

The best thing about this is giraldo was just setting up a joke but when Leary challenged him he went nuclear.

[@abasslinelow]

He didn't even go nuclear! It's not like he attacked Leary. He just made a joke. I can't imagine how insecure you have to be to take that shit personally... on a comedy show.

[@ishmael802]

That wasn’t nuclear that was Cellar ball busting

[@daviddemaria3982]

Giraldo completely shut him down with the "Russian war?" comeback. Brilliant

[@chrislicciardi729]

@Harry Snothead he obviously wrote it before the show.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

@@chrislicciardi729 In anticipation that the argument that preceded would happen and tee him up perfectly? That still feels like a valuable skill set.

[@iRobins.]

@Harry Snothead A vast amount of people dont have brains that comprehend at those speeds, those tend to be the same people that fail to understand that their are different kinds of people in the world; they tend to subject others to their own limited capabilities.

[@Boygonebad]

@@chrislicciardi729 he wrote the joke about people getting their nails done but he didn’t plan that Russian war comeback

[@DopeOrNope2]

Lmfo people didnt get it😂

[@franklindelanoroosevelt9177]

“Oh yeah that big Russian war” Took the crowd a second LOL

[@TerrioKnives]

It's always a hoot when a "tough guy" like Leary tries to bully someone and just gets blasted. Giraldo totally rocked him back on his heels.

[@eriktheenemy]

When Denis Leary said, "You're the guy in school that did all the homework and then asked if there was any more that needed to be done," Geraldo should have replied by saying, "and you're the kid who never did his own homework, you just copied Bill Hicks'"

[@lagosditanna2610]

lololololz

[@Diachi26]

+eriktheenemy lmao! That would've really started a fight right there!

[@robin3]

+eriktheenemy although, his reply was very good.

[@halilmutlu5880]

Annndddd stole from Louis CK

[@michaelburke7742]

+eriktheenemy I'm sure he wanted to. Greg was just getting warmed up.

[@markon.1142]

We miss you Greg. You and Patrice are entertaining another fan base in a far away dimension but your legend lives on.

[@omegainvestments2345]

Legends never die

[@brianplatt7041]

We're getting there fellas. Almost redlining in douche chills. Or is it feelings? iikth ! 🤮

[@katelinmarie5360]

That "that's kind of what we do here Denis, as a comedy writer" was frigging gold! Everything about it: the way he just sat there calmly, with the line in his mind, waiting for Leary to stfu with his babbling, delivered it calmly with perfect timing.

[@harrymothowl8923]

Leary got so flustered he actually said “this guy writes so many jokes before the show it’s not even funny” like it was an insult. He’s such a d bag he forgot what a comedian is

[@z-sala562]

Greg Giraldo is a legend

[@richardspikman7116]

The wrong one died.

[@shitbag.]

Dont they all..

[@richardspikman7116]

Trent Glasing obviously I have.

[@FloydMayweatherSr.]

Trent Glasing Yeah. Okay. Being an actor on Rescue Me makes him soo much better

[@richardspikman7116]

The difference is one is a skeleton faced rip-off artist, and the other was an intelligent, dedicated, professional.

[@xXxM0nteNegr0xXx]

Hahahaha True that my friend

[@ROOKTABULA]

"You started it and I finished it"? No Dennis, you no talent hack: You started it and Greg finished you.

[@XenomorphLV426]

Greg was a damn genius. Academically and comedically. He was in the top 1 percent of his Harvard law school.

[@cathydixon5852]

Greg G was supremely funny and I watch so much of his stuff years later and still laugh hard

[@omalley5196]

Thanks for pointing that out, even though Its been common knowledge about the dude since before this show was new. I understand that people like to point out facts to feel smart, so I hope it worked.

[@XenomorphLV426]

@@omalley5196 sounds like you're projecting your insecurities but it's ok.

[@abasslinelow]

@@omalley5196 I didn't know it or at least had forgotten it over the years. Thanks for the info, Xenomorph.

[@APereZ1917]

@@omalley5196 Jesus dude chill the fuck out. No one could care less about your opinion anyway.

[@sbwification2]

Everyone with a brain misses Giraldo, nobody with a brain misses Leary.

[@estebanb7166]

Denis Leary is a terrible actor.

[@damboulton]

And Leary isn’t even dead it’s just his career thats dead lol.

[@reah7213]

Hey, I did enjoy the ref, when I was 10

[@Icanfigureitoutintime]

I don't "Like" comments, generally. This was worth the effort. Yeah Dennis did drugs and stopped being funny. Greg could never stop being funny.

[@guyledouche6039]

@@Icanfigureitoutintime unfortunately he also didn't stop doing drugs

[@grammarofficerkrupke4398]

The irony is that Greg's response was improvised. There's no way he could've written that before the show and even if he had, that's his job (like he said).

[@anigamii]

You go against an Ex-lawyer, what do you expect.

[@MrPernell27]

Seriously, an ex lawyer that graduated from Harvard!! Leary had no chance.

[@AMpufnstuf]

+RedB Ben Too bad he's dead or he could represent both Louie CK and Bill Hicks while they collect all the money Leary made from stealing their fucking jokes. Leary is a fucking hack.

[@michaelburke7742]

+MrPernell27 Did he really finish and get a degree from Harvard?

[@AMpufnstuf]

Michael Burke A bachelors from Columbia and a law degree from Harvard according to his wiki. If I remember his opening into stand up was actually meeting and representing Jeff Ross.

[@MrPernell27]

Michael Burke yes he did. He practiced law for about two years before he quit and decided to be a comic

[@toneriggz]

"You come at the king, you best not miss"

[@ricardo950535]

Tone Riggz ehhhhhhh Yo! Omar comin'.

[@juanescobedo8524]

The eminem of the comedy game

[@hushkit2119]

Weebay learned a lesson that day

[@topspot4834]

Still one of my favorite quotes and so true ... I've always interrupted it as having one shot at certain things in life.

[@calebcompton9120]

"What the fuck did I do?" -McNulty

[@maniswolftoman]

I always liked how Denis said, “you started it, I’ll finish it.” No. You started it. He finished it. He bodied that Bill Hicks wannabe. That’s why Giraldo is a legend and Leary is just a self-involved sellout.

[@Leries0]

this wasn't enough versus. Colin Quinn should have put his knee back down and let Geraldo finish off Leary

[@noelramos4948]

yessss.

[@jaimebecerra1797]

a+ comment

[@carthag]

Agreed, woulda loved that.

[@thanosdarkseid8695]

fuck leary that worthless unfunny bill hicks rip-off copy cat parasite! rip giraldo, one of the fucking greats!!! he woulda fuckin' pounded leary into the ground with insult jokes like atomic bombs ...man i miss giraldo, mitch and patrice so fucking bad!!!

[@suu2212]

Quinn smothered and killed a great segment.

[@Noreligioustrauma]

Dennis bit off way more than he could chew against of the most clever comedians that has ever graced comedy. I'm thinking the last thing anyone would ever want to do against the late, great, Greg Giraldo was have a battle of wits with him.

[@JKillackey62183]

Giraldo brought his A Game and destroyed the whole panel.

[@loribernardisunwell9663]

@@JKillackey62183 which was just an average afternoon for Greg lol 😁

[@ErizotDread]

I love the look on Giraldo's face...he had that comeback ready. You could see he was just waiting for the quiet before he induced the storm! lol Love that guy, and the comedy world misses him badly. I don't think the comedy world even noticed when Leary was gone from it.

[@paulflo12]

Leary got owned. Wow

[@tbizone2002]

Greg Giraldo was the best "no name" in comedy. You can tell a genuine talent by the fact that all his peers loved him.

[@spr30]

"Do u know how short u have to be to have napoleon's complex in north Korea?", that's why he was of the greats

[@MidTierVillain]

This was awesome! Greg was an assassin.. Dennis was livid to say the least!

[@Mikekramercomedy]

Greg was an "assassin" but he was a decent guy too...Leary is neither. Just an unlikeable egomaniac who steals jokes and can't take a joke.

[@MidTierVillain]

@@Mikekramercomedy the worse kind of “comedian”, a true hack. I agree, man.

[@Axerty]

The way Colin puts his leg up on the table was a subtle way to defuse the situation.

[@JamieTransNyc]

Not so subtle

[@powderfinger6597]

WTF...Why did stardom bypass Giraldo but reward Leary, Dane Cook, Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Dunham, etc...????

[@999KMX]

Powderfinger stardom didn't pass Giraldo...he's a legend...#1 roaster of all time next to Jeff Ross and all Giraldo's stand up specials were BADASS too

[@ishmaeltattoo]

Powderfinger Maybe he didn't want to change his name, fist fuck a puppet, or steal peoples jokes…

[@Orf]

Sadly there are so many bigger factors for success than talent: luck, friends, promoting, KZbin algorithms...

[@ShawnaGraham50]

+Powderfinger Death might have something to do with it

[@Orf]

Shawna Graham good point. but being bypassed by Leary and Dane Cook...may have something to do with death...

[@RubberWilbur]

Maybe Leary will get some more work if another Ice Age comes out.

[@FoF1212]

That's what we do here Denis... a little comedy writing.

[@CameronSpanos]

When giraldo said the Russian war comment Leary looked legit stunned haha

[@weemeemoo]

It's almost as though he didn't even get the joke

[@CJW0056]

@@weemeemoo lol, he knew he was bested, last person I'd try to outwit is Greg giraldo

[@stebbi2019]

@@CJW0056 But why did he take it so seriously, he just made a good point and we're here many years later, I have no idea when this was aired but its 2022, the us and North korea have had some issues but never been to war, even trump managed to meet Kim, Greg was 100% right, why did Denis take it so seriously

[@psychobillynumbnuts1]

I'm surprised Leary didn't steal Giraldo's jokes when he past away

[@psychobillynumbnuts1]

*passed. Sorry, I had a Bob Kelly moment.

[@skyluke9476]

He already was so rich from CK and Bill

[@doodooswaggy3825]

he past

[@PSPodcastTroy]

No, you got him all wrong. Leary will steal from you when you're alive to your face. The man was nothing if not a man of integrity.

[@LambertBowden56]

Dennis should have just took that first loss. He got but hurt about it, and then dug himself into a deeper hole

[@slick3996]

exactly, if you know you can't win the fight why continue to engage

[@benshihadeh8561]

@@slick3996 ego. Don’t underestimate it. Narcissists cannot compute getting a dent to their character. In front of people no less.

[@dimebagdave77]

Rest in peace Greg, the REAL Roast-master general.

[@harpomarxist4185]

This

[@brettbaratheon9776]

Ross is funny, but Giraldo was on another level. We freaking need him today, badly. Norm, Rickles, Rodney, Johnny, Sam, we need them all back to stop this sensitive nightmare era we’re living in.

[@dimebagdave77]

@@brettbaratheon9776 it's nice to see there are others out there who feel the same as me.i couldn't agree more, R.I.P. legends and Americas sense of humor..

[@brettbaratheon9776]

@@dimebagdave77 oh, brother, you’re not alone. I am quite sure you noticed that comedy has died. I’m almost 40 and I know our best days are behind us regarding comedy, free speech, I could go on. I was arguing with some softie the other day, I told him to watch Rickles during a Martin roast. Just so he could see that people of all walks of life used to have a sense of humor, laughed, and gave it back just as hard. You’d think kids grew up without proper parenting and teaching. It’s no shock we are where we are.

[@dimebagdave77]

@@brettbaratheon9776 I'll give them this, it'll be real interesting to see what kind of insanity all this will lead too😆I took things for granted in the past, back then progressive meant being even more bold than the smartass that came before you.and the freakin horror movies RULED..

[@Superaficokings87]

Too bad that Bill Hicks wasn't there to help Denis to make a comeback.

[@cesarthegreatone]

Greg was an awesome comedian he was hilarious. His memory lives on with his comedy and videos of him roasting others, his stand ups he was great

[@bbodinefan11]

Giraldo owned him. No two ways about it.

[@detectivekornfed]

3:27-4:28 is the best part of this clip. I watched this show often when it aired in 2002-2004. I miss Greg. He deserved more recognition and success than he received. Respect to you, Mr. Greg Giraldo. You left this earth way too soon in 2010.

[@aperson2943]

Wow, he's so cool. He's wearing shades indoors. What a cool clever guy.

[@Angelxdeath646]

The thing that really bugs me about this is that Greg was setting up a joke. Leary shit on his set up. Like what kinda comedian does that? Obviously there is a joke coming it's FUCKING COMEDY CENTRAL!

[@charissarooks1739]

Interrupting jokes was kind of a hallmark of this show and one of the reasons I liked it so much. There's plenty of set-up punchline content out there. This show required strategy.

[@peacelord]

He needed him to repeat it in order for him to write it down so he could steal it for his own act.

[@ExternusArmy]

@@charissarooks1739 sorta. Most follow the ‘yes and’ rule. They might have a rebuttal but it’s accepting the premise of the joke.

[@beefbroccoli5489]

Damn, that almost got ugly. Good thing Colin Quinn put his leg on the table.

[@ishmael802]

I know

[@scottschilling5531]

Giraldo was trying to set up his Korean nail salon joke and Leary f'd it up by getting all serious. The "Big Russian War " was a brilliant & witty comeback.

[@the_j_machine2254]

I don't understand the joke, please explain.

[@mistercool3859]

If Denis Leary knew history or thought a little bit harder about Giraldo's comeback, he could have said, "Oh, you mean that Big War where millions of people were bombed or shot up in proxy wars?" Giraldo was trying to set up a joke, but I don't think Denis knew that.

[@MikeFlamingo]

Dude was trying to act like the coolest guy in the room so fucking hard. Glad Greg got him rattled.

[@AstralJam]

I forget who it was, but one of the cellar comics summed up this entire ordeal perfectly. Greg didn't even have to use the the nuclear stuff - the joke thievery. He was smart enough to riff circles around Leary.

[@ingGS]

One of the greatest comedians of his generation. Roast in peace Greg, you are missed.

[@pawelallable]

I just noticed how Colin put his leg up in between them on table, not that a leg would stop them in reality, but as a signal that the didn't want it to escalate anymore. What a great show.

[@OuroborosChoked]

Damn... Leary got stomped *hard*... and he had nothing... just a pissy little "did you ever have a show?" What a failure of a comedian. It's no wonder he bailed on stand up comedy as soon as he got big.

[@e3IZrZ]

I still think No Cure for Cancer was complete genius, I laughed through the whole show. Why can't we love everyone and not pick sides? I find certain things funny with Giraldo and certain things funny with Denis. I am not going to hate one just because the other one said a better joke on a topic. Example I watched a stand up video with Kat Williams, though I wasn't amused I am not going to say I hate him and call him a failure. Look at it this way he has accomplished more then you have. You know who he is and no one knows who you are. How can you fail when still alive? Anyone can rebound if in the slums of life. My truth.. -Mark Merin

[@torgogorgo1888]

e3IZrZ or if a better comedian dies and you're able to steal part of his schtick to boost your own comedy routine. I found his specials to be funny, but there not completely made up of his material I've come to find/notice. You got a little overly philosophical there for a youtube comment defending Dennis Learly lol.

[@e3IZrZ]

Ryan Orbinson I agree I did, but someone has to make a stand.

[@mantistoboggan6053]

I liked that routine better when Bill Hicks performed it.

[@missundies]

@@e3IZrZ Nope, nothing changed because of your comment, it was pointless and useless, it wasn't "taking a stand".

[@franklindelanoroosevelt9177]

Doesn’t surprise me watching this that Giraldo went to Harvard and was a lawyer

[@dayra6425]

and Leary was a dumb shit

[@gpwcowboy]

Lawyers are lucky he chose comedy

[@welchce]

After that Russian remark... Denis Leary's next special... Denis Leary: yeah remember that big Russian war we had with Russia.

[@samsammy9453]

I love how Dennis says "let's go in" the guy has never been in the army or done any form of public service and says "let's go in" like war is no biggie

[@dafunk99]

Colin should've asked him whether he's ready for the military draft after that "let's go in".

[@chiyo-chanholocaust8143]

Let's go in. Hundreds of thousands possibly millions will die, with the added benefit of nuclear holocaust, let's go in!

[@agoo7581]

He's is the 90s early 2000s equivalent of modern right-wing comedians complaining about "cancel culture" when they slightly criticize for saying racist shit.

[@Superaficokings87]

4:20 one of the best lines ever in live tv...maybe the best.

[@johnconstantine1604]

At 3:38, Leary has this look on his face like "how did Greg flip this around on me." His expressions every time Greg says something funny are priceless.

[@astrodax2753]

What's interesting about this is that Greg's "written" jokes that got the biggest laughs on the show, didn't get as big of a laugh as his improvised jokes! He didn't actually need to write anything. He could've just showed up one minute earlier and still be the funniest person on the show. RIP

[@BigSnipp]

I watched this live and was a huge Denis Leary fan at the time. Denis was a GIANT and it felt like he was giving to charity by appearing on a Comedy Central show that came on at 11:30. Not to sound condescending, but it was kind of a big deal that he was on Colin's little show. (BTW, I loved Tough Crowd and CQ), and this was appointment television. What happened next was a comedy disemboweling we have never seen since. When it was clear Denis came in to perform off-the-cuff and was willing to survive off wit alone (which I did think he had clever moments), Greg went in for the kill. Leary was no match for a smarter and more prepped Giraldo. Greg allowed Denis to stumble over his own feet and executed him standing. This is brutal, and hilarious, to watch.

[@socratese5]

Greg was so fast, he had a response ready as soon as Dennis closed his mouth Feel like Dennis still thinks about this every day 😂

[@danjuric3679]

I'll never forget this. Thank you for posting this. Everyone was great, Lenny Clarke is great and r.i.p Greg Geraldo.

[@AMpufnstuf]

"that big russian war" hahahahahahh leary always makes an ass out of himself

[@Matty.moo.89]

Denis Leary deserved this every time he stepped in the spotlight. The man ripped off America's GREATEST Comedian, who unfortunately was censored and ultimately passed away from Cancer. Bill Hicks was the best...and always will be.

[@IQ_in_the_negatives]

I put bill hicks alongside George Carlin, as they were both very wise, but as comedians ehh... When I watch their specials I hear more clapping than laughing.

[@esscate]

I might come of like a douche here but on my oppinion Hicks never struck me as funny. It just feels like he has no punchlines just rants. Not saying he isn't talanted the number of people that love his comedy speaks for itself.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"America's GREATEST Comedian" Hicks is overrated. But Leary ripped him off alright.

[@deano.7533]

Hicks death was faked. He is living as Alex Jones now. :-I

[@jackstevenson4679]

Man agreed. Hicks was ahead of his time. Hicks, Carlin and Pryor top 3.

[@caps201]

That big Russian war. Leary OWNED!! Absolutely priceless

[@powderfinger6597]

The late great Greg Giraldo! Quick on his feat, funny AND making valid points. RIP

[@dickharper]

4:08 body slam for Giraldo. Miss that guy.

[@terrymchelmenfelter6107]

I feel that too many have forgotten Greg. Fantastic comedian

[@ChannelPKtown]

At a Last Comic Standing audition, Greg Giraldo told me that I had potential. He will always be one of my comedy heroes.

[@SiriusMined]

It never gets old watching Greg putting Leary in his place

[@ANGELofD3ATH5]

Sad Greg is gone. He was a Legend. My favorite. I was too young to ever see him live. But still listened over the radio. Good times.

[@quiksix25]

I remember seeing this live and thinking: that's a classic moment in comedy TV history and it's gone forever, now here I am watching it again

[@brettfavreify]

You play with the bull, you get the horn.

[@mikehill1193]

That Russia comment really pissed Leary off . Thought for sure Giraldo was gonna call Leary a joke theif when he went after his joke writing

[@danielbloomquist9810]

Giraldo was justifiably merciless in vanquishing one of comedy's most prolific hacks.

[@RichardTorres-u5d]

I saw his the entire vide of all the roasts he was ever in. Without a doubt, you could tell how smart and brilliant he truly was. Not to mention he was a lawyer. He was incredible in every sense of the word. He is and always will be missed 🙏🙏

[@wuphat]

Leary was, is, and always will be one of the biggest comedic hacks in history.

[@caylarhiann]

Here from the Hey Babe Pod 👏🏼😂

[@michaelburke7742]

RIP Giralddo. You made me laugh.

[@rickybobby420.]

I thought this was a show for comedians? Why was Dennis on it?

[@nickrobles6716]

When you resort to the , "Yeah my show, did you ever have a show?" insult. You know you got your shit handed to you. 🤣

[@INTELECT1984]

Til this day my favorite clip from this show and this show has many classics

[@yeahrightEll]

greg is and always will be the dude. so quick to come back at leary in this segment and pretty much embarrassing for dennis

[@BenTIStudios]

Leary admitted on his own later on, that Giraldo got the better of him here.

[@Blarsen780]

Trending InterActive Studios ....but he's still an enormous twat.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Trending InterActive Studios Yes, but what else could Leary say?

[@jamesanthony5681]

@Brazilian Atlantis That's true.

[@penske_material]

But he probably said if after Greg passed

[@johndowns3839]

I noticed Bill Hicks wasn't mentioned once during the Leary roast. I wonder if that was a prequisite for him agreeing to do it.

[@maevtr3922]

Its funny how Dennis is all but forgotten about, and Greg is still a legend.

[@5wheels178]

Leary has had a long career in TV.

[@giantrobot9000]

@@5wheels178 and he’s still alive, unlike Geraldo

[@tylerw.5458]

IMO There was nobody better at insults than Giraldo

[@carlowen9163]

Irony. Leary pointing out that someone writes jokes. He's used to just taking other people's work. Hack!!

[@CaIIOfTheWild]

I just love how Giraldo is IMMEDIATELY ready to fire back whenever Leary makes a comment- dude has the look in his eyes of a prizefighter who knows he's about to land a knockout.

[@dcs4947]

Greg should have said "you're right, it's very insensitive of me to write jokes when you're writer died of cancer"

[@UneedaMedicalSupply]

3:40 It was at this point, Denis knew... he had fucked up

[@axiondh]

The death blow at 4:25...

[@Samurai78420]

This was so incredibly satisfying! I loved Leary in his prime. I was the right age for it. You could tell Giraldo wasn't happy about having to engage like that, and it makes him even more legendary. He had no choice really. But he damn sure stood up to Dennis in a big, big way.

[@BatDad1984]

We need this show now more then ever.