I was in an airport restaurant once, and in walks Billy Gardell. So a bunch of us crowded around him, asking questions, etc. He was flying to a stand-up gig and was waiting for his flight. What a nice, totally sincere gentleman. I told him my wife and I were big fans of M&M and he seemed genuinely pleased.
Billy Gardell suddenly looks like a legacy actor who could be an Academy Award nominee. I really hope he still gets work as an actor. He could just have a hidden dramatic talent.
Yes! And gone too soon!😢 Somebody got famous and the show is gone. That show could've gone on forever - the chemistry and the comedic brilliance amongst them, especially the writers. I STILL watch the reruns.❤
He should do Voiceover work. I love his voice. He should be a regular in shows and movies just because he both acts excellent And he gotta very soothing voice.
Mike and Molly is my fave sitcom, I watched it 4 times already, all seasons. You just feel the positive energy through that show, so glad Billy is doing great
For anyone like me who was curious, Billy developed type 2 diabetes and decided to get gastric bypass. You never know with that large amount of weight loss if it's taking care of his health or a serious health issue
In body positive English, "Billy fell prey to his internalized fatphobia after making millions as a proud funny fat man and is surfing on his thin privilege reaping the benefits at the expense of fat bodies just like Adele and Rebel Wilson!"
He is on a show called Bob ❤'s Abishola. It has been on 4 years. It is a good show. They might be on one more year. He seems really down to earth. Andy does really good interviews.
This guy is a good actor. Doesn't matter what he's done. Comedy is the hardest form of acting according to "the greats". And look at Billy's emotional scenes in Mike and Molly.
Yes Dear is super underrated show. First time I saw Billy in anything. Used to watch that show all the time coming home from middle school. So hilarious. Need that show on streaming
When MM first came on I had the wrong idea about what kind of show it was going to be so we didn't (plan to) watch it. However, we did watch whatever was on before it and many weeks we'd just leave the tv on MM. Well, we found ourselves laughing our butts off every week and in recognizing that, we became full time watchers. I maintain that MM was the funniest show on tv at that time and maybe ever. ❤❤❤❤❤
I would've never even considered watching Mike and Molly. But hearing Billy's passion about it, I might go seek it out. He looks great since he's lost weight too. Good for him!
I love "Bob (heart) Abishola"! I like Mike and Molly, so watching Billy is like catching up with a friend. After the weight loss, he reminds me of an owner of a multi billion dollar sports franchise.
Not for nothing, Melissa McCarthy put in a lot before she broke through to stardom, and I'm guessing Billy and everyone else on the show recognized that too. Wasn't like success fell in her lap, she worked hard.
He had gastric bypass surgery. He was 400 lbs on mike and Molly. He said in another interview he had the surgery because he was too heavy to physically exercise. Streaming Mike &Molly now - so funny has brought me to tears laughing.
I read other comments saying he had gastric bypass surgery due to his diabetes diagnosis. Too bad Melissa doesn’t lose weight. Her chances of being diabetic are sky high.
It’s so crazy what are the odds I’m watching Mike and molly and I search it up and this like pops up on the internet I can’t believe he is actually skinny whoa it’s actually like I can’t believe it that’s amazing but I’m so used to seeing him much bigger and it really fit him so was it like a custom or did he just lose it cause on the pics I’ve seen aside from Mike and molly he skinny wow his voice amazing too powerful lol
Man now that billy gardell lost weight now I don't have anyone to fully relate to when I watch Mike & Molly anymore, guess it's time for me to hit the gym
I really enjoyed the show Mike and Molly. However, once they removed Molly from teaching the kids and crossed over to her wanting to be an author, the show wasn’t near as funny anymore. The character Vince was very funny.
Never could stand Melissa. I think I saw a couple early episodes of M&M, liked him, I was over her by then. Never really had time for BHA, but I've seen Billy in other things, and liked him. He seems pretty honest and open about how Hollywood treats those who aren't Perfect 11s aka Normal People.
Sucks the show went down hill. Because of Melissa and her so called acting. Show was more like Melissa and friends...show was basically about her and nobody else.
While I applaud his weight loss presumably for health reasons, I can't ignore that he looks like he aged a lot since then and lost a bit of the charm he had as a heavy comedian. Hope he still manages to get acting jobs with this new look. 👍🏻
Billy and Melissa had fantastic chemistry together. Mike and Molly doesn't get recognized as one of TV's best love stories.
I was in an airport restaurant once, and in walks Billy Gardell. So a bunch of us crowded around him, asking questions, etc. He was flying to a stand-up gig and was waiting for his flight. What a nice, totally sincere gentleman. I told him my wife and I were big fans of M&M and he seemed genuinely pleased.
Billy Gardell suddenly looks like a legacy actor who could be an Academy Award nominee. I really hope he still gets work as an actor. He could just have a hidden dramatic talent.
Good point. Definitely Errol Flynn or Clark Gable vibes with that mustache.
I agree. He has an English gentleman look now.
He would be good as Jameson in a spider man movie
He's working. He has a network sitcom.
He mentioned the detective part he had. I believe it was on an SVU episode and he was excellent. It was pretty heavy drama and he became that guy.
Mike and Molly was a GREAT sitcom!!!!
It waz awesome, and still is on hbomax
Yes! And gone too soon!😢 Somebody got famous and the show is gone. That show could've gone on forever - the chemistry and the comedic brilliance amongst them, especially the writers. I STILL watch the reruns.❤
He should do Voiceover work. I love his voice. He should be a regular in shows and movies just because he both acts excellent And he gotta very soothing voice.
Mike & Molly in my top 10 great shows. Love every episode. The Mom, the Sister, the Mom's boyfriend are beyond hilarious
Vince is the best character. 😄
Mike and Molly is my fave sitcom, I watched it 4 times already, all seasons. You just feel the positive energy through that show, so glad Billy is doing great
A Great Great show. Loved every cast member and their character, but Swoozie was my favorite.
For anyone like me who was curious, Billy developed type 2 diabetes and decided to get gastric bypass.
You never know with that large amount of weight loss if it's taking care of his health or a serious health issue
l put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture
@@TippyHippy cool
@@TippyHippy Did it work?
@@TippyHippy don’t be cruel.
In body positive English, "Billy fell prey to his internalized fatphobia after making millions as a proud funny fat man and is surfing on his thin privilege reaping the benefits at the expense of fat bodies just like Adele and Rebel Wilson!"
Holy crap, had no idea he lost so much weight. Well done dude!
He looks terrible. EAT A STEAK DUDE LOL
He is on a show called Bob ❤'s Abishola. It has been on 4 years. It is a good show. They might be on one more year. He seems really down to earth. Andy does really good interviews.
Thinner bodies aren’t better bodies. Stop glorifying weight loss.
@@classictalkies usually, they are. Know anything about health?
@@classictalkies Stop glorifying obesity. Being overweight is bad for your health.
This guy is a good actor. Doesn't matter what he's done. Comedy is the hardest form of acting according to "the greats". And look at Billy's emotional scenes in Mike and Molly.
I love these sessions involving Andy.... Always very retrospective and calming and very much a contrast to the more noisy and busy ones with conan
Yes Dear is super underrated show. First time I saw Billy in anything. Used to watch that show all the time coming home from middle school. So hilarious. Need that show on streaming
Totally agree!
Such a crime that you can’t buy any DVD of Yes Dear nor can you stream it, hopefully one of these days someone will pick it up for a DVD release
@@stephendexheimer7914 i bought a bootleg complete series years ago. 90% good condition but a lot of the episodes are free on UA-cam
Amazing! Looks great! One of the best transformations ever🤗 glad he did something as we lost so many too young
He has a voice and speaking style that is so full of character.
He’s a Pittsburgh guy.
From the bottom of my old heart, I just want to thank you for this interview ...made me so happy in the heart..
When MM first came on I had the wrong idea about what kind of show it was going to be so we didn't (plan to) watch it. However, we did watch whatever was on before it and many weeks we'd just leave the tv on MM. Well, we found ourselves laughing our butts off every week and in recognizing that, we became full time watchers. I maintain that MM was the funniest show on tv at that time and maybe ever. ❤❤❤❤❤
Same here! 👍🏼
I would've never even considered watching Mike and Molly. But hearing Billy's passion about it, I might go seek it out. He looks great since he's lost weight too. Good for him!
It’s soooooo good! I also have zero interest in watching it for the longest time. And now it’s one of my top 10.
It's fantastic. They have binges of it every weekend on TV Land I think
It’s the best!! I’ve watched it so many times that I have it all memorized 😂
You won’t be disappointed!!! Fabulous cast and Melissa is so funny and her physical comedy is top notch!!!❤❤❤
LOVED Yes Dear!!
Good advice guys, always nice to see ya Andy
I love "Bob (heart) Abishola"! I like Mike and Molly, so watching Billy is like catching up with a friend. After the weight loss, he reminds me of an owner of a multi billion dollar sports franchise.
I really liked this! More Andy!
7:35 great words to live by not just in acting but life.
I love Bob Hearts Abishola on CBS, I wish you had talked about that a bit more. Happy for your good health Mr. Gardell.
Yes dear was a good show, I wish it was on streaming service
WOW! I didn't know he lost so much weight, I almost didn't recognize him. I loved Mike & Molly it was a good show.
Love Billy! 😊
Loved him on “Monk”.
Start with gratitude and if you can hold that gratitude… ❤
MORE ANDY!!!!❤
You look amazing, thank you for all the laughs.
I liked him in Yes, Dear.
I really liked Yes, Dear. What's the opinion on that show?
So Great to see , the " Sidekicks" enjoying it.
Wow, Gardell has lost a lot of weight. I hope he did so in a healthy way, not from illness.
Gastric bypass to help control his diabetes.
ever see the Ozempic Commercials?
Not for nothing, Melissa McCarthy put in a lot before she broke through to stardom, and I'm guessing Billy and everyone else on the show recognized that too. Wasn't like success fell in her lap, she worked hard.
Finally, Andy! Haven't seen him for years.
I watched a stand up of Billy on UA-cam. I spent 70 min. LMAO. He is a really funny man. I love him on Bob and Abishola.
He was great as Col. Tom Parker on the show Sun Records.
I didn't recognize him at first!
I know he sought help to get slim. He looks terrific. I'm thrilled for his success in health and career. Funny man.
I LOVE Billy, what a gem
the best!!!pleaase come BACK!!!!!!
He seems to have lost all that weight in a healthy way! He looks and sounds very healthy
Some great advise there.
I am so glad he lost that weight. He is so awesome & we get to have him around more😉♥️
very weird hearing Billy's voice come out of this strange mans body.. congrats Billy!
He turned into Walt Disney lol
He was GREAT on my name is earl!
Andy talked about how you could name a lot of names of people to work with and still go “Ugh.” That’s my reaction when I hear Chuck Lorre’s name.
Same. I hate that guy.
@@ellie-tk4jy I don’t have any opinion on him, personally but I find his work to be utter shite.
I definitely remember Yes Dear and he played Billy up there
He’s awesome
Can't help like this guy, not my favorite show M&M but he's a great dude.
I loved that show it was funny as hell❤
He had gastric bypass surgery. He was 400 lbs on mike and Molly. He said in another interview he had the surgery because he was too heavy to physically exercise. Streaming Mike &Molly now - so funny has brought me to tears laughing.
WOW…he looks incredible. My mom thinks he looks scarily thin. But he’ll find his balance. The important matter is that he’s HEALTHY.
Thumbnail looks so much like you’re mistaking Andy for Melissa Mcarthy
It’s incredibly hard for me to lose 20 pounds and this guy! Wow congrats man!
I read other comments saying he had gastric bypass surgery due to his diabetes diagnosis. Too bad Melissa doesn’t lose weight. Her chances of being diabetic are sky high.
Awe good for him losing the weight. That's awesome.
It’s so crazy what are the odds I’m watching Mike and molly and I search it up and this like pops up on the internet I can’t believe he is actually skinny whoa it’s actually like I can’t believe it that’s amazing but I’m so used to seeing him much bigger and it really fit him so was it like a custom or did he just lose it cause on the pics I’ve seen aside from Mike and molly he skinny wow his voice amazing too powerful lol
That show ended too soon
very likeable guy.
He looks great
I kind of want to know what show andy was talking about and what actor and actress. Like was it his show? Was it on quintuplets?
Melissa McCarthy hosted SNL five times (that I know of), and I hate the fact that she never once mentioned M&M.
Billy can easily play in LAUREL & HARDY or even The Skipper !😁
Did he literally forget his stint on king of queens? Cuz I gotta say I completely forgot he was on Yes dear.
Good for him for losing all that weight. That was a health hazard alert.
Man I loved you in My Name is Earl. No that's my Brother
I want a ReBoot of Mike and Molly
Please Bring whole cast
@melissamccarthy
Man now that billy gardell lost weight now I don't have anyone to fully relate to when I watch Mike & Molly anymore, guess it's time for me to hit the gym
he can play Lois dad in a live action Family Guy series
I wonder if Andy was talking about Jason Bateman?
RIGHT ON BRO.... Looking good..! 👍🏼
I know I'm always terrified I won't be able to get to the remote fast enough whenever it comes on TV Land.
For some reason he reminds me of Inspector Gadget.
Wth?! That’s what he looks like now?! Sheesh. Congrats
I thought this was a totally different human, holy macaroni he lost a bit of weight.
He has lost weight Mike and molly another forgotten sitcom
Wow.... dropped so much weight.... well done 😊
Does Andy age???
I really enjoyed the show Mike and Molly. However, once they removed Molly from teaching the kids and crossed over to her wanting to be an author, the show wasn’t near as funny anymore. The character Vince was very funny.
man we need Regina Hall on this show
Never could stand Melissa. I think I saw a couple early episodes of M&M, liked him, I was over her by then. Never really had time for BHA, but I've seen Billy in other things, and liked him. He seems pretty honest and open about how Hollywood treats those who aren't Perfect 11s aka Normal People.
he never was a number two ,show is great when everybody do the best they can
Sucks the show went down hill. Because of Melissa and her so called acting. Show was more like Melissa and friends...show was basically about her and nobody else.
I never liked him on Mike and Molly...sorry folks.
Looks sickly, looked better fat
While I applaud his weight loss presumably for health reasons, I can't ignore that he looks like he aged a lot since then and lost a bit of the charm he had as a heavy comedian. Hope he still manages to get acting jobs with this new look. 👍🏻
He looks like someone ate him like a chicken bone.
Oy that ozempic old face 😢
Melissa McCarthy couldn't act to save her life. Now, give her an all you can eat buffet bar, and she's good to go
Oh my God who cares
Conan leaves the snoozers to Andy.
Never heard of him, no thanks.
Andy. Let Billy talk ffs.
He did! It's a two way conversation, not a bloody job interview!
@@afinney88 not in the beginning the first like 2 or 3 minutes it was like my goodness
@@brianmalaquias9425 haha
That's what I feel like yelling at Conan on his podcast.
The governemnt you ALLOW is the government we deserve
The more you try, the less smart you seem 😂
Dude with the golden toilet needs your grampa to send him $39
Remember calling joe a president is like calling him a resident
Dude with the golden toilet needs your grampa to send him $39
Remember calling joe a president is like calling him a Good resident
don't like McCarthy