The blacklist is definitely his best work...nobody else could pull it off like him that role was made for him...great actor and he makes it look naturally easy
Am interesting fact about the show, is that, James Spader wasn't even chosen at first to be in The Blacklist, so the show wasn't made for him. But James Spader defined The Blacklist and it seemed to be that the show was made for him. 👍🏻
He talks the same way in Blacklist episodes the way he talks in real life. I am amazed the way he sets his speech to express anything at all that is asked to him. Love you James Spader. You're true Pinky.
The best actors play themselves in different demeanours. Raymond Reddington was James Spader pretending to be a light hearted criminal mastermind with a modest amount of sociopathy mixed in. I would venture to guess that James Spader in real life is a very light hearted free spirit guy, and probably very much a go where the wind takes him sort of fella.
@@themanman4391 There's probably others that could have played the role but not in the way that Spader does it. He made the role his, rather than just playing the character. Which is a big part of it's appeal to many, myself included.
I don't really know or care who James Spader is but the story about the gifts they give to each other in Hollywood is emblematic of the greed and ignorance and wasteful spending in a fcked up society. Rich people giving other rich people fancy gifts is just ridiculous and obscene. Srsly who wants to listen to this idiot blather on about his dumbass gifts from dumbass Hollywood producers?
He just spent 7 minutes stretching out a story and he held the audience in the palm of his hand the entire time. I could watch an entire episode of this show dedicated to interviewing this man.
I think he should do a one man show where he just comes out and talks about whatever. He's such a natural storyteller and is always engaging with the audience. Give him two hours and just let him go. I would gladly pay to watch that.
Met James on the set of White Palace and talked to him about Jack's Back 1988, one of my favorite movies, he was so nice and cool and down to earth. He talked to us for like 30-45 minutes and did an autograph and picture. Salt of the earth, amazing actor and such an amazing voice!
He has an immediate charm and charisma. You know how they say some people could read the phone book and you'd be captivated? I mean really, with Spader it's actually true.
THIS is how you interview a guest. You don't interrupt or try to one-up them (I'm talking to you Fallon!). Just let run and step in if they start to drift or want to banter.
Blacklist is one of my fav shows ever, I'm currently rewatching it from season 1 right through to season 10 for the second time, it never gets old, James Spader just makes the show great he really does.
Oh my God! This guy, James Spader is an enigma! His portrayal of Raymond 'Red' Reddington is so incredibly fantastic, i just couldn't get enough of him. From his days in Boston Legal, i grew to love this guy. I wish him long life , good health and great happiness. Thanks for the unrivaled entertainment you give us.
Absolutely the best guest he ever has on this show!!! I would give up a couple of my toes to have drinks and dinner with James Spader and just listen to him talk.
james spader has become my favourite actor after watching the blacklist! a phenomenal story teller, i could listen to him all day! thanks for not interrupting and letting him talk!
Such great actor and a great person. When Raymond Reddington in rage but totally calm just gives me goosebumps. The look he get in his eyes... Incredible!! The Blacklist is one of the best shows on television.
I have been a fan of James since "Sex, Lies and Videotape", and really fell in love with him in "The Practice". I was so glad to see his character reappear in "Boston Legal"...he's wonderful! Please have him back as often as possible for yet another singular story! 😍❤
If you can find it, he made a wonderful obscure movie called _Critical Care_ with Kyra Sedgwick, Albert Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and more. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Highly recommended.
Just one of my all-time favorite guests, doing his completely typical, meandering storytelling, full of asides and pregnant pauses, and being utterly charming. I'm *so* glad you always just let him do his thing, Seth. BTW, the McShane interview was also terrific. Really great show, all around.
@susanrea5445 He does have an amazing voice and his delivery is impeccable! It's funny, as a little side note, I can only ever hear Ultron from the Avengers movie when he speaks, haha. I had never seen anything with him in it until after watching Avengers Age of Ultron (and for proper context I'm early 30's so I didn't watch many 80's/90's movies growing up as a kid). So I mostly watched more family friendly films from early periods and of course cartoons. But...I loved his voice after that film, looked him up, and the rest is history. One of my favorite 80's actors to date! I'd almost describe him as "American Posh" lol as he is very British in his tonality and how proper he speaks. I've also noticed he has an almost imperceptible lisp when he says certain words, and it's kind of fun waiting for it as he tells a story. The best part is when he uses his indignant tone and delivers his punch lines. Masterful crowd work indeed!
That was efffing amazing Seth - James Spader is the ULTIMATE JACKEL giving us the gifts we didnt know we needed while running Seth through a range of emotions😂😆
And here we can observe a rare behavioural idiosyncracy of the jackal species. Bold and possessed with reckless abandon, the jackal makes a typo. Nay, shouts out the typo in what in the internet kingdom is known as 'all caps'. Is this an innocent accident? Have their own excitement gotten the better of them? Or is this a clever strategy to lure a prey with the irresistible trap of a misspelled word? And who do they plan on luring? A fellow jackal? Or, perhaps, even one of the unlucky writers of the Seth Meyers show who toil day and night scrolling through the deadly quagmire of UA-cam comments? We might never found out but here we are, setting on to watch and wait.
Not only has the great James Spader only ever told one story, but he's also never told the same story twice!! He should be a weekly guest - so entertaining!!
Absolutely love James Spader. Finished a 5 season marathon of Boston Legal Yesterday, watched the 3 new episodes of Season 10 today The man is an international treasure
Just love the personality and the way he conversates overall. What a great man. Sad to see Blacklist go, by far my favorite tv shows ever watched. Thank you James.
Quit holding out on us Seth. Give us the full unedited glory that it was in all it’s one story ramblings. I love it when you have James Spader on! He’s on a level all his own.
Coming this summer, a new series following the adventures of Flacco the Owl as he navigates the wilds of Central Park voiced by James Spader. I'd watch that.
He's such a funny storyteller, his way of delivering lines is perfect and always intriguing. Even when he is saying something normal like everyday stuff he never sounds boring.
They better tighten up their writing if they're ever going to do it. This season is his last chance! He should have received one when he was locked in the vault saving Ressler's life in season 1 Man that was some great writing back then!
@@wendyc1902 Yes, and he deserved it for Season 6. His performance was legendary in his trial, but I do not think yet because few appeared in the episodes, and the writer was changed.
BOSTON LEGAL!!!! BEST SHOW EVER!!!!! I really love this show - I watch all seasons at least once a year. the chemistry between Shatner and Spader is amazing and the sarkasm.... soooo great! 🙂
He is just brilliant. I could sit and listen to him telling a story about a dead ant😂😂 There is no other like him. I bet whe he finished THE BLACKLIST that he said, Next! Hats off to him.
James Spader is the Blacklist period. I love you ❤ It was a great crew Cooper, Dembe, Aram, Gerby, Siya, Hedy, Agnes, Ressler, Glen, etc. very great actors. There will never be a show as great as the Blacklist.😢
I can’t express how much I love him. He is an exceptional outstanding actor. Especially in black list. Every story he said every expression was altogether perfect. He was long winded and never boring. It like he can go on forever and I won’t get tired
James was awesome in Stargate, he helped entertain me before the internet era! My childhood was brighter thanks to him and Kurt. Thank you for your service sir! 🔥💯🔥
The Blacklist gave us a 10 plus year run of watching a master actor do his thing. Also hats off to the writers who made the best scripts for Spader to whisper into life
James Spader is incredibly talented with skill of a far reaching range. He's a genuine and caring person. That's the cherry on top everytime I watch him. Best wishes James.❤🎼
I love how Seth Meyers just lets him talk! Other talk show hosts may be tempted to fill those pregnant silences with quips and questions. But he lets the silence build until Spader is ready. Just perfect.
I met James three times in NYC when The Blacklist was filming. He was so kind to me. I gave gave him bracelets I made. Now he says here he has no use for them...oops! Also he answered a question I had which was what color are his eyes. He said they are gray..such a sweet guy.
James Spader is one of those actors who I've always been fascinated with - from the early days when he played alongside heart-throb types. Then I saw him in a film about a mannequin that came to life and that's when I knew he'd decided to go down a far more interesting route in his acting career. I always look forward to hearing about his next venture.
I’ve watched/listened to the entire Blacklist Series over 10 times. I watched/listened in loop all day every day since the final episode aired. I’m slowly weaning myself off. James Spader is PHENOMENAL. Also, who is Raymond Reddington?
James Spader is the Blacklist. He's made the blacklist worth watching. He's phenomenal.
Yeah, I expected him to walk on stage in a 3 piece suit and a fedora! I will really miss that show - it's one of the best ever in my opinion.
Really phenomenal!! I can't believe I watched the whole 9 seasons!
Facts
yup his acting is amazing
He is greatttttttttt!
The blacklist is definitely his best work...nobody else could pull it off like him that role was made for him...great actor and he makes it look naturally easy
For sure ❤
Nope, Alan Shore in Boston Legal is his best work. But he is great too in The Black Legal
Definitely Alan Shore! Red is a close second
I AGREE 💯
Am interesting fact about the show, is that, James Spader wasn't even chosen at first to be in The Blacklist, so the show wasn't made for him. But James Spader defined The Blacklist and it seemed to be that the show was made for him. 👍🏻
He talks the same way in Blacklist episodes the way he talks in real life. I am amazed the way he sets his speech to express anything at all that is asked to him. Love you James Spader. You're true Pinky.
I just come here just to see if he does, now a part of my mind is fulfilled lol.
The best actors play themselves in different demeanours. Raymond Reddington was James Spader pretending to be a light hearted criminal mastermind with a modest amount of sociopathy mixed in.
I would venture to guess that James Spader in real life is a very light hearted free spirit guy, and probably very much a go where the wind takes him sort of fella.
Exactly 😂
Original yes
Pinky 😍😅
James walks on at his own pace, then immediately tells a Reddington style story.
Its marvelous
Or was it actually Reddington walking out in the style of James?
@@bryan9931 With the way the Blacklist has gone regarding Red's background, it wouldn't surprise me that was the finale.
I was just thinking "could they have picked a better person to play Red?" This guy is phenomenal.
@@themanman4391 There's probably others that could have played the role but not in the way that Spader does it. He made the role his, rather than just playing the character. Which is a big part of it's appeal to many, myself included.
James Spader is by far my favorite late night show guest. And I am so glad that Seth just lets him talk. Perfect. Just perfect.
Glad someone likes him
How glad exactly,@@claytonbrown7120? Do go on.
I don't really know or care who James Spader is but the story about the gifts they give to each other in Hollywood is emblematic of the greed and ignorance and wasteful spending in a fcked up society. Rich people giving other rich people fancy gifts is just ridiculous and obscene. Srsly who wants to listen to this idiot blather on about his dumbass gifts from dumbass Hollywood producers?
@@pgknippel no one here gives a fck what you think 🤔
@@oneirishpoet Apparently you do, and a great deal! #weirdboner
James Spader might be my favorite actor. I love hearing him speak. He’s so captivating
Actually ❤
He just spent 7 minutes stretching out a story and he held the audience in the palm of his hand the entire time. I could watch an entire episode of this show dedicated to interviewing this man.
And that’s the cut down version
I hated every second of it, if i could of i would have fast forwarded it. Truly frustrating and annoying, just fucking say it already
Couldn't agree more!
Then watch the Blacklist. His storytelling is the only reason it made it 200 ep
So could I I could sit and watch and listen to him for hours
I will miss Raymond Reddington 😢 well done James one greatest actor
What is that a spoiler I'm in England we are behind you if if it's true bad news you've rui
He’s a great storyteller. I could listen to him talk for hours.
I.agree
@@somchithackharath2141 I tell people simply that I watch the Blacklist to hear this man speak.... OMG it is always such an uplifting experience
James Spader has some of the best comedic timing for any actor I've ever seen in interviews.
James has such a great delivery without saying much. Makes you hang on to every word waiting for the close of his anesdote.
I think he should do a one man show where he just comes out and talks about whatever. He's such a natural storyteller and is always engaging with the audience. Give him two hours and just let him go. I would gladly pay to watch that.
PERFECT for a 1 man podcast like Bill Burr
He needs to be invited to roasts. He could do so well coming up with the most well delivered insults
Met James on the set of White Palace and talked to him about Jack's Back 1988, one of my favorite movies, he was so nice and cool and down to earth. He talked to us for like 30-45 minutes and did an autograph and picture. Salt of the earth, amazing actor and such an amazing voice!
He is the most Talented actor I've Ever seen in my life!!! His voice. Oh my God
He has an immediate charm and charisma. You know how they say some people could read the phone book and you'd be captivated? I mean really, with Spader it's actually true.
I wish for a coffee and a conversation with this man.. he really is a treasure of a gentleman
I love the fact he sounds and speaks the same as the character 😭❤️
Yes😍
James Spader could’ve been a career politician. He captivates his audience with his words
THIS is how you interview a guest. You don't interrupt or try to one-up them (I'm talking to you Fallon!). Just let run and step in if they start to drift or want to banter.
yeah i hope seth takes over one of the big shows eventually
Same with Stephen Colbert interview with him, talking over as James was speaking .
Blacklist is one of my fav shows ever, I'm currently rewatching it from season 1 right through to season 10 for the second time, it never gets old, James Spader just makes the show great he really does.
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Oh my God! This guy, James Spader is an enigma! His portrayal of Raymond 'Red' Reddington is so incredibly fantastic, i just couldn't get enough of him. From his days in Boston Legal, i grew to love this guy. I wish him long life , good health and great happiness. Thanks for the unrivaled entertainment you give us.
In blacklist the way he narrates all these back stories seem so real...the way he talks is just mind blowing..An actor of the highest stature..Respect
We've all been lucky to see him play Raymond Reddington. What a legend!!
Absolutely the best guest he ever has on this show!!! I would give up a couple of my toes to have drinks and dinner with James Spader and just listen to him talk.
james spader has become my favourite actor after watching the blacklist! a phenomenal story teller, i could listen to him all day! thanks for not interrupting and letting him talk!
James is an absolute treasure. Protect him at all costs. If needed, throw Flaco at the person trying to harm James.
lol
😂😂😂
Such great actor and a great person. When Raymond Reddington in rage but totally calm just gives me goosebumps. The look he get in his eyes... Incredible!! The Blacklist is one of the best shows on television.
I have been a fan of James since "Sex, Lies and Videotape", and really fell in love with him in "The Practice". I was so glad to see his character reappear in "Boston Legal"...he's wonderful! Please have him back as often as possible for yet another singular story! 😍❤
Sex Lies and Videotape was awesome 😎
I've recently started rewatching Boston Legal. It's great
SECRETARY
If you can find it, he made a wonderful obscure movie called _Critical Care_ with Kyra Sedgwick, Albert Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and more. Directed by Sidney Lumet. Highly recommended.
Less Than Zero...I was hooked...he was such a dick!!!
Absolutely love him.. My favorite actor,no one else compares!
OMG, James Spader is a genius. He strung out the story for so long, I was dying every time he dodged into an another anecdote! LOL
Jackal Spader
Just one of my all-time favorite guests, doing his completely typical, meandering storytelling, full of asides and pregnant pauses, and being utterly charming. I'm *so* glad you always just let him do his thing, Seth.
BTW, the McShane interview was also terrific. Really great show, all around.
This man has the most divine voice , I could listen to it forever , great actor, great wit always a bonus too 😉
@susanrea5445
He does have an amazing voice and his delivery is impeccable! It's funny, as a little side note, I can only ever hear Ultron from the Avengers movie when he speaks, haha. I had never seen anything with him in it until after watching Avengers Age of Ultron (and for proper context I'm early 30's so I didn't watch many 80's/90's movies growing up as a kid). So I mostly watched more family friendly films from early periods and of course cartoons. But...I loved his voice after that film, looked him up, and the rest is history. One of my favorite 80's actors to date!
I'd almost describe him as "American Posh" lol as he is very British in his tonality and how proper he speaks. I've also noticed he has an almost imperceptible lisp when he says certain words, and it's kind of fun waiting for it as he tells a story. The best part is when he uses his indignant tone and delivers his punch lines. Masterful crowd work indeed!
I love James Spader and always will going to miss the Blacklist sooo much🍎🪐♾💯♥️♥️♥️♥️
That was efffing amazing Seth - James Spader is the ULTIMATE JACKEL giving us the gifts we didnt know we needed while running Seth through a range of emotions😂😆
And here we can observe a rare behavioural idiosyncracy of the jackal species. Bold and possessed with reckless abandon, the jackal makes a typo. Nay, shouts out the typo in what in the internet kingdom is known as 'all caps'. Is this an innocent accident? Have their own excitement gotten the better of them? Or is this a clever strategy to lure a prey with the irresistible trap of a misspelled word? And who do they plan on luring? A fellow jackal? Or, perhaps, even one of the unlucky writers of the Seth Meyers show who toil day and night scrolling through the deadly quagmire of UA-cam comments? We might never found out but here we are, setting on to watch and wait.
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Not only has the great James Spader only ever told one story, but he's also never told the same story twice!! He should be a weekly guest - so entertaining!!
James Spader is my true obsession. He absolutely has an amazing presence. ♥️
Oh I just love James Spader!
We need a James Spader podcast or an option to narrate books. His timing is impeccable, the greatest storyteller of our generation. Love you Pinky
Agree
Yesss or take over Morgan Freeman’s job of coming in and explaining everything just when you need it😂
@@LindsayP2k I second this motion! LOL
He has narrated books.
@@TaushaTW best news of the day. I appreciate you, 🙏
Absolutely love James Spader. Finished a 5 season marathon of Boston Legal Yesterday, watched the 3 new episodes of Season 10 today
The man is an international treasure
Just love the personality and the way he conversates overall. What a great man. Sad to see Blacklist go, by far my favorite tv shows ever watched. Thank you James.
I adore James Spader he's fantastic actor and Blacklist I love ❤️
Thank you ❤
How are you doing
Love James, actor extraordinaire‼️❤
Quit holding out on us Seth. Give us the full unedited glory that it was in all it’s one story ramblings. I love it when you have James Spader on! He’s on a level all his own.
I literally love this guy… great actor, cool character, excellent storyteller…
Spader is a natural 👌
Coming this summer, a new series following the adventures of Flacco the Owl as he navigates the wilds of Central Park voiced by James Spader. I'd watch that.
Same
YES
He's such a funny storyteller, his way of delivering lines is perfect and always intriguing. Even when he is saying something normal like everyday stuff he never sounds boring.
James is the heir of Jack Benny. The pause that causes howls of laughter.
I am in love with this man ❤ just love him
Most nominated actor in terms of awards He deserved an Emmy Award more than anyone else in the role of Raymond
He probably deserved it more as Alan Shore.
They better tighten up their writing if they're ever going to do it. This season is his last chance!
He should have received one when he was locked in the vault saving Ressler's life in season 1
Man that was some great writing back then!
@@wendyc1902 Yes, and he deserved it for Season 6. His performance was legendary in his trial, but I do not think yet because few appeared in the episodes, and the writer was changed.
So glad he will be freed up. Hope another amazing role makes it’s way towards him..
Ah ça oui alors ❤
Best guest Seth ever has, and clearly one of his favorites. I want to see James and Chrisitne Baranski in the same episode
He is 63 and speaking with joy feelings! Incredible, we really needs to know more about he’s personal life! Just incredible
This actor is incredible...one of the best
THE BEEEEEEST!!!! I cried laughing!!! Love this man!!! And Seth knows to let him do his magic 🙌🙌
This man is an amazing actor.
Outstanding performance. Truly love Raymond Reddington ❤
BOSTON LEGAL!!!! BEST SHOW EVER!!!!! I really love this show - I watch all seasons at least once a year. the chemistry between Shatner and Spader is amazing and the sarkasm.... soooo great! 🙂
Agreed! Lock and load!!!
Yes for me Boston and HBO's Six Feet Under. I could watch forever and not get bored.
@@LORGSW6 Danny Crane!
Denny
He is just brilliant.
I could sit and listen to him telling a story about a dead ant😂😂
There is no other like him.
I bet whe he finished THE BLACKLIST that he said, Next!
Hats off to him.
James Spader is the Blacklist period. I love you ❤
It was a great crew Cooper, Dembe, Aram, Gerby, Siya, Hedy, Agnes, Ressler, Glen, etc. very great actors.
There will never be a show as great as the Blacklist.😢
Love love love him! We need more of Mr. Spader!
He was the best in Boston Legal!! As coments say one story but enthralled, good job.
love, LOVE, *LOVE* me some James Spader 😍🤩😍
I can’t express how much I love him. He is an exceptional outstanding actor. Especially in black list. Every story he said every expression was altogether perfect. He was long winded and never boring. It like he can go on forever and I won’t get tired
I loved him as Hanky in the Seinfeld episode,"The Apology!,"
Always a great story from James. Fun and funny conversation as always Seth. Late Night is Tops
My new favorite actor he is beyond phenomenal
Love james Spader
Spader is a jackal!!! ❤
Mr. Spader is my favourite actor. His storytelling is absolutely unique. I could listen to him forever !
When Seth introduced James he didn't expect to receive a correction in real time.
James was awesome in Stargate, he helped entertain me before the internet era! My childhood was brighter thanks to him and Kurt. Thank you for your service sir! 🔥💯🔥
I loved loved Daniel and off course Stargate one of my favorite movie I’ll watched every time I come across on any platform
Can someone explain to me why Spader never won an Emmy for creating one of the most fascinating characters in television history?
They to woke
The Blacklist gave us a 10 plus year run of watching a master actor do his thing. Also hats off to the writers who made the best scripts for Spader to whisper into life
James Spader is incredibly talented with skill of a far reaching range. He's a genuine and caring person. That's the cherry on top everytime I watch him. Best wishes James.❤🎼
James spader is such a cool guy and such an underrated actor in my opinion
Didn’t he kind of tell 2 stories? He talked about seeing the owl and then told the mousepad story. Fantastic interview. I could watch him all day!
Technically yes. But, I doubt he would have mentioned it if Seth hadn’t spilled the walkover confessional. 😂
The story about Flaco began _before_ he sat down, though, so does it really count?
Jackal alert.
Hello
He's such great actor.
from "when i was to 13 years old "to "im 63 years old now" this guy's opening discussion are phenomenal xD i can listen to him for hours
the only actor who makes me cry the most, even though it's just a film
I have loved his work since the 80s
He plays good, he plays bad and everything in between! Fantastic. I agree to your and all the other praises here wholeheartedly.
I love how Seth Meyers just lets him talk! Other talk show hosts may be tempted to fill those pregnant silences with quips and questions. But he lets the silence build until Spader is ready. Just perfect.
That intense look with arrogant smile melt me, he is one of the best.
I didn't realise he was so funny! Love his personality! ❤
I met James three times in NYC when The Blacklist was filming. He was so kind to me. I gave gave him bracelets I made. Now he says here he has no use for them...oops! Also he answered a question I had which was what color are his eyes. He said they are gray..such a sweet guy.
The Amazing James Spader
The Amazing Spaderman
The amazing...long...awkward pause and the slow build up with all the questions. Just amazing the way he spins a story 🤣
I love him!!! Love the way he tells stories. Awesome man!!
Love James Spader and always have loved his voice and characters.
Thank you
James is the best -- and Seth goes with the flow perfectly!
He's one of my top favorites. Love him 💕
James could talk about opening a can of beans in a way,I would just be enthralled at his story.
James Spader is one of those actors who I've always been fascinated with - from the early days when he played alongside heart-throb types. Then I saw him in a film about a mannequin that came to life and that's when I knew he'd decided to go down a far more interesting route in his acting career. I always look forward to hearing about his next venture.
A true LEGEND!
You just have to roll with James!! Brilliant human! Love him!
Great actor with a great voice!
James is the best actor I've ever seen!! Helps that he is also easy on the eyes!!❤❤❤
I cried so hard when he died in the blacklist. That last moments of his life was so sad, all alone, nobody by his side😢 died all alone😔
I’ve watched/listened to the entire Blacklist Series over 10 times. I watched/listened in loop all day every day since the final episode aired. I’m slowly weaning myself off.
James Spader is PHENOMENAL.
Also, who is Raymond Reddington?
I love Spader I could listen to him forever hahaha
Captivating Personality. His laugh! Just lights up.