I want another sit down with these same guys now. After Ricky called out Hollywood, after the slap, and after the Louis controversy. I want to hear Jerry's take on all of it and hear all of them discuss the state of comedy now.
It's worth pointing out that Gervais was producer on this show, and was functioning as a sort of host. It wasn't intended to be "4 Equal Comedians," it was presented more as "Gervais loves these guys and wants to do this thing with them."
Adam Harrison yep. I'm not a fan of his whole appearance here. It's just important that people remember it's not just "four comedians," it's "3 comedians and the comedian who's hosting the show"
***** I don't think Ricky is that funny alone, but I have grown to love the guy a lot because of Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington. Who are Fucking Hilarious especially when with Ricky!
Adam Harrison It's just his personality. I don't think he's trying to "justify his place in the circle" I just think the others are more laid-back in their demeanour/approach. Some people ask "Why?" a lot, and are genuinely inquisitive people that cannot dismiss points easily (hence he's an atheist). Gervais is more of a debater as the others like to move from point-to-point. I may be wrong but it seems like you don't know Gervais well enough, and are just an American christening a British comedian based on a 50 minute show. Watch Seinfeld and Gervais on - 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' - it may change your mind.
Heisenberg Why did you feel the need to mention that Gervais is an atheist? Also you have to remember Ricky is the 'youngest' stand up there, he started much later in and has achieved a hell of a lot. In addition to writing the office/extras etc
@@rayan8031 Ricky and Louis have confirmed this on an episode of the Opie and Anthony show. The conversation started before recoding as they are walking to the set and they just casually sit down and continue. Entirety of it was 5 hours, can't remember how much of it was recorded. If you find that O and A episode you'll see.
@@ComedyJakob yes. Out of the experienced comedians, he's still going and succeeding. He would bring the same kind of viewpoint of comedy. What else are bringing? Dane? Mencia? Bob kelly? Fucking vos?!
@@moodlampActual Dane is likeable, Mencia was legitimately always shit. Norton threw Louis under the bus. Don't know the other two so take what I say with a grain of salt, im obviously not into this as much as some of y'all
Louis CK only has only one condition with regard to his big career resurrection, he is going to drop trow and flog his tiny ginger dolphin! Enjoy the show, chuckles! Luckily, he likes dump his bit at least once a year to make room for his creations. It makes me wonder if there is really a vas deferens between the old material and the new? Further, are the audiences more testy these days or is he still leaving them prostrate with laughter?
I truly hope the guy who did that bit finds his way to this video and realizes that 4 of the greatest comedians of all time both laughed at the actual joke, talked about it for 10 minutes, and built on it the funniest moment of their sit down together.
I showed it to him. He was amused. Gave up comedy some years back and doesn't regret it, but still performs regularly on guitar, rather brilliantly. Mr Kevin Sullivan, one of the funniest men alive.
@@cargoshipgaming Gervais being all nerdy and ruining it is a huge part of the reason that the whole thing is so funny in the end. "Does he do the whistle" wouldn't have killed nearly as hard without Ricky's BS coming before it.
i didnt get the comment, or the avatar, or the username. only thing that made me giggle is the last name. a giggle that lasted only 0.5 seconds because i have many many things to hate life.
@@jw7305 no, it was put on UA-cam 8 years ago and released on hbo in April 2011. It was 3 months from being 10 years old when I wrote that comment, but now it’s def been over a decade.
It's a testament to Chris that he can patiently sit back, listen earnestly to the conversation and the other three waxing poetic about the craft for an hour, and find the opportunity to destroy the room with one offhand line, "Does he do the whistle?"
I went to a comedy show in Boston years ago where Dave Chapelle showed up with zero material. Just started interacting with the audience and building jokes from it. Might have been the funniest show I've ever seen.
It might be because it was all specific to your audience and comedy is built largely from shared experience, so it very well could have been stuff he’s thought about enough for it to BE a joke but it was presented to you as stuff only you guys are hearing and that intimacy gives another layer to that shared experience,making it more effective. Brilliant
Andrew Dice Clay has an album called "The Day The Laughter Died" that is basically him going onstage, making terrible "jokes" and insulting the audience. You'd think it'd be terrible, but it's hilarious. Probably the only actual funny thing the guy really did.
"Does he do the whistle?" Chris Rock with the funniest moment in this hilarious hour of great comedy. Four excellent perspectives on humor from four maestros.
What I realized is the difference between the average comedian and a true comedian was that line. 25 years of Louis CK, a good comedian, having this story about a failing average comedian with the "sitting on a cock cuz im gay" bit and he didn't come up with a punchline for it. In 2 seconds, Chris Rock comes up with the punchline for the bit.
+Giuseppe22 there is a part to the song 'sitting on the dock of the bay' where they whistle. Chris Rock wanted to know if the performer did this part for his version of the song 'sitting on a c*ck 'cause I'm gay'.
Critical Nobody and the people who are offended seem so ignorant to how Rock and CK have attacked the n-word in their bits. If you saw Bring The Pain, you know EXACTLY what CK is referring to when he says “nigger” in this show. CK is practically quoting the bit in reference to what Rock is saying about him. If you saw Chewed Up, you know EXACTLY why CK would say “nigger” instead of “n-word”. While it’s unfair to expect everyone to be familiar with every aspect of all four careers involved, there’s a context for everything that’s going on. It’s a manufactured controversy.
I’m confused as to how a white video game reviewing neck bearded incel tells me how I should feel about two white men saying nigger lool it’s beyond me
"what was your first bit you thought was funny?" Ricky: "oh i remember this well." Chris: "he just made it last week." and everybody missed that shot. shame.
not that they missed it, it was just too obvious for their level. Those commedians grew up roasting each other every single day..you can only imagine how high the bar is.
Yep. You can genuinely tell that the conversation is a little bit difficult for Chris in places. Look at his face when Ricky says his comment about poor people.
34:55 "Does he do the whistle?" Chris Rock was the most silent of all and mostly listening, yet here he said the funniest thing of the hour and made everyone crack up
As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it, including masterbating in front of any one, what is your address ? I feel like masterbating now...............
@Ella Rose Strongly disagree. In my opinion, whether or not we think what he did was messed up or not, he brings a quite different, introspective , and most of all, extremely well articulated perspective to the conversation. Having watched it many times, I feel like he kind of acts as a glue that holds it all together, almost like a host.
Only difference is that Carlin literally had a special every year while i don't think CK has done quite that. Though he is insanely gifted. Probably my favorite
@Daniel Clark yeah but he appeals to a larger audience. You can not even like standup and like Jerry Seinfeld but if you love standup you probably don't like Jerry Seinfeld.
all these guys are used to having a platform to just monologue and go on for as long as they want, and its so funny watching them try to figure out how to not talk over each other.
To me, It feels like there's anger or tension throughout most of the conversation, but in reality I realize they're actually displaying unity with different types of comedy from different types of comedians and doing a damn good job at it. I like it.
So much has happened after this show... a brit, a jew, a black guy, and a red headed mexican walk into a bar... greatest comedians of the 21st century.
Ricky Gervais is honest and hilarious, so honestly the slander against him I don't understand lol ^^ but hey, to each their own. I love Ricky so I'm not annoyed by him
I liked to spoof songs in College and I came up with that Dock of the Bay bit myself over 20 years ago! I doubt it was me He heard it from, but as silly as it is I felt a bit of pride watching these comic legends laugh over it!😀
This is such a great conversation because it feels honest. They are laughing at each other, disagreeing, saying things which obviously offend or annoy each other. Feels behind the scenes.
I disagree. I'm not even a fan of Kevin Hart (i find him abrasive and annoying) but the dude can craft a good damn joke. He can make me laugh in spite of my cross armed distaste for him. He's paid his dues and he KNOWS the craft as well as ANY of these heavy hitters. Switch out ANY of these 4 for Kevin, and the conversation will have been just as rich. And again, this is coming from a guy who AVOIDS watching Kevin Hart movies/comedy specials
There are only so many comedians on this level and are able to intellectualize it like this. They’re expensive to get in a room and honestly, hearing them talk too much about it would take away from the magic.
UA-cam should be filled with this kind of thing. Actors, comedians, musicians, or whoever talking shop among themselves without a moderator, interviewer, or immediate audience. Pure gold.
I agree. I love listening to the pros be it comedians, actors, musicians etc. talking about their craft or behind the scenes of their careers. And especially without an interviewer that may ask dumb questions or interrupt constantly. Some people think it takes away some of the magic knowing too much about them but for me its the opposite. I think I enjoy them more.
This comment brought out some early childhood feeling I haven't felt for a decade and a half, and it's also exactly perfectly how I feel about this video
I will fellate my cat on national television if you release the full version, HBO. I’m actually not even kidding-that’s how much I want to see it. Why did the cat just run out of the room?
Brilliant comedy discussion - these guys riff so well with each other. Also, Ricky explaining things while he is struggling to hold in his laughter is just a joyous thing to experience - when he corpses at the "Does he do the whistle?" bit, it just lifts my soul.
He gives too much respect to Seinfeld...i dont like Seinfeld , i dont think hes funny, and hes so smug ....gross person !!Gervais is THE ABSOLUT SHIT there and everywere...the fucking guy is briliant!!
He is coming back. It is t quite the same with blue check mark people continuing to ostracize and shame him, but he continues to write jokes and make people laugh. Even his unfinished leaked material is bettter than most burnished comedy specials.
He's back and Hollywood cant keep him away. I mean look at how Ricky Gervais savaged the fuckers just a few days ago st the golden globes. The Fandom Menace has succeded in helping wreck the overly woke bs culture there. Louie should never have been fucked on the level he was. The metoo movement had plenty of warrant but he was collateral damage
I don't know why you felt compelled to steal this post from another video and then post it on another video (verbatim). Oh, that's right. Your life is an empty void if you're not receiving likes on UA-cam.
I could watch these guys talk everyday. It's the most interesting dynamic. They all have different views, styles, arguments...it's incredibly engaging. I'm convinced that comedy scratches a different surface in this world, which reveals deeper and deeper layers, that the audience simply isn't aware of until they examine why they laughed in the first place.
sweatykills jackson Laurel and Hardy are comedy legends, so is Charlie Chaplin.Not one of them is a legend and quite frankly non of them are funny, except Louis C.K. he sometimes has some good stuff.
Chris Rock breaks the mold of "if you have to explain a joke it is not funny." Dude somehow took a rule of comedy and broke it while leading us on a path of comedic understanding. Like he made the path of understanding his joke as funny as the final pay off the joke itself.
@@ralek592 I know I was fucking dying at the joke. Pretty sure Will got a good chuckle out of it before his whip cracked his ass up on stage for finding it funny.
@BumbleBeePenis ! I’m willing to bet that most people aren’t going to understand wtf you’re talking about. You’re trying to be funny? You really think he steals jokes? Elaborate
That may have something to do with the way television and radio works in Britain. The BBC controls everything and if they don't like something, you're a virtual pariah when it comes to broadcasting anything outside of the internet. They are all about perfect production & organization and have pretty strict rules about how things should work. I think Ricky's apprehension over how he's being presented on telly has a lot to do with that sort've "indoctrination" from the BBC.
This is fascinating. Besides the obvious, also just the little social dilemmas that come up. Like Louis wasn't having a conversation with everyone, he was pitching to Jerry. His eye contact rarely left Jerry, and every opinion he had he looked at Jerry for approval. But also Jerry and Ricky had a slightly antagonistic relationship. Ricky not being afraid to disagree with everyone, and Jerry disliking his crassness. The "That was very funny Ricky.." sarcastic jab. Amazing.
But then again, they often were the two that turned and laughed with each other, seperating themselves from the other two. Jerry and Ricky just have that relationship, from what I've seen in other interviews/interactions.
100 percent. Always stuck out to me that line, above all else. These guys that have worked so hard in the clubs for so many years and cracked it - and one guy who wrote an amazing sitcom and did stand up off the back of it. And he's still funnier than most stand ups.
Even when they're not telling jokes or laughing I love it. These guys are all famous for their perspective in one way or another which holds up the comedy. Steel in the walls.
My brother saw Jerry two times at the same venue a couple years apart and the dude did the SAME EXACT ACT. I don't care, that is not entertaining when it's live. I can watch and repeat a funny bit on UA-cam over the years and get a laugh out of a comedian several times over, but if I'm paying to see a guy I really want to hear new material....
Joshua Hanson he’s more renown for his comedic writing and acting. His stand up has always been the “have you tried airline food” old ass style comedy so it’s funny if you are over 70
That’s really cool because when Johnny Carson was a guest on Letterman later on after retirement, he mentioned that same exact toothpaste after dinner, mint joke as one of his favorites also
Charles Harding Ricky was interrupted a lot, but he was also talking a lot. And he was weirdly trying to be the arbiter. Chris was interrupted a lot, but he hadn't been talking a lot.
they all were, by each other. It's a four way informal conversation between friends, happens all the time and is fine. They were just hanging out, on camera
One of the best discussions of craft, any craft, that I’ve ever seen. It’s a privilege to watch four artists of their caliber discussing the form they love.
@@DunmoresMovieMania Lol, Louis, Chris, Ricky all seem to think he's talented. So does Eddie Murphy, Bill Burr, and lots of other legendary comics. I think they're probably better at judging who is funny/talented than your dumb ass.
Imagine the gay guy, thinking his careee is not that big and suddenly he sees 4 of the best comedians in the world, laughing their asses of with his joke
The whistle bit was fantastic, I died when Chris said that. The whistle in the original song is just so carefree and happy it really makes the image of "sitting on a cock cuz I'm gay" that much more silly.
Louie brings a good point at 04:10. In the morning do something difficult (cold shower, a run for example) so the rest of the day is easy compared to that. Cheers!
I think Louis is the best of the four - actually, one of the two greatest figures in comedy history in my opinion- but I will say that I don't think he's worlds better than Ricky Gervais, or especially Chris Rock. I have big respect for Jerry Seinfeld, and think he was perfect for this interview for his prestige and overall knowledge/experience with comedy. He also contributes a lot here, and I think he was a great invite and a near-perfect fit. But in terms of actual direct comedic impact, I think he lags behind his 3 companions. My opinion and taste, of course. I just have to stress that I do think he was a good choice to be here, regardless, and I think he's a way above-average comedic talent. The "problem" is that in today's world, with the Internet, where we can watch what we want, when we want, a "really good" guy like Seinfeld is stacking up against the best ever; he doesn't deserve the scorn heaped on his head by the spoiled masses, but I do understand WHY they say he isn't in the league of the other 3. But even I have to admit if you could have substituted out Dave Chappelle for Seinfeld? Godlike magic would surely have come about. If Ricky Gervais hosts another of these, I pray that Dave is invited and accepts. Ricky, Dave, Louis, Chris Rock. Hell yeah. Big time. In my opinion, the Greatest Comedy Figure Ever is a competition between Louis CK and Dave Chappelle. Louis's just been so much more prolific at a high level that he's pulling away, he's just producing so much at a relatively rapid clip, and showing no signs of slowing. But if Dave were to do another standup special, or SOMETHING... he's just a god, just so quiet lately on the stage in terms of readily-available new material disseminated to the far-flung public. I feel in my heart that Dave Chappelle has it in him to stomp his foot down and prove that he's the greatest ever. And with his family and desire for personal peace, I don't blame him at all for pulling back. He needs to do what is best for himself and his family, that comes far, far above what any comedy fans like myself or anybody else wants/feels. But as a worshipful fan of comedy, I just dream of him coming out with another HBO special or something. If I were forced to name the 5 greatest standup routines of all time, he'd have 2 of them, just himself. Talking Funny 2, if it's made, I hope they beg Dave Chappelle on.
IgnatzKolisch SEINFELD is just "really good"!!! are u f'ing kidding me!!! he the best observational comic ever!!! he observes day to day stuff and finds comedy in them, rather than splurting out fart jokes and racist jokes...he has never used the N word, only used the f word once or twice in his career spanning more than 2 decades. He's way ahead of the rest as a comedian, as far as talent goes!!! and as for making ppl laugh, even jim carrey can do that with his facial contortions and weird noises. p.s : Louise Ck and chris rock are one of my favourites' and awesome comedians , And about Richard, iI wud have to watch more of his stuff before i can comment on him
Prajesh Paul No, I'm not kidding you. I just don't like Jerry Seinfeld as a comedian as much as you do. He doesn't make me laugh all that much. Sorry, I can't help it. I didn't decide that I wouldn't like his standup, it just happened that way. I don't pick what I do and don't like, I just either like something or I don't.
I think people saying Seinfeld acts like he's better than others don't get that when he says things like that, usually that itself IS a joke. You have to pay attention to tone and context. It's meant sarcastically.
***** He , along with Larry David created one of the most successful sit-coms in U.S. TV history ......If one uses $ as a measurement , he has achieved a level of success that puts him in a most unique catagory .
pure comedy gold with a lot of wisdom and jewels.. and instead of soaking it all up, you guys always find a way to fuck it all up with your negativity..
I know right. Why can't they just appreciate everything as being great and leave their cynicism outside, especially on something as objective as comedy.
Zetus Brown seriously, nobody here has any idea what they're talking about, chris rock is a blatant misogynist and all of his jokes are topical/race oriented, ricky is a good writer/actor but seems too self-conscious to be witty in the presence of other comics, louis was pretty okay here but his stand-up has gotten stale recently, all he ever talks about is how old he is (he's in his 40s, literally the youngest guy in the room here) and how exasperated his kids make him. Seinfeld seemed to be the most interesting and wise character here hands down, he always has thought provoking things to say about the subtle minutiae of comedy and nuances in delivery that constitute good humor
he seems slightly nervous & uncomfortable to me...he goes for his water every time he's in the middle of talking like a crutch. just chill man...how someone like him that can perform in front of thousands of people still get nervous is strange to me.
On a body language lvl Chris is totally being wipe off by the others, lack of respect or consideration for him, even though it's inconsciously, Chris felt it
@@mracnababa8047 Maybe I'm sounding a touch harsh, but what's pathetic about it? Most starting comedians don't have the talent, vision or dedication of these comedians and never will. This is not to say they cannot make a career. It would be nice if they could be inspired by these guys, and the overall standard of comedy would be all the better for it. But the fact is, most comedians are far more basic, trite and pedestrian, and, thankfully for them, there's a market for such offerings.
@@MartinHiggins1972 Of course most of them don't. But this isn't for most of them, it's for the ones who can make use of it. And one of the best ways to separate the ones with talent from the ones without, is to give all starting comics advice like this, let them hone their skills, and see who produces something that's worthy.
@@immanuelcunt7296 Yeah, I wouldn't stand in their way. I think it's better to give them the basics first and keep building on that, though, until they max out. If I was teaching comedy, I like to think I would more or less sense what path and which material suited each individual.
It's funny reading the comments of people who think Ricky isn't on par with the other comics. That reads, to me, like you have no idea about comedy (but more likely think comedy is an American invention. Its not.). By far, the most talented man in the room is Ricky. I don't mean he's the best stand up, he has a massive amount of humility to play the novice, but his creative output towers over the other 3's put together. Jerry didn't write his 1 hit show, neither did Chris, neither did Louis! They had teams of writers! The Office, Extras and Derek were all written by Ricky, not to mention his record breaking podcasts! America also shunned Bill Hicks until after his death, then tried to claim they always loved him. Guess where he was popular during his life? The UK. 1 day the US will catch up with our comic sensibilities.
cmomofilm Comedy is a global thing, but louis is still funnier. And ricky was the least humble here, just how he is but still not so humble. And louis has complete creative control with his TV show "louie". You've got a real bias against americans. Look at the individual, not the nation.
***** So, to clarify, his "team of writers" is himself and Merchant? Great argument mate, well played. Although, all of the other people have credited wringing staff for their shows! So it looks like you know fuck all about comedy and have just made an *arse* of yourself by trying to seem like you do.
***** (Hit a nerve did I? LOL) I didn't try and disprove what you wrote about Jerry and Chris? That's because you just agreed they had writers you utter dunce! Then after agreeing with me you have the cheek to question my intelligence, while somehow not noticing you've just agreed with my point? Genius. So it *STILL* looks like you know fuck all about comedy and have just made an arse of yourself by trying to seem like you do, *TWICE* lol. RE: My original comment, I'm still waiting for you to tell me who Ricky and Steve's writers are/were?
Ricky jokes that “staying in the bit” for him is genetic, but I actually think he has a point. It’s culturally integral to British humor. A lot of British comics and programs do this thing where you never quite know if they’re joking or not.
@@Nova_the_starcatcher so... not everybody in Ohio then? this is pretty much the whole british comedian trope. being the clown so well that it's hard to tell if it's true or not. this happens in pubs, clubs, parties, a lot of us brits do this stoic, serious i'm telling the truth kind of bit, just to drag someone in only to surprise them with a punchline they're unaware is coming. if you're family does it, cool. but here, it's almost universal. or i should say "national".
You may have a good point. A lot of people can't tell if I'm joking and that's really part of the the humor for me. I like the fact that people aren't quite sure if I'm serious and the confusion is the best feeling. And I do appreciate British humor even though I don't even get it half the time lol
Watching British panel shows has warped my sense of humour entirely for that reason. Staying in the bit, deliberately misinterpreting someone’s meaning, none of that seems to translate to Canada when I try out that sort of thing here. Or maybe I’m just bad at it.
I want another sit down with these same guys now. After Ricky called out Hollywood, after the slap, and after the Louis controversy. I want to hear Jerry's take on all of it and hear all of them discuss the state of comedy now.
That would be amazing, or maybe they wouldn't feel like they could be this open today. Either way I'd love to see it happen
There's no way Jerry would go for that, and that means Rock wouldn't do it eirher.
yeah except let’s get rid of gervais
@@blotterdowney8075 have you watched his stand up act at all? he deserves to be there
@@blotterdowney8075 Why? I want to hear about what's been going on since the callout.
It's worth pointing out that Gervais was producer on this show, and was functioning as a sort of host. It wasn't intended to be "4 Equal Comedians," it was presented more as "Gervais loves these guys and wants to do this thing with them."
Adam Harrison yep. I'm not a fan of his whole appearance here. It's just important that people remember it's not just "four comedians," it's "3 comedians and the comedian who's hosting the show"
*****
I don't think Ricky is that funny alone, but I have grown to love the guy a lot because of Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington. Who are Fucking Hilarious especially when with Ricky!
Fistfulof Groovy Yes, the Gervais/Pilkinton stuff is great
Adam Harrison It's just his personality. I don't think he's trying to "justify his place in the circle" I just think the others are more laid-back in their demeanour/approach. Some people ask "Why?" a lot, and are genuinely inquisitive people that cannot dismiss points easily (hence he's an atheist). Gervais is more of a debater as the others like to move from point-to-point. I may be wrong but it seems like you don't know Gervais well enough, and are just an American christening a British comedian based on a 50 minute show. Watch Seinfeld and Gervais on - 'Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee' - it may change your mind.
Heisenberg Why did you feel the need to mention that Gervais is an atheist? Also you have to remember Ricky is the 'youngest' stand up there, he started much later in and has achieved a hell of a lot. In addition to writing the office/extras etc
I've probably watched this about 50 times over the last 8 years. Never gets old.
Is a must watch once a year
Same here! But the sitting on a cock joke kills me every time
me too dude
Ha this has to be around 50 for me
My first time today
“I like lying. It’s magic. It’s like changing reality for other people.” -Louis C.K.
"49 minutes of interrupting Chris Rock" lol
it was apparently a 5 hour conversation. they released 49 of it
@@CorporalPoon where is it stated that it was a 5 hour conversation? I doubt that for some reason.
rayan8031 nah that makes sense, you think this was a straight hour convo? no way
@@rayan8031 Ricky and Louis have confirmed this on an episode of the Opie and Anthony show. The conversation started before recoding as they are walking to the set and they just casually sit down and continue. Entirety of it was 5 hours, can't remember how much of it was recorded. If you find that O and A episode you'll see.
49 minutes or 5 hrs they were still keeping interrupting him and that's what because he was the only black guy in the room, besides Louis
I seriously come back and watch this about every three months.... I dont know why. But I love this video.
clase degraff you're not lyin
Yup.
clase degraff 4 of the greats in one room at once. It's a great moment for comedy
same
clase degraff Same here bro. I've watched this like 20 times.
I wish they would do this again and ask Chapelle and Burr to join. Do a round table.
Just 4 new ppl.
Chappelle
Burr
Attell
Norton
@@moodlampActual Do we really need to bring Jimmy
@@ComedyJakob yes. Out of the experienced comedians, he's still going and succeeding. He would bring the same kind of viewpoint of comedy. What else are bringing? Dane? Mencia? Bob kelly? Fucking vos?!
@@moodlampActual Dane is likeable, Mencia was legitimately always shit. Norton threw Louis under the bus. Don't know the other two so take what I say with a grain of salt, im obviously not into this as much as some of y'all
and Jim Jeffries!
Chris Rock is too polite. Everyone spoke over him. Would have liked to hear more from him.
He still does the best joke in the entire reunion 🤣
yeah constant
I’m rewatching this right now and totally didn’t notice that until I read your comment.
He's sooo much funnier than Seinfeld too.
@@ShakeupManOh God, here we go with the identity knee-jerk reactions… Yes we know Chris Rock is Black and the three others are White, UGH.
This is just missing 2 guys. Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle.
Pedro Leite facts
Yes. And Jim Jefferies
2 guys in , and 2 guys out ??!!
I'll say Seinfeld , and the English boy.
@@tomadams3528 Nah Gervais is a legend. Just get rid of Seinfeld's pretentious ass.
Jesus how cool would that be!
OK guys, enough is enough; I just want Louis C.K. back without any conditions.
@Roland Deschain That would be fucking awesome.
@Roland Deschain I really hope so
I agree, I'm tired of waiting.
Louis CK only has only one condition with regard to his big career resurrection, he is going to drop trow and flog his tiny ginger dolphin! Enjoy the show, chuckles! Luckily, he likes dump his bit at least once a year to make room for his creations. It makes me wonder if there is really a vas deferens between the old material and the new? Further, are the audiences more testy these days or is he still leaving them prostrate with laughter?
I'm going to his show in Israel this month... Yeap, the king is back!
"The F word is like a Corvette" That entire explanation was a stand up bit!! Gold
Lol RIGHT
They can form ideas in the shape of jokes, really interesting to me.
I truly hope the guy who did that bit finds his way to this video and realizes that 4 of the greatest comedians of all time both laughed at the actual joke, talked about it for 10 minutes, and built on it the funniest moment of their sit down together.
He’ll just be kicking himself that he didn’t think to include the whistle
@@chillepalmerz rumor has it he’s still sitting on it
and you know why
Except gervais ruined it
I showed it to him. He was amused. Gave up comedy some years back and doesn't regret it, but still performs regularly on guitar, rather brilliantly. Mr Kevin Sullivan, one of the funniest men alive.
@@cargoshipgaming Gervais being all nerdy and ruining it is a huge part of the reason that the whole thing is so funny in the end. "Does he do the whistle" wouldn't have killed nearly as hard without Ricky's BS coming before it.
Jerry Seinfeld thinks about the difference between black and white porn once a month.
I don't wanna think when he does hahauahaha
Look into your heart! You know it to be true.
excellent comment, username and avatar 10/10
Bill Billiams That was so freaking funny to me. He really seemed perplexed.
i didnt get the comment, or the avatar, or the username. only thing that made me giggle is the last name. a giggle that lasted only 0.5 seconds because i have many many things to hate life.
It’s been a decade. We need a part 2.
This was released 8 years ago
I’d happily watch this as a weekly series.
Not gonna happen in this climate of snitches and thin-skinned screechers.
@@jw7305 no, it was put on UA-cam 8 years ago and released on hbo in April 2011. It was 3 months from being 10 years old when I wrote that comment, but now it’s def been over a decade.
Pretty sure they've all been me too'd apart from Chris Rock because he's black and the me too movement < blm
I come back to this video almost every year and every time it changes my perspective on comedy...
elaborate
agreed! some words of wisdom in this video
+ItsameAlex I guess we gotta wait till next year..
Jim Schmim lol good one ;) and he said almost so it's probably every 1 and half years
Rock still poop
it really sucks that this never happened again. I guarantee there's more gold to be mined from recording these 4 legends talking in a room together.
I'd switch Seinfeld with Chappelle or Burr.
@@Savage-- both would be legit, Norm would be the obvious choice if he was still alive. rip
2 legends, 1 annoying c*nt and 1 serial pervert
Lotta gold. Lotta gross hot takes.
@@Savage-- Nah, but they'd be a great addition
This video is missing one deeply closeted gay man
Jakostein omg amazing. I love how anyone who refers to norm is through one of his classic jokes. Norm is golden
Jim Halpert I love that ol’ chunk of coal
Dude adding Norm to this is dangerous
Crimson & Snow or his crazy frenchman uncle, Jean-Luce
but waat about Jerry? hehe
Day 935.
Now using my last reserves of Louis CK content.
See him on tour!
Same, my friend. Same. :')
I have the new special!!!
@@abhishektoshniwal7631 cant wait to watch it tonight!
the accuracy of this comment is unbelievable
The "tap danced over six laser beams" line is at 43:30, for those who came from the Chappelle analysis video.
I came from that video and watched the hole thing. It is amazing, give it a go :)
Thank you!!!!
OhManTFE np
what
Oh Waker Chappelle analysis video?
I've watched this so many times, it needs a sequel 10 years later.
This thing is 12 years old?! Holy crap
No Rock. Get Shane in there.
Jerry being told that everyone knows he thinks he's better than everyone else is gold.
And Ricky was cringeworthy every time he opened his mouth. Loved the Office, but man he’s completely out of his depth here.
@@C_Unit2003 he really isn’t
@@C_Unit2003 wat
he's the funniest guy in that room for me.
nevermind, Louis is there too lol
@@C_Unit2003 Not even close.
It's a testament to Chris that he can patiently sit back, listen earnestly to the conversation and the other three waxing poetic about the craft for an hour, and find the opportunity to destroy the room with one offhand line, "Does he do the whistle?"
comedians gotta comedian
I wish I got the reference.
@@willvr4 watch the video. its referencing the video
Omega Man it’s referencing the song
Never could understand that joke can you explain plz?
I went to a comedy show in Boston years ago where Dave Chapelle showed up with zero material. Just started interacting with the audience and building jokes from it. Might have been the funniest show I've ever seen.
"Material is for pussies"
It might be because it was all specific to your audience and comedy is built largely from shared experience, so it very well could have been stuff he’s thought about enough for it to BE a joke but it was presented to you as stuff only you guys are hearing and that intimacy gives another layer to that shared experience,making it more effective. Brilliant
He’s comedy genius.
Andrew Dice Clay has an album called "The Day The Laughter Died" that is basically him going onstage, making terrible "jokes" and insulting the audience. You'd think it'd be terrible, but it's hilarious. Probably the only actual funny thing the guy really did.
Wow that sounds pretty awesome. How do you know he didn't have any material?
"Does he do the whistle?" Chris Rock with the funniest moment in this hilarious hour of great comedy. Four excellent perspectives on humor from four maestros.
What I realized is the difference between the average comedian and a true comedian was that line. 25 years of Louis CK, a good comedian, having this story about a failing average comedian with the "sitting on a cock cuz im gay" bit and he didn't come up with a punchline for it. In 2 seconds, Chris Rock comes up with the punchline for the bit.
@@LurkerPatrol i dont get it im dumb pls explain
@@pingvin1771 listen to the song. ;)
That was Jerry that said that though, not Chris
@@jmarsh5485 Nope.
"Does he do the whistle"? just shat my pants
+Jon Zamani Haha, One of my favorite lines in the whole thing.
+Ken Jones +Jon Zamani Could you explain what is that joke about? I'm Italian and I guess I'm missing something
+Jon Zamani 34:46 for those looking
+Jon Zamani didn't shit - but I'm crying so hard, I had to stop it so I could hear what I missed for 5 minutes. :-)
+Giuseppe22 there is a part to the song 'sitting on the dock of the bay' where they whistle. Chris Rock wanted to know if the performer did this part for his version of the song 'sitting on a c*ck 'cause I'm gay'.
This conversation came out 7 years ago but NOW suddenly people are offended it.
Stop it and learn to laugh
Critical Nobody and the people who are offended seem so ignorant to how Rock and CK have attacked the n-word in their bits.
If you saw Bring The Pain, you know EXACTLY what CK is referring to when he says “nigger” in this show. CK is practically quoting the bit in reference to what Rock is saying about him.
If you saw Chewed Up, you know EXACTLY why CK would say “nigger” instead of “n-word”.
While it’s unfair to expect everyone to be familiar with every aspect of all four careers involved, there’s a context for everything that’s going on. It’s a manufactured controversy.
I’m confused as to how a white video game reviewing neck bearded incel tells me how I should feel about two white men saying nigger lool it’s beyond me
@@ExileOnDaytonStreet God damn exactly.
@@mrmorale3695 louis ck is mexican. And regardless of your feelings, doesn't make them correct.
I'm Black. I never heard about this. There's nothing funny about it. Fuck you Chris Rock, Louis C.K., and the other guy not named Jerry Seinfeld.
"what was your first bit you thought was funny?"
Ricky: "oh i remember this well."
Chris: "he just made it last week."
and everybody missed that shot. shame.
Nobody listening to the black guy of course
not that they missed it, it was just too obvious for their level. Those commedians grew up roasting each other every single day..you can only imagine how high the bar is.
I think one they actually missed was ricky saying how they all had shite jokes (in the british sense) in context of that conversation
Yep. You can genuinely tell that the conversation is a little bit difficult for Chris in places. Look at his face when Ricky says his comment about poor people.
Ricky heard it, but ignored it. Gervais is funny, but stand-up comedy wise he's not in the same league as the others.
34:55 "Does he do the whistle?"
Chris Rock was the most silent of all and mostly listening, yet here he said the funniest thing of the hour and made everyone crack up
My favorite Louis CK quote of all time: "Why are you so upset? It's just funny."
Andreas Nordvall Just because you're offended doesn't mean you are right. Like Ricky says.
New best quote - "Hey u mind if I just masturbate real quick?"
TEFFT PATTERN At least he asked them, like a gentleman
As long as people will accept crap, it will be financially profitable to dispense it, including masterbating in front of any one, what is your address ? I feel like masterbating now...............
@Ella Rose Strongly disagree. In my opinion, whether or not we think what he did was messed up or not, he brings a quite different, introspective , and most of all, extremely well articulated perspective to the conversation. Having watched it many times, I feel like he kind of acts as a glue that holds it all together, almost like a host.
louis throws out his hour everyyear and start from scratch he got that from george, we love you louis
Only difference is that Carlin literally had a special every year while i don't think CK has done quite that. Though he is insanely gifted. Probably my favorite
@@filiporvik2782 Louie doesn't have the work ethic and he also has ADD. Not because Louie is less gifted
@@nad1ax2 Doesn't have the with ethic? Quality over quantity is a choice.
@@nad1ax2 The guy has produced 37 films, wrote Louie, wrote for Horace and Pete, and wrote for various shows/late night shows for years.
@Daniel Clark yeah but he appeals to a larger audience. You can not even like standup and like Jerry Seinfeld but if you love standup you probably don't like Jerry Seinfeld.
I keep rewatching this every 1-2 years
all these guys are used to having a platform to just monologue and go on for as long as they want, and its so funny watching them try to figure out how to not talk over each other.
@Mitsi Grabblerberg true. While they spoke over each other consistently.
@@langtryvlogme I just started standup and want ur OPINION.Please SUBSCRIBE if u LOL.
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people keep saying "chris keeps getting cut off" but i saw it as they just talk over each other constantly
Imagine if Norm was a part of this conversation!
you're mean.
I didn't even know he was sick!
He would ruin it in purpose, and they'd have to record it again next week without him
He'd have more insights than any of them but wouldn't want to be serious enough to discuss it for long
Ya, he wouldn’t be
I wish Dave Chappelle was there too
Dave is never totally 'there' lately..
Gervais couldn't handle Chappelle being there, too smart too fast too real.
@@dictater2 LOL, Ricky is not slower or faker than Dave Chappelle. Get real.
None of them wish he was there.
now, now. they both have their strengths. @@cedricwilliams6229
To me, It feels like there's anger or tension throughout most of the conversation, but in reality I realize they're actually displaying unity with different types of comedy from different types of comedians and doing a damn good job at it. I like it.
I just hope Louis c.k. washed his hands before this conversation...
Well done sir. They've done a nice job on trying to make it work bar the incredibly different dynamics in the group.
The tension is that Ricky gervais is a hack
@@peregrinecovington4138 how so? Honest question
No anger or tension just passion
This is gold. My only problem is that they interrupt Chris Rock too much.
Be quiet, Chris.
simonlepunk yes thats the worst shit ever wtf?!
simonlepunk Everybody haaaa-aaatteeessss Chrrriiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssss
Jeez, I didn't say anything about racism; it is obvious that everyone in that group likes each other. You people are just being melodramatic.
William Johnson I got that you are being ironic. My comment still stands.
So much has happened after this show... a brit, a jew, a black guy, and a red headed mexican walk into a bar... greatest comedians of the 21st century.
red headed mexican ?
Louis busts out the N word and Ricky is just like "wow. look at him go."
Lol. Timestamp?
@@yourmother3207 15:23
@@tijlbolhuis9015 thank you 🙏
@@TheKing-hr7uh Ricky Gervais is pretty much the british equivalent of Jerry Seinfeld except way more productive and ballsy.
Ricky Gervais is honest and hilarious, so honestly the slander against him I don't understand lol ^^ but hey, to each their own. I love Ricky so I'm not annoyed by him
I liked to spoof songs in College and I came up with that Dock of the Bay bit myself over 20 years ago! I doubt it was me He heard it from, but as silly as it is I felt a bit of pride watching these comic legends laugh over it!😀
"I think of a joke as the minimum amount of words to get to a punchline." What a great line.
Norm: Am i a joke to you ?
This is such a great conversation because it feels honest. They are laughing at each other, disagreeing, saying things which obviously offend or annoy each other. Feels behind the scenes.
well a few of them were downing drinks later lol
Cope harder. This was shit and i hate ricky gervais now. Annoying.
Further proof the british should be destroyed
Chris Rock calling Louis the niggerest white man I know is friends speaking friends
Kevin Hart can sell out 50,000 seat stadiums but for some reason i just don't see him on their level...
Success does not mean talent.
SuperRand13 Dane Cook sold out arenas aswell,he is utterly fuckin awfull.
I disagree. I'm not even a fan of Kevin Hart (i find him abrasive and annoying) but the dude can craft a good damn joke. He can make me laugh in spite of my cross armed distaste for him. He's paid his dues and he KNOWS the craft as well as ANY of these heavy hitters. Switch out ANY of these 4 for Kevin, and the conversation will have been just as rich. And again, this is coming from a guy who AVOIDS watching Kevin Hart movies/comedy specials
Kevin Hart’s entire bit is “IM A SHORT BLACK MAN ISNT THAT FUNNY?!”
Kevin has said he’s a ‘brand’. The guy is thinking of himself as a product so he’s focussing on the money side of his job
I've watched this like 5 times over the years. It's like comfort food now. It's so good. Why is this not a TV series of comedians?
There are only so many comedians on this level and are able to intellectualize it like this. They’re expensive to get in a room and honestly, hearing them talk too much about it would take away from the magic.
@@timgimmy609I agree it's special because it's so rare and they all seem to understand they are with the greats
UA-cam should be filled with this kind of thing. Actors, comedians, musicians, or whoever talking shop among themselves without a moderator, interviewer, or immediate audience. Pure gold.
I agree. I love listening to the pros be it comedians, actors, musicians etc. talking about their craft or behind the scenes of their careers. And especially without an interviewer that may ask dumb questions or interrupt constantly.
Some people think it takes away some of the magic knowing too much about them but for me its the opposite.
I think I enjoy them more.
That's basically what a podcast is lol almost every comedian has one
Ricky Gervais was the mediator here.
It’s called podcasts lol
@@WTFBUTWHY Uh, podcasts have an interviewer.
"And they're not that thrilled with it"
Still has me rolling
*Seinfeld intro starts playing*
I feel like I'm staying up watching my dad and his buddies talking downstairs...this is awesome
I didn't know how to word what I was feeling until now
If that's the case, you have indeed lived a great family life
This comment brought out some early childhood feeling I haven't felt for a decade and a half, and it's also exactly perfectly how I feel about this video
Damn, that's probably what my buddy's kids are doing haha
Which one is your dad？
I come back to this every couple of years or so and love every bit of it. Ages very well! Thx HBO
34:59 Ricky going for the high five from Chris, sees it's not there, quick pivot into a knee slap. That's why he makes the big bucks.
Omg you're so right! Haha amazing
He's a machine!
Damn what a pro
I thought no one else caught that hahaha, yeah man I watched a couple times just to be sure if that was indeed what it seemed to be.
I thought the same thing.
HBO I beg you to release the unedited and uncut version! I hear it's 4 hours long
I will fellate my cat on national television if you release the full version, HBO. I’m actually not even kidding-that’s how much I want to see it.
Why did the cat just run out of the room?
Hi Doug. I'm from HBO. Is the cat still around?
Yes. Luckily, Grendel the Cat is also big fan of comedy, so he will suffer through this for the sake of the historical record. :)
Doug Tarnopol hehe Grendel, can I watch even if they don't release it?
#ReleaseTheSnyderCut
This is straight up one of the best videos on youtube
Gervais is completely out of his league
jaim haas how do you mean? I sensed he was the odd one out but just as funny.
jaim haas He is. He makes me laugh, but he’s not even close to these legends.
Melissa I agree...btw have u ever been to Estes Park CO? U look familiar.
Outlaw he contributes so little...he rides the coat tails of these other three.
Brilliant comedy discussion - these guys riff so well with each other. Also, Ricky explaining things while he is struggling to hold in his laughter is just a joyous thing to experience - when he corpses at the "Does he do the whistle?" bit, it just lifts my soul.
Louis CK is very diplomatic and poetic when he's talking to people. He really seems like a good mediator.
Yeah, he has a lot of respect for powerful men. Funny how that works.
He gives too much respect to Seinfeld...i dont like Seinfeld , i dont think hes funny, and hes so smug ....gross person !!Gervais is THE ABSOLUT SHIT there and everywere...the fucking guy is briliant!!
Good mediator, bad judge of reading the room when his d*ck is in his hand.
@@tiagomota4734 yeah hes a biiiiiiit on the hiiiiigh horse, just a bit
@@tiagomota4734 My views are the opposite
The world needs Louis back.
He's alive you tard
Saw him live couple months ago. Seeing him again in a couple weeks.
He is coming back. It is t quite the same with blue check mark people continuing to ostracize and shame him, but he continues to write jokes and make people laugh. Even his unfinished leaked material is bettter than most burnished comedy specials.
Uhhh...
He's back and Hollywood cant keep him away. I mean look at how Ricky Gervais savaged the fuckers just a few days ago st the golden globes. The Fandom Menace has succeded in helping wreck the overly woke bs culture there. Louie should never have been fucked on the level he was. The metoo movement had plenty of warrant but he was collateral damage
I don't know why I scrolled down. I'll scroll back up now.
Hah, you made me snort.
Thanks for that. You inspired me to go no further, and now I can remain in a positive mood.
me too!
LOL I read this then I scrolled up. And I was like who the fuck is that guy I can do whatever I want lol. You played with my feelings
I don't know why you felt compelled to steal this post from another video and then post it on another video (verbatim).
Oh, that's right. Your life is an empty void if you're not receiving likes on UA-cam.
I could watch these guys talk everyday. It's the most interesting dynamic. They all have different views, styles, arguments...it's incredibly engaging. I'm convinced that comedy scratches a different surface in this world, which reveals deeper and deeper layers, that the audience simply isn't aware of until they examine why they laughed in the first place.
4 comedian legends in one vid , I jizzed in my pants
sweatykills jackson 3* comedian legends
justin callaghan 3 comedian legends and a black guy
Michele Corrias 3 comedian legends and an annoying jew
One comedian legend , 3 good comedians , and 3 racist retards replying to my comment
sweatykills jackson Laurel and Hardy are comedy legends, so is Charlie Chaplin.Not one of them is a legend and quite frankly non of them are funny, except Louis C.K. he sometimes has some good stuff.
Chris Rock breaks the mold of "if you have to explain a joke it is not funny." Dude somehow took a rule of comedy and broke it while leading us on a path of comedic understanding.
Like he made the path of understanding his joke as funny as the final pay off the joke itself.
He’s on another level. Almost no one could try that and still be funny
Of course there are times when it bombs hard with him
"That was a GI Jane joke."
@@ralek592 everyone at home probably laughed
@@ralek592 I know I was fucking dying at the joke. Pretty sure Will got a good chuckle out of it before his whip cracked his ass up on stage for finding it funny.
That plastic surgery though
Dave Chappelle would of been the icing on the cake.
+camq0789 Hes there m8
Yessss
+Frank Lampard Is Jesus Not True this is long after.
+camq0789 Do you realize that saying "would of been" is incorrect?
***** Oh man you must be an English scholar.
In my humble opinion, Louis C.K. is the best comedian in that room - rivaled only by Chappelle and maybe Burr. I love Louie's process and insight.
In the past i would of agreed but Ricky is becoming a GOAT
One hundred percent
@@renzobonilla5467 watch their specials. The places where Louis goes, no comedians can go
I disagree, they all have their own niche and that’s what makes them awesome. It’s true though that Chappelle is missing here.
The problem with Chappell and burr is that their premises haven’t changed in a long ass time. Ricky falls into that trap too.
"You're making me do my act in front of the 3 top comedians in the world" Louis C.K. is so humble
I love how CK knows everyone else's bits
A true comic's comic.
@BumbleBeePenis ! I know right. Can’t believe he stole all those jokes from Dane Cook like that
@BumbleBeePenis ! no idea what you’re talking about big guy
@BumbleBeePenis ! I’m willing to bet that most people aren’t going to understand wtf you’re talking about. You’re trying to be funny? You really think he steals jokes? Elaborate
@@sabujaki how does mf doom steal material
The only flaw in this show was that it was edited down to 49 min.
Would be far better without the British dude interrupting and disagreeing. He adds nothing.
Ricky said the uncut version was like 3 hours. Hopefully the full thing comes out eventually
That may have something to do with the way television and radio works in Britain. The BBC controls everything and if they don't like something, you're a virtual pariah when it comes to broadcasting anything outside of the internet. They are all about perfect production & organization and have pretty strict rules about how things should work. I think Ricky's apprehension over how he's being presented on telly has a lot to do with that sort've "indoctrination" from the BBC.
Mel Bee eh I don't know though. British media seems a lot looser with what they can say, atleast as far as panel shows go
jaim haas Ricky Gervais is hilarious
I return to this every couple years. It's fantastic
This was such a great moment in comedy history. I wish this would happen more often with revolving comedians.
you should check out the greenroom
@@gaber2451 like at a comedy club or is that a site or an app?
@@mikechecks5994 ua-cam.com/video/wwXAmpMv32Y/v-deo.html Check this out, it's pretty much exactly what you are describing
@@mikechecks5994 It’s on Showtime. “The Green Room with Paul Provenza”
@@supderek colin quinn..?
I rewatch this video about as often as Jerry thinks about white porn vs. black porn
Tis Cayea I come back often as well
That’s also how I measure time.
Once a month!
You can gauge how funny Ricky finds something by how many times he repeats the punchline.
This is fascinating. Besides the obvious, also just the little social dilemmas that come up.
Like Louis wasn't having a conversation with everyone, he was pitching to Jerry. His eye contact rarely left Jerry, and every opinion he had he looked at Jerry for approval.
But also Jerry and Ricky had a slightly antagonistic relationship. Ricky not being afraid to disagree with everyone, and Jerry disliking his crassness.
The "That was very funny Ricky.." sarcastic jab.
Amazing.
But then again, they often were the two that turned and laughed with each other, seperating themselves from the other two. Jerry and Ricky just have that relationship, from what I've seen in other interviews/interactions.
ricky was being a huge asshole to louis
This is what it feels like when I say hello to a bus driver after I've smoked 2 joints
@@S.C-B I know what the fuck are they talking about!? I didn't get any of this at all
@@Oreantear96 😆
“He wrote it last week” is the most underrated joke in this video
100 percent. Always stuck out to me that line, above all else. These guys that have worked so hard in the clubs for so many years and cracked it - and one guy who wrote an amazing sitcom and did stand up off the back of it. And he's still funnier than most stand ups.
@Ghufran Ghufran That's what makes it great. Doesn't need to be anything more or less you feel?
@Ghufran Ghufran hmm alright then
Truth. It’s the one time I gasped.
God I hate gervais here, trying to frame everything everyone says in the most obvious way. The people who would watch this don’t need that.
I would always listen to anyone who is good at their job talk about their job. This is a fascinating conversation.
Even when they're not telling jokes or laughing I love it. These guys are all famous for their perspective in one way or another which holds up the comedy. Steel in the walls.
My brother saw Jerry two times at the same venue a couple years apart and the dude did the SAME EXACT ACT. I don't care, that is not entertaining when it's live. I can watch and repeat a funny bit on UA-cam over the years and get a laugh out of a comedian several times over, but if I'm paying to see a guy I really want to hear new material....
God I just cannot stand Seinfeld. He seems like a colossal douche.
@@mgal6234 he is a douche, and he takes pride in his douchness. I honestly don't understand how he's he's a comedian, but hey
Joshua Hanson he’s more renown for his comedic writing and acting. His stand up has always been the “have you tried airline food” old ass style comedy so it’s funny if you are over 70
@@mgal6234 My mom and uncle went to high school with him, and to this day they still don't like the guy. He's a douche.
Then dont see him
That’s really cool because when Johnny Carson was a guest on Letterman later on after retirement, he mentioned that same exact toothpaste after dinner, mint joke as one of his favorites also
Louis CK is one of the funniest humans ever.
Ella Rose masturbating after someone consents to it isn’t a crime. He also one of the best comedians ever so
"Sitting on a cock cause I'm gay" hilarious
I hope he comes back
He's honestly meh
@Ella Rose your sense of humor is as good as your understanding of the law
I Absolutely LOVE This Video. I Despise how many times Chris Rock was cut off and interrupted. Had to point it out.
Michael Horobin they all interrupt eachother. As a Brit I feel the same about Ricky but I think it's just selection bias
Charles Harding Ricky was interrupted a lot, but he was also talking a lot. And he was weirdly trying to be the arbiter. Chris was interrupted a lot, but he hadn't been talking a lot.
Yeah I think they all just kinda talked over each other the whole time, they all had things to say.
It’s because he is black...duh
they all were, by each other. It's a four way informal conversation between friends, happens all the time and is fine. They were just hanging out, on camera
One of the best discussions of craft, any craft, that I’ve ever seen. It’s a privilege to watch four artists of their caliber discussing the form they love.
Pity the unfunny untalented Seinfeld is included in this excellent discussion.
@@DunmoresMovieMania Lol, Louis, Chris, Ricky all seem to think he's talented. So does Eddie Murphy, Bill Burr, and lots of other legendary comics.
I think they're probably better at judging who is funny/talented than your dumb ass.
Is there any more videos like this?
Watch this thing again after 5 years make me write comedy again.
Imagine the gay guy, thinking his careee is not that big and suddenly he sees 4 of the best comedians in the world, laughing their asses of with his joke
Skipped to a random part of the video while reading this comment, landed exactly on that moment.
His career is not that big still though
who said he was gay ?
Confusion Collider - there’s a part in “sitting on the dock by the bay” with whistling in it.
The whistle bit was fantastic, I died when Chris said that. The whistle in the original song is just so carefree and happy it really makes the image of "sitting on a cock cuz I'm gay" that much more silly.
Louis understanding of the Corvette analogy was brilliant 🤣
“ There’s no place to go - he’s there. “
That’s the most Seinfeld thing I’ve ever heard lol
Louie brings a good point at 04:10. In the morning do something difficult (cold shower, a run for example) so the rest of the day is easy compared to that. Cheers!
Louis C.K reigns supreme amongst these mortals.
He's just on another level.
I think Louis is the best of the four - actually, one of the two greatest figures in comedy history in my opinion- but I will say that I don't think he's worlds better than Ricky Gervais, or especially Chris Rock.
I have big respect for Jerry Seinfeld, and think he was perfect for this interview for his prestige and overall knowledge/experience with comedy. He also contributes a lot here, and I think he was a great invite and a near-perfect fit. But in terms of actual direct comedic impact, I think he lags behind his 3 companions. My opinion and taste, of course. I just have to stress that I do think he was a good choice to be here, regardless, and I think he's a way above-average comedic talent. The "problem" is that in today's world, with the Internet, where we can watch what we want, when we want, a "really good" guy like Seinfeld is stacking up against the best ever; he doesn't deserve the scorn heaped on his head by the spoiled masses, but I do understand WHY they say he isn't in the league of the other 3.
But even I have to admit if you could have substituted out Dave Chappelle for Seinfeld? Godlike magic would surely have come about. If Ricky Gervais hosts another of these, I pray that Dave is invited and accepts. Ricky, Dave, Louis, Chris Rock. Hell yeah. Big time. In my opinion, the Greatest Comedy Figure Ever is a competition between Louis CK and Dave Chappelle. Louis's just been so much more prolific at a high level that he's pulling away, he's just producing so much at a relatively rapid clip, and showing no signs of slowing. But if Dave were to do another standup special, or SOMETHING... he's just a god, just so quiet lately on the stage in terms of readily-available new material disseminated to the far-flung public.
I feel in my heart that Dave Chappelle has it in him to stomp his foot down and prove that he's the greatest ever. And with his family and desire for personal peace, I don't blame him at all for pulling back. He needs to do what is best for himself and his family, that comes far, far above what any comedy fans like myself or anybody else wants/feels. But as a worshipful fan of comedy, I just dream of him coming out with another HBO special or something. If I were forced to name the 5 greatest standup routines of all time, he'd have 2 of them, just himself.
Talking Funny 2, if it's made, I hope they beg Dave Chappelle on.
IgnatzKolisch SEINFELD is just "really good"!!! are u f'ing kidding me!!! he the best observational comic ever!!! he observes day to day stuff and finds comedy in them, rather than splurting out fart jokes and racist jokes...he has never used the N word, only used the f word once or twice in his career spanning more than 2 decades. He's way ahead of the rest as a comedian, as far as talent goes!!! and as for making ppl laugh, even jim carrey can do that with his facial contortions and weird noises.
p.s : Louise Ck and chris rock are one of my favourites' and awesome comedians , And about Richard, iI wud have to watch more of his stuff before i can comment on him
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No, I'm not kidding you. I just don't like Jerry Seinfeld as a comedian as much as you do. He doesn't make me laugh all that much. Sorry, I can't help it. I didn't decide that I wouldn't like his standup, it just happened that way. I don't pick what I do and don't like, I just either like something or I don't.
Ignatz, you are spot on.
It’s great to see three stand up legends and Jerry Seinfeld talk in depth about what it means to be a comedian.
Not sure if that was supposed to be a joke. Jerry was funnier than all three guys combined and he never needed to use profanity to get a cheap laugh
Steve Steve false, Louis CK shits on all of them
Chase Damon 90 percent of his jokes are about dicks and jerking off. He’s far from the best comedian out there
@@stevesteve0521 he never needed profanity, true. But he is still half as funny as louis
Ricky did just one special, he naturally talented but i wouldn't call him a legend for sure
I think people saying Seinfeld acts like he's better than others don't get that when he says things like that, usually that itself IS a joke. You have to pay attention to tone and context. It's meant sarcastically.
yep exactly.
***** He , along with Larry David created one of the most successful sit-coms in U.S. TV history ......If one uses $ as a measurement , he has achieved a level of success that puts him in a most unique catagory .
martialimitator I've seen him do some really arrogant shit in the past, from what I've heard he's quite the snob.
He definitely has that tone about him, just part of his personality. He was an innovator and he knows it.
martialimitator yeah, like Howard Stern proclaiming himself The King Of All Media, pretty clever shit!
Thank you for posting, awesome roundtable
pure comedy gold with a lot of wisdom and jewels.. and instead of soaking it all up, you guys always find a way to fuck it all up with your negativity..
Amen
I know right. Why can't they just appreciate everything as being great and leave their cynicism outside, especially on something as objective as comedy.
"B-b-but Seinfeld is so overrated and old!" Why the fuck don't I ever learn to stay out of the UA-cam comment section
Zetus Brown seriously, nobody here has any idea what they're talking about, chris rock is a blatant misogynist and all of his jokes are topical/race oriented, ricky is a good writer/actor but seems too self-conscious to be witty in the presence of other comics, louis was pretty okay here but his stand-up has gotten stale recently, all he ever talks about is how old he is (he's in his 40s, literally the youngest guy in the room here) and how exasperated his kids make him. Seinfeld seemed to be the most interesting and wise character here hands down, he always has thought provoking things to say about the subtle minutiae of comedy and nuances in delivery that constitute good humor
Paddy Mc comedy is, imo, one of the most subjective thinks out there
Too bad Chris Rock got cut off so many times just as he was about to explain something.
he seems slightly nervous & uncomfortable to me...he goes for his water every time he's in the middle of talking like a crutch. just chill man...how someone like him that can perform in front of thousands of people still get nervous is strange to me.
He has a lot of esteem for these comedians, and rightly so, these are some of the best comedians out there right now.
On a body language lvl Chris is totally being wipe off by the others, lack of respect or consideration for him, even though it's inconsciously, Chris felt it
i didn't feel this at all the one who was awkward af was the brit. i think jerry is closer to chris irl than he is to the other guys.
yeah i don't think thats true. ricky was cutting everyone off
After 11 years this is still gold. Every starting comedian should see this.
Most starting comedians aren't worthy of this. It would be like showing a dog a card trick.
@@MartinHiggins1972 What a pathetic mindset. That is the point mate, for starting comedians to get better
@@mracnababa8047 Maybe I'm sounding a touch harsh, but what's pathetic about it? Most starting comedians don't have the talent, vision or dedication of these comedians and never will.
This is not to say they cannot make a career. It would be nice if they could be inspired by these guys, and the overall standard of comedy would be all the better for it.
But the fact is, most comedians are far more basic, trite and pedestrian, and, thankfully for them, there's a market for such offerings.
@@MartinHiggins1972 Of course most of them don't.
But this isn't for most of them, it's for the ones who can make use of it. And one of the best ways to separate the ones with talent from the ones without, is to give all starting comics advice like this, let them hone their skills, and see who produces something that's worthy.
@@immanuelcunt7296 Yeah, I wouldn't stand in their way. I think it's better to give them the basics first and keep building on that, though, until they max out. If I was teaching comedy, I like to think I would more or less sense what path and which material suited each individual.
I have watched this at least five times and it remains incredible entertaining.
"This is Jerry Seinfeld doing Louis C.K" - Ricky Gervais
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Out of all the things you could quote from this 49-min-piece...
As witnessed by Chris Rock
L: "What was your first bit?"
R: "I know it really well."
C: "He wrote it last week!"
Damn that was good!
*first good bit
You messed up the whole joke :v
It's funny reading the comments of people who think Ricky isn't on par with the other comics. That reads, to me, like you have no idea about comedy (but more likely think comedy is an American invention. Its not.). By far, the most talented man in the room is Ricky. I don't mean he's the best stand up, he has a massive amount of humility to play the novice, but his creative output towers over the other 3's put together. Jerry didn't write his 1 hit show, neither did Chris, neither did Louis! They had teams of writers! The Office, Extras and Derek were all written by Ricky, not to mention his record breaking podcasts! America also shunned Bill Hicks until after his death, then tried to claim they always loved him. Guess where he was popular during his life? The UK. 1 day the US will catch up with our comic sensibilities.
cmomofilm I like rickey but don't even say for a second that louis ck is the true most talented stand up comedian alive
cmomofilm Comedy is a global thing, but louis is still funnier. And ricky was the least humble here, just how he is but still not so humble. And louis has complete creative control with his TV show "louie". You've got a real bias against americans. Look at the individual, not the nation.
***** Who?
***** So, to clarify, his "team of writers" is himself and Merchant? Great argument mate, well played. Although, all of the other people have credited wringing staff for their shows! So it looks like you know fuck all about comedy and have just made an *arse* of yourself by trying to seem like you do.
***** (Hit a nerve did I? LOL) I didn't try and disprove what you wrote about Jerry and Chris? That's because you just agreed they had writers you utter dunce! Then after agreeing with me you have the cheek to question my intelligence, while somehow not noticing you've just agreed with my point? Genius. So it *STILL* looks like you know fuck all about comedy and have just made an arse of yourself by trying to seem like you do, *TWICE* lol. RE: My original comment, I'm still waiting for you to tell me who Ricky and Steve's writers are/were?
Dude can’t believe I found this gem. This is so inspiring.
Ricky has this odd way of disagreeing when he actually agrees.
They had to pay a lot of money, they had to park. They got in a fight with their date... or whatever. That is such a Louis thought
Great 👍
Yeah he has to find the tragic and realistic part of it 🤣
why did i watch this whole thing at 3am
Cuz it was good bro
That's probably why you're watching it atm.^_^
Nexcyus same here, 5am
Doing the exact same thing. 7 months later. On the other side of the world. Why.
I read this as it's 3:04
34:46🤣 Ricky and Louis's laugh after Chris asks "does he do the wistle?"
The chemistry between these guys got me dead!
I love Ricky's reflex response time to prevent one of TV's most potentially embarrassing moments: a "don't leave me hanging" hi-five from Chris Rock.
I feel like Louis ck and Ricky Gervais connect in a deep comedic level.
Would love to see more of them discussing this topic.
Absolutely! I think your right
Yes. They get it.
Yes, I agree, they match on a deep existencial level. They proceed in very different ways though
Yea. I agree. Ricky trying to keep up with Louis and repeating shit like a parrot is pretty deep.
Ricky jokes that “staying in the bit” for him is genetic, but I actually think he has a point. It’s culturally integral to British humor. A lot of British comics and programs do this thing where you never quite know if they’re joking or not.
my family is like that and we are from ohio lol
@@Nova_the_starcatcher so... not everybody in Ohio then?
this is pretty much the whole british comedian trope. being the clown so well that it's hard to tell if it's true or not. this happens in pubs, clubs, parties, a lot of us brits do this stoic, serious i'm telling the truth kind of bit, just to drag someone in only to surprise them with a punchline they're unaware is coming. if you're family does it, cool. but here, it's almost universal. or i should say "national".
You may have a good point. A lot of people can't tell if I'm joking and that's really part of the the humor for me. I like the fact that people aren't quite sure if I'm serious and the confusion is the best feeling. And I do appreciate British humor even though I don't even get it half the time lol
Watching British panel shows has warped my sense of humour entirely for that reason. Staying in the bit, deliberately misinterpreting someone’s meaning, none of that seems to translate to Canada when I try out that sort of thing here. Or maybe I’m just bad at it.
That’s a very good point. And if they aren’t joking they might be angry with you. Perception and knowing the context.
The most respect I have for the manufacturer that was able to build a chair that can carry the weight of Jerry's ego.
Well he is a billionaire. I get it.
He's been at the top for literally decades. He's earned it.
@@ArielGTAcS idk hes never really made me laugh. Just pissed me off with how pretentious he is
99% of comedians fail. He became one of the all time richest. Who wouldn’t have an ego after that? And he worked hard for his success.
Why are shittin on a dude who built himself up from nothing, and did it only to make people feel good by laughing?
I forget how many times I've seen this. Never old
If Ricky was in a wheelchair this would look like an episode of Family guy
I wouldn't say so. He seemed to be the centre of attention for more than 1/4 of the time. Chris Rock has been left out and spoken over the most.
What's the joke then?
Judah Lewis Or if he was a dolphin 🐬 😂🤣
why do you find this banter comical then?
Louis ck as quagmire..... because he likes to whip it out