John Lithgow Says Some Directors Are Great, And Some Are "Total Turds"

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  • Опубліковано 11 жов 2022
  • Our dear friend John Lithgow returns to The Late Show to talk about his latest role as director of a Broadway show, and confesses that he's worked with some sub-par directors throughout his career. Stick around for another segment with John Lithgow and find tickets to his show, "Everything's Fine," available at www.everythingsfineplay.com. #Colbert #EverythingsFine #JohnLithgow #Broadway
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  • @persuasivebarrier2419
    @persuasivebarrier2419 Рік тому +36

    I've loved his acting since I was a kid. Harry and the Hendersons will follow me to the grave.

  • @alexanderpbyron
    @alexanderpbyron Рік тому +27

    John is a tonic. What a lovely guy.

  • @jeannefoster5594
    @jeannefoster5594 Рік тому +37

    John’s poetry books are an absolute treasure, especially on audio. He reads them himself.

  • @sarahbabcock8188
    @sarahbabcock8188 Рік тому +82

    I could listen to this guy forever. Somehow all seems well when he is talking.

    • @cherylannebarillartist7453
      @cherylannebarillartist7453 Рік тому +8

      Right?!!!?!!! That’s my sense while listening as well!!

    • @Maya_Pinion
      @Maya_Pinion Рік тому +3

      @@cherylannebarillartist7453 yup.he kinda gives u a sense of; *don't worry,not everyone today is crazy*

  • @exoterric
    @exoterric Рік тому +95

    Been loving John Lithgow for decades. Gem of a human being

  • @eightybananas4515
    @eightybananas4515 Рік тому +71

    I love him. He’s so awesome at comedy and drama, case in point: “Third Rock…” and “The Crown”.

    • @kittyday1402
      @kittyday1402 Рік тому +7

      I still watch Third Rock & it still makes me laugh. Should have gone on for 10 years.

    • @deborahhoward7822
      @deborahhoward7822 Рік тому +4

      He also writes wonderfully, poetic, and funny books! Love him❤️

    • @rwdchannel2901
      @rwdchannel2901 Рік тому

      He's very funny. Third Rock is classic. I have all the episodes.

    • @esmokah
      @esmokah Рік тому

      I have heard him talking of losing his sanity on an old time radio program. It was great ear gem.

    • @doctormixup5388
      @doctormixup5388 Рік тому

      And Dexter! Holy moly, he owned that season, which was the best season.

  • @harper9805
    @harper9805 Рік тому +13

    He's so precious. I love seeing him.

  • @Gbusjones
    @Gbusjones Рік тому +71

    I normally don't watch the interviews, but John made me click the video.

  • @mariyamwaniki
    @mariyamwaniki Рік тому +30

    Love John. How has he not changed in 30 years.

    • @MichaelSplatkins
      @MichaelSplatkins Рік тому +6

      I was just thinking that! He may as well be coming off of the set of Harry and the Henderson's and it feels like there should be a Guinness record being set haha. The silver hair is the most notable difference by far. Lucky sod ^^

    • @deborahhoward7822
      @deborahhoward7822 Рік тому +4

      Being happy will do that to you!,🥰

  • @thebusybee7080
    @thebusybee7080 Рік тому +13

    Colbert's audience is so great and expressive.

  • @ChipCain
    @ChipCain Рік тому +21

    Actual legend.

  • @RenatoG1848
    @RenatoG1848 Рік тому +138

    He is a very good actor and seems like an all around nice human being

    • @rzrhed8728
      @rzrhed8728 Рік тому +9

      Which is why we need to make as many Lithgow Clones as possible! He really does seem like an awesome guy.

    • @speed2live
      @speed2live Рік тому +8

      He is very nice. I served him drinks and dinner back in my NYC days waiting tables.

    • @JB-Ohiolove
      @JB-Ohiolove Рік тому +1

      @@speed2live
      What great memories you must have. I'd love to meet him one day!

  • @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556
    @canadianhappyinitalytruest6556 Рік тому +25

    He reminds me of all the best parts of the people I like most in my life.

  • @1971jwing
    @1971jwing Рік тому +14

    John's fluid motion coming onto stage was a flex at 76! Amazing Sir. Great health to all.

  • @TheRogueStatesman
    @TheRogueStatesman Рік тому +11

    Lithgow is a national treasure, and one of the KINDEST human beings that's ever lived!

  • @ashokmehta15
    @ashokmehta15 Рік тому +150

    John Lithgow: A versatile talented actor and a great human being. Thank you Stephen Colbert.

  • @karlkarlos3545
    @karlkarlos3545 Рік тому +9

    Yes!!!! Please film your dinner. This could be "My Dinner with Andre" of our age.

  • @sheilashaw6972
    @sheilashaw6972 Рік тому +20

    John Lithgow is such a treasure! I adore everything that he is in and does!

  • @willene58
    @willene58 Рік тому +9

    Lovely to hear John and so good to see the other Guiliani..

  • @AAXS-op1vo
    @AAXS-op1vo Рік тому +1

    THAT’S a FRIENDSHIP hug!😊

  • @ktinxx
    @ktinxx Рік тому +34

    I can't help myself: ever since Stephen explained and demonstrated the difference between how, accordinh to his long-time experience as a talk show host, tv actors and movie stars enter the stage, I pay special attention to each guest's entrance. John Lithgow's was 100% movie star excellence!! 👏👏👏

    • @rossta888
      @rossta888 Рік тому +7

      i remember this pompous right winger news guy was on and he walked out and tried to hug Steven and he backed right up like . whoa whoa whoa I don't just hug anybody buddie.! ... so when i see him really go in for a hug i KNOW he respects and is friends with the person lol

    • @alexaales7937
      @alexaales7937 Рік тому +1

      i do the same thing! :-). definitely the most heartfelt hug i have seen on the show!

  • @hammun6
    @hammun6 Рік тому +7

    John Lithgow is an utter delight.

  • @mustang_orbit170
    @mustang_orbit170 Рік тому +38

    John Lithgow directing a play. I think the "3rd Rock" episode where Dick directs the school play is one of the best.

    • @Maya_Pinion
      @Maya_Pinion Рік тому +2

      👍 yep ....I sound old,but remember when most of nightly sitcoms were so good ya couldn't stop laughing ....Taxi: ea.when they take reverend Jim for his driver's test etc etc.

    • @laurahoward5426
      @laurahoward5426 Рік тому +3

      Third Rock was a Gift from the Gods

    • @rwdchannel2901
      @rwdchannel2901 Рік тому

      He made a young girl cry.

  • @curanderoverde
    @curanderoverde Рік тому +19

    "The World According to Garp" was such a great film

    • @grumpynold
      @grumpynold Рік тому +1

      Roberta Muldoon ❤❤❤

    • @kathleenscullion8348
      @kathleenscullion8348 Рік тому +2

      Yes!! It was a game changer to discover the novels of John Irving. This movie one of the few films as good as the book.

  • @rickc7487
    @rickc7487 Рік тому +24

    I'm surprised he was so lucid after slamming so much "Diet Pepsi" and "Diet Dr Pepper" in the previous skit...

    • @vg4917
      @vg4917 Рік тому +3

      outright lie!

  • @artel6225
    @artel6225 Рік тому +15

    The Old Man, this year. Good viewing. Looks in great health too. Never forget 3rd rock….😂😂

    • @francescaa8331
      @francescaa8331 Рік тому +3

      Loved the Old Man. Heard it's renewed, can't wait. And 30 rock was great. Might be fun if they did a reunion.

  • @timallsopp8656
    @timallsopp8656 Рік тому +7

    The great John Lithgow! What a legend!

  • @seancaceres619
    @seancaceres619 Рік тому +5

    John looks like he could live for another 70 years.
    I hope so👍
    One of my favorite actors of All time.

  • @cherylannebarillartist7453
    @cherylannebarillartist7453 Рік тому +2

    “Love is Strange”, an exquisitely sensitive and beautiful film!!!!!
    A must see!!!!!

    • @kathleenscullion8348
      @kathleenscullion8348 Рік тому

      Loved it. Delicate,sensational acting and direction. Glad he mentioned it.

  • @williamkittler
    @williamkittler Рік тому +4

    I simply wonder to myself while watching anything he is in what a perfect artist he is. Everything he does is done with joy, authenticity and humility. He is one of the best human beings I’ve ever seen!

  • @donnadelahanty9903
    @donnadelahanty9903 Рік тому +3

    What a great talent and nice man! ❤❤❤ John Lithgow
    Third Rock From The Sun plus plus plus

  • @anmnou
    @anmnou Рік тому +2

    He looks amazing! His outfit is so classy and elegant--those rings! his glasses! the colour of his suit! Love this man so much!! Thank you for all the laughs, dear Mr. Lithgow!

  • @gabriellerose3839
    @gabriellerose3839 Рік тому +13

    The best actor. He takes it to levels not often seen

  • @briangulla2480
    @briangulla2480 Рік тому +20

    Rudy sketch was hilarious, still laughing 10 hours later, deserves an Oscar!!👍👍👏

    • @lancewedor5306
      @lancewedor5306 Рік тому

      Well, he is deserving... Oscars are for movies, all your self-satisfied emoji use notwithstanding.

    • @Maya_Pinion
      @Maya_Pinion Рік тому +4

      Yes!!!! It was mint,as my kid would say.......I almost peed myself, sorry,too much info....✌️

    • @Maya_Pinion
      @Maya_Pinion Рік тому +4

      I dig your emojis,I like em,sometimes they add *feeling* to ones comments.....Lance doesn't seem like the kind of person who would like Stephens show,but,people like to feel superior....😏😵‍💫😬🗣️.....ah,🚬

    • @nicomoreno5028
      @nicomoreno5028 Рік тому

      @@lancewedor5306 Self satisfied? You're kind of haughty, aren't you mister? They were just trying to pay him a compliment.

    • @lancewedor5306
      @lancewedor5306 Рік тому

      .@@nicomoreno5028 And sadly failing.. Alas.
      sometimes I am haughty, not the worst of my character defects. Thanks for sharing your insight, I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

  • @DNTXPCTMCH
    @DNTXPCTMCH 6 місяців тому

    John is by far one of my favorite actors. He has been a constant source of fabulous entertainment my whole life. I am thankful for his talent. Thank you for being yourself

  • @dexterwagmeister3848
    @dexterwagmeister3848 Рік тому +2

    He’s the most gracious person you’d ever meet in real life…truly a talented guy, but also so so so genuinely nice and very gracious with his fans 💕💕💕

  • @_i_am_unceded
    @_i_am_unceded Рік тому +3

    My two favorite stars.

  • @adematti
    @adematti Рік тому +6

    John was fantastic in 3rd Rock From The Sun and Dexter - 2 of my favorites shows of all time!

  • @snarkylive
    @snarkylive Рік тому +14

    John Lithgow is the weird alien dad I never had.

    • @anmnou
      @anmnou Рік тому

      But always wanted? 🙂

  • @Onora619
    @Onora619 Рік тому +2

    I've absolutely adored Johm Lithgow since I was a toddler (I'm almost 36 now) and I'm so happy he's still active.

  • @osilva2367
    @osilva2367 Рік тому +5

    Love John Lithgow sooooo much!! As an actor, comedian and all around good human!

  • @renatacantore3684
    @renatacantore3684 Рік тому +5

    I would like to see Jonathan Lithgow play an opposing villain to James Spader on THE BLACKLIST. That would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆😎😎♥️♥️

  • @Morgam06
    @Morgam06 Рік тому +7

    John Lithgow is fantastic.

  • @johnhaxby306
    @johnhaxby306 Рік тому +4

    I met him a long time ago in an elevator, he was very nice and chatted a bit. I can't remember about what because I was freaking out in my head.

  • @cynthiamason4069
    @cynthiamason4069 Рік тому +2

    That film that Mr. Lithgow mentioned, Love Is Strange, is a gem and I highly recommend it.

  • @vicious1328
    @vicious1328 Рік тому

    Amazing actor, funny, intelligent beautiful soul.Cheers.

  • @eargasm1072
    @eargasm1072 Рік тому

    Lithgow has such an amiable personality and great sense of humor....at the top of the list of celebrities one would enjoy having a drink and chatting with!

  • @williamjones7163
    @williamjones7163 Рік тому +3

    Don't forget "The World According to Garp"

  • @AAXS-op1vo
    @AAXS-op1vo Рік тому +1

    I LOVE John Lithgow! He has such awesome and fun energy!

  • @PhoenixProdLLC
    @PhoenixProdLLC Рік тому +2

    John Lithgow has a great personality and a superior talent. Thanks for sharing it,

  • @mikeperkins3469
    @mikeperkins3469 Рік тому +7

    Great Actor...

  • @KimberlyBishh
    @KimberlyBishh Рік тому +2

    I've always loved John Lithgow especially from Harry and the hendersons when I was a kid but ever since Dexter he really changed my mind about what an actor can really do 🤔👏👏👏
    especially with his face.

  • @greatergoodfijithegreaterg6272

    Acting Without Acting, The Title of Constanza's book in Curb

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage Рік тому +17

    You heard it. If there isn't a 'Stephen and John go to lunch' segment in the next few months, we can assume they didn't get along and the footage was burned.

  • @jasonrowe3847
    @jasonrowe3847 Рік тому

    I'm a fan of how John Lithgow zips his trousers. When he's WEARING trousers...

  • @WretchedPanda
    @WretchedPanda Рік тому +2

    The thumbnail looks like Stephen is shooting a laser from his mouth😂

  • @alaskantrader6236
    @alaskantrader6236 Рік тому +12

    John Lithgow is gods gifts to this earth lol

  • @yurielcundangan9090
    @yurielcundangan9090 Рік тому +9

    Trusting a Republican is similar to trusting into a scorpion to do not sting

  • @The_ZeroLine
    @The_ZeroLine Рік тому +1

    Lithgow is one of the most dynamic and versatile guys out. He’s mastered about 20
    different mediums.

  • @dubginkxx
    @dubginkxx Рік тому +1

    Harry and the Hendersons....is where I became a fan of this beloved Man...

  • @klipkultur3680
    @klipkultur3680 Рік тому +1

    One of my favourite artist.

  • @paulpolpiboon9535
    @paulpolpiboon9535 Рік тому +6

    Strange he hasn't aged at all, not really. Great actor, btw him and John Malcovich can play the creepiest villain.

  • @pstonge123
    @pstonge123 Рік тому

    One Word: 3rd Rock From the Sun💥

  • @cosmicphoto05
    @cosmicphoto05 Рік тому

    I want John Lithgow to narrate ALL the audiobooks.

  • @LarryThePhotoGuy
    @LarryThePhotoGuy Рік тому +1

    "Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension" John Lithgow as the alien mastermind. Prepare to enjoy!

  • @joehavermann7729
    @joehavermann7729 Рік тому

    That man is a national treasure.

  • @wildthinair
    @wildthinair Рік тому +1

    2010 The Year We Make Contact ❤

  • @tammyd.970
    @tammyd.970 Рік тому

    "Love is Strange" is a lovely movie!! Probably one of his performances I most enjoyed. Not that I could pick just one... Love Lithgow!!

  • @encor3964
    @encor3964 Рік тому

    NOW THAT IS THE WAY TO HUG!!!!

  • @garycraigart3579
    @garycraigart3579 Рік тому

    OK !!! Great idea for a series. "Dinner alone with..." We would love to see segments of famous people talk and eat, while discussing...whatever they want.!!!! Better than singing in a car with celebrities.

  • @cynthiawilson4500
    @cynthiawilson4500 Рік тому

    I'd hug that bear too.. love Lithgow

  • @johnro6659
    @johnro6659 Рік тому

    Lithgow is one of my favorite actors, First saw him in Harry and the Hendersons then in Distant Thunder and of course his part in the remake of the Twilight Zone, always loved him in 3rd Rock from the Sun loved it when he was in an airplane and screamed there's something on the wing on an Episode of 3rd Rock. I really got to catch up on a lot of his later roles.

  • @senguptasayn
    @senguptasayn Рік тому

    He was so terrific as Gladstone.

  • @pgknippel
    @pgknippel Рік тому

    Geez, I really want to hear that music from the commercial break, now!

  • @justsaying14
    @justsaying14 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for being such a freak
    uent guest 🤗

  • @budgiefriend
    @budgiefriend Рік тому

    Super baddy in Cliffhanger.

  • @natalie651
    @natalie651 Рік тому +1

    He hasn't aged in 40 years.

  • @misterderp4566
    @misterderp4566 Рік тому

    It's such a trip seeing Lithgow in real life being such a sweet, thoughtful person and comparing that to his run in Dexter. I know I'm the first person to ever say that.

  • @ywoulduchoosetousethis
    @ywoulduchoosetousethis Рік тому +2

    Just a brilliant thespian

  • @Emlizardo
    @Emlizardo Рік тому +1

    Lord John Worfin! OMG!

  • @vothaar
    @vothaar Рік тому

    He looks great!!!

  • @jlm1965
    @jlm1965 Рік тому

    I love John lithgow !! An amazing actor!!!!!!

  • @prowlermadmax2
    @prowlermadmax2 Рік тому

    i've seen a bunch of his movies my favorite is "The Manhattan Project"

  • @MrJayateabug
    @MrJayateabug Рік тому

    Stephen's new Netflix Special: Late Night Hosts getting Lunch with Actors.

  • @RoxieMarquez_marroxeli
    @RoxieMarquez_marroxeli Рік тому

    John Lithgow is a national treasure.

  • @walkingbassline
    @walkingbassline Рік тому

    Blues March! The band is on fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @cdipsingh
      @cdipsingh Рік тому

      Best part of the interview and btw I love john lithgow 🤣

  • @Guanjyn
    @Guanjyn Рік тому

    Never really liked 3rd Rock when I was a kid but I’ve been a fan since seeing him in Dexter.

  • @ADifferentMethod13
    @ADifferentMethod13 Рік тому

    Harry and the Hendersons changed my life!!!

  • @noway9081
    @noway9081 Рік тому

    A great actor and good guy. No wonder he is to soul searingly terrifying when he plays villains.

  • @brooke9297
    @brooke9297 Рік тому +1

    Why is it that his laugh is so surprising to me 🤔🤔🤔

  • @DerekHoscorner
    @DerekHoscorner Рік тому

    Stephen Colbert john lithgow say some directors greatest hits awesomeness job interview

  • @marya.8980
    @marya.8980 Рік тому

    Lithgow is genius!!!

  • @Gbusjones
    @Gbusjones Рік тому +2

    Hell, ima click the part 2

  • @christinarobinson516
    @christinarobinson516 Рік тому +2

    The band is hot tonight 👏

  • @krisfrederick5001
    @krisfrederick5001 Рік тому

    Harry and the Henderson's!

  • @BadarQadri
    @BadarQadri Рік тому +2

    Sweet

  • @NickOtis0707
    @NickOtis0707 Рік тому

    He doesn't look bad for 77 years old. My favorite movie by him is the movie (Harry And The Hendersons) I wish they would have made a second sequel of the movie. Wouldn't be neat if he played in the new movie Harry and the hendersons or he finds Harry a little older with his family...✍️✝️❤️🙏🇺🇸

  • @dbyd777
    @dbyd777 Рік тому

    Fine fine fine actor.

  • @FrankBenlin
    @FrankBenlin Рік тому

    What the hells wrong with UA-cam? Why isn't the other half of this interview in the recommended videos over there?

  • @ethgratz2186
    @ethgratz2186 Рік тому

    The Brits love this guy as actor to.