Bea Arthur knew exactly what to do. Had she laughed it would have blunted the edge. It was a great joke. Her reaction made it legendary. RIP, Bea. You were a pro's pro.
@@SmartFool24 That was never confirmed. Betty has said she felt Bea hated her because they had different acting backgrounds, but it was never confirmed that she actually hated Betty. It was only Betty;s opinion.
@@SmartFool24 Yes, but at the same time it is just Betty's feelings on the matter. Betty also did admit that they came from two different acting backgrounds and that may have been a little put off by that, so even she wasn't 100% certain.
As a much younger man I had a job loading up delivery trucks for a RPS (now part of FedEx Ground) in a moderately rough area of Baltimore. The shift started at 1am and was made up of mostly young black men. It shocked me to see that, prior to starting the shift, the break room was filled and everyone was quietly watching The Golden Girls. The show was loved by everyone in there. No one dared change the channel or talk loud enough to inhibit hearing the comedy. Bea and the rest of the cast could make anyone from any background laugh and enjoy a few minutes together. Every night the show aired, it was on that TV.
On Gabrielle Union’s Hot Ones interview, she talked about how when she was shooting a movie with DMX, she would collect him from his trailer because he had his large dogs with him and most of the crew were scared of them but the dogs loved Gabrielle. One day she went over to tell him he was needed on set, and DMX was watching The Golden Girls and refused to leave his trailer until it finished. She did a hilarious impression of him too, barking “come in! Watch some Golden Girls! This shit’s funny!” I can picture him saying that 😂 I also spoke to Fredro Starr from Onyx once and he saw a photo of me wearing a Golden Girls mask and he said “that shit’s dope! I love The Golden Girls!”
@@jlouis4407It’s my favourite TV show of all time. I went to a drag brunch at a Golden Girls themed pop-up restaurant in New York for my birthday last year and it was amazing. The drag troupe are called The Golden Gays 😂 I saw them again in London a few months ago. They were great fun.
Honestly i didnt know that Jeff Ross was so sensitive and grounded. Granted, i never thought he was a bad person either, but its so refreshing to see celebs who are real and vulnerable
And still into the 80's and early 90's! Not an actress of the new generation but still huge for the boomers and beyond. Still a solid actress up until she retired. And a MARINE!!!!!
Love hearing about these kind of things the story behinds the jokes; Jeff is such a talented guy I didn’t realize how much of the writing he was doing for those roast back then and Bea Arthur just a class act who knows how to take as good as she gets she’s great and she’s fondly remembered
I remember that well. It was one of the best moments of any of those roasts. It's true what he said, Bea Arthur took it like a pro and actually elevated the joke in her reaction.
I remember David Steindberg talking about a conversation he had with Bea Arthur. At one point she lamented, “I don’t know why people take such an instant disliking to me.” David replied, “It just saves time.”
David Steinberg is basically unknown to the current generation but I discovered him through some old interviews on UA-cam and my God was he sharp. This is an outstanding example, thanks for sharing it!
The reaction from Bea Arthur gave to Jeff was so sincere. Roasting has this weird thing where it's more appreciative when someone receives it. And it's all in good fun from everyone (hopefully).
@@WrangleMcDangle omg, what Nikki Glaser said had me in so much pain from laughing so unbelievably hard. "The only person she's ever going to make happy is the Mexican that digs her grave." I was gasping for air.
@@yobogoya4367 my point is is that none of the comedians on that dais respected or liked Anne Coulter, therefore none of the roasts were in good fun, they were more like all how they really felt about her. i think it made it funnier and some of the best roasts like they were just straight up dogpiling her the whole night and it owned.
@@WrangleMcDangle Yeah, I'm with you, why did you word that like we are in disagreement? That quote I put up there is from Nikki Glaser about Anne Coulter.
Jeff Ross is a comedic genius, his " Man on the Street " stuff kills, and his two man shows with Dave Attell [ Bumping Mics ] is the classic 2 man taken to an art form.
Lol. Sounds about in character for US Marine that served in WW2, as a truck driver. You know Bea Arthur had a thick skin, thriving in that environment. She got out as a Staff Sergeant. Semper Fi, Golden Girl.
Funny that she served in usmc as truck driver,so yrs later worked with Betty White. Betty put career as actress and model on hold and joined Women's Army Corps and served as a truck driver too. PATRIOTS
I love that Conan now has a studio with cameras, and his people around him, and he continues to perfect his style of interview. I look forward to seeing what else he makes.
The roast is on YT. He also roasted Janeane Garofalo: "Her last movie had its opening at a Blockbuster. Janeane, just a tipp: You are allowed to say No!" - following with a joke about Ben Stiller: "His last movie was so bad, I wanted to fire MY agent."
I remember that joke, she popped up everywhere in those years. I did look it to make sure it wasn't "Wet Hot American Summer"(which was a few years later) that Ross roasted her on. IMDB lists Janeanne in 7 movies released in 1999(the year of the Jerry Stiller roast) 5 each in '98, '97, '96 plus TV guest roles.
Not gonna lie, I love Conan’s podcasts more than the show. Just seems so much more real and authentic. I call it organic comedy. Conan is the master of organic comedy
I remember being just incredibly young, when adult jokes were just barely making sense to me. And one night my mom was watching Maude, and I remember nearly peeing myself from laughing at Bea Arthur. Her delivery, her facial expressions, her movements..... absolutely killed me. To this day she's one of my favorites.
Jeff should have a TV show where he plays clips of all the old roasts from the '50s(or as far back as they were filmed) up through current times. He could take the greatest parts of each roast and do an introduction where he gives a short summary of who some of these people were since younger people might not be familiar with who they were. He could even add his own roast tag lines he'd have used if he had been there after the clips play. I know I'd watch that kind of show bcuz as a kid, I loved it every time I saw a roast on TV
Love Jeff Ross. Such a great storyteller. He took his time setting up the story rather than just telling the joke right off of the bat. So funny. I've seen him in so many interviews and he seems like a genuinely nice guy.
Such a fantastic story! I love Jeff Ross. So happy to see him at this level. He was killing decades ago and to see him from the 90's to now, just so damn happy for him!
Conan has made it very clear at least once that he faux laughed for his guests much of the time. When Conan is genuinely laughing he barrels over in laughter, or grabs his stomach, or slaps his hands together, or covers his mouth or eyes with his hand, or his laugh comes out really compressed and powerful in a short burst. Jimmy seems like a fun-loving, extroverted, slightly hyper guy who honestly just laughs at a lot of things
I neve knew much about Jeff Ross other than his part in roasts, but he is such a delightful person. This was honestly one of the best Conan episodes yet.
The perpetuation of comedic talent and comic relief throughout the years will ensure that we will always have our icons when there is a need to laugh at ourselves.
Always figured Bea Arthur would see the hilarity in that joke. The LAST thing I think of when it comes to her is "thin-skinned." It's what made her so great.
The whole story is so beautiful and perfect. People who don't get roasts will never understand the joy and camaraderie of sitting around with a bunch of people saying absolutely horrible things about each other, but if everyone involved gets it and loves it it's fantastic.
From 7:27 to the end of the clip, I heard the "You're a Funny Guy" scene form Goodfellas. From Jeff Ross' " You nailed me you prick!" ( Bing, bang, pow!) to the second round of laughs, where I hear Ray Liotta laughing and about to say " You're a funny guy, ahhh"
Conan O'Brien, the consummate writers' room nerd, managed through sheer force of intellect (and hard work) to become by far the closest direct heir to Carson, the Midwestern farm boy turned cool '60s Hollywood ambassador to middle America who could not be more different a man from Conan. Certainly he is head and shoulders above the crop of unfunny sad sacks who have represented the declining late-night talk medium this decade. But as great a late-night host as Conan was, he's an even better podcaster. The medium really suits him and you can tell he really enjoys it. I myself only had the shortest and humblest foray into show business but I love these "shop talk" discussions among entertainers. Jeff seems to be really talented, hard working, interesting, and well liked, and shares Conan's real passion and excitement for comedy even after all these years and success. I loved this story about the great legendary Ms. Arthur and am so glad it was as cool behind the scenes as it looked on screen! RIP Sgt. Bernice Frankel, USMC
I've heard some other comedians say that he's the sweetest, most sensitive guy. I really liked the roasts he did in the prisons in Texas. It was really cool of him to go do those, and bring those guys something to laugh about. Some of them are in prison for life over Marijuana. It's ridiculous
@@Howitchewstofeel5gum I've seen it. I love both of them so much. Dave is one of the funniest people alive. As soon as I heard his "globe" joke about his dad, I knew he was legit
@@clivet3252 I can definitely see that. When you keep hearing the same lazy "joke" again and again, it's more annoying than insulting. Like, if you're going to mock me, at least have the decency to put some effort into it. He set the bar so high, even the hacks would be embarrassed to try a cheap "she's unattractive" shot.
I hadn't remembered this in a long time. Priceless. Bea Arthur gets the big 👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁 Best lay I ever had. Ross shoots from the outside and it's all net!!!
I saw Jeff Ross back in 2001 at Harrah’s in Vegas (Ralphie May was there too) He had the room crying and ever since I’ve been a huge fan. He’s famous for the Roast’s but his overall delivery is genius. As evident by the “best lay ever” comment. True comedians can amp up the comedy and that’s what he does during his standup. Not just string jokes together like most do.
I haven't really watched a lot of Jeff Ross before other than the occasional Roast I might catch...this has made me a fan! I listen to the podcast religiously and this episode may be one of my favorites! I had many LOL moments!! Great Job!
Scrolling through Conan’s videos is one of the most depressing things I’ve experienced. All the thumb nails are of old people who I still pictured in my head as their younger selves. Age is really catching up to me, thanks for pointing it out Conan’s UA-cam manager 😭😭😭😭
@Dave Bach So you don't believe in due process. An accusation that anyone can make, for you, is a finding of guilty. Courts, representation by an attorney, a trial, and a judge or jury's decision is not required.
@@Mo_Taser I researched it (like I always do with any accusations) and there is way too much evidence that Jeff is guilty. I was sad because I liked Jeff.
@@BbGun-lw5vi apparently your research failed to uncover the fact that the girl's own father refuted her allegations and testified against her, in Ross's defamation suit
@@DanFlashes99 You’re right that her father later claimed that Jessica forced him to lie to Vulture for fear of alienation. But he’s a POS and it’s pretty clear he had an incentive for taking Jeff Ross’s side. When Jessica made her allegations, her father told Vulture that he had approved of the relationship between underage Jessica and Jeff Ross. When asked whether he ever expressed concern about the age difference between Jessica and Ross, he indicated that he approved of her dating an older man. “If you go out with a 17-year-old guy, he may want to drive fast and impress you and you get killed, you know?” he says. “I really didn’t think much of it.” But even if you remove the father from the equation. There is other evidence. Seven sources confirmed to Vulture that they were aware of Radtke’s relationship with Ross at the time of the allegations (she was 15 yrs old). Three people also confirmed that Jessica worked at the club and the office (Barry Katz Entertainment) when she was 15 years old. David Batista, who worked in the office as a college intern confirmed the same. He says he was aware of her relationship with Ross and that she had the keys to Ross’s apartment and took Batista there on one occasion.
I watched this when it aired, and the whole thing was glorious. Jeff's joke, Bea's reaction. Back in the day I had a group of friends that would all get together for cocktails and nibblies when these aired, and that night we all just lost it at this.
@@kellygervais3440 Now you got the theme song ringing in my head. Not a bad thing, really. Also, the way Maude struts and saunters around and the wacky dancing. What a gal.
Jeff, I was a piano player at NYNY Casino in Vegas in 2001. You were in the crowd and I spotted you and gave u a shout out. You were amazed that u were recognized and said that I made you feel like a "big shot" . We went and had a drink and I told you THAT night that the Brew Arthur joke is going to stick with you. I was right! What a great career you've had since. Great moment for me ty
And she was a Staff Sergeant in the USMC Reserve Corp (women in the 1940s) during WWII. She drove a truck and was a typist during her 30 months of service.
Bea gets it. That was her type of humour. She didn’t suffer fools and could be prickly at times allegedly… famously not getting along with Betty White for example, but she was also a tremendous humanitarian and amazing talent.
Only thing is, that joke is a mirror of an earlier joke made by another breakout roaster of that nightm, Susie Essman: "Freddie, I wouldn't f**k you with Dr. Ruth p***y"
Jeff doesn't mention yet another later of that joke, and that is that it was a callback to Suzie Essman's joke from early in the show when, in response to what she said were incessant advances by Freddie Roman, "I wouldn't f&$# you with Dr. Ruth's p&$$7!". Dr. Ruth was there and was also a great sport. But for Jeff to insert his joke into her structure was pure genius!!! Another brilliant one was the Drew Carey roast. 👏👏👏
I am surprised that Conan must never have heard the famous joke. I remember seeing the original roast on CC, and couldn't stop laughing. And it DID make Jeff Ross because I never heard of him, was not into new comics, but DAMN! Jeff forgot to mention how Bea wagged a scolding finger at him. It is an absolutely legendary comedy moment.
Bea was so awesome, she would be laughing right along with them if she was there. I loved her in History of the World Part 1. "Oh, a *bullshit* artist!. Did you TRY to bullshit last week?"
Hilarious. Bea Arthur was a treasure. I was in HS when the Golden Girls were a hit. I lived with my grandparents who never missed an episode. I'm not ashamed to say I loved the show. Especially Betty White and her Saint Olaf stories. Cheers.
Will you guys please for the love of "god" release the full interviews on youtube? Literally (okay, practically) every major podcast puts out video of the interviews because it's so much better than audio alone.
As soon as I saw the title of this, I knew it had to be that joke. I clearly remember it because it was so unexpected and could really be taken as an insult, (Bea Arthur had a gruff voice and not feminine at all) and then the look on her face was like she wanted to kill him. It was so shocking, I forgot he was talking about Sandra Burnhardt, which was the easy part of the joke.
The thing about this is that I'd bet she was feeling left out to be there and not have anybody coming at her, so him saying what he said was I'm sure extra welcome.
When Conan tries not to laugh and sona adds the in your face laugh it kills hard and I haven’t laughed hard like that when it hurts in awhile…. Thanks Conan your 🐐
I can just imagine Bea Arthur, in her lovely, deep voice, saying "You nailed me, you prick." That's a badge of honor you wear for life.
I'm picturing Dorothy telling that to Stan.
@@somarriba333I'm picturing Maude.
@@LdyVderAlso the Femputer in "Futurama" telling that to Bender.
Bea Arthur knew exactly what to do. Had she laughed it would have blunted the edge. It was a great joke. Her reaction made it legendary. RIP, Bea. You were a pro's pro.
200th like!!
Her "slow burn", a very slow turn of her head towards Jeff, with a frown that got wider as she turned, and eyes that just glared, was masterful...
@@tesstickles1280 300th for me.
She had an abortion in maude
@@joesephkroll2056what has that to do with anything?
Bea Arthur had talent to burn, and a wicked instinct for humor, glad to see she's remembered ❤️
Bea was the funniest golden girl her timeing was spot on
she did get pissed at Pam Anderson Roast.
And then there’s Maude.
@@kevinberger3501 No wonder Ross was a fan, Maude kicks so much ass it's ridiculous.
I like her so much, my wife got me " Golden Girls" pajamas....
I used to think Bea Arthur was always angry when I was a kid
Now I am the same way, lmao. I love her. Legend. RIP Golden Girl
Look her up on maude.
Lol she did always looked pissed. Reminded me of my grandma rip
Bea Arthur is an absolute legend. Her timing and delivery were top shelf. One of the all-time greats.
Bea Arthur was someone I adored so much. I love to hear she had a good sense of humor and was cool, nice lady.
Loved Bea Arthur
Except that she didn’t like Betty White. What’s up with that?
@@SmartFool24 That was never confirmed. Betty has said she felt Bea hated her because they had different acting backgrounds, but it was never confirmed that she actually hated Betty. It was only Betty;s opinion.
@@chriskay1449 isn’t that the best evidence we have? Lol
@@SmartFool24 Yes, but at the same time it is just Betty's feelings on the matter. Betty also did admit that they came from two different acting backgrounds and that may have been a little put off by that, so even she wasn't 100% certain.
As a much younger man I had a job loading up delivery trucks for a RPS (now part of FedEx Ground) in a moderately rough area of Baltimore. The shift started at 1am and was made up of mostly young black men. It shocked me to see that, prior to starting the shift, the break room was filled and everyone was quietly watching The Golden Girls. The show was loved by everyone in there. No one dared change the channel or talk loud enough to inhibit hearing the comedy. Bea and the rest of the cast could make anyone from any background laugh and enjoy a few minutes together. Every night the show aired, it was on that TV.
On Gabrielle Union’s Hot Ones interview, she talked about how when she was shooting a movie with DMX, she would collect him from his trailer because he had his large dogs with him and most of the crew were scared of them but the dogs loved Gabrielle. One day she went over to tell him he was needed on set, and DMX was watching The Golden Girls and refused to leave his trailer until it finished. She did a hilarious impression of him too, barking “come in! Watch some Golden Girls! This shit’s funny!” I can picture him saying that 😂
I also spoke to Fredro Starr from Onyx once and he saw a photo of me wearing a Golden Girls mask and he said “that shit’s dope! I love The Golden Girls!”
It is a great show, still
@@jlouis4407It’s my favourite TV show of all time. I went to a drag brunch at a Golden Girls themed pop-up restaurant in New York for my birthday last year and it was amazing. The drag troupe are called The Golden Gays 😂 I saw them again in London a few months ago. They were great fun.
@@CarysCreatesThings "Rose is gonna make me lose my mind up in here, up in here." -Dorothy, probably.
Holabird Ave?
Honestly i didnt know that Jeff Ross was so sensitive and grounded. Granted, i never thought he was a bad person either, but its so refreshing to see celebs who are real and vulnerable
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Read his book. He's really introspective and reflective.
He is likely a bad person.
I believe there are some unsavory rumors about him ...
Don't be so goddam naive.
As Jeff Ross ages, he's physically morphing into Don Rickles.
Don Wrinkles
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That's both funny and heart breaking because of the memories.
👏👏👏
It's because he's been diagnosed with alopecia.
I'd say more Uncle Fester mid sex change operation.
She was a Marine Truck driver, and it most likely just made her feel like smiling.
Bea Author was for sure one of the funniest ladies of the 70's.
And still into the 80's and early 90's! Not an actress of the new generation but still huge for the boomers and beyond. Still a solid actress up until she retired. And a MARINE!!!!!
@@jojomcgee3430 💯☝️
@@jojomcgee3430 She was an actress for the Gen X and Yers too like me.
70s, 80s, 90s 2000s and beyond. She was one of a kind. No one like her!! The absolute best
Better on THE GOLDEN GIRLS.
Love hearing about these kind of things the story behinds the jokes; Jeff is such a talented guy I didn’t realize how much of the writing he was doing for those roast back then and Bea Arthur just a class act who knows how to take as good as she gets she’s great and she’s fondly remembered
"the best lay I ever had"
I actually spit out my drink! 😆
"She was hung like a horse"
"I probably should've asked a comedian instead of an ambassador" had me on the floor.
Ross and Attell's 'Bumping Mics" had me on the floor. I hope they do another series together. Also, RIP Bea.
Me too, that was a great series!
His joke ... "and she was the best lay I ever had" was so funny ... It's like when TWO prizes fallout of the cereal box!
I'd heard about 30% of this story before, but never the whole thing in full -- especially the before and after parts.
Magnificent.
I remember that well. It was one of the best moments of any of those roasts. It's true what he said, Bea Arthur took it like a pro and actually elevated the joke in her reaction.
Bea's slow burn and this joke are classics.
He said Sandra did a slow burn
not Bea. Bea said a year later,
"You nailed me you prick".
@@joannaedwards6325 No, he clearly said Bea Arthur did the slow burn.
I remember David Steindberg talking about a conversation he had with Bea Arthur. At one point she lamented, “I don’t know why people take such an instant disliking to me.” David replied, “It just saves time.”
David Steinberg is basically unknown to the current generation but I discovered him through some old interviews on UA-cam and my God was he sharp. This is an outstanding example, thanks for sharing it!
Bea Arthur
She was one of a kind.
⚘Rest in peace⚘
When Bea did Maude, a spinoff from All in the Family, my family never missed it. Hilarious
The reaction from Bea Arthur gave to Jeff was so sincere. Roasting has this weird thing where it's more appreciative when someone receives it. And it's all in good fun from everyone (hopefully).
That’s why you’re only supposed to roast people you care about, because if it’s someone you don’t like, the hatred just oozes through
it's all in good fun until anne coulter is invited lmao
@@WrangleMcDangle omg, what Nikki Glaser said had me in so much pain from laughing so unbelievably hard. "The only person she's ever going to make happy is the Mexican that digs her grave." I was gasping for air.
@@yobogoya4367 my point is is that none of the comedians on that dais respected or liked Anne Coulter, therefore none of the roasts were in good fun, they were more like all how they really felt about her. i think it made it funnier and some of the best roasts like they were just straight up dogpiling her the whole night and it owned.
@@WrangleMcDangle Yeah, I'm with you, why did you word that like we are in disagreement? That quote I put up there is from Nikki Glaser about Anne Coulter.
Jeff Ross is a comedic genius, his " Man on the Street " stuff kills, and his two man shows with Dave Attell [ Bumping Mics ] is the classic 2 man taken to an art form.
I love when Maude would answer the phone and say This IS mrs. Finley!
Loved it 😂🤣
We can't thank Ross enough for keeping the roast alive and bringing them to a new generation.
When a comedian can make other comedians laugh, it's gold
Is that right
Just like the best showers.
@@claytonbrown7120 and here I always thought silence was golden? Either way, duct tape is silver.
I didn't know conan, matt and sona did stand up comedy.....
Conan's line, "She was hung like a horse!"🤣🤣🤣🤣
Of course she was... she was a Marine! 😅
@@rickitynick4463 Hoo-Ra!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Lol. Sounds about in character for US Marine that served in WW2, as a truck driver. You know Bea Arthur had a thick skin, thriving in that environment. She got out as a Staff Sergeant. Semper Fi, Golden Girl.
Funny that she served in usmc as truck driver,so yrs later worked with Betty White. Betty put career as actress and model on hold and joined Women's Army Corps and served as a truck driver too. PATRIOTS
I recently found out that Bea Arthur was a huge SCTV fan, so she must have had a great sense of humour.
Heard that, too. She'd have been a brilliant guest.
I remember watching the first episodes of SCTV on Global TV in Toronto and telling the world...
It was filmed in Edmonton at first. The intro with the monitor coming down and smashing was the federal building I believe
She hosted _SNL_ once as well
@@PokeBearRideBull but it first aired on Global...
I love that Conan now has a studio with cameras, and his people around him, and he continues to perfect his style of interview. I look forward to seeing what else he makes.
The roast is on YT. He also roasted Janeane Garofalo: "Her last movie had its opening at a Blockbuster. Janeane, just a tipp: You are allowed to say No!" - following with a joke about Ben Stiller: "His last movie was so bad, I wanted to fire MY agent."
I remember that joke, she popped up everywhere in those years. I did look it to make sure it wasn't "Wet Hot American Summer"(which was a few years later) that Ross roasted her on. IMDB lists Janeanne in 7 movies released in 1999(the year of the Jerry Stiller roast) 5 each in '98, '97, '96 plus TV guest roles.
She slyly grinned and shook her finger at him. It was perfect.
FANTASTIC STORY!!! I will foreverrrrrr ADORE Bea Arthur and trust me.......she could give A HUNDRED TIMES BETTER than she took!!!
Good morning laughter Conan, thanks to Jeff Ross's story and Conan's brief jump in's. Perfect!!
"The best lay I ever had" ahahahah omg
I would have paid to see this episode live in studio. Pure, pure comedy.
Not gonna lie, I love Conan’s podcasts more than the show. Just seems so much more real and authentic. I call it organic comedy. Conan is the master of organic comedy
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True. On the show, it's like he's trying too hard.
Well, here on a podcast he's not pandering to a fkn studio audience. It's all about the guest, not keeping a peanut gallery awake.
My favourite moments on his show was when a monologue joke would bomb and he would laugh at the silence and dance a little jig 🤣
I always say love and comedy are alot a like they both have to happen organic
So many clips from the Jeff Ross interview! The whole thing was gold, and not just comedy-wise.
One of the best!!!!
Agree! Jeff Ross is a legend. Wishing him continued success.
I remember being just incredibly young, when adult jokes were just barely making sense to me. And one night my mom was watching Maude, and I remember nearly peeing myself from laughing at Bea Arthur. Her delivery, her facial expressions, her movements..... absolutely killed me. To this day she's one of my favorites.
Jeff should have a TV show where he plays clips of all the old roasts from the '50s(or as far back as they were filmed) up through current times. He could take the greatest parts of each roast and do an introduction where he gives a short summary of who some of these people were since younger people might not be familiar with who they were. He could even add his own roast tag lines he'd have used if he had been there after the clips play. I know I'd watch that kind of show bcuz as a kid, I loved it every time I saw a roast on TV
No
Sort of History Channel meets MST3K. I like it!
Tell you what chum. You just imagine that harder and keep it in your head where that thought belongs.
Excellent!!
How have I never heard of Jeff Ross. What a wonderful story teller too. GREAT zinger at the end.
Watch the Comedy Central roasts. He's indeed the Roastmaster General.
Love Jeff Ross. Such a great storyteller. He took his time setting up the story rather than just telling the joke right off of the bat. So funny. I've seen him in so many interviews and he seems like a genuinely nice guy.
Jeff is so quick, and I'm not surprised Bea appreciated his humor, and his consideration for her limited time available in the sack.
He understood: ever the busy Bea...
Great guest! Matt Pinfield was always my favorite VJ.
Such a fantastic story! I love Jeff Ross. So happy to see him at this level. He was killing decades ago and to see him from the 90's to now, just so damn happy for him!
Jeff Ross is very funny.
Best lay he ever had. Left field. Cracked me up
That's one of his rote tags.
the years of guilt over a joke only to make amends and then crack another, priceless
He felt zero guilt, he’s trying not to get canceled
This whole episode was great, what an engaging conversation.
The distinct difference between Jimmy Fallon's laugh and Conan Obrien's: One is genuine...
"So Bea Arthur shows up with Jerry Stiller..." Fallon: HAHAHAHA
Fallon sucks as a talk show host!
Conan has made it very clear at least once that he faux laughed for his guests much of the time. When Conan is genuinely laughing he barrels over in laughter, or grabs his stomach, or slaps his hands together, or covers his mouth or eyes with his hand, or his laugh comes out really compressed and powerful in a short burst. Jimmy seems like a fun-loving, extroverted, slightly hyper guy who honestly just laughs at a lot of things
Jimmy Fallon is a fraud
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I neve knew much about Jeff Ross other than his part in roasts, but he is such a delightful person. This was honestly one of the best Conan episodes yet.
The perpetuation of comedic talent and comic relief throughout the years will ensure that we will always have our icons when there is a need to laugh at ourselves.
Always figured Bea Arthur would see the hilarity in that joke. The LAST thing I think of when it comes to her is "thin-skinned." It's what made her so great.
Conan always wins!!! “Hung like a horse”!! 😂😂😂
The whole story is so beautiful and perfect. People who don't get roasts will never understand the joy and camaraderie of sitting around with a bunch of people saying absolutely horrible things about each other, but if everyone involved gets it and loves it it's fantastic.
From 7:27 to the end of the clip, I heard the "You're a Funny Guy" scene form Goodfellas. From Jeff Ross' " You nailed me you prick!" ( Bing, bang, pow!) to the second round of laughs, where I hear Ray Liotta laughing and about to say " You're a funny guy, ahhh"
Lol, this is among the funniest conversations and stories I’ve ever heard, I’m dying over here, lol 😂
Conan O'Brien, the consummate writers' room nerd, managed through sheer force of intellect (and hard work) to become by far the closest direct heir to Carson, the Midwestern farm boy turned cool '60s Hollywood ambassador to middle America who could not be more different a man from Conan. Certainly he is head and shoulders above the crop of unfunny sad sacks who have represented the declining late-night talk medium this decade.
But as great a late-night host as Conan was, he's an even better podcaster. The medium really suits him and you can tell he really enjoys it. I myself only had the shortest and humblest foray into show business but I love these "shop talk" discussions among entertainers. Jeff seems to be really talented, hard working, interesting, and well liked, and shares Conan's real passion and excitement for comedy even after all these years and success. I loved this story about the great legendary Ms. Arthur and am so glad it was as cool behind the scenes as it looked on screen! RIP Sgt. Bernice Frankel, USMC
Very well said
"...through sheer force of intellect (and hard work)..."
Or as Conan's showbiz pal the late Norm Macdonald would say, "through sheer tyranny of will."
I haven't seen Jeff Ross do anything outside of any of his roasts. He seems like a really cool humble guy when not busting balls.
I've heard some other comedians say that he's the sweetest, most sensitive guy. I really liked the roasts he did in the prisons in Texas. It was really cool of him to go do those, and bring those guys something to laugh about. Some of them are in prison for life over Marijuana. It's ridiculous
Watch Bumping Mics with him and Dave Attell
@@Howitchewstofeel5gum I've seen it. I love both of them so much. Dave is one of the funniest people alive. As soon as I heard his "globe" joke about his dad, I knew he was legit
@@jimlthor Was talking to Conrad there (notice how I didn't @ you), but I'm glad you liked it. Dave really is one of the GOATs
@@Howitchewstofeel5gum haha, my bad. Stupid youtube notification said, "Someone replied to you" and I didn't think past that
I'm a Golden Girls fan. It's often told that she got sick of too many jokes about being manly and unattractive.
Maybe she liked this because he went all the way there and it killed all the jibes.
true, but it sounds like this one actually made her laugh. if she was offended should wouldn't have talked to him at all!
I'll take playful and funny over beauty and high maintenance any day.
Bea Arthur is a gem.
I don't blame her.
@@clivet3252 I can definitely see that. When you keep hearing the same lazy "joke" again and again, it's more annoying than insulting. Like, if you're going to mock me, at least have the decency to put some effort into it. He set the bar so high, even the hacks would be embarrassed to try a cheap "she's unattractive" shot.
I hadn't remembered this in a long time. Priceless. Bea Arthur gets the big 👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁
Best lay I ever had. Ross shoots from the outside and it's all net!!!
God I love Jeff, he's carrying that modern torch of proper insult comedy!!
I saw Jeff Ross back in 2001 at Harrah’s in Vegas (Ralphie May was there too) He had the room crying and ever since I’ve been a huge fan. He’s famous for the Roast’s but his overall delivery is genius. As evident by the “best lay ever” comment. True comedians can amp up the comedy and that’s what he does during his standup. Not just string jokes together like most do.
I remember watching this as it was aired. I was literally crying from laughing
"literally"
🫥
Jeff Ross is a class act! He never hits below the belt, he wants everyone to laugh and enjoy including the honouree
Jeff, a woman NEVER forgets.
Bea Arthur can teach a thing or 2 about joke taking to will and jada smith, there's a sentence no one ever thought would be uttered
If Bea Arthur slapped you for a joke, you'd never get up.
I haven't really watched a lot of Jeff Ross before other than the occasional Roast I might catch...this has made me a fan! I listen to the podcast religiously and this episode may be one of my favorites! I had many LOL moments!! Great Job!
Scrolling through Conan’s videos is one of the most depressing things I’ve experienced. All the thumb nails are of old people who I still pictured in my head as their younger selves. Age is really catching up to me, thanks for pointing it out Conan’s UA-cam manager 😭😭😭😭
Somewhat paradoxically, Jeff Ross is one of the nicest guys on the planet,
@Dave Bach So you don't believe in due process. An accusation that anyone can make, for you, is a finding of guilty. Courts, representation by an attorney, a trial, and a judge or jury's decision is not required.
@@Mo_Taser I researched it (like I always do with any accusations) and there is way too much evidence that Jeff is guilty. I was sad because I liked Jeff.
@@BbGun-lw5vi apparently your research failed to uncover the fact that the girl's own father refuted her allegations and testified against her, in Ross's defamation suit
@@DanFlashes99 You’re right that her father later claimed that Jessica forced him to lie to Vulture for fear of alienation. But he’s a POS and it’s pretty clear he had an incentive for taking Jeff Ross’s side.
When Jessica made her allegations, her father told Vulture that he had approved of the relationship between underage Jessica and Jeff Ross. When asked whether he ever expressed concern about the age difference between Jessica and Ross, he indicated that he approved of her dating an older man. “If you go out with a 17-year-old guy, he may want to drive fast and impress you and you get killed, you know?” he says. “I really didn’t think much of it.”
But even if you remove the father from the equation. There is other evidence. Seven sources confirmed to Vulture that they were aware of Radtke’s relationship with Ross at the time of the allegations (she was 15 yrs old).
Three people also confirmed that Jessica worked at the club and the office (Barry Katz Entertainment) when she was 15 years old. David Batista, who worked in the office as a college intern confirmed the same. He says he was aware of her relationship with Ross and that she had the keys to Ross’s apartment and took Batista there on one occasion.
@@BbGun-lw5vi Okay I stand corrected. Yup, disgusting
It's good to know she had a sense of humor.
Of course she did ...how could she not, a comic genius like her?
I watched this when it aired, and the whole thing was glorious. Jeff's joke, Bea's reaction. Back in the day I had a group of friends that would all get together for cocktails and nibblies when these aired, and that night we all just lost it at this.
At Pam Anderson's roast, Jeff said "it's not fur, we just forgot to shave Bea Arthur's back." She was yelling and gesturing something...
LOVE Jeff Ross he is such a great sport. So funny in his roasts
That was beautiful, all the golden girls were amazing but Bea was my favorite, maybe because of Maude but there it is....
I watch Maude nightly on cable. Bea was just ass-kickingly hilarious with the look and the lines. One of a kind.
@@Itelkner 👍 actually I should have said "and then there's Maude" lol...
@@kellygervais3440 Now you got the theme song ringing in my head. Not a bad thing, really. Also, the way Maude struts and saunters around and the wacky dancing. What a gal.
Jeff, I was a piano player at NYNY Casino in Vegas in 2001. You were in the crowd and I spotted you and gave u a shout out. You were amazed that u were recognized and said that I made you feel like a "big shot" . We went and had a drink and I told you THAT night that the Brew Arthur joke is going to stick with you. I was right! What a great career you've had since. Great moment for me ty
This is always a master class. Thank you!
And she was a Staff Sergeant in the USMC Reserve Corp (women in the 1940s) during WWII. She drove a truck and was a typist during her 30 months of service.
"She was hung like a horse" 😂🤣🤣
Bea gets it. That was her type of humour. She didn’t suffer fools and could be prickly at times allegedly… famously not getting along with Betty White for example, but she was also a tremendous humanitarian and amazing talent.
This is the joke that stuck around and you always think back on at how absurd but hilarious the moment was.
Amazing story! Love this dude, and will always be the roast master 🙏🏽🔥
Bea Arthur had such a "suffer no fools" deadpan energy that was outmatched by no one.
Great story on the joke-writing process from idea to delivery to reception to post-reception. Hilarious!
Only thing is, that joke is a mirror of an earlier joke made by another breakout roaster of that nightm, Susie Essman: "Freddie, I wouldn't f**k you with Dr. Ruth p***y"
Jeff Ross: I’ve never been roasted.
Every celebrity roast he gets roasted by the line-up.
I think he means he's never been the focus of the entire roast
@@nolongerblocked6210 Yes, that’s true, fair enough
Jeff doesn't mention yet another later of that joke, and that is that it was a callback to Suzie Essman's joke from early in the show when, in response to what she said were incessant advances by Freddie Roman, "I wouldn't f&$# you with Dr. Ruth's p&$$7!". Dr. Ruth was there and was also a great sport. But for Jeff to insert his joke into her structure was pure genius!!! Another brilliant one was the Drew Carey roast. 👏👏👏
I am surprised that Conan must never have heard the famous joke. I remember seeing the original roast on CC, and couldn't stop laughing. And it DID make Jeff Ross because I never heard of him, was not into new comics, but DAMN! Jeff forgot to mention how Bea wagged a scolding finger at him. It is an absolutely legendary comedy moment.
Bea was so awesome, she would be laughing right along with them if she was there. I loved her in History of the World Part 1. "Oh, a *bullshit* artist!. Did you TRY to bullshit last week?"
He's a stand up philosopher!
Hey... I remember that. 😄
Hilarious. Bea Arthur was a treasure. I was in HS when the Golden Girls were a hit. I lived with my grandparents who never missed an episode. I'm not ashamed to say I loved the show. Especially Betty White and her Saint Olaf stories. Cheers.
You can say what you want about Jeff Ross but he is a living legend..
She gave Jeff the “Maude angry” look. 😂 I love Bea Arthur.
Will you guys please for the love of "god" release the full interviews on youtube?
Literally (okay, practically) every major podcast puts out video of the interviews because it's so much better than audio alone.
The lady next to Conan, I think its his asst, has the GREATEST laugh!
As soon as I saw the title of this, I knew it had to be that joke. I clearly remember it because it was so unexpected and could really be taken as an insult, (Bea Arthur had a gruff voice and not feminine at all) and then the look on her face was like she wanted to kill him. It was so shocking, I forgot he was talking about Sandra Burnhardt, which was the easy part of the joke.
Jeff Ross will hit you with jokes, but he will then turn into a marshmallow and love on you. The guy is class act.
The fact Conan actually shut up and let Jeff tell his story uninterrupted is a rare thing.
That Jerry Stiller roast is out there somewhere on the interweb. I remember watching it a few months back.
Jeff tells the best stories
That is a comic artist not just a comic. He was so respectful to those before him and he still fan boyed out talking about her.
Still the best dig I have seen in a roast.
Bea was no rookie to comedy so she knew what was up going in to it.
The thing about this is that I'd bet she was feeling left out to be there and not have anybody coming at her, so him saying what he said was I'm sure extra welcome.
When Conan tries not to laugh and sona adds the in your face laugh it kills hard and I haven’t laughed hard like that when it hurts in awhile…. Thanks Conan your 🐐
Jeff Ross has a great laugh