Michael Richards on staying out of spotlight: 'I canceled myself'
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- “Seinfeld” actor Michael Richards joins TODAY for his first live interview in many years to open up about his new memoir “Entrances and Exits,” staying out of the spotlight following his controversial 2006 rant at the Laugh Factory, the cancer diagnosis in 2018 that led to “a big review of my life,” and more.
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#seim #michaelrichards #memoir
I’m glad to see how forgiving and understanding people are in the comments. It’s a pleasant surprise.
The world wants him back.
It’s a beautiful thing ❤
@@TheSixthSLoT "The world wants him back."
Most of the world has no clue who he is, and no, they are not asking for him back. He's a one-hit wonder with only one character. His standup sucked, which is why he resorted to the N-word because he was struggling for laughs.
@@EnzoTheBakerHe's done sooooo much more than just Seinfeld, educate yourself next time so you don't sound so unabashedly ignorant.
@@drfiggles He's done unremarkable crap outside of Seinfeld. Stop sounding like Michael Richards' mommy trying to pump him up. He's a ONE HIT actor. There have been numerous impressionists who could do what he did too. He's not special or Marlon Brando here.
As a black man, it was a bad moment, yes but I can't turn my back on The AssMan!!! The AssMan is the man!!!
Stop tap dancing.
@@josephedric4081stop trying to muddy the waters
That’s awesome!
There is a company called Assmann Group, I always joked that I wanted to work there. 😂
Exactly..Thank You
The best thing about this book; if you don't have a coffee table to place it on, it comes with legs that turns it into a coffee table.
This guy is bonkers
That was on an episode of Seinfeld, a coffee table book that turns into a coffee table! Ha this just reminded me
Seems like a major opportunity lost here. hahahaha
@wymangentry the biggest loss is that Kathie Lee wasn't there
I automatically thought about that episode when I read he was releasing g a book
As a blackman, I must say we have alll done and said things we were immediately ashamed of. The only difference is his moment went viral at the start of "woke america". He could be acting, but he seems very sincere and kind. He has been through a lot . He battled cancer. He has a family. It was a long time ago. Jesus said forgive 7 x 70. Time to move on.
Jesus also said
*Luke 14:26*
*"If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters--yes, even their own life--such a person cannot be my disciple.*
*Matthew 10:34, 35, 36 Not Peace, but a Sword*
*34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.*
*35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.*
*36 And a person’s enemies will be those of his own household.*
and the choir sings
♫ Hit me with your best shot ♪
♫ why don't you hit me with your best shot ♪
♫ fire away..... ♪
We all make mistakes from time to time as did Jesus whether he existed or not.
well said!
Spot on Harlan..
Jesus also said stone your disobedient children to death (allegedly). You don’t need this fictional figure to understand life. Just a brain. I’m a black man too and I was over this long ago. He paid for his mistake, appears sincere and came out the better for it. He’s got no need to apologize to me for what happened. I take him at his word and move on. See, that’s what mature people who don’t need biblical quotes to live do every day. Use common sense
Well put. The world could use more of your attitude.
Dear Michael. Stop. Stop your pain. Stop. Stop your self loathing. Stop. Stop Stop Stop. You made a mistake. We all do. You are forgiven. We all owe you so much for the joy you gave us. we know you didn't mean it. We know you are a good person. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift you gave us all. The gift of Cosmo Kramer.
I hope he reads your comment because I thought absolutely the same! 🙏🏻
@@winterxpi2149 thanks so much
Y’all forgive him we don’t. Yall still hate Mike Vick for what he did.
@@jrh4707talk about it sister, that’s always been our problem…..being too forgiving towards white people!!!👏🏿💯
@@jrh4707 nobody has thought about Mike Vick in like 15 years
I'm actually glad to see him still alive and well! Same facial expressions, same body movements and all. God bless you, Cosmo Kramer
Michael Richards, we ALL make mistakes. Big ones, little ones. What you did then was reprehensible (to _me_ as a Black Woman). *What you've done **_since then_** is remarkable, beautiful, and inspirational. Don't EVER forget that making a change within yourself Because That's What You Want To Do is laudable.* We celebrate you, and I am looking forward to supporting you and reading your book. 🤗🥰
So true! But we live in a time when we just cancel and destroy people who make mistakes it's crazy. We need to do better.
Your graciousness ls refreshing. Keep that energy 💪 we need it more.
❤️
God bless! Forgiveness and grace will end the hate and trauma
What has he done that's remarkable? Going on a tour to sell a book doesn't really qualify.
When "Seinfeld" was in its heyday, and there was a new show on weekly, I went through a major depression during those years. Michael Richards always made me laugh and it helped me feel so much better. Thank you, Mr. Michaels, for helping me through some tough days even though you never knew. God bless you today and always.
Who is Mr. Michaels?
@@mwilliamshs not sure. I mistyped. meant to say Mr. Richards of course. You can clearly see that I typed Michael Richards within the reply. Geez....
You can always edit your comments. 🙂
You can always get a life
Richard Michaels
“As a comedian I thought this (explicit) is having a bad set, hang in there Kramer!” - Dave Chappell
"I'll get em next time..."
@@kylehuber4831”there won’t be a next show, Kramer.”
Dude that was funny
I do hope he has forgiven himself, an entire life should never be defined by one horrible incident. 👏👏👏
Well he's selling a book, so who would've thought
@@thrillhouse4784 - Well, it has been 18 years.
So yeah, he can get out there and sell a book if he chooses.
Tell that to belichick for benching butler. No matter how many good things you do, they remember you for one bad moment
@@johnpappas5413 tell that to Carroll for handing the ball off to marshawn
Nothing to forgive. We should have realized once we gave into that nonsense of a WORD the woke culture was just starting to take root.
I hate that we live in a world where at our lowest we are judged and at our highest no one cares.
it's ok, though, for some people to say the word all day long.
@@shaystern2453 There is a difference in saying that word with love and saying that word with hate, which is what Michael Richards did that night. He would even admit there was hate behind his use of that word that particular night. I hope he finally forgives himself. I will forever be a fan so it was great seeing him again.
*I hate that we live in a world where at our lowest we are judged and at our highest no one cares*
We have a biological predisposition to it. Negative experience/comments have a stronger memory encoding than the positive.
It's why verbal abuse have a stronger effect than a compliment. It's adaptive.
this is true
How else will we evolve if we don't judge at our lowest?
Seems like such a sweet, gentle humble, genuine man!!!!! Welcome back, Michael!!!!!!!!!! You have still so much within you to offer to this world!!!!!!!
Ever heard of acting?
He has matured and I think maybe he had a bad night. Did he ever do this before or was that the only time?
@@ChucksNoblet Please! A bad night? That’s simply pathetic! You have a textbook racist revealing himself, and you call it a bad night. It really is true, how soft this society has become.
@@shaggywagshaggywag did it happen before or after?
@@shaggywagshaggywag
@ADiggz1810
10 days ago
As a black man, it was a bad moment, yes but I can't turn my back on The AssMan!!! The AssMan is the man!!!
18 years of repentance.
That's a life sentence. Is that enough?
Nope
He recharged his Mitzvah
Hollywood picks and chooses who they allow to repent.
Yes!!
yeah why they keep bothering him with that, it's crazy the guy will end up killing himself and it won't be enough for these reporters
He has more than punished himself enough. I hope he shares his gift with us again from now on. One of the funniest humans ever.
Sorry but agree with the first part, not the second. One trick pony, a very good trick but 1 none the less.
@@klikitzsmith8416 In a world of no-trick ponies the one trick pony is a god.
Love this Guy, the amount of laughter he brought me has stuck for over 2 decades
I just recently re watched the entire Seinfeld series on Netflix and it is Timeless!
The entire cast was so great but he was an integral part of the show and it would NOT have been the success it was without him.
Is this a coffee table book? 😂
Yes, and it's about coffee tables.
With legs
The girl from the taco commercial....
If you don’t have a coffee table, it can turn into a coffee table!
Yes, a coffee table book about coffee tables that are used as coffee tables
Gotta give ‘TODAY’ their props for giving this man a chance to speak and have no bias
They totally made the focus getting their narrative across.
No bias? They made him grovel and apologize. It’s sick!!
@@mightyminifarmthey should have done way worse things to him, than make him grovel and apologize…..everything in life has its consequences!
How cool it would have been if he did this interview on Regis and Kathy Lee. haha
@@capoislamort100 I must hv missed the part where he killed someone. Oh, that's right. He said a 👻 _bad word!!_ 👻
Michael was never really cut out to be a stand-up, he's much more of a comedic actor-and a great one at that. He has an intensity about his craft that you can see prior to that set in 2006... he would rehearse with low energy and say he was "saving it" for the audience, and when his fellow castmates would mess up during the actual performances he would get upset. He still kept professional, but you could see a building frustration and anger at Julia cracking up or someone else messing up their lines. His saving up a performance was for nothing, and that "special moment" was gone now.
Now, removed from the studio, he was trying to get back in some form of comedy and started doing more of something he had been doing prior to Seinfeld: stand-up. He approached it with the same intensity he had always had with anything he considered his craft, and with that intensity came the same frustration and anger when he was interrupted or when someone stopped his performance. This time, he wasn't with castmates, comedians are supposed to handle hecklers, and at a time where comedians were being pretty edgy Michael chose to go in a direction he wasn't known for and wasn't all that practiced with to handle that night's hecklers. Instead of seeming like an edgy comedian that skirted a line he seemed like an angry racist finally getting a chance to lash out-but really he was neither, he's just a sensitive and intense craftsman who was responding to being made upset. It wasn't pretty, it deserved criticism, but it definitely didn't deserve extinguishing a man, especially one so gifted and great.
Can't help but respect someone holding themselves accountable and putting in the work to get to the core of it.
absolutely. none of us are perfect and he recognized that he needed to confront his demons. I respect anyone who puts the work in, regardless of the outcome.
@@TurdFerguson12345why would you expect an interview to make up for something he's been dealing with in his personal life? I believe him -- he has shown contrition time and time again and doesn't owe the public any further comment.
@@romulus_/ what demons? You acting like he murdered someone
@@BobBob-ms9gt ? I'm the one being forgiving. go away
His response was ofcourse terrible but that heckler was also an a hole! The outburst didnt come from nowhere!
He's actually extremely intelligent. One of the greatest physical comedians of all time. Thanks for all the laughs Michael; love you man. (Also those sideburns are fire : )
but acted stupidly
Alot of people don't know or forget how funny he was on The Johnny Carson show when he would play characters. He played a fitness instructor and was hilarious. He lifted the weight bar and the weights fell off one end. Also he's lifting the weights while having a lit cigar in his mouth.
As Jerry Seinfeld explained in an interview shortly after his '06 incident Michael is a comedic actor and not a stand-up comedian. He was great at physical comedy but not so good at handling hecklers as a stand-up comedian at a comedy club. Jerry seemed to feel that's what led to his incident that evening.
@@bobjohnson205 Yeah, I think it makes sense. An experienced stand-up would have been through a ton of difficult gigs by the time they reached that level of exposure for a stand-up show, and would have learned how to deal with hecklers. I think he panicked.
Liked for sideburn appreciation /high_five
How could a publisher NOT get him to put coffee table legs on this book?? That would be the greatest joke, with the longest wait for the punchline, in history! Such a perfect set up for ultimate humor. I would buy the book just for that reason because I would crack up and laugh everytime I saw the book.
He no longer needs to apologize unless he feels the need to apologize. I still watch Seinfeld clips and reruns and Kramer is my favorite character and I never once think about that rant.
Totally agree. Except George is my fav, sorry Kramer lol
Knew of/heard about the rant back in the day.. Never listened to it. Love Seinfeld. About every other day my partner and myself randomly choose an episode to watch.. As I bought the boxset collection a few years back. Kramer is our favourite. Apology wise.. Ehhh.. He's done his dishes.. So to speak. He's human.. He's dealt with things.. And I'd say as a guess he figured that out sometime ago. Had never seen an interview with Michael Richards.. Was very good to see. Love Kramer.
When I see Michael I usually think about it, but when I see Kramer I never think about it.
But 18 years later, if he’s remorseful he should certainly be forgiven, people have been forgiven in that time for far worse offences.
@@mogdortotally disagree, what came out of him was no accident just as it wasn't with Mel Gibson.
You're right, no need to apologize.
Being a racist doesn't change with an apology, it is who you are.
I never understood seinfeld humor. Seemed more for older people, I only know of the guy because of his racism. But I love how people blame their racism on being angry or having a bad day.
Being.angry doesn't make you racist. Being angry only brings out what is already there.
Michael is a truly genuine person. I wish him all the best. He has brought us so much joy he can never imagine.
Genuine huh? He is selling a book. He is doing this interview to make more money.
This interview was hilarious. Kramer still got it!🤣🤣🤣
Welcome back Michael. We love you
Michael, we love you!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One outburst does NOT define you sir. You are amazing. ❤
I mean, put into context, a professional prepares for days and days to deliver a good show and then folks show up late and enter with loud conversation as though there was no one performing his butt off on the stage - that's got to get anyone's ire up. So...not sure I understand why Richards is being so effusively apologetic about what he did. Human reaction seems to me. Seems the apology should have come from the rude and disrespectful latecomers.
@@marymagdalene3004 Agreed.
Not all of us…
To my knowledge, he didn’t physically harm anyone. People forgive murderers. A lot of us say things that are hurtful to other people, and we should treat each other better. I’m glad that Michael is back.
People forgive murderers? What people?
People do forgive murderers. It may be uncommon but not unheard of.. I think he’s just trying to point out the simplicity of Michael Richards mistake. I completely agree and I’m beyond ecstatic to see this man back.
amen
@@caseyhitchcock1002 the legal system lol
him being a grovelling goodie goodie is not his funniest self lol
Dear Michael. All the way from Brazil, it's so nice to see you again. I remember watching you on TV for so many years. You made a mistake. Everyone forgives you,.. Everyone has forgiven you. You've been through so many things. Happy you're alive. You made - and still do - my life happier. I'll try to buy the book online. Thanks for everything, pal!!
It is not a healthy society when words (yes wrongly such) still haunts a person 18 years later.
words have power that's why you must watch what you say because IT can affect you AND others 18 years later. Like it or not.
@@kaceyclark9444 Stop with the lib talking points We all know exactly what He said and that racist rant isn't affecting anyone but himself 18 years later, Words aren't "violence" and they're not going to twist themselves into a demon and rise up and harm anyone just because a bunch of self proclaimed virtue signaling prophets say so.
so i just watched it, its pretty bad, completely lost it. I suppose someone can come back from that with some serious growth.
Madeline Albright "It was worth it."
The United States was never a “healthy society”, not one day in its 300 years of existence!
What people dont realize is this rant he made 18 yrs ago happens every single day on the internet. You Tube as well. People attack each other constantly.
Not family-friendly public figures.
Does not make it right. Good on this Man for owning his poor behavior. Good will and happiness to him.
Seinfeld was "family-friendly"?
@@PreferredCustomer No more coarse than _The Simpsons_ imo.
@@PreferredCustomer Not a lot in Seinfeld that I needed to be shielded from in my youth. I mean Cheers was savagely adult in comparison to Seinfeld.. And Cheers was fine for kids at any age.
Don't let Jerry fool you into thinking he was some edgy comedian that gets cancelled today because of being so crude.. Seinfeld is captain bland. The show was witty and literally never in any way edgy.
He's a good person at heart. A bad person would never have felt remorseful for almost two decades going now.
What a soft-spoken, humble, reflective person.
Really. So you know him personally?
Yeah, that's his neighbor.
He wasnt that night....
@@Raydensheraj im sure you've never made a mistake and regretted it
He was washed up in the 90’s. He’s just trying to be relevant again. Very Fake
Seems like a humbled man.
Agree
He sure made me laugh.
seems like a guy who listens to his publicist
Meek
Seems like a beaten dog.
The key word here is "seems". He is an actor after all.
Wow I can't believe it's been 18 YEARS AGO! it feels like it was max 5-6 years ago! WOOOW!!
I was thinking exactly the same. It's crazy.
It was so long ago I was in another career. I still remember that incident back then.
This incident was how I learned what TMZ was
Granted, it does feel like a very long time ago, but when I heard 18 years I was definitely taken aback.
We're all human. We all make mistakes. Love you Michael.
That was more than just a mistake
@@SDwilly A coffee table book about coffee tables and it turns into a coffee table.
I would love a glimpse into the lives of those unwilling to forgive him. I bet you would find no shortage of horrible behavior. Only difference is, they aren't public figures. And they don't live under a magnifying glass.
So so glad he's back. We are all human and we all make mistakes. Most of our mistakes are not recorded and put out there in the public for all to see and judge forever. His talent is immeasurable and seems like a good hearted person. I have and always will love Seinfeld and Kramer forever. Got me through a lot of tough times.
Mr. Richards, I have also canceled myself for either what i have done or what i have failed to do. It took me years to slowly introduce myself to family and friends but it was a necessary for me to go thru this because it made me a better man. Thank you for everything...for sharing and for changing for a better YOU!.
Everyone makes mistakes. You didnt hit anyone u didnt strike anyone...forgive yourself youre not a bad person.
Like the troops routinely do?
Unfortunately when almost the whole world attacked him..l don't blame him leaving his career. Theres no one on this earth..including myself who hasn't harmed another person in someway.
Though most people act like they have not.
All the best Michael.🧡 Fame kills in the end.
@@beingsshepherd?
@@glhmedic 💣💂☑
@@karenboromeo899so the attacker is now the victim, stop it
He didn't deserve 20 years away from performing but I certainly respect his choices. When I watched that video originally I thought he had just broken down, I never thought he was deeply racist and I think people who understand stand up comedy might understand. I'm glad he's back on stage, he's a wonderful talent.
he just said a word
100%
@@shaystern2453 No, if he'd meant it, it would have been bad. But if he'd meant it, he wouldn't have felt so bad about it and would have been looking for a comeback long ago.
@@shaystern2453he didn’t just say a word he went on a rant
Bless you Michael. Please forgive yourself. As Jerry Seinfeld said when you appeared on comedians in cars and you talked about 'carrying the bag' of guilt, regret and remorse around with you. As Jerry said then, it's time to put that bag down. You created and embodied one of the most beloved characters in TV history. You brought slapstick to the modern age in the goofiest, best way possible. All is forgiven. Please let it all go and wash away.
This guy MADE Seinfeld what it was-truly the best part of that show
Hysterical character, brilliantly performed. He's made millions of people lol for decades, given all the reruns. Hope he is forgiven and has peace going forward.
yeah really only reason to watch it was Kramer's antics
@@starcitizen6651 I mean, Kramer was great, but the ONLY reason to watch Seinfeld? Nooooooooo.
For me it was the combination George, Kramer, Elaine, Frank and Estelle Costanza that really made the show. I always found Jerry to be the least funny of the cast… but every single character combined made the show a classic sitcom.
Yep... Jerry owes this man big time!!!!
We need a sitcom with this man. His comedy was unmatched
Slow down.
He's tried. He's failed. Kramer was his perfect vehicle. He can't drive anything else to the sitcom finish line.
I always thought a sitcom with him as a funny detective it would have been great.
@bobjohnson205 Julia had at least 2 after Seinfeld: Veep and New Adventures of Old Christine. They were both actually quite successful.
A Kramer spin off :)
The world is better with Michael bursting into rooms making us laugh ❤
Michael is a good man who is battling demons inside. I can relate...
He’s so awkward
@@mm6461 Yes. His mastery of that energy was what made his character, Kramer, so funny... Outside of Kramer, it's almost painful to witness. Two sides of the same coin.
So happy to see him!! Happy to hear he's in a good place...he's certainly a comedic genius!!! He's been missed!
Humility is the best Cure. I believe he has reasoned / reflected/ realized his mistake. Blessings to him !
Dont explain yourself cut yourself grace, you had one bad day...youre a brilliant mind and even they have bad days..luv u Michael
Man give this guy a break...we have all said something we regret. Even if we meant it in the moment...people change.
Me too it caused a death.
Some of us call people names or curse at them. Yelling racial slurs aren’t something people usually do even in anger unless they are used to saying it in silence. It’s cool you’re a fan and I hope his book does well but the whole “we all say things” is a little too much.
@@nickpatrick4376 Sounds like an opinion. But maybe he did say it in silence but also maybe he has changed. How can anyone make amends if they aren't given a chance? (Rhetorical)
@@BB-nw3mj did you hear an apology in this video or a bunch of talk about working on himself. People change after sincere apologies.
@@nickpatrick4376 Ya..I did
He will always be remembered as Kramer ❤
Legend!
Michael, I'm not going to judge you on one day in your life. We thank you for all the joy that you have brought to millions upon millions of people with your character KRAMER! So glad you were blessed with a new son and survived cancer. The Big Guy up there obviously loves and forgives you.
Love You Michael, I can't wait to read your book, Sir. When I was a kid, you were my and my younger sisters favorite character on Seinfeld, you brought charisma, light & charm to that show. May God keep you healthy & well.
He truly seems like a genuine person. We all do things we regret, but most of us don't have an audience. I wish him well!
I believe his apology is genuine. It surely is possible for a person to change, and I hope he has.
_'apology'_ ..for what? Dude now needs to issue an apology for apologizing for nothing
Meh.
It's interesting how worked up people got over what he said, yet violent and petty crime are the highest in the blk liberal communities in this country...
I'm an immigrant myself, of Indian and African descent and I stay away from those communities.
@@axelfoley1406 what weird mental gymnastics you just did there lol
@@maxine-x4xexactly. Who hasn’t used the N word before. He’s just unlucky he’s a celebrity and it was recorded lol
Which one? He’s give 3 totally different reasons why he said it
Richards is 100% ok.
The Cosby Show is still running on cable. He physically hurt women.
Michael deserves another chance.
How about neither deserve another chance?
An incredible talent. We need his humor again.
He’s reflected on his ways, learned from them, and grown. May we all strive to improve ourselves like he has.
try doing that with trump !!! take a listen to adam corollas podcast on you tube for today.. this is the title of his podcast today.. Orny Adams on Courtroom Sketches & Prevagen + Cesar Millan on Dog Behavior & Whistling...then go to the 22 min mark and listen ...he talks with the mega attorney GLORIA ALRED... about michael richards and his so called black comments.... then let me know where you stand .... it was PRICELESS what adam corolla said to her !!!!!
What a pleasure to see Michael back out there and not feeling like he has to be hidden at all times. Can't wait to see more of him
He’s wonderful, give him a break!
Very cool to hear the love for Wayne Knight as Neuman. Wayne was amazing on that show
Michael looks good for his age
What a thoughtful, reflective individual. Such a contrast to his character. I respect anyone that can "exit themselves" from the public eye when the temptations of remaining a celebrity could so easily get the better of them.
I WISH THIS TIP COULD GET TO A PRODUCER ,MICHEAL RICHARDS WOULD BE GREAT AS DOC ON A NEW BACK TO THE FUTURE SEQUAL HE IS SUCH A GREAT COMEDY ACTOR ANYONE OUT THERE AGREE
I would love to see him make a come back
He'll be back you watch!
Imagine if he went on a racist rant right away
@@Jeff-sp7bg LOL just patiently waiting all these years to strike again
@@brandonlongbottom5747 That would be epic if he yelled the same thing to will smiith at the Oscars
@@Jeff-sp7bg ☠️☠️☠️😂😂😂
2006! Cut the guy some slack
it's weird how Mel Gibson's outburst also happened in 2006
@@johnnyskinwalker4095 They must've been attending the same klan rallies....
What are those. ? Never seen one or known anyone thats ever seen one. Im in the south
@@Jeff-sp7bg Oh, Right Klan Rallies Never Happen In The South........
Dear Mr Richards, WE FORGIVE YOU. You have brought so much joy to the world it is absolutely amazing. We LOVE YOU for that and will be forever greatful. THANK YOU!
Michael. Thank you so much for all the years of laughing (still laughing). Greatest TV comedy character ever. Period. I’m so glad you’re back and healing from your mistake. We ALL make them.
Bless him. I can feel his nervousness. He is human as we all are. God speed!
Michael Richards is clearly a grateful and classy person. The only thing worse than his rant was the feeding frenzy to try and destroy him afterward. He apologized, and it was time to move on more than a decade ago. It should also not go without mentioning - Jerry Seinfeld never deserted him. He stood by him…the Letterman apology tour, then he brought him on his Web series. Jerry is a real friend and you could see that Michael’s pain hurt him just as much. I wish Michael nothing but the best.
I’m 40 and just watched the entirety of Seinfeld for the first time the last few months. He kept that show alive without a doubt. An amazing actor I admire without a doubt. This is the first I’ve heard of his real world mistakes. If he were running for president of USA, his past comments wouldn’t matter. Nothing more American than forgiving stupidity.
nice im 39 and lifelong fan. how'd you like it?
You brought immense joy and laughter to my life for many years. It’s so good to see you back!!!!
They tried to destroy Michael Richards for a one-night minor infraction but they cannot. Michael Richards gave us tremendous joy. We love him ❤️❤️❤️
LOVE Michael Richards!!!
ManyBlessings to You & Yours Michael!💜
Giddy up
Cosmo is the greatest of all time no matter what!!! Glad to finally see you back out. The world needs more of your great talent!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
you're alright mate, welcome back!
35 years??!?!?? I'm so old.
35 years ago was the OLD you. Today is the NEW you.
I still watch the dvd's, talk about old
@@lauralee9694 I watch them on laserdisc with a layer of dust on em that's how old
@@lauralee9694 I still listen to CD's
50 years ago
Gotta love this guy and his sincerity
I believe him, growth takes time. Give him another chance America!
I hope his book sells well. He's brought more joy to this world than he's taken away.
Stay happy Michael. It's ok. Fan from Australia. 😊
I met him at a Whole Foods years ago in Santa Monica (post incident) - he was perfectly lovely.
and He didn’t call you The N-Word??
@@capoislamort100 Go away
@@capoislamort100 haha great!
I would love for him to call me thhat
What he said was heinous, but even at the time based on what I knew about him, interviews etc. and what people who worked with him said, I didn't really believe he was actually a racist at heart. Those hecklers were very obnoxious, and he definitely shouldn't have said what he said, but I don't think he actually meant what he said, he just snapped.
Are we really still talking about this?
That could've been the name of his book.
@@asmith8947his book turns into a coffee table
Yes because he keeps bringing it up. He is repenting as he should for such an egregious mistake. And before you say he just said the "N word"...go back and listen to the tape.
This man is so honest and brilliant. Glad to have him back.
Is it really necessary to keep bringing up the "racist rant"? How many times does the man need to apologize?! Good grief!
Exactly.
The irony is that rap culture in this country is destroying American and blk cuture, smh.
And they are still reminding him of what his rant.
Pathetic.
He's bringing it up. This is his first re-entry into the spotlight, so he's addressing the past since he stepped away. He even admitted that he self-canceled. I think the public will accept him just fine.
@@axelfoley1406WTH are they supposed to do, act like it never happened….nobody knows what this guy is like behind closed doors, those words he uttered that night had to come from somewhere!
@@axelfoley1406Still talking about it? Ever seen family feuds and
neighborhood grudges?
@@capoislamort100I disagree. He was upset at that person who was heckling him and lashed out out of anger. He knew that word would strike a nerve of that particular person so he used it. Doesn’t make him a racist.
Good for him. One thing about America and Americans, we love redemption, but only if deserved, and he seems to have understood things.
Thanks Michael for the joy and happiness of watching Seinfeld. I wish all of us live in peace and respect each other. Warm greetings from Moscow, Russia!
Anyone remember Michael on Fridays(1980-82)?
Rubber chicken on his head lol
He did the “happening” bit with Andy Kaufman.
@@babywah3290 He was in an episode of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee for Netflix.
Can't believe we're looking at a 40-45 year time frame, but yeah, watching him do the Army boy bit or that other character, I think he called himself "Vic." And then seeing him in the Weird Al flick Vhs, I think. After then after Seinfeld he had his own sitcom, then was in a drama, with maybe John Turturro. So the meltdown was hard to take, because after that, just nothing, until that car thing with Jerry. Just...the way things go.
But in the meantime, he has a YOUNG son, so he found some love during that down time.
I remember him in a beer commercial.
Michael is a genius comedian and he has payed for his mistakes and we must move forward. I’m a huge fan of the show and still watch from time to time. LONG LIVE KRAMERIICA INDUSTRIES🤠🇺🇸
take a listen to adam corollas podcast on you tube for today.. this is the title of his podcast today.. Orny Adams on Courtroom Sketches & Prevagen + Cesar Millan on Dog Behavior & Whistling...then go to the 22 min mark and listen ...he talks with the mega attorney GLORIA ALRED... about michael richards and his so called black comments.... then let me know where you stand .... it was PRICELESS what adam corolla said to her !!!!!
Also as a black man, this dude made a huge mistake but I think he is not rascist in his heart. He doesn't give me that vibe at all.
The hours of laughter you brought to me and my siblings growing up watching seinfeld in the 90s. Whenever I think of Kramer and the gang, I think of the good times and better times. That's what you do for me, Mike. You're the man.
Hi Michael, great to see you getting on with life brother! And don't worry about the negative people that still hold a grudge, their time is coming for humble pie. We all make mistakes, and most of those who still judge you are already making their biggest mistake by not forgiving.
Michael Richards is an incredible human being, he's brought so much joy into my life, favorite character of all time.
He also said some racist things that hurt others. Let's not go around painting him as a saint just because you like his TV character.
Jerry stands up for him---that means a great deal.
We love you Michael Richard’s and we want you back and don’t be canceled either by yourself or by others.
mr. Richards, you really made a difference! THANK YOU ! You were really amazing in "Seinfeld". Please stay safe and healthy, I truly hope you have joy in your life. Greetings from Romania!
Atta boy Michael! Good to see you.
Big lesson here. Learn to forgive, tolerate and move on. EVERYONE makes mistakes, EVERYONE has moments when their anger boils out. Learn, get better and move on! Thank you Michael for creating and playing one of the funniest characters television has ever seen. You brought me so much joy and laughter that never gets old...even after seeing the reruns dozens of times! You made your own place in entertainment history. Relish it!
He was telling the truth get over a black people
MR comes across as a VERY loveable man.
Important for us ALL to do this SHADOW WORK.
Everyone does or says something bad, but it's how you work through that shame and guilt into something actionable that makes you a better person. I'm glad to see him back and doing well!
Giddy up!
Nicely stated... Thank you.
I just went to Amazon to read the excerpt they offer on Michael Richards' book. It's long, but it kept me interested the whole time. Might have to buy this one!
The man has a right to move on and he has with respect and learning from what he did. Glad he’s in a better place.