RDJ is usually quite touchy about his past and personal life. Craig's ability to approach those subjects and keep him somewhat comfortable is impressive.
Well, it's a negative part of his life and interviewers try to bring it up just for the sake of views; prying into his life when it has nothing to do with a movie or what he's promoting. But you're right, with Craig there's no agenda and he's always respectful. He's had it much worse than RDJ but they have similar experiences so they feel comfortable making light of it. You definitely wont see too many interviews like this..
As Russell Brand once told Craig..."you've got a Rat Pack style masculinity. You're very at ease....women will find you very attractive and men will think you're a good guy."
Craig is unique in his usage of potentially uncomfortable or unwanted comments, in that he rarely resorts to them without first taking a hit himself, or only as a way to fire back at a guest who has said something that warrants punishment. In this example, the "other activities" were used after RDJ has quite judgmentally criticized a large group of people for enjoying a hobby (which today is a lot more mainstream and a lot less misunderstood). You can't get upset at a host for bringing it up and putting you on blast seconds after you put somebody else on blast. Craig is very clever. He is only ever cunningly adversarial to the guests when they open fire. Another example is RDJ making a joke about Craig most likely having not seen the movie they were talking about, and only seeing trailers or reading a summary. Craig plays along with it for a while, only to fire back at RDJ by bringing up a scene that RDJ was not personally involved with, making a joke about how RDJ most likely hasn't seen the movie they were discussing either, accusing him of having knowledge of only the scenes that he was part of. That was the moment RDJ realized that Craig isn't Jimmy Fallon. He smiles and laughs probably the most genuine laugh he has had on a late night show to date, because the interviewer got him back with his very own weapon. It took him a while to catch up to speed, and he even tried to assume control using the fact that Craig spent a bit too much time discussing the following female guest, which was a faux pas on his part, to which he admitted by staying silent for about 2 seconds, only to make a statement that even though he may have gotten off track and that's his fault, he isn't about to let RDJ walk all over him anyway, saying "She should be in that Sherlock Holmes movie too". And once again, RDJ gets staggered, because nobody does that to him. Nobody confronts him in interviews. Everybody either folds, or is openly adversarial towards him in order to bring in cheap views. Nobody just banters with him, much less is able to keep up with his charisma and wit. But Craig can, and Craig does.
"See how he tied it all together? That's the sign of a brilliant mind." Robert is so intellectually stimulated in this interview, I love it. Craig is a master.
Craig wasn't like the other late night show hosts because he had conversations with his guests not just interviews. I liked that about his show. I think most of his guests also appreciated and enjoyed that, instead of the usual prepared questions and answers like all the others.
You see so many comments saying best talk show ever, Craig's uniqueness is the best and will be missed and so on and they always get to top comment... But I've never seen anyone articulate what makes the show so cathartically special, and you did it perfectly. Thank you :)
pure comedy and non political. The only show I watched the celebrity guests. In other shows like Conan, I'd only watch the monologue and the skits before the guests.
It's amazing because RDJ looks like he's bored most of the time on talk shows, but he looks like he's actually having a good time here. Nicely done Craig 👍👏
In the first interview there is this certain part of RDJ's reactions where he doesn't really seem to understand what he has walked into and in the second he gets it completely. It's too bad there weren't a few more.
hahah xD you're the only one to point out the hell I'm dealing with every day. I swear, there would be many more compilations if I wasn't watching it while making it haha! Good one bro!
Hahah! probably a good thing! if you would be putting out more compilations, then I would'nt get anything done either! Appreciate the effort you're putting in tho:)
They are both recovering drug / alcoholics, both funny men so have common ground. RDJ probably feels pretty safe with Craig - he's not going to set him up like one or two journalist have done before.
Spartanm333 I believe your thoughts were insightful and nicely said. To piggy back on your thoughts: That may be why many of his guests and personalities did well with Craig, because they felt safe, with him, whether they laughed about things or shared something of themselves. That' speaks volumes about Craig Ferguson.
He seemed uncomfortable when he brought it up to start with but as soon as he said "I was too!" he seemed fine. Thats one of his things that you're not allowed to talk to him about, like Billy Bob and his music career.
you should watch RDJ's interviews with Zach Galifianakis when they were promoting Due Date. RDJ is very comfortable around Zach and they're both hilarious together
"How do you feel now, Mr. Bond?" My favorite moment ... as much for how funny Craig is as how RDJ seems to genuinely laugh, seems to be having fun ... 19:10
Craig may actually be the best, funniest late night talk show host I've seen. Awkward Pause is one of the best gags! Carson was a genius, but Craig is genius in a totally different way.
Seriously, I just finished ANOTHER viewing of this video upload. The whole length. And I seriously feel like the two of them, as a traveling show, would sell out. It would leave everyone in stitches and mentally exhausted with the speed, but man. They would kill it. Felt a bit like how fast the John Mulaney & Nick Kroll "Oh Hello!" show was.
Craig’s second interview with RDJ is what made me discover him in the first place-I loved RDJ so much & looked up all his interviews lol. It was hilarious & their chemistry was amazing! It turns out Craig had amazing chemistry with all his guests! I started watching Craig every night until the last night of his show & he was the best!
I never liked RDJ before as he always came across as arrogant but this shows he is just awkward and for the first time ever, he has a true friend who is the same and has been through some of the same stuff. I like him now. Once again Craig has done a master stroke with a famous celeb and shown who they really are. He was a true genius and a magician. Please come back!!!!!
Watch an interview where RDJ isn't promoting a film and you'll find that he's not arrogant at all, actually very humble. Just knows how to put on a good show when he's doing promotion.
"Yes yes I remember people do things and other people do things and... stuff happens and.." "That's a hell of a review you're making" 😂 that part always gets me!
Did Downey Jr. get to mumble sarcastically "Son of a bitch!" in the beginning part of the second interview? Right around 11:40! Hilarious! I love the banter between these two.
@Miss reign and all RDJ interviews forbid discussing his drug days, so Craig not only got around that, he humanized RDJ and allowed it to be "past forgiven" while still showing respect.
They’re very similar if you think about it: both take the air out of the room because you want them too, and yea RDJ might have hint of Hollywood elite behind him but still the two of them truly are a serendipitous comedic duo.
I like this one. It’s like they were feeling each other out, with Downey being a bit more reserved in the beginning but quickly gaining respect for how quick on the draw Craig is. I could be misinterpreting but that’s my take on the first interview. Good one.
Craig has an interesting way of using peer support, or his lived experience, with comedy to relate to a lot of guest with a similar addiction past who come on his show. RDJ is someone who is very sensitive about people bringing that up. Craig is the only person that I have seen where he's been able to connect with RDJ and put him at ease because he's speaking from his level, not above him.
This is great! Craig and RDJ work so well together! In that second visit, RDJ looks a lot like Jean Michel Jarre from around that same time period. It's uncanny!
I don't think he'd look at it like nonsense. It was a genuine, incredibly difficult personal struggle that he overcame. Not really something for you to minimize or judge.
Thanks for the collection. Craig is especially great when he has someone equal to his ability to think on the fly like when he has the great Billy Connolly.
RDJ has come along way. He just made the movie that will guarantee his future. His role in Oppenheimer is superb, & he’s cute & now sober, as anyone who had to have a great time but had to clean up his act.
Everyone talks about Graham Norton and his show is good BUT all he does is queue up pre-arranged stories. Craig simply talked to people. He was the best.
@@thebrazilianatlantis165 which shows her lack of understanding, haha. A better way to phrase it would’ve been: “That’s like going to a gun range because you’re afraid of guns.”
RDjr appears to be putting Craig in his place about comments about Tom Cruz but I’m amazed at Craig’s reaction with genuine humility, comedic, but genuine. I think RDjr gets it in the 2nd interview. Let’s have fun here!! Drop the Hollywood pretense and have nonsensical fun!!
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RDJ is usually quite touchy about his past and personal life. Craig's ability to approach those subjects and keep him somewhat comfortable is impressive.
It still wasn't perfectly smooth tho :)
Well, it's a negative part of his life and interviewers try to bring it up just for the sake of views; prying into his life when it has nothing to do with a movie or what he's promoting. But you're right, with Craig there's no agenda and he's always respectful. He's had it much worse than RDJ but they have similar experiences so they feel comfortable making light of it. You definitely wont see too many interviews like this..
As Russell Brand once told Craig..."you've got a Rat Pack style masculinity. You're very at ease....women will find you very attractive and men will think you're a good guy."
Craig is unique in his usage of potentially uncomfortable or unwanted comments, in that he rarely resorts to them without first taking a hit himself, or only as a way to fire back at a guest who has said something that warrants punishment.
In this example, the "other activities" were used after RDJ has quite judgmentally criticized a large group of people for enjoying a hobby (which today is a lot more mainstream and a lot less misunderstood). You can't get upset at a host for bringing it up and putting you on blast seconds after you put somebody else on blast.
Craig is very clever. He is only ever cunningly adversarial to the guests when they open fire. Another example is RDJ making a joke about Craig most likely having not seen the movie they were talking about, and only seeing trailers or reading a summary. Craig plays along with it for a while, only to fire back at RDJ by bringing up a scene that RDJ was not personally involved with, making a joke about how RDJ most likely hasn't seen the movie they were discussing either, accusing him of having knowledge of only the scenes that he was part of. That was the moment RDJ realized that Craig isn't Jimmy Fallon. He smiles and laughs probably the most genuine laugh he has had on a late night show to date, because the interviewer got him back with his very own weapon.
It took him a while to catch up to speed, and he even tried to assume control using the fact that Craig spent a bit too much time discussing the following female guest, which was a faux pas on his part, to which he admitted by staying silent for about 2 seconds, only to make a statement that even though he may have gotten off track and that's his fault, he isn't about to let RDJ walk all over him anyway, saying "She should be in that Sherlock Holmes movie too". And once again, RDJ gets staggered, because nobody does that to him. Nobody confronts him in interviews. Everybody either folds, or is openly adversarial towards him in order to bring in cheap views. Nobody just banters with him, much less is able to keep up with his charisma and wit. But Craig can, and Craig does.
Cause Craig had the same past so it comes from a place of similarity
You can tell Robert was just marveling by how quick Craig is lol
That’s bc it’s hard to find intelligent, interesting and quick witted people in their line of work
@@dawnyockey1475 he is politic comedian that's why bro he is not actor Academy pro type things his attitude is Oldschool dont Give F... Like joe rogan
If only my wife did so as well. Hey-Oh! Haha
@@MinisterMindset369 AYE OH!
"Marveling"
"See how he tied it all together? That's the sign of a brilliant mind."
Robert is so intellectually stimulated in this interview, I love it. Craig is a master.
Craig wasn't like the other late night show hosts because he had conversations with his guests not just interviews. I liked that about his show. I think most of his guests also appreciated and enjoyed that, instead of the usual prepared questions and answers like all the others.
Craig is the greatest talk show host of all time.
Yes that's the point
You see so many comments saying best talk show ever, Craig's uniqueness is the best and will be missed and so on and they always get to top comment... But I've never seen anyone articulate what makes the show so cathartically special, and you did it perfectly. Thank you :)
pure comedy and non political.
The only show I watched the celebrity guests. In other shows like Conan, I'd only watch the monologue and the skits before the guests.
@@TayR0C gert
"Locked up a broad, that's a website!" Goddamn that was quick what a genius.
never understood that joke
Same
A broad is a female, see dungeon
@@TechnoMonkeyFarm and the website means porn?
locked up abroad. locked up in a foreign country.
It's amazing because RDJ looks like he's bored most of the time on talk shows, but he looks like he's actually having a good time here. Nicely done Craig 👍👏
In the first interview there is this certain part of RDJ's reactions where he doesn't really seem to understand what he has walked into and in the second he gets it completely. It's too bad there weren't a few more.
Craig is someone not the slightest intimidated by RDJ and can give as good as he gets. He actually dominates.
I've never seen RDJ ever laugh genuinely, and here he laughed genuinely so much
If I was putting all these compilations together I would probably get lost in all the episodes and forget all my responsibilties.
hahah xD you're the only one to point out the hell I'm dealing with every day. I swear, there would be many more compilations if I wasn't watching it while making it haha! Good one bro!
Hahah! probably a good thing! if you would be putting out more compilations, then I would'nt get anything done either! Appreciate the effort you're putting in tho:)
I see what you mean completely:D Enjoy bro!
lol i already do that as if
thank you for all the vids
the only time I've seen RDJ laugh so much. Maybe Craig is the only person who is able to dismantle RDJ
They are both recovering drug / alcoholics, both funny men so have common ground. RDJ probably feels pretty safe with Craig - he's not going to set him up like one or two journalist have done before.
Spartanm333 I believe your thoughts were insightful and nicely said. To piggy back on your thoughts: That may be why many of his guests and personalities did well with Craig, because they felt safe, with him, whether they laughed about things or shared something of themselves. That' speaks volumes about Craig Ferguson.
He seemed uncomfortable when he brought it up to start with but as soon as he said "I was too!" he seemed fine. Thats one of his things that you're not allowed to talk to him about, like Billy Bob and his music career.
you should watch RDJ's interviews with Zach Galifianakis when they were promoting Due Date. RDJ is very comfortable around Zach and they're both hilarious together
@Rabbit Hole I can see why you're unfamiliar with this thing called comedy
"Have you played Halo 3?" Best line on this show.
this show is actually the only show I've watched because of the host not the guests
RDJ: "are you any good?"
Craig: "I'm still here" 🤣
These two people are awesome. They fought their way out of addiction, made a mark in their businesses and became beloved performers.
RDJ admires the quickness of Craig and it's funny to watch him do it.
"How do you feel now, Mr. Bond?" My favorite moment ... as much for how funny Craig is as how RDJ seems to genuinely laugh, seems to be having fun ... 19:10
It seemed that RDJ really appreciated how quick thinker Craig was.
Craig may actually be the best, funniest late night talk show host I've seen. Awkward Pause is one of the best gags! Carson was a genius, but Craig is genius in a totally different way.
“I don’t even understand my own accent” 😂🤣😂🤣😂
craig was on fire that first interview literally putting up Michael Jordan numbers
I would totally watch them as a duo traveling show... entitled “Crazy, But In A Different Way.”
yeahh, I know that reference.
@@adityarathi8803 what is the reference pls ?
Robert (Iron Man) be annoyed by
Kevin Costner (McFarland),
Bruce Willis (Over the Hedge) and
Caitlin Wachs (Air Bud 4).
Seriously, I just finished ANOTHER viewing of this video upload. The whole length. And I seriously feel like the two of them, as a traveling show, would sell out. It would leave everyone in stitches and mentally exhausted with the speed, but man. They would kill it.
Felt a bit like how fast the John Mulaney & Nick Kroll "Oh Hello!" show was.
Damn man Craig was really the greatest imo, so quick and sharp and can navigate a conversation so seamlessly. I miss this guy in late night
You can see Craig's heart being broken when RDJ says he doesn't understand Doctor Who.
There was also at least one audible gasp from the audience.... I felt a little disheartened too, TBH.
Love Robert and Craig. Together they’re hilarious. It’s a crime he wasn’t on more.
Dude, I see you everywhere. Love Zappa btw
Craig’s second interview with RDJ is what made me discover him in the first place-I loved RDJ so much & looked up all his interviews lol. It was hilarious & their chemistry was amazing! It turns out Craig had amazing chemistry with all his guests! I started watching Craig every night until the last night of his show & he was the best!
It was a sad day when he ended the show, but he did go out on top, which is not often the case. The show was only getting better.
“Locked up a broad, that’s a website.” I fucking lost it on that one, their looks towards each other. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I never liked RDJ before as he always came across as arrogant but this shows he is just awkward and for the first time ever, he has a true friend who is the same and has been through some of the same stuff. I like him now. Once again Craig has done a master stroke with a famous celeb and shown who they really are. He was a true genius and a magician. Please come back!!!!!
No. He's a little arrogant too, but that's okay.
@@stretch54 I’m not just saying this cause I’m a fan but I think it’s and act and some kind of defence mechanism
@@alicegw3913 I agree with you mostly. I’m not here to defend or attack him.
Watch an interview where RDJ isn't promoting a film and you'll find that he's not arrogant at all, actually very humble. Just knows how to put on a good show when he's doing promotion.
Craig is one of the few that earnt RDJs respect with wittiness
best awkward pause ever.
He always seems a bit awkward, actually...
'I love blues clues' lmfao at the way he said it..
"Yes yes I remember people do things and other people do things and... stuff happens and.."
"That's a hell of a review you're making" 😂 that part always gets me!
Robert Downey Junior actually looks uncomfortable during the first visit and much more relaxed the second time when he finally gets Craig's humor
I want to see ferguson interview ryan reynolds now that would be funny
he already did. but it is not on youtube
vk.com/video5736897_160630790
captafrika Whatching it now. Thanks for the link. Balázs Tóth, thanks for the suggestion that lead to the link:).
czcams.com/video/8FRLkujfwqg/video.html
For the record I would pay to watch a live standup show with these two gentlemen.
The best awkward pause by far. These two are completely brilliant.
The change in RDJ’s confidence after Iron Man... ♥️... he became Tony Stark.
I miss this show so much!!! Craig was so genuine with the guests and managed to make them really laugh, not those fake kinda showbiz laughs. 💖💖
Such a pleasure to watch these two masters of banter
I would totally have see the two of them on tour.
Confirmed - Craig was the inspiration for Jude Law being Watson in Sherlock Holmes
Can we just agree to this now.
I like how Ferguson switches from american to scottish accent casually during the interview
9:49 Ive not seen someone make RDJ sincerely laugh so much
This is the best interview of RDG ever
Ah yes, a classic video with Robert Downey Gunior.
Nice chemistry between both. Especially in the 2nd one
Did Downey Jr. get to mumble sarcastically "Son of a bitch!" in the beginning part of the second interview? Right around 11:40! Hilarious! I love the banter between these two.
Good catch.
@Miss reign and all RDJ interviews forbid discussing his drug days, so Craig not only got around that, he humanized RDJ and allowed it to be "past forgiven" while still showing respect.
@Miss reign He was joking.
Yep, I would’ve kicked his teeth in if he’d done that on my show, but Talentless Ferguson was too wrapped up in his own self adulation to catch it....
@@richardichard4237 You are actually braindead. It was a joke. How are you so tone-deaf.
Why this isn't the most viewed CZcams channel is beyond me
I don't know why, but Craig and Robert seems like a comedic match for some reason. Like a Fry and Laurie situation.
They really seemed to click, it's nice!
Great concept by the way, these compilations!
Agreed.
Thank you!:D
They’re very similar if you think about it: both take the air out of the room because you want them too, and yea RDJ might have hint of Hollywood elite behind him but still the two of them truly are a serendipitous comedic duo.
I haven't heard of serendipitous since 10th grade. I remember the first time I heard it. Wow. Thanks for that.
20:14 that gasp. 😂😂😂
I like this one. It’s like they were feeling each other out, with Downey being a bit more reserved in the beginning but quickly gaining respect for how quick on the draw Craig is. I could be misinterpreting but that’s my take on the first interview. Good one.
Usually a star that huge would not do Craig’s show but RDJ has great chemistry with him.
Craig has an interesting way of using peer support, or his lived experience, with comedy to relate to a lot of guest with a similar addiction past who come on his show. RDJ is someone who is very sensitive about people bringing that up. Craig is the only person that I have seen where he's been able to connect with RDJ and put him at ease because he's speaking from his level, not above him.
oh RDJ. heheh he really was sensitive about his past. still it was an amazing thing to watch.
This is great! Craig and RDJ work so well together!
In that second visit, RDJ looks a lot like Jean Michel Jarre from around that same time period. It's uncanny!
"I think you should one (Iron Man movie)." Understatement of the century.
the only one of all of those late night guys who’s just a naturally hilarious dude
He missed an opportunity to ask Robert if he was googling himself while stalking the actress.
that would have been hilarious
Goodness!! When he walks on in that 2nd appearance, RDJ looks every bit the son of Bill Bixby!!
Spot on! I also loved the late Bill Bixby.
Great observation I never caught the resemblance!
Oh my! 20:14 Love the gasp of surprise when RDJ says I don't get Dr.Who!!😂
Interesting to watch two speedy minds creating a chuckle or two, great vid thanks for sharing.
You're gonna do another Iron Man?
(Cut to 2018)
He's still doing Iron Man.
He doesn't do Iron Man, he *is* Iron Man.
Cut to 2019 and... well... yeah
@@jidgy8547 we don't talk about it
2020 he's not
@@commonlogic3646 like I said we don't talk about it
Loved this show. Very glad that Robert Downey lived through all his drug nonsense!
I don't think he'd look at it like nonsense. It was a genuine, incredibly difficult personal struggle that he overcame. Not really something for you to minimize or judge.
@@XXgenderloveXY they weren't trying to minimize it. Stop it with your feigned outrage.
@@Biggiiful well said - hate these fakers that are so quick to be 'outraged' on others behalf
I swear, the longet they did the awkward pose the more I laughed my ass off😂
man, thank you for putting this show on youtube, ur the real MVP!!!!
RD Jr is such a great talent and heckuva nice dude too! Interview #2 is outstanding!
Hey the jayleno fly I just wanted to say thank you man for keep uploading these videos!! We really appreciate it.
Robert has so much respect for Craig
Those two on the road would be awesome! Don't even joke about that!
Thanks for the collection. Craig is especially great when he has someone equal to his ability to think on the fly like when he has the great Billy Connolly.
Wow Robert Downey Jr. is amazing !
Brilliant! RDJ compliments Craig in terms of wits very well!
holy shit that was shierly unnbelievable
that level of charisma and chemistry
unbelievable
Quick Craig and rapid Robert 🔥
[Tropic Thunder] was hilarious! And oh yeah, you did the Iron Man...LOL
RDJ has come along way. He just made the movie that will guarantee his future. His role in Oppenheimer is superb, & he’s cute & now sober, as anyone who had to have a great time but had to clean up his act.
He grew the moustache for Sherlock Holmes, then shaved it for the movie.
I hate to say it but that was the finest awkward pause I've ever seen and I've seen them all
Robert Javier Bardem Jr.
Robert Dean Morgan
this was so incredible to watch 🥰 Like watching two geniuses!
Everyone talks about Graham Norton and his show is good BUT all he does is queue up pre-arranged stories.
Craig simply talked to people.
He was the best.
Downey looks like Jeffery Dean Morgan here 😅😅
Theyre both so great! :)
Crazy...in a different way. When I go to Scotland, I would like Craig to be my tour guide. That would be AWESOME!
Ure contagious, man!
Love Robert and Craig is a true comic
These two ad lib really well together. Leno is another one that flows well with Ferguson.
I'm really digging RDJ cosplaying as Anton Chigurh in that 2010 segment.
Craigs philosophy on flying gives me goosebumps
What was constantly censored?
Rosie Perez told Craig, "That's like I'm afraid of guns so shoot me, that's stupid."
LOL well obviously it only works on irrational fears
@@thebrazilianatlantis165 which shows her lack of understanding, haha.
A better way to phrase it would’ve been: “That’s like going to a gun range because you’re afraid of guns.”
Robert is a great actor, whose very underrated.
Love these guys
The coolest guy on the earth
Thank you Jayleno Fly for uploading all the Craig Ferguson stuff. 👍
RDJ is a great actor and real funny 👍he is my only favorite actor ❤️
I won't say Elementary, but impeccable my Friend!
The gasp at 20:15!
great actor!!
RDjr appears to be putting Craig in his place about comments about Tom Cruz but I’m amazed at Craig’s reaction with genuine humility, comedic, but genuine. I think RDjr gets it in the 2nd interview. Let’s have fun here!! Drop the Hollywood pretense and have nonsensical fun!!
They were great together. Too bad he never returned for Iron Man 3 or The Avengers.
Love Sherlock and this shows is so great to watchon youtube