Yes and no. In me myself and Irene, his wife cheated on her wedding day and he was too dumb to ever catch on even after they came out black he raised them as his own.
You can tell Andy had respect for that ad lib! That's why he included him I guess. He wanted them to act like themselves, but play it serious that he was their adoptive 'dad'. I think Pop (I'm a Brit) is more common among whites? Which I guess is the funniest part of the ad lib? So I think the lad was having his own troll of Andy!
The best part of this gag isn't Andy bringing out three black guys as his new adopted sons. The real gag is when he exits to go backstage and leaves the guys there for Letterman to interview alone. Brilliant.
Andy Kaufman was an absolute insane genius. You never knew whether he was being himself or doing a schtick. He was always on as far as anyone could tell.
We all love Andy but credit where credit is do, his "sons" were pretty great strait-men and even had a few zingers, "Pop, you did Elvis!" "With Andy, or with ourselves?" LOL
@@scottclark7592 after the commercial ,when Herb tells Letterman how he " met" kaufman , the guy starts roaring again and you can briefly see Letterman glance around the audience like he's tryng to figure out who it is ......
@@reginephilange4741 What are you talking about, dude? Those are his kids. If they weren’t so dark, I’d say they were his biological children! You can feel the mutual love and respect they all felt for their father.
WHY has it taken me 38 years to finally appreciate Andy Kaufman? I guess I was just too busy back in the day and only saw the surface... which I thought was lame. I've been taking a closer look lately and see he was a special human being.
I always have these moments with various types of artists. I rarely am into someone while they are at their peak, let alone climbing it. I only get into them when I feel I am ready for them. I'm 37 and I only really discovered stand up comedy after turning 30. Before that I never saw much need for it as I just saw it as people just telling jokes.
@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns I'm with you. I feel like 90% of standup isn't that good; perhaps only about 9% is pretty good, and maybe only one percent is great. That's because I think the funniest things in life are usually spontaneous and organic as opposed to thought out and rehearsed.
@@uncletony6210 "whats the deal with "x". am I right? I mean come on" 90% of standup, most of them also chose a side in politics which comedy became today. A tool to shape opinions.
I am extremely slow... almost all my life I loved watching this guy on television until he died... but after this clip, I am happy to announce the genius of Andy Kaufman and Norm MacDonald... the set-up for the PUNCH LINE is what gets you.
With both Andy and Norm, often times the set up was the joke. That's my favorite part. They were both funny because they were making jokes for their own amusement more than anyone else's.
Jim Carey who played Andy in the film; Man on the Moon also was in a film (Me, myself & Irene) where he had 3 grown Black sons. I wonder where the writers got that idea from ? The circle is complete.
Andy Kaufman was killed and Jim Carrey took over. River Phoenix was killed and Johnny Depp took over. John Belushi was killed and Chris Farley took over who was killed and Jack Black (tried) to take over. Aalyiah was killed and Rihanna took over. Nikki Minaj has gone ghost and Cardi B took over. These aren't people. They're Hollywood built molds. Controlled by the system. They sold their soul for fame and fortune to become jesters for the common man.
I was actually at this show and it wasn't in September it was on November 17th 1983. So somebody got the date wrong. I remember BB King was also on the show that day. They filmed the show 5:00 in the afternoon and then it aired that night. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Your date doesn't sound correct. He died on May 16, 1984. He does not appear in this, to be 6 months away from dying of terminal lung cancer. He could have never been singing and dancing, without visible coughing, etc.
@@holdmybeerwatchthis6503 I don't know David Letterman says at the beginning of the show his guests includes the 1984 Miss America Vanessa Williams if it was 1983 how the hell could the 1984 girl be on the show was my point but that doesn't matter you were very lucky to have seen Kaufman for real a genius alright. His Elvis Presley impressions are outstanding.
This was only a few months before his cancer diagnosis. He noticed the coughing in October of 83 and family noticed at Thanksgiving. He was tested right after and diagnosed.
@r3dhand when one does it first they do it for the heart than others do it tyring to be same with a little change but not doing because they feel it but to say I can do it too.
Thanks for Uncle Andy who was our Pee Wee Herman or sponge bob of sorts. Always infuriating my mom but making this kid feel less lonely. Kids got him.❤❤
Dude was honest about having no projects. Nowadays actors be like " Yeah, I'm working on a movie with Brad Pitts uncles baby mommas cousin. It premieres in the Republic of Congo next year."
Totally could have got away with another season of taxi absolutely love this show it was a classic . You still watch this show when I was a kid my great grandmother .
I literally saw him from Dick Van Dyke to this Letterman clip, he was ALWAYS ahead of the curve!!! I'm thankful rem and Jim Carrey introduced him to a new generation!
Damn, I just commented, "We all know Jim Carrey was a fan and played Kaufman in Man on the Moon, but Kaufman here with his sons totally had to inspire Jim and his three sons in Me, Myself and Irene....." but then I read your comment here after I posted mine and just deleted mine. lol. Good observation and I agree!
The thing about Andy Kaufman was that you never knew when he was acting or serious. I loved watching him as he was up and coming. I remember this episode. Rest In Peace Andy!
Andy knew just how to work his looks and personality into his audiences thoughts and feelings then just absolutely pull a Galagher abd just explode everyone's melons with either uncontrollable laughter or rage. I think for him the line was thin between the two, but nice he sided with laughter.
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Me Myself and Irene stole this gag for a whole movie
CORRECT!!!!
I thought the same
Inspiration
Yes and no. In me myself and Irene, his wife cheated on her wedding day and he was too dumb to ever catch on even after they came out black he raised them as his own.
@@jonrobbin170
PASS THE MOTHER FUCKN SALT DADDY !!
First thing i thought of , lol
Those three dudes definitely had the same sense of humour. All four are classic.
They were probably local comics or actors. Anyone know who they are?
he nailed the song, god damn perfect
There's trolling and then there's this. The guy was an utter undefeated genius!
Pure brilliance. There will never be another Andy Kaufman. He was and is one of a kind. And he was taken away too soon. 😞
He's a god.
Word has always been he’s coming back at age 75. That’s a couple years.
@@Owyourhurtingme that was the plan, but with covid it's been rescheduled
The audience member at 5:32 got it, just listen to their laughter. 😂😂😂
"Pop, you did Elvis". These guys are good. Even Andy laughed at that one. LOL
I remember watching this live...I bust out laughing at that line lol. Whole damn thing was funny
it got me crying laughing
Only time I’ve seen Andy break character
You can tell Andy had respect for that ad lib! That's why he included him I guess. He wanted them to act like themselves, but play it serious that he was their adoptive 'dad'.
I think Pop (I'm a Brit) is more common among whites? Which I guess is the funniest part of the ad lib?
So I think the lad was having his own troll of Andy!
8:21 This is maybe the only time that I see Andy breaking character for a while, more I see It more I find It hilarious 😂
The best part of this gag isn't Andy bringing out three black guys as his new adopted sons. The real gag is when he exits to go backstage and leaves the guys there for Letterman to interview alone. Brilliant.
You are absolutely CORRECT
I never realized how uncomfortable Dave used to be around black folk
Disagree, I didn't like that part
@@GorbyP You not liking it is half the reason why Andy does it.
@@MidnightVideo ok hack, I was joking , what's next?? "Da fact Dat you don't laugh make it funny "?
Pop, you did Elvis … I’m dying!!!
Andy Kaufman was an absolute insane genius. You never knew whether he was being himself or doing a schtick. He was always on as far as anyone could tell.
We all love Andy but credit where credit is do, his "sons" were pretty great strait-men and even had a few zingers, "Pop, you did Elvis!" "With Andy, or with ourselves?" LOL
To this day- there's been NOBODY else like Andy Kaufman. One of a kind brilliance!
You forgot about Trump
Eric andre is somewhat close
@@Kylefassbinderful as a Trump voter, the art of “trolling” is something that they both do/did as good as it gets.
Nathan Fielder is pretty close.
@@chrisconley8583 you’re a complete moron lmfao
Love Andy Kaufman so much, what a guy, love him❤
Herb/The guy in the Nike shirt did an awesome job. Putting his arm around Andy was a great touch.
what a legend -- also his sons are great actors, even made him break character
5 :32 that laugh from someone in the audience -- priceless !!
That cracked me up!
I almost thought it was paul!
@@scottclark7592 after the commercial ,when Herb tells Letterman how he " met" kaufman , the guy starts roaring again and you can briefly see Letterman glance around the audience like he's tryng to figure out who it is ......
@@edwardturner6319 yeah yeah I just noticed that too! Whoever that guy was he knew what was going on. LOL.
I would have loved to see Andy play the ‘Willy Wonka’ character, back then.
would have, not would of.
@@dailyflash noted and corrected.
@@iMann_iFail Good man correcting yourself.
What talent. What a loss. Really miss this guy. Imagine if he was with us today. Genius .
The man who invented trolling was also the greatest at it, RIP Andy..
Imagine watching this late at night and thinking it's legit. 🤣🤣🤣
+Crandaddy. Is that what you’re gonna call it, as it relates to him?
Wonder what his beautiful children are doing these days and how much they miss their father?
Lol do you REALLY believe Andy?
That’s the gag.
@@reginephilange4741 What are you talking about, dude? Those are his kids. If they weren’t so dark, I’d say they were his biological children! You can feel the mutual love and respect they all felt for their father.
@@MrTangent Andy Kaufman only had one child. This was obvious a joke of his that flew over your head. Don’t believe everything you hear
@@reginephilange4741 He had four children then, if he had one biological child. I’m sure all four miss him terribly. I know I do!
@@MrTangent Check his biography. He had one child. You obviously don’t understand the humour of Andy Kaufman.
"Just do it for the kids, Andy."
I bloody love Letterman.
he knew how to push the uncomfortable button lol
They are the spittimage of andy
This is gold. Andy was a genius on a nigh untouchable level.
He was so fearless
He seems like a genuine person who has been meditating for many years
There are many faces to Andy Kaufman, this is his true one
Maybe he's still meditating...
@@bowserhoudini5588 look at his hand placement. He's being his true self and isn't used to it.
"Cmon pop, do it onetime for the kids!"
WHY has it taken me 38 years to finally appreciate Andy Kaufman? I guess I was just too busy back in the day and only saw the surface... which I thought was lame. I've been taking a closer look lately and see he was a special human being.
at least you can admit that...and it's better late than never.
I always have these moments with various types of artists. I rarely am into someone while they are at their peak, let alone climbing it. I only get into them when I feel I am ready for them. I'm 37 and I only really discovered stand up comedy after turning 30. Before that I never saw much need for it as I just saw it as people just telling jokes.
@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns I'm with you. I feel like 90% of standup isn't that good; perhaps only about 9% is pretty good, and maybe only one percent is great. That's because I think the funniest things in life are usually spontaneous and organic as opposed to thought out and rehearsed.
@@uncletony6210 "whats the deal with "x". am I right? I mean come on" 90% of standup, most of them also chose a side in politics which comedy became today. A tool to shape opinions.
He trolled u even after he died
Paul Schaefer cracking up when they all sit on the couch is priceless
I am extremely slow... almost all my life I loved watching this guy on television until he died... but after this clip, I am happy to announce the genius of Andy Kaufman and Norm MacDonald... the set-up for the PUNCH LINE is what gets you.
Not slow at all chap.. I read that just fine 🙂
Now Norm's with Andy, LEGENDS
With both Andy and Norm, often times the set up was the joke. That's my favorite part. They were both funny because they were making jokes for their own amusement more than anyone else's.
Perfectly said. It took me loving Norm to finally understand Andy K.
Applause for the three wonderful black actors.
Jim Carey who played Andy in the film; Man on the Moon also was in a film (Me, myself & Irene) where he had 3 grown Black sons.
I wonder where the writers got that idea from ?
The circle is complete.
Thank you! I was looking for someone else to notice this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@jenellsmith7206 i was thinking just the same
Andy Kaufman was killed and Jim Carrey took over. River Phoenix was killed and Johnny Depp took over. John Belushi was killed and Chris Farley took over who was killed and Jack Black (tried) to take over. Aalyiah was killed and Rihanna took over. Nikki Minaj has gone ghost and Cardi B took over.
These aren't people. They're Hollywood built molds. Controlled by the system. They sold their soul for fame and fortune to become jesters for the common man.
It would be cool to see an interview with these guys now.
Andy Kaufman died.
@@TheTenCentStory I know that. I was referring to his “son’s”…
I was actually at this show and it wasn't in September it was on November 17th 1983. So somebody got the date wrong. I remember BB King was also on the show that day. They filmed the show 5:00 in the afternoon and then it aired that night. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Letterman said Vanessa Williams the Miss America 1984 was a guest on his show.
@@rodneyroimatawhanga525 not the show with Andy Kaufman and his three adopted black sons. That's the show I was at on November 17th 1983.
Your date doesn't sound correct. He died on May 16, 1984.
He does not appear in this, to be 6 months away from dying of terminal lung cancer.
He could have never been singing and dancing, without visible coughing, etc.
@@holdmybeerwatchthis6503 I don't know David Letterman says at the beginning of the show his guests includes the 1984 Miss America Vanessa Williams if it was 1983 how the hell could the 1984 girl be on the show was my point but that doesn't matter you were very lucky to have seen Kaufman for real a genius alright. His Elvis Presley impressions are outstanding.
This was only a few months before his cancer diagnosis. He noticed the coughing in October of 83 and family noticed at Thanksgiving. He was tested right after and diagnosed.
I wonder what came of his kids.
name one comedian that ever did this type of act, no other.
@r3dhand your sam copied like all the rest.
@r3dhand and since Andy is not around copycats everywhere.
@r3dhand when one does it first they do it for the heart than others do it tyring to be same with a little change but not doing because they feel it but to say I can do it too.
@r3dhand Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas.
Andy always keeps you guessing.
Hear hear!
if a century passes by he'll still be ahead of his time
Thanks for Uncle Andy who was our Pee Wee Herman or sponge bob of sorts. Always infuriating my mom but making this kid feel less lonely. Kids got him.❤❤
Paul Schaffers laugh before commercial 😂
No sabia que paul schaffer se conocia en otros paises
RIP Andy. Unparalleled genius. This is classic
What's smart about this is he spends 15 minutes talking about really mundane details, and then at the end reveals he is adopting 3 black adult men.
Don't forget the impromptu Elvis performance. So much entertainment packed in one episode.
To be fair you have to have a very high IQ to understand Andy Kaufman.
@@Man_of_Tomorrow He was super famous, so I don't think you need to be a pretentious hipster to understand him.
@@jimjambananaslam3596 He never said anyting about being a hipster, though. To be fair you have to have a very high IQ to understand that comment.
Andy's facial expressions (eyes mostly) remind me of Daxflame
What a great Dad!
This is the guy who demonstrated that being consequent at never take yourself seriously, is a tricky job in a world that pretends to do the opposite.
Dude was honest about having no projects. Nowadays actors be like " Yeah, I'm working on a movie with Brad Pitts uncles baby mommas cousin. It premieres in the Republic of Congo next year."
Dude this is the funniest shit I've ever seen.
This is THE BEST THING EVER!!!!
That guy with the Giants cap looks like the Chief from 21 jump street.
Bless you Andy, you live on mate!
So sneaky humor andy ...asks Dave if he has a toupee 😄
Totally could have got away with another season of taxi absolutely love this show it was a classic . You still watch this show when I was a kid my great grandmother .
He is amazing!
He definitely made that hitchhiking stuff up on the spot.
I literally saw him from Dick Van Dyke to this Letterman clip, he was ALWAYS ahead of the curve!!! I'm thankful rem and Jim Carrey introduced him to a new generation!
Going to a kareoke bar with Andy would be great
Neuro-Diverse-Performance-Artist.
So far ahead of his time that an accurate description is only just now becoming clear.
Where can I go to learn more?
@@bowserhoudini5588 the Eric Andre show has some lessons available
Andy really is the Man on the Moon
That Kevin Durant 🤣
Kaufman was on Cheers for 7 seasons. They actually made a movie about his life entitled, "Moon Over Miami". Drew Carrey played Kaufman in it.
Criminally underrated comment.
Thank you
@AlSwearengen: this comment gave me cancer 😅
@@christopherporter2459 We don't joke about Chevy Chase. There's nothing funny about him.
@@GARRY3754 lol
@@GARRY3754 No, that's Adam Sandler
gem...genius...never gets old
Hahaha im crying it out loud so hard damn andy u were a true genius
You could really feel how comfortable Dave was next to ... ahem ... Andy's adopted kids ..
“ Tell me, are you locked in the punch ? ”
This is absolutely awesome
I remember seeing this in 1983. I'm so old!
I like how the band plays "Cool Jerk" 5:33
I didn’t realize “Me, Myself and Irene” was also a movie about Andy Kaufman staring Jim Carry.
Taped 6 months before his death.
Kauffman and Wilder could be siblings. They have the same magic in their eyes.
Expect the unexpected. Adult adoption is legal in some states. And his kids are cool dudes
😂
🤣 that dude was wild
Andy invented Trolling
The Genius of Andy Kaufman!
he never blinked
Fox he was so good 😊 never ceases to cheer me up
So did Jim Carrey get all of his movie ideas off of Andy?
Oh man his movies make so much more sense now.
Look up Max Headroom. He bit from him, too
me, myself & irene
i was thinking the same thing!
I think it was more of a tip of the hat to Andy. Jim is a ferocious fan of Andy.
chucklenuts clapping at 1:54 definitely the types who don't get the joke till the ride home
i know it would be a miracle but anyone know if these 3 guys are still around? would be cool to interview them
They were just babies in 80s and so they are still around.
Just look up George, Herb, and Tony Kaufman.
@@user-ellievator That is funny-- I will,!!!!!
Andy was the man
This is amazing.
I remember when Andy Kaufman took the whole SNL audience out for milk and cookies on a chartered bus.
Actually, it was his audience at his Carnage Hall performance.
Carnegie Hall.
Andy Kaufman is impersonating Elvis every night in heaven
That was hilarious 😄.
This is very similar to Me, myself & Irene (Jim´s adopted kids). Maybe he saw this on the Man on the moon time and used it after.
If he wrote the movie that would make sense.
I agree Andy probably liked that movie and took it to the next level.
@@hatsoz Umm Andy was dead long before that movie
@@danielscissorhands lol
Damn, I just commented, "We all know Jim Carrey was a fan and played Kaufman in Man on the Moon, but Kaufman here with his sons totally had to inspire Jim and his three sons in Me, Myself and Irene....." but then I read your comment here after I posted mine and just deleted mine. lol. Good observation and I agree!
Lmfao the guys in on this bit are perfect
"THIS IS THE GUY I'M GONNA MUG!" hahaha
He was only there to amuse himself. If anyone laughed, it was only a bonus for us.
The thing about Andy Kaufman was that you never knew when he was acting or serious. I loved watching him as he was up and coming. I remember this episode.
Rest In Peace Andy!
Andy is the best!!!!!
Andy breaks character at 8:22
My favorite thing about Andy is that twinkle he would get in his eyes when he was in the middle of a bit like he's the only one in on the joke
Those two guys, great improv.
This is fantastic!!!! Hilarious and unexpected!!!
Thus guy man was so convincing 😀
Andy knew just how to work his looks and personality into his audiences thoughts and feelings then just absolutely pull a Galagher abd just explode everyone's melons with either uncontrollable laughter or rage. I think for him the line was thin between the two, but nice he sided with laughter.
The joke was always on us.
The greatest Intergender wrestling champion ever!!
MAN
WOMAN.
DOG
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was 13 days old when this came out.
Hilarious!
We need an update on his children. How are they coping since their father’s death???
one of them is a referee in the ufc
@@montesmontes Whats his name
@@bydreaminc It's either George something, Tony something, or Herb something.
Herb