Hugh Laurie interviews Michael Jackson- A Bit of Fry and Laurie- BBC Comedy

[widebody123]

I was 8 years old for goodness sake, we've all changed. LOL

[TalentedToast]

I'm not sure that that was the real Michael Jackson

[mxgirl918]

OMG I just couldn't stop laughing the moment the camera switches to him on that treadmill! xD

[MckaysProductions]

My head just exploded

[Hermoor]

Nice moves

[mmario24]

Love how he doesn´t look like Jackson at all :D btw what year is this?

[insectsinmyclothes]

I know a girl who looks like Stephen Fry in this sketch..

[metallikat1992]

next time i'm on a night out, i'm gonna pull out some of those moves on the dance floor!!!!! (H) :D i <3 stephen fry

[drdisarper]

I don't feel like I should be attracted to Stephen Fry doing pelvic thrusts, but my God am I attracted to Stephen Fry doing pelvic thrusts.

[KittiMitties]

@drdisarper I can't say I'm not of the same mind....good lord<3

[TroyBlackford]

This is the best. I'm sorry, anyone who thinks this is 'controversial' needs to step back. In 1990, Michael Jackson was just a famous singer. Just because he died weirdly doesn't mean any mention of him in history is 'controversial.' You want to know what IS controversial? If he hadn't died, he would still be a joke.

[TheRifleFlid33]

1:57 ... I love Laurie's geeky smile and laugh :') It's so cute! Also, why put so much effort into a moonwalk when Fry shows Britain how to do it so easily and effectivly!

[TheRifleFlid33]

This was done years and years ago, despite what anyone is saying about how bad it is and how disrespectful or whatever, 20 years ago was a long time ago, it can't be changed. It's just british sitcom humor, it's just what they did sometimes.

They are all respected by millions of people all over the world, this 3 minute sketch shouldn't start arguments....The're not exactly serious or anything, really, they both probably see Michael as an inspiration, just like many others do:)

[huntedrasta]

This is regrettable. These two great legends make a sketch about Michael Jackson, and it's really nowhere near one of the better parodies out there.

Waste.

[AlexdDark]

@huntedrasta

I do not believe it is supposed to be a parody.

[huntedrasta]

@AlexdDark Oh? then what is it, pray?

[AlexdDark]

@huntedrasta

Pray? What?

Parody implies some sort of imitation.

I don't see how they are really trying to look or act like him.

They aren't exactly imitating him. They are commenting on his work and how it affects the world, yes, but they are also making a fairly ridiculous sketch, making more fun of themselves than doing a parody of MJ.

It doesn't feel like a parody, not sure that it should be classified as one.

[huntedrasta]

@AlexdDark I see. either way my initial point was not about whether it was a parody. it is that the subject of MJ being so important and delicate, and has been touched upon by so many great comedians and other artists, so its disappointing to see Fry & Laurie waste a sketch like this. Basically I found it unintersting, unfunny, showing little or no talent, and of course showing no respect. So anyhow, it is regrettable. Still really like these guys, don't get me wrong! Peace!

[gabumonfanclubx]

"I was eight years old for goodness' sake" haha

[CastNemesis]

I'm a student of an English teacher training college in Poland. Last year one of our teachers showed us this vid during one of our classes. Everyone was like "Oh, House!" and laughed, but for me it was the very moment when I fell in love with A Bit of Fry and Laurie. I can still remember the introduction by Hugh, 'cause we were to memorise it and say it the way he'd done it :D I love those two guys and I always will :D

[katiemiaana]

this is the funniest sketch!

[sweet0surprise]

What is this shit

[TheCorrsFriends]

@sweet0surprise anything but shit, in fact.

[TroyBlackford]

@sweet0surprise It's you sucking in the comment sections of a great video.

[MegaCarrington1]

That was hilarious!!

[chiaraLennon]

OMFG STEPHEN FRY IS JUST HILARIOUS AH AH AH AH

[Tipadou]

I only just realised ... Stephen Fry really reminds me of Marcus Mumford !

[naakrd]

I hope my cousine does not mind me doing that at her wedding next week.

[Omni315]

well that last nose job has left it looking a bit broken

[RSOMASIS]

From 13 second to the end- hillarious. Clear Genius!

[LittleBabyBum]

brilliant! old fry and laurie is just lovely!

[GDscissorhandedgurl]

I love the way his hands move when he's on the treadmill. Couldn't stop laughing.

[Bioniclejab]

@GDscissorhandedgurl OMG same! :D

[NoahLDiamond]

FRY ON HOUSE!!! NOW

[Renegadeprof]

Only Stephan Fry could act as Micheal Jackson

[button4boy]

@Renegadeprof and if only you could spell both names you tried to write...

[Renegadeprof]

@button4boy TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL­!

[button4boy]

@Renegadeprof learn to spellellllellellellellellellel­lellellellell...

[Renegadeprof]

@button4boy Lol I have an English degree!

[chemical93girl]

poor stephen, he hates dancing and singing xD

[mcfleppa]

Dancing begins: 2:10 

[Makhecha]

Well that pedo MJ did want to be like a white pedo!

[gabv25]

@Makhecha He was not a pedophile!

[Tilltesi]

@gabv25 oh yes he was.

[gabv25]

@Tilltesi No, he wasn't. :)

[olewal]

LOL

[jackblake715]

so theres no bbc advertising on tv but there is on youtube? pricks.

[noerd421427]

The really ironic thing is that later on Stephen Fry actually made a podcast on how he loathed dancing

[Soundgardener80]

Such a difference between Hugh the actor and Doc House, can't believe they're the same guy

[thereddragon95]

@Soundgardener80 its called acting XD

[Soundgardener80]

@thereddragon95 Yeah thanks for that :p, shows just what a great actor he is though....in the case of his acting on House it's a genius portraying a genius

[thereddragon95]

@Soundgardener80 lol yh i totally get ya ^^im sorry but i have to say it. inception! (a genuis within a genuis XD)

[iLuvvYuuMjxXxLia]

LOL this is funny :) I apologise about some of the other fans.....not all of us our defensive, humorless twats :) I've had enough of these types of fans, not all of us are stupid like that... Some fans tell me off for swearing because "Michael wouldnt like it" obviously ignoring the fact he says "Stop fucking with me" and "Fuck the press" :) TWATS. :) xx

[Mallice88]

im a proper fan. BUT SERIOUSLY THE TREADMILL. LOFL

[weareshinyhappy]

@TullyTheRobot

Second series, first episode. One of my personal favourites :]]

[TullyTheRobot]

What series of ABOFAL was this from?

[LastSunrise1981]

Well to be fair, they were actually showing respect to MJ and defending him in this skit.

[BelusFausto23]

I knew it wouldn't actually be MJ

[muffin8or]

@BelusFausto23

Well done.

[KlChrissieee]

I cannot go on a treadmill at the gym now without bursting into laughter. The moon walk is amazing.

[KlChrissieee]

I cannot go on a treadmill at the gym these days without bursting into laughter. The moon w

[muffin8or]

So Michael wanted to become a white British upper middle class comedian?

[TVMoviesChannel]

Stephen's moonwalk was fantastic! And so precise to the beat as well! =D

[artoyeh]

i see this and i have to watch real MJ videos :) nice



[kchauncey]

Yeah, he doesn't at all look like he did when he started publishing that beer magazine.

[rohanmarkjay]

This sketch is a very British sense of humour.

[Crusher8000]

Oh Stephen, you so silly.

[randomjunk40]

@Flipoverizada I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic.

[Mad9977]

well there is surely more than one Michael Jackson on this Planet :-P

[lotl123]

Mr. Jackson at the top of his game! He never got any better...

[gamegirl07]

I'm a huge MJ fan and I love this - Fry and Laurie are so funny! :D

[kafata1]

MJ has got NOTHING on Stephen's moonwalk!♥

[Itsukikohaku]

@kafata1 Are you completely lost his mind?!!. Of course if.

notes those tabs, right? ;).

[huntedrasta]

@kafata1 How can you write something so foolish? it must be some sort of joke. you are trying to express your support of stephen fry then. fine.

[kafata1]

@huntedrasta haha :)

Of course I'm kidding. I mean, as a person I'll take Stephen or Hugh over anyone else any day of the week, but I don't actually think Stephen dances better than MJ :P

[huntedrasta]

@kafata1 thanks for your positive-toned response. I'm sorry for my comment, I guess it was unnecessary. Peace!

[AlexdDark]

@huntedrasta

Okay, not that I've got any problem with you liking MJ, but, really, how is his subject so important and delicate?

I mean, yeah, he is a good singer, a really good dancer, and, all in all, a pretty awesome person, but how, in context of making comedy, is his subject more important and delicate than any other subject?

Sure, with his demise some amount of delicacy should be added, but this sketch was made over 20 years ago. He was just a performer at the time.

[huntedrasta]

@AlexdDark Hmm, well that brings up another point. Should an artist approach any subject matter with the same attitude? It is delicate to question race and surgery.

It is true that there are far more delicate subjects than that of Michael Jackson. AND they could have been more offensive.

But MJ is a controversial subject! & so much can be said about him!

This sketch has so little depth...

It is only because I hold all 3 of these artists in high regard that I felt like commenting; my opinion.

[apologize0511]

Makes you simply love British humor. :)

[myno1fakeaccount]

I don't know what is the year for this but his british accent wasn't that strong even back then

[muffin8or]

@myno1fakeaccount

It's the same as now.

[actaylorr]

@myno1fakeaccount your kidding right?

[myno1fakeaccount]

@actaylorr

Not at all the english ppl in london i work with speak with a lot stronger brittish accent

[BabiiShanice]

I am a hardcore MJ fan and I find this hilarious, no matter how many times I watch it.

My favourite part is when Stephen is on the treadmill. LMAO. xD

Laurie & Fry are comedy geniuses.

[juinttu]

loooool good airwalk :---D

[er10b]

LMAO love the impersonation - Stephen Fry is a legend!

[rvic11]

Genius . "I was 8 years old!"

[Elnett11]

ATTENTION: When the dance routine starts, I strongly advise that you mute the video and then play an up-tempo Beyoncé song of your choice. "Freakum Dress", "Diva" and "Crazy in Love" work particularly well. Then just...just watch as Stephen Fry gets down to it.

[MangaRaven9]

Michael would have laughed at this. He had a great sense of humor. Any fans that bash really dont understand MJ. There are times to get upset but this is not one of them.

[whowantsabighug]

How insensitive of Fry and Laurie to make this sketch in the past when they DEFINATELY knew Michael Jackson might one day die in the future under unusual circumstances.

[Flipoverizada]

@whowantsabighug I find Fry and Laurie pretty talented comedians/ actors, but didn't know they were also psychic. That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think? :)

[CF1975]

I still cannot believe some of the angry, offended comments of Michael jackson fans on this great sketch. I guess if you are younger than 12, such behaviour is understandable. Otherwise:get a life and a sense of humour;-).

[darkliz1]

240p.. we meet yet again....

[anthowell]

I love it when the camera pans left at the beginning of the song to reveal Stephen poncing along on the treadmill. Brilliant.

[jag305]

@anthowell Poncing...what a fabulous word. Spot on.

[HSOUIXZ]

Ha!

Funny. Now how many of you ere upset not to see "The Gloved One?"

[SimoMcGauneo]

RIP peeeedo

[Susi2584]

@SimoMcGauneo you're trolling :P

[SimoMcGauneo]

@Susi2584 No, good Sir, I am afraid you are incorrect.

[danzs9]

Steven Fry to replace cuddy as head of Princeton plainsboro hospital!!!

[samyogita3288]

@danzs9 Stephen. But yes!!!

[Melborooni]

293 people don't have a sense of humour

[marrydruli]

Stephen is so clumsy XD

[rigstula]

These two geniuses need to make another comedy series together.

[RussX5Z]

Ha ha ha!1 This is stupid.

[mybreakdown101]

Laurie has dimples! Oh my.. X)

[balletbabe13]

Does anyone else think Stephen's hands when he was on the treadmill were hilarious?

[DeathlyMasquerade]

hahahahahahaha

Stephen Fry is hilarious :D

and this show is the prouf that Hugh Laurie was excellent before House

[alepulsar]

I also love the way Hugh claps.... This is even funnier the second time around.

[ashleyxms]

He doesn't look like Michael Jackson...

[alepulsar]

This has to be one of the funniest sketches these two have done. And I love them all. Cried laughing... Stephen's dance... every kid is copying his look. yeah right!! hahaha

[Icejunkie91]

WTF.

[CaptMARNEY]

I feel like I can tackle the day now.

[StephenFiorentini]

FUCKING KING ARTHUR ADS!

[phemyda94]

Stephen Fry = legend

Stephen Fry > Michael Jackson

[Dagik]

Need french subtitles to show there sketches to my french friends ! Cuz french and english comedy are so different ^^

[TheAverageFox]

Stephen was so brave to do that dance.

[Canaveral305]

Is it me or is Stephen really huge? Apparently Hugh must be pretty tall too because the size difference isn't very big, but next to these girls, he really looks like he's a giant.

Also well, I'd watch him dance all day, every day.

[DayDreamAscent]

lol @ the treadmill moonwalk

[AnaGomez1994]

This is just a little offensive but I guess it's because it is the truth and we do indeed gotta face it. Anyway, Michael is dead and even though it's harsh it was probably his insecurities fault.

I cracked up with laughter when I saw Fry making the "Moonwalk"...hahahaha!

[Blasted2Oblivion]

How long ago was this? Aside from a few grays here and there they both look the same as they did in this.

[MechoMadness]

@Blasted2Oblivion

This was from: 'A Bit of Fry and Laurie' - Series 2: Episode 1 (1990).

[MrLebeau1685]

OMG this is hillarious !!!!! BTW Hugh Laurie was so sexy before Dr. House !!

[microscopic]

FUCK THE LEGENDS OF KING FUCKING ARTHUR

[djehuty13]

288 people are Americans!

[cmnesnah]

@djehuty13 I am an american and I love this sketch!!

[eg1art4life]

Say what you like, Stephen Fry can DANCE!

[priyarajkumardinkar]

Hilarious !

[ringadong]

Love how the 2 dancers at the end can't stop smiling at SF's dancing, and who can blame them?!

[funkynata]

hahaha... excellent



[hannaah099]

was this actually comedy in those days?! thought Stephen fry had some self respect ..obviously not.

[tpl2000]

@hannaah099 It was comedy then, it's comedy now. How is this not comedy, if it makes people laugh intentionally?

[stupididiotization]

@hannaah099 Do you think an actor pretending to kiss a butt ugly person in a movie 'has no standards'? He's ACTING. It has nothing to do with self-respect, it's all about CONFIDENCE. You've got a totally wrong view on the whole idea of comedy.

[theeaterofpie]

@hannaah099 so many things wrong about your comment, i can't fit it into this box.

[TheWilux]

Wich year is this videos??

[pkscarr]

im off to the gym right now, gonna have to do a bit of Fry's awesome treadmill dancing

[BabyJoffin]

Well I'm a huge MJ fan and I find this very funny.

@AssholesToAshes - you're right. Michael was a bright guy and therefore probably did have a great sense of humour. Why wouldn't he see the funny side of this?

[AssholesToAshes]

It's kind of offensive to Michael Jackson to make it seem like he COULDN'T take a joke. Come on. Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry are brilliant. It's ridiculous.

[rogerbacardy]

I remember watching a bit of Fry & Laurie in the early 90's, very funny and not as low brow as most comedies. This was recorded 15 or so years before Jacko died.

[jimmypageisgod2]

HILARIOUS

[MrMacsiPhone]

Damn it, I thought Michael Jackson was actualy going to be in this :(

[Ko0lHaNDLuKex]

C'mon people, it's about time we get this up to a million views. Its comic genius demands it!

[humbug5678]

ingenious ! im starting to see a different light to stephen fry :P

[jessehluvmcr]

Urrrgggh, why must people comment on videos and try to prove a point, Frankie Boyle says worse! Yes Michael Jackson was great, but we also take the piss out of Lady Gaga and other famous people. This is classic humour, no swearing, no offensive comments, nothing, Your just pathetic if you need to come on here to cause a bit of trouble for god knows why! :@

[BlueButterfly7777]

You can easily be an MJ fan and think this is funny and a cute sketch.

[Jjjkar]

Pity that the ending is missing (where Hugh walks up to Stephen and accuses him of miming), it was rather good.

[xyzdgthereal]

perrfecct :)

[TnseWlms]

Does anybody remember Hugh Laurie describing attending a Michael Jackson concert as, being "so far from the stage and so much noise you might as well be listening to Michael Heseltine"? Or am I thinking of another comedian?

[StevieWhelan]

@TnseWlms That Would be Hayley Mills you are thinking of

[tifferz2112]

I've liked this, about 500 times :D

[wildzeromadness]

Pretty sure Stephen Fry is the real thing and the "Michael Jackson" we all know was just an imposter. Not unlike John Lennon.

[cynthiavela]

Oh my god. Stephen Fry is just awesome. I wasn't expecting him to come out XD.

[cynthiavela]

Oh my good. Stephen Fry is just awesome. I wasn't expecting him to come out XD.

[stoikes]

@blacktagrodney that's the point you fucking nob.

[chrismclegless]

Those dancers are having a hard time trying not to laugh at Fry, it's brilliant.

[tomorocko]

Keep pressing 1 - Stop hitting yourself.

[Derrymaine148]

keep pressing 8 every one second... ^_^ that's dancing babe!!!

[Eveline245]

LOL!!!!! That was just one of the most hilarious thing that I have ever seen!! Oh Mr Laurie, I love you and I am crazy in love with your accent too!! I never in my life fancied old guys but I would do a big exception if I could have you!!! :)

[danzs9]

dame! michael jackson has gotten miles better than he ever has been :O and look way hotter

[TKJOfficial]

hahahaha xDD what a song xD

[cardionema]

@djpooh28 Why the fuck should they apologize?

[cardionema]

@morebeauty You are far too worshipful.

[cardionema]

@HidanOz I couldn't care less.

[TheSalesShowDavid]

hilarious. 

[TheArtObsessed]

i wasnt trying to be rude i was just making sure it wasnt a trick of the camera

[oxBerkeleyxo]

Thats Hugh Laurie? He must've been extremely young

[LoveSmerch]

@oxBerkeleyxo Around 30.

[becky1968uk]

yes, i dont think it's a secret that stephen fry as a crooked nose.

but at least he has a nose................ :)

[TheArtObsessed]

is it just me or does the guy playing michael look like he has a crooked nose at 1:22

[randommovieguys]

@TheArtObsessed FUCK YOU! HIS NAME IS STEPHEN FRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REMEMBER IT!

[TheArtObsessed]

@randommovieguys

wow freak out much

[randommovieguys]

@TheArtObsessed kinda! LOL

[boborappa]

@TheArtObsessed That's Stephen "National Fucking Treasure" Fry and yeah he broke his nose when he was a kid so that's why it's crooked.

[love5959]

wow. i definitely saw this in 09 when michael jackson died and was gobbling up all the videos and interviews of michael jackson that i could find on youtube. & nowww i'm obsessed with house, and.. well.. you can see where this is going. ahh, i have a problemm :x loll.

[KiLLUMiNATii]

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