Jerry Seinfeld: The toughness of my orphaned parents

20 днів тому

Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld opens up about his father and his connection to comedy, sharing how he learned everything from him and believes there was a genetic component. He also reflects on his parents’ tough upbringing and his own childhood, sharing how he craved challenge and difficulty. #interview #parents #childhood
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@user-ls4vb6dq7z 15 днів тому

I thought I knew everything about Seinfeld but I learned for the first time that both his parents were orphans. Fascinating.

@cutehumor 13 днів тому

isn't America a great country? His parents were poor and orphans. Their son is worth a billion dollars.

@CHDean 3 дні тому

Amd, perhaps, and explanation.

@endorphinder 17 днів тому

"The difference between those two sounds is a lot of money." That's gold, Jerry, gold!

@ge2623 15 днів тому

Not literally but that's like music also.

@ruthdanielson919 14 днів тому

In the back of your mind must keep you focused.

@kendallevans4079 10 днів тому

As someone Jerry's age, I can relate to so much of this, especially when Jerry says his Dad didn't express emotions. My Dad never said "I love you" directly......BUT before your burn him on the cross...I UNDERSTOOD, as he understood my love of him! It's very difficult to explain, so much was unspoken and different in those days.

@janedougherty5109 14 днів тому

I'm glad he acknowledges his parents.

@actownsend7288 4 години тому

His dad was proud of him and how hard Jerry worked to become successful at his profession.

@RickCT2000 16 днів тому

Jerry was so revealing in this discussion. No comedic distraction. Just intelligent introspection and psychological “red meat”. l Loved it.

@ReclaimingMyChillTime 17 днів тому

"There is a range (of difficulties) that we all seek." This is the most accurate and insightful peek into the human mind I've ever connected with.

@suzeauster2223 16 днів тому

Great interview. My Mother was born in 1923 and an orphan. She lived in an orphanage in Bkkyn. N.Y. She was never loved, it was all about the money when She got fostered out. My Mom also didn't talk much about her life there. She was a great Mom, but not demonstrative at all. Successful business woman and always took care of others in need.

@k.popper2620 12 днів тому

My German Grandfather was also an orphan in NYC in the late 1800's He died way before I was born, but I could see how his lack of being cared for and being loved had influenced my father to be a man who struggled to emotionally be there for his his wife and children. Very sad.

@suzeauster2223 12 днів тому

@@k.popper2620 Sad 😞 Indeed !

@ahill4642 11 днів тому

Hard to imagine adopting a child and not growing to care about them. 😞

@nickbarcheck1019 18 днів тому

He's so right. My wonderful mother was an orphan at 9. Tough asnails and smart and funny as hell. So blessed to have her in my life.

@marcoaurelio8058 16 днів тому

I am an orphan and that is WHY I CAN UNDERSTAND what the Palestinians are going through. WAKE UP

@kendallandrews8691 16 днів тому

Sad you didn't get to meet your grandparents

@nickbarcheck1019 16 днів тому

@@kendallandrews8691 Thank you. I never met any of my grandparents. All four passed before I was born. Feel the worst for my mom of course. She's the greatest person on the planet. I guess everyone thinks that about their mom but mine really is the best lol.

@user-ue4rd1mf1v 15 днів тому

@@marcoaurelio8058you're a typical Israel hater who will say anything and disrespect any cause or platform to spread your hate. You call it pro Palestine but there's no "pro" in it at all. Only "con"

@herbie0408 16 днів тому

Hands down one of the best Jerry Seinfeld interviews, some absolute pearls of wisdom & thought here, he is one very smart guy

@cindydowning2141 15 днів тому

Older and wiser…

@ge2623 15 днів тому

Yes, he is.

@jkingston5498 17 днів тому

My FIL grew up in an orphanage and nothing ever fazed him. He was just always grateful.

@andrewcullen3235 16 днів тому

lol, youtube.

@Gringa_L 15 днів тому

❤I relate to this. By my early 20's, both of my parents were gone. A couple different people over the years have told me that I express gratitude often. I'm guessing it's because when you lose a lot, you survive by appreciating what you have.

@lisajohnson6351 15 днів тому

I’ve found those who had the hardest childhoods, everything after just was easier.

@Gringa_L 15 днів тому

@@lisajohnson6351 This makes a lot of sense. In childhood you're at the mercy of the adults in your life, for better or worse, then you grow up and steer your own ship.

@lpri 15 днів тому

This interview is so refreshing and revealing. Jerry staying humble and relatable. There are a lot of life lessons here, and Jerry paying respects to his late mother and father. Thankyou Jerry.

@polljones8921 14 днів тому

He also supports the killing of innocent children in Gaza, you forgot about that part of him #childkillers

@susiesuh1418 14 днів тому

I thought so too. I found the interviewer to be somewhat pompous: his tone, his body language, his smirk. Don’t care for the guy but I’ve always admired Jerry.

@amynaddra7230 14 днів тому

Seeing Seinfeld before he was famous was one of my first dates with my husband. The Punchline in Atlanta

@JXS63J 3 дні тому

So how was he?

@foothillgirl7989 14 днів тому

Jerry, vulnerable, serious, I love him.

@johnfury6481 13 днів тому

No bits or jokes. Refreshing.

@deb6828 14 днів тому

The interviewer is clueless. Jerry is spot on about a genetic component to his humor. Nature is stronger than nurture.

@colleenparker9695 11 днів тому

Agree!

@sarahfaith6531 15 днів тому

It’s amazing to hear about his parents. I’m so sorry they experienced that.

@gennadyrosin1177 17 днів тому

Jerry what a line at the end of the interview.

@CHDean 16 днів тому

This is the sweetest part of the entire interview.

@dopy8418 17 днів тому

Man this is rare to see Jerry talk about this.

@marcoaurelio8058 16 днів тому

it is rare because he has an agenda. the israeli agenda. go study what gives pleasures to pychopaths and malignant narcissists people. it is HINTING at the things they are DOING TO OTHERS and ENJOY THE ANGER AND SADNESS that evokes on people

@actownsend7288 4 години тому

Yeah same when he talks about his awesome wife Jessica and their three children.

@laurenpomerantz6202 14 днів тому

I really admire Jerry Seinfeld. This is a wonderful relatable interview and he is my favorite.

@faithclifford5893 14 днів тому

You could be overwhelmed with grief and someone in my husbands family would get the timing right, say something funny just at the right time and it would crack you up laughing. Their timing was always spot on. It was , I felt, in their genes. Their minds worked differently, really...

@jchoosier15 16 днів тому

Not wanting to surpass your father is dead on, I felt that very deeply anytime I had an experience that seemed to surpass my fathers

@jackhudkins542 16 днів тому

Jerry is wise....thank you.

@pronemanoldbutyoung5548 15 днів тому

Seinfeld being a virtuous with words as always. The part where he explains that he seeked a tough life from the get go, is so well formulated. I myself and probably more than half the population of the world seeks the easiest way out in life, in 99% of all life situations. Jerry nailed it. Better than any modern life coach or ancient philosopher.

@dropfry 16 днів тому

I know Jerry is doing the rounds to promote his movie. But this interview feels so valuable and condenced.

@drsvs 17 днів тому

This amazing man always impresses me. Then he tops himself.

@ahill4642 11 днів тому

same

@jq8974 18 днів тому

100% - I completely agree in the "genetic" part of comedy. I work in entertainment and although we may strongly disagree sometimes, if my parents and I see a show together they will accurately dissect what worked and what didn't and we'll completely agree. Dad was an engineer but was a very popular wedding MC back in the day, and Mom's a master entertainer. It's in the genes 👖

@frostpond 18 днів тому

Completely, completely genetic. I can’t believe the Interviewer acted to surprised. (There is also Jewish humor, Irish humor, etc etc… depending on how/where you grew up.)

@MrRufusRToyota 16 днів тому

Lol that’s not genetic. That’s living together and being raised by them.

@Gringa_L 15 днів тому

When he said that I thought of how other talents are passed genetically, like an exceptional singing voice or ability to master instruments, and definitely the extra type of intelligence needed to do difficult things - engineer, doctor, lawyer, CPA, scientist, etc.. Sometimes people apply that inherited intelligence to comedy instead. Like a Conan O'Brien or a John Mulaney, for example.

@mariannebarlow8336 15 днів тому

I agree with you!!! 😊

@jq8974 13 днів тому

@@MrRufusRToyota I think it can be "nurture", but my husband was adopted (he's a writer) and we got to meet his birth mom. It was interesting what traits had nothing to do with nurture and everything to do with genetics.

@Justin-tu4fk 17 днів тому

Jerry was always a serious player, even back then before all this happened fr him. We marveled, at him. M.C. Comedy Caravan.

@stanmanmedia 13 днів тому

Always thought Seinfeld was a great talent, but in recent years watching him interview I've come to love him as a no BS person. His postulations may or may not be correct or factual, but he makes the stand, shares his opinion, and stands by it. Seems like a super human being to me.

@kevinc2821 17 днів тому

I could watch this all day

@donnajarvis9542 15 днів тому

I just love Jerry Seinfeld. What a story about his parents!

@egl3369 14 днів тому

I agree that we all crave different levels of difficulty. And in different areas of our life too. Spot on.

@zhannashpitalnik4327 14 днів тому

Mr Seinfeld is brilliant intelligent thoughtful A true star

@swampdaddy87 18 днів тому

Genes indeed! I met my bio-father when I was aged 44. I have the same timing and mannerisms and sense of humor. My adopted dad (my Dad) was a very reserved engineer. He'd laugh at my humorous tendencies, but we were very different personality wise. It's in how the brain is hard-wired. Nature certainly contributes, but it's how one processes stimuli and uses it constructively that is biologically pre-determined in many ways.

@ReclaimingMyChillTime 17 днів тому

Imagine being nurtured by the same timing and funny genes. Jerry nailed it. What's weird is he was questioned on it, though he did help clarify.

@davidusa47 17 днів тому

How somebody physically looks and sounds also plays a role. Facial expressions too. All genetic. Jerry is too real for this guy.

@ReclaimingMyChillTime 17 днів тому

@@davidusa47 You nailed it.

@joeyfitz9 15 днів тому

"The calculations of comedy are minute and precise." -Jerry Seinfeld

@CaesarDarias 17 днів тому

People who experienced the Great Depression (and World Wars) were so terrorized and traumatized by the experience that it’s hard for anyone to understand their emotions and perspective. Their parenting had to be seriously impacted. Perhaps that was reflected in Mr. Seinfeld’s folks. I have recently read a couple of books about the Depression. Let’s pray we never experience that again.

@marcoaurelio8058 16 днів тому

Can we include the Palestinians on that PRAY OF YOURS? THEY ARE experiencing just that and THIS MAN went to A RESTAURANT with his family TO SUPPORT israel while MINUTES AWAY palestinians were being STARVED TO DEATH. This is a surreal world

@Bonzi_Buddy 15 днів тому

Palestinians put terrorists in charge of their government. They made the bed they now must lay in.

@sevenisago 14 днів тому

@@marcoaurelio8058he can support whoever he wants. You don’t need to watch this interview. Go find another hobbie

@dale9724 9 годин тому

I love Seinfeld. Talent, brains, integrity and FUNNY!

@aja3longhorn375 17 днів тому

He's right about the genetic component. It's an anecdote but I definitely see a lot of peoples personalities and traits in their parents, even if they are microscopic little quirks.

@MrRufusRToyota 16 днів тому

lol that not genetics necessarily. That’s being raised by people lol

@Lovemycoffee10 3 дні тому

Fascinating interview! I always thought of Jerry as Brilliant…I always noticed he’s Left handed too,😂. His parents, though both orphaned have raised and been Blessed with such a Great and Beautiful son!!! You can’t help but admire and love Jerry Seinfeld. As a mom, his Character says it all …

@IPlayOneOnT.V. 17 днів тому

For years I've wanted to see pictures of Seinfeld's mom and dad. Good looking family. Thanks.

@marcoaurelio8058 16 днів тому

yes. too bad there are over FIFTY THOUSAND PALESTINIAN CHILDREN who will never have these pictures. I AM IN SHOCK OF HOW MONSTROUS EVERYONE IS

@vickileonard72 14 днів тому

My mother & aunt grew up in an orphanage boy were they tough they could take a punch as easy as throw one but i tell ya they were classy dames😁

@HeadCoachKev 12 днів тому

Gratitude for Jerry's Genius + look how healthy he is at 70; that age just snuck up on us

@bob007fl 2 дні тому

Man, the more I listen to Jerry more I like you when you said it’s all genetic so right on I’m 60 and I have these conversations with my 84-year-old dad and it’s so genetic

@RandyLex-wu6jy 14 днів тому

Great to see a different side of jerry it’s actually great

@spiritcreek9813 14 днів тому

Very insightful, brilliant mind and work ethic.

@deanpapadopoulos3314 13 днів тому

Jerry is such relatable and wise person. I like him as a person more than as an actor. He never fails to be real and honest. The takeaway from his fame is that the world gets to meet a brilliant and honest man.

@biegebythesea6775 16 днів тому

wow that's actually amazing the story of his parents and his father. seems like those kids were in an abusive home (which should have been shut down!) and that's why they ran away. I can see why he's tough now.

@Nurturing2 12 днів тому

5:08 AMAZING interview❣️ WOW!!! Sending love & light to the Seinfeld family!!!! 🙏😇💫

@TheRubberStudiosASMR 15 днів тому

Incredible interview ❤

@dayrich 13 днів тому

irving berlin did that also, left home to save the parents some money on kids to feed. so encouraging that you can make something of yourself regardless of how you are raised. ❤

@fryaxoof2521 11 днів тому

My parents didn’t dote on us, they didn’t say they loved us but they did love us and we knew they did.

@canineng29 17 днів тому

A good level of challenge is called the Zone of Proximal Development.

@BowmanMoran 14 днів тому

Brilliant, incredibly smart man.

@kathrynmcfarlane1243 14 днів тому

Amazing stories.

@DanFedMusic 17 днів тому

He's so right, I've been saying this for years, we throw the word genius around but it has the least to do with us and mostly to do with genetics, circumstances, opportunities, etc.… And we might say yeah but I worked really hard at it, but where did you get that work ethic? Everything came from somewhere that had very little to do with us.

@sandradee3285 17 днів тому

It’s called LUCK - everything in life is luck - intelligence, looks, energy, capacity for hard work, and it goes on…..BUT and it’s a big one, we r all OBLIGATED 2 ACCEPT & do our BEST with whatever “luck” good or bad, we were given - these days a lot of ppl refuse 2 accept the inherent unfairness of life - they r angry, bitter, destructive, etc🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@lisaengel89 13 днів тому

Great interview.

@sharpear1031 16 днів тому

Jerry understands how it all works. I agree with all these perceptions as to genetics. If his Dad was hustling on the street when young, he could talk to people. He probably made comments about people on the street and the basic things they wanted and didn't want; hence Jerry Seinfeld, the son. I think unconsciously I develop my manner to follow my father, then develop my humor and the punch line sits right in to that personality and way of being that I developed but I am using the parent as the backdrop; I am creating him to be my judge and teacher, what to do, what not to do.

@victorblock3421 18 днів тому

No one would ever call me a comedian, but I have my moments and I'll just say something unusual but it's funny and gets people. My father was also serious but he had that sense humor that would just pop out of nowhere. He was well liked and respected but not known as funny. I don't know if it's genetic, learned or I just try to be like was. Maybe a little of all three.

@bnegs521 17 днів тому

First time i saw a pic of Jerrys parents

@user-uz7dm6qn3y 13 днів тому

Jerry, I remember your dad. He used to bring that red motorized buggy down to the beach club-I was too shy to ask for a ride. Glenn P. from Shelly Drive.

@t-mac1236 15 днів тому

These interview clips gave me a whole new found respect for Jerry. I didn’t know he had so much wisdom. Just thought he was clown tbh.

@terriwerning3477 6 днів тому

He is one of a kind.

@JohannaVanWinkle 16 днів тому

Jerry, you're the best!

@joederocco9321 8 днів тому

my mother grew up poor my father did not yet she was more of a parent in every way. also good to see jerry serious

@robfromvan 12 днів тому

I saw him in Vancouver recently. He was very funny!!

@cosmicmauve 6 днів тому

I'd like to hear him speak more about the art of comedy, it's fascinating.

@MMC-jp1gl 16 днів тому

I've heard other great comedians comment on how one of their parents was also very funny. Genes. I buy it:+) God bless~

@annm9139 13 днів тому

Love you Jerry

@ericbogar9665 16 днів тому

I never thought Jerry's stand up was funny at all, but I liked his show. It was funny.

@maureenfinnegan5543 7 днів тому

Jerry is great!!

@Danontime 17 днів тому

I have people I went to high school with, and some of them look the same age as Jerry. I turned 40 and they look like 50-55 😮. Key to youth (except exercise and olive oil) = Focus on comedy and not problems

@bnegs521 17 днів тому

And a hair transplant

@lindapoleski2023 15 днів тому

i love jerry

@nancydavis4618 17 днів тому

Jerry is funnnnnny

@ladykfirst 13 днів тому

I get it! Love you Jerry!

@loudloveen 12 днів тому

Comedy comes so naturally l to him he credits it to genetics, which is a recognition of his dad's talent as a comedian.

@TermeeTime 15 днів тому

2:21 Hahaha!!

@Ryguy87c 16 днів тому

“We’re in the soft period right now”

@wendihangebrauck6124 15 днів тому

Totally agree that there is a genetic component to comedy.

@lizlee6290 13 днів тому

So very, very interesting. What a "thinking" person he is.

@Nate-im3sg 16 днів тому

I know this guy! I think his name is Jerry. He was on a few episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

@bnegs521 17 днів тому

I agree with Jerry about genetics

@deannamadrigal7503 14 днів тому

I love it... " The difference between those two sounds is a lot of money "

@elizabethr4107 12 днів тому

Amen

@imisstoronto3121 13 днів тому

Some people are naturally funny.

@janef220 14 днів тому

Jim Carey also says his dad was quite funny (genetic component)

@averyr7752 17 днів тому

Where is the main video with Jerry??? Full length

@brankastupar7101 13 днів тому

I like Jerry

@micheldaillet8144 14 днів тому

Excellent, i did not know this gentleman

@thegentlelivingchannel 4 години тому

Who? Jerry Seinfeld??

13 днів тому

I hope Jerry took care of moma them. I hope he did them proud.

@Priyanka77574 13 днів тому

“Families are always rising and falling in America.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne

@AB-wy7dr 17 днів тому

I don’t get it…. Where do I watch the full episode?

@deniss.6205 12 днів тому

"i knew i wanted to live a difficult life"...this is interesting, since there are people who genuinely believe we actually choose our parents before being born and the circumstances in which we are born.

@thegentlelivingchannel 4 години тому

Ah yes, the idea of Sacred Contracts. Caroline Myss wrote extensively about that. Fascinating.

@deniss.6205 3 години тому

@@thegentlelivingchannel Actually Louise Hay came to mind, but will research her too. thank you!

@thegentlelivingchannel 3 години тому

@@deniss.6205 ah, Louise changed my life 25 years ago. Bless thar woman.

@unknownname1681 17 днів тому

If the Seinfeld sitcom didn’t hit, like if it would’ve been in a bad time slot, Jerry wouldn’t be this cocky guy you’ve seen for 20 years.

@LM-fn6qb 16 днів тому

It was in a bad time slot. All over. Here it was only on at 1.00am in the morning. And it still caught on here.

@BowmanMoran 14 днів тому

Jealous much?

@HardPass 14 днів тому

he would be - you just wouldn't see it .

@silverarrowtarot 15 днів тому

no coasters on the table?? psychopaths LOL 🤣🤣

@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535 18 днів тому

Nature vs nurture 💚

@JudePi-jx7yo 17 днів тому

It's always both though now we pretend everything is nurture.

@mizb.9170 11 днів тому

Yeah there are artistic genes that run in families

@marysketch4772 13 днів тому

That is really astute comment, and helpful to me, that we all seek a certain amount of difficulty, the right amount. This way I don't have to hate that I did that, actually pushed for some difficulty. I just really know what he means.