I used to love Mitch . . . I still do, but I used to too. RIP Mr. Hedberg

My favorite Mitch joke was “I had a parrot 🦜 and the parrot talked, but it did not say ‘I’m hungry’… so it died 💀 “

"Are those sunglasses prescription?" "No no, they're just pretentious" such a quick response lol

Artie Lang is a legend. He is always the first to point out a good comic and is never intimitaded by someone funnier than him.

Mitch stayed true to his word and gave half the prize money to the second place comedian. What a class act

"I like playing blackjack.. but I'm not addicted to gambling.. I'm addicted to siting in a semi-circle.." Mitch Hedberg

You could tell how Artie knew and understood Hedbergs comedy and found him truly funny.

One of the biggest things I’m grateful I got to do was see Mitch Hedberg live at Acme Comedy Co in Mpls in 2002

Mitch Hedberg was such an amazing comedian. I still have Mitch all together CD in my car.

Legend. One of the most unique comics ever. I hate that he passed away. I’m thankful I got to see him live.

Can you believe Artie Lang has outlived all the comics who have OD’d

The most unique delivery ever, dude was quick with it.

Why would you have this creative genius and not know that much about him? And what is up with Robin, with all the digs? Mitch didn't take offense to any of it. Class act through and through.

It's awesome to see how much Artie loved Mitch.

People like Mitch are the ones that make you wish life would give a do over.

I've always been a big fan of Mitch Hedberg. I love how he tells joke instead of just whining about his life in a monologue like some comedians. Rest in peace, buddy.

15 days after this, he was gone. Robin couldn't be any more ignorant if she tried..

He enters the room and the lady says "Is he the one who had the DRUG problem?", what a way to start a chat. Artie being so sensitive, covers it with "Had is the keyword". Artie also says "guy's an amazing talent robin, and all you remember is drugs?". Really appreciate Artie covering for Mitch here multiple times. It must have been so mentally traumatic and embarrassing for Mitch to face all those problems and here all these people talk about is his drug problem, 'his' being the keyword. They talk about the Lemo incident, and she out of the blue says, "Yeah Artie is right, I remember the stories about the things he would do to get Drugs.". Just wtf. Either something is wrong with her or she carries a grudge against him of some kind. She also asks "what's your stand up about?" like he is a nobody. Whole thing is pretty sad, not watching further.

robin was smiling, but she was being pretty sharp towards mitch the whole time ... i don't get it, he's such a nice guy. it shows that he never got sucked into any negativity.

Saw him when he was on tour with Stephen Lynch. September 2004. I’ll always remember that show. R.I.P Goat

I saw him twice in a small venue. He was a legend. So funny.

Mitch Hedberg as a tennis instructor on king of the hill would have been an absolute fucking slam dunk. SO bummed this never happened. Honestly, no matter what they did with him on that show, it would have been a perfect fit.

Sucks he's gone. Him and Norm my favorite two of all time.🤘🤘

mitch seemed like such a sweet and chill and smart guy

His joke about rice is quoted and hanging from a ceiling sign in my local grocery store.

Artie is awesome. He knew how good mitch was and was shamelessly laughing harder than anyone!

Mitch is such a great guy. I understand his pain. I wish I could have had a chance to talk to him. He was such a great comic as well. It hurts me to watch this. The early 2000s were the best time of my life. I was in my early 20s just starting to watch comics. I wish I could have seen him. I totally understand his take on living in his trailer, too. When you've felt some real pain you appreciate the smaller things in life. You appreciate having people close to you who care for you and I like the attention on the people I love not the garbage we buy.

I LOVE how much Artie is cracking up at Mitch

“Mitch Hedberg, Tennis Instructor” would have been a great show.

So glad this was posted. Tried finding this a couple years ago and couldn’t find anything. Thanks!

"Are those sunglasses prescription?" "No, they're just pretentious." 😂🤘

Mitch is such an amazing comic. Such a happy go lucky individual. Him and Greg Giraldo was a huge loss to comedy.

3:12 “yeah that didn’t materialize” 🤣

Taking a call from The Contender during a Mitch Hedberg appearance is as bad a decision as ever made in history.

Robin is on her own planet

One of my favorite comics of all time . What a loss that was. So long ago. A true Dude !

Mitch, such a legend, the best! This delivery.. Even the way he speaks, so unique.

‘what are you spending all your money on?’ ‘ahh man, uh, erm.. idk it just goes’ yeah real subtle mitch

Made me sad to see him with his wife at the end... He seemed so hopeful for the future. His comedy had an innocence to it... Never hateful or racist. Always unique and relatable.

Loved me some Mitch, it's so sad that he's gone. I named my conure parrot Mitch Hedbird

George Carlin was a big fan. That says a lot about Mitch.

"I used to do drugs. I still do drugs, but I used to, too." - great, great line.

HUGE disappointment that Howard would waste time talking on the phone about a TV show instead of spending time with Mitch.

For some context - Mitch was not on the show to be interviewed, he was there to sit in on the news. It was most likely a last second thing to help Mitch sell tickets to a show that week and probaly was something Artie helped happen. It would happen often and what happened here is the usual - talk to the guest a bit, but then go on with the normal show (like taking phone calls about something that came up earlier) mixing the guest in a bit as it goes along. Robin probably had no idea Mitch was going to be on and the only thing she remembered about him (this is only 2nd time on) were drug stories him and Artie told the first time. Not defending her, but Mitch showing up probably threw her off a bit and she might have been mad that he was interrupting her news segment, not sure. Chances are, that day was booked solid, so letting Mitch come on and push his show like this meant that Howard had to like him at least a little, but I don’t think Mitch’s comedy (more joke telling) was a great fit for sitting in like this and while people keep saying Mitch was offended or uncomfortable, I think Mitch was really nervous - even more so than usual

Mitch was in Home Movies which was a cartoon in the 90s made by the creator of Bobs Burgers. Mitch did a few characters on the show and was hilarious. His stand up was outstanding as well. And he seems like he would have been a fun guy to hang out with. Funny in a non angry, non mean kind of way.

Artie was very kind and respectful to the genius comic Mitch

Another legend gone too soon, Mitch was one of the best in the game. Totally underrated & underutilized, he wasn't the next Jerry Seinfeld, he was the new generation Steven Wright! Wish I could have seen him live.

Geez. Very eerie. He's a legend.

His comedy was brilliant. Him and chapelle are my favorites

Legit glad you uploaded this

Wow, Robin, not okay

one of the best joke writers of all time

I still can’t understand the purpose of Robin Quivers.

Thank you for the smiles Mitch. I hate the collective pain all comedians face

Mitch Hedberg will never die, he can only become shares.

RIP Mitch. You are still missed dude!

It's so sad that this was near the end, because he seems so happy and optimistic. I hate at least 99 and a half percent of stand-up comedy, but Mitch was great.

Old video, it's a shame. God Bless Mitch 4ever. Intellectual Dark Comedy...

such a mean spirited interview

He was one of my favorite comedians in the late 90s. And as funny as he is in this interview It's just sad at the same time. He's doing his thing but he's not quite himself. RIP

one of my all time favorite comedians along with norm. both absolutely unique.

I was down and out and I found Mitch. Made me laugh man. Hugs bro, hugs.

It is hard enough just to make people laugh (personally I think it is the hardest reaction/emotion to evoke) but to then do it in a truly unique way is something that not many people can do. Mitch Hedberg was not only hilarious but he was about as original as you can get.

A true comedian. Live forever, Mitch

Man Mitch was always himself. Gotta commend people for being that way these days. To think 15 days later Mitch would take his last breath. RIP DUDE!

Mitch was one of the best to do it. I miss him…a lot. In my opinion, much like the amazing Bill Hicks and Greg Giraldo, he had something special.

mitch hedberg....what a legend. miss that guy

How sickening this piece is, considering that he died of an overdose shortly thereafter. These folks ridiculed Mitch for past drug abuse, and now we know he was struggling mightily with it at this very minute! Loved the guy…

You can tell how much respect Artie has for Mitch.

*Eastside Low Bottoms sh*t !* _Tappin' in from South Central LA_ Mitch was the best. 🙏🏾 _"Here, YOU throw this away !"_ 😂

Filing my receipt under "D" for donut. 😂

I would have preferred to hear Mitch to the guy on the phone, but at least we got some of Mitch's quips in there. 13

So smart, smooth and cool. Another genius gone waaay too soon.

When he said” I got the drugs under control” No you didn’t Mitch. I miss you! Tears in my eyes right now.

Mitch should play the blind guy who sits in the bathroom giving restaurant customers paper towels & breath mints. He could give advice with his one liners lol. 🤣 R.I.P. such an awesome talent, a smart guy

Just seems like such a lovely man, very sad

I listened live that day, but this is the first time that I have watched it.

Mitch fit in so well with Howards crew!! It would have been incredible if they had given him a permanent spot on the show too bad what happened he's one of the greatest ever!!

"You can't please all the people all the time and last night all those people were on Howard Stern"

0:59 he HAD a drug problem. He still did, but he had one too. RIP Mitch

man this is something you download right away before howards team takes it down

Mitch was seemingly destined to be an all time great

Artie is amazing man lol u can tell he's a big fan of Mitch. Man rip Mitch! And Artie rules! As always

You were taken from us too soon. RIP Mitch!🙏

Man I wish Mitch was still alive. Dude was great on the show. Wouldve been a great reoccuring guest

every quip Mitch gets in-- low key hilarious

Robin truly is unpleasant in this interview and knowing how soon Mitch goes after this makes it such a hard listen

Are those prescription? No they're just pretentious..😂😂 so genius.

-thanks for upload. first I seen this interview

I watched a lot of Artie material but this segment with Hedberg, I believe he laugh’s the most genuine

RIP Mitch. We live and miss you. The world is less happy since you have been gone.

Mitch is one of the best and still my favorite!🖤💛🙏🤟✌️

It's crazy he was just gone 2 weeks after this - he seemed so full of life. Hate to see the demons win... :( Rip Mitch! I still listen to your work and quote it from time to time. Loved your comedic mind.

That tennis ball joke was subtle genius. I don't know if I've heard that before.

He was AWESOME

You can tell he’s way more comfortable vs his first time on the show. RIP legend.

In my late 40’s now I always enjoyed him n Sam the most. My friend n I used to listen to those guys n laugh our asses off. Dam good times.

So many great one-liners

insecurity is a big part of what kept mitch down. you can sense how out of place he feels anywhere there's someone more famous than him. he was so terrified of bombing and artie did him a solid by getting him over so hard. there's no telling how bombed he was during this.

Such an incredible talent gone way too soon and due to something so stupid. We all could use more of his humor these days. Rest in Peace, man.