Just so everyone knows - this is Christopher Guest enjoying the interview.

Guest is incredibly funny and interesting to listen to... I'm a bigtime fan of his films. Most notably, 'Waiting for Guffman'. His and Kevin's playing off each other is just great to watch!

Guest is so funny! I love his dry, sly sense of humor. Although, I can understand how people less familiar with his personality could misinterpret his demeanor as disinterested.

Interview starts at 4:28 After Kevin is done blowing himself

Much love for Christopher! Still to this day my favorite line is: "you can't dust vomit"

Christopher Guest is the best. He rarely does interviews (and rightly so), so it makes it even more special when he does things like this. I wish he made a movie every year like Woody Allen. Mascots was excellent too!

Happy 70th Birthday Christopher Guest

When I see this guy, he's still Nigel Tufnel to me.

This appearance is far superior to the first. I was surprised that he came back. Seems like he wants people to "get" him and his humor a little more. This was wonderful.

That interview was amazing.

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time, I literally peed in my pants from laughing at one point. Chris Guest is right up my alley as far as humour goes, thanks for this gem!

I LOVE that Pollak can barely keep up with Guest here. I've never seen someone as outwardly relaxed yet inwardly sharp as Christopher Guest and for Pollak, who... let's face it, doesn't have a style that lends itself to subtlety this is just interesting to watch.

Amazing! More Christopher Guest please!

Guest owning it. So happy I found this. Funny.

This may be the most perfect interview in existence.

The famous question at 4:25 is the funniest part of this entire series, and I've watched at least almost, some of the episodes.

I still can't believe so many people believe Guest was being "difficult" years ago, or conversely blame Pollak's skills as an interviewer. This is Guest being Guest, in the same way Grodin busted Letterman's chops by acting standoffish. The tension of the first interview made it funnier in my view, but this was pretty fun.

Thumbs up on the Zelig references... one of my all time favorites!

Delightful guest!

I stumbled upon “The Big Picture” on TCM a few weeks ago. It’s a solid Saturday night at home movie. Just a delight.

Takes me to best in show... And his fly fishing map bit Luved that. I appreciate that scene more and more each time I see it.,. They really focus on what's important. his brother telling him to stop and sleep on his trip if he gets tired, that cracks me up, he tells him that many times 😂

I learned so much about what it's like to be a drama actor.

This is Christopher Guest as I've always wanted to see him. When Kevin Pollak interviews him, he seems more at ease (than with other hosts) and willing to share. Mr. Guest is always funny; even when he's being defensive, and caustic, and peevish, if you watch closely you can see what he's doing: playing with people. Verbally, conceptually, socially, musically, intellectually, he quietly demands that you rise to his standards. Whereas you do not, he will calmly shred you. With Pollak he spars a bit, but because Pollak is just as quick a wit it doesn't bring the interview to a halt. Anyway, I love to hear Guest tell stories and share trade "secrets" or at least just talk about the biz, in a frank and light-hearted way that just thrills me as a fan of his since 1983.

I enjoyed this interview. Surprised me as I had no idea who this guest guy is.

It's funny to me how often Christopher Guest is taken aback.

I think 56:23, the "drama acting bit" proves he's enjoying the interview.

Much love and many thanks from Windsor, ON, Canada!

"Is this over?" - Christopher Guest(about half way through this interview:)

The female studio head who butted heads with Guest over "The Big Picture" was Dawn Steel. Steel became the movie industry's first female mogul in 1987, when she was named president of Columbia Pictures. According to IMDB, Steel's nickname was the Queen of Mean. She died of a brain tumor in 1997 at the age of 51.

40:02 I love hearing when foreigners say their favourite football club is Manchester United. I already loved Christopher Guest. Love him a bit more now.

Damn. He’s a bit like interviewing John Lydon.

Great show !! Greetings from South Australia ;)

The bit at 56:22 is freakishly good.

I spent a couple of weeks in Scotland in the 80's. After being there for a fews days, I started thinking in their accent. And as I gradually traveled, the accent in my head changed to what it was around me. The brogue didn't really start until up near Melrose/Tweedswood kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZmldLekxp7dZY0.html

Best Drama-Acting ever,

Next time, please have Jamie Lee Curtis and Guest on together. Would be fascinating to watch how they interact. And, sure, go ahead and ask them softball questions about "what makes a happy marriage" and whatnot. I'm assuming their answers will be smart and startling.

It takes a talented host like Kevin to handle a DeNiro-esque guest like this. And as always, Kevin makes it work, makes it funny.

1:06:20 "Is this the same year as "Live and Let Die" or was that really long ago?" Genius.

you want the fresh air and the scenery but not the hard life ..

Boy is Christopher quick. Pollack has that recognizable Jewish wise guy wit, like a Billy Crystal, but Guest takes the mental agility to another, more absurd level.

Watching this is like pulling teeth!!!

@15:20 Guest seems like a Scary man to audition for - a bit mean, even! He could play Clint Eastwood's Walt in Gran Torino.

Who does Christopher Guest have less tolerance for, Kevin Pollak or David Alan Grier?

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If Chris finds an interview with Kevin hard to bear, what must he be like around Ricky?

the curmudgeon's curmudgeon...love him!

4:26 for Guest the guest.

You can tell the fan from the non-fan. All fans of Christopher Guest know that he hates interviews. The fact that he not only granted an interview but a _long_ interview is a joy for all fans. On a side note, the studio head who succeeded David Puttnam at Columbia was Dawn Steel. By all accounts she was a very unpleasant person. She died of brain cancer in 1997.

You know it's a low budget show when they drink Kirkland water from Costco.

Stick with this interview. It gets great later on.

There's several moments later where you can tell Kevin is a bit 'over it' with the fake antagonism.

NO it's how *are* you like Kenny G and how are you *not like* Kenny G. I demand this interview is restaged so we can get an answer.

Dawn Steel was the studio executive who thought Guest's movie was about her. "you're soooo vaaaaainnnnnnn, I bet you think this film is about youuuuuuuu" "The fact that there is a venomous woman studio chief is pure coincidence." - The wry Christopher Guest She penned a book entitled "They Can Kill You, But They Can't Eat You"

Sounds like Amy Pascal as the female executive

Man, I really wonder who the person is that ended up not working out.

Go to 4:25 to cut the bullshit.

Great conversation. That has to be more than a bit distracting though when you're just talking and not doing anything funny or trying, and people are still cracking up.

Guest and Micheal McKean have the same out-of-character deadpan.

Christopher seems to be doing his best to be sincere and humble; but I'm sure it's challenging for him to a degree. This is not a criticism at all, because I understand how one's own internal thought processes can be at odds with how one is perceived. What might seem brilliantly funny to yourself, can appear to others to be unintentionally condescending and cruel. Self-awareness is sometimes difficult for a genius.

Susan Yeagley is married to Kevin Nealon.

🤣🤣🤣

this interview looks like a police interogation

Getting a strange Malcolm Gladwell vibe in his speech.

I think Kevin is intimidated by Guest. Really intimidated.

Clicked away after getting tired of the 15 minute underwear commercial and 3 minute intro.

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funny yet awkward

The assistant/co-host's pretentiousness is nauseating.

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Norm MacDonald live is sooo much better than this

best skip the 2nd half, guest REALLY doesn't wanna be there. looking forward to lauren graham though.

I love Kevin and really like Guest, but Christopher doesn't seem like he wants to be there. I know he is dry, and that's part of who he is, but he comes off as disinterested. Since he's not producing cringe worthy moments, I don't think this is him just "playing around".

Guest is a comedic genius. He's also a prick. He's also a genius. Nobody like him.

Liked the interview but Christopher Guest does not want to give out info it's like hitting with a bat, he is brilliant but losen up man. Ur boring really. Ur wife is awesome interview.