The Truth About Between Two Ferns

In 2008, Funny or Die introduced the world to Between Two Ferns, a talk show parody that saw comedian Zach Galifianakis ask A-list celebrities awkward questions on a minimalist set that featured little more than the two titular ferns. The offbeat comedy show was a major hit among fans who were tired of the standard talk show format, and it even managed to get President Barack Obama to appear as a guest. From the guests who didn’t find the jokes all that funny to the one guest that Galifianakis says he will never have on the show, let’s take a look at the truth about Between Two Ferns.

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Between Two Ferns: Sole survivor | 0:00
Penn-sive | 1:13
A presidential appearance | 2:24
All you need is ferns | 3:37
A man can dream… | 4:32
Sorry, Donny | 5:33
Zach Galafianakis: Talk show veteran | 6:19
Movie magic | 7:34
Like a lunatic wrote it | 8:41
Saying goodbye to the ferns | 9:41

[GrungeHQ]

Who has been the best guest on Between Two Ferns?

[jaredsullivan]

Everytime I see a youtube video starting with "The truth about..." i want to put my head through the wall

[Gentle_Rage]

When Zack starts losing his belt and whipping Justin I almost had a heart attack laughing that day.

[gigglyme]

The fact that Sean Penn was in on the nature of the show, agreed to do it and still acted like a moody little prick is a very Sean Penn thing to do.

[nucleusmedicalmedia]

Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and.... Tila Tequila?

[kevinbreese]

BTF is without a doubt, the most brilliant execution of comedy I've seen in a decade. Zach is an amazing talent. Absolute love the guy.

[Gaby]

It’s all staged....c’mon Sean Penn could barely hold his grin!

[wtf_usa]

Whenever things get too depressing, I come here. Thank you Zach! 🙏

[sunnsetshorts]

"Zach has hosted several extremely powerful guests on BTF, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Tila Tequila"
This is gold.

[ZaChYmO]

I think Zach is brilliant! I laughed so hard with every show..I expected more shows. He definitely left me craving for more.

[uchibenkei]

Zack: "You shaved your head for V for Vendetta. Did you also shave your V for vagina?"
Natalie Portman: "Pass"
Best interview question ever

[.Tapestry]

the episode where charlize theron laughed in zach's face LMAO brutal

[MrTheHeikkila]

GOD The music's so terrible I couldn't watch this all the way

[worldpeace]

I've never seen a YouTube channel just talk about almost anything

[gavin]

the movie was boring but i could watch the interviews all day everyday

[callan]

Zach should host himself on the show.

“So you’ve recently released all the outtakes of Between 2 Ferns the movie, when will the real movie be released?”

[ronnie_]

I have to think Penn was acting. It's not like he didn't know the premise of the show, and well he is a pretty amazing actor. :)

[AnayaJendayi]

I think you can squeeze a few more commercials into this 11 minute video.

[zl]

The interviews are hilarious. Love his humor

[GolDFish-ifov]

"are you ticklish?" The best episode ever.