Ben Stiller Remembers His Father, Jerry Stiller: ‘He Loved Connecting With People’ | Sunday TODAY

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist talks to actor Ben Stiller via video chat about his father, Jerry Stiller, who died earlier this month. “It's been really heartwarming to see how much he touched people, how beloved by people he was,” Stiller says. “I think the way that you feel with a parent … their spirit is something that's so much a part of me that I hold onto.”

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Ben Stiller Remembers His Father, Jerry Stiller: ‘He Loved Connecting With People’ | Sunday TODAY

[GreatRhyno]

I wish you would of mention king of Queens, he was so great on that show, RIP.JERRY

[roseannallen]

I love watching him in King of Queens he made that show great comedian!

[vickieclark]

Great interview. You can tell how much Ben loves his father by the light he has in his eyes talking about him.

[Rainandsun-]

Arthur spooner was the best! Currently watching king of queens just for him.

[bootsy]

Jerry stiller was an absolute legend RIP 💙

[ManifestWithMira]

“Rest Well, Jerry Stiller.” Ben is one of my absolute fav creative artists. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

[thebox]

Jerry was one of the funniest Men on this Planet.

[beafreeall]

It has been 20 yrs since I lost my parents...think of them everyday...and still miss them terribly ...

[azshadow]

Condolences to the Stiller family. I watched him first on Seinfeld and he was hilarious. I lost my father 6 years ago to agent orange exposure in Vietnam working on planes. He did 3 tours and served 22 years. He was the best dad and I still feel the void because we spent a lot of time together.

[jennifercamille]

This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful interview! Loved him on Seinfeld! Rest in peace, Jerry Stiller. ✨

[suzanne]

Your Dad Ben was so funny. Thanks for the years of laughter. Rip

[ruthrose]

I never knew how much he looked like his dad...wow! I never watched Seinfeld but laughed so hard watching him on Queens as the neurotic dad. His timing with the others on Queens was impeccable! A natural who absolutely loved his work!

[carringtonlefayette]

Jerry was beyond fabulous. God was showing off when Jerry was made.
A Rose still grows beyond the wall.

[donnacarroll]

Just a perfectly beautiful interview. A devoted son sharing the love of his Dad, we could feel the profound depth between father and son in the interview.

We shall never forget Jerry Stiller, he lives on through his son. Thank you

[dgatsf]

I absolutely loved your dad. So funny. RIP Jerry.

[truecrimestories]

A tremendous loss in so many ways to so many people. He brought laughter to a countless number of people over the years, including me.

[JamieMiles_southmainmuse]

I'm old enough to remember Stiller and Meara. Even though I was young -- I still "got" their humor. So talented and I'm sure seeing their son's success brought them both great joy. I lost my dad, six years ago. It's surreal to lose a parent. A very personal private journey. (And my dad was stationed in Livorno in WWII.) Such a great generation.

[nadiac]

Ben your father is in your face! Every time you see yourself you’ll see him...he’ll live on forever! This was a great interview!

[valerief]

Ben looks good. I’m relieved. My heart is still grieving, as I relate to Jerry’s work on a personal level.

[cjtheevilghost]

I miss Jerry Stiller. He was such a funny and awesome man. Rest In Peace Jerry. 😔