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I'm two-time Emmy nominee Billy Eichner, dammit! AMA!
I'm an actor and comedian whose projects include Billy on the Street on TruTV, Difficult People on Hulu, Parks and Recreation and Bob's Burgers! Billy on the Street just had its season 5 premiere and airs on Tuesdays at 10:30/9:30c on truTV. I also love social media and interacting with my fans. Ask me anything!
browncd81742 karma
Are you still upset about the lack of Ratatouille representation at Disneyworld/Disneyland?
OveraHype1134 karma
For a dollar, What goes up and down but still remains in the same place?
jalapenojck895 karma
Where does the character of Billy on the Street end and Billy Eichner begin? Do you think it's hard for people to seperate you from the guy yelling about Meryl Streep? Is this an issue with friends and dating?
billyeichner3207 karma
I think with all of my other appearances - Difficult People and all the talk shows etc people now realize its a character. And if they dont they are stupid. I have many friends and dates, I am very sexy and popular.
kevinpalmer859 karma
Your Grinder bit on Conan was hilarious. Is that something is staff brings to you or did you have a hand in crafting it?
lauralei99642 karma
Ok, last question from me. Have you ever had a celebrity on Billy on the Street who just didn't get it?
billyeichner613 karma
Ok guys it's Billy here signing off! Thanks so much for all of your questions!! And remember to watch an all new BILLY ON THE STREET TONIGHT!!! 10:30/9:30c on TruTV!!!
xfilesbtvs517 karma
Did Craig and Jean Ralphio ever get to go horseback riding together? Please get together with Ben Schwartz and film it.
Ps lots of love from Australia
KittenSwagger379 karma
I love your work Billy, but enough about you. What did you think of Denzel Washingtons performance in Phantom of the Opera?
stttgttt338 karma
Hey Billy, the "Bob Dylan or Anal" segment you did was one of the funniest episodes I've seen...but why restrict yourself? Anal WITH Bob Dylan?
unomachine282 karma
Billy, my favorite segment of yours is "Does Shakira Know What This Is?" with Patton Oswalt. I have watched it probably over 30x. My question to you is: Why are you possibly the funniest gay of all time?
fawltywiring254 karma
Did you have any idea that Seth Rogen's mom was going to tweet about your segment with him or was that a surprise?
(For those who don't know: https://twitter.com/RogenSandy/status/800887733958819840?lang=en)
_PMMeSomethingNice_230 karma
I love you, you motherfucker! What is your favorite movie and/or TV show from the 80s?
Also, would you say ''fuck you'' to me please?
SP821198 karma
Which guest on Billy on the Street have you slept with or want to sleep with the most if you could?
Terry_Carlton67189 karma
Based on your segment with Sean Hayes, who is the most famous person you have in your phone?
maroonmonday178 karma
What would you say to someone who has never heard of you to make them want to watch one of your shows?
billyeichner796 karma
its for people who have a brain who like funny things and arent basic mainstream motherfuckers
pm_me_kitty_cats175 karma
Will you be releasing an album anytime soon? Glitter and Ribs is always stuck in my head.
billyeichner209 karma
wow thanks for remembering Glitter and Ribs - that is really one of the best things ive done i think
FancyJackalope166 karma
How fun was it to work with Lin-Manuel Miranda and are you guys besties now?
billyeichner391 karma
ive known Lin for over 10 years - we used to perform at the same small comedy theaters in NY way back when
FourScore7Beers131 karma
Are you as shocked as the rest of us that Elena is a pop culture sensation?
_PMMeSomethingNice_127 karma
Who would you marry, kill and fuck? Jessica Chastain, Kathy Griffin, Emma Stone. Go!
billyeichner475 karma
Marry Emma Stone, Fuck Jessica, Kill Kathy (she'll survive - NOTHING can kill KATHY GRIFFIN)
FingerPokeOfDoom126 karma
Why are you only wearing a purple shirt for everything in this new season?
gamma_wow119 karma
Any plans to broadcast Difficult People in the UK?
Best Parks and Recreation filming story?
billyeichner443 karma
I hope DP gets to the UK very soon but haven't heard anything! Loved filming Donna's wedding party on P&R. And Aziz made me do the "She Drove Me Here!" line over and over cause he loved it so much haha - He's on Billy on the Street in a few weeks!
HeilKeingBeilGroo106 karma
Hey Billy! I like you. Your show is good.
Q: What did you cut from the Michelle Obama episode?
haydterade99 karma
I love Billy on the Street and Difficult People and all of the Craig scenes on Parks and Rec so much and I think you'll be the funniest person on Earth once Martin Short dies.
My question: Would Drew Barrymore like this new season of Billy on the Street?
siegreyu86 karma
How did you get so smoking hot all of sudden? This is a legitimate question I wish to know the answer to.
willyreddit82 karma
What's next? Loved you in Parks and Rec and your dynamite in bobs burgers (Witch please!) hope to see/here more of you on BBs
-Willy.
billyeichner158 karma
i have a few others shows - Billy on the Street airs TONIGHT on Tru TV at 10:30, plus Difficult People on Hulu and a new series Friends From College next year on Netflix. I also have a fun lil cameo in Hairspray Live in a few weeks
countess_meow74 karma
First I wanted to thank you for tweeting about the upcoming election for Senate in Louisiana. To stay local... Do you think Elena could get David Duke to change his views?
billyeichner187 karma
youre welcome! and god i dont know...i guess if anybody could...david duke can suck my dick
marose1663072 karma
How do you feel now that Trump is President-elect? I know that you supported the #imwithher campaign
billyeichner382 karma
He makes me sick and his comrades are even worse - its a nightmare I am prepared to fight!
gabscer64 karma
You should sing more often on TV, have you thought of segments on Billy On The Street where you could show off that voice?
billyeichner111 karma
I would love to sing more, not sure I'd do it on Billy on the Street though...but you never know!
TheRiseOfMaths54 karma
Thanks for doing this! I'm a big fan. Difficult People is hands down the best original program on Hulu. You're fantastic and the writing is incredible.
You were stellar on Parks and Rec, my favorite side character. Do you have a favorite moment from that show? Did you learn anything from that cast that you apply towards your projects/career going forward?
Thanks, again!
billyeichner77 karma
It was a very relaxed set so i guess I learned that things dont always need to be frantic to be good...not always my go to philosophy haha...
R1ckJamesBitch52 karma
Sometimes when I see you play the game "for a dollar," you don't give the person a dollar even though they answered correctly. Are you pocketing the money?
pizzasafety47 karma
Some of my favorite segments are the ones where you get really political eg, "Mark Twain or Eddie Murphy" and "Queen Latifah or a Brave Person". Do you get any pushback on that stuff from the network? Will there be more in store this season?
billyeichner116 karma
No thankfully - I have final cut on the show - and yes we played "Immigrant or Real American?" last week and there are more coming up
JohannaKoo45 karma
How is Elena doing after the election? I saw the clip where she said she might kill herself if trump were elected. Also, was she ever able to get rid of her phone stalker?
billyeichner87 karma
She's ok. She' a survivor and she'll be on Billy on the Street for the first time this season next Tues!!!
rdlenix44 karma
You bring so much joy into my life and after moving to NYC it has been my dream to get screamed at on the street by you! Excited by all you have achieved and look forward to more.
What would you say your greatest life philosophy is?
Danskinner4040 karma
I have to ask Billy this is kind of tacky but it's my chance we've noticed you getting better and better looking have you had some work done?
billyeichner205 karma
Yes, full body head to toe has been completely redone thank you for noticing
thaliagrace9237 karma
Hi Billy! Love the show. I have two questions: 1. Do you reach out to celebrities to be on your show or do they approach you to be on your show? 2. Have you thought about doing a segment with Ellen DeGeneres? I think you two would be really great together!
Sending love from Canada :)
billyeichner92 karma
- A mix of the two.
- Would love to shoot with Ellen! I'll be on Ellen for the first time in Jan!!! So excited.
GloriousKind36 karma
Billy, you make me laugh harder than anyone on TV. Have you ever been hit while doing BotS?
easinelephant30 karma
For a dollar would you play the kazoo during a Kenneth Branagh monologue?
DontPanicDent27 karma
Hey Billy! Been a huge fan of yours since you were on FoD and covered Madonna at the Super Bowl. Any chance for a Billy on the Street and Impractical Jokers crossover?
Please say no.
Also, you're super talented beyond berating people for their pop culture/personal opinions, do you have any desire to do any serious/dramatic roles on stage or on film?
Thanks!
P.S. Send Elena my love!
billyeichner42 karma
wow, thank you!! As for IJ...no.
And yes definitely want to take on some other roles when time allows!
lauralei9925 karma
Billy, I'm a huge fan! Loved you on James Corden last night. When did you realize you had "that voice"? Did you use it on your teachers/parents growing up?
billyeichner62 karma
Thank you! Singing was the first talent i realized i had as a kid - really wanted to do Broadway - still do! I was a theater major at Northwestern!
gripmastah23 karma
If you could have anyone on your show dead or alive, who do you thing you'd have the most fun with?
pm_me_kitty_cats19 karma
What has been your favorite segment you've guest starred in? Helping Conan with Grindr was by far my favorite!!
billyeichner41 karma
Loved Conan on Grindr and every appearance with Letterman and the Emmys with Seth Meyers
DawnM201618 karma
Love you, thank you for the laughs and your big-ass heart! Will you ever do a show with Meryl?? And are you truly happy? I hope you find love and joy, you deserve it!
fakename31118 karma
A huge media conglomerate gives you a nearly blank check to make some kind of art. (Book, movie, tv show, painting, poem, no limits) what do you make?
pikadrew16 karma
I watch you from the UK. I love Billy On The Street and adore Difficult People. Do you have any other projects in the works? Also P.S. Can you tell me to fuck off? If you want to embellish your insult I'm a 35 year old IT Contractor with 3 dogs.
billyeichner36 karma
I on a new series on Netflix next year called Friends with College with Keegan Michael Key, Fred Savage and Cobie Smulders and a great cast!
Namastay_inbed14 karma
Thanks for your show. I've been watching since you were only on YOUTUBE! I hope some day you make it to Bravo. You're hilarious and I've tinkled while watching. Who has been your favorite guest, besides Nas? Where do you hope to take things next? And I'd like to take you to lunch some time. Thanks Billy.
billyeichner22 karma
stupid people, trump voters, bad reality shows, stupid basic choices made by movie execs in Hollywood
billyeichner11 karma
hmmm...hard to say..love the episode where I go visit Fred Armisen from season 1...love the Italian PiƱata and Carter from S2
B12143 karma
Billy!! I love you so much and your shameless ability to harass people! Thank you for making me and my friends crack up constantly.
What was your inspiration for starting Billy on the Street?
Also, I was super excited to hear you were going to be a part of HAIRSPRAY LIVE! What drew you to the project and are you going to be doing more musical theatre related things soon?
billyeichner7 karma
would love to do some broadway at some point..hard to balance broadway and tv shooting schedules but hopefully one day
lauralei993 karma
Have you ever run into Eddie Murphy since you did Mark Twain or Eddie Murphy on your show?
coreymaceachern2 karma
If Joan Rivers came back to life for one day and she turned on the news and saw what was going on, what do you think she would say and how do you think she would react?
billyeichner5 karma
i think she'd make fun of everyone involved on both sides...she was friends with Trump so that wouldve been interesting...
ATerribleNerd2 karma
As someone who's seen you perform in various roles on tv but has never known who you are, I have now binged every publicly available episode of both Difficult People as well as Billy on the Street and now follow you on twitter.
My question is, in your opinion, why is it only now in the last year and a half that you're popularity and relevancy has skyrocketed?
billyeichner3 karma
not sure...a lot of different, unique and well reviewed projects all happening at once i guess, thankfully...
Billeigh7242 karma
Hey Billy, it's Billy, and I love you. BOtS and DP are my favorite shows. Wondering if you have reached out to any celebrities to come on either show who turned you down? Name names please :)
floridadude1232 karma
You once approached me for one your bits on the street, and I didn't make the show.
I presume that you cut out anyone who disproves your point or kills your punchline?
charlielovespizza1771 karma
Will you ever do Billy in the Sheets?
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