Night Court | S05E14 "I'm Okay You're Catotonic Schizophrenic" | Al Speaks 

To this day, this is one of the best monologues ever

The greatest line ever. "I don't know who belongs inside anymore." Amen to that. Amen.

What a terrific performance by Berman. Night Court could switch from comedy to pathos and then back again, one of those rare shows that could get away with it. John Astin was always great. RIP, Harry Anderson.

That’s what made this show great drama interlaced in the comedy. Also Harry Anderson being one of the few who showed me that it’s ok not to grow up as long as you don’t forfeit maturity.

This is one of the best scenes in tv history. I'm so glad someone has it here. I've been looking all day.

I know how he feels. He, much like me, is a solitary man in his sixties. It's terrible to be so alone.

"we're murdering each other in the streets." We barely pay attention to news like that anymore.

Can you picture any other sitcom that would have the guts (and the class) enough to forego the laughs for over three minutes, allowing for a heartfelt soliloquy from this poor, lonely man? I know I can't.

"Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle is a lie like all the rest. The astronauts killed the man in the moon; growing up took care of the rest." Breaks my heart a little. I don't know why...but it does.

This was one of the reasons why I loved this show. One minute you are dying laughing, the next you are pondering what life is all about. No matter what, you felt better after watching. I hope the new show can capture the impact of the original.

One of the best monologues about mental health.

like others, i remembered this scene for a LONG time....but could never find it. Thanks for posting this, i can finally stop searching for Al and his speech. RIP, Judge Stone. you were great. 4-16-18

The ease Night Court could duck in and out of humor and drama... and top it off with a running gag. "Really... lose the tie." Killed me!! 😆😂🤣

Give this actor (Shelley Berman) a posthumous Emmy. What a performance. Wow.

"What did they expect when they made us believe in the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny ... and then gave us the nuclear bomb to play with?" Wow, man. That's good!

They're not crazy, they just absorbed too much reality.

Night Court got too real at times. I miss that show.

saw this post on another clip " Dan Talks to Harry" ( It fits here as well) A Perfect scene to illustrate how good this show was. Balancing silly, often raunchy comedy with real emotional moments. RIP Harry

when an 80's sitcom makes you think more then anything said today.

This gave me tears such wonderful acting and real showing of friendship

Might be one of the most brilliant monologues ever.

Everyone should see this.The way things are going.This will be us soon.

now it would be .."Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle is a lie like all the rest. The astronauts killed the man in the moon; the internet took care of the rest."

Every single time I watch this...misty eyes. Fabulous speech.

I hadn’t seen this performance since it was on air as reruns in the early 90’s Thankyou 😊

"But I'm feeling much better now" 😄

Only night court can go from kidnapping Mel Torme to something amazing like this! Ha

I love how Buddy says "ooh the linoleum."

"We're living in the greatest country in the world. Yet we're murdering each other in the streets." Great scene.

Get comfortable, we don't know how long he's been storing this up.

This monologue breaks my heart a little every time

Gotta love John Astin (Mr. Ryan, though most famous for being the longtime husband of Patty Dunke and playing the original Gomez in The Addams Family) in this scene!

Old guy behind the bench was Kenneth Toby, who was the Captain in the original "The Thing from Another World". He was also in Airplane and the original Walking Tall. Great character actor, likely almost totally forgotten now.

This man is so spot on . Exactly how I feel. But for me it's my dogs. I'm lost and I just don't get this world any more?

"I don't know who belongs inside any more... Court's Adjourned!"

my favorite scene of this episode

What an emotionally charged segment and how true to form it IS!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🎉

One of the best episodes to me. I feel the same why Buddy's friend feels. I lost my husband back in Dec. and my world stopped. Nothing makes sense anymore. It's been very difficult without by better half. I feel so lost. I'm 43 truly alone with no family alive.

RIP Harry...

*Phil:* You mean, you'll agree to commit yourself to a psychiatric institution, just to make me happy? *Buddy:* __ I'm funny that way. *Prosecuting Attorney:* Sir, if Mr. Ryan would like to withdraw his petition for commitment, the State will make any necessary motions. *Buddy:* You mean, I can change my mind and not go in? *Al:* NOOO! *Buddy:* Al! You can talk!! *Judge Kemp:* Get comfy, everybody! We don't know how long he's been storing this up! *Al:* Don't go, Buddy. Don't leave me by myself. *Buddy:* Oh, don't worry, Al. The place you're goin' is _great!_ I've been there! The staff is wonderful! The equipment is great, and ooooh...the linoleum! Green, with those little speckly things in it! *Judge Stone:* Al, Buddy's right. These people _can_ help ya, you know that psychological therapy stuff...that's _real._ *Al:* I don't know _what's_ real anymore. *Buddy:* Well, that's what they _do_ in there, Al! Help ya figure that out! *Al:* Well, h-h-how do I know _they're_ real? *Buddy:* Well... __ Time's up! __ Okay, you stumped me there, pal. *Al:* When I was young, my mother told me Santa Claus was real. Well, then, when I got older, she told me he wasn't! One book says Jesus is real. One book says he isn't. We're living in the greatest country in the world...and we're...murdering each other in the streets! What did they expect when they made us believe in the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, and then gave us the nuclear bomb to play with? __ "Hey diddle-diddle, the cat and the fiddle" is a lie like all the rest. The astronauts _killed_ the Man in the Moon. Growing up...took care of the rest. __ I don't know _anything_ anymore, Buddy...except that when I'm around you, I don't feel so lost. If you leave me...I think I'll _die._ _

This is just another reason why I love the show.

Somebody had replied to my idea that "the actor" here be given a posthumous Emmy. I was referring to Shelly Berman (Al), not John Astin (Buddy).

Al hasn't spoken for, god knows, how long. When he does speak, you should do what he requests. Seriously Harry, lose the tie. 😂😂😂😂😂🤣

Reminds me of when Carla B poured her heart about Harry when he was in court & charged with conduct unbecoming to a judge

pretty impressive comedy. it makes you cry. what a great show.

“Astronauts killed the man on the moon and growing up took care of the rest” is still my favorite line

I have never heard words more truer😢👍

The Night Court reboot is premiering Jan 17, 2023. NBC just announced. :D

Get comfy everybody. We don't know how long he's been storing this up! lmao

Greatest television moment ever

I'm really happy I found this show randomly searching the TV for something to watch.

Get comfortable everybody...

I remember this episode so vividly. For a comedy show, they had so many wonderful life moments. Showing vulnerability. Amazing show. Has always been my favorite. Incredible scene. I'm looking forward to the reboot. Hopefully they Just won't go strictly slapstick. I wonder if a show like this could make it in the messed up snowflake society of today. That in of itself would be amazing.

Great example of the excellent writing from Night Court.

Wow, passionate. Took me to another place.

They don't have the creativity to write something like this anymore .

I could not memorize the monologue that Al did because saying it is so heartbreaking

Bodhisattva in Buddhism is one who is on the path to enlightenment and compassionate towards others… sometimes staying back to assist others on their path as well. Although Nightcourt often had Christian undertones to make it better understood by western audiences, Buddy sure shows us his Bodhisattva qualities here Also, an excellent monologue delivery

Damn that’s heavy

so many people obsessed with reality tv programming, and the real message is lost.

Holy cow is this the actor that plays Larry David’s father in curb your enthusiasm???

We live in the greatest country in the world and we're killing each other in the streets.......so true..tears

How you know they're real ?? Well, I err, ( buzzer ) You got me there !!!!

"I'm not gonna cry. I'm not gonna cry." :: balls like a baby ::

The lines are deep from al

"Could be a bad tooth!" LOL - my kind of guy!

Does anyone know where I can find the episode that had Wylie Coyote on it?

Hey diddle diddle the cat and the fiddle is a lie like all the rest

Wow

I think if you didn't lie to kids, if you told them how the world really was, they'd grow up to be psychopaths.

really lose the tie. i'm funny that way

Probably one of the greatest speeches written into a comedy scene - something that happened during the 80s in a number of comedies. It is sad that today's comedy, is filthy or has a political agenda. While they writers did push the envelope in a number of comedies, people from all corners of the US could relate, could laugh, could unwind as families sat around and just enjoyed life. This episode ranks at the top of quality, and speaks volumes of the struggles even sane people, let alone insane, feel.

Night court 🤲🤯🤲🙂😶🤔

What did buddy say at the end

really lose the tie

I agree 👍

one book tells us Jesus is real one book tells us he isn't. Hey diddle diddle the cat and the fiddle is a lie all the rest

really lose the tie im funny that way