Skip to main content
Young Hollywood
TV/FilmSet Visits

"The Carmichael Show" Cast Reveal Their Plan B

"The Carmichael Show" Cast Reveal Their Plan B

5:43·By Gemma G
ShareXFacebookReddit

SUMMARY

Young Hollywood goes behind the scenes of "The Carmichael Show" to interview the cast, including Jerrod Carmichael, Loretta Devine, Amber Stevens West, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish. They discuss the show's approach to controversial topics and its thoughtful content. The actors also share their "Plan B" career choices if they hadn't found success in entertainment.

About this video

YH goes behind the scenes of NBC sitcom "The Carmichael Show" where we sit down with star and creator Jerrod Carmichael as well as his cast mates Loretta Devine, Amber Stevens West, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish to get the scoop on this sometimes-controversial series, plus the actors reveal to us what their Plan B career would've been if they had never made it in showbiz!

CHAPTERS

KEY MOMENTS

KEY TOPICS

FULL TRANSCRIPT

Read alongShow ↓
Young Hollywood

Hey guys, Audrey here from Young Hollywood on the set of The Carmichael Show with the hilarious cast. We're weighing in on some controversial topics. Look at those shoes. Look at those blue boots. Right. I know. No, no. These these very large, uh, Are you taking a picture? Kanye West Are they Yeezys? They're the Yeezys. Of course, you got to wear the Yeezys. I got to say congratulations on

Jerrod Carmichael

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Young Hollywood

having a show that has your name on it. No pressure.

Jerrod Carmichael

The name is there just cuz it keeps me, uh, accountable for this thing. You know what I mean? It's like, yeah.

Young Hollywood

It keeps you accountable for the the show and the the quality of it hopefully. Yeah. Right. Cuz if your name is not on there, it's just and you're not number one on the call list. You're just like, Yeah, you're yeah, yeah. Number number five gets to stroll in whenever. The very tall Amber here with me. I was hoping we could sit down. So, we'd be at least like eye level.

Amber Stevens West

I I just do this. Okay. This looks like my car actually. Yes. Just full full of junk. Just full of junk.

Young Hollywood

So, this is the basement set. You're from L. A. , right?

Amber Stevens West

Yes. Yes. I'm from L. A. , too.

Young Hollywood

Basements are not a thing.

Amber Stevens West

They're not a thing?

Young Hollywood

No, there's no basements here. There's no need for them. What's it like being around such a funny, hilarious cast?

Amber Stevens West

Oh, my God. You never know when it's someone serious or whether they're playing. I can knit and have a conversation at the same time. This is also something you learn when you do community service at a geriatrics home for a little while.

Young Hollywood

Is it a lot of pressure to be around so many other comedians?

Amber Stevens West

No. I mean, we're around them all the time anyways. This is called making it.

Jerrod Carmichael

I actually don't think we made it until we get a few Emmys. Then, I'm going to say, I made it. You know? Words don't dictate me.

Young Hollywood

Okay. Well, a couple of properties, you know. What made you want to make it a funny show, yes, but also one that's a little bit more thoughtful?

Jerrod Carmichael

You know, I think that people want to be challenged by content to to, you know, to a certain extent. And, uh, so we just wanted to give that. We didn't want it to be mindless. You know, it's easy to do the show where the, you know, the crazy antics that maybe don't, uh, reflect everyday life come up. But, it's, you know, I I wanted to do something that, you know, reflects like my stand-up and the way that I think and the things that I'm passionate about. And so Yeah, that's what we have here.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. What is that? Remember these kind of things? So, it's a tape deck and I think it's Mother Goose and I think she like tells you stories or something. Do you remember this kind of stuff? Like Teddy Ruxpin.

Amber Stevens West

Yeah. And like there was a Big Bird one that I had as a kid. Yes. Yeah. So this is so kids tape decks were these things.

Young Hollywood

Yes, let's explain what a tape is. Come here. Yes. Okay. What other items, cuz I'm always like, ooh, like the kleptomaniac in me is always like, ooh, there's stuff right there. I see CDs. I see a record player. There's a whole, yeah, there's a record

Amber Stevens West

There's a thing of records over here. Oh, that's Winnie the Pooh.

Young Hollywood

Yes, girl. That's the Winnie the Pooh. That's the bomb. Oh, look at that's records, you guys. Still in plastic. Uh, I mean it's priceless. Um, this is something I would steal. This is so cute. Who says we can't steal it? I got a big purse. Yes. See anything. Nothing. Because you're not shying away from very controversial topics, uh, on this show. I I thought you would if you could weigh in on some controversial topics here for Young Hollywood. So this is taking a turn for the serious right now.

Jerrod Carmichael

There's a there's a chance. I give you three strong no comments on things. Okay.

Young Hollywood

Okay. That's fine. All right. Well, let's go. Okay. All right. All right. All right. Shall we have a thing? Chocolate or vanilla? Ooh.

Jerrod Carmichael

No comment.

Amber Stevens West

No. Vanilla? Okay. All right. Yeah. Very controversial.

Lil Rel Howery

Chocolate. Milk chocolate.

Tiffany Haddish

Oh, milk chocolate. Definitely chocolate. I don't know why I keep doing this as if we like a it's weird like like y'all saw it all happen and I ran. Hey, mama. We want chocolate up. Okay. Okay. Chocolate. All right.

Young Hollywood

Boxers or briefs?

Lil Rel Howery

Uh, boxer briefs.

Young Hollywood

I'm a boxer briefs person too. Really? Yeah. Wearing them right now. Yes. That's interesting. I never I don't think I've had this conversation but that was awesome. Yeah.

Amber Stevens West

Oh, briefs. Wait, boxer briefs. That's a thing, right? When they're the one thing. Yes. Not briefs. Those are not That's too much leg. And then boxers are for teenagers. My honey wears boxers, but I love her briefs too.

Young Hollywood

Plan B comes up in an entirely different context in this episode. But but if you professionally, what was your plan B? If you were not killing it now, being stand up, killing it in the comedy world, what would you be doing? Did you like that? You liked it so much. What is your plan B, sir?

Jerrod Carmichael

To throw myself down some stairs? Uh, go to six flags, get on a roller coaster.

Lil Rel Howery

You didn't get the transition. She changed it. So, it was it was she she brought the feel there with the career. I thought that was smart. Okay.

Jerrod Carmichael

No, I would probably just be a teacher. Yeah.

Amber Stevens West

I would teach dance, like snowboarding. I would teach snowboarding, dance, surfing, stuff that you wouldn't think that I could teach. I would teach. Nice. Yeah.

Lil Rel Howery

If I was living my dream, my plan B would probably be the same thing. I'd be a teacher and a coach. I cuz I love kids and I love basketball and sports and stuff. So that would be my plan B.

David Alan Grier

I taught English when I first got out of school.

Young Hollywood

Oh, wow. What are teachers in the mix? Tiffany said that. Lil Rel said that. They would be teachers. Yeah.

David Alan Grier

Well, I did. I got a chance to do a little bit of it.

Tiffany Haddish

Having my own hair salon. So I love doing hair. I have so many friends that are in it. My sister's also in cosmetology and I thought it would be really fun to have like my own beauty shop.

Jerrod Carmichael

No, I don't think about I don't think about plan B outside of the bedroom. I think that it's very important to focus on a goal and trying to achieve it and, you know, you you hit it or you don't. But back up is What's that about?

Timestamps are approximate — click one to jump the player.

PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Jerrod Carmichael

    Star and creator of 'The Carmichael Show'

  • Loretta Devine

    Cast member of 'The Carmichael Show'

  • Amber Stevens West

    Cast member of 'The Carmichael Show'

  • Lil Rel Howery

    Cast member of 'The Carmichael Show'

  • Tiffany Haddish

    Cast member of 'The Carmichael Show'

  • Audrey

    Interviewer from Young Hollywood

  • Kanye West

    Mentioned in reference to Yeezy shoes

  • Teddy Ruxpin

    Mentioned as a classic kids' toy

  • Mother Goose

    Character on a tape deck found on set

  • Big Bird

    Character on a tape deck mentioned by cast

  • Winnie the Pooh

    Character on records found on set

FAQ

Who is the creator and star of 'The Carmichael Show'?+
Jerrod Carmichael is the creator and star of 'The Carmichael Show'.
What is 'The Carmichael Show' known for?+
'The Carmichael Show' is known for its sometimes-controversial nature and for challenging viewers with thoughtful content, reflecting Jerrod Carmichael's stand-up and passions.
What would Jerrod Carmichael's Plan B career be?+
Jerrod Carmichael's Plan B career would be a teacher, teaching dance, snowboarding, and surfing.
What would Lil Rel Howery's Plan B career be?+
Lil Rel Howery's Plan B career would be a teacher and a coach, as he loves kids, basketball, and sports.
What would Tiffany Haddish's Plan B career be?+
Tiffany Haddish's Plan B career would be owning her own hair salon, as she loves doing hair and has friends and family in cosmetology.

WATCH & SHOP

WATCH & SHOP SET VISITS

Related in Set Visits

View all →