Greg Gutfeld Got Fired a Lot Before Landing at Fox, Talks What Did I Miss?
It was a chilly autumn evening in New York City, the kind of night where the air was crisp, and the leaves crunched underfoot. Greg Gutfeld, a well-known television host, was preparing for a special appearance on “The Tonight Show.” He had been invited to discuss his new game show, “What Did I Miss?” but he was also excited about the chance to reconnect with an old friend, someone he hadn’t seen in years.
As he arrived at the studio, memories flooded back to him. He recalled a wild night from fifteen years ago, a night that had become a legendary story among his friends. It was a night spent at an illegal speakeasy in Hell’s Kitchen, a place that was more of a glorified shipping container than a bar. The bar was run by their mutual friend, Tracy, who had a reputation for being both cheap and unpredictable. Greg chuckled to himself as he thought about how he and his friend Andy had stumbled into that bar, completely unaware of the chaos that awaited them.
Inside the speakeasy, the atmosphere was thick with laughter and the smell of cheap beer. Greg remembered how he had walked in, only to be tackled by his old friend, who had greeted him with the enthusiasm of a golden retriever. They had wrestled on the floor, laughter echoing off the walls, until Greg had pulled out a cigarette. He could still picture the moment when his friend had snatched it from him, crinkled it in his hand, and tossed it aside, declaring, “These things will kill you!”
The memory made Greg smile. It was a night filled with camaraderie, and despite the chaos, it had been a good-natured affair. After that, they had piled into a car with a driver, only to find themselves at another bar that was literally just a door away. The absurdity of it all had been a highlight of their friendship, and Greg was eager to share the story on stage.
As he took his seat on the set of “The Tonight Show,” the host welcomed him with open arms. The audience erupted in applause, and Greg felt a rush of excitement. He was ready to share his story, to relive that night with the audience, and to talk about his journey since then.
“Welcome to the show, Greg!” the host said, grinning. “I hear you have quite the story to tell.”
Greg leaned in, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “Oh, you have no idea. Fifteen years ago, I walked into a bar that was basically a cooler with a few beers. And my friend tackled me like I was a long-lost puppy!”
The audience erupted in laughter, and Greg continued, recounting the details of that fateful night. He described how they had wrestled, how he had tried to enjoy a cigarette, and how his friend had returned with a fresh pack, insisting that he take it. The laughter in the studio was infectious, and Greg felt a sense of nostalgia wash over him.
“But that night was just the beginning,” he said, his tone shifting slightly. “I’ve been fired from more jobs than I can count, and each time, it felt like the end of the world. But you know what? It always led me to something better.”
He shared stories of his time at “Men’s Health,” where he had been the king of abs, and how he had written a book called “Five Minutes to Flat Abs.” The audience was captivated, laughing at his self-deprecating humor as he recounted his journey through various magazines, each ending with a firing that felt like a personal failure.
“But then,” he said, “I got a call from Fox. They wanted to do a late-night show, and I was broke. So, I jumped at the opportunity. And that’s how ‘Red Eye’ was born.”
The audience cheered, and Greg felt a swell of pride. He talked about the wild atmosphere of the show, how everyone was drunk during rehearsals, and how it aired at 2:00 a.m. He joked about how they moved it to 3:00 a.m. because it was deemed too edgy for the earlier slot. The laughter continued, and Greg reveled in the connection he felt with the audience.
As the conversation shifted to his new game show, “What Did I Miss?” Greg explained the concept. “We take people who have been sequestered from the world, like contestants on ‘The Bachelor,’ and quiz them on current events when they come out. They have no idea what’s happened in the world, and it’s hilarious to see their reactions.”
The audience was intrigued, and Greg shared a few funny anecdotes from the show, including the absurdity of contestants trying to guess whether outrageous headlines were true or false. He described how they had once asked a contestant if the president had demanded the annexation of Canada, and the contestant had hesitated, unsure if it was a real news story or not.
As the segment came to a close, Greg felt a sense of fulfillment. He had shared his journey, his laughter, and his memories with the audience. The host thanked him for being there and expressed excitement for the new season of “What Did I Miss?”
As the show wrapped up, Greg felt a wave of nostalgia wash over him. He had come a long way from that speakeasy in Hell’s Kitchen, and while he had faced many challenges, he had also experienced incredible moments of joy and laughter. He realized that the journey was just as important as the destination, and he was grateful for every twist and turn along the way.
As he left the studio, Greg couldn’t help but smile. He had shared his story, reconnected with an old friend, and entertained an audience. Life was unpredictable, but in that moment, he felt like he was exactly where he was meant to be.
