Tracy Morgan on Today Show

[Anonymous]

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cET-p9LhzHo

Wow... I don't know that he was ready to do an interview yet. He said the case is settled, but he still had his attorney with him - I wonder if there are going to be additional suits. I also found it interesting how he had his cane right in front of him, square in the camera, the whole time. Most people that I know with canes set them to the side when they sit down.

I'm *not* saying he is playing it up, I don't mean that at all - it seems like genuine emotion. But I do wonder a bit if this isn't a play from his attorney/handlers. Because he really didn't seem like he should be out giving an interview in his emotional state.

[Anonymous]

He seemed very depressed which is common in people who have had traumatic brain injuries. He did not smile even once and he is clearly devastated about losing his friend. Unfortunately, it's likely that his head injury has changed his persona. If, after a year, he cannot smile and crack a joke, I wonder if he will ever be a performer again.

[Anonymous]

This interview brought me to tears. My father suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident almost 20 years ago and the similarities between Tracy's story, hosptilization, recovery, and his current demeanor and my father's experience are uncanny. My dad still tired easily and gets emotional. If my dad wasn't a 67 year old white guy I would have thought it was him talking.

Trust me, OP, it's genuine emotion and he did remarkably well in the interview. I'll be pleasantly surprised if he recovers enough to return to performing.

[Anonymous]

Why would he need to play it up, OP? The case has been settled. Sometime I wonder why people just can't take things at face value.

[Anonymous]

I said he ISN'T playing it up - but I found it odd that his attorney was there and speaking for him. I agree it was heartbreaking to watch, and it just makes me wonder why he did it.

The whole Walmart thing made me think maybe it was part of the settlement that he had to publicly do an interview where Walmart was praised. That would make sense why his attorney was there, to make sure the appropriate amount of attention was given to that issue to meet the contractual obligation.

[Anonymous]

I met him on a plane a couple years before the accident and he was a complete douche. So full of himself and smug and really uncaring of anyone else around him, acted like he was some HUGE movie star.

So this doesnt surprise me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I said he ISN'T playing it up - but I found it odd that his attorney was there and speaking for him. I agree it was heartbreaking to watch, and it just makes me wonder why he did it.

The whole Walmart thing made me think maybe it was part of the settlement that he had to publicly do an interview where Walmart was praised. That would make sense why his attorney was there, to make sure the appropriate amount of attention was given to that issue to meet the contractual obligation.

I couldn't understand what you were talking about initially but this makes sense to me. The lawyer was interjecting stuff about Walmart at such odd and inappropriate times that I wouldn't be surprised if this was the reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met him on a plane a couple years before the accident and he was a complete douche. So full of himself and smug and really uncaring of anyone else around him, acted like he was some HUGE movie star.

So this doesnt surprise me.

What exactly doesn't "surprise" you about this video??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I said he ISN'T playing it up - but I found it odd that his attorney was there and speaking for him. I agree it was heartbreaking to watch, and it just makes me wonder why he did it.

The whole Walmart thing made me think maybe it was part of the settlement that he had to publicly do an interview where Walmart was praised. That would make sense why his attorney was there, to make sure the appropriate amount of attention was given to that issue to meet the contractual obligation.

Yes, the lawyer seemed like a douche and more of a spokesperson for Wal-Mart.

Morgan's never shied away from expressing emotion. He did seem really subdued though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I met him on a plane a couple years before the accident and he was a complete douche. So full of himself and smug and really uncaring of anyone else around him, acted like he was some HUGE movie star.

So this doesnt surprise me.

I lived in Hollywood and met him on 2 occasions. One at a birthday party and one at a Super Bowl party. He was one of the nicest guys I've met in Hollywood. Very down to earth, funny guy. I'm not a fan of his TV comedy but naturally dude is prett funny. You say you met him? Did you actually sit next to him on plane?

Very sad for all involved. I imagine he will never be the same.

[Anonymous]

He was one of those SNL cast members that I always wanted to like. I wanted him to be funny so badly but he always sucked for some reason and I just never laughed at anything he did. Tragic accident though.

[Anonymous]

It's obviously part of the settlement that both he and his lawyer must praise walmart.

While I feel sorry for him, I still blame him for not wearing a seatbelt. Big mistake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's obviously part of the settlement that both he and his lawyer must praise walmart.

While I feel sorry for him, I still blame him for not wearing a seatbelt. Big mistake.

Nobody wears seatbelts limos, tour buses, shoot even many taxis. Sad but true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's obviously part of the settlement that both he and his lawyer must praise walmart.

While I feel sorry for him, I still blame him for not wearing a seatbelt. Big mistake.

Nobody wears seatbelts limos, tour buses, shoot even many taxis. Sad but true.

I started wearing a seatbelt in taxis nearly a decade ago. It's f'in stupid not to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's obviously part of the settlement that both he and his lawyer must praise walmart.

While I feel sorry for him, I still blame him for not wearing a seatbelt. Big mistake.

Nobody wears seatbelts limos, tour buses, shoot even many taxis. Sad but true.

I wear a seat belt at all times.