I am Arsenio Hall. Talk show host, actor, comedian. Ask me anything!

Make a Vine video and say; "I'm wanna tear you apart... and your friend too."

https://vine.co/v/h5LKV5ZUhTK

It's been a quarter century. When are we getting a Coming To America sequel?

Murphy and I have always thought we shouldn't mess with perfection. That's why they're not making a sequel to Gigli.

You were great in that thing you did!

Yeah, you too!

What do you make of Paul Scheer's re-enactments of your show?

Examples

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhR7btqBtjU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytUYBLxegQY

It was a flawless impression. My cousin thought I was back on air already.

You don't seem to age. Are you a vampire?

Yes. Shout out to R-Patz.

is it 'whoop whoop whoop' or 'woof woof woof?'

It's 'woof woof woof' which came from the Cleveland Browns. Most people are embarrassed to be from Cleveland. But not me.

How robbed was Penn on Celebrity Apprentice?

He's coming on the show. Thanks for helping me preproduce that interview.

(My PR people are pissed I just typed that.)

You honestly did a lot for black artists when your show was on. A lot of them would never have been invited to the Late Show or the Tonight show. Are you going to continue in that vein?

Yes, absolutely. Of all the black artists I broke, I'm most proud of Trisha Yearwood and Billy Ray Cyrus and I plan on doing more of that.

Can you get Bill Clinton to come back and play some wicked sax?

Trying to get Hill-dawg on the tables. Wait till you hear her scratch.

Who was your favorite character to play in "Coming to America"?

Big fan, by the way. fistpumps

I'm proud of my performance as Louie Anderson. I had to gain 160 pounds that morning on the Paula Deen diet. She kept calling me names and I stress ate.

It's a laserdisc special feature.

have you ever had an actual hall named for you? is it the Arsenio Hall or the Arsenio Hall Hall?

No hall, but that cough drop thing was very flattering.

I give tours of old Stage 29 - I've heard a ton of legends and rumors about the giant framed portrait of Kareem Abdul Jabbar in the back and I wanted to get some facts straight:
*Was the giant portrait made for your show or another? *Was it just to honor him as a guest on the show or was it used in a skit or sketch? *I've heard that it has protective powers and the last production that dared attempt to remove it suffered "mishaps and misfortunes" - any validity to these awesome legends? THANKS FOR DOING THE AMA!

Kareem gave me a 7 foot tall photo, which Dr. Phil has now and believes is good luck for Stage 29. I want it back.

Here it is: https://twitter.com/ArsenioHall/status/374969280393015296

Holla at me Phil. Don't make me call the big O.

Arsenio! I remember you as one of the few hosts who really had captivating interviews.. (calling out vanilla ice)

My question is this, who would you want to interview you that's out there today?

Because of a scheduling conflict I couldn't do one with Barbara Walters back in the day and I always regret that.

Hey Arsenio,

I'm curious what was your favorite musical performance that you hosted on your show?

Thanks!

The hip hop all stars that Dana (Queen Latifah) put together for me as a surprise. It was the perfect finale to a 6-year party.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo-vJFr0P-k

How much has the industry changed since you had your talk show in the early 90's? Any guests you look forward to having on?

Technologically! That's where you find the biggest changes. Literally I have a phone in my pocket all day, back then if I had a phone in my pocket you'd think I was well hung. I've been talking to everyone except Elvis, we're making the big announcement this afternoon. Hopefully the colonel will get back to me by then.

Do you still fondly look back on your time voice acting for The Real Ghostbusters?

It was cool voicing Ernie Hudson's character. Not many people realize I also did Ernie's voice in The Hand that Rocked the Cradle: The Animated Series.

Arsenio!!! You are one of my favorite comedians of all-time...some of the characters you've created in film and tv are amazing, especially Coming to America and the barbershop scenes. Any plans to return to film in the future (looks like you've done a lot of tv lately)?? How is your new show different than your original show??

I'll be starring in Magic Mike 2: Return of the Anaconda.

I'm hosting in my Tasty Freeze wardrobe from Black Dynamite. https://twitter.com/ArsenioHall/status/374961526290911232

No question, I just wanted to say that your show was awesome.

I can't wait for your new show and you are a wonderful entertainer.

Wait until you see me Riverdance.

If you could do it all again, what would you do differently?

I would wait 40 years to come back because this shit is really hard.

What is one of your funniest on set stories when working on 'Coming To America' with Eddie Murphy?

The shootout with Suge Knight and John Landis. I must say I hesitated calling an ambulance for Landis. (It was just a flesh wound. He whines a lot.)

Hi Arsenio! Big, big fan! Important question, do you like Pugs?

Yes. This time around I have a Pug Pound.

What is your all-time, favorite album

Whatever Lil Twist does next. I like to stay ahead of the curve.