Liam Neeson Is Hilarious (and Horrifying) Reading a Bedtime Story
You’ll never look at "Five Little Monkeys" the same way.
— -- Liam Neeson doesn't have time for these monkeys, or their mother, or the doctor she called.
The actor – whose latest film, “Run All Night,” enters theaters Friday – appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday and read the popular children’s book “Five Little Monkeys,” by Eileen Christelow.
Neeson started the segment by reciting the book’s words.
“Hello children,” he said. “Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped his head. Momma called the doctor and the doctor said, ‘No more monkeys jumping on the bed.’”
As the monkeys continued to jump on the bed, and bump their heads, Neeson grew irate.
“This is taking too long, so I will summarize. Listen very carefully,” Neeson said, removing his reading glasses. “All of the monkeys fall off the bed. The doctor is slightly frustrated, having repeatedly instructed their mother not to allow them to jump on the bed. Besides, why is she calling a doctor and not a vet? This woman is sick and should be committed to a mental institution. The end.
“Sweet dreams, kids,” Neeson said as the crowd applauded.