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March 1st, 2011
09:20 AM ET
Six-figure YouTube sensation
Michael Buckley makes his six-figure living off YouTube.
Buckley's the host, writer and producer of "What the Buck", a YouTube channel with over one million subscribers. He started posting videos for fun, but once the ad revenue started to roll in, Buckley was able to quit his day job.
Watch Ali Velshi's full interview with Michael Buckley.
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Buck has already said on numerous occasions that he loves Youtube, and wants to be a part of new media. He has also talked about how if the opportunity came up for an spot in traditional media, and it felt right he would grab it. Go buck, been watching since 07. 😉
PS. I have a what the buck autograph. Jealous?
what the bu-GHADDAFI!!!!
seriously? why is it called an interview? don't get me wrong i mean, i love buck n all. but that seemed more as a scripted discours he came to read. it was a bit confusing trying to follow up with every new topic and the incoherence that occurred in the studio...
Woah he is such a hot mess. shout out with love !
hahaha the beginning! Yay Justin Bieber! Wo-oh-oh-oh! Shoutout to Canadiens. I love degrassi! oh my god you are so funny Love you buck! ❤
Love you Buck! You were so funny and did great!! ❤
Buck is so precious ❤ love you!
I loveee you Buck, and all your positive energy! =D
Yay Buck! We love you!
he was such a hot mess! we love you, buck!
Buckk!!!
Haha oh you legend. You talk so fast! :'D
You nailed it<3
omggg I totally love how Buck overpowered the man that interviewed him.
made it seem like it was the other way around.
He is a genius!
Love you Buck! I didn't see you because I had to go to school TT, but I would have loved to see it on TV!
You need your own show Micheal
Loved it!!
Buck, you are SO effing cute. I love you and your dogs! I'm so glad you got to do this interview and expand your viewership. Please continue making the world a happier place! ❤
buck should totally have his own segment !
he´s so chatty i love him xD
Oh my goodness Buckley you make my day ❤
Great energy. If THAT didn't wake people up NOTHING will. I don't think that guy knew what hit him. Love how you did your own interview. You tried to keep HIM on topic. LOL Great job.
you are awesome!
haha don't ever mess with buck
awesome Buck!
MB your hilarious! love yah! nailed it! lol
GREAT! You are so fun to watch.
Glass tables!! I love you Buck, you are hilarious!!!
Love you, Buck!! ❤ This was amusing. xDD
WHAT THE BUCK IS THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn't love Buck more! He's my favorite Youtuber ever! I love that he went on all peppy, you totally nailed it sugar! ❤
We LOVE Michael Buckley. He's my favorite youtuber!!!
I'm so happy for you Buck, keep it up!
LOVE YOU, MICHAEL!!!!!!!
love you
I love BUCK! =D
Michael Buckley! He is amazing!
I love Buck! ❤
I LOVE YOU BUCK! He is such an amazing person and hilarious! Favorite youtuber
Congratz to you Buck.
WHATTHEBUCK RULES!!! Your the best Buck!!
Amazing.
LOVE YOU BUCK!
yayy! Buck you are amazing!
BUCK<3
Haha, you're so funny!
Loveyou Buck! great energy