As half of all the Internet Users in the world have now informed me, my favorite movie is legitimately available to be watched for free — albeit interrupted for advertising — on YouTube. Okay, so it's only been twelve people so far who've written but if I don't post this to say I know about it, it will eventually be half of all Internet Users.
I am not embedding it here because I think that's an awful way to experience — especially for the first time — It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Like I said, it's my favorite movie but really only when you watch it the right way…on a big screen as part of a packed, appreciative audience. And it should not be interrupted except for the one intermission during which you can step into the lobby…or whatever is your hobby. (I have never understood that line in the song, by the way. I think they're saying that if you don't want to step into the lobby during the intermission, you can remain in your seat and collect stamps or do some gardening.)
I usually manage to see it the right way every year or so. Seems like it'll be quite a while before any local theater shows it again. It may be quite a while before any local theater shows anything again. Even then, I don't see myself going to any theaters — even sitting six-feet apart with everyone properly masked — for a long time. I shall wait rather than view it in way-less-than-ideal conditions.
If you absolutely have to watch it on YouTube, here's a link but please don't use it. Or if you do use it, please don't judge the film by seeing it all by yourself on your cellphone. That's not how it's supposed to be seen. That's really not how any movie is supposed to be seen, especially one that expects you to laugh throughout.