Bette Davis was 63 here. She lived to be 81. What an incredible interview - charm, wit, natural engaging personality,. Not what I expected, what a lovely lady.

This a masterclass not just in acting, but in life.

She was ahead of her time. Fighting for good scripts and good directors.

How can you not love Bette Davis? She was hilarious. We definitely don't have actors like her anymore. She would've been fun to hangout with.

I love how she walks on with hat, coat, boots and pocket book as if she just came off the street! 😂

You could drop this woman in 2021 and she would be EXTREMELY fucking stylish. This is class right here.

It's amazing how 50 years later, this interview is still relevant. Much has changed since then in our society, but Bette was and still is an ICON. I think the following applies really well in this situation: "You live as long as the last person who remembers you." And Bette will never be forgotten! Much love to her!

I can't get enough of Bette Davis! She was a genius with a great sense of humor.

A true actress. Today's " Stars " Could never hold a candle to the actors of her era.

She's a trip. I met her once when I was a teenager in a book store in SF. Very gracious and loved to talk to her fans.

An absolute legend. Totally engaging and charismatic. Gotta hand it to Dick Cavett for letting the conversation flow,such an eloquent host.

Wow probably her best interview ever. What a pleasure to hear an actress being so smart. Late night hosts nowadays just can’t carry a conversation or have a long interview without dumb jokes or games.

Bette Davis is the ultimate GOAT!! Her wit, wisdom & candor on top of that acting brilliance will forever be unmatched!

There will never be another like Bette.

What a fantastic interview. It's so engaging even after 52 years.

I could sit and listen to Bette Davis all day long. For me, this is what YT is all about.

Im so glad Dick's show existed. Giving guests not just the time to speak but actively listening. To have almost a full hour of Bette Davis speaking is amazing.

She was a wonderful storyteller. I could listen to her all day long. She was masterfully engaging and charismatic.

There absolutely nothing fake about Betty Davis! She’s so genuine 💎💎💎

Such an intelligent, interesting and engaging lady and she gives so much praise for other actors.

Whenever I feel down, I always turn to this for advice. She was so ahead of her time and so intelligent. Bette Davis, we love you!

In the book '"I'd love to kiss you..." about Bette Davis she revealed that when Dick Cavett tried to light many of his female guests' cigarettes, they were offended. Bette Davis recognized this as simply a gentlemanly gesture. She also had great respect for him. Bette Davis was THE star & Cavett was THE interviewer. It doesn't get better than this. Thank you for sharing this wonderful clip.

They had style, they had grace Rita Hayworth gave good face Lauren, Katherine, Lana too Bette Davis, we love you

She had the most incredible laugh; I could listen to it all day!

She was about 63 years old and looked very good & so full of energy

What a great interview! She was so right when she said not to seek the fame but to act for the love of it. These days it's the fame and celebrity that is the driving force. So many non talented people end up famous, particularly on reality shows. What a dame Bette was!😍👏👏

What amazes me is this show had a live audience but the set is as quiet as if Davis and Cavett were speaking to each other alone. Back then audiences knew how to behave.

Bette Davis is my favorite actress of all time. She fought the studio system and today’s actors have her to thank. ❤❤❤

When adults were adults and knew how to have adult conversations with substance. Even her attire speaks volumes about her character; elegant and poised most of all confident not arrogant, vain, and raunchy. Money is only a small part of it.

God I love this woman. She was honest, funny, captivating. Bette Davis!!!! LOVE YOU!

This era of Hollywood is gone. I loved the way Ms. Davis came out and received her applause . Classy in all black and her fur. LOVE IT!!!

Bette Davis erupting in crazy, cackling laughter is just miles beyond delightful and you sense the energy. She was simply a treasure. And so charming. And - sex appeal underneath all that. What an amazing, wise, funny, beautiful woman. All About Eve and Now, Voyager are movies, one crackling with wit, one so romantic and tender, that I watch and watch and never tire of.

March 2021 watching this Great Woman being Interviewed, by a great host.

The most naturally gifted actress in the entire annals of American cinema, there's no question! Witty, unpretentious, charming, charismatic and as sharp as a cut throat - a few synonyms to describe the Goliath that is Bette Davis. By her own admission, she wasn't tall and willowy, nor was she pretty in the conventional sense and her much repeated comparisons with Jean Harlow and how horrified the studio were and befuddled as to what to do with her when she first walked through the gates of Universal Studios, only serves to highlight just how determined, unapologetic and self assured she was in both herself and her capabilities as an actress. Yep, in my view, the greatest female star of the 20th century and possibly beyond.... Put simply, a colossal and towering talent and doyenne of the big screen. Chris (UK).

A lady who I feel knew her craft well ! That’s what made her a Legend ❤️

What a great interview; Bette Davis was in a class of her own - there will never be anyone of her calibre again in the film industry....

My FAVORITE Dick Cavett interview! So REAL! Betty was Hollywood ROYALTY and yet so down to earth and casual af! What a smart lady! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I have always heard so many great things about Betty Davis my entire life and now I finally have watched an interview with her by the wonderful Dick Cavett and in all honesty I can't believe how awesome she was. I am completely blown away by her and now I know why she is so beloved and After experiencing this interview I believe Dick was the perfect person to have interviewed her. I'm glad this was my first exposure to her with him. Her Inner Strength and sense of fairness about everything along with her incredible wit and charm is beyond captivating it is mesmerizing. Could you imagine having someone like her as your mother or even an aunt that would just be too awesome. We all need wonderful people like her in our life and the sad thing today there are fewer and fewer of them. God bless her soul and God bless Dick Cavett!

What a shame talk shows today who have actors on them can’t get into this level of fascinating conversation

I love this woman. They do not make them like this anymore.

The best interview ever! She was so interesting!

I’m just In awe of her talk about a classy lady

Ms. Davis' decorum, candor and class is impeccable. She was impish when it was called for, and showed empathy when the questions came up about Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland. Her regard for them is evident. She refers to JG as, "Miss Garland."

What I liked most about Bette Davis was that she wasn't really egotistical and narcisstic, like many big stars are like nowadays. She wasn't afraid of looking her age in front of the cameras. These modern day stars that are addicted to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures make it really difficult for women to get older in our culture.

This interview captures Bette Davis at her best. She is highly intelligent and has wonderful strength of character and a marvelous sense of humor.

Love her… they don’t make them like this anymore. I love her movies, rest in peace Miss Betty Davis, a class act.

It doesn't get much better than this!! Bette Davis was so articulate and intelligent, and you can tell she truly liked Dick Cavett.

It's so strange that she, a legend, says how sad it will be when these people die...but she was one of them. Lovely soul, I could watch interviews with her for hours and hours.

I was eleven years old when I first seen one of her movies, it was Jezebel and I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen.

Bette was so strong and smart. Miss her.

Such a great woman, wonderful actress, very intelligent, very candid. I’m so glad these interviews from years ago were saved. Thanks for posting this.

Next to Carson, Cavett is the best host ever... intelligent, inquisitive and respectful... good stuff 🔥

She is fantastic!! I really like this guy's interviews. He lets the star talk and it's so interesting. I can't stand today's talk show hosts.

Stars fishing together? Bette was one of the organizers of the Hollywood Canteen, where stars volunteered to serve servicemen together during WWII.

No one comes close to him and Johnny at interviews and getting his guests to open up and have fun and be real! This was amazing!

April 2021....Betty Davis, the best actress ever. Could play any role. Beautiful Great lady!

I always respected Bette but was never a huge fan. I saw this when it aired originally and I guess i was taken aback seeing her as an "old lady" me in my 20s. But watching this now I am becoming a big fan. She is very open, honest, humorous and lovely. A legend.

bette was a close friend of my nana's. i had no idea how profoundly intelligent she was. thanks for the upload 💕

This has been the best 90mins I've spent in 1 year....lockdown etc.....brilliant!! 😁🇬🇧

The greatest actor ever. No one comes close to her.

Dick is my favorite interviewer, the guy was HUGE back then and yet he was always humble.

Such an enjoyable interview to watch.

Wow what a great interview. You really get to see Ms Bette Davis for a real person of substance and realize she had compassion for her other fellow women actors.

One of Cavett's best interviews ever.

I’d have loved to sit and a few drinks and smokes with Miss Davis- she is witty and very down to earth.

I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bette Davis. They talked about one of my favorite movies of hers "Now Voyager". This was a wonderful interview, I love how her true personality seemed to come thru and all the gems she dropped about the inner workings of Hollywood and how she maneuvered around the system. Her talent is truly missed.

I'm so grateful these wonderful interviews happened and were preserved. Thanks for posting them and thanks Dick Cavett

The thing I love above all else about Bette Davis is she allowed the world to watch her age. She worked continuously as she got older, and it wasn't an issue for her. She wasn't always graceful and she took risky roles but she OWNED them. Staight classy. And SO good at her craft. Thank you, Better Davis, for showing your peers how it's done and staying around for our pure enjoyment❤❤❤❤

Man, Dick Cavett was so gorgeous here....and what a Fantastic interview with Bette Davis...I watch this over and over. Nothing like this to watch these days....sadly.

Bette Davis was a class act. Actresses like this don't exist anymore.

I adore Bette Davis. I've seen this interview several times on TV, so I was happy to find it here. They don't make them like Bette Davis anymore. She was a wonderful actress. As others have said, a true gem.

When she wistfully speaks of the legends that came before her, and how an era had gone, she didn't realize she was prophesying what we would feel today about losing her.

I love her coming onstage carrying her bag

What a Class Act and TRUE Artist...

it's a great tragedy we don't see interviews like this on chat shows anymore...this is so much better than anything today

Hearing Bette talk about fame towards the end is almost prophetic when you think of how obsessed people are with fame today regardless of how they achieve it.

Better D. was 63 here. Still stylish, interesting, bold. Saw this on TV after gr school, as a child.

Dick was so great. He asked all the questions we wanted to. He was so cute & so comfortable, you feel like you’ve known him for years. Bette was the best actress. A different person with every part. What a talent! Really enjoyed that the audience enjoyed this show as much as I did!

I've watched this interview twice. Fantastic. Bette Davis was the Greatest. What a wonderful personality and sense of humor.

Wonderful interview and a terrific woman.

Picks up her purse and has a smoke. I love it!

She’s just wow, not watched anything with her before. What a no nonsense fun personality, intimidating a little with a hint of mischief. My nannio had Bette Davis eyes and I have them myself and always hated them, but she was truly beautiful. Her outfit here is 👌🏻 she looks amazing and is fascinating. Dick was thee best interviewer.

Bette Davis is the famous female star I would most like to have met. Even one word would've sufficed. She was uniquely wonderful.

I've watched as many performances of Bette's as I find - but anyone who hasn't seen her in Of Human Bondage has missed her at her most devastating. Just knock your socks off amazing.

Those folks like Bette, sadly are all gone.......i long to go back and visit the greats of yesteryear...1 more time....👐

She was so great here and I love her so much for being so strong and never backing down....😛💞🧡

I was feeling a bit sad and weak and this video was recommended to me. I feel much better know. Watching and listening to such a strong woman is realing uplifting.

This is what quality television looks like, it disappeared years ago, at the same time we don't have people like Dick Cavett and Bette Davis. I watch this whole program in 1 go and I didn't move from my seat, not a second of boredom, not stupid questions, no fake drama, no superficial crap, you really get a sense of who the person interviewed really is instead of a feeling it was a chance for the "star" to make some self advertisement. This was brilliant!

She is soooooo great. Not like I imagined her at all. What a gem!

I loved this so much I literally just read ALL the comments AND the replies. Like, I don't think I've ever made it to the bottom of ANY comment thread before...LOL...but this was so good I guess I didn't want to leave even when the interview was over. Thanks for posting this complete interview. Truly a treat!

She was one of the finest actresses to grace the silver screen.

This guy was really something! Best interviewer of big hollywood stars I've ever seen. Bette Davis wasn't an easy person to interview at all, and she shined throughout the entire hour.

The first time I watched “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane” I remember so well saying “This actress is so good omg” but I didn't even know it was Bette Davis. When I found out, I fell in love with her authenticity. We can say that Hollywood has had very few memorable and talented stars like her. Rest in peace, Betty. You will always be remembered!!!

Fasten your seat belts is going to be a bumpy ride

Davis is wonderful in this interview, but there's a reason for that: it's Cavett. He has an ability to put his guests at ease and draw out an interview that is entertaining and informative without being staid. Cavett has interviewed a wide variety of guests from rock legend Janis Joplin to writer Eurdora Welty, Orson Wells, Katherine Hepburn and several times, Groucho Marx. Now, this is television that is (was) worth watching in the first place. Great to see some of the important talents of the time interviewed by Cavett.

This is truly the best interview of Betty Davis I’ve ever seen. It so humanized her and made her appealing to watch. I could listen to all of her incredible stories for hours! What a great lady she was!

The Dick Cavett Show is a priceless archive of personalities in politics, theatre, film, music and so many other areas of the public interest. The interviews were done with professionalism, wit and insight. I have no way of proving this, but I believe after watching Mr. Cavett do an interview, our collective IQ’s go up at least 5 points.

Cavett didn't have the comic talent of Carson but he had the best interviews ever aired on TV.. He got icons like Marlon Brando, Janis Joplin, Bette Davis, John Lennon, Muhammad Ali, Orson Wells and Katharine Hepburn to open up. Today's TV host and guest just make a few jokes and talk about their next film..

Loved this! She was no BS!

I binge watched her films over a weekend the best ever, I've loved her for over 50 years since I was a young girl along with Kath Hepburn.........this looooong lockdown is proving quite enjoyable and very self indulgent.