John Lithgow Goes Back To High School For “Art Happens Here” On PBS

18 днів тому

“I wanted to be an artist back then,” says acting legend John Lithgow as he tells Stephen about his experience going back to high school for the new special “Art Happens Here,” which airs next Friday on PBS!
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@patriciabagby90 17 днів тому

I was an extra in a movie with John Lithgow. I sat next to him in the scene and he had an art pad as a prop. I asked him about it and he took the time to show me the pictures he had drawn. What a nice person.

@haplessasshole9615 17 днів тому

I think I might've begged him to give me a signed and dated sketch. Heck, I would've settled for an autographed stick figure.

@czarcoma 17 днів тому

he does come off as a caring dad. glad someone confirms that he's a "real person".

@GrandmaBev64 17 днів тому

I'm glad to hear he is as gracious as he seems. I met Don Knots and he refused to give me his autograph. He was my hero. I was 12 and he never got any rest on the set of " The Return of the Apple Dumpling Gang" again. We knew what room he was in and knocked on his door and ran, over and over. He should have given me the autograph. Lol He crushed my image and the respect I had for him. Everyone else gave me their autograph, but I went there for his. I would love to be able to sit with John Lithgow. Such an amazing actor and comedian. Definitely would love to have John's autograph.

@helkas3316 16 днів тому

@GrandmaBev64 Sorry to hear that about Don. I loved Don to as a kid. Maybe he was just having an off day, or perhaps his testicles were black ⚫️ ⚫️ lol.

@SnakeFaceCobra 16 днів тому

Which film?

@liveneleven 17 днів тому

Music teacher here. Thank you John Lithgow! Bring back arts education!

@wonderrob3225 16 днів тому

My father, who passed away during the COVID pandemic, dedicated the years following his retirement from electronics engineering to teaching music and restoring hundreds of discarded instruments for students and children in schools. I have had many emails from people who tell me how profoundly my father changed their lives. Thank You for being a music teacher.

@catherinerobson5482 17 днів тому

The full time art teacher and full time music teacher must come back, such important people, elements of the school experience.

@dawnstanley1733 17 днів тому

It truly is. Art and music are a form of self expression, and they wonder what's wrong with kids today. Give them what they need to self express. They need guidance to get there.

@tamaramccarthy8811 17 днів тому

Those teachers were the ones most likely to connect to the kids who didn't quite fit in or too shy to do more than watch other students. ❤ The arts are vilified over sports, both are needed.

@dawnstanley1733 17 днів тому

@@tamaramccarthy8811 You are so right!!

@BrendaTheeSolarGirl 6 днів тому

💜💜💜💜

@EgoPlacebo 17 днів тому

Kids figure out who they are by 20? Damn I'm 42 and still figuring it out 😂

@christopherfiore6820 17 днів тому

Om my god, same.

@DuchessCecelia72 17 днів тому

I’m 52 and I’m right there with you friend 😅

@bearbryant3495 17 днів тому

I have to refigure about every 15 yrs or so.

@edwardlulofs444 17 днів тому

😅

@41Vega 17 днів тому

I’m there too at 40, it’s ok😉a little scary sometimes but ok.

@pennygleeson5029 17 днів тому

Love the idea of Arts being made important in education again - from kindergarten til the end - exposure is sooooo important ❤❤

@JeffGatto 17 днів тому

Absolutely, in every sense, 'art' is what makes humans, 'human'.

@wonderrob3225 16 днів тому

Do we want our children's minds to bloom like flowers? Of course we do!

@MorganaDarkgoddess 16 днів тому

The art classes in high school literally saved my life. It gave me something to stick around for.

@Groundedsquirrel 14 днів тому

Same

@ajnormandgroome 17 днів тому

Thank you for promoting the arts in education❤

@wonderrob3225 16 днів тому

My beloved Grandpa worked the mines since childhood. It was a dream and aspiration come true for him when my father went to university and became an electronics engineer. I had it so easy! I went from the military right into college where I became an animation artist. I Thank God and my forefathers for letting me be an artist

@styrpak1 17 днів тому

Bring back the arts! The arts in school made all the difference to me. Visual, writing, theater, music.

@gaylewalton1342 17 днів тому

I'm 60 next week still working out what I want to do when I grow up

@tigrrtom 17 днів тому

I'm 68 tomorrow, and I wanna be a FIREMAN! 😁

@kateuhler7803 17 днів тому

This music teacher THANKS YOU Mr. Lithgow!!!! ❤️

@maryknight4109 17 днів тому

Kate, thanks for doing what you do!!

@cassieastle3099 17 днів тому

There were days during high school when the only reason I had the fortitude to get up and go was because it was a day when I had art class. Thank heavens for Dan Stillman, best teacher I ever had. ❤️

@wonderrob3225 16 днів тому

God bless Dan Stillman! Truly, good teachers are among the most valuable individuals in our society. My journey to becoming an animation artist was shaped by teachers whom I continue to hold in deep affection and esteem.

@justinroach9344 17 днів тому

John Lithgow is in my top 10 actors of all time.

@justadad6677 17 днів тому

The whole shcool system needs to be reformed. It was literally made by the Rockefellers to create workers and not thinkers. We need smaller classess, more focus on teaching our children how to think, and no grades to judge them.

@edwardlulofs444 17 днів тому

Yep! Exactly. Stand up America and shout this everywhere.

@terrydempsey6174 16 днів тому

But but but, who then will drive to my house with must have them NOW #4 coffee filters at 4:00 am? /s

@lesabooth5243 17 днів тому

Two of my very favorite men right there 🎉❤ much love

@wilmafreeman7698 17 днів тому

Thank you Mr. Lithgow for your support for teachers

@Neopopulas 17 днів тому

Such an amazing actor with such amazing range. I'm so glad i got to grow up watching his movies.

@dorothyharding5535 17 днів тому

I was at a Broadway show in NYC a long time ago with my son, his girlfriend and dear friends. I saw John Lithgow in the audience with his children. My son dared me to go talk to him; I had told my son how much I enjoyed John's artistry as an actor. So, I did... walked over and told John how much I loved him as an actor. He was very gracious and thanked me. John had on the most beautiful long black quilted coat... I have always enjoyed that memory. ♡D

@wonderrob3225 16 днів тому

I met him through work one day at universal studios. I tried not to act like a rabid fan but i could not help but tell him how much he cracked me up laughing On 3rd Rock. He went into character and claimed he wasn't john Lithgow but the alien character he played in the show. He is a very kind person. and super funny

@susanrobb3004 16 днів тому

John Lithgow, you are so right! God bless you for your efforts to keep education in the arts alive in public schools!!

@summerfields2792 17 днів тому

I have had a crush on Mr. Lithgow since I was a teenager...Im 45 and he still makes my heart pound in my chest.

@patriciabagby90 17 днів тому

He is such a nice man. I was an extra in a film with him and sat next to him as he held an art pad. He eagerly showed me his works.

@Liz-nu5dr 17 днів тому

He is a wonderful actor and a warm, kind human being. I totally forgive him for scaring the crap out of me in Raising Cain.

@patriciamurfitt4590 17 днів тому

Intelligence is really sexy 😅

@totalbliss1 17 днів тому

@@Liz-nu5drHim and DePalma's direction made that movie a classic imo. That performance and his one in Dexter were iconic scary guys.

@bitchenboutique6953 17 днів тому

Me too! Starting with Roberta Muldoon!

@faithinverity8523 17 днів тому

My kids went to school in Shakopee, MN. Their schools were filled with superb art teacher. The high school had two choral music teachers. Make Americans Artists!

@JMurdochNZ 17 днів тому

Great actor, charming man. He's right - there needs to be more support for art and music.

@user-wv7kt4wk7q 17 днів тому

As only John Lithgow could, excellent comedian, actor and theatre extrordinaire. ❤

@papadougpapadougsadventures 17 днів тому

This man has done what all actors should do if possible and take on as many varied roles as any actor I’ve seen. He performs them marvelously. I look forward to every movie or show he’s in.

@edgatepowerseducation 17 днів тому

Thank you John Lithgow, you are absolutely on point. Art and creative expression are a portal to understanding ourselves in this crazy world. Thank you!

@Paul-tg4xg 17 днів тому

I absolutely adored John in all of his works. None more so than 3rd Rock. If i had ever had a bad day at work or generally feeling down. watching 3rd Rock would give me the lift i needed. If laughter is the best medicine, John was the best cure.

@EgoPlacebo 17 днів тому

Currently introducing my 19yo daughter to 3rd Rock, which is fun 😊

@starlessmystery6429 17 днів тому

Yes!!! Third Rock!!!! Yes!!!!

@darcyholleman9221 17 днів тому

Great show and cast!

@billhanna2148 17 днів тому

OBSCENELY FUNNY show every episode was a laugh riot 😂🤣😆😁

@kitcoffey7194 16 днів тому

Where to view it now?

@jeffwhite2511 17 днів тому

Creativity enables openmindedness, kindness, boldness and self-actualization - rather than the conformity, closemindedness, competitiveness and ignorance that the US public AND private education system brainwash students minds with. Schooling was designed to contain and control not to liberate and inspire, which is why authentic, meaningful and enjoyable learning rarely happens in most schools.

@TunesGS57 17 днів тому

Arts education and foreign language classes disappeared once politicians started demanding standardized testing. When test scores started dropping they brought in remedial classes to no avail. They wouldn't listen to educators who understand child development. The Arts and FL classes are using math and language skills that stimulate other parts of the brain. Cursive handwriting stimulates the learning centers of the brain, but they got rid of that, too.

@LindaC616 17 днів тому

Yep

@mauralewiecki157 17 днів тому

Art, music AND Physical Education need to be brought back!

@user-vz5cq7ey2c 17 днів тому

My first experience of John Lithgow was as a child in the 1990's watching Harry and the Henderson's 😅

@Over60goalie 17 днів тому

The World According to Garp was mine.

@beachvacay3184 17 днів тому

Love that he’s promoting the arts in school. It’s something every kid can be involved with. Sports is great for the athletic kids but the less coordinated feel left out and sometimes are made fun of. Bring back art and music!

@hanans4786 17 днів тому

Would love to see John Lithgow and John Malkovich in a movie together

@psydd5209 17 днів тому

Can you add Frasier?

@dceplay 15 днів тому

Being John Lithgovich

@4tune8chance65 17 днів тому

Just have to love John Lithgow, has just a terrific perspective on life.

@pdxpete48 17 днів тому

I know who Jon Lithgow is, I love his work, but as famous as he is for his many several roles, he is not John Lithgow the actor on any of them, he creates the role and it grabs you as someone who truly is believably that character, and you love that character, this is a true actor talent not always achieved by just anyone, Mr. Lithgow is a special soul to the world of the passion of acting.

@hapennysparrow 16 днів тому

The arts are essential to the well being of students. So many find their unique voice in art, music, dance, and drama. Art tells truth.

@richtakings3359 17 днів тому

We salute you Dick the High Commander !!

@michelemaliano7860 17 днів тому

I wanted to be an artist. My dad said nope. Gotta have a career that puts food on the table. His only exposure to art was those starving artists sales. I ended up going to college for restaurant management. My creativity came out in the food that i made. Now that I’m 70 I’m painting and loving it!

@GDletterwriter 15 днів тому

My very artistic Korean 6th grade student was told by her dad to stop wasting her time on art. At parent conference I complimented her talent and listed all the careers she could go into with that skill. 20 years later, she's a designer in Seoul. Glad you have painting!

@maryalicecoleman4661 17 днів тому

I agree with Mr. Lithgow! We MUST bring back the arts in our schools.

@BrandonGoble78 17 днів тому

3rd rock from the sun is still amazing 👏

@paulgar8 17 днів тому

Great interview.

@starlessmystery6429 17 днів тому

Hate to break it to you John, you are an artist

@daplace902 17 днів тому

That was my only good years in H.S. - Art Class. With a very good teacher - Mr. Sarvis

@Mr.HewJorgan 17 днів тому

I was a huge fan of "Dexter", in season 4 along comes John Lithgow, he was brilliant in his role as nemesis Arthur Mitchell.

@EgoPlacebo 17 днів тому

I happen to be watching 3rd Rock from the Sun right now so this interview was a surprise 😂

@IndySpirit 17 днів тому

Love, love, love John Lithgow❤

@paulrandig 17 днів тому

What art does to us: It teaches us to evaluate: What have we got? What can we make of it? And doing art together is learning to appreciate that everyone sees the ressources, the world and his/her abilities in a totally different way and that it is exiting to mutually discover those ways. Compare this with the opinion that far too many people have: "I know the only truth how the world works!"

@drttalk 17 днів тому

Shop classes too! They need to use their hands and their bodies and do weird things while they are developing to figure themselves out.

@showtimebabies 16 днів тому

lithgow is a freaking treasure. this is one of the best interviews i've seen in a while. i could listen to the guy talk for hours.

@laalaa99stl 17 днів тому

Whoa. How did you guys land this Charles Grodin interview from beyond the grave? 😁

@Amitabha108 16 днів тому

😂

@philrabe910 17 днів тому

4:05... So sad, John. Besides dedicated music, art, shop and even the last dregs of home economics, we had dedicated choir teachers! So by 8th grade I was going to Florida state choir contests... That I kept up when we moved to Chicago- where they light the train tracks on fire to unfreeze them in winter. Soon I was going to Illinois state choir championships. Now I ake theatre and movie props. now and then I bust out a little opera or the Chichester Psalms (in Hebrew) and freak everyone out.

@MarquitaHerald 17 днів тому

This man is such an amazing actor - with no more than the change of expression on his face in one minute you want to hug him and the next he becomes absolutely evil.

@edgarcayce2.02 17 днів тому

Princeton High School in Princeton, New Jersey is his alma mater. The school is really into arts and music in a major way. The great Bebe Neuwirth (Cheers, Frazier, Jumanji, and so forth) went there. John Popper (from Blues Traveler) went there. By the way, it's a public school, not a private school.

@ravenmaniac428 17 днів тому

❤John Lithgow

@Transterra55 16 днів тому

I was born in 1955, and I remember first through sixth grade we had an hour a day for art, and seventh through ninth grade we had an entire period for art… I learned a lot.

@michaelsalovaara567 17 днів тому

"Test Results"!!!! too funny!

@garyedwardgray7549 17 днів тому

Lithgow is a distant relative of mine. I absolutely adore this guy. My one criticism of him is his selection of roles. He’s a phenomenal actor who, IMHO, is underrated because he’s accepted a whole host of poor roles. He’s phenomenal. Love him.

@laurieellington163 15 днів тому

Another music teacher for John Lithgow! Thank you for shining a light on the imperative for arts education.

@xufotofux 17 днів тому

Still will love him forever as John Bigboote in Buckaroo Bonzai.

@Salvaeshun 17 днів тому

Lord (John) Whorfin. John Bigbooté however was flawlessly executed by none other than the also legendary, Christopher Lloyd

@fdoe9184 17 днів тому

Enjoyed him in Garp & Terms, but became a big fan with Buckaroo Banzai.

@edwardlulofs444 17 днів тому

Yes he was great. I fondly remember the movie from my youth. I thought that it was wonderful! The fact that the movie bombed at the box office shows how distorted life in America has become. I think it helps to explain why our politics is so weird and corrupt these days. Such a shame that America is crashing. On the bright side, America has had a wonderful 250 year run as a beacon for the world. But perhaps it is some other country’s turn to lead the world.

@brograb898 17 днів тому

John Lithgow has always been a consistently good guy. Thank you Dr Lizardo.

@lucindamcguinn691 17 днів тому

John Lithgow is simply GORGEOUS!!!

@d18zephyr 15 днів тому

I worked with John when he first conceived the idea for this show. He asked my input. I am very proud that I had just a little connection to this PBS special.

@littleredhen 17 днів тому

Comedy gold 🤣🤣🤣

@mistermazemusic 17 днів тому

I live in Princeton and went to the same high school as John. I wish I knew he was in town! What a legend!

@mikevanderman2727 16 днів тому

"Are my test results back" and thinking how she 'folded' the testicle had me laughing for weeks jajajajajajajajajaja

@user-gz5zs4lc2h 13 днів тому

Loved art in high school, great teacher, ended up following my dream, have been a painter for 50 years, a glorious life even during the lean times. Best wishes to Mr. Lithgow!!

@elliechristie2498 16 днів тому

Sure do Love you John Lithgow…..you are amazing and right on about kids these days…..thank you!

@qiyamahl9255 16 днів тому

John Lithgow is a national treasure ❤

@janetrobertson9199 17 днів тому

I just remembered when the great commander directed a school production which was a highlight of 30 Rock..

@zeldacoach2528 14 днів тому

What a beautiful engaging interview! Thank you ❤

@MargaretJEllis 11 днів тому

Yes, JOHN!!! Independent decision making is what is developed in visual art, creative writing, improv theatre, music creation , etc, in school! As an artist, arts educator pre-school thru college, special needs, adults and seniors I have seen the power of the arts! We need the arts to return to school.

@wonderrob3225 16 днів тому

met him through work one day at universal studios. I tried not to act like a rabid fan but i could not help but tell him how much he cracked me up laughing On 3rd Rock. He went into character and claimed he wasn't john Lithgow but the alien character he played in the show. He is a very kind person. and super funny

@Groundedsquirrel 14 днів тому

So pleased he is doing the series! So incredibly important.

@russellhammond371 16 днів тому

Can't get enough John Lithgow. I first saw him in 3rd Rock From The Sun, and his acting was superb.

@HarryPujols 17 днів тому

It was only recently that I learned that the Lightgows were immigrants in the Dominican Republic. John’s father and grandfather were born there.

@judyhowe2082 16 днів тому

Fascinating interview...hes a legend🎭

@DNTXPCTMCH 17 днів тому

Thank you for this conversation

@jameswrate4838 17 днів тому

That was a funny joke, and I was told amazingly

@siegfried1234 17 днів тому

Gold

@GlennTillema 16 днів тому

I became a fan of John Lithgow upon watching him in, "The World According to Garp," and two years later he shows up in "Buckaroo Banzai" and "Footloose" in the same year - in one role an escaped madman alien and the other a preacher, and I was hooked. Everything he's in is improved by him being there. @3:00 There's a bit on the Graham Norton show where Rowan Atkinson talks about someone 'sort of' recognizing him but just thinks he's the "spitting image of Mr Bean!" and can't be convinced otherwise.

@acefoxuk 12 днів тому

He's such a lovely guy and great actor! Loved s1 of the old man.

@user-zc7ds8gx7n 17 днів тому

Love John Lithgow! Young people can be idiots.

@julieanderson-smith1692 11 днів тому

I've been a John Lithgow fan since The World According to Garp, but he (and Alfred Molina) absolutely broke my heart in Love Is Strange.

@enckidoofalling2883 11 днів тому

You can always tell the professional actors they treat the crew well

@Jenny_Oblivion 16 днів тому

Thanks for sharing an important conversation 👏❤️😊

@stardust-rebel 16 днів тому

One of my dear friends has a classically trained Fine Arts degree and was working in the Detroit school district area...until the funding was cut several years ago. She is doing well as a professional cosplayer and twitch broadcaster but she would agree with Mr Lithgow's perspective. The arts are the key to your own imagination and they need to return.

@velikovskysghost 16 днів тому

John Lithgow is a national treasure and the man can play anything! I love that joke and can't wait to tell to an old physicist buddy in Texas!

@jeffclement2468 17 днів тому

Brilliant...talented...lovable. I became a fan instantly when I first saw him in "Twilight Zone: the Movie." I stayed in my seat in the theater just to catch his name in the credits. "This guy's great!" I thought. If you've never seen it, you should. He puts the original Shatner performance to shame.

@rohilsave 16 днів тому

omfg.. I spit a mouthful of water and pulled a muscle listening to that hilarious joke!!

@marmot-mr8mh 16 днів тому

I finally got a chance to do a great job when I was 50. That’s when I became a TV/film set painter. Many of us are retiring. Study art, volunteer to learn,then get trained on set, join the union to have a wonderful career. Oh yes --also -make a lot of money.

@laalaa99stl 17 днів тому

My test results are as blue as that joke. ⚫⚫

@NewMessage 17 днів тому

When AI can paint my shed, I'll be on board. 'till then, go 'way, ya boddah me.

@marierisdon8894 16 днів тому

Best joke ever!! Thanks John Lithgow.

@rjpittman4510 16 днів тому

A true great promoter of the Arts

@TheSlily 16 днів тому

The arts provide self-actualization!

@WilliesGarden 16 днів тому

Had no idea it's been removed from school. All through elementary school in the 70s i guess we were lucky to have music class every day of those first five years. With you choosing band or not in 5th. But every year of the four previous we played instruments and sang some great rock songs of the early 70s. Was the best part of my early education. And I played trumpet through HS. I can tell there isn't anyone teaching Civics anymore either. It was such a huge part of my education, it would've been boring without it.

@weirdunclebob 9 днів тому

Thanks John. I read the beginning of that joke the other day but the page it was on didn't have the ending and I was too busy to look it up and forgot about it! Your "Rudy" is epic. Wish there was more of it!