Entire show without cut or loss. Ladies and gentlemen: the legendary Bette Davis. Episode aired on November 17th, 1971. Enjoy! I don't own the rights.
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@MarkGeraghty2 роки тому
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.
@sunflower4morning2 роки тому
Glad you discovered the greatness of Miss Davis and thank you for your comment! Have a great day ☀️
@lindaclark9925Рік тому
63 was supposed to be old, then!
@selinagross141011 місяців тому
❤
@salvatorecollura269211 місяців тому
I honestly think this interview represents her at her apogee. She seems absolutely at ease and like she would have answered almost anything she was asked. She didn’t always present this way in interviews but it is a joy when she does.
@denysesieders903510 місяців тому
This lady ..is..was my aunt..so glad I inherited your humor.
@Vejur90002 роки тому
This a masterclass not just in acting, but in life.
@cynthiacurrie5589Рік тому
Her life was an example of determination and self-will. She was and always will be the strongest and most talented person in the world! I love her so much!
@dalilap47432 роки тому
She was ahead of her time. Fighting for good scripts and good directors.
@buffalochic19747 місяців тому
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.
@VONLMO-mn4xz6 місяців тому
Betty is a QUEEN 👑!!!
@PungiFungi2 місяці тому
My mother do not like her, especially when I watch her films. She thought her movies will make us think women are bitchy and argumentative. How right she was!
@le832Рік тому
I love how she walks on with hat, coat, boots and pocket book as if she just came off the street! 😂
@cattycorner8Рік тому
@LE Right? All for effect! She made the most out of that mink coat and hat! What a doll!
@danielrae861Рік тому
She did just come in off the street. Whaddayathink? A flying saucer?
@KatharinaK11711 місяців тому
@@danielrae861 😂
@danielrae86111 місяців тому
@@KatharinaK117 I'm happy to provide some humor amiga:)
@KatharinaK11711 місяців тому
@@danielrae861 🤣 thks, I need it...
@bernie43663 роки тому
You could drop this woman in 2021 and she would be EXTREMELY fucking stylish. This is class right here.
@benbunyip2 роки тому
Yes, she was with it. No fool.
@adriennerobinson11802 роки тому
Why the profanity? Ugh
@ekerowillow16102 роки тому
@@adriennerobinson1180 oh, so what? Get a grip.
@adriennerobinson11802 роки тому
@@ekerowillow1610 I do have a grip
@gracieg76012 роки тому
ABSOLUTELY! Classy lady.
@valaraukar_5952 роки тому
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!
@aarondigby9859Рік тому
My greatest actress of all time. She really commands a screen. I'll watch anything she's appearing. She make you believe she is really the person she portraying...RIP
@dee_dee_placeРік тому
My favorite quote of Bette Davis' is "getting old isn't for sissies". Since turning 60 my health has deteriorated & boy, does that quote apply; it's the only thing that keeps me laughing. Bette Davis was certainly an icon.
@aarondigby9859Рік тому
@@dee_dee_place my most favorite actress in life of all times,
@aarondigby9859Рік тому
@@dee_dee_place when it comes to acting no one does it better than Bette Davis. She makes the part she plays become so real.
@vincentfondrick6417Рік тому
Barbara Streisand on Ed Sullivan
@nickmunoz75233 роки тому
I can't get enough of Bette Davis! She was a genius with a great sense of humor.
@revellmach38792 роки тому
@Viginia Laffitte e+Q10
@lynngregory3932 роки тому
Watch Dead Ringer, with Karl Malden, she was mesmerizing!
@adriennerobinson11802 роки тому
Truth
@barbaragalbreth44292 роки тому
That's when movies were just movies and stars were just stars, it was a wonderful era.
@barrigalli61772 роки тому
I am impressed, in a positive sense of the word.
@stephenflowers85162 роки тому
A true actress. Today's " Stars " Could never hold a candle to the actors of her era.
@trishaustin4101Рік тому
Except Meryl Streep
@jonwiley2592Рік тому
Yes. I may be old fashioned but I was saddened when all actors adopted the masculine word.."Actor." I'd have loved to hear Davis' opinion on being lumped in with the men. She stated she's not a women's libber. The word actress was shorthand for a woman who acts. Why deny femininity?
@trishaustin4101Рік тому
@@jonwiley2592 Right on!
@anitawatkins954Рік тому
NEVER
@joeypoe6126Рік тому
what's the big deal? why should it need to be masculine or feminine? I'm glad it's "actor"
@piustwelfth2 роки тому
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.
@thegreenbird795Рік тому
Cool...SF is such a unique city...
@andyhoops.61562 роки тому
An absolute legend. Totally engaging and charismatic. Gotta hand it to Dick Cavett for letting the conversation flow,such an eloquent host.
@dcny692 роки тому
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.
@sunflower4morning2 роки тому
I'm glad you enjoy it, she sure is a delight to listen to! Thank you for your comment ✨
@astrospect2 роки тому
Part of the problem is the audience. People are too caught up in the need to be constantly entertained by flashy nonsense. Nobody has the patience for an insightful interview. They'll just drone off into their smart phone.
@chayo4537Рік тому
Yall can't enjoy the program with the compare and contrast? Sounding like a skipped CD In these comments
@michaelhinkle31209 місяців тому
@@sunflower4morningme too
@gracieg76019 місяців тому
@@sunflower4morning look up the night she was on Carson and she was terrific. Thst comedian trying to be funny and her not amused made it so funny. Carson was on egg shells afraid he was going to make her mad. It mad it so funny. I wish I could remember who the comedian was. She really is a delightful lady to hear her talking.
@nicotorio8627Рік тому
Bette Davis is the ultimate GOAT!! Her wit, wisdom & candor on top of that acting brilliance will forever be unmatched!
@lurelover7065Рік тому
"Bette Davis is the ultimate GOAT!!"👍
@cynthiacurrie5589Рік тому
My mentor, my idol, my Queen!
@johnbarrett5229Рік тому
GOAT? Yeah kids I know what it means but just use English ok? Really. Enough with the almost but not quite clever silly new crap.
@Jwdude123Рік тому
Please stop using that stupid term goat
@iac4357Рік тому
@@johnbarrett5229I agree with you, Sir. Everybody lately is now a GOAT. So original.
@lovesalaska13293 роки тому
There will never be another like Bette.
@qbak22Рік тому
What a fantastic interview. It's so engaging even after 52 years.
@snarkyenigma92193 роки тому
I could sit and listen to Bette Davis all day long. For me, this is what YT is all about.
@meboneme1Рік тому
YES LORD!! I have watched this interview AT LEAST 40 TIMES!!! NEVER ENOUGH!
@Apollo_BlazeРік тому
Exactly the way I feel...and many others too!
@gutted3638Рік тому
she is magnificent, class, interesting, humor...had it all you just dont have fascinating celebs like this anymore
@JayJay-xd5lmРік тому
Whats YT ? I'm very old .
@snarkyenigma9219Рік тому
@@JayJay-xd5lm YT = UKposts
@YoreHistory9 місяців тому
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.
@loe31752 роки тому
She was a wonderful storyteller. I could listen to her all day long. She was masterfully engaging and charismatic.
@BlondeRockChick10 місяців тому
Oh I know!! I bet she could tell you so many and never tell the same story twice !
@joanholland34383 роки тому
There absolutely nothing fake about Betty Davis! She’s so genuine 💎💎💎
@ekerowillow16102 роки тому
Bette. Fuck sake, pay attention.
@user-JUDY-PUGH11 місяців тому
@@ekerowillow1610 Ekero, you discuss me! Go far, far away!!
@ekerowillow161011 місяців тому
@@user-JUDY-PUGH shut up
@TEXBATES3 роки тому
Such an intelligent, interesting and engaging lady and she gives so much praise for other actors.
@bluffin78313 роки тому
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!
@John-sk8cm3 роки тому
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.
@madelinetramantano83023 роки тому
SHES A WONDERFULL GUEST AND HE'S A GREAT INTERVIEWER.
@caliden37853 роки тому
You hit it spot on...I love this interview so much🤭🤗💞🧡
@sunflower4morning3 роки тому
It's always a pleasure to share such incredible content. Thank you for your comment, stay safe!
@teresadelaney13613 роки тому
My childhood hero...what a woman!! Great interview! R.I.P....Beloved Bette..🌹🌹🙏😘
@dawnfalvey67663 роки тому
I always thought the same thing - I was born in 1969 and always thought when a man did things like that it was a kind gesture. Not as an insult to me as a woman. I sometimes feel sorry for men - when they try to be nice and do something - it’s an attack on feminism and when they don’t, they need to ‘ get in touch’ with their ‘feminine side ‘ and think about others. As a woman I sometimes think the problem isn’t always with the men. ( I wrote SOMETIMES) so no need for all feminists to get their knickers in a twist.
@Major00Tom2 роки тому
They had style, they had grace Rita Hayworth gave good face Lauren, Katherine, Lana too Bette Davis, we love you
@60sbaby456Рік тому
Hey, vogue!
@rtdmna2 місяці тому
Who wrote that song, surely it wasn't Madonna?
@chrissieroxba2949Місяць тому
@@rtdmnaMadonna actually DID write ‘Vogue’ and she also produced it!
@Tsumami__14 днів тому
@@rtdmnawhy do you think it’s okay to discredit women?
@banba3173 роки тому
She had the most incredible laugh; I could listen to it all day!
@dlsmith300201Рік тому
Her speaking voice as well.
@catherinereynolds8061Рік тому
@@dlsmith300201Cigarettes
@jillwright49223 роки тому
She was about 63 years old and looked very good & so full of energy
@michaeldickens74933 роки тому
Actually she was 63 in 1971 Google it and that is a Harry Winston diamond broach she has on too .
@DDumbrille3 роки тому
Either you're about 25, and think 63 is ancient, or you're a lot older and need your prescription checked. In this interview she cleverly wore shaded glasses to hide the heavy bags under her eyes. But she always looked at least 10, if not 15 years older than her age -- especially with good lighting -- thanks to her extreme chain smoking and heavy drinking.
@TG-ov8gl2 роки тому
@@DDumbrille I agree. She’s fantastic, but she looks older, just as a lot of smokers do - and I think she did drink a bit too- not alcoholically - but booze, cigarettes and no sunblock are killers on the face.
@lynettelaroche88682 роки тому
She was a very classy lady though, can’t deny that💕
@somniumisdreaming2 роки тому
@@TG-ov8gl She was an alcoholic many were back then.
@weeeeoooowРік тому
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!😍👏👏
@jonwiley25922 роки тому
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.
@aureliobrighton18712 роки тому
Well ... the one chief reason for that might be .. no more have 'Stars' or 'Hosts' anything substantial to say or ask . let alone the 'Audience' who would not possibly follow an advanced concept of speech for longer than thirty consecutive seconds ... thats probably why the world is going to melt into one huge potato chip i. a. n. t. d. f. :)
@epictetusofhierapolis44612 роки тому
It's cause the audience was listening to the conversation. There were a couple of good conversationalists on stage.
@reginabarron40732 роки тому
Yes, they did.
@clearspiritnowРік тому
Indeed❣️ This was clearly an intelligent and engaging audience, not prompted with applause or laughter cues. And yes, Davis and Cavett were in top form. I’ve always enjoyed listening to his show and the manner in which the conversations organically evolved.
@sharoninglima12177 місяців тому
Bette Davis is my favorite actress of all time. She fought the studio system and today’s actors have her to thank. ❤❤❤
@ThePerimeters3 роки тому
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.
@joanneanderson65353 роки тому
I feel like Madonna true to be like Betty Davis except Madonna doesn't know how to be classy and elegant. She gives off a dirty vibe; women should be classy in public.
@robertcronin66033 роки тому
Madonna and others like her are into some very weird and demented stuff in their private lives - believe it or not, Satanism is very prevalent in Hollywood and the music industry today and it explains a lot of why the quality of entertainment has taken such a drastic turn for the worse and why it's all about money and sex instead of talent and art.
@dawnfalvey67663 роки тому
Agree- when adults were adults . Seems these days there are no adults - just grown children who never left the preschool playground.
@lilliangomez65683 роки тому
@@joanneanderson6535 pppp07
@errorsofmodernism97153 роки тому
@@joanneanderson6535 LOL
@janellesadler3 роки тому
God I love this woman. She was honest, funny, captivating. Bette Davis!!!! LOVE YOU!
@3220sunshine3 роки тому
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!!!
@adriennerobinson11802 роки тому
Truth Indeed
@anti-ethniccleansing465Рік тому
It wasn’t her fur. It was the fur and skin that belongs to poor tortured and killed animals.
@paulrodgers5073Рік тому
I believe this is the fur she received for appearing in the Blackglama "What becomes a legend most" campaign.
@joule23Рік тому
She was not a vegan and this is clear!
@winthrop200510 місяців тому
@@anti-ethniccleansing465…oh good grief. Your opinion is heard, thank you.
@slowpainful2 роки тому
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.
@damonemontez3 роки тому
March 2021 watching this Great Woman being Interviewed, by a great host.
@gerriepieters90333 роки тому
Love her...
@normal_media3 роки тому
same here
@patriciamartinez58363 роки тому
Me too
@lynngregory3933 роки тому
She was just so individual, just like the character actors she lamented their passing. We have nothing like it today.
@mickeyh19612 роки тому
Sadly this era of acting and TV interviews are long since gone , a time when there was class and people were actually interesting and had something meaningful to say unlike the empty vesicles that abound today
@christophertudor47273 роки тому
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).
@sunflower4morning3 роки тому
Nothing to add: perfection, right there 🙌
@f.p.3975Рік тому
Just a little remark...she "walked through the gates" of Universal first and Warner Bros. later...not MGM..
@joanholland34383 роки тому
A lady who I feel knew her craft well ! That’s what made her a Legend ❤️
@sunflower4morning3 роки тому
One of the very best, a pioneer 😍
@suziecue302710 місяців тому
She studied and be came her character
@lindagbadamosi16223 роки тому
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....
@pollacksharman01472 роки тому
How are you doing 😊😊😊👋👋
@Brentstarga3 роки тому
My FAVORITE Dick Cavett interview! So REAL! Betty was Hollywood ROYALTY and yet so down to earth and casual af! What a smart lady! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@polara013 роки тому
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!
@sunflower4morning3 роки тому
I'm so glad you're joigning the team! You'll have the greatest time discovering every one of her interviews and I would definitely recommend her two autobiographies "The Lonely Life" and "This 'N That" along with Kathryn Sermak's "Miss D & Me". You'll enjoy everything you described and many other amazing things. Anyway: welcome 😊🎉
@polara013 роки тому
@@sunflower4morning thank you so much for your kind words I am looking forward to checking all of this out. Kind regards, Bob
@zigulimiguli2 роки тому
❤️🌹💐🤗....
@cosmicman6212 роки тому
Great comment...what a warm-hearted lady.I can see her personality showing itself in her role in..Now,Voyager.Thank-You..to the poster.
@marilyn6556Рік тому
She was a true star!!! So talented and real!!!
@purringinmyear2 роки тому
What a shame talk shows today who have actors on them can’t get into this level of fascinating conversation
@peterkoulouris89003 роки тому
I love this woman. They do not make them like this anymore.
@cynthiayarbro99083 роки тому
The best interview ever! She was so interesting!
@samsalamander81474 роки тому
I’m just In awe of her talk about a classy lady
@latinguy673 роки тому
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."
@emmad.1762 роки тому
I love that she would speak so kindly of them as well, especially when you think that Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland both became increasingly troubled as their careers went on and Bette Davis was very big on professionalism and being on time, etc. They were still wonderful presences on screen and had a lot to give, plus neither of them had an easy time so it's lovely to think she might have some understanding on that.
@user-wc4mz6mc3r7 місяців тому
Arm on
@bluesquirrel39193 місяці тому
@@emmad.176As a teenager. Judy had no one to look out for her, she was just a cash cow to her parents. As a child, she just wanted to please. Louis B. Mayer allowed her to be fed drugs to wake up, drugs to go to sleep, drugs to lose weight, and she wound up addicted. If someone had truly cared for her well being as a child, she would have been fine.
@honestlyyours1069Рік тому
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.
@UncleDuTheWatchman6 днів тому
Yep! And without even trying she looks younger than 63 here! Especially for the 1970s. People in their 60s never looked this young back then and she just aged gracefully before us, even after her stroke!
@geoffreyfox9801Місяць тому
This interview captures Bette Davis at her best. She is highly intelligent and has wonderful strength of character and a marvelous sense of humor.
@Godschild-ws8il7 місяців тому
Love her… they don’t make them like this anymore. I love her movies, rest in peace Miss Betty Davis, a class act.
@susanna32 роки тому
It doesn't get much better than this!! Bette Davis was so articulate and intelligent, and you can tell she truly liked Dick Cavett.
@oscarbrody7622 роки тому
Hello, Susannah, How are you doing today?
@lifePaultheballРік тому
I think she was more of gangsta than anyone else from the classic era. Badass
@StellaAdler1171Рік тому
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.
@jamesnazon87143 роки тому
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.
@sylviavasquez95233 роки тому
Bette was so strong and smart. Miss her.
@benbunyip2 роки тому
You nailed it! 👍🏻
@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825Рік тому
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.
@sunflower4morningРік тому
You're very welcome and thank you for your comment! It's a privilege to share such amazing content with the world. I'm thrilled so many people enjoy it. Have a great day!
@suziecue302710 місяців тому
Yes
@robertcronin66033 роки тому
Next to Carson, Cavett is the best host ever... intelligent, inquisitive and respectful... good stuff 🔥
@nathanbradleyf7773 роки тому
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.
@ianfrancis7773 роки тому
Amen!
@justayoutuber19063 роки тому
I saw an interview with Dick Cavett on Letterman and Eddie Murphy comes on and talks about how crazy Dick is in real life. They would hang out a lot.
@Iiwii113 роки тому
Dick Cavett was in a class by himself even at the time I think.
@bruce921063 роки тому
Well said Nathan and so very true. She was one of a kind on so many levels. And it's amazing how many still seek her movies to watch or interviews like this and documentaries about her. Now, that's legendary.
@Elena-er7zp3 роки тому
yup and he isn’t doing that awful fake laughing thing - but wasn’t Dick Cavett more like Charlie Rose in front of an audience?
@unowen-nh9ov3 роки тому
Stars fishing together? Bette was one of the organizers of the Hollywood Canteen, where stars volunteered to serve servicemen together during WWII.
@johnps303 роки тому
That was such a great moment - she was so tickled by the notion of all her actor friends with poles. So revealing. And she's just such fun - when discussing Rex Reed and when Dick asked about him on the floor - her mind travelled so fast and was so joyful that he got there first but she was right there with him. So many little slices of joy.
@Chefsandrajm10 місяців тому
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!
@deborahmetoyer86643 роки тому
April 2021....Betty Davis, the best actress ever. Could play any role. Beautiful Great lady!
@pollacksharman01472 роки тому
How are you doing 😊😊👋😊
@jimringomartinРік тому
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.
@imonislandtime11 місяців тому
bette was a close friend of my nana's. i had no idea how profoundly intelligent she was. thanks for the upload 💕
@teresadelaney13613 роки тому
This has been the best 90mins I've spent in 1 year....lockdown etc.....brilliant!! 😁🇬🇧
@emilydonvito73163 роки тому
The greatest actor ever. No one comes close to her.
@mistersurrealist3 роки тому
Dick is my favorite interviewer, the guy was HUGE back then and yet he was always humble.
@paularogers29063 роки тому
LoveDick Cavett as an interviewer and he always had great guests. Prefer him to today's chat show hosts.
@acousticshadow40323 роки тому
DC was never "huge". Barely 5' tall.
@mistersurrealist3 роки тому
@@acousticshadow4032 LOL. You know perfectly well I wasn't talking about his height.
@acousticshadow40323 роки тому
@@mistersurrealist 😎
@scotnick592 роки тому
I miss those days.
@Bleeding9993 роки тому
Such an enjoyable interview to watch.
@Kimllg883 роки тому
It really is a treat.
@alexandracyr56473 роки тому
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.
@sunflower4morning3 роки тому
Not only actresses but everyone, she was the most respectful and professional woman there was 👌
@VallaMusic2 роки тому
One of Cavett's best interviews ever.
@oscarbrody7622 роки тому
Hello, Valla, How are you doing today?
@VisualparanormalChannel3 роки тому
I’d have loved to sit and a few drinks and smokes with Miss Davis- she is witty and very down to earth.
@GrandPassionForever2 роки тому
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.
@vintagebrew10572 роки тому
Lots of smoking in that one. And Bette was fabulous in it!!
@BlondeRockChick10 місяців тому
I loved her in Baby Jane..
@barbaragalbreth44292 роки тому
I'm so grateful these wonderful interviews happened and were preserved. Thanks for posting them and thanks Dick Cavett
@thomsonsmith95Рік тому
Hello Barbara
@janedoe-ex5woРік тому
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❤❤❤❤
@suziecue302710 місяців тому
Have to work at the line to memorize them you don't just do one liners drama 😮
@Apollo_Blaze2 роки тому
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.
@edmundpower12502 роки тому
Graeme Norton?
@JOHNHOOK19663 роки тому
Bette Davis was a class act. Actresses like this don't exist anymore.
@bruce921063 роки тому
Bette 🚬😎
@JOHNHOOK19663 роки тому
@@bruce92106 My Bad. Corrected.
@jonboz75853 роки тому
How very true!
@lalizarde2 роки тому
They didn’t otherwise exist then, either.
@patriciamartinez58362 роки тому
The old Hollywood Ladies
@germaine1242Рік тому
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.
@kimr82002 роки тому
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.
@normahall60612 роки тому
Kim R your comment blew me away when i read it , because when she spoke that , I thought the exactly same thing. I just wonder if she knew that she was speaking that into existence some fifty one years later, Because that is how we feel about Ms Bette Davis now here in 2022..I adore, and love all of her movies. There will never be another Ms Davis.
@kimr82002 роки тому
@@normahall6061 there sure won't be.. what a legend!
@yasminx16Рік тому
Yes exactly!
@f.p.3975Рік тому
In actual fact, Juldy Garland and M. Monroe were both younger than her...they just took their lives or sadly died prematurely. Anyway, she showed class by acknowledging their talent
@rainespells1273Рік тому
@@f.p.3975 It’s not them. By legends, the comment probably meant when she was talking about people like Gladys Cooper, Walter Houston etc. who came before Davis. Of course Monroe and Garland are legends in our day now.
@dianneprovini82603 роки тому
I love her coming onstage carrying her bag
@acousticshadow40323 роки тому
Didn't catch it, but you're right...lol.
@hazelwray41843 роки тому
Handbag, boots, fur coat and hat. Looking like she'd been out shopping in Manhattan.
@acousticshadow40323 роки тому
@@hazelwray4184 - Either Manhattan or Good-Will.
@RC-vv6nr3 роки тому
@@acousticshadow4032 🥴
@SweeTeaNLemon3 роки тому
Hang bag part of ensemble. That's how they were back then. They wore beautiful clothes, shoes, coats, handbags, hats, jewelry- it was beautiful . And I'm a younger person who could appreciate class & respect...
@jpaley5503 роки тому
What a Class Act and TRUE Artist...
@tkshotsРік тому
it's a great tragedy we don't see interviews like this on chat shows anymore...this is so much better than anything today
@bweb62 роки тому
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.
@jagjitsinghmanku2283Рік тому
Two words. The Kardashians.
@marlist13 роки тому
Better D. was 63 here. Still stylish, interesting, bold. Saw this on TV after gr school, as a child.
@adriennerobinson11802 роки тому
Wow
@carolsmart2382 роки тому
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!
@brendanjobe68952 роки тому
That's because he learned from the best (Carson). If you watch him closely, you can see the resemblances ... the double-takes, the type of questions, lack of so much political commentary, etc
@phoebevolz2291Рік тому
I've been on a bit of a Dick Cavett kick lately, and I'm so impressed with how he always comes across as cordial and interested in his interview subjects, though in this particular case, Miss Davis made it easy on his. The don't seem to make journalists like him anymore and they certainly don't make them like Bette anymore.
@debbiemullen25742 роки тому
I've watched this interview twice. Fantastic. Bette Davis was the Greatest. What a wonderful personality and sense of humor.
@oscarbrody7622 роки тому
Hello, Debbie, How are you doing today?
@juliehoffman62927 місяців тому
Wonderful interview and a terrific woman.
@paulamccool66793 роки тому
Picks up her purse and has a smoke. I love it!
@MaisyMimi8 місяців тому
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.
@charliekane135Рік тому
Bette Davis is the famous female star I would most like to have met. Even one word would've sufficed. She was uniquely wonderful.
@kathyflorcruz5522 роки тому
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.
@sunflower4morning2 роки тому
And she wasn't even nominated for the Oscar because of Jack Warner, can you believe this?
@stxrstrxckmxteo515Рік тому
@@sunflower4morning oh yeah i heard abt that, cuz he didn’t like her or something. imma have to go watch it now cuz I’m super interested in Bette
@sunflower4morningРік тому
@@stxrstrxckmxteo515 No Jack Warner sent letters out to everyone so they wouldn't vote for her (leaving her out of the Oscar nominations) because "Of Human Bondage" was an RKO production so they would've earned lots of money with their star. That's also why Miss Davis got her first "consolation" Academy Award the next year for "Dangerous" which was a Warner production - and not a very good one at that. There's so much to learn about Bette Davis, like you wouldn't believe! Fascinating woman and actress, the best of them all.
@anti-ethniccleansing465Рік тому
@@sunflower4morning Warner’s early life section explains it all. Typical BageI.
@martinleavitt60943 роки тому
Those folks like Bette, sadly are all gone.......i long to go back and visit the greats of yesteryear...1 more time....👐
@caliden37853 роки тому
She was so great here and I love her so much for being so strong and never backing down....😛💞🧡
@manuelenrique92202 роки тому
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.
@sunflower4morning2 роки тому
I would recommend every interview of Miss Davis. She's clever, honest, respectful, charming and so incredibly human. I hope you're feeling better, thank you for your comment ✨
@DrGarri2 роки тому
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!
@adriennerobinson11802 роки тому
Truth Indeed
@fromthepeanutgallery10842 роки тому
She is soooooo great. Not like I imagined her at all. What a gem!
@duskymoor93 роки тому
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!
@sunflower4morning3 роки тому
Thank you for your comment! So glad to hear you're so passionate, we welcome you with great pleasure 😊
@johnps303 роки тому
Totally glad to read your post. Wow! Checkout Cavett's interview with Robert Altman, Mel Brooks, Peter Bogdanovich and the great Frank Capra; equally as entertaining and moving.
@duskymoor93 роки тому
@@johnps30 Thanks for the suggestions!
@annehummingbirdРік тому
Me too!
@paulakpacente2 роки тому
She was one of the finest actresses to grace the silver screen.
@jjphoenix4055Рік тому
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.
@Millierusso10 місяців тому
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!!!
@markbleichwehl3 роки тому
Fasten your seat belts is going to be a bumpy ride
@jazzmanchgo3 роки тому
Actually, hearing Cavett mentioning Groucho -- I bet Bette could have gone head-to-head with him, and I would love to have been there to see it.
@oldguy20822 роки тому
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.
@anti-ethniccleansing465Рік тому
You taught me a new word at age 46. “Staid.” Thanks! :)
@robineast64462 роки тому
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!
@valleylakerРік тому
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.
@RobertSmith-bz5ug7 місяців тому
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..
@susanricart78447 місяців тому
Loved this! She was no BS!
@DD-du6th2 роки тому
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.
@sunflower4morning2 роки тому
Excellent program 👌✨ Which ones did you enjoy the most so far?