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@@ThatsClassicTV Agree 100%, sadly we are losing stars from 50s-90s, the Golden Age of TV, gone but forever remembered by those of us who were blessed to witness it.
For now Dick Van Dyke is still alive and kicking and back in June he won a Daytime Emmy for his work on the former NBC soap now on Peacock " Days of Our Lives" nice to see Larry is still with us and seems like a pretty down to earth guy, a kid when the show had it's run, forever a piece of my 60s childhood.
@@ThatsClassicTV Agree 200%, sadly we are losing our stars from the 50s through the 90s, the Golden Age of TV, gone but forever remembered by those of us blessed to have been witness to it..
It was good to see and hear from Larry Mathews. What a joy to have been able to be on that show with all the greats. Thanks John once again for bringing shows we loved back to life. Though I don't think this had ever died. Thank goodness for reruns :). Take care ~ Love Jamie & Karl, Albany, GA
Glad you and Karl enjoyed seeing Larry talk about his time on the show. I agree he was so fortunate to not only be a natural talent but to be able to work with incredible comedy giants.The Dick Van Dyke Show will be around long after we are all gone, just amazing.😀💕
What wonderful stories! I can't believe the woodpecker scenario was real!!! Only Carl Reiner could have adapted it to the show & make it so hysterical! I miss Carl Reiner. He was always a good guest on talk shows. Also, loved the story that Larry auditioned for the Potsie role on Happy Days. You could only imagine what he could have done with the part. Great interview. Thank you to Larry and thank you John, for sharing! Loved it!
I enjoyed the stories as much as you did believe me! I would agree I could see how Larry might have been Potsie. Carl Reiner seems to have been a wonderful person that is for sure.😀
My ex husband was friends with Peter Olaphant who played Jerry Help’s son , Freddy. They met at Mattel Toy Company in the 80’s. Peter would come over and visit from time to time. I really enjoyed his company. I heard he passed away earlier this year.
@@ThatsClassicTV no, I don’t think I ever shared this before. Thanks to Peter I walked in the wrong door when deciding to put my cat up for adoption because I immediately met a lady who knew someone who would adopt him that day. It was very hard for me to let him go but I felt relieved to know he was going to have a good life. I got to know him pretty well. At the time of getting to know him he was working on a video game called Mr Cool.
Thanks John to you! It was SUCH a privilege to watch this 😊. (from Ontario 🇨🇦 ). Also, I've seen many interviews with Larry/Ritchie, but it was nice that you asked some different questions! I had never heard some of these stories. 😃
What an amazing experience it must have been to work around all that comedic talent that was on that show. I had such a crush on Mary Tyler Moore. Not only a gifted actress, but one of the most beautiful and captivating tv stars ever.
I hear you and listening to Larry you realize how special it was for him to be surrounded by all of them from Dick and Mary to Rose Marie, Morey, Carl, etc.
Great interview, I've been enjoying all your content. I grew up watching these actors. Now I can go on these streaming channels and watch whole series in order. I did that with the Dick Van Dyke Show and it just never gets old.
Thanks Joel, appreciate it and so glad you are enjoying my channel! It is pretty awesome to just go to a streaming service and watch the whole series of an old television show you enjoyed. The Dick Van Dyke truly is a timeless show.
My goodness, Larry had such a wonderful life, really before he was able to appreciate it! His memories are golden...Wow!! What a great guest!!! John, I wanted to let you know I think you will love the Rosemarie documentary, Wait For Your Laugh, it is truly special! The the other show Larry talked about was the 60th year Anniversary of the Dick Van Dyke Show, It really was well made & you see & hear all the love in it! Its here on RUclips and it was made by a gentleman named David Van D (something), I know you will love it!!! 🤗 Thank you again for another great episode!!! 👍👍
Thanks Karen, appreciate it! I definitely want to watch the Rose Marie documentary, ironically I know one of the producers but just haven’t gotten around to watching it. The 60th Dick Van Dyke Show doc I have watched and loved it. I actually interviewed David Van Deusen about it which I will release soon. Thanks for thinking of me for both documentaries😀
What a great conversation between you two. He seems like such a likable guy. I really enjoyed all of his different memories he shared. Was laughing when he talked about Soap.😄 Thank you for sharing.☺️
Wow Great interview, He has changed so much I would have never recongnized him. He was a cute kid on the show to, We all changed as we age. I enjoyed this as usual.
Another great interview, I always watched the Dick Van Dyke show growing up and still watch the reruns now. Something I didn't notice until they colorized some episodes that were shown at Christmas time some years ago, I realized the kitchen appliances in the show were the same appliances we had in my parents house from back in the 60s right down to the same color.
Larry seemed to really enjoy reminiscing about his time in Hollywood. He didn’t mention anything about Richard Deacon. When you get a chance, please watch the documentary on Rose Marie. It was excellent. Looking forward to your next interview.
I think Larry truly looks back with happiness regarding his time on the Dick Van Dyke Show. I will definitely check out the Rose Marie doc, appreciate the heads up.
Larry was such a natural in that role. Even today when I watch the reruns, (and I still do periodically when I need a laugh, it never fails), I marvel at how gifted little Larry is. He was definitely an asset to the show.
Okay, Richie didn't bring those ducks home Rob did. They were included in a sketch on the Alan Brady Show as ducklings. Richie heard them peeping and fell in love with them. So he was allowed to keep them as pets for a while. Ultimately, that didn't work out so well.
Another wonderful episode John. The Dick Van Dyke Show is one of my all time favorite shows. Larry was adorable & such a good actor. Thank you Larry for sharing great stories of the show & life after the show.
I hear you Barbara, check out the other Interview I did with David Van Deusen on the 60th anniversary of the Dick Van Dyke. She might be mentioned there just not sure.
@@Mr21scott well I just think you are trying to find a problem where there is none. I'm not trying to be mean I'm just saying chill. He said his goal was to go to have one last meet up with Dick Van Dyke, he said that would make his life complete.
@@RA82828 To have a star of the DVD Show and not have them say more than 2 sentences about their experience with the STAR of the show IS a problem. Since you didn't make the video, it's not really your concern anyway.
I agree Barbara, the woodpecker episode is a classic. I hope you listen to the interview as Larry tells a funny story about the bird and how it happened.
1:00:00 I cannot find Bill Bixby credited from IMDb as being in an episode of TDvDS, but i agree i thought i saw him in an episode with a party scene. (Bill was type cast as high brow batchelor in that time of his career) it's possible that he wasn't listed in the episode's credits
Wow. What a life he led. Really enjoyed this interview. He was so positive about his experiences. And you are right. He really was a natural kid actor. I used to love when Rob came home , Richie always said what’d you bring me Daddy. Even if it was a rock he’d love it
I consider myself an expert on the child actors of classic TV. There were four child stars who were absolutely brilliant: Billy Gray from Father Knows Best; Jerry Mathers from Leave It To Beaver; Ron Howard from The Andy Griffith Show; and Larry Matthews from The Dick Van Dyke Show. (Sorry Danny Thomas … Rusty’s acting was forced and over done.) Out of these four brilliant actors, I have to say that Larry really was the best. I’ve watched every episode of TDVDS 100 times. I no longer watch it for amusement. I watch it to admire the performances. Larry is amazing. Just watch the pilot. His delivery in that one episode stops me in my tracks. He’s so believable and innocent. I don’t think he’s been properly recognized for his talent. Love you Larry!!!!
Hi Todd, I agree that Larry has always been underrated as a child actor. He just had natural talent very few kids had. To steal a scene from Dick Van Dyke or Mary Tyler Moore is unbelievable😀Glad you enjoyed the interview😀
Thank you for watching my channel! If you enjoyed this video, please SUBSCRIBE and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL to my channel. I have fun talking about television from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s television shows and often with the stars of the shows..
I've been watching your interviews for a few years now and they are always fun. This is such a great channel!
@@ThatsClassicTV Agree 100%, sadly we are losing stars from 50s-90s, the Golden Age of TV, gone but forever remembered by those of us who were blessed to witness it.
@@cathleanjohnson675 I understand this too well unfortunately.
For now Dick Van Dyke is still alive and kicking and back in June he won a Daytime Emmy for his work on the former NBC soap now on Peacock " Days of Our Lives" nice to see Larry is still with us and seems like a pretty down to earth guy, a kid when the show had it's run, forever a piece of my 60s childhood.
It is pretty awesome Cathlean that Dick and Larry are both still with us, they will always be iconic😀
@@ThatsClassicTV Agree 200%, sadly we are losing our stars from the 50s through the 90s, the Golden Age of TV, gone but forever remembered by those of us blessed to have been witness to it..
It was good to see and hear from Larry Mathews. What a joy to have been able to be on that show with all the greats. Thanks John once again for bringing shows we loved back to life. Though I don't think this had ever died. Thank goodness for reruns :). Take care ~ Love Jamie & Karl, Albany, GA
Glad you and Karl enjoyed seeing Larry talk about his time on the show. I agree he was so fortunate to not only be a natural talent but to be able to work with incredible comedy giants.The Dick Van Dyke Show will be around long after we are all gone, just amazing.😀💕
What wonderful stories! I can't believe the woodpecker scenario was real!!! Only Carl Reiner could have adapted it to the show & make it so hysterical! I miss Carl Reiner. He was always a good guest on talk shows. Also, loved the story that Larry auditioned for the Potsie role on Happy Days. You could only imagine what he could have done with the part. Great interview. Thank you to Larry and thank you John, for sharing! Loved it!
I enjoyed the stories as much as you did believe me! I would agree I could see how Larry might have been Potsie. Carl Reiner seems to have been a wonderful person that is for sure.😀
My ex husband was friends with Peter Olaphant who played Jerry Help’s son , Freddy. They met at Mattel Toy Company in the 80’s. Peter would come over and visit from time to time. I really enjoyed his company. I heard he passed away earlier this year.
@@julieannemichelle That is a very cool story😀Did he ever talk about his time on the Dick Van Dyke Show?
@@ThatsClassicTV no, I don’t think I ever shared this before. Thanks to Peter I walked in the wrong door when deciding to put my cat up for adoption because I immediately met a lady who knew someone who would adopt him that day. It was very hard for me to let him go but I felt relieved to know he was going to have a good life.
I got to know him pretty well. At the time of getting to know him he was working on a video game called Mr Cool.
@@julieannemichelle Thanks for hsaring and glad your cat found a good home:)
WELL DONE! GREAT TO HEAR FROM LARRY. A DATE STAMP TO OUR YOUTH❤
Glad you enjoyed the interview! I will actually be seeing Larry tonight at a dinner event in Palm Desert CA, looking forward to it😀
"The Dick Van Dyke Show" is one of my all-time favorite shows-Thanks for posting this interview!
My pleasure Scott, I think you are going to enjoy it!
Never Name A Duck is one of my favorite episodes. My favorite scene is where Rob finds out that Ritchie has fed the ducks some expensive caviar.
The duck episode is definitely top3 for sure!
Thanks John to you! It was SUCH a privilege to watch this 😊. (from Ontario 🇨🇦 ). Also, I've seen many interviews with Larry/Ritchie, but it was nice that you asked some different questions! I had never heard some of these stories. 😃
Thanks Lee! 🇨🇦 So glad you heard new information and Larry is such a joy to listen too😀
What an amazing experience it must have been to work around all that comedic talent that was on that show. I had such a crush on Mary Tyler Moore. Not only a gifted actress, but one of the most beautiful and captivating tv stars ever.
I hear you and listening to Larry you realize how special it was for him to be surrounded by all of them from Dick and Mary to Rose Marie, Morey, Carl, etc.
The "Duck" episode was the most memorable. Larry and Dick's scene toward the end in Richie's bedroom was the highlight of the entire series.
Oh one of the best!
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Pretty amazing that Dick is still alive! The kids are usually the only ones left living
It is truly incredible Dick is not only alive but has the energy he has as well😀
I love the Dick Van Dyke Show. It’s great to hear that Larry had a good experience acting on it.
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I love the Dick Van Dyke show myself, and I agree I am glad Larry has such special memories of his time on it😀
I'm so glad I bought the whole DVD set years ago! and speaking of Jerry Van Dyke, I really like the episodes he was in where he was a sleepwalker! 😅
I will have to go back and watch the Jerry Van Dyke sleepwalker episode for sure.
Great interview, I've been enjoying all your content. I grew up watching these actors. Now I can go on these streaming channels and watch whole series in order. I did that with the Dick Van Dyke Show and it just never gets old.
Thanks Joel, appreciate it and so glad you are enjoying my channel! It is pretty awesome to just go to a streaming service and watch the whole series of an old television show you enjoyed. The Dick Van Dyke truly is a timeless show.
My goodness, Larry had such a wonderful life, really before he was able to appreciate it! His memories are golden...Wow!!
What a great guest!!!
John, I wanted to let you know I think you will love the Rosemarie documentary, Wait For Your Laugh, it is truly special!
The the other show Larry talked about was the 60th year Anniversary of the Dick Van Dyke Show, It really was well made & you see & hear all the love in it! Its here on RUclips and it was made by a gentleman named David Van D (something), I know you will love it!!! 🤗
Thank you again for another great episode!!!
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Thanks Karen, appreciate it! I definitely want to watch the Rose Marie documentary, ironically I know one of the producers but just haven’t gotten around to watching it.
The 60th Dick Van Dyke Show doc I have watched and loved it. I actually interviewed David Van Deusen about it which I will release soon.
Thanks for thinking of me for both documentaries😀
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You are very welcome! 😊
What a great conversation between you two. He seems like such a likable guy. I really enjoyed all of his different memories he shared. Was laughing when he talked about Soap.😄 Thank you for sharing.☺️
My pleasure, Larry is just a wonderful guy to chat with and he cares and is thankful for his past😀
So, "Little Ritchie" listens to The Dead.
Mr. Matthews is a man of taste.
I am sure Larry would love that!
Wow Great interview, He has changed so much I would have never recongnized him. He was a cute kid on the show to, We all changed as we age. I enjoyed this as usual.
Thanks as always Regina! Glad you enjoyed the interview, it is always wild to see actors years later.
Another great interview, I always watched the Dick Van Dyke show growing up and still watch the reruns now. Something I didn't notice until they colorized some episodes that were shown at Christmas time some years ago, I realized the kitchen appliances in the show were the same appliances we had in my parents house from back in the 60s right down to the same color.
Thanks Scott, too funny regarding the appliances, my parents actually had either the same or something very close😀
Larry seemed to really enjoy reminiscing about his time in Hollywood. He didn’t mention anything about Richard Deacon. When you get a chance, please watch the documentary on Rose Marie. It was excellent. Looking forward to your next interview.
I think Larry truly looks back with happiness regarding his time on the Dick Van Dyke Show. I will definitely check out the Rose Marie doc, appreciate the heads up.
Larry was such a natural in that role. Even today when I watch the reruns, (and I still do periodically when I need a laugh, it never fails), I marvel at how gifted little Larry is. He was definitely an asset to the show.
I hear you, Larry was just meant to be in that role and you could buy that he was Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore's son.
EXCELLENT interview!! I rate this right up there with the best of the best, your interview with Shelley Faberes!
@@Nunofurdambiznez Thanks so much as I loved tShelley Fabares so much!😀
Okay, Richie didn't bring those ducks home
Rob did. They were included in a sketch on the Alan Brady Show as ducklings. Richie heard them peeping and fell in love with them. So he was allowed to keep them as pets for a while. Ultimately, that didn't work out so well.
Thanks for the clarification, what a great episode😀
Another wonderful episode John. The Dick Van Dyke Show is one of my all time favorite shows. Larry was adorable & such a good actor. Thank you Larry for sharing great stories of the show & life after the show.
Thanks a bunch! Glad it is one of your favorite shows, the Dick Van Dyke Show is a definite classic!
I would have loved to have heard about Ann Morgan Guilbert who played Millie Helper on The DVD Show.
I hear you Barbara, check out the other Interview I did with David Van Deusen on the 60th anniversary of the Dick Van Dyke. She might be mentioned there just not sure.
The interview is over an hour long, but he barely MENTIONED Dick Van Dyke. Kind of a huge oversight.
He said many wonderful things about Dick Van Dyke.
@@RA82828 about the SHOW, not about the person. SMH. Watch it again; read the bookmarks; whatever it takes to get it.
@@Mr21scott well I just think you are trying to find a problem where there is none. I'm not trying to be mean I'm just saying chill. He said his goal was to go to have one last meet up with Dick Van Dyke, he said that would make his life complete.
@@RA82828 To have a star of the DVD Show and not have them say more than 2 sentences about their experience with the STAR of the show IS a problem. Since you didn't make the video, it's not really your concern anyway.
@@Mr21scott omg whatever lol
You're one former child stars who the public doesn't hear much about. No scandals. No controversy.
I agree, Larry just lead his life as a normal guy.
My favorite show with Ritchie was when the bird kept attacking him for his hair to build her nest.
I agree Barbara, the woodpecker episode is a classic. I hope you listen to the interview as Larry tells a funny story about the bird and how it happened.
I love the episode even more knowing it was based on a true story.
@@barbaraparker6996 Actually Barbara, the fact that it is a true story kinda makes it even funnier!
1:00:00 I cannot find Bill Bixby credited from IMDb as being in an episode of TDvDS, but i agree i thought i saw him in an episode with a party scene. (Bill was type cast as high brow batchelor in that time of his career) it's possible that he wasn't listed in the episode's credits
I would not doubt for a second that he was in a party scene, very cool though.
They filmed Richie's birthday after Kennedy died. JFK Jr. also had a birthday around then, and he had a party, too, before they left the White House.
Wry interesting, thanks Nancy😀
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Thanks Jill!
Wow. What a life he led. Really enjoyed this interview. He was so positive about his experiences. And you are right. He really was a natural kid actor. I used to love when Rob came home , Richie always said what’d you bring me Daddy. Even if it was a rock he’d love it
Glad to hear James! So true, Ritchie was always excited to see Rob when he walked through the door!
I consider myself an expert on the child actors of classic TV. There were four child stars who were absolutely brilliant: Billy Gray from Father Knows Best; Jerry Mathers from Leave It To Beaver; Ron Howard from The Andy Griffith Show; and Larry Matthews from The Dick Van Dyke Show. (Sorry Danny Thomas … Rusty’s acting was forced and over done.) Out of these four brilliant actors, I have to say that Larry really was the best. I’ve watched every episode of TDVDS 100 times. I no longer watch it for amusement. I watch it to admire the performances. Larry is amazing. Just watch the pilot. His delivery in that one episode stops me in my tracks. He’s so believable and innocent. I don’t think he’s been properly recognized for his talent. Love you Larry!!!!
Hi Todd, I agree that Larry has always been underrated as a child actor. He just had natural talent very few kids had. To steal a scene from Dick Van Dyke or Mary Tyler Moore is unbelievable😀Glad you enjoyed the interview😀