Hollywood always has a "Ruling Group", a sorta "A Group That is of the Mature or Mid-Age group of people", like every venue, high-school, college, Country Club, Corporations, Government, etc Merve and Lauren were of that group.
7:17 Gossip from Hollywood is that Merv had a hot young peruvian stud in bed distracting him while he tried to read Bacall's bio. Therefore all the misteps in this interview.
“Distracting him while he tried to read Bacall’s bio”; maybe he was turning the pages? But does it really matter whether the man was Peruvian or Mexican? It’s his private business (but hopefully legal). But it’s sad because evidently another situation where Americans lost jobs to cheap labor. Will it never end?
I've been the Concierge for Barbara Walters and Pearl Bailey and found them both to be wonderful human beings. Spent a week catering to Ms. Bacall and she was a nasty person, an absolute bitch. Treated my staff like dirt under her feet. She is too full of herself.
she had that reputation yes...never heard much good about her..knew someone who worked with her on Woman of the Year and she was a horror..he was so glad when she was replaced by Raquel Welch and then briefly Debbie Reynolds..both of tbem he loved
Interestingly enough, I noticed her energy change when Pearl came on as a guest. Pearl was a public Nixon supporter, and by 1979 everyone was well aware where Betty stood on politics. Why would they invite Pearl to perform the same night? Bettys confidence and self worth must have been quite intimidating and made others uncomfortable. Merv definitely wanted to shake her up a bit, and as usual she kept it classy....
Griffin was a terrible interviewer. She had to correct him on many questions. So many questions. It was like he had never read the book. I have. Several times. Merv blew it.
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I have enjoyed her book she managed to capture that wonderful era!!
I miss her ... she really was a lady but also just a regular person that loved her craft.... all the great true stars are gone now.
I know what you mean, all the good ones from the 'golden age'. There are good ones coming up but just not the same.
She's grace absolutely.Love from Compton a Colored American who adored your movie❤
She’s SOOOOOO sharp 👌🏽 she’s the sharpest tool in the shed, no wonder Bogie fell for her ❤️❤️❤️
She wasn’t the same at 19 ,we don’t really know why Bogart fell for her
Adore Betty!
So few women like Betty left...
Gutsy, classy, whip smart and strong!
❤💗💪❤💗
FANTASTIC SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks for all the vintage postings, Mr. Eichler -- they're alive again!
You must have taped and collected entertainer memories for years.
Nice laugh Betty!
Hollywood always has a "Ruling Group", a sorta "A Group That is of the Mature or Mid-Age group of people", like every venue, high-school, college, Country Club, Corporations, Government, etc
Merve and Lauren were of that group.
Damn,I swore that was Queen Latifah when Pearl Bailey made her appearance!!!
Find me an empty lap fellows or should it be, someone wipe off your lips and I'll sit down!
Not quite but I would love to have Queen Latifah produce a film or documentary about Pearl Bailey. Don't let Oprah near it.
Betty Persky is her real name.
Lauren Bacall made countless interviews talking about same things over and over again.
She was on book tour. Duh.
7:17 Gossip from Hollywood is that Merv had a hot young peruvian stud in bed distracting him while he tried to read Bacall's bio. Therefore all the misteps in this interview.
I heard that it was a Mexican stud.
“Distracting him while he tried to read Bacall’s bio”; maybe he was turning the pages? But does it really matter whether the man was Peruvian or Mexican? It’s his private business (but hopefully legal). But it’s sad because evidently another situation where Americans lost jobs to cheap labor. Will it never end?
BABA WAWWA !!!
I've been the Concierge for Barbara Walters and Pearl Bailey and found them both to be wonderful human beings. Spent a week catering to Ms. Bacall and she was a nasty person, an absolute bitch. Treated my staff like dirt under her feet. She is too full of herself.
Probably tired of your gossip behind her back.
she had that reputation yes...never heard much good about her..knew someone who worked with her on Woman of the Year and she was a horror..he was so glad when she was replaced by Raquel Welch and then briefly Debbie Reynolds..both of tbem he loved
Lauren is the best !!! Big fan ,barbara was always old and annoying
Ms. Bogie keeps squinting and blinking her eyes.
Ms. Bacall*
Interestingly enough, I noticed her energy change when Pearl came on as a guest. Pearl was a public Nixon supporter, and by 1979 everyone was well aware where Betty stood on politics. Why would they invite Pearl to perform the same night? Bettys confidence and self worth must have been quite intimidating and made others uncomfortable. Merv definitely wanted to shake her up a bit, and as usual she kept it classy....
Bacall seemed to like Pearl she hugged her and gave her a warm welcome. 🤣
So apparently you can get a TV host spot by being full of yourself and not knowing anything about the guests. What a load.
all i can think of is jimminy glick. sorry merv.
Bring back Jimminy Glick!
Barbara Walters...Eugh!!! the leach of the Hollywood masses!!
No thanks
Why won't Merve let Ba-ba Wa-wa talk?
You're thinking of Hedda Hopper.
Griffin was a terrible interviewer. She had to correct him on many questions. So many questions. It was like he had never read the book. I have. Several times. Merv blew it.
the guy is so annoying.
Merv is just just some Guy. Merv is The Bible!!! You would be surprised what he created! Look him Up! Mrev ain't no joke! He is Showbusiness!!