I have the PRIVILEGE of attending the FIRST outside of L.A. performance by Nimoy of Vincent, in 1983 in Omaha, NE. He came to the state before the performance and in a whisper explained that he had little voice, and anyone who wanted their money back could get it. It was an "intimate" place in Omaha, the Witherspoon Auditorium, 450 people seating. NO ONE LEFT. So the show went on. He wisely had a 20 minute intermission, (which they had "wine and cheese" for us and coffee in the foyer) we came back, and at the end gave Leonard Nimoy a standing ovation.
I saw this on Alpha Repertory Television back in 1982. That was the nature of their programming in those days. Now they are the ARTS Channel and are different Amazing performance and play. I’ve watched it many times
What an incredible masterpiece. I never had a clue this existed. I have known this man as my hero on Star Trek for over 45 years. Never knew about this. To learn so much more about him after his passing, that is an enormous gift. Thanks.
@@williewilkerson6372 So true, I wish there was a film record of the play he did in the late 1980s where he played a Natzi. His bio documentary had a couple pics and mentioned the success, that the room went quiet. But I can't find a video of the show.
Outstanding performance. I saw his play sometime in either 1977 or 1978 Milwaukee, WI, at the Pabst Theater. Since over these many years, I have often thought about Leonard Nimoy's performance and wished that I could see it again on a video recording. Little did I know that it had been recorded. So today I accidently came across it on RUclips. What a shock; a surprise 45 years later. Thank you so much for posting this wonderful performance. Leonard's talents brought Vincent's story to life.
What it would take to memorize such a script. I was very touched and inspired by this presentation. I would love the challenge of performing this story on stage. I could feel the pain and anguish Vincent suffered during Nimoy's performance. A true MASTERPIECE!!! "And now I understand, what you tried to say to me; how you suffered for your sanity." God bless you and give you eternal rest and peace dear Vincent Van Gogh and Leonard Nimoy!!
OH MY GOD!! I am beside myself! I found something that I thought was forever lost! I was lucky enough to see this my senior year in high school on a field trip...AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤ (I have the program in my "memories" book I started in high school.)
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Assisti a esta representação fascinante na Tv e nunca mais esqueci. Durante anos que a procurei rever. Considero que, ao nível do teatro, esta representação genial está ao nível do Van Gogh.
I saw this in High School. Influenced me choosing art as a career. I was able to get a VHS Tape and book copy of the play. I wore both of them out reading and watching.
I have the PRIVILEGE of attending the FIRST outside of L.A. performance by Nimoy of Vincent, in 1983 in Omaha, NE. He came to the state before the performance and in a whisper explained that he had little voice, and anyone who wanted their money back could get it. It was an "intimate" place in Omaha, the Witherspoon Auditorium, 450 people seating. NO ONE LEFT. So the show went on. He wisely had a 20 minute intermission, (which they had "wine and cheese" for us and coffee in the foyer) we came back, and at the end gave Leonard Nimoy a standing ovation.
I envy that experience. All these years later, just seeing this recorded takes my breath away.
We miss the great heart that Leonard Nimoy truly was.
This man never got enough credit for his acting skills. No one ever played a Vulcan like Nemoy. I doubt anyone ever will.
Nimoy
I saw this on Alpha Repertory Television back in 1982. That was the nature of their programming in those days. Now they are the ARTS Channel and are different
Amazing performance and play. I’ve watched it many times
I love this Leonard did FANTASTICALLY
Nimoy was a talented actor. He was intelligent,had a good vocal to narrate his speech! We missed him.
What an incredible masterpiece. I never had a clue this existed. I have known this man as my hero on Star Trek for over 45 years. Never knew about this. To learn so much more about him after his passing, that is an enormous gift. Thanks.
abundantYOUniverse Glad you liked it. Wish Nemoy did more like this.
@@williewilkerson6372 So true, I wish there was a film record of the play he did in the late 1980s where he played a Natzi. His bio documentary had a couple pics and mentioned the success, that the room went quiet. But I can't find a video of the show.
I saw him perform it live . Was amazing.
Outstanding performance. I saw his play sometime in either 1977 or 1978 Milwaukee, WI, at the Pabst Theater. Since over these many years, I have often thought about Leonard Nimoy's performance and wished that I could see it again on a video recording. Little did I know that it had been recorded. So today I accidently came across it on RUclips. What a shock; a surprise 45 years later. Thank you so much for posting this wonderful performance. Leonard's talents brought Vincent's story to life.
A wonderful show. Four years today we lost Mr. Nimoy, who like Vincent was a great lover of life itself.
he mentioned this play in the Van Gogh episode of In Search Of... (best episode of that series)
What it would take to memorize such a script. I was very touched and inspired by this presentation. I would love the challenge of performing this story on stage. I could feel the pain and anguish Vincent suffered during Nimoy's performance. A true MASTERPIECE!!! "And now I understand, what you tried to say to me; how you suffered for your sanity." God bless you and give you eternal rest and peace dear Vincent Van Gogh and Leonard Nimoy!!
This was by far his best work - ever!
@@williewilkerson6372 AGREED!!!
As I understand it, and according to Nimoy's wikipedia page, Nimoy himself wrote this.
OH MY GOD!! I am beside myself! I found something that I thought was forever lost! I was lucky enough to see this my senior year in high school on a field trip...AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤ (I have the program in my "memories" book I started in high school.)
Assisti a esta representação fascinante na Tv e nunca mais esqueci. Durante anos que a procurei rever. Considero que, ao nível do teatro, esta representação genial está ao nível do Van Gogh.
Vincent,what a sad man during his life time.
Wow this is extraordinary! How more brilliant can an actor become in presentation?
To my brother, Alan Leslie Douglas in Heaven.
I agree, this is a fantastic performance.
I remember watching this on PBS as a teenager. I loved it! Thanks so very much for posting.
I saw this in Boston, many years ago .
Amazing actor. Amazing man.
Thank you.
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I saw this in High School. Influenced me choosing art as a career. I was able to get a VHS Tape and book copy of the play. I wore both of them out reading and watching.
Wow. Tour de force is an apt description. I knew about this play, but had no idea it was available on film. What a performance.
Very enjoyable. Thanks for putting it here!
Attended Nemoy’s performance in San Francisco
Lucky.
Nimoy
Vincent. Theo.
Thank you, Leonard Nimoy.
I saw this show in Minneapolis in the early 80s
Saw this years ago and loved it. Thanks for posting.
Magnificent!!!! Thank you so much por sharing
No doubt his best work ever!
Thanks for sharing this. It’s amazing.
Nimoy, not "Nemoy".
And thank you for sharing this.
Made the change. Thanks for letting me know. Glad you enjoyed it. The longer version is on Prime
@@williewilkerson6372 Unfortunately, they’ve removed it. Now its impossible to find anywhere.
@@SciTrekMan I think I have the original saved somewhere. Ill look.
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I found a copy of the DVD on EBay recently
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Is this the full play? On Amazon its almost an hour and a half and they play takes up most of that time.
This came off the LaserDisc. It might have been edited.