I have nothing but utter contempt for most actors in Hollywood today, but Jimmy Stewart was a class act. He was a class act as a human being, as well as an actor, and his type of class act is sorely missed today!
RIP James Stewart (May 20, 1908 - July 2, 1997), aged 89 And RIP Sir Michael Parkinson (March 28, 1935 - August 16, 2023), aged 88 You both will be remembered as legends.
What a pointless thing it is these days , to search RUclips for James Stewart interviews , just to give a thumbs down . What's to hate ! A very interesting interview with a true star of his day . A gentleman and a funny talented man who lived a intesting and rewarding life .
James Stewart was a scholar, an artist, a warrior, a Patroit, a great father and husband. Few mention and he would shy away from his WW2 service piloting a B- 24 bomber over Nazi occupied Europe. He was later a General in the Air Force.If one did just one of those attributes well, he would be remembered with love and acclaim. Mr. Stewart did all of them well. I miss him.
he was pure class and his wife was stunning so natural ,loved the fact she came down from the audience turned around as they were clapping for her birthday and bowed to them pure utter class it really was .
Jimmy Stewart rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Air Force serving in the reserves for a full career after flying at least 25 combat bombing missions over Germany in WW2. He was an amazing good humble man who achieved extraordinary things in movies and in the military.
The most lovely and humble of guests. people of his character haven't existed for over 40 years. How synthetic the world has become. Wonderful life was one of the best pictures ever made. Unbelievable that it didn't do well at the time. Vintage Parkinson.
Parkinson was the master at interviewing his guests. He asked sensible questions and listened to his guests without interrupting them. No inane questions, and no plugging a book, movie, or show. This interview is a masterclass in listening to a very interesting man talk about his life and career. The polar opposite of how not to do an interview? Charlie Stayt of the BBC breakfast show.
Loved Mr Stewart, always think of him when anyone talks about their favorite actor, i saw this when it was first broadcast, and it confirmed what i'd always believed, that he was not only a great actor, but a great man too. And Michael Parkinson was without doubt the best interviewer i have ever seen.
What a wonderful man. Both of them. Possibly everyone's favourite American actor, and the best television interviewer ever. You can tell how much pleasure Parky had interviewing Jimmy Stewart.
What a charming, intelligent and gracious man. He really was one in a million but also he was one of us. By bringing his humanity to everything he did, whether acting in film, being a husband and father or serving his country in the military, made for a life well lived and an unmatched legacy of timeless work.
Lovely man. So many arrogant and self important celebrities around now could take a leaf out of his book. Here he was, a mega star and yet down to earth, humble and fun.
This was a wonderful interview and I loved it…I couldn’t hear what the interviewer asked his wife at the end tho…thank you Mr. Stewart for you and all that you gave us…🙂
Great actor, amazing storyteller, but "true American hero"! I think you Americans are obsessed with that hero nonsense. If you ask me, all true heroes are those who have given their lives for their country in wars. Steward was "just" an actor, amazing one, though!
@@oldtimer7635 No, John Wayne isn't my hero. He was a fine actor, but Jimmy and Audie Murphy and all my relatives who fought for America are my heroes. And how is it that if you knew about Jimmy's service you still called him "just" an actor, and spelled his last name wrong? Something's fishy here.
@@dquaidman "Fishy"? Well, my mother tongue is not English, if you wish we could start communicate in Finnish? Let´s see how well you handle that, "fishy" enough? ; ) Yes, that word "just" was/is in quotations, I hope you get what that means. My humble opinion is that they who came back from the wars, (We have had two major ones against former Soviet Union, and we fought on our own land, not somewhere else) were more or less privileged, because someone else gave their lives for them, true heroes never came back. This will be enough for me, have a good start to the new week. Let´s also hope that Dems will beat shit out of insane Maga-morons in midterms. ; )
What a delightful, & genuine guy. I could listen to him talk and tell stories for hours. (My grandfather had a very similar cadence to his storytelling. Everybody would stop and listen to him tell a story. ) My favorite movies from JS were It's A Wonderful Life and Bell, Book, & Candle.
It's a wonderful life, a timeless classic. I have no idea why it wasn't a commercial success. Jimmy Stewart, a nice man, and a giant of the siver screen
ge10good simply because styles of film go in and out of fashion. Post WW2 the world had been through enormous trauma and suffered unspeakable horror. People's outlook on life was darker and completely different than before the war; the hard boiled bleak and realistic crime films that later became known as 'Film Noir' came more to the fore, and the sort of corny romantic comedies and the like slipped out of vogue. A Wonderful Life was and is a timeless classic and ultimately became acclaimed as such, but it just needed the movie public's taste to come into alignment.
I Pray he saw that America played "What a Wonderful Life" Every Christmas holiday before he passed away. I Love that movie RIP Jimmy Stuart, you are one of the Best!!
I'm only 20 years old but Jimmy Stewart is my favorite actor of all time and a great role model for all people. I wish I could've met him in real life, he truly is a remarkable man.
I'm with those that can stand someone could "thumbs down" this cool interview. This incredible man, talent, brave, patriotic, humble, smart & funny amazing human being. God bless you Jimmy, you've given me some endless "moments" I treasure.
I miss Parkinson, was a part of my TV childhood. Quality interviewing, he just let the guests talk. I think the vast majority of his guests opened up to him and it made for terrific TV. No social media back then, so you did get a sense that his guests were a bit of a mystery.
My favorite Stewart movie - shop around the corner. Seen it over thirty times. His chemistry with Margaret Sullivan was sensational. He loved her in real life. Great movie.
Jimmy had a demeanor that just put you at ease. On or off the screen you felt like you've known him your entire life. A fantastic actor, and even better human being. He left a lasting impression on generations to come. He truly had a wonderful life.
It's a wonderful life is one of my all time favourite films. Jimmy Stewart was magnificent and I only hope wherever he is now he knows how beloved it is by countless people x
I've watched this fabulous interview w/a true superstar more than 5 times. He makes acting seem effortless and he's a riveting and amusing raconteur. He's the type of star that isn't seen today he was really marvelous actor and a seemingly great guy. I adore his distinctive voice.
Parkinson by far the greatest ever interviewer! He allows the guest to flow and when and if they dry up, he knows the moment to say the right thing for the guest to carry on. That is a skill in itself.
We never got to see Dick Cavett here in UK, only discovered him and some wonderful interviews on here Parky seems limited and clichéd in comparison Remarkable Extraordinary
The trombone story @ 13:45 had me in tears! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 And the story of the horse Pie @ 22:43 was so fun. My goodness I could listen to James Stewart tell stories all day. What a wonderful human being he was. Rest in peace Jimmy. A true American legend.
Did no-one ever warn you against using those asinine infantile symbols used only by imbecile children, lest you be taken for an imbecile child, for no *sane* adult would dream of using anything so asinine and infantile, but if you sincerely*wish* to be taken for an imbecile child, that is of course entirely a matter for you. I only need to see them used to know for a certainty that the user is a child with few wits, for no adult with wits and learning would dream of using them for fear of being taken for an imbecile child, that inference being inescapable. The *only* inference that can be drawn from the use of those asinine and infantile symbols is that the user is some kind of imbecile child, for*no* adult with wits or learning would use anything to asinine and infantile, but if you active *wish* to be taken for or supposed to be an imbecile child, that is of course entirely a matter for you. here really is *no_other* inference to draw but those that use such asinine and infantile symbols *are* imbecile children, for *no* sane adult with wits and learning would dream of using anything so asinine and infantile for fear of being taken for, or supposed to be, an imbecile child. You seem to *wish* to be supposed to be an imbecile child, but if that is your wish amen to that.
Awesome interview with the great Jimmy Stewart! Really enjoyed the free flowing naturalness and insight that Michael Parkinson always had a great talent of bringing out in his guests. What a treat!
He has to be both my actor and loved person on screen of all time. May he live forever in our memories as a person who is truly brilliant and loved. Thank you James Stewart
Lovely to see this again..I remember he had a little dog he walked everyday and he was devastated when the little dog passed away. He like many others due to their experiences had such a great sense of humour. My favourites were "its a wonderful live" and "Rear window"
"we lack the values they had today" Thank goodness. Women stayed with abusive men because divorce was socially unacceptable and it was so hard to support yourself as a woman. Gay people shackled themselves in miserable, false marriages because you couldn't come out. Abuse was just swept under the rug because it was taboo to talk about it. Etc. etc. I don't miss those values at all and ours are better on the whole as far as I can see. Spare us the rose-colored glasses.
@@yohei72 I love old movies and I love the " values" they made everybody feel good about, but I agree times were, if not worse, really no better than now. My mom was born in the 20s, her mother had an abusive first husband, an alcoholic second husband, worked like a dog with hardly any pay...my mother and her sister were expected to marry very young..it was not a nice life. I was born in the 50s, and I remember the 60s very well, what horrible teachers, neighbors who whipped their kids for bed wetting ( considered normal punishment) oh so many stories I could tell. I understand the nostalgia for the old days..I have it too, we were more innocent perhaps, more sheltered.. but actually many things are better now. Women are certainly better off..And of course a lot is worse now. I do get tired of these comments on every single video of the classics about" those were the days" " people had values then" people were more respectful then"...maybe on the surface, but there were so many skeletons in so many closets!
For any fellow who would like to be considered a gentleman just study James Stewart one who had all the qualities and characteristics of a real gentleman. Frank Hollingsworth Ireland.
Jimmy Stewart is such a remarkable person. He's possibly the only actor I can think of who, when I see him, always puts a smile ~ instantly ~ on my face. And it is a smile that can last, as it just did, through the entire interview (punctuated by my laughter). He was a very fine actor, and it is interesting to me that he is the star of what is now considered the finest film ever made ~ surprisingly beating out "Citizen Kane" ~ Hitchcock's "Vertigo". The difference between Stewart the man and the character Scottie in the film is evidence enough of a terrific talent. I would guess he is the most well-liked actor to ever come from Hollywood. He inspires so much love.
@@salvadormarley You hit that right on. The first film I remember him in was "The Glenn Miller Story." Not knowing any better when I was a child in the late '40s and through the '50s I got wrapped up in the WWII swing bands and have been playing that music all my life. He has been one of my 2 or 3 favorite actors from that time on. Little kids don't know any better; I thought he was a really good trombone player! 😊
One of Parkinson's best interviews. Wish you could watch the whole thing without cuts. There's a lovely bit where Jimmy produces his birthday present for Gloria.
My mother's favorite actor and became one of mine as well. Such a pure man he was beautiful in every way . He seemed to be himself in every film and such a good man. I could never see him as a villain. I saw his home in Hollywood and was told you could see him walking is dog many days and if I was rude I'd have tried to meet him but that wouldn't be right and an invasion of his privacy. I sure do miss him and will never see another like him. God bless Jimmy and maybe I'll meet you in the next life where mum will be chatting with her screen idol. God bless Mum and Jimmy.
It's amazing that "It's a Wonderful Life" would start it's true rise to the top of movie lists forever only three years after this interview when the copyright ended and TV stations started playing it every xmas for 20 years.
Part of why his singing sounds high in the clip from the '30s is the incompatibility of 24-frame-per-second film and 25-frame-per-second PAL television: the simplest analog solution is to play the film at 25 fps, which increases the speed of action, speech, and music, and the pitch of all sounds, by a bit over 4%-and that is what was done here.
very true.. when he just stopped and said to him, "i think you tell smashing stories", Parky was not an interviewer, he was a fan like the rest of us, entranced with his guest and listening to every word.
In general, I agree. But I always thought his interview with John Wayne was such a lost opportunity. The latter had a career that ranged almost from the silent movie days and covered so much film history - that Parky could have used to great effect, yet he seemed occupied with Wayne's political views and personality, instead of eliciting the star's recollections of all the talents he had worked with. Something I put down to a "clash of personalities..... Parky's "liberal" sensibilities conflicting with The Duke's right-wing attitudes.
Wonderful. A real guy who you would like to know, who was also a film star. Not the most important thing for him. So many roles with vulnerability and ordinaryness - modern stars prefer to be superheroes or gangster types.
I'm with liverpoolishgirl: it isn't strange, Michael. Jimmy Stewart is an actor and personality who will last a very long time. His performances are almost always excellent. I rather envy you: you have so many great Stewart performances to discover! Check out 'Rope', 'Vertigo', 'Harvey', 'It's A Wonderful Life', 'The Philadelphia Story' and the original 'Flight of The Phoenix'. And that's just for starters! Have fun!
More or less by coincidence I caught A Wonderful Life movie this late Christmas night here in Slovenia, again, after probably several years (I saw this movie about 3 to 5 times during my life so far). Not on any of Slovenian national or commercial TV channels, but on national TV channel of our southern neighbouring country Croatia (HTV). Yes, their different movies and documentaries programme is often so much better, and there are almost always no annoying commercials interruptions, which is real rarity nowadays(!). So, regarding the A Wonderful Life movie - it's one of the finest examples of cinematic and performing arts. It was around the middle of 20th century, and perhaps a few decades afterwards still, when the film creators from the both sides of Atlantic ocean indeed had the natural talent, the feeling for aesthetics, and some of the best material, namely the actors and the actresses, the directors, the screen writers and music composers, of whom almost each and single one was great in his or her role, and so was unforgettable James Stewart! As of the conditions, the situation and the developments in the film industry - I actually hate to use those two words together! - in the recent years, a last decade or two, I see the things are only going to get worse. If there was one or perhaps two movies a year I could easily remember for at least a couple of years, this would be a very good season. But today most of the movies aren't being remembered for what they've once been. And for what they should be! I'm afraid there are less exceptions to these developments every new year! Inspite of my pessimistic, or may I say realistic thoughts, I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New year! P.S.: Interestingly the interview above took place exactly one month and eleven days prior to my birth.
Hey there! Merry Christmas for the one just passed. I think a problem for some films nowadays is they spend so much time thinking about the incredible effects CGI etc and neglect the script and acting, Best wishes.
Thanks, I forgot the name of the movie but I did remember the scene, Pie and the bell tricked the bad guys, I could still see the scene in my mind when he was telling the story. Thanks again
Enjoyed this interview. Watched it because my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is the Spirit of St. Louis. Where he plays Charles Lindbergh talking to himself while flying across to Atlantic to Paris.
Richard. I heartily agree with you. For anyone else go to the section on military career in Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart No point me trying to condense it here. Not just the WW2 service but went on active missions in Vietnam whilst in the Air Force Reserve.
Richard Scanlan But who would they have to portray him?? Then, of course, they'd have to put a Hollywood 'slant' on him. His story would be interesting on it's own. Something tells me they would take slight jabs at his patriotism, his active duty, his 'awe shucks' personality - try to muddy him a little. Jimmy Stewart represents (in my mind) what is/was good about America. They might knock him down so they don't seem quite as sleazy. Look at who they hold in high esteem and worship - pedophiles, rapists (they protect them for years, decades, give them standing ovations! [Meryl!]) addicts, pimps, dealers, ... ect. This whole "Me,too Movement is such a joke. They've ALL made their millions by turning a blind eye and letting it go on. How does firing Singer from Bohemian Rhapsody harm him? He's been making millions for years - all the while it was an open secret within the industry. :( Let's see, hmmm ... firing Matt from NBC. Oh, that showed him! He's already made his millions, he can go riding off in the sunset, with those millions, maybe adding doors he can close with a button on a desk in the mansion he builds! Yeah, that showed him. Not to mention the Disne, Nicholodean and the music industry rumors. Heck, I'm a Grandma worlds away from the entertainment business .... I've even heard them. How can you turn your head away, take the money, and then walk away?? I remember watching an interview one time with Jane Fonda. (not sure where, maybe TCM) They were talking about her Dad, Henry Fonda. She gave her Dad backhanded compliments - anything nice she said about him was followed by a dig towards her Dad. I haven't seen that interview in years, but, (IIRC) this continued during the whole thing. It seemed so very sad to me. (I avoid anything with Jane in it now) - you know? I mean the Jimmy Stewart's of this world have to be cut down a little - how else could all that's putrid in Hollywood not look so bad. I don't think I want Hollywood to tell Mr. James Stewart's story. But, they will ... :(
My father was a bus driver in ww2. He was shot down twice. Once dropping 82nd Airborne pathfinders on the night of June 5th 1944 and on December 24, dropping supplies to the 101st in Bastogne. He met Gen Stewart in England in 1943. Gen Stewart stayed with us for a week in 1967 or 68. I have a pic of me in the Den sitting on his lap with my older sister next us watching a movie. I didnt know who he was, just a really tall family friend. The old man used to stay with his family when he traveled to the west coast.
I have nothing but utter contempt for most actors in Hollywood today, but Jimmy Stewart was a class act. He was a class act as a human being, as well as an actor, and his type of class act is sorely missed today!
Here here. Not much class in the movies of today. No plot, badly written and acted.
He was a racist.
RIP James Stewart (May 20, 1908 - July 2, 1997), aged 89
And
RIP Sir Michael Parkinson (March 28, 1935 - August 16, 2023), aged 88
You both will be remembered as legends.
Stewart was a vile racist.
Parkinson was a talentless POS.
What a pointless thing it is these days , to search RUclips for James Stewart interviews , just to give a thumbs down . What's to hate ! A very interesting interview with a true star of his day . A gentleman and a funny talented man who lived a intesting and rewarding life .
Actingskint dont worry about it lol
And a brigadier general, to boot : )
Yes totally agree,
El Ñ
exactly
To have such interviews captured for posterity on RUclips is truly marvellous
James Stewart was a scholar, an artist, a warrior, a Patroit, a great father and husband. Few mention and he would shy away from his WW2 service piloting a
B- 24 bomber over Nazi occupied Europe.
He was later a General in the Air Force.If one did just one of those attributes well, he would be remembered with love and acclaim. Mr. Stewart did all of them well.
I miss him.
A heartwarming interview. Rest in peace Michael Parkinson and Jimmy Stewart. You were unique.
Parkinson was talentless.
And will always be.
The man was a National Treasure!! Truly a Wonderful Story Teller. RIP.
"I think you tell smashing stories."
he was pure class and his wife was stunning so natural ,loved the fact she came down from the audience turned around as they were clapping for her birthday and bowed to them pure utter class it really was .
Jimmy Stewart rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Air Force serving in the reserves for a full career after flying at least 25 combat bombing missions over Germany in WW2. He was an amazing good humble man who achieved extraordinary things in movies and in the military.
So he was a war criminal who helped to make Europe Communist.
He was also haunted for the rest of his life by the fact that he had dropped bombs on German civillians.
You can tell, his acting changed dramatically
Love how he downplayed his service in the military. A humble legend!
@@kamuelalee He was a racist war criminal.
@@Bamboule05 He was a mass murderer and one of Stalin's useful idiots.
Not always a Parkinson fan but this is a gem. Jimmy Stewart, a true star, gentleman and hero. There were, and are, never many like Jimmy.
The most lovely and humble of guests. people of his character haven't existed for over 40 years. How synthetic the world has become. Wonderful life was one of the best pictures ever made. Unbelievable that it didn't do well at the time. Vintage Parkinson.
The film was garbage.
Parkinson was the master at interviewing his guests. He asked sensible questions and listened to his guests without interrupting them. No inane questions, and no plugging a book, movie, or show. This interview is a masterclass in listening to a very interesting man talk about his life and career. The polar opposite of how not to do an interview? Charlie Stayt of the BBC breakfast show.
Loved Mr Stewart, always think of him when anyone talks about their favorite actor, i saw this when it was first broadcast, and it confirmed what i'd always believed, that he was not only a great actor, but a great man too.
And Michael Parkinson was without doubt the best interviewer i have ever seen.
James Stewart was right about `It`s A Wonderful Life`. One of the greatest movies ever made, period.
It was garbage.
What a wonderful man. Both of them. Possibly everyone's favourite American actor, and the best television interviewer ever. You can tell how much pleasure Parky had interviewing Jimmy Stewart.
What a charming, intelligent and gracious man. He really was one in a million but also he was one of us. By bringing his humanity to everything he did, whether acting in film, being a husband and father or serving his country in the military, made for a life well lived and an unmatched legacy of timeless work.
He was a racist.
It’s a wonderful life👌
Harvey is my favorite. He mentions that he felt he was too young. He was marvelous.
Same!
Lovely man. So many arrogant and self important celebrities around now could take a leaf out of his book. Here he was, a mega star and yet down to earth, humble and fun.
chunkyscotty .....he knew no other way .....
today's so called "stars" are empty vessels by comparison .....
so true
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chunkyscotty - I second that!
He was a fighter pilot in WWII
This was a wonderful interview and I loved it…I couldn’t hear what the interviewer asked his wife at the end tho…thank you Mr. Stewart for you and all that you gave us…🙂
What class! What an incredibly decent man! Superb actor and such a charm, always.
His tone of voice is like a lullaby ...Could listen to him read a phone book.Such a lovely man
Stewart was a true American hero. My favorite actor of all time.
Great actor, amazing storyteller, but "true American hero"! I think you Americans are obsessed with that hero nonsense. If you ask me, all true heroes are those who have given their lives for their country in wars. Steward was "just" an actor, amazing one, though!
@@oldtimer7635 Jimmy fought in WW2 as a bomber pilot in the US Army and won the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was definitely a hero in my eyes.
@@dquaidman I know that very well. He did his duty, unlike for example John Wayne, who was a "true American hero" as well for many of you, right?
@@oldtimer7635 No, John Wayne isn't my hero. He was a fine actor, but Jimmy and Audie Murphy and all my relatives who fought for America are my heroes. And how is it that if you knew about Jimmy's service you still called him "just" an actor, and spelled his last name wrong? Something's fishy here.
@@dquaidman "Fishy"? Well, my mother tongue is not English, if you wish we could start communicate in Finnish? Let´s see how well you handle that, "fishy" enough? ; ) Yes, that word "just" was/is in quotations, I hope you get what that means. My humble opinion is that they who came back from the wars, (We have had two major ones against former Soviet Union, and we fought on our own land, not somewhere else) were more or less privileged, because someone else gave their lives for them, true heroes never came back. This will be enough for me, have a good start to the new week. Let´s also hope that Dems will beat shit out of insane Maga-morons in midterms. ; )
What a delightful, & genuine guy. I could listen to him talk and tell stories for hours. (My grandfather had a very similar cadence to his storytelling. Everybody would stop and listen to him tell a story. ) My favorite movies from JS were It's A Wonderful Life and Bell, Book, & Candle.
It's a wonderful life, a timeless classic. I have no idea why it wasn't a commercial success. Jimmy Stewart, a nice man, and a giant of the siver screen
ge10good simply because styles of film go in and out of fashion. Post WW2 the world had been through enormous trauma and suffered unspeakable horror. People's outlook on life was darker and completely different than before the war; the hard boiled bleak and realistic crime films that later became known as 'Film Noir' came more to the fore, and the sort of corny romantic comedies and the like slipped out of vogue. A Wonderful Life was and is a timeless classic and ultimately became acclaimed as such, but it just needed the movie public's taste to come into alignment.
Perfect reply, Frank. Spot on.
Brilliant!
I Pray he saw that America played
"What a Wonderful Life"
Every Christmas holiday before he passed away. I Love that movie
RIP Jimmy Stuart, you are one of the Best!!
*I Have a upgraded Colour Version and watch it shorty before Xmas !*
I'm only 20 years old but Jimmy Stewart is my favorite actor of all time and a great role model for all people. I wish I could've met him in real life, he truly is a remarkable man.
Wow your a rare twenty something year old i loved reading this comment 🥰👌👌
How did somebody your age get interested in Jimmy Stewart, is it all old actors and films or something else
4:37 - "That's, uh...That's pretty BAD, wasn't it?" A self-deprecating James Stewart is a treasure and treat to listen to!
I'm with those that can stand someone could "thumbs down" this cool interview. This incredible man, talent, brave, patriotic, humble, smart & funny amazing human being. God bless you Jimmy, you've given me some endless "moments" I treasure.
I love love love this man.... Wish he was here today
I miss Parkinson, was a part of my TV childhood. Quality interviewing, he just let the guests talk. I think the vast majority of his guests opened up to him and it made for terrific TV. No social media back then, so you did get a sense that his guests were a bit of a mystery.
My favorite Stewart movie - shop around the corner. Seen it over thirty times. His chemistry with Margaret Sullivan was sensational. He loved her in real life. Great movie.
Fantastic, what a great interview. Mr. Parkinson is in a class of his own.
Great to see Jimmy again and Michael too. A relaxed and well researching interviewer.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
What a great actor my father's favorite,I love him too!
So modest and a dry sense of humor!
Jimmy had a demeanor that just put you at ease. On or off the screen you felt like you've known him your entire life. A fantastic actor, and even better human being. He left a lasting impression on generations to come. He truly had a wonderful life.
He was a far right racist.
It's a wonderful life is one of my all time favourite films. Jimmy Stewart was magnificent and I only hope wherever he is now he knows how beloved it is by countless people x
I've watched this fabulous interview w/a true superstar more than 5 times. He makes acting seem effortless and he's a riveting and amusing raconteur. He's the type of star that isn't seen today he was really marvelous actor and a seemingly great guy. I adore his distinctive voice.
Parkinson by far the greatest ever interviewer! He allows the guest to flow and when and if they dry up, he knows the moment to say the right thing for the guest to carry on. That is a skill in itself.
Don't forget about Johnny Carson and Dick Cavett
We never got to see Dick Cavett here in UK, only discovered him and some wonderful interviews on here
Parky seems limited and clichéd in comparison
Remarkable
Extraordinary
Dick Cavett.
so true no interviews Jonathon awful ross the interrupts its all about them
The trombone story @ 13:45 had me in tears! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 And the story of the horse Pie @ 22:43 was so fun. My goodness I could listen to James Stewart tell stories all day. What a wonderful human being he was. Rest in peace Jimmy. A true American legend.
He was a far right racist.
Did no-one ever warn you against using those asinine infantile symbols used only by imbecile children, lest you be taken for an imbecile child, for no *sane* adult would dream of using anything so asinine and infantile, but if you sincerely*wish* to be taken for an imbecile child, that is of course entirely a matter for you. I only need to see them used to know for a certainty that the user is a child with few wits, for no adult with wits and learning would dream of using them for fear of being taken for an imbecile child, that inference being inescapable. The *only* inference that can be drawn from the use of those asinine and infantile symbols is that the user is some kind of imbecile child, for*no* adult with wits or learning would use anything to asinine and infantile, but if you active *wish* to be taken for or supposed to be an imbecile child, that is of course entirely a matter for you.
here really is *no_other* inference to draw but those that use such asinine and infantile symbols *are* imbecile children, for *no* sane adult with wits and learning would dream of using anything so asinine and infantile for fear of being taken for, or supposed to be, an imbecile child.
You seem to *wish* to be supposed to be an imbecile child, but if that is your wish amen to that.
Awesome interview with the great Jimmy Stewart! Really enjoyed the free flowing naturalness and insight that Michael Parkinson always had a great talent of bringing out in his guests. What a treat!
A wonderful actor as well as a gracious, humble and warm person. He's still chilling with the other greats of that period Bless you Jimmy
A truly humble man. Great stories..... especially using the same hat and the same horse.
He has to be both my actor and loved person on screen of all time. May he live forever in our memories as a person who is truly brilliant and loved. Thank you James Stewart
Lovely to see this again..I remember he had a little dog he walked everyday and he was devastated when the little dog passed away. He like many others due to their experiences had such a great sense of humour. My favourites were "its a wonderful live" and "Rear window"
James Stewart is amazing in It' a wonderful life one of my absolute favorite films.
Married to his wife till the end....true man....we lack the values they had today
Giacinto Aprile I just watched him, his wife and twin daughters playing Password on RUclips. I enjoyed watching.
"we lack the values they had today"
Thank goodness. Women stayed with abusive men because divorce was socially unacceptable and it was so hard to support yourself as a woman. Gay people shackled themselves in miserable, false marriages because you couldn't come out. Abuse was just swept under the rug because it was taboo to talk about it. Etc. etc. I don't miss those values at all and ours are better on the whole as far as I can see. Spare us the rose-colored glasses.
@@yohei72 I love old movies and I love the " values" they made everybody feel good about, but I agree times were, if not worse, really no better than now. My mom was born in the 20s, her mother had an abusive first husband, an alcoholic second husband, worked like a dog with hardly any pay...my mother and her sister were expected to marry very young..it was not a nice life. I was born in the 50s, and I remember the 60s very well, what horrible teachers, neighbors who whipped their kids for bed wetting ( considered normal punishment) oh so many stories I could tell. I understand the nostalgia for the old days..I have it too, we were more innocent perhaps, more sheltered.. but actually many things are better now. Women are certainly better off..And of course a lot is worse now. I do get tired of these comments on every single video of the classics about" those were the days" " people had values then" people were more respectful then"...maybe on the surface, but there were so many skeletons in so many closets!
It's amazing how he mentions the names of people (instead of the gym instructor or the horse lady).
Probably one of the finest actors EVER....
Martin Platt .....agreed but probably NOT the finest singer ever ....
if he is not ....who is better...?
Martin Platt Jimmy Stewart riding his Pom bout hi og
100%.
I fell in love with him after hearing him read a poem about his beloved dog....So lovely and so funny....
Jimmy Stewart was a Hero, a Talent and an all round good man. May God Rest his Soul 💕
I cannot express the outmost admiration and awe i have always had for Jimmy stewart.....
For any fellow who would like to be considered a gentleman just study James Stewart one who had all the qualities and characteristics of a real gentleman.
Frank Hollingsworth
Ireland.
Just like to say thank you. Them both ❤❤❤
They just don’t make them like this anymore, always a brilliant storyteller
I love Mr.mStewart. The movies I like are Mr, Hobbs Takes a Vacation, Harvey &
It's a Wonderful Life. But he had so many
more wonderful movies🌟💞🕊️
Great interview with a fine actor and human being.
Jimmy Stewart is such a remarkable person. He's possibly the only actor I can think of who, when I see him, always puts a smile ~ instantly ~ on my face. And it is a smile that can last, as it just did, through the entire interview (punctuated by my laughter). He was a very fine actor, and it is interesting to me that he is the star of what is now considered the finest film ever made ~ surprisingly beating out "Citizen Kane" ~ Hitchcock's "Vertigo". The difference between Stewart the man and the character Scottie in the film is evidence enough of a terrific talent. I would guess he is the most well-liked actor to ever come from Hollywood. He inspires so much love.
I understand that smile comment. He was just so likeable and talented - and funny.
@@salvadormarley You hit that right on. The first film I remember him in was "The Glenn Miller Story." Not knowing any better when I was a child in the late '40s and through the '50s I got wrapped up in the WWII swing bands and have been playing that music all my life. He has been one of my 2 or 3 favorite actors from that time on.
Little kids don't know any better; I thought he was a really good trombone player! 😊
One of Parkinson's best interviews. Wish you could watch the whole thing without cuts. There's a lovely bit where Jimmy produces his birthday present for Gloria.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
I think Jimmy's humanity and straightforward nature is why we loved him, like a friend we always hoped for
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
It's called acting.
James Stewart is a natural storyteller.
What a great man to listen to about film making and acting . So nice to hear it as it IS ! In Actors and Acting
beautiful man, wonderful actor. Always makes me cry watching old Hollywood as you won't see the likes of them again.
There will never be another Jimmy Stewart - he was and always will be one of a kind. My family and I miss him.
My mother's favorite actor and became one of mine as well. Such a pure man he was beautiful in every way . He seemed to be himself in every film and such a good man. I could never see him as a villain.
I saw his home in Hollywood and was told you could see him walking is dog many days and if I was rude I'd have tried to meet him but that wouldn't be right and an invasion of his privacy. I sure do miss him and will never see another like him. God bless Jimmy and maybe I'll meet you in the next life where mum will be chatting with her screen idol. God bless Mum and Jimmy.
General Stewart was a absolute legend! 🫡
My favourite actor, especially the movie "It's a wonderful life"! ❤
No matter how many times I watch that movie their is always a tear im my eye at the end.
My favourite Parkinson interview. RIP Sir
My all time favourite actor. And a great man. I’m so pleased to hear JS say it was both his and Frank Capra’s favourite picture, it’s long been mine.
One of the greatest actors and perfect gentlemen. He also had an attractive loving supporting wife too.
A genuine Hollywood legend talking to a legendary interviewer.
It's amazing that "It's a Wonderful Life" would start it's true rise to the top of movie lists forever only three years after this interview when the copyright ended and TV stations started playing it every xmas for 20 years.
Jimmy Stewart’s voice is unmatched
What a truly wonderful man! A pure genius & a war hero too! God bless both of you.
He was truly a treasure! I can’t remember when I enjoyed an interview as much! Bless Jimmy Stewart!
the most down to earth star i ever seen in an interview......legend
Such a loverly man - lovely wife and another great Parky Interview - Thanks for posting.
He really was a brilliant actor and human being also great interviewing if you have never seen the movie Harvey it is a must watch.
So incredibly sweet to watch him hold hands with his wife -you really see a true affection between them
Part of why his singing sounds high in the clip from the '30s is the incompatibility of 24-frame-per-second film and 25-frame-per-second PAL television: the simplest analog solution is to play the film at 25 fps, which increases the speed of action, speech, and music, and the pitch of all sounds, by a bit over 4%-and that is what was done here.
Thank you for this wonderful interview with the wonderful Jimmy Stewart.
A true legend!
Parkinson was a great chat show host, never interrupted, listened , and treated the guest as the star, not himself
very true.. when he just stopped and said to him, "i think you tell smashing stories", Parky was not an interviewer, he was a fan like the rest of us, entranced with his guest and listening to every word.
Oh yeah, never, remember that Damn Helen Mirren interview? :)
In general, I agree. But I always thought his interview with John Wayne was such a lost opportunity. The latter had a career that ranged almost from the
silent movie days and covered so much film history - that Parky could have
used to great effect, yet he seemed occupied with Wayne's political views
and personality, instead of eliciting the star's recollections of all the talents
he had worked with. Something I put down to a "clash of personalities.....
Parky's "liberal" sensibilities conflicting with The Duke's right-wing attitudes.
@@songsmith31a I don’t know, never saw the interview. Wayne was a divisive figure, Parky should have remained objective.
Wonderful. A real guy who you would like to know, who was also a film star. Not the most important thing for him. So many roles with vulnerability and ordinaryness - modern stars prefer to be superheroes or gangster types.
is it strange i'm in high school but I love him as an actor
I'm with liverpoolishgirl: it isn't strange, Michael. Jimmy Stewart is an actor and personality who will last a very long time. His performances are almost always excellent. I rather envy you: you have so many great Stewart performances to discover! Check out 'Rope', 'Vertigo', 'Harvey', 'It's A Wonderful Life', 'The Philadelphia Story' and the original 'Flight of The Phoenix'. And that's just for starters! Have fun!
Such a top actor and decent human being
I love Jimmy Stewart. What a character.
More or less by coincidence I caught A Wonderful Life movie this late Christmas night here in Slovenia, again, after probably several years (I saw this movie about 3 to 5 times during my life so far). Not on any of Slovenian national or commercial TV channels, but on national TV channel of our southern neighbouring country Croatia (HTV). Yes, their different movies and documentaries programme is often so much better, and there are almost always no annoying commercials interruptions, which is real rarity nowadays(!). So, regarding the A Wonderful Life movie - it's one of the finest examples of cinematic and performing arts. It was around the middle of 20th century, and perhaps a few decades afterwards still, when the film creators from the both sides of Atlantic ocean indeed had the natural talent, the feeling for aesthetics, and some of the best material, namely the actors and the actresses, the directors, the screen writers and music composers, of whom almost each and single one was great in his or her role, and so was unforgettable James Stewart! As of the conditions, the situation and the developments in the film industry - I actually hate to use those two words together! - in the recent years, a last decade or two, I see the things are only going to get worse. If there was one or perhaps two movies a year I could easily remember for at least a couple of years, this would be a very good season. But today most of the movies aren't being remembered for what they've once been. And for what they should be! I'm afraid there are less exceptions to these developments every new year! Inspite of my pessimistic, or may I say realistic thoughts, I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New year! P.S.: Interestingly the interview above took place exactly one month and eleven days prior to my birth.
Merry Christmas to you where and when ever you are. Let not your heart be troubled.
Hey there! Merry Christmas for the one just passed. I think a problem for some films nowadays is they spend so much time thinking about the incredible effects CGI etc and neglect the script and acting, Best wishes.
A great entertainer and citizen.
I love his natural humour. Fantastic guy.👍👍
Just loved his westerns and his great accent . Pete from UK.
The Far Country is the film he’s referring to about making the horse walk straight down the street. In case anyone was wondering :)
Thanks, I forgot the name of the movie but I did remember the scene, Pie and the bell tricked the bad guys, I could still see the scene in my mind when he was telling the story. Thanks again
an american treasure,,James Stewart,,R.I.P.,,,Never Forgotten.
One of the all time greats.
Enjoyed this interview. Watched it because my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is the Spirit of St. Louis. Where he plays Charles Lindbergh talking to himself while flying across to Atlantic to Paris.
Stewart's war heroics would make a great movie.Rose from private to a full bird Colonel by the end of the war.Now that is impressive.
Richard. I heartily agree with you. For anyone else go to the section on military career in Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart No point me trying to condense it here. Not just the WW2 service but went on active missions in Vietnam whilst in the Air Force Reserve.
Richard Scanlan
To True, one of the very best, thank you Mr Sterart.
Sorry about the spelling ,probably would make him laugh
Richard Scanlan
But who would they have to portray him?? Then, of course, they'd have to put a Hollywood 'slant' on him.
His story would be interesting on it's own.
Something tells me they would take slight jabs at his patriotism, his active duty, his 'awe shucks' personality - try to muddy him a little. Jimmy Stewart represents (in my mind) what is/was good about America. They might knock him down so they don't seem quite as sleazy.
Look at who they hold in high esteem and worship - pedophiles, rapists (they protect them for years, decades, give them standing ovations! [Meryl!]) addicts, pimps, dealers, ... ect.
This whole "Me,too Movement is such a joke. They've ALL made their millions by turning a blind eye and letting it go on. How does firing Singer from Bohemian Rhapsody harm him? He's been making millions for years - all the while it was an open secret within the industry. :(
Let's see, hmmm ... firing Matt from NBC. Oh, that showed him! He's already made his millions, he can go riding off in the sunset, with those millions, maybe adding doors he can close with a button on a desk in the mansion he builds! Yeah, that showed him.
Not to mention the Disne, Nicholodean and the music industry rumors. Heck, I'm a Grandma worlds away from the entertainment business .... I've even heard them. How can you turn your head away, take the money, and then walk away??
I remember watching an interview one time with Jane Fonda. (not sure where, maybe TCM) They were talking about her Dad, Henry Fonda.
She gave her Dad backhanded compliments - anything nice she said about him was followed by a dig towards her Dad. I haven't seen that interview in years, but, (IIRC) this continued during the whole thing.
It seemed so very sad to me. (I avoid anything with Jane in it now) - you know? I mean the Jimmy Stewart's of this world have to be cut down a little - how else could all that's putrid in Hollywood not look so bad.
I don't think I want Hollywood to tell Mr. James Stewart's story.
But, they will ... :(
Great legendary iconic actor sadly missed
What a great quote about creating moments. I have to try to remember that.
I'm not sure we will see the like again.A brilliant Actor that had a unique way of putting it together on screen.
What a beautiful human being
my favourite actor
my favourite interview host
my memories of great times gone by......
my favourite film "it's a wonderful life"
19/12/2023
My father was a bus driver in ww2. He was shot down twice. Once dropping 82nd Airborne pathfinders on the night of June 5th 1944 and on December 24, dropping supplies to the 101st in Bastogne. He met Gen Stewart in England in 1943. Gen Stewart stayed with us for a week in 1967 or 68. I have a pic of me in the Den sitting on his lap with my older sister next us watching a movie. I didnt know who he was, just a really tall family friend. The old man used to stay with his family when he traveled to the west coast.
Oh dear, so great to see and listen to. One of my hollywood favourites.❤