RIP Robert Conrad. You remind me of my father -- confident, capable, and charismatic. We really need strong masculine actors and public figures like him now. What we have today is really lacking.
🏍️ Today's shows are so diverse and pc that they're not historically correct. Today's documentaries go out of their way to mention black and slave contributions which are doubtful and inconsiquential.
There will NEVER be another " Jim West" like Robert Conrad, he was Truly the Best!! Thanks for the entertainment you gave us Robert! RIP Robert Conrad.
@@garyfrancis6193 What about him? The ORIGINAL cast of WWW, didn’t really care for the movie as it strayed from the original so much. The movie, on its own was ok. I didn’t care for Kevin Kline as Artimus because again, he did/ said things Artie never did in the series, I.e. yelling “ Avantie”. Whatever that means. I think they might have offered Bob a minor part in the movie which he declined.
Every man I ever met who was born between 1950 and 1970 always claim TWWW was their all time favorite show. This is a great interview and his down to earth all American style really comes through.
I was 15 when TWWW debuted in the fall of 1965 and yes, it will always be a fav show alongside Combat and a few others. Robert Conrad was a man's man, which for those born after 1970, means guys wanted to be him, and girls wanted to be with him. He embodied the rock solid blue collar masculinity that built America, so naturally lunatic feminists hate his type. TWWW was so well done that Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black trilogy) stuck to the nuts and bolts when co-producing and directing the 1999 TWWW movie with Will Smith and Kevin Kline. Thank you, Bob Conrad for giving my generation a ton of great memories..
People might say Robert was bragging on himself but i grew up watching this man and i can promise you this man isn't bragging because he could do everything he said and more and im glad he was that way because he was just like i expected him to be Robert Conrad was a mans man that's the bottom line and macho doesn't do him justice, R.I.P Mr. Conrad we miss a real mans man in entertainment these days.
1972 Robert went to the international hotel to see Elvis Presley, I was 10 years old and I was in the audience when Elvis introduced Robert during his show, special memory for me
My seventh grade teacher was a personal friend of Robert Conrad and one day we spent the afternoon at the studio to see an episode filmed. So we all got to meet him, and we all thought were doubly lucky in that a guest star was Michael Dunn (Dr. Miguelito Loveless) who appeared in only 10 episodes.
Lucky you! The episodes with Dr. Loveless were always the best! The reason they were so good IMO was because they only had him on maybe 1-2 times a year so his appearances were always special. He was to WWW what Blofeld was to James Bond
As a kid Robert was one of my hero's. Jim West was a western James Bond and he really is an ICON. Also Conrad was smart enough to keep his politics to himself. Also loved him as the crude, rude and socially unacceptable Pappy Boyington. LEGEND!
I was a young kid and idolized Robert Conrad. Wild Wild West was something I really looked forward to every week. Getting some hot lady at the end of every episode was the icing on the cake. Many years later I moved to Los Angeles. It was very common to see TV/Movies filmed in neighborhoods. One day I took my dog out for a walk and Robert Conrad was filming something. I didn't talk to him but it was really cool to see my idol in person.
I had a similar experience watching Jack Lord being filmed in a scene of Hawaii 5-0 in Honolulu, in the 70s. At the Ala Wai yacht harbor, where they shot a lot of scenes. This scene was right near our boat.
I was still a young girl during the last few years of The WWW, but I sure could recognize a handsome actor when I saw one. RC was trim, charming, well outfitted and filmed beautifully from all angles in the role of Jim West. Every so often I catch a rerun on a weekend and he's still attractive to me.
Robert Conrad accomplished more different things in entertainment, than anyone ever has. 1, musician, 2, Singer, 3, actor, 4, Stuntman hall of fame 5, Writer, 6, director, 7, producer, 8, radio show host. His own bodyguard, and one of the greatest actors, that treated people like they were one of his family, and that was no act. A great person. Check out his song "The Great Magician", or "Again" he had a amazing voice. He made one big mistake drunk, but he paid the price of making it, many ways. Robert Conrad was to me and many, a true Off Screen Hero also.
An incredible interview. I don't know if anyone else noticed, but I also thought that Conrad was one of the most handsome men that ever lived. Just check him out in his prime. A real, "man's man."
I am 74 years old Robert Conrad has been hero of since we got a TV. Good to finally learn something about him. NUFF SAID, Respect From East Long Beach 💯
I just went on a 4 day binge watch of Wild Wild West on (PRIME), every episode has been digitally remastered, what an incredible show, to this day I still think it’s the best thing to ever been made. And to watch this interview with Robert Conrad is amazing, what a nice/intelligent guy he was. I love the fact he was proud of his work, as he should be, he really was such a perfect actor, never went overboard and never cut a performance short. I wish T.V. show creators now a days would learn from WWW, too many shows being made now aren’t fun or imaginative, they drag story lines into dark and depressing places, people only have so much viewing time each day, they’re looking for an escape from reality yet still watch something not too slapstick. Wild Wild West really did it right, it had the perfect balance.
Robert Conrad's Columbo episode "Exercise in Fatality" has one of the best "gotcha" endings of all time! It's also one of the very few Columbo episodes where the Lt loses his cool with the killer.
@@printpreview9260 The good old days-before fake cans, buffalo asses, and so-called curvy birthing people, which we used to call either “fat chicks” or dudes!
It was a difficult ending for Robert, which need not be repeated here. But I will be always grateful for his talent as an actor that brought so many of us great enjoyment.
Early in 1979, I was one of many "extras" for Conrad's TV show "The Duke." The day I was there, they were filming numerous fight sequences in the ring. Red West was also there.
TWWW was indeed THE BEST!... Robert Conrad was definitely "A Man's Man". On and off the screen, what you saw, is what you get! RIP Robert, you were one of a kind...
Loved this interview ! Loved Robert Conrad as James West and Pappy Boynton . Genuine machismo ! So cool. His stunts were always borderline reckless , he was superb !
I have to admit I had to look at him for a little bit to realize that is Robert Conrad from wild wild West, man that guy was a stud, man it sucks to get old
He is from an era where men were men ! Eastwood ,Wayne,Bronson.. Not like most of Hollywood these days ! I could go on hearing his stories forever ! Thank you Mr.Conrad for all of the great entertaining you given us ! You are a true ICON !
IN 1974 I WAS 13 YEARS OLD!!! I WOULD LITERALLY RUN🏃♂️ HOME FROM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL “10 BLOCKS” TOO SEE TWO OF MY FAVORITE TV 📺 SHOWS OF ALL-TIME … “LEAVE IT TO BEAVER” & MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE “WILD WILD WEST”!!! & YES I DO HAVE BOTH TV 📺 SERIES COLLECTIONS ON “DVD” !!!🙌🏽💪🏽🔥💯😎📺
"Hawaiian Eye" too! Robert Conrad was (and remains) a real trooper. He worked even after sustaining some serious injuries. "The Wild Wild West" was boss! Robert Conrad (RIP)
i remember the intro music to hawaiian eye, i was just a young kid and did not comprehend it at the time. i remember some of the television shows RIPCORD , QUEEN FOR A DAY , 77 SUNSET STRIP and ROUTE 66. i must have been 5 years old at the time.
@@jodyguilbeaux8225 - Oh yeah - the intro theme to "Hawaiian Eye!" I rememeber it well! I remember all of those TV shows that you mentioned, as well. Some called TV back then, "A vast wasteland," but at least it was entertaining. We'll never go that way again (sadly).
@@jodyguilbeaux8225 There was a resident actor in "Hawaiian Eye" called 'Poncie Ponce": think about it. The lyrics sung over the titles were (from memory, going back to the '60s when I last saw the series) were " The soft island breeze whispers strange melodies and they tell of exotic mysteries under the tropical sun..."
Mr. Conrad’s nerve damage from his automobile accident is evident in the atrophy and difficulty in use of his hand. Rest In Peace, Robert. I enjoy your work. 🎥
At the beginning, when Smith pops up in the classic Jim West outfit, I thought “they might just pull this off”. Then they flushed it like the turd it was. GOD, IT WAS AWFUL! Bad casting, bad director, bad writing, bad stunts, bad special effects, etc, etc. It pisses me off every time I’m reminded it exists. You can’t remake a classic!
@@jray5363 Nah, let's face it. What people had a problem with, is that Jim West (as played by Will Smith) didn't really suppress his sexuality like black actors are normally supposed to; combined with Kevin Kline in drag, and Kenneth Branagh's character's obvious impotence. It made Will Smith look like a super stud by default. If the film was cast with actors like e.g _a Kevin Hart paired with a Woody Harrelson_ , a lot of you guys would have *loved* the film. Will Smith actually did a good job on _this_ one. And NO, (apart from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air) *I'm no fan of Will Smith* . But I give the devil his due.
In the Wild Wild West Robert Conrad did nearly all, but not all of his stunts. If you watch the series carefully you will see where a stuntman substitutes. Still a great achievement you will never see again. RIP his battered body.
I grew up to be both Jim West and Pappy Boyington because of watching you. To this day I will still throw anyone down a flight of stairs or off of the roof of a train if they need it. God bless you Sir, you were a great roll model and mentor to me growing up. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The Wild Wild West was the coolest show back in the day. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin were the greatest team. James Bond on a horse… Simply awesome. RIP Robert Conrad.
Loved WWW as a kid. Was getting an apres-ski beer in the Red Dog Salloon at Bear Valley in the mid-'70's when he came in with few other people. He bought a round for the house.
He was great on Wild Wild West, he and ROSS .He was so good looking , with good acting ability too. Not to mention he did all of his stunts too just like Burt Reynolds Unfortunately they both suffered dearly and their latter years with pain.. Wild Wild West in Star Trek were my two favorite shows in the 60s not even close...were the others.
I met Robert Conrad at a MMA tournament. He was with my Kung Fu/Karate' intstructor Master Steven G. Abbate. I remained friends with Master Abbate and people couldn't believe I had met Mr. Conrad with Master Abbate, who also trained Mr. Conrad. I remained close friends with both until their death in the 2000's. I wish them both peace......
I grew up watching The WWW. Robert Conrad was my favorite actor. Because of watching him I wanted to become a Stuntman. In 1987, I fulfilled my dream in Hollywood. Thank Your Mr. Conrad
I remember the watching the Wild Wild West back in the early 1970s. No wonder that show was so good. This guy’s work ethic is outstanding. I always wanted that little 2-shot derringer set up that he kept under his sleeve.
His role as Jake Pasquanelle on Centennial was my favorite of his career. In the opening scene walking that fur pack around the sandbar....strapped to his forehead sold me on the acting. You could tell that was hundreds of pounds digging into his face...not some furs and weightless fluff. He acted rings around Richard Chamberlain in that duo.
Even as a kid I realized that wild wild West was absurd. I loved it when I was a kid, but when I tried to re-watch the show as an adult years in years later… I was like “What the heck were they thinking? Ridiculous!” 😂😂 But I loved, loved, loved Centennial. In fact I recently bought the whole series. He is correct about it not being quite as “current“ as it was in the day, but it still incredibly well written and well performed. Costuming is good, filming locations are great, all in all I think with that and Black Sheep Squadron, Robert had a lot to be proud of. Oh, yeah he was really good in the Colombo episode he played in.
I met Robert when I was about 10 years old, my Optimus Football team was champions that year, and our sponsor, Anderson Buick hired him to meet us, it was a thrill for a bunch of young boys. We got an autographed picture and got to shake his hand, he had some amazing forearms.
I was addicted to Wild Wild West. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin work excellent. Always watched every movie that Robert Conrad was in no matter what part he played or character. And I especially loved baba black sheep. Not as much as wild wild west though. My dad even loved it. It sounds like mr. Conrad's mom was also his dad. She wouldn't let him grow up to be a mamby pamby. Kudos to his mom. And from what I've seen of mr. Conrad's career, and after hearing this interview he certainly was raised good morals and values. Mr Conrad is a great actor. And I couldn't help but laugh at times when he was speaking during his interview about certain things.
my favorite show the wild wild west in the 70’s oh boy he was great ! those were one of the action tv show before 😊 , he was a very handsome actor. Sorry he already passed away!. Rest in Paradise Mr. Robert Conrad🙏🏼❤️
You r still as gorgeous as ever Mr Conrad and you appear to be in great shape. I loved your show and the networks don’t make them like they used to which is a great pity.
Thanks. I was wondering what year this was. He was about 74 here and partially paralyzed from his car accident. Still looked great and as sharp as ever.
i was a girl in school and remember liking the show a lot. i liked sf and fantasy and westerns. lots of good guests like john dehner. didn't bother even trying to see the movie.
Nearly sixty years later, Mr. Conrad and The Wild Wild West have more than stood the test of time..... Rest In Peace....Job VERY well done :-)
RIP Robert Conrad. You remind me of my father -- confident, capable, and charismatic. We really need strong masculine actors and public figures like him now. What we have today is really lacking.
He is a legend from an era of legends. Television will never be as great again. Today's shows are proof of that.
🏍️ Today's shows are so diverse and pc that they're not historically correct. Today's documentaries go out of their way to mention black and slave contributions which are doubtful and inconsiquential.
Well he's ALWAYS been a legend in his own mind, that's for sure.
For sure
One of my favorite TV shows growing up. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin worked so well together. What an amazing show and cast.
There will NEVER be another " Jim West" like Robert Conrad, he was Truly the Best!! Thanks for the entertainment you gave us Robert! RIP Robert Conrad.
Yes thank you Robert conrad
Agreed.
@Thomas. I agree.
What about Will Smith?
@@garyfrancis6193 What about him? The ORIGINAL cast of WWW, didn’t really care for the movie as it strayed from the original so much. The movie, on its own was ok. I didn’t care for Kevin Kline as Artimus because again, he did/ said things Artie never did in the series, I.e. yelling “ Avantie”. Whatever that means. I think they might have offered Bob a minor part in the movie which he declined.
Every man I ever met who was born between 1950 and 1970 always claim TWWW was their all time favorite show. This is a great interview and his down to earth all American style really comes through.
I was 15 when TWWW debuted in the fall of 1965 and yes, it will always be a fav show alongside Combat and a few others. Robert Conrad was a man's man, which for those born after 1970, means guys wanted to be him, and girls wanted to be with him. He embodied the rock solid blue collar masculinity that built America, so naturally lunatic feminists hate his type. TWWW was so well done that Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black trilogy) stuck to the nuts and bolts when co-producing and directing the 1999 TWWW movie with Will Smith and Kevin Kline. Thank you, Bob Conrad for giving my generation a ton of great memories..
@@rtflone you are correct sir!
Haha, "The Wild Wild West" is still one of my favorite shows of all-time and I am in my 50s now! I loved the gadgets on the show the most.
I dont know. Big Valley vs WWW is a tough call.
Boomer here born in '53 but I'll have to say the original Mission Impossible was my favorite.
People might say Robert was bragging on himself but i grew up watching this man and i can promise you this man isn't bragging because he could do everything he said and more and im glad he was that way because he was just like i expected him to be Robert Conrad was a mans man that's the bottom line and macho doesn't do him justice, R.I.P Mr. Conrad we miss a real mans man in entertainment these days.
He bragged about himself his entire life.
It's not bragging if you can back it up.
He is conceited but that is just his way knock it off I dare ya!!
1972 Robert went to the international hotel to see Elvis Presley, I was 10 years old and I was in the audience when Elvis introduced Robert during his show, special memory for me
My seventh grade teacher was a personal friend of Robert Conrad and one day we spent the afternoon at the studio to see an episode filmed. So we all got to meet him, and we all thought were doubly lucky in that a guest star was Michael Dunn (Dr. Miguelito Loveless) who appeared in only 10 episodes.
What surprised you the most as you watched them filming? Lucky you!
I heard he was always after those young girls when he would host those beauty contests.
Parents said he was a slime ball
@@jaf8771 Probably the part where West is being tried by a jury of animals. Their responses were added in post-production.
Lucky you! The episodes with Dr. Loveless were always the best! The reason they were so good IMO was because they only had him on maybe 1-2 times a year so his appearances were always special. He was to WWW what Blofeld was to James Bond
Hey!.......Keep Dream'in, B.....
As a kid Robert was one of my hero's. Jim West was a western James Bond and he really is an ICON. Also Conrad was smart enough to keep his politics to himself. Also loved him as the crude, rude and socially unacceptable Pappy Boyington. LEGEND!
I was a young kid and idolized Robert Conrad. Wild Wild West was something I really looked forward to every week. Getting some hot lady at the end of every episode was the icing on the cake. Many years later I moved to Los Angeles. It was very common to see TV/Movies filmed in neighborhoods. One day I took my dog out for a walk and Robert Conrad was filming something. I didn't talk to him but it was really cool to see my idol in person.
I had a similar experience watching Jack Lord being filmed in a scene of Hawaii 5-0 in Honolulu, in the 70s. At the Ala Wai yacht harbor, where they shot a lot of scenes. This scene was right near our boat.
@@kentclark6420 very cool. Book-em Dan-O
@@kentclark6420 Lol, had an apartment near the Ala Wai on Pau St in 75.
Hogan's heroes was on CBS AFTER WWW.
I was still a young girl during the last few years of The WWW, but I sure could recognize a handsome actor when I saw one. RC was trim, charming, well outfitted and filmed beautifully from all angles in the role of Jim West. Every so often I catch a rerun on a weekend and he's still attractive to me.
Robert Conrad accomplished more different things in entertainment, than anyone ever has.
1, musician, 2, Singer, 3, actor, 4, Stuntman hall of fame 5, Writer, 6, director, 7, producer, 8, radio show host. His own bodyguard, and one of the greatest actors, that treated people like they were one of his family, and that was no act. A great person. Check out his song "The Great Magician", or "Again" he had a amazing voice. He made one big mistake drunk, but he paid the price of making it, many ways. Robert Conrad was to me and many, a true Off Screen Hero also.
Thanks Mark. I never knew Bob had a musical side. I must check that out. Thanks again.
@@andyokus5735 Thank you. Yes check out those two songs on RUclips, a great voice..
He was also a boxer too. He fought pro his record was 4 0 1. 4 wins zero losses and 1 draw. His amateur record was 29 wins and 2 losses 1 draw.
@@kevinclark8549 Held a black belt in karate too I have heard.
@@josephpowelliii9169 yes he did. I was lucky enough to message him on Facebook and he messages me back.
So sad to see all my TV heroes age and die. Robert Conrad always delivered a brawl, gadgets and pretty ladies in every Wild, Wild, West episode.
what is worse is us aging and dying!
My most favorite tv show while I was growing up! Thank you Robert Conrad.
HR Puff n Stuff was better.
James West was even cooler than James Bond.
He would've made a brilliant James Bond xxx
👱🏻♀️ NO HE AINT , JACK
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@@janiceallan8539 He was too short and an American. Cubby Broccoli took a pass on him.
*Ignorant post!* And look at the people who decided to follow it. You need to delete it.
An incredible interview. I don't know if anyone else noticed, but I also thought that Conrad was one of the most handsome men that ever lived. Just check him out in his prime. A real, "man's man."
Timeless , I could listen to this man talk for hours ! A true Hollywood legend ! He has joined so many greats .
I am 74 years old Robert Conrad has been hero of since we got a TV. Good to finally learn something about him. NUFF SAID, Respect From East Long Beach 💯
As a kid in grade school, i fell in love with "The Wild, Wild West" and Jim West. My favorite TV show of that era.
Great interview! "You're not perfect. If you were perfect we'd pray to you on Sunday." Love the quote. Wild Wild West was such a great show!
I just went on a 4 day binge watch of Wild Wild West on (PRIME), every episode has been digitally remastered, what an incredible show, to this day I still think it’s the best thing to ever been made. And to watch this interview with Robert Conrad is amazing, what a nice/intelligent guy he was. I love the fact he was proud of his work, as he should be, he really was such a perfect actor, never went overboard and never cut a performance short.
I wish T.V. show creators now a days would learn from WWW, too many shows being made now aren’t fun or imaginative, they drag story lines into dark and depressing places, people only have so much viewing time each day, they’re looking for an escape from reality yet still watch something not too slapstick. Wild Wild West really did it right, it had the perfect balance.
Robert Conrad's Columbo episode "Exercise in Fatality" has one of the best "gotcha" endings of all time! It's also one of the very few Columbo episodes where the Lt loses his cool with the killer.
Agree
And Conrad’s secretary, AKA, Jim Rockford’s attorney, Beth Davenport, in a bikini, to boot!
@@nordan00 hell yes
@@printpreview9260 The good old days-before fake cans, buffalo asses, and so-called curvy birthing people, which we used to call either “fat chicks” or dudes!
It was, but the one with Ross 1st season art critic, ep 6 was way more gotcha...watch it, let me know...
It was a difficult ending for Robert, which need not be repeated here. But I will be always grateful for his talent as an actor that brought so many of us great enjoyment.
"If you were perfect then we pray to you on Sunday." Perfect!
Still good looking at his old age. Thank you Mr. Conrad for the wonder shows that brought us so much happiness. RIP.
RIP Mr. Conrad, Our entire family grew up watching you on TV. Thank you for the many years of escapist fare entertainment!!
Early in 1979, I was one of many "extras" for Conrad's TV show "The Duke." The day I was there, they were filming numerous fight sequences in the ring. Red West was also there.
What a man!!!
Conrad was as lean and handsome as ever here. Wild Wild West was beautifully done, and without even trying became the genesis of the steampunk style.
TWWW was indeed THE BEST!... Robert Conrad was definitely "A Man's Man". On and off the screen, what you saw, is what you get! RIP Robert, you were one of a kind...
Loved this interview ! Loved Robert Conrad as James West and Pappy Boynton . Genuine machismo ! So cool. His stunts were always borderline reckless , he was superb !
I have to admit I had to look at him for a little bit to realize that is Robert Conrad from wild wild West, man that guy was a stud, man it sucks to get old
He is from an era where men were men ! Eastwood ,Wayne,Bronson.. Not like most of Hollywood these days ! I could go on hearing his stories forever ! Thank you Mr.Conrad for all of the great entertaining you given us ! You are a true ICON !
God Bless Robert Conrad for inspiring us so much and may he rest in peace.
My favorite show and actor...even now...That's the way we are from Chicago!
IN 1974 I WAS 13 YEARS OLD!!! I WOULD LITERALLY RUN🏃♂️ HOME FROM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL “10 BLOCKS” TOO SEE TWO OF MY FAVORITE TV 📺 SHOWS OF ALL-TIME … “LEAVE IT TO BEAVER” & MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE “WILD WILD WEST”!!! & YES I DO HAVE BOTH TV 📺 SERIES COLLECTIONS ON “DVD” !!!🙌🏽💪🏽🔥💯😎📺
"Hawaiian Eye" too! Robert Conrad was (and remains) a real trooper. He worked even after sustaining some serious injuries. "The Wild Wild West" was boss! Robert Conrad (RIP)
i remember the intro music to hawaiian eye, i was just a young kid and did not comprehend it at the time. i remember some of the television shows RIPCORD , QUEEN FOR A DAY , 77 SUNSET STRIP and ROUTE 66. i must have been 5 years old at the time.
@@jodyguilbeaux8225 - Oh yeah - the intro theme to "Hawaiian Eye!" I rememeber it well! I remember all of those TV shows that you mentioned, as well. Some called TV back then, "A vast wasteland," but at least it was entertaining. We'll never go that way again (sadly).
@@jodyguilbeaux8225 There was a resident actor in "Hawaiian Eye" called 'Poncie Ponce": think about it.
The lyrics sung over the titles were (from memory, going back to the '60s when I last saw the series) were " The soft island breeze whispers strange melodies and they tell of exotic mysteries under the tropical sun..."
Mr. Conrad’s nerve damage from his automobile accident is evident in the atrophy and difficulty in use of his hand. Rest In Peace, Robert. I enjoy your work. 🎥
It was not an accident if he was drinking.
@@forcelifeforce , go to hell, troll
My dad used to love "Wild, Wild West." I can remember watching when it originally aired. Thank you for sharing this!
Good show, very talented actors. RIP to all.🙏
May Will Smith rot in hell for the horror movie he made. It disgraced everything about TWWW. Rest in Peace James and Artie
The worst slap Will ever gave the world wasn't at the Oscars, it was at the set of that movie.
yes John, Will Smith not half the actor or man Conrad was Everybody knows that
Nah, Will Smith was a pretty good Jim West.
At the beginning, when Smith pops up in the classic Jim West outfit, I thought “they might just pull this off”. Then they flushed it like the turd it was. GOD, IT WAS AWFUL! Bad casting, bad director, bad writing, bad stunts, bad special effects, etc, etc. It pisses me off every time I’m reminded it exists. You can’t remake a classic!
@@jray5363 Nah, let's face it. What people had a problem with, is that Jim West (as played by Will Smith) didn't really suppress his sexuality like black actors are normally supposed to; combined with Kevin Kline in drag, and Kenneth Branagh's character's obvious impotence. It made Will Smith look like a super stud by default.
If the film was cast with actors like e.g _a Kevin Hart paired with a Woody Harrelson_ , a lot of you guys would have *loved* the film.
Will Smith actually did a good job on _this_ one.
And NO, (apart from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air) *I'm no fan of Will Smith* .
But I give the devil his due.
In the Wild Wild West Robert Conrad did nearly all, but not all of his stunts. If you watch the series carefully you will see where a stuntman substitutes. Still a great achievement you will never see again. RIP his battered body.
I grew up to be both Jim West and Pappy Boyington because of watching you. To this day I will still throw anyone down a flight of stairs or off of the roof of a train if they need it. God bless you Sir, you were a great roll model and mentor to me growing up. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The Wild Wild West was the coolest show back in the day. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin were the greatest team. James Bond on a horse… Simply awesome. RIP Robert Conrad.
Loved WWW as a kid. Was getting an apres-ski beer in the Red Dog Salloon at Bear Valley in the mid-'70's when he came in with few other people. He bought a round for the house.
He was great on Wild Wild West, he and ROSS .He was so good looking , with good acting ability too. Not to mention he did all of his stunts too just like Burt Reynolds Unfortunately they both suffered dearly and their latter years with pain.. Wild Wild West in Star Trek were my two favorite shows in the 60s not even close...were the others.
Me, too, exactly!
I saw my first depiction of karate by Conrad on WWW. I am now a 5th degree black belt with 45 years of training. Some impressions are indelible.
I met Robert Conrad at a MMA tournament. He was with my Kung Fu/Karate' intstructor Master Steven G. Abbate. I remained friends with Master Abbate and people couldn't believe I had met Mr. Conrad with Master Abbate, who also trained Mr. Conrad. I remained close friends with both until their death in the 2000's. I wish them both peace......
I grew up watching The WWW. Robert Conrad was my favorite actor. Because of watching him I wanted to become a Stuntman. In 1987, I fulfilled my dream in Hollywood.
Thank Your Mr. Conrad
I remember the watching the Wild Wild West back in the early 1970s. No wonder that show was so good. This guy’s work ethic is outstanding. I always wanted that little 2-shot derringer set up that he kept under his sleeve.
He is a class act individual. Amazing athlete. He is what Patrick McGoohan was to the UK/ US released series " The Prisoner".
I have always loved him & his work! What a great interview...🥰
Looked forward to watching this every Friday. One of the best shows ever. Thank you!
Handsome Robert Conrad.
Great interview !!! WWW was one of the best shows of the 60's. I only wish he had talked about his earlier experience on Hawaiian Eye.
His role as Jake Pasquanelle on Centennial was my favorite of his career. In the opening scene walking that fur pack around the sandbar....strapped to his forehead sold me on the acting. You could tell that was hundreds of pounds digging into his face...not some furs and weightless fluff.
He acted rings around Richard Chamberlain in that duo.
wild wild west always made me feel like the good guys always win
I never figured out if Conrad’s attitude was real or just his created persona … I guess that’s why he was a great actor
When I was a kid we taught ourselves to mount our horses like Jim West! Always liked Robert Conrad.
He was Made in Chicago, IL. (southside) Fine Actor, May He R.I.P.
This interview is so classic, definitely an American icon, my hero when I was growing up
Even as a kid I realized that wild wild West was absurd. I loved it when I was a kid, but when I tried to re-watch the show as an adult years in years later… I was like “What the heck were they thinking? Ridiculous!” 😂😂
But I loved, loved, loved Centennial. In fact I recently bought the whole series. He is correct about it not being quite as “current“ as it was in the day, but it still incredibly well written and well performed. Costuming is good, filming locations are great, all in all I think with that and Black Sheep Squadron, Robert had a lot to be proud of. Oh, yeah he was really good in the Colombo episode he played in.
Great Actor Great Man R.I.P.
I met Robert when I was about 10 years old, my Optimus Football team was champions that year, and our sponsor, Anderson Buick hired him to meet us, it was a thrill for a bunch of young boys. We got an autographed picture and got to shake his hand, he had some amazing forearms.
I was addicted to Wild Wild West. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin work excellent. Always watched every movie that Robert Conrad was in no matter what part he played or character. And I especially loved baba black sheep. Not as much as wild wild west though. My dad even loved it. It sounds like mr. Conrad's mom was also his dad. She wouldn't let him grow up to be a mamby pamby. Kudos to his mom. And from what I've seen of mr. Conrad's career, and after hearing this interview he certainly was raised good morals and values. Mr Conrad is a great actor. And I couldn't help but laugh at times when he was speaking during his interview about certain things.
I like so many others congratulate you exemplify what acting can be your four-star!!!! Mr. Conrad
On my top ten most favorite shows of all time.
CHARISMATIC ACTOR.
He is one of my favorite actors......
Robert Conrad and Robert Wagner were two of the coolest ever 😎😎
60s tv shows action-two actors come to mind-william shatner and robert conrad-i have both series wild wild west and star trek.
He was so gorgeous 😍
This Man is a Documentary .
The real deal Great American. Truth
my favorite show the wild wild west in the 70’s oh boy he was great ! those were one of the action tv show before 😊 , he was a very handsome actor. Sorry he already passed away!. Rest in Paradise Mr. Robert Conrad🙏🏼❤️
Thank goodness for Robert 🎭🎰
Sadly, they don't make them like Robert Conrad anymore. A true one of a kind.
You r still as gorgeous as ever Mr Conrad and you appear to be in great shape. I loved your show and the networks don’t make them like they used to which is a great pity.
We miss ypu Mr Conrad. RIP, sir.
I loved Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep. My granddaddy was retired Navy and he loved watching him as Pappy Boyington.
My favorite actor during my younger years,,so handsome 👍👍👍
Cool guy he was so good in wild wild west
I loved this series
My favorite show as a kid, the best
Loved the Wild Wild West❤️
It had Hollywood Magic. Ross Martin a huge component. They needed to do more projects together. The writing was very very well crafted
The ad with the Battery was great
Wonderful actor .
Hands down favorite show growing up. 👍
What a pity you didn't speak to Mr. Conrad about his role in "Baa Baa Black Sheep." RIP Mr. Conrad: you were the best!!!
4:15 Saw him perform in the stunt show he mentioned in 1969 at the Jasper (TX) Lions Rodeo. Got to shake his hand & an autograph!
Damn Skippy was my favorite show when I was a 6 yr old lil boy, and will still watch it now, and Black sheep
Robert and James West were Total heroes to me growing up....
Favorite show of all time.
Robert Conrad very professional and well done...!
This was about 2009. About 11yrs before he passed.
Thanks. I was wondering what year this was. He was about 74 here and partially paralyzed from his car accident. Still looked great and as sharp as ever.
@@westy40 you’re welcome. Yep! For sure! He was from hardy stock! 💪
i was a girl in school and remember liking the show a lot. i liked sf and fantasy and westerns. lots of good guests like john dehner. didn't bother even trying to see the movie.
Robert Conrad, Christopher George, Nick Adams Loving Values Actors With Treating Crews With Respect For Stuntman.
Every kid wanted to be James West. Best show on tv.
Amazing interview.
My mom went on date with him before meeting my dad i always thought that was always pretty cool.
I.....loved.....that.....show. Everything about it. The imagination. They broke so many molds.