I love how he keeps in his Cornelius character... keeping his facial features alive with crinkling his nose, etc. That's what made the make-up work so well.
Yes. If this was 1974 then he would be playing Galen on the Planet of the Apes TV series. There were subtle differences in the makeup between each of the three ape characters that Roddy McDowell played; Cornelius, Caesar and Galen. I know this makeup isn't Cornelius because the hair is too short.
By then, he had to know that he would be known forever for Planet of the Apes. I’m happy he seems to be Ok with that. He did a great job as both Cornelius and Caesar.
Planet of the Apes was a weekly TV show in 1974. Believe it or not it replaced The Brady Bunch on ABC. After finishing a days work on the Ape set he probably was driven to the Carol Burnet show. The two studios are a bout 15 minutes away from each other.
My favorite actor...miss him so much...fuck I'm about to cry...😿💔 still heartbroken after all these yrs...BTW I remember this episode...tip mr. McDowall loved and missed...
Hahahahaha.....this is priceless! Roddy and Carol were GREAT friends, and this proves it. Oh how I miss him!! And nothing will ever TOP the original Planet of The Apes with Roddy, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter and the rest of that cast.
This Carol Burnette & Roddy McDowall Video looks unbelievable, the best I ever saw, like High Definition after all these years. Whoever had this video, took great care in preserving it.
"no CGI here and it still stands up to this day" That is because CGI has ruined movies. They don't even bother with stories or the sex angle. Linda Harrison was great but it was a shame she had to wear that bikini!
Nobody could ever be Cornelius except Roddy McDowall. One of the classiest actors in history together with an equally classy lady! How I miss these days...
I remember my friends talked about Roddy's appearance on the show when I was at the height of my Ape mania days in 1973. I was crushed that I had missed it. And to think it only took about 48 years to finally be able to watch it.
Oh my God, I remember this when it aired. I went to the theater to see Planet Of The Apes when it came out, I was APE CRAZY as a kid. We used to sit as a family and watch The Carol Burnett Show and when he came out like this I was rolling on the floor laughing. Those were the days, weren't they?
When Planet Of The Apes came out my dad bundled us all up into the car and drove to the local drive-in theater to watch it. I think I was 10ish, then. That's when I developed a life long love and appreciation for Roddy McDowall. I miss his presence, too. He was a wonderful actor.
One of my favorite actors. Years ago I got to see him in a stage performance of Charlie's Aunt and he was hilarious. After the show he was very accommodating to us fans , talked with us and signed autographs. Very gracious and thanked us for coming to the play. Wonderful fellow.
The makeup is amazing but let's have a moment to enjoy the level of tv made here. Nowadays we don't see anything like it. I was drawn in the first place 20 seconds and loved every minute. Roddy is for sure a true gentleman and artist and it's a shame nobody today takes the time to study his art.
I read a very good book about the making of the movie Cleopatra and the author said that all actors on the set had big egos exept Rodddy McDowall who was a true gentleman....😊
Can’t pin it down but Roddy has a loveable “aura” , ‘charisma’, “personality”, “mannerisms” that really made his roles even better. I don’t feel any modern actors have this “unique” style that works in many roles. Well, I can’t think of any new ones in 2019.
He played it so straight, that's what made it so funny. "Why are you staring at me?" I loved him in everything-especially National Velvet with Elizabeth Taylor.
I can remember watching Carol Burnett reruns as a kid and thinking she was the most brilliant woman in the world. I love her humor and silliness so much.
This was amazing. .. As you watch this, you can see why HE Made the Movie what it was! The way he Twitched and moved. incredible improvisation and method acting all in one. Fking genius
Absolutely charming. Carol Burnett's timing and subtle hints of wildness helps keep the cheese factor at bay. Brilliant. And yes, the makeup does still impress.
Why are Brits naturally good actors? You ever notice in any period piece that takes place in some fictional or ancient kingdom, they all have British accents? Love British comedy too - Are You Being Served?... classic tv show.
It's rather nice to see a few classics brought back to TV such as 'Are you Being Served.' Some people think American actors are the best. I disagree. Perhaps it's just a case of they might have more actors? I agree with you though. Love British actors. Such charm and witt usually. They make even those most depressing situations hilarious. Helps with my depression. I love Roddy McDowall and John Cleese. Top of my head they'd have to be top 2.
@@jefferyevans7773 I never thought of Roddy McDowall as English, but of course he was. I think you just notice the Englishness, so it seems better, especially in "posh" roles. Daniel Craig is the first "tough guy" James Bond (Connery had a coldness, but it was never thuggish), it's just something Americans tend to do better, as far as we are concerned. The ancient realms bit is probably unfair to Americans, as they're based on stories older than the US. Put a Brit in a western and you get the horror of "Silverado". Horses for courses.
@@porschefoster999 oops - I shouldn't have mentioned Silverado in my response to Jeffrey...! :D From what you say, this year will have been especially hard on you, hope you're getting through it - and if John Cleese helps, lap him up, mate!
I will NEVER forget seeing this when it first aired. I had recently become an Apes FANATIC and was so thrilled to see Roddy show up in full Ape makeup. The Apes phenomenon was at it's peak in 1974 with 5 films complete, a new Curtis/Marvel Magazine and a live action TV series on the way. Never thought I'd have to wait over 30 years to see this precious moment again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I remember the Apes movies and shows when I was young, the animated series was REALLY good, check it out if you get the chance. You won't be disappointed.
My mother and I really liked watching the Carol Burnett show, and we really enjoyed watching this episode with Roddy McDowell. One of my favorite actors.
What I love about the actors and actresses of my youth, is they planned these skits, but also did improvisation. They did things on the fly. They didn't do anything vulgar.
I totally agree with you.. the best comparison is: 1999 Star Wars Yoda.. with the later Cgi-Yoda... There is something organic.. living thing in it.. when a blessed artist, with love to his work, creates a masterpiece with his own hands.. its very similar to creating new life.. and with other talented people.. puppetmasters or actors like Roddy McDowall .. the new creature turns into a breathing, pulsating, feeling creature.. Its a much bigger magic in it, than the cold cgi, which even if its also buildetld by artists, the animation is often so artificial.. cold.. soulless.. We feel that its nothing but deas algorithms which moves this artificial "thing".. Also there is a human side on handmade things: we appreciate work..and the love for work.. You can feel how much heart flow into Cornelius.. Zira.. or like i mentioned even the Yoda-Puppet, or E.T. ... thats why we feel something about those creatures.. On E.T. we can cry.. some also on Yoda when he died.. we have a relationship to this creatures.. because we feel them alive.. really alive.
Agreed, though I will give props to Andy Serkis for his fantastic motion capture performances as Caesar. No matter the tech, if the performances are great, that’s what sticks with you.
He was hella talented! He terrified me as a child in Night Gallery, and so devilishly in Columbo. He deserved Emmys for those roles, let alone countless of others....
Roddy Mcdowell was a great actor and sorely missed! Glad Carol Burnett is still alive. Most of her cast and her hubby are gone now. They were all awesome. I miss the 1970’s!
the breadth and scope of his career is astonishing. He was asked to do it all for the stage, screen, radio, and television camera and he kept doing it both in classical productions such as Macbeth, in westerns, in mysteries, in comedy, in satire, in musicals, in romances, in sitcoms, in war films, in voice-overs... I could go on and on. He was a workaholic but he had the talent never to worry about the next project coming down the road. If you look at his bio, there was absolutely nobody in New York, England, Wales or Hollywood he did not work with.
This isn't Clint Eastwood dummy. This is Roddy McDowall. And if you actually idolized this guy as a kid, it's the most ridiculous and hilarious thing I've ever heard.😂😅
@@mickwarfield2447 Oh. Did I hurt your feelings when it comes you being the only kid that ever idolized this Gay actor and you're projecting on me? Your not going to cry are you? 😂🤣
A wonderful adaptation of Pierre Boulle novel. And amazing actors, especially Roddy Mac Dowall 👏 i'm watching the whole serie every few years and it's still very very good.
@@wirelessone2986 Well ok then, that's just your opinion isn't it? He was loved by many, why can't you just accept that? Why do you have to be the Debbie Downer? Because you just can't fathom someone being a nice person in this day and age? Sad way to live your life.
@@wirelessone2986 Geese aren't really enemies. I know they can be aggressive towards humans, but that's because they're very protective of their young.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Shin Obi They don’t put that much makeup on for TV. Roddy seems quite comfortable. It’s good he got the smudge off his chin, though. That would be embarrassing.
My mom loved Carol Burnett and I remember watching it for years. Her comedy still stands strong,and I wish the show were in reruns so more people could see what TV once was and just how good it could be. Maybe that's the reason it's not in reruns, it would show that TV was once good!
If only you knew how ignorant your comment is. Unless you're watching obvious sci-fi and fantasy elements you'll only notice bad CGI. Lots of time, especially on TV you'll watch a scene and you'll have no clue at all it's full of CGI. Your comment is stereotypical and ignorant as hell. The latest Planet of the Apes movies have superior ape looks, with much more expressive emotinal faces where you can actually see the acting come through. There's a reason Andy Serkis earned an oscar for his work fool.
Carol Burnett had three of my most favorite childhood shows under her belt and this was one of them. I also love Roddy and everything he did especially the planet of the apes movies. Me and my dad didn't miss a single one.
I fondly remember sitting on the floor in front of our big console TV set ( it had a record player and 8 track inside of it ) and watching shows like this, donnie and marie and the Sonny and Cher show. This was good entertainment and the family all watched it together. Now you have 5 or 6 different people in different rooms on their phones and tablets not talking to each other unless its over a messaging app. Kinda sad. But let me tell you... in the 1970s... there was no better entertainment!
He could have won an Oscar for Cleopatra but somebody screwed up his nomination. He was filed for Best Actor instead of supporting. So was disqualified.
I remember when the movie 🎥 came out . Makeup is incredible. Still love it today . And this skit is great too . Roddy is was an amazing actor. Love him animated in the classic Christmas 🎄 cartoon too .
I loved Roddy McDowall ever since I was a kid, it was nice to hear what a kind and gentle man he was, there doesn't seem to me to be too many of those left. 😚💗
Wow. Roddy always maintained that his Cornelius character was one of his favorites. HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, LASSIE COME HOME, FUNNY LADY, Disney's THE ADVENTURES OF BULLWHIP GRIFFIN, tons of TV like THE TWILIGHT ZONE, BATMAN, BEN CASEY and COLUMBO, and so much more. He was a skilled and celebrated photographer, and, truly, was loved by all. A genuinely nice man and is very much missed.
I remember the night this show went on the air!!!!!!!! I WAS staying with my 👵 at time!!!!!!!!!! She WAS watching it TOO!!!!!! She had never seen one of the 🎥!!!!!!! WHEN she first saw him in THAT wonderful makeup her eyes got as big as a quarter and she started laughing so hard it WAS almost sceaming!!!!!!!!!!!! Watching her reaction WAS so very priceless IT became one of MY favorite cherished and vivid memories of my childhood!!!!!!!!! I had seen THE first three movies at the Drive-In theater in our town with MY father!!!!!!!!! We loved them!!!!!!!!!!! But my 👵 reaction WAS halarious!!!!!!!!!!!! We laughed together during the entire dance routine!!!!!!!!! The first movie WAS on 📺 sometime later and i watched IT with and my father and her and she laughed at almost the entire movie because she thought it was a comedy!!!!!!!!!!! My father couldn't figure out why until i told him during a commercial!!!!!!!!!! He understood and had to explain to her that it wasn't comedy but serious science fiction!!!!!!!!! She finally understood!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👌 that's ALL for now!!-!!!!!!!!!!
So awesome!!! Roddy was so wonderful. I was a POTA fanatic as a kid too. My grandparents took me to see the 1969 film when I was only 6 years old, and I still recall many of the scenes from that movie experience.
Till today it is a perfect, effective make up. This sequence is pure gold. I've always wanted to see how this ape make up was made. We miss you Roddy. Amazing actor. Greetings from Brasil
I love how he keeps in his Cornelius character... keeping his facial features alive with crinkling his nose, etc. That's what made the make-up work so well.
Yes. If this was 1974 then he would be playing Galen on the Planet of the Apes TV series. There were subtle differences in the makeup between each of the three ape characters that Roddy McDowell played; Cornelius, Caesar and Galen. I know this makeup isn't Cornelius because the hair is too short.
👱♀️......🐵....🎬 🤭
The actors had to continually make little facial movements because the prosthesis would ossify and become stiff if they didn’t.
@@carlwest3441wrong
Insanely brilliant and hysterical 😂
I admire someone who will go through 3 and a half hours of makeup for a joke. He was one of the greats!
By then, he had to know that he would be known forever for Planet of the Apes. I’m happy he seems to be Ok with that. He did a great job as both Cornelius and Caesar.
Planet of the Apes was a weekly TV show in 1974. Believe it or not it replaced The Brady Bunch on ABC. After finishing a days work on the Ape set he probably was driven to the Carol Burnet show. The two studios are a bout 15 minutes away from each other.
Long live ceasar
It’s also my understanding it takes a good 45 minutes to get it all off.
He was the greatest may he rest in peace
Roddy was so cool. Love his voice. He had pretty eyes. He lives forever in his film and TV work.
My favorite actor...miss him so much...fuck I'm about to cry...😿💔 still heartbroken after all these yrs...BTW I remember this episode...tip mr. McDowall loved and missed...
Umm? It's just a black person hitting on Carol Burnette. Other than intermixing, not sure what is funny?
Roddy McDowell was a treasure.
jo Warrick drum And now, he’s a buried treasure!
@@catlady8324 Still worthy of respect. Never heard anyone say an unkind word.
That is best statement anyone Ever Said about Him...He Truly Was...
miss my distant relation .r.i.p. roddy
@@catlady8324 , but that means he is STILL a treasure.... not like so many of the so called "stars" of today...
Hahahahaha.....this is priceless! Roddy and Carol were GREAT friends, and this proves it. Oh how I miss him!! And nothing will ever TOP the original Planet of The Apes with Roddy, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter and the rest of that cast.
Lori Brom Agreed. All these remakes and sequels just can’t measure up to the original films.
Agreed!
We have traded C.G.I. , perfect bodies and teeth for actual acting and entertaining.
Loved him in the grass harp
Yes I agree with you I remember the first time I saw the movie it was a little scary but amazing very original.
LINDA HARRISON...Fuhget about it..
no CGI here and it still stands up to this day.
This Carol Burnette & Roddy McDowall Video looks unbelievable, the best I ever saw, like High Definition after all these years. Whoever had this video, took great care in preserving it.
"no CGI here and it still stands up to this day"
That is because CGI has ruined movies. They don't even bother with stories or the sex angle. Linda Harrison was great but it was a shame she had to wear that bikini!
CGI has ruined movies. (2)
Yea the apes in the new ones facially were made up to be more like human looking
@@nossasenhoradoo871 actually cgi has made movies even better than before, ur just stuck in the past lmao
Nobody could ever be Cornelius except Roddy McDowall. One of the classiest actors in history together with an equally classy lady! How I miss these days...
Paiste Bob
David Watson played Cornelius in Beneath the Planet of the Earth.
@@tessdurberville711and he did great!
The makeup work is remarkable still, but it’s really the acting of people like Roddy McDowall that sells this. Marvelous actor.
Roddy playing it straight made this funny.
I remember my friends talked about Roddy's appearance on the show when I was at the height of my Ape mania days in 1973. I was crushed that I had missed it. And to think it only took about 48 years to finally be able to watch it.
A gift from your past. At least you knew about it. I didn't know it happened until just a few minutes ago.
Better late than never.
I’m glad you can finally watch it.
Oh my God, I remember this when it aired. I went to the theater to see Planet Of The Apes when it came out, I was APE CRAZY as a kid. We used to sit as a family and watch The Carol Burnett Show and when he came out like this I was rolling on the floor laughing. Those were the days, weren't they?
When Planet Of The Apes came out my dad bundled us all up into the car and drove to the local drive-in theater to watch it. I think I was 10ish, then. That's when I developed a life long love and appreciation for Roddy McDowall. I miss his presence, too. He was a wonderful actor.
Roddy McDowell IMHO was one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood history. Everything did was superb. A true master of his craft.
I also love his guest appearances on “Fantasy Island” as Mephisto. Roddy was suavely menacing in that role.
One of my favorite actors. Years ago I got to see him in a stage performance of Charlie's Aunt and he was hilarious. After the show he was very accommodating to us fans , talked with us and signed autographs. Very gracious and thanked us for coming to the play. Wonderful fellow.
Underrated?
Considering how restrictive that make up is, it’s really impressive how expressive he is. Much of that is McDowall’s powerful talent as an actor.
The makeup is amazing but let's have a moment to enjoy the level of tv made here.
Nowadays we don't see anything like it.
I was drawn in the first place 20 seconds and loved every minute.
Roddy is for sure a true gentleman and artist and it's a shame nobody today takes the time to study his art.
💯. The talent is on another level compared to the current era
@@Yahowah777 absolutely
😊@@Yahowah777
This is incredible and hilarious. It may be about 50 years old but it's timeless! Carol and Roddy were amazing!
I loved Roddy McDowall. He was an amazing actor and a wonderful man, in general.
I read a very good book about the making of the movie Cleopatra and the author said that all actors on the set had big egos exept Rodddy McDowall who was a true gentleman....😊
Can’t pin it down but Roddy has a loveable “aura” , ‘charisma’, “personality”, “mannerisms” that really made his roles even better. I don’t feel any modern actors have this “unique” style that works in many roles. Well, I can’t think of any new ones in 2019.
He played it so straight, that's what made it so funny. "Why are you staring at me?"
I loved him in everything-especially National Velvet with Elizabeth Taylor.
He was not in National Velvet???
He wasn't in National Velvet but he was in Lassie Come Home with Elizabeth Taylor
That was Mickey Rooney in National Velvet.
He was in My Friend Flicka, another great horse movie.
I can remember watching Carol Burnett reruns as a kid and thinking she was the most brilliant woman in the world. I love her humor and silliness so much.
There is nothing like this anymore... Pure theatrical entertainment which makes you smile.
I mean the 2011 to 2016 planet of the apes movies were smth else…
Carol always had the best reactions ... small facial expressions, hand gestures, etc.
Yes I love how her eyes are just constantly moving over his makeup in the beginning
I have to say youtube is best place to bring back memories of the past. thank you so much..
This was amazing. .. As you watch this, you can see why HE Made the Movie what it was! The way he Twitched and moved. incredible improvisation and method acting all in one. Fking genius
Absolutely charming. Carol Burnett's timing and subtle hints of wildness helps keep the cheese factor at bay. Brilliant. And yes, the makeup does still impress.
Why are Brits naturally good actors? You ever notice in any period piece that takes place in some fictional or ancient kingdom, they all have British accents? Love British comedy too - Are You Being Served?... classic tv show.
It's rather nice to see a few classics brought back to TV such as 'Are you Being Served.' Some people think American actors are the best. I disagree. Perhaps it's just a case of they might have more actors? I agree with you though. Love British actors. Such charm and witt usually. They make even those most depressing situations hilarious. Helps with my depression. I love Roddy McDowall and John Cleese. Top of my head they'd have to be top 2.
@@jefferyevans7773 I never thought of Roddy McDowall as English, but of course he was. I think you just notice the Englishness, so it seems better, especially in "posh" roles. Daniel Craig is the first "tough guy" James Bond (Connery had a coldness, but it was never thuggish), it's just something Americans tend to do better, as far as we are concerned.
The ancient realms bit is probably unfair to Americans, as they're based on stories older than the US. Put a Brit in a western and you get the horror of "Silverado".
Horses for courses.
@@porschefoster999 oops - I shouldn't have mentioned Silverado in my response to Jeffrey...! :D
From what you say, this year will have been especially hard on you, hope you're getting through it - and if John Cleese helps, lap him up, mate!
I will NEVER forget seeing this when it first aired. I had recently become an Apes FANATIC and was so thrilled to see Roddy show up in full Ape makeup. The Apes phenomenon was at it's peak in 1974 with 5 films complete, a new Curtis/Marvel Magazine and a live action TV series on the way. Never thought I'd have to wait over 30 years to see this precious moment again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
***** I remember this too!
I remember the Apes movies and shows when I was young, the animated series was REALLY good, check it out if you get the chance. You won't be disappointed.
@tinwoods I remember it well, good memories...
Carol was classic funny no foul language or being crude just funny!!
Ohhh soo great...I'am sooo happy for you!!!!!😀😉
My mother and I really liked watching the Carol Burnett show, and we really enjoyed watching this episode with Roddy McDowell. One of my favorite actors.
I thought I had seen every Carol Burnett Show ever made but not this one. What pure delight!
What I love about the actors and actresses of my youth, is they planned these skits, but also did improvisation. They did things on the fly. They didn't do anything vulgar.
That's a million times better looking than CGI
I totally agree with you.. the best comparison is: 1999 Star Wars Yoda.. with the later Cgi-Yoda...
There is something organic.. living thing in it.. when a blessed artist, with love to his work, creates a masterpiece with his own hands.. its very similar to creating new life.. and with other talented people.. puppetmasters or actors like Roddy McDowall .. the new creature turns into a breathing, pulsating, feeling creature.. Its a much bigger magic in it, than the cold cgi, which even if its also buildetld by artists, the animation is often so artificial.. cold.. soulless.. We feel that its nothing but deas algorithms which moves this artificial "thing"..
Also there is a human side on handmade things: we appreciate work..and the love for work..
You can feel how much heart flow into Cornelius.. Zira.. or like i mentioned even the Yoda-Puppet, or E.T. ... thats why we feel something about those creatures.. On E.T. we can cry.. some also on Yoda when he died.. we have a relationship to this creatures.. because we feel them alive.. really alive.
Agreed! 👍
His generation of apes had genetalia and wore clothes as well"/!!! lmao
Did he fly in the liberty spaceship all the way from 3978 AD to 20thcentury for the interview
Agreed, though I will give props to Andy Serkis for his fantastic motion capture performances as Caesar. No matter the tech, if the performances are great, that’s what sticks with you.
He was hella talented! He terrified me as a child in Night Gallery, and so devilishly in Columbo. He deserved Emmys for those roles, let alone countless of others....
One of the most underrated actors of his generation.
Absolutely love the legend of hell house.
Yep hell house my absolute favorite horror film of all time 👍✌️♥️
He was Exellent in Planet of the Apes.
And fright night
Carol Burnett is the best! Everybody shines on her show.
Roddy Mcdowell was a great actor and sorely missed! Glad Carol Burnett is still alive. Most of her cast and her hubby are gone now. They were all awesome. I miss the 1970’s!
The practical effects always impress me more than the computer stuff we endure today...
Endure lol yes
the breadth and scope of his career is astonishing. He was asked to do it all for the stage, screen, radio, and television camera and he kept doing it both in classical productions such as Macbeth, in westerns, in mysteries, in comedy, in satire, in musicals, in romances, in sitcoms, in war films, in voice-overs... I could go on and on. He was a workaholic but he had the talent never to worry about the next project coming down the road. If you look at his bio, there was absolutely nobody in New York, England, Wales or Hollywood he did not work with.
How does that make-up still look so impressive all these years later??
The look on her face when Roddy sings "We will raise a family . " 😂
Every young boy growing up in the early and mid seventies idolized this man, and I am happy to say that I was one of them!
This isn't Clint Eastwood dummy. This is Roddy McDowall. And if you actually idolized this guy as a kid, it's the most ridiculous and hilarious thing I've ever heard.😂😅
YOU'RE AN IDIOT, PAL... AND YOUR IGNORANCE SHOWS IT!
@@chrish7 You're an idiot, Pal... And your ignorance shows it!
@@chrish7 You sound like someone coping with identity and anger issues... I can't promise much in the way of miracles, but I will pray for you!
@@mickwarfield2447 Oh. Did I hurt your feelings when it comes you being the only kid that ever idolized this Gay actor and you're projecting on me? Your not going to cry are you? 😂🤣
A wonderful adaptation of Pierre Boulle novel. And amazing actors, especially Roddy Mac Dowall 👏 i'm watching the whole serie every few years and it's still very very good.
YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THAT WHO EVER DID THE MAKE UP WAS AHEAD OF HIS OR HER TIME EPIC LOOKING!
Plus, any actor in that much makeup-appliances that completely disguise their faces- have to act through the makeup or the performance is flat.
Stop yelling your post in all caps, you rude poster.
Peter Ustinov ... Roddy ...Class and simple elegance ... It's all over ...
The Planet of the Apes ... At the time ... Unpassable !
Roddy McDowall was an amazing actor and truly underrated.
and 50 yrs later still looks amazing, specially the movements he add for realism
How did we ever go from this great entertainment to watching someone popping pimples is beyond me.
After all these years, this is still funny.
Just can't put into words how much I love Roddy McDowall!!!!
Time machine please....You can have your technology, I wanna go back !!!
chello70 Myself as well😞
This is pure hypocrisy. You lot would doubtless ululate in a day or two that you demand Internet post-haste.
Can I come with you when we finally do get a Time Machine?
Yes!😊
Of course, a time machine would use super high technology!
Roddy McDowell was one of the very, very few people in Hollywood history who never made an enemy. Everyone loved him dearly. Even today, he's missed.
I dont believe that there is a person on earth who never had an enemy...geese
@@wirelessone2986 Well ok then, that's just your opinion isn't it? He was loved by many, why can't you just accept that? Why do you have to be the Debbie Downer? Because you just can't fathom someone being a nice person in this day and age? Sad way to live your life.
@@wirelessone2986 Geese aren't really enemies. I know they can be aggressive towards humans, but that's because they're very protective of their young.
@@drmattathias This comment made my day. Just what the doctor ordered.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Roddy McDowall was awesome haha
and it mustve been terribly hot with the make up on for so long under those lights
Shin Obi They don’t put that much makeup on for TV. Roddy seems quite comfortable. It’s good he got the smudge off his chin, though. That would be embarrassing.
My mom loved Carol Burnett and I remember watching it for years. Her comedy still stands strong,and I wish the show were in reruns so more people could see what TV once was and just how good it could be.
Maybe that's the reason it's not in reruns, it would show that TV was once good!
Roddy, was a dear friend of mine. Missed
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Beverly Hills CA
First movie I ever saw with Roddy in it was “How Green is My Valley”. He was a great child actor that successfully became a great adult actor.
Ha, instant ear-castanet improv in last seconds by Burnett. A brilliant and courageous performer!
YES! I'm not alone in catching that.🤗
Scrolling down for miles paid off. LOL
John Chambers was an outstanding make-up artist who created these legendary Apes
It says something about Carol as a performer that she communicates so much in facial expressions.
One of my favorite episodes and movies PLANET OF THE APES. ..that was a great thing to see this ..I'm a fan of C.B.S for years.
Don’t forget he was the BookWorm! On the original 60s Batman TV show. Well done sir!
He was also the voice of the madhatter in Batman the animated series. Phenomenal.
@@ff6girl He was also the audiobook narrator for Tim Burton's Batman (1989) ruclips.net/video/S_hraZJuGFc/видео.html
Roddy McDowell had done so many pictures even as a child I loved him "How Green Was My Valley." Great movie and many others he's made.
This is when comedy was still funny.
It is! Funny, warm and not crass!
Back when TV was fun and entertaining. What a sad state of affairs we have now
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Classic comedy.
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Uhh...did I miss something? Was something offensive said about chimpanzees?
Classic Carol Burnett at it's finest, featuring Roddy Mc Dowell.😆🇺🇸🦅🗽
omg I love this.He is such a wonderful actor and person.
That's why we all prefer makeup instead of crappy CGI
If only you knew how ignorant your comment is. Unless you're watching obvious sci-fi and fantasy elements you'll only notice bad CGI. Lots of time, especially on TV you'll watch a scene and you'll have no clue at all it's full of CGI. Your comment is stereotypical and ignorant as hell. The latest Planet of the Apes movies have superior ape looks, with much more expressive emotinal faces where you can actually see the acting come through. There's a reason Andy Serkis earned an oscar for his work fool.
Blackface? Why haven't the SJWs had a fit over this?
Budgets, baby. ;) Btw, if you watch sci-fi tv show with bad CGI & you will notice but more time watch and you won't be notice it. :3
No matter how good or bad real will always be real, and no matter how real cgi appears it will always be fake. 😉
@@darrinpennington Exactly. You said everything. Horror movies suffer a lot from the use of CGI.
Love this to this day. Such a great bit. Poor guy looks like he was starting to sweat under that prosthetic. Such a pro.
I adore him.🌹 He has the most beautiful, expressive eyes.
Carol was and still is an amazing part of TV history. Beauty and brains. So funny. If you never watched her show you need to. Do it now.
don't know how I stumbled across this, but am very glad I did. this skit is precious in very many ways.
Thanks for the stroll down memory lane! I was only 18yrs in 1974! Good old days! Lol 😂
What a couple of legends.
Carol was the complete entertainer.
And Roddy was a master at his art...and somewhat underrated.
Loved them both.
You see that dress ? Elegant and beautiful. When you have talent you don’t have to expose your body.
What’s great about Carol is my Mother looked just like her when this show was on and her name is Carol too.
Carol Burnett had three of my most favorite childhood shows under her belt and this was one of them. I also love Roddy and everything he did especially the planet of the apes movies. Me and my dad didn't miss a single one.
Iconic and classic. They don’t make tv like this anymore. We need a comeback
Two amazing entertainers. Rest in Paradise, Mr. McDowall. You are missed.
I fondly remember sitting on the floor in front of our big console TV set ( it had a record player and 8 track inside of it ) and watching shows like this, donnie and marie and the Sonny and Cher show.
This was good entertainment and the family all watched it together.
Now you have 5 or 6 different people in different rooms on their phones and tablets not talking to each other unless its over a messaging app. Kinda sad.
But let me tell you... in the 1970s... there was no better entertainment!
He could have won an Oscar for Cleopatra but somebody screwed up his nomination. He was filed for Best Actor instead of supporting. So was disqualified.
Dude his speech in conquest of the planet of the apes should have landed him an Oscar back then.
He was the Augustus Ceasar until Brian Blessed in I, Claudius...
I grew up watching Carol Burnett she was always one of my favorite
Makeup was and is still great even today the eyes are his and the mouth moves. Just great even now.
Hilarious. Both brilliant and worthy of respect.
I love the fact that you can see him smirking even under the make up.
I love how Roddy McDowall never broke character
Man was her show was funny, remember watching it live!!
I watched this as a 10 year old boy. He was my favorite actor!
I remember when the movie 🎥 came out . Makeup is incredible. Still love it today . And this skit is great too . Roddy is was an amazing actor. Love him animated in the classic Christmas 🎄 cartoon too .
Priceless, such a great skit
I loved Roddy McDowall ever since I was a kid, it was nice to hear what a kind and gentle man he was, there doesn't seem to me to be too many of those left. 😚💗
Not in Hollywood, anyway.
I'm a life long (original) POTA fan. This is for me a real treat. Thank you for posting!
Wow. Roddy always maintained that his Cornelius character was one of his favorites. HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, LASSIE COME HOME, FUNNY LADY, Disney's THE ADVENTURES OF BULLWHIP GRIFFIN, tons of TV like THE TWILIGHT ZONE, BATMAN, BEN CASEY and COLUMBO, and so much more. He was a skilled and celebrated photographer, and, truly, was loved by all. A genuinely nice man and is very much missed.
Thank you for putting this clip on YT. Carol Burnett show was my favorite as a kid. I loved Roddy 😍. I watched him in everything he has done. RIP.
Carol Burnett is so talented, funny and charismatic. An American icon of entertainment.
Still one of the greatest shows ever broadcast! The Carol Burnett Show is STILL hilarious!
Absolutely hilarious, love them both!
I remember the night this show went on the air!!!!!!!! I WAS staying with my 👵 at time!!!!!!!!!! She WAS watching it TOO!!!!!! She had never seen one of the 🎥!!!!!!! WHEN she first saw him in THAT wonderful makeup her eyes got as big as a quarter and she started laughing so hard it WAS almost sceaming!!!!!!!!!!!! Watching her reaction WAS so very priceless IT became one of MY favorite cherished and vivid memories of my childhood!!!!!!!!! I had seen THE first three movies at the Drive-In theater in our town with MY father!!!!!!!!! We loved them!!!!!!!!!!! But my 👵 reaction WAS halarious!!!!!!!!!!!! We laughed together during the entire dance routine!!!!!!!!! The first movie WAS on 📺 sometime later and i watched IT with and my father and her and she laughed at almost the entire movie because she thought it was a comedy!!!!!!!!!!! My father couldn't figure out why until i told him during a commercial!!!!!!!!!! He understood and had to explain to her that it wasn't comedy but serious science fiction!!!!!!!!! She finally understood!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👌 that's ALL for now!!-!!!!!!!!!!
How I loved the Carol Burnett show. God bless them both. 😊👍
So awesome!!! Roddy was so wonderful. I was a POTA fanatic as a kid too. My grandparents took me to see the 1969 film when I was only 6 years old, and I still recall many of the scenes from that movie experience.
😂 This is so enjoyable and fun. Love how during the song Roddy keeps making the ape movements with his face.😅
I'm old enough to remember a lot of these variety/skit shows. Carol Burnett's was the best. I'll give second place to the Sonny and Cher show.
Roddy was always a delight. A lovely talent. May he rest in peace.
Fantastic Carols reactions are great, what a trouper he was
Absolutely awesome. .such classic entertainers...
Till today it is a perfect, effective make up. This sequence is pure gold. I've always wanted to see how this ape make up was made.
We miss you Roddy. Amazing actor.
Greetings from Brasil