As someone who is just 2 generation's in.... like seriously I can't imagine the third or fourth... I can't take credit for it I am blessed but he ain't lying some people fortunately and unfortunately are just like that but it's absolutely nothing to scream from The Mountaintop from but it's something to be thankful for
I had the honor of being Franco's book editor. I always had a good time when he came to Chicago to promote and talk about his books. Really nice guy and funny, too. He loved to joke around.
If it as the book I read back in 1979 or 1980 "Weight Training and Bodybuilding: A Complete Guide for Young Athletes", Congratulations as that was an outstanding book. I got really strong from following Franco's excellent advice.
@@firstnamelastname3558 What's your point? You are comparing Franco in 81 to Dorian in 90s Franco was under 200 pounds, Dorian was over 250? Besides, he literally said he saw Franco in 81 and they were the biggest lats he had ever seen. I am sure he saw bigger lats since 1981.
That was funny. Franco Columbu was the real life Arnold little twin, not Danny DeVitto. He studied a lot and even wrote a very nice book about nutrition for bodybuilders.
that's it!!! i couldn't remember his name or the name of the show, i remember him, i use to watch that show growing up, i was wanting to say it was "that's incredible" or "entertainment tonight", doesn't skip look a little like donald and keifer sutherland? lol. i use to watch "solid gold" too, lol.
According to Ellington Darden Franco was the real deal. The story goes Arnold and Franco turned up to Lake Helen, Florida to meet Arthur Jones and test his Nautilus equipment. Arnold couldn't take the intensity Jones had bodybuilders training, but to the surprise of Jones Franco could take absolutely everything Jones threw at him. Apparently during that time Arnold spoke very little English, but Jones spoke Italian and Franco acted as translator.
"Arnold couldn't take the intensity" ... Respectfully, I don't believe that. More likely is Arnold quit the workout because he quickly concluded that this one set per bodypart per week idea was a waste of time
Franco is clearly off-cycle at this point. Never knew he was so witty. With his charisma and good looks, I wonder why he never got farther in the popular culture. Probably his height, and the fact that he was overshadowed by Arnold's boisterous personality.
I remember seeing this on TV. It was part of an Entertainment Tonight style show. I had already been bodybuilding for a year or two. My favorite part is when Franco tells the dude "Flex Skip" as he poses and dude replies "I AM flexing Franco!" But what's up with that music?
I met him shortly after his 81 Olympia win at an event in Tacoma, in which myself and my buddy were the only people who showed up. This was well before the sport and the look had any real acceptance. He'd already come down 20 pounds from his competition weight so he could fit into real clothing again. Nice guy, but you could tell he was frustrated by how few people showed up. I've seen the same thing with author signings back before the internet could get the word out.
Around that same time, he was doing a book tour and came to a book store in Twelve Oaks Mall in Michigan. I was about 16 and lifted weights with my best friend so his mom took us to see Franco. There were about 20 - 30 people there and he was taking questions. The biggest two guys were way in back, quiet, next to us. Franco points our way and says "You two!" At first I thought he meant us! Then he repeats, "You two! Big Guys! Don't bulk up! Do not bulk up!" It's over 40 years later and I can still hear Franco's accent, "Don't bulk up!"
But you know seeing Gold's back in the day, even a Planet Fitness has better equipment. It was more about the atmosphere. There's nothing like it today. I saw Franco a couple of times when he did a "seminar" at the sports department at Sears. RIP Franco!
At least the body builders of that era gave Is new body builders Hope that that could be achieved naturally and so many of us trained for so many years before we found out those guys were on skeleroids
Being s short bodybuilder myself in the 1980s, I idolized Franco & followed his training. I believe Franco at 5-5 is the shortest bodybuilder to win the Mr Olympia? There's another 5-5 guy - Flex Lewis - that won 7 Mr. Olympia "212" division titles - which was a newly created category for competitor's weighing under 212 lbs, but doesn't count as an overall Mr Olympia title.
beautiful man Franco ,imagine Arnold never attending his best friends funeral ,however Arnold did attend the famous Niki lauder the racing legend,s funeral in E urope 3 mths earlier ,by the way their friendship lasted 54 years,shame on you Arnold .
@@bigd7696 tell me I'm incorrect ,Arnold was not at the funeral ,because we were there to Attend Dr Franco Columbu ,a great man ,grazze Franco we are here to defend you .imagine discussing time zones ,about an honourable person deceased,how horrible .
@ Stan Kormy Did you ever see the movie "Pumping Iron" where Franco single handedly lifts a car from the rear bumper moving it out of a tight parking spot at his parent's house in Italy. It's a classic moment in the film where Franco moves the car likes it's no big deal. 💪
For most of the youth that doesnt really understand how strong this joker was...he could tote a 200+ lb refridferator on his back comfortably across a neithborhood....200 lbs pr awkward flopping fridge and talk while doing it
When it comes to weight training, you either have a passion for it, or you don't. I consider myself fortunate to have had a passion for it since age 17. I took to weight training like a fish to water.
@@bigd7696 I didn't realize Dickerson was only 5'6". He looks much taller in his photos compared to Columbu. Then again you see more photos of Columbu standing next to Arnold so it's obvious. Dickerson was known to have the biggest calves in his era. Think like 22" or something of the nature. Also another classic physique in bodybuilding.
Back when it was more popular to do FAST reps. I’ve been watching old Leroy Colbert RUclips videos and he strongly emphasized doing reps fast. I think there’s something to it. Might explain how girls get so jacked doing CrossFit with minimal steroids so their voices don’t even get deep. Very fast reps in CrossFit. I think the speed and stretch triggers the strength and growth response stimulus.
He looks as not using at that moment. Same with Arnold and others. When not using, they shrink quite a bit. Some bodyparts even start looking average. Like Arnold's legs.
@@dannyzuehlsdorf3697 I read that Franco was a bit worried about the negative health effects of the steroids. And that made Arnold making jokes saying Franco how's your liver?
Businessmen are cheating, robbing their customers and nobody attacks their results with: "You are successful but you ask too much money which is unfair" Bodybuilders do the same, they use all available methods to be as big as possible yet they are constantly seen as cheaters.
Yeah, he was known for his narrow back, LOL. Did you know he won in 76 too, you should check that out before commenting. Also look up Chris Dickerson and all the oil filled balloons today before calling someone worst ever.
Franco seemed to be a good guy and a hard worker. However, as a bodybuilder he was overrated and got considered due to his friendship with Arnold. Padilla was the '81 Mr. Olympia
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3 generations. 🏴☠️
Hilarious
Ouch! 😅😁
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As someone who is just 2 generation's in.... like seriously I can't imagine the third or fourth... I can't take credit for it I am blessed but he ain't lying some people fortunately and unfortunately are just like that but it's absolutely nothing to scream from The Mountaintop from but it's something to be thankful for
I had the honor of being Franco's book editor. I always had a good time when he came to Chicago to promote and talk about his books. Really nice guy and funny, too. He loved to joke around.
I noticed the humor
Did he hit on your Mrs?
If it as the book I read back in 1979 or 1980 "Weight Training and Bodybuilding: A Complete Guide for Young Athletes", Congratulations as that was an outstanding book. I got really strong from following Franco's excellent advice.
Did you edit Coming On Strong? That was a great book 👍
Three generations KILLED me 😂😂😂
Franco was very friendly and gentle! R.I.P. Champ
RIP. One of my biggest inspirations
FRANCO WAS THE BEST TRAINING PARTNER ANYONE COULD HAVE
Seen Franco at the 81 Olympia. Biggest lats I had ever seen. Sure do miss that era in bodybuilding! Thanks for keeping that great era alive !
Lats were large for Columbo’s size; but, nothing compared to Dorian Yates’. Those lats on Yates were literally next level.
@@firstnamelastname3558 What's your point? You are comparing Franco in 81 to Dorian in 90s Franco was under 200 pounds, Dorian was over 250? Besides, he literally said he saw Franco in 81 and they were the biggest lats he had ever seen. I am sure he saw bigger lats since 1981.
@@superpop8396, my statement is clear on its face.
@@firstnamelastname3558 its clearly irrational and has nothing to do with the statement of the OP and adds zero value to the thread.
@@superpop8396, and yet here you are adding multiple comments, so clearly it has preoccupied your mind. Mission accomplished, as I’m now in your head.
Sure miss this wonderful bodybuilder.
Thank you for all the memories Franco.
RIP Brother, RIP
Franco always such the jokester. He was my idol when i first started. That last joke at the end was pretty funny
Tell me about it, these guys just had so much charisma
3 generations? That wasn't a joke, that was straight up savage.
I've cherished this punchline of Franco's for 44 years. So great to get to see\hear it again.
That was funny. Franco Columbu was the real life Arnold little twin, not Danny DeVitto. He studied a lot and even wrote a very nice book about nutrition for bodybuilders.
Put 6 more inches of height on Franco in his prime and he would have been very hard to beat in any of the Olympia's he was involved in.
Most of these guys were pretty smart they had to figure it out all for themselves.
as a sardinian myself im really glad to know that u read that book.Franco is a true legend !
@johnkelley6278 no, he had terrible arms
Franco ..still one of my favorite physiques
That is Skip Stevenson. This must be a show called Real People. Great show
Correct
that's it!!! i couldn't remember his name or the name of the show, i remember him, i use to watch that show growing up, i was wanting to say it was "that's incredible" or "entertainment tonight", doesn't skip look a little like donald and keifer sutherland? lol. i use to watch "solid gold" too, lol.
Loved Skip and Sarah Purcell
@@lonemapper ya, sarah, she looked great.
Skip and Franco are gone now 😔
These kinda videos with saxophone music in background are gold
Wonderful Franco
My favourite bodybuilding channel, god bless my man Carlos
That was great.. I don't believe I ever saw that clip before.
According to Ellington Darden Franco was the real deal. The story goes Arnold and Franco turned up to Lake Helen, Florida to meet Arthur Jones and test his Nautilus equipment. Arnold couldn't take the intensity Jones had bodybuilders training, but to the surprise of Jones Franco could take absolutely everything Jones threw at him. Apparently during that time Arnold spoke very little English, but Jones spoke Italian and Franco acted as translator.
I read that too , as the saying goes either go hard or go home , so Arnold went home ! lol
"Arnold couldn't take the intensity" ... Respectfully, I don't believe that. More likely is Arnold quit the workout because he quickly concluded that this one set per bodypart per week idea was a waste of time
@@LarrySealeArcheryCoach Difficult to say Franco also competed in worlds strongest man at the time. So he was definitely the real deal.
What a wonderful clip!
😄
Add this to the list of Gold's Gym relics 💪😎
Franco one of the goats ...
Franco is clearly off-cycle at this point. Never knew he was so witty. With his charisma and good looks, I wonder why he never got farther in the popular culture. Probably his height, and the fact that he was overshadowed by Arnold's boisterous personality.
so nice & funny Franco, thanks Franco, God bless you.
Il y a .....43 ans....😢
Another great short video of Franco ‘3 generations’ it killed me 😂 RIP Franco
We love you Franco. Rest in power legend
immenso e spiritoso Franco!
I remember seeing this on TV. It was part of an Entertainment Tonight style show. I had already been bodybuilding for a year or two. My favorite part is when Franco tells the dude "Flex Skip" as he poses and dude replies "I AM flexing Franco!" But what's up with that music?
who is that man
Thanks for posting!
The original Giant Killer! Dr Franco Columbu! RIP🙏😇🇮🇹
Nice one.A real legend of bodybuilding. 16 50.
franco is so cool
My favorite tune.
Pretty baby
I met him shortly after his 81 Olympia win at an event in Tacoma, in which myself and my buddy were the only people who showed up. This was well before the sport and the look had any real acceptance. He'd already come down 20 pounds from his competition weight so he could fit into real clothing again. Nice guy, but you could tell he was frustrated by how few people showed up. I've seen the same thing with author signings back before the internet could get the word out.
Around that same time, he was doing a book tour and came to a book store in Twelve Oaks Mall in Michigan. I was about 16 and lifted weights with my best friend so his mom took us to see Franco. There were about 20 - 30 people there and he was taking questions. The biggest two guys were way in back, quiet, next to us. Franco points our way and says "You two!" At first I thought he meant us! Then he repeats, "You two! Big Guys! Don't bulk up! Do not bulk up!" It's over 40 years later and I can still hear Franco's accent, "Don't bulk up!"
But you know seeing Gold's back in the day, even a Planet Fitness has better equipment. It was more about the atmosphere. There's nothing like it today. I saw Franco a couple of times when he did a "seminar" at the sports department at Sears. RIP Franco!
That's funny...my son works at Planet Fitness and says the same thing. 😄
That is World Gym. I promise you Planet Fitness doesn’t have equipment as good as was hand made by Joe Gold.
I Remember that Guy Skip Stephenson,
He was Funny in everything he did
😂I 😂😂😂. He got good sense of humor
Funny thing is Franco was SO much bigger at the 1981 Mr. Olympia and won that contest 2 years after this video!!!
Franco could clean and jerk 400 pounds! That is crazy to me!
At least the body builders of that era gave Is new body builders Hope that that could be achieved naturally and so many of us trained for so many years before we found out those guys were on skeleroids
Really, I achieved it naturally. I can't believe you didn't.
Being s short bodybuilder myself in the 1980s, I idolized Franco & followed his training. I believe Franco at 5-5 is the shortest bodybuilder to win the Mr Olympia? There's another 5-5 guy - Flex Lewis - that won 7 Mr. Olympia "212" division titles - which was a newly created category for competitor's weighing under 212 lbs, but doesn't count as an overall Mr Olympia title.
There's has been plenty of shorter Mr.O champs, Scott, Franco, Dickerdon, Samir, Dexter, Curry, Hadi.
perhaps LeePriest and Benaziza were shorter, or Padilla equal to Columbu
Good for Skip Stevenson for not taking himself too seriously.
Yeah he definitely has a sense of humor also.
Franco absolute legend 💪
Awesome! He was definitely all natural at that time and looked great!
Love the background music 👌🏼😇
Yeah it's awesome
It's called Pretty Baby
beautiful man Franco ,imagine Arnold never attending his best friends funeral ,however Arnold did attend the famous Niki lauder the racing legend,s funeral in E urope 3 mths earlier ,by the way their friendship lasted 54 years,shame on you Arnold .
I love judgements from somebody not even in the same time zone, and knowing nothing.
@@bigd7696 tell me I'm incorrect ,Arnold was not at the funeral ,because we were there to Attend Dr Franco Columbu ,a great man ,grazze Franco we are here to defend you .imagine discussing time zones ,about an honourable person deceased,how horrible .
@@bigd7696 wtf has a time zone to do with a passing human
I think that may have been from the tv show Real People on NBC.
Franco was one of the strongest bodybuilder!
@ Stan Kormy Did you ever see the movie "Pumping Iron" where Franco single handedly lifts a car from the rear bumper moving it out of a tight parking spot at his parent's house in Italy. It's a classic moment in the film where Franco moves the car likes it's no big deal. 💪
He also had full front lever, very rare in those years...
3 generations 😁
Franco was such a comedian!
@@GoldenEraBookworm
Yeah I knew a few funny remarks of him.
But he was even funnier than I thought.
''how long it takes to build up some big muscles?''
'takes between 2 months and 30 years''
Franco's bicep muscle has a muscle
Who was the interviewer? I feel like I've seen him in other things.
For most of the youth that doesnt really understand how strong this joker was...he could tote a 200+ lb refridferator on his back comfortably across a neithborhood....200 lbs pr awkward flopping fridge and talk while doing it
When it comes to weight training, you either have a passion for it, or you don't. I consider myself fortunate to have had a passion for it since age 17. I took to weight training like a fish to water.
Exelent
The GOOD OLD DAYS....
I taught him well 😌
Давно это было, пацаны
Nice
💜🕊
Orgoglio Sardo❤️
👍👍👍👍
One of the strongest bodybuilders of all time and if I am right the only Mr. Olympia under 200lbs.
Frank Zane...he was a light guy for an Olympian also.
Dickerson was under 200 I believe.
@@bigd7696 I didn't realize Dickerson was only 5'6". He looks much taller in his photos compared to Columbu. Then again you see more photos of Columbu standing next to Arnold so it's obvious. Dickerson was known to have the biggest calves in his era. Think like 22" or something of the nature. Also another classic physique in bodybuilding.
@@Ve-suvius Zane was about 220 during competition. He was a light heavy weight but also taller than Columbu.
@@Metfan1986
From Wikipedia
contest: 200 lb (91 kg) off season: 220 lb (100 kg)
175cm length.
Franco was 165cm.
Franco Columbo just before a cycle he looks so small without his "" special supplements"
0:23 He is wearing Arnold's Ts. His shorts covered :)
I couldn't understand Franco to get in shape, didhe said between 2 months and 30 years??? :)
Very friend to arnold ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WHY YOU GOING UP WHEN I'M COMING DOWN😂😂😂😂😂❤
3 generations lol.
Franco orgoglio sardo..
Depends on genetics.......
Batman
ever likely Arnold loved him so much .
Back when it was more popular to do FAST reps. I’ve been watching old Leroy Colbert RUclips videos and he strongly emphasized doing reps fast.
I think there’s something to it.
Might explain how girls get so jacked doing CrossFit with minimal steroids so their voices don’t even get deep. Very fast reps in CrossFit.
I think the speed and stretch triggers the strength and growth response stimulus.
Let you in on a secret, the girls now know about the 30 or so common PED's that aren't testosterone and don't deepen the voice.
the 2 months to 30 years range is so big because it depends on if someone takes steroids or not
😂😂 Was this “Real People”? 😂😂
Just me or did Franco look pretty small there?
He looks as not using at that moment.
Same with Arnold and others.
When not using, they shrink quite a bit.
Some bodyparts even start looking average.
Like Arnold's legs.
@@Ve-suvius maybe Arnold borrowed all of Franco's "supplements" 😧
@@dannyzuehlsdorf3697
I read that Franco was a bit worried about the negative health effects of the steroids.
And that made Arnold making jokes saying Franco how's your liver?
3 generations 😂
Arnold is NUMERO UNO
Numero Uno
So Ron Weasley interviewed Franco?
Franco looks off the the sauce here , suprising since didn't he win olmypia in 81?
I always thought Franco was humble, he was very condescending here. To each his own though.
It was humor for a TV show.
LMAO 🤣
They didnt show the part where they inject steroids
Because he was clearly off cycle?
Businessmen are cheating, robbing their customers and nobody attacks their results with: "You are successful but you ask too much money which is unfair" Bodybuilders do the same, they use all available methods to be as big as possible yet they are constantly seen as cheaters.
One of the Worst Mr O Ever = Gynecomastia, No triceps. Narrow Back. Dany Padilla Was Widely better. Franco is just a strong man ...
Yeah, he was known for his narrow back, LOL. Did you know he won in 76 too, you should check that out before commenting. Also look up Chris Dickerson and all the oil filled balloons today before calling someone worst ever.
@@bigd7696 Mike Mentzer was better...💪Yeah buddy light weight baby!
Franco seemed to be a good guy and a hard worker. However, as a bodybuilder he was overrated and got considered due to his friendship with Arnold. Padilla was the '81 Mr. Olympia
Yes for 81. Franco topped the 76 easily.
Franco was a wannabe
"A few more of these and I'll have the body of Billy Carter" that was pretty fucking funny.
Skip and Franco are gone now 😔
Was this on an episode of the TV show Real People?
non si vede un cazzo!
ww.josé