Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2020
  • (Original airdate: 04/29/05) Gene talks about "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory," his first and only fight with Mel Brooks, and his chemistry with Richard Pryor.
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  • @scy22
    @scy22 2 года назад +8026

    Many years ago I bagged Gene Wilder's groceries at Trader Joe's. As he was leaving the register I managed to work up the nerve to express to him how big of a fan I was. I expected a smile and thank you in passing, but I didn't get that. He instead came to a complete stop, locked eye contact, and in a soft voice gave me the most sincere, heartfelt expression of gratitude I've ever seen. I was floored, and honored.

  • @JordanPurcell92
    @JordanPurcell92 2 года назад +2494

    What strikes me the most about Gene is his sincerity. Not a single word feels careless, and it feels like he's inviting you into his life when he talks.

    • @theeternalnow6506
      @theeternalnow6506 Год назад +40

      Agree. He's very gentle when he speaks.

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      Jordan Purcell, spot on. Here's Gene Wilder's "Pure imagination" beautifully performed by a young pianist. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @ppmv4285
      @ppmv4285 Год назад +19

      All of his sarcasm went to his roles.

    • @MollyGrenci
      @MollyGrenci Год назад +6

      Agree! As a kid he always made me feel magic & made everything around me magical

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 Год назад +12

      My 3 favorite comedies of All-Time:
      #1 - Young Frankenstein
      #2 - Blazing Saddles
      #3 - Stir Crazy
      Gene Wilder was in all 3 movies

  • @christopherporter2459
    @christopherporter2459 5 месяцев назад +137

    "I'm happier than I've ever been in my life."
    Such a wonderful, beautiful man.

  • @snapjackal
    @snapjackal Год назад +1058

    Gene's up there with Robin Williams, for me. Still can't believe he's gone, nor that the world could go on without him. What a tremendous talent, and incredible person.

    • @kevinlancaster6536
      @kevinlancaster6536 Год назад +36

      Having met both Robin and Gene, I can honestly say that they both live up to their reputation of being amazing

    • @mariebolz8898
      @mariebolz8898 Год назад +2

      Totally agree

    • @elisefincher4478
      @elisefincher4478 10 месяцев назад +19

      @@kevinlancaster6536I never met gene but did have the pleasure to meet robin once at a doctors office in San Francisco when I was a kid and he was so incredibly kind to me because I stared at him too afraid to go say anything and he tells me I knew I looked bad this morning but I didn’t know it was stop and stare bad he talked to me for a bit. Would have absolutely loved to have met gene he seemed the same caliber as robin was.

    • @twoblacklabs904
      @twoblacklabs904 10 месяцев назад +8

      Gene Wilder passed away 2 years and 2 weeks after Robin Williams died in mid-August of 2014…

    • @201hastings
      @201hastings 10 месяцев назад +6

      Love Robin but Gene is miles ahead

  • @beachwaves4682
    @beachwaves4682 3 года назад +5550

    I forgot how nice his voice sounded, it’s soft and kind. Hearing him speak is like catching up with an old friend.

    • @ZAmpedNZ
      @ZAmpedNZ 3 года назад +54

      Oh MyVlog ... I teared up just hearing his voice, the wave of nostalgia was so real!

    • @RawKetchup
      @RawKetchup 3 года назад +28

      How have you gone long enough without watching Blazing Saddles to forget his voice?

    • @jacksemporiumofstuff
      @jacksemporiumofstuff 3 года назад +50

      He always seemed like a genuinely nice person to me. Such a calming voice.

    • @nicholasselvaggi54
      @nicholasselvaggi54 3 года назад +20

      Miss those good old movie days...

    • @sanpol4399
      @sanpol4399 3 года назад +14

      EXACTLY

  • @hasanshaikh4463
    @hasanshaikh4463 2 года назад +1406

    It’s rare when there’s pin drop silence in the audience when a guest speaks. A Legend and Genius.

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @razmatazz9310
      @razmatazz9310 Год назад +12

      lol what are you talking about? It's always like this, except when they are laughing or applauding obviously.

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 Год назад +8

      My 3 favorite comedies of All-Time:
      #1 - Young Frankenstein
      #2 - Blazing Saddles
      #3 - Stir Crazy
      Gene Wilder was in all 3 movies

    • @hasanshaikh4463
      @hasanshaikh4463 Год назад +1

      @@FreedomFighter2112 excellent choices

    • @spimbles
      @spimbles 10 месяцев назад

      razmatazz is spot on bro this comment makes no sense LMFAO

  • @cargoshortsfanatic
    @cargoshortsfanatic 9 месяцев назад +436

    Both of them seem so genuine. Conan saying he wants him to be happy, followed by Gene putting his hand on Conan's and reassuring him he's the happiest he's ever been is such a sincere moment. I rewatch this clip a lot, in awe how 2 men who've influenced so many can be so humble and kind to one another.

    • @melissafountain2757
      @melissafountain2757 7 месяцев назад +13

      You do not often see two such genuine people. I have not met Conan but I have met Gene.

    • @PunguinYoga
      @PunguinYoga 4 месяца назад +2

      That was an amazing moment.

    • @weebotaku9200
      @weebotaku9200 4 месяца назад +2

      He honestly hd to collect himself from that gesture.

    • @katep9825
      @katep9825 2 месяца назад +4

      @@weebotaku9200 yeah you can see Conan is a little shocked and almost resists because he doesn't know what to do but Gene is one of the only people I've seen who is just fully present. If he chooses to be there with you he is truly there. Amazing soul and gift to this world.

    • @michaelconnor5378
      @michaelconnor5378 2 месяца назад +2

      @@PunguinYogaYoung Frankenstein, Stir Crazy, Silver Streak, and Blazing Saddles. Amongst the best comedies ever. He was a Giant.

  • @deltadcrouse
    @deltadcrouse Год назад +678

    Probably the most genuine interview I’ve seen, really touching how he holds Conan’s hand at the end love it 👍

    • @tonysmith7632
      @tonysmith7632 Год назад +36

      My eyes welled up at that moment. Really sweet.

    • @cartergomez5390
      @cartergomez5390 Год назад +22

      When someone does that, it is a very sincere sentiment.

    • @ItsMeTheDee
      @ItsMeTheDee Год назад +8

      My eyeballs got extra juicy at that moment too!

    • @ThirtyYearstoolate
      @ThirtyYearstoolate 10 месяцев назад

      You mean Conan reading off various teleprompters? Genuine?
      Gene was humouring him.

    • @Tasarran
      @Tasarran 10 месяцев назад

      @@ThirtyYearstoolate Wow, way to shit on a genuine moment; you are sad

  • @SupaStah01
    @SupaStah01 4 года назад +4394

    Gene didn't do too many interviews. The fact he interviewed with Conan says alot

    • @MrJtin69
      @MrJtin69 4 года назад +254

      And complemented him he truly thought of Conan as the next Carson in his own way

    • @SupaStah01
      @SupaStah01 4 года назад +203

      @Pat Mahon he literally could have went on any show and plugged his book.

    • @xTravisMarx
      @xTravisMarx 4 года назад +101

      I just googled Gene Wilder with Jay Leno and nothing came up, hmm I guess Gene didn't think Jay was all that great!

    • @swinkmibby
      @swinkmibby 4 года назад +60

      @Pat Mahon that's wildly misanthropic, and equally dumb. Wilder avoided the public life by choice, and for good reason- I don't think this Conan (hell he'd have a laugh at that) appearance had anything to do with that.

    • @jonrmartin
      @jonrmartin 4 года назад +162

      ​@Pat Mahon Before this interview with Conan the last time he did a late night talk show was in 1989 with his wife Gilda Radner (the same year she died) on Late Night with David Letterman. When he wrote the book he was selling here, in 2005, he only did two other interviews, the Today Show and one for the BBC.
      Since 1989 Wilder has done maybe all of 10 interviews before he passed 4 years ago.

  • @barrybeeching1349
    @barrybeeching1349 3 года назад +4986

    A class act and a comic genius. The world dimmed a little the day he passed.

    • @juicenot2481
      @juicenot2481 3 года назад +96

      Don't worry soon the extreme privilege of the social justice movement will eventually find a way to make him bad and evil and racist and sexist and all kinds of different ists. If his reputation isn't destroyed by 2025 then.....
      Wow ummm who knows

    • @Cinoth
      @Cinoth 3 года назад +43

      Very true Barry. I love how casual dressed he is with a hoodie and everything lol

    • @NWE4STEPH
      @NWE4STEPH 3 года назад +32

      Indeed he was definitely a shining light

    • @NWE4STEPH
      @NWE4STEPH 3 года назад +10

      @@juicenot2481 so sad

    • @graemetalbot127
      @graemetalbot127 3 года назад +11

      @@juicenot2481 Well said. Simple,eloquent and well put.

  • @sam64
    @sam64 Год назад +119

    You can tell there's a genuine reverence from Conan here. Like so many of us, he grew up watching Gene's movies and they meant as much to him as they did to the rest of us.

  • @katepanthera7265
    @katepanthera7265 Год назад +462

    When I was 13, my best friend and I saw Young Frankenstein - it was the first movie we had seen in an actual theater. For a month after we saw it, we did lines from the movie back and forth, and proceeded to thoroughly crack ourselves up. We were both fans for life. Thanks for all the laughs, Gene - we love you!

    • @malcolmstirling9521
      @malcolmstirling9521 Год назад +15

      The first time it came to the cinema in Scotland,it was like uhhh a black n white comedy movie,yeah right.For days after when ever we seen a horse we would shout FRAU BLOOKER,,,,,

    • @malcolmstirling9521
      @malcolmstirling9521 Год назад +5

      Classic,funny, timeless

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      Kate Panthera, here's a beautifully performed Gene Wilder's "Pure imagination". Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @jennifertaylor4194
      @jennifertaylor4194 Год назад +4

      That's so funny! The first movie I went to with a friend was the Frisco Kid. It's no comparison to Young Frankenstein but I left a lifelong fan

    • @katepanthera7265
      @katepanthera7265 Год назад +8

      @@malcolmstirling9521 Right?! There were so many lines in that movie .
      "Say it - say it - he...vas...my...BOYFRIEND!"
      "Ah sweet mystery of life at last I found you"
      "Abby who?" "Abby-normal"
      "Who vants to roll in the hay?"

  • @jeffmunter2916
    @jeffmunter2916 4 года назад +330

    Imagine one of your childhood heroes holding your hand and looking into your eyes with such sincerity saying “I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life.” Conan probably still thinks about that

  • @pauldegregorio6432
    @pauldegregorio6432 4 года назад +1084

    When I was graduating from medical school in 1992 our class voted and selected Gene Wilder as our ask for commencement speaker. Our Dean told us the process. Dean Chobanian reached out to Wilder’s people who kindly rejected the invite saying that it is generally not something Mr. Wilder chooses to do. Wilder’s PR person asked Dean Chobanian why he wanted Mr. Wilder as speaker. Chobanian told him that it was not his idea but that of the graduating class. Said it was something about The Gilda Radner Foundation and about being a loving survivor of a cancer patient. The PR guy called the next day stating that Mr. Wilder wanted only to know when & where.
    He met with the graduates privately and spoke to us as a group and shook all of our hands and thanked us individually for choosing our mission of healing. For a slight man I remember how big and soft his hands were and how his eyes twinkled. His nature was so genuine and kind. I really think he was blessed in his life with appreciation and grace. I’ll never forget that day with him. On the other hand, “we bad, we bad”😄

    • @brodemonz
      @brodemonz 4 года назад +48

      What a great memory to have.

    • @silvermanemilard
      @silvermanemilard 4 года назад +47

      You're right, his eyes did twinkle.

    • @deborahrose8621
      @deborahrose8621 4 года назад +48

      Thank you for sharing that story. I was always smitten by Gene Wilder and could not get enough of Gilda Radner on SNL.

    • @rogerdean5313
      @rogerdean5313 4 года назад +28

      What a great memory you will have, years down the road...

    • @jsj31313jj
      @jsj31313jj 4 года назад +30

      Thanks for sharing this 😇

  • @RogueBoyScout
    @RogueBoyScout 11 дней назад +4

    This isn't an interview.
    This is a conversation between 2 beautiful souls.

  • @surfmorworkless
    @surfmorworkless 10 месяцев назад +68

    The hand hold at the end almost made my eyes tear up. Such sincerity and just genuine niceness.
    Gene Wilder, such a wonderful human being . I never met him or had a run in with him or anything. But he just seems like a genuinely wonderful person, apart from also being a timeless actor.

  • @nathansvensson1683
    @nathansvensson1683 4 года назад +2399

    I didn't realise how nostalgic his voice would be.

    • @lylechipperson5913
      @lylechipperson5913 4 года назад +55

      Amazing, got hit right in the feels as soon as he opened his mouth.

    • @sydhamelin1265
      @sydhamelin1265 4 года назад +95

      And his eyes - they have such kindness and sincerity to them. He's one of the best entertainers to exist.

    • @JordonBeal
      @JordonBeal 4 года назад +63

      For real. The moment he started talking, it was like a comforting blanket.

    • @rikkihill22
      @rikkihill22 4 года назад +30

      I thought exactly the same. Such an iconic and rich voice.

    • @scirishrugger
      @scirishrugger 4 года назад +35

      When the time comes and Mel Brooks goes, the world will really be done. These guys were great, so much of today's "comedy" is forced. These were the originals.

  • @gpsxsirus
    @gpsxsirus 2 года назад +1574

    You can tell Conan genuinely respects Wilder. One of the best interviews I've seen him conduct.

    • @FanFanBessie2
      @FanFanBessie2 2 года назад +43

      Yes - you could tell he was truly star struck having him sitting right there in front of him. Conan had thoughtful questions and I think Gene appreciated that. I bet Conan was freaking out at the beginning when Gene was complimenting him so generously!!!😀

    • @stuartsmith4532
      @stuartsmith4532 2 года назад +1

      Bullshit

    • @themaskedsinger.8861
      @themaskedsinger.8861 2 года назад +20

      Be nice if he let Gene speak for more than a few seconds at a time.

    • @normalguycap
      @normalguycap 2 года назад +15

      Conan talking and his questions are so generic, boring, and commonly known that Gene might as well have not have been there. All modern talk hosts are like this. There is no depth and constant rehashing of the same old gladhanding.

    • @amandab73
      @amandab73 2 года назад +4

      I was thinking that too, what an opportunity and you can tell how much it means to him. Respect. ❤

  • @usaSAVAGE
    @usaSAVAGE Год назад +146

    One of the sweetest men to ever walk the earth, Miss you Gene!

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      Gene Wilder's "Pure imagination". ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

  • @justinwaters8679
    @justinwaters8679 Год назад +64

    Gene oozes sincerity and benevolence. That look Gene gives around :31 seconds is the satisfied smile of an accomplished actor receiving due praise for his work. God rest Mr. Gene Wilder for bringing a joy and mystery to his performance as the True Willy Wonka.

  • @Pabular
    @Pabular 3 года назад +2238

    When he grabs Conan's hand and says "I'm happier than I've ever been in my life.". Jesus Christ this man is the definition of "Wholesome".

    • @vipermad358
      @vipermad358 3 года назад +51

      Agreed. And not fake at all.

    • @mechanicdave4899
      @mechanicdave4899 3 года назад +45

      I know! My heart smiled & warmed all at once. Life’s so precious.

    • @alechendrix9367
      @alechendrix9367 3 года назад +52

      Made me tear up. Rip wilder!!

    • @jamesalan3450
      @jamesalan3450 3 года назад +26

      It made me tear up too... and then smile uncontrollably. Came on RUclips to watch a 2020 PGA Championship highlight and ran across this clip completely by accident, so lucky and very happy I did. Gene Wilder was "Wholesome"; what an amazing talent and Human Being. Conan did a fantastic job; the Wilder/Pryor chemistry was amazing. I saw Stir Crazy when it came out, I was 11 years old and really liked movies but hadn't fallen in love with the cinema yet and watching Wilder & Pryor was hypnotic - sooooooo great. Tim Burton and Johnny Depp and anyone else who had a hand in Willy Wonka remake should have been barred from ever working in the film industry ever again. I agree with some remakes and almost always understand the motivation for making them but Wilder's Willy Wonka was as close to perfection as anyone could possibly dream of achieving. To think you could do it better or have a more interesting perspective/take is absolutely absurd. If you had no idea the Wilder Wonka existed, Burton's movie is good, definitely not a bad film. However, if you have seen the original then just about all you can think about while watching Depp is "WTF?!?!?" Like a previous comment stated, "the world dimmed a little the day he passed" and it was a light that cannot and will not ever be replaced...

    • @steviem8117
      @steviem8117 3 года назад +7

      ​@@jamesalan3450 I too was just randomly suggested to watch this by the strange, nonsensical RUclips algorithm that is seemingly in charge of what I click 😂 but seeing as I greatly love both of these men ( & amazingly lucky to have met and shook hands with one of them, actually! #humblebrag ) it makes sense but still odd because before that I was watching video about an insane serial killer but I digress. Gene Wilder always seemed just about as sweet as they come, I remember when I went down a rabbit hole of interviews with him, admiring his humble, soft and loving nature. He seemed like such a different person than the many wild roles he played in comparison, just a quiet man who is peaceful and decidedly chose optimism, despite his life's tragedies. I remember being so sad when he passed away and my Mom sweetly saying that she hoped he was reunited with Gilda somehow. P.S. I just realized when I talked about Wilder "choosing optimism" that it 100% aligns with Conan's departure from NBC when he said right at the end of the last show, “Please do not be cynical. I hate cynicism - it's my least favorite quality, and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen.” I guess the algorithm *does* know what its doing, cuz I definitely needed to be reminded to that today. Life is weirdly beautiful like that. Hang in there, for anyone else out there who is going through a tough time... ❤️

  • @Darendien
    @Darendien 3 года назад +2771

    Friends, you'd really do yourself a solid if you read Gene's biography as an audiobook. He reads the book himself and there's nothing quite like hearing the stories from the man himself. It'll make you laugh, question your own troubles, and bring you to tears. Thank you, Mr. Wilder.

    • @thegoodstuff6130
      @thegoodstuff6130 3 года назад +22

      I've got his book coming tomorrow in the post and I'm looking forward to reading it ☺️

    • @jiggyjay3320
      @jiggyjay3320 3 года назад +25

      taking this advice + thrilled to be the 69th like. Thank you Daren

    • @travisrogers7288
      @travisrogers7288 3 года назад +16

      I am taking this advice as well. Thank you

    • @MC-hv8eh
      @MC-hv8eh 3 года назад +5

      Definitely !!!

    • @ewingshannon
      @ewingshannon 3 года назад +6

      Thank you for that advice. His is the 1st book I've wanted to read in a long time!

  • @reginamills6137
    @reginamills6137 Год назад +62

    Conan is lucky to talk to him and have Gene hold his hand. What a gem Gene Wilder is still in our hearts.

  • @MysticRhythms87
    @MysticRhythms87 Год назад +75

    Gene was one of a kind. Very down-to-earth as a person, and as an actor and performer, he had talent and charisma out the wazoo. Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Stir Crazy...the list goes on.

  • @Cal0rb
    @Cal0rb 4 года назад +741

    Anyone else tear up when Gene held Conan’s hand and said “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life”. Wow.

    • @elderchildren
      @elderchildren 4 года назад +39

      Yeah dude, what a beautiful person

    • @Mateo-et3wl
      @Mateo-et3wl 4 года назад +2

      No need to cry about it.

    • @HouseofCardsFL
      @HouseofCardsFL 4 года назад +45

      @@Mateo-et3wl Why not? He is a legend and is dead. It's a slice of life in a time when Gene didn't yet suffer from Alzheimer's. Get real dude.

    • @elderchildren
      @elderchildren 4 года назад +29

      @@Mateo-et3wl what a douchebag

    • @bahiahefner2964
      @bahiahefner2964 4 года назад +6

      No, but it was touching.

  • @webartist69
    @webartist69 2 года назад +401

    I used to be a meter reader for a california utility company, and I had to read Gene Wilder's meter every month. Well, in the 8 years i read his meter, for about twenty times he was there at his house he knew I was coming and would be waiting for me after I walked up his driveway. This guy Mr. Wilder, would make the effort to walk out of the house and greet me BY NAME and ask me how my day was going and he did it with real sincerity too, i could tell. Our conversations only lasted about five minutes BUT... he conversed with me, a lowly meter reader ONCE a month I visited his house to read his meter and either he was too bored or he really cared about people in general.

    • @mrfudge5869
      @mrfudge5869 Год назад +50

      Don't call yourself lowly, no one is better or above others.

    • @bookofmillions
      @bookofmillions Год назад +27

      There's no hierarchy between hard working people! All jobs are EQUAL socially (lowest: politicians, lawyers, stocks brokers, insurance brokers and "influencers" 😂

    • @webartist69
      @webartist69 Год назад +5

      @@bookofmillions A really nice thought.

    • @malcolmstirling9521
      @malcolmstirling9521 Год назад +6

      A genius of an actor,,cheers for sharing

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      Wanna Bee, thank you for your comment. This is for you: Gene Wilder's Pure imagination" beautifully performed for some hours ago. With joy, in joy, enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

  • @no1uknugamingchannel
    @no1uknugamingchannel Год назад +57

    Richard and Gene were the best comedy duo ever ...in my opinion 😊

  • @maxeebun4363
    @maxeebun4363 Год назад +41

    That scene being “frivolous” is actually what makes it the most memorable for me. It’s so over the top and dumb and unexpected that it works. Hilarious.
    R.I.P. to the man!!!
    Gene Wilder 🙏

  • @billlonee9470
    @billlonee9470 4 года назад +1134

    When Conan says "It's a real honor," I completely believe it. I'm not even sure I would have been able to get the words out.

    • @dimebrad2760
      @dimebrad2760 4 года назад +19

      Yeah my mind would be blown getting to interview Gene. I'd be choked up telling him about the honor. Lol.

    • @scasper1010
      @scasper1010 4 года назад +11

      He’s so damn funny and important in the integration of some hilarious black comics into film

    • @jacquelynn2051
      @jacquelynn2051 4 года назад +1

      @@scasper1010 How? Casting? Is he a casting agent?

    • @jimbojimson
      @jimbojimson 4 года назад +9

      Jacquelynn No, but if he didn't write in roles for black actors and actresses the casting agents wouldn't have cast them.

    • @scasper1010
      @scasper1010 4 года назад +9

      Jacquelynn Richard prior who he talks about was an amazing comedian and actor that wilder and Mel brooks would consistently work with and write roles for back before it was commonplace

  • @rollotomassi7437
    @rollotomassi7437 4 года назад +1635

    Gene lived in Stamford CT. a was often seen at a small local Italian grocer. On a few occasions I happened to see him in the store and cannot tell you how wonderful, kind and approachable he was. I never spoke with him but I noticed that every time someone approached him or introduce themselves or ask for an autograph or picture. He was always kind, gentle and accommodating. He was older and looked a bit frail, but he always had time to speak with people and fans. He was known as the kindest comedian... A real gentleman.

    • @motorcitymanman7711
      @motorcitymanman7711 3 года назад +8

      According to TERRI GARR whi starred with him in "Young Frankenstein" he was a jerk......but......some people do change....some don't.

    • @inquisition3173
      @inquisition3173 3 года назад +3

      Did you sing the oompa loompa song?

    • @drewdrew6904
      @drewdrew6904 3 года назад +15

      Motorcityman Man Teri Garr must be right of course. Hard for dead men to defend themselves.

    • @motorcitymanman7711
      @motorcitymanman7711 3 года назад +10

      @@drewdrew6904
      Wilder wasn't dead when she said that in a interview.

    • @SacredRealmProductions
      @SacredRealmProductions 3 года назад +37

      @@motorcitymanman7711 he was making a film with her. probably a lot of stress. we're not always the same people when we're working as we are when we're not. especially in the film industry. he was a professional, and probably took the film very seriously.

  • @PecosHank
    @PecosHank 8 месяцев назад +632

    Love Gene. It was great to see all the effort he put into getting dressed up for this appearance.

    • @jacobstewart6014
      @jacobstewart6014 8 месяцев назад +4

      Not expecting to see you here. Love your work!

    • @blacksabbath8284
      @blacksabbath8284 8 месяцев назад +5

      tornado lovers can also enjoy willy wonka

    • @blacksabbath8284
      @blacksabbath8284 8 месяцев назад

      no i just meant that some people think that were only interested in tornados and that were crazy but this shows that we can also enjoy other things to

    • @blacksabbath8284
      @blacksabbath8284 8 месяцев назад

      its okay

    • @tlock77
      @tlock77 8 месяцев назад +8

      Being himself

  • @Jakki_G
    @Jakki_G Год назад +33

    Everytime I hear his voice I hear Fred Frankenstein, but when he said "I'm Happier Than I've Ever Been In My Life" that was pure Wonka energy and I must admit it choked me up a bit
    RIP Gene. There'll never be another like you

    • @christopherporter2459
      @christopherporter2459 8 месяцев назад

      Who's Fred Frankenstein?

    • @Jakki_G
      @Jakki_G 8 месяцев назад

      @@christopherporter2459 his character from the movie Young Frankenstein

  • @zerorequiem42
    @zerorequiem42 4 года назад +592

    Who else had a smile just watching Gene talk? Such bittersweet feelings.

    • @SoBayK80
      @SoBayK80 4 года назад +4

      Yes on smiles but melancholy not bittersweet

    • @johnnythed1175
      @johnnythed1175 4 года назад +4

      I'm just happy this is a recent upload

    • @mechadoggy
      @mechadoggy 4 года назад +4

      I have a bigger smile if I just close my eyes and hear him talk, allowing myself to picture him in that funny purple suit

    • @impassable
      @impassable 4 года назад

      I'm reminded that as an atheist, Gene is barking in hell

    • @davidb6576
      @davidb6576 4 года назад +2

      @@impassable I'm reminded that you're a miserable excuse for a human being. But at least your hell is a constant, given your execrable morality.

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 2 года назад +757

    Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks. The two biggest geniuses in movie comedy history. Miss their work being in today's movies.

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад +1

      wilson rawlin, here is a beautifully performed "Pure imagination". Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @richardhausig9493
      @richardhausig9493 Год назад +12

      Ive met Mel Brooks. Nicest funniest man ever.

    • @RebelRebel420
      @RebelRebel420 Год назад +17

      Gene Wilder was not just funny he had a kind heart. That makes him a king in my book.

    • @wilsonrawlin8547
      @wilsonrawlin8547 Год назад

      @@RebelRebel420
      Indeed.

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 Год назад +7

      My 3 favorite comedies of All-Time:
      #1 - Young Frankenstein
      #2 - Blazing Saddles
      #3 - Stir Crazy
      Gene Wilder was in all 3 movies

  • @edkeaton
    @edkeaton 11 месяцев назад +30

    I've been a big fan of Gene Wilder and his films for a long time and both Mr. Wilder and Richard Pryor are one of my favorite comedy teams. I have both "Silver Streak" and "Stir Crazy" on DVD and any time I need a good laugh, both of these movies always keep me in stitches. Thanks fellas for all of the laughs and cinematic memories! RIP to both of these legends.

    • @markherring3513
      @markherring3513 9 месяцев назад +1

      Stir Crazy is a classic. In my top 5 comedies of all time.

  • @emiljohansson3283
    @emiljohansson3283 Год назад +15

    Watching Gene I get the feeling that if you ever were to tell him anything from your life, no matter how mundane it might seem in comparison to his fantastic career, he would listen with the most sincere interest.
    Such an amazing fellow.

  • @mulletover3832
    @mulletover3832 3 года назад +2010

    I think he was the exact person we all hoped he was.

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 3 года назад +12

      Exactly 👍

    • @letsbetogether7467
      @letsbetogether7467 3 года назад +13

      My brother in law went up to him as a kid and said 'hello mr Wonka' ... and he slammed the table and said I am NOT willy Wonka. I am gene wilder! My brother in law ran away crying. He yelled and was scary.

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 3 года назад +20

      @@letsbetogether7467 that's the only bad thing I've ever heard about the man...maybe he was having a bad day.

    • @dondark6423
      @dondark6423 3 года назад +21

      When O'Brien said at the end about wanting him to be in a happy place, then Gene reached for his hand you know that hit home. x

    • @trailersic
      @trailersic 3 года назад +46

      @@letsbetogether7467 Well if Gene was a kid he wouldn't have played Willy Wonka yet. No wonder he was confused.

  • @edwardpaddock2528
    @edwardpaddock2528 3 года назад +489

    “I wish we had more time.”
    That is it exactly.

    • @LarryFleetwood8675
      @LarryFleetwood8675 2 года назад +7

      Guests on talk shows these days get not even 10 minutes, back with Carson or Cavett that'd been an insult when guests were on much longer then.

    • @heavycritic9554
      @heavycritic9554 2 года назад +4

      You get the feeling that Conan would have wanted to do an hour special with just Gene Wilder.
      And I would have watched it, no question.

    • @J.W1180
      @J.W1180 2 года назад +3

      Guys, I’m pretty sure he meant more time with Gene Wilder with us prior to him passing away. Not actually time on Conan.

    • @sagatuppercut2960
      @sagatuppercut2960 2 года назад +2

      The network executives couldn't add 5 minutes of time for Gene Wilder?

    • @zombiehunter1152
      @zombiehunter1152 2 года назад

      Don’t be sad he’s gone just be thankful we had him in our lives.

  • @lkajiess
    @lkajiess 8 месяцев назад +9

    Gene Wilder in interviews immediately drops my blood pressure lol.

  • @alexandreandrade3728
    @alexandreandrade3728 6 месяцев назад +7

    What a gentle soul (on screen). I loved this actor. That voice, his unique acting. His comedy skills... Amazing and charming actor! You will be remembered, always ❤

  • @maxmoon2254
    @maxmoon2254 3 года назад +662

    Mel Brooks said his movie’s were successful for 3 reasons. “Gene Wilder, Gene Wilder, Gene Wilder”.

    • @fluorosco
      @fluorosco 3 года назад +15

      Thats brilliant. Gene Wilder was so different to everyone else. Hilarious voice and facial expressions

    • @bretthess6376
      @bretthess6376 3 года назад +9

      That and farting cowboys. And dancing Frankenstein's Monster.
      And singin', dancin' Hitler. Stuff like that.

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 3 года назад +1

      That's such an amazing and humble thing to say.

    • @jime9017
      @jime9017 3 года назад +4

      I would like to propose “Space Balls” as an exemption

    • @JHParee
      @JHParee 3 года назад +2

      I don’t know. I thought High Anxiety was pretty damn funny.

  • @cheapculture
    @cheapculture 2 года назад +682

    “The more real you can make a comedy, the funnier it’s going to be” is a lesson from a master.

    • @vacationjunky1
      @vacationjunky1 2 года назад +4

      Just watched the commentary for Splash and Big with Tom Hanks. That is what they keep saying. You play it real not for the laughs.

    • @toddinthemiddle
      @toddinthemiddle 2 года назад +1

      blazing saddles disagrees.

    • @markmaki4460
      @markmaki4460 2 года назад +3

      Indeed i like to reflect on Doctor Strangelove for confirmation of that maxim. The funniest parts of that so-called masterpiece were the most real parts. Some parts were just silly and absurd; i find them tiresome and adolescent. Other parts are so funny because they reflect reality - in a twisted way of course.

    • @residentmanager3088
      @residentmanager3088 2 года назад +1

      Jim Carey’s bank account disagrees.

    • @danvincent2600
      @danvincent2600 2 года назад +2

      Buster Keaton mastered the art of keeping a straight face 😐

  • @ZTrigger85
    @ZTrigger85 Год назад +16

    What a national treasure this man was. So much talent but so humble and kind.

  • @Turco949
    @Turco949 Год назад +6

    I still remember watching See No Evil Hear No Evil with my older sister, both of us as kids and we were laughing so hard we had belly cramps. What a legend!

  • @Missjunebugfreak
    @Missjunebugfreak 4 года назад +444

    Gene was such a delightful man and actor. He is dearly missed.

    • @Tom24112
      @Tom24112 4 года назад +7

      Always always loved Gene Wilder... not many around like him any more...

    • @RyanLaCount
      @RyanLaCount 4 года назад +16

      @Gregory Sullivan this originally aired in 2005

    • @OggieDoggie
      @OggieDoggie 4 года назад +1

      One of my favorite actors of the 80's

    • @yourface3154
      @yourface3154 4 года назад

      @@RyanLaCount 83, not a bad run.

  • @willh5847
    @willh5847 Год назад +347

    I swear Gene's voice has a crazy calming effect. He was so thoughtful and intent with what he said. I think his praise of Conan at the beginning was pretty genuine, too, even if understated. Genius recognizes genius. Miss that guy. Glad I found this. I'll have to check out his book.

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      Will H, ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @lisafanucchi5939
      @lisafanucchi5939 5 месяцев назад +2

      His voice ALWAYS mesmerized me!!! ❤❤❤ R.I.P. crazy talented man!!!

    • @ginevrajdeluca6589
      @ginevrajdeluca6589 3 месяца назад +1

      Complete presence. I feel it too

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 2 месяца назад

      He did have a comforting tone. Just like Bob Ross, Mr Roger's, or David Attenborough

  • @terencem8795
    @terencem8795 Год назад +14

    What an incredible human he truly was. Laughter is the only way to heal this wounded world we are in. And he always brought it. RIP Gene Wilder.

  • @maribelsoto6552
    @maribelsoto6552 2 месяца назад +2

    This is the kind of interview I think ppl dream of gene is so kind and Conan is seemingly star struck I would be too tbh it’s just amazing

  • @michaelg9736
    @michaelg9736 2 года назад +555

    Gene wilder just comes across as the most likeable person ever - more celebrities need to take note how he was

    • @SeanVito
      @SeanVito 2 года назад +8

      A great man for sure. A gentleman. Hard to come by these days.

    • @dbzispimpin
      @dbzispimpin 2 года назад +11

      Imagine if we'd gotten a movie back in the late 80s with Gene Wilder and Keanu Reeves... the wholesomeness would have cracked the earth in half. lol

    • @stephanieyee9784
      @stephanieyee9784 2 года назад +7

      I agree 100%. Just the calmness and smoothness of his voice is wonderful. He seems like he was a genuinely nice man as well as bring an absolute legend.

    • @tonyacosta4574
      @tonyacosta4574 2 года назад

      @@dbzispimpin that would be epic

    • @jqsmooth77
      @jqsmooth77 2 года назад +1

      Sad to hear he is no longer with us.

  • @delaneyhausch5082
    @delaneyhausch5082 3 года назад +275

    His voice is like a blanket. It makes me feel so safe. I rewatch this interview very frequently. The way that he grabs Conan’s hand, “I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life”. The sincerity. I miss him so much.

  • @maxconroy3394
    @maxconroy3394 Год назад +6

    So honest, open and a real personality with warmth and love

  • @robhimself33
    @robhimself33 3 месяца назад +3

    Damn, rare to see an interview where both parties are so genuine. Loved this. ❤

  • @cultclassic999
    @cultclassic999 3 года назад +2029

    Such a class act.
    He was married to Gilda Radner. Gilda died of cancer. Towards the end she was in pain, and nauseated from the chemo. She snapped at a pizza delivery boy, a teenager. After Gilda took the pizza inside, Gene ran outside to apologize to the kid, and gave him a big tip. He later said that he will never forget the day Willy Wonka apologized to him and gave him a big tip.

    • @alexanderjackson9302
      @alexanderjackson9302 3 года назад +42

      😊

    • @darkestbeforedawn8130
      @darkestbeforedawn8130 3 года назад +60

      What a cool story, thanks for that.

    • @saywhatnah5328
      @saywhatnah5328 3 года назад +32

      I was just thinking that they were so adorable as a couple.
      Bless him for keeping on, truly. Good to see him on Conan.

    • @zackruff2949
      @zackruff2949 3 года назад +10

      Giggity

    • @insert7493
      @insert7493 3 года назад +55

      I wish conan had shown more respect to gene. Perverse joke about the lap sitting. Trying too hard to showcase a genuine talent that needs no showcasing.

  • @cullencochran2023
    @cullencochran2023 2 года назад +544

    I love how Gene could be as gentle as a butterfly in one moment, and as unruly as a hurricane in the next. It’s that unpredictability that made him impossible to look away from

    • @Mr-Rett
      @Mr-Rett 2 года назад +5

      You should of seen him box.

    • @michaelrathbun9088
      @michaelrathbun9088 Год назад

      Hey

    • @spoopyidk
      @spoopyidk Год назад +4

      @@repentandbelieveinjesuschr9495 who asked?

    • @panystavrinos9398
      @panystavrinos9398 Год назад

      Yes..I agree with that...he would raise his voice & that alone was funny 😆

    • @FreedomFighter2112
      @FreedomFighter2112 Год назад

      My 3 favorite comedies of All-Time:
      #1 - Young Frankenstein
      #2 - Blazing Saddles
      #3 - Stir Crazy
      Gene Wilder was in all 3 movies

  • @neverstar22
    @neverstar22 5 месяцев назад +7

    R.I.P Gene Wilder 😭

  • @cleoalvaro3264
    @cleoalvaro3264 Год назад +11

    Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will always be my favorite movie as a kid. I would go to my room and put the vhs tape in the VCR to drown out the sound of my parents fist fighting. I remember constantly fast forwarding to the song pure imagination. As a 5 year old kid I told my self, “that’s what my house will be like 😂 My kids will never go without food.”

  • @jatilq
    @jatilq 4 года назад +972

    I miss him and Richard Pryor. I've watched their movies over and over as a kid.

    • @Theoneandonlyadammurphyryan
      @Theoneandonlyadammurphyryan 4 года назад +34

      See no evil hear no evil was the best

    • @wsgrover8646
      @wsgrover8646 4 года назад +11

      Yeh loved silver streak and stir crazy, worth a watch!

    • @johnbravo1034
      @johnbravo1034 4 года назад +1

      Me too.😢

    • @cablevamp3163
      @cablevamp3163 4 года назад +21

      As a deaf kid see no evil hear no evil became my favorite movie
      The idea that a blind black guy and a white deaf guy needed eachother in the 80s just said something
      Idk it was a great movie

    • @EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo
      @EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo 4 года назад

      @@Theoneandonlyadammurphyryan what?

  • @dylanwilliams7868
    @dylanwilliams7868 4 года назад +345

    Look at those eyes. This man had so much humanity. A complete gem 💎 there's some people you wish could just live forever

    • @ashleymainz
      @ashleymainz 4 года назад +2

      😭😭😭

    • @malekaeric307
      @malekaeric307 4 года назад +5

      My thoughts exactly. They don't make em like this anymore.

    • @odinsbeard1117
      @odinsbeard1117 4 года назад +1

      Absolutely agree with you on that. Kind of how I feel about Robin Williams. Greats like these are for sure a treasure.

  • @frankdamelio1664
    @frankdamelio1664 9 месяцев назад +10

    Hit me in the gut at the end . What a special moment, and interview. Godspeed .

    • @Bluedog4712
      @Bluedog4712 8 месяцев назад +1

      Lovely words 👍

  • @lee4547
    @lee4547 3 месяца назад +2

    I've never seen Conan so emotional in an interview. Beautiful moment.

  • @HeROsiNhEaVeN
    @HeROsiNhEaVeN 4 года назад +185

    R.I.P the great Gene Wilder.....🙏🏻 I met him in 1993 in Manhattan, my ex-wife was doing volunteer work for Gilda’s club, it’s a charity for people with cancer....Gene came over to me and shook my hand and thanked me for coming...all he did was smile, I remember thinking how red his hair was and I can’t believe I was just having a convo with this Hollywood legend....just such a sweet man....🙏🏻

  • @chazblank2717
    @chazblank2717 4 года назад +654

    I wish they did more interviews like this on late night shows. Gene’s not advertising anything so he can give his whole attention to the interview and let it develop in a natural way.

    • @alexmiller7742
      @alexmiller7742 4 года назад +55

      He was advertising his memoir, Kiss Me Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art.

    • @chefjeff1366
      @chefjeff1366 4 года назад +15

      This is why Conan's podcast is so good. Rarely are the guests promoting anything, and the interviews are long-form. I wish Gene Wilder was still around to do Conan's podcast.

    • @varpilahchase2598
      @varpilahchase2598 4 года назад +22

      This is why Craig Ferguson was so great

    • @XDB888
      @XDB888 4 года назад +3

      its a generational thing..technology has superimposed self-awareness to another level

    • @plushpuppy32
      @plushpuppy32 4 года назад +11

      He seems like a gentle, kind man

  • @coryd2668
    @coryd2668 Год назад +6

    Just watched Blazing Saddles last night on Hulu! I’d seen it 3 or 4 times, but last night I really paid attention with every actor! These people were all amazing TOGETHER!! And Gene was iconic! Nothing forced about his acting, but I couldn’t take my eyes off of him!! He simply had me laughing or smiling throughout the whole film! I now understand why this movie is a favorite of so many and a timeless classic comedy!!
    RIP Gene Wilder

    • @djmech3871
      @djmech3871 4 месяца назад

      He was great as the Waco Kid. What a great actor.

  • @whiltoecardhonian3054
    @whiltoecardhonian3054 4 месяца назад +2

    His book “kiss me like a stranger” is an incredible book, I read it in middle school and definitely recommend

  • @nathanaeldavenport2251
    @nathanaeldavenport2251 2 года назад +274

    It's pretty rare to see total serenity in a person's countenance. I can see it here in Gene Wilder. What a man.

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      Nathanael Davenport, here's Gene Wilder's "Pure imagination". Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @kylemcintyre4182
      @kylemcintyre4182 Год назад +4

      Oddly enough the last place I saw the word countenance I was reading Frankenstein...

    • @NormDeMoss
      @NormDeMoss Год назад +1

      One must hold court in silence if one wants one's audience to just absofuckinglutely lose it when a good line gets dropped.

    • @phil_jc_dev
      @phil_jc_dev Год назад +3

      Sincerity is definitely the best word. It’s a shame Conan couldn’t give the same back, but I guess it’s a short segment.

    • @facecrook3454
      @facecrook3454 Год назад

      @@phil_jc_dev huh??? Conan was extremely sincere, you can tell he is enamored!

  • @micsunday14
    @micsunday14 4 года назад +479

    When he sang 'pure imagination' to us as kids, I think he became imprinted onto our souls somehow.

    • @fleaflicker1451
      @fleaflicker1451 4 года назад +4

      Yes!!!!

    • @Girlwatchingtheworld
      @Girlwatchingtheworld 4 года назад +10

      I always cry when I see him sing this in the movie.

    • @robertwright7937
      @robertwright7937 4 года назад +3

      @@Girlwatchingtheworld Don't, you'll get me started next. I can't listen to Bright Eyes from Watership Down either. Gets me every single time.😢

    • @robertwright7937
      @robertwright7937 4 года назад +1

      I'm so glad he did.❤😁

    • @DH-og5yr
      @DH-og5yr 4 года назад

      Try the version from “dave harrington group” pure imagination.

  • @HotDiggityDogg
    @HotDiggityDogg Год назад +11

    He was a gem of a human... One of the greatest actors ever. I will forever appreciate the memories he brought me

  • @internationalsolartech
    @internationalsolartech 7 месяцев назад +3

    Absolutely wonderful to see how much Conan respects having this legend on his show. It was obvious Conan really knew he had the great Gene Wilder, most probably the last time ever, and made every second count... I was 6 years old and I still remember seeing Willy Wonka in NYC in 1971 and was in total happiness when Charley got the factory in the end...Thank you to Gene Wilder for a lifetime of wonderful memories and to Conan for this amazing interview....

  • @larseausing4636
    @larseausing4636 4 года назад +438

    Gene is the best. One of the best comedic actors ever

  • @seanimal_rex
    @seanimal_rex 3 года назад +162

    Wow, Conan trying to keep it together at the end there when Gene reached for his hand is really something.

  • @sorde21
    @sorde21 Год назад

    Thank you for the clip. Genuinely a pleasure to watch.

  • @AlchemicSoul
    @AlchemicSoul 6 месяцев назад +4

    Original Wonka is actually timeless, one of the best movies ever made.

  • @alexmovies
    @alexmovies 4 года назад +551

    mad respect to Gene for wearing what appears to be the world's coziest hoodie for this interview

    • @toneskates7424
      @toneskates7424 3 года назад

      😆😆😆😆

    • @lcplshmuckatelli1360
      @lcplshmuckatelli1360 3 года назад +3

      And pants I’m pretty sure my grandma has several of the same pair.

    • @MrGlassAnkles
      @MrGlassAnkles 3 года назад +3

      it does have a certain glisten to it. i bet its a stupid expensive boutique brand thats super soft.

    • @01ryan10
      @01ryan10 3 года назад +2

      I want it lol

    • @RataStuey
      @RataStuey 3 года назад +1

      It’s so cozy looking!

  • @andrewrau7516
    @andrewrau7516 3 года назад +1426

    Gene Wilder lost the love of his life, and the fact that he can say he's happier than he's ever been in his life really hits you. Maybe there's still hope for us all

    • @christinepellicane6689
      @christinepellicane6689 3 года назад +19

      Which saddens me a little- he's happier NOW than he was with Gilda?? I mean, that's fine and all, but a bit of a kick in the pants to those of us who loved her as well.

    • @quixoticmichelle
      @quixoticmichelle 3 года назад +86

      @@christinepellicane6689 I know what you mean but look at his eyes and the way he said it. He was saying it to assure Conan as much as himself.

    • @jtrimble18
      @jtrimble18 3 года назад +123

      @@christinepellicane6689 He's clearly come to terms with it, and god knows he's had the time. Longing for those days you can no longer have doesn't do anyone any favors. Cherish what you had and marvel at how someone in your life could so profoundly shape it.

    • @Shwee113
      @Shwee113 3 года назад +3

      He had another wife at this time? i don't understand

    • @christinepellicane6689
      @christinepellicane6689 3 года назад +3

      @@quixoticmichelle True, I did get that impression!

  • @joeyjojojunior1794
    @joeyjojojunior1794 Год назад +7

    0:35 the new technology, DVD. Ha

  • @kabrandt22
    @kabrandt22 10 месяцев назад +5

    One of the greatest interviews of all time in my opinion. Gene is so honest and sweet.

  • @JOhnDoe-pi9jj
    @JOhnDoe-pi9jj 4 года назад +111

    My heart warms up when Gene says "their eyes light up." in that humble voice of his.

  • @22ivfan
    @22ivfan 4 года назад +344

    A genuine man who walks to his own beat. There will never be anyone quite like Gene Wilder.

    • @annonymous980
      @annonymous980 4 года назад +7

      Gilda. (Perfect match) 👍

    • @calebt8182
      @calebt8182 4 года назад +1

      I like your buzz cut. I think I will get a buzz cut. It's totally in thanks to covid-19 lockdown.

    • @alanashanah
      @alanashanah 4 года назад +1

      His birthday is coming up in June. 💗

    • @ratedg5039
      @ratedg5039 4 года назад

      His breed is very much a lost art.

    • @AVest421
      @AVest421 4 года назад

      I heard that he was a huge jerk.

  • @aaronwalden9113
    @aaronwalden9113 2 месяца назад +1

    That little hand grab to Conan at the end of the interview just proved that he may have been one of the most genuine & loving people you'd ever want to meet or have in your life. Everyone needs a Gene Wilder in their life.

  • @benkeel2966
    @benkeel2966 4 дня назад +2

    Gene was amazing. Such an entertainer. My family loved him❤

  • @Incognito-vc9wj
    @Incognito-vc9wj 3 года назад +345

    I’ve never seen Conan so engaged with a guest. Gene is an angel.

    • @outragequitter5027
      @outragequitter5027 3 года назад +18

      I think Conan was trying to keep his cool a little bit. You can tell how much he looks up to Gene here. Luckily Conan is a skilled interviewer.

    • @barbaramason3145
      @barbaramason3145 2 года назад +6

      Gene is basically an introvert, uncomfortable with audience, so he focuses on Conan.

  • @crazycroc100
    @crazycroc100 4 года назад +390

    That's how good of a writer Gene was he fought hard for a scene that became the most iconic in the movie. One of the best comedic actors there will ever be.

    • @tomitstube
      @tomitstube 4 года назад +6

      credit to mel brooks for making gene fight for it. brilliant strategy if you aren't sure it works.

    • @mfe23
      @mfe23 4 года назад

      👏👍🤟🤙🤘👌🖖😘💕🤗❤️❤️❤️

    • @SusanPDavis
      @SusanPDavis 4 года назад

      Previous month I managed to withdraw my first five figure paycheck ever!!! I've been working for this company online for 2 yrs now and I never been happier... They are paying me $95 per hour, and the most important thing regarding it is the fact I am not really that tech-savvy, they only asked for basic idea of internet and simple typing skill...Awesome thing about this gig is that now I have more free time with my kids. I am able to devote quality time with my relatives and buddies and take care of my babies and also going on holiday break with them very routinely. Don't ignore this opportunity and make sure to act quick. Here is what I do *grab26­.­c­o­m*

  • @melissafountain2757
    @melissafountain2757 7 месяцев назад +2

    I met him once, he was standing near me and I did not know it. It was in '73 and I was 17 years-old. We were in the commissary at Fox and I was ahead of him in line. The checker was taking forever then to add to it she made a mess of things when weighing my salad so I finally turned-around, feeling as if I wanted to run-away because of embarrassment when I had to look up very high into the most blue eyes I have ever seen. His face was very kind and understanding and his smile... I might have fallen in love if I weren't so young and about to leave for college!

  • @ruslannunez4449
    @ruslannunez4449 Год назад +10

    Gene, you are loved and so terribly missed by all who came to know you even if only through your movies .

  • @DeadlyDanDaMan
    @DeadlyDanDaMan 4 года назад +235

    "I'm happier than I've ever been in my life." I bawled my eyes out...we miss you Gene.

    • @salazam
      @salazam 3 года назад +2

      Were your parents surprised when you came out of the closet?

    • @Natek999
      @Natek999 3 года назад +9

      @@salazam WTF is wrong with you?

    • @Grassteeth
      @Grassteeth 3 года назад

      Me too!

    • @roleat
      @roleat 3 года назад +1

      @@salazam lmfaoo

    • @salazam
      @salazam 3 года назад +1

      @@Natek999 Sorry have you and Dan not "come out" yet? Did I ruin your moment? Trust me, everyone already knows.

  • @stephanginther9051
    @stephanginther9051 4 года назад +615

    I watched a thing on Willie Wonka and they said that the producers had to hide him from the children because the kids loved him so much they followed him around constantly and he didn't have the heart to shoe them away. They said that the kids otherwise wouldn't let him get any work done. Kids tend to have a 6th sense about people. When droves of kids like a person, that person is generally just likable.

    • @jumpingeezus5080
      @jumpingeezus5080 4 года назад +4

      Pat Mahon
      That's a little different no?

    • @larseausing4636
      @larseausing4636 4 года назад +4

      What about the pied piper

    • @coryburns834
      @coryburns834 4 года назад +1

      @@larseausing4636 well I don't think he is Salvo Bill Cosby maybe Pied Piper I don't think he's anything like the kind of character of Hollywood

    • @the_underdog8151
      @the_underdog8151 4 года назад +1

      What about Pol Pot?

    • @RectumPunch
      @RectumPunch 4 года назад +6

      Yeah look at Michael Jackson

  • @Ericstrains
    @Ericstrains Год назад +8

    I love his outfit. He’s such an legend and class act that he doesn’t even have to go through the bother of dressing up. Shows up in sweats and that’s perfectly fine.

  • @jaimehudson7623
    @jaimehudson7623 2 дня назад

    Conan: "We haven't figured out what I do yet!" This is why I just Love you Conan. My favorite TV Host. LMAO!

  • @jeromyw8075
    @jeromyw8075 4 года назад +610

    The world's a worse place without Gene Wilder.

    • @MrJustliketht
      @MrJustliketht 4 года назад

      Him and O'brien are all apart of the same club anyways brother.

    • @rhelferstay
      @rhelferstay 4 года назад +7

      I agree, Mel is 93, I check everyday to make sure he's still kicking.

    • @killerfrank8974
      @killerfrank8974 4 года назад +1

      Amen brother!!!

    • @frankjeager9043
      @frankjeager9043 4 года назад +3

      Its a little darker to be honest

    • @SG-kp2ql
      @SG-kp2ql 4 года назад +1

      johnnny depp didnt do it for ya? lol jk

  • @markJaggi
    @markJaggi 3 года назад +456

    Then end when Conan say he just want's him to be happy and Gene grabs his hand and says he is........dammit....who's cuttin onions!

    • @sirjavi1
      @sirjavi1 3 года назад +5

      same here

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 3 года назад +13

      He knew he was getting to see Gilda again soon....

    • @dr.floridamanphd
      @dr.floridamanphd 2 года назад +4

      There’s some damn ninjas cutting them up around here.

    • @FanFanBessie2
      @FanFanBessie2 2 года назад +1

      Yes. Same.👍❤

  • @geosu
    @geosu Год назад +3

    Conan is the GOAT of late night talk shows

  • @raw12377
    @raw12377 День назад

    I absolutely adored watching his movies with Richard Prior with my dad as a kid & still do today. The chemistry between them was a joy to watch.
    Gene Wilder has an aura of genuinity. A gentle manner,a soothing voice & kindness in his eyes,a genuine humble sincerity.
    Even in character his eyes speak a million emotions & words,he’d of made a great silent movie star too.
    So sad neither are with us any longer but they have left us some absolute timeless classics for us to savour for generations to come. They just don’t make movies or movie stars like this anymore 😩

  • @jhrharrison
    @jhrharrison 2 года назад +416

    Hearing Gene Wilder say, "I'm happier than I've been in my whole life," made my day! Thanks, Conan, and thanks for posting!

    • @leodekalb2380
      @leodekalb2380 2 года назад +2

      That bit makes me tear up a little. I

    • @yasukecoleman341
      @yasukecoleman341 2 года назад +4

      If only Robin Williams could've felt the same way..

    • @RicardoZambrana
      @RicardoZambrana 2 года назад +5

      The way he grabbed Conan's hand, it's like... "I REALLY want you to know I'm happy because I can see that you'll be happy for me." My God, what a beautiful moment.

    • @speedracer25
      @speedracer25 2 года назад

      Amazing interview amazing person. Gene and Richard should never be forgotten by any comic. It really was chemistry.

    • @arshist
      @arshist 2 года назад +2

      @@yasukecoleman341 Unfortunately, Robin had a degenerative neurological condition and was literally losing himself and his mind. Tragic.

  • @saggydan
    @saggydan 3 года назад +97

    That somersault he did in Wonka was all his idea. He said after seeing Wonka do that you never knew if you could trust him or not. Made the tone of the movie completely different. What a wonderful role.

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 3 года назад +6

      I watch the movie from time to time and that move is trademark Gene Wilder...he was my favorite, by far.

  • @therunner8733
    @therunner8733 Год назад +2

    My daughter’s three and I took a chance by showing her the movie (she kept asking). She absolutely adores it. Isn’t scared or phased by any of it. Not even the tunnel scene. She also adores the wizard of Oz and again, isn’t scared of any of it. She watches those two movies on a loop all day everyday. Lucky enough to share a birthday with this man and absolutely adore him

  • @MyLateralThawts
    @MyLateralThawts Месяц назад

    For me the funniest bit in Young Frankenstein was when Marty/Igor did the “Walk this way” joke. Simple yet hilarious.

  • @LevCallahan
    @LevCallahan 2 года назад +595

    One of the things I'm really noticing with Gene is his ability to express what he wants to express without going down any rabbit holes or over-explaining. The vast majority of older people tend to do this-- not Gene. He just says what he needs to say and then listens. Older people who do that: I really respect that. Even aged, they still are mindful of others.

    • @plathplath
      @plathplath Год назад

      R.A.A. Enjoy. ruclips.net/video/Q5iKKUfh7cI/видео.html

    • @hereticapostate9560
      @hereticapostate9560 Год назад +15

      Kinda like how you did here, huh? 😂

    • @marksmith4346
      @marksmith4346 Год назад +20

      Wow, great observation. He is great at saying what he means and letting it simmer. Probably something that can't be taught, more art than science.

    • @timmontgomery7136
      @timmontgomery7136 Год назад

      Comedy is mostly timing.

    • @randomscandinavian6094
      @randomscandinavian6094 Год назад +3

      Overexplaining? For the first half of this I didn’t think Conan was going to allow him to speak at all.

  • @rht100
    @rht100 3 года назад +112

    You can tell what a gentle soul Gene is by the way he sincerely appreciated Conan wanting him to be happy by the end of his book. Nothing about this guy seems contrived, artificial, or hurtful. What a wonderful human being.

  • @jamesdavis625
    @jamesdavis625 Год назад +4

    Class Act. He's been my household as a kid for so long, his movies, that when he passed it was like losing a member of my family. RIP Gene, you touched and inspired so many

  • @rachelsolomons3228
    @rachelsolomons3228 8 месяцев назад +3

    Blazing saddles is easily my favourite Gene Wilder film