The manner in which Michael Crawford describes his Phantom is the reason that no other performer has ever even come close to his magnificent portrayal of this tortured, seductive, and yes, sensitive, Phantom of the Opera. I never tire of listening to Mr. Crawford sing his "Music of the Night".
That laugh......:) I will never ever tire of listening to him describe his phantom. I enjoy that as much as watching him be the Phantom. He is just a magical person.
this is his age I love the most....so handsome with that curly hair and manly demeanor....someone you could just look and stare at the whole day , and just adore his entire being
First, thanks to whomever for posting this interview I'd never seen until a few days ago, but a couple observations. The comments here were ALL spot on! Yes Jenny did make him uncomfortable, BUT at the 5:17 mark, he IS cutting his eyes at her, and I have a dreadful feeling they hooked-up later on that day/evening. Next, he was SO gracious despite all of Jenny's taunting, but Oh BOY, did he look SO deliciously HANDSOME, and drop-dead gorgeous with all those curly, thick red locks. Seemed he'd soaked up some American sun too, with that tanned un-British pale flesh, although he still looks great that way too. I was born too late (1970!) .... *SOB!*
I11:35 the fact that he says this so many years ago and it still being relevant today is crazy, but also wonderful that he says that men do want romance and that it's not unmanly to cry or love. He's just wonderful and really was perfect for the Phantom. ❤
Michael Crawford looks so incredibly uncomfortable here, especially when Jenny keeps harping on him being a sex symbol. I think it's totally endearing that he doesn't recognize his own appeal but, seriously, Jenny? Take some cues from your guest's comfort level, and maybe stop trying to drive that point home. And have some dignity yourself, and stop fawning over the man. "What do you wear to bed?" Really? Sheesh...
Kelli Johnson That really crossed the line. I know this was years ago but if had been the other way round and a male interviewer had said such things to a female guest - they'd be a major outcry calling for the male interviewer to be sacked and charged with sexual harassment. Even during the late 1980s and the 1990s, questions like that to a talk show guest were unacceptable. She was really coming onto him and he's clearly giving off unspoken vibes of "I want you to stop." She is completely ignorant of those "back off" vibes.
Oh man - am I a happy girl after finding this video! I know NOTHING about "The Phantom Of The Opera" BUT..... I know EVERYTHING about "Some Mother's Do Ave Em".
Jenny Jones did overdo the fawning over Michael Crawford in this interview on her TV show and her question asking him what he wore to bed was totally inappropriate. Crawford should have responded to that question by saying, "I'll just answer that by giving the standard, boring, all-too frequent government response to reporters' questions - that's classified"!😂😂
The reason that the producers' choice of the half-mask for the Phantom in the ALW musical was a superb choice over the full mask that covers both cheekbones of the actor portraying the Phantom is was because whereas the full mask emphasizes the "monster behind the mask", the violent, evil side of Erik's personality (as in the great Lon Chaney Sr. portrayal of the Phantom in the 1922 Universal silent film), the half-mask places emphasis on the duality of the Phantom's nature - not just his evil side in which he kills people who have spurned him because of his facial disfigurement, but also his softer, gentler, compassionate, human side in which he strongly desires to be loved by a woman!
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The manner in which Michael Crawford describes his Phantom is the reason that no other performer has ever even come close to his magnificent portrayal of this tortured, seductive, and yes, sensitive, Phantom of the Opera. I never tire of listening to Mr. Crawford sing his "Music of the Night".
That laugh......:)
I will never ever tire of listening to him describe his phantom. I enjoy that as much as watching him be the Phantom. He is just a magical person.
+keelieak He's just such a gentlemanly phantom! I can totally see how everyone was seduced. :)
Julie Sánchez Yes! You're right-an absolute gentleman. Makes a girl swoon....;)
Yes. That laugh.
I am in love. Michael Crawford is the complete package. Cute and handsome. Amazing voice. Great sense of humor.
this is his age I love the most....so handsome with that curly hair and manly demeanor....someone you could just look and stare at the whole day , and just adore his entire being
How did this not show up before now??? Thanks for loading it. Great interview. He is so darn cute and appealing.
So humble and funny.
Thank you very much for this video! He is sooooo cute here, I think it was his best times...
First, thanks to whomever for posting this interview I'd never seen until a few days ago, but a couple observations. The comments here were ALL spot on! Yes Jenny did make him uncomfortable, BUT at the 5:17 mark, he IS cutting his eyes at her, and I have a dreadful feeling they hooked-up later on that day/evening.
Next, he was SO gracious despite all of Jenny's taunting, but Oh BOY, did he look SO deliciously HANDSOME, and drop-dead gorgeous with all those curly, thick red locks. Seemed he'd soaked up some American sun too, with that tanned un-British pale flesh, although he still looks great that way too.
I was born too late (1970!) .... *SOB!*
He is so smart in a suit and cute and a good singer too.
I11:35 the fact that he says this so many years ago and it still being relevant today is crazy, but also wonderful that he says that men do want romance and that it's not unmanly to cry or love. He's just wonderful and really was perfect for the Phantom. ❤
Michael Crawford looks so incredibly uncomfortable here, especially when Jenny keeps harping on him being a sex symbol. I think it's totally endearing that he doesn't recognize his own appeal but, seriously, Jenny? Take some cues from your guest's comfort level, and maybe stop trying to drive that point home. And have some dignity yourself, and stop fawning over the man. "What do you wear to bed?" Really? Sheesh...
Kelli Johnson That really crossed the line. I know this was years ago but if had been the other way round and a male interviewer had said such things to a female guest - they'd be a major outcry calling for the male interviewer to be sacked and charged with sexual harassment.
Even during the late 1980s and the 1990s, questions like that to a talk show guest were unacceptable.
She was really coming onto him and he's clearly giving off unspoken vibes of "I want you to stop." She is completely ignorant of those "back off" vibes.
Oh man - am I a happy girl after finding this video!
I know NOTHING about "The Phantom Of The Opera" BUT..... I know EVERYTHING about
"Some Mother's Do Ave Em".
Great video, thanks for sharing :)
MICHAEL CRAWFORD, THE BEST SINGER ON THE PLANET............AND JENNY JONES IS REALLY LOVELY.......
One and only Phantom
Jenny Jones did overdo the fawning over Michael Crawford in this interview on her TV show and her question asking him what he wore to bed was totally inappropriate. Crawford should have responded to that question by saying, "I'll just answer that by giving the standard, boring, all-too frequent government response to reporters' questions - that's classified"!😂😂
sounds like he is getting alittle tongue tied,, but he is so handsome n his voice, ""wow""
This audience is THIRSTYYYYYYY. (Can’t say I blame ‘em!) 😉😘
The reason that the producers' choice of the half-mask for the Phantom in the ALW musical was a superb choice over the full mask that covers both cheekbones of the actor portraying the Phantom is was because whereas the full mask emphasizes the "monster behind the mask", the violent, evil side of Erik's personality (as in the great Lon Chaney Sr. portrayal of the Phantom in the 1922 Universal silent film), the half-mask places emphasis on the duality of the Phantom's nature - not just his evil side in which he kills people who have spurned him because of his facial disfigurement, but also his softer, gentler, compassionate, human side in which he strongly desires to be loved by a woman!
Jenny was THIRSTY.
do you have the Vicki lawrence one??
He still hasn't been given a Knighthood and I can't believe why not
Embarrassing watching her.
Ooh betty
do they no Frank lol
I love this interview! Poor guy...he was in the hot seat! I love how, he wears a suit and tie. He's so handsome and classy.