Robert Conrad - Wild Wild West and More
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- Опубликовано: 8 дек 2014
- Actor/Director Robert Conrad talks about some of the television series he starred in. This excerpt was from the television program Conversation filmed in 1989. The interviewer was Matthew White. The program was directed and produced by John Richardson.
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I met Robert Conrad and his sons in the late 80's. A couple of buddies and I came home right after finishing Basic Training in The Army and went out for the night in Downtown Dallas. He was the Grande Marshal for the parade that year. He ended up buying us green, young soldiers drinks for quit a while that night. He was larger than life!!! He impacted me as a youngster in Wild Wild West and I had the great pleasure of meeting a childhood hero that night. A true legend! God bless you Robert.
Great story
The Wild Wild West was way ahead of it's time!
Robert Conrad - A class act!! R.I.P
He certainly fit the bill of that 'old' adage -- "Men wanted to be him, and women wanted to be with him."
Growing up, wild, wild, west was a great show! Rest In Peace Mr. Conrad aka Jim West.
One of America’s premier bad asses. RIP tough guy.
i think he's still alive dude. like he's healthy as an ox, like the jack laLane type
@@dabneyoffermein595 no, unfortunately he died early last year.
He talks from his heart, sincere, honest. Thats the kind of person Bob is.
Some stars give interviews that are so good they rival their performances on screen. Robert Conrad was one of them.
Robert Conrad was AWESOME! Rarely did I miss an episode of "The Wild Wild West"
NEVER MISSED AN EPISODE OF WILD, WILD WEST. GOT THEM ALL ON VIDEO.
What a time to be a kid in the 1960s with shows like (my 2 favorites) Wild Wild West, Mission Impossible, and also “I Spy”, first 2 seasons of “The Man From Uncle” and “It takes a Thief”. They don’t make espionage shows like that any more.
I agree. It was the best time to grow up. I was born in 1957, so I was just the right age to see all of the great TV series of the 1960s, and The Wild, Wild West was my favorite.
Classy responses to belligerent, tasteless questions.
"The fight sequences were a little hyper speed.... unless you had 12 cups of coffee"... WTF does that even mean?
Bob did his own difficult stunts and was often injured.
Miss you, James West. You were an inspiration.
Robert Conrad had it all going on... he had charisma to spare, and it comes across in this interview. Most importantly, he had a graciousness lacking in a lot of today's celebrities. As he says in the interview, he was never motivated by money. Clearly, he was doing what he loved and that love comes across in The Wild Wild West, a TV show that is still, in many respects, ahead of its time.
I love this TV series just because of you .May You rest in peace.I always remember the date you passed away,because its my birthday.
He was the best ♥️🙏♥️
Humble human being. Rare .
What an incredible gentleman to be so respectful of Ross, but seriously, Robert, you were the show! As a kid, you could not pull me away from the TV set when Wild Wild West was on. You were the coolest without trying to be cool, better than James Bond, down to earth and still a phenomenal bad ass.
The interplay between Conrad and Martin in the Wild Wild West TV series was what made the show click
Loved this guy. He was great!
Robert Conrad and Ross Martin did those wild wild west shows real great. R.I.P. to both of them.
His suit's always fit so perfect, a standard rarely met to this day. Those two made quite the tandem...R.I.P. Gentlemen
What an actor, WWW was just awesome!
I never knew he was such a personable guy. For years I thought he was a jerk.. but he wasn’t. God rest his soul.. I’m sixty five years old.. The Wild Wild West has always been one of my all time favorite shows. Always will be. I own all seasons on dvd. It’s only since he passed that I’ve watched interviews with him and I’m glad I have. My opinion of him as a person has completely changed. What a nice man. 👍. R.I.P. Robert Conrad..
Geno I own all the seasons too .
Unfortunately I was very young for the wild wild west series but Robert Conrad is and always be a heart throb of mine
I so enjoy seeing the series now.
Rest in peace Mr. Conrad.
The Man...timeless bad-ass and gentleman....
Friday nights CBS ! Victor Buono, Michael Dunn, as Miguelito Loveless , as villains. What a cast, and brilliant writers. The show soundtrack was also brilliant.
The Wild Wild West was my most memorable and favorite show as a kid growing up!
The interviewer is misquoting Ross from his appearance on 'The Tonight Show'; when Johnny asked him if he did his own stunts, Ross replied, "No, I do my own acting." - which was meant to be a playful dig at Bob. However, Ross did manage to get in on the stunts from time to time, which once resulted in his leg getting broken during the climax of season 4's "The Night of the Avaricious Actuary".
I had his mother as a patient years ago. Sweet lady.
Great fabulous TV silver screen actor! Brillant stunt performer. Motivates people with low esteem! Makes the weak strong! Takes fear away from those who fear! Mr. Conrad you are the Greatest! The American Hero!
I really like the man.. Legend. One of a kind
Growing up The Wild Wild West was my favorite show! Bob Conrad I'll always be a fan!
My birth father was The stunt driver that took the motorcycle into the pool I would love pictures
Me too
Sharpest Looking Actor in Hollywood... Robert " James West " Conrad 💥💥🇺🇸💥💥
2-08-20 Rest in Piece My Friend ❤️
Mike Carmean Ditto👍🏾
After his recent passing, RUclips recommended this and other interviews. Loved Wild West as a kid watching re-runs. I'm impressed with his interviews. Love he gave total respect to Ross Martin. Both cool guys. RIP Mr. James West and Pappy Boyington. Another interview asked if you could get one Celeb autograph. His answer his mother.
There will never be another like him. He was one of a kind.
He was so gorgeous in his day.
Robert Conrad possessed a unique combination of traits and character so rarely seen today in actors or celebrities. He surely was a 100% of a man: handsome, talented, tough, courageous and yet humble and sincere, intelligent, fair, generous, and with a great sense of humor. A very classy and decent guy! The only other Hollywood personality I can think of is Clint Eastwood.
100% right.
And Tom Selleck and Jim Garner.
My favorite show growing up, thanks so much Robert and Ross
He was truthful. Honest
He was so handsome in Wild Wild Ouest, the most beautiful man i ever seen … 💕
May he rest in peace 2/8/20, Robert Conrad you played an important part in so many lives.Bless you, dear man.
Judy Oger you nailed it right dear. he was my idol and i admired him as a man. God bless
oh no, did Covid get him?
@@dabneyoffermein595 Robert died of heart failure in Malibu, California, 2-8-20 at the age of 84.
@@judyoger oh my, Malibu.... that place is expensive, I know he loved Malibu as much as Johnny Carson did. He must have saved his money well to still be able to afford that when his earnings were all 20 to 50 years ago. I would be interested to know where he was living to see if it was sea-side or inland.
@@dabneyoffermein595 He was worth over 1 million when he died from what I read.
Every young boy in America was watching the Wild Wild West with Robert Conrad. 😊
And every teenaged girl. He was so hot!
Yes he was a legend when he died in 2020 at brat in my eyes🙏🙏🙏
People watched the shows because they liked Robert Conrad and he was a great actor. His personality fit perfectly in military and law enforcement shows. He would have been my second pick to head Hawaii 5-0 if they hadn’t found the great Jack Lord.
Great point, I agree! Robert Conrad on Hawaii 5-0 would have been awesome too.
ROBERT CONRAD you're THE ONE AND ONLY JIM WEST you're THE BEST
+Anno Mundi
We talk about the series "The Wild Wild West" he is the best you agree or not
+Anno Mundi
course was harder double , Conrad never needed doubles, the towards their stunts
and that you know as you were in the films of Bruce Lee? also you say that Eastwood is the best , then for you it is better than Bruce Eastwood ?
***** I say that Robert Conrad is the best Jim West character he did in the TV series " The Wild Wild West "
He is the best!
I can still remember Ross Martin's, Experiment in Terror. Awesome performance.. He trained Peter Falk as well.. RIP to both ..
Damn, the guy is humble .Ross Martin was a sidekick on that show, he was good but Robert Conrad was the star by a mile.
RIP Robert.
He is the best and amazing actor !! That’s my favorite his awesome tv of the Wild Wild ! . Very Honorable and respectful him ... sending my prayers for his family and friends. God Bless RIP R.C
R.I.P. Robert Conrad ❤
Love this.. thanks for posting. ..RIP ..Robert Conrad and Ross Martin, the Wild Wild West will live on..
Martin was over the top.Thanks for the memories Mr. Conrad. Rest in peace.
I should say I Iiked Martin’s comedic input. They were a team and when he was replaced it was not the same.
''He was a credit to this world, and if more people were like Ross Martin, it would be a better place to live in.''
Robert Conrad
Gr8 in W W WEST , But , I loved B S Squadron !!!
My hero growing up !
Conrad didn't have to pretend to be a tough guy, he WAS a tough guy. RIP Jim West.
What an incredible guy..I wish I knew him, RIP Bob you were great !
Robert Conrad was a really good actor, I think because he was so good looking both facially and physically you tend to forget that he was really good. He was stunning though. There have only been a few faces over the years that I think god you’re beautiful looking and can’t take my eyes off them, but he was one of them in his younger days.
I adored Robert Conrad. Can't believe he's gone. RIP Robert.
Anita Hanson I remember in a Columbo episode where his top half is bare as I think he is working out or in the pool or something as the character is very much into keeping fit as he was himself, and he walked across the screen like a bronzed God. He wasn’t a tall man either but he didn’t need to be. So good looking.
He was perfect in every way. Your right that he didn't need to be tall. He sad he was 5'8" and so that's not short. He was both handsome and cute in a boyish way with those dimples. He could charm any woman. He sure charmed me!!
That's graceful of Conrad not to take issue with Ross Martin's comment that he did the acting and Conrad did the stunts. Those two displayed real screen chemistry, but there were times when I thought Martin's acting was a little over-the-top, and I also think Conrad had some fine moments as a dramatic actor in the series, too. They made a good team.
He seems like a genuinely nice guy. He had a really close friendship with Ross Martin, too.
Gall ery Conrad hung with the stunt men and guess it stung Martins ego some for that remark but Conrad respected the man to give a nice response to that remark .
@@speedracer1945 a class act and also giving prompts to the cast members shows quality in his character.
@@thebobsmith1444 Wish I had possession of my DVDS of Wild Wild West but only a few left on U tube. They didnt say Conrads name at the Oscar obituary. Sad .
Gall ery Real class. Jerky question of interviewer trying to get a rise out of Conrad. Its why serious men like Conrad did few of these interviews.
Michael Garrison crated a great show, and cast two people that were beyond the best for it.
Rest in peace Robert Conrad you will be sorely missed. Loved watching you in the Wild Wild West and the Black Sheep Squadron. Your still my idiol.
Both these guys were awesome I I record these reruns every week and continue to watch them this is just right up my alley I want to say thank you to both those men they did a great job I hear that they're both have died and that makes me sad
So amazing .... My hero.... Pappy boyington .... The better .... God Bless you ....
Adieu Robert conrad et merci d avoir bercer mon enfance. 👍🙏💋❤️🕊️
You earned every penny, Bobby!
I miss Robert Conrad....gr8 actor. He held a black belt in karate too!
Fantastic Cast. ROBERT you are GREAT.
Conrad did his own stunts and fight scenes which was wild since he was martial arts, jumps and doing kicks without doubles or wires
As a kid and adult , Conrad was Boss and Martin was always fun to see since he would pop up in the middle of the episode in some get upto save West .
I love and miss you and Ross. What a class act
I remember a Battery Commercial he did back in the early 80s I dare you to knock this battery off my shoulder.
Hated it on Friday nights. Never missed one.
Excelente serie y actores de gran nivel, saludos desde Argentina
👍🇺🇲
He was as good as eastwood
Ev dallas no need to compare- both great actors 2-11-20
@@sheiladavis6523 35 people agreed with me
@@evdallas123 And what's your point ? Do you feel like a champ because 35 people ageee with you ? just like I stated before Robert Conrad & Clint Eastwood both great actors I am not comparing them to one another there's no need to both are hollywood legends well I hope you feel better since 35 people agree with you - keep pushing & maybe you will get 100 or more people to agree with you then you could feel like a 🌟 & on top on the 🌎 have a enjoyable Monday February 23, 2020 ok take care
he was only 5'8" , lol, so no, he was no eastwood. he was shrimpwood
@@dabneyoffermein595 Are you bragging or complaining?
It's impossible to count the number of times my nephew and I were running around jumping on and of my dad's truck and climbing trees pretending to be Jim West and Artemus Gordon. "The Wild, Wild West" was an inextricable part of my childhood, and Robert Conrad was one of my first childhood action hero actors!
I still hum the theme song from WWW when I'm at work!
Loved him xx
He’s awesome.
ROBERT CONRAD (1935 - 2020)
Jim and Artimus; What a team. The villains like Dr. Miguelito Loveless were absolutely great.
Rest in peace Major Pappy Boyington
Now I wanna rewatch some of those great episodes that I watched as a child. They were so much fun. I wanted to be James West, like so many other kids.
RIP Bob!
Meu ídolo. Amarei ele eternamente
😇 R I P ROBERT 🤠
Ross didn't do all the acting by any means, it was just more advanced with the different accents he would take on. Conrad's acting was very good also.
Conrad's acting, not so much, he was drunk on the set every day. Ross, on the other hand, was amazing.
@@dabneyoffermein595 conrad was superb in that role, flawless, even if he drank alcohol, he was like larry hagman if what you say is true
@@johnryan3160 He said it himself with Ross in an interview. he drank all the time, but the cast and crew drank every Friday on some classic benders.
@@dabneyoffermein595 He was like larry hagman who always was drinking champagne through out the day but was never overcome by it, he had a slight buzz on all the time but it didn't interfere with his top of the line acting. I am not condoning it, but that is how they wanted to live, it really came back to bite conrad in the backside with his dui nightmare.
@@johnryan3160 -- oh, a functional alcoholic. Gotcha. Conrad even apologized to Ross for drinking so much while working. How could the people he was on-screen with even stand next to him sometimes knowing he smelled like a distillery? Questions that only those who stood there can answer, unfortunately, Ross is dead and can't tell us interesting stories. With death comes silence.
Elegant and respectful.
I remember that cute "behind" of his in that Wild Wild West outfit
he did not look 54 looked younger , OMG , such a gorgeous actor !
RIP Robert
RIP MR WEST 💫🇫🇷
The most awesome actor did his own stunts. Learned Karate was a black belt, 5 years of boxing during the series Hawaiian Eye. Wild Wild West another incredible acting series.
Great show and I really enjoyed the characters and the stories.
Filled prescriptions at our pharmacy in Arnold Calif for his wife in the late 80s. He had a home in Mt. Reba Bear Valley. Central Sierras. Calaveras county. Would fly up in his plane from Santa Monica condo when he could. Tough guy. From south side Chicago. Pretty short but big wide shoulders. He pumped iron. Got into a lot of fights at the bar in Bear Valley.
"All the acting," eh? Well, let's face it - when you watched this show as a kid, which character did YOU want to be?
Combo of both master of disguises/dialects as well as skilled fighter. Arte was also an engineer/ inventor.
Ross: "I did the acting, Robert did the stunts" I like to believe hes just joking because these two Bob and Ross are close friends.
He was nice about Ross Martin.
Vick Ross Ross was a Renaissance man. Very educated and very knowledgeable about many things. Multi lingual and talented.
The interviewer is very lucky to catch Conrad on a good day
To first allude he's not an actor and then to accused the fight scenes were sped up
Long Live James West
Rest In Peace Robert Conrad
Descanse en paz el idolo de mi niñez
In 6th grade (65) we were told to do something with plants. My school mate and I wrote a story about my plant being Jim West and my friends plant was Arty. Just for fun ! Our teacher Mr. Mc Mann herd about it and made us read it to the class. We got A's for our grade and Yes our plants defeated Miguelito Loveless :) My idol at the time ! RIP for all !
He was sure sexy on Columbo episode. Not many handsome actors these days anymore, sorry to say
He is soooo incredibly hot. He sings too! 🤣
I very much liked Robert in Columbo, a Columbo best ,
The Oscar's forgot to put him in at the after mr Kirk Douglas
I'm a big fan of Mr. Conrad's but the Oscar's normally focus on movie personnel, and not those from TV. I think you might want to check to see if he will be included in the Emmy's next year (they aired in July before Conrad's death.)
Oh no! That's bull$h!t!! He was in several movies! How dare they exclude him from the In Memoriam montage!! Heartbreaking! I'm furious!! 😭😭😭😭
To me he will always be Jesse Hawks. Wild, Wild West was a bit before my time, and sadly the classics channel doesnt play Wild, Wild West so I've never seen it. I still to this day love his show High Mountain Rangers, and have been looking for it for years on DVD
Loved the shows he did. I used to pull out a loose tooth every Fri. night when WWW was on. REALLY ! Does anyone have THE HAWIIAN EYE? THANKS FOR THE WWW.
Between Conrad - and JAMES STACY - I don't BRUCE LANSBURY had many options left of what actor could play his character JIM WEST. STACY had the looks - but I don't think he wanted the role ,due to all the stunts involved. One stunt that went wrong,caused Conrad to land on his head - causing him to be rushed to the hospital .He did all those stunts himself - no stand ins.