I'm sixteen and I have a ton of respect for this guy, He's a genuine person with some good values that was wasn't afraid to give his life for the country. I love his movies!
Crazymonk3y2423 ---> Maybe the reason why he stated his age is because he wanted to tell people that a young kid like him enjoys an old time actor like Jimmy Stewart
I miss Jimmy terribly. His honesty, integrity, and unflappable humor is unmatched till this day. There was nothing artificial about Jimmy Stewart. I truly miss him.
He and Henry Fonda were a pair of giants of the American cinema and wonderful examples of American values. Each one would have made a great President. Both were head and shoulders above any of these pitiful examples of Presidents since 1980. and that includes Stewart's pal Ronnie.
Jimmy was much more than a great actor - my gosh, he risked his life for this country, flying so many bombing missions - which he didn't HAVE to sign up for. His dignity and class - he was one of the last of a very rare breed!
My dad was in the Gotha mission where they lost 60% of their planes in one mission but hit the target. When they got back, Jimmy was standing there with , I believe, Colonel Turrell, my dad said Jimmy was crying as he asked my dad what happened.
You pathetic clowns. This piece of crap was brave for flying an airplane and dropping bombs onto innocent civilians. You call that brave? Like Iraq invasion? You clowns are nuts.
Honestly didn’t know . He is true great and he never liked compliments. Never wanted a funeral after his death . Love these videos of great people that are no longer here.
They are punks and think the world owes them something. They like Snopp Dog and Louis Farankan. I will give those thumbs down folks a raspberry and an Italian Salute.
When people dislike someone like Jimmy Stewart.... they have to be ignorant, hateful and bitter. Jimmy Stewart was the epitome of good and lived a life of service to his nation, his friends and family. He did this without ever bringing embarrassment to his friends or nation. Class act in every way
One of the great stories of Stewart's day was his friendship with Henry Fonda. Absolute best friends yet one a conservative and the other a liberal. When asked how with such different values they could get along, Jimmy said "There's some things we just don't talk about. There's so much more we can talk about". We could use that respect these days.
Absolutely! I couldn't agree more. Times are so different now, who can say how certain individuals would react politically if they were to see how the country is now. It's really naive and foolish to judge people from a past era solely thru a political lense of today.
My Dad worked with James Stewart many years ago and he told me that Jimmy used to like pulling up an apple box and talking to the crew; a real down to earth individual and a true gentleman. God rest them both.
As I watched this episode with Johnny and General Stewart, I was thinking how much he reminded me of my neighbor, who is in his mid-eighties and still farms about 900 acres with one of his sons. Jimmy Stewart comes across as a man entirely at home with himself and I felt I could just stand at the fence and talk with him about nearly anything. That kind of person is so hard to find these days, anywhere, let alone Hollywood.
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting and shaking hands with General James Stewart in the mid 1980's. He was a true gentleman. Of all the Holiwood personalities I worked with during my 26 years as a policeman in LA. General Stewart deserves the greatest respect.
@Clyde Suckfinger *Strange I thought the LA Police had to pass a proficiency and literacy test before being accepted "Holiwood" ? I have been there, stayed at The Ambassadors Hotel in 1986 and went to Jimmy Stewart's house (quite modest) but unfortunately was out. Would have loved to have met him.*
My favorite actor of all times. Class act. No other actor compares to him. He was a WWII vet. He helped finance Thunderbird field in AZ where my dad was stationed and learned to fly the Stearman PT-17, eventually piloted a B-17, 21 years old. Stewart was a very humble guy, did't talk much about his service to our country. He was a great actor, but a far greater Patriot. God Bless him. He reminds me of my dear dad who was just a few years younger and passed last year at 94.
One of the most famous people in American History. Yea sure, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Lawrence Olivier, Humphrey Bogart all sort of fit into that same category. But James Stewart may have been even more popular to the movie going audience during his peak than any actor ever.
Funny guy. Very interesting stories. Maybe part of the humour has to do with the very distinctive Jimmy Stewart stammers in his elocution. Probably the most impersonated of all the Hollywood celebrities.
I saw a spot Jimmy Stewart did with Johnny where he read a poem he had written about his dog which had recently passed away. It brought Johnny to tears and everybody else as well as he finished by saying that his loyal friend was "no longer there". Today's actors will never compare to icon's like him. Never.
I wrote him a fan letter and he wrote me back!! I treasure it! I told him how much I loved "It's a wonderful life".....He was a vet, was faithful to his wife and family....what a man! RIP, Jimmy! 🙏❤🙏
One of the greatest actors and American patriots ever. I have the highest respect for this great man. What can be said ....simply a classic gentleman. I really miss him, I guess we all do.
Douglas Thompson I always loved him, because he was not just a great actor, but a decent, good man who loved his country enough to lay his life on the line - over and over with every mission. Reagan was like that, too. Not like Obama, who trashed our country here and abroad.
Heather Marie : I grew up with Jimmy Stewart movies from the 1950’s on. Back in the day, there were Hollywood Stars, and they were bigger than life, actors like John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Heston, Stewart, and others, like Gable, Fonda, and George Scott. James Stewart was an American war hero, patriot, husband, father, and nice man. The “stars” of today don’t shine nearly as bright as Stewart!
@@konedog55 In the '70s I was a latchkey kid and every afternoon when I got home, the afternoon movie (when was the last time you ever heard of that?) was just coming on and featured great films like The Philadelphia Story, Casablanca and It Happened One Night. Every time the studios attempt to remake and update one of these films I get a little sick inside. What made these films great were not the stories--which were terrific themselves--but the great actors. Like James Stewart.
I remember seeing this originally aired on television. So blessed to have seen these two legends. I miss these types of people. Sincere. Talented. Clean humor.
Jimmy Stewart was the kind of individual deserving of the Medal of Freedom. A true American original and a national treasure. I never tire of his movies and Johnny was brilliant in this interview.
They cannot make a movie about this man and his life because none of the actors these days understand or appreciate what (Brigadier) General Stewart did for us.
Jimmy Stewart was one of kind. I always wondered what it would be like to sit and talk with him a bit. A man to be greatly missed by those who don't even know him.
The only one was Audie Murphy...but he gained stardom after the war. Jimmy Stewart had to jump through hoops just to be accepted as a 33yr old. Becoming a B-26 Liberator bomber pilot...a Captain that survived the minimum missions required...something less than 20$+% of crews survived to reach...but he continued flying being promoted to a full bird Colonel and as you referred to him, he retired as a Brigadier General and it wasn't some honorary rank...he earned it...
So great that Johnny brought the stories out of Jimmy. I have always loved hearing the old folks stories and asking them questions. It is amazing that we have this footage now.
Jimmy Stewart was truly one of the greats. the stars of today can't hold a candle to him. look at Jimmy,s resume and you will find more then a handful of true classics. love you, and thanks for 60 years of class.
Jimmy Stewart has always reminded me of my grandpa from the first film I saw him in as a child (I was born in 1988 so this would be mid-90s). Seeing him in his later years, they even looked similar. This interview touched my heart, not only because he's one of my favourite classic actors but also it makes me feel connected to my grandpa who passed away in 2010.
The man was one of the best all time heart felt actors around. Jimmy Stewart could truly act with sincerity and play many different parts. I loved his poems, he would take true to life situations and turn it into a special story that even brought Johnny Carson to tears. He was a very warm and loving human being who put a part of himself in his work. There will never be another like him or could walk in his shoes. He was special and a God send to this world. I loved his movies especially his 1960's classics. Hwe was like a friend comming into your living room at times,bringing a heart felt story. One of the true legends on film and TV.
It's like sitting around the living room at a family reunion listening to a beloved grandfather tell stories of his life, with wry, dry humour. Quite enjoyable.
He was a bomber wing commander WWII, B24s. I know a Veteran who was a bombardier under his command, he told us that the wing commander usually didn't fly the missions but Jimmy Stewart flew with them sometimes. I asked how he picked the missions to fly, he told me that he flew the hard ones...when they were unlikely to return. I've never Jimmy Stewart brag about his role in the war, typical of the greatest generation.
during the shooting of the famous movie "Flight Of The Phoenix" our German actor Hardy Krüger asked Stewart about his bombarding German cities during WW II and Stewart told him better not to speak about this issue! rgds from Germany
FuddyDuddy99 my child will never really understand what the America of my youth was like. I am 54 - he but 11. The entire world has darkened. such a pity
The rest of us aka non-whites don't miss the "good ol days" when you could treat us like animals without consequence. Your good ol days was a nightmare for people of colour.
The Childfree Curly Girl I have NEVER treated anyone with cruelty or judged them differently because their race/religion/sexuality was different from my own. I bet Jimmy Stewart was just like me. My advice is to judge white people by their character - not by the sins of people who are evil by any standard.
Then how did the Tuskeegee Airmen come about? And black doctors, scientists, physicists, etc? America has provided more of these opportunities than anyother country!
I admire this good heart of our late actor Jimmy Stewart. He was deacon of Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church where I became a member. His spirit and sense of class makes him incredibly reputable, remembered and very much so a role model. Best to his family always. Tyler Lord Hamilton
Im 42 years old and I thank God I grew up with my grandparents,so I could know and appreciate all of these fine older actors and the movies they were in.
Flew combat in World War II. Pilot in the reserves. Flew B-52's. Flew a few missions in Vietnam. Lost a son in that war as well. A true American hero...
@@TheJer1963 Yes. And it was NOT honorary. He earned it! And Navy, you should know this one: Glenn Ford stayed in the Naval Reserves after the war and became a Captain.
I clicked on this because I'd never seen Jimmy Stewart this old. Then when he said "Talkin' faster," I laughed out loud. That alone made this video worth it. :)
caomhan84 I’m old enough to have seen this when it aired. Still makes me lol. One of the best 🥰. Check to see if you can find the Carson interview he did reciting a poem about his dog Blue. You will love it.
JimmycStewart is such a legend and I remember him playing on westerns and could watch him every day of the week..sensational..Jimmy has been on so many shows..thank you Jimmy..awesome days of viewing the best that there ever was.
@@justplainbrad7713 I don't know what that means. I do know my comment had no racist meaning what's ever. But everything now has to tarred with that brush doesn't it. Bollocks.
@@davidgibbs7232 You jumped a lot of hoops. Are you telling me, you got all of that, out of my simple question? Tell me again how you are not racist? You defended yourself from racism, when no accusation of racism was offered...why? That came from your internal thought process, that has been lying to your conscience for many years, and you nearly got the words to believe your lies, but your subconscious will not cover, and you are not smart enough to explain, so you defended where there wasn't an attack. There is a proven scientific explanation, would you care to know what it means?
Nobody wonders why we all Love Jimmy Stewart. What's not to love? Poised, relaxed, humble, gracious, funny, A Real Man Of Substance, who could easily have sat out WWII because of his fame, but chose to fly Bombers in Combat....the Full Package
Not only a famous actor, but an actor in some of the most famous movies of all time! Two of those movies have been on the ‘Best Movie Ever Made Lists! The first one, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and my favorite movie of all time, ‘Vertigo’! An actor who didn’t safely stay in Hollywood, during WW 2 making ‘Buy Bonds’ commercials, but fought in WW 2, not just as a soldier but as a pilot, and recognized as an Air Force Hero! And then... A Brigadier General as well! He was in real life, everything that a normal world class actor would kill to play, and... was also in real life what every world class hero secretly dreamed they could do! Actor, musician, husband, father, an American citizen who didn’t shirk from his duty, soldier, war hero, pilot, officer, and not just a WW 2 heroic officer/pilot, but a Brigadier General to boot!!! He accomplished in one life time, what would have taken 10 famously extraordinary men to do!!! And in the end, his greatest accomplishment... Humility!!! Thanx, Jimmy, RIP...
Jimmy Stewart played an excellent starring role in "The Glen Miller Story", I saw the movie only once, when it was a new release and never forgot just what a good role he played after all these years.
@@BobbyTucker I've seen it at least a dozen times. Come to think of it, it's about time to watch it -- and "The Spirit of St. Louis" -- again. I would love to find "Strategic Air Command",too.
JimmycStewart is such a legend and I remember him playing on westerns and could watch him every day of the week..sensational..Jimmy has been on so many shows..thank you Jimmy
A true gentleman a wonderful actor a true spoken American Jimmy Stewart is one of my favorite actors I appreciate all who faught for our country and GOD bless their souls
Brig. General Jimmy Stewart never smoked in his life. One of my favourite actors from the golden years of Hollywood. A gentleman of great integrity. Something that is lost in Hollywood today.
I saw a documentary on Jimmy Stuart. It mentioned his last bombing mission and how it affected him. He paid a price during his service as did all WWII vets. Showed his picture upon entering service and at discharge. He aged quite a bit hair was thin. His family was shocked at his appearance. It's a wonderful life was his first movie after his service. It said he drew on his war experience to do that anger scheme at his kids in that movie. That was what made it so believable.
He's got to be my favorite actor. He was way before my time but I knew about him thanks to the ubiquitous broadcast of "It's A Wonderful Life," during the holidays, but also his other must see film "Rear Window." The more I learn about him the more I like him and the more impressed I am with him as an actor and as a human being.
Please watch the Hitchcock film Rope. Absolutely fantastic, based on a true story, and ahead of it's time. Its basically filmed in one continuous shot, as much as film would allow at the time. I think 7 minutes at a time was all they could do. Its absolutely amazing. One would be remiss to ignore The Philadelphia Story. Jimmy at his finest and hands down the best portrayal of someone drunk. Some of the greatest one liners as well
I meet Mr. Stewart when I was about 16 years old, he was filming Bend of the river and what a gentleman he was, and he had the prettiest blue eyes I have ever seen. Wish there were more actors like him.
Can you imagine how many times Jimmy Fallon would have interrupted him? And David Letterman would never have allowed him 5 seconds of uninterrupted speech.
A National Treasure, cultural icon, a hero, piece of living history, philanthropist, Favorite son, American nostalgia, classic old school gentleman, original Class act. What else do ya need. He was it. Amen. Mr. Stewart Bless yer heart, you're Sorely missed. 💟❤ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I saw Mr. Stewart in the Hollywood Christmas parade in 1992 and let me tell you what a thrill and honor it was for a 21 year old film student. Wonderful memory and incredible actor & human being.
I adore James Stewart. I blub every year when I watch 'It's a wonderful life'. I have read about his war service, and loved how he motivated his men, taking dangerous missions. As an ordinary Brit, with many American cousins, he is one of the Americans I most admire. John
Brigadier General, named the third-greatest male screen legend of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute, behind Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant and a down to earth legend. They just don't make gentlemen like this anymore. So much respect for this man.
minutes ago I finished watching the film it's a wonderful life, starring Stewart. I almost cried on some scenes. good old days. nowadays everything has changed.
Strategic Air Command - one of my favorite movies. But this man was the real deal. As stated in another comment, he WAS a bomber pilot, and a commander in WW2. Flew combat missions as well as led the wing. Ended up as a general in the air force (reserve?). They don't come any better than this!
Jimmy Stewart...as a boy this man was an idol. He was someone I wanted to be like....I miss watching all those movies for the very first time. Sure, you can watch them again, but an old man now, I watch for what "I may have missed." Nothing beats the first time...its a real memory.
Johnny Carson was so good at just talking to people...he didn't need exaggeration, or to be crude, or to set one part of America against the other. He was just a nice guy to listen to. I have not watched or listened to late night tv since his retirement.
I'm English. My parents used to record all the old black and white films at night and we would watch the following evening. I was introduced to Grainger, Bogart, Ed G Stewart, Cagney, Hudson etc, but Jimmy Stewart was always my favourite watch. A truly tremendous gentleman, war hero and unassuming man with great courage and humility. Feeling very nostalgic all of a sudden
Great man and a wonderful actor. Jimmy you have given me and millions of others so much pleasure over the years. Thank you and God bless you. Love from a British fan x
Jimmy Stewart was a hoot! I'll always remember him on the Carson show. Honest and true, he was the last of the real Hollywood. An honorable man, a True American, loving husband, and good friend. They don't make them like him anymore.
Jimmy Stewart was my Hero 💫✨✨ I remember wishing he could be my Dad. He was and will always be the most incredibly Loving, Caring Sensitive AND Strong Brave Man. I miss you so much Mr. Jimmy Stewart. R.I.P. Sweet Man with your Beautiful Sweet Wife. Thank You for Service 🇺🇸🇺🇸✨✨
An icon. This is why Johnny was so great. His generation had great men and women. This is why Fallon, Kimmel and Colbert are amateurs and no talent. There is no talent now. These men back in the day fought in wars. Nowadays just a bunch of girlie girlies
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Too bad he's one in a million because the world needs a lot more people like Jimmy Stewart.
One in a million is better than none. And it certainly makes a difference for a lot of people.
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No we have way too many people like Jimmy Stewart - angry racists. No thanks.
It's a wonderful life.. no pun intended :)
Jimmy Stewart was one class act. Miss these old school actors big time.
Michael Thompson of course, he's from Pennsylvania.
He was from Indiana Pa. ,just east of Pittsburgh
It was a different world, wasn't it ?
@@davestratton460 Yes it was.
Yes mention his name to a millennial and they say Jimmy who?
Jimmy Stewart was a Hollywood legend. One of the greatest of all time.
Ho Hollywood has changed. Mr Stewart was so respected and loved.
More than that, he was a National Treasure. Who is supposed to replace him.. Matt Damon??
He sure was
IS not Was !!!
Zac Efron the new Hollywod Icon.
Manners, humility, dignity, generosity, class, patience, commitment. Haven't seen these things lately,,..............
Because he was genuine. And had a big heart.
I ❤️ Jimmy Stewart!
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a GOOD man..just like Reagan....and people in general back in them days
It's because he's a christian. He has Jesus in his heart.
Jimmy Stewart seems like an old family friend. What a wonderful person and what a wonderful life!
Jimmy Stewart always seemed to play himself!!!
One of the best!!!
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Tina Foose Well played, madam, well played.
He grew up near me in Pa....his Dad had a Hardware store
I'm sixteen and I have a ton of respect for this guy, He's a genuine person with some good values that was wasn't afraid to give his life for the country. I love his movies!
Steve weerly who cares if you are sixteen you want to be a special snowflake, just state that you enjoy him and his work that's it.
Hahaha, I don't want to be a special snowflake, where did that come from?
crazymonk3y2423 You're such a hater, lighten up, Stinky!
Crazymonk3y2423 ---> Maybe the reason why he stated his age is because he wanted to tell people that a young kid like him enjoys an old time actor like Jimmy Stewart
@@crazymonk3y2423 You're the snowflake here, getting butt hurt over the way someone else puts their point across.
I miss Jimmy terribly. His honesty, integrity, and unflappable humor is unmatched till this day. There was nothing artificial about Jimmy Stewart. I truly miss him.
He and Henry Fonda were a pair of giants of the American cinema and wonderful examples of American values. Each one would have made a great President. Both were head and shoulders above any of these pitiful examples of Presidents since 1980. and that includes Stewart's pal Ronnie.
Agreed.
Ditto
Ronnie was awesome! So is a jimmy
Gosh , I love this guy!
Jimmy was much more than a great actor - my gosh, he risked his life for this country, flying so many bombing missions - which he didn't HAVE to sign up for. His dignity and class - he was one of the last of a very rare breed!
My dad was in the Gotha mission where they lost 60% of their planes in one mission but hit the target. When they got back, Jimmy was standing there with , I believe, Colonel Turrell, my dad said Jimmy was crying as he asked my dad what happened.
@@gmyatko Great story 👌. I'd love to hear more like that
No
You pathetic clowns. This piece of crap was brave for flying an airplane and dropping bombs onto innocent civilians. You call that brave?
Like Iraq invasion? You clowns are nuts.
Honestly didn’t know . He is true great and he never liked compliments. Never wanted a funeral after his death . Love these videos of great people that are no longer here.
How can anyone give Jimmy a thumbs down? The man is a legend ♡♡♡
They are punks and think the world owes them something. They like Snopp Dog and Louis Farankan. I will give those thumbs down folks a raspberry and an Italian Salute.
Little Mrs Yes Exactly right.
They're all likely vapid troglodytes that subscribe to the likes of Kardashian or Bieber
When people dislike someone like Jimmy Stewart.... they have to be ignorant, hateful and bitter. Jimmy Stewart was the epitome of good and lived a life of service to his nation, his friends and family. He did this without ever bringing embarrassment to his friends or nation. Class act in every way
Dumbocraps would just because he's a conservative white man.
One of the great stories of Stewart's day was his friendship with Henry Fonda. Absolute best friends yet one a conservative and the other a liberal. When asked how with such different values they could get along, Jimmy said "There's some things we just don't talk about. There's so much more we can talk about". We could use that respect these days.
Stewart said they had gotten into some fist fights over politics. So not to ruin their friendship, they just didn't discuss politics.
I heard they got drunk and got into a fistfight...then they decided never to discuss politics again...
Absolutely! I couldn't agree more. Times are so different now, who can say how certain individuals would react politically if they were to see how the country is now. It's really naive and foolish to judge people from a past era solely thru a political lense of today.
my husband’s best friend is a liberal….my husband, a republican, 99% of the time.
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My Dad worked with James Stewart many years ago and he told me that Jimmy used to like pulling up an apple box and talking to the crew; a real down to earth individual and a true gentleman. God rest them both.
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As I watched this episode with Johnny and General Stewart, I was thinking how much he reminded me of my neighbor, who is in his mid-eighties and still farms about 900 acres with one of his sons. Jimmy Stewart comes across as a man entirely at home with himself and I felt I could just stand at the fence and talk with him about nearly anything. That kind of person is so hard to find these days, anywhere, let alone Hollywood.
Sounds like your Father raised a Great Son !!!
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WAS YOUR FATHER A ROUGHNECK?
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting and shaking hands with General James Stewart in the mid 1980's. He was a true gentleman. Of all the Holiwood personalities I worked with during my 26 years as a policeman in LA. General Stewart deserves the greatest respect.
@Clyde Suckfinger *Strange I thought the LA Police had to pass a proficiency and literacy test before being accepted
"Holiwood" ? I have been there, stayed at The Ambassadors Hotel in 1986 and went to Jimmy Stewart's house (quite modest) but unfortunately was out. Would have loved to have met him.*
Cool!
Holiwood I see you are a stupid cop.
Mr. Nice you are not living up to your name
GrrMeister zip it
My favorite actor of all times. Class act. No other actor compares to him. He was a WWII vet. He helped finance Thunderbird field in AZ where my dad was stationed and learned to fly the Stearman PT-17, eventually piloted a B-17, 21 years old. Stewart was a very humble guy, did't talk much about his service to our country. He was a great actor, but a far greater Patriot. God Bless him. He reminds me of my dear dad who was just a few years younger and passed last year at 94.
Sorry about your dad. The greatest gener.
Jimmy Stewart and Glenn Ford are my two favorite all-time male actors. On my birthday I spend most of the day watching their movies.
@@larrygarrett724 Thank you, yes indeed, the greatest generation and sorely missed.
Jimmy Stewart is funny without even trying. He says the smallest simplest phrases and has the audience in shreds, gotta love this man!
He was an Army Officer. He knew to kick ass when he chose. Salute to a great actor .
@@tryarunm He retired as a Brigadier General in the USAF And he flew actual combat missions both in WWII and in Viet Nam
@@PutnmaKE Extremely impressive. He also enlisted before Pearl Harbor!
One of the most famous people in American History. Yea sure, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Lawrence Olivier, Humphrey Bogart all sort of fit into that same category. But James Stewart may have been even more popular to the movie going audience during his peak than any actor ever.
Funny guy. Very interesting stories. Maybe part of the humour has to do with the very distinctive Jimmy Stewart stammers in his elocution. Probably the most impersonated of all the Hollywood celebrities.
I saw a spot Jimmy Stewart did with Johnny where he read a poem he had written about his dog which had recently passed away. It brought Johnny to tears and everybody else as well as he finished by saying that his loyal friend was "no longer there". Today's actors will never compare to icon's like him. Never.
Here it is:
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It says 1981.
Never a dry eye when watching this
My absolute favorite!
Lawd, if *I* watch it I will probably probably be useless for the rest of the day....
Richard R I saw that as well. There were tears in eyes of many in the audience, and at home, mine included.
I wrote him a fan letter and he wrote me back!! I treasure it! I told him how much I loved "It's a wonderful life".....He was a vet, was faithful to his wife and family....what a man! RIP, Jimmy! 🙏❤🙏
He died!
When?
Where?
Why?
How old was he?
One of the greatest actors and American patriots ever. I have the highest respect for this great man. What can be said ....simply a classic gentleman. I really miss him, I guess we all do.
+Douglas Thompson I Agree and Me Too Jimmy Stewart Was One Of The Best Actors Ever!
Douglas Thompson I always loved him, because he was not just a great actor, but a decent, good man who loved his country enough to lay his life on the line - over and over with every mission. Reagan was like that, too. Not like Obama, who trashed our country here and abroad.
Douglas Thompson The world seems real short of men of this calibre these days. Especially in the entertainment field as for public life...!!
Douglas Thompson he is a america
One of the greatest ever. Had the pleasure of attending a graduation where Mr. Stewart gave the commencement speech...a real highlight in my life.
I love Jimmy Stewart! My favorite actor....such a humble spirit and the work he left us with is timeless and classic!
Some people should never die... What an amazing gent.
What a perfect example of class. Even came dressed in a suit. Respectful, funny, reverent. How i wish i lived back in his day.
Heather Marie : I grew up with Jimmy Stewart movies from the 1950’s on. Back in the day, there were Hollywood Stars, and they were bigger than life, actors like John Wayne, Gregory Peck, Heston, Stewart, and others, like Gable, Fonda, and George Scott.
James Stewart was an American war hero, patriot, husband, father, and nice man.
The “stars” of today don’t shine nearly as bright as Stewart!
Heather Marie a real great human
Jim Koenig
What you’re saying about John Dall?
@@konedog55 In the '70s I was a latchkey kid and every afternoon when I got home, the afternoon movie (when was the last time you ever heard of that?) was just coming on and featured great films like The Philadelphia Story, Casablanca and It Happened One Night. Every time the studios attempt to remake and update one of these films I get a little sick inside. What made these films great were not the stories--which were terrific themselves--but the great actors. Like James Stewart.
Nicely said
I remember seeing this originally aired on television. So blessed to have seen these two legends. I miss these types of people. Sincere. Talented. Clean humor.
Jimmy Stewart was the kind of individual deserving of the Medal of Freedom. A true American original and a national treasure. I never tire of his movies and Johnny was brilliant in this interview.
there will never be men like this again in Hollywood..a real gentleman...honorable...veteran...
+Kathleen Norris yes mam thats when men were men and women were women but they are all gone now its a shame what this world has become
There's some hope from gen Z. Their punk rock seems to be traditional family values
Kathleen Norris another time on Carson he stated his service to the country was so much more important than anything he did in Hollywood!!!
Kathleen there will never be men like this
They cannot make a movie about this man and his life because none of the actors these days understand or appreciate what (Brigadier) General Stewart did for us.
Jimmy Stewart was one of kind. I always wondered what it would be like to sit and talk with him a bit. A man to be greatly missed by those who don't even know him.
Me too
I am 84 y.old & how l miss all the gentlemen actors. William Holden , Gregory Peck ,and Jimmy Stewart etc . Good old days. Carole
I never get tired of listening to Jimmy Stewart.
Jimmy Stewart was a true Classic. RIP Jimmy.
Jimmy Stewart is one of my all time favorite actors. It is always a pleasure to see him and hear him so nice and candid.
He was a one of a kind, there well never be another like him. truly missed .
Glad I found this, so many memories. Thank you General Stewart, just for being you!
I wish these old days and people could come back. What a time to be alive.
General Stewart, a true patriot and true gentleman. There is no one is Hollywood that could come close to the class and style this man had.
The only one was Audie Murphy...but he gained stardom after the war. Jimmy Stewart had to jump through hoops just to be accepted as a 33yr old. Becoming a B-26 Liberator bomber pilot...a Captain that survived the minimum missions required...something less than 20$+% of crews survived to reach...but he continued flying being promoted to a full bird Colonel and as you referred to him, he retired as a Brigadier General and it wasn't some honorary rank...he earned it...
So great that Johnny brought the stories out of Jimmy. I have always loved hearing the old folks stories and asking them questions. It is amazing that we have this footage now.
Jimmy Stewart was truly one of the greats. the stars of today can't hold a candle to him. look at Jimmy,s resume and you will find more then a handful of true classics. love you, and thanks for 60 years of class.
I read he was racist
Jimmy Stewart has always reminded me of my grandpa from the first film I saw him in as a child (I was born in 1988 so this would be mid-90s). Seeing him in his later years, they even looked similar. This interview touched my heart, not only because he's one of my favourite classic actors but also it makes me feel connected to my grandpa who passed away in 2010.
The man was one of the best all time heart felt actors around. Jimmy Stewart could truly act with sincerity and play many different parts. I loved his poems, he would take true to life situations and turn it into a special story that even brought Johnny Carson to tears. He was a very warm and loving human being who put a part of himself in his work. There will never be another like him or could walk in his shoes. He was special and a God send to this world. I loved his movies especially his 1960's classics. Hwe was like a friend comming into your living room at times,bringing a heart felt story. One of the true legends on film and TV.
Agree whole hearted with. all the comments made about Jimmy Stewart, my all time most favorite actor!
It's like sitting around the living room at a family reunion listening to a beloved grandfather tell stories of his life, with wry, dry humour. Quite enjoyable.
I have immense respect for this man.
He was a bomber wing commander WWII, B24s. I know a Veteran who was a bombardier under his command, he told us that the wing commander usually didn't fly the missions but Jimmy Stewart flew with them sometimes. I asked how he picked the missions to fly, he told me that he flew the hard ones...when they were unlikely to return. I've never Jimmy Stewart brag about his role in the war, typical of the greatest generation.
He flew 16 to 18 missions.
Author Og Mandino flew 6 missions with him. Og flew a total of 30 missions.
Russ Burkett - Most veterans don't talk about the war.
The Cowboy War was different back then compared to now.
during the shooting of the famous movie "Flight Of The Phoenix" our German actor Hardy Krüger asked Stewart about his bombarding German cities during WW II and Stewart told him better not to speak about this issue! rgds from Germany
Real heroes don't brag about their service.
What a wonderful human being - I so miss the old days - boy the world has changed.
FuddyDuddy99
my child will never really understand what the America of my youth was like. I am 54 - he but 11.
The entire world has darkened. such a pity
The rest of us aka non-whites don't miss the "good ol days" when you could treat us like animals without consequence. Your good ol days was a nightmare for people of colour.
The Childfree Curly Girl
I have NEVER treated anyone with cruelty or judged them differently because their race/religion/sexuality was different from my own. I bet Jimmy Stewart was just like me. My advice is to judge white people by their character - not by the sins of people who are evil by any standard.
Great post.
Then how did the Tuskeegee Airmen come about? And black doctors, scientists, physicists, etc? America has provided more of these opportunities than anyother country!
I admire this good heart of our late actor Jimmy Stewart. He was deacon of Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church where I became a member. His spirit and sense of class makes him incredibly reputable, remembered and very much so a role model. Best to his family always. Tyler Lord Hamilton
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Not all of us see this as an endorsement, but as simplified ridicule.
Jimmy Stewart is my all-time favorite actor. I loved the way he talked, and his style and grace is unsurpassed. A real class act. ♥️
I sure miss James Stewart, he represented the best of our country!
Used to sneak down silently and turn the TV down low and watch every time Jonny had Jimmy on. Class act doesn't do him justice. 👏
Im 42 years old and I thank God I grew up with my grandparents,so I could know and appreciate all of these fine older actors and the movies they were in.
I could listen to him talk for hours....
It would take hours to listen.
Served our country in WWII. Fine gentleman and person.
Not any actors can say that. They are too busy running down this country. Finding what is wrong. Listening to the squad.
And after the war he stayed in the reserves earning the rank of brigadier General.
@@deborahj.dirk-halley1850 strong men make good times,
Good times make weak men
Flew combat in World War II. Pilot in the reserves. Flew B-52's. Flew a few missions in Vietnam. Lost a son in that war as well. A true American hero...
@@TheJer1963 Yes. And it was NOT honorary. He earned it! And Navy, you should know this one: Glenn Ford stayed in the Naval Reserves after the war and became a Captain.
I clicked on this because I'd never seen Jimmy Stewart this old. Then when he said "Talkin' faster," I laughed out loud. That alone made this video worth it. :)
Me too....
caomhan84 I’m old enough to have seen this when it aired. Still makes me lol. One of the best 🥰. Check to see if you can find the Carson interview he did reciting a poem about his dog Blue. You will love it.
My grandmother and I would watch every episode when I would spend the night with her. She let me stay up. It was a treat.
JimmycStewart is such a legend and I remember him playing on westerns and could watch him every day of the week..sensational..Jimmy has been on so many shows..thank you Jimmy..awesome days of viewing the best that there ever was.
One of my favourite American men. Jimmy's work continues to delight me, and I often go back to watching him when I need the world straightened out.
You can see the admiration and respect Johnny Carson has for Jimmy Stewart.
The phrase "they don't make them like that anymore" was invented for this lovely guy.
Hollywood is extremely anti-whlTe now.
@@Student____2025__1 it is and that is sad. It should not be anti-any colour.
@@davidgibbs7232 Did you say that when it was 99% white?
@@justplainbrad7713 I don't know what that means. I do know my comment had no racist meaning what's ever. But everything now has to tarred with that brush doesn't it. Bollocks.
@@davidgibbs7232 You jumped a lot of hoops.
Are you telling me, you got all of that, out of my simple question?
Tell me again how you are not racist?
You defended yourself from racism, when no accusation of racism was offered...why?
That came from your internal thought process, that has been lying to your conscience for many years, and you nearly got the words to believe your lies, but your subconscious will not cover, and you are not smart enough to explain, so you defended where there wasn't an attack.
There is a proven scientific explanation, would you care to know what it means?
Nobody wonders why we all Love Jimmy Stewart.
What's not to love?
Poised, relaxed, humble, gracious, funny, A Real Man Of Substance, who could easily have sat out WWII because of his fame, but chose to fly Bombers in Combat....the Full Package
One of the greatest of all time. Loved all his movies! A real gentleman.
Not only a famous actor, but an actor in some of the most famous movies of all time! Two of those movies have been on the ‘Best Movie Ever Made Lists! The first one, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and my favorite movie of all time, ‘Vertigo’! An actor who didn’t safely stay in Hollywood, during WW 2 making ‘Buy Bonds’ commercials, but fought in WW 2, not just as a soldier but as a pilot, and recognized as an Air Force Hero! And then...
A Brigadier General as well! He was in real life, everything that a normal world class actor would kill to play, and... was also in real life what every world class hero secretly dreamed they could do!
Actor, musician, husband, father, an American citizen who didn’t shirk from his duty, soldier, war hero, pilot, officer, and not just a WW 2 heroic officer/pilot, but a Brigadier General to boot!!!
He accomplished in one life time, what would have taken 10 famously extraordinary men to do!!! And in the end, his greatest accomplishment...
Humility!!!
Thanx, Jimmy,
RIP...
Jimmy Stewart played an excellent starring role in "The Glen Miller Story", I saw the movie only once, when it was a new release and never forgot just what a good role he played after all these years.
Mr Smith, Philadelphia story. shop around the corner, Harvey, Winchester 73 rear window, vertigo, anatomy of a Murder,
That western Picture with Dean Martin Bannnnnn Do Lero
Very well said!
@@BobbyTucker I've seen it at least a dozen times. Come to think of it, it's about time to watch it -- and "The Spirit of St. Louis" -- again. I would love to find "Strategic Air Command",too.
I really enjoy that Stewart spoke the same way even in the 90s, take you back to those old news reels from WWII and the 30s and 40s dialogue.
JimmycStewart is such a legend and I remember him playing on westerns and could watch him every day of the week..sensational..Jimmy has been on so many shows..thank you Jimmy
A true gentleman a wonderful actor a true spoken American Jimmy Stewart is one of my favorite actors
I appreciate all who faught for our country and GOD bless their souls
I think his name is James?!
Danin Grisham Hedy Lamar said he was a true gentleman. 👱💇 Arnold Bourbon Amaral
Brig. General Jimmy Stewart never smoked in his life. One of my favourite actors from the golden years of Hollywood. A gentleman of great integrity. Something that is lost in Hollywood today.
I cried like a baby when Jimmy Stewart died. He was the last of the greats!
I saw a documentary on Jimmy Stuart. It mentioned his last bombing mission and how it affected him. He paid a price during his service as did all WWII vets.
Showed his picture upon entering service and at discharge. He aged quite a bit hair was thin. His family was shocked at his appearance.
It's a wonderful life was his first movie after his service. It said he drew on his war experience to do that anger scheme at his kids in that movie. That was what made it so believable.
I read he was Racist.
No, I believe kirk Douglas was last of the greats dy'in at 103.
Yeah it is a wonderful life Jimmy, and you're a wonderful human being.
I could listen to Jimmy Stewart for hours on end, he can tell such good stories. Very interesting man.
He's got to be my favorite actor. He was way before my time but I knew about him thanks to the ubiquitous broadcast of "It's A Wonderful Life," during the holidays, but also his other must see film "Rear Window." The more I learn about him the more I like him and the more impressed I am with him as an actor and as a human being.
Please watch the Hitchcock film Rope. Absolutely fantastic, based on a true story, and ahead of it's time. Its basically filmed in one continuous shot, as much as film would allow at the time. I think 7 minutes at a time was all they could do. Its absolutely amazing. One would be remiss to ignore The Philadelphia Story. Jimmy at his finest and hands down the best portrayal of someone drunk. Some of the greatest one liners as well
James Stuart was and still is a great Hollywood Icon. I love so many of his movies.
I meet Mr. Stewart when I was about 16 years old, he was filming Bend of the river and what a gentleman he was, and he had the prettiest blue eyes I have ever seen. Wish there were more actors like him.
Mr Carson was & is still the best interviewer ever!
Can you imagine how many times Jimmy Fallon would have interrupted him? And David Letterman would never have allowed him 5 seconds of uninterrupted speech.
A National Treasure, cultural icon, a hero, piece of living history, philanthropist, Favorite son, American nostalgia, classic old school gentleman, original Class act. What else do ya need. He was it. Amen.
Mr. Stewart Bless yer heart, you're Sorely missed. 💟❤
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I saw Mr. Stewart in the Hollywood Christmas parade in 1992 and let me tell you what a thrill and honor it was for a 21 year old film student. Wonderful memory and incredible actor & human being.
"That was after the first war..." I love listening to this, I feel like I'm listening to my grandpa (long deceased) tell stories.
Jimmy Stewart and James gagney two of my favorite actors of all time thanks for the download 👍
I adore James Stewart. I blub every year when I watch 'It's a wonderful life'. I have read about his war service, and loved how he motivated his men, taking dangerous missions.
As an ordinary Brit, with many American cousins, he is one of the Americans I most admire.
John
Brigadier General, named the third-greatest male screen legend of the Golden Age of Hollywood by the American Film Institute, behind Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant and a down to earth legend. They just don't make gentlemen like this anymore. So much respect for this man.
minutes ago I finished watching the film it's a wonderful life, starring Stewart. I almost cried on some scenes. good old days. nowadays everything has changed.
These days White people are told to apologize for being White
One thing that makes Jimmy Stuart so comical is the fact that he's always so serious!
Or maybe he had a sly why of not taking himself seriously.
Must watch is The Dean Martin Roast... Jimmy it was get.
Who the heck is Jimmy Stuart?
jimmy is my favorite actor of all time. and his ww2 heroics cannot be understated
humble man. brave. war veteran. unassuming. talented. one of a kind. rip sir.
Strategic Air Command - one of my favorite movies. But this man was the real deal. As stated in another comment, he WAS a bomber pilot, and a commander in WW2. Flew combat missions as well as led the wing. Ended up as a general in the air force (reserve?). They don't come any better than this!
Mine to. Have it recorded.
Jimmy Stewart was a national treasure. One of my favorite movies is It's a Wonderful Life.
I miss Jimmy Stewart....God Bless His Soul.
God bless Jimmy, I just watched it's a wonderful life again, such a heartwarming film and performance.
Jimmy Stewart...as a boy this man was an idol. He was someone I wanted to be like....I miss watching all those movies for the very first time. Sure, you can watch them again, but an old man now, I watch for what "I may have missed." Nothing beats the first time...its a real memory.
All his movies no matter what role he played he was excellent
Johnny Carson was so good at just talking to people...he didn't need exaggeration, or to be crude, or to set one part of America against the other. He was just a nice guy to listen to. I have not watched or listened to late night tv since his retirement.
A real class act. Loved Jimmy Stewart..
One of the greatest actors & people of all time. Miss him
One of the all time greats thank you Jimmy for all the memories you’ve given us .
I love watching Jack Benny's episodes with Jimmy and Gloria Stewart.
I'm English. My parents used to record all the old black and white films at night and we would watch the following evening. I was introduced to Grainger, Bogart, Ed G Stewart, Cagney, Hudson etc, but Jimmy Stewart was always my favourite watch. A truly tremendous gentleman, war hero and unassuming man with great courage and humility. Feeling very nostalgic all of a sudden
Class act! Genuine to the core!
Absolutely one of the best actors to ever grace Hollywood and one of my favorites as well.....
Watching It’s a wonderful life and just thought I’d look up Jimmy Stewart and appreciate him for how great he was
Great man and a wonderful actor. Jimmy you have given me and millions of others so much pleasure over the years. Thank you and God bless you. Love from a British fan x
Jimmy Stewart was a hoot! I'll always remember him on the Carson show. Honest and true, he was the last of the real Hollywood. An honorable man, a True American, loving husband, and good friend. They don't make them like him anymore.
My favorite actor. A true American hero. Cannot express my admiration for his accomplishments in film and on behalf of our nation. God bless you
the man was class personified. i wish i could say that about anyone nowadays.
I love how Johnny interviewed. He give you spots and set you up perfectly. You don’t see this anymore.
Jimmy Stewart was my Hero 💫✨✨ I remember wishing he could be my Dad. He was and will always be the most incredibly Loving, Caring Sensitive AND Strong Brave Man. I miss you so much Mr. Jimmy Stewart. R.I.P. Sweet Man with your Beautiful Sweet Wife. Thank You for Service 🇺🇸🇺🇸✨✨
Princeton, Hollywood, Brigadier General....Jimmy has always had every ounce of my respect in every way.
I love living in the past. It is where the entertainment lives!
- I spend all of my waking moments living in the past. I would cut my wrists if I lived in the present.
i am not the laughing out loud type usually but "talking faster" absolutely killed me
chilly22 -Me too. Lol. I about fell over
chilly22 me too. My family all looked at me like I was crazy for cackling at my phone.
I know that feeling, bro
He was great, great stories.
An icon. This is why Johnny was so great. His generation had great men and women. This is why Fallon, Kimmel and Colbert are amateurs and no talent. There is no talent now. These men back in the day fought in wars. Nowadays just a bunch of girlie girlies