When I was a youngster I remember seeing the broadcast commercials for the original 1950 film but never got around to seeing it until today online for the first time and now I'm having a reunion of sorts with Jimmy and Jesse in this tv production. Nice seeing the 1970's actors as well.
I watched this version when I was 8. I also loved rabbits and still do. The main character reminds me of my father who was an alcoholic. He was also one of the kindest man I have ever known . Both he and Harvey live on in my heart 🤧 I'm so happy I found this!! It's been close to 50 years 🥲
This was delightful. I enjoyed watching with different players. The one plus that I found was Helen Hayes' recognition of Harvey's manipulations at the end. She seemed almost pleased about her change purse being misplaced. Maybe it's just my interpretation.
This was the cast from the 1972 Lincoln Center revival produced at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Also returning from the original Broadway cast and the Universal film is Jesse White as Wilson.
He was all over TV in the 50s & 60s, I always enjoyed seeing the guy. Plus IIRC, he was the "Maytag Repairman" for many many years in their TV commercials.
One further comment: Josephine Hull who played Veta Lousie perfectly captured the highly emotional and flakey and hilarious character better than Ms. Hayes, who was really too 'normal' in her characterization.
@@TheAndroia The Tao Te Ching speaks of this in its own mysterious way . "Can you make that which is old new again ? Can you polish your secret mirror ? Can you clear the turbid waters ?"
I really enjoyed this, as I'd been wanting to see one of James Stewart's later versions of Elwood P. Dowd that I'd read about. Now I want to get a copy of the script because I'm wondering if the changes in dialogue in this version were from the original play that were left out in the movie, or were added for this production. This version is much more stage than screen.
I know Harvey is invisible...but a little hint of him (more than a door opening and closing by itself) would've been nice, maybe his shadow in the hallway in the final shot. I guess no one ever cruely told Elwood "your friend doesn't exist, and you're nuts," or (as I would've) "I believe you can see Harvey, but he's invisible to my eyes - and more than anything else, I'd like to meet a 6-foot tall talking rabbit;" I wonder if Harvey would manifest himself to my eyes at that point.
Yes the timing of everything is much too clipped and fast probably due to broadcast television scheduling. You can see why motion picture film directing and editing is superior to television live performances which this was even if it was recorded on video tape which it obviously was.
At around the 6:10 mark, the Judge introduce Myrtle Mae Simmons to Dr. Chumley as "Myrtle Mae Chumley" and then Dr. Chumley says "how do you do Ms. Simmons". Obviously a big mistake in delivering a line. Was this show done live?
Saw this back in '72 when I was a kid. It's still very good. It's nice to see the change in the sister at the end. Though now I wonder if the only reason she stopped the doctor from curing her brother, was that she was afraid her brother would see how greedy and selfish she was, and throw her and her daughter out of the house! (It was still his house. They were just guests.) But I am a romantic, and I hope instead, that she came to realize that she that she was the one who needed to change, not her brother.
Just played Veta in HARVEY. The part is so beautifully written that the comedy explodes in the hands of a good actress. What happened here? Helen Hayes is about as funny as a funeral. Absolutely wretched production. Better forgotten.
@colinzap6: But you don’t mention how well you played the part. Since you recognize the ‘funeral’ aspects of Helen Hayes portrayal, then you must have been worse than a funeral.
@@johnpickford4222 I feel for you, having had to miss my very well-received, inventive, fall-down-funny performance at the celebrated Heights Players in Brooklyn, New York.
MORAL MESSAGE OF HARVEY "In this world, you must be oh, oh, so smart or oh, so pleasant." -- Elrod's mother. "I recommend pleasant." -- Elrod. Normal people are controlled by Social Hypnotism and play The Social Game, as explained by Alan Watts in two, short, RUclips videos. Every person viewing this profound film is most likely quite normal.
Most claustrophobic direction I've ever seen! It's like ALL head-shots! What a waste of a tremendous cast, and story! So rushed and empty, for me. Where's the charm!? And leaving out Harvey's session with the Dr.!? Wow, leaves virtually all of the sc-fi/fantasy elements out of the story. And such awful local theater stage lighting, and reverby sound - like a 60s soap opera! But many fine live performances from the wonderful players (but not Stewart's best - due to poor direction!). Some stories are so well crafted originally, that there's little point in simply retelling them, but a new take could have been interesting. But, to each, their own! I so appreciate the chance to see it!
Well, Harvey has been known to take a little sip every now and then, hasn't he! I always tend to see the glass half full, and there's certainly no harm in remaking Harvey, and Blade Runner, and Wizard of Oz, and every waking moment of our lives over and over and over. But if it really doesn't add anything, and in fact tries to diminish the wonder of the original - I simply see it as a waste of time and energy (and amazing cast), and probably all done to milk some profit out of a magical moment in time. But if others enjoy these remakes, so be it.
Elwood is perhaps the most sane person that has ever been . I enjoyed this production every bit as much as the film . Thank you for posting this .
When I was a youngster I remember seeing the broadcast commercials for the original 1950 film but never got around to seeing it until today online for the first time and now I'm having a reunion of sorts with Jimmy and Jesse in this tv production. Nice seeing the 1970's actors as well.
I watched this version when I was 8. I also loved rabbits and still do. The main character reminds me of my father who was an alcoholic. He was also one of the kindest man I have ever known . Both he and Harvey live on in my heart 🤧 I'm so happy I found this!! It's been close to 50 years 🥲
When we saw them on Broadway the Invisible white rabbit got a twenty-minute standing ovation.
12:50 "I've wrestled with reality for 40 years. And I'm proud that I finally won out over it." My sentiments exactly.
That is a great line.
Me too . 😂
I live with schizophrenia, and this show was a breath of fresh air 😂❤
This is an interesting version. When the original is a masterpiece though, there is no reason to copy it!
I like the 1950s one better but, I'm glad to have been able to see this. Thank you for sharing. :)
This is much closer to original play.
Wonderful cast. Nice to see Fred Gwynne as the cab driver.
Helen Hayes was a phenomenon but this production can't hold a candle to the original 1950s film.
No not quite but, she did a good job.
This was delightful. I enjoyed watching with different players. The one plus that I found was Helen Hayes' recognition of Harvey's manipulations at the end. She seemed almost pleased about her change purse being misplaced. Maybe it's just my interpretation.
This was the cast from the 1972 Lincoln Center revival produced at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Also returning from the original Broadway cast and the Universal film is Jesse White as Wilson.
We saw them on Broadway , PRICELESS !!!!!
They didn't tell us who played harvey though. Do you know please ?
@@grahamzvi3293 He played himself.
Love this movie Jimmy Stewart I love that man thanks
“...nobody every brings anything small into a bar.” - Elwood P. Dowd
14:53 Anticipates "Young Frankenstein": "Tell me, what is it you do do?"
Fred Gwyne is great in this.
What an incredible movie 🎬. Harvey!
Enjoyed very much
ha "i just thought he needed conveying" classic
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Love Jesse White. Watch him in the original 1950 movie.
He was all over TV in the 50s & 60s, I always enjoyed seeing the guy. Plus IIRC, he was the "Maytag Repairman" for many many years in their TV commercials.
One further comment: Josephine Hull who played Veta Lousie perfectly captured the highly emotional and flakey and hilarious character better than Ms. Hayes, who was really too 'normal' in her characterization.
Josephine Hull had played the role on Broadway and won the Oscar for this role.
Always one of my favorites...Wonder where my bunny is ?...
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Wow.. Elwood P. Down is one of my role models !
The movie (both movies) can be summed up from 31:00 to 32:00. An amazing sentiment and I have a theory, this was the muse for Forrest Gump...
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I just wish he could have shared how to stay pleasant. It's getting harder and harder.
@@TheAndroia The Tao Te Ching speaks of this in its own mysterious way .
"Can you make that which is old new again ?
Can you polish your secret mirror ?
Can you clear the turbid waters ?"
Good O'L Harvy ... HAaaa!!!! .... catch ya down town for a beer ... your treat ... lol
Great movie
I really enjoyed this, as I'd been wanting to see one of James Stewart's later versions of Elwood P. Dowd that I'd read about. Now I want to get a copy of the script because I'm wondering if the changes in dialogue in this version were from the original play that were left out in the movie, or were added for this production. This version is much more stage than screen.
I remember watching this as a kid. Not as good as the movie but it certainly is memorable.
Originally telecast on March 22, 1972.
Wonderful. Made my night. Made my week. Did not know this version existed. THANK YOU VERY MUCH> The Wright Time V
Dumb story, but Jimmy Stewart is wonderful.
I know Harvey is invisible...but a little hint of him (more than a door opening and closing by itself) would've been nice, maybe his shadow in the hallway in the final shot.
I guess no one ever cruely told Elwood "your friend doesn't exist, and you're nuts," or (as I would've) "I believe you can see Harvey, but he's invisible to my eyes - and more than anything else, I'd like to meet a 6-foot tall talking rabbit;" I wonder if Harvey would manifest himself to my eyes at that point.
Yes the timing of everything is much too clipped and fast probably due to broadcast television scheduling. You can see why motion picture film directing and editing is superior to television live performances which this was even if it was recorded on video tape which it obviously was.
At around the 6:10 mark, the Judge introduce Myrtle Mae Simmons to Dr. Chumley as "Myrtle Mae Chumley" and then Dr. Chumley says "how do you do Ms. Simmons". Obviously a big mistake in delivering a line. Was this show done live?
Jeff Vaughn Must have been, I also noticed a few dropped lines, picked up nicely by these great pros. How KOOL is this. V
Saw this back in '72 when I was a kid. It's still very good. It's nice to see the change in the sister at the end. Though now I wonder if the only reason she stopped the doctor from curing her brother, was that she was afraid her brother would see how greedy and selfish she was, and throw her and her daughter out of the house! (It was still his house. They were just guests.) But I am a romantic, and I hope instead, that she came to realize that she that she was the one who needed to change, not her brother.
Yea :)
Rather abrupt for a realization like that, I daresay...
28:12
31:30
37:59 One can't have too many friends
36:32 - end
😇😇😊😊
Just played Veta in HARVEY.
The part is so beautifully written that the comedy explodes in the hands of a good actress.
What happened here?
Helen Hayes is about as funny as a funeral.
Absolutely wretched production.
Better forgotten.
@colinzap6: But you don’t mention how well you played the part. Since you recognize the ‘funeral’ aspects of Helen Hayes portrayal, then you must have been worse than a funeral.
@@johnpickford4222 I feel for you, having had to miss my very well-received, inventive, fall-down-funny performance at the celebrated Heights Players in Brooklyn, New York.
They have cut some stuff out of this version and the muse and doc are not the orginial
lovely ! thanks for uploading ! when was it filmed?
MORAL MESSAGE OF HARVEY
"In this world, you must be oh, oh, so smart or oh, so pleasant." -- Elrod's mother. "I recommend pleasant." -- Elrod.
Normal people are controlled by Social Hypnotism and play The Social Game, as explained by Alan Watts in two, short, RUclips videos.
Every person viewing this profound film is most likely quite normal.
"...a better film than the previous film version." Good grief. They need to put you and Ed Hickey into a taxi.
For comparison's sake, there's a 1958 TV production of the play starring Art Carney:
ruclips.net/video/38MblUO_bTE/видео.html
Most claustrophobic direction I've ever seen! It's like ALL head-shots! What a waste of a tremendous cast, and story! So rushed and empty, for me. Where's the charm!? And leaving out Harvey's session with the Dr.!? Wow, leaves virtually all of the sc-fi/fantasy elements out of the story. And such awful local theater stage lighting, and reverby sound - like a 60s soap opera! But many fine live performances from the wonderful players (but not Stewart's best - due to poor direction!). Some stories are so well crafted originally, that there's little point in simply retelling them, but a new take could have been interesting. But, to each, their own! I so appreciate the chance to see it!
Well, Harvey has been known to take a little sip every now and then, hasn't he!
I always tend to see the glass half full, and there's certainly no harm in remaking Harvey, and Blade Runner, and Wizard of Oz, and every waking moment of our lives over and over and over. But if it really doesn't add anything, and in fact tries to diminish the wonder of the original - I simply see it as a waste of time and energy (and amazing cast), and probably all done to milk some profit out of a magical moment in time. But if others enjoy these remakes, so be it.