Beatles interview after death of manager Brian Epstein 

John isn’t being sarcastic, witty or smart. He’s just shocked.

Poor John is just lost here..

Look at John's face, he's totally shocked and confused

You know there's something wrong when George is main speaker

George being a big help here for John. 👍

George being John's support is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

1:15 John just takes a deep breath..poor Johnny looks so upset

Damn I’ve never seen John so shocked

George is all class

John looked so much like a scared, lost boy. First and only time I saw him like this in interviews. George was being a bro coming to his rescue.

Olivia once said that George was "no panic" type person...he was always calm, always...no matter what. Here, if you watch carefully,you will see that John is completely shocked and lost in bewilderment, whereas George is somehow still calm..he was definitely shocked and sad but he was calm...he stepped in and answered all the questions... Ringo was actually standing next to him... George may had been the youngest Beatle and labeled the Quiet one but he was matured enough to handle a situation when it needed him..he was always protective of his mates...❤️

john is so serious in this interview

This is very heartbreaking, they look so lost. It is crazy to think how young George was here, not even 25 years old. He always had this grounded and deep quality regardless of age, he was there for John at Stuart’s tragic death back in Hamburg too. These two’s bond is often overlooked but was very special and beautiful. Truly a beautiful, classy soul. R.I.P to all.

John's shock is also understandable when you remember that he lost his mother at a very young age, then his best friend, Stu Sutcliffe, right when the Beatles started their career, and now, completely by surprise, the man who allowed all their story to happen. That's a lot to carry. So difficult to watch…

I've seen endless films on the Beatles and I have never seen John Lennon so meek, utterly stunned and on the brink of tears.

John looks like a deer in the headlights. George has so much protection in his eyes for John here and takes the lead on purpose. John had such a tragic childhood and couldn’t cope with anything ever. The Beatles truly were brothers.

It's John with no wall up.its hard to see someone who bought a lot of happiness to so many be so hurt.

God...I'm not a big fan of John as a person, but it's awful to see him look so shocked and upset here. The question "Where would you be today without Mr. Epstein?" was an invitation to produce a nice little soundbite about how much Brian did for the band and what a great friend he was. For John - usually so quick with words - to simply say 'I don't know', and leave the 'quiet' Beatle to do all the talking, is heartbreaking.

It's horrifically soul crushing to see john in this way. I can't name a time I've ever seen him so serious and so shocked. It's terribly sad.

It’s so weird to see John like that. He’s literally in shock

1:16 broke my heart. Look at poor John 😭💔

What great bandmates. John’s state of shock is pretty clear, and you can see George senses it (as he must have also known John and Brian’s particularly close relationship) and is picking his brother up when he needs it.

Awww,I absolutely love Georgie here. He is so protective of John. He answers all of the questions.❤️❤️

Brian was the type of manager who truly wanted what was best for the band. A genuine man who built meaningful relationships with artists.

John later was angry that the Maharishi made light of Brian's death. John said he didn't have a chance to really mourn, and called Maharishi in later years an idiot.

Poor John. He and Epstein had a really special relationship. Some claim it was even romantic, but either way, Brian was a guiding force and friend to all the Beatles who carried them out of Liverpool and into the home of every family on the planet. It’s no wonder John seemed so shellshocked.

George was a really beautiful man...he could _feel_ John's bewilderment and pain, so he stepped in to ease his burden. 💜

Honestly, if Brian never died, i think The beatles wouldnt have broken up in 1970.

John Lennon's reaction to Brian Epstein's death was the same as mine was to John Lennon's death! Shock, bewilderment and disbelief.

John lost so many people in his life so its heartwarming to see George being his support here

Lennon is quite literally in a state of total shock and the media I just wish gave him (and the group) some time and space here to grieve and process the entire situation. He's totally in a daze on the verge of breaking down. Just heartbreaking how he repeats "yes....yes"

Stunning piece of film, John's looking completely stunned, his eyes, all the words, George...🙏 Just incredible moment

It’s actually upsetting to see John so unhappy and so unenthusiastic. You can really tell that Brian’s death affected him significantly.

Today marks 52 years since Brian Epstein died. Rest in peace Brian, you were such a blessing to the Beatles. You are so loved and missed.

The first time John Lennon was serious during an interview. He looked so shocked.

John looks and acts so awfully shellshocked and broken, and George just sounds a few feet away from tears and keeps biting his cheek, and just... God, I’m so sorry for them. I’m so sorry for Brian. :’(

You can just see that John is absolutely shattered 😢 That deep sigh he emits soon after definitely punctuates that sadness and its hard to watch. Biggest of ups to George for stepping in and carrying the load for John there too 🕊️

It's not very often you get to see John and George together, but it's nice to see it...

George taking lead reminds me of a photo taken by Astrid Kirchherr of George and John after Stuart Sutcliffe's death. George is standing looking strong, and John is sitting looking vulnerable.

At 2:10 John is literally holding back his tears

This was the beginning of the end for The Beatles. John lost so many people in his life. This hit John and the rest of the group speechless.

I just want to hug John rn :(

lennon's authenticity just shining through here. that first response is just brilliant when you think about it. i always thought he could have carried on that sentence with: "...where would you be? you wouldn't be here bothering me while i'm trying to take in the death of my friend, would you fuckface?".

I feel so bad for John he looks so shocked. I hate seeing him so upset and confused

Shocked….and stunned

John must have really loved Brian. I've never seen him so disoriented as he is in this interview.

Its strange to see John Lennon, after watching so many different interviews and documentaries, always having something to say. But here, he's just shocked and bewildered.

poor john

George always said the right thing at the right time and would always think before speaking.

Sure he was never seen like that anywhere, anytime!! looks absolutely like a little boy..!! the first seconds and his "I don't know" are absolutely thrilling and yes really show his deep affection for the guy!!! he's absolutely lost and distraught!! certainly high also but obviously shocked.. then, as sbdy said below, George comes and solves the problem.. and it's so nice to see them both like brothers like that, no kidding for sure!! wonderful testimony..

Never knew this existed. It’s like seeing the very beginning of the end for the band here in this interview, I can’t imagine what it was like in their heads at the time.

Johns reaction is so like Paul's reaction in December 80. The genuine look of shock & denial is unsettling ❤

John's face is heartbreaking, hes so out of it in this interview. You can hear his voice quivering as he spoke at 2:10

George just had a peace to him that even this he could “move on” from. John unfortunately went downhill mentally from here.. RIP to John, George and Mr. Brian Epstein. 50 years on and your work is still making a huge impact in the music and culture of today.

How must that feel, to be on top of the world with your partners and best friends, in the greatest band on Earth on it's peak, when suddenly out of nowhere your mentor and good friend just dies. That would take the wind out of you for sure, I'm surprised they even took this interview so soon.

For obvious reasons, this is the most serious interview I’ve seen featuring John. No humor whatsoever. As everyone else has suggested, he’s either really shocked, on something, or a combination of both. I imagine it’s the former though. And as someone else pointed out, this REALLY COULD be pinned as the start of the breakup of the Beatles.

We all need a bro like George.

I can’t imagine what it’s like to lose someone being close to you then them just dying, we could see george taking quite a bit of the questions but understanding as John can’t really comprehend, it’s really sad almost disheartening.

When BE died, it was the beginning of the end for the Beatles. I'm convinced 100% that a living BE would've kept the group together for at least another 5-10 years.

This was the beginning of the downfall of The Beatles unfortunately

Yeah, John is genuinely experiencing shock here. He was somewhere else and doing his absolute best to maintain composure but he was definitely lost.

I can't blame John for looking so shocked in this interview. Brian Epstein's death clearly hit him hard. 😞

This is an opportunity to see more of the personalities of George and John. George had a real strength. I don’t think people realized how emotional & empathetic John was. His wit sort of makes it hard to see. But truly, sometimes the most sensitive & insecure or empathetic people wear humor as a mask. In ways, I’m angry to see people asking so many questions but George & John were nice about it.

John looks shocked and scared. George calm, centred and collected.

this is the most vulnerable and sad i've ever seen john. it's heartbreaking.

You can clearly see the bewildered shock in John's face at 0:22. Brian Epstein was the "glue" that kept the Beatles together and when he died on August 27, 1967 that date was also the beginning of the end of the band. Of course they released a few more albums and stayed together for just under three years after Brian died but Brian knew how to keep the tensions and infighting down amongst the band and when he was no longer there it was like they began to lose direction and started to wander off on different paths. Yoko Ono became John's "security blanket" of sorts to help comfort him but her presence only served to exacerbate and hasten the Beatles breakup in my opinion.

John is in total shock

John is so confused...he didn´t know what to say, he was really shocked, breaks my heart seeing him like that

Brian’s tragic death was really the beginning of the end for The Beatles 😢

And that ladies and gentleman is the real reason why the Beatles broke up

John & George were so gracious & polite. Being Under such unexpected circumstances! You can see the shock in John's 👁️👁️ They Answered all those questions with dignity & Class!

The real John Lennon. Not the outspoken cocky smart arse that some people thought. Brian had become almost a father figure to these lads and was very protective of them, because it was more than money could ever buy, it was genuine love. George here, had really matured and was also very protective of John Lennon here, by handling the media. Without Brian, the Beatles would never be known, and John Lennon knew this, which is why he was completely shocked and stunned into silence.

Looks like it was really hitting John the moment he has being asked the questions. The part where George says 'there's no such thing as death on a spiritual level, and the comfort is to know is that he's ok..' is missing from this.

George was more spritual about Brian's death John was just shocked

The beginning of the end for the Beatles

I'll never forget this day , I was in disbelief. as John Lennon said were lost without him..how true , how true...

Wow! John looks ruddy well astonished. Almost in shock. Really got his guard down.

John looks scared, worried. A ‘what the hell are we gonna do now’ look. He’s obviously shocked.

Brian was the reason the Beatles succeeded. Without him, they would never have made a record.

I've never seen a video of John looking so defeated and lost...

john looks like hes so close to tears, which is understandable. when i first saw this video i cried because ive never seen john like that. everyone always just sees john in his witty, sarcastic, sassy mood but hes just really hurting in this interview and hes so shocked. i believe he was a very sensitive person, but mostly didnt show it, because of the whole fame or because of embarassment, idek. i love him so much, rip my dear.

A very serious, sober and somber John. As well as George

Beautiful, sober words from a man who would go through the horror of assassination only thirteen years later.....

The death of Brian marked the beginning of the end of the Beatles !

John later said that he felt that after Brian died, the Beatles, “had had it”.

The beginning of the end of the Beatles.

You can tell John was very upset; in a state of shock.

My ears left my body in the first 2 seconds of this video

"WIthout Brian Epstein there would have been no Beatles" (Sir George Martin) and by Johns utter look of shock, he probably knew this to be true as well at that time

John took Brians death very hard. He was in complete shock.

This would have been extra hard on John. John was probably the closest in the band to Epstein. They used to go on holidays together and were even once accused of being in a relationship. Throughout John's life he endured so much pain. His mother dying, his father leaving, his uncle dying, Epstein, his family complications and others.

This is the most realistic interview i have ever heard of the Beatles members ( without wits, humors, jokes...etc)

John looks so lost and broken. He lost so many people in his life, this truly jumpstarted the end of the group and of John himself. After this, John went on a self destructive path that went on for years. It breaks my heart how much John suffered.

The Interviewer was Excellent!

'we're shocked and stunned', ...very stunned,

John had a lot of respect for Brian, never seen John so shocked and lost for words

I've never seen John so vulnerable and defenseless. He looks like a little boy, that's hearthbreaking.

Brian was family to the Beatles. RIP John, George, and Brian; you are all sadly missed❤❤❤.

John appears to be on the brink of tears, like a little boy....I think the very definition of numb.

with john’s history of deaths close to him, he was probably feeling a lot more than anyone would know during this time. poor thing