BETTE DAVIS on "LATE SHOW WITH JOAN RIVERS" 1987 (1/2) 

I met Bette Davis on February 13th, 1988, on Hollywood Boulevard, as she autographed my book, This N That. I stood in line for two hours. I shook her hand, spoke with her briefly, and waited out front for her to exit the store. I was so close, I was leaning on her limo. I had to get out of her way in order for her to get in the car. Her eyes were HUGE, blue, and beautiful. Her handshake was strong and firm. I have pictures. It was wonderful. I remember it like yesterday.

Let's be real here its Bette Davis people??!!! The woman was around since the mid 20s acting and stopped in the 80s. If she takes her time giving a speech let her be and have respect!!

Bette was so brave and courageous..A double masectomy, a stroke, a broken hip, and her daughter's slanderous book could not knock her out. Despite by how this point her body had been so ravaged, he still was able to put her best foot forward for her adoring fans. Bette you are a legend and an inspiration..We love you!

There is only one Bette Davis. Never again will there be another. Truly a star of the constellation.

Even after her stroke she was sharp as a tack. An intelligent, no-nonsense New Englander.

They broke the mold with her. What a Dame.

Bette had fire and spirit, not to mention enormous talent. ya gotta love her!!

R.I.P To them both Bette & Joan

Nothing but guts. She never cared how she appeared as long as it was honest and her best effort.

This show 55 years AFTER she made her film debut and still a standing ovation.

Joan was a great interviewer. Very engaged in the conversation, very respectful, and you can tell she really read her book and did her research to interview Bette

There's an incredibly respectful and touching thing the producers do here... that chair to the right of Joan's desk is never there... they clearly put it there so Bette wouldn't need help getting up to the platform... you can see she goes right for it for support... It's one of those subtle little things that I find really gracious.

I’ve loved Betty Davis since I was a little boy I’m 56 years old now and she’s still the best actress ever!

The greatest actress that ever lived Miss Bette Davis. Samantha in Sacamento

Two of my Favorite powerhouse Ladies! How ironic that Joan would end up being much more interesting and spunky in her later years just like Bette. They both were survivors and perfectionists. Both of them were so relatable and had no qualms about speaking their minds! Bette Davis was a true class act...

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford the best ever saw in Hollywood better then today's movie stars and both was and still the QUEENS OF HOLLYWOOD!

Just love Bette Davis she is absolutely charming, witty and gracious in this clip. Although she is frail and in her later years here she is a still a HUGE presence. I still enjoy her movies she was one of the greats!

Pure class, what more can you say?

I didn't know Bette Davis was 5'2. She's petite. That's so cute.

I met Bette on February 13th, 1988. She was wonderful, shook my hand, and spoke to me about baby Jane. I loved her.

She was the Greatest movie actress in the history of cinema!!!! Amazing actress!!!

I recall this! I also admired that Ms. Davis insisted on getting her assistant on the show and "not talk behind her back" lol. How in awe to have the book dedicated to her, but have it read to her ON THE AIR BY MS. DAVIS HERSELF!!! For someone who had a stroke, she was able and coherent up to the end. RIP Ms. Davis.

She was a class act and a force to be reckoned with. Simply the greatest actress of all time.

She was soo frail but still boss

With today's talent, Bette would habe 17 oscars.

Classy, talented & not afraid to speak her mind. Rest In peace, Miss Davis....

Two great ladies. Thank you Bette Davis and Joan Rivers for sharing your lives with us and giving us years of great entertainment.

Poor Bette looks so frail, but she was still tough!

To have lived a life... where there is virtually NO compliment that has not been paid to you - This is the life of Bette Davis.

Joan looks fantastic here! Great marriage of hair and jewelry from the '80s, which could sometimes bury a person...

She's brilliant, I miss her. The Anniversary is one of my favourite films she made in England, she was perfection and should have won an Oscar for this role.

Bette Davis and Joan Rivers sharing a set together. My two idols growing up. I am in Gay Heaven right now. I miss these two soooooooo much!!!

She is really together to have suffered aa stroke. From the "star" generation. More talent and class and decorum in her little finger than most of these "celebrities" today.

Can you imagine people treating the great Bette Davis so badly. Here she was out in the world being productive aftet a severe strokje and people were knocking her?! They should have praised her.

R.I.P to both these talented women!

I LOVE BETTE DAVIS. She is the BEST actress EVER!!!!!!

What a courageous dauntless woman. Always have loved her as an amazing actor. I can watch her for hours! That HBO movie with her and James Stewart is so moving and a timely subject.

Ms Davis, upfront, honest & delightful❤️❤️❤️❤️ I sure miss Joan, she was fab!!? RIP ladies

Brilliant amazing elegant actress. The best of the best. Brava Bette👏👏

I love these two women. RIP ladies.

Bette Davis on the Joan Rivers show is truly amazing and awesome 🎉🎉. 2 celebrities on one stage. 1 trail blazer on the acting stage and another trail blazer on the comic stage🎉🎉 These 2 ladies bring class,and experience and just a true delight to see together on one show. I know that Joan Rivers knew she had acting royalty 👑 up on her show🎉🎉

dude that's really bette davis and joan rivers, oh how my favorite things come together

Standing ovation was WELL DESERVED MISS DAVIS!!! 💅💅💅

Bette is so entertaining and intelligent any interviewer worth their salt just needed to shut up.

2 legends

Yes, I was. She autographed This N That, I stood on Hollywood Blvd, leaned on her limo, waited for her to come out, and got pics of her, her driver, her bodyguard, and Kathryn. I was THAT close. It was awesome. Then, I went home and watched myself on the 10pm news. Those were the days of VHS tapes, so, it's gone now, very sad.

Betty Davis has always been and always will be my favorite movie star I love her so In the much in hush hush sweet Charlotte rest

Miss Bette Davis. Respect xx

Two legends. How we miss them!

love the so dereserved standing ovation! what a great lady!

I've spent my life learning to speak slowly

Bless you always for sharing this wonderful video. Two icons who will never be forgotten, enjoying each other.

Her Mesmerizing Beauty during her younger days was Unmatched until now.Only Audrey Hepburn comes close!

Bette had had two strokes, and she still speaks better than most of the people I have to deal with. God Bless 'em both, Bette and Joan (Rivers, not Crawford. well, perhaps Crawford as well, but don't tell Bette).

love it!!!!!!! She was SOMETHING!! Classic actress, icon, legendary!

RIP Joan and Bette, isn't it eerie and ironic that Joan died the same age as her Hollywood actress idol and the women she admire alot, both died at age 81. Bette Davis died in 1989 at age 81 and Joan died at age 81 in 2014. They were extraordinary ladies.

The greatest!

she will live forever.

I can remember it like it was yesterday. She was autographing This N That. It was truly amazing. I got pictures of her coming out of B Dalton on Hollywood Blvd. She was sheer class.

You go Bette!! Good for you for telling it like it was!!

#JOAN#RIVERS.. Did a BEAUTIFUL JOB, when interviewing THE LEGENDARY #HOLLYWOOD#ICON#BETTE#DAVIS

Oh, she s so sweet about her assistent. And Joan really admire her and let Her talk. Love this.

this woman is truly legend....

love her.

She was very sweet to her fans. She stayed an extra hour, she signed pictures, other books, etc when notices were handed out saying that she would not do this. She was wonderful.

I always loved Bette Davis and still do. RIP Bette. You certainly did it your way!

Both Beautiful and talented in their own right.Loved Betty Davis, Loved Joan.May they both be at peace, ....❤

my favorite actress EVER.

Sharp Dressed Beautiful Lady. I always loved Bettie Davis. She was just Absolutely great in The Movie- Whatever Happened To Baby Jane! She was a very strong Lady. RIP Miss Bettie Davis. You will always be remembered, Never forgotten. ❤️ You ❤️.

Joan Rivers has also passed away. Hope they are having fun in heaven.

LEGEND

The Queen of all actresses and a great woman who had the fighting spirit until the end of the her life. Much respect and love for you Bette!

BEST ACTRESS EVER!

I miss JOAN soooo much

Ms Davis, one of the great ones.

Who's here because of the new "Feud" show on FX? Susan Sarandon is KILLING IT as Bette Davis! What a delicious honor and treat to see these legends played out in a series!

I do, do, do ,do, do love Betty Davis!!!

That audience was so lucky

Bette Davis has a great sense of humor

Love both you Lovely Ladys. Thanks for sharing this. ✨👍✨👍✨👍🎂👍

LEGENDS. PERIOD

Hollywoods finest. ..best actress of all time.. Pure class.

# 1 actress of all time , no one will ever compare with her talent. Joan still is the best comedian of all time . Wonderful to see such fantastic talent together, Missing. Both of you Ladies.

Bless her she reminds me of my grandma. Luv many of her films

Utmost respect for history ty today's actors and actress really look at what is now

heart breaking seeing her like in this. but woman had spirit goddamit!

This lady was a true professional to her craft and one of the finest human beings to grace the screen of entertainment Betty when you left some of the lights in the filming industry went with you forever. You madam was truly classic. Thanks.

Fun fact Bette loved when the song came out. "The young people know and love me again. " Plus she made a fair amount of money. How you ask? Well interest in her old movies skyrocketed after the song's debut in 1981. The early 80s is when the VCR went from something for the very wealthy to something middle class people could afford. She didn't have percentages on all her movies but certainly some of them. I know she did for All About Eve and Baby Jane and I'm sure there are others.

She is my favorite. Always has been. That's so cool to be able to have met her

Bette Davis the very best Actress of all time. What a tremendous character. A sense of humor like no one else. what a shame her own daughter should write such a vicious book about this amazing lady. "My Mothers Keeper" indeed! I believe Bette gave her permission for her daughter to marry at the youthful age of 16 years old. She worked hard to help support both her daughter and son-law from the beginning. We should all be looked after in such way. No gratitude did she receive from her daughter. I guess her daughter didn't think her Mother would recover from her Masectomy and stroke and therefore wrote the devasting book about her Mother. Wrong!! Bette re covered to come back with her own book "This n' That. Bravo Bette. Joan Crawford couldn't defend herself as she had already passed when her. adopted daughter Christina wrote her vicious book. This is just too pathetic. Barbara Davis Hyman and Christina Crawford are ungrateful greedy women who got famous through their Mother's what kind of women behave in such a way? Hyman called her self a "Born again Christian" but the is nothing very Christian about her behaviour. RIP Bette. RIP Joan you served better treatment than these so called daughters gave you

And the bette davis eres song,i dance in the 80 s at disco..she was in at That crazy times..she was always in magazines ..

Screen Legend. Watching from Australia. Thank you for publishing.

I had forgotten all about that Oscar incident. But then I have now pretty much forgotten about the Oscars anyway.

For those of you who may not know Bette's assistant here, Kathryn Sermak is releasing her memoir of Bette later this year, the book is on AMAZON pre order

Gosh, my eyes welled up when she read the dedication to her assistant/co-author. Can you imagine, someone like Ms. D praising like so? I would die.

on your feet people!!! You're in the presence of a legend! geesh....

The woman, the beautiful eyes, superb actress a true legend.

May these two legands and pillars of Hollywood Rest In Peace. Bette Davis (April 5,1908-October 6,1989) & Joan Rivers (June 8,1933-September 4,2014)

One of my favorite actresses hands down ❤️

Bette was an absolute hoot. I’m 70 now and have been crazy for her since Hush hush sweet Charlotte came out. She was beautiful and talented 🌸🌸🌸