Not to be too ghoulish, but here's Farrah Fawcett under the influence of one thing and/or another during her first appearance on the Late Show. She talks about her then-recent Playboy appearance. It starts off awkward and gets worse.
I was born in 1976 and I was named after this gorgeous woman. When I was a little girl my mom and grandmother used to say " when you were born if you wanted to be anyone Farrah was the one to be" I am still excited to this day that I was named after her.
She was so beautiful. So very sad for her to pass away so young. She died on the same day as Michael Jackson and I didn't feel she got the recognition she deserved. Her departure sadly seemed to pass under the radar. I remember you, Farrah, as do many others. RIP xxx 🥀 🥀🥀
Damn! I wonder what the bookie odds on that happening were? With Kurt Kobain and River Phoenix they were HUGE? !! The queen and David Attenborough. . .if that happened on Xmas day..you had £20 down..jeeeze..
Very very true. I have always felt bad for her memory regarding that. If rremembered correctly she died like about 4 to 6 hours or so before MJ did, and the media was reporting it profusely...that is until a bigger passing cast her in the shadow. Less iconic celebs have gotten more attention. She showed so much strength and grace in her last few months alive. Rip Farrah.
I Maybe wouldn't care as much if she was a mean spiteful woman. But, she was Always kind, thoughtful and just a real Lady. How can people be so cruel too such kind souls ? I will Never understand !! At least most of audience was really on her side, clapping when she finished her story and just giving her Lots of Love . That's what I heard, they weren't against her at all, laughing with not against.
She manages to keep up, though. The way Judy, Marilyn or Anna Nicole would. They could go along with the joke at their expense and some how still he charming playing into their wit.
I remember watching this with my mother and asking if she was on drugs. That was the first thing I thought. Even prescription pain pills can make you like this. Anyway, she got the last laugh because I understand that issue of Playboy was the biggest selling issue in its history. And she was 49/50 at the time! So good on her!
Yes! You've got it! Hit the nail RIGHT ON THE HEAD! IT'S WONDERFUL TO SEE THAT MORE &MORE PPL, ARE EVOLVING& WAKING UP, AS I WRITE THIS! MUCH PEACE, LOVE, LIGHT, HEALTH, HAPPINESS, SUNSHINE&SMILES... TO YOU, FROM ME. ✌❤🌞🌞😍😇💜🙏🌠
@THE PEDOPHILE EXPOSING BOUNTY HUNTER oh really? Though...you know, never say bad things of dead persons. And you jerk ..dnt ALL Hellyweirdos do just like tht??? Whore themselves out? Just to get on the silver springs. ..lmao ..well, of in Hellyweird wouldn't be any men, who would give their tiny penisses ....well...
I can’t stand most talk show hosts- egos so big and forget that their guests are the talent. Without the stars, the talk show hosts would not have jobs. Letterman is an example of a total tosser taking advantage of a vulnerable star, RIP Farrah.
They go on talk shows as part of their contracts to promote their latest movie or show. They should have enough respect and not show up WASTED on a tv show.
@@misspm8157 they show up wasted because they’re subject to the opinion of the world and the jokes made by the host. That’s a lot of pressure on a person who has a lot of problems to begin with. Most celebrities go on these shows fucked up but it’s not noticeable because they have addictions to them
Farrah was a beautiful,sensitive,woman no matter what drugs she took! Some of the best songs and movies were made while under the influence of drugs and or alcohol.
David Letterman is a joke. Not everyone can do interviews. They get nervous as she is. He is doing nothing to make her feel comfortable. He should be ashamed of himself. RIP Farrah.
but if a person is irresponsible enough while on a publicity tour to appear on a talk show while on illegal drugs they should be made fun off. Yes we all know that Farrah died young which is sad and our sympathies with her but her behavior here is not due to chemotherapy, this interview was done before she developed cancer. Her behavior here is due to illegal drugs. She is setting a bad example
Yea that bothers me too. I'm sure Letterman was made aware of her situation by productio. I know they are 2 completely different situations but it almost reminds me of the way an Anna Nicole interview would go.
I saw this in real time and she came across as someone on anti-anxiety meds. She managed to be gorgeous, charming, and funny and she's keeping track of the conversation. He was the annoying one, and I caught her eyeroll at the end of this clip. What's sad to me is the way she kept looking to Paul for a lifeline. Letterman was lucky to have her on the show.
@@beetlejuice4357 just because she was laughing doesn't mean she thought it was funny. She came across to me as nervous/anxious and uncomfortable. The constant interruptions certainly didn't help.
@Thomas Troy First, I have no idea what you are asking. Second, boy juice or boy butter!?!? Lmao 🤣😂😅 Thank you I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!
1/01/21 Hi Lisa re: Farrah Fawcett on letterman. You hit it perfectly with your analogy on letterman and side kick, Paul. Letterman was and most likely still a snobbish prick. Good New Year to you !
Perhaps. With that much stage fright, it would’ve be in her best interest to not do it. She was an adult, after all. Doesn’t that count fir something? There’s a lot to be said for personal RESPONSIBILITY. People seem to have forgot what that is, now days.
I thought she was adorable. I didn’t care for her “Charlie’s Angels” performances, but she became a really good actress. I loved her in “The Burning Bed.” ♥️
This aired in 1999. Farrah wasn’t diagnosed with cancer until 2006. If she was on drugs, so be it. Hollywood pumps drugs into people like crazy. She wasn’t the only one. May she rest ❤️
@@jammin6816 it is written in 1Cor 10:13, 'No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.' So, it says temptations do indeed overtake all of us. But... even in that state of enslavement, God always provides a way out. Look for it, it will be there. But the time between when we have succumbed and when we have escaped, we must endure, with the hope that God, if no other, wants us to be free. As it is written, 'He is the way, the truth and the life.' Whether we live under a totalitarian regime, or in the grip of addiction, focus on the One who loves you. Couldn't hoit.
My generations Marilyn Monroe. Gone too soon. When was 16 yo and living in Redondo Beach, CA , I went down to King Harbor to see the filming of Cannonball Run, a 1970's movie in which she appeared with Burt Reynolds. I watched Burt do his scene in which he, for some odd reason, had 3 different changes of wardrobe. So Burt did his first take and they cut. Then he took off his pants and underneath were his second wardrobe change. I was surprised to see that. But then after that set of wardrobe had it's part, they cut and he did it again. He had on three pairs of pants at once. He was so skinny (cocaine was bug back then). I have never scene it again since then and I work on movies. So after that I was walking around checking things out ( watched Dom Deloise's kids fish for crabs). As I walked back to find my friends, I see a huge crowd hovering around someone as they were all heading in my direction. So I stopped and waited to see who it was. Guess who. The lovely and very thin Farah Fawcett-Majors. My bathroom poster in the flesh. Well, I just looked and looked as she walked right up to me and ask me if I would please walk with her to her trailer. Homina Homina. I was speechless but obedient. When we got there she kissed me and said thank you. The End.
She seems *very* anxious...I recognize the body movements from panic attacks, as I have them. I've even slapped my face to try to get out of a panic attack. I tend to pull my ear even, for some reason. I also feel as if she's quite uncomfortable & upset by how the interviewer & audience continuously mock her. This is *very* disgusting & disrespectful of them. What a beautiful soul she is. RIP angel. ♡
You nailed it She wasn't drugged up. She was nervous and had nervous energy and Dave and his audience were poking and laughing at her. I know the feeling...
@@mona2242 yeah. Reminds me a little bit of some Norm McDonald interviews. He used to take Xanax to calm himself. The problem is that Norm could get away with it since he is a comedian
I was trying to think of who she reminded me of on this appearance.... you are so right. Her voice especially... I remember feeling sad for her when she did this
Philippa Cowhig-Morris ...me too I agree with you... Perhaps she s playing the role of Marilyn,she giving a tribut to Marilyn....(playboy ....a soft voice...her not so long gold hair...) A blond actrice tributes another blond myth...
Not surprised. This man is not a good journalist. He came into this conversation with preconceived ideas. He knew who she was before she even opened her mouth. He came on vision to have dumb conversation. Seems to be dumber then the person he interviewed who he thought was dumb.
M.J. Leger It's all part of the package. She was born with that "hair" - just like she was born with some acting talent. Beauty is something very praised in Hollywood. Her beauty was therefore also part of her talent, as it helped her tremendously to reach fame and succeed as a well known actress.
M.J. Leger You're the one who brought up hair in the first place. In any case, she can dye her hair any color she wants and will still look great (I don't even like blond hair, by the way) - it's still her hair. And as an actress, she would have to take on different roles that may require a different look from her every now and then, when she was alive, of course. What really gave her her good looks, to me, was her smile and her good figure. She also had sexy big hair, which no hair dye can take credit for. Whatever hair products she may have used don't really matter anyway, since one needs very special, manageable hair to get such good results to start with - which she had.
She's such an angel. Love everything about her She fought a brave battle with cancer and Dave was caught for cheating on his pregnant partner with his interns. He's trashy
Farrah was a human being, not an angel (unless you meant she acted as one of "Charlie's Angels" in the 70s TV show?). How do you know.....everything.....about her? You don't. Neither do I. I was a big fan of her's when I was a kid in the 70s. Had a poster of her on my bedroom wall. Farrah was stunningly, naturally beautiful, even in this video she is 50 years old and looks no older than 28. What I do know about her is heart breaking. She would have been taught the "four last things" as a catechized Catholic, which she was. Death. Judgment. Hell. Heaven. For ALL of us. I pray her soul rests in peace. Just prayed for her now. Verbum Via Veritas Vita
@Rick Armstrong Christianity is not the problem, just because some people do not follow it properly. Your being judgemental is a problem however, and not being forgiving of others faults is a problem
Farrah was such a beautiful gorgeous and amazing woman, she comes from an exciting yet prosperous time in the entertainment industry a true southern bell from Dallas Tx, Ryan O’Neil never deserved her, he really broke her down, May her precious Soul Rest In Peace 💖
“Drugged?” What a messed up thing to say. This woman showed more grace, strength and dignity when she was ill and dying than most could have done under much lesser circumstances!
Such a rude host and audience! She's trying to speak and they keep interrupting her and laughing at her. Grow up people! "Never blow out someone else’s candle to try and make yours shine brighter" Steven Aitchison Rest in peace beautiful lady. ❤
I totally believe she is, you know. Farah learned from her mistakes and she was a courageous, kindhearted human being. From what everyone says she was "very giving".
On June 5, 1997, Fawcett received negative commentary after giving a rambling interview and appearing distracted on Late Show with David Letterman. Months later, she told the host of The Howard Stern Show her behavior was just her way of joking around with the television host, partly in the guise of promoting her Playboy pictoral and video, explaining what appeared to be random looks across the theater was just her looking and reacting to fans in the audience. Though the Letterman appearance spawned speculation and several jokes at her expense, she returned to the show two years later in 1999, with success, and several years later, after Joaquin Phoenix's mumbling act[47] on a February 2009 appearance on The Late Show, Letterman wrapped up the interview by saying, "Joaquin, I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight" and recalled Fawcett's earlier appearance by noting "We owe an apology to Farrah Fawcett."[48]
She was just a beautiful sweet innocent soul. That’s how I will always remember her. I don’t think she was drugged at all. I just think she was being her sweet innocent beautiful Farrah.
@@Lewdacris916 she seems like she had a drink or 2. crack would've had her all over the place. but i'm sure you'd know that with all your crackhead experience.
I had the biggest crush on Farrah Fawcett when I was five years old back in the 70's & that never diminished even after she'd gone. Rest in peace beautiful princess. Your light shined oh so bright, and people may have criticised you from time to time but if they had sampled what God had gifted you with - just for a day - You never would have had been given any negativity in later years, you never deserved that! As perfect on the inside as you were the out. To me they'll never be another like you @):-
Honestly I feel sorry for her.It seems she needed help not what they done.Never judge a person you never know what’s happening in their lives.Rest In Peace Farrah Love you.
Exactly! Once you get manipulated and in the grasp on the puppet masters, then it is very difficult to get out and the easiest way to have moments of peace is to get drunk or high! She along with thousands of actresses and celebrities, was just a plaything and money making business for "them"
it's not too hard to judge. People and hollywood... they are broken.... broken, spiritually bankrupt, vacated bags of meat.... until they die and start over, OR, leave fame... where they reconnect (in either case) I have love for the spirit that's hidden underneath tho
This was done shorty after she found out that Ryan O'Neal was cheating on her with an 18 yer old nanny and he dumped her. Maybe she was on something mild or she had a drink to relax. Maybe she was just nervous. No one knows for sure. She was always being interrupted and had no time to think before Letterman started putting words into her mouth interrupting her train of thought.
Even Ryan took up for her in a later interview, but WHO allowed her to go on stage. That person should have been downright fired. Let's take care of our entertainers, folks. They bring us so much joy. Even at their worst, they give so much of themselves, you know.
Just seeing this for the first time since it aired that night long ago. To me, she was bubbly and cute, wanting to have a good time. Trying to make a go of it. And he was trying to have fun and make it interesting. They were both trying to have fun, and the audience too. I don't feel there was any disrespect. They were just trying to make something happen to earn their keep. I thought it was kinda funny because they didn't really have much to say! That's why it was funny.
@Patrick Fogartyenglish is a complicated language. I'm not a grammarian, but English is my native language. To a native speaker, the comment clearly means: 'Making sport of a nervous middle-aged woman is undignified, and those who participate are bullies.' The comment is _not_ meant to be interpreted as saying: 'The name of the sport of bullying a nervous middle-aged woman is called _undignified_ _sport_ .' I guess you could argue that the original comment is a tautology, or redundant, because being a bully IS undignified. But I would counter that it needs to be repeated, especially lately.
@@sherriebrand1771 haha, it's free friend. Tip me a happy face. * bold * (shift f) _ italicize _ (shift z) You have to make the symbols touch the word - I left spaces so you could see.
Farrah was my all time idol . I remember being around 9 and my mom would give me the Farrah doo. When I met my husband at 26 , he told me I even reminded him of Farrah. That was the best compliment Ive ever gotten . RIP Farrah, you are missed so much ❤
Never seen a lot of David Letterman but shocked by this - didn't realise he could be like this. Appalling. He should be ashamed. At least Farrah kept her cool !
Terrible show host he likes to dish it out but he certainly can't take it. I've seen him bully a lot of people. I only watch the show for the guests but not him. I didn't realise she was so charming but vulnerable with it such a shame she never found someone to really love her for the gentle lady she was.
I thought she was suffering from sleep depravation too. If it was hard core drugs she wouldn't be able to talk at all. If she was drunk she probably wouldn't have been able to shut up. The fact that she kept forgetting and losing her train of thought tells me she was severely sleep deprived.
My heart goes out to her as well. She was probably struggling so hard just to keep things together at this point. Deep down I think she was such a good soul and a caring, respectful, loving person. Very sincere. I think anyone who could have taken advantage of her probably tried.
My friend of 35 years is fighting stage 4 cancer.. in his lungs, brain, and spine.. yes the drugs make you a bit tipsy. But without them you don't even have the strength to walk and talk. Shame on anyone who thinks this is funny
i hate the way the audience is belittling her.In the 70's every man wanted her and every woman wanted to be her.That hair cut was probably the most popular ever.She was a good actress. rip.
SUGAR XYLER It's called platium! She was platium blonde like a lot of famous blonde models and actresses. Madonna, Marlyn Monroe, Jean Harlow Mae West to name a few.
passion4posh I agree w everything you say UP to she was a good actress. W a few fortunate exceptions, I am of a different opinion. Not so good. How did she ever make it?
mckavitt Farrah showed she had real chops in the made for television movie..'The Burning Bed.' It's a riveting movie about the all too common hidden abuse in some marriages. It was based on a true story, and Farrah transformed herself totally into the character of the woman she was portraying. A complete departure from the glamour and fluff stuff that she is mostly known for. I respect the fact that she was willing to let herself be completely stripped down..with no make-up, nor high-end hair style, or designer clothes to be seen. Give it a watch when you get some spare time, and see for yourself. (Yup, I gotta admit that I was Very pleasantly surprised myself...I'd have never guessed Farrah had that level of dramatic acting in her!...But she Did!)😉
I saw the interview that night and thought that Letterman was very cruel to mock her when she was so ill. I stopped watching him altogether because he treated his guests like that.
@@KandiLand84 She appeared on the Letterman show while she was sick and under medication and he mocked her for being confused. Media pundits wrote about it the next day-- before she made her condition public.
If you look it up this was 1997 she was first diagnosed in 2006 she told the media months later this is 10 yrs before. She was not on meds for cancer yet unless you are speaking of something else but everything I have looked up she was other wise healthy around then
I know someone who saw her on the street in Manhattan not all dressed or done up and said she was the most beautiful women they’d ever seen and they saw models all the time in the City RIP Ms. Fawcett
This is an incredibly fun and engaging interview. Farrah looks beautiful. Anyone can draw a mental blank and not be under the influence of anything. I hope she was having fun. I admire how she ultimately stayed in control and rose above both David and a few overly enthusiastic audience members. In my opinion, when all is said and done, she comes out the winner.
Menopause is a terrible thing in the mental fog can be unnerving at times and it's totally hormonal. Nervousness of being interviewed can also cause this doesn't mean she's on dope just because she's not expressing ideas like a well-oiled machine reading cue cards.
I know people that act like this and aren’t under the influence they are just kinda ditzy my moms a lot like this so did her mom and so do I. I’ve had people ask me too if I’m on drugs before and I’m not. At the same time though nervousness and brain damage/head injury can cause this type of behavior as well.
I feel so bad for her watching this The ppl In the audience laughing at her, belittling her.. so rude & very heartbreaking to watch She was a beautiful woman
@@joemiller95 live like what ? Don't judge her David Latterman Is a ugly mean person for treating her that way & encouraging the audience too laugh with him & @ her. She was beautiful woman with a very kind soul. We all make mistakes. I'm glad his show is off the air now. He's not a very nice person.
@@savedbyhisgrace7573 He was a horrible person, probably still is. That show was exactly as you say - people were brought on to be belittled. But live like what? When you walk into that kind of a situation to promote such an important event in your life - high, that incredibly high - you are going to get a bad result. She was fifty years old. It was ridiculous of her to show up in that condition. Inexcusable and she is forever immortalized in that condition and it's sad but it's also part of what was wrong with her on display. I stopped watching because I can't stand to witness that kind of thing. But I blame her for taking pills before that important an interview. Unless she was involuntarily drugged that was her doing. I don't have to judge it, I can simply look at it and be disgusted that she threw away that kind of an opportunity to show up like that.
The producer should not have let Farrah go on that night as it is obvious she is high and struggling to speak. Dave did his best to keep the interview in check, but this is painful to watch.
When she was dying I was diagnosed with exactly the same cancer….I was very sad when she passed and I was recovering….RIP BEAUTIFUL you are still loved
NO! she brought a KID into her messed up world and screwed him up too so he ended on drugs and in jail ! Any consenting adult can drug themselves up as much as they want, but it makes me so mad when they BRING KIDS INTO THEIR MESS!!
@Joe Jordan probably the OP is a fan of Farrah's and probably she is on the soft hearted/forgiving side as opposed to the more no nonsense side. Cause I feel the same way, I feel bad for her as well.
@@oliverdesvaux do you repeat the same comment a dozen times on every video you comment on? You're definitely a doushe that enjoys running others down but only behind their backs or when they're dead. It's my belief that if you would stfu it would really be great. I think you have made your point and gotten the attention you obviously desperately needed a multitude of times now. It's easy to judge someone else when you have no idea what their lives truly consisted of. I highly doubt that you have always made the correct decisions and nothing has ever unexpectedly happened either. You're the envy of everyone being all perfect and stuff. Bet your a blast to be around
I am a Letterman fan, but he could be snarky and a bit mean at times. He got better, but I think he owed her an apology, out of kindness if nothing else.RIP
Did she not belittle herself by getting high before a major talk show? Letterman is comedic personality that brings attention to things for laughs. She should have cancelled.
@@trend-o-rama_studios "Dave" is also very much (publicly) maligned for his outwardly misogynistic behavior(s). He just never bothered to conceal it; and I'm almost certain it wouldn't fly today..
@@sherriebrand1771 Her managers and handlers failed her. By the sounds of it, they should have never allowed her to do the show sober or otherwise. I never thought this interview was funny and surprised it is on RU-vid. Seems like bullying.
@@trend-o-rama_studios Well, just in case, I didn't discount what you said about her that night or her team. I wanted to expound on Letterman's reputation, as it plays a role...
Surely you know she's elsewhere and life is good for her .. Can't understand why people won't let this gig pay on out .. It's over .. She's gone..Daves gone..Shows gone.. Get over it .. Farrah blew it .. Or her people .. Dave just saved it .. Cause that's what talk show hosts do if possible .. She in my opinion was a truffle medicated and acted accordingly .. Dave saved her with his dry wit .. accordingly .. Now let it be .. It's HOLLYWOOD In its finest hour .. BB
