The Man who would be King is one of the best movies of all time. 👌🏻 Connery and Caine are top notch actors and they just worked so well together as a team.
Yes very good movie ; it's too bad so many people don't know about it and have never seen it ... and probably never will . That was a great combination to have those two as the team
No word is more apt here than ‘class’ - the host and guests - class all around. And "The Man Who Would Be King" is one of the greatest films of all time.
IMHO, "The Man Who Would Be King" is one of the very few films that is better than the book that it's based on. Thank John Huston for that one - he'd been waiting something like 20 years for the chance to make it.
As a kid growing up in the 70s I can tell you that Carson was absolutely must-see TV for America; no one in my family ever missed an episode of Carson, EVER.
I started watching him regularly around the age of twelve...which was just before he quit. Nice to have the episodes these days, never did watch any of the subsequent shows.
I agree. And I will share that one of the greatest moments of my life was being able to meet Mr Carson himself backstage at The Tonight Show. A real thrill.
No politics, no pandering, no games or manufacured laughs, just sincere entertaining conversation. You know, a TALK show. Two of my favorite actors. Wonderful.
It’s a completely different interview had Sean Connery gone on first or even both together. Michael Caine looked and sounded much more comfortable in that setting, telling stories. More than once he looked round to Caine for assistance and Caine delivered. Both great movie stars.
Great clip! My Grandad grew up in Liverpool in the 30’s & 40’s. He said the primary schools were trying to teach the kids to drop their Liverpudlian/Scouse accents. Thankfully he didn’t completely lose his nor his humor. Miss you Grandad!
@@stephenryan7855 I live in the States - my Nanny & Granddad emigrated in the late 50’s. We were fortunate enough to go over and visit several times - got to see the home Grandad grew up in but not near any of the Beatles. Although, his home looked similar to Paul’s home (as seen in his Carpool Karaoke w/ James Cordon).
I remember watching Johnny Carson when was a kid. When the closing music came on it was time for bed. It's amazing back then they ordered a real drink live on TV, no big deal. That definitely wouldn't fly today. Thank you for some fond memories, Mr Carson. You sure were a class act, and still today are a Legend.
Actually, I think some of the current shows DO "order real drinks on live tv". But certainly agreed that this was far better! So good to cruise back through time and see them again!
@93Jubilee I was really just talking about the non scripted get me a drink, or a guest lighting a cigarette, and them continuing to talk or the non scripted banter. Sure, some of the junk reality-based shows show alcohol consumption, but I really don't watch that stuff .
Tam Connery, as we who also hail from Edinburgh often called him (his full name was Thomas Sean Connery), was a very different person to most of the characters he played, especially Bond. He valued and cherished his own space, which led to him living in Spain, and subsequently the Bahamas. People here used to claim that he no longer loved Scotland. Not true, I would say: he just didn't like living in a goldfish bowl, where he would never get any peace. His remarks here about the media circus surrounding the Japan shoot reflect that.
Fallon would have made them play some stupid game and then do some song challenge, all the while laughing hysterically at every word. Fallon would make a better Nickelodeon talk show host than the historic Tonight Show.
@@Cheepchipsablequite true, the race to the bottom makes people vacuous. That's why utter drivel like Pop Idol/Big Brother/Got Talent etc. Is popular. People are now empty vessels
A good one, this. I came for the guests, stayed for the conversation. Taking the time to actually ask and have an answer. No silly games, just interesting interaction. True and entertaining.
When I was growing up in the 60/70's the only late night I ever watched was Johnny and I've never watched anybody since because nobody could even come close ..... Johnny was definitely the greatest late night host ever.
Good interviews throughout. The best comments are at the very end when Cane and Connery discuss the history of working class accents in the acting profession.
You can see why Sean avoided interviews. He's ill at ease throughout this, a man who would much prefer to converse in private. He knows it and he knows the viewers know. Michael, in contrast, has a gentle ease and an urbane charm, and finds it enjoyable to talk about a wide variety of subjects.
As a LONDONER 🇬🇧💯 I'm loving Johnny's interview with theses two great friends 🎬👍 A big thank you to the great John Houston 🇺🇸✌️ in my mind he was the only man that could have done sutch a good job with Kipling's story.. Great interview Johnny. 👍🎬💯 If you wonder where Kipling's name comes from?? His mum and dad were living and working in India at the time of his birth?? In Yorkshire there's a beauty spot with a great dam, where they both would sit? It's name is RUDYARD 🇬🇧🙏 HIS STORIES LIKE THESES PEOPLE HERE WILL LIVE FOREVER 🙏👍🇬🇧💯🇺🇸💪🧐 Great upload thanks London's LOVIN IT 🤩🇬🇧💯
On the subject of accents and acting, Caine and Connery are on the money here. This is where the introduction of other working class UK accents really shines and sets the stage for decades of use of these accents in villains and heroes alike. Just think of the American actor, Christopher Walken, who plays Max Zorin in "A View To A Kill". His upper class British accent subtly accentuates that educated, yet sinister, villainous character. Several years later, there's Raymond Calitri in "Gone In Sixty Seconds", whose heavy, working class British accent adds to that deep, evil sense of his persona. Carson's interview of these two titans really drills down to this point, and it brings together British and American acting styles for years to come. Such an acute observation.
@@Mitch93 🤣. Believe it or not, typecasting had never entered my thoughts until you just mentioned it! Don't forget, James Bond - one of the most esteemed protagonists of film in the 20th and 21st centuries - hails from the UK 🙂. Thus, not all characters with UK accents find their way into the vocal chords of villains.
I wasn’t around during this period, but I always feel watching these that the format is so important. Chat shows in the last 30 years are 30 minutes, with multiple subjects and with pre discussed topics. I guess that’s why we’ve seen podcasts become so successful. Call me a visionary, but put the ‘podcast’ on TV and we’ll get great TV like this again. Obviously not forgetting the quality hosts such as Carson, Parkinson, Cavett etc.
'Always put an N after an A, when another vowel is on the way'. There's a reason for that, and that is so that you are not contorting your face...very important, to use the language in the proper manner, squire. 🧐
I went to see a comedian about 10 yrs ago who got his start on the old Tonight show with Johnny & showed his debut on a screen to the crowd before the show began & thousands of us in the crowd all took a breath in at the appearance of Johnny & said at the same time, “ Aaahhh, I Miss Johnny!” It was priceless 😎😊
Well Johnny was really good at keeping the questions coming yknow? As soon as the conversation takes a slow turn he might crack or a joke or change the subject he was great at that
Ah man. As a 30 odd year old Englishman who never really knew about Johnny Carson other by name. What a character. Really had it all didn’t he? Witty, funny, great interviewer, listens, talks when he has to. America what a pleasure to have this man on your tv 90 minutes a night? For 30 years! Bravo Mr Carson ❤
I love how Caine artfully avoids Carson's questions on the identity of the bald producer. A mark of a gentleman. This is something we should all aspire to
Yes, I felt sorry for Michael that Carson kept pushing it until he got the name from someone off screen. Carson may be a good interviewer but he needs a lesson from Michael on having a little class.
I love how back then, if you're a celebrity you can say that you had a bad time shooting a movie in a foreign country and mention how you didn't enjoy your time, and no one gets offended, nowadays, if you ask any actor that very same question, they'll be like: "I had a great time, people were amazing, I loved it!" even if that is not the case, truly different times.
@@jazzfan67 They can but they won't, when was the last time you heard an actor say that they had a bad time shooting a movie in foreign country? I for one can't remember any. Also, back then you could say I dislike this actor/celebrity and no one will make a big deal out of it, take Kirk Douglas and John Wayne, I watched Kirk say that he doesn't like John, I'm paraphrasing of course, but he still respect him. Nowadays, you'll never hear that, or it's extremely rare, I've never seen it, maybe it's just me.
Notice how good the conversations and the interviews were . Johnny Carson didn't really have an agenda and was a good listener and he did not interrupt the guests ... he usually let them finish saying what they were saying . The late night shows have a different vibe anymore and have for quite some time ... I miss this style here which was more civilized
@jacksilver9935 I remember when they were both on. Johnny ruled all. BUT, Dave absolutely should have taken the Tonight Show seat instead of Leno. Dave is a legend as well. I love his interview show from recent years
And they had no idea that their career went on for 50 years.There are not so many who can say that. It's fascinating to see how they respect each other.
I wasnt much of a Michael Caine fan until I saw him in the film, Miss Congeniality...makes me smile just thinking of it! Sean Connery, I cant think of anything Ive seen him in other that Darby O'Gill and The Little People...I watch faithfully every St. Patericks Day & a couple of times throughout the year!
Two films i would recommend with Sean Connery in are Highlander (1986) and The Untouchables (1987). Although everyone has their own taste when it comes to films.
@@MillwallOlly Oh my goodness, thank you! I remember both of those movies when they came out, just never watched them. I will definitely look for them! Again, thanks!!!
@@spikespa5208 Absolutely! I have heard of the first one, but the second is a new title to me. I'll check RU-vid first, then the 2 streaming channels I have. Thank you so much!!! 👍👍
