Paul Lynde Interview (August 9, 1978) 

He was the best Hollywood Square of all.

I’m only 17, but Paul Lynde is my absolute favorite star. I wish I got to meet him or see him live.

He is my favorite comedian..I loved him on Bewitched, he was first a driving instructor, for Samantha, then they hired him, as Uncle Arthur!!!! I watch it all the time, and record it also!!! I miss him very much..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣.. ❤❤❤❤.. 💯💯💯....

This is a wonderful interview with Paul and the fellow asking the questions was very good.

Loved this interview. It was quite clear you could see Paul was nervous, something he suffered from in all these interviews. It was the best interview of his that I have found. He was able to give insight that I never knew and it was very refreshing.

An incredible interview. it reminds me of how good Paul Lynde was and so intelligent.

Today is my birthday and every year on my birthday, my wife and I watch SEND ME NO FLOWERS. What a coincidence that he said it was his favorite because we're gonna watch it today. Thanks, Paul Lynde, you were always one of my very favorites.

He's had a few drinks before this interview.

PAUL LYNDE FOR THE WIN! I LOVE HIM FOREVER & ALWAYS!

Great interview by Jim Whaley! He made Paul feel comfortable and we were able to hear a lot from him.

Love this interview. Loved Paul Lynde.

Paul was such an original talent. His characters and reactions had a way to make you laugh. Seemed like such a down to earth person as well. RIP

I wish the *Paul Lynde Show* had lasted longer than one season. It had the makings of a hilarious program on the same wavelength as *ALL in the Family* ; even better in my opinion.

Even as drunk as he is here, Lynde is still as charming, as humble -- and as entertaining -- as ever. What a gift he had. A sharp wit, perfect timing and that snarky-yet-gentle delivery that so often included thinly veiled references to his homosexuality. Even jokes that would normally fall flat were often hilarious thanks to his comic instincts and self-deprecating quips. What a legend. He quit drinking in 1981 -- sadly, he would die just eight months later. Gone too soon but never forgotten.

At 6:15 Paul nails it for every performer entertainment or sport. Strong statement that all artists should follow.

The interview was incredible and a surprise. Paul was so busy making us laugh we never got to see the sensitive side of him in an interview. Who would have ever thought he idolized Oliver Hardy? Or that once upon a time he met Marilyn Monroe? Paul had alot to say and I was glad to hear it. The interviewer added a nice touch.

Cool interview..Cool to see n hear him out of Characters .👍

What a great interview. This interviewer actually lets him talk. The Marilyn Monroe part of the interview is incredible. Unexpected. Great, great find. This is the longest, most insightful interview of the man I’ve ever heard. By far.

I love this interview

I wish he knew how much of an impact he made on people, despite never getting his “big break” He made the most out-of every opportunity & is truly an icon of the 70’s.

Paul was misunderstood but man he was so funny! Everyone he worked seem to just laugh so hard at anything he did.

Paul Lynden was the best. He is missed very much

Loved him on Hollywood Squares

There will only be one Paul !

i love seeing my friend Paul doing a rare interview. xxx thank u for posting this.

Very nice man in person. I made him laugh. I loved Uncle Arthur.

He was super talented. Miss his energy and work very much. One of the Greats.

Millions of American housewives were IN LOVE with Paul. They could never figure out why he never met a nice girl and settled down.

Born and buried in Mt. Vernon , Ohio about 25 miles north of Columbus. My stepfather loved to bet the horses and had a reserved table in the patio area at Scioto Downs. We would often see Paul in the restaurant area of the horse track dining right above us. I would wave at him when he looked down and Paul would wave back with that classic cheesy smile.

Paul played a Doctor in a show called Temperatures rising created by the same person who created Bewitched it was a sitcom

Such a humble celebrity.

Such a pleasant and informative interview. The host is so respectful of and toward Paul, and Paul reciprocates beautifully. I can only imagine what I could have possibly said to avoid being just the next face in a long line, but I'm so bitterly sorry that I never had a chance to meet him, if even for a brief moment. Such a warm heart and a beautiful talent ... I miss you, Paul.

Great interview .

AMAZING. I thought I will only watch 2 or 3 minutes of this, since I like Paul Lynde. He is unique, none like him. But what surprised me how real, how honest, how un-fake he is, unlike so many today. The depth and breadth he has, the well-read-ness of his. He is almost unassuming but his character betrays any simplicity one may want to attribute to him. And Quinton Melson is fantastic, Quentin doesn't want to steal the limelight and is asking some real good and go-deep questions. Entertainment back then was sooo much better then the horrifying shallowness we have today. This was 30 minutes well spent.

Mr Lynde is the Best.

❣ Miss you so much Paul ❣

What a nice treat!

He was wild in THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT with Dom DeLuise.

I enjoyed this interview, very talented man but I’m afraid he didn’t have much joy in his life.

Wow. I for whatever reason have been on a mini Paul Lynde kick and this was revelatory as far as showing what a sweet, thoughtful man he was, even with his demons. He really 'got it' as far as why he was as famous as he was. TERRIFIC interview!

Funny, back in the early 80's I won the role of Albert in our H.S. presentation of 'Bye Bye Birdie'. I could act and sing, but Dick Van Dyke was such a prolific dancer in his hey day, our acting teacher & music choreographer really had to get inventive with me on that aspect of the performance.😊 We had alot of fun tho. We traveled to a couple of the elementary schools and performed a condensed version. 1 teacher really liked us visiting and had the kiddies to draw their fave characters or character 2 send to us as a 'thanks 4 coming' gift.Of course 'Rosie' & 'Conrad Birdie' got the most, but 1 little girl drew a picture of me. What a talented drawer, too. She did a such a nice drawing. She wrote something my fave was Albert. It really touched my heart. Never got a chance to say thanks. I think I still have it in my hs scrapbook someplace. Paul was right, when he said a performer has to perform like it was your 1st time all the time. Challenging.

Lynde is bombed in this interview

A couple people have commented that he appears to be intoxicated. If you listen closely you’ll hear him at the start refer to the host as Tom instead of Jim.

He's wearing the exact same clothes as he did on carson 2 years earlier.

I'm glad that he had particular praise for Oliver Hardy, who was a master comedian.

god he is hammered here! but great to see an interview with him about the real him

Can't imagine meeting Marylin Monroe 1st x in Hollywood. Good insight about her.

😇Luv@Paul😎

💜

He did the Paul Lynde show 😮

Paul, you know by now, but it was Lola Albright that did the movie. (1:25) Love ya brother.

Great actor and comedian, surprised how many martinis he had before this interview. It got him through it.

As far as Monroe was concerned. I think she knew her own value as an artist, but receiving her just rewards as a woman in Hollywood was and continues to be another story.

It was Lola Albright

Funniest man ever

What could have been.

What is the music?

What a shame he seemed to have so many personal demons bc he really knew his business and even here he articulates the craft very well IMHO. Gone 2 soon. 🎉❤😊

The creator of Bewitched and Tempratures Rising William Asher

20:10 Charlotes web

So he had a doggy named Harry McAfee. Now Alfred Lunt Aww I do the same thing he does is name my animals after famous people

A great actor PAUL .. alwais funny and your nice laugh ..😊

People like Lynde and Charles Nelson Riley were what gays on television and movies looked like.

I heard everybody loved Paul,and from what I see here,now I know why .......he has NO EGO!

the movie had Lola Albright, so Paul was wrong...

I would not be surprised if he was hammered. But I am not so sure here.

I gotta get over to his grave in Ohio not far from my home. God Bless

His mom, dad, brother died of a heart attack early, just like him. Nowadays they have preventative medicine. Rip. He’s a gas!

Did Liberace have a brother?

Paul acts drunk

Love him LOVE HIM!!! But I think he’s a lil in the bag here…. sigh ❤️

I read Paul was a mean drunk and a grouch. He was grumpy at Hollywood Squares cuz they’d film quite a few episodes in a row. True?? I like Paul, everything he’s done I’ve enjoyed. I agree with him about Chaplin. I can’t stand Chaplin he was funny neither was Laurel and Hardy. Paul’s hilarious, Movies, Bewitched, Squares, etc…Most comedians I’ve read are shy and introverted. Unhappy people that’s why they wear the clown 🤡 Awesome interview

He sounds like he’s drunk

This man is blind drunk!

It was Lola Albright