Now THIS is how to roast someone: they butter them up with lots of flattery, then they hit them hard with the jokes. What goes on today is NOT roasting: it's more like incineration.
I loved the Dean Martin roasts and I loved Dean Martin. When I was a girl I thought he was so handsome and he was so funny. Bette Davis has brass and I love the way she does not sugar coat things and the way she speaks.
This is pure gold. Seeing all of this talent on one stage. Iconic. They were all so funny and not one cuss word was said. If only we could get 5 minutes back with all of these legends!
You're correct; it's only baby-rapes, sorcery, bisexuality and human sacrifices now. Music is going in the same direction and the sounds suck, except soul.
For real. Even though I wasn't from the era. But in the 90s to 2000s, the comedians and SNL , and others, one didn't have to worry about anyone getting offended, in case you didn't!
Brett Dillingham What a joy to have these recordings. I particularly remember Peter Ustinov being a mesmerising raconteur, but there were many. Which actors from today's era will leave such legacies? Many past actors had led interesting lives pre their acting career, of course.
I really liked that, times have flown by but great stars we had them all! Good times for sure, replmts hard to find! Fine to remember good times! Richard
David Hoyt Yes. He showed that he could crack people up as well as give them the creeps. It's said that he once retold Little Red Riding Hood as a werewolf story.... There wasn't a dry fly in the house. *(EVIL LAUGHTER)*
The Queen of the "Roasters!" She was so funny. Great actress, fascinating personality. My favorite line of hers is from "All About Eve," "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night."
Must've been spectacular to be an adult in the USA during the days of freedom of smoke & speech with the ability to shine with such class & dignaty❤️👏❤️
Smoking was "a cool thing" back in about the '30's when women could smoke in pubic, to about the '70's when they began to realize it wasn't TB, but cigs that were killing people. And in the1990's, people got smarter about many health issues and learned what killed you! They still haven't wised up to the fact alcohol (except in extreme moderation) can kill you too!
@@MJLeger-yj1ww Got news for you: back in the 60s, they were showing _Kick The (Cigarette) Habit_ commercials on TV; they knew, before then, that cigarettes-and other tobacco products-kill!
@@robgyanisu312 That's NOT news to me (although I never had time for TV in the '60's! But there were patients in the hospital in the 1940's, who thought they had TB, but it was just the cigs! My father was a doctor and what he saw was discussed! Even with that, I smoked a bit away from home during college but I knew better, and I was never addicted to cigarettes, just did it a bit socially. (When I was in medical school, I saw the thick reddish-black tar buildup in the lungs' alveoli and the enlarged hearts during autopsy, so knew what it did.) But the '90's brought a new awareness in many things concerned with health. And many today STILL smoke but don't care, and others really listen and act accordingly in order to live longer! Anyone can quit if they really try. It's a filthy habit.
The recent series Feud tried to make it seem like Bette Davis hated this night and was deeply embarrassed by the whole thing. She seems to be having fun to me.
Kevin Mcgue. I agree. And FEUD made it seem like this was the end of the road for Bette Davis when in fact her career would experience a resurgence a few years later. FEUD even chose not include the AFI tribute to Davis in 1977. That show was a disservice to her.
There isn't any room for anyone in these roasts, who doesn't have some sense of humor! That's why they're called "roasts" because they broil you first on one side, then the other, and all over!
Paul Robinson Found this on the net ... `What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' co-stars Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, two of the most prolific actresses in the history of Hollywood, had a famous feud while shooting the 1962 film. This docudrama from Emmy-winning producer Ryan Murphy (`American Horror Story') recalls the details of the legendary rivalry the Oscar-winning actresses had while filming the movie and extended well after the cameras stopped rolling. `Feud' recalls how the ladies struggled to hang on to fame in the twilight of their careers as they faced such obstacles such as ageism, sexism and misogyny. Leading the acclaimed cast are Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon -- portraying Crawford and Davis, respectively -- who have won three Oscars between them.
Thank you for sharing, El Tigra Invalido. I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. It would have been nice if a young Meryl Streep was there since they are both so fond of each other. The mold was thrown away after Ms. Bette Davis became an actress. RIP Ms. Bette Davis.
Jazzy Moni lynching jokes always kill me too. This was filmed maybe a decade after the civil rights act of 1964. Most people have evolved over the generations since. Most.
I watch this Roast over and over again and never tire of it. Each time I laugh harder and harder. It's so so funny. It's so sad that Hollywood completely stinks today, but thank God for TH-cam.
Ryan Murphy's Feud series did a mock-up of this roast with zero faithfulness to the original. For example, when Vincent Price makes the Joan Crawford/shoulder pads gag, Bette is in hysterics but Susan Sarandon's version portrays her as wincing with embarrassment.
I enjoyed Feud ..but it seemed a fantasy in some scenes. .they tried to make Crawford a softer character we pitied also Jessica Lange didn't get her voice down at all
Right on - at least she never beat, berated, her kids. Her adopted son & daughter grew up without all the crap/issues that plagued Christina & Chris Crawford due to Joan's neglect & Selfish desires to make sure she was seen as a loving mother.
@ Not true -- it never hurts to be nice. You can make your point, insist if you must, but if you are polite and determined, you can get what you wish! (And you DON'T have to use the casting couch to do it either, if you know how to get your way without that!)
Mr. Vincent Price stole the show he was fabulous!
Now THIS is how to roast someone: they butter them up with lots of flattery, then they hit them hard with the jokes.
What goes on today is NOT roasting: it's more like incineration.
Love Betty Davis.. Can't imagine the movie world without her..
I love the Dean Martin Roasts. I love me some Bette Davis! Also, I must say I enjoyed Henry Fonda but Vincent Prince was my absolute favorite.😂😂😂😂
You know, Bette had a great sense of humor and never minded making fun of herself. I'll always love you, Bette. You are truly missed.
Jon Boz have you read "Miss D & Me" by her former assistant, Kathryn Sermak? Its really wonderful
My very favorite actress!
Shes my all time actress too
Best actor ever!! Amazing woman, good sport, and yes truly missed!!
I loved the Dean Martin roasts and I loved Dean Martin. When I was a girl I thought he was so handsome and he was so funny. Bette Davis has brass and I love the way she does not sugar coat things and the way she speaks.
Ditto on both points, Holly.
This is pure gold. Seeing all of this talent on one stage. Iconic. They were all so funny and not one cuss word was said. If only we could get 5 minutes back with all of these legends!
Vincent Price was savage AF! He killed it! LMMFAO!
"...That's how you measure a great star. By her knockers!" Brilliant Vincent. I just love all this stuff that offends so many people these days.
Amazing. I'm so glad we still have this.
Vincent Price was such a kind and gentle soul.
I didn't know he was funny as well.
@@ClarityDetermination 12:57
Fabulous ! Love Bette Davis so much!
They could never get away with those jokes on TV today.
Of course they could, what makes you think they couldn't in your mind, what's so different today from back then ??
@@QueenlySweetpea try finding any of maes dialogue in tv today 🤔
Yes, they could and still do
old Hollywood never died .this was at the end of an era where there were real STARS.... today no one can measure up..
You're correct; it's only baby-rapes, sorcery, bisexuality and human sacrifices now. Music is going in the same direction and the sounds suck, except soul.
What about Angela Lansbury?
@@carlsperr Unfortunately, she's dead
Good Lord, could Bette Davis bring it or what!? An extraordinarily unique and powerful personality & presence.
I love Miss Bette Davis. Plus Vincent Price was great like in all his movies. Nothing like the old days.
Wow the Bette look alike nun spoke like her looked like her,Amazing!!!!!
Man back when people could take a joke and be able to tell the difference
For real. Even though I wasn't from the era. But in the 90s to 2000s, the comedians and SNL , and others, one didn't have to worry about anyone getting offended, in case you didn't!
"Sister Maria Theresa" 16:20 so exceptionally right on as Bette Davis. Love Bette Davis
Feud was wildly inaccurate in portraying this event. She seems to be enjoying herself.
Vincent Price was actually a very funny guy!
Bette Davis MADE IT WORK...this is probly 40years ago...if it was today she'd have pulled no punches, she'd have destroyed ALL OF THEM
I love Vincent Price... what a wonderful roast for Miss Davis!
Bette and Vincent, two of my favourites.
My favorite movie of Bette Davis that if you haven't seen you should. It's called "Now, Voyager"...excellent movie!!!
Who knew Vincent Price was sooo funny! Great stars...the real deal!
Vincent was always the best talk-show guest, always so funny and interesting!!
he was also a wonderful sweet man
He was one of the great wits of the day.
Brett Dillingham What a joy to have these recordings. I particularly remember Peter Ustinov being a mesmerising raconteur, but there were many. Which actors from today's era will leave such legacies? Many past actors had led interesting lives pre their acting career, of course.
so thats what happened to Peter Ustinov, he was arrested for raconteuring HA HA
Made the mistake of watching this before going to bed. Now I'm wide awake & breathless. Hysterical! Thanks for posting...
This was so awesome to watch. Thank God for TH-cam! 😁
Vincent Price totally killed this!
She is truly amazing. I wish I'd known her.
People had something back then that I don't see in new generations of the "stars"/celebrities, wit.
"Bette Davis: We Love You!... Vogue!!"
tritoncin yep you're right and Madonna never mentioned Joan Crawford I guess you didn't have Style and she never had Grace lol
doesn't matter if its beef, or, celebrity, i love a good roast :))
LOL! Good one!
I prefer pork myself.
Then go pork yourself.
+LittleMissNurseyNurse you are what you eat.
lin reynolds
*(THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE)*
I really liked that, times have flown by but great stars we had them all! Good times for sure, replmts hard to find! Fine to remember good times! Richard
Vincent Price's joke about the shoulder pads was too funny!!
Yes. I loved that! lolol
It is the best ! I cannot get over that joke ! I am disappointed that in "Feud"'s caricature of this roast.
@@Itthew yes it was portrayed as a bad time and she enjoyed this.
Vincent Price was fierce! He worked it with the snaps! ;-)
One of the greatest actresses with a good sense of humour it seems...RIP
Vincent Price was brilliant
David Hoyt
Yes. He showed that he could crack people up as well as give them the creeps. It's said that he once retold Little Red Riding Hood as a werewolf story....
There wasn't a dry fly in the house.
*(EVIL LAUGHTER)*
I believe it! I'm very "credulous"!
godd how classy people were then..
They were having such a great time!!
I know they did it but how do you roast someone with as much class as Bette Davis? All of these people were true greats!
She seemed to enjoy the roast and didn't look offended or hurt as Feud claimed and Henry Fonda wasn't a fifth rate actor
The Queen of the "Roasters!" She was so funny. Great actress, fascinating personality. My favorite line of hers is from "All About Eve," "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night."
LoveFlatfootin1
You well know that the guest of honor at a roast gives as good as they get and Bette Davis doesn't disappoint.
My favorite lines of Bette: "Autograph fiends, they're not people. Those little beasts that run around in packs like coyotes!"
Nipsey Russell was awesome!
yes he was....very 👍
This was priceless....thank you so much for posting! Love watching shows from the era before PC took over all dialog ~
I wish they had t.v. like this now and days.
Sarah Gregory
Yes. I'm so sick and tired of the whole "Reality TV" they got going on these days.
I wish they had movie stars like this nowadays.
Must've been spectacular to be an adult in the USA during the days of freedom of smoke & speech with the ability to shine with such class & dignaty❤️👏❤️
s'pose it depends on your race
Revolution Jones lol More like age🤣. I'm a 50 old Caucasian old hag 🤣.
Vincent Price is EVERYTHING!
Wow ! What a fantastic tribute and what a lot of fun.
Drink every time you hear "Joan" or "Joan Crawford" lol
she was popular at the time
Susan Lawrence act
Eric Teigue: I would... but I only have the one liver... lol
She seems to have taken this roast in good humor...looks like Feud got this wrong...
Bella Figura very wrong
They ALL smoked and boozed it up. lol. they looked way older than people today that age. love watching this!
Smoking was "a cool thing" back in about the '30's when women could smoke in pubic, to about the '70's when they began to realize it wasn't TB, but cigs that were killing people. And in the1990's, people got smarter about many health issues and learned what killed you! They still haven't wised up to the fact alcohol (except in extreme moderation) can kill you too!
And as of yesterday, October 17, 2018, we (Canada) have added pot to the list. Go figure!
Do you want to live forever or enjoy life
@@MJLeger-yj1ww Got news for you: back in the 60s, they were showing _Kick The (Cigarette) Habit_ commercials on TV; they knew, before then, that cigarettes-and other tobacco products-kill!
@@robgyanisu312 That's NOT news to me (although I never had time for TV in the '60's! But there were patients in the hospital in the 1940's, who thought they had TB, but it was just the cigs! My father was a doctor and what he saw was discussed! Even with that, I smoked a bit away from home during college but I knew better, and I was never addicted to cigarettes, just did it a bit socially. (When I was in medical school, I saw the thick reddish-black tar buildup in the lungs' alveoli and the enlarged hearts during autopsy, so knew what it did.) But the '90's brought a new awareness in many things concerned with health. And many today STILL smoke but don't care, and others really listen and act accordingly in order to live longer! Anyone can quit if they really try. It's a filthy habit.
Spot-on imitation by that fake nun!!
Definitely one of the top 10 actresses of all time!
The best with Katharine Hepburn
Legendary Roast from real legitimate legendary STAR's. These are real stars....you here that dancing with the stars?.
Back when folks could be funny and do roasts without resorting to outright vulgarity
The joke about lynching wasn't vulgar?
This needs Don Rickles.
back when the Roasts used to be classy
The recent series Feud tried to make it seem like Bette Davis hated this night and was deeply embarrassed by the whole thing. She seems to be having fun to me.
That series was just fabrication.....
Kevin Mcgue. I agree. And FEUD made it seem like this was the end of the road for Bette Davis when in fact her career would experience a resurgence a few years later. FEUD even chose not include the AFI tribute to Davis in 1977. That show was a disservice to her.
There isn't any room for anyone in these roasts, who doesn't have some sense of humor! That's why they're called "roasts" because they broil you first on one side, then the other, and all over!
what was the series feud about?
Paul Robinson Found this on the net ...
`What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' co-stars Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, two of the most prolific actresses in the history of Hollywood, had a famous feud while shooting the 1962 film. This docudrama from Emmy-winning producer Ryan Murphy (`American Horror Story') recalls the details of the legendary rivalry the Oscar-winning actresses had while filming the movie and extended well after the cameras stopped rolling. `Feud' recalls how the ladies struggled to hang on to fame in the twilight of their careers as they faced such obstacles such as ageism, sexism and misogyny. Leading the acclaimed cast are Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon -- portraying Crawford and Davis, respectively -- who have won three Oscars between them.
Barbara Heller's impersonation is awesome
I know! I wanted MORE
Good old bad days of excessive drinking & wanton racism ...wow
ON SONG she nailed it.
Spot on!
Thank you for sharing, El Tigra Invalido. I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. It would have been nice if a young Meryl Streep was there since they are both so fond of each other. The mold was thrown away after Ms. Bette Davis became an actress. RIP Ms. Bette Davis.
Bette maintained herself real well. She is 65 years old in this program. Wow
This was so funny, great roast! Susan Sarandon really does bear a resemblance to her here.
If you watch Mysteries and Scandals on TH-cam, there's one about Bette Davis. She totally looks like Susan Sarandon when Bette was younger.
Nun knocked that shit out of the park... damn shes good, the voice is exact
vincent price! a great gentleman! pure wit and class, right there! these kind of actors are long gone, how sad times we'are living in.
Wow, the governor of Alabama met Nipsey Russell at the airport with a rope? Couldn't do that joke today!
SWLinPHX Sad, right?? I laughed my azz off when he said that. Back when people actually had a sense of humor.
Jazzy Moni lynching jokes always kill me too. This was filmed maybe a decade after the civil rights act of 1964. Most people have evolved over the generations since. Most.
Vincent Price was priceless!
The midnight hour is close at hand.
Underrated actor. He was great.
@@theaussiebackflipboy Creatures crawl in search of blood...to terrorize yours neighborhood...
you can see bette loving it
The Liberace read was everything!
THE QUEEN OF THE SILVER SCREEN FOREVER
In a time where their were so many great actresses(30's..40's)...Bette Davis out-shined them all....
Dean was always pissed drunk, Bette was amazing
Dean's intros were always great. My fav part of these.
I watch this Roast over and over again and never tire of it. Each time I laugh harder and harder. It's so so funny. It's so sad that Hollywood completely stinks today, but thank God for TH-cam.
Wow, this have me so much life!!!
Those glorious non-PC days. I remember them well.
Dean Martin is always the best one in these.
But, Bette, you DID work with Vincent. He even made reference to it!
And also Henry Fonda in Jezebel. She won an Oscar for this role.
TheRmjr
They made a movie together, Elizabeth and Essex, and also did a radio drama, and adaptation of "The Letter."
Kevin Mcgue The Letter, one of my favorite movies that Bette did.
Kevin Mcgue ...Later " The Whales Of August".
Love Bette..can watch her movies over and over again...
Aww I love this now and thinking they must all be gone ....
Miss ya Bette!!!!!!!!!!!. God Bless.
Ryan Murphy's Feud series did a mock-up of this roast with zero faithfulness to the original. For example, when Vincent Price makes the Joan Crawford/shoulder pads gag, Bette is in hysterics but Susan Sarandon's version portrays her as wincing with embarrassment.
I enjoyed Feud ..but it seemed a fantasy in some scenes. .they tried to make Crawford a softer character we pitied also Jessica Lange didn't get her voice down at all
I’m certain this roast didn’t bother Bette a bit, she knew how to take a joke........
the good old days. i really miss it.
She looks so adorable!
FINALLY! Something to watch that's not aways trying (& failing) to be PC! Disarm prejudges with humor; we all know it's still there, PC or not!
Love Bettie David so beautiful when younger
"Betty David" (smh)
Loved, loved, loved Bette Davis!
Absolutely brilliant ❤️❤️❤️👍🙏
Great legendary actress!
This was so good!
Love Bette Davis - Legend
Bette Davis had more style and class in her pinky than Crawford had in her entire entourage.
Right on - at least she never beat, berated, her kids. Her adopted son & daughter grew up without all the crap/issues that plagued Christina & Chris Crawford due to Joan's neglect & Selfish desires to make sure she was seen as a loving mother.
bill hause I beg to differ with you on that one but..... Davis damn sure was the queen!
Bette Davis wasn't that great to her kids. her daughter also wrote a book.
Crawford was a grade "A" bi-atch, both on the screen and off!
@ Not true -- it never hurts to be nice. You can make your point, insist if you must, but if you are polite and determined, you can get what you wish! (And you DON'T have to use the casting couch to do it either, if you know how to get your way without that!)
Jesus...You forget how much people smoked back then.
Not if you watch Mad Men
No wonder most of the movie stars of that era died of cancer or cancer related issues.
I'd rather see them smoking than hear them swearing.
Corrie Crazy I still smoke and stopped swearing 🚬
They still lived very long and seemed quite healthy.
the good ole days......
This was like a series of speed roasts.
"What a dump!" that's right. U go girl!
just love the old stars
This was great, thank you 👏❤️👏🤣❣
Bette Davis is THE BEST
I agree she is the best. I knew her and miss her terribly.
Chris McSweeney vhm
Nips Russell was a funny man