I was 11 years old when this aired and stayed up late to watch it. We wanted to see Wally Cox who was such a close family friend that he was like my uncle. Wally spent the night with us that night and me, my parents and Wally all watched this together. (Wally no longer had a NYC residence so he sometimes stayed with us when he was in New York.) I never thought I would ever get to see it again. Wally was every bit as gentle a man in real life as he seemed on Television. But he detested bullies and that fool Jimmy Dean thought he could score points by pushing Wally around and ended up like pig grease on the studio floor. So many people made that mistake with Wally. They confused him with the character he played, Mr. Peepers. Bravo Cox! But he died far too young. My father's eulogy for him, published in the NY Times, ended this way: "One magic morning I found him [Wally] gazing out the window at an extraordinary sunrise. 'What a beautiful day,' I said. 'Thank you.' He said. Thank YOU Wally. But it should have lasted longer." RIP Wally. Sui Generis.
I came to this video because I was searching for videos pertaining ti Wally Cox. I do not know why. I was just sitting here, playing with my cat, and the thought hit me to search YT for Wally Cox, a man I have long admired.
Oh Wally was a tough, wiry guy. He is the only person I have ever known who could build a house on his own: carpentry, wiring, electric, plumbing, you name it. So yes, he could have but he wouldn't have. He was pretty close to a pacifist. Violence was for physical self-defense only.
These two guys knew one another. It was all a game. Jimmy Dean was a self made man, but generous as well. He helped to establish Jim Henson and turned down a 40% share of his production company because he believed Henson deserved the benefits from all his work.
It's remarkable that Cavett had Mr. Burgess on his show as frequently as he did, and the amount of time allotted to him was very generous given the pressures and constraints of the talk show format. Thank you for uploading.
Well said well put ! Kudos to Mr Cavett ! Johnny Carson & Merv Griffin rarely (if ever) had guests of Mr Burgess' literary & intellectual caliber on their respective programs.
@@jubalcalif9100 Mr. Cavett was a much more serious and better interviewer than Johnny or Merv. But in the early days and into the 70's, Johnny would have authors and intellectuals on, often close to the end of the program; and though Cavett was a superior interviewer, Carson was quite competent.
Growing up I remember Wally Cox from movies the voice of Underdog and of course Hollywood Squares and he was a performer I always enjoyed but this is the first interview I’ve seen with him and I have a whole new appreciation of him, he was very witty and intelligent and an interesting person. Sad that he died so young. And Dick Cavett was always great and an excellent Interviewer.
I didn't know who any of these guests were, sausage commercials aside, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I think folks in the comments take it too seriously. I got the impression that Cox and Dean liked, and had a great deal of respect, for each other.
I watched this program live. The thing is that no talk show ever had put a mongoose (Wally Cox) on the same stage as a Cobra (Jimmy Dean). Wally was quite the gentle man throughout his interview segment. Jimmy Dean used the first moments of his segment to totally disrespect Wally Cox, on national television. I was mesmerized as I watched Wally weave his words around Jimmy's ears as Jimmy completely lost himself in his own confused attempt to bully Wally. In the end result, Wally showed that one can be gracious without accepting bad behavior; Jimmy Dean showed that he was simply a fangless snake. Thank you Archy for posting this specific Dick Cavett Show, for allowing me an unexpected check on my bucket list.
charlie k, I never thought I'd see this again. Wally Cox was such a close family friend, he was like an uncle to me. I was 11 years old when this aired and I remember how much fun it was watch Wally push back against Dean. Wally spent that night at our apartment and watched the show with us. Wally just laughed about it. He was devoid of bitterness but he wasn't going to be pushed around either. I still miss him, so many years later.
Just one thing: Cox and Dean had indeed been friends for years, and both were known to be practical jokers. I wouldn't be surprised if the two of them worked out this "feud" in advance, just to make Cavett uncomfortable on live TV!
I never forgot Walley Cox .appearance. in Lost in Space..he played multiple. parts on the show. that was my favorite episode. with him..on the show..And he played a nervous radar operator. in the Bedford Incident. movie..his last appearance. was on kolchak the night strangler.movie.1973..and on hollywood squares..
Wally and Jimmy picking on each other is funny as hell ! People cant do that too each other anymore without someone or some group getting offended. Growing up that how you knew who your friends were , if you didnt pick on someone that meant you did not like them.
Magoo - You're absolutely right. They had fun playing off each other and you'll notice they were both laughing. I laughed out loud at Cox and Dean. This is a wonderful example of disparate personalities interacting that doesn't happen on talk shows now. This show filled a 90 minute time slot and ideas and conversations had time to develop. By the way, as I watched this I'm reminded of Fred Armisen and wonder if he borrows some of his oddball humor from Wally Cox.
Underdog brought me here. It was the only way I knew Wally Cox: syndicated Underdog cartoons on Sunday mornings. He strikes me as a really funny guy that not everyone "gets." I LOL'ed several times during this interview while the audience was dead silent. He reminds me a little of Bill Murray, a little of Andy Kaufman. I don't know, maybe his voice is just really endearing to me because I so loved Underdog as a small boy. On a side note...Where did Dick Cavett film his show? Next to the fire station? I don't know how everyone completely ignores multiple seriously distracting sirens and a barking dog.
the sirens were a common feature on his show... NY city...lots of sirens on any main street constantly...the sirens were usually ignored but sometimes the timing of the siren was auspicious to the conversation...
I was also introduced to Wally Cox because of Underdog and I wish that he had lived longer. It's hard to hear his voice and not see Shoeshine Boy talking with the host, if it wasn't for that role, for me, he can live forever. Fun fact I was born 70 years and six months after Wally Cox.
Why does anyone see what's going on between Jimmy Dean and Wally Cox, and think its a real feud? They're both obviously having a good time. And, probably very happy they can make a living by spreading their humor and banter on national TV? I hadnt seen Jimmy Dean on TV for decades. When I read comments about insults, I thought I must have forgotten that Jimmy Dean wasnt a nice guy, like I remembered him. But, no, this is the same on-screen Jimmy Dean I thought I remembered. His humorous 'country hick' expressions and delivery are as priceless as always. What brought me here is reading that Wally Cox and Marlon Brando were the best of friends. It's been many years since I heard either Cox or Dean on a talk show. This is great stuff! Thank you!
Oh, how I wish I could go back - 50 years - to 1971. I was 19 and although there were plenty of dysfunctional social issues, it was so much better than 2021. Social media has degraded and divided communities - ironic when you think that Facebook, Twitter et al were supposed to bring us together.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a whole episode of the Dick Cavet Show on TH-cam,, but I did as a kid back in the day. Anyway, this $#!+ was so funny. The first guest was interesting, very knowledgeable,, well informed, well abreast of multiple sociological topic,including the human nature , human element, human Error, foibles, shortcomings, attributes etc ( of course, he's a College Professor), very astute, adroit, adept,..I'm astounded and impressed by the mere fact that his recall in variable subjects can be espoused, at will, glib, verbose, without hesitation, instantaneously and get this.... he can deliver in any realm... Which spans differing time periods in almost any era., or Continent.... Child..... I've been exposed to many professors in my time.... Picking their brains no less... But this guy ' Takes The the Cake' fer sure, in my book and on my watch . Kudos...and Bravo.... He didn't get stumped Hes no Shrinking Violet, ... Like a Fireman, or a MinuteMan he's up and ready ... ever ready up and at 'em , I'm a gonna get 'em!! .... Lovely, a true World Class Rhodes Scholar. I thought Cavet's interview with Cox a bit peculiar... But guess what.... Coz was non plussed , didn't bat an eyelash, and was not perturbed not one WHIT. I've never seen him in this medium and character before now... Ever. He can hold his own with anybody.. he 'ain't scared a $#!+ that's fer sure. Now , here comes Jimmy Dean... I always loved me some Jimmy Dean, he's a real home spun, real country down HomeMrBoyMan kinda guy... A real 3 dimensional character, true-to-form, dead on, spot on non nonsense Personae.... A kinda Americana Entrepreneurrial Efforts and Decision Making Gone Good Success Story.. the back and forth banter between Cox and Dean was hilarious ... Such a Hoot . I actually got a couple of good bellylaughs out of this.... Very entertaining. Thank You Bless You whoever you are out there in TH-camLand for posting this. .
Wally Cox raced motorcycles on weekends and was very good at it. He was the prototype for Les Nessman on WKRP. Always comes to work on Monday with a band-aid on his face. Wonder what he did on the weekend?
I never watch tv anymore but do love old shows like this. Having real personalities like these made it easy for Cavett. Today's cookie cutter celebrities are booooooring......
Wally cox owned it like a boss! I remember him from when I was a kid and when he died. Jimmy Dean is a loud jerk. The more I secure he is the louder he gets. Wally was perfect.
I didn't see it that way. I thought they were both having fun ribbing each other. They were on Hollywood Squares at the same time, and knew each other.
I'm always struck by how much Wally seemed to age between 1968 and 1971. The appearances of him on Hollywood Squares in 68, still no moustache, he looks more youthful and energetic but it looks like he put on a good deal of weight in the next three years and when he did his next to last acting role in the "Night Strangler" TV movie just before his death in early 73 he looked about a decade older than his actual age.
I've noticed this as well. It was very evident in this video. I watched some 1968 episodes of Hollywood Squares on TH-cam recently and he looked like a different person altogether.
@17:50 See the sea, pronounced as "see the say" sounds 100% modern dutch, we spell it "zie de zee" also the pronunciation of thea as "tey" is identical to current dutch pronunciation
Anthony Burgess was brilliant, Wally Cox was a sweet, very smart nice guy and Jimmy Dean was a typical bully. I've hated Jimmy Dean ever since 1956 when he said Elvis Presley was a no talent.
So, you hate someone for one remark they said, years ago? I don't care for Neil Diamond's voice, but many people do. It's all a matter of taste, and if you are prone to hold grudges that many years, perhaps you might consider therapy.
When Cavett said "all our guests are drunk backstage", I think he might have meant it. At least Jimmy Dean looked all lit up, Wally Cox seemed very, uh, relaxed, and Anthony Burgess, like many English writers of the time (e.g. Kingsley Amis), might have imbibed quite a bit without showing any effects.
Well, my father was on the Cavett and Carson shows a lot and back then, there were liquid refreshments served in the green room. Now, I didn't know either Dean or Burgess in real life but I did know Cox and...yeah...he'd had a couple of pops. LOL
@@adamredfield Thanx for the comment ! I'm really surprised the producers would offer intoxicating beverages before a national telecast ! But perhaps they thought it would "loosen" the guests up & make them more talkative....
@@jubalcalif9100 It was a standard practice on the Tonight Show back in the Johnny Carson days. I remember Shelly Winters, George Gobel, and even Ed McMahon coming on at various times looking pretty smashed. If you want to see some major league inebriation on the Cavett show, here's John Casavetes, Peter Falk, and Ben Gazzara: th-cam.com/video/x-kPTmM_zMc/w-d-xo.html I think they'd had a head start at the bar before ever arriving at Cavett's studio.
@@FawleyJude Holy Underwear, Batman ! That's amazing ! Oh yes, I watched that Cavett episode you wrote about (the one where Cassavettes, Falk & Gazarra have clearly been nipping more than a little at the cooking sherry !). It's a hoot ! I've read that George Gobel & Ed McMahon could really put away the sauce. Thanx again so much for your comments !! :-)
I pay attention to Anthony stating that Dublin English spoken is like Shakespearian English of 1601. He must have been very talented in linguistics if it is true that as It is stated on the Wikipedia page on Burgess that while teaching in Malaysia he learned to speak, read and write fluently "achieving distinction in the examinations of the language set by the Colonial Office".
You don't know much about bisexual men, do you? And Marlon didn't "admit" that he'd had sexual relationships with men, he discussed it. He didn't think it was something he should hide, so it wasn't a secret he was forced to "admit". The fact that Brando and Cox were lovers before they were famous, when they both lived in Greenwich Village, isn't a big deal unless you've got personal issues about same sex couples. Yes, they both got married later and stayed best friends. Yes, when Cox died, Brando got ahold of his ashes through a subterfuge, and kept them for the rest of his life. Why would that upset you? It's a romantic story, like George Burns and Gracie Allen's life together was a romantic story.
I am adding my two cents on this subject since there was some argument here among posters about the nature of the relationship between Wally and Marlon. Elsewhere on this thread I mentioned how close Wally was to my family (and me). In fact, the night before Wally did this Cavett show, he spent the night on our couch. That is what he typically did when he came to New York for a short stay. Instead of a hotel, he'd come to our apartment and spend the night. In addition to Cox, my father was also close friends with Brando. The three of them, Wally, Marlon, and my father, often vacationed together. Moreover, Wally was engaged to my mother's twin sister, so she knew him pretty well also. So, I wrote all that so that whoever is reading this won't think I was talking through my hat. The question is, did Wally and Marlon ever take their platonic friendship into the physical? No one will ever know. If I had to answer, I would say they probably did not. Do I really care? No. If I found out that they had, it would change nothing. It is just that based on all the endless hours of conversation about both men and knowing many intimate details about both, it just never was said and when Brando did discuss it, he'd laugh it off. Here is my take on Marlon and Wally. I'm not sure they really were "friends." They were more like brothers, a very different kind of closeness between two men.
@@nycbearff In order to make an assertion that is credible one needs to present PROOF, simply reiterating rumours is not enough. It is not called hearsay for nothing. So if you have more information than the family friend then by all means do share it.
@@nycbearff Not true. They were childhood friends, having grown up in the same neighborhood, and became roommates as young men breaking into show business. You must think everyone who has a same sex roommate is also fooling around with them. Smh!
I like the way Wally Cox used the word "AFFLUENT" ...I do not think Dean knew what the word meant Typical bully that needed to be cut down-Wally job well done!
I didn't see it that way. I saw 2 men having fun kidding each other. If you think he was bullying him, you weren't paying much attention and you probably didn't like Dean Martin's celebrity roasts, either.
I like listening to Mr. Burgess. I read Elizabethan English, the King ames Bible of 1611, still the most readable...shorter, pithy words and having read the 1611 Bible very much for 50 plus years, it is a special experience. None of the true and accurate modern English translations (though good) never reach the beauty of King ames. For any literature folks, the ESV, New American Standard Version are the 2 best of a small number of true versions...if one cares about accuracy...many bad versions out there.
The theater is clearly not soundproofed. I can hear sirens outside during Dick's interview with Anthony Burgess. But I suppose it's rather difficult to completely soundproof a large theater.
24:37 BAWHAWHAW...... I dont know if that is a true story or not people but that is pure gold. I laughed so hard my abs got sore and tears filled my eyes. Just think of the implications. Talk about breaking up any hint of reverence or solemnity . I hear the song in my head and picture the apostles singing it and I start convulsing all over again. ROTFLOL i CANT BREATH FUNNY.
44:00 -- This really begs a question about the etymology of the idiom "Four Eyes". Since "eyes" sounds like the vowel " i " , and "Four F" is a failing grade for military service, due to physical inability.... and when did eye-glasses become commonplace among the U.S. population?
A lot of people needed glasses and refused to wear them in the past, now there is not such a stigma so more are wearing them and a few even wear them that don't need them, as a fashion accessory.
Yes. Wally & Marlon were roommates when they were young & first came to New York. They both studied acting under Stella Adler. Wally & Marlon remained close friends for the rest of their lives (though sadly Wally passed away in 1973 at the age of only 48 after suffering a sudden massive heart attack).
After listening to Burgess, these two were like listening to uneducated, unfunny children. How boring it must have been for Burgess (and Cavett) to suffer through it! Cox was a little funny though.
Which hand had the talent? I did notice Dean kept examining his right hand. I thought he was checking out his manicure but perhaps he was looking for his talent. Oh…sorry. I think I misunderstood you. He "had more talent in one hand that all other 3." You must have meant, all other of his three hands. I'm really sorry. I didn't know Dean had four hands.
*I'm a little too young to remember Dick Cavett other than knowing the name, but watching this, and given all the hype about him as a chat show host, it was just painful. Literally toe-curlingly cringeworthy, amateurish, and awkward, all in equal measure. I appreciate the dry wit side of things, but you could still cut the atmosphere with a knife in that studio. And who on earth felt these three guests, in particular, would make for good chemistry on the TV screen together? It was just awful TV in my opinion. I mean really really bad! 🤮 All that said, I still thank 'Archy M' for taking the time and trouble of uploading it.*
I was 11 years old when this aired and stayed up late to watch it. We wanted to see Wally Cox who was such a close family friend that he was like my uncle. Wally spent the night with us that night and me, my parents and Wally all watched this together. (Wally no longer had a NYC residence so he sometimes stayed with us when he was in New York.) I never thought I would ever get to see it again. Wally was every bit as gentle a man in real life as he seemed on Television. But he detested bullies and that fool Jimmy Dean thought he could score points by pushing Wally around and ended up like pig grease on the studio floor. So many people made that mistake with Wally. They confused him with the character he played, Mr. Peepers. Bravo Cox! But he died far too young. My father's eulogy for him, published in the NY Times, ended this way: "One magic morning I found him [Wally] gazing out the window at an extraordinary sunrise. 'What a beautiful day,' I said. 'Thank you.' He said. Thank YOU Wally. But it should have lasted longer." RIP Wally. Sui Generis.
I came to this video because I was searching for videos pertaining ti Wally Cox. I do not know why. I was just sitting here, playing with my cat, and the thought hit me to search YT for Wally Cox, a man I have long admired.
Adam Redfield From what I understand, Wally Cox could have beat the living hell out of him physically.
Oh Wally was a tough, wiry guy. He is the only person I have ever known who could build a house on his own: carpentry, wiring, electric, plumbing, you name it. So yes, he could have but he wouldn't have. He was pretty close to a pacifist. Violence was for physical self-defense only.
Adam Redfield I think you were really lucky to have known him.
Yes. I agree. Very lucky. :)
Laughed when Wally said “or get all the hogs you can get” funny guy RIP
I really like Anthony Burgess. Engaging story teller and interviewee.
These two guys knew one another. It was all a game.
Jimmy Dean was a self made man, but generous as well. He helped to establish Jim Henson and turned down a 40% share of his production company because he believed Henson deserved the benefits from all his work.
Now Sesame Street is pure propaganda. Sad. PBS needs to be defunded.
This is all friendly shtick, come on.
It's remarkable that Cavett had Mr. Burgess on his show as frequently as he did, and the amount of time allotted to him was very generous given the pressures and constraints of the talk show format. Thank you for uploading.
Helps that another guest didn't show, lol.
Well said well put ! Kudos to Mr Cavett ! Johnny Carson & Merv Griffin rarely (if ever) had guests of Mr Burgess' literary & intellectual caliber on their respective programs.
TV was different back then and better!
@@jubalcalif9100 Mr. Cavett was a much more serious and better interviewer than Johnny or Merv.
But in the early days and into the 70's, Johnny would have authors and intellectuals on, often close to the end of the program; and though Cavett was a superior interviewer, Carson was quite competent.
Growing up I remember Wally Cox from movies the voice of Underdog and of course Hollywood Squares and he was a performer I always enjoyed but this is the first interview I’ve seen with him and I have a whole new appreciation of him, he was very witty and intelligent and an interesting person. Sad that he died so young. And Dick Cavett was always great and an excellent Interviewer.
I didn't know who any of these guests were, sausage commercials aside, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I think folks in the comments take it too seriously. I got the impression that Cox and Dean liked, and had a great deal of respect, for each other.
Correct
The Shakespeare laced linguistics lesson by Anthony Burgess is fantastic. I loved Dick's opening bit too.
I watched this program live. The thing is that no talk show ever had put a mongoose (Wally Cox) on the same stage as a Cobra (Jimmy Dean). Wally was quite the gentle man throughout his interview segment. Jimmy Dean used the first moments of his segment to totally disrespect Wally Cox, on national television. I was mesmerized as I watched Wally weave his words around Jimmy's ears as Jimmy completely lost himself in his own confused attempt to bully Wally. In the end result, Wally showed that one can be gracious without accepting bad behavior; Jimmy Dean showed that he was simply a fangless snake. Thank you Archy for posting this specific Dick Cavett Show, for allowing me an unexpected check on my bucket list.
charlie k, I never thought I'd see this again. Wally Cox was such a close family friend, he was like an uncle to me. I was 11 years old when this aired and I remember how much fun it was watch Wally push back against Dean. Wally spent that night at our apartment and watched the show with us. Wally just laughed about it. He was devoid of bitterness but he wasn't going to be pushed around either. I still miss him, so many years later.
Just one thing: Cox and Dean had indeed been friends for years, and both were known to be practical jokers. I wouldn't be surprised if the two of them worked out this "feud" in advance, just to make Cavett uncomfortable on live TV!
@@robmclean4352 I kind of suspected that when I saw Cox laughing at Dean's insults.
@@robmclean4352 I wouldn't be at all surprised.
This is amazing tv. Nothing like it today.
Burgess gets a lot of time here. Back in the 1970s TV execs still had some respect for novelists. Today?
I never forgot Walley Cox .appearance. in Lost in Space..he played multiple. parts on the show. that was my favorite episode. with him..on the show..And he played a nervous radar operator. in the Bedford Incident. movie..his last appearance. was on kolchak the night strangler.movie.1973..and on hollywood squares..
You speak the truth Kemo Sabe ! Mr Cox was wonderfully talented & left us much too soon.
The voice of Underdog is how I remember him.
Wally and Jimmy picking on each other is funny as hell !
People cant do that too each other anymore without someone or some group getting offended. Growing up that how you knew who your friends were , if you didnt pick on someone that meant you did not like them.
that's true. Sad, now they want to kill you if you do this ;)
Wally lifted Dean up during the commercial break Cavett said. Robert Blake and Tony Randall both said Cox was a very strong man.
Indeed ! As the old saying goes, still waters run deep.....
In this show Anthony Burgess was treated with so much respect. So far I did not see him on a show like the Sperr And Lansky Show.
hello from 2021 now the internet culture has completely absorbed TV........also God bless Mr Burgess...
I was waiting for James Dean !
It seemed to me that Wally & Jimmy had fun ribbing each other, like friends I grew up with, we kid each other all the time.
Magoo - You're absolutely right. They had fun playing off each other and you'll notice they were both laughing. I laughed out loud at Cox and Dean. This is a wonderful example of disparate personalities interacting that doesn't happen on talk shows now. This show filled a 90 minute time slot and ideas and conversations had time to develop. By the way, as I watched this I'm reminded of Fred Armisen and wonder if he borrows some of his oddball humor from Wally Cox.
Exactly , thats how you know who your friends were, if you didnt pick on someone that meant you did not like them.
@tinwoods WTF
That "get all the hogs you can get" line had me on the floor! Two guys busting balls, that's all I see.
You could see in Wallys eyes how much fun he was having with Dean.
I love this guy ,wally
Love both Jimmy and Wally - imagine this was fun for both as later with Lawler and Kaufman on the Letterman show.
Stupid people believe wrestling and talk show feuds are real.
Underdog brought me here. It was the only way I knew Wally Cox: syndicated Underdog cartoons on Sunday mornings. He strikes me as a really funny guy that not everyone "gets." I LOL'ed several times during this interview while the audience was dead silent. He reminds me a little of Bill Murray, a little of Andy Kaufman. I don't know, maybe his voice is just really endearing to me because I so loved Underdog as a small boy.
On a side note...Where did Dick Cavett film his show? Next to the fire station? I don't know how everyone completely ignores multiple seriously distracting sirens and a barking dog.
the sirens were a common feature on his show... NY city...lots of sirens on any main street constantly...the sirens were usually ignored but sometimes the timing of the siren was auspicious to the conversation...
I was also introduced to Wally Cox because of Underdog and I wish that he had lived longer. It's hard to hear his voice and not see Shoeshine Boy talking with the host, if it wasn't for that role, for me, he can live forever.
Fun fact I was born 70 years and six months after Wally Cox.
@@melmen2379 not really... If you can find a syndicated station that plays reruns of Underdog or The Hollywood Squares
@@annelivalkama7451, and born 50 yrs after instant oatmeal..
Have always been interested in the English 'R'. Amazing!
Wally actually reveals himself and it's painful to watch and Cavett just plays it for laughs. I can see why Brando became Wally's friend.
He had a great singing voice too!
Great show
Why does anyone see what's going on between Jimmy Dean and Wally Cox, and think its a real feud?
They're both obviously having a good time. And, probably very happy they can make a living by spreading their humor and banter on national TV?
I hadnt seen Jimmy Dean on TV for decades. When I read comments about insults, I thought I must have forgotten that Jimmy Dean wasnt a nice guy, like I remembered him.
But, no, this is the same on-screen Jimmy Dean I thought I remembered. His humorous 'country hick' expressions and delivery are as priceless as always.
What brought me here is reading that Wally Cox and Marlon Brando were the best of friends.
It's been many years since I heard either Cox or Dean on a talk show.
This is great stuff! Thank you!
Enjoyabable Edited Show Comic Genius Walley Cox.Jimmy Dean Jokes Anthony Burgess Funny Skills.Good Show.
I thought he was going to say "Alas poor Ovaltine, I knew it well"
God! I miss talk shows. All the way from Jack Paar to Tom Snyder. There is nothing like this any more.
You're absolutely right Dave. Today's 'talk shows' are a joke. Nothing but celebrities plugging their latest bad projects. The hosts are even worse.
Public discussion in America is very carefully circumscribed by opinion leaders. Tocqueville said it was the same in the 1800s.
saw this when it first aired,lived in Milwaukee then,wvtv 18,witi,abc affiliate didn't broadcast cavett so wvtv did
Oh, how I wish I could go back - 50 years - to 1971. I was 19 and although there were plenty of dysfunctional social issues, it was so much better than 2021. Social media has degraded and divided communities - ironic when you think that Facebook, Twitter et al were supposed to bring us together.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a whole episode of the Dick Cavet Show on TH-cam,, but I did as a kid back in the day. Anyway, this $#!+ was so funny. The first guest was interesting, very knowledgeable,, well informed, well abreast of multiple sociological topic,including the human nature , human element, human Error, foibles, shortcomings, attributes etc ( of course, he's a College Professor), very astute, adroit, adept,..I'm astounded and impressed by the mere fact that his recall in variable subjects can be espoused, at will, glib, verbose, without hesitation, instantaneously and get this.... he can deliver in any realm... Which spans differing time periods in almost any era., or Continent.... Child..... I've been exposed to many professors in my time.... Picking their brains no less... But this guy ' Takes The the Cake' fer sure, in my book and on my watch . Kudos...and Bravo.... He didn't get stumped Hes no Shrinking Violet, ... Like a Fireman, or a MinuteMan he's up and ready ... ever ready up and at 'em , I'm a gonna get 'em!! .... Lovely, a true World Class Rhodes Scholar. I thought Cavet's interview with Cox a bit peculiar... But guess what.... Coz was non plussed , didn't bat an eyelash, and was not perturbed not one WHIT. I've never seen him in this medium and character before now... Ever. He can hold his own with anybody.. he 'ain't scared a $#!+ that's fer sure. Now , here comes Jimmy Dean... I always loved me some Jimmy Dean, he's a real home spun, real country down HomeMrBoyMan kinda guy... A real 3 dimensional character, true-to-form, dead on, spot on non nonsense Personae.... A kinda Americana Entrepreneurrial Efforts and Decision Making Gone Good Success Story.. the back and forth banter between Cox and Dean was hilarious ... Such a Hoot . I actually got a couple of good bellylaughs out of this.... Very entertaining. Thank You Bless You whoever you are out there in TH-camLand for posting this. .
When I lived in London in the middle 1970s, it was the
Teddy Boys vs the Punk Rockers.
Wally Cox raced motorcycles on weekends and was very good at it. He was the prototype for Les Nessman on WKRP. Always comes to work on Monday with a band-aid on his face. Wonder what he did on the weekend?
Wally Cox with Jimmy Dean. Very funny
only cavett could have pulled off a trio of guests like these three!
GREAT SHOW ! THURSDAY 12/2/21 DECEMBER 2, 2021
I never watch tv anymore but do love old shows like this. Having real personalities like these made it easy for Cavett. Today's cookie cutter celebrities are booooooring......
Wally cox owned it like a boss! I remember him from when I was a kid and when he died. Jimmy Dean is a loud jerk. The more I secure he is the louder he gets. Wally was perfect.
Bet you like watching wrestling
I didn't see it that way. I thought they were both having fun ribbing each other. They were on Hollywood Squares at the same time, and knew each other.
Wally and Jimmy could have been a great double act.
I'm always struck by how much Wally seemed to age between 1968 and 1971. The appearances of him on Hollywood Squares in 68, still no moustache, he looks more youthful and energetic but it looks like he put on a good deal of weight in the next three years and when he did his next to last acting role in the "Night Strangler" TV movie just before his death in early 73 he looked about a decade older than his actual age.
I've noticed this as well. It was very evident in this video. I watched some 1968 episodes of Hollywood Squares on TH-cam recently and he looked like a different person altogether.
Jimmy Deen and Wally Cox are soused… and it really shows!
This show and all of it’s reruns should replace all modern late night. Work harder, be better. The latter is impossible. So just find someone better.
@17:50 See the sea, pronounced as "see the say" sounds 100% modern dutch, we spell it "zie de zee"
also the pronunciation of thea as "tey" is identical to current dutch pronunciation
"d-....did I look pregnant with speech?"
He died in 1973. So did Picasso and Bruce Lee. I'd love to meet all 3 of them at a party one day.
Anthony Burgess was brilliant, Wally Cox was a sweet, very smart nice guy and Jimmy Dean was a typical bully. I've hated Jimmy Dean ever since 1956 when he said Elvis Presley was a no talent.
So, you hate someone for one remark they said, years ago? I don't care for Neil Diamond's voice, but many people do. It's all a matter of taste, and if you are prone to hold grudges that many years, perhaps you might consider therapy.
When Cavett said "all our guests are drunk backstage", I think he might have meant it. At least Jimmy Dean looked all lit up, Wally Cox seemed very, uh, relaxed, and Anthony Burgess, like many English writers of the time (e.g. Kingsley Amis), might have imbibed quite a bit without showing any effects.
I was thinking the same thing. All three guests seemed slightly intoxicated.
Well, my father was on the Cavett and Carson shows a lot and back then, there were liquid refreshments served in the green room. Now, I didn't know either Dean or Burgess in real life but I did know Cox and...yeah...he'd had a couple of pops. LOL
@@adamredfield Thanx for the comment ! I'm really surprised the producers would offer intoxicating beverages before a national telecast ! But perhaps they thought it would "loosen" the guests up & make them more talkative....
@@jubalcalif9100 It was a standard practice on the Tonight Show back in the Johnny Carson days. I remember Shelly Winters, George Gobel, and even Ed McMahon coming on at various times looking pretty smashed. If you want to see some major league inebriation on the Cavett show, here's John Casavetes, Peter Falk, and Ben Gazzara: th-cam.com/video/x-kPTmM_zMc/w-d-xo.html
I think they'd had a head start at the bar before ever arriving at Cavett's studio.
@@FawleyJude Holy Underwear, Batman ! That's amazing ! Oh yes, I watched that Cavett episode you wrote about (the one where Cassavettes, Falk & Gazarra have clearly been nipping more than a little at the cooking sherry !). It's a hoot ! I've read that George Gobel & Ed McMahon could really put away the sauce. Thanx again so much for your comments !! :-)
Wally Cox = Savage AF.
F*** yeah!
Great upload! Anyway to upload Mailer & Vidal?
I don't know if it's under this channel but Dick's interview with authors Norman Mailer and Gore Vidal can be seen here at TH-cam.
I pay attention to Anthony stating that Dublin English spoken is like Shakespearian English of 1601. He must have been very talented in linguistics if it is true that as It is stated on the Wikipedia page on Burgess that while teaching in Malaysia he learned to speak, read and write fluently "achieving distinction in the examinations of the language set by the Colonial Office".
He was the love of Marlon Brando's life and Brando kept his ashes in his home.
You don't know much about bisexual men, do you? And Marlon didn't "admit" that he'd had sexual relationships with men, he discussed it. He didn't think it was something he should hide, so it wasn't a secret he was forced to "admit".
The fact that Brando and Cox were lovers before they were famous, when they both lived in Greenwich Village, isn't a big deal unless you've got personal issues about same sex couples. Yes, they both got married later and stayed best friends. Yes, when Cox died, Brando got ahold of his ashes through a subterfuge, and kept them for the rest of his life. Why would that upset you? It's a romantic story, like George Burns and Gracie Allen's life together was a romantic story.
I am adding my two cents on this subject since there was some argument here among posters about the nature of the relationship between Wally and Marlon. Elsewhere on this thread I mentioned how close Wally was to my family (and me). In fact, the night before Wally did this Cavett show, he spent the night on our couch. That is what he typically did when he came to New York for a short stay. Instead of a hotel, he'd come to our apartment and spend the night. In addition to Cox, my father was also close friends with Brando. The three of them, Wally, Marlon, and my father, often vacationed together. Moreover, Wally was engaged to my mother's twin sister, so she knew him pretty well also.
So, I wrote all that so that whoever is reading this won't think I was talking through my hat. The question is, did Wally and Marlon ever take their platonic friendship into the physical? No one will ever know. If I had to answer, I would say they probably did not. Do I really care? No. If I found out that they had, it would change nothing. It is just that based on all the endless hours of conversation about both men and knowing many intimate details about both, it just never was said and when Brando did discuss it, he'd laugh it off.
Here is my take on Marlon and Wally. I'm not sure they really were "friends." They were more like brothers, a very different kind of closeness between two men.
Male friends can be close without being lovers. Now a days people instantly think everything has to do with sex. Its sad.
@@nycbearff In order to make an assertion that is credible one needs to present PROOF, simply reiterating rumours is not enough. It is not called hearsay for nothing. So if you have more information than the family friend then by all means do share it.
@@nycbearff Not true. They were childhood friends, having grown up in the same neighborhood, and became roommates as young men breaking into show business. You must think everyone who has a same sex roommate is also fooling around with them. Smh!
I like the way Wally Cox used the word "AFFLUENT" ...I do not think Dean knew what the word meant Typical bully that needed to be cut down-Wally job well done!
I didn't see it that way. I saw 2 men having fun kidding each other. If you think he was bullying him, you weren't paying much attention and you probably didn't like Dean Martin's celebrity roasts, either.
I like listening to Mr. Burgess. I read Elizabethan English, the King ames Bible of 1611, still the most readable...shorter, pithy words and having read the 1611 Bible very much for 50 plus years, it is a special experience. None of the true and accurate modern English translations (though good) never reach the beauty of King ames.
For any literature folks, the ESV, New American Standard Version are the 2 best of a small number of true versions...if one cares about accuracy...many bad versions out there.
Let me guess..your typewriter drops the J.
Burgess’s great novels are sadly neglected.
The theater is clearly not soundproofed. I can hear sirens outside during Dick's interview with Anthony Burgess. But I suppose it's rather difficult to completely soundproof a large theater.
It was Bismarck that made the remark that if the Dutch and the Irish switched countries the Irish would drown themselves.
#combover
And mullet.
12:06 Weird hearing that now. Can't even express your opinion without being canceled.
56:45....sweeet BURN wally!
24:37 BAWHAWHAW...... I dont know if that is a true story or not people but that is pure gold. I laughed so hard my abs got sore and tears filled my eyes. Just think of the implications. Talk about breaking up any hint of reverence or solemnity . I hear the song in my head and picture the apostles singing it and I start convulsing all over again. ROTFLOL i CANT BREATH FUNNY.
after seeing this.i can stop thinking that. if dean martin was born in texas. he end up being jimmy dean. :-)
C. +
44:00 -- This really begs a question about the etymology of the idiom "Four Eyes". Since "eyes" sounds like the vowel " i " , and "Four F" is a failing grade for military service, due to physical inability.... and when did eye-glasses become commonplace among the U.S. population?
A lot of people needed glasses and refused to wear them in the past, now there is not such a stigma so more are wearing them and a few even wear them that don't need them, as a fashion accessory.
Great funny insults.
Tony seems like a blow hard supremo. Always loved Wally.
what is jimmy deans problem, sorry
1:03:00 "I never heard of him!" LOL
mouse in Danish is mus :-)
Trump would have been a great guest on this particular panel of guests. LOL
Marlon Brando's roommate ?
Yes. Wally & Marlon were roommates when they were young & first came to New York. They both studied acting under Stella Adler. Wally & Marlon remained close friends for the rest of their lives (though sadly Wally passed away in 1973 at the age of only 48 after suffering a sudden massive heart attack).
@@jubalcalif9100 They were also childhood friends. They lived in the same neighborhood when they were kids.
@@elouise5593 I did not know that ! THANK YOU so much for the follow up comment ! :-)
"No, he got killed". Ha ha.
Sometimes the famous can smoothly get away with arrogance. Jimmy Dean isn’t one of them. Anthony Burgess is.
As I do when I take off my hat, you make a good point !
Mr. Peepers and Underdog. When Wally came out, he and the writer started barking at one another.
Wally Cox was the only guest so badly dressed like the geek he was.
Those kids grew up to be cancel culturists.
Wally Cox comes across as not mentally well !?
Longish hair just does not look right on Wally Cox.
Jimmy Dean comes across as an arrogant jackass.
After listening to Burgess, these two were like listening to uneducated, unfunny children. How boring it must have been for Burgess (and Cavett) to suffer through it! Cox was a little funny though.
Jimmy Dean had more talent in one hand than all other 3.
Which hand had the talent? I did notice Dean kept examining his right hand. I thought he was checking out his manicure but perhaps he was looking for his talent. Oh…sorry. I think I misunderstood you. He "had more talent in one hand that all other 3." You must have meant, all other of his three hands. I'm really sorry. I didn't know Dean had four hands.
He hid the other 3 hands very well.
hahahaha! good line. :)
haha...you're exactly what is meant by the post literate age
i'll hold out a little hope that you're joking
The Unfunniest man I've ever known!
who of them??
Does the mirror ever disagree with you?
*I'm a little too young to remember Dick Cavett other than knowing the name, but watching this, and given all the hype about him as a chat show host, it was just painful. Literally toe-curlingly cringeworthy, amateurish, and awkward, all in equal measure. I appreciate the dry wit side of things, but you could still cut the atmosphere with a knife in that studio. And who on earth felt these three guests, in particular, would make for good chemistry on the TV screen together? It was just awful TV in my opinion. I mean really really bad! 🤮 All that said, I still thank 'Archy M' for taking the time and trouble of uploading it.*
I forgot how boring cavette could be. Wally could be funny otherwise.