the ultimate example of a gentle, warm human being.rather than have a dig about his weight that reporter should have considered himself honoured that ollie even gave him the time to interview him. rest in peace stan and ollie...no one could ever come close to replacing you.
The reporter was just joking, Oliver smiled. I think the reporter was trying to be funny, but not disrespectful. You can also see how much that reporter liked being with Oliver Hardy. It was a privilege for him to be able to interview such a legend. I think he knew it was. Yeah Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel seemed like such kind men, down to earth good guys in real life. That reporter complimented Hardy about some thing he did, some comedy movie or something. and right after that when the guy put his arm around Oliver's shoulder and complained about how difficult it was, Oliver was like, oh really? and said, "You should have tried my waist." lol Oliver Hardy was great.
Stan was the brains behind the comedy duo with his comedic writing. But Babe Hardy was the heart. ❤ It takes both. Oliver was such a nice genuine person.
Sure wish I could have personally thanked them both for all of the hours of entertainment they have given me over the years. It was nice hearing the Stan and Babe were such good friends. They seemed like very nice people.
I loved it when Babe would look directly into the camera after Stan had done something particularly stupid, as if to say, see what I have to put up with ?
They say you should never meet your heroes,but I am confident from what I have seen and heard,meeting Oliver Hardy would most certainly not have been a disappointment.He seemed so genuine.As did Stan laurel.They both made me laugh so much as a child.And I hope they are having a great time,where ever they may be now.
I have watched them all my 70 plus years and have never laughed so hard! They were comic geniuses. Just recently TCM were showing a few of their movies - "Way out West," "Pardon Us," "Saps at Sea," "Our Relations," "The Music Box," and had to drag myself off the floor because they were so funny! Their comedic colleague James Finlayson was also a riot too.
And really a sad interview, but there movies still live on and they will see me out, great Stan laurel and Oliver Hardy for your films and laughter thank you
Both Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel were comedy geniuses that brought so much entertainment to the entire world. Thank you both for the gift of laughter that you gave to all of us.
Their comedy is timeless. I’ve been watching Laurel and Hardy for over 50 years and I never tire of them. Some comedy,though ground breaking in its day tends not to age well. That is not the case with these 2. As funny today as it was nearly 90 years ago.
Both Oliver hardy and Stan Laurel remained very humble , grounded people despite all the success and fame throughout their illustrious careers......men of great comedy .......both lovely people,
Someone below wrote that this was filmed in 1951, and that Ollie died in 1956. I am from India, and I was born in 1959, and I watched about 20 of Laurel and Hardy movies in the early 1970's. I am almost 60 years old now, and I live in San Jose, California. And I still watch Stan & Ollie and Love every bit of their acting. I think, some people should live forever. Stan & Ollie should have.
I'm SO GLAD that Stan and Ollie were friends through and through! I've never had trouble laughing at their classic antics, but somehow it makes them that much funnier knowing that regardless of the angry looks or smacks that they were true buddies. One could smack or shove a pie in the face of the other, but they'd come to the aid of the other if anyone else tried it! It was like the world against Stan and Ollie and they always won. And of course those of us who love them always won too!
I always thought that in one of their movies Ollie description was a big juicy steak smothered with mushrooms. Hearing him describe a meal to Stan makes me hungry!
The greatest comedy team of all time by a long stretch.....it's a pity that the movie which Oliver mentions was pretty awful and it was a really disappointing way to end such a great career....but what's one failure in a lifetime of classics...thanks a million for posting this.
Following the making of their final movie “Atoll K”, the boys were surprised by Ralph Edwards at a meeting that was set up to get them together under the premise of a possible upcoming project. They then found themselves on live TV on “This is Your Life”. This occurred in 1954, three years before Babe’s death.
Oliver comes on that interview a very warm person, I wish I could have interviewed him, the guy that did do the interview well not sure what to think but not great,
The Greatest comedy duo ever but don't forget what would they be like if it were not for the fabulous people who so regularly acted beside them like James Finlayson and Walter Long.
Molte volte e stata usata la parola leggenda a sproposito ma assolutamente non e questo il caso davvero lui insieme a Stanlio un duo comico leggendario come leggendaria immediata ed assolutamente da fartela fare sotto dalle risate era la loro comicità poi che dire da questa intervista traspare un galantuomo un gentiluomo come oggi purtroppo non se ne vedono più nemmeno in Gran Bretagna e non e detto tanto per dire perché babe anche se era nato negli Stati Uniti la sua famiglia era di origini Scozzesi se ben ricordo
Bitter sweet These men were famous all over the world and timeless However Hal roach paid them like most of his actors next to nothing. And by contract could not do any movies together as Stan and Oillie Nor did they ever get paid for reruns Thus why the traveled all over England and North America doing plays and venues Stan was trying to rise money to do a spin off movie of Robin Hood Boiled Eggs and Nuts .....RIP
This is not his last interview because his last interview was done at his house with Stan Laurel and he was thin as anything, lost loads of weight this is not his last interview
Surely it must be possible to interview Oliver Hardy without any references to his girth. This interviewer made a tasteless remark, and Ralph Edwards made several references to Ollie's weight on This is Your Life. Such remarks are uncalled for and in very poor taste.
There's a home video that showed him where he had lost a ton of weight and I believe that's the last known footage of him. Thankfully he still looked happy then. I think Stan had had a stroke as he seemed to have lost the use of his left arm in the footage. Such a shame but they were pals right until the end. Never again will we see a comedy act like theirs again sadly.
He was a lovely man, they both were.
More about Hardy (free) norvell-hardy.co.uk
Thank you very for the link.
l.p.
@@mrsbrownandhercat great link! Thanks!
Babe and Stan are an institution. Something that cannot be replaced, or copied. We have been blessed to have had them both.
the ultimate example of a gentle, warm human being.rather than have a dig about his weight that reporter should have considered himself honoured that ollie even gave him the time to interview him.
rest in peace stan and ollie...no one could ever come close to replacing you.
The reporter was just joking, Oliver smiled. I think the reporter was trying to be funny, but not disrespectful. You can also see how much that reporter liked being with Oliver Hardy. It was a privilege for him to be able to interview such a legend. I think he knew it was. Yeah Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel seemed like such kind men, down to earth good guys in real life. That reporter complimented Hardy about some thing he did, some comedy movie or something. and right after that when the guy put his arm around Oliver's shoulder and complained about how difficult it was, Oliver was like, oh really? and said, "You should have tried my waist." lol Oliver Hardy was great.
What a Duet they was:)Good Bless them both:)
Oliver Norvell Hardy - one of the greatest comedy actors of all time.
Always remembered.
Pure genius.
Have you seen the John Wayne movie The Fighting Kentuckian? Hardy plays Willie Payne.
Actually Gus name was norvell his father was called Oliver
Stan was the brains behind the comedy duo with his comedic writing. But Babe Hardy was the heart. ❤ It takes both. Oliver was such a nice genuine person.
Never can be replaced. The greatest pair ever.
They were the GREATS !! Not to be repeated today...
What a great interview. Gracious, funny, and engaged. Look at the mug on him!
One of the two greatest comedians ever, they were great and are as fresh as ever. RIP Mr Hardee and Mr Laurel.
"We've never been apart Jack". I love that line.
Sure wish I could have personally thanked them both for all of the hours of entertainment they have given me over the years. It was nice hearing the Stan and Babe were such good friends. They seemed like very nice people.
Bill Younger o
I loved it when Babe would look directly into the camera after Stan had done something particularly stupid, as if to say, see what I have to put up with ?
Well that's another nice mess you got me into Gary Morell!
Babe Hardy - a total gentleman!
I still love Stan and Ollie so much. Thank you, gents, so much, for all the laughter.
They say you should never meet your heroes,but I am confident from what I have seen and heard,meeting Oliver Hardy would most certainly not have been a disappointment.He seemed so genuine.As did Stan laurel.They both made me laugh so much as a child.And I hope they are having a great time,where ever they may be now.
Stayshtum68 They sure will!!!!!!
Stayshtum68 They sure will!!!!
david chamberlain to two of the greatest comedians ever
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We KNOW where they are now...in a better place than this because they made THIS PLACE A BETTER PLACE... LOGICALLY !
I have watched them all my 70 plus years and have never laughed so hard! They were comic geniuses. Just recently TCM were showing a few of their movies - "Way out West," "Pardon Us," "Saps at Sea," "Our Relations," "The Music Box," and had to drag myself off the floor because they were so funny! Their comedic colleague James Finlayson was also a riot too.
This is gold.....solid gold....thx for posting it.
They have made people laugh for almost 100 years . What an incredible accomplishment . What a rare gift they gave us all .
heroes of humanity....
And people will be laughing with them in another 100 years
And really a sad interview, but there movies still live on and they will see me out, great Stan laurel and Oliver Hardy for your films and laughter thank you
They brought so much joy and happiness across the world. timeless talent.
Both Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel were comedy geniuses that brought so much entertainment to the entire world. Thank you both for the gift of laughter that you gave to all of us.
Stan and him always in my heart!
I loved the pair of them and still do...gentlemen, comic geniuses, legends.
Their comedy is timeless. I’ve been watching Laurel and Hardy for over 50 years and I never tire of them. Some comedy,though ground breaking in its day tends not to age well. That is not the case with these 2. As funny today as it was nearly 90 years ago.
noo Oliver and Stan never die...it's impossible...!!!!!
RIP the great Oliver Hardy
60 years ago on August 7th 1957.
I watched them on telly for years as a kid Loved them both.
Wat a sweet talented man
Very true
I have always been a big fan of Laurel and Hardy. They are great.
Both Oliver hardy and Stan Laurel remained very humble , grounded people despite all the success and fame throughout their illustrious careers......men of great comedy .......both lovely people,
I sincerely think the kids of today have missed out on the joy and laughter Stan and Ollie brought us growing up comedy legends like no other
Two of the greatest duo ever nobody will come close RIP
Priceless! God rest em, both.
I love you Ollie! :)
"Comedy is hard," Babe Hardy knew what he was talking about, but Stan and he made it look easy.
Best Comedian EVER
Timeless heroes of the human soul
Absolute legend.
The best of the best. They were..
Ollie: Call me a cab.
Stan: You’re a cab.
Someone below wrote that this was filmed in 1951, and that Ollie died in 1956.
I am from India, and I was born in 1959, and I watched about 20 of Laurel and Hardy movies in the early 1970's.
I am almost 60 years old now, and I live in San Jose, California. And I still watch Stan & Ollie and Love every bit of their acting.
I think, some people should live forever. Stan & Ollie should have.
He died 1957
RIP OLLIE!! LOVE YOU N STAN!!
They were one of a kind never to be seen again God rest them.
Grandissimi mitici intramontabili Stanlio e Ollio, l'amicizia vera 👏👏👏
Ollie to Stan...'Why don't you do something to help me!!....lol one of his most used lines i think, the best comedy actors ever!
REST IN PEACE Oliver Hardy and Stanley Laurel the two greathest comedians and actors of the 1920s & 30s.
I would've loved to meet them both if I was alive then.
I'm SO GLAD that Stan and Ollie were friends through and through!
I've never had trouble laughing at their classic antics, but somehow it makes them that much funnier knowing that regardless of the angry looks or smacks that they were true buddies. One could smack or shove a pie in the face of the other, but they'd come to the aid of the other if anyone else tried it! It was like the world against Stan and Ollie and they always won.
And of course those of us who love them always won too!
Simply the best!
Pure genius.
“People want to laugh now but they don’t have the things to laugh at.” Oh Babe, thanks to you and Stan, we have exactly what we need to laugh. ❤
Bons tempos que jamais irá voltar. A simplicidade é o antídoto para uma vida longa.
I have a cat called Gravy after Laughing Gravy. I love these two, their DVD's are in my 'smash glass in case of needing cheering up urgently' cabinet!
Love them :)
Babe had a way of ordering a meal in the movies that always made me hungry. How about a large juicy steak, smothered in onions ?
Gary Morell Did he ever get that steak smothered onions? Seems that never worked out.
With Stan all he only ever got hardboiled eggs and nuts!
duane decker I would've said "HOLD the onions."
I always thought that in one of their movies Ollie description was a big juicy steak smothered with mushrooms. Hearing him describe a meal to Stan makes me hungry!
loved all their movies
sempre e solo baci per te e il tuo stan dolcissimo oliver
Stan was British. He was born in Ulverston, Cumbria, near the lake district. There is a Laurel and Hardy museum there.
The greatest comedy team of all time by a long stretch.....it's a pity that the movie which Oliver mentions was pretty awful and it was a really disappointing way to end such a great career....but what's one failure in a lifetime of classics...thanks a million for posting this.
stan and ollie best comedy act ever
A true gentleman
Very interesting video interview !
Two of the good guys
I'll never forget olie an Stan gods speed
Following the making of their final movie “Atoll K”, the boys were surprised by Ralph Edwards at a meeting that was set up to get them together under the premise of a possible upcoming project. They then found themselves on live TV on “This is Your Life”. This occurred in 1954, three years before Babe’s death.
Oliver was so polite & a nice personality . The interviewer had no clue he was talking to a legand . R.I.P laural & hardy
Cherubic, as always.
GREAT UNFORGETTABLE !
Brilliant fella love it when he asks the interviewer how he is not many do that
RIP X
A true legend!
no doubt about it :D
This was NOT his last interview
Oliver comes on that interview a very warm person, I wish I could have interviewed him, the guy that did do the interview well not sure what to think but not great,
The Greatest comedy duo ever but don't forget what would they be like if it were not for the fabulous people who so regularly acted beside them like James Finlayson and Walter Long.
And Charlie Hall....
Molte volte e stata usata la parola leggenda a sproposito ma assolutamente non e questo il caso davvero lui insieme a Stanlio un duo comico leggendario come leggendaria immediata ed assolutamente da fartela fare sotto dalle risate era la loro comicità poi che dire da questa intervista traspare un galantuomo un gentiluomo come oggi purtroppo non se ne vedono più nemmeno in Gran Bretagna e non e detto tanto per dire perché babe anche se era nato negli Stati Uniti la sua famiglia era di origini Scozzesi se ben ricordo
The best
same old apple cheeked boy...
LOL was that in their film "Chickens come Home" ?
Yes.
The best.
I loved Laurel & Hardy!
Babe is cute
The interviewer wasn't all that great but Ollie was his usual charming self.
Rip Babe... A chubby darling of the silver screen
Wonderful
Oliver : 'Do you believe in love at first sight ?'
Stan : 'Well, it saves a lot of time.'
Genius.....
not his last interview by any means...
Bitter sweet These men were famous all over the world and timeless However Hal roach paid them like most of his actors next to nothing. And by contract could not do any movies together as Stan and Oillie Nor did they ever get paid for reruns Thus why the traveled all over England and North America doing plays and venues Stan was trying to rise money to do a spin off movie of Robin Hood
Boiled Eggs and Nuts .....RIP
lgreatloveAllloftheremovie
click bait title... this is not the last one ,, far from, fool, do you research.
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This is not his last interview because his last interview was done at his house with Stan Laurel and he was thin as anything, lost loads of weight this is not his last interview
Surely it must be possible to interview Oliver Hardy without any references to his girth. This interviewer made a tasteless remark, and Ralph Edwards made several references to Ollie's weight on This is Your Life. Such remarks are uncalled for and in very poor taste.
I totally agree but look how well he received those poor remarks, no bitterness at all , what a real gent he was.
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I just learnt a word typify
"I thought he was thinner at the end."
Yes much later
This was filmed in 1951. Babe died in 1956, so this was far from his last interview.
he died in August 1957
Thank you. I made the mistake of relying on my memory.
His last interview that was filmed maybe.
I saw an interview when he lost weight near death
@@wallytron2563 I hope that interview footage is not lost ?
interview before crash diet and death in '57 (from strain).
No, he had a massive stroke in September 1956 and was paralysed for nearly a year.. HE died on August 7th 1957.
There's a home video that showed him where he had lost a ton of weight and I believe that's the last known footage of him. Thankfully he still looked happy then. I think Stan had had a stroke as he seemed to have lost the use of his left arm in the footage. Such a shame but they were pals right until the end. Never again will we see a comedy act like theirs again sadly.
He was very sensitive about his weight apparently 😢