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Gene Wilder on Willy Wonka Remake, Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, and more
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Gene Wilder sat down with Robert Osborne at 92Y on June 12, 2013, for a rare public appearance. He spoke about his disdain for the Willy Wonka remake, working with Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks, Gilda Radner, Young Frankenstein, and more.
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he is Willy Wonka the same way Arnold Schwarzenegger is the Terminator , Sylvester Stallone is Rocky and Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones
***** What.
Lord Prince Zuko Exactly.
***** I believe Lord Prince Zuko meant nobody else could take the role. I think you interpreted it as the opposite, which is that the actor is known for only one role.
Sly is also equally ubiquitous for Rambo.
Lord Prince Zuko And Keanu Reeves is Neo.
***** No, Ted 'Theodore' Logan.
Why he hasn't made movies lately @ 1:48
Young Frankenstein @ 5:53
Willy Wonka Original @ 8:41
Working with Richard Pryer @ 13:13
Audience Questions start @ 17:10
Question about Willy Wonka remake @ 19:31
Blazing Saddles & Casting Cleavon Little 20:10
Gilda Radner @ 23:35
Frisco Kidd @ 25:29
THANK YOU to 92nd street Y FOR POSTING THIS video!!!
Yes, thank you so much for that.
Thank you! I miss Gene a lot
Tysm
Thanks
damn bro ur a 6 year old god.
Robert Osborne did a great job helping Gene and filling in the gaps when Gene was struggling. Both R.I.P.
Agreed he did a wonderful job of helping Gene. The mark of a wonderful interviewer and a great human being.
What is going on with gene? Is this not his normal disposition
He still wouldn’t have a job acting today
@@thespiritof76.. Gene is showing signs of dementia in this video. He was very brave to do the interview and it was a very good job by the interviewer. He didn't interrupt but he helped when he could.
@@thespiritof76.. you do realize he passed away right? and he was 92 in this interview what do you expect him to be like he was almost 100!!
He was born in 33, so he's about 80 here.
What a sweet man. We see the pain on his face when he recalls the times where people have hurt themselves and others.
You can hear the pain in his voice when he talked about Gilda. Her death just devastated him.
@@umachan9286 I toll well understand that pain.
Also must add this interviewer is brilliant. He lets Gene speak, no interruption or anything. :)
WHAT YOU EXPECT OLD SCHOOL PERSON RIGHT THEIR HE NOT LIKE THE WEAK PUNKS NOWADAYS
Robert Osborne is amazing. He's always been so respectful of many actors he's interviewed (both of the older generations and of today's generations).
Robert Osborn was a Successful actor in his own right don't forget .
I agree. salute to both of them! great top shelf men!
Because he's from a generation when respect was mutual. Nowadays you have hacks who call themselves 'journalists' and they carry on like idiots with their friends at a bar, flapping their gums and call it an interview.
His family said that Alzheimers started 3 years ago, which is around this the time of this interview. This interview needs to be saved forever.
It was a horrible part of my job as a nurse's aide watching and taking care of people declining so fast from Alzheimers. It's actually possible to forget everything about your own personality and that woman holding your hand for better or for worse. I can't take baby talk about heaven serious anymore.
stupid comment. this is NOT rocket science.
My grandmother passed away from Alzheimer's in 1999. It was painful to see her with this medical condition. She didn't know who I was. It's a very nasty condition that steals your memory.
@@TheresaPowers how rude. It's not rocket science that if you don't like something you can just scroll on by, but yet you had to drop some meanness and negativity on here so everyone can see what an ugly person you appear to be. It's a shame you had to commit the very same act that you accused the OP of doing.
Kali, Thanks for sharing. I wondered...
This man is a legend. He's a calm soul and genuinely a terrific actor. It's a shame his memory crept away from him later on. RIP Gene.
It had already started here. It was sad to see. He was diagnosed right about that time.
What a class act
This man was so kind and wanted goodness. He died listening to somewhere over the rainbow and lived the life I wish I could
Oh, yeah?
Who said that?
@@TyrekeCorreait was in the news
@@christopherporter2459 *Sigh*
They lied.
@@TyrekeCorreahow do you know
@@cameronvelska4610 The story is too sacharrine and simple to stand; there's no way it's not an idealization of the man's ultimate fate. Clearly, this tale was woven to justify his demise by making it easier to accept. It's no secret that Gene put forth quite a memoir that placed a lot of emphasis on Gene's relationship with Gilda Radner and intimate encounters with her whimsy. Wouldn't it make sense to follow that up in a way that makes everything seem to fit together in an emotionally satisfying manner?
Besides, they said pretty much the same thing about the last of the memories of the voice actress who portrayed Cinderella for Disney in the fifties.
So, basically, he has standards, morals & values that are so valuable, even hollywood execs & money couldn't sway. To me that is the hallmark of a "good man". Good men no longer exist on Hollywood.
I imagine he'd done very well, particularly with the team ups with Richard Pryor, and probably didn't need to act after that.
Pretty rare in Hollywood I would imagine.
He was a true comedian, didnt need to swear every other word to make us laugh. Massive amount of respect for this man, RIP.
Ozma337 wow you can say that again.
that is not the hallmark of a good man
He wrote 6 books!! NOTHING sad about that at all. Alzheimers sucks but he clearly kicked its ass until his dying day. Blessings to you Gene Wilder and thank you for your art!
They mentioned his book about 3 minutes in. Robert didn't push Gene in the interview knowing that he is struggling with his thoughts (slow and methodical with his answers). Actually people were more interested in his mouth is career. Something he hadn't done in 22 years.
This was around the time when his Alzheimer's started. He seems like a really gentle soul. Willy Wonka will be my favorite movie forever. His performance is magic.
It was when his disease was diagnosed. Not started. Big difference.
very kind and gentle man. humble. Yes , i saw that as well its terrible disease. I lost my dad because of it.
Me too.
I agree the most magical movie ever 🌟 I’m 47 now and whenever I see it I am still in amazement.
I’m a pretty miserable person, but even I smiled a few times during this. Thank you. Talented actor/lovely man.
The World needs more people like him🤩!! Less attitude, more compassion 🤙
Rest in peace Gene, love all your movies. They bring such childhood nostalgia. Thank you :)
Ugh, and Mel is getting old too. Life is going to get even worse.
You ain't kidding! The world is a bit darker and lonelier without Gene Wilder. :(
'.Come wth me.and you'l be, In a world of pure imagination.......'
For all you lovers of Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka and/or Orchestral music in general, my last video is of me playing the beautiful song "Pure Imagination" orchestral style as a tribute Gene Wilder. Extremely heartwarming and is a must see video that is viral on facebook! Check it out on my page guys.
This isn't about YOU.
My mother went to college with him. She said the light would come up in his eyes, then the smile, then laughter would boil over from inside. They were both drama students and she played his "Poor little half-mad sister, Agnes" in a production.
Woah
Proof? How would somebody make that up?
People will believe a 2000 year old story about "God" without a second thought, yet question a TH-cam comment 😑
@huh what actually I didn't say that at all, but I can see somebody got a bent dick over it! LOL
I feel sincerity in this post.
@huh what thanks for the attention kid
A true gentleman and a true comedian. We lost a treasure when he passed away. I never had the honor to meet Gene Wilder, but I miss him like I had.
I met him one day with Gilda. He was so polite and lovely. Wonderful memory.
Not a comedian, a comedic actor totally different thing
Gene speaks of his late wife Gilda Radner with a lot of love and respect but it's obvious he was still mourning her loss.
I once saw Gene Wilder in JFK airport, right after seeing a film of his shown (prior to public view) in a New York City screening. I complimented his performance telling him that I laughed so hard I actually fell off my seat (true). Then I said, "how about an autograph", and he agreed..., so I gave him mine. He loved it! :)
LOL! Awesome! Luv when celebrities are so genuine and kindhearted, esp with their fans!! * major thumbs up *
That was amazing. You were very lucky :)
That is so cool! What I would give to see and speak to Gene in person... I'd wanna hug him and express how much of a positive influence he's been in my 32 years of life.
Funny story! Loved the twist at the end.
Liar.
Alzheimers is such a thief. He showed signs of it in this interview and it is such a shame. We have to continue to press on to find some way to mitigate the effects. He was a gift to us all and his talents will be sorely missed.
pete witheridge /Absolutely agree Pete!! I remember seeing Bonnie and Clyde when I was young, that's the first time I saw Gene Wilder. After Willy Wonka, I saw Silver Streak in '76 in my teens, which I thought Gene was so funny in, I loved the movie greatly. Ever since then, I watched every film he was in. I believed him to be a gentle, kind, moral soul, through his characters on film. As anyone can see, the man in this interview is a gentle, kind, moral, talented soul. That's who Gene Wilder was, and still is, where he is now. Gene, you are a man I would have loved to have a conversation with.
R.I.P. Gene, and thank you for letting us know you, peace.
@therealnightwriter hmm...some studies say there is no link and Statins might even help prevent dementia, etc. I agree with some things in Western diet..and I intend to never take pharmaceuticals.
therealnightwriter Oh fuck off.
Elon musk is working on it
There are already several ways to increase/induce the production of stem-cells in the brain so that the generation is greater than the degeneration. All of them are from various plants that induce stem cell production in the brain. Alzheimer's is the result of exposure to aluminum in the gut. In fact, the first signs that ever appear in the body is the degeneration of the neurons in the gut. The brain and the gut are connected. Normally, aluminum does not get into the body so easily but thanks to a few psychopaths you get aluminum injected into you. Brain damage is brain damage, unless you know the source. But either way, you can regrow organs if you have access to plants that induce stem-cell production. For example, Syrian Rue regrows pancreas cells such as the beta islets.
He was obviously such a genuine and gentle person. I'm so sad I never got to meet him but I'm so glad he existed. We love you Gene!
man i love Gene Wilder. I know he's dead now, but i love him to his day. To me, he'll live forever.
Truly does....
Now that Gene is gone, the ending of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will always bring tears to my eyes.
Today is the day Gene said "good day sir!" to the world. RIP Gene Wilder
He always struck me as a genuinely warm, friendly, kind type of person.
Both were gracious and lovely human beings. Wilder will ALWAYS be my Willy Wonka and few in Hollywood could match Osborne's erudition and compassion and TCM will never be the same without him. Rest well, gentlemen. You are sorely missed.
My friend living in Manhattan saw Gene in a restaurant about 25 years ago. She said he walked by her table and that his face and eyes were "angelic". She said he took her breath away. Not that he was gorgeous...but in a unique way....beautiful.
Beautiful in a unique way- that's the perfect way to describe Gene!
Edited to add: Just remembered that 25 years ago was when Gilda died. Interesting to think that your friend saw him when he was going through one of the most difficult times in his life.
Never met him in person, but you can often get a glimpse of that spark in his eye in his movies.
They say the eyes are the gateway to your soul, maybe that is why Genes eyes are so beautiful.
His idea with the cane at the beginning of the movie was absolutely brilliant.
That's exactly the effect it had on me. I never knew if Willie Wonka was lying or telling the truth. Especially at the end scene with Charlie.
+Cerys Poynter Your profile pic looks like Veruka, lol.
+Cerys Poynter I said GOOD DAY!
In another interview Gene said he ran that introduction idea to the director and the director said “Why? (He explained like he mentioned in this video) Then the director said: “So you won’t do the movie if we change that?” Gene said “Right!”
That was the hook line and sinker for the movie
What a gift Gene was to the world.
He was the amazing chocolatier (A reference to Johnny Depp's version of Willy Wonka)!
He's just a good fella. A good person. I miss him, and his wonderful performances. I miss his kind of movie humor. Such a good way with people. . .
RIP, Gene. Now you have the golden ticket.
Cornjob McGee stop being mean
Cornjob McGee LMAO STAHP
Why would anyone even attempt to improve on that original? Ben Hur was another one where I shook my head and said why?
R.I.P. Gene Wilder
LOL 😂
Well said.
I love how chill and down to earth he is. He has to be one of the coolest, most genuine people that ever lived. Even though he now looks like an 800 year old turtle he's still one of those few people that don't even have to try cause they're just naturally funny no matter what they do or say... like a dave chappelle, to me anyway.
+Itchy Dupa Well that was almost spot on, but I thought he looked rather great.
I like him too he is one of the best
+Itchy Dupa He did play a turtle in that TV remake of Alice in Wonderland.
You were doing good up until the turtle remark.
800 years old turtle jaja
I was super fortunate to meet and speak with him for 10 minutes at an opening of one of the Gilda’s Club that my wife is a member of because of her battle with Ovarian Cancer. I told him that I just wanted to shake his hand and my wife wanted to give him a hug so he could move on to others. He said “Why they just have money to spend, but you don’t have time to waste so I’m yours”…This absolutely Floored Us Both and he was amazingly down to Earth and spoke mainly to my wife but made sure to acknowledge me and then I realized he was flirting and it proved he was the Real Thing. As we were saying bye, he gave my wife a kiss on the cheek and kissed me on the forehead! LoL
It’s a fantastic memory we relish…
How Beautiful memory.💯
That's an awesome story, I hope your wife is doing well, and you too.
@@NinjaDimes my wife passed away on January 8th, 2024 and we talked about this memory a few times during her last few months.
Thank you for your kindness..!
I’m so very sorry for your loss
It's comforting to me that someone else mentioned how soothing his voice can be. As I'm laying here watching this, just to listen to Gene's voice. Rest I peace
Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka absolutely frigging DESTROYS that weird ass remake!
Someone thought it would be a GR-R-REAT idea to do a remake. But an even better idea would have been not to make it at all. :-| Kirk & Kiki |-:
Hell Yeah it Does!!
L.A. Zen Ugg remakes. Can SOMEONE make a movie that's original? Nothing original anymore, but what's worse is remaking classics.
While I do agree that the Wilder movie is better, the remake actually follows the book more than the original did. Therefore, the original is the weird one.
iamobeliskquake Really? Hmm. Interesting.
Now he's reunited with his one true love, Gilda Radner, and his buddy Richard Pryor. RIP Gene.
no he's not. they are both gone and it's sad.
You know what I meant.
I don't think Raleighman knows anything.
Chill edgelord.
:(
Pure Imagination has always been my most favorite song ever.
Gene is adorable! What an absolutely sweet man. He had those beautiful blue eyes.
Clean comedy is 1000 times harder to make than dirty comedy, and it shows. A good clean comedy is so much better than a good dirty comedy.
Agreed 100%.
Watch any Gene Wilder movie from the 70s or 80s, and watch it with a kid, and then tell me it is not as good as Ted. I dare you.
I completely agree with you and Gene here. We need to just get back to good communication. I'm not saying we can't swear, just make sure it has a place. It's not supposed to be commonplace.
I agree. It's also wise to step back and ask why is dirty comedy funny? It's hard to answer, I tried myself. It doesn't make sense, but it is on the same lines of comedy as when you see a 90 year old man fall from the stairs and jump back up like nothing happened. Pain comedy is the same as filthy comedy.
David Harrison David: pain comedy is not the same as filthy comedy. I'm a cartoonist and deal with comedy on a daily basis. Comedy itself is based on the audience finding humor in the misfortune of someone else. Filthy language doesn't fit that, it's just an unnecessary ingredient. I heard an interview of 'old time' comedians awhile back. Steve Allen, George Burns, Jonathan Winters, Groucho Marx, and others. They were commenting on today's comedians. They said that backstage they all told "off-color" jokes to one another...but on stage they respected their audience and did 'clean humor". That is what lacks today...respect for the audience. A skit by Red Skelton is still funny today, but I doubt that most of today's humor will stand the test of time
My favorite Gene Wilder's movie is Young Frankenstein, it never has a dull moment and you laugh from beginning to end and it's all done without resorting to vulgarity or obscenity.
An old man gets hit in the crotch. The Bride of Frankenstein talks about "poo poo undies." there are lots of sex jokes.
@@Tracymmo "Look at the size of those knockers." "Oh, thank you, Doctor." 😆
@@bobthebear1246 what Gene said was " What Knockers "......... As the Giant Wooden Door was being Knocked. By a Door Knocker.
Malbruja!!!!!
Young Frankenstein-one of the funniest films ever. Then Blazing Saddles.
I saw every movie of Gene's from Willy Wonka on. Gene was a pure joy to watch. His reminiscing on Richard Pryor was heart rending.
Gene Wilder , would of made a great school teacher, his outlook on life is what makes wonderful people .
Gene Wilder lives up the road from where I work (Stamford Museum). I sometimes see him at the local deli.
Randall Schoverling Where should I send your medal?
@robby rensenbrink I'll just take a golden ticket...instead.
Randall Schoverling
lol - I like it.
Randall Schoverling Where do you live so I can find Gene Wilder?!
Randall Schoverling You should try get a chat to him. Without being a stalker ofc lol
This man's voice is the soundtrack to my childhood
What a lovely post. Respect my friend.
Great comment.
he was one of the best at his craft always enjoyed his movies.
3:35 I love this. The crowd started to laugh and applaud and as soon as he put his hand up to ask for silence, everybody instantly quieted down. Love the respect the audience had, and people have as a whole for Mr. Wilder.
Living legend. Shining light. One of the greatest to ever step foot on screen.
Oh, so true. A guy who makes it look effortless to act.
No longer living legend
R.I.P. Gene Wilder... will never forget you and your amazing performances that made me happy! :(
Brilliant. Feel better?
Ooooh! 😥. I was already to tell you all that he's still alive, and I looked him up! Sooo sad! RIP. .ת.נ.צ.ב.ה
I think a little bit of everyone's childhood died along with that man...There will never be another like him.
True
Yes. Gene Wilder and Fred Rogers.
And when robin williams went too....just...just too much man, too much.
He died the same day as my little brother from a rare disease so your statement hits hard.
Gene was from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I will never forget when he died I was doing on the expressway towards Chicago. There was a billboard with a picture of Gene in his prime with the words “Wisconsin will miss it’s favorite Son. We love you Gene!” We do and always will. I had to pull over with tears in my eyes.
Young Frankenstein is a masterpiece! Possibly my favourite comedy movie of all time. Sheer joy! RIP Gene!
GREAT FILM INDEED YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN LOVE BLAZING SADDLES AND STIR CRAZY THERE ALL MASTERPIECES MISS YOU GENE WILDER
I loved his voice.
did you know he was the voice of "Letterman",an animated superhero on The electric company. .very soothing voice
+Ricky Crosslin No, I didn't, thanks! I will have to check it out!!
yes soothing sincere voice :)
Ino voice is so soft but theres pain behind it and if you read his bio you see were it comes from. Gene was a true gentleman. Really wish i had the privilege of meeting him
It was his scream, man. When Gene Wilder starts yelling, I love every millisecond of it.
The part that got me was when he talked about Gilda. It just broke my heart. I know he was married for a long time before he passed away, but you can still see the pain when talking about Gilda's condition. It must've been awful to go through.
...she was 42!- thats nothing- in the prime of her life- only 5 years married...:-/
iheartninjas24 I lost my man of four years to an early death two months before Gene Wilder died. I was 29, and it’s been heartbreaking as hell. I am grateful that he remarried, lived his life well spent, but I do feel badly that he never had biological children. I would say to my late bf, the day that Gene Wilder may pass away, you have to be there for me with full support. (Everyone knows I loved Willy Wonka and Gene Wilder since I was 4). Tragically for me my boyfriend died before my favorite actor/my inspiration/an icon to me. I am not the fanatic type, and have worked in several forms of art and acting...working w some “a-listers” if you wanna call them that and I didn’t care and won’t name drop...
I was introduced to Gene Wilder at age 10, when "Willy Wonka" was released. I loved it, and him, and I miss him. Thank you for this.
LEGEND!!! RESPECT and rest easy Mr Wilder .. thank you sir bc you made this world a such a better place!
I love how humble Gene is and how much love he shows for his work. It's not an extremely blatant love, but it's a very dear sense of fondness. This man doesn't even realize how much of a treasure he is to some people's lives, including mine. It's sad to see he has aged, but it's good to at least see that he's well. I wish him nothing but the best for him and his family.
I thought Robert Osbourne was great here, too. Gene doesn't speak quickly, nor would I want him to. His responses were careful, measured and thoughtful, and Robert allowed him all the time he needed without cutting him off. I'm not sure why people say Gene is fading. Well, I take that back. I do kind of know. He hasn't been in a movie in 22 years. We didn't watch him age. He's 80. I think he's looking great and thinking just fine.
Exactly. I think people are forgetting the fact that this is what most 80-year-olds look like without plastic surgery. And actually, considering the fact that Gene battled cancer just over a decade ago (and had to undergo chemotherapy, radiation, AND a stem cell transplant because of it), it's amazing he looks as good as he does!
Is anyone else's heart breaking while you're watching this? Love this man so much and it's a sadder place now that he's gone.
Johnny Depp tried.. But Gene Wilder will always be Willy Wonka
He didn't try very hard...that was crap.
There won't be another Willy Wonka that's the simple truth
Johnny Depp Sucked at the remake of something funny without perverting it to make it cheap as a $10 Dollar Hooker! On a Scale of 1 to 10 on being an uplifting movie for kids? Negative 15! (For being a Spoof of a good Movie to defile? 20+)
I saw the first one in first grade. It's a great movie. But, I liked the remake, too. There was a period where I liked Depp's quirkiness.
Johnny depp did great more like amazing and I’m proud of him❤️ all of y’all don’t know because obviously y’all ain’t actors or actresses🙄 Johnny depp IS the willy wonka
Sweet, gentle man. I just love his movies, especially "Willy Wonka," "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein," "Stir Crazy," and "Blazing Saddles." Just a genuine talent.
2016 is going to go down in history as the WORST year for celebrity deaths. We have lost dozens of amazing artists, and we still have four more months to go as I write this! Who else is going to leave us this year? Such a sad year.
It has been a tough year. I don't know any actors personally. I met one once and attended parties where actors were also there and visited a major studio once where I watched a few work, but I'm still affected when they pass, especially if I feel a connection with the character they play. Gene was one of those actors.
All that's missing is a "Dead Celebrities II" episode for South Park.
WORST year in general seems to fit our situation more. Except for scientific advancements those are fucking great.
December 2015 as well, it's connected. Now I can't remember all who died last December but that's when it started.
Every year is the worst year.
What's worse is being so connected to someone you don't know, never met or talked to.
- Gene is certainly an exception, and anything you have deep connections to childhood -
My first wife and I had many laughs with this gentle funny man. Gene was her favorite actor. My kids love him too. She passed on 8-29-2013 and Gene passed 8-29-2016. As a family we remember them both on that day.
Rest in peace and Peace in God
Gene Wilder you are one of the memorable and favoritized actors in hollywood.
You’re films are crazy and funny.
You will always be remembered in our hearts and minds all over the world.
You are my favorite actor in my lifetime.
I am just 12 years old.
-Kate Aguilar❤️❤️
RIP to one of the greatest ever actors of all time. Love his work so much, what a sad, sad day. :(
I agree. I'm still so blown away by how "humble" he's always been. You just don't see that much nowadays. He hated Hollywood. He would never put up with a "paparazzi" and TMZ. No way. Good for him for a life well lived.
My grandma went to school with him when she was younger and told me what you saw in the movies was him in real life!
GENE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE MAN. WHAT A GIFTED MAN WITH A GREAT SOUL that the screen and the world will most likely never experience again.
Correction. Gene loved all his wives and friends. No one true love. He loved fully each person. He was blessed with a humble and affectionate spirit despite being abused as a young boy
Rest in Peace Gene Wilder - Such a truly wonderful, caring, special, warm and kind gentleman :)
it will be a sad day when this legend passes
I'd say soon
hear hear
why sad?
death does not have to be sad
his movies will still be able to make people laugh, after he goes
Fitness4life
sure but it will still suck. the guy is awesome.
now excuse me as i watch young frankenstein for the 59th time
Fitness4life I like looking at it that way :)
23:37, it still hurts to talk about Gilda. Such a special relationship.
RIP Gene Wilder I'll never forget you as your role as George in Silver Streak.
As a passionate lover of the 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and a poisonous hater of the 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I feel thoroughly acknowledged to see the real Wonka publicly denounce Burton's cinematic train-wreck.
I also like Mr. Wilder with Richard Pryor and did all four of their films together. They were totally funny on the big screen. I also like The Woman in Red that he wrote and directed and also starred as Theodore Pierce who was in the process of cheating on his wife Didi for Charlotte (his mistress) until her husband was back from the airport who's a flight captain and she threw his underwear boxers out the window and also she hides him by putting him outside standing on a window ledge with a bathrobe and house shoes on gone naked after he starred at a seagull and later jumped from a four story hotel. It was filmed on filming location for The Woman in Red was filmed entirely in San Francisco, California. "That's comedy!!!" LOL!!!!😊
Rob Fehily I love the Gene Wilder film, but as a fan of Roald Dahl, the Burton film was more faithful to the book. Perhaps it got overshadowed by Johnny Depp, but I don't think one needs to hate on one and love the other. The '71 movie was a great film, but I suspect Dahl would have been happier with the Burton one.
I like Mr. Gene Wilder teamed up with the great Richard Pryor and did Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, See No Evil, Hear No Evil and their final appearance together was Another You.
Have you read the book? Charlie and the chocolate factory is a movie that is almost the same as the book.
Blair Mulholland true Dahl didnt like the 71 movie. but he was wrong
Gene Wilder - Humble, classy gentleman. Thanks for all the laughs, Gene and I wish you good health and happiness. God Bless.
All class. He was a man of a dying breed who, by now, have all gone. The world is a lesser place without him.
I miss his laugh, smile and cheeky glint in his eyes.
Something about the way Gene Wilder recounts his past is like a war vet talking about his combat experience. It's historical, painful and heroic.
I am a massive fan of Gene's work and I fully appreciate him. He's such a lovely and honest human being and always puts a smile on you're face even when he isint trying to make you laugh.
I agree. It’s okay that I’m getting old. Not okay that he did. 💔
After seeing this interview, I have so much respect for him! His movies are legendary, his acting abilities and what he brings to his characters cannot be beaten. It's great to hear that he has so many books, I didn't know he wrote any. What a wonderful person Gene Wilder is, they don't get much better!
Loved Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. Wish more actors had Gene's ethics about language in movies. Loved his comment, "Why can't they just talk?". Blessed be.
Remember Gene from way back when from my childhood. He played a small but significant role in my life ill always remember. May you rest upon the stars, my friend and godspeed.
It really sucks the actors from whom you remember as a child, are gone just like that, blink of a eye. Death comes for us all, in the end..
Rest in peace to a one of a kind actor and human being. ❤️
tells audience "I'm not a funny guy". Audience all laugh....
I keep having dreams with gene in them for some reason and every time I always tell him how inspiring he was to me. I want to believe he can actually hear that.
Multibon Media Ive had dreams that he doesn’t like me lol, like more than one....I also...um (blush)...have a history of dating guys who would resemble him....when someone yelled out to a former bf in high school saying: “HEY, YOU LOOK LIKE GENE WILDER MAN!”
May he rest in peace. The world became a cold place once again when his warm heart left us. There will not be another like him again.:(
Luckily I’m fairly certain he was in one “piece”. ;)
Gene seems so melancholic in this interview. He will always be one of my favorite comedic actors.
As kid growing up in LA I loved Gene Wilder movies. There was no one like him in Hollywood. I never met him, but I always got the feeling that he would be kind, charming and funny if I did meet him.
There will never be anyone like him again.
He really had a point when it came to language in film. Swearing is like a precious resource, it should only be used when absolutely necessary. It can give a moment a little more punch, or can drive a point home better than if it were kept clean.
But when it's used constantly, it loses whatever power it might have had and just becomes mindless noise. I wish more actors would be like him and only use it when it called for it.
I value his opinion on why he has not been in any movies for over 20 years. The man has taste and class, he wont degrade his moral beliefs just to be in another crack pot Hollywood movie.
I know we all get old, but it is depressing seeing Gene like this!
He's really slowing down...
The only reason people get old is because they accept aging as an inevitability. I do not. Therefore, I will live forever.
NahzBio117 Okay, good luck with that buddy.
CinnamonBaka It's working. I'm 22, and people say I look 18. Get wrecked, wrinkles.
***** Mel Brooks was just on Jimmy Kimmel and announced his new special on HBO on January 31. Though his spirits were much higher, he looks depressingly old as well!
Robert did an amazing job interviewing Gene here. Rip to both. Gene you will live on forever in my heart. See you in the next one.
What a sweet and gentle man here. I love how he became so sensitive to violence and vulgarity as time passed. It happens to everyone--and they are not mistaken.
I think so too , maybe we become perfect and then we go home . see you there :)
Gene's performance in Wonka is probably my favorite of all his movies, although Young Frankenstein is a close second. His Wonka is one of my all-time movie performances, period.
Jeff G see no evil hear no evil also tbh him and Pryor was awesome together
I couldn't agree more with Gene Wilder. The new Willy Wonka movie is indeed an insult to the old one.
MegaBojan1993 which part of the interview was that?
Meh. I like the new one, reminds me of the Condescending Wonka meme.
Why did he hate the 71 version?
@DKD
Yeah, it's hard to believe the guys that did Sweeny Todd and Edward Scissor Hands take part in these blatantly cynical cash grabs.
They need to get back to making their own shit and stop ruining childhood favorites.
What would he thought of the 2005 one?
What an utterly wonderful human being. So glad I found this interview
RIP to two awesome people Gene Wilder and Robert Osborne
Nothing but class. A true actor's actor, principled enough to turn down a movie he thought beneath him. RIP Mr. Wilder, a legend in every sense of the word.
NOT "... he thought beneath him..." he turned down films (and the corporation that creates them) that Did Not Line Up With His Moral Values!!! It's called INTEGRITY and is almost nonexistent in Hollywood, or just about anywhere nowadays.
@@mammalion4316 Pedestrian pedantry. The implication was clear.
Man, Gene Wilder was awesome. So sad to see him old now :(
For being 80 years old he is in EXCELLENT shape and state of mind. He has had a good life and he's a class act. Focus on the positive. ;-)
God damn it, your comment made me think he died.
Hey, old is better than DEAD! :)
Matt Crouch
Why is it sad for Wilder to be old. Will you at his age be sitting infront of an adoring audience hanging on your every word?
Matt Crouch Yes it is very sad to see how old he got.
What a beautiful man...RIP, Gene. You are missed.
Who could ever forget "What knockers!" in "Young Frankenstein." Such a classic movie.
I LOVE THIS MAN, TRULY, I SEND HIM MY LOVE. HE MADE MY CHILDHOOD SO MUCH FUN! GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.
Even his foot swinging is funny!
ah, no, really. It was just my humble message to one of the greatests. HE DESERVES ALL THE LIKES.
I never met him in person but you can tell by his eyes in the movies that hes just an extraordinary person and I am forever grateful for all the laughter. When he is gone I will miss him and I think everybody should. He is just a LEGEND. We dont have too many Gene's in the big screen nowadays, we dont have any actually.
Well!
Very well then . LOVE FOR YOU TOO PAIGE!
In my opinion, Gene Wilder is one of the best actors in Hollywood and he never took the credit he deserves. His performance in Charlie and the Chocolate factory was amazing, he did a better job than Depp.
I agree
And he saved Blazing Saddles.
Depp did a good jop, but Gene was more eccentric and weird, Gene was MUCH better.
okey dokey
I loved Charlie and Chocolate factory. Also "See no evil, hear no evil" is comedy gold.
Film "Young Frankestein" es mi película favorita de este actor cómico inglés. La película es en blanco y negro y es un ingrediente en esta película.
Cómo pasan los años!
Felicidades a Gene Wilder, apreciamos su carrera artística en México.
Like his honesty: Hollywood ... yuck.