Henry Fonda Accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1978
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In 1978, Henry Fonda was the 6th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. Fonda is best known for his performances in John Ford's films, DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK, YOUNG MR. LINCOLN and THE GRAPES OF WRATH.
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Did you notice his facial expression and his eyes well up when he finally received that seal of approval from his father? An emotional moment for sure.
Henry Fonda as Juror 8 is one of the most amazing things i ever saw in my life
"there's always one"
Agree - his performance and delivery was perfection. Whenever I watch that classic movie, I see him and think "how can anyone be THAT good and make it look effortless? He just had it.
Honestly, every day I find new people and things from last century, knowing that I was born in this century, I am more and more certain that I was born in the wrong generation.
Not guilty.
_"When I look at Henry Fonda, I see the face of America."_ -Orson Welles.
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My God! There's more talent in this one room than you could find in the whole country today.
@Thomas Leary Sad but true.
I love the way he goes around the room, picking out people and thanking them. What an array! Bette Davis, Barbra Stanwyck, Lucille Ball, Gregory Peck, Kirk Douglas. It goes on and on. The cream of Hollywood. Great days.
Jimmy Stewart!
I recently read his autobio, as well as his kid's memoirs. I was never a big fan of any particular family member ,but found them interesting. I did not know Henry once dated Bette Davis and Lucille Ball prior to big time fame. He and Jimmy Stewart shared an apartment in their salad days as actors. There are also rumors he and Barbara Stanwyck had a fling in the 30's or 40's. He also grew up Christian Science, and loved to do crafts like needlepoint and macramé. Now that surprised me. Although I do know guys enjoy craft work to some extent. According to his daughter, and Lucille Ball he was very talented at both.
Henry Fonda's last movie "On Golden Pond" was a fine ending to a Wonderful career...His co star Katherine Hepburn made him feel truly at ease, especially around his estranged daughter...I brought my dear old friend Pete along with my mother to watch the wonderful movie together.. Hot dogs, buttered popcorn, bon bon's and diet soda pop watching them both feel like kids again...I had tears in my eyes from watching them eat and smile while enjoying the film... Their both gone now but I have good memories...They truly loved "On Golden Pond"...
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I saw John Carradine and Eddie Albert. Was that Leigh Taylor Young in a background?
Henry Fonda really deserved this award.
It's great that he lived long enough to receive this along with the honorary Oscar & finally his long overdue Academy Award for Best Actor. Loved his acceptance speech - "It's not how good you are, but how long you last".
And the Kennedy center
Henry Fonda, a native Nebraskan, seemed to embody all the goodness of the Midwest. Nice that he said nice things about his father in his AFI acceptance speech. One could never catch Fonda "acting"; he always seemed so authentic whatever the role. It's unfair to say he always played "Henry Fonda" because his range and diversity of roles was remarkable: Colonel Thursday in "Fort Apache" is a very different character from Tom Joad in "The Grapes of Wrath" which is a very different character than "Mr. Roberts" which is a very different character from Frank James of "Frank and Jesse James" which is very different from the comedy "The Lady Eve" which is very different from Juror Number 8 in "Twelve Angry Men" which is a very different character from "Once Upon a Time in the West" which is very different from "Young Mr. Lincoln". Always totally believable. Always authentic. True talent. Grateful for his legacy on film.
There will never be another Henry Fonda!!!! RIP sir
Agreed
I loved & admired him so much. I loved all of his movies & I sent him a fan letter that was the only on I ever sent. He was WONDERFUL.
It's nice to recognize family! I love Mr. Fonda remembering Lucy Ball ! And all the actors, actress & all the people responsible for his success
How lucky we were to have known these movie actors and that the Academy recognize their value before passing away.
wow loved his speech about his dad and barbara stanwyck
And Barbara still looked fantastic!
Not only was he a great actor, he had a extinguished military career. R.I.L. Henry Fonda. 💕
In 1981, in Stamford, CT, I saw Henry Fonda, in his last live stage performance. The play was SHOWDOWN ART THE ADOBE MOTEL. When he stepped on stage, there was thunderous applause form the entire audience. Many of us stood. And the play was held up for several moments. A thrilling event for me and everyone else who was present. Nothing is better for an actor than to hear the applause of a live audience. Well deserved, Mr. Fonda!
Ooo - I’m mighty jealous! Thx for sharing that beautiful moment. Saw him on tour, when I was a teen, In 1-man show,”Clarence Darrow/“. I sure wish I had clearer memories of it. Still: his presence shown - and I feel so grateful - for that and for his entire career.m & self. Midwestern strength and ( sometimes harming, (but: hey: we hoomanz SURE are not perfect): Stoicism). ♥️
I think he knew he was going to die. On stage he could tell the ones he loved more than he ever could in person.
Do what you want to do with your life. Henry Fonda loved acting and that's what he did for the rest of his life.
Henry Fonda was a true movie legend
Henry Fonda set a standard. He had some wonderful talented kids. He made so many great films and performances.
Aside from being one of the most immaculate actors, Fonda's paintings, are as refined and poetically discriptive as Andrew Wyeth's masterworks.
This made me cry. Beautiful...
Same here.
same here, so far i think he's got the best speech too
None of the "movie stars" of today could tie this man's shoes.
They're too stupid to know what shoes are.
Exactly.
abdulmohsen, you're right, sir!
What movie stars? Do we still have movie stars?
Abdulmohsen Al-Kurdi Al-Milli - yep, Henry Fonda, the epitome of what a man should be!!!! I can’t say much for his Hanoi Jane daughter!! I bet he’s turning over in his grave disgusted!!!!
Wow. Great. I love how he included so many people and is so proud of his beautiful family. Thank you Mr. Fonda.
One of our best actors. RIP, dear Hank.
I think a strong father actually helps people succeed, even if it can be painful.
ive just done about 5-6 of these, and I find it a great honour to have watched the Henry Fonda,s, Jimmy Cagney, Jimmy Steward, John Wayne,s Etc Etc Etc and the camera panning round the audience with so many great stars, sadly most are gone and are children, grand children will only ever see these great people on film, its been a pleasure and honour to grow up watching u great people, may god bless u all and keep u safe, thanks for so many wonderful hours of pure brilliance, xx
Mr. Roberts....with Jack Lemmon, Jimmy Cagney is brilliant. All time must watch.
robandrene : I wholeheartedly agree. What a great movie! I still cry every time his last letter and the message to Ensign Pulver (Jack Lemmon) is read. 😭
This man has the voice of God. I love Shakespearean actors like Ian McKellen who speak English in a way that puts all native English speakers to shame, but Fonda’s diction is truly unique and majestic. Regal.
Am glad that Jane made up with her dad
He wasn't a touchy, feely, warm and fuzzy father, but his acknowledgement of Peter and Jane's worth to him, but especially Jane, can't be topped. I feel he planted a tree in her heart that is still growing and blossoming to this day.
So inspiring... Very humble person... Very favorite!!!!
One of the great actors from Hollywood's Golden Age.
and he did this speach long before ON GOLDEN POND film. WOW :)
Sadly we don't have actors like this anymore , his kind have gone forever .
Henry Fonda as Tom Joad in "The Grapes of Wrath" was the finest performance I've ever seen by any actor.
As great as Fonda was as Tom Joad, I think he was even better in Young Mr Lincoln and On Golden Pond.
He should've won an oscar for it
Once upon a time in the west....he was an awesome bad guy.
Well-spoken, sincere, and heartfelt. Interesting how Jane's relationship with her father mirrored his relationship with his own father.
She probably exaggerated it to out do him. There's something about her that reminds me of an outdoerer.
He made acting look easy 12 angry m'en juror 8 and Tom joad in t'he grapes of wrath 2 of his best fil m. Roles
In my previous post, I mentioned Richard Basehart as the actor who played the doomed man who wrote the letter to his wife in "The Ox Bow Incident ", but now that I remember correctly, it was Dana Andrews, not Richard Basehart. Anyway, I think it's one of Henry Fonda 's best movies.
The Lady Eve, 12 Angry Men, Fail Safe, The Grapes of Wrath, The Wrong Man, A Big Hand for a Little Lady, Once upon a Time in the West, Jezebel, Mister Roberts, On Golden Pond, The Ox Bow Incident...so many films an incredible career!
Dont forget "young mr. Lincoln" marvellous performance!
An amazingly talented actor, one who always connected with his audience in ways that made him legendary. I admired Henry Fonda and seeing him here, being so real, being so warm, sincere and generous, makes me admire and love him even more. A great American -- I wish we had leaders who could match his integrity.
R. I. P mate you were awesome.
Henry Fonda played so many GREAT characters.
The one that sticks out in my mind was his role as "The President" in the movie "Fail Safe."
His PASSION when he speaks with the Russian Premier to AVOID a nuclear war; his SOLEMNITY when he makes the final decision to nuke NYC, knowing his wife is there, showcase what an EXCELLENT actor Mr. Fonda was.
Got teary-eyed watching this.
I came across this wonderful actor in 1982 watching him on Golden Pond I've watched all his films 12 angry men one of my favourite films. I read he was a complicated man he was old school like my father no hugs just pull yourself together. Yet I knew he loved me just as Henry Fonda loved Jane and Peter even if he didn't show it. Gone are the great actors like Fonda... Spencer Tracy, Betty Davis.... Legends all of them.
As a struggling actor I empathize with everything he said.
5 decades of achievement
All of the Hollywood greats are in that room....Amazing!
What a character, Hollywood needs more charismatic people like Peter Fonda.
@Pedro Sttau Wrong Fonda!
Henry Fonda legend and a man of great class
Loved this man! Favorite actor of all time.
Adore Henry!
A true gentleman and hollywood legend
WOW..after many names he mentioned of fellow actors, he left out his best friend Jimmy Stewart, who in his speech of accepting the AFI award, really went in depth about his 50 odd years of friendship, which was two years later.
Hi Anthony, he did mention Jimmy, he referred to him as Jim Stewart at 12.51
Henry Fonda the greatest of the greats (:
So lovely.
I recommend the book "Hank & JIm" by Scott Eyman about their 50 year friendship.
He showed his talent early, but he just kept getting better, more confident as he moved through these famous performances. On Golden Pond was a showcase of all he learned. You know how hard it is to take a viewers eyes off Kate Hepburn and Jane Fonda scene after scene in a film?
What an audience! Bette Davis looking fabulous, Stanwyck, Stewart, Douglas... what a gem!
Love this guy, AFI got it right back in 1978... Loved him in " Once Upon A Time In The West" an amazing body of work...
Yeah,his most underrated performance.
That look that Lucy gave him @7:55 says he was absolutely right. As with them, I think we all can relate to the one that got away in some way shape or form.
great actor one of the best ever
He would have made a great President of the U.S., in real life.
Gregory Peck and Kirk Dougles - Hollywood Gold in one shot.
Soooooooooooooooooo gorgeous Jane Fonda!!!! This man is LEGEND!!!
the grapes of wrath alone would have him on top of the list
It must have been something for Bridgette Fonda to have Henry as her Grandfather and Jane as her Aunt, not to mention her Dad as one of the original "Easy Riders".
Henry The king of the cinema
Yes.
Interesting how Henry takes his time and shares/savors the moment.
09:00
And am I the only one who thinks Shirlee looks like Diane Keaton?
YouzTube99 No, you’re not. I was thinking the same thing.
He was great in westerns
His daughter Jane is just identical …
I was a kid in the q970s….. i remember thinking that. This guy was old. Now being in your tos is mo longer being old.
This guy was amazing!!!
His best role was in a Sergio Leone film, Once Upon a Time in the West.
The best! I cried. All the greats.
Henry Fonda is the Best!!!!!! :)
Made me cry.
my left ear loves you fonda!!!!
One of the best movie actors.mg🤠
No wonder he and Jimmy Stewart were close friends, icon is a massive understatement when mentioning these two, the cream of the crop sure rose to the top.
Mein Vater ist älter als Er und topfit (Gott sei Dank! und meine Ma auch) - Seine Tochter Jane ist schon 5 Jahre älter als Er - wo Er starb! Henry starb mit 77 Jahren - Jane ist 82 Jahre alt! und noch gut drauf!
Legend. I recently watched Once Upon a Time in the West again for the umpteenth time. It amazes me that the film was shot only 10 years before Mr. Fonda accepted the AFI Life Achievement Award. Check him out in the movie. He looks like such a villainous character with an amazing thick black facial growth.
A Great move, for sure...Fonda's character was a real bastard...
"I've been in love with Barbara Stanwyck since we made Lady Eve. I still am. Shirlee has learned to live with it."
Imagine. Marlon Brando's mother, a fine actress, "discovered" Henry Fonda in an Omaha playhouse, and encouraged him to pursue an acting career. And he dated Bette Davis long before either were famous movie stars.
Dafuq?
@@IsabelSantosCunha1972 Yes he did briefly, it's in his biography.
I just found that out. Does anyone know if the Fonda's still have family in NE.?
John Carradine in the audience, his Grapes of Wrath compatriot.
OH NORMAN ! I LOVE him :) rest in peace
I love these speeches but why can't we see the ovation from the audience while the honoree is walking to the podium?
I remember him for FAIL SAFE
Not sure about being a great father but he was a good actor. There is nothing wrong with being a branch credit manager. We all have different paths in life to take and all honest jobs are needed.
Fonda is in 2 of my top 10 movies of all time 12 angry men and once upon a time in the west he was known for playing the good guy 12 angry men he was the first to vote not guilty he didn't know if the kid was guilty or not but think that somebody else did the killing, and then audiences were shocked at that time cause he played the bad guy in OUATITW
I wish someone would post where the Naval cadets all say, one at the time, "Good night, Mister Roberts." I believe that was part of the AFI show. Henry wept while they were doing it.
That, I think, was from The Kennedy Center Honors, but you're right, that was also an emotional and unforgettable show.
If I could have one wish granted, it would be to have this man's voice. Probably better than Morgan Freeman.
I remember in the '70s, a popular movie was "Death Wish", an actioner starring Charles Bronson. The movie seemed to make a statement in favor of vigilantism. I saw it, then went home, thinking, "That's what criminals deserve. " Later on, I turned on the TV to watch the Late Show, which usually showed old movies, and "The Ox Bow Incident " came on. By the end of that movie, when Henry Fonda reads the letter that Richard Basehart's character wrote to his wife, knowing he was about to hung by a lynch mob for a crime he didn't commit, my mind did a complete turnaround. For anyone who thinks taking the law into one's own hands is a good idea, I recommend you watch "The Ox Bow Incident ". BTW, Brian Garfield, the author of the book that "Death Wish" is based on, once said in an interview that he pictured Henry Fonda as the actor to play the main character , because he wrote the novel as a psychological thriller.
It wasn't Richard Basehart it was Dana Andrews.
@@garydeblasio8810 Thanks. I remembered, then corrected myself in a later post.
@@albertchin1050 yes, you did. Sorry, I saw that u had corrected yourself later. Sorry.
@@garydeblasio8810 No worries. So far, you were the only one who caught my goof.
@Albert Chin Your analogy is specious. In The Ox-Bow Incident, the lynch mob kills innocent men. In Death Wish, the protagonist only kills guilty men. Let me guess--you're also opposed to the justice penalty.
Classy.
9:23 Mr Peter Fonda- Rip!
I agree along with james stewart his best friend..
"I'm not Fonda of Jane" I saw that on bumper sticker's with that printed on it some decades ago . It was relating to Jane Fonda's visit to Vietnam and speaking out about how well their treatment of American military men "POWs" were being treated...All total about 20,000 of our service members were kept alive as slave labor even after the war was over. Non came home...They died a miserable death in slave labor camps in both Vietnam and China... Think about it next time you support Vietnam and China by buying goods from them... R.I.P. Are dearly forsaken one's some of us still remember you and and always Will...
WOW look at Bridget Fonda!
he forgot to mention his great friend John Wayne,who was there.
Anyone know where I can watch the full thing? Would love to see it!
Didnt the AFI honour Cary Grant? I mean he was like THE golden age actor
He was offered an AFI Life Achievement Award, but turned it down.
15 year old Bridget Fonda, how about that!
The sound is only coming out of the left speaker.
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Jimmy Stewart since 1932. Yep, that's it.
Here's the immortal Henry Fonda (**YES!!**) playing Emmett Kelly in the stand-alone show "Clown", from 1955: th-cam.com/video/w9Y9SdyS-gA/w-d-xo.html