In the early 70s, I worked in the meat department of an exclusive supermarket in Century city Calif. One day I noticed a bit of a gathering in one section of the produce department, and as I looked, there in the middle of the people was Alfred Hitchcock. This market is known for the stars that shop there, but never had I seen anyone so gracious, he acknowleged everyone that approached him, warmly extending his hand and greeting all. He describes himself here in a manner that is exactly what I witnessed. he exuded greatness.
Try watching his interview with people who have different religious beliefs than him and you’ll see what a shitty interview he is when he doesn’t agree or like the subject matter which makes him bias and a shitty journalism
What I love about old-school interviewers is this ... they LISTEN. ... If you watch contemporary people, most them interrupt and interject. ... Snyder may have been the host, but he understood that the guest was the star. ... This was a beautiful interview. Quite enjoyable.
Tom Snyder was an American Treasure.....he was a gift. If there was a superior interviewer in the history of the modern era I have yet to find him. I count myself lucky to have been born in an era where I could see him work his magic.
I was in grade school. past my bedtime. barely remember seeing the show summer of 81. great interviewer. also recall seeing his cbs show in the 90s. sad that it's just a clown fest on late night now.
Tom Snyder never seems to have an ego, or a character. He makes jokes, small talk, treats everyone with respect, and seems to have always done his research on his interview subjects. Rest in Peace good sir. We need more of that type of reporter/interview show persona these days
I love watching these old talk shows. I never saw the originals, as I was too young, so now they often astound me, because they are so in depth and compelling. Talk shows today pretty much avoid actual interview content.
I was only 15 (56, today) when The Tomorrow Show premiered - as a Carson fan I'd end up rolling right into Tom Snyder at 1am. Became so totally fascinated with the show and interviews... I think I slept through most of high school thanks to Johnny & Tom. My diaries are daily filled with my impressions of them. Those were otherwise lean years for sure, but what an education I thoroughly enjoyed from NBC late night back in the day.
Fantastic interview! Mr. Hitchcock’s views on the media are absolutely stunning and chilling in how they so strongly resonate here in 2019.I enjoy that they didn’t just discuss films, but Snyder touched on a lot of interesting issues that I am surprised Mr. Hitchcock chose to talk about.
Mr. Hitchcock in his seventies in this interview was every bit as quick witted and fascinating as he was in interviews twenty years earlier. Love listening to every thought he shares with us. Cheers for upload! :)
I will always remember Tom Snyder with great regard. I do know that Howard Stern has criticized Snyder but Howard has no taste and is simply involved in himself. Snyder was one of a kind.
Vincent Fisher Snyder was the go between Cavett and Stern far as good interviewers go in my opinion. I'm only 40 but through internet I've been made privvy to Dick Cavett Show. It takes guys like that to criticize guys that are close to or equal to their statue and abilities in show biz. Stern is the crudest by far but, that was a hard fought thing. If the other guys could get away with that? They may have. It's always a battle against censorship on all stages. Imagine how many older and especially overtly religious people wanted Alfred Hitchcock off of t.v., probably quite many hated him. He was amazing.
It's very interesting to me that Alfred Hitchcock in his last years looked so completely bored and jaded, as if he had given up on life and didn't care a damn about all of the kudos thrown his way--yet in this interview with Tom Snyder, he comes completely "alive" and is as full of "joie de vivre" as anyone with a celebrated reputation to could be!
"The Tomorrow Show" was the best thing on television. NBC screwed Tom Snyder. Raymond, below, would watch this as a teenager. I watched it and got drunk to it. Sometimes Tom Snyder did too. lol Nothing has come close to talk shows as Tom Snyder or Jack Paar, Dick Cavett, David Susskind or David Frost. Even Merv Griffin did great interviews.
Wow Tom Snyder was so blessed to have this career at this time. Late night TV was new and people were clamoring for interviews he certainly had on some of the biggest names
What a brilliant fantastic man he was. I know he has been accused by Tippi Hendricks of making an an inappropriate suggestion but he has never been accused of touching anyone and I really believe he would have run a mile if she had responded. He had an incredible sense of humour. Even Grace Kelly loved him.
I think it was all BS from Tippi, Hitchcock wife was always around she was a former editor and was on set a lot. Also he always wanted to be home by 6 pm wasn't someone who was out for night life..
I was hanging out with my buddies late one night when this show came on. We spent hours discussing why most food isn't blue. Whenever anyone says the weed nowadays is much stronger than the stuff we smoked in the 70's, I think about that night.
That lead off question as to what scares him obviously was a common one. Cavett and others asked Hitch the same thing, and he always told a story about being afraid of police.
Hey, this was recorded from WTCN-TV, Minneapolis/St. Paul, how cool! TOMORROW was such a good show, as was NBC News Overnight, which followed in the time slot after TOMORROW was canceled, which would likely have not happened had NBC not fcuked it up by adding Rona Barrett, a studio audience and expanding the program to 90 minutes. It wasn't broke, so it didn't need fixing, but NBC was a mess of a network during that decade. The 1970's had the best talk programs and hosts in Tom Snyder (NBC), Dick Cavett (ABC & PBS), David Susskind (PBS) and Phil Donahue (Syndicated).
Based on what he said in the first few minutes of the interview, his movie "The Wrong Man", founded on a true story of a man wrongly accused of being an armed robber, was probably Hitchcock's worst nightmare.
I never thought of this before, but The Tomorrow Show seems to be what Charlie Rose based his show on. No set to speak of, just two people seated and talking.
For those curious : the tale of the man and his missing wife If not mistaken : ' Two bottles of ginger' Oh,and Toms reaction and of his crew as Hitch delivered that last line was timeless I know that was my reaction when I first read it...Lol. One hour with this man..what questions would you've asked? Come on, try it.. For those lovers of film, this is timeless Hitch was a master Oh yes, one last thing as a young man during the war ( WW2) his regiment liberated a concentration camp, Hitch was a filmman, and the images of what both he and the world ( seen thru the lens,) will stay with me Thank you Tom, I always enjoyed your interviews, watching these is a returning of an old friend ..Pearce
Hitchcock was a genius. But he also surrounded himself with very talented cinematographers, art directors, sound men, light men and composers. All together they created masterpieces of suspense. The actors were ok, too. ha ha
Watching Tom Snyder got me interested in journalism. I did watch his CBS show in the late 90s. Alfred Hitchcock: probably the best American storyteller in film. Hitchcock, John Carpenter and Orson Welles are my top 3 btw.
Do you have a tape of Sam Peckinpah on Tomorrow: Tom Snyder, aired September 4, 1974? From what I've heard, Sam was in great form. I hope you will publish it. Many thanks!
Boy Snyder was really young. I was trying to find the interview he did with Kristine De Bell about Alice in Wonderland in 76 in which she denied there was any real sex in it, but, I guess that interview is not on youtube.
Hitchcock is interesting.. and I wonder if Snyder was intimidated by Hitchcock, or just comfortable.. notice his arms behind the chair.. his body language is different here.
Hitchcock makes Snyder look like a fool when he, on the spot, starts making up English sayings. Snyder does not know how to take. But, he should have know. Since one minute before, Hitchcock says he loves to play practical jokes on people. And he says he hates stupidity. And Snyder fell for it. Hitchcock was Genius.
David Letterman didn't "take this over". He had a totally unique show and the time slot was given him by the network. Letterman didn't just show up one day and take it over.
Gotta disagree with Hitchcock's comments on copycat crimes... for the infanticidally small number of copycat crimes the media has influenced me to adopt my dog, donate to charities, volunteer and so so much more
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In the early 70s, I worked in the meat department of an exclusive supermarket in Century city Calif. One day I noticed a bit of a gathering in one section of the produce department, and as I looked, there in the middle of the people was Alfred Hitchcock. This market is known for the stars that shop there, but never had I seen anyone so gracious, he acknowleged everyone that approached him, warmly extending his hand and greeting all. He describes himself here in a manner that is exactly what I witnessed. he exuded greatness.
Wow great story
I used to love to sit up late as a teenager and watch Tom Snyder. He was a great interviewer.
Ditto
Try watching his interview with people who have different religious beliefs than him and you’ll see what a shitty interview he is when he doesn’t agree or like the subject matter which makes him bias and a shitty journalism
Same.
I liked him very cool.
Same here. It was one reason l had trouble getting up to go to school in the morning lol.
What I love about old-school interviewers is this ... they LISTEN. ... If you watch contemporary people, most them interrupt and interject. ... Snyder may have been the host, but he understood that the guest was the star. ... This was a beautiful interview. Quite enjoyable.
*Tom Snyder was the ultimate conversationalist interviewer. An irreplaceable legend of broadcasting.*
Tom Snyder was an American Treasure.....he was a gift. If there was a superior interviewer in the history of the modern era I have yet to find him. I count myself lucky to have been born in an era where I could see him work his magic.
+Werner Voss Agreed here too. Miss him terribly
2 years late but totally agree with you. I never understood why people made fun of him. He is among the great American interviewers
I was in grade school. past my bedtime. barely remember seeing the show summer of 81. great interviewer. also recall seeing his cbs show in the 90s. sad that it's just a clown fest on late night now.
Tom Snyder never seems to have an ego, or a character.
He makes jokes, small talk, treats everyone with respect, and seems to have always done his research on his interview subjects.
Rest in Peace good sir. We need more of that type of reporter/interview show persona these days
I love his voice and the way he talked
Tom Snyder, what a prince.
I love watching these old talk shows. I never saw the originals, as I was too young, so now they often astound me, because they are so in depth and compelling. Talk shows today pretty much avoid actual interview content.
I was only 15 (56, today) when The Tomorrow Show premiered - as a Carson fan I'd end up rolling right into Tom Snyder at 1am. Became so totally fascinated with the show and interviews... I think I slept through most of high school thanks to Johnny & Tom. My diaries are daily filled with my impressions of them. Those were otherwise lean years for sure, but what an education I thoroughly enjoyed from NBC late night back in the day.
A Legend. Interviewed by another Legend. Tom Snyder's interviews with Don Rickles were excellent.
Wish Tom was around longer, Wonderful interviewer
Tom Snyder, classy man, those days and people are long gone but at least I have the privilege of memories. RIP, sir.
Tom Snyder is solid in every interview, and Hitchcock is a comic genius.
Fantastic interview! Mr. Hitchcock’s views on the media are absolutely stunning and chilling in how they so strongly resonate here in 2019.I enjoy that they didn’t just discuss films, but Snyder touched on a lot of interesting issues that I am surprised Mr. Hitchcock chose to talk about.
Two great men in their professions. I miss them both.
love all the cockney words and phrases. Also so relaxing to listen to Hitchcock and tom speak...
Tom Snyder you rocked. RIP.
what a blessing to be able to take a look back to 1973..Thank you !
Mr. Hitchcock in his seventies in this interview was every bit as quick witted and fascinating as he was in interviews twenty years earlier. Love listening to every thought he shares with us. Cheers for upload! :)
Tom Snyder.. my top favorite television/radio host & i was born in 1995!
I will always remember Tom Snyder with great regard. I do know that Howard Stern has criticized Snyder but Howard has no taste and is simply involved in himself. Snyder was one of a kind.
Did Tom ever have a bad show?? Loved listening to this guy always.
Vincent Fisher Snyder was the go between Cavett and Stern far as good interviewers go in my opinion. I'm only 40 but through internet I've been made privvy to Dick Cavett Show. It takes guys like that to criticize guys that are close to or equal to their statue and abilities in show biz. Stern is the crudest by far but, that was a hard fought thing. If the other guys could get away with that? They may have. It's always a battle against censorship on all stages. Imagine how many older and especially overtly religious people wanted Alfred Hitchcock off of t.v., probably quite many hated him. He was amazing.
I had forgotten how great Tom Snyder's show was.
Best television interview show ever. I was lucky enough to witness Tomorrow once in the studio during the 1970's.
me too
It's very interesting to me that Alfred Hitchcock in his last years looked so completely bored and jaded, as if he had given up on life and didn't care a damn about all of the kudos thrown his way--yet in this interview with Tom Snyder, he comes completely "alive" and is as full of "joie de vivre" as anyone with a celebrated reputation to could be!
"The Tomorrow Show" was the best thing on television. NBC screwed Tom Snyder. Raymond, below, would watch this as a teenager. I watched it and got drunk to it. Sometimes Tom Snyder did too. lol Nothing has come close to talk shows as Tom Snyder or Jack Paar, Dick Cavett, David Susskind or David Frost. Even Merv Griffin did great interviews.
The Master
Great Interview.... Peace be upon Mr. Hitchcock
I love this interview, thank you for sharing it.
Wow Tom Snyder was so blessed to have this career at this time. Late night TV was new and people were clamoring for interviews he certainly had on some of the biggest names
This is a pretty amazing interview. Thanks for uploading.
LOVE THIS INTERVIEW!
really great to see this. thanks for posting.
He is so nice!!!
What a brilliant fantastic man he was. I know he has been accused by Tippi Hendricks of making an an inappropriate suggestion but he has never been accused of touching anyone and I really believe he would have run a mile if she had responded. He had an incredible sense of humour. Even Grace Kelly loved him.
I think it was all BS from Tippi, Hitchcock wife was always around she was a former editor and was on set a lot. Also he always wanted to be home by 6 pm wasn't someone who was out for night life..
Wonderful guest Hitch and a marvelous journalist.
I was hanging out with my buddies late one night when this show came on.
We spent hours discussing why most food isn't blue.
Whenever anyone says the weed nowadays is much stronger than the stuff
we smoked in the 70's, I think about that night.
I've never seen this.Thanks for posting.Love them both.
Such charming, charming men. ;0)
Great interview. I heard Norm McDonald tell that story about the leper so imagine my surprise when I hear Alfred Hitchcock tell it!
Roald Dahl I believe said it first in The Visitor. And hello to a fellow Norm fan!
That lead off question as to what scares him obviously was a common one.
Cavett and others asked Hitch the same thing, and he always told a story about being afraid of police.
I love these Tom Snyder shows, if you have any more please post them. Thx
Thanks for posting this.
I really enjoyed it.
The last few short stories he told were fantastic.
good evening
Brings back some meaningful memories-great to have a blacked out stage!-Mishka Allport-Fortaleza, Brasil
TS "what frightens you what are you afraid of?"
AH "I'm scared of policemen."
AH "I'm scared stiff of anything to do with the law."
Hey, this was recorded from WTCN-TV, Minneapolis/St. Paul, how cool! TOMORROW was such a good show, as was NBC News Overnight, which followed in the time slot after TOMORROW was canceled, which would likely have not happened had NBC not fcuked it up by adding Rona Barrett, a studio audience and expanding the program to 90 minutes. It wasn't broke, so it didn't need fixing, but NBC was a mess of a network during that decade. The 1970's had the best talk programs and hosts in Tom Snyder (NBC), Dick Cavett (ABC & PBS), David Susskind (PBS) and Phil Donahue (Syndicated).
Based on what he said in the first few minutes of the interview, his movie "The Wrong Man", founded on a true story of a man wrongly accused of being an armed robber, was probably Hitchcock's worst nightmare.
I never thought of this before, but The Tomorrow Show seems to be what Charlie Rose based his show on. No set to speak of, just two people seated and talking.
For those curious :
the tale of the man
and his missing wife
If not mistaken :
' Two bottles of
ginger'
Oh,and Toms reaction and of his crew as Hitch delivered that
last line was timeless
I know that was my
reaction when I first
read it...Lol.
One hour with this man..what questions
would you've asked?
Come on, try it..
For those lovers of
film, this is timeless
Hitch was a master
Oh yes, one last thing
as a young man during the war ( WW2) his regiment liberated
a concentration camp, Hitch was a filmman,
and the images of what both he and the world ( seen thru the lens,) will stay with me
Thank you Tom,
I always enjoyed your interviews, watching
these is a returning of an old friend ..Pearce
now that was great tv
Tom Snyder was the best that ever was
Thanks for this great post
If you play it back at 1.25 speed AH sounds more natural.
Hitchcock was a genius. But he also surrounded himself with very talented cinematographers, art directors, sound men, light men and composers. All together they created masterpieces of suspense. The actors were ok, too. ha ha
Brings back fond memories on how great Tom Snider was. Amazing interview skills.
Very brief talk of Hitch's last movie - Family Plot - at 28:30. Didn't even have a title at this point!
Watching Tom Snyder got me interested in journalism. I did watch his CBS show in the late 90s.
Alfred Hitchcock: probably the best American storyteller in film. Hitchcock, John Carpenter and Orson Welles are my top 3 btw.
He had a great, even wicked, sense of humor on his TV show - his intros, closings.. I guess Tom forgot about that.
This is really interesting. Wonderful interviewee, wonderful interviewer.
Funny how Tom seems to really be getting to know that wingback!
What a tie.....holy shit
Excellent upload.. speed is a bit slow.. that's why Hitch sounds so sloooowww
There are tales of his acting monstrously.
Tales. How much of them were true?
Image ratio fail this was recorded in 4:3.
I look at him now every Night, now.
What was the ,last piece of music just before spellbound heard again
“The Birds” is fantastic.
Do you have a tape of Sam Peckinpah on Tomorrow: Tom Snyder, aired September 4, 1974? From what I've heard, Sam was in great form. I hope you will publish it. Many thanks!
Wow! WTCN! Keep posting please. How bout some Mel Jass?
That God/Jesus joke was perfect LMAO xD
This was really about Hitchcock the raconteur. I would preferred if it was more about Hitchcock the filmmaker.
15 mins of announcements for an hour of an interview
Boy Snyder was really young. I was trying to find the interview he did with Kristine De Bell about Alice in Wonderland in 76 in which she denied there was any real sex in it, but, I guess that interview is not on youtube.
happy hitchcock at 20:00
Hitchcock is interesting.. and I wonder if Snyder was intimidated by Hitchcock, or just comfortable.. notice his arms behind the chair.. his body language is different here.
Hitchcock makes Snyder look like a fool when he, on the spot, starts making up English sayings. Snyder does not know how to take. But, he should have know. Since one minute before, Hitchcock says he loves to play practical jokes on people. And he says he hates stupidity. And Snyder fell for it. Hitchcock was Genius.
Everyone from the 1970s looked the same like Steve Martin classic The Jerk
Best Damn Music Around
Lmaooooooooo
Hitch had a great sense of humor but he made tippy Headrons life hell.
And then David Letterman took this over.
David Letterman didn't "take this over". He had a totally unique show and the time slot was given him by the network. Letterman didn't just show up one day and take it over.
The thing of it is, why is everybody dead
1:55 Carnies. Circus folk.
Gotta disagree with Hitchcock's comments on copycat crimes... for the infanticidally small number of copycat crimes the media has influenced me to adopt my dog, donate to charities, volunteer and so so much more