and he's such a class act. No mention of JMV's absolute implosion. Just speaks glowingly about him. They don't make hollywood actors like Ernest anymore.
I, too, grew up watching Airwolf. And even tho Ernest may have been an actor, he really seemed like a person with a warm personality. And i will surely miss him. Airwolf without him is'nt just the same. R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine. Gone but not forgotten.
Mr Borgnine was a Real Class Act. i met him at the Greensboro GGO (Greater Greensboro Open) in 1982 pro-am golf tournament. i got his autograph, shook his hand and got to cut up with him alittle bit. me an 8 yr old kid tugging on his pant leg saying "Hey wheres the Lady?! I want a ride!" He got a big laugh outta that.
i named my son dominic after is character he really made the show , i was born in 84 so now at the tender age of 30 ill always have my lil dominic santini running around to remind me of this great man , god bless thanx for the memorys
Met Ernie at a recent autograph convention in Chicago. He is as nice a guy in person as the character(s) he has played. Very open, genuine and warm! Love ya, Ernie!
Wow, Mr. Borgnine was a noble man for the way he complimented Jan-Michael Vincent. JMV had problems early into the 2nd season of Airwolf -- marital problems, alcoholism, showing up late to the set and, contrary to what Borgnine was saying, problems remembering his lines. He was the consummate professional in only telling the positive.
What a full spirit this man has. He still appears to have the youthful exuberance he displayed decades ago. If I live to be his age, I want to have the clearness of mind & spirit that Mr. Borgnine has. The world is better having him still with us and he doesn't show any sign of leaving anytime soon.
He was 95 years old 2 weeks ago! Legend......I have just bought the boxset of Airwolf and feared he had died....how chuffed was I when I 'googled' Ernie to find he is alive and well......here's to a few more years at least Ern ;-) I am 35 so was 7 when this great series came out....best series of the 80's.....and today ;-)
Ernest has always been one of my all time favorite actors.. mostly due to his almost endless diversity in roles and their ranges. Of course, the first role that comes to mind when someone mentions his name, is his portrayal of the 'soft-hearted, (but always denying it), uncle-to-everyone' character from the TV show Airwolf, Dominic Santini.. But, following that memory, is probably my all time favorite character of his. Lyle 'Cottonmouth' Wallace (aka Dirty Lyle), a crooked sheriff. Great movie
@volvot5turbo I'm 35 too and watched the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seasons in the mid to late 80s. So cool! All actors so lovable and those days were just golden ones. I bought Season 2 and 3 on DVDs few years back.
Last night, i had a dream where Ernest appeared in and it got me crying because i know he is dead. 1 of my idols.that is dead. Now people tend to say that you can't control what you dream so i guess that that more or less means i really was a "Ernie" fan then.
I'm a big fan of Mr. Borgnine! I didn't get a chance to check out Airwolf when it was on tv though. For me, his most memorable roles are 1) Sheriff Lyle Wallace- Convoy, 2) Cabbie- Escape From New York, and 3) "Mermaid Man"- Spongebob Squarepants! :-)
It`s sad that we must live with many shit actors now but it is alot of good one still from the old times. But i wish that Ernest and Jan-Michael Vincent would be young like in airwolf and we could enjoy them alot since its not many good actors now days :( I will miss him and Vincent too. God bless Ernest heart i will always miss him :( He made my childhood perfect and im still watching airwolf on tv because they sending Airwolf at viasat4 here in norway everyday after midnight.
May he live for manny more years, of cours never longer thanhe wants to . But he's one of the last of a very special generation and a propper legend for all his film and TV work. Didn't he do a lot of Cow boy films in the 60's and 70's. And he's in the Posidon adventure too isn't he?? or am Icompletely wrong about that. Any way he's done loads a' GREAT STUFF!
i would love to talk to someone that made airwolf i have a ideas to bring airwolf back and do it better that any one can i write the story and want to talk and meet them the other old tv show a manager of the the guy in the show loves my idea and i want to meet the maker of airwolf can someone help me out
Problem with a new Airwolf: No recent helicopter looks as sexy as the good old "Lady" Bell 222. Even the later Bell 430 is close, but not that sexy - probably because of the 4 bladed main rotor.
Good interview, but Mr. Borgnine got some facts wrong. Of course he was like 93 years old and AIRWOLF had ended 25 years ago. Number one: AIRWOLF's lair was simply a washed out mesa that had formed into a cave it was not a volcano. Number two: AIRWOLF was a full sized $2.5 million dollar Bell 222A helicopter... Number three: miniatures and rc helicopters were only used for extreme seens such as AIRWOLF flying out of cave... because there was not a full sized cave. Good interview though...
A gentleman of the old school. He will be missed.
and he's such a class act. No mention of JMV's absolute implosion. Just speaks glowingly about him. They don't make hollywood actors like Ernest anymore.
R.I.P really loved him in airwolf he was a really modest actor something rarely found today
I, too, grew up watching Airwolf. And even tho Ernest may have been an actor, he really seemed like a person with a warm personality. And i will surely miss him. Airwolf without him is'nt just the same. R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine. Gone but not forgotten.
Mr Borgnine was a Real Class Act. i met him at the Greensboro GGO (Greater Greensboro Open) in 1982 pro-am golf tournament. i got his autograph, shook his hand and got to cut up with him alittle bit. me an 8 yr old kid tugging on his pant leg saying "Hey wheres the Lady?! I want a ride!" He got a big laugh outta that.
Yeah i bet
"They don't make 'em like they use to..." He is a legend!
i named my son dominic after is character he really made the show , i was born in 84 so now at the tender age of 30 ill always have my lil dominic santini running around to remind me of this great man , god bless thanx for the memorys
You can tell Ernest was a really nice guy. Reminds me of my Dad.
Met Ernie at a recent autograph convention in Chicago. He is as nice a guy in person as the character(s) he has played. Very open, genuine and warm! Love ya, Ernie!
r.i.p. mr. Borgnine-you gave us all a lot of enjoyable movies and tv-especialy Airwolf and Dom!!!
Wow, Mr. Borgnine was a noble man for the way he complimented Jan-Michael Vincent. JMV had problems early into the 2nd season of Airwolf -- marital problems, alcoholism, showing up late to the set and, contrary to what Borgnine was saying, problems remembering his lines. He was the consummate professional in only telling the positive.
Rip Ernest. Grew up watching airwolf. Sad he's gone.
What a full spirit this man has. He still appears to have the youthful exuberance he displayed decades ago. If I live to be his age, I want to have the clearness of mind & spirit that Mr. Borgnine has. The world is better having him still with us and he doesn't show any sign of leaving anytime soon.
He was 95 years old 2 weeks ago! Legend......I have just bought the boxset of Airwolf and feared he had died....how chuffed was I when I 'googled' Ernie to find he is alive and well......here's to a few more years at least Ern ;-) I am 35 so was 7 when this great series came out....best series of the 80's.....and today ;-)
well respected and will be missed..
Oh god i wish you were still in this world, you're a rare diamond and my hero... xx
Ernest has always been one of my all time favorite actors.. mostly due to his almost endless diversity in roles and their ranges. Of course, the first role that comes to mind when someone mentions his name, is his portrayal of the 'soft-hearted, (but always denying it), uncle-to-everyone' character from the TV show Airwolf, Dominic Santini.. But, following that memory, is probably my all time favorite character of his. Lyle 'Cottonmouth' Wallace (aka Dirty Lyle), a crooked sheriff. Great movie
Erny Borgnine. A Legend if ever there was one!
one of my favorite tv shows airwolf watched every show
rip ernest i would have loved to met you my hero
Ernest was a one of a kind legend...His best movie was Marty...and the Wild Bunch ...he was just a special man...
RIP Mr. Santini, you will always be a legend!!!
He is such a legend :D
My favourite show as a kid, Ernest was a legend and was a privilege to see him do a cameo in RED
Ernest. The man, the myth, the legend. A good man and an Oscar winning talent. RIP
he did a great job making airwolf! that was my most favourite show ever i didn't know why they cancel or anything but im glad they brought it back
I sure miss you Dominic ///////////Great all time show 5 Stars /
"The Lady" misses you Dom!
wow....he looks the same as he was in movie in 80's. great to see him.
Mr. Borgnine, You are a Awesome Soul! Much Love/ Respect to you, sir! :-)
In all these years I don't think I've ever seen this clip, thankyou so much.
He was in every war film in my dads collection then Airwolf, Basekettball and just about every other film I loved...the man was a legend!
Ernest Borgnine is the BEST actor, ever!
I always like this guy
He looks real great for his years too.
Long live Ernie......
LOVED him to, a great actor.
Great interview of Ernie, thanks so much for sharing this! :)
Legend, what a fantastic guy.
@volvot5turbo I'm 35 too and watched the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seasons in the mid to late 80s. So cool! All actors so lovable and those days were just golden ones. I bought Season 2 and 3 on DVDs few years back.
thank you very much sharing :) Ernie
Love how the Russians were worried it was real... hehe. Great 'cold war' stuff!
Yeah... People thought it was real.. totally awesome.....
So Ernie really flew The Lady for 5 mins? Great stuff, thx for the upload TVLEGENDS!
A great actor, a great man! Rest in peace Sir...
Ernie...You are Awesome...I am a BIG fan.....Ernie looks great...You dont look like you've aged a day...You still could do a great Dom.
Ernest Borgnine = legend
ERNEST BORGNINE. From biblical centurion roles to badass co-pilot of AIRWOLF. 😀(y)
R.I.P SIR your a legend....
thank you for sharing this interview.
I have all the airwolf episodes on DVD
great stuff
best wishes
I miss him so
Last night, i had a dream where Ernest appeared in and it got me crying because i know he is dead. 1 of my idols.that is dead. Now people tend to say that you can't control what you dream so i guess that that more or less means i really was a "Ernie" fan then.
legend!!!!
Great guy. Will be missed.
Love this guy
A classy guy, RIP Ernie job well done.
God bless Ernie x
RIP Rise in glory Ernest
A living legend.
So strange how I just watched this video a couple of days ago and now he's dead :<
RIP, Ernie :
forever...ernest
I LOVE HIS SHIRT. OLD HOLLYWOOD SURE HAD STYLE!
@volvot5turbo Im too have young to see Airwolf when it was on TV, but I discovered it on Netflix and I love it.
nice story. love that show. too bad they canceled it like all good stuff too early.
R.I.P...
I can't help but picture Mermaid Man when I hear his voice. R.I.P. man..
Bring this show back on TV.Jan Michael Vincent is still my Hero.So what the heck happen Vincent.
Best show ever
EEEEVVVIILLLL!!!! Love this guy
Stay with us Mr Santini, we need you!
R.I.P Ernest Borgnine (Lyle Wallace) 10-4 good buddy !!!
I'm a big fan of Mr. Borgnine! I didn't get a chance to check out Airwolf when it was on tv though. For me, his most memorable roles are 1) Sheriff Lyle Wallace- Convoy, 2) Cabbie- Escape From New York, and 3) "Mermaid Man"- Spongebob Squarepants! :-)
another great from my childhood gone rip
R I P Dom...RIP Earnest
R.I.P Dom
He is always great to watch. Bring back Airwolf. Hollywood listening ???
R.I.P. @ shory, so true.
Rest in Peace Mermaid Man.
Ernest is ageless!
It`s sad that we must live with many shit actors now but it is alot of good one still from the old times. But i wish that Ernest and Jan-Michael Vincent would be young like in airwolf and we could enjoy them alot since its not many good actors now days :( I will miss him and Vincent too. God bless Ernest heart i will always miss him :( He made my childhood perfect and im still watching airwolf on tv because they sending Airwolf at viasat4 here in norway everyday after midnight.
please make another airwolf i miss it lol
He's still got a sharp mind! :)
Sweet.
May he live for manny more years, of cours never longer thanhe wants to . But he's one of the last of a very special generation and a propper legend for all his film and TV work. Didn't he do a lot of Cow boy films in the 60's and 70's. And he's in the Posidon adventure too isn't he?? or am Icompletely wrong about that. Any way he's done loads a' GREAT STUFF!
RIP!
Ernie meant David Jones, not Tom Jones.
One Hoof, you are right though. I just wanted you to see it from what his perspective might have been.
Who couldn't like the man.
Someone animate mermaid man to match the words and overlay it please?
i would love to talk to someone that made airwolf i have a ideas to bring airwolf back and do it better that any one can i write the story and want to talk and meet them the other old tv show a manager of the the guy in the show loves my idea and i want to meet the maker of airwolf can someone help me out
Problem with a new Airwolf: No recent helicopter looks as sexy as the good old "Lady" Bell 222. Even the later Bell 430 is close, but not that sexy - probably because of the 4 bladed main rotor.
The Russians being worried about Airwolf!? That's the power of marketing. Vot Iz zees AerVulf!? Vee hef to get wun!
R.I.P Mermaid Man!
Good interview, but Mr. Borgnine got some facts wrong. Of course he was like 93 years old and AIRWOLF had ended 25 years ago.
Number one: AIRWOLF's lair was simply a washed out mesa that had formed into a cave it was not a volcano.
Number two: AIRWOLF was a full sized $2.5 million dollar Bell 222A helicopter...
Number three: miniatures and rc helicopters were only used for extreme seens such as AIRWOLF flying out of cave... because there was not a full sized cave.
Good interview though...
RIP borg..
Yes that's so true.... nothing more to say :)
lomarty eternity vera cruz black vely man broke the mould with him made so many good films
RIP
r i p
marty, 1955, classic...rip
Santini? e_e
You need back, Airwolf again in 2012...
Same staff with new tecnologies... a long film... think about!
Mermaid man
Stopped watching airwolf after 3 seasons. Couldn't take it anymore.