Arnold Schwarzenegger: Women Can Weightlift to Get Fit, Part 1 Johnny Carson

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, bodybuilder, former Mr. Olympia, Conan, Terminator, and Governor of California, discusses exercise, weightlifting to get in shape, women's fitness and muscle composition, and women's liberation. This is his first appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1979. This Arnold Schwarzenegger clip features some early discussions about how women can get fit with exercise and weight lifting and can avoid bulky muscles with bodybuilding. This is the first part of a three part interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Johnny Carson. Original airdate: 11-13-1979. Promotes "Arnold's Bodyshaping for Women"
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[@RustyDockLight]

Everyone thinks Arnold is just a muscle-head but he's so well-spoken!

[@PirateTHESteam1]

+RustyDockLight Nobody thinks he's a muscle head. Arnold is a übermensch.

[@cmhardin37]

+PirateTHESteam1 haha most people do not know that word.

[@jamesrockford2626]

+RustyDockLight lol... ummm he got elected governor of the most populous state.. Obviously not everyone thinks he is just a just a muscle-head

[@RustyDockLight]

James Rockford Getting elected doesn't mean anything. Look at the idiot in the white house. I get your point though.

[@jamesrockford2626]

RustyDockLight bush is no longer in the whitehouse

[@bigbay1159]

Damn, Arnold had majestic hair back in the day.

[@R3fug333]

Those were the Conan days B)

[@thegoldensaber4531]

R3fug33 That's when he was at his best imo

[@bigbay1159]

Lee Macfarlane HAHAHHAHAHA

[@screamingdean5]

***** I think Arnold was at his best in the mid-seventies when he was a champion bodybuilder. He was like 240 then. In this video he looks as if he's slimmed down a little.

[@thegoldensaber4531]

Screaming Dean He looked like a beast in Conan, and even if he did slim down a tiny bit, it's just because the steroids started dwindling lol. Arnold on his worst day was better than 99% of people on their best day.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The Governator offered words of wisdom. So many women are afraid to touch weights because they thought they'd get too big. They don't understand that they don't have as much natural testosterone as men to get jacked diesel. Even some guys who take juice struggle to get huge.

[@jimgassican4275]

Well said wise moustache man.

[@Hirnlego999]

It's not just that. In most cases the area with free weights are all taken by men and boys. Especially before summer :D

[@smallman9787]

Why do I keep noticing you in comment sections it's getting creepy

[@kalinora3901]

@@smallman9787 I've been seeing him everywhere too. Must have the same interests in video topics.

[@smallman9787]

@@kalinora3901 Woah yeah I've seen your comments too lol

[@EyeMixMusic]

What's fascinating about this interview is you can see Arnold trying to cultivate a well-spoken manner, which he dropped later on - he wanted to come across as intelligent and articulate here, no doubt to push back against the meathead bodybuilder stereotype. My guess is when he became an action movie star, his priorities shifted, and he wanted to support that role by sounding "tougher" in his speech. I think a lot of people don't even realise this version of Arnold ever existed.

[@justinexplainseverything1554]

I'm a big Arnold fan, but I think you are right about that. Something I read that I found interesting, I read that as Arnold started to slowly lose his thick Austrian accent, he would go to special speech classes to keep his thick Austrian accent lol. I think he still today takes speech classes to maintain the accent. The thing is, in Hollywood they want to market you a certain way, in Arnold's case it's his thick, intimidating Austrian accent, and strength, so he had to maintain that image in order to continue making all those action films like Terminator, Commando, etc etc. I still think Arnold is a good guy, and my favorite action star of all-time, but he definitely is now a product of Hollywood.

[@holliswilliams8426]

@@justinexplainseverything1554 I don't think so, I think he literally just still has the accent. Once you have an accent it's hard to lose it, just living in a country where it's spoken doesn't magically make it go away.

[@AM-ry8is]

well he is actually an intelligent guy he was a business owner and other things by this point.

[@gregorydacosta2102]

Stallone went through this phase also. In an attempt to curtail the general public's idea of him, as Rocky Balboa, he started presenting himself as an educated man (which he is). But he was trying too hard at a certain point, and it was obvious. He would wear business attire with spectacles to make him look like an intellectual. If you've ever seen the movie Tango & Cash, the look and persona he was going for was in full display in that movie. Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been very calculated. Despite this version of himself, shown in this interview, he had always tailored his demeanor towards his goals. However, he maintained a fairly consistent persona across the years, as he understood his strength and value was in being himself.

[@schottschott6825]

He's so very intelligent and I can imagine the language barrier only gives the impression at times especially through media that he's one particular way . He's multifaceted and of course he uses as much of his time on earth not squandering his life

[@TheSeeker008]

I know people don't respect his acting abilities but I have to say this man knows the secret to being successful at anything he does. Multiple Mr. Olympia titles, best selling author, highest paid action hero and governor. He has had multiple successful carriers while many struggle to have one.

[@phaedo1384]

Funny how most people love to call him an idiot, automatically do an Arnold impersonation and say something negative about him. The truth is he is a smart, incredibly motivated individual who possessed greatness from an early age and did all the right things throughout his life be the successful man he is. You can see in the interview that he truly cares about people and their health and how to be more fit. I truly feel that bodybuilders/muscular people will always be criticized by others simply because they cannot be like them or they lack their desire and work ethic. Those people will always feel inferior. So all they can do is put people like Arnold down and badmouth him.

[@phaedo1384]

You could also say it really boils down to genetics and luck. Hard work, dedication are all genetic traits that Arnold was lucky to be born with. He has said on numerous occasions he wanted to get out of Austria any chance he could and he found an outlet to do that through bodybuilding. He also had luck on his side. He happened to be in his late teens-early twenties when bodybuilding was still in it's infancy and had yet to explode. He met the right people who helped him get to America, he had the name and he never lost the desire to be the best. Being a 7 time Mr. Olympia is a testament to that. I know it's written in our Declaration of Independence, but I don't believe all men are created equal. Some people are born with better abilities than others.

[@phaedo1384]

I happen to disagree, Environment and external forces do impact an individual only to a certain extent. Why are there so many stupid, lazy people walking the Earth now. Far too many as far as I'm concerned. Obviously stupidity and laziness has some survival value.

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Married a Kennedy...

[@khaymari]

Because he is NOT dumb.

[@ostihpem]

No wonder he became so successful. He makes a good impression. Not arrogant or cocky, but also not passive and shy. Add his exotic "austrian" touch and you have an upcoming superstar.

[@alexhughes8895]

Thought the same, but couldn't put the words together as well as you did! Bravo

[@NickKnatterton.]

Not cocky? Arnold was cocky af. Especially to women and opponents.

[@tonymccartan5469]

Just charisma

[@cirux00]

@@NickKnatterton. Agree. I think Linda Hamilton said Arnold was full of himself but in a good way. And I think she nailed it.

[@geoffwales8646]

Arnold is such a smart guy. Always thinking, always seeking a position of integrity and credibility.

[@TheRohit04003]

He didn’t more political in conversation. The woman was smoking but Arnold didn’t say anything 😂

[@RyubearSaysGao]

I'm a woman and I do one hour of cardio every day, then every 2-3 days I do weight lifting with pretty heavy weights for me. In six months I didn't lose weight, I gained 4kg instead but was looking better than ever. I was wondering why, but then I realized I gained that much muscle. Now I know that muscle surely won't make me look ugly, and I'm honestly glad to hear Arnold approve of females who lift, rather than making a fuss about it like my dad and my older brother do. They're so afraid of me becoming some bodybuilder without even realizing that's not the body type I want, nor will I ever take roids. Being toned is my goal for now, along with good stamina.

[@valeriataylor8337]

Arnold said it all: women have less muscle cells/fibers in than men. We will never become a Conan by going to gym. Even men who have abundant different muscle cells (endurance cells x explosion cells) and no matter how they train they will never be a conan because they wont grow. The becoming ugly thing: well I do a heavy job too, train jiu jitsu, have strong shoulders and back (not masculine but good definition) and everyone admire them, specially women at the gym. This thing they say "oh you will be ugly" is a way society found to keep women away from "masculine only" things that can make them sronger and independent

[@worksahara3127]

The father of Bodybuilding approves it. So there nothing that stops you.

[@worksahara3127]

@@valeriataylor8337 I would say you can go for a perfect looking figure for like say a Scarlet Johanson in Avengers. Looks strong, perfect and attractive. I

[@peterkm23]

@@valeriataylor8337 you Will only become a conor if you take steroids

[@mohdzainlone]

​​@@valeriataylor8337 did you really just said you need be like a man to be independent 🤣🤣🤣

[@kev3d]

Gosh, you mean talk shows used to have actual conversations and not constant one-liners and pre-arranged bits? How did mankind survive?

[@BollocksUtwat]

kev3d YOu wanna see something else, you should watch old Dick Cavette. It was like some hand holding stuff off of PBS with war veterans sniping at each other over 'nam and all kinds of crazy stuff. Then of course there was Woody Allen's talk show... that was out there.

[@ivo367]

Exactly! Johny wasnt trying to score every time he spoke, he just waited for his time and then he delivered. Great quality.

[@buckeyes2387]

Facts

[@MrTruthislight]

are u including yourself in that comment?

[@djizzah]

@@ivo367 watching in australia, he was very popular here, also admired and respected..hasnt been anyone like him since..the way he destroyed that charlatan uri gellar astonished us, fantastic job

[@Vahvafitness]

I liked how Arnold looked as a Conan with a long hair.

[@v3insoldi3r85]

@@hillybillysillysally5086 wowwww you really did not know did u? 😂😂😂 u killed me dude or ma’am 😂

[@alanw505]

Even though they don't mention it I'm sure Arnold is growing out his hair for the role Conan the Barbarian.

[@DrWho2008t101]

so young.

[@ultrakool]

conan smooching art fern's keister. he was always smart

[@musiclaboratory9694]

@@hillybillysillysally5086 You tryin to save face. It didn't work.

[@triggeredcat120]

I love how he acknowledges women who want to build muscle. I personally don’t want to get huge, but I’m hypotonic (low muscle tone), so building muscle is a little harder for me. He’s a cool guy in my books.

[@dukenukem7043]

watching this really magnified how much i truly hate the time period we live in now socially

[@contact1araya]

dude i am amazed at how a good sport has Arnold been about people making fun about him not being a fluent speaker.....can't get more fluent than this.

[@Sir_Flopsalot]

+contact1araya I remember sometime ago he went back to Austria to relearn his accent.

[@devicedd]

Yeah it's like he speaks badly in his movies on purpose

[@SocialDem86]

What a stupid thing to make fun of someone for.

[@szymusiek1980]

+flopinator are you saying that Arnold never wanted to speak pure american english without austrian accent? That's bad and disgusting, I don't get it

[@SweetSoulBrother0]

Arnold for awhile had a speech coach or something like that. Here he's trying really hard to hide his accent. At this point he's not the huge movie star with a strong Austrian accent, he's a foreign champion body builder with exercise books. He has to sound great or the audience might look down on him for it unfortunately

[@veskoanguelov780]

"I felt that there is so many women out there out of shape" AND "Women ought to be in shape like men" The media/feminists would have had a field day with this in the 21st century.... Oh how times have changed.... We have exchanged the fine quality of honesty for the dodgy/fluffy/sugar coated political correctness...

[@BollocksUtwat]

Vesko Anguelov There's disingenuous palaver in every generation, its just focused on different things.

[@avocado6623]

Vesko Anguelov Ya these days they'd be up in arms and screaming fat is beautiful.

[@BollocksUtwat]

Wulf Well Arnold is actually espousing a healthy lifestyle and given the strength of things these days like veganism and yoga its actually more like he's espousing an ideal thats ahead of its time.

[@avocado6623]

BollocksUtwat It's still ahead of our time. You go be a proponent of being in shape, and watch all the politically correct sheep tell you that fat is beautiful.

[@BollocksUtwat]

Wulf And yet yoga is huge and people eat healthier, fast food is forced to sell salads, organics are everywhere... and you get hung up on a fringe of extremists who bark at anything? Get real. Most people would hear this and be fine with it. There are always people saying daft nonsense in every generation. That its daft and they're so vehement makes them stand out.

[@WalrusRiderEntertainment]

Strange to see someone smoking during a TV interview lol

[@bucketzman1848]

Ouija1210 free to die one cig at a time

[@alexquinonez7376]

Normal thing back then

[@quex2181]

While being morbidly obese doesn't seem to be a problem today. Where is cognitive dissonance here?

[@v3insoldi3r85]

@@quex2181 Bruh stfu bruh

[@americosilva540]

yeah, stupid thing to do isn't? But it goes with the persona - how sexist a woman can be talking the way she talks and specially her atittude.

[@vars280287]

70s. When you could smoke openly on national TV.

[@ToStand2]

rofl

[@IceColdProfessional]

And interrupt women while they're trying to make a post and go to commercial break. Lol.

[@rusudan9631]

hmm why do you say that like it was a good thing?

[@theindiediary5950]

And 80's, and 90's..........

[@bringdaruckus1605]

this the 80's fucking idiot wow

[@MW-cx3sb]

Imagine if Arnold said many women are out of shape in 2015. Tumblr would have a fucking fit!

[@artygunnar]

+Uncl Dolan HORRIBLE!!! FAT SHAMING IS SO BAD!!!! BEING FAT IS HEALTHY!!!

[@savary2185]

the sad part is that the majority of american women are overweight today. Way more are out of shape today than they were back in 1979, that's for damn sure!

[@TheTruem4n]

+Mr. Mayhem you wanna know why so many women are oveweight nowaday? look at you profile picture :D

[@analitika4318]

+Mr. Mayhem the sad part is the women in bodybuilding are taken testosterone and growing men muscle

[@juffurey]

+Uncl Dolan if you listened to the entire thing, you'd see that his point of view is pretty progressive even for today. most women (even generation "x" or "millenials") still don't know that it's okay to work out with more than just 5lb dumbells. gaining muscle isn't that simple. if you don't naturally have a lot of testosterone, it's hard to gain muscle. but not impossible.

[@djizzah]

Arnie spoke better English in the seventies??

[@naegleriafowleri76]

dji zzah he played on his accent after Hollywood

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

dji zzah that's why he transitioned into politics so easy and actually was voted by Californians as governor

[@Krrrimmi]

This was before he became a cyborg. XD

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

Krrrimmi he isnt a cyborg he is a terminator

[@Krrrimmi]

Nathan Babiuk That's just both d same. lmao

[@zobrombie3023]

I love how matter of factly, and respectfully he spoke about women trying to get in shape.

[@220volt74]

Am I the only one who thinks he had far less of an accent in 1979 than now?

[@jaykowsh1027]

He was taking accent removal classes back then.

[@arithmeticum]

GET TWO TEH CHOPAH!!!

[@andrewvincent7299]

+vstarblackie He probably plays up the accent now because it's kind of a comedy thing now. Arnold is savvy enough to know to play up anything that gets him attention.

[@thecaptain5300]

The steroids has f*cked his voice. the guy was very talented actor and body builder but a terrible governor.

[@marc_anton]

Just watched a recent video... He's much more horsey in the throat today. Makes me wonder whether it's health related.

[@MotiveUnknown]

Best part: Lady talking about fitness while taking a big ass drag off her cigarette LMAO

[@MotiveUnknown]

***** lol. they knew damn well

[@muppetonmeds]

+Robby Suter you can build muscle and smoke 2 but yes its a confusing message

[@cassius969]

+Robby Suter it was the 80s

[@deancorrington3894]

+Robby Suter Right.....in the mid 60's when I was born, expectant mothers would smoke........wtf? :) I guess that's why I never started smoking......I had enough before I was born...LOL

[@MotiveUnknown]

cassius969 Yup......and it is Hilarious ;)

[@CatAtomic99]

It's so funny when women say they won't lift because they don't want to get muscular. Like it's easy to do, even for men. :P

[@Dan0101010101010]

***** Its easy for black women just look at Serena Williams you couldn't be that hench and ripped even if you took roids, so speak for yourselves you genetically weak girly men.

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

Dan0101010101010 Serena Williams is a man. Check it out on KZbin. Also check out Michelle Obama is a man. They do give some very good arguments to prove their case.

[@supermankelly]

Like someone said, most women are lazy. They just don;t want to put in that much effort. I see women walking on treadmill the whole time barely breaking a sweat and I wonder why they bother. Especially when walking is free. Dont need a gym for that. Ive done Body Pump classes where I look like the red hulk pumped dripping sweat and other women in the class lifting light weight which is no effort for them. They seem to think just being there is working out.

[@supermankelly]

What you mean is, you can't get fit women, so why should anyone else. ;)

[@MW-tv2xj]

Not that hard, just don't use women's weights.

[@jesuslovesmebetter]

Damn, look at the respect people had way back when. No cutting each other off, no talking over one another. RIP respect.

[@arjunkaul]

What makes Arnold truly special isn't his incredible physique, its his larger than life personality.

[@NaomiChambers]

If Arnold thinks women were not in shape in 1979, what on earth is he saying about them today?

[@mk4turbojetta]

There are no words....it's completely out of control

[@mattweaver2304]

5micky2 ultimate version of " get to da choppa"

[@greenbear3221]

steroid users should have nothing to say since he cheated himself. Not natural at all.

[@davidmetcalf1138]

Green Bear regardless if you use steroids or not; it takes hard work and dedication to get that big. Get your lazy ass up and go lift a cheeseburger for atleast 8 sets of 8. You need it, and you've earned it fuckstick.

[@thegoldensaber4531]

***** LMAO. GET TO THE SLIM FAST!!!

[@Citizen_X.]

"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women!"

[@derrickdavis664]

That is Good.

[@Hambone3773]

That is the best

[@MaxxerG]

“You look wonderful by the way” A real gentleman

[@braxtonking]

I love arnold hes such a sophisticated person, and a very talented human being. Watching any of his interviews is always a treat

[@braxtonking]

@@Steves_fish in like all aspects of his life lol The Goat of Bodybuilding, probably one of the most charismatic people in the last 100 years. Amazing action film hero. A great role model, and his ability to lift up other individuals and inspire them

[@niptuck117]

Arnold's hair is fucking excellent.

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

I love how Johnny cut her off before she began to drone. It's like he knew it was coming.

[@xanderbg1]

that's why he is the host :)

[@JohnnySahn]

haha Damn I didn't catch that...that Johnny was a clever one

[@mrStraker888]

MickyAvStickyHands drone???

[@addinhowtobasic]

mrStraker888 drone. he must be George bushes hilly billy nerdy scientist. sry..

[@PokerQueen87]

MickyAvStickyHands i actually thought it was quite rude

[@thatshowiroll5369]

that 70s photoshop at 1:03 still gold then our era.haha

[@HappyPisces24]

revolutionary. i love how he is so passionate about women working out. he was on top of the world and he used that platform to promote women fitness. i love it.

[@jeffrreybell]

I just love how Johnny manages to slip one in at the very end. So classic Carson. It's s fascinating that after all these years the issue of women bulking up from weight training is still an issue for many and the other thing is I almost forgot that people used to smoke on TV.

[@psychobunny32]

I met Arnold right after this. He was doing a promotional tour for Conan The Barbarian movie. My mom was taking pictures with her Polaroid camera and I was hanging on his arm (I had a big crush on him). He looks at my mom and says, "Iz daht yuh mudder?" I mumbled "Uh-huh" and he said, "She tek peek-chur?" I mumbled "Uh-huh". He said "Okay", smiled and my mom snapped photo. He autographed it and I still have it today!!

[@andrelavandero3041]

...That must be worth a fortune.

[@psychobunny32]

Andy Lavandero I hope so. I certainly spent a fortune watching Conan 20+ times!

[@noorazmi2329]

Uh-huh.

[@hr7936]

@High Plains Drifter She said after this and 1983 is after 1979.

[@thomasrothers8021]

😂

[@ijunejo]

I agree with Arnold, she was looking wonderful in 40..

[@caza728]

Who was the woman?

[@augustusclaudiusvenorius6292]

Elizabeth Ashley. Big sex symbol in her day.

[@Plissken84]

Elizabeth Ashley

[@Killercoldice22]

This is why i love the past, arnold wasn't being disrespectful at all he was just telling the truth. It's science and fact and he was being very nice about it. Women have to work 10 x harder at weight lifting and getting the rip body that men have. You be that honest today and there is a fucking protest lul.

[@cjwright79]

Arnold is remarkably charming, poised, and thoughtful for a big hulking guy. Normally, musclebound flexposers are much more inclined to just grunting and grimacing in the direction of everyone they meet.

[@geoffwales8646]

I think that's just an image thing.

[@LevCallahan]

This is why he was noticed. If you ever watch Pumping Iron (how he got famous) you'll notice how incredibly quick-witted and funny he is. He was also known to be extremely conscious of whenever a camera was on him, and knew when to turn on the personality.

[@raymondsmith6315]

Two legends. Like them or not, these two had more impact on show business than most. Combined 100 years in the public eye.

[@flassk7]

Arnold on American women's fitness today: "I give up. They're too fucking fat."

[@samuelbayse3010]

hahahahaha

[@XowntXihqX]

where have you been living? the fitness craze is bigger than ever before.

[@sonikku956]

+XowntXihqX Will we see fitness levels of the 80s? I have a kink for 80s fitness outfits.

[@superclonge8429]

Fitness nowadays just doesn't feel right...can't point my finger on it.

[@hayesman76]

Scintillα Interesting if he actually said that. His wife almost looks anorexic.

[@jabbadabba1978]

That was a very thoughtful and personable way to approach teaching people how to get in shape.

[@MuskateerGripWeed]

what he said so many years ago is relevant now due to the fact that women just want to be fit and look great.... who ever says this is sexist must be out of shape and stupid..... he is discussing dicipline.... he is promoting health and fitness. and he is a LEGEND..

[@cgavin1]

She does look fucking amazing for 40. I'd say she looks a lot better than most 40 year old women around my neck of the woods in 2015.

[@LykeArgy]

Lol she looks at least 55

[@caseyn8182]

@@LykeArgy youre wrong bozo

[@LykeArgy]

@@caseyn8182 I'm right violator

[@caseyn8182]

@@LykeArgy ok kid, you're probably single, overweight and broke, your opinion means nothing lmao

[@jamiecain8120]

I love Arnold Schwarzenegger he used to the governor of California and he went back to his movies I meet him to be honest I remember he play with kindergarten and terminater 2 judgement day and his movies are good I do respect Arnold Schwarzenegger alot .

[@josephdonnelly3169]

It’s a great early Arnold interview, funny that he was introduced as a best selling author at that time. Also, never realized Johnny’s backdrops were Bob Ross paintings! Nice upload here

[@mastersofurmouth]

hahaha! Johnny Carson and Arnie,two legends that can never be replaced

[@SickMetalAddict]

0:52 Johnny Carson's laugh is so evil lol

[@devillarratt4134]

Im actually impressed by Carsons general knowledge especially considering the time period

[@FrozenSurf]

He’s great, always was wise beyond his years, and a fierce competitor

[@blader45bc]

Elizabeth Ashley. The answer to nobody's question here, but a very good actress.

[@akislol]

very good actress LOL

[@zamanfahir4110]

Martin Macdonald I came all the way down to read your answer buddy Thank you for this 😂

[@brankind969]

Hot piece of tail. I was looking for her name in my memory- no luck. Thanks!

[@jackscott8199]

Is she still alive?

[@gabrielkociol4185]

@@jackscott8199 yes, 80 years!!!

[@Eliskoopa]

His english was better back then than it is now

[@saeedpatel2217]

+Eliskoopa I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@lcarpetron6997]

+Eliskoopa lol. That's true. He did too many Arnold Schwarzenegger movies after this interview which made him dumber over the years. He should've done more movies that he didn't appear in.

[@jweezyf0sheezy1]

+Eliskoopa English speakers in general spoke with more intellect than they do now. Just take a look at how much of a class act Carson and Charlie Rose was compared to that child Fallon.

[@thatbrokevin7940]

+Lcarpetron ?

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

+ThatBro Kevin he probably shouldn't have made movies at all. Thats kinda what he said. :-D excellent

[@TheYoman86]

Arnie looks so relaxed.. it’s like he’s at home just chillin 👍🏼👏🏼

[@pamcake958]

I loved this and I have a new found respect for Arnold for making something specific for women. I never knew.

[@marshallmathers4044]

The man is a legend and a true go getter. He was running out of women that met his standards so what did he do?? He wrote a book and spent years teaching women how to get into the shape that he wanted them in! A true man of power and control.

[@TheJoelmckaig]

I like how he cut her off at the end

[@MylesKillis]

She was talking too much about random stuff. You cant ramble like that during a talk show frfr

[@smjjohnson]

Who is she?

[@MrCWells3000]

***** Elizabeth Ashley. She did a lot of work on stage, a few movies in the late '70s, and then a sh*tload of "guest appearances" on '80s TV shows. A total nobody.

[@smjjohnson]

She did?

[@7Earthsky]

I'm thinking she shouldn't be smoking if she gonna start down the healthy route. ..I'm glad he cut her lame ass off.

[@TheCRAZYgamers115]

Arnold talks so much better in this interview. almost like he is faking it nowadays.

[@yugioh1201]

he is

[@richardkelch2469]

weight training changes the voice

[@KingDecahedron]

Richard Kelch bullshit

[@drongojonkins8945]

Im guessing this was around the time they were making Conan and he was getting the best acting and elocution training money could buy. That, and rehearsed, lol.

[@Nick-xw5ip]

@@richardkelch2469 no joke thats true

[@debbieeckert1099]

Big fan of Arnold, serious and polite around people trying to upset him constantly.

[@arealmench]

I'm a big fan too. He came to America over 50 years ago and he really made a name for himself and he's living the America dream. I continue to root for him.

[@wesleyg4386]

The good ole' days. Life was easier, made more sense and less drama. Social media can disappear, I wouldn't miss it at all. Like the saying goes you don't know how good you have it to lose it. How did this get so bad.

[@xzyra5726]

I really agree the good old days were the best..

[@tysswe1]

Anyone else came here just for the hair?

[@chrisc3697]

Look at Arnold's posture and how confident he looked,,

[@mr.nobody7958]

"There are so many woman out there that's out of shape". Say that today and get woke cancelled. Love you Arnie!

[@acesul8811]

And it's more true today than ever before in history

[@meganp9107]

I think he’s part of the mob now, not sure though

[@meganp9107]

@_jeff _ I’m talking about the liberal mob, he even said Trump was the worst president in history.

[@meganp9107]

@_jeff _ not that I care though because most celebrities are nowadays. I just look back to the old days lol, really tired of this modern world.

[@clintonsmith5163]

What nonsense. Nobody would get "woke cancelled" for stating the obvious fact that a lot of women are out of shape. You live in a world of make believe. I bet you also believe that Trump won the last election. Ha ha

[@TorontoChannel]

Arnie totally a class act and living legend :)

[@sueblack5794]

Telling women to lift!!!! Ahead of his time.

[@pattytoddles]

Arnold is a freaking legend. it's my dream to meet him one day.

[@NeillWylie]

Fantastic message coming across in this interview.

[@heathweather5995]

Sad there are no more talk shows like this.

[@CaptTeamwork]

I think it's pretty cool how Carson kept the smoking lady from taking over the segment. She tried twice. Her turn was over but still she needed the spotlight. Carson handled it like a boss.

[@alexp.2897]

Arnold should have slapped the cigarette down and said, "STOP ZAT YOU STUPID BEEECH, BAAAAAAAAD!!!!"

[@alexp.2897]

SMOKESCAST hahahahah))))))

[@-.-..._...-.-]

Arnold smoked in the 70's too, it is in his weight training videos. Look it up on google. 70's not 80's*

[@thechoomofdoom6979]

Alex P. Put that cigarette down.... Now!!!

[@limoncello2214]

I adore to lift weights. Doing it gives me a high that I don't get anywhere else. I 💜 it!

[@serfer1983]

This is the start of all 80's VHS training videos and that ankle warmers things. Cool!

[@balkanhajduk]

He just cut her off lol.....smoking in the studio funny

[@taylorahern2714]

Gotta give it to Arnold, he is quite the AMAZING PERSON. Credit where credit is due. Just read his whole life story. Very compelling! And inspiring! His motivation, tenacity, endurance and determination is superhuman. And his one liners are also the best, utterly memorable, and hilarious!! :) :)

[@user-by7hh7xt2e]

As a multitasker i find it very difficult to be like Arnold, but very admirable and inspiring. A one-track mind can definitely meet the call of duty.

[@Kahani-Suno923]

Arnold .... ''The Power horse '' & great inspiration for bodybuilders around the globe ...

[@MrSanrioent]

Brilliant guy. Great personality and well spoken.

[@jaymorpheus11]

wow, the people are being so pleasant and respectful in this talk show. It seems like talk shows these days are filled with obnoxious humor and snide remarks(like conspicuously hidden satirical put downs).

[@bullettomy7thheart]

Damn look at the hair!!!!!!! Insane flow

[@beepot2764]

I like that he is equating out of shape with mental happiness. I think that's very smart. This whole interview was great!

[@tobiasmacgillicuty1525]

There would have been no way Johnny Carson could have predicted that this man Arnold will be the governor of California in the future. Truly amazing where people's paths take them in life.

[@LucaK]

Damn, he had style!

[@schwartzy65]

this was around 1980-82 when arnold did conan and he has long hair then

[@JamesBjorkman]

That bit at the end, where Elizabeth Ashley starts into what almost certainly was looking like an extended story, shows why Johnny Carson was the absolute KING of late night hosts. He knew he had to go to commercial, and somehow he had to stop her. He could have just said, "Stop!" but that would have been awkward. Somehow, on the spur of the moment, he comes up with a humorous quip that shuts her down in a natural way and allows them to go to commercial. Nobody realized what he was doing. That is sheer talent. Brilliant.

[@svenmischel3771]

Awesome video

[@meanmattworld]

"by my book, Johnny Cazan, itz zo fantastic"

[@xjmdm]

even the vocabulary of plain tv shows back in those days was so much more elevated

[@4Three23]

He was the One. Don't Even think of being like him. It Takes too much. But he really is a Hero to me because of his Personality!

[@BETAMAXVIDEO]

While preparing for filming Conan the barbarian. 1977-1982. And born a masterpiece!!!

[@realmundo9060]

He has the hair as in Conan ?

[@phogroian1]

Alexandros Makes sense... I'd imagine that filming for Conan was about to start.

[@lcarpetron6997]

+Alexandros He has the hair out of his penis and balls.

[@trevipp]

+yo mama wtf????????????

[@lcarpetron6997]

yo mama He's yo mama.

[@lcarpetron6997]

yo mama He made dinner. Come eat before it gets cold my brother.

[@douglasandrac3704]

Esse cara é um mito ...

[@thomastaylor6355]

I used to watch Johnny Carson as a kid. No night show host can beat Johnny

[@eyeCU13]

Watching this interview makes feel like I'm high, even though I'm not. Amazing!

[@ddevnani]

It's interesting to note that right at the beginning of the interview, the first thing Arnold talks about, is not giving people false hope by removing his shirt and showing his Mr. Olympia physique as he was promoting fitness for the average person. Whereas, nowadays, that's all you see. The "health" industry is flooded with these blessed people who through the magic of genetics have a flawless body with minimal effort. Then they try to foist their "miracle"system on you. They are shameless in their efforts to attain the almighty buck. It's really quite disgusting. After the average joe buys the miracle system and uses it as advertised, then ends up not much different than when he started, ends up feeling worse about himself. Which is the opposite of his intentions when he bought the damn thing.

[@jammy-44]

👏 spot on.

[@Danimal77]

Arnold was running every day during this time and he was down to 199 pounds (his lowest body weight ever as an adult) from his former 250 pounds. Less than a year later he won the 1980 Mr. Olympia and weighed a legit 213 pounds (not the weight he was listed at). During the filming of Conan in 1980/1981 he weighed between 212 and 220 pounds and by the time of Conan The Destroyer and The Terminator in 1984 he was back up to 240 pounds. He gradually lost weight throughout the remainder of the 80's and by the 90's he was down to 210-215 pounds again. Interesting to note, he's also had a hair transplant in recent years and he's lost 3.5" in height since his prime due to knee and hip replacements, as well as having had fused discs in his spine and of course age.

[@theironforce3000]

Would you happened to know what year he may have had the hair transplant?

[@LONGIRAFFE]

Such a charismatic gentlemen.

[@sadatrafsanjani]

A real gentleman. I first start bodybuilding following him. My first childhood hero. Looks so stylish in the strip shirt, blue blazer, white pant and a nice looking socks.

[@mikelamb0531]

DAM!, he really is majestical in this video

[@macreviewz7187]

WOW...back then he already talked, and articulated himself like the later Governor...smart man!.... i was expecting to see a young Arnold punk at that time....

[@kenroyadams2762]

His hair is amazing!

[@souloftheage]

Impressive flow on Arnie's part

[@Deathshuck]

You can keep telling yourself that you don't "have time" to exercise, but *nobody* is that busy that they couldn't put 15 or 20 mins a day for a simple workout. The excuses only go so far and at some point you really have to ask yourself how much does your health mean to you.

[@ronia3181]

Louis C Hard labor is a workout. Most people have sedentary jobs though, so being exhausted because you worked all day (construction, ranching, refinery, firefighter - jobs where people truly work hard) is just as lazy excuse.

[@codemaster94]

Dude, his accent in this is pretty awesome.

[@lindildeev5721]

Every week, I make exercises to fix the many issues I have with my legs and back, which includes lifting weights (not very huge weights, it goes from 0,5 to 4 kilogramms) and I really appreciate to see that Arnold has no problem with women doing this kind of stuff.

[@tahirahmed1776]

In his young age look at his pure thoughts and his rectangular face shows that he works out a lot and it is not easy and he has to write books to tell people how to make your body firm not just too muscular both for men and women..........well done you are a real Mr. Universe in all aspects you care for a human body a lot.....loads of love and respect for you..........