Tour Guide: Venice

When we filmed my blueprint for Bodybuilding.com, I had to show them Venice Beach from my perspective. More here : bbcom.me/M1gyUV

[@TheBatugan77]

The original Gold's Gym should be declared a historical landmark.

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

MysteriousOklahoma It's now a house worth over a million dollars.

[@runningwithshemp]

Same for CBGB's in NYC now is some fancy pants boutique. I guess they left some of original graffiti, but it's mostly gone now

[@bluefinster6209]

It's a private home now.

[@benjaminbiton6906]

You know what they do with historical Landmarks these Days..

[@nathanmarineau3993]

I honestly agree with you 💯%

[@freddybellafuca944]

Look at this living legend walking around like a simple pal, being so friendly and benevolent...beautiful person !

[@stitcha123]

Smashed the fuck out of the maid tho

[@ankushzap]

it is universal fact that wrestlers and bodybuilders (all over) looks really friendly when they act to be friendly.

[@mrs4085]

Very Nice person

[@meme-bz6iw]

That’s the way is supposed to be. It doesn’t mean you are a Star and attitude must be a part of yourself. At the end , we all live under the same sky..

[@Caitlyn777-e1x]

Golden heart

[@crunchb3rry]

He should have asked the cops if they've seen Sarah Connor.

[@piusx8317]

Or I'm Detective John Kimble 😁

[@vukstatv7035]

Lmaooooo I would’ve lost it

[@Venmaylove]

Who is your daddy and what does he do?

[@cliffcox7643]

Still watching him in 2019, a fascinating man.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

I know we all age but I hate to see one of my childhood icons getting older... You still look great Arnold, just want you around forever!

[@NothingMeek]

+Adam Farkas if he does, he'll be back!

[@joeygonzo]

The alternative is worse. Death.

[@kubel83]

Ur2ez4me81 indeed he still looks great for his age. What a great man.

[@oldemalmssehe6610]

Ur2ez4me81 👌👌👌👈👈

[@gdc615]

I actually like the older version of him. He's more relatable and has great stories

[@tomweeks6088]

what a legend, i dont want this guy to get older.

[@rick9021090210]

Tom... Don't worry... one of these days his skin over endoskeleton will be replaced... xD cheers!

[@kmgirl1967]

I totally agree!! Arnold lived his dream about coming to the USA in the 60,s!!! He lived what used to be the American Dream!!! Great job , Arnold!!!!God bless you !!!

[@sheilajimon3847]

me to...now u believe right that 'old' its exists tu all anybody...

[@Davidghbb]

@@kmgirl1967 like i do!

[@Notyourhandle777]

It’s ok bro, legions never die, he is the heart and soul of what we all love. His generation is what our motivation is in ours , they keep me going anyways

[@sammontanez6908]

71 years old and still a legend. Love you Arnold!

[@DeMoNELectro]

75 now

[@sammontanez6908]

@@DeMoNELectro I heard. And still a Legend.

[@abellargo7668]

Still humble and he was the governor of California

[@peaceonearth8693]

I don't think people get a big head unless they were successful as Governor. I could be wrong.

[@jakobwithak3805]

You can really see how awesome Arnold is when talking about the wall. You can see he takes pride in it even when it's something so simple.

[@youtubecommentscritic6058]

+Jakob Krebs Not really, lol. I know what you mean, but it's fascinating to me because he is worth $470 mill (pre-divorce), and he knows and enjoys manual labor. I don't know how to build a wall and I know few people who know how to do any construction. My father is a businessman just like Arnold, yet I would see him around the house all the time reconstructing the chimney, the stairwell, or whatever other project he'd be working on during his weekends. I have a lot of respect for men who have authority, but by no means hesitate to get down and dirty with everyone else.

[@navarredr]

Read his book, if you haven't. Great read. All of this is well described within.

[@boserwolfi1409]

Ja des stimmt A true fan speaks austrianisch

[@Wildicon19]

Jakob With a K Arnold is an excellent example of what everyone should strive for!

[@Vebinz]

Such a wonderful video! There are very very few Hollywood stars that are as personable and lovable as this man.

[@WalkingPlatonic]

Indeed, after seeing this I finally understand why people find him so charysmatic.

[@MarkRijckenberg]

Well, another awesome guy is Clint Eastwood :-)

[@gordondavis6168]

Arnold, maybe you might read this: thanks for the many years of fun and enjoyment you gave us. I made a good Air Force career for myself because your military films inspired me. Thanks.

[@synon9m]

You're welcome

[@jaymcd8577]

Just listen to that, he went back to see a wall he built 40 years ago, and proud its still standing!

[@NemeanLion-]

This really needs to be a weekly documentary, where Arnold walks around, meets people, talks about experiences, etc. It might last only one season, but I think it would get a better reception than people think.

[@RamblinAround]

That was a great video...very interesting. Hope there is more of these coming.

[@SerbianTexan]

The most amazing fitness person ever! I’ve been his fan my whole life and he still continues to inspire!

[@ture3984]

They should do a Arnold and Franco mural on the Wall they built. R.I.P Franco

[@brownmut5518]

I really hope this gets back to a street artist, and a mural of Arnold and Franco is created as a tribute to them both and the idea of achieving the American dream through hard work.

[@libertyeven4u459]

When did franko die? God I'm getting old

[@longlivingdude]

​@@libertyeven4u459 From Wiki: "On August 30, 2019, after experiencing a sudden illness while swimming off the coast of San Teodoro, Sardinia, Columbu was drowning and later died during transportation by helicopter to the hospital in Olbia.[16] He was 78 years old.[17][18] He was survived by his wife, Deborah; their daughter, Maria;[19] and three sisters, Anna, Gonaria and Celestina.[6] A funeral was held in his birthplace of Ollolai on September 3.[15]"

[@DacoRomanuEdy]

This guy is a fucking legend.

[@chicagobullsfan03]

Ciubotaru Eduard and water is blue

[@anaferenczi7252]

chicagobullsfan03 , hello eduard are you Romanian boy?

[@Fancylooks]

The cloudy weather adds to the nostalgia feeling, what a fantastic video. I love to see people's reaction when they see him, the policeman, the tourists..., and everything is great, the wall he built with Franco, the skull ring he is wearing, the plaster on his hand with a bit of blood, maybe because of the glass on the wall.. that was a funny story... and the histories he tells about his friend and the way they trained... fantastic document

[@Yuri_Hers]

"franco had a tendancy to put glass on top of the wall" lol franco was awesome.

[@bobblueford]

A few people cut their hands, but, hey.

[@dragonslayerornstein387]

40 years ago? Arnold! I'm still your fan since you made terminator 1, and I'm 20 now! You're my hero!

[@ryancaton6741]

His voice is so soothing and relaxing

[@xxxsaucekjrtheg8m3erxxx11]

That sounds weird but ok lol

[@booshank2327]

It's like an old friend.

[@sparx180]

RyanTR Caton Too bad he does not have a better command of the English language!

[@sparx180]

@Tom Bombadildo Sure, tell me another!

[@joshuavanderzee1786]

@@sparx180 stop hating.

[@bio2020]

this should be 2 hours long. FUARK I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS!

[@thormerupuladhora7207]

No ego No attitude Down to earth Living legend ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. Fan from India.

[@True38]

Arnold has a huge ego regardless if it doesn't show here.

[@kevinkoperniak7062]

Yep, he’s inspirational and everything, but agree with the ego. Was on full display in “Pumping Iron..”

[@harmankardon478]

lmao huge ego you mean...

[@MusicforMe123]

Arnold is a living legend, loved the terminator ring he has on.

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

Arnold we love you, a shining example of what America should mean to an immigrant.

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

California destroyed itself.

[@ZuluAlphaParamedic]

+Robert Cornelius, the rope would tear.

[@TheMusicforeal]

America cannot be America without inmigrants! it doesn't matter if you are Asian, Latino, European! we are the melting pot some people come to fail some come to succeed and make their dreams!

[@manofiske3318]

Yeah, because he didn't abide by his promises and surrendered to the left-wing lunatic agenda. So you wound up with a wishy-washy mess.

[@matthewclomo5265]

saavedra felix that’s a lie. America has kept the Western World Safe.

[@jacked26]

I fucking love the man. Such a humble, amazing person.

[@boserwolfi1409]

Clear ... he is from austria... abo me

[@f_r_e_d]

I didn't ask you

[@boserwolfi1409]

@@f_r_e_d nobody likes you

[@Caitlyn777-e1x]

​@@f_r_e_dnobody did, but this is a comment section for all of us to comment, so what the hell is your problem?

[@tommygun6028]

Great story Mr Arnold....Thanks to you I STARTED working out when I was 12 years old , now I m 45 yrs old and still working out ... Cheers.......ALL the best to You and Your Family and Friends.....

[@8888drgnslayer]

Growing up in California since the seventies I loved every movie you were ever in. We all might age but we never get old. Stay strong and continue on with your success in the future. We all love you as our forever governator!

[@ponder2006]

I am reading Total Recall. Arnie talks about it all...it is amazing to see.

[@keithrobertson8101]

have read the book total recall fantastic a real insight into his life

[@UPlayNetwork]

Great video, very interesting and friendly city, Arnold would make a good guide

[@DrummerJacob]

Such a warm heart on that guy. Edit: "We almost ran over that guy but he's not a bodybuilder so what do we care." LOL!!!!

[@TTORREZ1]

Ha ha ha. : )

[@jeannemarie3704]

😆 😆

[@gymtuppernation4703]

I would so love to meet Arnold! He’s been a role model to me since I was 15 and still is to this day! There’s some movies I wish Arnold had made (a Predator 2, a Terminator 3 directed by James Cameron, another Conan) that he never did but I’m grateful for the great ones he did make! Bodybuilder, movie star, politician - there’ll never be anyone like him!!

[@dolphinsman9419]

man if its that cool for me to sit here and watch him reminisce over classic moments and stuff I can only imagine what its like for him.

[@Hittdogg17]

I LOVE THIS MAN!! I met Arnold in 1990 during the Bush Presidential Physical Fitness Campaign... shook his hand and got his autograph

[@spidey677]

"Franco, relax. It's five thousand dollars" hahahahahhah

[@RicoL20]

spidey677 I feel like I should make that into a t-shirt 😂😆🤣

[@unterunseremuniversum4084]

Legend haha

[@kollusion1]

That's gotta be about 20k in today's pennies.

[@Bioniking]

I love how humble he is now. Almost seems like he’s over it

[@topformfitness]

I followed Arnold's career and competitions all through my youth... this brings back so many memories.

[@EnergyReturnWheel]

Arnold, Thanks. You are King of the American Dream. Remember Franco's Italian neighbors comment "Go to California" as if Ca. did not exist. His Hot water bottle blow up, What a character. So good to see you mention your old friend..

[@CliffuckingBooth]

Arnold never forget his friends. Thats also what I like on him

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

I remember Ed Corney training over World's Gym in San Jose. He talked about when he trained with Arnold. These guys were the best. RIP Franco Columbu and Ed Corney.

[@dennismorris7573]

Arnold knows Sardinia! That really warms my heart. Arnold so very genuine and inviting. This was a really nice piece - nice to see my former stomping grounds, too. Thanks, Arnold!

[@thegentleman1541]

Even when I was little and people asked me who I wanted to be when I grow up...I always said I wanted to be like Arnold...I was really out of shape when I graduated High school, I would watch his body building videos and put his speech (Who do you want to be) on my ipod and listen to it while I worked out, I lost 120 pounds and was ultimately able to join the Military, couldn't have done it without him.

[@taylorgray7029]

Thats all really wierd, bro.

[@TheJeffNasty]

tyler gray That someone has a role model? That someone has an inspiration to better themselves?

[@aaronsmith5954]

TheGentleman shame you wasted yourself on the military

[@CliniK-DS]

TheGentleman Why the military my man? Awesome work btw.

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Aaron Smith What's wrong with the military? You couldn't do it??

[@trickySK]

arnold is such as a big motivation and inpiration in my life. anytime, i was down, i just thought about arnold. about his life and achievements and i was right away back on my feet again, fully recharged. i am following his 6 rules of success and damn i have to say, he is right.. the rules are working for me. i managed to start a business idea and i am moving to usa this year. I hope, i will meet arnold one day and say "thank you" to him.

[@AT-mw2bs]

Good luck.

[@Beni88man]

get a life

[@nickj4785]

Beni88man From what he wrote, its pretty clear thats his got a Life. No need to be a douche.

[@Beni88man]

The mUnky' he's*

[@nickj4785]

Beni88man You knew my point. Grow up.

[@Wuhlz]

You can tell from the video the strength of the bond and friendship between you and Franco, such fond memories! My heartfelt condolences Arnold!

[@wildernessfieldjournal8211]

We still love you 40 years latter Arnold! Thanks for sharing your memories with us. I really enjoyed the tour.

[@cmcknowledge579]

My uncle met Arnold back in the 90's when he was working a some bicycle rent place in Venice. He was homeless at the time and living on Venice beach and bumped into Arnold one day going home. Said he was a very approachable person and easy to start a conversation with.

[@rancedricier3111]

Love you from France Arnold. You 're the best for the thousand years to come !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MelnStarscream]

That man is a childhood icon for many of us. I grew up in the 80s and 90s and he was one of my all time favorites. Still. is He's awesome!

[@detroitrcwurks998]

My favorite person of all time! Love this guy he's the absolute best.

[@GasserGlass]

Great Video.....not often we get to hear what HE wants to talk about.

[@armageddonknives]

arnold is such an awesome guy

[@thomaspayne6866]

Yea I was just thinking the same thing

[@bohdisatva4345]

DB Blades awesome guys dont fucking talk to cops for no reason.

[@digitalcyclone7218]

@@_____J______ hes trolling, don't worry

[@muttley9520]

@nunchaku101 Don't say that, you'll shatter the illusion ;).

[@ammaraljubouri5044]

Arnold I wish to meet you twenty years ago and pick up some pictures with you. You'rExample and ideal of bodybuilding I do not know how and where I can meet you I live in Jacksonville Florida my cell phones 9045257603

[@noswad8968]

I love that this man can drive down Venice beach and people will automatically recognize him and shout "hey Arnold!"

[@Tommy1977777]

I've always wondered why Arnold never bought the original Golds Gym and restored it....

[@AG73]

I think he eventually will, i was at the gym a few days ago and the staff said he comes here almost every morning to work out. Isn’t this just amazing, after decades? I can imagine he timetravels every time he comes here to those old days with his friends...kind of making him feel happy and young again

[@dimitriosdesmos4699]

Actor or Governor...this guys will always be a bodybuilder.

[@Caitlyn777-e1x]

Such a successful man, wow

[@NichoTBE]

He's lived an amazing life.

[@EmmanuelNzeka]

Thank you Arnold , I have been following your movies from Africa , and inspirational movies. Thank you from Tanzania

[@isanna6075]

Anrnold man, you have to build a wall in memory of Franco 👍

[@FredHerrman]

This tour around Venice with Arnold was great!! I used to live in Venice and I recognized most of the spots he was showing. I have to find the wall though. It's so funny that he and Franco built it and that it's still standing!

[@ashinkusher5680]

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[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

Fred Herrman I wonder if I smash that wall, will he keep true to his word and fix it😲

[@BodybuildersGR]

Really cool to see Arnold back in his old neighborhood!

[@salinachowdhury2668]

Love you, Arnold, I was able to see the whole venice beach for you. LoL, I was not born when you first started doing gym with Franco in 1971. Thank you so much for gifting such a beautiful video ❤️💙👍

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

Being born in the 80's Arnold was massive in hollywood at that time so was and still is my favorite actor, so many achievements in his life. Definitely a positive inspiration to many people.

[@Max-po5sx]

Arnold, such a great guy! My hero. So many memories. Makes me happy!

[@JasonSturgess]

This is so awesome ! Love learning about this guy & his life. Keep them coming Arnold.

[@virock18]

My whole family and I are big fans and are extremely grateful to have you as our tour guide.

[@deborasmr4u897]

He seems to be a very nice person.

[@MrWapk]

It's great to see you informing the younger generation! Thank you! I hope to follow your path someday!

[@dRb33f]

love Arnold. The man is a total legend. Could listen to him all day.

[@howequalspeace]

Arnold is one of my all-time favs. Brought me so much joy and excitement watching his movies when I was a kid

[@djmartylane2032]

Arnold you are my adolescent role model and you have been an inspiration!!!!thankyou

[@RandellJohn]

Such a really genuine and nice man. Love you Arnie.

[@alexshelley6537]

I can't see how anyone can hate on Arnie. He's such a nice, genuine guy! A true legend

[@Carrierdlr1]

Just listened to you on Howard yesterday while he was in Hollywood, another great show, missed ya!!!

[@timatkinson9291]

How can you not love this guy. And you are right so humble!!!!

[@CHUCKSTlCK]

Three observations: 1). I like how much of a cornball Schwarzenegger has been, not taking himself too seriously (the jokes here, Undercover at Gold's, Bud Light Super Bowl commercial) since leaving office and his marital issues. Can't let change and mistakes of the past hold you back. 2). The way he talks about training, the old days, and the respect he still has after all these years, movies, and politics for his friends and former competitors like Franco, he's still passionate about bodybuilding. 3). The wall he and Franco built. He didn't move to America to get into masonry, he moved here to be a bodybuilder. Construction was what you or I might consider one of those "shit jobs" we work like retail or waiting tables while pursuing what we really want, be it school, art, or whatever. The fact that he included that wall here shows the pride he has in his work, no matter how meaningless or trivial it may seem. Some days I have that, most I don't.

[@NotUrBiz]

A little more than a decade ago, when the company I was funding and consulting for, Freak Of Nature, started selling protein bars, I had the opportunity to briefly meet Arnold at the tradeshow before the Arnold Classic. Very cool guy. Can't be happier about the success he has had in his life. Few people work harder, or smarter for that matter. I wish him well.

[@ActionHero29]

yeah he is pretty smart apparently, we'll i think that the success he's had is a testament of that.

[@staceystory7175]

Hi Arnold nice to see you

[@6548ww]

You and your friend built that wall in 1971...I was 3 years old then its amazing how good condition that wall is after all these years you both did a great Job Arnold. Subscribed

[@3PiecesOfBread]

Arnold is so fucking awesome. If I ever got to hang out with him, I'd make prank phone calls all day with him doing live one liners instead of using a soundboard.

[@vetiverable]

3PiecesOfBread yeeeah, he is great )

[@_519_]

+3PiecesOfBread I like dat!

[@nuttypRofesa]

agreed! he is a treasure

[@Mibinamet]

+3PiecesOfBread Think Different

[@siyrov]

+3PiecesOfBread Can yspepelyt ft on svoym blaster

[@Ryanagator49823]

such a lighthearted fella

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Pacific Ocean park, (POP) used to be located near there, it closed in 1967. Venice was also home to the rock group "The Doors". Thanks for posting this, along with your fine commentary!!

[@marekljuce]

Arno you make my heart sing songs of joy love and happiness 😻

[@loriwaldo7200]

Still looking good buddy! Love you.

[@StickyIky]

I love this man! A living legend

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_Arnie was always just another actor until i saw his interviews & how normal & kind he is. I love him_*

[@Wildicon19]

Arnold, you are a true icon of your generation, and generations to come. You are a true man who has a great sense of humor, and set an excellent example for everyone! I am a huge fan of all of your movies, and your one liners! I'll be back!

[@TedGabrielWilliamsREV]

I love the reflection on your experience building walls :-)

[@InfiniteGrim]

Loving the videos Arnold, keep up the awesome channel!

[@TheTalkWatcher]

Greatest bodybuilder of all time.

[@BPantherPink]

This brought tears to my eyes... we had the earliest pictures of Arnold stuck inside the lids of our school desks in 1970-'71 in Panchgani, India !!!

[@vanseaco7058]

Arnold will always be my true inspiration

[@TheJarlDen]

When Arnold speaks you get so drawn into whatever it is he is talking about. Then before you know it 12 minutes go by and you remember why a whole generation of young guys idolized him.

[@techiefan1986]

Arnold is awesome and has accomplished so much in his life.. on top of that not being from the USA, he has done so many amazing things it's just flabbergasting what he has accomplished in life.. Very nice of him to provide a tour of this area.. :).

[@hazelmaetan6947]

One of my favorite action stars.. ☺☺☺☺

[@Y10Q]

Sardinia, they do that all over Europe. They drink beer when building a wall and then they break the bottles and put the glass on top of the wall in the cement

[@8digitPDX]

This is so cool to see these guys doing personal youtube channels. Shatner has one which is a blast.

[@rayalvarez9847]

I wish our youth today had this kind of drive and energy that this man has.... Still today, he has motivation to better himself... Awesome!!!

[@tomoconnor7451]

Frickin lifetime warranty on the wall. Nothing this guy did was small. "Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit." - Arnold S. How you do one thing is how you do everything. Awesome post. Keep em coming.

[@jesabr12]

Hope this is only part one.

[@Seahawkfan1108]

Arnold........still a f****** bad ass to this day. just imagine......after getting some carls jr. or whatever food joint, walking down the sidewalk then BAM!.....u see the freaking terminator just cruising around. so awesome.

[@magicalselena]

I am just now seeing your videos for the first time incredible. I am 57 and have nerve damage from surgery I had a few years ago. And wish I could learn how to work out and get in shape. I have the mindset just don't know how or where to start. Thank you for sharing some of your history and how you became a bodybuilder.

[@MrTommytwotone]

I had his workout guide book when I was a kid in 1978.at the age of 14.....I still follow his work still to the day