Clint Eastwood! Henry Fonda! "Animal House"! Lucy! Don Knotts and more with Tim Matheson! AWOW

[@SimonTemplar-m9j]

Underrated, under-appreciated and under-casted actor.

[@craigedwards6983]

I was 17 years old working at the rodeway Inn where The entire cast of animal house stayed for 6 weeks. Tim was a cool person to get to know. Not pretentious at all. I will never forget that memory.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Craig. He's still solid!

[@tommccallan8802]

@@craigedwards6983 That is a great story....GOOD STUFF 👍

[@gregpolutanovich1774]

The voice of Jonny Quest from the 60s animated series,,It still holds up as excellent!

[@terigreen2355]

I like Tim even more now!

[@Milestonemonger]

Clint Eastwood is one in 8 billion. There will never be another to equal him.

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Tim Matheson is a Class Act!!! I remember him from Animal House, and Magnum Force and just recently saw him in Yours, Mine & Ours... But I did not realise he was in several Westerns.... And definitely was surprised to find he was the voice for Johnny Quest... What a Talent!!!!

[@teastrainer3604]

His Griff King character on Bonanza was very good, but that show was not going to run for another season without Dan Blocker.

[@JoseMunoz-uo7jd]

He was also the voice of Jace in the old space ghost cartoon

[@user-Stephen-1967]

Let us not forget Tim in 1941 and Quest with Kurt Russell also his reoccurring role on Burn Notice. 😊

[@carolynrussell774]

Yes indeed what a pleasure it was, I really enjoyed this, thanks so much Rob Word.

[@williamclifford9757]

Matheson is a true PRO !

[@AWordonWesterns]

Copy that!

[@johnsonriviera9834]

Great interview

[@SeanVigueFitness]

Tim is a fascinating guy and a very talented actor. Thank you for another great interview, Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Sean. Tim was lots of fun for me, too!

[@jackiedeakin2210]

Thanks Rob for another great interview with Tim Matheson. What a great guy he is. Everything he does is just brilliant. Long live Tim. I'm still hoping that he will get a STAR on the Hollywood walk of fame He deserves it more than anybody in my opinion. Jackie . Cheshire . UK

[@AWordonWesterns]

I agree, Jackie. He more than deserves a STAR.

[@55Reever]

I could listen to Tim Matheson all day long. Such great memories.

[@scottjackson1420]

Tim is so great. Like all little boys, I wanted to BE Jonny Quest. Tim is definitely The Man!

[@Tableaux15]

I keep hoping for the movie version of Johnny Quest.

[@chaburchak]

I kept wanting him to ask "What was Race Bannon really like..." :-)

[@OdeeOz]

A lot of us _were_ Jonny Quest in 1964. Every darn weekend we had free of chores. 💯👍🎬 Yeah, yeah, I always thought they didn't pas English, with how they spelled his name, too. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jozatexan1964]

I'm sounding like a broken record but can't get enough of the behind the scenes perspectives by such great actors like Tim.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Joza Texan Ha! Don’t worry. The nice thing about your broken record is that it will never wear out! Thanks.

[@jozatexan1964]

Allow me to ad another thought. Other than posing a question to direct the conversation, Rob consistently lets his guest do most of the talking. Thanks, Rob, for being such a great host.

[@Tordogor]

This channel is one of the best addictions we can get !!!

[@hankaustin7091]

@@AWordonWesterns LOL well said, Rob, that is clever!

[@alanderson9711]

Joza Texan -So say we all...Joza

[@ricktanega472]

Tim Matheson is one of those RARE "Child Actors" who was as Solid at his craft as a youngster as he is as a Highly Skilled Adult. Many of us Truly Appreciate his XLNT Body of Work & wish he could receive Proper Recognition. Thank you Tim & Rob!!!

[@williamjordan5554]

Kurt Russell too.

[@samanthab1923]

Rick Tanega Remember him in some later Bonanza episodes.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Sheila Blische check out Tim’s AWOW interview about his work as a series regular on both BONANZA and THE VIRGINIAN.

[@samanthab1923]

A Word on Westerns Thanks, will do. My son, who's in his 20's, started watching. I never watched growing up. Enjoying all the different actors that show up. Also, all the Louis Vuitton luggage! Wonder where that went? 😊

[@sandrasanders706]

One of the few child actors who survived through the Hollywood craziness..what a cool guy!

[@anieemp6644]

Love Tim Matheson !! He aged like a fine wine...

[@gregm6652]

Johnny Quest! The West Wing! This man's been everywhere, and thank you so much for decades of entertainment.

[@patriciamiddleton635]

Love Tim Matheson, he now is on Netflix in Virgin River ,very good program!! Loved him in Yours Mine and Ours!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Pat. Tim was a wonderful guest to share such fun memories.

[@williamdean4101]

What a treat----seeing and listening to to great gentlemen, masters of their professisons, with no bad language, cuss words or political digsl actually being human.

[@williamdean4101]

"digsl" should actually be "digs."

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

What a charmed life Tim has lead. A great actor and a heck of a guy.

[@atreb56]

Thank you for posting. Interesting to know what Ms. Ball and Mr. Fonda were like. I liked Mr. Matheson on Bonanza.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, roberta. Tim was a very informative, and fun, guest.

[@murphtahoe1]

So cool. He was also the voice of Jonny Quest in the 1964-65 cartoon.

[@rickymyers3103]

YES!YES!YES! I LOVE THIS! ALL THE BEST THINGS OF MY LIFE!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@cammacgregor9354]

Tim & I joined the Marines in '67 and while at Boot Camp, not a word could be said about Tim being an actor OR the drill instructors would have mercilessly ridden his butt 24/7 for a few months. Right after Boot Camp---Yours, Mine & Ours came out and Tim became the go-to guy when leaving the base looking for girls---he was a babe magnet....haha. His career has been enhanced by his awesome personality and great love of people.

[@thomasmargolis3313]

A nice discovery on a rainy winter day, good words too.

[@luckychucky3426]

Each time I watch your interviews they get better and better and better what a great job thank you so much

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Chucky. Glad you like them!

[@geraldhickox1056]

Can not get enough of these please keep them coming

[@logicbender5892]

Just fascinating to listen to this hugely under rated actor and director Tim Matheson, I had forgotten just how prolific he was, and he seems to be a genuinely down to earth nice man. One of my less known favorites of his, the cable classic " up the creek ". Thank you for this great interview!

[@AmericasChoice]

Tim is a great actor, period. You could see it from his early performances - looks, timing, emotive and efficient. He made it look easy so probably doesn't get the credit he deserves. Great interview, Rob.

[@dianabeurman364]

He still looks great too!!

[@ibleebinU]

Awesome interview! That was the fastest 16 minutes ever. I still watch Jonny Quest with my son. He was also a bad guy in Burn Notice.

[@maceain]

great stories. Really enjoyed the interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Barry. I really enjoyed doing it!

[@davidskaar3232]

Class act. Comfortable and informative. Soooooo many memories to share.

[@illegitimatefilm]

Speaking of class, he recently tweeted this little gem: “So wonderful to have a First Lady with class and heart. And, can speak English!” Can’t imagine why he would delete it.

[@showtime951]

Tim played the best recurring character on one of the greatest, most entertaining episodic television shows ever broadcast in television history. He also masterfully directed a number of episodes of this USA Network ratings hit that had a list of extraordinary recurring characters, wonderful casting, and genius script-writing. The show: BURN NOTICE

[@kvonzwild8979]

Always liked Tim Matheson. This interview confirmed why.

[@multibucker]

What a class act, great interview, thanks!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, m. Glad you enjoyed it. So did I!

[@regannem]

I love Tim! Tim was in my favorite movie, Yours, Mine and Ours! I would love to hear a lot of behind the scenes stories on the set, especially involving the children!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Great idea, Reganne. Thanks.

[@timmatheson7325]

hello thank you so much for your love and great support towards my career I'm so grateful.,....

[@ernestbamburg329]

A great actor, very underrated for his work

[@mattdaugherty7865]

Wow! What a genuinely nice person Tim Matheson is! I remember him from "The Quest" with Kurt Russell!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Yep. It's easy to see why he's had/having such a long and interesting career. The link at the end of this episode with Tim should take you to our interview where he discusses "The Quest," which has been running for two years now on getTV. It's great to finally have it on the air! Thanks for watching.

[@harperstacey9604]

Kurt russell is another former child actor.

[@jowalnut8822]

Very interesting as usual. Didn't know tim started so young ! loved his Henry fonda and clint eastwood anecdote, we are so luvcky to still have clint with us.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Yes, we are and yes he is! Thanks, Jo

[@casper98204]

Grew up with Tim way back when he was doing Sinbad the Sailor cartoons. What a great talent and one of the few successful child actors.

[@patrickfennell6372]

Would love to hear Tim for a couple hours. He has and interesting life.

[@timothyball4906]

Isn't your life interesting?

[@carolinecorman1716]

So much fun ! Love these interviews. ❤️👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, CC. Glad you like them!

[@philiphalpenny3783]

At 13:55 Tim says Fonda "just looked us in the eye & told us the truth..." That was Cagney's maxim for screen acting as well...

[@billlozier5551]

What a gracious actor and so humble Tim Matheson is. His role as "Otter" in Animal House is unforgettable. A terrific interview again on A Word On Westerns.🤠👍

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

Tim Matheson has led quite an incredible life. I just wish interviewer would have asked Tim about any funny stories involving John Belushi while filming Animal House.

[@cmdredstrakerofshado1159]

It could be Tim did NOT want to talk about John . Some loved Belushi so much they are brought to tears and can't Talk about John. Others are so piss off at John he wasted his life and talents ODing on drugs they get 🤬🔥burn up trying to talk about John Belushi they can not say anything nice . What camp Tim is in who knows?

[@charlie-obrien]

Out of the Five weeks of filming Belushi was only on the set like 9 days because he had to keep flying back to NYC to do SNL. So they probably did not interact that much. They also only really had two or three scenes together.

[@Celticfc60523]

I think Tim talked about Belushi in his visit with WGN chicago morning crew. I’m sure it’s ‘out there’.

[@mlb5525]

Tim’s a great multi generational actor/director who’s worked with many of the all time greats. If you happen to be a baby boomer you have indirectly grown up with him. Loved the recurring character he played in Burn Notice. Thank you Rob, great interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks. Tim also directed several of the BURN NOTICE episodes, too.

[@karolynnolson3359]

One of my favorite movies as a kid with Tim in it was "Yours Mine and Ours"

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad Tim could join us and go "off brand" to discuss it. It's one of my favorite family films, too.

[@regannem]

One of my favorites of ALL time!

[@timmatheson7325]

hello thank you so much for your love and great support towards my career I'm so grateful.,....

[@philipd.6257]

These 'Word on Westerns' presentations are absolutely superb! The discovery and rediscovery of guest personalities providing in depth narratives of their experiences, insights, and observations is nonpareil. Not a wasted word in these episodes. Without fail I'm always left wishing that they could continue for another 15 or so minutes.

[@patriciasnyder6915]

Absolutely agree!!!!

[@fw1421]

I be always liked Tim Matheson. Ever since Magnum Force. It wasn’t till much later in my life that I found out he voiced Johnny Quest. He’s been in Hollywood his whole life! He was great in Animal House.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@shellydehart8217]

Oh this was a great one with Tim Mathewson. I had no idea he was directing now, good for him. Always found him a real cutie Matilda is. ♥️😊👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Shelly. Tim is multi-faceted and I thought he was a terrific guest.

[@Trampus002]

Thank you for this interview Mr. Word. Love these stories from the past. Takes your mind off your worries. Smiles and laughs are the best medicine. Agree?

[@AWordonWesterns]

My sentiments exactly, Trampus. Thanks.

[@papon8189]

Tim is just an awesome person! Can listen to him talking all day.

[@kayaktulsa7170]

Tim Matheson made a TV movie in the '80's called BLIND JUSTICE, about an innocent man accused of rape. His wife, friends and family all turn against him. Very underrated, almost forgotten movie, in which he did some impressive acting.

[@showtime951]

Tim Matheson has certainly compiled a formidable body of work. Not surprising when his career began working alongside and observing legends like Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Reynolds, Henry Fonda, & Lucille Ball. His range and style exude an effortless excellence that is no doubt the confluence of long study, tremendous preparation and trusted intuition. For my money, Tim's recurring role on "Burn Notice" was among my favorite characters and inspired series of performances I've ever seen on episodic television. Hilarious, absolutely marvelous, devilishly perfect.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

I remember seeing Tim Matheson on screen many decades ago as a young actor, before "Animal House." But, I didn't realize he'd been constantly working with the best of the best from "Old Hollywood" from a very young age.

[@scott5106]

Like others, watching Virgin River (for the second time and looking forward to the next season) Tim Matheson is a wonderful actor and, at least in my opinion, under appreciated.

[@billjenkins687]

Rob, Get Clint on your show. Your vast knowledge and his amazing history would make for a riveting how.

[@AWordonWesterns]

I WOULD LOVE TOO, Bill

[@chrishickey7502]

One of my all time favorites.

[@kellykonoske91]

I was going to school at Northwest Christian. Right across the street from that frat house in Eugene. We stood and watched for hours!

[@grouchomarx209]

One of my favorite roles of Tim's was as Captain Loomis Burkhead in "1941". He was great in that movie, but it hardly ever gets mentioned...

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

Lived near him long ago. Helped him push his vintage Cadillac up the street (Ellington Drive) once. Super nice guy.

[@kellycoleman715]

I have always enjoyed Tim Matheson’s performances. He has such a magnetic screen persona and is so versatile, much like Kurt Russell. His comedic performance in the Brady Bunch spoof was underrated. He was a scream in that movie and looked like he was having a blast doing it.

[@AWordonWesterns]

I think Tim enjoys just about everything he does.

[@timmatheson7325]

hello thank you so much for your love and great support towards my career I'm so grateful.,....

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Great interview with Tim!

[@katerh3198]

I was in love with this guy on The Quest!!!

[@birdsfan57]

One of the better TV westerns that were produced in the 1970's. Both he and Kurt Russell were great in it, and it was a shame it was cancelled before given a chance to find a bigger audience, by moving it to another night and time.

[@gmatwotimes]

Very enjoyable and I hope I can see that movie with Lucy again. I love it!!!

[@timmatheson7325]

hello thank you so much for your love and great support towards my career I'm so grateful.,....

[@lindajohnson4204]

You know, it is now free to watch on KZbin! I bought it on DVD, because I didn't want to pay $3-4 everytime I wanted to see one of mine and my mom's favorite movies. Just recently, they put it on KZbin for free! Which is great, because my DVD player isn't talking to my computer anymore!

[@rorymurray256]

Happy Birthday, Tim!

[@waynegilchrist1596]

I knew Tim went back a long way as a child actor but he goes back a lot further than I ever thought. He is a very interesting interview. And I have to say, "Is there anybody in Hollywood that you don't know?" That's rhetorical Rob but it's just a way of expressing how much depth and influence you have in show business. I enjoy these clips so much that I have streamed many of them several times.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Wayne. I always enjoy your comments. They help make the work (labor of love) on the shows worthwhile.

[@bobmac2610]

We've been watching a Netflix show called "Virgin River" and Tim plays a great part of a local doctor in a small and interesting community with a bunch of characters. Seeing Tim in that role on that show reminded me of your absolutely wonderful interview from A Word on Westerns so we had to revisit it. GREAT job interviewing Rob. You make the guests feel relaxed, you do your homework and you get the very best out of them. Thanks much for your hard work, and talent as the best interviewer in the business!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Bob, for your very kind comments. Glad you enjoyed our conversation. Tim was so charming that he made me look good.

[@davidskaar3232]

What a treat!

[@kengamble8595]

I have to say that this gentleman is one of the best, maybe THE best, interviewer around ! He puts himself in the chair of the person he's interviewing for his questions, plus he is very knowledgeable on the subjects being talked about ! Great job Rob! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for the kind words, Ken, and THANK YOU for Sharing.

[@alanderson9711]

Fastest 16 minutes of the year. Wish this ran for another hour or two. Another fantastic interview with one of everybody’s favorite actors who will always be Eric, Rush Chairman of Delta in our hearts

[@richardm3023]

Go on your settings. set playback speed to .5, Now you have 32 minutes to watch. Your welcome.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Now that I know a little of the behind the sceens would like to see Animal House again ...

[@AWordonWesterns]

It's still funny as s*%#, Mike.

[@richardbennett6237]

Enjoyable Interview ! & I think Tim Matheson enjoyed being there … thanks for this

[@billybupkis3688]

Jonny Quest. Thanks Tim for entertaining me.

[@fw1421]

Tim has been an actor since a child. Hell,he was the voice of Johnny Quest!

[@almeggs3247]

I think your absolutely right! It all starts with GOOD WRITERS!

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Cool video God-bless all and keep safe 🙏

[@Titan500J]

What a wonderful interview. I learned a lot.

[@59Rosco]

Tim Matheson has always been one of favorites. For my $$: "Animal House" is the funniest movie ever filmed! Ever!

[@jeffa6780]

Excellent! Loved every second of this one. My thanks to you and Tim

[@stancornett1038]

I have always loved Tim Mathison. He and my brother could pass for twins I noticed that from when he was young boy. Thank You to Sir for getting all these western movie star and crew members to come and talk about my favorite thing next to reading a good western by writers like Louis Lamour and Zane Grey and as a young boy reading books by Will James who was an artist and he would do the art work in his books.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, I really enjoy the Will James books and illustrations, too. I got a chance to see the 1933 version of "Smoky" at the Lone Pine Film Festival in which Will appeared. Very cool!

[@bobpontes1947]

One of the best interviews ever ,So very interesting about each actor that he talked about and you asked great questions Excellent Rob

[@JosephMichaelLima]

Johnny Quest was my favorite cartoon for a while!

[@susanellis8067]

Virgin River. Wonderful

[@jerryknorr679]

Tim is a great actor loved animal house

[@williamcabell142]

Clint..enough said! GOAT!!

[@georgeorwell4534]

What a solid guy. It’s so interesting to hear about his prolific career, and to know in his work he was always learning, always striving to be better.

[@karalguidubaldi1517]

George Orwell ...the secret to his success, always striving, I believe 👍

Fabulous! Just fabulous.

[@Tordogor]

I could not believe this show maybe get better, but d@mn!, it is becoming amazing!!! The longer time format has added depth and detail, making it not only entertaining, but almost scholarly 🤔. Rob has here material fir several potential books or thematic video compilations on movies, series, actors and directors. Rob Word is a really good interviewer, not imposing himself to the interviewed, respectful, cogent and articulate, and full of love for the Art of Cinema. One of my favorite YT channels 👍👍👍👍👍

[@donc9751]

So true! I think if this was 4 hours long I'd sit through the whole thing! I cant understand how anyone could give any of Rob's videos a thumbs down! Had to have been a typo! Big thumbs!

[@markberryhill2715]

Totally agree.

[@teller1290]

But no "Bonanza" commentary.

[@blucheer8743]

So under rated!

[@svclay1]

Fantastic. I love Tim. We did The Woman Who Sinned together and as a result of that he used me later when he directed.

[@courtneyhall7140]

i've really enjoyed tims acting through the years,he has never received enough credit.

[@lewisclark5694]

Rob Word, you are a master craftsman interviewer. I’m actually in awe of your intelligence in choosing to take the back seat and letting your speaker take the spotlight. Brilliant.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Lewis. That's why they are there...I want to hear their stories, too, and am just fortunate that I'm able to convince them to join me!

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Another great interview and insight into a time that maybe gone forever.

[@efhs1970]

I just became a huge Tim Matheson fan, one of your best interviews! Thanks! Awesome!

[@seamusha1]

Tim is a superstar! Thanks Rob

[@cxg7381]

Another phenomenal interview, Rob. Tim Matheson and the other great Western players that have shared this platform continue to be insightful and renew a sense of past screen artistry. We look forward to these interviews and feel a sincere appreciation for your exemplary efforts.

[@Coffeebourne]

Glad I found this. I love hearing how Hollywood used to be. Matheson still as a lead actor look.

[@mandymine4963]

That was just great! I have been a big fan of Tim's since high school when he was on The Virginian. Thank you for this, Rob. Now to watch all his movies that were mentioned during the interview and in the suggestions below while waiting for next week's show.

[@robyntattersall236]

What a reliable guy you are Rob ... as promised another great chance at hearing Tim’s anecdotes .. I’m sure he has enough material to write a book