Bette Davis on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1988)

[@jlnasseri4390]

By the time Bette appeared on this show she was fighting breast cancer and a few years earlier had 4 strokes. She was a great actress and a legend.

[@ag4allgood]

Fighting those health problems & still very quick wit you can tell she really liked Johnny. The films I've seen with her in them her acting always made you listen carefully. Quite the actress !

[@mddell58]

I continue to TRY, & understand WHY Bette loathed Faye Dunaway.

[@susienorris1300]

Because Faye kept her and a whole film crew waiting for 6 hours while she didled away in her dressing room

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Ironically cigarette smoking caused her cancer and strokes and Johnny's eventual emphasema, and so both their deaths.

[@dean3434]

Wow. I did not know this! Dean Seattle

[@Magnetron33]

OMG! When she chided the audience for lauging at her sincerety, you could hear a pin drop. Weak and sick with not long to live, still able to command and entire room. She lived her dream! Not many acheive that.

[@rebeccamendez2691]

She looks weak but yet had energy

[@paulinbrooklyn]

And Johnny’s spontaneous explanation to her of the audience’s chuckling shows his nimble brilliance.

[@Magnetron33]

@@paulinbrooklyn Johnny was THE BEST!

[@paulinbrooklyn]

Magnetron33 - He was indeed! But, in honesty, the format “back then” allowed a TV host’s talents to shine so much more as compared to today’s highly scripted four-minute segments. Although Merv Griffin and Mike Douglas were not as brilliant as Carson (and, in any event, occupied a different segment of the television industry), their respective interviews of Martin Luther King, Jr. (easily found on KZbin) are some of the most compelling interviews in the long history of television.

[@Magnetron33]

@@paulinbrooklyn All true, Johnny was the best interviewer I have ever seen. He could get info out of the most difficult and uncooperative of guests. Mike and Merv were also good, but johnny was on another level/ Cavett was also very good

[@jevilscientist]

BETTE DAVIS IS THE DEFINITION OF A TRUE HOLLYWOOD LEGEND! WHEN MOVIE STARS WERE MOVIE STARS!

[@dinofalcone6645]

And had talent

[@barbarachakraburtty8246]

What an egotistical old hag!Really showed how nasssty she is when she & martin short were on the show & she looked @ him as though he were trash.Old lady,get over yourself!

[@noahjr1654]

@@barbarachakraburtty8246 Your insecurity is laughable!

[@RebelRampant]

Ay! Men!

[@cynthiahusband106]

A true legend Bette Davis, iconic.

[@lonesomedove7874]

Bette was fantastic.... She should have won the Oscar for Baby Jane....miss her 😖😖😖

[@julio7787]

I totally agree with you. I think it is she who should have had most victories in the Oscars. She deserved to win for Of Human Bondage, Jezebel, The Little Foxes, All About Eve and Baby Jane. A true legend! She is the best actor of all time!

[@pameladebenedictis9314]

yes love ❤️ her

[@ladytee337]

I agree

[@caterinascarcella]

Yup a natural villain

[@frankmontoya5446]

I was little in Key West visiting family. My sister and I were watching it on TV and that movie scared me to death.

[@lonelyqueen86]

Even in the winter of her years, she still had a presence and a grace about her. Fabulous lady.

[@jaxbus3000]

why the hell are so many people going on about her looks? she was elderly, sick, had gone through hell physically, and beyond that, one of the greatest actors there has ever been! That alone is the only fact that is relevant.

[@brettthebad]

And the brain and the wit...

[@luisnatal8658]

And incredibly funny too!!! yes! :)

[@joannbunch690]

jaxbus3000 4 tops

[@jonchaney]

So what was wrong with her?

[@ClarenceFisher]

She'd had a stroke and a double mastectomy, plus her daughter wrote a tell-all book about her which hurt her deeply.

[@Quickstar989]

"I don't understand the laughter at all." Even my stomach dropped a bit, listening to the audience get scolded by Bette Davis LOL. Amazing that in the state she was in she could still be a force of nature. Always loved her!

[@cmcb09]

Quickstar989 Lol despite that the audience was right to laugh, Bette was extremely unkind to Lillian Gish during the filming. By that time Lillian was quite hard of hearing Bette made various cracks including one about how Lillian couldn't do close-ups well which baffled her because she was around when they invented them. They had a huge birthday party for Lillian who celebrated her 93rd birthday while shooting, everybody in the cast was there except for Bette who refused to attend.

[@Quickstar989]

Haha I know! That's what makes it so extremely funny because Bette is refusing to let the audience call her bluff.

[@tygersflowerz]

That response, in a nutshell, is why I love Bette Davis. She wasn't afraid to say what was on her mind, and she did it with old school class.

[@docrichie9]

Quickstar989 No kidding. I just wanted to say, "Yes ma'am. Sorry ma'am for my presumptuous laughter." She was a tough old bird, that's for sure. And, WHAT AN ACTRESS!! Amazing.

[@sandraandrews9907]

Quickstar989 I would be ashamed too if I was part of that snickering audience. 😔😔 I think they were probably thinking besides Joan Crawford that she may have a hidden gesture on her.

[@MA-yh2ko]

She got that audience together real quick tho. They don't make em like this anymore.

[@mikeykm1993]

To be that sick and have that much charisma and be able to hold an audience like that is unbelievable.

[@brendanwoods9927]

Can you imagine today's celebrities getting out in public when they were that ill? Few would have the courage or lack of vanity.

[@mphrdldn]

People criticized Bette Davis for going out in public in that condition. I mean, she died the year after appearing on this show. My response was she could raise from the dead and come into my home any time.

[@deborahhoffman7394]

mikeykm1993 Absolutely! Mesmerizing.

[@karolinesmail489]

What an amazing person she was RIP BETTE

[@AlizeeDefan]

Exactly..she was like 80

[@xander7ful]

Love her. She was one of the few movie stars (Katharine Hepburn being the other) who were genuine & honest in interviews. Refreshing.

[@m42037]

And Greta Garbo and Rita Hayworth...

[@shawndamccormick278]

One word for Miss Davis, BOSS!

[@trishsiprell6996]

At any age, in any place or time, she's riveting. That is beautiful and so is she.🥰

[@ag4allgood]

She was really a beautiful actress in her heyday. When she got cast as she got older the screen didn't do her any favors.

[@tonyp6076]

OMG, I loved her brutal honesty, the way she trashed Faye Dunaway was too funny

[@mphrdldn]

Funny, when she hit the movies in the late '60's, Faye always seemed more like an old time star. Joan Crawford thought so! Faye was WAY more pulled together than stars at that time who were doing through an anti-fashion era.

[@AngelofMusic04]

Janet Little I wonder if Joan would still think so after 1981.

[@ClarenceFisher]

I think about that from time to time, but, then again, if she were alive, would there be a movie? Hmmmmmm.....

[@Magnetron33]

Epic Burn!

[@Magnetron33]

The sad part about the Dunaway burn is, I believe Bette. Bette was the consumate Professional. She was also brutally honest even about herself. One of the most real people I have ever seen

[@ftlshome1]

god, carson was the master, how he handles this legend, wit, charm, tenderness he was truely the master, rip johnny

[@brendanwoods9927]

She had courage in her career and off screen not to mention her immense talent that millions have benefited from. She fought the studio system at a time when women had little voice in their careers and then she fought betrayal and cancer right up to the bitter end. She had little vanity and made it more about her performance then a glamorous image. She always said it was all about the work. And for her it was. We have her enduring performances to attest to that.

[@MrCristoforoantonio]

I will never stop loving Bette Davis. She has been gone since 1989 and I still watch her movies whenever I can.

[@karolinesmail489]

Same here love her still SHE DID IT THE HARD WAY!

[@fayee8986]

So do I. They don't make them like that anymore! Neither do they the movies! The movies today are so low grade. Pitiful!

[@1966gto1000]

Seeing and listening to her sends shivers up my spine. At that time - and forever - she will be the Queen of Hollywood. She may in fact be the greatest actress of all time; move over Meryl Streep.

[@apocalypseplough8089]

Meryl Streep is so f*cking overrated. She has another movie coming out, next week I think. How about giving these parts to other actresses and see what they can do with them, rather than give them to Meryl Streep all of the time. Half the reason Streep is lauded and applauded and rewarded with trophies, is that she has this Ivy League / patrician / Mayflower background. If she was just some middle-class woman from New Jersey with a electrician for a father, no one would give a shit about her.

[@blinko656]

Apocalypse Plough yes yes. She is the Hollywood darling, give me a break...

[@monya7]

Apocalypse Plough I don't understand people... BOTH Davis and Streep are astoundingly gifted and driven. One doesn't have to LIKE them but one can't deny their talent.

[@oxfords1]

***** I agree both are phenomenal and should not be compared or pitted against each other. Just give credit where credit is due.

[@IanThaddiam]

Apocalypse Plough I'll get crucified for saying this, but I agree with you: Meryl Streep is SO over-rated. And you are 100% correct about her Ivy League/patrician/Mayflower background. She's good enough -- don't get me wrong. She just isn't THE actress. Even Bette Davis said Streep was mannered, and it's true. The woman can do an accent, though; no question about that.

[@dmm9714]

what a star. One thing that struck me about this interview is her health isn't mentioned once. Instead they just get on with it.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

I love the way she laughs at her own jokes. What a great guest and perfect chemistry between the two of them. Those were the good old days.

[@sleeper600]

She is a true professional actress and entertainer. Professional, intelligent, witty and laughs out loud. Full of life even in not the best of health. A real original.

[@HuskyBoomer]

Wow, at 9:54 she lays into the audience for laughing and they actually shut up. Have to give her props for being able to control a crowd like that.

[@evaldotiger4014]

That was respect shown to if not the greatest actress of all time!

[@leonandrews7180]

More like the angry grandma everyone has who would beat your ass for misbehaving.

[@meboneme1]

@@leonandrews7180 Nothing "angry" about a LEGEND admonishing a bunch of idiots that seems to think everything is "funny"! CLASSIC is what this clip is.

[@shawndamccormick278]

@Marie Marie I'll give ya 2. "Jezabel" and "What ever happened to Baby Jane." Imo I totally respect you not liking her tho. Some ppl think Will Ferrell is terrific but I, do not.

[@lisaaugustin5400]

The audiance had respect for Betty Davis cause she was old,

[@sealust3]

L-E-G-E-N-D in her own time, our time, and in all other future times. The epitomy of the word STAR. This was absolutely delightful to see! I respected her talent so much before, but now having seen this, I can see just how magnificently classy she actually was.

[@Joshystyle]

***** Haha good one...and I agree

[@JillontheLake]

Geoffrey Rose A woman is a "controller" a man "controls." Such absolute bullsh*t. Ms. Davis did Ms. Davis, on her terms, by herself in a business run by men. Credit due!

[@JillontheLake]

***** And by your handle, we know how you handle those "man haters." Wow! Rejected much?

[@JillontheLake]

***** Absolutely! Frank Sinatra's "My Way" was for him a powerful anthem but when a woman does it her way she's a man-hating controlling bitch...double standard and she acted the pants off them all. Kudos to Bette****ground breaker****!

[@CarsonTonight]

***** Sounds like where you are headed, keep this to yourself.

[@johndearden7931]

One of those moments in life you never forget. She once said good morning to me as I passed her in a hotel corridor. So pleasant and unassuming.

[@jenniferggreer457]

what a memory that will always be for you! i cant even imagine!

[@shawnwest6341]

What a trooper, walking in alone, that sheer force of will, what a legend!

[@eddiecheung7795]

Still legend of the legends! Up to today, no one can even come close to her. A great lady, the best actress ever in hollywood!

[@andrewschneider7657]

I love how Bette got her fashion on point later in life. The older she got, the more she upped the glam. Bravo for giving us your best even when you didn’t feel it. We love you.

[@michaeljayklein500]

Bless her--right to the end! "Every person you could put in this chair would tell you the same exact same thing!" Loved it...and thanks for sharing this!

[@moeb434]

She is great. I love how she refers to Johnny's monologues as "work". She was probably the hardest working actor ever. Very professional Bette is.

[@tinaholman956]

She did so did Vincent Price ,and the director Lindsay Anderson were great in that movie

[@everettbutler8193]

One of my favorite interviews of Bette Davis on Johnny Carson's show ion 1988. She's funny, down to earth and not ashamed to tell the audience she didn't know why the were laughing when she spoke so highly of Lillian Gish that she was sincere in her comment' she set the audience in their place and the studio got quiet because they knew she meant it. She was a wonderful actress and a classy lady.

[@00Licorne00]

I didn't know she had such a great humor ! Loved this !

[@JOHNPLANGLOIS]

I love her comment: "We LOOOOVE to SMOKE" LOL

[@Ma24rina]

Her hat and her little white gloves, I love her, there will never be another. A STAR!

[@maxi6542]

There’s a hit song from the 1980 s called Bette Davis eyes. You young people should listen to it. And watch her films. Her eyes were mesmerizing. She could convey every emotion possible with her eyes. She was one of a kind for sure.

[@paulej2871]

What an amazing woman...a stunning actress...with a HUGE dramatic ability "Who is the worst person to work with?"....LMFAO....Faye Dunaway...without 1 second hesitation........and she is 100% correct!!....At the time a bloody terror!

[@eileendynes702]

what a star loved her x

[@AirForceSACVet]

"I do not know why you're laughing, I'm being sincere about Miss Gish. I don't understand the laughter AT ALL..I have no hidden meaning. She's a delightful, delightful person.." Audience: 😨suitably chastised [stunned silence] ..but don't get me started about Faye Dunaway😂

[@bethe192]

I just pictured the entire audience covertly looking at each other and going, "homina...homina..." Way to scare em, Bette! 😉💜

[@ChadQuick270W]

Just saw this last night on Antenna TV. Always great to see the fabulous Bette Davis

[@sfden50]

these 2 together - CHEMISTRY personified! Bette Davis is just SUCH a class act - Smart, witty, yet so down to earth and practical. The stroke and cancer didn't affect her great mind one tiny bit. What a shame life is so short; I wish she were still with us.

[@jonboz7585]

What a trooper you are, Bette. You fought the good fight to the very end. We will always love you, always.

[@louanne801]

Thank you, Johnny, for helping her up the step.

[@annarodriguez9868]

Any gentleman would have helped a woman up the step and not because women are helpless, it's a sign of respect.

[@SinfulCadence]

@@annarodriguez9868 because she's elderly ofcourse it's innately respectful, the same way people should help older men.

[@annarodriguez9868]

@@SinfulCadence Not just because she's elderly, but because a gentleman would out of courtesy give an assist to a lady. There was a time when men would respectfully rise from their seats when a woman walked into a room and greet her. At the dinner table a gentleman would pull out a chair for her and help her be seated. Courtesy and respect.

[@SinfulCadence]

@@annarodriguez9868 I get what you're driving at , but its difficult. Alot of women are bent out of shape to not have those things done for them because it's "suggesting that women are weak and need those things done for them". Gentleman are labeled creeps if they aren't attractive and all that good stuff. I hope you have or will find that gentleman though. Chivalry is nice. Times were simpler. Feminism didn't mean masculinity, and women were allowed to shine as inspirational beings who found pride and strength in their innate femininity. And men were allowed to appreciate it.

[@annarodriguez9868]

@@SinfulCadenceThank you for your kind wish for me, but I'm not a young woman looking for a good man. I was already very blessed to have a wonderful husband who was a dear friend from the time we met in high school. We were married in 1968 and had 3 children and would have had more if could. We had 4 grandchildren before he died in 2004 from cancer, but we had a beautiful life together. I only wish we had grown old together. If you have seen the beginning of the movie "Up" then you might have an idea of what my husband and I were like. He was quiet and shy and I was the outgoing chatterbox. We balanced each other so well. A true gentleman and a real man. At this time I'm blessed to be a great grandma of 7 beautiful children who love dearly. It's still a Wonderful Life. Peace and blessings to you and I pray you find the one who will love and appreciate you as you are.

[@MrVidaeverdade]

I remember this interview from when it first aired. It sticks out in my mind because of the very frank comment at 10:12 about Faye Dunaway. It made me laugh then, and still does. A lot of people, when they reach the age she was here, lose their filter and speak very bluntly. If she had been asked the same question five years earlier, I think she would have answered much more carefully. But at this point, she spoke the complete truth and didn't give a darn.

[@kathyrickert6525]

what did Johnny say that was blipped?

[@moeb434]

@@kathyrickert6525 he used the word "fart".

[@annarodriguez9868]

@@kathyrickert6525 Johnny said, "It makes me tear off!" Which to put it politely, means to pass gas. Back then no one would have said fart.

[@Iiwii11]

It's true that a lot of people become more blunt as they get older, but I think Bette was known for speaking her mind at all ages.

[@ag4allgood]

@@annarodriguez9868 TY for that. I replayed it louder many times over & couldn't understand what Johnny had said to make everyone laugh.

[@robertyanes4751]

There will never be a finer actress than Ms. Davis. They just don't make them like her anymore. A true legend!

[@fayee8986]

I said that first. LOL

[@jadezee6316]

davis was tough because she insisted on good scripts..not because she was a difficult actor....she was in fact as she says...the consummate professional.

[@andytaylor5476]

The one and only! Outspoken, no b/s. strong and fearless! What an incredible life she had. Thanks for all your artistic gifts, for advancing women's rights, your humor and the hours of entertainment you gave to the public, Ms. Davis!

[@dashoverton1963]

She never considered herself a feminist however, which is refreshing.

[@bjbandit1951]

She was one of my favorite actresses of all time. Professional talented funny and serious at times. Rest in peace Bette you will always be a star

[@Camop-iz9kt]

It's amazing she kept going late in life, even after being treated for breast cancer and suffering several strokes.

[@bransonlights]

Wow does this bring back some fond memories.......both legendary in their fields. When T.V. truly was entertaining and "clean". Those days are sadly and surely over.

[@mnorth1964]

I adore Bette as millions continue to do. Forever, the greatest.

[@nicolegrigorescu7462]

I love Bette, the best actress ever ! big personality !

[@garyhanlon6055]

What a Classic example of on screen talent. I loved her films and always wished I could have met Her. God bless you dear Lady.

[@beehappy3879]

I love how she can recall her memories at that age.. I love how she's still a lady and has lots of charisma. I have watched many of her movies and TV shows. She is definitely one of my favorites!

[@larrybruce4856]

Betty Davis turned 80 April 5 1988. She died Oct 6, 1989 almost 1 and 1/2 years after this interview. She was a great star, highly respected in the movie industry, and a woman of elegance.

[@ptrachev]

What I admired most about Bette was her spunk. I had a few belly laughs watching this.

[@pelucitadered]

Don't see how she could still party at 82. I couldn't do it and I'm 3 decades younger than she was!

[@pelucitadered]

***** She was indeed! :o)

[@ericscottstevens]

She smoked 100 cigarettes a day and died within a year of this interview at the age of 81. She was tough.

[@TheRmjr]

Eric Stevens She was tough to have smoked 100 cigarettes a day! Wow!

[@maggie2936-q1m]

Martin Jensen maybe, maybe not. Even non smokers die.

[@Girl_Girl1488]

I cant believe about 100 cig

[@rebeccamendez2691]

What did she die of

[@humboldtreads8291]

@@rebeccamendez2691 breast cancer

[@oceanlover3530]

Love her! I could listen to her all day. Funny she mentioned Faye Dunaway as being the most unprofessional person she’s ever worked with. It was in the news yesterday Faye was fired from a broadway play for being too difficult to work with. Guess she’s been that way all her life.

[@bethbartlett5692]

"If your going to smoke, Smoke and don't worry about it, if you're gonna Worry about it Quit"! A quote from my doctor whom finally quit at 73 - Point: Stress is far more dangerous...

[@tempusfugit7127]

Bless her heart , I saw Bette Davis in London at the Palladian when I was in my early 20s. ..it really didn't matter what she looked like or how old she was because she was , and still is ,, a legend and a brilliant actress . Never vain or condescending , my Jewish mother was an evil , vicious bully who would beat myself and my siblings both physically and psychologically. ...the latter being the worst ...I have written a book about the childhood we had which includes private information from G.P.s and other medical sources who l contacted before having my own children . My father was not aware of most of her abuse because he worked so hard to provide for my mother and us , his children but during the last 10 to 14 years of his life I was able to talk in depth to him about my / our tortured childhood , as she is still alive and just as vicious I have no contact since my father died BUT l would never have the book published until after her death . Bette's daughter was quite wicked in publishing whilst her mother was suffering so badly from ill health .

[@fayee8986]

What have I missed by reading your post? Was Betty Davis your mother that you were speaking of?

[@Mrs.AlexMoseley]

No. Her daughter had a right to..to try and talk some sense into her mother to stop trying to attack her marriage.

[@MsMimilala]

She's a hoot.. god bless her...

[@pjesf]

God how I adored this woman. Fantastic actress, of course, but these interviews were absolutely priceless

[@gejopohl5102]

A few days after her death I received a letter by Vincent Price: "What a great actress she was - and thanks to movies always will be! I liked her for many reasons but above all for her talent."

[@docrichie9]

"Yeah, THAT is really what she isn't." LOL

[@Saiyuri101]

Betty Davis is the greatest!

[@PK-mm8zc]

She is 71

[@cloclcl]

she's too smart and witty for Carson and the audience... People would automatically assume she was bitchy all the time when in fact she was one of the most respectable and classiest woman in Hollywood

[@jjinnyc75]

Nah. He got her at 4:38 though. Johnny was with it.

[@liveandlearnordieandteachb4035]

this is a man.....sorry

[@maggie2936-q1m]

Jason Ramos I played it back several times and never did understand what he said. I have a few guesses, but it doesn’t seem those would have been bleeped. Is it something you could write on KZbin? After all, it is 32 years later. 😉

[@jenniferhansen3622]

@@maggie2936-q1m I can't understand what he said either.

[@mattlupo6383]

@@maggie2936-q1m he said “fart”.

[@TheEggplantThatAteChicago]

I didn't expect to enjoy this nearly as much as I did. Thank you for posting it!

[@skygazer6898]

They don't make em like Bette anymore. Nothing fake about her! Honest, witty and a great sense of humour and one of the best actresses of all time.

[@1stTHINGS1stZINX]

She’s quite a character. You gotta love her! So much energy! ...and loves loves to to talk! Just one long thread of conversation... no break or hint or sense transition from on story during the conversation to the next story. She just goes on an on...! I could listen to this woman all day! Gotta love Bette Davis!

[@rosascrimshaw4354]

love here she still a power house till this day amazing actress rip miss davis

[@JuneLynn]

Love this interview, Bette was the best and I always enjoyed hearing her speak her mind.....so sad to see her so frail but her spirit was so strong here as always.

[@katc2345]

I looove Bette!!! God Bless her soul, she made The Whales of August which is one of my favorite movies. So nostalgic. She was marvelous!!

[@terryhefty]

She is amazing blunt hilarious the epitome of a strong woman… !!!❤️❤️❤️

[@lisacompmanley6528]

She was very real....love her

[@karolinesmail489]

She was real that's for sure! Rip bettte

[@johnpepe180]

A class act all the way through.......Bette Davis an amazing person...

[@JillontheLake]

Thanks for the upload. I really enjoyed watching this again. She sure kept it 100! Truth-teller Bette. Keep'n it real.

[@brendasmith5699]

Miss my Johnny Carson so much never a better tonight show host since💯💯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🏆🏆🏆

[@rickcat1258]

she may have been physically in poor health at this point but she remained sharp mentally...a great actress and a truly real and honest person that has not been tainted by her celebrity status.

[@theothershore]

so lucid and so clear to the end....she died the following year in France...

[@joycew1560]

Rene Pedraza

[@m42037]

Sad life is so short

[@pudgeuncle]

Bette Davis was not only a major star but she had so much impact on how actor's became empowered to make their own career decisions. She had integrity and loads of talent. ALL ABOUT EVE-a great talent at the peak of her powers.

[@howdyradio934]

Screen Legend. Watching from Australia. Thank you for publishing.

[@edglebennett6312]

@Adi Adrian....sometimes life get very sad or depressing. I like the way she just keeps moving doing her.

[@Mike-fp5rc]

Even post-stroke, Bette was sharp as a tack all the way to the end ... freaking hilarious. Her rant about Faye Dunaway wouldn't even be aired today! One of the few good things about being old is being able to speak your mind!

[@bellagrace9812]

OMGosh....I never knew she had such a great sense of humor.

[@carlmatthews4732]

She was ravaged with cancer at this stage hence her being so very thin and had suffered a series of strokes, been through breast cancer and a mastectomy. The song Bette Davis Eyes did indeed apply to this star. In her younger days, she was a stunning woman with those infamous eyes.

[@adamantman3200]

I read that she sent the singer - Kim Carnes - flowers shortly after hearing the song for the first time.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Yes!

[@margolane8529]

She also had broken a hip by this point as well!

[@maxi6542]

Those eyes. Yes. In her younger days those eyes spoke volumes. She was mesmerizing.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I thought her eyes were famous, not infamous... Just saying... ☺️

[@carlmatthews4732]

A true movie star.

[@FighterAttacks]

It's amazing that after everything she had gone through, all the fights she fought, all the personal tragedies, she was still corageous and witty like a young girl would be. What a spirit and what an inspiration. She never gave up.

[@scheckdj3350]

Remember this interview back in the day. Both Legends, esp. Bette!!!!

[@lendrury2771]

She was struggling big time and did the best she could. Her acting skills during her career were outstanding and she was one of the best

[@robertosoto1370]

Every time i see interviews about Bette Davis& Marcello mastroiani get very emotional both were Huge Stars both hugely charismatic celebrities,& i don't know why, but audiences go crazy when both Stars appeared on tv a year before Miss Davis appeared on Johnny Carson's, Marcello mastroiani appeared in New York on David Lettermans show in 1987 &the public had the same reaction when Mr mastroiani was introduced iam am very sensitive man & very appreciative of talented people like Davis &Mastroiani both long time gonne,never forgotten...

[@sargetech]

Class, Class, Class!!! I will always love you Bette!

[@trudemoore5036]

One of my FAVORITE actresses. That woman could play EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING!!!

[@SaxonC]

Wow, she silenced that audience! What actor ever did that? She was sharp as a tack. Bette was the epitome of the word Legend...

[@tanyahopper1883]

I mean just too marvelous for words...greatest of all time!!! ⭐️✨

[@summerholliday44]

Damn she's sharp!!!~

[@Molly-kv5si]

Phenomenal actress! RIP you wonderful woman, I look up to you

[@joeyv47]

Amazing Colossal Podcast w/ Gilbert brought me here. And I am so grateful

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

Thanks for this treat, when I saw the station identification I got all excited. It's cool to see my local station WPXI

[@BendAndShape]

Scolding the audience!! Love it!! Never saw that coming. Fearless lady!

[@carolweinle3049]

My Sister was her friend When I met her she was gracious Hollywood actress. I miss them both so very much

[@lasbagman1]

She said that about Faye Dunaway in several interviews and others have mentioned it as well .

[@robingagan6288]

Yes a Canadian reporter Brian Linehan called Dunaway a bitch

[@PinkPoodleSkirt77]

I LOVE how he asked her about who wouldnt she ever want to work with again and SHE ACTUALLY ANSWERS THE QUESTION without hesitating!!! LOL! She is SO Genuine and direct... I LOVE that about her!

[@TheEver41]

The soul never gets old, lovely lady.

[@seywhut2985]

She was always really funny when she was being interviewed by somebody she liked. If she didn't like them she was very short.

[@mattwc4394]

They were a good match. And you could tell she liked him alot.

[@yasminsawar4762]

Bette Davis.....a TRUE legend......