Boy George, Joan Rivers Interview (1983)

Love this hilarious interview ♥

[@777Psychodelia]

'Do you ever not go out in drag?" "Do you?" dying - the Boy is so quick witted and charming.

[@louisvalentino3748]

I love going out in drag,and I'm a straight guy...just an androgynous wild one.

[@dominicportelli1100]

She didn't get it.

[@appletree6898]

​@dominicportelli1100 She absolutely did. It fit with her own self-deprecating humor (I think he knew the kind of jokes Joan made; he was playing more than insulting her) and she cheerfully replied, "Never!"

[@georgegeorgiev3946]

​@@dominicportelli1100oh she got it. And they became friends after this

[@robertcruz5454]

He's a great conversationalist. I could hear him talk all day. This Boy is never boring, very intelligent.

[@ThomasJr]

I agree 100%,., way smarter than the average musician or celebrity.

[@redspice55]

But after all these 40 odd years, I never noticed he lisps. I noticed it in a video he did recently and thought it was because he got his teeth fixed, but no. He's always lisped. That alone bothers me, cos it's so easy to correct. I wonder why he never did?

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

"People grow out of dressing up; I've grown into it." Best line ever!

[@JCesar-xf2bk]

She DID really love him! You could sense it clearly. May she be in peace!

[@sexobscura]

she loved the gays

[@randycox3232]

Boy George is so Intelligent. He could hang with the toughest interviews. I'm such a fan!

[@zigzagz_8423]

Totally agree 🍥🤺

[@koolcat3513]

I wish to meet him one day

[@zee8829]

I love him 😍

[@Cre80s]

He is intelligent, but that's not what carries the interviews. I csn name 100 intelligent people who are a boring interview and as many great interviews who are dim. What makes his interviews is he's blunt.

[@katlover5619]

I just love him.

[@ruthbuckingham4625]

Boy George has the most beautiful eyes & the best laugh & a wonderful singing voice & he is hilarious. ❤️👀

[@enydnightshade]

he is so handsome and beautiful and intelligent..

[@harukoneko3508]

I could hear him talk all day ~ ♡♡♡

[@AM-xz6bf]

Me too x

[@julierobichaud6393]

He could read me Websters Dictionary and I would sit there and listen to him💜

[@ivyvines6708]

George could read me a telephone book and I would be elated. ;-) ;-) ;-)

[@Queen_of_Mean]

Boy G. was, is and will always be gorgeous! He was innovative, creative and oh so fashionable. We will never see the likes of him again. He looks good now too!

[@stephenalbertson8920]

What I liked so much about this interview was that Joan had a genuinely engaging quality about her...she spoke with a sincere interest to know the person...not the persona.

[@thenightporter]

Same with Johnny Carson.

[@Caban1970]

He's only 1 year older than the age Justin Beiber is now. Wow, he's so mature for 22.

[@hammondsphoto]

+Antonio Caban In those days it was perfectly possible for British working class youth to be living independently in their mid teens in council homes, bedsits, squats. So he'd been an 'adult' for a long time at 22. Today people can be 29 and still living like kids.

[@Caban1970]

hammondsphoto So true.

[@happykatau]

Justin Beiber is an ordinary kid who got recruited... unfortunately for him no doubt!

[@jetsofaqua2206]

Being gay will do that lol

[@hdmccart6735]

@Nenethegreat W aaand ironically, and unfortunately yes dick head.

[@jessicadavis9177]

wow we were so mature for being so young in the 80s. i'd go back in a heartbeat.

[@edwardsanchez3708]

Jessica Davis yeah I started stealing my mom's car when I was 11 and was cruising around town with friend's all the time. Then when we turned 14 we where old enough to start picking up chicks and it was on. You can't even ask a 11 year old to toast bread now a days.

[@themaggattack]

It's soooo true! The shit kids use to do in the 80's!!

[@GabrielNicho]

@@edwardsanchez3708 I remember some boys carried stiletto knives to school lol, if kids tried that today they would have been thrown out of school. It's illegal today also in most countries I think overall to carry a stiletto.

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

Really brave for that time period...

[@stephenalbertson8920]

So true!!!

[@BrushesOfMagic]

As it was for Bowie a decade before! And still so a decade after this! I'm a fan of both and carry the torch, unfortunately not as much as an audience.

[@jimbeam4140]

Off the charts brave. Bowie never had the massive profile this guy had and was mostly an alternative star. George took this image and his music right into the mainstream.

[@dwho432]

It was more out there in the 80s than now..

[@dwho432]

@@jimbeam4140 that's true, but people talked a lot in the 70s about bowie who made it main stream for the guys in the 80s. 🙂

[@kingjudah27]

Boy George was a maverick & game changer way ahead of his time! Culture Club’s music and his voice is brilliant! He is a music ICON! 🔥

[@VenusElectricRecords]

Much of his wit sailed right over the audience's heads!

[@theresasutherland2380]

+VenusElectricRecords The Americans don't seem to appreciate British humour.

[@darwinapala960]

Yeah...I've lived over seas several years and the UK and Euro countries are so much more respectful and so full of wit! I miss living there

[@brianholt4725]

@@darwinapala960 Catch a bird or build a raft and tell me if you laughed at that one..

[@user-nd8ot8sw2o]

I like the way he laughs!

[@Eurodance90schick]

華凛 his laugh is so contagious too!

[@tev4him1]

華凛 still do...very charming

[@aldamane7753]

Boy George has an amazing singing voice. He can really sing well.

[@Libertygirl76]

Just saw him in concert and his voice has held up fantastically!

[@paoerfulone1089]

Not gonna lie. Speaking as a straight man, 1983 Boy George looks quite attractive.

[@christiec4446]

PAOerful One I like men in makeup. I think boy George looks amazing Just like adam lambert. Both are gorgeous!

[@Tre404]

Not gonna lie, PAOerful One. You are most certainly not straight.

[@Xixu.co.6]

Anyone who doesn't find 80s boy george at least a little attractive is a god damn liar.

[@dr.alanrothschild9862]

V.Vega - NO , you're a fruity fruit loop! If you're a man and you find a hook nose ,over painted up man attractive then prepare to bend over and let rover take over! Lol!

[@doreenacord2957]

That's because he is very handsome with or without makeup. Great personality and amazing voice hands down. I love him .

[@AM-xz6bf]

I could listen to George talk forever. So articulate, genuine , clever , funny. I’m in awe of him x

[@leonievasa]

She was such a great interviewer. Unlike interrupting Jimmy Fallon...

[@copacetic9018]

+Emma Blair *_clasps hands and fake laughs_

[@Caban1970]

I agree

[@AndAllTheKingsMen]

Communication is the Gemini's forte - and here we have two. (-:

[@jimbeam4140]

Fuck Jimmy Fallon.

[@robertcruz5454]

Oh Jimmy Fallon is a dick and Trump hating punk, real simple.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

22 years old...amazing he was

[@TeriLynn923]

I so very vividly remember watching this interview when I was like 16 years old. I was such a huge Culture Club fan.

[@thenightporter]

Same.

[@monsieurmike2072]

George O' Dowd Baby!!!...absolutely enjoyed this interview...RIP Joan!!

[@szqsk8]

God I love his voice. I could listen to him talk all day.

[@susieautar4252]

he's the most unique person in the world and the most amazing

[@stevengriffith436]

80s kids saw him as a cartoon character not lifestyle. Putting on act for attention a gimmick or a shtick.

[@binkytube]

Sitting next to the dorkiest man alive.

[@beannamated]

I just saw them last night. I was a young adult in the 80s and knew their music, but really didn't know him. He is a wise, warm, intelligent, compassionate, witty, accepting, and vulnerable person. He and his entourage embody diversity and acceptance without having to scream it or shove it at people. A beautiful human being. Hopefully going to do a Vegas residency.

[@clairekim2525]

And when you compare him to today's 22 year old celebrities... But seriously he is so talented and intelligent and HAWT

[@ThomasJr]

Hawt? Lol. I never though ladies were attracted to gay guys, even more the feminine.

[@beannamated]

@@ThomasJr Oh so wrong! Have you never heard women complain that "all of the best men are married or gay"?

[@ThomasJr]

@@beannamated Makes sense. Gays are attracted to straight guys too, we don't choose who we love.

[@paranormalmuazee]

"I packed fruit in a factory...no jokes, okay?" ❤🤣

[@zigzagz_8423]

I love fruit 🍥🤺

[@451hist]

Great dialogue between two clever and classy legends.

[@OSOFLYish]

What a Genuinely Unique Human Being!! I Love Boy George, He's an' Awesome Musician and Person....

[@menzelcassini]

Say what you want about him but he was super articulate, mature and quick-witted compared to this era's 22 year olds - who are the intellectual equivalent of that era's 14 year olds.

[@therealnednarly]

Truth! there is no comparison. Talent as well

[@mikehudson8884]

+menzelcassini You are so right, I absolutely concur with you.

[@UnderTheTableGremlin]

Honestly though

[@shirleymark8203]

TigerLily I

[@eduardonarvaez2086]

lower try 10

[@saintjohnny2028]

His communicative abilities are amazing. He really LISTENED before he spoke and let her lead the conversation while simultaneously owning the room. Amazing.

[@Lisa-pl6gv]

He's a very interesting person. Hard to believe he was only 22 here.

[@nancystair8789]

wow perfect 80s! Boy George was the star and Seinfeld was an afterthought. RIP Joan Rivers (nice shout-out to Melissa)

[@alecosound8902]

The test of time has proven that statement a bit backwards....(sings) Time won't give me time...

[@notyep_]

“do you ever not go out in drag?” “do you?” hes so quick witted, i love him sm

[@dirtyx4241]

"I dont like looking ordinary...i thing there's too may people doing it anyways. Why join the masses?" yasssssssss

[@intrepidtomato]

This is such a nice interview, they got along great. Joan Rivers is really lovely to him and he was really open and gentle with her.

[@anndavis2920]

Both Geminis

[@andrewphillips6309]

This is such an entertaining interview and I love it!! Joan and Boy George are amazing!!

[@Libertygirl76]

They are 2 peas in a pod!

[@johnnj3858]

Miss Joan Love Boy George

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

Great interview....and to see a very young Jerry Seinfeld sitting there unnoticed was a shock. Joan opened many doors with her one-of-a-kind style of interviewing. She is missed.

[@LiveInSydney]

2022 and I’m still loving listening to boy George and his intellect

[@lilyrosie4061]

he's a smooth talker

[@jaydawg1680]

Joann Rivers is just beautiful. Truly open minded and kind

[@AndrewNewZealand]

the exact opposite

[@DexterHaven]

Good interview by Joan, better than Johnny's. Boy George is a legend, very underrated. Great singer, songwriter.

[@springboard1994]

Yep, I agree. Boy George was less guarded with her, too. You can tell that he really likes her.

[@ThomasJr]

Underrated now, in the 80s he exploded.

[@DexterHaven]

@@ThomasJr He was treated as more of novelty act, though, compared to The Police who were treated as more legit by DJ's and music critics of the '80s. YET, Culture Club made better music than The Police. Name the top 6 songs by each to prove it to yourself. "Every breath you take" was bland, creepy pap, for example.

[@ThomasJr]

@@DexterHaven I know many songs of them: crying game, do you really want to hurt me, karma chameleon, mistake number 3

[@DexterHaven]

@@ThomasJr Good. I think their best also include: Time (Clock of the heart) Miss me Blind Church of the Poison Mind It's a miracle I'll Tumble 4 Ya Black Money Mister Man.

[@unlikeavirgin]

AW! The 80s! Best decade ever!!!

[@ThomasJr]

He was an icon of the 80s and very talented musician as well. And way smarter than the average musician or celebrity.

[@michaelvaladez3012]

George seems so fun to talk to and laugh with.And his voice is truly amazing.

[@Caban1970]

l miss Joan so much.

[@juniourst3ven596]

I DON'T!!

[@robertjazz3613]

St3vEn BaDu I Do!

[@MegaMarie]

She used to be ok but became a vile old bitch

[@freedamerican5243]

@@MegaMarie a *funny* old bitch

[@Jessasaurusrexx]

Wow he was only 22 at the time!!

[@someonezmom]

and why do people say Lady Gaga is such so avant-garde when George did this waaaaaay before her?

[@happykatau]

Perhaps people tend not to look far back...

[@dwho432]

And bowie in the 70s .. but boy was great and had the personality.

[@plumeria66]

Boy George went further than anybody after him.

[@WestIndianAK]

I've always said Lady Gaga was Madonna 2.0.

[@lightninseed]

Because the newer generation can't see much past what happened 5 minutes ago let alone 30 years ago.

[@vicesquadpunk]

So advanced for a 20 something… he knew that time was short he had to make a mark and a living as a creator, the rest of us were out getting drunk with no direction… George was a very clever and erudite person 😊

[@Perle3456]

Boy George was a much better role model than justin bieber these days

[@TeriLynn923]

Yeah George may have been a smart ass at certain times, rightfully so ha ha, but he was never a douchebag like Beiber.

[@TeriLynn923]

***** A recovering drug addict who overcame his addiction. Beiber's is a disrespectful piece of shit.

[@TeriLynn923]

***** Are you asking what did Beiber do?

[@vite1968]

2018.. Bieber is gone

[@maxinec1870]

Aggie Halford I don’t like Bieber.

[@Jess.E.17]

A very, very wise man.

[@azynstyles6025]

Without conviction 😉

[@CradleEpiscopalian56]

His Johnny Carson interview bought me here.

[@chunkygroove9038]

The maturity of his conversation is mind blowing. When I was that age I could barely make myself a sandwich (or get out of bed).

[@jamesdemetro9123]

0:42Joan rivers (your not gonna give it to me) Boy George (well no,not the outfit) Quick witted...

[@PumpkinPails]

It's so crazy watching the celebrities you've grown up watching/listening to on old episodes of late night. Boy George, Jerry Seinfeld, and Joan Rivers in the same room. *mind blown

[@nancystair8789]

mind blown as well

[@blackroan2276]

He is so cute. And never afraid to just be himself.

[@kittyvalium6517]

0:42 fucking smooth xD

[@melanierenee6191]

+kittyvalium I LOVED IT!

[@dontaskdontpastel]

I laughed so hard

[@u2cblue]

I'm in love with this man!!

[@koolcat3513]

Joan rivers was probably the sweetest comedian in the 80s

[@suzieparis6821]

I love how sweet she was with him

[@fineandmellow6359]

He is just so GORGEOUS

[@AlexaExtraordinaire]

So witty and so full of life. Always loved you Boy!

[@JoUrlacher]

Two of my favorite people 😍

[@brianholt4725]

A talented , intelligent, well spoken man , Basically self educated , yet still underrated , Outclassed anybody who dared to engage him in a clash to match wits , A natural center stage act , at quite a young age , The amount of radio play he got in the early to mid eighties was one of the main reasons he and his band made it .They paraded in and weren't afraid and they stayed , all you can say is ,, Well played ..

[@SophiaD2616]

Your right Joan He is really cute.

[@juandugong3286]

BOY GEORGE IS A PRETTY BOY. LOVE HIS SONGS, LOVE HIS LOOKS & VERY FASHIONABLE....THAT HARD TO FIND NOW ADAYS...!!!

[@scottgarbo1288]

I love how sweet and supportive Joan was of Boy George. She was a Republican in real life but was also very open-minded and progressive.

[@stevenroby1667]

stayed up late to watch this when I was 12 so cool to see it again thanks..

[@melissadavis225]

I just love them both he's so funny miss she's so funny to they're both hilarious Joan RIP

[@bruceburnett3172]

Awwwwwww loved Joan...best interview I've heard with Boy George...Carson was lost and Joan took everything in stride.

[@camman6912]

Bruce Burnett Johnny Carson’s interview with him was great

[@wordivore]

I would've preferred the questions to not focus so much on the clothes and the make-up.

[@botauns2894]

He is old for 20 years old guy, with good sense of humor and ability to laugh at himself....

[@jerrysummers5971]

22

[@jadabee4008]

this is a GREAT interview actually!

[@shannonp6374]

I feel like Joan is the only one I know that really let him in....I've seen other interview who just drilled him on what he was wearing not just talking about what he was wearing

[@notyep_]

i agree! ive been watching other interviews with him and the ones with joan are the only ones ive truly seen him genuinely laugh and let her in. all the other interviewers are judgmental and give backhanded compliments. i always admired the way he handled it though!

[@bucknk8edrobertlee734]

I miss Joan, BoyGeorge was Amazing and Joan was genuinely warm and engaging. Boy shared so much and on point.

[@Typhooncaskaedo]

R.I.p Joan Rivers

[@camman6912]

A great talent all the way around A great time for music

[@CrimsonThorns]

Love that Star of David he is wearing. Boy George is a beautiful colorful soul...he made the eighties so much fun.

[@ABCDEFGHI3295]

He's a sweetie, that's for sure. ^.^

[@killerqueen1148]

What a great interview. I really do miss Joan!

[@AuraLi0n]

"do you prefer men or women? I'm just curious" "Oh both" "That's fabulous!" Brilliant!!!! 😁👏✨

[@metzlvr]

his chuckle,,, he's literally perfect-

[@markduncan8814]

Boy o boy,,love love him back then, love him even more today😍

[@tamelanelson1667]

Wow I was only 24, and we thought he was talented but well, we didn’t know what to think at the time in those days!! He was very different, but now it’s very normal! He was very polite, we all were polite to our elders back in the day! 👍For the eighties!!!!

[@stevengriffith436]

80s kids saw him as a cartoon character not lifestyle. Putting on act for attention a gimmick or a shtick.

[@sharonbell5282]

Had to find this interview because I just found all my cassettes. I recorded all his interviews, appearances, and hit charts back then when I was a teenager. This was one of my recordings!

[@lessismore8533]

Wow it be soo cool if you could post some of your recordings on KZbin! I missed the 80s

[@thenightporter]

Remember how in the 80s we waited forever in front of the TV to press record for our favorites to come on and of course it never was the first guest? Like on Carson before someone big they'd first always have on an 8 year old who had an IQ of 180 or some 80 year old granny who holds the world record for arm wrestling. 😤

[@bluesboy8237]

Happy 60th birthday Boy George!!!

[@ZonaShue]

Oh My God. I LOVE this post!!! I could watch it everyday. To see this moment in history with Joan and Jerry and george all there.. some of my favorite people. I love George. he is so down to earth and so funny. This was a pleasure to watch.:)

[@IronManXXX]

BG is a great entertainer, creative, self expressive, open spirit...love it! Love his honesty and openess....

[@ivyvines6708]

Boy George and Joan Rivers, wow. This was a great interview. Both were intelligent. You don't get that too much these days. ;-) ;-) ;-)

[@chelseaparfitt351]

his voice..

[@crazyiguana]

I remember watching this on Tv great combination i miss Joan Rivers

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

This was priceless!!! I wish Dear Joan,your so adorbs you were still alive your fab! What a couple these 2!!! I hope no one takes this down!!! I've watched it so often! I love George's voice.......it is soothing to hear him talk . He's a wonderful singer & Culture Club are a cool 1980s band ( when they were big & they are still touring now 2018 I believe I'm not sure where,rock on George,my vegan chef cook for me anytime🌷🌹

[@user-zj8cf3fq8e]

He was ahead of his time.

[@abeautifultomorrow]

Thanks for posting the Boy George interview! love Culture Club! I subscribed to you!

[@lauraclaeys2795]

mie tao

[@lauraclaeys2795]

mie to

[@DJMTRAXXX]

I love Boy George!!

[@Lockamum]

Wow. They have unbelievable chemistry together.

[@djanita1970]

The part where she asks him if he is seeing anyone special he can't say he's in a relationship with Jon Moss as he was in those days. He wanted to be open about it but that would have been bad for business. I always feel a bit sorry for him he had to keep that a secret.

[@Tre404]

wahh... boo-hoo.... he's gay, and gets it in the ass from Jon, and he can't tell Joan.... how sad..... Jeez, save us from this bullshit....

[@happykatau]

Well Jon later said that situation (of his having to act a part so much) was partly what caused his problems over time...

[@happykatau]

He was doing what he'd been told to do (because of how the world was back then), but it obviously turned out not to be worth it in the end!

[@boweryboy07]

Tre404 Why the fuck are you watching this?

[@Tricker-the-licker]

Tre404 chill out man

[@sydneyprescott3374]

The 80's was so beautiful

[@stevengriffith436]

80s kids saw him as a cartoon character not lifestyle. Putting on act for attention a gimmick or a shtick.

[@hagrid7ern737]

He is actually pretty hot without makeup and gorgeous with

[@TBrown-dm1dz]

I miss Joan Rivers R.I.P. 🙌🏽💖🕊️🙏🏽🕊️💖🙌🏽

[@rosechristian8243]

I loved Boy George!! He is so stunning!!