Cash in the Celebrity Attic - Richard O'Brien

[@loadedgun5823]

I had the privilege of working with Richard on the Crystal Maze show. I will never forget him. He is an enigma. I am so honoured to have been able to get that close (I used to plant the radio mic on him every morning), he was always polite, funny, charismatic and beautiful to watch, an absolute gent, and I wish I could do it all over again! Please send him my warmest and kindest regards and tons of love. Thank you Richard for being you..genius!!

[@noteverton]

He comes across as a really nice guy.

[@philllawrence1580]

Thank YOU for your work on The Crystal Maze - I loved that show!!

[@MrSuperG]

Did Richard have children?

[@andy70d35]

@@MrSuperG Try watching the program, and you will find out.

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

Ahh. I’m really glad he was as nice as he seemed to be. Thanks for letting us know - I’m a little envious that you got to work with him

[@barnyfraggles]

He is astonishingly well-preserved for his age.

[@ionabarker]

I met him once, he was charming, patient, and a true gentleman. I was quite young at the time and he was wearing a hat and glasses. It wasn’t until he walked away when it clicked and i completely lost my mind, as i grew up with the crystal maze and rocky horror ❤

[@GeraldineShart]

What an amazing man Richard is. Not only because of he’s genius creating the Rocky horror picture show but also his generosity. So much respect for him.

[@HumbleKing685]

Richard is such a seemingly lovely person. Very charming. He’s paved the way for weirdos across the world.

[@barbieblacksheep8440]

Richard has always been a hero of mine, what a guy !... loved him also in Robin Of Sherwood as Gulnar... Blessed Be !...

[@Ali_OT7]

I've loved Richard since I saw RHPS the first time when I was a teenager. This video just made me respect him even more. What a great guy.❤

[@mattwebb6056]

He'll always be The Crystal Maze to me. Wonderful soul!

[@quatz1981]

Im convinced that there is a hidden room in Richard O'Brien's house that leads to the Crystal Dome.

[@tombloom2876]

And to mumsey

[@hellsbunniestv584]

Hidden? :P

[@MarkJones-lk1cf]

He goes there every night and shots START THE FANS PLZ

[@hellsbunniestv584]

@@MarkJones-lk1cf With the words, "...so comer up to my lab..."

[@silverkitty2503]

might be

[@gazzertrn]

Bought a tear to my eye , such a nice bloke .

[@thestig8133]

One thing Richard has never lost is his ZANY wit & sense of humour. 😁😁😁😁😁😁👏👏👏👏👏👍😉

[@orighomisandediare4990]

He never ages! I'm so glad he has a genuinely big heart

[@Andrew-el8xi]

His house is exactly like I imagined...full of charm and lots of stuff bloody everywhere...

[@enoz.j3506]

What a lovely guy,always loved him, such a warm kind soul. Thank you for showing this.

[@richarddavies4322]

A beautiful man giving things he loves….. thank you for being so bloody genuinely wonderful human

[@David-sk9vv]

Richard... you set the world on fire; not just a little warmer... it's blazing hot... because of you! Thank you!

[@DMcC]

I'll be honest, I only watched this for Richard O'Brien (also the only reason I watched the 2000 Dungeons and Dragons movie---no regrets, he was awesome!). Throughout my life I've found him to be one of the most fascinating people and wish I could meet him just to say I've shaken the hand of the most interesting man in the world (with apologies to Jonathan Goldsmith). He's a real character to be sure, but he's just so genuine and projects a level of comfort within his own skin that others should envy. And that voice...I could just listen to him read me the phone book.

[@hesfrombarcelona]

I thought he played a great villain in the Robin of Sherwood series, the 2nd series starring Jason Connery.

[@Lumibear.]

What a lovely bloke, fascinating life, fascinating person, I really enjoyed that.

[@PerAnkh418]

So very loved is Richard. Brought so much happiness. And such a great cause for sick children x

[@reddungeoneer2187]

Legend of the Crystal Maze!

[@somethingelse411]

What a wholly magnificent person Mr. O'Brien seems to be.

[@iammumawaldi]

I'm literally screaming at these people. My God, to have something of his.

[@Palestinian_holocaust]

They’re from the 1950s lol now if they were baby boomers it would have been a different story

[@TheLegoStar]

Exactly! If they had ADVERTISED that Richard O’Brien was selling parts of his personal collection… the RHPS fans would have beaten down the doors!!! I think they were too stuffily British about his celebrity status!

[@jasonbarron3047]

One of the nicest most genuine and sincere down to earth funny eccentric and beautiful celebrities iv ever met he was charming and so sweet and what you see is what you get he was the same on here no different much love Richard o brief you wonderful human being xx

[@Macrogue65]

What a sound and loving person.

[@philnewton-england7795]

21:23 That's when I met Richard after Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Had a nice chat with him then he drove off into the moonlight on this bike.

[@StormTrackerWV]

I'm in love. What an amazing, interesting, intelligent, and kind man. I love him. Bless him for helping these children & their families.

[@benschaeffer8102]

When I played Riff Raff, Richard was ABSOLUTELY my blueprint. I mean, WHY wouldn't you look to him? He's INCREDIBLE!

[@John-lp5xh]

Is he... er.... y'know?

[@benschaeffer8102]

@@John-lp5xh Gay? Bi? Trans? Idk, but he doesn't like: "labels." I get it, I don't either.

[@John-lp5xh]

@@benschaeffer8102 are you,.. Er 🤔... Same, like? 🤔

[@benschaeffer8102]

@@John-lp5xh Am I Gay? Yes. Big Whoop.

[@John-lp5xh]

@@benschaeffer8102 labels are necessary in some ways because then when the time arises you're able to tell people, there's nothing wrong in that. Anyway congratulations peace

[@SusanLocke-t1s]

Love seeing Richard, a family favourite!!love to him...xx😁

[@Bexx3of4]

Richard O’Brian is a legend and a gentlemen. I think this was the wrong auction house to sell his stuff!!

[@TheLegoStar]

Exactly!!! RHPS fans would have paid so much more for a piece of his history!!!💋

[@GlitchyHalo]

I would kill sm to have that guitar to play and to display. Imagine the guitar you learn to play on was THE Richard guitar. Probably the one he waltzed around Oakley Court in I may be wrong

[@AndyMangele]

12:20 "It's kept me alive in many ways" 👍

[@johndaarteest]

A kind soul and a great laugh on the Crystal Maze. Love to mumsy RIchard. 😁

[@Captain_Rhodes]

hes 81. wow he could pass for 65

[@jasonbarron3047]

He never is oh my god that's amazing

[@dellzincht]

He's 81 now. He was 67/68 when this was filmed 13 years ago

[@jasonbarron3047]

@@dellzincht I had no idea that's amazing thank you xj

[@RolandoRatas]

no way ! 81 years old. Damn time is flying by

[@silverkitty2503]

indeed

[@TickityBoo70]

What a thoroughly wonderful chap Richard is! An absolute one off ❤ Loved this episode ❤

[@iwanbottos5128]

Restoren my faith in mankind .Great , great episode .Iwas so pleased for Richard . Motor guys are the best .

[@goldenhog]

he looks good!

[@philnewton-england7795]

Now if he'd been selling props or costumes from The Crystal Maze, I would have paid a LOT for those !!!!!💎

[@djdefaut6869]

What a kind heart.

[@KeithApp]

He was awesome in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Crystal Maze. He hasn't aged that much since the 90s either.

[@bryanbelshaw7725]

I thought he was going to say.....right follow me upstairs. This is a physical game. You've got 2 minutes from when I close the door.😉

[@MRb-om9jv]

Thank you for the great video! Richard is a wonderful person and an extraordinary personality) It was informative to learn a lot of new things about him. May God protect him. There should be more people like this in the world) With great gratitude for the story and with love for Richard, Miroslava. ❤

[@chrismitchell4808]

He also wrote the song for Goth group the Danse society's song in 82 called 'Somewhere' very good song.

[@Jamie_Dodger]

Thanks for uploading this. Fantastic.

[@hellsbunniestv584]

LOL! They blanked out the reg of the bike, throughout the show and then when they show it's listing in the action catalogue, they left it in.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

He looks fantastic for a man in his 80s!

[@dellzincht]

This was filmed in 2010 when he was considerably younger

[@StrawberrySunday212]

@@dellzincht I'm talking about now.

[@dogsarefab]

I cant stop smiling watching this.

[@TALKCalgary]

Can't believe how little some of these items fetched.

[@BritishAnts]

This auction is not his audience, if he were selling these items in a city with a pulse and theatrics you could double the values on provenance! I would bought anything he owned just because it was him regardless of the item! Lovely man and great story!

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

they always go to these tiny shitty rural auctions, if that guitar had been sold in sothebys hed have got at least 5k for it, hell, sothebys can turn anything into big money

[@sozanmarshall2832]

At last someone who give alot of money for a great course

[@vaslav030547]

If every human was like Richard what a wonderful world we would be living in. His London home blew me away! That first sale wasn't an auction, it was a 'give away'. I know it was a few months ago, but if Granny's coat is still around I would be more than happy to buy it at a realistic price. Not sure how to make contact but I will make a big effort.

[@GlitchyHalo]

imagine what his New Zealand home is now that he lives there as a permanent citizen (finally) I think he also lives by himself too just enjoying life

[@carolilseanne2175]

Richard was also a mortician in The Detectives - favourite word 'Putrefaction' which he used repeatedly 😀

[@adrianmcgachie]

I really enjoyed this episode, I really did appreciate the painting, like Richard pointed out so much direction being created with touches of detail, and I am no bike expert but the motorbike looked gorgeous!

[@hamdan13mohd]

I am Somalian. I used to watch The Crystal Miz in Saudi Arabia in the nineties. I am now 36 years old. I love him very much. 🇸🇦♥️🇸🇴

[@KeithApp]

Richard's Mercedes is stunning with immense beauty. He's a man with great style!

[@AnkushChauhanMystic]

I’ve watched him host crystal maze almost 35 years ago

[@dinocub1]

Richard, one of the most underappreciated composers/actors/vocal artists of our time. This video broke my heart. So incredibly sad. Auctions were held where obviously those in attendance didn't know or even cared about Richard O'Brien's name. Auctioneer in both auctions didn't even mention his name. Tragic!! If he really wanted to raise a ton of money for his charity, should have taken a page out the book of Elvira, the Mistress of Merch. She went through her storage lockers last year, put the items she wanted to donate into a gallery that was viewed for a month, did a whole web episode walking through her memories of each prior to the auction. Promotion, promotion promotion. Auction was done online as well as in person. She made a killing. IF Richard had enlisted the aid of the same auctioneers, the sales would have been triple...if not more. That motorcycle? If signed, would have fetched well above 10,000 pounds or higher. So many missed opportunities. The auctioneer didn't even try to encourage more bids stating it was for charity. WTF?? As for that green "Granny takes a trip" jacket. Richard, if you're reading this and it's still available, get in touch. Happily buy it and make a generous donation to your charity.

[@robertlouisburns]

Richard made the movie in 1975 but the play goes back to 1973.

[@thomasmurgatroyd7103]

a Hero

[@AllyKiss18]

Stingy fools, Richard O Brian for Christ’s sake! They should have been paying ten times the amount at least!

[@ruxod9002]

Can you believe he's 81 years old !

[@moehenderson668]

😮

[@Smithjones12]

The stripper was a great stage show, shock treatment was awesome

[@patrickphair488]

Shock Treatment had me jumping like a real live wire !

[@thestig8133]

Lorne still got a GREAT BOD 😉👍😁 not that she is old just mature.

[@jessgunn6639]

theres more life in a used coffin than there is in that auctioneer!

[@thejoin4687]

Is Richard immortal? They say black don't crack, and it also seems that bald don't get auld

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

whenever i see a place and think 'where the fk is that in London?' it always ends up being in south. I'm in NW. They're never up this way unless filming INSIDE BBC studios close by in white city.

[@JetScreamer_YT]

That camera work is claustrophobia.

[@monikapiro8187]

❤

[@mjbbell]

Wasn’t the right auction for a lot of the items

[@lynnjones4291]

HI Richard 🤞

[@XX-vu5jo]

No way this dude is 82 😐😐😐😐 he looks 60 😨😨😨😨

[@dcflake5645]

This was filmed in 2008

[@dellzincht]

​@@dcflake5645Broadcast in 2010. He's 81 now.

[@dominiquesweat2183]

so was he living in that house that they record on?

[@GlitchyHalo]

Yes that was 13 years ago though and he’s not there anymore. He retired to New Zealand I believe. He always went back and forth between there and London as he grew up in both places but I think he permanently resides in New Zealand by himself

[@20cent]

I can't believe his Honda Dream 50 was sold for only 3000 pounds, they go for at least 5000 euros in similar conditions.

[@TheLegoStar]

And with the Richard O’Brien provenance! An RHPS fan would have paid way more!!!

[@GlitchyHalo]

The hosts were nice but they really do these people dirty and not selling them at good auctions. These people were not Richard’s audience

[@topm.hatter1760]

Wish he had written a third installment for Brad and Janet. To have a series done following Brad and Janet as they become a couple and traverse the bizarre world around them. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GlitchyHalo]

he did have one in mind revenge of the old queen where franks mom wants him back on his planet to take the throne not knowing he’s dead and riff raff later killing magenta after catching her with franks cousin Lord de Lordy Sadly it never got made but some of the script and a song are out there somewhere, The Moon Drenched Shores of Transylvania If it somehow ended up getting made idk if Richard and Patricia would still be up to doing it as they are much older as they were in Shock Treatment

[@Charlotte-kv7bk]

If his rocky horror pictures fans knew. They show up,over pay, and it would go fast.

[@SamanthaClark-c7y]

Good evening

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

i wish they would go to bigger name auctions, these auction sites in the show are always the dingiest little backwater shed, friend of mine who is an appraiser said from watching this show, about 70% of the items sold are undervalued because they know the auction wont be impressive, take the guitar in this show, my friend said any day of the week he could get 650 minimum for it at auction without even trying, the jacket he could get 400 for at an auction where vintage clothes are often sold, the dog vases, worth 130 quid on a slow day,. my friend hates this show with a passion because he has proven time and time again that they undervalue knowing there auction sites are barely making money and are to cheap to go to more acclaimed auction sites

[@GlitchyHalo]

If they took it to a more populated part of London I bet there would be a handful of rocky fans in the crowd waiting to get their hands on that guitar

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

@@GlitchyHalo but you cant deny, richard is way to big of a star to be selling his bits and bobs in an auction house in the middle of sheepshagger central

[@StormTrackerWV]

Did they even advertise that these are Richard O'Briens things?!!? This doesnt seem like the right kind of crowd...

[@GlitchyHalo]

Seemed like only the guitar and maybe the suit. They didn’t even mention he signed the cross and the Mexican book. I heard this show doesn’t really take items to good auctions so they sell much less than they should’ve. If it was urban London with more Rocky fans it would sell way more knowing it was Richards things

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

What a crappy room, nobody that interested in spending any money 🙄

[@StormTrackerWV]

This auction is a travesty--these are clearly NOT Rocky Horror Type of people ☹️ If this had been marketed properly, they should have made a small fortune

[@GlitchyHalo]

sadly these people seemed to be too old for rocky 😔 lots of auctions consist of elderly people especially just regular vintage items

[@TheVRSofa]

These shows are just the worst scams of the elderly, the dude wanted to make money for kids and barely made the cash you could make on ebay. that bike is worth like 8 grand ffs. you couldnt but a normal moped for 2 grand brand new XD i really feel for him. he made nothing....and basically got ripped of for his stuff that should have sold for thousands.

[@GlitchyHalo]

fr like he wanted kids to be cured enough to be able to come home and live a normal life :(( what made me happy is when he talked about how cancer patients looked up to him when they saw him with a shaved head on crystal maze as not a lot of people back then went full on bald seems like a piece of everything he was a part of shaped him into the person he is today no matter how he identifies himself

[@DB-qw6xq]

What a complete oddball 🤪

[@AndyMangele]

And a most likeable one too!

[@jckonstanz]

Shitty auction room full of square, boring bidders who don’t get Richard O Brien. The auctioneer has no character nor has the presenter. Total failure.

[@mrnaughtycat]

I remember her from decades back not a fan of

[@mrnaughtycat]

The Annika Rice one was the same no one was interested in her stuff and it was for charity come on people

[@HythamTamer]

USA.. the recklessness, UK.. the ugliness.. Egypt the injustice, china.. the..

[@M-113]

Richard O'Brian is a Legend , he would pull in 8 times that much in a weekend signing autographs at any big horror convention in the states .. just saying .. come to Monsterpalooza or Days of the Dead for a few days and you can write a check to what ever charity you want for 20 30 40 grand easy.. Tim Curry does the convention scene , just call him to get the low down.. .. see you there ..

[@jasonbarron3047]

Brilliant idea tho Richard could just donate some of his own massive wealth he's worth millions

[@cultureofcritique9735]

@@jasonbarron3047 Who's to say he hasn't already?

[@dogsarefab]

​@@jasonbarron3047 he has

[@gilchristantiques7464]

disgusting,,,,,How stingy are people.....dreadfull....people pay more than that on a DFS sofa 😢 no one has any class these days ...the antiques business is ruined because no one is educated and they've lost the plot ...."my house is worth 800,000 but I want spent any money on antiques 😮