Brenda Vaccaro opens up about Barbra Streisand, Michael Douglas, The Golden Girls & Matthew Perry.

[@pamthompson3316]

She is such a doll...84 yrs old😍 Love everything she's ever done😊

[@jeffkoons001]

Brenda is acting royalty -- HOW CAN SHE NOT HAVE REPRESENTATION??? That is insane. Brenda, if you're reading this, you deserve more and better. You are adored.

[@snarkyenigma9219]

I think we would be shocked to know how so many of our icons from yesteryear are now living very quiet lives, mostly retired, and yes, without the walls (representation) surrounding them. But the good news (for us) is that they are now much more accessible.

[@TheShmoo123]

That was a fab interview, so very interesting and obviously you only just scratched the surface. There definitely needs to be a book, I’m just reading, well listening to Barbra reading her memoir on audible, it’s fab. I would love to read yours too Brenda 💛🙋🏽‍♀️👍🏽🤩

[@snarkyenigma9219]

@@TheShmoo123 Ugh ... I was a huge Barbra fan back in the day, but the book was a huge disappointment, and listening to 40+ hrs. of her rambling in that nasal voice would be pure torture. She sounds like she's got a horrible (apparently permanent) cold.

[@myronmadey3040]

All im going to say is i always love Brenda Vacaro!!❤

[@dapperdoggy]

She looks wonderful, hasn't aged a day.

[@philipcondenzio5987]

@@dapperdoggy That’s not natural aging. She’s had help. Love her by the way.

[@dianeholtman3069]

When people talk about being an authentic , Brenda Vaccaro is the kind of person they’re talking about.

[@joanneevans1295]

This was a laugh a minute. As a New Yorker, I saw Brenda the other day in a restaurant in Central Park Sth. She was just like this, animated, funny, she had everyone captivated. This is a brilliant interview. Thank you, thank you. Please do Sally Struthers next. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@kelshep]

How great Joanne and yes, Sally is on Craig and my radar. Hopefully we can get her over the line in the not too distant future. Thank you for your comment.

[@DeedraBoyer]

Thank you for your interview. I have always loved Brenda and always wished I had her voice😊you have a new subscriber

[@kelshep]

@@DeedraBoyer welcome on board Deedra! It's always great to see new viewers. Thank you.

[@snarkyenigma9219]

@@kelshep That would be cool. Come to think of it, I don't believe I've ever seen SS interviewed ... like ever.

[@katieirish5765]

I'm not a fan of today's celebs, but Brenda and her genre are the BEST! Love Brenda to the moon and back!

[@caroledrury1411]

That was brilliant! She is a national treasure!

[@ashleycallender7618]

wow - thanks for suddenly appearing out of nowhere, Brenda Vaccaro - you made my day 😍

[@shaunreilly774]

She is a wonderful actress, I remember watching her back in the 60's and 70's, that shows my age!

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Me also ❤

[@rm5337]

OMG! Brenda looks AMAZING! She has beautiful skin! So wonderful seeing and listening to her! She's had a very interesting life! 👏👏👏❤️

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

He's such a good interviewer.

[@Chris73388]

I love Brenda Vacarro. I have been a huge fan for years

[@Historian212]

As a Brooklyn native, I adore how Brooklyn she has always been. Wonderful to see this interview. ❤

[@KPSTEINBERG]

Ms Vaccaro, you look and sound amazing, like you're at least twenty years younger. I don't know why you're not being cast in more projects. You're so talented and funny and a good soul. I wish you all the best!

[@JustMe-hq9dv]

Brenda is wonderful. What a brilliant interview and what a lovely lady.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

What an Absolute Joy. Brenda looks amazing, still as funny informative and just Real. What a Lady, a Legend and Wonderful. Thank you to all the team for making this video happen and to Craig.

[@kelshep]

Our pleasure!

[@marciaadamson7032]

Brenda is a hoot!! I think you are wonderful!😊

[@lindagrabowski8911]

She looks like she's in her 60's. Good on ya Brenda!

[@eddiel.4108]

My God. What a beautiful woman. Shes hardly changed the last 50 years.

[@christinefrances5598]

I remember how funny Brenda was in her Polaroid camera commercials. She has aged like fine wine.

[@Andrewlennard-gt9wp]

I have always loved her as an actress but had no idea what a warm funny interesting engaging vibrant woman she is. She needs to get that book out and tour a one woman show. Love love love her. Big hug for you Brenda.

[@janetberghoff3605]

You’re the BEST BRENDA! Beautiful, down to earth, so happy and bright!

[@m.theresa1385]

I adore this lady! I love her energy, her voice .. gorgeous! I met her some years ago and found her to be exactly like this in real life. Wishing her continued success!

[@hiyahandsome]

Love love love Brenda Vaccaro, she is so vital, so real and so talented. I truly hope she writes a memoir. I'm sure it would be a doozy! Cheers~

[@michelerivera3055]

@@hiyahandsome she is so real because Italians don’t know any other way. We are who we are. If you don’t like us, we don’t care..lol

[@BrownsBacker]

Brenda Vaccaro was such a good actress, under appreciated, i believe. She seemed to get relegated to tv guest rolls way too soon in her career...but then again, an actor has to act.

[@DavidCooper-cb4zp]

Brenda is an Icon...I love this girl...what an actress!

[@rmp9417]

Always loved her when I was a kid, always a treat so I had to see this, thank you, give her my love

[@arlinemoore7896]

Love Brenda and her attitude and humor❗️ A great interview 👍🏻❗️

[@lindagerman1782]

That interview made my day!I have always adored her. Bless her...she will always be revelant! She is the real deal.

[@kaye8231]

Thank you so much for this interview. I adore Brenda Vaccaro. I was able to meet her & get her autograph in Honolulu in 1978. She was simply lovely!

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

How utterly refreshing!

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

Thank you,for sharing such a great interview with Ms.Vaccaro.Such a unique, versatile actress.

[@bigManpaula]

I love Brenda Vaccaro she is a star and a classy lady, and you just know a lovely person, someone you'd wanna hang out with x

[@donnawest866]

Love, love you Brenda Vaccaro! You could do a one woman show about your life experiences. Whatever you do, I certainly hope we get to see more of you soon! The world needs more of your charming self, so honest, such positive energy! 💖💖💖

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

I was visiting L.A. in January 2001. We went to a incredible Hamburger Restaurant and to my surprise I was standing in line directly Behind her. I was so startled I could only say Hi🥰

[@jadezee6316]

her Golden Girls episode was onr of the best ever....and yes Bea Arthur was amazing....

[@TheMocao]

@@jadezee6316 that ending always makes me cry

[@Womanwithblackdog]

I can see why Michael fell in love with Brenda.

[@carolynstewart8465]

Wisely charming...charmingly wise❤❤❤❤❤. Great life lived!❤❤

[@d.s.4627]

Lots of fun. She has been a constant in my life. Thank you for the 60 + years. She does need to write a book!

[@ckurvers]

Thanks you for this lovely interview! I have been a fan of Brenda's for over 50 years! It's great to hear her stories and anecdotes and see her looking so well!

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patbastek4991]

She is wonderful! Thank you for interviewing her.

[@jesscherry404]

I love Brenda!

[@BarbGleeson-hf3et]

This is a keeper. How much fun, and how honest is Brenda Vaccaro. I remember those tampon commercials. She is a treasure. 🎉

[@patriciawhite6820]

"Summertree" was such an insightful movie about the attitudes and division concerning the Viet Nam War. I just sobbed at the end of it. Always enjoyed Brenda Vaccaro's work. She is such an interesting person, and this was a truly animated conversation.

[@MollyMeyers121]

Absolutely amazing movie. Must hunt it up again.

[@benhudson515]

Spot on, such an underrated movie. Brenda and Michael were magic together.

[@dawncheshire-gibson1859]

I’ve never forgotten the movie. Even today I can remember sitting in my room crying toward the end.

[@johnbeebe7568]

I adore Brenda Vaccaro!!! We were in a movie together made in 1978 called FAST CHARLIE, THE MOONBEAM RIDER with David Carradine. She was so kind and nice to me and gave me such great advice.

[@SusanChristopher-hl7eq]

Always loved Brenda on TV and especially in the movie "Capricorn One" with James Brolin! Great movie. Great actress!!

[@snarkyenigma9219]

Was always a BV fan ... such a sweet and funny energy about her. She's also aging beautifully, seems easily 25 yrs. younger than her linear age.

[@machpodfan]

She looks great, and still has that life-force. Power to you❤❤

[@jude1515]

Interesting stories. She seems very upbeat and positive

[@galepatrick1702]

fabulous lady - lovely warm vibrant interview

[@christined2495]

Brenda and my cousin were married in the late 70s, although I never met her my sister did when she visited in California and she said she was a great great lady

[@marciaadamson7032]

I love this Interview!! He’s very charming and knowledgeable!

[@bjm9071]

The other day I was discussing how much younger looking people with no children usually are. At age 84, Brenda is proof!

[@stumack9755]

I'm guessing good Dr's. on that front. But like Jane Fonda they can afford the best.

[@brookelyn9817]

What a wonderful interview with Brenda Vaccaro. She definitely has a book in her. Please, Brenda, tell us more. This is old Hollywood that has been forgotten.❤

[@meezermom1027]

Love her. Great interview as always.

[@NancySellers-zb1up]

This was such a brilliant conversation. As you say, Craig, Brenda is a treasure. Her energy and candor is fabulous. Love her in everything she’s done. And its hard to believe she’s in her 80’s. So naturally beautiful ❤ Thank you for another throughly entertaining and insightful conversation 💕👏🏼🌸

[@trudigoodman4825]

She's great. Honey write that book! I'm an actor. I love you!

[@victoriaduvall6922]

Loved that show "Streets of San Francisco."

[@Stevenspelling123]

A great series!!!

[@stumack9755]

& lucky girl shacked Michael Douglas!!!!!

[@wadedavid4375]

@@victoriaduvall6922 Me Too! The Episode with John Davidson as a Female Impersonator, was one of the Best ones!

[@Areyoukiddingme-ti9ei]

Ms Vaccaro, you are beautiful!!

[@jenniferkuperman2589]

Brenda is so lovely, real and GORGEOUS. Inspiring. Thank you Craig for the joy you bring. Thank you Brenda for authenticity. Beautiful on all levels, reminding us of all the nuanced connections we have.

[@rozzykronfeld-wilbanks8759]

Wow! What a delightful interview. Thank you☺️💖

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethdumas4147]

Now I will have to look up all Brenda's movies to stream. I always liked her and her unique voice.

[@Leftofway]

Brenda is so delightful, so funny, so warm! I love her spirit and her incredible talent.

[@sarahwestmusic]

Delightful interview!! She's brilliant and so dear! You do such a magnificent job interviewing!! so kind and enthusiastic and warm! AWESOME!!

[@MartyBenson-te2ie]

If you are on here, please do your book, Brenda. You are a total treasure. I’m a big fan. Great, no extra great interview with Craig. Thank you for all you do, you two.

[@twooldmuppets2767]

Awesome visit with Brenda Vaccaro. Thank You.

[@chuckgranado3530]

Wow! She’s AMAZING 🤩 Authentic. GOD BLESS BV

[@8gagee]

She looks fabulous!

[@jamessheridan4306]

So glad this turned up on my feed. What a delight. And, oh yes, please do Sally Struthers next.

[@Latnman101]

OMG Brenda looks marvelous! Loved her in Midnight Cowboy.

[@pamstubbs4699]

My late mother loved her as do I.We first saw her in Midnight Cowboy .

[@maxlinder5262]

She's Very .. REAL... NO ..BS... Interesting ... just my opinion.😊

[@julieyoutu]

OMG leave it to YOU sweetheart, to have Ms Vaccaro on your wonderful delightful insightful show 🤗💕

[@Janeburns-mi9dh]

Absolutely

[@jons.105]

I love this woman.

[@michaelmishaw]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Mr. Bennett. This was a wonderful interview, so great I didn't want it to end. She is so full of life and warmth, and she has so many rich stories to tell. I know this was only the mere tip of the tip of the iceberg, and that she has so much more where that came from. I totally agree with you---We want her to put out her memoirs. Thank you again. This was just rich.

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it Michael. Craig and I love reading comments like yours. Thank you.

[@LindaCHoward]

Fantastic interview Craig, surely there’s a part two here with Brenda, she is an absolute diamond and an outstanding storyteller. Wow. Simply brilliant, you steered the flow. So well. Amazing

[@jameswalberg3265]

Brilliant interview.. Brenda is funny and delightful.

[@viviennea.293]

Thank you for this interview. She is one of my all time favorite actresses. Brenda Vaccrro!!! Is still a star!

[@Carol-jg4vj]

What a fabulous interview.

[@keithbuchanan8588]

Her appearances on murder she wrote & columbo were great!!!!!!

[@keithbuchanan8588]

Tonight a watched an episode of the fugitive (1963). Brenda vaccaro was in it. She was so young & cute & a great actress in that too!!!

[@mcgoran100]

This is great. Brenda is hilarious and so lovely ❤️

[@January.]

*Thoroughly enjoyed* . I loved Brenda in Once Is Not Enough.

[@charlestumlinson5779]

I love this woman and everything she has done. But what sticks out is a commercial she did that cracked my mother up. A Polaroid commercial with beeps and boops. she was priceless and still is.

[@brendacook1536]

Brenda Vaccaro, has always been one of my favorites. If she’s in it, I have to see it. Thank you so much I enjoyed this you put a smile on my face.🎈🇺🇸🎈

[@kelshep]

How could you not smile when you hear Brenda's stories!

[@twittertwice]

Years ago when I lived in Los Angeles, there was a small taco restaurant near Melrose Avenue I think, this was in 1972 or around that time. I was either walking or driving around and had parked and was with my daughter and decided to grab something quick to eat, and we went into the small taco place that was very minimal but modern and I said she sitting there but Brenda Vaccaro and Michael Douglas. Very young and attractive both of them. I had read that they were dating. It seemed very odd that they would be in this particular tiny restaurant I think besides them there may have been four people in the place me and my daughter. Or perhaps I can’t remember clearly they had broken up and sure they were. or perhaps they broke up after the sighting and I wondered what was going on with their meeting at this place. Was it a nice neighborhood? I mean it was it was near Melrose, but LA was really stunning place in the 70s. I always like Vaccaro as an actor and was sorry that she and he broke up.

[@darmonweir5910]

Oh golly this is a hypnotically good interview. Ms Vaccaro is a firecracker. Craig does these interviews so well, as he runs the topics with seamless ease. Thank you Ms Vaccaro for your wonderful career and honesty.

[@darrylgaines2540]

This is a magnificent interview So much better than mainstream network/media

[@kevinc4756]

I could listen to her stories for hours. Excellent interview.

[@TexasNorthDFW]

I LOVE HER!!!

[@rosswaghorn2844]

She is amazing what a treat to see and hear Brenda Vaccaro… she is just as open and honest and funny as she has been thru her career… I hope Craig pushers her for that book… what a read it will be. Xoxo wanda dparke Brisbane Australia

[@benhudson515]

So glad I saw this. Please do the book, Brenda! You are the best. Great interview, wish it didn’t stop, she is exceptional. Thank you for all you do, Craig.

[@mutt5143]

First seen her on Airport '77

[@andytaylor5476]

Fantastic interview! Brenda, so open, friendly, unguarded, in the moment! I love her wit and spirit. Please Brenda get someone to help you write your wonderful, interesting life. Just great!

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it Andy. Thank you for your comment.

[@teresacobianchi4151]

What an Amazing interview , every single bit was just so joyous , Brenda ‘s smile and laugh , the voice , the Talent , and then to hear all those wonderful stories , and everyone of those stories , so genuine and generous, just so down to earth and kind , thank you , thank you 🥰🥰♥️♥️

[@LoLasLair]

What a wonderful interview. I grew up watching her on the big screen and always loved her. I hope she gets another project soon! Thanks for doing this!

[@MollyMeyers121]

Sharing this everywhere. 💙💙Stunning interview. I could not love Brenda Vaccaro more. What a blast of gorgeous energy. Love what she says about LA vs NYC.

[@judyholland7236]

Thank you for this! You are a great interviewer! Brenda if you read this, PLEASE write your memoir!

[@RichardMcGrath]

Absolutely amazing! Yes! Please write the book! Thank you for doing this interview!

[@croissant912]

Wow! There is so much crap on youtube and this was SO GOOD! THANK YOU for a good, intelligent, positive interview with one of my all-time favourites: Brenda Vaccaro! From the first moment I saw her a lifetime ago in Midnight Cowboy she was special. It was a fantastic film, Jon Voigt was superb in that role --- in the ensuing two years after it came out I watched Midnight Cowboy six times. Thank you again!🥰

[@kelshep]

Wow, thank you! That is the type of comment we strive to read.