Christopher Lee ~ This Is Your Life

[@Rekaert]

When Oliver Reed, Peter Cushing and Vincent Price turn up to show respect, you know you've done something right.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

You're so right. And Oliver showed up SOBER. Now that's a huge deal.

[@victortoomes5685]

To have been a fly on the wall that night...

[@ginsin1234]

Amen to that

[@rowley555]

And Trevor Howard too....somewhat sober....

[@josephvanburen887]

Price played richilieu in a film adaptation of three musketeers in 1948.

[@Kris.G]

Bloody hell, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Vincent Price in the same room... it's like The Beatles of horror movies.

[@normal_media]

indeed. Vincent Price is just creepy under normal circumstances.

[@gordonm.7387]

There's no analogue to that triumvirate today.

[@scotnick59]

I never thought Price was scary as his voice struck me as just too effeminate.

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

These men were the end of an era. With the passing of Sir Christopher, it has become painfully obvious that there will never again be three actors (let alone one) who will emit the level of class that these 3 men did. I'm not okay with that. It makes me sad. But, this alarming realization does make Vincent, Peter and Chris all the more special. For over two years this era has been over. I feel the void more and more each day. I'm glad I have access to their interviews and films. It creates a warnesss in my heart that not much else can. I'm only 36, but I grew up on these films. Pre-internet...I had accumulated all of their films on VHS by the mid nineties (paying upwards to 200.00 for one out of print video tape). I was a teenage detective hunting down these films without the use of any internet. Lots of reading, researching and long distance calls were involved (and pissed off parents I might add). I have since owned all of their films on DVD...and now bluray. I will continue to purchase them in whatever form they come out on. God bless these men and their families.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

Absolutely agreed. They were all fine actors, great talents, warm, wonderful and charming gentlemen too.

[@arthurdeth7646]

Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing & Vincent Price. When were they, all 3 last together in 1 room. A moment to treasure in history.

[@johnporcella2375]

I was hoping that Lee would tell the story about the time he was caught in a shower of rain in Switzerland and his car broke down. Arriving at a farmer's house to ask to use the telephone, the poor Swiss farmer opened the front door and took fright on seeing 'Dracula' crying out "È lui!" (It's him!) and promptly fainting!

[@gordonm.7387]

Classier times, classier people.

[@sexobscura]

people like you don't realize that your comment was said about the time your sentimentalizing

[@keithremedy]

Jb 318 in some aspect he’s right but yea I agreee with you whole heartedly. My grandma who lived all through the 20s and is still alive now. She always told me growing up in the 90s that the world was going to shit and people were becoming more and more evil all the way back in 70s. Each decade people say that, but yea now I can say this is something that is higher then ever before. Even in the years I’ve lived from the 90s too the early 2000s and now. Every five years things change. People have less integrity now then ever before. Less people have values and morals

[@melvinch]

@@sexobscura people like you don't realize you're in a farked-up generation and dwelling in it.

[@pabrennan6877]

I agree!

[@NigelJackson]

absolutely true...there's been a steady decline in human quality, style and decorum.

[@Mani-to2kv]

Oliver Reed stands when Peter Cushing appears. That’s class and respect right there!

[@richardeast3328]

It sure is.

[@brucedickinson12]

Not for Trevor Howard

[@johnricercato740]

@@richardeast3328And for the women.

[@kingbolo4579]

@@brucedickinson12 Oh, how funny! I hadn't noticed that.

[@brendanduffy2367]

Classy,these people could teach today's "stars"how to conduct themselves.

[@littleniyah]

For all his hell-raising Oliver was still a gent. And its true manners have vanished. Incredibly, all the dicks on here blame feminism! Hello, its the men who seized the opportunity to start screaming abuse or cat-calling or slamming doors in the face of older women...as a friend told me happened to her last week!

[@glamdolly30]

@@littleniyah Exactly, Oliver Reed WAS a gentleman - note that he stood up whenever a lady walked on and he also stood when the great Peter Cushing arrived too, as a mark of his respect. Just because he was a boozer didn't mean he was a yob - he had a lot of class.

[@comradeweedity1648]

Well Brendan atleast we know you are probably an old man 😂

[@sexobscura]

con fused

[@paulanthony5274]

There were plenty of well spoken he'll raisers from England.Keith moon for one,the drummer out of the who.

[@LHA8925]

I just love how classy people were back then. True gentlemen and women back then.

[@38MBH]

I loved the fact that the hell raiser Oliver Reed, stood up when all his peers like Peter Cushing etc were introduced, a true sign of respect!

[@trevormoses5061]

I was told by a filmmaker who worked with Oliver Reed several times that he was a nice person.

[@paulmoneill]

I visited his grave and went to his local boozer in Cork. They all loved the man. He was good at keeping Alex Higgins in line when he was being a dick apparently

[@taniaearle4457]

Oliver Reed was a friendly nice guy to everyone apparently. But his Alcoholism & demons destroyed him.

[@akadacat]

I think it's amazing that Olly could stand up! 🤣

[@farerolobos9382]

He respected those who deserved respect... Not so many in those years, even less now, I'm afraid...

[@rowellster]

Will we ever see such class again? This speaks of a bygone era...

[@Syklonus]

Peter Cushing was the first man that Lee put his arm around when he walked on. You can tell that was a genuine and deeply beloved friendship.

[@kojinaoftheinvertedeye810]

The friendship of Peter and Christopher is truly a beautiful thing to witness.

[@MrJusskippy]

Quite similar to that of Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen.

[@johnmulligan455]

​@@MrJusskippyummm...no

[@scarletredmagic6724]

​@@MrJusskippy yes Definitely 🥰

[@thrillhausen8858]

Met Christopher Lee on a bus of all places in London, 1997. Nice man.

[@Eire_Go_Deo]

Reall? That’s amazing! He was on a bus? What did you talk about?

[@slckb0y65]

Today's world sorely lack people, scratch that, LEGENDS like him ...

[@thephantom496]

Rest in piece Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

[@suziejane1008]

And Vincent Price - all wonderful, actors!

[@DyslexicGod]

@@suziejane1008 and Oliver Reed. Fantastic actor.

[@splatcave3145]

God I miss those days

[@intuitiveeevee]

I think you mean PEACE

[@115spt2]

@@intuitiveeevee Yeah wtf he aint in pieces.....Well maybe.

[@pillardelaney4726]

I meet Christopher Lee on Victoria station, I had my huby and son, he was like us waiting for the train from France, I just show him and with the emotion I could not remember his cristian name, so I shauted, you are DRACULA,That got him lauhghing and it geve mi his autograph. I keekp it till this day , I 'm80 years old, but that day esteis in my memorie for ever. From Australia, may he rest in peace.

[@ianbentley7276]

i'm not surprised he acted so graciously.

[@madkittyjoey70]

I loved his reaction when Peter Cushing showed up to see him. Christopher managed to bring lots of joy into the remaining years of Peter's life.

[@redroseproductions4688]

He just looked so delighted. That's friendship for you

[@Syklonus]

And vice versa. Lee gave an interview in 1997 and he seemed genuinely heartbroken when he spoke about Peter and how much he missed him.

[@madkittyjoey70]

@@redroseproductions4688 Tell me about it! :-)

[@madkittyjoey70]

@@Syklonus I saw a video about that. And he was hurt that he couldn't attend the funeral since he had to work out of the country at that time.

[@madkittyjoey70]

@@Syklonus I saw a video about that. And he was hurt that he couldn't attend the funeral since he had to work out of the country at that time.

[@spookypatchouli]

I think Christopher is so handsome and sweet in this video. I've watched it so many times because he seems so genuine. And Peter is just darling. I love their friendship, it makes me so happy, especially to rewatch the films and know that even on "opposite" sides in the films, they were so close in real life.

[@Hiruma312]

spookypatchouli I agree! I want to ask Birgit how it feels like---living so long and watch that smile everytime, enjoy a pair of genuine beautiful eyes stared at her, damn!! I envy her!!! 😁

[@glamdolly30]

@@Hiruma312 I agree, Sir Christopher Lee was one VERY beautiful man!

[@aiseakonrote5381]

He is indeed - incredibly handsome.....that my views on Dracula is slowly changing from fear to.admiration n maybe lust...lol

[@diskgrinder]

Very well said

[@robnewman6101]

His greatest horror character organisation of all is Count Dracula.

[@scotnick59]

For such a spooky gent in the movies, Sir Christopher seemed a gentle & kind soul

[@typower9]

Apparently Boris Karloff was too.

[@scotnick59]

@@typower9 you bet!

[@johnroberts9845]

He served in the SAS in WW2. He has done it all.God bless.

[@fikent5252]

Good grief I didn’t know that, fascinating !!!!

[@ralphraffles1394]

He carried his SAS identity card with him at all times.

[@jeffstone2136]

This show is decades old, yet Lee had already packed four lifetimes into his one. And it was seriously far from over. And my God, what a charming, humble English gentleman Peter Cushing was.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

On a whole... As much as I like Christopher Lee and I do. I'd rather sit with Peter Cushing , Vincent Price and depending on how he was behaving at the time Oliver Reed. Peter Cushing was indeed a gentleman. Quiet soft spoken and a man who loved his fans. Vincent Price who in reality wasn't anywhere near as scary as he behaves in movies. He had a wonderful nature and sence of humour. And made no bones about his deep care for fans. For a horror movie actor who didn't scare young fans who adored him. Oliver Reed I see as an amazing talent . But he was far too unpredictable. When he was drunk (unfortunately more often than not) no person was safe from his practical jokes and sadly often bad temper. He was ok when he was sober. Like he was here. Christopher Lee still scares the hell out of me.

[@lawenda2099]

@@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346 Oliver Reed was a drunk, misogynistic, insecure loser that should've been locked up.

[@gailmiler2797]

Italian gentleman.

[@scotia7326]

Notice how he stands for every woman when they leave to sit down themselves, that is dedication to the gentleman’s code.

[@glamdolly30]

How I miss beautiful manners like that in men! Oliver Reed too stood up when ladies arrived - and to pay due respect to Peter Cushing too. And of course Mr Cushing was a true gentleman, that's why he and Christopher Lee were such class acts and kindred spirits.

[@rickykilby4672]

This reminds me of something I read years ago.There was a meeting of hammer top brass at their headquarters in London and Peter cushing was in attendance.At one point a lady entered the room with a tea urn, and Peter immediately stood up.The others around the table didn't and some gave Peter a strange look,as if to say what are doing,when Peter said 'a lady has entered the room,hadn't you noticed gentleman.Shows the absolute class of the man,a lady is a lady regardless from a tea lady to a princess. Total gentleman.

[@briankinnear1314]

So does Oliver Reed...

[@Marcel_Audubon]

That part of the code is just annoying - all that half hearted bobbing up and down - glad it's behind us

[@metrobar3367]

@@Marcel_Audubon and that’s why todays society is shite.

[@markthomas5360]

Christopher Lee was the best Dracula-Ever!

[@debcutler2013]

No, Gary Oldman was, because he was permitted to play it according to Stoker's book. Even Lee admitted it

[@CDU916]

I have enjoyed many actors in the role of Dracula, including Lugosi and Langella. To keep the character interesting, the book is the best source but the role of the Count, any role really, is always interpretive. That's what keeps it fresh.

[@77778598]

Agreed

[@lesreed9269]

@Gloria Vargo Who's Goldman? If you must comment, the do try to get it right...

[@tombennett3827]

I think Paul Lynde , Don Knotts and Tim Conway would have been good as Dracula.

[@allcall67]

They dont make actors like these anymore bravo!

[@sharonellis8776]

Just great to see Christopher, Peter and Vincent together. So much talent ! RIP to the masters of horror xx

[@RichardAugustMatthew19Man]

@@sharonellis8776 well, he also played Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus in the Star Wars prequels.

[@enigmagenesis7341]

It's amazing that so often the actors that play the most horrifying roles are absolutely the most kindest, friendliest and polite people of all.

[@johnmunro4952]

His acting career was a just a tiny part of this extraordinary man's life.

[@Eire_Go_Deo]

What a true gentleman. Polite, cultured, intelligent, well read, spoke many languages etc.

[@sandrahuber80s]

I loved this man for his charm and he is the best Dracula ever

[@KenFromBeara]

Saurumon, Francisco Scaramanga, Count Dooku, so many more

[@sandrahuber80s]

@@KenFromBeara Yes he was Great ☺thanks for your Comment

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray2507]

A gentleman with class

[@jondoes8222]

Man, I'm afraid we shall never see the likes of those actors again. Some of the greatest people I grew up watching are gone now. As in music, Peter Paul and Mary were my mentors as well as Lee. Now Mary is gone and never can be replaced just like these wonderful people.

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray2507]

Ron you are right i agree i am still sad over his death, i have always admired him and Peter Cushing 2 fine macabre actors of the world.

[@jondoes8222]

This may be a bit off subject but as a boy every day of my life my mind would not miss a single day of thinking about Christopher and Peter Cushing as well as PP&M no connection of course but they were most important in my mind through out the years. The first time I ever saw Lee and Cushing was on a 4 minute 8mm film I would play on my little movie projecter. Later I saw Horror of Dracula in its full form on tv and I was hooked. I always wanted to meet them and talk but that was not to be. I did meet PP&M many times and befriended them. I wonder if Lee's brother is still around?

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray2507]

I agree Ron i miss them both very much.i never got a chance to speak to them, but i am quite happy with there signed photos i have,

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray2507]

His brother was living/working in South Africa maybe he is dead like his sister.

[@johnnyblade4351]

Christopher Lee, Vincent Price ,Peter Cushing ..Alll amazing actors growing up. What a great acolade or might just be alcohol Top of the form !!! & not forgetting Ollie Reed XXXX.

[@richardcochrane1966]

Had a friend who had the fortune to work with Christopher Lee on one of his movies - told me Mr. Lee was an absolute gentleman, with a wonderful personality

[@BB-wc9jx]

What fine actors and proper gentlemen, we will sadly never see the likes of them again.

[@chrisevans5259]

I've also found Christopher Lee an intriguing person and a bit of a mystery, highly intelligent and fluent in several languages, there's a presence, and a dark mystic and aura about him......that deep rich voice , dark features and tall stature ,..if ever a person was born to play the Prince of darkness himself Count Dracula he was ,.but my all-time favorite film of his ,.is :....The Wicker Man

[@mlandry21169]

Chris Evans I just found out today that he played in The Wicker Man after reading up on him. And after hearing him describe it as the best movie role of his career etc I’m dying to watch it. I only hope I can track it down. He was a legend as an Actor and as a Man. There is not another person that can come close to touching his life if they had 2 lifetimes to do it.

[@ethanperks372]

The war helped shape him. Though officially he was listed as "support", he was in SOE, a secret unit. When a director said to him I want you to imagine somebody being stabbed in the back, Lee's answer was "I don't have to imagine!" He knew the true face of war.!

[@robbbie85]

@@mlandry21169 I hope you got to watch The Wicker Man, it's a highly respected and loved movie here in the UK

[@LakelandluvsBlythe]

You can see the adoration Sir Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing have for one another

[@baxterrhodes7542]

Watching Lee smile and be so happy, especially seeing his close friends Cushing and Price, it's heartwarming. Though masters of horror, truly all three were kind and elegant men off the stage. Even now they have no equal, I would have loved to have met any one of them let alone all three.

[@briankinnear1314]

My God I miss old days of acting..

[@merrybluegirl8930]

Me too. I always had a similtaneous crush on Christopher and Peter C. Especially Dracula!! I like them tall!

[@randychene5130]

Same.💯

[@joanhughes9660]

The first time I saw Horror of Dracula in 1966, I was 23 yrs. old. I remember being scared to death, he made such an impression on me.I have been a devoted fan of his since then, I have all his Dracula films, and I still watch them and I am 73 yrs. old. RIP Dear Christopher, you are loved!!!! 2/19/17 Joan Martino Hughes

[@GG2873]

I watched all the Dracula films played by Christopher Lee, even the Italian one, "Il conte Dracula" directed by Jesus Franco and in my opinion the most frightening of them all is "Scars of Dracula" directed by Roy Ward Baker in 1970

[@catherinebirch2399]

When I was about 6 years old, I saw posters advertising Dracula movies outside the local cinema. They scared the life out of me.

[@robnewman6101]

1958 Dracula.

[@andyjay9346]

Just loved Peter Cushing, the gentleman's gentleman in British horror and suspense.

[@petroscosk2282]

And, the best Dr Who

[@radionoakmont7756]

this is a ultra rare treasure to find even today Sir Christopher Lee still makes a grand entrance in anything he has starred in.

[@Pippistrelle72]

What a lovely handsome man Christopher Lee was. Those eyes! I also think his brother should have been an actor. He is striking looking, with a very distinctive voice as well.

[@Wisdom122]

The Actors back then were x100 times more skillful, charismatic and eloquent as opposed to the actors of today.

[@debradorfman1232]

What a beautiful, sweet and talented man. Those wonderful actors were the best. How times have changed, and not for the good. I miss you all so much.

[@jj-tq4hx]

Vincent price and Cristopher Lee and Peter cushing!!. Can't get better than that.

[@TheAxeGrinder]

I absolutely love the reaction from Mr. Lee at 23:25 when he realizes Vincent Price made the trip.

[@lolah3838]

And they are each tall enough to be on eye level. What a dashing pair.

[@chunkymunkey9182]

WOW! THE 3 masters of horror in one show! EPIC!

[@grega1972]

Christopher Lee , Peter Cushing , Trevor Howard ,Oliver Reed ,Vincent Price on the same dayus ???? One will never see this amount of talent sharing the stage ever again !!!

[@zakiqbal79]

Christopher Lee, Pete Cushing, Vincent Price and the bad boy Oliver Reed all in one room..If i had a fantasy inviting legends for dinner then these guys would be on my list

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

zak iqbal these guys would be first on my list of dinner guests. What a party that be!!

[@pfaffman100]

Agree.

[@johnlewis9158]

A interesting fact about Trevor Howard he was actually dismissed from the army because it was believed he had psychopathic tendencies.

[@lesreed9269]

He WASN'T "PETE" Cushing to anyone!

[@manbearpig7521]

I want to be there.

[@dadodydo]

Indeed, from today's viewpoint it seems almost incredible to see the likes of Mr Lee, Mr Cushing, Mr Price and Mr Reed all in one room. Their passing is just so sad. Luckily their work is still available to millions of fans, such as myself, who dwell in the past time of quality films. And thank you for making this great show available.

[@seanatkinson770]

Christopher Lee exudes absolute class in abundance.

[@kanifuker721]

Loved him in The Wicker Man and he did the role for free as he loved his part. What a gentleman.

[@darrenmiller6927]

Christopher Lee considered Wicker Man one, or his, greatest roll. Terrifying film starring a master. I adore Lee. And Cushing. And our state side answer Price.

[@thegrandinquisitor7917]

Why does this feel so magical?? We need more souls like Christopher on planet Earth

[@marcdelente2456]

Totalement d'accord avec vous mais jamai nous ne reveront cela ces le panache des grands hommes dans leurs styles . Il y a les grands stan laurel et oliver Norvel hardy buster keaton Charlie Chaplin harry Harry langdon et John Wayne et steeve mc Queen Gary Cooper John Wayne et des vrais hommes. Jamai nous ne reveront cela jamai .

[@HePlaysThePiano]

It is because Great Britain was still Great Britain then .... you are right though, it was magical to watch!

[@MandyJMaddison]

"It was a ...lovely... party......... " ....... and chills run down the spine of the listener.......

[@davidryley4162]

Brings a lump to my throat Lee Cushing Heston Reed Price Macnee Valerie van Ost, Davis. And Eaamon Andrews. All passed on. R.I.P.

[@la-li-lu-le-lo9444]

Time marches on, it worries not.

[@nick4733]

Sad that so many legendary actors are no longer with us, but wonderful that their unique talents and humour is preserved for us to enjoy for ever. Many thanks for posting this.

[@misst.e.a.187]

Well, not really. Most were really quite old when they died; Christopher was 93. They're mortal beings like the rest of us.

[@glamdolly30]

@@misst.e.a.187 It's still sad that amazing human beings are mortal! What a nit-picking post.

[@unions100]

Christopher Lee was such an amazing actor and a lovely person

[@ghosthunter1818]

I like all of christopher lee's films also the best Dracula ever.

[@Kris.G]

I'm watching this for the first time. Why don't don't I see things like this on TV today!

[@Xanthas1453]

Screaming makes more money

[@travels129]

Cause people swear too much today big turn off

[@ChristosAnesti33]

I've heard the stories about Christopher Lee, but for a man so tough, when I look at his eyes, there's an innocence about him that makes my knees weak. Perfect combination of strength, humility and good humor.

[@johnwoolston7535]

So many stars sadly missed including this guy

[@joyceboone8206]

Absolutely

[@ichiromigeru8532]

Yes

[@yovni]

Who is watching this, in 2020? Such class, such astonishing good looks. I have to blink away the tears. To think he lived so many decades after this show... right up to The Lord of the Rings, movies.

[@angelabrodie8584]

Watching in 2024 ❤

[@northernsoul474]

Spooky that Christopher Lee and Vincent Price share the same birthday, May 27th. And Peter Cushing was born May 26th. Three amazing actors and gentlemen that we will unfortunately never see the likes of again.

[@realnikonlover6207]

What a wonderful tribute to a man whose career spanned decades and who was a one of a kind. He really represented tall, dark and handsome back in the day.

[@DizzyKizzy64]

Absolutely loved Christopher Lee my favourite Dracula, and to have Peter Cushing and Vincent Price there too fantastic.

[@Charles010]

Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing were two true gentlemen. There were many big stars who were there in person or offered congratulations through film clips, yet Christopher and Peter were the closest of friends throughout their lives. Aside from his immediate family, I feel Peter's attendance meant the most to Christopher. Its touching to see. Two great talents very much missed.

[@carlylove1308]

Oh lovely to see my mom. She looked so beautiful…she loved working with Christopher and Peter!

[@raarotongaaruffin3546]

CHRISTOPHER LEE AND VINCENT PRICE, THEY WERE THE BEST OF THE BEST !!!!!!!! WONDERFUL VIDEO !!!!!!

[@1emmajones]

Christopher Lee is a truly fascinating character. We would not have the wicker man without him.

[@Jose-pk8el]

siempre recordado el gran actor Christopher Lee..lo recuerdo desde niño cuando estudiaba en la escuela nocturna haya por 1968 cuando tenie 12 años y en mi escuela en la noche pasaron una pelicula de ""Dracula" y de ahi me hice fanatico de todas las peliculas de Dracula hasta el dia de hoy que ya tengo 68 años...2024..Guayaquil-Ecuador

[@evelynhenderson1470]

I was raised with all these actors and they were the best ever in my eyes,thanks for scaring me to death when I was a kid lol.

[@PropCollector71]

So many horror legends under one roof. And to the eloquent english accents sadly lost in modern times, such a shame.

[@BS-jr3dl]

Must have been one of the most star-studded episodes ever! I absolutely love the Hammer pictures, never tire of watching them.

[@tazza1804]

Absolutely fantastic RIP Christopher Lee .

[@BobzCountryBunker]

...and actually the best Bond villain ever... and the most convincing!

[@windyworm]

Christopher Lee happened to be staying at a hotel in Iceland in which I stayed for a couple of days. We had a chat at breakfast one morning, what a charming, knowledgable and intelligent man.

[@fermageehamilton1402]

Christopher Lee, he was so handsome.

[@the_trooper_72]

There's not many of these videos I can sit through these days but this was absolutely legendary!!! I loved the way Oliver Reed stood up as soon as Peter Cushing walked in,. It showed a great deal of respect..

[@robertcarpenter8245]

His autobiography is fascinating. Such a plethora of great actors. Mostly sadly gone now.

[@superbadtr11]

Found this by mistake but couldn't stop watching absolutely platinum KZbin video amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@mattbod]

Did his own fencing without a mask: wow even more of a legend. Didn’t realise what a big guy he was.

[@marcmetcalfe1820]

Just doesn't pay enough tribute the our hero. Could have been 2 hours long. Can't begin to articulate how highly I rate him

[@skiddmark7153]

I had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful man when he flew into the airport that I was working at the time. A true movie icon and for the short time i was in his company i really felt i was in the company off movie greatness. Christopher was about 92 years old at the time and i have a wonderful photo of that meeting that I often look at with great fondness.

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

These men (Peter Vincent and Christopher) were the end of an era. With the passing of Sir Christopher, it has become painfully obvious that there will never again be three actors (let alone one) who will emit the level of class that these 3 men did. I'm not okay with that. It makes me sad. But, this alarming realization does make Vincent, Peter and Chris all the more special. For over two years this era has been over. I feel the void more and more each day. I'm glad I have access to their interviews and films. It creates a warnesss in my heart that not much else can. I'm only 36, but I grew up on these films. Pre-internet...I had accumulated all of their films on VHS by the mid nineties (paying upwards to 200.00 for one out of print video tape). I was a teenage detective hunting down these films without the use of any internet. Lots of reading, researching and long distance calls were involved (and pissed off parents I might add). Collecting their films (at such a young age) gave me incentive to work and save as much as I could. I have since owned all of their films on DVD...and now bluray. I will continue to purchase them in whatever form they come out on. God bless these men and their families.

[@debcutler2013]

I grew up watching them in the 80s. No internet then and you were lucky to get a VHS tape. The demise of these three actors in heartbreaking. I used to live near Peter Cushing in Kent, when I was at University there. Never got to meet any of them. All 3 of them were just charming, intelligent and unique. Bless them. I miss them to this day

[@lesreed9269]

Chris?

[@juerv1]

Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing - these great gothic stars could never been replaced. They came from another era and had the faces and the presence for these characters. There ist no modern actor who had their qualities oder their background.

[@LALakersNornIron]

I'm 32 and I know exactly how you feel

[@mksolid82]

The Lee family looked liked very charming people.. This video really reminds me that you can have a great family and terrific friends. But sadly time marches on and such great people will all pass away. Live the best life you can with the time you have left. 👍

[@peterrobinson1611]

Different era, when gentlemen actually stood in the presence of ladies simply to show respect 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marksmith7425]

Indeed Peter and its a fast disappearing gesture.

[@stargazingdaydreamer]

I grew up in Ireland. In the 1980s -90s and in a less than ideal home. Christopher Lee and Hammer house horror movies are some of my happiest memories. A versatile and outstanding actor. Much loved.

[@zelljubovic9390]

Watched this guy as a kid play Dracula, become Saruman from my most favorite book LOTR. Our society now doesn't have a place for this type of class anymore.

[@sinceunati]

Ahhhhhh, so many greats who are no longer with us. I know death is inevitable, but I wish there was just more time. The older I get, the faster the days fly bye.

[@bernardohara8745]

This is brilliant. I love seeing Christopher’s face when he sees his old buddies for the first time in years. What a class act

[@brianheriot8394]

I've see quite a few of these "This is your life" episodes and many times the the person being honored is awkward or uncomfortable with the unknown aspect of the show, but Christopher and his family look like they are having a ball here. Vincent Price was also so charming and funny here, what titans these men were.

[@OldGrayCzechWolf]

What I find interesting is how many of the British actors were intelligence/SOE operatives during WWII. Christopher Lee, David Niven and others. But it is also amazing how closely knit this group of stars is.

[@whistlerwade]

All the big names are great, but to have your family around while it happens is the real joy i would think.

[@gailjacquelinemrsgray2507]

I still cant take it in the he has gone 2 years come June 7th 2017, he and Peter are always in my throughts, i miss them so much.I never met them but it would of been a great honour to say these 2 fine actors will never ever be replaced. R I P Peter and Christopher love you both forever more.

[@cynthiathomas5443]

Gail Jacqueline Mrs Gray Don't forget Vincent. It's nice to think that the three of them are together again in Heaven.

[@bevbrookes5695]

Different times, superb talent, Christopher Lee! wowza! xxx

[@susanboyd1422]

I share my birthday with some amazing horror film actors, that I can remember sneaking to watch as a kid in the middle of the night, as I loved scary movies even at a very young age. I can remember being 5 and having the biggest crush on “Dracula”. ❤️🧛🏻‍♂️

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

So much Class and Respect. Christopher Lee. Peter Cushing, Vincent price. Oliver Reed. Cant get much better than that.😊👌

[@susanann4171]

An absolute beautiful gracious man, what a lovely smile, we always saw him so serious!

[@ianbentley7276]

see how Oliver Reed stood up to shake Peter Cushing's hand.

[@ianmcfadden5450]

ian bentley oliver Reed, what a true legend, it was said he was such a quiet, shy man and drank to be more confident, real gentleman and a legend

[@ianbentley7276]

@@ianmcfadden5450 indeed, and always such good value on chat shows when sober.

[@glamdolly30]

He stood up for the ladies and for Peter Cushing, Ollie was a real class act as well as a huge talent, when all's said and done.

[@ianbentley7276]

@@glamdolly30 indeed, there's a really indeed, there';s a good interview with Parky on here somewhere.

[@glamdolly30]

@@ianbentley7276 Thanks for the reminder, I'll look it up. I hate the Aspel one he did drunk, with everyone taking the piss - he was too good for that. Watching clips of the first Musketeers movie from 1973, and am reminded what a brilliant villain Christopher Lee was playing Roqueforte. This is a particularly funny clip - enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHuYknqcZc9lbMU

[@davekiernan1]

That is an amazing show and an amazing story about an amazing man with amazing friends. God bless Christopher Lee.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Great British actors in their prime whom I remember from childhood. All gone before me now but my memories of their great works and the fond respect I still have remain with me.

[@thepayne7862]

I like the smiles he gets seeing when he meets the people he served in WWII with.