Eddie Albert's last interview - 2001 - Part 1 of 4

[@MrJoeybabe25]

The love between son and father is so evident. Both were very lucky to have each other!

[@nesslobsterman9891]

❤

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

Eddie Albert was a Navy Veteran from WWII. He helped save a lot of men who were in the water, and he was decorated for his action. He got the Bronze Star for rescuing 47 Marines and supervising the rescue of 30 more. A true American Hero.

[@robertgary3561]

He really disliked being called a hero. He said the heros were those who didn’t come home.

[@hoopsheavenpa]

Grew up on Green Acres. Eddie Albert and the show were a big part of my childhood. Thank you for the memories.

[@sacluvsBM]

He had what so few do today. Grace, class and true humility. To this very day Green Acres remains one of the best broadly satirical TV shows ever produced. Working with Ms Gabor was a match made in heaven.

[@mjp96]

What a pair they made!!

[@paulgrimm6850]

Eddie Albert was one of our favorites. Actors like him were the real deal.

[@thechronicler1066]

In the 5 years since this wonderful interview was posted here, this is the first I've come across this absolute gem! I've always enjoyed Eddie Albert's screen talents, from early film work on through TV successes. But as I grew older, also admired his humanitarian causes, and his legacy to try to help his fellow man. As I see Albert here with son Jr, sadly other Hollywood names come to mind, like Crosby, Crawford, and O'Neal, and am reminded as to their reported dysfunctional family dynamics. Diametrically, I see the beauty of this father and son, and Edward's devotion to his dad's well-being and comfort. I remember sadly reading Eddie's obits at the time of his passing, but equally my mind goes to my memory the year after that time, and reading son Edward's tragic death from cancer, and thinking, "What a devoted, devoted son, to live with and care for his ailing father those final years, as he himself was likely ill himself. I have visited Eddie Albert's gravesite many times, in respect to the man. -This interview is priceless, and a reminder to preserve the Albert family legacy, forever. ~Thank you so much for posting. God rest them, all.

[@thechronicler1066]

Also in this interview I learned Edward Albert lived with Rita Coolidge, and the story he told of his time with her and her sister Priscilla, and that she was married to legendary musician Booker T. Jones. And was so saddened to read Priscilla was killed decades later by her second husband in fit of rage in 2014, galvanizing how precious life is. ~RIP all.

[@TheLingnerFamily]

Edward Albert seems like a very loving son.

[@headdowneyeontheball5529]

Fantastic to see the love between father and son

[@kathleennorton6108]

I really like Eddy Albert's singing in the Green Acre's intro. It's so joyous and pure.

[@larryroberts4071]

Great Father and Son relationship ❤️

[@kevinhealey6540]

Eddie Albert during WW2, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for his actions during the invasion of Tarawa in November 1943, when, as the pilot of a Coast Guard landing craft, he rescued 47 Marines who were stranded offshore (and supervised the rescue of 30 others), while under heavy enemy machine-gun fire.

[@agentfungus9742]

What a dear sweet interlude between two wonderful guys. May they reside in heaven together. Thank you for posting so we are able to enjoy them.

[@allisonlew4508]

Lovely! Thanks!

[@91adam12]

You can really experience the fact that Jr. loves Sr.. Amazing, no love greater. Love them both! RIP both!

[@kevinhealey6540]

His son Edward Albert devoted himself to his father when his father was getting older. The father died at 99. Aparently it was a close family. Edward Albert was married to the actress Katherine Woodville and stay married until Edward died. Wonderful fellow.

[@petermcbride4542]

Saw them appear together in a episode of Kung Fu

[@coltsuperocean10]

I own the house, just off Oak Point Drive in the Hollywood Hills that Eddie used to own. I never knew this, but I feel quite humble now. It is a beautiful 2 bed Spanish style villa with a great guest house overlooking the Valley, and great views of the Hollywood sign, across the pass.

[@sandytruster3292]

coltsuperocean10 You are blessed☺️!!

[@stevekrause5931]

He was a great actor. I also heard that he was a war hero.

[@MrSSantoro]

I never knew this. I live down the street on Oak Point.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

I’ll be over for dinner tonight.

[@Doolittle1954]

Great entertainer and great hero!

[@thediminutiveword]

Loving son...loyal boy...Father and son...tears in my eyes...what inspiration and joy both creative's have brought into my life. 💟

[@ron78tht74]

This is wonderful that you let us share a glimpse into Eddie Albert's life toward the end I think his stories are wonderful if I could be half as sharp and bright as he is at his age which I doubt I'll get that long but you're very nice talk to him and relive memories and he seems to really be enjoying himself what a true American Legend Eddie Albert was

[@glendamott6420]

Priceless, miss them both .

[@agentfungus9742]

This is so sweet. They both are now in sun kissed fields in heaven.

[@ajdogcurr1]

There are no more actors with the grace, humility, class and morality of Eddie Albert and so many other great actors that are no longer with us. They are part of that great generation from humble beginnings that loved their country. Faught to defend it willing to sacrifice themselves for it. Knew what hard work could accomplish but were not so greedy and selfish that they looked down on people of lessor means but would offer a helping hand and guidance to lift themselves up to take advantage of what our great country has to offer to one who is willing to go after it.

[@MrDlt123]

Sad they both died a little over a year apart. Hopefully they're playing (tuned) guitars together in the afterlife.

[@mas5867]

Edward's wife died of cancer too

[@geodavid51]

I had the great thrill to see Eddie Albert in the lead of The Music Man at the St. Louis Muny Opera in 1970. What a giant of an entertainer!

[@mcfrdmn]

R.I.P. Eddie Albert & Eddie Albert Jr.

[@StellarBlue1]

A wonderful visit with the two Alberts. Sad however, even to see the beginning of alzheimer's creeping up on Eddie senior. At least at this time, he was 95 years old, and had lived an amazingly full and happy life. He ultimately lived to be 99 years old, which is not too bad, as things go. His son, Eddie jr. died a year after his father, from lung cancer. Such a shame.

[@BIGMUDDYDOG]

Eddie Albert was awarded the Bronze Star for rescuing American soldiers during the Battle of Tarawa while under heavy gunfire in 1943. He also lost a portion of his hearing from the noise of the battle.

[@francispetaluma]

Phil Dyer -yeah Eddie was getting shot at while dopes like Reagan and John Wayne dodged the war.

[@bluestate69]

Its amazing to look at the biographies of that generation of American actors, because almost ALL of them served and fought in WW2. Although Albert's military career was more exceptional than most.

[@anthonytripp2251]

He was also spying on Germany before the war while working as a clown in a traveling circus in Mexico. I kid you not.

[@jimclark6256]

Men have been awarded the Navy Cross for a lot less. Receiving fire and not able to return fire is even more freighting.

[@jimclark6256]

@@francispetaluma Why did you not call out the liberals?

[@frankporter6169]

Great Son, Eddie Jr.

[@Мария-ж3х4м]

Hi. I'm from Russia, but I've also seen a few Eddie albert movies. I watched green Acres as a kid and I still love these characters and the song from there. I'm glad Eddie lived such a long life! It's the first time I've seen him at that age, and it's the first time I've seen his son. It's a pity that both of them are gone, especially that their son died so early! When I read that he died a year after his father died, I thought that maybe he got cancer because he gave everything he could to help his elderly, sick father! Thank You for posting this video! The memory of a talented actor who gives a smile must be alive!

[@raulgarza4546]

Thanks for the memories. I knew the family and miss them.

[@DerGlaetze]

That’s the most handsome 95 year old I’ve ever seen.

[@miriamalonso3959]

What a beautiful relationship. Son so loving.

[@jackiebinns6205]

Thank you so much for sharing this ! It's such a great piece ! And no way does Eddie look 95 ! He has always had grey hair even as a young boy ! Sad that Edward died in 2006 of lung cancer ! I enjoyed this very very much !!!!😃😃😃❤❤❤

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

He died of lung cancer.. such a shame he was a very cool person...

[@nitnur1245]

Great Actor and Person ! Thanks for the video it’s a Nice Memory !

[@DedricSilva]

Loved Eddie Albert on Green Acres which was my grandma's favorite show and i also loved watching his son on Power Rangers Time Force. RIP to those two.

[@eds1994fatboy]

Not everyone knows this man was a WWII hero.. I am pretty sure it was D-Day.He saved a lot of his troop soldger friends.He also started the idea of Earth Day.But we all love him for being Oliver Wendall Douglas.At least I did.Very talented.I have 2 autographed 8 x 10s of him with Eb and his hollywood profile pic from Green Acre days.Paul Henning wrote all the shows Beverly Hillbillies ,Peticoat Junction and this was the best of them all.My name is Ed from Indiana......and I loved this Eddie

[@robertmoffatt]

Edited Albert earned a bronze Star saving marines at Tarawa in the pacific The idea that he was in Europe probably comes from green acres

[@raykitzke8023]

Look it up he was a Bosun's Mate in the 7th fleet in the Pacific he drove a LST at Tarawa my dad was in the Marines then. Eddie put his LST cross wise in the bay to protect the men that were on a sunken LST. LST= Landing Ship Tank

[@Zarina1634]

Thank you so very much. This is a gift.

[@Cha-y412]

Eddie Albert was a National Treasure.

[@rcair123]

Eddie Albert made me laugh through out my whole life and still to this day I watch Green Acres when I need a good laugh. Hero, entertainer, comedian and all around nice guy. Loved by his son, family and the world. What better work could any man do? We lost Eddie Jr too young I'd like to think they are sitting with the entire cast playing guitar and telling stories. God bless and thank you.

[@kevinhealey6540]

He was a real nice guy. He was married to Maria Margarita (Margo) for forty years. When people recognized him on the street he was always real nice to them.

[@titonelson2114]

I grew up thinking Margo was my grandmother, only to find out through Tai that she's not. But I agree, what a wonder family. Surprised to find out they all were musical.

[@michaelklein5242]

Sad and yet beautiful. Eddie Albert always seemed younger than his age. Watching him on the hit TV series, "Green Acres", one would probably never guess Eddie had turned 60 at the very start of that long-running program. What is truly tragic is that his son here spent his every free moment with his dad near the end of Eddie's life, but died at an untimely age before his father passed away. Eddie Albert was an extremely multi-talented man who, throughout his long life, stood up for all that was decent and right. For example, he was into ecology long before most people even knew what that was. When actor Hank Patterson (Fred Ziffel) was about to be dismissed from the show be because his deafness was causing problems with filming, it was Albert who demanded he stay and worked with other cast and crew members to devise ways of helping Patterson know when to say his lines. He was that kind of a guy. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

Both father and son died within a year of each other..so tragic

[@bchlvrbob]

What a prize of a man. I watched Green Acres religiously and many movies Mr. Albert made. I feel so blessed to be able to see this so many years after his passing.

[@chocolatcats]

His dad died 05, Edward died 06 and Edward's wife died 2013. I liked their films.. "The Greek Tycoon" (his son) and Eddie's "The Heartbreak Kid" (original was cool) Eddie had a huge garden in his yard...no wonder he was so healthy and lived so long!

[@kathleennorton6108]

Maybe he had a bit of "Mr. Douglas" in him and his love of growing produce.

[@MrJoeybabe25]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@alexzanaldi6572]

i remember him from 'the longest day' and 'Columbo'. What a wonderful man

[@CaptainOvide]

Albert Jr. played the Red Ranger's Father in Time Force

[@stephenm6100]

I’ve just watched the longest yard for the 600 time , Eddie snr has the warden was a right bastard.. But what a great actor and old hippy, He’s got his son with him up in heaven 🙏🏻 RIP to both of them

[@AdamsOlympia]

It's painful to watch this ., even thought I know he lived a super long life ; It's still sad to see the deleterious affects of age on this man I grew to admire and love during my childhood. Escape to Witch mountain was my childhood favorite, along with Green Acres; watched them both countless times.

[@busterdog321]

"Time just gets away from us."

[@Joez86]

Great post

[@looneyfarm1]

Sweet moment between father and son

[@kevinbutler5026]

During the starting of this interview..Eddie performs"September Song".

[@pauldudakadanielthomson8890]

My dad's generation like Eddie Albert was about making America great. As they got older they donated their money or time to helping people make something out of their lives. They also donated to hospitals and medical progress. My generation , the boomer gen. got too involved with saving the environment and ecology etc.all donation money went to save the environment , de-population etc... Now in 2020 opportunities are gone and our medicals schools suck,, thus hospitals can not keep up or know what to do etc.. And our political leaders are toast !

[@MrMustard2U]

BOTH GONE NOW...In his last years, Albert cared for his father, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died at the age of 99 in 2005. The younger Albert was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2005. He died on September 22, 2006 at the age of 55, surviving his father by only sixteen months.

[@angelacamello8539]

Still great !

[@davidfos84]

Glad that although Eddie Albert was diagnosed with dementia, he never seemed to get to the really advanced stages and still seemed to have his marbles here. It just seems to take him a long time to remember words.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Great video. Grew up watching Green Acres.

[@larryshaver3568]

Eddie looked amazing for 95

[@rosecostanzo341]

I loved Ed hewas a fantastic versatile actor he bravely served and was a hero to save so many men during the war. I thank him for his heroism his Valor He was a great man May he rest in peace

[@lkmsl]

How wonderful!

[@billycampbell854]

Back in the day, Mr Albert Sr was sharp, kind. So sad to him this way.🖋

[@travis7310]

He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 1995 and battled it for ten years. He passed away at 99. R.I.P., Mr. Albert.

[@mikebottiaux5850]

He’s an American Treasure!

[@michaeljudge3401]

He still had the sincere heartfelt interpretation of lyrics that he always had.

[@francispetaluma]

Will somebody please tune that guitar!?!

[@voiceover-impressionist]

The days do grow shorter, when we all grow older...

[@2bluwings]

In what year was this interview made? It's wonderful!

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

2bluwings 2001 :)

[@marklanese5594]

The interview was around 2001.

[@robertshanks3674]

great actor and war hero

[@packrat76]

I recall seeing Edward Albert in a show here and there over the years but didn't realize he was Eddie's son. Shame he died so young.

[@forwardplans8168]

So Woody Guthrie with his 2 kids came over to Eddies house, one of those kids was Arlo, who gave us Alice's Restaurant. Did Woody write "This Land is Your Land", on that guitar? You need to talk to Bob D. about that guitar?

[@peteraustinnoto142]

Great

[@patbrennan6572]

Eddie was a true war hero. John Wayne played one in the movies.

[@anthonyJohnson-ll7qx]

John Wayne couldn't touch this man

[@Doolittle1954]

@@anthonyJohnson-ll7qx I doubt if you could either

[@anthonyJohnson-ll7qx]

YOU CAN'T MENTION JOHN WAYNE IN THE SAME BREATH AS EDDIE ALBERT A REAL AMERICAN HERO!!!!!!!!

[@anthonyJohnson-ll7qx]

@@Doolittle1954 HERO WORSHIP TO A FAKE HERO THINK AGAIN

[@Doolittle1954]

Hero's come in different packages. @@anthonyJohnson-ll7qx I am a Hero worshiper thankyou, and that is one thing you cannot take away from me or John Wayne. Hero's come in different packages. What's it like being in the minority.

[@springstud]

sad see him in forgetful

[@frankfarms83]

I still see him as Mr Douglas

[@oliverharris7366]

I was hoping he would sing his song Molly Stergous.

[@IvanFerninosGaming]

Edward Albert is a Wesley's Father, do you know Eric Myers?

[@Norfolk250]

Eddie Albert’s fourth-last interview.

[@jimgarrison7340]

Gee whiz Mr Albert aged well. Two very beautiful people.

[@tylerhynes0]

Mr douglas looks so good here with his son

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

Mr Douglas??

[@Tomthesk8r]

@@Creativeworxmotionmedia he was on a show called Green acres with Eva gabor, they were known as the douglasses

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

@@Tomthesk8r ah yes...

[@HerrEllsworth]

Loved Eddie Albert's work---seemed like such a class act in anything he did. For me, he was always be the eternally befuddled Oliver Wendell Douglas with the ditzy Hungarian housewife on Green Acres. Odd note in this interview: Albert was left-handed but he favors the right hand when he plays guitar. Probably the way he was taught.

[@raybenoit5238]

I'd say that guitar is "American history". This interview is " American history ". I had only known of eddie alberts up until recently as the green acres show . I thought Him as probably being In real life grumpy an entitled as mr. Douglas. However I read some history on eddie albert in the last few years and long story short was I could only conclude from what I'd read that he was a wonderful man/person and touched many people in his long life . R.i.p. eddie and son .

[@The_Psycho_Red_Ranger]

Wes Collins' father from Power Rangers Time Force???

[@wdbearfan]

very hard to watch. in a sad way that is.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Woody Guthrie was a Communist and he pushed Communism on the radio show.. it was Contrevusual ..

[@dougdownunder5622]

82 comments in 5 years or so?

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

WOW 😲. SEEING HIM like that was kinda Sad 😢, I guess I've watched Green Acre's to Long.🤷🏾‍♀️😊✝️🛐☮️💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾. WOW l didn't know that they both Died.‼️

[@alishataylor6017]

How old was Eddie Albert when his son Edward Albert Jr was born?

[@randysills4418]

He must have been about 44...

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Will Geer was a far leftist. But he too, was such a nice man.

[@john-nx4xn]

Should of tuned it for him

[@linnybug719]

What year was this filmed?? Never mind 2001, just saw it!

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

2001

[@michaelhungate7506]

Too bad alzhiemers got Eddie. He could have lived to be 115!!. He seemed to be physically able. I think the music was distracting him too.

[@mariovercillo1319]

Date of this video please?

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

look at the copyright.. it is dated.. :) 2001

[@mariovercillo1319]

@@Creativeworxmotionmedia yes I see that, but not knowing anything about copyright dates, etc., I don't know if it's the correct date, in addition I'd like to know the exact date if anyone knows

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Ear transplant?

[@RjBenjamin353]

Nobody knows that he was awarded the copper star for his service during the Civil war for saving the life of General Grant. A bit of trivia nobody knows

[@Creativeworxmotionmedia]

The Civil war was a bit before his time :)

[@tubecrazy65]

I thought Eddie Albert was very handsome

[@dalebaker9109]

His not that good here, doesn’t understand what is being said to him. Sad but great actor.

[@jaredmgylnt584]

Fucking Eddie Albert

[@Doolittle1954]

What does that mean?