Danny DeVito on Bonding with Jack Nicholson While Making ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ | The Rich Eisen Show

[@theimp5901]

I walked up to Nicholson in 91 at a Knick/Laker game. He turned and saw me staring . I had scammed some important seat tickets . I said Hi Jack , love your work . He said l love to act . I countered with I'm from New Jersey. He just lit up and talked for about a minute. Nice guy!

[@lauriebalcomb461]

I am from Neptune and Asbury Park! Loved this interview. My great grandmother and grandmother and mom knew both families of Danny and Jack. Listening to this interview brought back memories! Absolutely enjoyed it!

[@allys744]

It’s so funny how jack and Danny are basically acting soulmates. They starred in quite a handful of films together, they’re friends IRL, they directed each other in their movies and to top it off, they are both from the same regional area in NJ and grew up near each other, though I don’t think they knew each other then until they were starting to work as actors. Danny said he had a cousin who ran a hair parlor and one of Jack’s relatives would come in and brag about his acting talents.

[@richardhenk2118]

Jack just enjoys so much you can see it in his acting

[@caseycase3418]

Coocoo's nest is one of the all time best movies🌹♥️

[@aljonco1]

nah. its the best

[@freakbennett2263]

well, it Remains in my Top 5, jus sàyin ¡😎¡

[@samooskhka]

No way, is it? Clown.. make a fucking effort to spell the fucking word

[@soulpatrolhawaii5409]

Great movie, and one of the few times when a film was as good as the book that inspired it. The book tells the story through the eyes of the Chief, which is really interesting

[@matthewsonnenberg303]

Thanks for mentioning the book! Does anyone read these classic books anymore!

[@stevemcnary4301]

Nicholson should've won back to back Best Actor Oscars for Chinatown & Cukoos Nest.

[@jamessmithe5490]

Believe it or not he was beaten by Art Carney.

[@MrJC7071]

@@jamessmithe5490 and a crime that he was.

[@ottokriete1153]

@@MrJC7071 have you seen Harry and Tonto?

[@izetyusein3323]

@@ottokriete1153 His performance was fine, but it was nothing when compared to Jack Nicholson's performance in Chinatown and Al Pacino's performance in The Godfather Part 2.

[@contractmed1]

@@ottokriete1153 No I haven't, but I'll have to see it. Though I did see Jack in "Chinatown", and although I'm not as big a fan of that film as my dad is, I found Jack's performance to be quite enjoyable.

[@robertthikkurissy8435]

I can’t believe I just realized both played a villain to Michael Keaton’s Batman

[@contractmed1]

They were also both in "Terms of Endearment", another Best Picture winner and film that got Jack an Oscar (this time for Best Actor in a Supporting Role).

[@spaceo8568]

I named my cat, who sadly passed away, Martini, because of his character in this movie.

[@jonathannagel7427]

I like that - because if I met you, I’d assume it was after the cocktail, but it’s always best when there’s an unexpected story. My former roommate’s cat, “Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen,” (one cat) was a bit too self explanatory :-) My bequeathed was named Maynard after the singer from Tool; he knows his name and could never change it.

[@TheStuport]

Sweet story..RIP Martini.....Our Pets really do become Family! Danny's character really was a tough play if people really view what it all entailed to make it work in the movie. I'm sure that can be said for many of the "Other Characters"....NEST will always be in my Top 10...by the way, the book is word for word like the movie!! Cheers

[@Snappy-ut4bj]

Thanks Danny. Love you and your acting. Great movie!

[@mikeymulay6334]

i am from manasquan where nicholson went to the high school i went to and was class clown in the year book after only going there for one year! always great to hear stuff about him and danny

[@joshuazoldschool4720]

Amazing and so very cool to see this interview.👍🥴

[@refealibazeta7886]

I liked him in Taxi. Lol!!!

[@voiceguy3635]

What were the odds that Danny DeVito would become a major film and television star?A trillion to one--and he won the lottery by beating the odds.

[@lewieanderson6579]

Both were awesome in "Hoffa"

[@NateGerardRealEstateTeam]

In 1984 as a freshman I went to the graduation ceremony for St John Neumann HS in Philly and the Mayor of Wildwood, NJ had written a letter to the graduating class asking them NOT to come to Wildwood to celebrate their graduation 😂.

[@radar0412]

That's right Mr. Martini..There is an Easter Bunny.

[@budbinner2276]

😎👍👍

[@philipbuckler3861]

Great cast, Great movie....

[@conureron3792]

Great basketball scene in that movie! The Chief played some great D! Albeit it, he did goaltend!

[@MissCandyTard]

Recently just got around to watching this movie...that was my favorite scene, it made me laugh so much I had to replay it a few times

[@slammajamma5435]

One of the great films. Five Easy Pieces and One Flew … How do you choose which is your favourite Nicholson film? Two Classic’s.

[@JawsBites]

Cuckoo's Nest is my favorite film of all time. The best.

[@shemusmcshane6219]

“Hey, You from Jersey ?? I’m from Jersey” .. lol

[@KathyVandusen]

Loved that show

[@darraghfarrell9024]

One flew over the cuckoos nest is the greatest film ever made!?!

[@contractmed1]

I don't normally like New Hollywood movies, but "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is a top five favorite of mine.

[@tomberkley5888]

Maybe not the greatest, but a shining example of cinema as a story teller.

[@simomcdonald8815]

Legend movie...just brillance.

[@jnbfrancisco]

Another movie that Danny had a big part was The Big Kahuna. I think this is a great movie that hasn't got that attention that it deserves.

[@jnbfrancisco]

@Pepe Lopez My favorite Devito movies were Ruthless People and Tin Men.

[@danielmoran9902]

''I'm next, Taber!' ''You're Not next!!!''

[@mikefannon6994]

What happened to movies? So many great movies in 60s and 70s! Good ones are rare now. And will movies recover from Covid 19?

[@andrewcutler1380]

There’s still good movies, but you have to look for them. They’re overshadowed by all the big budget reboots, remakes, comic book movies, adaptations and other franchise sequels.

[@andrewcutler1380]

S S yes, you are correct... they specifically pander to China. It’s awful, I know. That’s why you have to look to the smaller indie flicks for a good viewing experience.

[@contractmed1]

Never was a fan of New Hollywood (apart from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), I've always preferred the Golden Age.

[@BRuane-pw6xq]

Jersey Boys .

[@patyuka8124]

What about Bradley Beach? Danny

[@jimurrata6785]

Or Ocean Grove?

[@truck9moon100]

The Steel Pier.

[@stefmgf8739]

“How we’re gonna win our money back?”

[@randyreef]

You're not

[@f4ust85]

Funny how he wants to say "honored" and then stops and says "pleasure to work with"

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

A brilliant move.

[@NxDoyle]

Martini! Martini!

[@angelavenable7308]

He was good as Martini.

[@jchis9852]

You from Jersey too? What exit? 😆

[@plebb8047]

Danny is so old now😭

[@jackcurtin5772]

Martini was awesome

[@travisrowe7697]

2:31 Danny glitches

[@joeking6309]

Hit me

[@edwardprice140]

Salem Oregon institution ???

[@ckc1802]

My uncle played a patient in that move .

[@CarlitoCarlito-c5g]

Which one!?

[@BRuane-pw6xq]

NJ has Jack , Meryl Streep , Frank Sinatra and The Boss. No other State can match that line up of world class entertainers. NJ !!!

[@BRuane-pw6xq]

@Wesley Buirkle Bruce Willis, Count Basie, Whitney Houston , John Travolta,

[@PaulMcCannWebBuilder]

Take a point off for Joe Piscopo.

[@stevedushocki8943]

NY. Booooom!

[@Loonypapa]

Pesci, Gandolfini, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Ed Harris, Tom Cruise, Jerry Lewis, Kevin Spacey, Nathan Lane, Joe Pantoliano, Roy Scheider, Abbott & Costello, Bobby Canavale, Paul robeson, Lee Van Cleef, Frank Vincent.

[@carlryan608]

Wonder if either of them knew of the boss back then. Don't know if Springsteen was known or were the Asbury jukes

[@michaelfleming8490]

When Nicholson left Jersey in ‘54 to move to California, Springsteen was only 5 years. By the time the E Street Band formed, Nicholson had already been living and working in LA for 18 years. In fact, he would have been filming The Last Detail around that time roughly.

[@carlryan608]

@@michaelfleming8490 How about Devitio, know it all?

[@michaelfleming8490]

Carl Ryan There’s less of an age gap between DeVito and Springsteen, but DeVito was already in Hollywood a few years by the time Springsteen got started, much less recognized. I mean I’m no expert but the timeline would suggest that they likely didn’t cross paths in the old days in Jersey.

[@Ghoopty]

What’s w/all the comments with 😍💋❤️💔?!?? By the way, very cool interview.

[@freeman7296]

Not a fan of BelMar or that entire area of the Jersey Shore - too much NYC influence and they make it a dump

[@johnmayer3517]

IV never seen it but must do that nurse is one nasty woman

[@christiansmith-of7dt]

Dewick