David Bowie on The Don Lane Show

November 10, 1983: David Bowie pops in unexpectedly to chat to Don on his last ever show.
This clip already exists on YT but the quality is not very good so I thought I would share a better version. I recently discovered another interview with David from Australia's "Countdown" program conducted by Molly Meldrum also in 1983. I'm not sure if there will be issues with viewing from outside Oz but here's the link: iview.abc.net.au/show/rewind/...

[@getitherething.2653]

Lol longest applause ever! - bowie oozes charisma, he’s just so darn addictive. Sad sad day when he died.

[@Kelly14UK]

God. It's like the Stones or Beatles landed at some American airport in the 60s.

[@dustythe2nd188]

@@Kelly14UK Yes indeed M8.

[@mangotree2110]

Too right !

[@jameskacmarcik2575]

Idl the bleach blonde hair is a little.much

[@elizabethhodgeman7686]

I like how don lane said " it's like talking to royalty" and " he belongs in a palace ". I couldn't agree more!

[@dextertheragdollcat213]

He was rock and roll royalty.

[@TVC15ohoh]

It made me kinda emotional seeing how absolutely buzzed Don was. I mean, he looked like he'd just met the Pope, Louis Armstrong and Groucho Marx rolled into one. And what a lovely thing for David to do, show up like that more or less out of the blue. So sweet. So special. What a special, truly special and magical man he was. My heart still aches at the thought of his passing; it still brings me to tears and it's been just over two years. That loss, losing David, it's never going to stop hurting completely, me thinks.

[@marianievessnow6567]

Your Not Alone It Still Hurts Me Too That He Gone He Was Truly Very Special Person😓

[@rinar5643]

He is too unique. The world is still not the same without him. RIP is still Return If Possible.:(

[@vickihayward6832]

Tvc15ohoh I totally agree with u.❤

[@kevcatnip7589]

MAKES ME FEEL ILL REALLY ,,,SUCH RAGE AND LOSS

[@yasminm7157]

Well spoken, hot, handsome, charismatic, heaven on legs. One of s kind

[@firstnsx]

My sexual fantasy. He actually existed. Would have been honored to have been his wife! I know he was so much more than that. I don't mean to objectify him as much as I do. I know he had a heart, emotions and a large intellect. Not some beautiful piece of meat.

[@BoboDoboRobo]

Lmao, offering the host a seat

[@tootsiebellevue1298]

This sure was a big surprise, our family always watched Don Lane and when he put the phone down and did his adorable genuinely shocked intro I almost peed myself when he said David Bowie, I had tickets to see him at the Sydney concert. What a pair of absolute gentlemen, heartwarming to watch this interview again.

[@april1969simnel]

How utterly charming. I've always thought of David as one of "Mother Nature's" aristocrats; he may not have been born into nobility, but boy! he could sure show the ones who were how it's done.

[@lioubastoupakova3770]

He’s so good looking !!!

[@SeaBassVamp]

Amazing Interview back in 1983. David Bowie looks good no matter what era. Intelligent and Interesting conversation.

[@1969madame]

+ SeeBassVamp Agree 1000%

[@SeaBassVamp]

1969madame Yes!

[@Malouco]

SeaBassVamp Jim Osterburg and David Bowie were close friends that lived together in Germany. WE WILL NEVER GET PEOPLE OF THESE TWO SORTS EVER AGAIN.

[@Malouco]

SeaBassVamp Also China girl was Jims song, he very graciously said "David made something of mine better"!

[@dextertheragdollcat213]

I was in high school, a Bowie fanatic, and still remember the feeling of disbelief when he appeared. Seeing him live on here was mind-blowing.

[@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608]

David Bowie was an very talented, intelligent and well spoken man. I miss him a lot, but him and his music will always be remembered. :)

[@randomlight8416]

He is Rock n Roll royalty, for sure. Great post to find again. Ta.

[@thepepperpot3809]

This is just so sweet. I'm American and have never heard of Don Lane, but I'm glad I found this. David was such a charmer.

[@Mistymisterwisty]

What a guy

[@richalderson6069]

Pure Charisma. Gone too soon. Love you Dave. Xx

[@j3ss75]

seeing him smile when them applauding him makes me so happy.

[@patriciamunoz6251]

Love the host and the audience! David looks so comfortable in this interview!

[@lalunalynn]

I just found this! I'm so excited to find some new Bowie footage!! thank you so much for sharing! 😀

[@Danjoker.]

Bowie looking sharp

[@sdrewe99]

Don adjusted and adlibbed well to Bowie's surprise visit !

[@alikovacs789]

David was so beautiful both inside and out basically I feel I have lost my soulmate bless him I will forever love and miss him

[@metrognome2225]

Damn that long applause made me burst out laughing, I haven’t laughed like that in a while. The way he was like “really?” and it just kept going is hilarious.

[@1969madame]

He is so beautiful! I think his daughter looks very much like him.

[@absoluteb22]

I didn't know Don Lane had a daughter?

[@janasali821]

absolutebore 😂😂

[@fionaedwards6216]

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely clip, David Bowie was awesome. R.I.P you can be A Star Man for eternity x

[@potrzebie74]

You're welcome. I agree his is awesome.

[@Lighthazzles]

This is marvellous, thanks.

[@janasali821]

Thank u for sharing

[@timmcintire7542]

I'm in the US and can watch the clip just fine. Thank you for posting it!

[@theaussiebackflipboy]

I remember watching this live - the Don Lane Show was one of those shows that became iconic in my life. I would try so hard to stay awake to watch it after long days of school or work after I left school because it was broadcast live after 9:30pm. David Bowie just turning up unannounced was icing on the cake of this final show that had been a staple of many lives for many years.

[@32mybelle]

He looks so great here!💝💜😍 As usual!

[@RakuRadio]

I remember this. It was the last ever show, and Bowie turned up to wish Lane well. Wonderful! VFL park was a terrible venue, cavenous and cold. KISS played there, loudest thing I have ever heard.

[@mazoku6793]

That's some yellow hair!

[@pattycassiani1352]

Il pubblico sentiva la sua passione per la musica e per questo lo amava....un artista con cuore e cervello...love Bowie forever

[@jadeshannon5583]

WOW!I wish I had of been tuned in ,however seeing in concert was incredible,comical too!

[@doyoumind9356]

Space Oddity is a mini opera that makes you feel good while Major Toms trip is going well, then terribly sad when things go pear shaped. Quite a journey.

[@1w598]

I love how his eyes are different colors. Intriguing.

[@natalyehenderson461]

They're not, really. They were both blue. His left eye was permanently damaged, when his friend, George Underwood, punched him in the eye over a girl when they were 12 or 13. David had 2 surgeries where they had to basically remove his eye to clean blood from behind it. His pupil was permanently dilated because the muscles were paralyzed. It gave the impression of him having one blue eye and one brown eye. George was forever sorry for it, but, Bowie said he had actually done him a favor. The look added to his otherworldliness during the Ziggy Stardust days.

[@FredtheDog...]

David Bowie , the coolest man ever !!

[@straitarrow5784]

David Bowie , is a big fan of Don Lanes . How amazing !!!

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Don Lane (born Morton Donald Isaacson, 13 November 1933 - 22 October 2009) was an American-born talk show host and singer, best known for his television career in Australia, especially for hosting Tonight with Don Lane and The Don Lane Show, which aired on the Nine Network from 1975 to 1983, and his appearances with Bert Newton.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

SWEET HUMBLE GENTLEMAN.SO MISSED 🚶🎤 🧡 🎼 ☆☆☆☆☆ RIP.

[@josmith2031]

before new 🦷bless him ⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️

[@watercolour6176]

Gah this is so awesome!

[@thinkingbig2280]

The most handsome man ever

[@lionelbeaulaton7610]

sublime bowie!

[@scoutolivera1811]

So many girls screeching.

[@frankford9744]

Excellent of you fon lsme

[@franktheo2055]

Ziggy Stardust And Spiders From Mars Dimond Dogs with Red Hair and Glass Spiders. If you had to go out in a blaze of glory on your last talk show just have The Thin White Duke show up as your surprise guest. It was so cool how the audience when nuts when Bowie walked out on to that stage it was almost reminiscent and equal to the excitement and awe of when we all saw The Beatles for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show. Don Lane's last show Wow, it doesn't get any better that that !!!! David Bowie we miss you - RIP.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fantastic .... wish my youtube Bowie Interpretations make him smile from far far away .... so cool.

[@dannymay3433]

Don Lane had that effect on visiting artists. There is a clip of Sammy Davis Jr being driven into the studio in a Police car because he just wanted to drop in and see Don. The funny thing was they damaged the car getting into the studio when they failed to negotiate a tight turn into the the actual stage area and bashed the door of the car in.....such a shame we have no shows of our own like this any more, but then again, there is nobody on TV talented enough to carry a show like this either.

[@potrzebie74]

I have that clip on a tape somewhere! Legendary stuff.

[@kevcatnip7589]

TOP STORY ,,DID YOU KNOW BOWIE?

[@WendywdjnyJ]

soooo cool :)

[@piroschka6]

Yellow hair was great for him to wear

[@Vbee3]

Omg😍

[@omnibus4157]

Ah, well. Sinatra and team turned down David's lyrics for what became "My Way". But hey, it was for the best. There'd be no "Life On Mars" if that hadn't happened! Thanks, Frankie! The story is they at least met each other in LA when they were both recording in the same studios when David was working on _Station To Station._

[@junkettarp8942]

Modern masters.

[@JohnLennon99791]

Bowiemania!!!

[@silv3853]

😍😍

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

David Robert Jones (Londres, 08 de enero de 1947-Nueva York, 10 de enero de 2016), más conocido por su nombre artístico David Bowie, fue un cantautor, actor, multiinstrumentista y diseñador británico. Figura importante de la música popular durante casi cinco décadas, Bowie es considerado un innovador, en particular por sus trabajos de la década de 1970 y por su peculiar voz, además de la profundidad intelectual de su obra. 77 AÑOS 69 AÑOS 08 AÑOS 🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬

[@emtee4564]

David.

[@armandolopezdeelizalde4152]

Fuck yeah!

[@he9320]

Просто люблю.

[@roblostandlate.6005]

Vale David Robert Jones.

[@scottyblog]

He looks like Max Headroom in this.

[@MrGothgirl1976]

🎷🎵🎶🎸🎙

[@amonynous9041]

"he's deaf, and he's a great fan of yours"

[@MrGothgirl1976]

👨‍🎤💕😘😍

[@travelingman5762]

the mosquito gag seems to be outdated even though its from 1983

[@kathypop4]

"Oh yeah but nothing pornographic"

[@littlemouse7066]

ahah I think It's the first time a host said he's aristocratic it was absolutely true I always thought he looked and behaved more like an aristocrat than the real ones.

[@willmac5642]

A few damp seat cushions

[@Methilde]

They said it was a suprise so how fans could already be there?

[@j3ss75]

👨🏻‍🎤

[@bennythepooh4905]

Jesus that Don Lane guy has not escaped that Bronx accent, has he? Sounds like he’s a cab driver or a Cracker Jack vendor at Yankee Stadium.

[@allthingshorrorrelated]

Wow that interview basically consists of audience applause. Was it even worth coming on the show.

[@Longpigmss]

Shush and let him speak

[@rosemarymills1671]

I've loved all David's hair cuts except for this one...yellow/gold hair just doesn't look good, in my opinion. However, everyone else seemed to like it! My favorite is about the timeof the Reality Tour. He looked so boyishly handsome

[@lesliescott2362]

Loved his hair for Serious Moonlight tour. Saw him live. He looked absolutely gorgeous.

[@cinziazacche1484]

In these years it was very fashionable for men have permed haircuts and this color, also here in Italy. It was the only haircut I don’t like , but luckily he showed off it only during the ‘83. Anyway he was always gorgeous until his last days.

[@davidmuzik1424]

Oily interviewer.

[@Estuvalle]

Tax cheat.

[@garyeaton6172]

Morpheous Bever I hear a cock

[@dw1232]

Who's the tax cheat and why. Thank you if you respond!

[@GM-fg3bi]

Don Lane says to Bowie, during applause at the beginning of the interview, "See that guy with his hands up in the air, he is a big fan of yours, he's DEAF"