Christopher Reeve on Letterman, March 1, 1982

[@OmgieAskMinty]

Man, he spoke so well. No non-sense, straight to the point with humble eloquence. Love the fact that he doesn't dodge any of the interviewer's questions, and answers them readily. Such a different feel compared to mainstream interview shows today.

[@finnibertlunchiken7792]

Laf I was going to comment the same thing. He's seems very sincere, humble and well adjusted. Not like your typical celebrity at all.

[@zpacify]

@@finnibertlunchiken7792 Yeah , he was a real artist - classically trained.

[@oliverburke]

So well said, Laf. I’m going to add great looking to that admiration list. What a great guy. Courageous enough to speak the truth too.

[@AAvfx]

A true honest idol of my childhood

[@mrmike743]

This is why he was Superman. He was REAL. I was born in 1980 and for me and my generation he will always be Superman...

[@musicman76enator]

Michael Mccollum Christopher Reeve will ALWAYS be Superman to everyone. Period. Greatest of all time.

[@mrmike743]

Matthew Jay Evans damn straight​man!

[@joshuastroupe1999]

I was born in 2002. Christopher Reeve will always be the one true Kal-El/Superman, as well as Clark Kent. Maybe one day if things can come together, and people (Warner Brothers) gets their things together and stop trying to modernize and change Superman, then there will be a Superman that has the same sense of realism, charisma, joy and power that we felt when seeing this wonderful man as the Man of Steel. We still believe a man can fly!

@@joshuastroupe1999 actually Reeve's Superman is as much derivation from the Canon as Cavill's Superman

[@angelafranzoni8013]

@ I m sorry but Henry Cavil will never have the class and talent of Cristopher Reeve.

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

Reeve had a smile that could light up a city, or another planet light years away.

[@mswhunter118]

He was gorgeous

[@HeyGuy4321]

@@mswhunter118 he still is.

[@mswhunter118]

@@HeyGuy4321 indeed!

[@HeyGuy4321]

@@mswhunter118 indeedsky

[@queenbee2371]

I like that!

[@weaseltown]

Literally one of the best looking men ever in movies. Aside from that, he was obviously one of the best actors. Ever.

[@makemarker]

Agreed, as a straight guy I find myself stricken by how handsome he is.. but most of all, a really great and well spoken man. Such a tragedy what happened to him later on.

[@christinebethencourt6197]

He was handsome, clever and surely one of the kindest human being of this world ……… ❤️😥

[@amitchodankar1989]

And my favourite superhero too.

[@corettacharles6546]

He is so sweet. A beautiful person

[@geometricart7851]

One thing about Chris is he doesn't know how to be deceptive. He is as loyal and friendly as superman himself. I feel like Superman was Chris playing as himself, but with a cape and some boots.

[@musicman76enator]

The Greatest and ONLY Superman ever. Period.

[@glamdolly30]

Amen, as Superman no other actor could touch him. He WAS Superman!

[@nicolafiorelli1319]

No argument there, and hey maybe he is still up there somewhere..

[@robertszvetics210]

OH COME ON HOW ABOUT GEORGE REEVES.

[@jjmanzano9]

Reeve played Clark Kent and Superman as completely different people. It was more than just the glasses hiding Superman’s identity. Brilliant acting!

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

@@robertszvetics210 Reeve > reeves

[@TroyNaumu808]

Mr Reeve was a true Superman. We lost him way too soon.

[@brendanbannon78]

He Portrayed Superman in the Movies and Helen Slater Portrayed Supergirl from 1984 Movie Spin-off Before Melendy Britt voiced She-Ra in the Secret of the Sword (1985) and Terri Hawkes Voiced Sailor Moon in anime Movies until Brandon Routh return Superman in Superman Returns (2006) with Red Boots and Red Cape

[@greatspirit]

Not quite. He was gay. See 0:47. I fact checked and indeed his son confirmed he was. May he RIP!

[@SirJamesthePaul]

“It’s the highest you can get...legally.” That little smile at the end. Reeve was a class act.

[@geometricart7851]

He's got a very deadpan sense of humor with a Dad joke vibe.

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

Damn..Chris Reeve was too real for the industry

[@truthinspector6390]

Thats why they did him in. Free thinker...they wont allow that

[@gloriajaramillo5808]

Que buena entrevista.con Con.cristhoper revee El mejor actor del Mundo

[@wingchundragon]

Yep. New York swag

[@kamfisher1714]

Truth Inspector please explain I always thought something was sketchy

[@standupG1]

@@truthinspector6390 Yes, he was real, but it was his accident that "did him in". I believe he worked relatively steady up to his accident. The movie Street Smart that he acted in, and I believe wrote/produced, turned out to be a vehicle for Morgan Freeman.

[@glamdolly30]

A very special man, and a great loss to the world. That kind of genuine charm is so rare. What a tragic twist of fate that he came off that horse that day. God bless him, wherever his beautiful spirit is now. I truly believe it lives on somewhere, in some form.

[@michelrenaud3431]

His straight talk threw David off, which is rare. Great interview, uniquely authentic man.

[@americanblacktop8991]

I appreciate what he said abut Brando. Not many people, especially actors, would have the courage to say it even though it was obvious at the time that Brando was resting on his laurels. RIP

[@BassGods]

Brando was about the money, not the project.

[@joeldailo]

Should I say he's just being so honest? Brave.

[@bootydaddy9934]

marlon hated fakeness and phoniness so he probably appreciated that if he saw it

[@LaClaudis]

Christopher Reeve the love of my life! BEAUTIFULL man!!!

[@benprewitt4600]

Every interview I see with him I respect him more. He was a real guy and he loved the craft. Didn't take crap. Amazing. Thanks for posting this!

[@daisyiris]

I love how honest he is

[@bobsingh5521]

daisy iris He’s actually pretty cool

[@CheyennefromTaos]

Star of SOMEWHERE IN TIME. 💎 Beautiful film

[@rachaeljenkins5011]

he,s so gorgeous i miss him a lot

[@fashizzle78]

He will always be my favorite live action Superman

[@v-town1980]

Reeve seemed like such a down-to-Earth fella. Very cool, and charming. And that bit about Brando was great. He had the guts to tell the truth about Marlon not caring as much as he used to. Most celebs are too busy praising everything Brando touched.

[@kennedysouza3916]

Well... it´s easy to say whatever you want, when your image is on a movie like Superman... knowing you´re desired for something... I had never whatched a Christopher Reeve's interview... and, in this interview, I had an impression of him, as being a very cocky person... I don´t know, it could be just me, maybe I don´t speak enough english hehehe

[@JinhuoXiChina]

Cause Marlon Brandon is a LEGEND but also is reeves

[@ernesteinstein9619]

He's so intelligent.

[@geometricart7851]

Yeah he got good genes. Dad was a college professor and his mom was a journalist.

[@Ruylopez778]

I like how he doesn't belittle the role of Superman or the success it brought him. It shows a humble side, and how he approached the role with thought, sincerity and dedication. It comes through in his performance also.

[@twohamburgers]

I forget how intelligent and sincere and humorous he was. Imagine an evening dinner with him and Robin.

[@angelapepple9901]

Christopher Reeve will always be Superman... I grew up loving the Superman movies, had such a crush on him! Also saw the movie " Somewhere in Time" which I really liked

[@Toywithme200]

Reeves was refreshingly honest about Brando. What a gent. You don't see this in Hollywood today. I always thought Brando was an egomaniac when he had to have his name FIRST in the credits in Superman, for only a five minute scene. Reeve should have been first, he was SUPERMAN!

[@simona4616]

What a man! What a smile! What a greatness! I'm so Sorry for what happened to him.. there are no words to express it! You Will be forever loved! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@calebwitts1232]

Wow I love hearing him talk about the media. Still so perfectly relevant

[@Taradise85]

Death Trap The best!!! RIP Christopher Reeve .. Legend.

[@thoughtsurferzone5012]

You see him sitting there, talking, moving, crossing his legs, gesturing. Then, one day, it all stopped. How vulnerable we all are.

[@DJRitty]

they don't teach kids enough that ANYTHING can happen at ANY time. My dad woke up, had a shower and died 30 mins later 6 years ago in the stair case. Just like THAT, life changes.

[@TheZeroAssassin]

I was smiling at this til i saw your comment.

[@sharonjensen3016]

@@DJRitty I know. My dad was perfectly fine, then he was gone. Paramedics worked on him for 45 minutes but there was no hope.

[@cindytartt4048]

Amazes me that he spoke so honestly about Marlon Brando simply phoning it in. No way ANY actor would speak like that of another -unless it’s Will Smith. Gotta love Christopher’s charm & dignity, a real honest & genteel broker.

[@mikem591]

He was Superman...on screen and in life...

[@emilycunningham8125]

Class Act. RIP

[@Gemmarose9012]

Such a beautiful man inside and out. I miss him.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Very intelligent, thoughtful and gorgeous.

[@brennan4159]

He was amazing, holy shit. What a tragedy. He is so real, so honest, nothing like we get today. Rest in peace.

[@Noutchka]

Superman always tells the truth !

[@crumplezone1]

Actually its "Superman never lies" :)

[@crumplezone1]

Maybe even Littler dyne :)

[@thenoisechannel6088]

"Lois, I never lie." ".....Even about Marlon. The man would f*ck a mailbox."

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

The Noise Channel That ain't no Man...

[@Victory987]

Lie, truth, that doesn't mean he can't withhold information.

[@maryanneb1122]

What an amazing and honest human being...WOW! Heaven is lucky to have him🙏🏼🌈💜🌈

[@GuiAntonioli]

Newsflash, Christopher, it's 2023, you are still THE Superman. Probably always will be.

[@saloninegi7062]

What a beautiful man, and brave and smart and honest! Still, it makes me sad, his passion for risky hobbies.

[@stephenrafter1980]

What a beautiful man.

[@wingchundragon]

I was such a big Superman/Reeve fan, I made my dad take me to see Deathtrap at fourty douce (times square.) He slept through the entire movie. I didnt understand it but Reeve was a total badass in the film. Very underrated role

[@Loverboy19691]

I can't see Christopher Reeve, I see Superman in a suit.

[@นาตาชาขําประเสริฐ]

Yup 🤵

[@bryanmiller476]

Andrew Dexter also known as Clark Kent

[@Dineshkumarnk]

Yes

[@angelafranzoni8013]

Of course he was he is and he will be for ever the best Superman.

[@sarahbishop4111]

Same

[@rolandhersan2420]

He was twenty-nine years old in 1982, I say this, 'cause Letterman mentioned amazed, that Reeves looked so young.....

[@splitsseconds9965]

interviews are not this honest anymore.

[@shaanp9796]

splits seconds Check out the OffCameraShow on KZbin.

[@gman5-035]

Did you enjoy working with him? No. He took the $50M and mailed it in. Basically spent his time on set doing lines and Victoria Secret models .

[@josteinv.jordet257]

One of my favorite parts in superman has always been when Lois asks: who are you? And Superman answers: a friend. My absolute favorite movie ever

[@jaimeschechter7582]

Lois: K-R-Y...do you like pink? Superman: I like pink very much, Lois. He'll always be MY superman.

[@joannsmith150]

Gotta love his smile!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Christopher is so humorous. "Cream of Weasel." lol. They had so many commercial breaks. Death Trap is a great movie. Cant accuse Chris of being politically correct! Wow. He is probably in heaven causing a lil commotion right now. Love it.

[@zebarz]

My childhood hero and even my hero today. What a great man.

[@achilletalon801]

ladies and gentleman this is the real ,the best SUPERMAN!

[@suchi0up]

Honest, optimistic, Strong willed with a dash of humour.... That is SUPERMAN n caps and it's not a label, you were a superb man.

[@lauraenright5639]

You know, it's interesting: Watching some of these old Late Nights, like with Mark Hamill, you see a lot of these actors actually addressing the reality of being typecasted. You didn't see that on a lot of shows.

[@timdevolldable]

Laura Enright waking up, are we me too.. But i try not to look too hard

[@DJRitty]

I thought hamil came off like a jerk though... I don't think he was trying to be at all but he got defensive around that time post jedi...hell no one saw him again until The Guyver ffs! THAT's why he's on every cartoon now and took those disney cheques knowing the movies were crap lol ;)

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

The one and only real Superman! "You taught the world well" ..too bad they still have a hard time learning. Exactly why he's the best "Superman, he Cared about the character"

[@thesaint2700]

Wow! That’s super man for you! Straight talker. I’m impressed and intrigued. Him and Robin Williams - deep! From a different planet almost 😉

[@chastitysmith9036]

I think I was 5 when the first superman came out and I've been hooked ever since...Rest in Peace Christopher Reeve!!!

[@atranfanatic]

I was 4 when it came out. Crazy. lol

[@TheNewTomboy]

Amazing!! This never happens in our time.. having an actor tell the truth about another actor.. moat actors always pretend they suport others, even if they dont. Very good Superman..

[@reecespiecesheroful]

Mr. Reeve SCHOOLS us all on the biz in about 3 sentences. Classy.

[@garysmith9389]

Still the greatest superhero performance on film of them all. Also the first. The fantastic comic book movies of today wouldn't exist if not for what Christopher Reeve brought to Superman.

[@wolfman9913]

He will FOREVER BE THE ONE TRUE MAN OF STEELE!! R.I.P. SWEET PRINCE....YOU LIT UP MY CHILDHOOD WITH FASCINATION,UNENDING DREAMS AND HOPE FOR ANY FUTURE...NOW YOUR TRULY FLYING ABOVE US ALL,FOR ETERNITY....WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN!!😥

[@alexmartin-schael7556]

Very smart, honest person and great actor. If he wasn't so handsome, he would have been regarded more seriously. I was also surprised by how straightforward and blunt Chris was about Marlon Brando. Reeve seemed deeply dissapointed by Brando (rightfully so).

[@aanjalithillainathan9295]

I can't think of anyone else who can replace him as superman

[@biggobot3253]

Kevin Hart

[@ernestolombardo5811]

Two things: 1. The man was a classy straight shooter. He was there to make it count and not be plastic, and gosh darn it, he delivered. 2. I saw this on that night! Haven't seen it since until today, the reason I remember is the LBJ "Barbecue" and Gerald Ford "Whoops!" comment, which got branded into my memory bank.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Men like him don't seem to exist anymore.

[@lgmax4672]

Never seen him like this. He’s great!

[@KazKasozi]

A real guy. Totally admirable.

[@CheyennefromTaos]

Chris was a student at Julliard with Robin William. I adored them both. 💔

[@justplutoexisting]

realest of all, I miss him :(

[@truthinspector6390]

Honest interview for a change

[@lauraenright5639]

These two actually have a pretty good rapport with each other.

[@decacards5250]

They look like they could be related.

[@WillScarlet1991]

@@decacards5250 Both New Yorkers.

[@hectorlabbe]

John Wayne was so right in 1979 when he said Christopher Reeve was the next big Hollywood Star! Incredibly handsome, classy, talented and an amazing smile!!! Millions of fans miss you ❤❤❤

[@johnt7630]

Christopher Reeve will always be Superman, just like Sean Connery will always be James Bond, Mark Hamill will always be Luke Skywalker, Robert Downey Jr will always be Iron Man, William Shatner as Capain Kirk, Roddy McDowall - Planet of the Apes etc.... It's positive. It means that you made a huge Impression on the audience. You were loved.

[@rnw2739]

Sean Connery??? Bond?!!!! Leave off!!! That berk and his wig and speech impediment was never Bond!

[@koolkev2020able]

Legend

[@kennavilanova5491]

Christopher Reeve was the greatest Superman ever! Brasil 01/21

[@thegrimyeaper]

I've loved Deathtrap so much all these years. This clip made me look for it on Blu-Ray. And it exists! Sweet.

[@JinhuoXiChina]

I want it too

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

I see Christopher Reeve. I see Richard Collier. I see the only Superman we’ve ever had.

[@jamesdavidson4769]

Christopher Reeve played the best Superman of all.

[@lucyinthesky2023]

We love you and miss you so much! Christopher Reeve will be the one and only Superman forever, no matter what.

[@Gardner0871public]

Christopher Reeve really was a Superman

[@julietanner5665]

Giving these men some respect! Loved Chris Reeve! And love Dave Letterman!!!💞💞💞💞💞✌💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@CreamedCheesed]

It’s gems like this which makes classic letterman so compelling

[@robbiehoskins2468]

He was sent here in a tiny ship from another planet to play the part of SUPERMAN. Simply THE BEST EVER. Period.

[@kimfarrell2921]

He is very handsome

[@aliciarosa4742]

wow he's so beautiful. i've never even seen the original superman he played but knowing what superman is and how he is portrayed he IS superman! they clearly make it with him in mind and i'm not mad at it at all.

[@TravelingPhilosopher]

The greatest live action Superman for me!! He was Superman!

[@นาตาชาขําประเสริฐ]

So handsome😘

[@alexdavies7394]

Every interview I've seen of Christopher Reeve, he comes across as polite. A few actors from "Superman" found him challenging to work with - according to different sources.

[@FreddieBlaze]

He will always be the true Superman and my hero growing up as a child!❤

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

Superman forever!!

[@krispyskins2122]

Reeve was and still is the only superman. Why he ever felt pressure to apologise for taking the role we will never know! He set the tone and stage for every other movie in the genre.

[@1978Nad]

What a sweet guy 👍🏻

[@rubyred2874]

Imo he is not an actor playing Superman. He is Superman. His movies made me believe.

[@lucyfoster4082]

So touched by the friendship of the extraordinary people roommates Chris Reeves and Robin Williams. Hope they’re hanging out together now.

[@prmaninla]

"Well he's here tonight, Chris...." LMAO

[@PDrewG1]

I keep rewinding that bit.................. ooooh man

[@v-town1980]

Love that. That line is so Letterman.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

THIS guy. We were really lucky...🙂

[@Rogge73]

What a Beautiful man

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

Heck yeah, PREACH IT Chris!

[@bassplayinladyt.5860]

Honest, funny, beautiful, and good old-fashioned morals. A rare human indeed.

[@eckookoo1914]

Reeve’s genuine disappointment for Brando not keeping up with his legacy in public eyes, interests is poignant

[@jameshill1740]

He sold himself as superman but he did it in pure Clark Kent style. Proven here as he danced along with an awkward interviewing host but not once belittling the superman image. Style, grace and tact isnt found in Hollywood let alone in the same actor

[@Tuco-el4hh]

El más guapo de todos los actores que han echo de super man

[@JinhuoXiChina]

Guapo, Talentoso, Inteligente y Divertido

[@jacksawild]

Superman never lies

[@paulpjr3224]

Wow I grew up as a young kid watching Superman 1-5 and I always saw him as a old man now that I am in my 40s I am looking at him as a young kid on here. He was still in his 20's so he really was just a young adult or maybe I just feel like I am still a young adult at heart but I am old now.

[@RealFanOfSteel]

Reeve only made four. They did the fifth one with Brandon Routh.

[@MrUltimatemaniac100]

Man, have you ever seen anyone as chiselled as Reeve 😎

[@certainly2509]

The statue of David maybe?

[@maverick744]

He carried the persona of a superhero his whole life. On and off the screen. He was such a deep thinker all of his interviews were two sided. Very interesting and intelligent man.