Exclusive Interview With Billy Gray From Father Knows Best Continues...

[@ThatsClassicTV]

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[@linscrattish2648]

Billy Gray --so normal. What a delight!

[@marilynmadrid9550]

I don’t see the bell.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@marilynmadrid9550 After you click subscribe there is an arrow with a drop down menu where you can choose what notification you want. Hope this helps:) thank you for asking.

[@scottshannon2049]

I used to watch Father Knows Best in reruns when I was a kid. I liked the feel the show had of a simpler time and it's great to see Billy Gray looking so good and still so sharp. I think that was one of the only TV shows that all the main characters lived for so long after the show ended, almost 40 years after the show ended when Robert Young passed away and Jane Wyatt about eight years after that. Nice to know the three actors that played the kids are all still alive today. Another great interview.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Scott, it is awesome that 3 out of the 5 actors are still with us.

[@movieprod]

What a surprise, John!!! I had a small part in The Father Knows Best Reunion, I believe I worked 3 or 4 days and it was heaven... I had a scene where director Marc Daniels asked me to whistle at Robert Young and Jane Wyatt..who were in the midst of an embrace, it was one of those whistles where you place your fingers between your teeth and blow....well I tried, but after 2 failed takes I just couldn't do it....Billy who was standing by ran over to me, laid down on the ground and shouted to the director "I can do it for John!" And so, for Take three I faked it as Billy let out with a whistle you could hear in Oxnard! It worked, and we all had a good laugh. During the shoot I had lunches with the 'kids'' and many wonderful chats the 'adults' Jane Wyatt and Bob Young. It was like being with family. Throughout the years (48 to be exact) I hoped to run into Bill again, but that never happened, until now -- well, it was wonderful, thrilling, and heart-warming to come across your interview today. Bill is a beautiful soul, what a joy to see him again.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

So glad you saw the interview! What a terrific story about your experience with the cast and Billy in particular, just loved it. Hope you caught both episodes of my interview with Billy as well❤️

[@peppercat8718]

♥

[@movieprod]

@@ThatsClassicTV Caught them both...loved them...small world, John!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@movieprod That is for sure😀

[@ML-ft4od]

@@ThatsClassicTV Assume you meant what a "terrific" story -- not "terrible"!

[@davidluckens3479]

Billy Gray was terrific as Bud Anderson-And its really good to see that he's still sharp as a tack.Great interview.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Appreciate that David, hoping to have Billy back to answer fan questions😀

[@12Gaile]

I loved Father Knows Best & Billy Gray was one of the reasons why. He was so adorable. Loved catching up with him. Great interview Jon. Thanks.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Appreciate it. He really was a great actor and glad you enjoyed the interview.

[@donnarodriguez6712]

We love Billy Gray! Thanks for doing this interview. Wish I could meet him in person!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure Donna! I hope you can meet him at some point.

[@georgemallory401]

What a great catch for an interview. Good to see Billy doing so well. I can see Bud’s face and he does sound the same. Could listen to his stories and memories all day.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed it George and hopefully caught both episodes of the interview!

[@richardhales92]

Sounds the same! That's funny. Look great, Billy; read your age, can't believe it.

[@randyramirez7844]

What a fabulous interview with Billy Gray … I always wonder about his life and so happy he allow us to know a little about him … I didn’t know he was so accomplished … I will look up these movies plus his Mom … My God bless him forever !

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for sharing Randy, happy to hear you enjoyed the interview. There are actually 4 total episodes where I interview Billy, in case you missed any of them😀

[@M5098]

What a great interview. We love you Mr. Gray! Thanks for all the memories!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Hope you caught both episodes of the interview. Thank you so much!

[@stevereed8786]

Wow! "The day the Earth Stood Still" One of Billy's most memorable parts that was capitative everyone. He played perfect to the innocent of such a good movie.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

That he did Steve for sure.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

ANOTHER FANTASTIC INTERVIEW!!! Billy Gray is one of the best ever!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Aw, I appreciate that, thanks😀

[@csrothlisberger852]

This was the best interview. Billy needs to get his memories on paper. They're wonderful & so is he! Smarty-pants with his inventions too! 😂😂

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Love to her that and I would agree😀

[@r.c.7762]

Billy Gray, what wonderful memories, the best time growing up. Thank you Billy.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Hope you also saw the first episode of the interview, his stories are fantastic!

[@josephharnett5075]

What a great interview and Billy is a genuine good person he's been thru alot and came out beautifully sincerely modest and decent thanks for all the memories

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed the interview Joseph, hope you caught both episodes. Alway great to bring back those memories.

[@josephharnett5075]

@ThatsClassicTV yes I did look forward to seeing more thanks

[@RangersNiners]

I agree with Billy’s last part of the interview, I saw this show thought what a perfect family I didn’t know could exist and was shocked it didn’t get more recognition especially Billy for how amazing he was at acting and how gorgeous he was, but the whole cast was perfect.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

No doubt the family was pretty close to perfect. If you have a question for Billy let me know as I am planning on doing an interview this week with him to answer fan questions.

[@dragonflydreamer13]

Really enjoyed this conversation with Billy Gray! I clicked on it as soon as it popped up and watched both parts back to back. Looks great, still has that great smile.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

So great to hear, glad you enjoyed it!

[@JILL0704USA]

Such a nice and infomative interview. It's great to see Billy and listen to his memories. Thanks for doing tis!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure!

[@ritacatalinich]

I loved watching Billy Gray in "Father Knows Best" when I was a little girl. He was such a character in that show and in all the movies he was in. I also enjoyed seeing him in Doris Day movies, where his character was a cheeky BUD! He brought so much happiness in his movies and always played the lovable boy and young man. He was not only a great actor but also a humble and smart man, as he was an inventor as well. "Father Knows Best" was a fantastic show for families. I wish there were more shows like that nowadays as they could bring stability to future generations. Despite many actors, especially young ones, suffering after they stopped working, Billy seemed to have handled life well even after he stopped acting, thanks to his great-mother and his other interests. I know my comment is long, but I just had to mention how wonderful it was to see him. Please let him know that his acting brought so much happiness to the public, and we loved all the characters he portrayed because they all had a bit of BUD in them & that's a good thing because BUD was a SIMPATICO! A character who we loved.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Billy was that character and was such a terrific actor, glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@DMfilmfan]

Fantastic interview! Glad to see that Billy is in good health considering the health problem(s) he mentioned. For any other fans who are interested - Billy has an official website where you can contact him via his email. I emailed him 2 or 3 times and he always responded quickly! Like you did, I also asked him who he disliked working with and he told me the same two people - Mowbray and Bracken. He said that FKB guest-star Greer Garson was wonderful and she had on an enormous diamond ring.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Love that!

[@Bill-jc1fy]

Great interview I was a big fan of the show and Billy's life experiences were terrific

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Great to hear and thanks, glad you enjoyed the interview😀

[@mrzookstwilightzonedayz2379]

Great interview with Billy Gray, really like your interviews. I'm going to share my story with Mr. Gray. I'm a publicist and also musician, I read about him inventing the F-1 guitar pick,I thought that was great, and somehow, I got his email. Sent the email, told him who I was blah blah, told him that one of my is the day the earth stood still, which it is, suggested we have lunch, he agreed much to my surprise, we met at some popular place on ventura blvd, near Topanga, can't remember the name of the place, this was in the early 2000's. I've met my fair share of celebs but he was honestly one of the nicer ones I've met, thx for suffering through that long comment and hope it was entertaining 😺

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you so much. Also, thanks for sharing your story, very cool.

[@richardhales92]

It was an entertaining story! Thanks.

[@markr.devereux3385]

I'm a guitar player so I'm interested thank you

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@markr.devereux3385 Thats very cool, amazing how Billy created that guitar pic:)

[@markr.devereux3385]

@@ThatsClassicTV I've since researched the F pick. I'm thinking of ordering one. Appreciate these interview with actors who starred in these vintage series.

[@bambijimper]

Fantastic interview. I didn't realize he was in so many shows/movies. I loved the setting you filmed at. The creek babbling along was cool I thought. What a life he has had though, and all the creative things he has done. Thanks again John. Have a great weekend.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Jamie. That was actually the back of Billy's house which is one of the wildest homes I have ever seen. Billy has had quite the career, that is for sure.

[@bambijimper]

@@ThatsClassicTVIt was a great set up for you to do your interview. The babbling brook and the chirping birds really made a nice touch. Loved it!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@bambijimper It was a cool setting and honestly I didn't know if the audio would be clear enough unitl I got home because the water was actually pumping behind us. Very glad it worked out. Definitely a rare moment. Glad you enjoyed the new surroundings as much as I did.

[@bambijimper]

@@ThatsClassicTV We could listen to Billy talk all day. Very interesting person indeed. Karl and I both enjoyed it very much. I know there are extra costs involved with going out, but I really liked it. Maybe you could do more once in a while. Looking forward to whatever you have coming next :)

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@bambijimper Thanks Jamie, glad you and Karl enjoyed Billy, very interesting guy. You never know depending on who the celebrity is and if they are open to being interviewed at their home it is always a possibility.

[@RangersNiners]

I love Billy such an underrated talented Actor ❤

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Billy is so underrated as an actor. I am going to be doing a second interview with him to answer fan questions later this week. If you have one send it to me.

[@carmenjacinto4426]

Loved the 2 part episodes, this showed up on my feed and i instantly clicked on ! I grew up watching the reruns in the sixtys as a child ,now im 68 and very glad to have seen this interview with Billy Grey.❤ Ty!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure Carmen, hope you become a subscriber! I think you would love the other interviews on my That’s Classic! channel. By the way, I just met with Billy and recorded another episode where he answers fan questions, hopefully will release it soon😀

[@brodavidb]

I have watched many That's Classic interviews. They are all tremendous opportunities to "catch up" wifh people who have been in our living rooms for years, but we never get to talk to. Thanks for these. The stories they tell, the things they share, help paint a broader picture. These are history lessons and history preserved. I greatly appreciate them. As someone already mentioned, no escaping age, for any of us including me. Aging is a cruel joke as many of us still feel like a much younger version of us than we look as we become seniors. I tried to email Billy, but the emails I found online were apparently obsolete. If you could pass something along, I would be happy to send it via private message of some kind. Thank you John for this work you do!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

First of all, thank you for your wonderful comments, I truly appreciate it. In regards to Billy, I cannot give out or pass anything on directly however you can send me a question as I will probably have Billy back on to answer fan questions.

[@sharpear1031]

Thanks for all your acting performances, Bill Gray, and your creativity, in one setting or another. People used to say to me, "Why do you watch that TV show, that's for kids," but I knew somehow I was witnessing a special personality. I didn't know if you were going to prove out as an actor and I was pulling for you, but it is clear you solved it by not ceasing being creative.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for comment:)

[@garywarmee4367]

YES! Although Billy 'Bud" Gray is a race car rebel we see he is 'incredibly intelligent, incredibly smart' and it can't be said he didn't go Hollywood, at least a bit. I like that he is so low key, thoughtful, patient with his interviewer(!) and nice. Enlightening. I have enjoyed this and been surprised so much. Grade: A+

[@garywarmee4367]

But nobody needs trigonometry,

[@garywarmee4367]

I have never heard a young actor pan an on set schoolhouse situation. In contrast, most child stars claim it gave them the best education. I would think there would be a real concentration problem. So Sara Gilbert flees to Princeton...

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Billy is a very smart guy that is for sure, glad you enjoyed the interview and took so much away too😀

[@suzeauster2223]

WooHoo!! Thanks John 👍 I'm still catching up living in Florida 🤪 Really enjoyed this interview!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Enjoy!

[@lisaerickson6533]

None of us can escape aging, but boy he still sounds the same!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

He certainly does and has the same smile😀

[@vernareed2692]

​@@ThatsClassicTVand can still catch glimpses of ""Bud"!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@vernareed2692 I agree!

[@beejjjjjj1]

Mr. Gray is correct about Gordon MacRae. I saw him at a celebrity golf tournament around 1977. I was a kid at the time and had no idea who he was. But my mother had been a fan since "Oklahoma!" and said she has had a crush on him until seeing him that day. I won't go into the details, but that was the first time I had ever seen an inebriated person. And he clearly was, and on full public display. It was really a sad thing to see. On a happier note, Mr. Gray looks and sounds fantastic. He looks twenty years younger than his actual age. This was a wonderful interview, from beginning to end.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for sharing your story as sad as it is. Billy still has a lot of energy!

[@jonfelty6063]

Great interview! I hope my mind is as clear and witty at age 86! Bud did often carry the show (FNB)! If any other actor was cast as Bud it would not have been the same! I hope all is well with Billy and it was awesome to see him!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thrilled you enjoyed it Jon, Billy still has that youthful energy about him.

[@richardhales92]

He sounds great, right! Hope we can do it. lol

[@PhillipMenjou-sk2wz]

Thank you for very cool video and great interview of a Hollywood legend. I've always enjoyed his movies and TV, as well as watching him many times, when he raced speedway back in the 70's.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure Phillip! Thats cool you saw him race in the 70's.

[@billcatcher2701]

For sure, Billy was a very natural, smooth and talented child actor. I can't imagine anyone else playing the part of Bud.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I would agree, meant to be🥹

[@brachio1000]

Excellent interview. I've always enjoyed FKB, but the episode revolving around Bud's shortwave radio strikes me as utterly classic tv. Oh my, I just found it on KZbin. I'll watch it after the second half of this interview.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Sounds like a good idea, now I have to go watch that FK. episode 😂

[@brachio1000]

@@ThatsClassicTV: I'm watching it right now.🙂

[@stacystoltz8722]

Father knows best Still on 📺 in 2024 😎💖👍📺

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks again for that Stacy!

[@suzieroberts2203]

I have been watching your interviews with Billy Gray.And they are so great because who doesn't love Bud? I. Found out from your videos that he actually played a part in Jim Thorpe. All American, which was thrilling because I grew up in Jim for Pennsylvania. Which does house the body of Jim Thorpe and I was living there when when they Brought his body to the small town ofMquch Chunk. And of course, they renamed the town to Jim Thorpe, which is now a thriving tourist town in Northeastern Pennsylvania. And if you ever get a chance, I implore you to visit that town. There is so many me historical. Interesting features in that town. There is even the jail where they filmed the Molly McGuire movie. There is the American hotel which is now called the Inn, where many presidents stayed and actors stayed. They had everything in a small little town. And I'm proud to say that I grew up in that town. Which like I said, is called Jim Thorpe. Your videos are extremely interesting. Thank you so much.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure Suzie, so happy you are enjoying the interviews. My father was a big fan of Jim Thorpe and I am as well. Thanks for sharing all the information about the town and believe me if I am ever near there I will check it out. Sounds quite fascinating!😀

[@scottnix4991]

What a great interview. I don't usually watch two 44 minute videos in a row. BG is now a legend in my mind. Had no idea about his motorcycle days. Credit goes to the interviewer that asked all the right questions. You can tell that Billy actually enjoyed this interview by his constant smiles. The research that went into this is amazing. Subscribed.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

That means a lot to me Scott, thank you😀

[@vickycroft4621]

Enjoyed this so much. Thx! 😊

[@MTknitter22]

Patricia Neal said she and Michael Rennie, who was quite sophisticated, and she were talking on set that who is gonna believe this silliness? She said they BOTH met many years later and spoke of how very proud they were to be part of it. She said it was a beautifully crafted film. I am glad Billy felt proud too.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for sharing the background, loved it😀

[@williebrianjones6905]

Love this Interview. Thanks. Btw, "Rondo alla Turca" was the Mozart harmonica Song🙂

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Awesome, thanks Willie😀

[@paulwatson1507]

Everything I ever learned about being a teenage boy I learned from Bud Anderson. Thank you so much for doing this interview! ❤️

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure Paul😀

[@markr.devereux3385]

I can't get my head around Billy's talent as a child actor . I had one acting job in a play went home assembled my costume green tights slippers feather in my cap. I was in front of the mirror practicing my two lines over and over thinking why I volunteered for this. The evening of the play arrived I was dropped off at the school auditorium and had real stage fright. AFTER THE PLAY I went home and promised never again. 😂

[@dianeleahy4970]

Hi John! I thoroughly enjoyed watching both of your interviews with Billy Gray and I must tell you again, that you are the best interviewer! “That’s Classic” is the best!!!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Diane that means a lot to me, thank you❤️

[@Dwight42]

I lived just up the street, its great to see Billy is still in Topanga Canyon and looking good. Wish you had showed his interesting house.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Very cool😀

[@Elise1952]

Interesting interview. I have watched many of the Father Knows Best episodes on the internet. Billy Gray was so good in that show. I didn’t realize that he acted in a lot of other things. He has led an interesting life. 🇨🇦

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Elise and thanks again for watching from Canada!

[@dirkmasters7453]

Good honest interview

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you Dirk!

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

❤Thank You. Watching and sharing From the Philippines

[@ThatsClassicTV]

hello to you in the Phillippines and thank you for watching!

[@richardhales92]

Enjoying the interview! You're a good host, good interviewer

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I really appreciate that Richard and hope you subscribe😀

[@JackMcClendon]

Fantastic 2-parter ‼️

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you Jack!

[@ReynaldoLavalle-p7g]

Wow! I had made a comment after part 1 (before viewing part 2), that he totally covered in his final thought on part 2. What a good feeling!😊

[@CharlesIngram-b5m]

A great interview of a great actor!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I agree Charles and hope you saw the first episode of the interview as well.

[@Myrna611]

❤ his smile still lights up like a Christmas tree ❤

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I would agree Myrna, hope you caught the first episode of the interview as well.

[@williamconn1259]

Great interview. The harmonica coach Billy couldn't recall was most likely Larry Adler.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@williamconn1259 Thanks and interesting about Larry Adler😀

[@danielbarnett1614]

Amazing fellow!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Daniel he really is! Hope you saw both episodes of the interview😀

[@matrox]

FKB was a great show, all the acting was on a scale of 10 in each episode by all the main characters.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

According to Billy it was shot like a movie😀

[@ronevans852]

Oh yeah love that tv show watch it all the time.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Great to hear, Billy is a classic😀

[@RobertGrose-jn3nw]

Great interview. I remember him on Combat with Bill Bixby called The Losers, seaon 5

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Robert, love the your recollection of Billy's episode on Combat. Hopefully you alos saw the first epsiode of my interview with Billy as well:)

[@coronet51]

Terrific interview, great to hear Billy's reminisences. I went to Chiller in NJ last year, Billy wasn't there and I didn't see any notice that he would be. Lauren was supposed to be there but they said she was not well and couldn't come. I did meet Tina Cole and Stanley Livingston, was hoping to meet Lauren as well. I don't see Billy in the list of this year's guests in October either.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Appreciate it, thank you so much. Interesting because I know he was going to Chiller. Bummer you didn’t get to see Billy or Lauren. Tina and Stanley though are so nice so glad you saw them😀I know Billy doesn’t love to travel much these days.

[@coronet51]

@@ThatsClassicTV Thank you, do you know when he was supposed to be going to Chiller? This year in October, or was it last year? Would have been great to meet him. Tina was a doll, so very nice.

[@DH-ve5bl]

I read a book about Wallace Berman, written by his son. As a boy he met a lot of interesting people who would come to visit his father. He mentioned Billy, and he liked him a lot because Billy treated him as an equal, never talking down to him because he was a child.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I love that story, thank you for sharing👍

[@raymondkb2nzo788]

So wonderful to see him

[@ThatsClassicTV]

So glad you did!

[@matrox]

All FKB episodes are on KZbin.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for sharing.

[@KarlLaFong-v2q]

Father Knows Best is on Antenna TV . They show 2 episodes every week day morning. Billy Gray also worked with Bob Hope on The 7 Little Foys. Enjoyable movie.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

You should the interview, Billy talks quite a bit about Bob Hope and The Seven Little Foys😀There are two episodes to this interview.

[@KarlLaFong-v2q]

@@ThatsClassicTV 2 episodes? I didn't know that. Thanks. I'll check it out :)

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@KarlLaFong-v2q Enjoy Karl!

[@vinniepelletier7891]

John Belushi did an impression of "Bud" on an episode of SNL where Ricky Nelson gets lost and wanders into the home of the Andersons on Father Knows Best (as if it was an episode of the Twilight Zone)

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Would love to see that😀

[@vinniepelletier7891]

@@ThatsClassicTV If you can track it down on some streaming service...It's Season 4 Episode 12 (Rick Nelson, host Judy Collins musical guest)

[@throwball2248]

That era was the last of the classy people in this country, and all in the cast have lived long long lives

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Certainly a special time😀

[@markr.devereux3385]

imagine the set of THE EARTH STOOD STILL and acting your scene with Michael Remme and the ROBOT. The movie has become legend. Billy gray had quite some luck in his acting career.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

It is wild to imagine that moment. I will say some luck plays into any actor’s career but especially in Billy’s case his talent was immense.

[@jerrymoore838]

Great interview. Glad it was a 2-parter

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Jerry😀

[@TheRavenal]

Enjoyed the 2-part interview. I wish at some point he would have removed his cap. His attire and the camera angle gave the illusion that we were in a duck blind hunting....

[@ThatsClassicTV]

😂😂😀😂

[@Felix-f2n6k]

As a 70 year old gearhead, always liked that Bud read HOTROD magazine.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

That is cool and then in real life became a competitive motorcycle racer😀

[@gerrydooley951]

no mention of his appearance on Superman? geez, a very good episode

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I am not sure you saw the first episode of the interview, Billy talk about Jack Larson from Superman.

[@matrox]

Interview Princess and Kitten.😁

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Have reached out but they are not up for it at this time.

[@cocoaorange1]

I saw both films with him and Doris. They were cute films. Father Knows Best was way before my time. But I have seen reruns.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Amazingly Father Knows Best has held up over time😀

[@JackF99]

Got Billys autograph in the 70's at Irwndale raceway. I think I still have the race program with his signature on it. I recall he looked a little rough around the edges to my friends and I when we met him in the pits. I think we had expected to find clean cut Bud and here racer Billy looked kind of shaggy and greasy, but in a cool way.😂. There's a video of Billy in a race posted on KZbin entitled "Billy Gray wins a motorcycle race" or something like that.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Very cool story Jack, talk about a moment in time. I think if you go to billygrayofficial.com you can also see him racing. Thanks for the info:)

[@davewalling7653]

Read once that Bill had one of the largest motorcycle collections in California. 🤔👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I didn't know that Dave, pretty cool. Hope you also caught the first episode of my interview with Billy too.

[@davewalling7653]

@@ThatsClassicTV I'll make sure to.👍

[@robertmharper4492]

I'd love to know what he thought of Paul Wallace, who played Kippy.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Hi Robert, go to the Fan questions two episode interview I did Billy and you will hear your answer, enjoy!

[@jaddison1112]

Billy Gray had a really big part in "The Day the Earth Stood Still". That movie is still so relevant. We need friendly beings from space to save us from ourselves. Long term I'm sadly not that optimistic unless humanity realizes the true danger of A-Bombs. Humanity is not doing very well on climate change either.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic and scary how relevant it is.

[@welles2002]

I think it would be get for context to add photos as he’s talking about certain films

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I agree, it all comes down to time:)

[@marylupapada4601]

That is a great idea to open sparkling wine. No danger of getting beaned when it’s opened.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

It is a pretty cool invention😀

[@marilynmadrid9550]

Who is doing the interview? He’s doing a fantastic job.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Hi Marilyn, that would be me, John Cato. Thank you for the compliment.

[@matrox]

I have question for Billy about motorcycles, how can I contact him via email of FB?

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Sorry but i don't pass on Billy's information however send me the question as I may do another interview with Billy just asking him fan questions.

[@matrox]

He doesn't use Social media?

[@garywarmee4367]

Century City (Mall) was once 20th Century Fox? When I was in Jr. High School my drama class took a field trip to 20th Century Fox. The entire studio was ablaze with the not disbanded New York City Barbra Streisand Hello Dolly ouytdoor set. Was it big? YES. What especially captured my attention was the ABC Petyon Place town square that I was now watching 3 nights a week in its hayday! Leigh Taylor Young. So pretty!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Wonderful story and at some point in the near future I will be releasing my interview with Leigh Taylor Young😀

[@garywarmee4367]

@@ThatsClassicTV WHAT? Is that possible?

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@garywarmee4367 Yes it is😀

[@marilynmadrid9550]

I was born in his 4th birthday.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Fun thing to spot out for yourself:)

[@matrox]

Hey Billy is your Motorcycle Museum still open? If so where is it located?

[@stacystoltz8722]

🌞🌟💫☀️🌹💘💖👍

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Stacey😀

[@irenegewinner8193]

If you somehow were able to re-live your life, what would you do differently?

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I may be interviewing Billy again with fan questions, I will ask him if we get it together!

[@jilltagmorris]

❤🎉😊

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Jill!

[@frankwallace58]

75 yr old fan you're tops

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Very cool Frank!

[@donnarodriguez6712]

Where can I get a champagne bottle opener? not in gold tho 😊

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@donnarodriguez6712 I think that is the only one, his original prototype

[@donnarodriguez6712]

@@ThatsClassicTV darn!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@donnarodriguez6712 I understand

[@stepanbandera5206]

Does he still wear a steel shoe on his left foot? He did back in the old days.😉👍

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Interesting I don’t know.

[@stepanbandera5206]

@@ThatsClassicTV When he was racing.😉

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@stepanbandera5206 Gotcha.

[@Wyldhare47]

Westly windfield……badge 79!….

[@lynnlobliner3933]

IMO I don't need major emoters (Pacino, Dean, Hoffman, Brando, et al) to understand good acting. If I can believe it, then it's good acting (better, actually). FKB was always good. I watched LITB for Wally but dropped when I got sick of Beeve and Eddie (and all of Beaver's and Wally's friends). I must say that 50 years later I find that the best person on LITB was Eddie. I liked Donna Reed all the way through but when I have watched 50 years later, am way less impressed with Jeff's friends than I was back in the day. I left My Three Sons shortly after Mike (Tim Considine) left the show and they adopted Ernie. Don Grady was not enough to keep me for long. Ozzie & Harriet I left when Rick got married. Dave was already married and so they began focusing on Oz and his friends - boring to me then and now. I don't see FKB much, and I have seasons 1-4 on DVD.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Interesting breakdown on your watch habits between all of these shows😀

[@ML-ft4od]

Looks like he created that same champagne cork screw by 1991 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZC2eImsgtF2n9Usi=Y9DB6kEKOfvxVyXq)

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for sharing😀

[@stacystoltz8722]

😉💖

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Stacey😀

[@jeffsilverman6104]

I'm pretty good with mechanics, but guys like Billy will just invent stuff in their garage when they need a part. I knew guys like that growing up. Couldn't find the part they needed, so they just made them. Billy is such a pleasure to listen to, great interview.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Jeff and so true, it takes a certain mind but what a great skill to have😀

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Billy Gray once said the show itself was a fantasy. He said the best advice is YOU know best! 5:00 $500 is about $6000 in today's money. Pretty good weekly salary for a 16 year old. 29:15 Yes, videotape was significantly lower quality than film back then. Now of course all video is HD.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for sharing the info Adam, very interesting.

[@joefox4924]

I would love to hear Billy talk about working with George Reeves - in "The Adventures of Superman".