Frank, Moon & Dweezil Zappa - Nite Life Interview 1986

[@vinzclortho2638]

Greatest quote ever... "People are entitled to enjoy themselves but they're not entitled to hurt anyone in the process!"

[@hebejeebee]

Do what you wanna Do what you will But don't mess up your neighbors' thrill. FZ

[@JHimminy]

@@hebejeebee Frank enjoyed cheating on his wife, so not exactly words of wisdom.

[@matthewpredmore6523]

I have lived my life along a very similar philosophy, which is “do unto others as you would have done to you”.

[@kimberlysharon7786]

Didn’t age well with his daughter’s new book though

[@marcuskingstanley9522]

"do unto others as you would have them do unto you" unfortunately there are too many sado masochists in this world

[@wheelie63]

Moon and Dweezil turned out to be wonderful people. i like them. and Frank, their Father.

[@krashboombang]

Talented children for sure!

[@26shedan]

how the tide has turned...

[@michaelglucksman147]

It's funny how grounded Moon and Deeezil were and are as adults. How proud Frank must be of his son carrying on Frank's music in such a prolific way.

[@martinallen6170]

Groucho moon? What, i don't understunder?

[@akfreed6949]

It's actually kinda sad . He had to tour most of the time to make a living . Moon Unit hardly saw her Dad . It was her idea to do a song with him and she just wanted to spend some time with him . She is one of the oldest kids , which meant she had to be like a second mom of the house while he was gone .

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

And maybe some people don't know it, but Dweezil can play the hell out of an electric guitar, like top tier guitar playing.

[@opaljk4835]

Dweezil has become a not so grounded right wing lunatic

[@grogthegrolie]

Too bad Ahmet turned out to be such a tool.

[@joeboyko8013]

In the last 20 years or so I've come to view Frank Zappa as not only a brilliant musician and thinker, but in many ways, a type of prophet. It's so sad that he was taken so soon.

[@rcstafford1]

need more people like frank. where are they?.....f

[@hoffer54]

Great loss indeed!

[@normal_media]

agreed

[@chrisfreeman9960]

A sound thinker in so many ways

[@akfreed6949]

If you didn't know of his music , you'd think he was a REAL independent person . He often spoke of a whole corrupt system in America where no-one is innocent .

[@pipreynolds123]

David Brenner and Frank Zappa were two of the nicest, warmest men you could ever met! ( I say this because I was blessed enough to meet them both, honestly! ) ~ I miss them both terribly! ~Thank God for their wisdom and humor!!

[@OT4U2]

You Lucky PIP. But forget God, he wasn't in to God!

[@Garrysullivanjones]

No religion in Frank’s presence

[@analogkid4957]

I loved David Brenners humor. He had that Jewish wit. I wasn’t aware David is no longer with us.

[@kevinkimmerling3432]

I saw Dweezel in Pittsburgh, my Son and Daughter were thrilled to meet him, he is one cool dude, and a helluva guitar player.

[@dannskopp8957]

Thank you ,

[@ladytess23]

Love this interview. Frank Zappa was ahead of his time. David Brenner was so funny.

[@markcollins2666]

Not "ahead of his time." He had his own original business model, which no one else copied, and probably never will. I've been listening to him since 1970, at age 14. His business year began on May 1, when he would spend the entire month, auditioning musicians for the coming year. Which would involve 2 tour contracts, 2 to 3 record deals, on whatever projects that interested him. Strictly hired guns, never bandmates. Come next May, repeat. One of a kind, not "ahead of his time."

[@ladytess23]

@@markcollins2666 Yes Mark, I agree and thank you for your comment. You are right he was truly "one of a kind." He was a great thinker.

[@markcollins2666]

@@ladytess23, I have seen him several times, both in the US and Europe, a perk for being in the US Army. One time, he had Don Pardo, the announcer from Saturday Night Live, as an emcee, in a shimmering white tuxedo. Too funny!!!

[@markcollins2666]

@@ladytess23, notice that his band member roster was never the same from year to year, members he wouldn't keep, or wouldn't stay, so many band name changes, down to just his own name, which was simply truth in advertising, since his musicians were merely hired, never stakeholders in any of his projects. I am a musician, playing flute and trombone, a happy combination for many of us, but there was a mean side to him. He referred to horn players as "mechanics" not musicians, and complained about what he had to pay the likes of us. Well, if we're in a band, that's one thing, but if you want us to perform, you pay us what we're worth, by the hour. He so much hated that, you see him hiring an entire orchestra, paying for a week's rehersal, and performance, and losing money on the deal. He gets the acclaim, then complains about how much he had to pay to make that happen ?!?! As much as I love his music, and pay for his recordings and shows, I really don't want to hear his complaints about his expenses over his selfish business model, especially since he's not exactly poor.

[@mattmarkus4868]

dude is wicked smart. we really need him. fuck cancer.

[@jeffdugger3276]

"I have a theory: Nutrasweet ruins your memory..." Two years later, in 1988, I had a college Biology course and the Professor told us that aspartame breaks down into wood alcohol in the human body. Frank Zappa was onto something.

[@dewitthobson2279]

Actually, aspartame breaks down into two chemicals in the human body. Methyl alcohol is one, formaldehyde is the other. But at least the soft drinks that contain it are low in calories, that’s what is most important.

[@sarahharris2729]

it's bad for you regardless and Frank was right, too bad he was addicted to his Winstons.

[@mattmacarthur520]

This guy was just a different breed . So calming and yet insightful to listen to him talk

[@guitarjonn7103]

Moon and Dweezil obviously love their genius Dad, then and now, but I couldn't help notice it was hard for them to answer what their favorite memory was growing up in their house. There's a good reason for that. I recommend anyone who's a fan of Frank's to read Moon's new book "Earth to Moon", it's quite a journey and gives a fuller picture of their family life.

[@endofus-v2c]

This is not genius by any means ,this is an agent of the government !

[@DrLuke49]

Moon and Dweezil were raised right. Frank is really needed right now in the music world.

[@shattere]

Same here. At least we have Dweezil who keeps his father's legacy alive! Unfortunately, there're no musicians like Frank, and there never will be.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

I second your sentiments, I would bet his detractors would be left speechless at how "square-ball" he appears! What would he make of the abysmal state of "pop" music now? I miss him and wish I had the money to buy ALL HIS MUSIC- SUCH A PROLIFIC MUSICIAN who turned me on to, many other musicians in other musical genres- a very avant-garde musical genius, experimental one whose name I can't remember- in the Shoenberg sort of style- off to the dictionary...Namaste

[@markcollins2666]

That would be mostly due to his wife Gail. Frank ran his bands like a business, tour twice a year, make at least two, often three albums a year, and spend the entire month of May auditioning musicians. Not the most accessible Dad. Needed now in the music world?!? The music world consistently rejected him!!! On his album, Absolutely Free, he stated: "You must buy this album NOW. Top 40 radio will never, ever play it"

[@obbor4]

@@markcollins2666 You'll need to read Moon's book, 'Valley Girl' when it hits the shelves. Gail was not the person or parent who you believe she was.

[@petabulmer3317]

​@@obbor4 I received Earth to Moon yesterday. I have a long way to go, but you are right. It hurts knowing how little she cared about Moon...

[@thomasdesante5261]

I wish the world still had Frank Zappa he was such an intelligent individual with all some views and thoughts that are not conditional in today's methods

[@djmylesmatisse]

Seeing this makes me realize Frank wouldn't be happy that Dweezil and Moon have been treated dismally after Gail passed away regarding estate control and use of the name Zappa. The estate should be in Dweezil and Moon's hands along with Ahmet and Diva and I'd prefer Dweezil be in charge of the vault instead of others like drummer Joe Travers.

[@bak-mariterry9143]

$ does weird shit to people .

[@maggienunez92]

Absolutely true they should be included

[@AALONSO1962]

Good thinking...!!! ;)

[@reidwhitton6248]

Joe Travers does a great job. It's a full time job that Dweezil probably wouldn't want. He's done a great job touring with Frank's music.

[@snakefinger]

HOW THE FUCKKK ARE THEY NOT ! THIS UPSETS ME TILL NO FUCKKKING END !

[@dannskopp8957]

I miss Both ,I miss David ,so blessed to have them in my time. Frank is so ♥️ scary brilliant So blessed to have them in my time

[@bird10498]

David Brenner did such a great job of having a natural, casual conversation with Frank. I always find it difficult to talk to geniuses because I'm so in awe of them. I'd be a stuttering fool trying to talk to Frank Zappa. Much credit to David Brenner to being at ease with Frank and for putting Frank at ease. Moon had some very smart, funny and self-deprecating answers. Dweezil is on his way to becoming a legend as a musician and is one of the few people who really understand Frank's work and can reproduce it accurately. It was a pleasure to watch this interview.

[@raulangulogarcia4475]

The Nickola Tesla of the Music...in XX Century!

[@henryricatto1117]

He more than any other artist paved the way for the freedom we have now as music listeners

[@analogkid4957]

Great stuff thanx for posting this bit of nostalgia with Frank Zappa and his kids. The kids seemed like regular people that would be cool friends to have if you went to high school with them. They were down to earth not snobbish - even though their dad was a celebrity. Very good people.

[@martinallen6170]

It wasn't posted, its on the Internet.

[@sojumusic7813]

I've just come across this lovely interview of Frank with young Moon and Dweezil. Really enjoyed it. He's so deeply missed. But, I'm also very grateful to whoever edited the video for having kept the life insurance advert. Brilliant.

[@AdamFaulkner375]

I'm beginning to wonder if Dweezle came out of the womb like that. Dude's never aged

[@tomallen5837]

Italian blood

[@gaymalestinkfetishes4774]

This man WAS a genius! He "hit the nail right on the hammer" (excuse the exact terminology). Translation, to my world: "He KNEW what he was talking about."

[@martinallen6170]

Sorry., he was so ill at the time he was sectioned just as filming ended.

[@charlesdjones1]

Moon Unit was so smoking hot! Her smile was captivating.

[@eis904]

Sicko she was 16 here

[@charlesdjones1]

@@eis904 she was 19 here you tard

[@martinallen6170]

I agree, he'd get knocked out in jail

[@mauibuilder1239]

@@eis904 she was 19, do the math.

[@bryanprince5276]

>>​@@mauibuilder1239>>>YA I AGREE . WAS JUST WATCHING HER & HER DAD. IN A 1982 INTERVIEW. ABOUT HER "VALLEY GIRL" VIDEO. HE ASKED HER HOW OLD IS SHE ? 14YRS OLD SHE REPLIED. SO YA 18 ,19YRS OLD.

[@derlingerardclair6252]

Didn't know that David Brenner had passed as well as Frank Zappa.God bless them.

[@jimjoe9945]

They didn't believe in God.

[@musicman6699]

WOW. This interview could have been yesterday & still relevant

[@justme-kt7zt]

I had totally forgotten about this but upon seeing it I now realize I watched it that night

[@Edgeoftown]

Moon Zappa is amazing!

[@johnnybravo1041]

I was gonna comment about how cute moon is but several people beat me to the punch

[@jitkap2334]

My 2 year old son danced Marylin Manson songs.....he turned great...

[@johngore7744]

My Daughters groove to The Clash The Stones Toots and the Maytals and Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf and The Dead Kennedy’s and they’re fine.

[@DummyAccount-f1q]

Manson, apparently, did not.

[@MichaelBoltonsEntireCatalog]

Both here and an interview a couple of months ago, Moon has a smile that kills. ❤

[@davidnorman4923]

Dweezil looks like his dad !

[@sawhite3]

Zappa Rules

[@vincevirtua]

marry me

[@scott7521]

Zappas

[@heather5726]

Dweezil Papa is awesome looking, too.

[@lvinson5171]

JOE'S GARAGE YELLOW SNOW TWO OF MY FAVORITES ABSOLUTE GENIUS WITHOUT A DOUBT .

[@spindriftdrinker]

Those kids were rocking some classic 80s hairstyles and clothing.

[@dcinsc]

I never really listened to Frank's music. But what I have come to know him for is being a great dad. I'm sure he was probably more proud of that.

[@sarahharris2729]

He was actually an objectively horrible father if you knew the details, but all his children still love him and wish he'd spend more time with them. He was more or less an absent father and husband who shoved his infidelities in Gail's face... but if she divorced him, Ahmet and Diva would never have been born. And I'm sure they're glad to be on planet earth.

[@deltabilly1]

This is so sweet

[@andreweclark4079]

Wowie Zowie, do I miss Frank

[@scott7521]

Beautiful children

[@metallicatlaura5408]

1st time I ever saw a Zappa (any of the Zappas) interview..Frank was a genius,I never realized it..seriously! Cool dude..awesome kids..I thought Moon's 'Valley Girl' was "bitchin" when it came out (I was about 10).Of course,I was naive at that time & didn't realize Frank wrote it,and was making fun of San Fernando Valley chicks! They prob. didn't realize what a really cool Dad he was,R.I.P. Frank!

[@georgestevens1502]

Billy Preston is the house band leader. Brenner is simple and direct with questions. So refreshing compared to late night nowadays with long winded fawning over guests.

[@francesschaefer]

Agree loved David Brenner

[@colm144]

Christ almighty Moon was beeeaaautiful 💙

[@Suchapill]

It gets better. See the video where Zappa is inducted into the rock n roll Hall of Fame. Come to Butthead! XD

[@SrSacaninha]

Indeed, holy crap. She has a smile to die for.

[@ruthu4947]

Colm Gavin : 6

[@julietspaghetti]

I never met them but I miss them as a family

[@JackSchytt]

"The mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work unless its open." Frank Zappa

[@JD-pz7ll]

I actually watched this interview back when I was in high school... Had no idea at the time. So much life and truth. I didn't understand at 17. BUT I knew then there was something about what they were talking about. Fast forward 2020. O by the way loved Ed McMahon

[@stardustbaby4452]

RIP to both of these men.

[@lisaandrews1430]

Frank Zappa was ahead of his time. Sacha Baron Cohen should 💫 🌟 Star in and create a biopic about Mr Zappa , to celebrate and acknowledge , this amazing human being.

[@pokeybloke7237]

I’m 11 months behind, but I thought that same thought today. Sure Frank would’ve given full freedom on it too! ❤️💥🎩👍

[@ankihansen2489]

Ahmet and Diva will never let it happen, those greedy bastards care more about the money than their father's legacy.

[@michaeldaly8047]

that is a great idea the man and the music

[@scotthaugen9075]

Yeah good idea

[@samizdat7258]

So I'm not the only one who has thought that Sacha Baron Cohen would be perfect to impersonate Frank 😁

[@OkieMikester]

Moon is a cutie.

[@derlingerardclair6252]

David Brenner had a talk show for a liitle while back in late 1986,and early 1987 on the ABC Netwotk,I believe.

[@RCrosbyLyles]

Spot on comment about NutraSweet.

[@josefcosta8267]

I wish Frank Zappa would have been my Daaahd!! Straight up

[@sheercerebralpower]

At 3:15 Frank speaks a fundamental truth.........

[@MikeProvocateur-tu2jl]

Moon Zappa is totally hot.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

This guy had his head screwed on the right way much more than most of today

[@normal_media]

wow. His words are so true seeing whats going on today. He is right about sweeteners. I am so forgetful when I drink diet anything. So glad to see him laugh.

[@jarrodschroeder]

We need more people like frank in this world but Frank is One of a kind the world misses him !!

[@ChadGlassify]

rest in peace, David Brenner.

[@kmm2442]

Of the few great wishes in lifr ypu'd wish to have a family as great as that, can express themselves, be so open, yet respectful of themselves abd each other, real on life, and have fun in daily life.

[@LeandrodcWolve]

A family of genius

[@MSYNGWIE12]

As a person with an admitted "psychiatric illness" - an emotional disorder- I'm SANE like Frank, but I have tried 3x to Big Chill myself- MUSIC, INCLUDING FRANK'S PREVENTED ME FROM DOING IT- I had a "pseudo" ? if not "religious" quasi paranormal experience- the music? Maybe George Harrison? Maybe Leonard Cohen...maybe Frank Zappa- a remarkably "squareball" guy- I have two pictures of him, yes! And with my husband's "permission" ie love, and exasperation! on our front door- many young people ask, "who is that guy"- ? That saddens me, it really does, they don't know who this great musician is- he's got rolls of toilet paper in one- obvious reference to the Kulture and in the other, he has adorable pig-tails, yep, not Willie Nelson braids- and he points, draws attention to our Amnesty International "sticker"- we belong to Amnesty- they help more people than governments do AND NEARLY AS MANY, AS MUSIC DOES- if there were more father's like Frank Zappa we'd have a better world...AND TO ANYBODY WHO FEELS SUICIDAL OR IS IN, SUICIDE IDEATION MODE- PLEASE CALL 911, THE COPS, YOUR MOTHER, BEST FRIEND, NEIGHBOUR, DOCTOR- DON'T OFF YOURSELF- PLEASE GET HELP- your life might not ever be what you hope for but most issues can be worked on- you CAN live with despair- you can turn misery into ART, if you have talent and Vitamin B12- I'm serious! Depression robs you of energy and lethargy makes you more depressed...BLESS THE UNIVERSE NOT FOR RELIGIONS AND DOGMA, FRANK WAS RIGHT- WARS...BLESS MUSIC, ALL MUSIC...the wind in the trees, the rain on your roof/tent, the " sussurrus" the sound heavy snow makes against a window pane- all there...Namaste from A Forever Zappa Fan with a cat, not a kid, had none, named "Moon"-

[@bilalahmed2123]

Moon Zappa was hot !

[@OT4U2]

Also a beauty.

[@v.e.7159]

@Rios Salvajes She was a Valley Girl. :)

[@Danimal77]

Moon looked like Justine Bateman (Mallory from Family Ties) back then.

[@drumsleuth]

I miss these guys David & Frank

[@dmalmostwan]

Frank Rules .. RIP prophet

[@anyotherbizniz]

I don't know who this interviewer is but it is a great moment about 2.15 when he applies his Trumpian knowledge of history and talks of all the great classical music being written during the Crusades. I wish Frank had asked him to name a few of his favourite composers from the years 1100 to 1300.

[@dekelanson5280]

It's the late great David Brenner.

[@anyotherbizniz]

Sorry, I'm English so I've never heard of David Brenner. Late and great are words that could well be used to describe the extraordinary Frank Zappa. But I'm not so sure I would apply them so readily to someone like David Brenner who appears never to have opened a history book.

[@dekelanson5280]

@@anyotherbizniz He was better known as a comedian, so maybe talk show host wasn't his forte.

[@anyotherbizniz]

Thanks, I didn't know him, but have now checked out a few videos on KZbin. He seems to have been a nice enough guy but the humour and style seems rather dated now and hasn't aged well. As I say he never really made it over this side of the pond, unlike many other US comedians of that era. Now Bill Hicks. we loved him over here. Both sadly no longer with us.

[@MacDaddyRico]

He was of another realm...not of this Earth...A higher plain...

[@thebeatcreeper]

He was bang on about aspartame.

[@RM-gm7lu]

He was bang on about a lot of things man!

[@951oct]

He said in a howard stern interview that the aids virus is manmade. and he said this back in the 80s! He knew too much! He definately was ahead of his time.

[@lilkujo]

HIP HOP have you listened to Thing-Fish? Literally the entire album is about that concept. And written as a play

[@RodKirkbride]

lilkujo yep!!!

[@Michael-yv5tu]

He was talking about NutraSweet's neotame/newtame though

[@rewindcat7927]

Respect ✊

[@trev3050]

It was great that this interviewer didn’t go on about what frank named his children ... so many people did trying to get laughs and it was just getting ridiculous

[@rickg8015]

Letterman? That’s his schtick.. Even if he’s one of the few who promoted more obscure musical groups back in the day..

[@oakdaddy]

Huge mind, obviously.

[@volpeverde6441]

saw zappa in '81 and '88....still the best concerts I ever went to....only john mclaughlin came close, overall....

[@joygernautm6641]

Watching this after reading moon units book. Tragic story.

[@80sMeavyHetal]

He really was ahead of his time. A wise man.

[@sospeciallyme9096]

I don't know about you, but I want to join up for life insurance with Colonial Penn. Great to see a really old ad without all the bells n whistles.

[@bojansson8719]

Ed Mc Mahon!

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

"Cereal murderers?" Watch out, Captain Crunch! 😮

[@you2449]

whoa - - didn't expect to see Alexander O'neal in the Band !!

[@winkieman666]

First concert I ever went to.

[@blackmesaband]

It's weird, seeing Frank be genuinely nice.

[@jvadoptante]

He has always been nice and always loved his kids. Its the dumb interviewers of the pass that Zappa had to respond accordingly. And came across stern.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I wouldnt have wanted to disagree w him but so far Ive agreed w most of what he says. Been a frank fan since 1966

[@A_J_2000]

Sammy scotchguard well I wouldn’t say that all of franks arguments are “sound” but most of them yeah id say i agree with more than half of the shit ive heard him say

[@anncazares111]

He’s nice. What did he do to make you feel he’s not nice? Also, notice, All his predictions are 100%

[@A_J_2000]

Ann Cazares frank is a true intellectual but that doesn’t make every prediction of his accurate and he says some stupid shit from time to time but i love him cause he’s at least not a hypocrite

[@hoffer54]

I always like to say "what would Jesus say" I think if he was to come back now, there would be hell to pay! Oh almost forgot, love you Frank Zappa! Rest in peace!!

[@trev3050]

hoffer54 Jesus thinks you’re a jerk

[@bowecho]

I wonder what Frank would say about the sate of affairs in 2018.

[@RodKirkbride]

bowecho Frank would say I told you so.

[@brookegoslin]

I wonder what he would say about the state of affairs in 2024 ?

[@donaldwhittaker7987]

Zappa was a genius

[@johnwade3476]

frank lol he was a good shit

[@larrymclarnon-pd8xf]

A very sound human being.

[@islandhorizonvideos8230]

I am in the process of listening to Moons audiobook. And this is probably some of the most interaction that they’ve had with Frank. Notice when David Brenner asked them what it’s like having Frank as a parent, They are totally dumbfounded, to know what to say.

[@rhythmfield]

Brenner seems like a genuine person, down to earth - good engaged host. Too bad his show didn’t last ... or did it?

[@TheGnthreman]

Like oh mya gawd

[@megwatts1903]

If aliens came to earth and saw just the first few minutes of this, they would conclude that humans have huge noses...

[@soysaucefool]

Came here for the information on Colonial Penn.

[@colinollier280]

Frank showed me music should be fun but also you can convey a message, he never poked fun out of people who didn't ask for it or deserved it. Who needs organized politics or religion, listen to zappa bowie reed Lennon marley to name but a few

[@myearsloveit]

fz got me all pamphlet+obsessed

[@destroyernoah]

I wonder if he still has the tie to this day.

[@analogkid4957]

destroyernoah the hotel he got the tie is something like “ La certs” if I heard right? On 65th st in New York. I guess the TV show paid for his travel and stay?

[@eis904]

@@analogkid4957 le cirque

[@juliussw9153]

Back then everything was opposite when it comes to politics.

[@myearsloveit]

in a radio interview just prior to one'a his showsFZ reveled he was pro-draft bcuz he believed an all- vollunteer army was incredibly dangerous

[@jeannestein9312]

He was a very intelligent man.

[@missyounorm33]

Was he? Or did he just have an observational superiority complex?

[@Rexerman89]

Who's the announcer? David Brenner? ???

[@Hank5861]

Moon 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@DarrinSnider]

If nothing else, I forgot David Brenner had a talk show once ...

[@moochercat]

Never knew David Brenner had his own talk show.

[@laramiefj40]

I knew, but forgot for like over 25 years!

[@GregoryWonderwheel]

Those 1980s hair styles are funny.

[@joshposh7239]

10:50 still applies today

[@mdlatham7]

Why are people not talking about the Colonial Penn Life Insurance advert? lol. The way the actor looks at himself in the next room.

[@analogkid4957]

Mark Latham I remember those ads. I wonder if that was a genuine company or a scam. Ed McMahon said ages 50-80. Back in 1986 those were people born 1906-1936 in 2019 1939-1969 ( Dweezil’s age) . I wonder if people put $6.85 a month back then how it would accumulate in 2019?

[@mdlatham7]

@@analogkid4957 I've never lived in America, never saw the ad before, but I believe that Americans have been scammed by insurance companies for too long.

[@missyounorm33]

Yes weird shit going on with Ed Mcmahon.