George Harrison of The Beatles Talks Drug Use and 'The Rock Star' Lifestyle | The Dick Cavett Show

George Harrison of The Beatles discusses the influence he has over his fans and his experiences using drugs like LSD.
Would you want to live the "rock star lifestyle"? 🎸
Date aired - November 23rd, 1971 - George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and Gary Wright
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Dick Cavett has been nominated for eleven Emmy awards (the most recent in 2012 for the HBO special, Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again), and won three. Spanning five decades, Dick Cavett’s television career has defined excellence in the interview format. He started at ABC in 1968, and also enjoyed success on PBS, USA, and CNBC.
His most recent television successes were the September 2014 PBS special, Dick Cavett’s Watergate, followed April 2015 by Dick Cavett’s Vietnam. He has appeared in movies, tv specials, tv commercials, and several Broadway plays. He starred in an off-Broadway production ofHellman v. McCarthy in 2014 and reprised the role at Theatre 40 in LA February 2015.
Cavett has published four books beginning with Cavett (1974) and Eye on Cavett (1983), co-authored with Christopher Porterfield. His two recent books -- Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets (2010) and Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic moments, and Assorted Hijinks(October 2014) are both collections of his online opinion column, written for The New York Times since 2007. Additionally, he has written for The New Yorker, TV Guide, Vanity Fair, and elsewhere.
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[@TheDickCavettShow]

Would you want to live the "rock star lifestyle"? 🎸

[@vladtepes3201]

Yes

[@jaysmith3361]

I said no. It's a nasty two edged sword.

[@pamtufnell6751]

He came across as genuine

[@numberone9427]

Sure

[@Maviael_eks_nine]

NOPE!

[@hannahsemrow8187]

I love that George randomly started talking about Monty python.

[@NorthernChev]

Nothing random about it at all. The conversation was directly about the difference between American and British television; citing examples ... Pretty on-topic.

[@bobgibb2781]

George Harrison was friends with the Month Python team

[@instantkarma8777]

He didn't randomly bring up Monty Python at all! It was exactly on topic to compare to the bullshit American shows that are full of commercials. Monty was never interrupted plus they made fun of stupid commercials. I guess their shows kept the viewer entertained and the network ratings without the need to plug some dumb consumer product to boost the tv network bills.

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

@@NorthernChev - It's 'citing'.

[@MarkBaland]

George funded 2 million $ for The Life of Brian...

[@hankfontaine]

I have a feeling George would have hated social media

[@ThomasWelraeds]

No hate. Never.

[@kathybrown6994]

Yeah.

[@seandonovan4186]

This is the social media of the age.

[@skiesofcornwall4431]

Doesn't any savvy person.

[@oneloveboob]

Except KZbin

[@nicholascooney]

"No, no, Let him ask the question." George Harrison is so real for that.

[@RealGoodTalk]

That part when George stops the audience booing and says "no no, let him ask the question", speaks volumes to his character. Obviously it was a tough question but it was a reasonable one and he wasn't afraid to answer it. Most people just avoid and bash important questions like that.

[@bluuakhi]

this is an actual ‘talk’ show. just two guys having a real conversation

[@photoapped]

It feels like what podcasts recently have come back to, JRE leading the way.

[@Iwasthewalrus]

Sure man. Having a 'real' conversation with a crowd of probably 150 people watching 50 ft away...

[@viniciusbrasileiro2749]

@@photoapped totally, it's not just a stand up... It's an open minded conversation... A real personal expression of how's everyone .

[@interglotti3858]

Back in the days before chat shows became an excuse to plug the latest movie or book

[@thepoplin]

@@Iwasthewalrus yeah man, puts the pressure on to not only appear smart and thoughtful to one, but many people.

[@yani2499]

George would've hated KZbin ads with a passion. "ya have ta wayt 5 seconds before skippin' the fockin thing"

[@diegoureta9435]

Haha so true your comment made me laugh and sad at the same time :/

[@kevetoth315]

He didn't hate ads in general, he didn't like the way ads were organised in American television (and just admit it's like that everywhere today). YT ads are arranged by the uploader, usually in the beginning. I don't see why he would be upset.

[@kickpublishing]

Im amazed that there are still some people NOT using adblocker - its not 2001

[@lachlancampbell5679]

@@kickpublishing doesn't work on phone

[@DeadlyDeadlyBeees]

I definitely read this in his voice (in my head)

[@uelssom]

this is a very good interview. Not only because of Harrison, but how cavett is actually listening to him, and how george lets him ask the hard questions.

[@juliehodges5592]

You have to search a bit, but you can watch the whole interview, part of it is with his friend, Ravi Shankar. I used to love watching The Dick Cavett Show.

[@blackmore4]

A shame his responses to those hard questions were so uninteresting.

[@CR-zh8xj]

I just saw a recent interview with Dick Cavett, and in it he stated: “The most important thing you can do in an interview is to listen to the answer.” Sounds like he learned this lesson early on.

[@humbertosandoval55]

@@blackmore4 at least he's being honest and not trying to entertain you with lies and BS

[@blackmore4]

@@humbertosandoval55 There's plenty of scope for interesting conversation which is honest. Humberto? What a great name.

[@JB19504]

George was probably the most articulate Beatle. Pretty deep thinker. Paul was fun, John very cynical and sarcastic, and George was the most philosophical.

[@thesilvershining]

Agreed.

[@marjanp4784]

No probably, he was... just watch old Beatles interview and you will be confirmed that he was the most articulate, calm and poised Beatle...

[@paulm749]

- and yet again, poor Ringo is totally ignored. 😉 OK, OK, Ringo probably can't be considered an intellectual heavy-weight, but he is/was a darn good drummer who provided the kind of rhythm foundation the Beatles needed when it mattered the most.

[@godnotavailable2094]

And Ringo is the one who never ages and will end up transcending time itself.

[@numberonedad]

paul - cute one john - smart one george - quiet one ringo - funny one

[@cowchux]

I’ve never listened to a George Harrison interview before. He seemed like such an intelligent easy person to speak with. Totally grounded and logical.

[@unclewilbur8976]

You are absolutely right. When I was young I was fortunate to have people with open minds and high intellect to discuss matters. I can't find people like that now.

[@seekh660]

cowchux that’s because he did drugs

[@daviddawson1718]

@@seekh660 I would add "properly " to the end

[@milessmith6611]

@@daviddawson1718 no, he did drugs. LSD, Marijuana too. I don't know about cocaine though

[@viktoriavasiliev]

I don’t think he seemed that intelligent here - he didn’t say anything particularly profound or beyond what a reasonably standard opinion might be?

[@Will_Moffett]

"You don't know if it's the commercial or the show" A quote for this age.

[@jeffreyjeziorski341]

Pre SNL.

[@BabyFaceBren]

A lot of what he says is pertinent today, like asshole "journalists" manipulating the narrative.

[@theplacebeyondthelies2429]

oh I thought it was a political debate of the current president vs the upcoming

[@BabyFaceBren]

@@theplacebeyondthelies2429 or maybe vice versa

[@EricDodsonLectures]

Pro tip: They're all commercials in one way or another.

[@rishikeshnegi]

I'm an Indian, and what he said about Indian music is so true. The instruments like the sitar, tabla, etc require a lifetime of discipline and practice to master them at their highest level.

[@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALIS]

I don't disagree with you (I am a big fan of the tambla btw and I would love to learn the basics one day), but I would say that the same thing is true for a reasonable portion of "western" instruments, especially with certain styles within the broader umbrella of the instruments. I wish you all the best for the future.

[@samsativa245]

same with any instrument mate

[@turningmememachine7256]

@@samsativa245 I think the emphasis was because the sitar is a much much harder instrument to master than the violin or the piano. I don't like the sitar particularly but it's a pain in the ass to play it.

[@turningmememachine7256]

@@WeWillAlwaysHaveVALISi agree, plus i hate how ringo is made fun of for not being a good enough drummer while most drummers can't play as good as he can. speed doesnt equal skill.

[@Sirmenonottwo]

Watch George Harrison's eyes when he talks about heroin. Very genuine reaction. Dick Cavett could not keep up but also never made the guest feel uncomfortable. Very impressed by this show all around.

[@wynnie_margeaux]

I've always found George's voice so soothing. I could fall asleep to him reading the McDonalds menu

[@whiterabbit6669]

Bronwyn J. McCartney I just want him to read stories on audiobook and I’d just listen to him read me Lord of the rings, the hobbit, Harry Potter, ASOIAF, etc. it would be so magica

[@wynnie_margeaux]

@@whiterabbit6669 Exactly!

[@daanhallo25]

LOL

[@Ptpop]

Bronwyn J. McCartney What about Burger King?

[@wynnie_margeaux]

@@Ptpop of course! Wendy's too or even the phonebook

[@kaaajeee]

i love how in this talk show they actualy talk about stuff, and not just try to be funny and likeable for any cost.

[@bigdickbrutus3363]

Closer to Joe Rogan Show rather then Jimmy Fallon or some other fake laugh hussey

[@carolineburns1816]

I agree, people actually communicated properly back then.

[@maatras2125]

Back then ppl were intelligent.

[@TheAlmightyAss]

But they ended up basically talking about everything, George Harrison in this interview said there's nothing much to talk about, and that was in the 60s! What are people now meant to talk about that hasn't talked about? Let's just have a laugh.

[@NothingBoutNothing]

Yes

[@The_Oracle_of_time]

The more you read about George the more you realise what a genuine chap he was. RIP George.

[@sayno2lolzisback]

And the more you read about John, well...

[@beastybacon199]

@@sayno2lolzisbackthe more confusing he seems

[@sayno2lolzisback]

@@beastybacon199 did you know he had relations with his mum?

[@beastybacon199]

@@sayno2lolzisback yeah it’s wild, lots of crazy stuff but it built the man we kinda know today

[@deroiste16]

My dad looked like George in the 70s, he passed away from cancer in 1998 and George was his favourite Beatle too

[@marjoonman6970]

Sorry for your loss. Sending love and doges your way my man (or girl)♥️🐕🐕🐕

[@Qwazin]

Dick: I wanna ask you a question but I feel like I'm gonna get interrupted, do y- George: You ever watch Monty Python's Flying Circus

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Cavett was just itching to ask his loaded "did you influence kids to take drugs" question....George was cool with it, likely knowing it was probably coming.

[@andyhall7032]

george pitching for handmade films maybe ?? perhaps a bit early for that...but he was friends with eric for sure.

[@mrrolandlawrence]

@@andyhall7032 the story from john cleese was that after pitching the film to george, he asked why are you prepared to give us money? george replied that he just wanted to see the film get made.

[@jeannedarc7533]

Dick's name had me rolling tbh

[@sazennonumber]

Andreas, good catch! xD

[@leonsphinx9652]

George Harrison looking like a civil war general.

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Colonel Harrison is really from South Carolina

[@EderPaz]

More like Jesus Christ

[@everready2903]

@@EderPaz Robert Powell :)

[@ivomdcoliveira]

More like an hobo.

[@jessejive117]

Eder How can you look like someone that doesn’t exist? -every stupid atheist on earth

[@jackgreenway4646]

"People want others to do something bad" so spot on especially today... RIP legend

[@Jeff-66]

Don Henley wrote a great song about that .... "Dirty Laundry".

[@SethMacLeod95]

@@Jeff-66people love it when you loooose, they love diiirty laundry!

[@valoriant]

1963 George was 20... Imagine being the largest thing in the world at 20 years old! So epic

[@adrian72300]

Just ask Mike Tyson

[@rudolphschmidt313]

​@adrian72300 Not even comparable. The beatles were the first to do it achieved fame never seen before or since.

[@billlozier5551]

Love how the audience booed & hissed at the drug question. George handled it with dignity & class. Cavett asked a great question.

[@billlozier5551]

@Boxing BroI loved how the audience reacted. They were clearly feeling it was an unfair question. It was not. Harrison did not dodge it. Great television.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

I can’t believe he discussed LSD with Dick Cavett on national television at this time 1971 just wow

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Bill Lozier Loved how Dick Cavett gave his usual calm but snide comeback to the audience. “Shat ap will ya”. 😂

[@OB.x]

now a days peoplem would cheer

[@mr.rubicon1193]

@@billlozier5551 I understand what you mean. They were trying to defend George... but George & Dick were being sincere and non judgemental which is how these shows should be... we really need to do away with live studio audiences protecting hosts and guests imo.

[@JayJay-nc7pr]

George Harrison was the wisest and the most humble of the Beatles, always admired him.

[@suesjoy]

He was the best.

[@chrislongstay]

Abso-bloody-lutely!!!

[@pbrucpaul]

Yes. He was pretty much the nicest, I've heard. Also a darn good Lead guitarist. When he was into Indian culture, he came out with "Within you, and Without you from "The Sergeant Pepper" album. Beautiful number with beautiful lyrics of a Philosophy.

[@lindacharles6581]

He was always my favourite too.

[@garethedwards3838]

The correct answer to the often asked question, "Who was the best, John or Paul?" is always "George"

[@bjkarana]

Imagine if we had this quality of a conversation on national TV in 2021? I love watching these Dick Cavett clips because it reminds me, at 36, that there was a time in the US where we could have shared, honest, and productive, conversations despite political differences.

[@bcdrummer1962]

I think Rogan etc. are filling the hole these days…TV completely sucks.

[@ccav4584]

@@bcdrummer1962 Rogan? He's a fucking idiot. Are you serious? Yeah, Rogan is filling a hole. Full of his own bullshit.

[@bcdrummer1962]

@@ccav4584 Well then I suggest you watch CNN and get your news from Chris Cuomo...oh right, he's not there anymore and anyway I forgot, Joe Rogan is the idiot who takes horse dewormer -just ask Dr. Gupta, he'll confirm....oops well he won't but at least Brian Stelter and Don Lemon will.... Welp, sorry, I guess it turns out that Joe Rogan IS filling the hole of quality conversation in 2021. And Breaking Points is delivering an even handed news show.

[@steve_anderson]

@@ccav4584 I don't understand why you couldn't have just said, "Naw, Rogan ain't my thing man.", and let it go. Why were you so triggered to go toxic so fast? Be like George ...mellow out man. 😆

[@lucasnogueira1137]

I guarantee you that in the 70's people didn't have normal conversations despite political differences

[@postatility9703]

Because of his image as the "quiet,mysterious Beatle" most people didn't realize what a great sense of humor that George had.He was tight with the entire Python crew,and had a hand in producing the hilarious documentary about the Rutles,"All you Need is Cash"

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

what a fucking beautiful human being George was.

[@lilG-zo7gq]

Calm down lmao

[@tc1817]

Like when he could choose from any number of thousands of women in the world, and took Eric Clapton's wife.

[@shelory3081]

@@tc1817 uhm? no? Pattie was first married to George. Gotta say though that he had sex with Ringo's wife when he was still with Pattie.

[@jamespn]

Or even a beautiful human being.

[@marjanp4784]

@@tc1817 it's the other way around, Erick Clapton took George's wife...

[@FARID1870]

He was only 28 at the time but seemed decades older in wisdom and looks...

[@jujunita12345]

omg i TOT HE WAS LIKE 40 here

[@jr13227]

Imagine what he’d been through already

[@JML-fy4od]

that's what smoking does to you..

[@FetishonyoutubeURL]

Theking 99 i think u meant, that’s wat staying in india for so long does to u.

[@dannyboy_dannyboy8274]

28!!!!!????? Wow

[@jamesshields6721]

A giant among giants: George is incredible. Honest, strong, brilliant, no ego. Love him

[@arturovelasquez2767]

"let him ask the question".... Harrison was such a down-to-earth musician.... F*** sake!

[@nonexistenceisbliss9528]

This was Harrison's best look by far. The beard is majestic.

[@wynnie_margeaux]

I want to know what shampoo he uses cause his hair looks so soft

[@johnporkthe3rd51]

The hair too, looks badass

1970 look is better with the extra long hair and beard

[@misstery5942]

YES!!

[@FormerFuck-up]

Wish mine had that clean and smooth look :/

[@andrewwalker7893]

Incredible to think he was 28 years old when he did this interview. Think about the music he had produced by this stage. Staggering.

[@steveconn]

Being in a band with Lennon and McCartney for most of his twenties didn't hurt.

[@andrewwalker7893]

Very true, but that also diminishes his contributions to the band. By the time of this interview he had also released All Things Must Pass. Maybe the best of the Beatles solo albums.

[@SteppingWelshie]

Absolutely thank you

[@Mickcotton]

Absolutely Amazing. Love ❤️ You George Forever

[@fionam3735]

Andrew Walker yes and very wise for 28!

[@johnsharman7262]

George was the calm one, the realist between two massive egos. George is wise beyond his years, re: heroin use and its dangers. George could almost send you to sleep: he had transcended Beatledom, he was open to people who interviewed him in a way the other two weren't, yet they created the music that lasted for all time. George's music is the trail left by that musical invention.

[@tilatsiddiqui3969]

At the 3.29 mins mark Why would any of the discerning public, believe a single word that Georgy is saying, while he is throwing-up overt, satanick Masonick disclaimer hand signs, to placate his multimillionaire, deceiver sellout club handlers, that run helliweird’s satanic masonick, media and entertainmen industries, allegedly?

[@JazzMan76]

How can you not love this man? Such a "down-to-earth" genuine person. Seems to be very secure in his own skin.

[@ankushmamgain8227]

This makes me realize how annoying Jimmy Fallon is as a talk show host

[@tomwilliams3581]

Yep and a good few others spring to mind

[@rafro007]

Cavett was all class. Every single late night television host on the air today follow a formula set by the networks, and every one of them are fools right down to the core.

[@jameshuseby6290]

What ha ha ha your just the funniest most deep thinking serious talented guest until the next one I 've ever had on! Now what movie is coming out that your in? Plug now hahaha that was the greatest movie what's so annoying about that?

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It took this to realise it? That's a sad statement. He's been on the air as a host for over 10 years. He put me off with his over the top phony laughter.

[@DavidBerlinguette]

Fallon would have tried to conduct the interview while inhaling helium because that’s, you know, funny.

[@anewbugmusic]

Him talking about heroin got me really emotional as an addict and a big beatles fan. 6 years clean from dope, and grateful.

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

😎🤗

[@dragonflyjb44]

Eddie Lo Great for you!! Keep up the strength!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@debrajones7344]

Eddie Lo Best wishes, stay strong.

[@ghike30]

well done

[@sQWERTYFALIEN2011]

I have Two relatives who got off Drugs . One of them 20 years ago , just decided he didn't like the way he was living his life . And one person clean for One Year amidst a number of Friends and Family who have destroyed their own lives . Congratulations Eddie Lo , I'd shake your Hand if my arm could reach .

[@thomasbland5450]

I LOVE his voice. The Beatles voices are parodied so often, its nice to hear the real thing every once in a while.

[@helenjoanna49]

Hes not really Scouse sounding at all. But then neither is my mum, who grew up three doors down from him in South Liverpool

[@marjanp4784]

George Harrison was the coolest Beatle. He was also the most handsome and Charismatic rockstar ever. His sense of humor was unbeatable. He didn't like to talk much but whenever he opened his mouth, precious words would come out of it. Despite being one of the most famous human beings in the world he was very down to earth. He loved to help people, people with talent and that's why he ended up producing so many classic British movies which were struggling to get proper financing. He was a beautiful man inside and out and that's why he is my favorite Beatle ❤️

[@tim59ism]

Yes, there was 'something' (no pun intended) about George. He had intelligence, perception, decorum, style and talent, he was just a beautiful person. It was a once in a thousand year occurrence that the four of them would come together, but I think it was meant to be, but why, I don't know. Magic or God, or both.

[@jettecoward5288]

Amen to that statement

[@TLH442]

George was a very soft spoken thoughtful man. Wish he hadn't left so early.

[@gardensofthegods]

We grew up with the Beatles And I really miss him

[@cosuinofdeath]

Thoughtful haha

[@6galaxy]

He died?

[@_PuppetMaster86]

Bum Where were you in 2001? I wasn’t even born until two years later and I knew that, being a Beatle fan and all.

[@Carlos-gp7xe]

Me too.!

[@evanstj5]

Dear, dear George Harrison. What a beautiful, sane, healthy, rational young man.

[@Psyfi85]

Being a recovering addict I appreciate him speaking candidly about opiates. It truly is the destroyer of worlds.

[@juliameller501]

Yes we say that.

[@chrispena8186]

Attractive yes, sane and rational?, no

[@magnumhadmama]

This is fucking rad. Sorry.

[@therealbronxbull8541]

@@chrispena8186 you musta been born 25 yrs after the Beatles broke up

[@klaun]

how pleasing seeing a tv show where there are this little moments of silence and you really have the feeling theyre listening to what the other person is saying.

[@izzy1773]

George Harrison's openness is because of Dick Cavett. He was one of a kind. Even my generation, the BOOMERS, paid attention to Dick Cavett. He was like having a good friend walk in the door, sit down, relax, have a beer while he joined in the discussion...never running the discussion...always part of the discussion.

[@the406seadonkey6]

Why WOULDN'T you "pay attention" to Dick Cavett? How is that some sort of accomplishment that you had the acumen or insight to tune into one of the two or three TV channels at the time? What a stupid thing to say. Typical "BOOMER" thing to pat yourself on the back over. He was right in your societal wheelhouse. You selfish morons were anywhere from 26 to a teenager when this interview took place. It's no wonder that your generation of selfish assholes has become a meme. Get a clue and invest it like you did your money. Now sign off.

[@angelwings7930]

Us BOOMERS. ❤️🔥🇺🇸🥂

[@brankobelfranin8815]

Cavett is still around

[@EthansQuest]

"Monty Python Flying Circus. It's really good!" Some foreshadowing of George later producing Life of Brian lol

[@davepassaro7133]

so glad he did

[@dude2273]

Guy took out a second mortgage on his house to pay for that movie

[@LondonGeezer01]

But... he hated it Didnt like the subject matter

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

Which was hilarious. Biggus Dickus. 😆

[@rascalhusky8129]

The Ruttles, a Monty python film about the Beatles. It's fantastic.

[@viktorhartt841]

His accent was still so pure, I love that kind of English spoken in the north of England

[@dabreu]

My favourite English accent.

[@carlyandt6748]

Viktor Hartt yes and I would add I generally dislike a British accent.

[@Newport212x]

@ for every city/town in England there is a different accent even if it's so subtle that people who aren't from that part of the country won't be able to tell.

[@zino1182]

stan broniszewski maybe because every area in England people have different accents just like in America

[@rozzer666]

Every town here has a different accent

[@alonespirit_1Q84]

The thing that he talked about discipline and drugs with the reference of Ravi Shankar is fundamentally on to point in every field of artistic/creative careers. George Harrison was really a man of sheer clarity.

[@catherine9641]

ok, this man is not my generation but all I see is a totally beautiful soul. I'm just thankful to have these recordings to hear his logic and spirit. He lived his life....

[@1mimali]

George the coolest Beatle

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

Where's Pete Best ?

[@thiggs93]

George was a snobby hipster who played false modesty about his success. John was always the most forthcoming, honest and humorous and therefore the best Beatle!

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

@@thiggs93 That's why the CIA killed John.

[@memevolution9]

@@thiggs93 no need to bring George down to compliment John. they're both cool ;)

[@vernpascal1531]

@@memevolution9 Yeah...the most tiresome thing with The Beatles is the idiots who have to compare John and Paul and trash one of them, or the Garbage That Paul was replaced by an Imposter.

[@iheartwaffles91]

I've seen him at this age for 28 years. Now that I'm 28 years old and I realize he's 28 in this interview is absolutely crazy. Life is so fast.

[@KingGhidorah1950]

Don’t do drugs or you’ll look like 40 at 28 😅

[@bwaters735]

Guitaro dont forget about booze and cigs

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

Each day just goes so fast - I turn around, it's passed. You don't get time to hang a sign on me.

[@danmseattle975]

Yeah, it certainly does go by fast. I'm now 58- the same age George was when he passed away.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Even when you are 38,looking at this interview he'll still seem older than you

[@thenicklas615]

George Harrison was such an intelligent man RIP.

[@thebipolarbear1]

What a man of wisdom as a former addict he hits everything on the head. You gotta find real happiness in life then the need for substance resides of course the weeds are good anytime world of different between weed and heroine. We love and miss ya George

[@belforio]

George Harrison's voice is so angelic.

[@johnconstantinemarinakiski8128]

He was a Pisces...

[@Uncle1776Sam]

@@johnconstantinemarinakiski8128 Astrology is bullshit

[@Seamus_Dolan]

@@Uncle1776Sam Astrology is wonderful

[@Uncle1776Sam]

@@Seamus_Dolan Also meaningless bullshit

[@Seamus_Dolan]

@@Uncle1776Sam well, whatever floats your boat, dawg. I disagree

[@godiegogo_8865]

Listening to him speak, he just oozes intelligence.

[@devonscope6222]

Why do these types always attract sheep

[@chrischristian1661]

I'm not detecting it. To me he oozes self absorption and arrogance.

[@johnlinnon2629]

Like John Denver(also an amazing person) said, What one man can do...

[@Michael_______]

@@devonscope6222 how is one to define a word? Oxford, Merriam, or other common (or uncommon) understanding of any given root?

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

chris christian - A bit like your comment, obviously. Get back to pulling the wings off butterflies or setting fire to kittens, you humourless and cynical idiot.

[@brianforbes8325]

This was the beginning of Harrison's association with the Pythonites; he loved their humor and gave them a free plug. Eventually, he financed the production of "The Life of Brian" when no one else would, because, as he said to them in his throaty northern accent, " I want to see the movie!"

[@fifthbusiness1678]

“Northern accent.” Scouser, actually (Liverpool). Sing song

[@454aubrey]

I watched The Life or Brian and it’s definitely one of those films you could watch over and over again. It’s funny and original!

[@tom_4615]

Yes his accent is from somewhere in the north but its not a northern accent...

[@Don_Turbulento76]

"The people now, if they take it, they're already on a bad trip before they start." Man, that was 1971! Imagine peoples´ brains TODAY.

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

I have never listened to a George Harrison interview, shame on me. I really liked what he had to say.

[@sunnyjim1355]

When you have grown up you'll be ashamed of making this comment.

[@hydernoori146]

And how he said it. So calm and unpretentious.

[@winstonchurchill624]

Sunny Jim why

[@theykilledkennyagain423]

Shame? Wtf?

[@theykilledkennyagain423]

@@sunnyjim1355 I agree!!! All this baseless and dumb shame keeps people dumb

[@hxsokie5174]

George: It's much better to try and not take any drugs *Drug addiction rates drop down to zero*

[@user-sz5xs7dm4u]

I think you are on drugs , George is dead Nov 29 2001 , do you know another George you might be talking to , lmfao

[@user-sz5xs7dm4u]

how would you know about drugs , you are to young , you are funny

[@hxsokie5174]

@@user-sz5xs7dm4u sir are you okay lmao

[@barbrah4885]

🤣🤣🤣

[@misterk4580]

Reality is for people who can't handle drugs.

[@timjones1689]

Just listening to him shows why he was a great with music. It is such a treasure to hear him talk. I never knew now I do.

[@nl5828]

its 2023, and george’s comments about the incessant commercials on u.s. television still remains valid!

[@schneir5]

1:00 George Harrison "You don't know if it's the commercial or the show." I never thought I could relate so much to the best Beatle.

[@gk10002000]

haha. He would hate today's reality shows, the all night info-mercials, etc.

[@anthonyryan7709]

George was a very wise man. Relaxed, grounded and honest. Lessons for us all as to how we should go about things. RIP.

[@bennyzuccarello1068]

Nah, Harri was afforded a bigger view of the world than what most people got to see back then is all. People use drugs because they cant, or dont want to, cope with reality! People have known this for centuries.

[@michaelsix9684]

so glad he was part of the Beatles, he handled fame well

[@clutch7548]

@@bennyzuccarello1068 such a shallow and close minded comment. On drugs & George

[@StarmenRock]

@@clutch7548 you just KNOW that person only talks like that because they're very narrow minded, ignorant and never experimented properly with anything other than beer lol

[@lindsayheiden3598]

The wisest, funniest, smartest and my favorite member of the Beatles. He really blossomed once he could escape Beatlemania and was a fabulous musician, lyricist AND my favorite human being❤. Gone way too soon.

[@ladypalomino3151]

George Harrison, always my favorite Beatle. He was always so different from the others. He was more easy going and understood the way of the people. He had a loving heart. A lover of life.

[@carthwright]

The world needs more truly genuine people, like him

[@genejacobmata9786]

cant believe he's 28 at this moment and was so successful..when i was 28 i just started to seek a better life.. realize we all had different timeline

[@theloniouszappa]

Looks like hes about 40 lol

[@genejacobmata9786]

@@theloniouszappa yeah bcoz of his beard lol

[@hasselett]

Well, you might not want to compare yourself with the guitarist of the most successful band in history. The guy wrote "Here Comes the Sun" for crying out loud.

[@eFrog27]

He was easily the most talented member of one of the most famous musical artists of all time.

[@hasselett]

@@eFrog27 "Easily the most talented"? I wouldn't agree with you there, mate.

[@scurfie2343]

George was a genuinely good guy.

[@pschardien]

I was thinking the same thing; he really does seem genuine. I think he's a very insightful guy and its a terrible shame he's gone.

[@SirJohnAnthonyMillerEACA]

He was.

[@Nautilus1972]

How do you know? This isn't real, it's TV. This is a persona.

[@scurfie2343]

@@Nautilus1972 I know from interviews George has done, his friends and family all spoke of George being real. That's how.

[@MsDaphster]

George is the most misunderstood of the Beatles. Very intelligent and sensitive. Very decent and caring

[@MrSixxshooter]

I got chills listening to him talking about the heavy drug use by other artist . It’s so true . People searching for a high all the time , searching for a love . 🙏♥️😔

[@vaclav_fejt]

The nicest Beatle, never forgetting to plug Python (even prior to his involvment).

[@Twirlyhead]

He's not _The Nicest Beatle_ - he's a *very naughty boy !*

[@vaclav_fejt]

@kirwi kirwinson Funnily enough, and this is a true story, it was the other way around. According to Wikipedia, the creator of Python enjoyed watching Monty Python.

[@dildonius]

The guy literally saved the entire production of Life of Brian by completely funding the ENTIRE film out of pocket. LITERALLY because, and I quote, “I want to see the film.”

[@j.f.bastian7118]

@@dildonius Cant believe people like this died too early.

[@thedutchessofdragonshyre4630]

The good always go first

[@LifeInStone]

Wow. Never seen an old interview with him. Honest intelligent guy. Straight talking.

[@MaynardOwns]

Never seen any interviews of him. Glad this in my recommended feed. This is fantastic.

[@justsomeguy3565]

Must be the LSD. 😂

[@lemurianchick]

You must be a Millennial. You act like he's just another guy.

[@ashpete21]

@Stormy D. I disagree. To me he came across as a thoughtful person, taking the time to choose his words carefully. I really liked his relaxed demeanor.

[@welshjim5512]

@@ashpete21 agree 100 percent

[@HallsteinI]

You can tell by the reactions from the audience just how much they adored George. He barely gets a sentence out before they're applauding it.

[@xxcharmed1xx]

I really love how George shared his wisdom in this interview. He was a real genuine person. And its comforting to see him talk about something taboo on tv. I never went down the drug path. So i never understood why people felt the need to do that.

[@scanlon645]

Still think he was The Beatles secret weapon, terrific guitarist!

[@poopstain5216]

Justin Scanlon man I have said this for years, wow. I just commented this not even seeing this comment. Glad someone else believes the same

[@rafterman5072]

In my opinion, he also wrote some of the Beatles best songs. It would have been cool to see what he could have done had he been given 10 more years with the Beatles.

[@sergeantbilko7070]

I agree with you Justin. George was the secret weapon that kind kept the low profile but could play the guitar so well.

[@sealisa1398]

He was a perfectionist. A gorgeous human.

[@MaynardOwns]

For sure. His guitar work is phenomenal.

[@geverniveup]

You will NEVER see a talk show host discuss subjects like this in 2020....on air. Its pathetic how bullshit modern talk shows are compared to this ...amazing content

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Internet advertising today would have sent George into revolutionary mode - the advertising is being _"tailored to your needs"_ because Google is recording every step you take online and making sure it's advertising things you're already interested in. Google is literally Big Brother come true. It's got your name, address, telephone number, it's got hi-definition video of where you live, your home, it records what you do and say all over the Internet and it's probably got your bank and credit card details. George Orwell must be looking down and thinking _"How many hints did they need?"_

[@Thomasuki267]

Dick Cavett was a world above everyone else. Surprisingly, William F. Buckley could also be very good. Look up a youtube vid with him and Allen Ginsberg. A conservative icon acknowledges the beauty of some bizarre music made with an Asian music box by a hippie/beatnik icon.

[@BabyFaceBren]

Well, for the past four years, by the time the late night talk host and the guest finally finish moaning about how much they hate Donald Trump and the USA, there's no time LEFT for an interview!

[@peeribes701]

Howard Stern is the exception

[@orangeyewglad]

If you want a good interview listen to a podcast. Also this is just nostalgia talking on your part, there are a lot of subjects that they wouldn't have even begun to touch upon back then and would have been considered taboo or just "impolite". People are not nearly as constrained now as they were then, but I guess you just want people to act polite and not actually say what they think for the sake of "discourse".

[@Big_Tuna276]

George was not cocky, he was completely humble.

[@twohamburgers]

"Maybe you should stay at home and not say anything" one of the most frightening foreboding statements from a true documentation of the old world, esp regarding the media, I've ever heard.

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

"It's much better to try and not take any drugs.." - George Harrison

[@wynnie_margeaux]

“I was so young when I was born.” -George Harrison

[@pierreetieve8772]

"I am hungry..." -George Harrison

[@a.amousa2678]

"we were having dinner with our dentist"~George Harrison

[@jessie9465]

@@wynnie_margeaux 🤣💖💖💖

[@wynnie_margeaux]

"That's not your grandfather." -George Harrison

[@catherinequinn8713]

Such a beautiful man. Deep, thoughtful, articulate and full of love.

[@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy]

It's easy when you're loaded though hon let's be honest

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

Yall need Jesus

[@enterprise1701f]

Such a dignified human being. Intelligent n down to earth....first time listening to his interview.

[@notaclue822]

Sense of humour too.

[@tendrams]

The Talent/Genius to Ego ratio for George was absolutely off the charts. Best Beatle by far.

[@zackmassaud2696]

He's so collected and cool. What a treasure.

[@alexdevcamp]

I found it really powerful when he said of addicts "they're all looking for deep love, they miss it." Anything that mentions that oft-cited study about rats doing cocaine to death, totally misses the other more recent studies showing that rats in a highly social environment with lots of room and fun things to do actually will completely ignore cocaine. Drugs are popular because our society has no community.

[@katebadley5464]

This is it, YES. 👍

[@mattgilbert7347]

Yes. It's the material conditions of life which, to a large extent, determine what is possible - what we choose to do is determined by what we are *allowed* to choose. Rats were offered a cold, empty life but with the lovely cocaine, or a rat utopia and the coke was *still there if they wanted it* For the most part, they went for rat utopia and got off the coke

[@echase416]

This is similar to what Dr Gabor Mate has said. Addiction is about lacking safe and positive connection and support. While we can get trauma from relationships, we can also get healing from relationships. Heroin users say it is like a ‘warm hug’.

[@thesmiler1579]

We have exchanged Gemeinschaft for Gesellschaft...

[@paulies5407]

True. We live in boxes and rectangles. Now we stare at them all day too. No wonder people turn to drugs.

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

This is, perhaps, the most intelligent interview about rock and drugs I've ever heard

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@adakaiyazhi]

George is right about drugs. Even when he's not qualified he definitely has a common world view as the next man. But he's well spoken and so sad the media has to twist his words so often just to sell and catch attention

[@jimmyponerico199]

What a great person he is and the tastiest guitar player ever

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

A couple things become apparent after watching this interview... 1. Talk-shows and their subject matter have really deteriorated over the years, with no disrespect to current talk-show hosts. This was an adult conversation about serious issues. Both sides were brilliant. Mr. Cavett challenged him but remained respectful and intently curious about a rock star worldview. 2. George Harrison was such an intelligent man with incredible foresight. His views on drug addiction are very much in tune with how we treat people today, by looking at the reasons why they take something. I can't help but think that this captured the beginning of an incredible change in the cultural zeitgeist. You can really see the wisdom and compassion synonymous with Harrison's Dalai Lama friend.

[@lilacrain3283]

I think it’s because the way booking guests functions nowadays. If you’re on a talk show now 9 times out of 10 you’re there to promote something you’ve been working on, so you’re not going to want to answer any hardball questions or anything that might get in the way of the promotion. It leads to a lot of really safe questions with dry answers

[@KSMike1]

Lenno received a lot of criticism when he took the Tonight Show and made so many changes. When asked about it his reply was, “Nobody in show business has anything to talk about these days and most of the great talent is gone.” He was so right.

[@denis888red]

Spot on my friend. Nicely put.

[@izzy1773]

Because of the Beatles, it became a fad. Everyone had a Dalai Lama. In fact, they used to pride themselves on their Mantra of the week.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

And, forgot to add: great comment

[@scottm8579]

6:30 "They just want to get a bit high." George's comments on why people are lonely. Why they cannot communicate with each other. Why they are unhappy. He was very smart.

[@sabbracadabra8367]

Yeah. There is also an intelligence relative to the time, and they had a very high intelligence relative to the time, and high social intelligence and wisdom too.

[@fuzzyechoes]

It fills me when I'm empty.

[@Elxlannxlx]

I think one of the reasons why George is so beautiful and unique in his behaviour in this interview can be that we all want to joy sometimes, but we don’t want to be joyful as a joke in the eyes of beholders

[@boatman222345]

Although I literally grew up in the Beatles's time period and listened to all their albums I had no idea that George Harrison was such a profound thinker. I'm not sure whether Dick Cavett truly appreciated the depth of honestly and total lack or pretension he was exposing in this interview. I will never again think of George Harrison in the way I used to...clearly he was way more than simply just another rock star.

[@ocalexander3360]

I love his spirit of generosity. He doesn't talk about himself, or suggest that he has all the answers. And he praises Monty Python and musician Ravi Shankar.

[@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965]

Ravi Shankars' daughter has done some collaboration with Ian Anderson of recent years. It's pretty awesome stuff.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

He help fund products of python and Eric idle in particular, he was drumming up business

[@widM_]

Of course, he financed Life of Brian after EMI Films withdrew. He actually saved that movie.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@widM_ *withdrew

[@widM_]

@@bonkeydollocks1879 Tnx. I corrected.

[@Scrimparmy]

“The notorious wonder drug LSD”

[@user-erased]

it is a wonder

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

@@user-erased - If you ever take any hallucinogen again, the one who supplied you with it, who secretly hates you and wants to destroy you, will succeed.

[@AdmiralTom]

@@biggawinnacrapsa3870 ok

[@ginsu7077]

Bigga Winna Crapsa ok

[@miceonvenus647]

@@biggawinnacrapsa3870 and you would be right if you're talking about cocaine, methamphetamine or heroin but it's not the case for all drugs

[@jackfletcher1000]

He was the most down to earth of them and was completely unfazed by all the fame.

[@Corey-iw4ot]

He actually did he most drugs and got a brain tumor

[@vitornb4197]

You can see both of them strain to talk about it. Drugs were still a heavy taboo which few could speak responsively about. The consequence of this silence is an unresponsive use, which happened at the moment.

[@OskyPinamar]

"The people now, if they take it, they're already on a bad trip before they start."

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

Sounds like your smoking weed.

[@troppur7355]

William Brown why?

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

@@troppur7355 Is George Harrison part of the British Knight-Hood ? ! Sir Critic.

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

@@troppur7355 The Beatles change the conscious of millions of people on this planet the new world order wants people that they control.They didn't control the Beatles look what happened to John Lennon,look what happened to George Harrison.When was it the last time Paul McCarthey said something profound,everytime there's a microphone in from of Ringo Starr he talks about that he's the greatest drummer on the planet.Really--ego tripping.

[@ryancomer5420]

@@WilliamBrown-vl2hl huh

[@paperchain1239]

You just want to hug this man.

[@Zeldarw104]

Ikr. 😑😪

[@duruuzun1355]

Same

[@JohnnyJimsAZ]

Dick Cavett was such an icon of TV talkshow hosts . Just a plain stage, casual seating, and a plain straight forward conversation with great guests.

[@mixey01]

If Jesus was a Rockstar I imagine him being very similar to Geore Harrison

[@61pirates36]

@PïNKY FLöD i can’t tell if this comment is atheistic or not, if it is give me your discord, I’m curious why you feel that way

[@marcoroberts9462]

@PïNKY FLöD Jesus was real. As an atheist, I know that it’s likely that he’s real. As for the miracles? No, but Jesus was real

[@kristineconlan5744]

you haven't seen much of life...

[@fuseydunae397]

umm no,most likely jesus was a middle eastern type man.

[@Henriqueleal0609]

@@kristineconlan5744 what

[@spj_7]

I've fallen down such a rabbit hole of Dick Cavett interviews recently. The style is so jarring with what now constitutes a TV talk show. They very much feel, for the most part, style over substance these days. Podcasts seem to have taken the reigns of this brand of interview/conversation. These interviews are just great.

[@spj_7]

@Roy G Biv Is quoting Shakespeare the right way to converse then?

[@blizzardbaby]

Dick Cavett is a brilliant interviewer. I'm obsessed with watching these...

[@heinoustentacles5719]

Same as you friend. And I agree, so much class!

[@BabyFaceBren]

@@spj_7 only with intelligent people.

[@JulianZehr]

There are very few collected thinkers who position themselves as casual interviewers nowadays; the scene is dominated by big personalities who talk too much and genuinely aren't curious about the subject matter. It's as if the 'asshole journalists' have also taken over the podcast/interview scene.

[@VinylGuruOfficial]

Ive been on a Beatles binge all quarantine...discovering their music more and Im fascinated

[@Holaimja]

Same!

[@mattheob2132]

After a while and unless you re a Metal head, you ll understand that they're basically the best band EVER.

[@Thepixieliz]

me too! :)

[@estrellapacheco1680]

Me literally!!!

[@luchomedina8832]

We are quite a few I see

[@robertlaporte2998]

The honesty is what gets me every time about George. I'm not qualified to speak about being straight I'm somewhere in the middle.

[@D3Fanatic]

I feel that George Harrison desired a deeper conversation then what he was ever going to get from Dick Cavett, or the rest of the media at the time. Not hating on Cavett, but I think one of the nice things about the current media landscape, is the rejection of the limited time format, and I hope it continues to get rejected in favor of the longer, more personal format.

[@bobbart6498]

George had the level headedness of Paul and the genuineness of John. My favorite Beatle. Rest In Peace.

[@brianmays1731]

Genuine? Check out interviews with Frank Zappa about him

[@awllypollyas8292]

George was george, from the very start.

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

Paul wrote some of most genius Beatles songs ever…

[@ngairehurunui9055]

George was my fave too. In fact, he is the only Beatle I really like!

[@Iggy87]

​@@brianmays1731 I like Frank and I think he was right but still that story is a footnote within a footnote in what was the life and work of John Lennon. Who cares.

[@AussieTVMusic]

Forget the commercials. Even the TV shows are commercials disguised as TV shows.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@AussieTV - Well said.

[@shawnfutch9474]

Not even good commercial program unless your a total idiot lol

[@claudiar7186]

@@shawnfutch9474 Technology has done wonders though. That big headed Dave Chappelle clone is one living, breathing commercial.

[@andydudley1775]

we got adverts with adverts inside adverts on fb and youtube and no licence from the bbc to pay for it all .

[@claudiar7186]

@@andydudley1775 Life is like one big airplane magazine article where they don't want you to know if you are reading something substanative, or just an advert made to look like an article.

[@satyamvats3969]

I think this is the most beautiful interview with a great soul. George was the person who hypnotized everybody by his sense of humour and honestly speaking❣❣❣ Love this man.