Jack Lemmon.Great Interview with special guest star Walter Matthau Part 1

Here I would like to share an interview that I recorded way back in 1987. That much loved Actor Jack Lemmon. He came to England in 1987 to be interviewed by the best interviewer Britain has ever produced Michael Parkinson. He talks about his wonderful career and has some great laughs along the way. Its the best interview I have ever seen on Jack. Later on there is a special guest, Jacks great friend and another great Actor Walter Matthau. A great show. Hope you enjoy.

[@DutchVanHelsing]

These 2 love each other...It makes me cry.. xx

[@michaelnewell6385]

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are two of the greatest screen actors ever. Both of them have the ability to play either very dramatic or very comedic. They are truly amazing together as well as apart.

[@stephendavis6066]

Very well thought comment

[@elaineisabelle427]

I love Jack, I miss him

[@mmort55]

One of the hardest movies I ever watched was Days of Wine and Roses with Jack Lemmon in it a great movie!

[@ahmedaly4397]

We miss this kind of men. Wise. Smart. Gentle and with experience in life.

[@ginal2643]

Absolutely. Two of my faves.

[@alanknotts1844]

He seemed like a lovely man

[@a.omurbattalgazi1313]

It will sound funny, but I don’t want to believe that dear Jack Lemon is not around anymore. I’m sending my love and blessings to him and his family. Prayers from Istanbul ♥️

[@elaineisabelle427]

I do the same, I just pretend their still here.

[@mikeyates7931]

Greetings from America 🇺🇸 Jack and Walter are in Heaven above , laughing and joking with Our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST - and we'll get to meet them some sunny day 🙏 ✝️🙏

[@dlewis895]

THE PRICELESS HUMOR WE DESPERATELY NEED TODAY

[@calbudd2838]

I've always thought Jack Lemmon was such an articulate, classy gentleman on top of being a special kind of actor. Loved his style.

[@DutchVanHelsing]

Jack Lemmon...Pure Class.

[@jameskeyes1131]

Jack was such a great guy. One of my favorites. He and Walter were one of the best duos in film history. Jack was actually a good piano player too. He loved jazz and played quite well. Wouldn't you love to have had the opportunity to just sit with him, have a beer, and chat? Smart, pleasant, calm, warm.

[@jameskeyes1131]

Walter is a riot. What a goof.

[@goldgeologist5320]

And I add Jack appears to be genuine.

[@janflaherty3819]

This is the best of chat shows. We need these

[@rachelled6763]

They sure don't make them like this anymore. All round entertainers with amusing stories you could listen to endlessly. Bless them.

[@bensongbenson]

This was great. There's a John and Paul dynamic between the two.

[@alanknotts1844]

What a brilliant, intelligent man 👍 Parky too RIP

[@ralphabreu5022]

Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau 2 of the greatest actors that can do comedy, serious rolls and they were the best of friends. No one can ever do the odd couple than these 2.

[@mr.grumpygrumpy2035]

Lemmon and Matthau were the PB&J of Holllywood cinema.

[@KnockOffBeingFat]

I was Jacks Bartender at Chadneys Restaurant in Burbank CA. It was an Honor to know him.

[@mariefearon627]

Brilliant watched p2 first .....wow great show nice to hear from these legends ❤❤❤rip 🙏

[@ZulcanPrime]

Jack Lemmon was a perfect gentleman when describing the antics of Marylin Monroe. I agree with him because she had personal issues. The best role Jack had was the nuclear engineer in The China Syndrome. The dramatic role he played was flawless.

[@conorsmith8551]

I loved him in glengarry glen ross and jfk

[@4orrcountry]

ALL interviewers should take heed of what made Michael Parkinson so exceptional at his profession: 1) he was well prepared 2) he asked excellent questions in a clear, concise manner 3) he then shut up and allowed his guests to answer them, WITHOUT interrupting constantly (UNlike Charlie Rose, David Letterman, Jay Leno and their successors, who seemed to never find a microphone they could resist).

[@maryerb6062]

AMEN!

[@scottknode898]

He knew to be respectful and there wasn’t the forced annoying laughter like on Jimmy Fallons show

[@diannegazzola1957]

He was one of my favorite actors he could gandle both dramatic and comedy roles with ease. Miss him

[@substitute91]

I just love Jack Lemmon's enthusiast and passion about his work. U can tell, he really loves his job as an actor. I'm gonna have a Jack Lemmon movie marathon for sure.

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΚαρλιωτης]

man, I miss good old Hollywood so much...R.I.P. Jack and Walter

[@marthadoody]

OMG. So much laughing for me. I've been a fan of Jack Lemmon probably since the late 1960s. "The Odd Couple" is my favorite movie of theirs. Just a great movie. How I love to hear actors give their own stories. I'm sorry the scene from "The Odd Couple" was cut from this post. I'm looking for part 2 now!

[@deezayum]

I could listen to Jack and Walter all day. Lol

[@amfwelsh]

Enjoyed watching this so so much

[@daduck100]

Michael Parkinson is an Excellent interviewer! He makes today's talk show hosts look like amateurs. Lemmon and Mathau are one of the greatest comedy duos in film,ever.

[@oneandatwo]

The mistake that interviewers make is to butt-in. Leno was the worst. The job is to ask a question AND GET LOST.

[@elizabethgavin1349]

I feel like Parky interviewed, today chat shows are mearly to facilitate celebs promoting their new projects

[@wayupnorth9420]

I love Matthau & Lemmon. “Grumpy Old Men” was my “On Golden Pond”.

[@jonathanwilshire4884]

It is Lemmon and Matthau. Lemmon was always the lead (as in Grumpy Old Men). Matthau was incredibly funny but Lemmon was one of the greatest actors of all time. He wasn’t tight cast in any way.

[@patrickflohe7427]

That was one of the funniest movies, and yet it was touching at times, too. I still love that movie, watched it again recently.

[@minasemyon7124]

, Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon make me feel normal ❤️

[@chuckwagon5518]

Two of the best actors from my dad's generation! RIP Jack and Walter.

[@munchkinheaven7877]

@Chugwagon5, and now in 0ctober 2023 add Michael Parkinson

[@bettyjoegentry9280]

Was there ever anyone better than Jack Lemmon with comedy or drama? And in a crazy Hollywood, he remained upright and scandal free. That in itself is absolutely amazing!!!

[@patrickflohe7427]

That is rather amazing….

[@margaretrtalley]

@@patrickflohe7427 35:15

[@madeleine9907]

What a gentle man ♥️ can't find one like him ❣

[@eamestv]

Wonderful. Two giants having fun. Good host.

[@jamesodonnell6399]

Mr lemon is a one off a brilliant talent adaptable comedy drama ,no problem actor I'm glad he he shared the planet during my time

[@lewiscarey6984]

Historic actor in every sense of the word!!!!!! What a FANTASTIC career and upload!! 👍👍👍

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

'Push the button Max!' 🙂

[@sh230968]

I have watched Jack acting for a combined 60 hours or 80. But I have only seen two of his movies, each one more than 25 times. I do plan to watch all of his filmography. He is great.

[@thomasleroy68]

Great story teller . I could listen to him for a long time

[@Cml725]

I've always liked Parkinson. Jack Lemmon (and Walter Mathau)...so remarkable!

[@paradise8876]

To all fans commenting here, like myself......can u imagine sitting down to a meal in a restaurant with Jack and Walter......oh the laughs !!

[@edkeaton1085]

Always a treat to see both of these great men get together when they tell their stories either collectively or individually. Both have achieved success in their careers and there will never be any other quite like these two.

[@bananaspiel1850]

Simply Brilliant. Thank you Mr.Lemmon.

[@paulcarter2907]

Definitely one of the very best..That piece in the lift when he cracks up, I defy anyone not to be moved by that...

[@kelliefish7695]

These two AWESOME actors will be FOREVER Missed!

[@chrisblaszczyk3512]

My favorite actor.

[@pressureworks]

Thank you Justin.

[@jimmypinch]

I'm having another Jack Lemmon marathon

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

JACK'S GREAT!!!!!

[@mossfoobar8322]

Days of wine and roses 😍

[@Charlimarteli]

Walter matthau the greatest

[@donpaulweatherpluspaul2670]

Jack (and his dear friend Walter) is one of those great actors whom, every time we see them, seem as though they are still with us. Brilliant talent and ability and, frankly, who doesn't have the warmest affection for them? The main sadness which comes to mind is that Jack and Walter are NOT with us on this earth...but thank goodness their legacies are!

[@bettyjoegentry9280]

I don't care what generation you are ...at one point or another we were lucky enough to experience the magic they created. It was timeless...humor and love always are.

[@amstergal]

Adore Jack Lemmon!

[@dieterbergholz4217]

My Favourite Actor of all time. He was Unbelievable.

[@bearheart2009]

2 of the greatest comedy actors of all time. Jack Lemmon always comes across so well in interviews.

[@ponchoremerize5508]

We have A LOT to learn from both these men!

[@wayupnorth9420]

One of the best flowing interviews ever.

[@steph13326ify]

He was so kind and understanding with Marilyn. I so wish she'd lived to do Irma La Deuce with Jack like Wilder wanted.

[@kk6aw]

I like the host, he actually lets his guest speak as long as he needs. Not like that irritating Merv Griffin.

[@leftykoufax7084]

Amen

[@1928gerry]

Matthau was stationed at the same base in England as James Stewart. Would love to see him in uniform standing at attention; better yet, marching.

[@patrickflohe7427]

What base was that?

[@tmrezzek5728]

Jack Lemmon's story about putting his fist through the door and getting stuck is hilarious, due to how he tells it. He was a theater and cinema treasure! Same with Walter Matthau--HIS story about appearing on stage with Rex Harrison is equally funny.

[@robg71]

"Daphne" :) Jack Lemmon. A Gentleman and a Gentle Man.

[@madeleine9907]

Agreed

[@JC-tb4cz]

Jack Lemmon, one of Hollywood's biggest actors

[@cookiemonster1638]

Two funny legends. Movies today can never match up to the movies from long ago. RIP heaven is still laughing.💖💖💖

[@claytonchaney9171]

I miss both of these treasures

[@patbogost3832]

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau whenever they come on a talk show or any show I watch it. They are so hilarious together on everything. I miss them so so much. What a couple of great guys! Wish they were still around.

[@DGlennDavis]

Two of the greatest.

[@airzinesanantonio9537]

I think it is only once in a lifetime one will get to meet such word shaking hilarious actors with such titanic tallents.

[@viviennedickinson268]

What a wonderful interview. Thanks Justin🙂

[@Justin-fy7xk]

a pleasure vivienne. To think this wonderful interview would be still forgotten in the archive and just gathering dust.

[@williamball2392]

At 19:27 when he starts to laugh you here a touch of the Prince Hoepnick laugh from The Great Race. Awesome interview. Grew up watching so many of his movies. His talent was so rare and there is no one else like him.

[@kaymiller7314]

William Ball *

[@paradise8876]

Very versatile actor when u consider everything from "Some like it hot" to my own personal favourite "Glengarry Glenross".

[@lewistaylor1965]

Thanks so much for recording and uploading this brilliant piece of hollywood history...and with our owld mucker Parky...I remember this at the time and so glad to be able to watch it agian...and again.....

[@kickbiker7920]

BRILLIANT! Thanks for uploading! Great to see this 33 years later

[@JF32304]

Jack smoking in the set. that's something that would never happen today. Both phenomenal people. Hollywood hasn't and will not replace them. practically impossible. Different era today.

[@kevinmoor26]

pissed as a parrot.

[@carmelo6227]

What an amazing interview with two great actors. And their sense of humor. Thank you for uploading this.

[@Ben-xx6cg]

Thank you so much for posting this, what a treat!

[@CliffBronson1212]

"Still have believability" yes ...fine man Jack ...class act 🎬 😊

[@eileenschenck1264]

Wonderful talent. Both actors gave us some great laughs and strong remarkable memorable characters. Jack Lemmon and Judy Holiday did a film (forgive me if I mis-spell it) Pfftt! and one scene is a dance....what spirit they put into that scene!

[@kevinhealey6540]

He always came off as a real nice guy.

[@peterigan1897]

wonderful interview,great host.Our Boston Jack!Legend,kind,handsome!

[@jackdowd6238]

All true but make it Newton, MA

[@nalinikanthpamaraju2984]

These two gentlemen were fantastic always

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Lemmon and Curtis were very pretty. Seriously (they were), Lemmon was gigantic on stage and on film, but leaves a gigantic hole still in his profession and our individual cinematic experience. He sadly cannot be replaced. An innovator, and a leader, and a universally respected and generous colleague is gone. And a very entertaining actor for us is still missing.

[@donreed]

These guys were irreplaceable. No one has even come close, especially, Walter Matthau, "The Ukrainian Cary Grant"!

[@rodrigandrisan3357]

This is acting school, just watching Walter Matthau speak and telling jokes, he made me laugh almost to tears and I don't laugh easily, because there's no reason to laugh for many years, there are no comedies like before.

[@nemo227]

Save the Tiger and Days of Wine and Roses; perhaps two of the best movies ever. After watching Days of Wine and Roses I gave up drinking for a couple of months. I wasn't an alcoholic but the movie scared me so much I poured my three bottles of booze down the sink.

[@jec1ny]

A very powerful film. All the more so when you consider when it was made.

[@nemo227]

@@jec1ny Yes, and I'm pretty sure everyone has seen the bad effects of alcohol consumption (I had a glass of wine last night🙂) but I have no inclination to get drunk. In regard to alcohol, I watched a documentary about 35 years ago. It dealt with the crime and frustrations of people in a big eastern U.S. city. At the end of the program the police chief stated, in his opinion alcohol was something like the pressure release valve on a pressure cooker. He thought that, while too much alcohol caused real problems it also tended to keep major insurrections at bay so that his city didn't explode like a pressure cooker without a release valve.

[@paulcooper5748]

Legend.

[@EetsBack]

One of best actors along with Gene Hackman.

[@Ben-xx6cg]

Thank you so much for uploading so generous of you and what a great interview!

[@patrarus6097]

Thank you for this delightful post!

[@Anna.Lippert]

Thank you!

[@kevindinham3175]

Brilliant Jack lemmon

[@nickzegarac429]

For JONATHAN SUTCLIFFE: No, it's not you. Things are, indeed, blander than bland. Today's celeb cannot hold a candle to yesteryear's stars. Lemmon and Matthau were absolute geniuses and raconteurs extraordinaire. They could talk for hours and hours and barely scratch the surface of their rich and vibrant lives. The reason older interview pieces let the camera run on and on, is because they are well aware the subject of their interview can sustain 'a performance' without any hint of tedium. Today's celeb has nothing to say beyond the project they are working on. It's a very superficial sort of interview we get today - a snippet of this, a sound bite of that. Nothing for the heart or soul. Then again, I could say as much for the movies they are producing these days. No 'Apartment's' 'La Douce's' Hot's etc. The Odd Couple - the movie...does it get any better than this?!?

[@larryshaver3568]

Jack looks good in this , alot of actors have gray hair at 62

[@tarnsand440]

I wish Doris Day and Jack would've made more movies together. They were such a natural believable couple on It Happened to Jane. Jack has said he adored Doris and that she was a very talented natural comedic actress.

[@daytonajimduey2068]

A very enlightening interview.

[@dracopticon7788]

They don't make them like this anymore. I really miss the type of persons in the limelight that Jack Lemmon was.

[@dazzlingdeb8427]

This was fabulous!

[@nixbronowski5822]

Legends! A Much Lesser World world without Lemon and Mathau

[@laytonjones2093]

Parky one of the greatest

[@briannarodriguez6532]

Walter will always remind me of Mr. Wilson 🙏🏼❤️

[@waltergiles86]

Lemmon Matthau and Goldberg In Born Yesterday would have been CLASSIC!🤗

[@tiplady]

One of Hollywood’s best !

[@RjBenjamin353]

Matthau is hilarious!!

[@patrickflohe7427]

He is truly fantastic!

[@chuckfinley6156]

my favorite Walter Matthau movie is still Charley Varrick, but he was awesome in Pelham 123 also. Lemmon had too many great roles to zero in on but The Apartment for me was incredible.

[@joconnor3567]

Days of Wine and Roses

[@wayupnorth9420]

A great interview from the days when the interviewer wasn’t trying to throw the interviewee under the Bus for senseless drama and ratings.