James Caan on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 11/18/1977 - pt. 1

James Caan on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 11/18/1977 - pt. 1
Part 02 - • James Caan on The Toni...
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[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

I met James Caan. He was a wonderful man who took his time to pose for a couple of photos with me. RIP you great legend!

[@jogman262]

That would have been so cool.

[@kamuelalee]

James Caan was the best, and so was Johnny! RIP to both gentlemen.

[@sunofgod480]

James Caan so self-deprecating and natural, almost as effortless natural as in his amazing acting. An amazing actor and an even more amazing human. Rest in paradise.

[@tommyriam8320]

'self-deprecating' ?! You've got to be kidding . This clown had the most bloated ego imaginable, especially sickening was to witness the near constant pouting and complaining over the years from someone so undeservedly blessed over his lifetime with myriad opportunity and wealth galore He never expressed *sincere* gratitude for the good fortune bestowed upon him; grotesque when one considers how little he offered in exchange for those riches

[@thebrowithnoname1703]

Self deprecating isn’t how I would describe him either. The way he responded to Johnny when he was talking about The Godfather was really revealing. I like his work but he was arrogant for sure.

[@claudiocorleone7856]

I have never seen James more nervous than this. Poor Johnny just couldn’t save this interview.

[@colinbradfield72]

James Caan has to have his suit tailored to fit his insane shoulder frame genes

[@colinbradfield72]

@@Poeme340 sad times .

[@joesimon2029]

Today , he would be considered "slim".

[@robertbeckman2054]

Damn, you guys…he was talking about his wide shoulders. I’m jealous as well. Wide shoulders says “athletic” more than any other feature. This was NOT a comment about being fat.

[@alan30189]

Tough interview for Johnny. We now know why James Cann was a actor. He was a very good actor. RIP to Joanie and James.

[@paulsalerno6362]

Johnny could be jealous sometimes.

[@stephanie09.11]

Johnny has made mention about having rough interviews. But he was always a class act no matter what.

[@DrGargani]

not to take away from his iconic performances in his classics, but I feel his most underrated performance of all , was in THIEF......

[@chrischichester7823]

James Caan was sensational in the Michael Mann-directed ‘Thief.’ Given the monstrosity of this interview I’d like to know if Johnny Carson had him as a guest when it was released in 1981. In ‘Thief’ Caan does not smash Carlo Ritzi over the head with a garbage can cover next to a running fire hydrant. You know.

[@highwaystar3780]

Ironically....He considered Thief His Best Role !

[@tedhawkins3383]

I totally agree

[@rsstrazz6261]

His dialogue in "Thief" & ways he delivers it along with his facial expressions, body movements, etc. is amazing.

[@chrischichester7823]

@@rsstrazz6261 I agree. He is brilliant in this performance. It’s his film forever and he portrays the character with every thing a great actor requires. And he was never an insufferable stooge regurgitating political opinions. He did the job at the highest level of professionalism.

[@derrickwest2576]

James Caan one of my favorite, 👍🏿1940-2022

[@pam0626]

I’ve never seen Carson work this hard. It’s like trying to resuscitate someone who’s been dead for five minutes.

[@lynnturman8157]

Now you see why he didn't do a lot of interviews. Sometimes one of the hardest things for an actor to do is be themselves.

[@damachine3]

Unfortunately, I think he was being himself

[@lepetitchat123]

Unfortunately part of a movie actor's job is to sell themselves, the persona and personality. It's an act. Be charming, charismatic in talk show interviews. Pull off a Jennifer Lawrence act. Actors like Caan is not up for this bullshit. Probably why he didn't get major stardom.

[@robertbeatty9563]

he was being himself. kinda hard to do an interview with a jealous carson who seems to dislike all his guests

[@robertbeatty9563]

@@lepetitchat123 moron he did have major stardom. he doen't need to kiss the ass of carson to like him

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@@lepetitchat123 Robin Williams was the best at putting on a show for interviews

[@erickjason9092]

That was still MORE entertaining than anything you see on late night tv nowadays

[@JavaScriptJolt]

Amen!

[@thedude4672]

Not really, but I'm sure you're just being nostalgic

[@jimmyzee7040]

RIP one of the Greats !

[@bigplaystanly]

Rest in piece to one of my favorite actors ever, rest easy sunny.

[@suzettebennett9112]

Sonny

[@bigplaystanly]

@@suzettebennett9112 thank you

[@jogman262]

And peace.

[@capitanfuturo594]

James Caan was an amazing actor. Rollerball is a very underrated movie.

[@achessplayer6288]

When Tom Jones' life becomes a movie we know who to call.

[@hoss-lk4bg]

ok

[@yourbro8906]

It is difficult for them to handle themselves in interviews, De Niro was also very shy in interviews. It does not matter, they're greatt actors and Sonny is one of my favourite characters

[@nickstrom4567]

Yes you can see he is Very uncomfot2!! Hes almost pleading with John to help him out

[@martinroche1026]

Rest Peacefully. One of the greats

[@patrickfranklin9661]

One of our best actors!...I miss Jimmy Caan😢😢

[@Alevi02]

Sincere condolences. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@samsmith4216]

I think that guy that yelled something to Johnny, interrupting the start of the interview set a tone that was hard to get passed. Total rhythm breaker....

[@sahej6939]

Yeah it started bad and Johnny took too long with his question, whatever it was. What movie was this

[@carolyndamico2924]

Two great legends gone. ❤️

[@zq9m3xh8]

This isn't anything unusual for James Caan at that time. I've seen him give many awkward/difficult interviews then. If you see more recent ones, he's much more relaxed and funny, but back then, I think his private life was turbulent, and he didn't seem to be very comfortable being himself in front of a camera. His interviews never reached the level of awkwardness/strangeness that Robert Blake's did, however. These days I think Caan is much more comfortable in his own skin and at peace with everything and himself.

[@louisvaccaro5865]

michael perhaps that is why he was married 4 tmes?. doesnt matter still a class act, and a great actor, loved him in the godfather, and brians song. rest in peace.

[@jogman262]

There a 2003 interview with him on Conan O’Brien and he’s just that. Very funny, and relaxed.

[@surfshack2]

Good assessment. You can tell he seems preoccupied.

[@AmericanPatriot1776AP]

Another Great actor, RIP James Caan

[@HaydnGuite]

A magnificent actor and a lovely man. For me, Elf was his best work, playing the reluctant father so later bonds with his family. God bless you Mr Caan

[@chrischichester7823]

This James Caan interview is one of the most bizarre and awkward interviews. Perhaps in the history of ‘The Tonight Show.’ I wonder what Johnny Carson thought back stage after the show.

[@kelvinbremont1341]

Would have been so cool to meet him!! RIP!! Always remember him for his performance in the godfather. 🙏🙏

[@JonnyBobby]

An absolute stud. RIP.

[@justme_66]

I like James Can's performances, but he puts down my home town, Queens! Can't get over that

[@tdunph4250]

Find a safe space. You'll be ok.

[@stoogefest16]

It’s very hip to rag on Queens. Even the locals tend to denounce or condemn it. I’ve never been there myself, but much like Jersey, it’s probably not as bad as they say.

[@highwaystar3780]

I live in Forest Hills and it's turning into a Fucking Hood !

[@tdunph4250]

@@stoogefest16 ever since the Bunkers moved in couldn't care less.

[@jameschanin876]

My aunt's cousin was married to James Caan.

[@Camman010]

I remember the good old days when Johnny would smoke on camera.

[@hoss-lk4bg]

ok

[@jogman262]

I think he had most of the Rat Pack on one time and they were all sitting there smoking away.

[@ibabymomx3]

My deepest condolences 💐

[@chuckfrost5624]

This was a tough interview for Johnny, but he handled it well. James Caan was a wonderful actor, but a lousy guest.

[@SJUCityBoy]

"He didn't get out of the COCKADOODIE CAR."

[@phillipsmom6252]

RIP James Caan 💜

[@pdbordelon]

I love James Caan - not the best in interviews but who cares!

[@MPresheva]

Carson shuldn't start an interview with glorifying GF2 where Caan wasn't a part of. That ruined the mood and it went bad thereafter.

[@troynov1965]

RIP and Godspeed.

[@chuckwood8452]

Ed’s laugh cracks me up 😂😂

[@JTC2227]

R.I.P. James Caan 1940 - 2022

[@patrickfennell6372]

Late night hosts today can learn from Johnny. The man was amazing.........

[@NoCaping]

Isn't he the guy who played Misery with Kathy Bates

[@JanetG-wk8yp]

Yes!

[@k9feces]

And Elf

[@AlainHubert]

@@k9feces Alf? Did he play Alf? 🤣

[@captainkidd1234]

Another great movie he starred in was Thief.

[@thebillsierraoscarclub]

Yes!

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

James in "Comes a Horseman" always reminds me of my grandpa who who did the same work

[@tdunph4250]

Johnny handled himself very well there. All of today's talk show hosts would have been eaten alive by Caan.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

RIP James Caan and Johnny Carson 😔

[@TheJ000ker]

That’s the guy in, Honeymoon In Vegas and Mickey Blue Eyes. Always played a good gangster.

[@cmccabe07921]

His nervous fidgeting in the seat and shifting and leg crossing and recrossing was very distracting. But hey its Caan, so that's all immaterial

[@paulsalerno6362]

He’s almost method acting one of his characters.

[@jenacarruthers2993]

Oh My!...Johnny and James...were too Funny!...Miss them BOTH!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

NOW 85...BOTH STILL MEMORABLE.....RIP

[@sdseals2076]

James' episode of Get Smart is still the funniest.

[@amywilkins543]

So awkward but soooo funny!!

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

-Reminded me of Sonny's toll booth scene.

[@soylentgreennewdealtimeshare]

Rollerball said it all.

[@johnpasse3174]

My favorite actor ever.

[@surfshack2]

Johnny was the best, amazing how he could talk to people. James seems a little nervous or preoccupied here.

[@LC-ht7sg]

Dude was great

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Tough interview for Carson. Not easy to have a conversation with someone that's distracted from start to finish..

[@sbrechegno]

When i see him talk,Alec Baldwin's impressions of Jimmy Caan are hard to match together

[@navyryder]

I wonder if James Caan got invited again!

[@markcat741]

Prob not. Wow that was rough. Letterman would have ripped him apart.

[@jeshkam]

@@markcat741 He did lol

[@johnrwalker53]

Wow James Caan reminds me of watching Paint Dry which is more exciting.

[@Pussycatfeathers]

this was a train wreck of an interview

[@stefanomazzucato3401]

Jonathan... Jonathan... Jonathan... Jonathan... !!!

[@Sequel7]

The way he talks normal is like sonny lol

[@kallekula8619]

Damn, he looked old for being 37 here, looks 50-55

[@temsedgwick9494]

This was such an awkward interview. Not what I was expecting.

[@jamesheath7601]

RIP James Caan

[@capitanfuturo594]

I love you Sonny Corleone.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Whoa ... rough night all around!

[@gl6996]

R.I.P. MR. MAN

[@mikekisonu6825]

Man, that was a TOUGH one! 😓😆

[@georgesturdy7040]

Like Robert Mitchum a genuine tough guy on and off screen

[@scottprice4813]

Not quite like Charles Grodin could be but Johnny definitely had his hands full. Caan was pretty intense and like a lot of his contemporaries - very competitive and unforgiving in his high standards in acting.

[@kathyjarvis8191]

That was tough to watch.

[@michaelgriffith6410]

W/o godfather does james caan become a legend?

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

"Cinderella Liberty" was also an awesome movie. I liked James Caan in almost everything he did.

[@alantrammel7179]

What was said by audience member at around 0:45?

[@AlainHubert]

I'm wondering that myself.

[@GeneBurnett]

"something...something..." that I couldn't make out and then "See you later Johnny". Weird.

[@AlainHubert]

@@GeneBurnett I can just make out: "Afterall and see you later Johnny!" or "Have to roll and see you later Johnny!" or "Have to go and see you later Johnny!" ?

[@GeneBurnett]

@@AlainHubert Yeah, something like that. What kind of jackass announces something like that in the middle of a tonight show interview? I bet security had a few choice words for him. ;~)

[@gamernorcal]

@@GeneBurnett back in 77 security was 2 fists to the face and stomach. lol

[@keylargo7896]

When I saw the Godfather, James played a Bad***. After his character died, the movie wasn't the same without him. He was Hot in El Dorado, getting physical with Josephine. I liked him in Eraser as a Bad Guy. But the one movie that really sticks with me is Misery! When he Beat the Sh** out of Kathy Bates, lol! Respect Kathy, you were awesome and creepy. You were Cool and Sexy James, I'll miss ya! Rest in Peace. ❤🙏

[@sbfitz]

My favorite Caan movie is The Gambler. Caan and lots of other interesting characters.

[@jogman262]

@ kevin fitz He should have at least got an Academy Award nomination for that role. When he gets the loan from his mother to pay off his debts to the bookies and then goes and gambles it all away! I was like OMG what a great role. RIP also to Paul Sorvino who costarred in that movie with James Caan.

[@Cinestudi0]

Cant belive someone with that haircut was famous for pulling so much tail 😮

[@johnnyangel9163]

He was "coming down ".

[@eoinMB3949]

What did the guy in the audience shout?

[@alonzomosley7]

I think James was a bit under the weather ?

[@depaola63]

Johnny loved “ the blow “ he seemed Jackked here ! ........I know the feeling 😳

[@joeydepalmer4457]

What did the guy say in the audience?

[@Braglemaster123]

RIP

[@garysiegel213]

Isn't this from 11/18/77 not 1975?

[@johnnycarson]

Yes! That's our mistake, thank you!

[@garysiegel213]

@@johnnycarson thanks - when I heard Johnny reference watching the Godfather Saga on tv, I knew it had to be 77/78 because 75 was too early for that to be on tv. So I looked it up. I appreciate you sharing these!

[@MarvinMonroe]

@@garysiegel213 good call! Much appreciated

[@italishgirl5601]

Does anyone know where I can find The Godfather Saga on KZbin 🙏🙏🙏

[@dudleylitz7369]

"SHE SITS AND SIPS SCHLITZ!"

[@AlainHubert]

Well. That was awkward, wasn't it? I didn't know that James Caan was so uninteresting? Or maybe he was playing a role here? In which case, he is really a good actor... lol!

[@vikings844]

I thought he was interesting and engaging. I love the king of late night but he made this awkward.

[@bobbytheblade2550]

Poor James allowed fame and success to erode his health, relationships and happiness. He never was able to manage his personal life like so many celebs who trade true happiness for fleeting pleasures of the moment.

[@tomtrick7051]

BADA BING!!!

[@harrisjon1]

Johnny smoking during the interview. Coincidentally he died of emphysema.

[@harrisjon1]

Wes McGee , it’s a terrible addiction. God bless.

[@samanthab1923]

Harris Forman That's exactly what he told Doc at the end. Had trouble swimming back to his boat one day.

[@jogman262]

He was a chain smoker to the max.

[@edellis515]

Omg. The juxtaposition

[@dcsmith1370]

Not an Italian.

[@morningdove20]

What a Major Disappoinrmt James Caahn was to watch. But Johnny Carson.. a Real Professional and Stand up Guy.

[@samanthab1923]

Yes, I guess that's why I've never seen him on any talk shows.

[@MikeyD22]

Painful to watch this crappy interview. Johnny tried in vain but Caan was so bad here that it became unsalvageable.

[@Bootrosgali]

Jimmy didn't dig the rejigging chronology of the masterwork..phew he simmered with a bit of class through that one if not sailed.. Guess Johnny being who he is didn't mean anything by it but Caan had to let it flow cos the dude just kept on about how a great job it was done to it! Edit : yeah OK I thought Coppola might have actually been the one to do it himself ,, still, tho Caan didn't seem too interested in it at all.

[@mfdswoldt]

What does the guy in the audience say?

[@roymarksberry4152]

He dated Elvis's ex girlfriend I think she married him

[@emir0324]

Seems like caan wasn’t a fan of The Godfather movies

[@daleholmgren6078]

Can we all admit it, this interview was a bore?