The Amazing Dudley Moore Makes His First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show

[@SiriusCastingAgency]

I just wanted to take a few seconds to talk about Dudley. As a child of the 70’s, I was familiar, albeit vaguely with his work with Peter Cooke, however come 1979, for some reason, I remember my Dad getting rather excited about the film 10! In hindsight, that might not have been so much about Dudley as his co star. However, a couple of years later, I saw the film Arthur, falling in love with three amazing actors and a beautiful song. I’m not here to talk about that though, but to tell you about the amazing privilege I had at that time. My Grandma lived next door to Dudley’s cousin in a humble street in Harold Wood. It was I believe, her 50th birthday. At the height of his success, Dudley flew to the UK to attend her birthday in her little semi. I was lucky enough to be invited, on the condition I filmed the whole thing. I was tasked with this, as a video camera was not a common thing back then and my family had one. Truth be told, 12 year old me didn’t really believe he would actually come until that knock on the door and there was Dudley Moore standing at the threshold of a little semi in Harold Wood. I was totally star struck saying nothing, just doing my duty filming as the poor man was dragged from person to person at this party and for not one second did he stop smiling despite effectively being mauled by many a person. After about two hours, he asked me if I was interested in film making. It was the first time I’d dare say a word to him. My answer was “No, I want to be a pilot” he just replied, “great answer….do you know anywhere we can get away for a bit?” I told him my Nan lived next door and the house was empty. He said, “let’s go there then and watch what you’ve filmed.” It is still surreal to this day as a 50 year old to think we then strolled next door, he sat down in my Grandad’s chair and we sat for an hour speeding through my footage. It was so adorable that he kept saying “stop there” and having hysterics at some stupid moment of someone doing something silly. I can tell you, that laugh was genuine. What I’m trying to say with the above, is that at the absolute height of any performers career…Hollywood star, he was genuinely, the most humble caring, kind person you could ever wish to meet. With this, we returned to his cousins party and after another hour or so, he said his goodbyes, as did I and sadly for the one and only time. I was privileged to meet him in person and I take pleasure in sharing his talent and indeed this era with my son.

[@kseaside]

Thank you for sharing this lovely experience in your life

[@Gigi-wo8yv]

How absolutely special was your time together! I enjoyed reading your comment more than any other!

[@loisrussell6006]

Great 👍 story

[@CynthieD]

Fabulous, precious memory - thank you so much for sharing! 💖😊

[@elleryeggen9678]

Yea, sure. Had he not chose a "trophy" wife, maybe he chose love instead, his life might have worked out a bit different.

[@sanstar2007]

I had forgotten how much I loved Dudley Moore. Amazing!

[@DonaldHSchon]

RIP, Dudley. You were an incredible talented and gifted gentleman who is missed by many.

[@MorrisJP283]

How Dudley Moore goes from humor and acting intoxicated to spitting out a most beautiful piece of music that he composed is a true testament to his artistic abilities, for me still one of the funniest actors in Hollywood history, he died too young and is sorely missed by many........... RIP. Mr. Dudley.....,....... 🙏🙏🙏Arther and Arther 2 on the Rocks......👍👍

[@anonygent]

Seems like the more intense the personality, the younger they die.

[@ustuppy]

Brilliant piano player, comedian and actor. Talented beyond measure.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Beyond measure.. foolish

[@ledeyabaklykova]

DM was a true one-off!

[@gilessteve]

@@morbidmanmusic In what units does one measure talent?

[@lindajesse8250]

Progressive supranuclear palsay. A terrible dimming of such a bright light. SNP

[@johnsteward4573]

I always stayed up on school nights to watch Carson's monologue. My father would watch it with me, and it was really the only time it was just the two of us. Miss you, Dad.

[@littlebird3022]

I remember my dad sitting in “his chair” Laughing when he watched the Johnny Carson show late at night. It was the most comforting feeling in the world. My dad fought in World War II on a destroyer, he didn’t laugh much but when he did it was wonderful. I love Johnny Carson for that.

[@katiekarakondis3348]

War did something to our dads. That was a nice story remmbering yours.

[@maximsteelusa4855]

MY DAD LOVED JOHNNY TOO. MY DAD WOULD GIGGLE UNDER HIS BREATH

[@farrellk.barber6442]

I grew up with the Beatles listen to all 4 of them in interveiws OK Dudley could fit right in as a 5th in those times AM I RIGHT think this is so great

[@Danny-ju2ip]

My mom same way. Alot of hard times but she loved Carson at night to relax after taking care of us kids all day

[@milovanurosevic3966]

carson is great but dudley got more ass than a toilet seat... respect

[@shahrul1962]

After reading through most of the comments here, aren't we lucky to have lived through and experienced the brilliance and talents of these two gentlemen? I hear a resounding YES ! RIP Mr Carson and Mr Moore, and thank you for the memories.

[@antoniosaxon8605]

Both Greats RIP

[@sonjagatto9981]

@@antoniosaxon8605 💔💖RIP

[@Patvk8]

Amen A decade or more ago, I ran down the beach made famous by Bo Derek in the movie 10 with Dudley Moore. They made a huge impact on me. 💞

[@Trampus002]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@chrysalissartorious7648]

@@Patvk8 Did you sniff the sand?

[@shermoore1693]

The feeling that Dudley puts into his music is overwhelming. What a genius. So sad he died so young.

[@marantz7783]

The Lord, takes the best for his Heaven !

[@Funkybassplayer]

That’s what Parkinson does to you. Dreadful disease. He’s one of my favorite actors.

[@ginacable5376]

@@Funkybassplayer it wasn't Parkinsons cause of death was pneumonia. He had progressive supranuclear palsy.

[@Funkybassplayer]

@@ginacable5376 thank you Gina, for correction me. I knew that already cause I have seen a video about this condition and Dudley was in it too. I just remembered it wrong at the moment I wrote my comment. Greetings

[@gracewoodward3846]

My husband & I had the pleasure of hearing him play a piano concert in San Diego. After the concert I told my husband, "If I die tonight, I will die a very happy woman." He was very talented.

[@j.t.walter5086]

Was that down in LaJolla by any chance? My dad pointed out a jazz club atop a hotel near LaJolla shores once & told me many incredible jazz musicians used to play there. There was also the Antheneum down there. I saw Anthony Ortega there once.

[@Boblobblaw88]

what every husband wants to hear.....that another man made his wife very happy before she died. : )

[@viewdemonde]

Being a huge fan of Dudley’s music, and with many of his LP’s on the shelf, I was thrilled to see him perform at the Melbourne Town Hall here in Australia in - I think 🤔 - 1978. He was such a treasure and so cruelly taken.😔

[@wagonmaster1974]

The definition of respect - absolute silence while Dudley played. Outstanding! Thank you for uploading this!

[@guillermohiramduartegomez8561]

It's a beautiful piano piece, would you know the name of the song? I would very much like to find the full performance

[@chrishobbs8957]

@@guillermohiramduartegomez8561 This was the movie theme from the movie Six Weeks he was promoting on Johnny Carson Show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqaYkHybpqyklbs for full theme.

[@guillermohiramduartegomez8561]

@@chrishobbs8957 thank you very very very much, you made my day

[@us-Bahn]

Dudley talks about jazz but his piano technique speaks of a lifetime devoted to the classical repertoire.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

DM went to Oxford U to study music on an organ scholarship, beating out many hopefuls for certain. In return for a full ride he was tasked with doing all the organ playing for the various chapel services in the week on his college (Sunday service, convocations, choir practice, etc). Just wow!

[@dazboot2966]

@@ledeyabaklykova He was actually one of the best players in the UK. Ridiculously talented guy.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

@@dazboot2966 For sure he’s been entertaining them in the beyond after his gig here on Earth! Theory is that the Supreme Being takes the nice and talented ones first; I’m beginning to believe in that theory. But we have displays of his comedic acting and musical genius here online. I still have yet to see Beyond The Fringe on tube, based on recommendations gleaned from interviews with two deceased Pythons (see, about the theory?) . Heard he also plays the piano in that revue show. Can’t wait to view it.

[@briane5706]

@@dazboot2966 Fabulous jazz pianist and very funny on his own. Twice so when he’s with Peter Cook.

[@MichaelPaumgardhen]

@@briane5706 Peter Cook & Dudley Moore = Sheer genius. Magic chemistry when they were together, whether as the comedy duo or in a film called Bedazzled.

[@SteveComisarActor]

The best late night talk show ever. I can’t believe he’s gone. I would look forward all day to watching Johnny at night. The best days of my life being young, happy and enjoying the late great Johnny Carson. Rest In Peace king of television! I salute you!

[@frankodesandy4688]

Johnny Carson understates Moore's pianistic skills. He was brilliant, extraordinary.

[@christopherjensen5007]

That's just what I was thinking.

[@hank1519]

I noticed that!

[@walterhayley7252]

If I recall, Carson was a pretty good drummer...

[@cindydufala7646]

Bloody nice

[@TheSnowmanBKK]

when Dudley says ‘extraordinary’ it really is a sublimely funny moment that temporarily floors Carson. Wonderful stuff , makes today look third division

[@douglasgreen437]

Intelligent subtle humour delivered correctly can floor you just like a knock out blow from a boxer....real skill involved...

[@brianbarnes7774]

Am I a weirdo for giving this Piano performance a standing ovation, 19 years AFTER Dudley Moore died??? One of the most underappreciated actors in history, Dudley Moore personified the meaning of Talent. Funny, Charismatic, and had a penchant for perfect timing. Seems like yesterday that He passed away. Rest in peace, Dear Dudley.

[@AhPhoey]

Yes.

[@brianbarnes7774]

@@AhPhoey thanks Bro. Appreciate your honesty. May I say that you are an opinionated mommas Boy??? Did I overstep my boundries? Thats ok, because it seems to me that you don't have any boundries either. Sorry for trying to be funny. Next time a comment bothers you, keep your opinions to yourself .

[@AhPhoey]

@@brianbarnes7774 Goodness. Don't ask a question if you don't want an answer. Or let everyone know what answer you want to see. Mommas boy? I think you're projecting.

[@drdre4397]

@@AhPhoey Yeah you definetely triggered him. You'd think you had insulted his mother with the response he gave... I think it speaks to the negative connotations he attaches to the word "weirdo". I don't see how it's a bad thing but here we are...

[@sixsix4025]

Brian, you ask out loud on a public forum, then become a little bitch when you get an answer. If you truly engaged in that behavior, you have issues "bro" and need help

[@elletuppen4844]

An enchanting and hilarious interview. Dudley at his natural best. What a gorgeous man and soul🌹❤️🌹🌹

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

Dudley used a have a restaurant in Venice Beach in the 80's that was terrific. Sometimes he'd come in and play the piano or walk around and talk to folks. He was such a lovely and charming gentleman and since I was a decent looking "bird"in those days I was lucky enough to have drinks with him on occasion, such great fun and happy memories.

[@pmkaka]

So true

[@came6939]

Awesome

[@heatherarcher8624]

How fun!

[@rwilson7197]

What fun! Talented, cute and great sense of humor!

[@ktkee7161]

Tell us more than that. What did you talk about?

[@talent103]

Moore died on the morning of 27 March 2002 as a result of pneumonia, secondary to immobility caused by the palsy, in Plainfield, New Jersey, at the age of 66. Rena Fruchter was holding his hand when he died; she reported his final words were "I can hear the music all around me."

[@fronts3165]

Hearing music as death approaches is a commonly reported phenomenon. It seems to comfort the dying. God bless Dudley; he brought a lot of joy.

[@gerrykulpa7228]

And the Carson show was the Best then and remains so

[@gerrykulpa7228]

Having grown up in the area the thought he may have passed on in Muhlenberg is so very sad He was a delightful indiv

[@johndavey72]

Thankyou .

[@TonyWhite22351]

@@fronts3165 Without wishing to spoil the vibe of the show , while in my capacity as coffin-bearer for my young sibling I CLEARLY heard the Hollies ‘ He Ain’t Heavy , He’s My Brother ‘! A sublime experience !

[@zardozmania]

What a treat to hear Dudley play this beautiful piece, he is so talented......

[@patriciaberry8936]

I loved Dudley. He was hilarious. I wish they would bring his movies back.

[@elvicare35]

I loved going to see Arthur, the movie, at the theater...there may have been an Arthur there, but I DIDN'T know him, but that guy up on the screen was a hoot, a real blast, I think that I went to see it twice, it was such an enjoyable movie experience!!!!!

[@mattjames7718]

Napoleon Syndrome, in a good way

[@rebeccaatkinson4531]

STILL DO

[@utubeDaveutube]

@@elvicare35 I think he and Liza were two of the most romantic couples I've seen in a movie (also love William Powell & Myrna Loy even more so) --- and as you say --- Arthur was incredible and seeing them together made you root for them all the way through. :-)

[@Anaxiphile]

I wish they’d bring HIM back.

[@wizzerwizly]

Oh yes, yes! Thank you for the wonderful reminder. My dad was also a huge Carson fan....I am proud to say that he is almost 90 years old & he still has quite a few chuckles left in him!

[@mauromaxwell521]

Hello how are you doing today I hope you are having a nice day today

[@tl8319]

What a different time.. There seems to be no outlet left on tv for a refined and subtle talent like Dudley Moore. What program today would even allow a three minute piano solo?

[@JoyneFreedom]

Throw out your TV. Cancel your cable. It's not worth watching any more.

[@laaradelain6593]

@@JoyneFreedom p.m.

[@jonathanswift2251]

what's a piano? I thought all musicians sing and stand on the stage with a microphone and the music just came from out of the air

[@zapkvr]

You haven't heard Derek and Clive either. He was disgusting. And very, very funny

[@bearlemley]

I am a fan of Gmazda’s performances here on fascist KZbin

[@deanm375]

The world was a better place when Dudley Moore was in it. Such a special talent.

[@kellycoleman715]

The late, great Dudley Moore. He was a brilliant comedic performer. His Arthur Bach character was iconic.

[@240Sealab]

Do u think he was really drunk!? He sure did acted well if he was not actually drunk!!! LOL 😂

[@lovingsongs1762]

@@240Sealab No, he wasn't drunk. In fact, he drank very little. In a couple of interviews, he was asked about drinking and he said he drank wine occasionally but that 'spirits' were too much for him.

[@theresastillwell1643]

@King Royal I said the same thing… Hollywood wanted to control him. Keep him in a box. That’s why people don’t really know all what he was capable of…

[@nickcurran3105]

What an incredible talent Dudley Moore was. And Johnny was the best talk show host. I am glad I am old enough to have seen him live. These clips are fantastic.

[@diegoandresterzaga4380]

Fantastic, fantastic ,make my year ,talent ,experience , class ,what else you want?.

[@kevinpittman2517]

yea i cant agree more about everything u said... especially abt johnny being the best talk show host ever. he was always interested in his guests and did his research... he treaded lightly and respected his guests as people first.

[@frankieaddams3937]

He was so very funny. Even his impish expressions were amusing. Just a great entertainer.

[@hank1519]

Extraordinary impish humor. He is greatly missed.

[@cynthiahusband106]

What a loss, accomplished and conquered so much in his lifetime , a true Genius at everything he did , Rest In Peace Dudley and thank you for always putting a smile on my face , so talented!

[@somedudehisdog134]

and that laugh.

[@robedmund9948]

Loved his performance in Arthur. SO SO funny!

[@Maxroffe56]

Quite possibly my favorite movie...

[@hank1519]

He actually made a falling down drunk into an amazingly interesting and hilarious character.

[@MichaelPaumgardhen]

10 was equally hilarious.

[@hank1519]

@@MichaelPaumgardhen Excellent movie!

[@thomasfinnell5418]

Part 2 was underrated. I thought he was funnier playing a broke Arthur than the wealthy Arthur.

[@brendawood6448]

Loved, loved, loved staying up late to watch Johnny Carson!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

All NINETY minutes of it! :)

[@lsingstock1646]

Spent sometime in Milwaukee this spring. My cousin had all streaming programs. On the air tv. One channel ran Carson 30 minute to hour episodes 24/7.

[@ZombieBoy540]

Dudley's persona is exceptionally intelligent but has a outstanding humor. Thank you 4 this moderater.

[@Danny-ju2ip]

This was Carson at the top of his game in late 70s early 80s loving his job and entertaining us nightly like no other

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Johnny was at the top of his game and loving his job for a lot longer period than the 6-year span you mentioned. A whole lot longer.

[@Danny-ju2ip]

@@Cosmo-Kramer yes I know but what I meant during this period he mastered his interview and comedic skills from all his longevity. During his last few yrs he took alot of vacation time and seemed to go through motions

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@Danny-ju2ip He mastered those things long before the late '70s.

[@Danny-ju2ip]

@@Cosmo-Kramer yes

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@Danny-ju2ip I accept your apology.

[@anthonymariani3793]

Old clips of Johnny are still better than anything late night has to offer today.

[@jomama5186]

Amen brother !

[@deborahamy1225]

An absolute Amen!!

[@James-x5n4p]

Gen ❌ Great memories as a kid watching with Grandparents on the weekend sleepovers with the cousins while the adults were bonding over alcohol and sedatives, good times.......

[@James-x5n4p]

Gen ❌ Great memories as a kid watching with Grandparents on the weekend sleepovers with the cousins while the adults were bonding over alcohol and sedatives, good times.......

[@James-x5n4p]

Gen ❌ Great memories as a kid watching with Grandparents on the weekend sleepovers with the cousins while the adults were bonding over alcohol and sedatives, good times.......

[@RoberSoul77]

What a beautiful ending! Ah, it's incredible that TV was so good once!

[@butziporsche8646]

God I miss Carson

[@MichaelPaumgardhen]

@@butziporsche8646 You said it. There was comfort in his company ❤️.

[@libertychick3522]

And 1/20th the amount of commercials!!! 🤮

[@jeffreyshev3707]

In 1986 I attended a film fan trip to England with return to the States on the Ship the QEII. Included in the trip a variety of big name Celebrities who were to be present in London, and on return QEII trip. Many didn't show, but Dudley Moore did. He was an absolute delight. He was there with his girlfriend at the time. Wherever there was a piano on the Ship, he'd stop and play. As part of the event a film featuring each actor was shown. For Dudley it was "Arthur" one of my favorite COMEDIES. As fate would have it, we walked into the theater at the same time. I sat behind him during the showing. A moment in time I treasure. He laughed as we all did at the antics of his character Arthur. He had a great time. I managed to get a photo of us as we exited the theater. Sadly, the negative and print were lost in a fire. The wonderful memory remains. I had flirted with the idea of driving to NJ where he was living, and receiving therapy after his diagnosis. People thought he was drunk when symptoms first showed. No, It was the horrific disease destroying his brain. He was quite ill, and I thought better about making making the trip. It was indeed a sad day when he died. As Johnny said, a remarkable talent. Gone way too soon. You were loved ❤️

[@littlebird3022]

Thankyou for your heart felt comments.❤️

[@margeryfranko1850]

Wonderful Dudley Moore. That was incredible. Great show Johnny Carson

[@jillkjv3816]

Dudley is missed. That wonderful Brit sense of humor.

[@jillkjv3816]

Skip to the song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57IiJumnZefpZY

[@ZombieBoy540]

This interview is hilarious😂 I haven't laughed in a long time. The idiosyncrasies between these two, are pure gold!

[@ignorecorporatenews]

He composed the piece that he plays here, and composed much of the music for most of the films that he acted in, and, besides being an excellent composer, he was one of the greatest pianists of the last century, being extremely accomplished at both Jazz and Classical piano playing. Most people don't know how exceptionally brilliant of a musician he was. He died a very slow and very painful death from a rare incurable disease.

[@panzervalkyrie9299]

Hey thanks for sharing that I would have had no idea. This puts him in the realm of genius!

[@kbrdmn2]

@@CincyGuy69 It's the theme from the movie "Six Weeks."

[@jillkjv3816]

@@kbrdmn2 The film was on Amazon Prime streaming up until recently. They leave so much junk up but take down an amazing film like that. Figures. :( I loved it too because it showed NYC when it was still clean and beautiful, and you saw the Twin Towers, too. It's like a time warp to watch that film today.

[@squeaky79]

@@jillkjv3816 Yay, it's still on Prime! Thank you so much for alerting.

[@jillkjv3816]

@@squeaky79 Maybe they got so many complaints it was gone they brought it back. :)

[@steffijmusic]

What a heartbreaking melody! He was such a talented and impressive performer and human being. ❤️

[@scottbelcher9026]

Dudley was a seasoned comedic performer by this time, and you can sure tell it!!! Wonderful and brilliant!!! ❤️

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Hysterical. Such bizarre, intelligent banter: just doesn’t exist anymore. 😞

[@mgmcd1]

It does, but it doesn’t sell on tv anymore. Sadly.

[@thegameshowguy1]

Reminds me of Jonathan Winters. Silly and zany.

[@tomtom6319]

An extraordinary talent! RIP Dudley.

[@mgmcd1]

I could always tell when Johnny felt out of his element, as here. I think he was a bit intimidated by Dudley, but always self-deprecating, he didn’t try to overtake his guest. Johnny defined class for a generation.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

I don't think Johnny was intimidated by him. I think a better way to phrase it would be to say that Johnny had a great deal of respect for Dudley's wit and humor, and it showed that he wanted to be on his A game to keep up. Johnny said the only guest who ever intimidated him was Paul McCartney.

[@mgmcd1]

@@Cosmo-Kramer agreed. That’s a better observation.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@mgmcd1 Ya know, sometimes I amaze even myself.

[@ALSNewsNow]

Johnny intimidated others, not was intimidated.

[@psilva2462]

@@ALSNewsNow Uh no. He was intimidated by many

[@pattibrooks1907]

I really love and miss both Dudley Moore and Johnny Carson ! They were so damn funny !

[@sober6411]

I watch Carson almost every night. Comes on at 10 pm. AZ time. Love the reruns.

[@ctheflower7818]

Miss The Carson Show and Dudley Moore

[@micheledavidswife4336]

When night time shows were awesome 😭 Dudley is a class act . One of my favorites.

[@juliahoff7158]

When night time shows were worth watching. Carson was the best.

[@bcatypical]

Laughed so much through this....thank you for posting it!

[@johndavey72]

Diminutive Dudley but dynamic in every way ! A man so humble ,so humorous and very sadly missed. Some of us pass unnoticed , some with sorrow, but Dudley was cruelly taken from us . I miss you Dudley even after 19 years. And your Derek and Clive sketches were outrageous! !!

[@willdavis3332]

Such comedic chemistry between Dudley and Johnny 😂

[@veecee3669]

The one thing I always remember about the brilliant, supremely talented Dudley Moore was how irreverently funny and witty he was, until he sat down at the piano, and then he was totally, seriously focused on his music. A lovely, charming man.

[@dianebaugher3919]

Loved Johnny's show, so glad we can still see it on YT. I was a big fan of Dudley too.

[@Razormiller]

Dudley Moore was hilarious and so very talented. RIP

[@tminusnyc2915]

When time was simpler, endearing, and more authentic.

[@kingzucode]

Truth.

[@keithmccrary325]

and run by adults

[@antonystringfellow5152]

I have so many memories like this, from my childhood. What happened to us... where did we go wrong? I was born into a fascinating world, full of interesting people. Now, I live in a world filled with total morons.

[@beverleekasdorf4338]

I have just recently been rediscovering Dudley Moore's work. It has lightened the burden of these difficult times without measure.

[@cyndilu9]

Dudley Moore was so talented - the song he played on the piano was just beautiful and I loved his movies! Johnny was the best also.

[@carolyndamico2924]

What a giant ! Johnny Carson was the best ever. Class like Johnny is no more. Best stars, lay people and animals.

[@mauromaxwell521]

Hello how are you doing today I hope you are having a nice day

[@Rubiastraify]

Lovely! I loved Dudley in Crazy People! So talented and so funny without being crass. Thanks for posting!

[@martialway100]

Dudley Moore was a talented and funny guy. He left this world far too early IMHO. A very sad end to his life. He couldn't even play a note on the piano, towards the end of his life. The illness robbed him of his talent. Appreciate what you have right now because there is no guarantee, it will be there tomorrow. RIP Dudley.

[@JR-zm2yu]

💜🙏

[@jillkjv3816]

It's like my Dad getting advanced degrees in engineering physics and helping man get to the moon in 1969 - but died from Alzheimer's and didn't even know his family at the end.

[@johnmccabe1974]

The most widely talented human being ever. Music, acting, comedy, wit and charm.

[@OofusTwillip]

When Dudley did piano recitals during TIFF, in about 1992, I attended one, and sent him a fan letter via the Maitre d'. The next day, Dudley phoned me, and we were instantly chatting away like old friends. After half an hour, he timidly asked if I'd like to join him for brunch the next morning, in the restaurant of the host hotel. We spent that morning being very silly, but also discussing some very serious things. I asked him which was more important to him, comedy or music. He said, "If I ever lost my music, it would be the end of everything." A few years later, he was playing the piano, when he realized he'd lost control of one of his pinky fingers. It was the beginning of the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy that would leave him with no control over his body; he couldn't even speak. When he died, he was surrounded by his nearest and dearest, and listening to his soundtrack of "Six Weeks". There's a moment in the theme when the music seems to break free and soar. I like to think that it was then that his soul broke free of its earthly prison.

[@michaellusk2856]

Your comment was quite lovely...thank you.

[@loriwishman1866]

Lovely story. Gone too soon. So talented and down to earth.

[@robinnewton1482]

I cried when he died. Such a sweet, funny, talented man.

[@ClassicRoyal]

Thank you for sharing- wonderful story!❤

[@mariobarrientos2226]

Amazing story. ❤

[@shanke300]

Dudley Moore is hilarious. Carson is the most entertaining host ever.

[@spacemissing]

Carson wasn't the only reason the Tonight Show had a lot of staying power. Well-chosen guests were a large part of the appeal. Dudley Moore was one who always delivered something worthwhile.

[@lindarichter1068]

that was very heartfelt - very moving - the music, the musician

[@ginafriend1690]

Dudley was so cute. Funny conversation! Cute how he got up and added ARTHUR's Steps to go play piano .. and also played 🎹 well! Johnny was great too! 🙌😄

[@catkeys6911]

Dudley did some really beautiful playing in the movie "10", as well as being absolutely HILARIOUS in that movie.

[@keithivey6175]

One incredible entertainer, and talent that is sadly missed here in the uk and thoughtout the world. Not forgotten Mr Dudley xxx

[@sooz9433]

This is one of the single most hilarious episodes of The Tonight Show I ever saw. I adored Dudley Moore.

[@oscar646]

Carson, with his usual rare grace, at his very best! Dudley Moore, his usual brilliant and darling self!

[@inter-linked]

Dudley will continue to resonate through time. A gifted man with a great sense of humour.

[@hellraiserx9490]

Sadly two more of the greats that are no longer with us rest in peace!

[@wb6162]

Wow, Dudley was an absolute ruthless sniper. He got Johnny good a couple of times.

[@carol1585]

Dudley Moore was one of a kind . I love watching his movies. He’s truly missed .

[@toplad73]

Fantastic viewing. Carson and Moore.... a match made in heaven! Don't get shows like this any more!

[@viewdemonde]

Exactly. It’s all woke agenda crap now.😔

[@Danny-ju2ip]

I'll always think of his movies "Arthur" and "10" as a kid. If you youngins haven't seen these i highly recommend. They are both comedies and very well done.

[@dykeellison3248]

Both great and he was hilarious in Foul Play in a supporting role

[@brianjoyce9040]

Piano played in 10 was magnificent.

[@MichaelPaumgardhen]

@@brianjoyce9040 SO beautiful.

[@TensaiDragon]

0:45 When the room is having the same conversation but it turns into 'whos on first' with an echo! 🤣 The rest of this interview is Gold!

[@timbarnes-trb]

Sad so many younger people have never heard of Dudley Moore and have no clue about how talented he was in his prime.

[@Nicodemus2571]

Man that was fantastic! I laughed through the whole interview. I love the banter.

[@ericmcdonald7313]

It’s amazing how gracious Dudley was with Johnny during that weird interview. Focused on his womanizing and being short and DM just breezed through it and finished with a bang.

[@barryw2659]

Yes, it was one of the worse interviews I've seen Carson perform. Was very awkward the entire time.

[@Skyelement84K]

That solo was lovely.. All that sex talk and innuendo was triggering some old memories of how men referred to women, ie; broads, skirts, birds, crumpets. Years ago, I also thought that was okay. Sad.

[@williamgreiner5173]

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[@TinCupChalice40]

@@Skyelement84K I used to do the Broad jump until I landed on her..lol

[@Skyelement84K]

@@TinCupChalice40 you married her. Badumbum

[@theartscollective2487]

What a beautiful composition. And what wonderful sensitivity and finesse. I hope Dudley recorded an LP back in the day!

[@TravelinBand747]

How could anyone NOT like Dudley Moore? Brilliant actor (loved him in Foul Play) and amazing musician. Quite amusing here in this clip. RIP!

[@marycook1644]

I luv seeing other people who so enjoy Foul Play !! You and I have GREAT taste ! With Goldie around he couldn’t score, even in the Free Love era !! 🐰 Blessings from California.

[@duaneputnam9923]

I used to love this show around Christmas time with the background mural of of snow and dear. The best part of it was the sweet and humble home with the lights on. Just lovely 😊

[@ldwilliams9686]

When comedy was entertainment ... !!! Miss those days, 💗

[@rosemaryallison9411]

I just love watching Johnny Carson. I remembered when I was 14 years old I would stay up and watch him on TV.

[@lpampellonne471]

Nobody till this day could ever replace Johnny..he was the best talk show host ever!!

[@bartonpercival3216]

Amen to that. He was the consummate professional. And it was truly great to watch when he had Rodney Dangerfield on. Those two were perfect together!!!!!!!!! 👍

[@johnholly8818]

Dudley your gifts of music, humor, and understated humility are missed by generations. My mom relished you as we shared your unique way on TV and stage alike. May the angels smile with you for eternity.

[@kindface]

Johnny was an institution. A most respectful person whose humour was always about situations and rarely at someone else’s expense unlike most talkshow hosts or comedians these days. This is why he stands alone in the talk show genre. I watched him every night for the 11 years I lived in North America.

[@bozotheclown935]

I met Dudley back in about 1977 when he came here to Australia. Dudley was not a real film star back then. We interviewed him and he was wonderful. We were part of a room of journalists who quite frankly Dudley made a jerks of because they thought somehow they were smarter. We came as part of our Jazz program and Dudley was great. He answered our questions about his musical career and it was the most delightful to chat with him. It seems his end was pretty sad and unjust for such a nice person.

[@trishalivingston1051]

So beautiful... and so glorious to see Dudley again even on this old 'Johnny' tonight show. Sorely missed indeed.

[@ernarc23]

Dudley Moore was such a lovely, talented man. So badly missed....💕😊

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

That composition he played gave me chills, a work of beauty.

[@jillkjv3816]

I believe he wrote that music he played.

[@bradwallace6222]

Dudley Moore. Legend. The world is a colder place without him. RIP.sir.

[@quintbromley2112]

I remember seeing this as a kid in 1982. It was shortly after the movies '10' and 'Arthur'. Dudley was at the peak of his powers. He was the king of Hollywood when that used to mean something. It wouldn't last long. Sadly, a string of subpar films would diminish his light. But for a moment in 1982 he was the man, and this interview is like a flashbulb which blinds you temporarily, until you regain your senses, remembering what used to be.

[@corvus00]

Well put.

[@quintbromley2112]

@@corvus00 Thank you. 🍻

[@ignorecorporatenews]

Read about Dudley, it seems like you know very little about him

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@ignorecorporatenews No, Quint pretty much hit it on the head. Dudley had a meteoric rise (faster than anyone Johnny could remember) to stardom in the late '70s, and after residing on that highest celebrity stratosphere for a few pictures and a few years, he fell off and disappeared from the limelight, never to regain his one-time fame and box office power. You should listen to Quint--he knows the score.

[@quintbromley2112]

@@Cosmo-Kramer I agree with this guy! Lol. Thank you.

[@ellisbozzolo3538]

As a child of the 70s I enjoyed the few times I could watch carson. I'm glad I get to see these today. I cry ... With tears of happiness.

[@robertmccall379]

A great talent. Both he and Peter Cook took comedy to a new level. I was lucky to have seen them perform. Both sadly missed.

[@shac9131]

Arthur is likely my favorite movie. He was brilliant in this. 10 was a good movie too

[@fosterjackiefoster3259]

😂😂😂 Dudley is so funny and a great actor! Loved him in Arthur with Liza. 👍

[@ralphbutler8015]

Three of the funniest movies ever made… Arthur… Zapped and 10. In Zapped, Dudley and Peter were magic together. Thank you for the many, many laughs, Dudley. You are still loved by so many of us.

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

How was he in Zapped?

[@linshanhsiang]

You forgot "Bedazzled", the original with Peter Cook as the Devil, not the remake. Classic story of a shmuck who sells his soul to the Devil.

[@marycook1644]

I also love him in Foul Play with Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase !

[@shadowsplinter1]

It's 2021 and Arthur is still my favorite movie of my lifetime at 55.

[@joellenlenhardt487]

Yes Arthur was I feel his funniest movie! Such a shame he passed way too soon.

[@bibber123]

I remember seeing Arthur at the movie theater when it first came out. Still one of my favorite movies. So funny and uplifting. Loved the ending.

[@shadowsplinter1]

@@bibber123 Me too, I went to the movies every weekend to watch it, back then the theaters played two movies in a row and Arthur was playing together with the original Raiders of the lost ark and they were both great movies so we would spend almost four hours in the theater, we definitely got our moneys worth back in those days.

[@NxDoyle]

One of my favourite memories of Dud, outside of BtF or Pete & Dud or Derek & Clive or his movies comes from a documentary made shortly before his motor neurone disease took him away. When he was studying music at Oxford, one of his assessments was to write a piece for string quartet, all theory, no piano. As such, he had never heard it. At the end of the program, he was led out of his beachside house to hear a string quartet playing it for him. It brought tears to his eyes, and doubtless most people who watched Dud hearing his composition for the first time.

[@barbaracrain2975]

REST IN PEACE!! HE MADE US LAUGH AND STILL DOES!! HE HAD MANY TALENTS!! 🤣😍👏👍🙏

[@savage_skirt5386]

Arthur and his role in Foul Play, genius

[@thorawilson1466]

Very endearing in foul play

[@marycook1644]

I adore that movie !! It is in my top five. I watch it about once a year. Blessings from California. 🌂