Bette Davis Speaks Her Mind | Carson Tonight Show

[@meijer78]

The Queen of Hollywood and the King of Late Night. RIP to both.

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Yes! R I.P. both.

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Loved her style of speaking, keeping the conversation going.

[@LisaZinter]

Joan Crawford was the queen of Hollywood! MS.Davis was a good actress, but mean.

[@Larsen3306]

@@LisaZinterthey were BOTH born under the sign Aries ♈️ ARIES have a tendency to be VERY MEAN

[@robroy6374]

@@Larsen3306 ARIES also have a tendency to be egotistical and arrogant.

[@nickmunoz7523]

In 2024, Ten days after uploading this show, 380K people have watched it already, it is absolutely amazing. Bette Davis we love you!

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

Many still living loved them both and remember them

[@thomasmleahy6218]

She voiced exactly what I was thinking, whether Carson would get a chance to say anything, just too funny!

[@sandyjones45]

She passed away in 1989. She was a beautiful, wonderful actress. Gone but not forgotten. ❤️🙏

[@hwcperfect]

Here comes after watching MaXXXine.

[@fairytaleworld777-v8]

Thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@joancarucci8290]

She is still in 2024. The greatest actress of all time , I watch her movies over and over again.

[@smiley9872]

me too!

[@juliacarothershughes]

🌟yes

[@michelletocco4827]

AMEN! THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!!!

[@jeannevitiello1558]

❤ 2024

[@annap6992]

Me too 👍 ❤❤

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

I am so glad to see that her cadence and intellect were still just as formidable as ever even after her stroke. She exemplified the term “formidable.”

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

No intelligence here at 14:05. Joan did not hold on to the Oscar for 1 year. It was 1 month and it was because she had scheduled commitments to attend too. Joan traveled from the west coast all the way to the east to present the Oscar to Bancroft.

[@danielroque8504]

Hollywood dont exist as it once was~

[@j.a.whittler6983]

Her cadence was very proper English. Alot great Hollywood actors spoke like this. Carey Grant always pops into my mind when I think of a great speaking voice. Barbara Walter's speaking voice was beyond!! The world will never be the same without Bette Davis and other Gilden Hollywood stars. 💐🌺❤❤🔥🔥😎 BRAVO 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@laurabernard2094]

Bette Davis is most definitely an icon…unique and especially gifted! I miss her there is no other..All her films were awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏💐

[@laurabernard2094]

Bette is quite a trip!!!!!😅

[@chijavier1869]

It’s a very beautiful gown and fitted Bette Davis to perfection.❤️

[@donnatlaw6172]

Pockets!

[@MamaRebelle]

@@donnatlaw6172yes!!!!!!!

[@felicityfourie1785]

Even after all those years !!!

[@jayonnaj18]

Yes, that gown Bette wore is absolutely gorgeous, isn't it?!❤

[@punkanelliefonkbush8811]

@@chijavier1869 why thank you sweetie. I designed it for her.

[@johnperrigo6474]

Johnny did a great job with this interview. It wasn't so much an interview but a listening session.

[@frankcheers7529]

She was sharp as a tack in attire and wit here. The Joan Rivers quip was amazing.

[@maudeboggins9834]

Definitely one does not interrupt Bette Davis.

[@lisag18]

I love her but her interviews are a bit hard to watch at times because she goes on too much. Most of the time, it's wonderful

[@JenniferC-wb6tv]

Yes!!! And as someone that was in the entertainment industry for many years who is a wordsmith and loves to talk and write, in order to be a good interviewer, you must listen. Look at David Letterman and Conan O'Brien, they never gave their guests a chance to talk. Johnny was excellent at it.

[@darththomarius6751]

That's because she commanded respect. Her life c can be a lesson for girls today, but to them, the world began in 2000.

[@AndreinaGarban]

OMG!!!!! She really defines what a STAR IS!!!!! What a wonderful interview. I could listen to her for hours: Wit, funny, regal, wise, brutally honest, entertaining, and AWESOME!

[@Torrey33327]

⭐

[@Torrey33327]

⭐

[@eaglesquedingo2112]

and unapologetic

[@Kat_Z5882]

And her daughter, BD is rotten to the core!!! To this day, that ungrateful witch still tells terrible things about the mother that gave her so much love and a privileged life…

[@monicaclark9581]

She had class. A so did Johnny and Ed. A word that most people don't even know what it means or cares about it.

[@markbirchette8740]

There'll never be an actress of Bette Davis's caliber again. At the age of 59, I remember watching Carson till the day he retired, and when TV was actually entertaining.

[@thebluedragon1532]

0:00 agreed!! Today's TV is terrible!

[@donnapowers7815]

So true

[@nibsvkh]

@@thebluedragon1532 You need to look a bit harder than TLC…there is A LOT of excellent television!

[@nibsvkh]

Really…it’s a reflection of your intellect and interests to say TV is not entertaining in 2024.

[@markbirchette8740]

@@nibsvkh Exactly so, we are smat enough to know it's utterly 💩 today, unlike you.

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

The world lost a wonderful lady when Ms.Davis left us......And we lost the KING of Late Night when Carson passed, God knows we have lost a lot a great people. Thanks for the upload, this is really a great moment in time.

[@absoluteacw]

Yes, wonderfully entertaining. An actress such as Bette who'd achieved and had earned the right to be revered.

[@eshaibraheem4218]

1:31 ​@@absoluteacw

[@absoluteacw]

What are we looking for?

[@tynash7864]

…..such a Time Capsule!!……

[@mollyquinn1823]

RIP Johnny & Bette you were the real stars of entertainment. Miss you so much.

[@StacyMoore241]

Oh man!! I love this interview on Johnny Carson! She’s a hoot!!

[@sigridfeliciano5349]

Very witty and engaging, she is.

[@tynash7864]

You stole my line.…. Yesx she is such a HOOT!!

[@lornadryden5650]

To see Ed and Johnny give a standing ovation was beautiful

[@lauralei6963]

I could listen to Bette all day🌟

[@twistoffate4791]

Same. She's mesmerizing!

[@ogtme]

Love that Massachusetts accent!

[@lettiegrant9447]

Me too. I wish she was still here. We'd have some good movies.😊

[@cashmeremonroe7715]

She reminds me of my elders back in the day. Honest and brilliant all while being gracious.

[@daviddemers9093]

Miss Davis and her Sister, on their way to their home in Maine, stopped for dinner at The Public House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts one evening, and my brother, who was a chef there, prepared frogs legs for Miss Davis. Later, she waltzed into the kitchen and spoke to Steve and he got her autograph on her menu. He was so proud of that that he framed it and hung it on his wall at home for years.

[@jamie.777]

Thats so cool.😊.

[@denisekinzle1672]

Loved her so much! Last night saw her in 1965 English film '"The Nanny" it was remarkable plot & she was her creepy self. The young boy who played in it was wonderful also

[@pmafterdark]

Miss these days of such great entertainment. Bette was a legend.

[@isiahsteele7418]

They Don't make them any more! SAD!

[@MeMeDaVinci]

The dress is beautiful! And, it has pockets!!!

[@DonnaCsuti-ji2dd]

I noticed that also Maybe she requested that because she smoked?

[@MontagZoso]

@@DonnaCsuti-ji2ddYeah, maybe so! I hadn’t thought of that!😊

[@SculptExpress-gv8jp]

And with the cigarette in her hand 😆 Reminds me on the days of easy and languorous glamour! So much better than today’s hypochondriacs!

[@LeeLeeCRN]

That dress is absolutely gorgeous n honestly I would think it was gorgeous if I saw it on the red carpet now! It hasn't gone out of style imo!

[@JennieColeman-it9bg]

Betty always loves a dress with pockets!

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Just watching her come out on stage makes me smile. She was an amazing pro - so smart, and classy through and through. She played every role as if heaven and earth depended on it. They do not make them like Bette Davis anymore.

[@CherryBelle-sh2jx]

I was fortunate to meet Bette Davis twice, once when I was 11 and she was filming in Uk and then, 10 years later during the filming of The Whales of August. She was lovely to me on both occasions and my god......what a voice ❤

[@hypolyxa7207]

A NEW Bette Davis interview??!?!?!?! Yes, please! Absolutely nothing but eternal love for Bette and the true stars of Golden Hollywood.

[@calisongbird]

This is from 1986… not exactly new. She died in 1989.

[@hypolyxa7207]

Thanks, Sherlock. I was talking about new as in it has not appeared on KZbin. :)

[@jlproductionsnashville1987]

How smart of her to showcase things of her life to carry on--- and be preserved for history!🙏

[@DanielSims-fn8si]

The all time greatest actress EVER! Played every type of character to perfection!

[@rrbbb1180]

Having watched this interview back in 1986, and having watched it again now, almost 40 years later, it's still as entertaining as it was then. You never get tired of watching the greats.

[@maggielarson5472]

WHAT AN AWESOME INTERVIEW, THERE IS NOT OR EVER BE ANOTHER BETTE DAVIS. BRAVO❤❤❤

[@salmavillagomez242]

RIGHT ON! 👏👏👏

[@lindamattioli7943]

And no one like Carson

[@ocean1233]

THIS INTERVIEW...Is the BEST I've seen of Betty Davis 🎉 what a pleasure.

[@isiahsteele7418]

CLASSIC!!

[@ryanellis4474]

What a legendary lady What an amazing exchange Johnny is the best of all time

[@defaultusername123]

Truly

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

What a wonderful visit with an icon. TY for this trip back to a different time. 😊❤👍

[@katiebernier4797]

Do you know the title of the music the band plays as she enters? It’s lovely.

[@lucy0537]

Love these two soo much. RIP to both of them.

[@robertstevenson7122]

Johnny Carson putting Bette Davis at ease. What an elegant man!

[@deeliciousplum]

She is wonderful! To be that playful and undeniably present while in the late Winter of my years would be a joy! 🌸🥰

[@SSt-f4r]

Absolutely priceless! I watch the Johnny Carson reruns on "antennae tv" . No one could ever match him! He was the greatest.

[@bluali23]

This is wonderful. NEVER will there be anyone like the the enigmatic, incredible and brilliant Betty Davis. Adored her, and other women of her calibre❤

[@denisekinzle1672]

She was so very tiny! I loved her. Just watched "TheNanny' 1965 English thriller. Never released here. It's almost 2025 & I have to say it should be remade. Loved it

[@pAusten]

Two of my favorite people. I love Johnny's laugh and Bette's humor.

[@Liz-re3ek]

It’s so wonderful to hear her laugh!! My idol from childhood, Queen Bette!! 💜💜💜

[@AnnMargretFan]

Love, love, LOVE Bette Davis! In 1977, while going to college at UCSB, I had the amazing opportunity to attend "An Evening With Bette Davis" at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. It was such a thrill and she was on fire with stories, jokes, laughter and fun times. Many of the Montecito celebrities of the time were in the audience that night as well... Jane Russell, Tab Hunter, Fannie Flagg, Dame Judith Anderson, Burl Ives, etc. She called them out from the stage and chatted with them. Such a wonderful night!

[@staceymichaels9530]

Great experience!!

[@heavysummer]

That sounds like such an awesome experience. I’m jealous 😭

[@AnnMargretFan]

It truly was. Back in the day, the orchestra seat tickets were only $9.00. Never thought I would get to see her in person. Lana Turner and Joan Crawford also did similar shows, an hour of clips then an audience Q & A. The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara is almost 100 years old. Once inside, it's as if you're outside in a Mexican village. The ceiling is all stars as if you're outside. Then along the sides of the auditorium are Adobe looking houses, with lights in the cottages, front porch lights, with Spanish style roofs. Just a gorgeous theatre. Bette Davis said her film Of Human Bondage was premiered there in the 1930s.

[@MelissaNoble-dl2gb]

❤️ this woman!!! She was a great actress....all you newbies should study her work...n follow her form of dress! She is CLASS N TALENT

[@laurafloyd6554]

Thanks for bringing back old memories

[@dalilap4743]

That was very sweet that she gave designer #NolanMiller his flowers.

[@robertgastreich9846]

A Hollywood Legend Actress Bette Davis. Obe of the greatest star in Hollywood. I loved this woman and her movies. She is funny, and the kindesss. I still miss her. I try to watch all of her movies when I can.

[@markgrumblatt7260]

What magic!...Betty was a gem...and Johnny knew to hand it to her...

[@maryjowatkins6126]

Still watching in 2024

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤🎉 Me in 2025 January.

[@StacyMoore241]

I love her!!! And she spoke her mind too!! 😁

[@marinamartinez6886]

Fabulous interview with Betty Davis and loved it when she laughed. 😊

[@JazTrance]

She was so charming. I just love these interviews with the very best of Hollywood. I'm so glad I lived in the same epoch as so many of these true stars.

[@susanford2388]

Bless her heart, she was already quite frail. I was amazed she still travelled across the Atlantic, where alas she passed away in France in 1989. Great actress.

[@Sylvia-d3u]

Too bad kids of today will never know if her and the amazing actress she was!! I love you, Miss Bette Davis❤

[@frankcheers7529]

They will.

[@danicegewiss862]

When I was in high school, Kim Carnes sang Bette Davis eyes. As I result, I watched a few of her movies and researched who she was. If my generation can do that, Gen Y and Z can, too.

[@timsimms412]

What‘s so difficult for Americans to say some words in French and not totally mess it up?

[@Rob-metoo527]

You do know there is film of her

[@MontagZoso]

They can watch her movies online and learn how amazing she is!

[@snowman9977]

She was a spitfire that night. Love her always.

[@elenak547]

One of my favorite actresses ❤ I enjoyed listening to her stories. I grew up watching the Johnny Carson show ❤

[@PsulOrtiz]

A 5 foot tall, 98 pound powerhouse of guts, determination and sheer perseverance! With a huge dose of prepartion and hardwork, plus some luck, and grace, for added, good measure!

[@MontagZoso]

Beautifully said! ❤

[@jayelove1504]

You forgot about pure talent....that was #1!!

[@Nevernowaynope]

She was such a wee bitty thing, bless her heart. What a badass

[@ctheflower7818]

ah... The Golden Actors & Actresses... wish we could bring them all back ♥️👍♥️ I would love to listen to them & all their priceless stories of their lives 😎👍😎

[@StacyMoore241]

It’s not the same anymore is it. Not the same quality anymore.

[@stephaniesometimess]

Me too! Miss them so much 😢

[@sebastianmineo1313]

​@StacyMoore241 there's zero humility in the entertainers of today.

[@StacyMoore241]

@@sebastianmineo1313 How well have I noticed! And dignity or morals. I know that there was some back during the golden era that lacked it but you didn’t have it shoved in your face and they expect you to go along with it now. Not me

[@cleroyster2610]

That was great. Changed my whole attitude about Bette. Loved it.

[@sk8rboy5434]

She’s got Bette Davis eyes. And she is sharp as a tack.

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

She's an idiot and sore loser. She states Joan Crawford told people not to vote for her (who were these people?) and that she held on to the Oscar for one year. Neither is true.

[@davidpearn2484]

Puts her hands in her back pockets Bette Davis style, Bob Dylan sang that 👌.

[@arthurbailey9205]

Love Bette Davis!!! A true world class actor !!!

[@Kat_Z5882]

Can’t say the same about Joe OBiden 🫢🥴

[@mikeryan7213]

​@@Kat_Z5882🤡

[@annemontanaro3795]

Bette Davis, a true star.

[@AGNETHAFALTSK0G]

Why does a woman with a hoarse voice sing something about Bette Davies eyes??

[@Torrey33327]

🌟✨⭐

[@dianespaulding7416]

I enjoy her movies, a true professional, but don't believe any of Hollywood deserves to be "stars". They think much more of themselves than I do....

[@deledition6335]

Betty is Hollywood royalty, there will never be another. I still enjoy watching her.

[@suzannemostafavifar1686]

Amazing actress, she changed the movie business, I,proved it greatly. Wonderful actress.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Agreed! (I think your autocorrect changed "improved" to "I.proved" ✊🏾)

[@jayonnaj18]

I just adored Bette Davis, she was one of my most favorite actresses of ALL time, and she was brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Im happy KZbin came alobg. I get to see, The Johnny Carson Show. The best. Thanks KZbin for the upload.

[@michaelreece2966]

I’ve never seen his interview. It’s truly the best interview I’ve ever seen her do. She’s marvelous. My mother actually DID swing a cat through the neighbors window.

[@jacksak]

I'm glad I saw this, because before hearing her I thought she was a stuck-up Hollywood snob. I was so wrong and now see her as a great, personable and fun lady.

[@Torrey33327]

You have much to learn.✌️💖

[@MontagZoso]

@@Torrey33327No, I think YOU have much to learn. 😏

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

She was truly something !!

[@beverlygoddard4307]

So Refreshing to see her this way. Such a beautiful gown and treasures to share. I thought I had seen all of Johnny Carson Shows. Just delightful. As watching I keep hearing Kim Carnes music in my mind. Betty Davis Eyes. Thank You for sharing this. What a Great Actress

[@holdyourhats]

She was quite simply...marvelous!!!

[@pamela2761]

I was a kid in school watching The Johnny Carson Show after the Chicago Ten O clock News. Such great memories.

[@vec875]

I love her. Terrific interview.

[@loisjohnson7272]

Absolutely a wonderful lady to just sit down and listen to her talk about her life experiences ❤, wish I could have met her in person ❤

[@juliahelland6488]

Love all the iconic actresses and actors! Loved Bette Davis! 💯❣️

[@shaneencalade4988]

So sharp and so damn funny. She truly was one of a kind.

[@cashmeremonroe7715]

Gone are these days, cigarettes and all😂 Love love love it!

[@marciareid14]

Me tooo😂😂😂❤❤

[@MontagZoso]

I love it too! 😎👍

[@StephanieMT]

beautiful dress and that she called out the designer awesome

[@rickw1100]

I prefer these incredible Carson videos to any of the late-night shows on today. It was a time when there were such incredibly talented classy people who were actually entertaining if not fascinating to watch and enjoy. Two of the greats, Davis and Carson, much missed. They were like spending time with friends.

[@terry-vq6ed]

FOR A PETITE WOMAN, SHE HAD SUCH COMMAND, AND PRESENCE!!!!! I LOVE THAT SHE WASNT AFRAID TO SHOW HERSELF IN HER FRAGILE STATE!!! SOME ACTRESSES OF TODAY SHY AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC WHEN THEY GROW OLD SUCH A STRONG WOMAN!!!!!

[@sharonpayne8912]

What a character she was! Loved her ❤❤❤

[@maggieb369]

She was always so gracious about crediting her designers.

[@robbryant52]

Now this is a legend

[@Rob_Kates]

Johnny's show was the last program where you could see the giants of the golden age of Hollywood, such as Bette Davis, Jimmy Stewart, Liz Taylor, etc.

[@NancyFoshee-cl1rl]

I so loved this wonderful person...!!! Bette Davis...!

[@samueljaramillo4221]

She’s the center jewel in the crown. She was such a talented ,elegant and classy lady. And quite funny.

[@simonhunter518]

Love Bette! She should have been the first 3 times, first 4 times and first 5 times Oscar Winning Actress!!!!!

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

Dorothy Parker (The New Yorker) : "Miss Hepburn ran the gamut of emotion from A to B."

[@jacquelinecassidy8682]

No “work” and stunningly beautiful even to the end; intelligent, sharp, witty. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore. God bless your little soul sweet girl.

[@michaelstacey8303]

Lol! Yes they do

[@Torrey33327]

Name ONE!😅​@@michaelstacey8303

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

No work even after a stroke and still beautiful! Her Beauty radiates from WITHIN.

[@DonitaSilk]

@@michaelstacey8303Who did they make like that? She’s old Hollywood. They don’t make old Hollywood, anymore.

[@MontagZoso]

@@michaelstacey8303Lol, NO they don’t! These women were from the Golden Age of Hollywood. That era is gone. Educate yourself before leaving ignorant comments.

[@timothymeehan181]

“Old Pro”….”Grand Dame”……mesmerizing diva…..they broke the mold with Bette…❤️🎭

[@somejackball]

she's a gem! my parents actually used to hang out with her and Joan Crawford, and my mom and Joan used to send holiday cards back n forth. and sometimes postcards. so, how is this so? my parents used have a Pepsi franchise and they all met at one of the big Pepsi conventions, and dinner. lot of movie stars back then invested in companies like Pepsi Cola, and were actually board members. Joan and my mom really hit it off apparently. i remember my mom had a special drawer in her bedroom with all of Joan's Holiday cards and letters. wish i still had those! there was pictures too, but were sadly lost ☮

[@kelb6073]

That's pretty awesome!

[@spinnettdesigns]

What an incredible history you have

[@deboramccallum3987]

Interesting .. my Mom looked like Joan Crawford when she was young and..her name is Joan

[@somejackball]

@@deboramccallum3987 interesting indeed!

[@AuntBecky1]

Joan was so good to her fans. The only celebrity who is on par with her is Lady Gaga. Such rare souls.

[@Mr.bearuk112]

Now this lady is a legend of Hollywood. They do not make stars like her anymore.

[@ChillSensesASMR]

Wow what a great interview, I could listen to her all day. 22 minutes too, you don't get that anymore. Cuz there's no one interesting enough now.

[@oevilone]

Thank you for this upload! 2 class acts!!

[@therealnancycarol]

Like no other, one of the greats. No one else need apply. 💕💕💕

[@Twentythousandlps]

Davis had several strokes in 1983 and worked hard to come back to where she was in this 1986 interview.

[@Les445]

My favorite actress and Jimmy Cagney is my favorite actor.

[@susanb2015]

Same here

[@rma3_3_3]

❤Those Bette Davis Eyes!❤

[@justmyopinion2]

Love them both! Gone are the days of being authentic.

[@Bippy55]

What an amazing interview. Inspirational really. Thanks for this video!

[@404goldie7]

You can tell she's an Aries.....confident, high-standards, tremendous energy, charismatic, honest, unapologetic.

[@BLTKellys]

You forgot narcissistic and competitive.

[@TheMomseloc]

My best friend of 45+ years passed away. Watching this video, Ms Davis reminded me so much for my dear friend. And then I saw your comment! My friend was also an Aries. Thank you. P.S. Ignore the sad, little trollski.

[@404goldie7]

@@TheMomseloc Wishing you comfort, certain people we are very lucky to have as friends, and we miss them so.

[@rover5788]

@@BLTKellys Agreed! She was not an easy person to deal with.

[@davo764]

​@@BLTKellysnu Agreed... now days we see this personality as a rude, self centred narcissist.

[@doylejodi7502]

An original Diva. Lovely!

[@StacyMoore241]

She had a great sense of humor ❤

[@LeeLeeCRN]

Omg shes a riot😂 i was born in 85 so i was too young to watch johnny carson. But my mom LOVED him. I bought her the full johnny carson box set about 20yrs ago for mothers day. We used to pop the dvds in n watch them together all the time. I will always love johnny carson, not only bc hes great but bc it was something my mom n i loved together. Rip johnny bette n mom❤

[@waynejohnson1304]

Bette Davis is my 6th cousin. My grandparents knew her when they lived in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire where Bette had a Summer home.

[@kingdoc3262]

I know the song about her but in my circles i never knew her. Seems like a fun person especially Johnny Carson bringing it out

[@mcoulson9]

Love this. Her strong personality and humor. I think her acting was incredible. One of a kind. Was blown away with All about Eve A Must see film. 1950

[@davidhaber5304]

Boy I wish this was longer

[@ld3507]

She was adorable in this interview! Her little laugh was so surprisingly girlie. You could tell she felt fabulous in that dress. She was really enjoying herself. Love you, Bette...one of a kind.❤️

[@Melly3112-ox3ey]

She'd overcome a stroke. And she was 78 Classy lady!

[@randybutler4772]

Such a treasure! She is greatly missed. Thank you for sharing.

[@matthewtheriaque4413]

She was in a class all her own ❤

[@kayaltom7804]

This is a classic! Love her and her honesty!