Leif Garrett - Rosie O'Donnell Show [Part 1/2]

[@IBNTOMEable]

Who else is here upon watching Rosie O'Donnell on Watch What Happens??

[@davestoker6233]

"Sorry, I have a cold" 😉

[@mm369]

Who’s here after Rosie being on Watch What Happens Live saying she wouldn’t have asked him back because he was doing meth right before this interview

[@suzyukla]

mm369 I don’t see the burn mark

[@sagicari9694]

Susan Marie nope

[@xceilingstar]

he had "a cold."

[@JRLOC]

It looks like a bruise, upper right side.

[@katherinevondrak5855]

@@JRLOC thanks

[@moniklds]

I feel sorry for him. He seems like someone very sensitive that has dealt with alot! My heart goes out to him.

[@1970sGirl]

I was beyond in love with Leif, back in the 70's as a teen. I really feel for him. I think he is a good , compassionate soul who just got in way too deep with the drugs, way too young. I've read his book and he basically was throw to the wolves at age 15 to tour the world with no one watching out for him. His mother didn't accompany him. Really, what teenage kid could handle that? ... I hope, now that he just turned 61 (11/8/61) he's doing o.k. and has someone to love and love him back.

[@hermenegildacasas6873]

Fue nuestro idoli

[@rhomo]

He's the sweetest soul. I miss seeing him!

[@abefroman70]

She had Leif posters in her room but secretly behind it was a Farrah Fawcett posters!!

[@barb6868]

Haha

[@variousJnames]

😂😂😂

[@maplelafe7671]

Me to 😊

[@Stella-w2v]

I love his personality. He is pure and gentle.

[@evimlck4579]

That's the best type of man in the world. The best men in the world are the ones that love and respect animals, particularly dogs.

[@DannyCoombs709]

He was on meth during this interview

[@BroskiRIP]

Similar to me. You'd like me.

[@discomania80]

Remember Leif Garrett and Shaun Cassidy battled it out to be the hottest Teen Idol of the late 70s. Leif took over the Teen Idol Arena

[@leannemo7382]

Leif's sniffling was likely not from "a cold", as suggested. Poor guy. I hope he's clean again.

[@mattrock12]

I would recommend his book, If you haven't read it already. "Idol Truth: A Memoir". A quick, but good read.

[@darreylhenderson702]

Rosie said in a interview that he was on drugs here

[@maplelafe7671]

Columbian cold ye 😊

[@JeffersonDinedAlone]

A young teen, shamelessly manipulated like a puppet by parasites whose only intention is to use them until the public shifts and they are no longer a money-earning tool. Drug use. Zero counseling on the responsible handling of income. A sadly repeating cycle.

[@danbrown4850]

INDEED..

[@plawson8577]

THIS.

[@bonnibel4061]

precisely! it’s infuriating to see this happen over and over again.

[@pamelaryan2035]

I always felt a sadness about him, even when he was younger. As if he was being pressured to do what was not his true calling. Drugs was a part of 'the scene' then and even though he has been through rehab there is always that chance of a relapse. I loved him then and love him now...2020!

[@valerietomasevic8400]

I have compassion for him. His face begs for someone to care and to hug him. He needs to let out a lot of emotions and have a deep, long cry. I bet if he did that he would feel free of a lot of demons from his past and be able to go forward. I wish him well. The entertainment biz sucks you dry, throws drugs at you, and then messes your life up and you are stuck alone to climb out of the mess you are in. Please get healthy Leif. I pray for you. Sending you a virtual hug! The strength is inside of you!

[@tammiephlebotomy1164]

I'm sure lots of guests did drugs prior to show! Leif was so well mannered and handled this interview like a champ!!

[@starcloud4959]

👏👏👏👏👏👏!!😎

[@MsMelindarobbins]

Exactly

[@vaskylark]

He was fine, I don't know what Rosie was bitching about.

[@marlisamorgan2]

I don't even see the pipe burn she was talking about. I thought he was fine. She said he was banned because of the drug use but if she was worried about children seeing this then she should've never talked about all the bad shit that happened to him! Keep rocking Leif!!

[@onelastchance648]

I like him, he has always been honest.

[@leannemo7382]

Wait. Leif has admitted to not being honest about certain things, even during that VH1 special...he was already back on drugs and arrested shortly after that was broadcast (3 months, I believe).

[@ralex3697]

I always liked him

[@juanitashatley9438]

I know right, He has been through alot it's so sad, I hope he meets a nice woman or something that he can really love and be HAPPY FOR A CHANGE... BUT HE WAS MY ONE AND ONLY HEART THROB GROWING UP AND ALWAYS WILL BE... WOULD LOVE TO GET A CHANCE TO MEET HIM STILL TILL THIS DAY.. GOOD LUCK LEIF !!✌💜😀

[@TheZurul]

one's pretending he's clean, the other's pretending she's straight

[@xtina626]

On this show she had a big obsession with Tom cruise

[@osandoval5335]

You don’t have to be straight or gay to have crushes on a person of the same or different sex.

[@monte68x]

@@xtina626 It was a fake crush for public consumption

[@Zorn76]

I'll always root for this guy.

[@rudymora8848]

He was not ready for the 3rd degree but he took it like someone who's accepted responsibility. None the less it must be hard answering what ever questions are throwned at him.

[@sharonlawson6630]

I had posters of him on my wall in my teens, i adored him , so sad to hear things he has been through, he seems such a nice person ❤

[@hdtonectv1270]

I'm surprised that she banned him from her show. Considering the actual situation, he handled himself pretty damn good. He even seemed to be genuinely very nice to her. For someone so non judgmental, she certainly poked at his sobriety on live TV quite a bit for my taste. Poor guy could've had a much worse showing.

[@bettysmith4641]

She said he had a red streak down the side of his face from smoking crack in the green room. I don't see it 🤔

[@Apostolic757]

@@bettysmith4641 Being a ex crack head,He is the most relaxed and humble and mild person i have ever seen on crack,

[@chrism2165]

She is a very judgemental person in general! Poor guy! He did his best. Addiction is very hard. You would think she would know that with her bi polar!

[@beachstreet101]

They put make up on him.

[@darreylhenderson702]

What happens on stage and backstage are two entirely different things. Trust

[@Royseisagirl]

I loved Leif and grew up with him! I knew after the accident he kinda vanished His accicent was featured as a career killer in Dec 1979 a decade in review.This bit that Rosie did made me angry!! How dare she, bring him out on the carpet,so to speak and offer help! WTF?? If she really cared about him she would have done it at her office, in her green room. Like people who pass out food during the holidays to make themselves feel better.SHE DID IT FOR HER OWN GLORIFICATION, NOT TO HELP LEIF!!!!!

[@sallyl5071]

Roysei, i like Rosie but I don't think she knows anything about drugs and Recovery and this shouldn't imo been her topic on WWHL.. he comes across as a very kind soul just a hurt one

[@johndean4727]

@@sallyl5071 ❤❤.

[@sallyl5071]

@@johndean4727,Not sure why the love but thanks for it! hugs!

[@Royseisagirl]

@@sallyl5071 well I agree. My issue was that she announced this "help" on national TV...to make herself look kind. I don't like this behavior. If you want to do any acts of kindness then do them in private. Perhaps he would have taken her up on her offer if it had been private. My husband and I have helped many people financially. We never loan money. We will give what we can afford. We ask the recipient not to tell anyone & a one time thanks is enough...no need for an overt show of thankfulness. The money we give is not a loan. The last rule, we will only help a person out once financially. We are not rich enough to be anyones safety net. Many folks are embarrassed about tight finances ....we want to help....not exacerbate the problem. I can't imagine deeper problems like mental illness or drug use. Most people want their issues to remain private. I just think its cruel & self serving to out a persons weakness in public.

[@angelamorales8732]

I love it when he says this desk has got to go!!

[@TamaraShawnH]

I love him ❤. Always. I wish him well and nothing but the best 🙏🏻

[@melissatucker179]

Prettiest Eyes Ever / Leif ♡

[@bg9217]

I absolutely love his song "Keep on Dancing" I was a child but love that song. I feel badly he was so unhappy & turned to drugs. But a lot of artists of all types created while on drugs. I wish him the best. I hope he's clean & ok today. You shouldn't judge people because you don't know what kind of pain they're in. They have to reach their rock bottom to quit or die. Good luck Leif. 🙏💖👏👏👏🙏🙏💖

[@danbrown4850]

ITS CALLED "I WAS MADE FOR DANCING"...

[@brigidspencer5123]

He wasn’t the one doing the actual singing in any of his teeny bopper albums and he was made to lip sync when he was managed by the Scotti Brothers when he went on tours. If you’ve read his book, you would know how naïve his mother was so she wasn’t able to protect her son from them. He grew up lonely and confused and did what he was told by his management. Given his sensitive and gentle personality it’s easy to see how his childhood and adolescent years would be difficult for him to navigate the predatory entertainment industry

[@weskitten]

it's cathartic for him to air the accident topic, but it would be difficult. Thanks for posting.

[@rosariob9426]

I pray for him...with God, nothing is irredeemable...I pray and hope he will bounce back in a beautiful way...I will always love Leif!

[@shannongeorgiapeach76]

Rosie's interview on WWHL where she said she met him back stage then 20min later, he had a burn on his face from nodding put on a drug pipe. Sad. I know he's struggled most if his life, hope he is healthy now🍎🩺😊

[@sunshinemags]

Agree. The place to bring up and discuss concerns or issues about someone is in private and not out in public.

[@valmacclinchy]

There's always a pre-show interview. He knew what questions were coming.

[@melissatucker179]

Still Love You Leif / ♡☆♡

[@Handle2point0]

There’s something about him that’s quite endearing

[@NancyRemling]

Glad to seeing you rock the long hair. Love you Rosie. 🌷🌷🌷

[@beachstreet101]

He’s on something here. Kicking an addiction is extremely tough especially from the harder stuff.

[@veggigoddess]

Yes, we all know he was🤣

[@maplelafe7671]

No its not, and i know.

[@1989bccclasmate]

met him twice 1977 and 1978

[@johnha669]

whatever you do, don't take this video down! i've been looking for it forever!

[@itsabovemenow1016]

The coat, the hat, the scarf, sniffles. This is an addict and he’s sick right now. I learned this the hard way letting a friend fool me for years.

[@cautionTosser]

"i've got a cold". The junkie's refrain. don't jump all over me. It's not judgemental. I just know the drill.

[@alisias8365]

Would you light my candle

[@lisaarata174]

Her talk show was great. Wish she could've kept it up.

[@dannydunham7261]

It was tragic. He lost it all, his fame, his unbeatable good looks, all gone. It's sad to watch such a fall. I was shocked when I first saw the change. I was all like is this really Leif Garrett? Kind of like the ugly duckling story in reverse. Worse downfall I ever witnessed.

[@andyroo9381]

I'm trying to detect the burn, on his face, from the "crack pipe" usage. So far, I cannot detect it. Did anyone else see it?

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

Ah he looks like a garden gnome I have!

[@shannonb082905]

Rosie had the best guest!

[@sunshinemags]

Thanks for uploading this. I've been looking for it too.

[@deeannadorough7378]

Leif Garrett had a difficult life. Someone was always trying to control his whole life. Even his sister stepped out of the spotlight. His sister played on my three sons.

[@dynjarren8355]

He was doing Meth and Heroin. What a combination.

[@kkeegan32]

To face the questions that he was going to face on this interview (I'm sure he knew about it) if was me, I'd probably have to do drugs too

[@MinkyBleu]

Leif did it on his own. Shaun had family pull!

[@JW-br3jf]

Rosie O'Donnell sent me here. Leaf should be happy Rosie is making him relevant

[@Royseisagirl]

Thanks! I just loved him. I had the classic poster up in my bedroom too. I was only 12 but I wanted to have his babies! LOL! I still love him!

[@elenamanuel9230]

Me too,still have his poster and album!

[@KatherineDePietro-bs9oi]

Leif Strong💪💪💪💪💪🦋🦋❤️🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Swedefunkygirl]

yes, he is high like a house here ... :/ ! strange the band members didn't know about it!

[@akrenwinkle]

02:18 Rosie had that pic on her bedroom wall because it's Kristy McNichol. Rosie's staff obviously never heard of Leif, and Leif is so stoned he doesn't realize it's not him.

[@sycamoreleaves74]

Rosie said that he was high when she had him on the show, and it shows. He has a cold? No, something went up his nose rather than out. What a sad state.

[@nanaobx]

It was a train wreck from the beginning. Yes, he was used by his managers - but it is not doing him any good by blaming everyone else for his drug use. So sad.

[@Swedefunkygirl]

but I like his music performance at the end of the show! strange he could sing so well in that condition lol ! I'm still a fan, take care Leif ...!

[@MakeTheVid61]

It really must suck to go downhill like that. And for lack of self control.

[@sarahholland2600]

Addiction is usually an attempt to block out emotional pain.

[@Chiffona]

Leif Garret was my Favorite "RocknRoll Star 4ever.....and he is still a good looking guy

[@raceface48]

Chiffona Tyler must be the eyeliner .

[@johndalton3180]

That pallor on his face tells the whole story.

[@ZlHl1999]

He is the same type of pretty boy as Björn Andrésen!

[@karebear848]

I remember a girl in high school telling us she met him at Magic Mountain we were all so jealous

[@Veolette]

All the singers RosIe named I had crushes on. In the 70s😊

[@hsimpson6581]

he is so kind

[@raceface48]

H Simpson that's because he's stoned. We're all kind at that point.

[@summersunshine5030]

whatever! i love him, he;s still so handsome despite his age.

[@varsume]

I guess you like the meth look

[@spicey6646]

@@varsume He never did meth,you fool.It's called aging.We do all get older.

[@varsume]

spicey66 that’s one sensitive, obsessed fan. Lol,

[@alexhunter5783]

@@spicey6646 Yes, aging and heroin.

[@pjk9056]

Went bald early, hence the hat.

[@Bellinigio]

I love life Garrett, but he doesn’t have a cold. He was in the dressing room getting high, and if you can see, he has a big ole red scratch down the side of his face! He allegedly was smoking his crack pipe in the dressing room when he nodded off, and the pipe cut his face. Hope he’s better these days.

[@Gunnar.J]

She’s terrible with him and he’s doing his best. Never heard a good word about her.

[@MM-tx7gi]

He doesn't seem that stoned to me but I wasn't there or asking the questions!

[@slanisa2529]

Did he leif garret ever staring any Hollywood movies?..

[@buzzardbeatniks]

"Tissue? I don't even know you!"

[@peck404]

he was on dope here

[@lisasmedley608]

How do you know that??? Did you give him a drug screen test??? He said at the beginning he had a cold...that is why he asked Rosie for a kleenex. His eyes are watery from sneezing. I LOVED him as a girl. I had his posters on my wall too!!

[@lorimiller4301]

Yeah so ? He admitted it. It doesn't matter.

[@johndean4727]

@@lisasmedley608 And fast forward to Rosie on wwhl just talking about it.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

he was always on dope.

[@steelethescene]

... and she demands autographs ... but she refuses to give autographs to adults.

[@andywerner838]

We aren't famous enough for her to do that I guess sad

[@Johnnyrocks34]

He does not look high. I thought it would be bad. He seems fine

[@tammysigmon853]

Still stoned

[@someguy42093]

The interview starts off really good. It when they start talking about the accident that he starts to nod off. I wouldn’t have know he was on heroin during this

[@glenbateman4483]

The dude is so messed up, looks like an HR puffinstuff villan character

[@andyznuff]

He was high here. Rosie said she left him in the green room, came back 20 minutes later and he had a crack pipe burn on his face. She said this on Howard Stern's radio show.

[@holylandfan3275]

Andy's show

[@thangvuong9196]

"I got a cold", uh huh.....yeah right

[@suetran695]

leaf I want to give a shout out to you. I had a hard life too.. From Sue...

[@pisces22964]

i just want to say I LOVE LEIF! always have. If there is one famous person I would love to meet it's Leif. been a fan since forever. got his records, fan club membership and all. I was lucky enough to have seen the documentary and was so moved by the story, I had no Idea he'd gone thru so much in his life, I'd only wondered where he'd been all these years. please pass my facebook name on to him, I'd love to be his friend. petra wright leet. thanks sooo much Rosie.

[@toriluvblige09]

Hmmmm childhood crushing lol

[@missytucker5202]

I ❤Think 💜You 💛Are 💙Awesome 💚Leif 🧡Garrett 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@DebramMcCann]

He was on koke in this interview

[@josephlawson9950]

he was banned from this show

[@donbrashsux]

I’m made for ...a haircut

[@melissatucker179]

I ♡ You Leif Garrett ...

[@Incognito_90]

Rosie had him banned from her show bc of his drug use

[@brigidspencer5123]

She only claims not to be judgmental but if you listen to anything she says it’s obvious that she is very judgmental. She said in another interview that he had a red gash on his cheek from smoking some drug that concerned her and she wouldn’t have him back. Leif was still using when he did this interview.

[@valmacclinchy]

You'd want someone using hard drugs on your show? I realize addiction is an illness. I also don't blame her for not wanting someone high on the show.

[@dixirose111]

He is dressed for a blizzard. Does heroin make you really cold?

[@graciesmom62]

dixirose111 No, it doesn’t . Unless you overdose.

[@debbieanne7962]

No. Gives a warm, fuzzy feeling

[@skullduggery3377]

leif erikson is a better leif and he never wore a head wrap to conceal the disappearance of his teenage era golden tresses.

[@martind349]

sküll düggery Teenage era golden tresses- that's rich as golden plum pudding.

[@kathleenbratcher4666]

There's no burn on his face Rosie!

[@patcampion716]

I used to hate this guy, this was my era. I have been watching a few of these video interviews and I have to say Leif seems like a great dude! Just watched an old rerun of CHIPS where he temporarily moves in with Jon, great episode!!!! Funny now to hear now that his music was actually sung by other singers, so that makes him the original Milli Vanili, minus the dreads and cool dance. Anywho, and to hear Rosie say she had all of the teen boy idol posters on her wall, Haaaaaaaa, that’s is so funny, she likely had Farrah Faucets poster up on the wall!! We later find out Rosie is a man hater Klondike!!!!

[@mastahpo]

Leif could pass for Richard Lynch's younger brother

[@patriciajonas7208]

😢

[@eriknicholas4831]

Hes got a cold? Ya right!! Hes withdrawing from that heron its a shame. Cause i no when somebody is jonesing ive had friends that were on heroin! I seem them high i seen them when they was withdrawing sad to say....

[@alexhunter5783]

He wasn't withdrawing, he was using.

[@debbieanne7962]

Isn't there a methadone program in The United States?

[@lisascorp]

@@debbieanne7962 From what I have read and heard, some clinics etc DO have methadone programs. I think they have to walk in daily. Mostly inner cities. Some Doctors can prescribe Suboxone , but they need additional training, so just some Doctors can and they usually cannot even take that many patients (waiting lists. Only allowed a certain # of patients) I checked into this for an ex a few years back.

[@fundatunc]

He was my love ever....tears what had he done ... instead beeing thankful for the blessings he had broken our heards and beliefs for him we cellebrated him as big amazing star not one he went through a gutter...that we fans don't deserve such a unthank...

[@mmblue3986]

What?? None of what you said.. made any sense.

[@fundatunc]

@@mmblue3986 I'm only a fan how love her İdol and became so badly disappointed upset... Don't this have any matter ??? Do you know how often I'd cry !!! as I was young ... I wished them back my beloved stars, you know ....damn !!! Elvis Michael Jackson ....tears...I'm normal and have normal thinking

[@mmblue3986]

@@fundatunc Then I must be the odd one. Because I think people should concentrate on the living not the dead and that we should all concentrate on our own families. These people have there own family’s to morn them. They were entertainers, no less and no better then anyone else.

[@fundatunc]

@@mmblue3986 Have you ever loved an actor ore a singer keenly ? İn the teenager age ? And I'm not busy or preoccupid of the stars life anymore, but time to time I become after longing my idols....and when you be a star you are not the same like others not in some way . you as a star representing your fans and MUST BE OUTRAGEOUSLY, a role model if you like. His familie his guids were not good to leading them as it must be ... I know the Europians lifestyl when the cild became 18 years he must go and findhis own life ....poore child , bad guids... So be real to your thoghts. P.S. example Engelbert how wonderful he lived as a star a man like a human he is

[@28brasco88]

He's right...one thing does lead to another. Weed is a gateway drug to heavier dope if you decide to stay on that road.

[@MrDBarch]

What a crock! Every drug is a "gateway" as is alcohol. People stay in hospital after an injury and get drugs for pain, and they don't leave the hospital as drug addicts.... in general.... this whole anti-drug culture has been formed by media hype, propaganda, and overblown, fanatical, falsifiable information.

[@levinmoser4001]

MrDBarch CrazYCompoZeR That's not completely true. Some DO come out dependent on pain meds. It happened to me at 13. That was 1978 and the doctors didn't know I was detoxing. I was in the hospital 55 days at 13 years old getting a shot of Demerol every four hours. That's a lot of Demerol and I complained and fought not wanting it to begin with, but at 13, I had no control of my body. It wasn't my decision. By about day 20 I was begging for my shots.

[@kevdean9967]

Alcohol is the drug that lowers morality and resistance. It is also listed as the number one most dangerous of all drugs by the World Health Organization. Weed has a tendency to make a person cautious to outright reticent to try other drugs. If you're going to come down on a gateway drug at least go after the one that has proven itself to be the most dangerous. Do some research! See how many deaths are alcohol related and how many are marijuana attributed and get back to me.

[@brigidspencer5123]

So much pretending here. Rosie is pretending that she wasn’t a lesbian and Leif is pretending that he wasn’t high while doing this interview. He used to have beautiful teeth but here you can see the damage that he’s done to them due to his addictions.

[@valmacclinchy]

Just because she's lesbian doesn't prevent her from having a teen crush on guys...smh

[@brigidspencer5123]

@@valmacclinchy she lied about having a crush on TC so that people wouldn't wonder why she had a boyfriend. Rosie wasn't a teenager when she had her own Talk Show! 😂 It was obvious by how she went overboard with her gushing.

[@terryrollins1973]

What a burnout

[@oceansalt7]

he didnt appear messed up to me at all. Can see detoxing but not under the influence of anything. Dude needs a break

[@williamstafford7968]

I would do drugs if I had to talk to Rosie too.

[@fundatunc]

His old songs were amazing then and also now...he can add ofther sort of songs and singing the 80s too...what was his problems...too much money, too much fame, to the glory of God, covered with glory was not good for him. And what about us the fans how we feel of being our idol comming so badly down??? İsn't it important ! don't we had gotten a trauma???? OH NO Leif didn't deserve to be a singer even a fames singer at all. Let him working on the farm so he will know what he had done for himself and also to his fans....tears...

[@mmblue3986]

Why would people have trauma over a singer being addicted to drugs? And why does that make him unworthy... He’s human like everyone else.

[@fundatunc]

@@mmblue3986 You know I was crazy of my beloved star Leif but do you know how badly I faled for his drug ...like Michael Jackson Elvis Presley Phonex River they all have something in common ..and nobody cares about us our feelings to loose our beloved idol...