Life Lessons: How Dale Critchlow ended up in Napoleon Dynamite

[@orofritokathy]

This dude is a legend. The part when he shoots the cow in front of a schoolbus is somehow the funniest and darkest scene i have witnessed. I miss my grandparents.

[@hennesseyme9112]

The creek bed scene wins the oscar for most funniest.

[@ThatCarGuy]

RIP Dale. Amazing part. You have millions of fans. You wont be forgotten.

[@magicmaker15]

Yeah... Blasted its face off... Brutal.

[@adren0chr0me.]

RIP Dale Vernon Critchlow October 27, 1929 - February 18, 2022 The old school generation...

[@squamish4244]

92 years of age. 17 years after Napoleon Dynamite came out. Dude was already 73-74 when the movie was shot, and wore every seam of those harsh winters and hot summers on his face.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

“Over there in that creek bed I found a couple of Shoshone arrowheads.”

[@AceGoodheart]

One of my most favorite lines in the movie. They're just all standing around eating boiled eggs, or egg sandwich, or drinking egg yoke and just at random "Over there in that pig pen I found a couple of Shoshone arrowheads".

[@ozonethegreat6948]

THANK YOU, always wondered lol

[@JH-qh4hr]

Its CREEKBED

[@troyconcessions8172]

@Chris Davis it’s shoshone

[@derekc8629]

Haha! I know he said something but I couldn't understand it lol 😆

[@RavnerRavner]

That's how you land an unforgettable role. You just be yourself.

[@Rachelroberts87]

he is adorable and he absolutely was a staple in that movie. “nothin on here works SMOOOOTH”

[@rustytoolman4912]

My favorite quote from the whole movie! :)

[@Alniemi]

He definitely figured out the food situation for napoleon

[@marshie1337]

watching this reminds me how much i miss my grandpa. call your relatives people. you wont get the time back.

[@marshie1337]

@Ramen Lover he 💯

[@adamwaite2323]

My best friend (actor in the lostboys) told me I love you when I brought him dinner one day.(Never hearing that from a guy friend) I kinda blew it off. He stopped me and said If you don't tell the ones you love that you love them... How are they supposed to know? A few years later he passed away but I'll always follow his advice.

[@MyHackerPlace]

He reminds me of my grandpa and some of his friends. Yeah, that's time and experience you can't get later. Soak it up while you can and as much as you can.

[@Nobody47-t4g]

Agreed. My grandmother lived on a farm and was from the same generation. They all talked like this back then. “Farm language”… miss my grandma

[@illuminocalypse5210]

Back in 2011 I was living in Ohio on a work assignment for a few months, and while there one day I just got this nagging feeling that I should call my granddad in San Diego. I called him and we chatted for at least 2 hours. Less than a week later he passed away in his sleep. So I'm really glad I decided to call him when I did. I had no idea that'd be the last conversation I'd ever get to have with him, and I wish I could've had more years with him, but if I had to pick a final conversation to have with him, it'd be the one I got to have.

[@firedragon7654]

He seems like a good natured, salt of the earth kind of guy. Time has worn his physical appearance down, but his soul is wise and beautiful. His humble attitude, even with the attention, is refreshing and draws you in even more. That energy warms the heart.

[@Mark-zd5dl]

Exactly 1 born again christian knows another.

[@rabbithole2015]

He truly is a great guy. I'm thankful to have him as an uncle.

[@elijahbrown5818]

@Jason, You do??

[@Dom-fx4kt]

@@rabbithole2015 RIP to him, heard he just passed on today

[@D5quared91]

Time will weather EVRYONE’S personal appearance down!

[@shayrealestatephotography]

"It pays to be daring...but not too daring". This guy is my hero.

[@ElizabethaSara]

I love Napoleon Dynamite and I absolutely loved his part in this movie!

[@CMK88-410]

If not the greatest & hilarious movie of All time

[@Callmenobody174]

Man, this is like a gut punch when I see it. My grandfathers been gone since 2005. This guy reminds me of him, somehow. I miss him so much it hurts.

[@2girls1chuck38]

I really feel you eric. God bless our dear departed.

[@Mik3yDatBoi]

This man was a legend. Had so many of us laughing as kids and still to this day as adults loving the movie the exact same. Rest in Peace, Sir.

[@MsGhost87]

OMG, I loved his character, Lyle! He had the best line in the movie; "Over there in that creek bed I found a couple Shoshoni arrowheads." My fiance teases me & says that line to me all the time because when we go out hiking, I'm always looking for arrowheads 😂 Dale's a sweetheart ❤️ I hope he has a good family who will help him when he needs it! God Bless 🙏🏼

[@sumhung5942]

Was that what he was saying in the movie?! 🤣

[@MsGhost87]

@@sumhung5942 It sure was 😆

[@MsGhost87]

@@sumhung5942 Mind you, I didn't figure it out until I watched the movie for the 3rd time 😂

[@eiffe]

I always thought it was "Over at that pig pen I found a couple Shoshoni arrowheads"

[@MsGhost87]

@@eiffe Hey, that actually sounds familiar, maybe I have the creek bed wrong or it was a deleted scene? IDK... I'll have to watch it again.

[@toddbob55]

God bless this man.

[@smartereveryday]

I really enjoyed this interview

[@GrantAmann]

You have one of the most uplifting channels on this website. Thanks for giving us an example of how people should act!

[@Jack-Land]

Dang fancy seeing you here. It’s a small world. Hope you’re doing well.

[@JM-yx1lm]

All I know is during his first part in the movie, I think he said something about finding an arrowhead over there somewhere.

[@gypsyqueen411]

He was very funny in the movie.

[@blindriverstudios3516]

Yes, one of the best characters for sure

[@AceGoodheart]

I LOVED Dale's parts in the movie. I'm so glad he was in it. Shooting the cow in front of the school kids was classic.

[@dustinharrison3491]

Napoleon Dynamite is my favorite movie and I'm not just saying that. It really is my single favorite movie of all time!

[@TampaJohn]

That was one of the coolest interviews of all time.

[@prairiepetresort1698]

I wish there were MANY MANY MORE .. East Idaho News 🥰teams. A true news crew with a heart !

[@andreacoats444]

Gotta love Nate!!

[@jackmehoff6302]

"Over there in that pig pen i found a couple shoshone arrowheads".... this guy was such a good find for the movie

[@ihatefrankiero]

He said creek bed

[@ilovecontroversy6940]

this was actually so wholesome.

[@Ojb_1959]

He was the icing on the cake as far as casting. Good man too.

[@brisvegas859]

What a champion 🏆

[@fryguyshvifty5]

This guy was awesome in this movie. His little scenes were some of my favorite parts :)

[@TheDadofThem]

What a sweet old man! “Nothin on here works smooth”. 😂

[@SpinninBackfisted]

OverthereinthatcreekbadIfoundsomeshashonearrowheads. Thank you sir for the great job.

[@HumanimalChannel]

What a lovely man Dale is. Non plussed abput ND Which was a fantastic movie

[@carolinafine8050]

It’s nonplussed..: and it means to opposite of how you’re using it

[@HumanimalChannel]

@@carolinafine8050 thanks presumptive text police I understand the (ridiculous) English language well; however, my phone does not. Who knows what I meant but I did not notice the change before posting With your help though- The internet is becoming a better, more enjoyable place. Thanks

[@baylee8659]

Man this made me cry so hard. You never know how your life can touch other people. I'm grateful he was in the movie :)

[@funkysawmanwright5077]

Same here, that man touches the heart

[@Caitecakess]

How sweet was this! What an Idaho legend!

[@LandoBacon]

Rest in paradise. Someone who made my childhood what it was

[@Roy_Boy4.1]

RIP sir. What a chill guy

[@vihockeyguy1]

My papaw died in 2013. I still miss him every day

[@-Jersey-Shore-Girl-]

That movie is a classic!

[@candythompson9863]

I love him so much. What a great gentleman.

[@surgicaltech8678]

I don’t know why but am crying crocodile tears watching him. Sweet sweet soul God Bless him.

[@sparkthelight6830]

I wish you good health and happiness Dale, family and friends around you. my grandma always said 'you have your health you have everything'. miss her so much, our Elder's are to be cherished ❤️ As always Nate thank you, your one of a kind.

[@sixstanger00]

"It pays to be daring." ~ Dale Critchlow

[@whoohaaXL]

He adopted too!? What a kind soul. "Over there in that pigpen, I found some Shoshone Arrowheads". Best line in the movie hands down. Without closed captioning you have no idea what he's saying.👌

[@aaronf5346]

He doesnt say pigpen he says creek bed

[@barrygaming19]

I met him. He’s awesome

[@IntelligentDiscussion]

Dang, had a son, adopted two, ran into this video while reminiscing about Napoleon Dynamite. I hope he is living his golden years well, this guy definitely deserves it. 💙

[@douglasw9624]

Loved that part of the movie...Mom was from Idaho and Dale's part in ND brought back fond memories of some of Idaho kin I knew as a child.

[@Billandmeggie]

I smiled all the way through this video. Bless his heart ♥️

[@blindriverstudios3516]

Wow, that was excellent. Dale is terrific in the Napoleon Dynamite. Nice to see him again.

[@WOZCINEMA]

Sweet old man! God bless him and his family.

[@myroastchicken]

seems like a sweet old man i just saw he passed away REST IN PEACE DALE

[@treeleaf7808]

Hard to find a video more wholesome than that. ♥

[@서수미-p1t]

Thanks East Idaho News for this great interview and for showing the simple kindness of simple folk. Rest well, Lyle aka Dale Critchlow!

[@shawnnixon2616]

A true Angel.. 😢😢 rip Dale, thank you for sharing yourself to the world. You're a gem

[@jc72outdoors]

He was the best. I miss my many talks I had with thus great man. He taught me many valuable life lessons.

[@westcoast7429]

Never knew I needed this! What an underrated channel!

[@Christieinthejourney]

This is a beautiful piece. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lisakvieira9201]

Thank you Nate!! For thses wonderful stories in the morning!! Very refreshing!! Your great!! I love❣ your segments, keep them coming!! God🕊Bless this 90 year old man!! Good morning and thank you again🙏🇺🇸😊👍

[@haydog]

Rest in Peace this Legend🙏🏻♥

[@rocingersol5060]

I never watched ND past the closing credits, until yesterday. Holy shit, there is a wedding and this guy is officiating!

[@irishpanic]

Bro same. The first time I saw the wedding was a couple of days ago when I watched ND on KZbin

[@woodentulike2no]

This interview brought me to tears I'm not sure why but thank you so much this gentleman is a true Jewel

[@danieloshea3326]

Aww he seems a sweetheart

[@Mark-m9z4q]

What a national treasure Dale is and he and his wife adopted some children. May God Bless him.

[@elonmust7470]

Love hearing the stories of old farmers & ranchers.

[@TheOriginalLexa]

This is so heartwarming! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Dale made this movie even better, and I hope he has always known just how special he is to so many people!

[@mikenew5380]

Not sure why, but this made me feel overwhelmingly thankful & yet sad at the same time. There’s something about the stories of someone that has lived so long that I find fascinating. I enjoyed this 🙏

[@joshuaGmartin2023]

i cant describe how much he reminds me of my grandfather. i loved him dearly

[@jc72outdoors]

Dale was a great man. If he reminds you of your grandfather, your grandfather must have been great as well. Dale is my uncle and he is greatly missed by many.

[@rachela.5311]

This makes me miss my Pop so much

[@toyticanos5463]

What a sweet guy!

[@Sparky5]

Here I thought he was just acting but that's how he really is. Respect.

[@emissaryofcharybdis105]

He was preparing his whole life for that role.

[@Debraj1978]

Love Napolean Dynamite from India.

[@Debraj1978]

@Chadfield Clapsaddle I: I don't understand a word you just said. You:

[@nevergiveup9560]

What a sweet fella . I bet he could tell some good stories . ..

[@sb1178]

I'm from egypt I had watched this movie since 2005 I loved it so much and after all this year's still one of best movies of all .... This interview really touching .. a real amazing kind man ..each one had share acting in this movie just leave a touch with smile in my heart ... Thanks for this video God bless you all

[@joshuam4895]

Such a pure soul

[@valerief1231]

I wanted them to show a clip of Dale in the movie!

[@defeatignorance8681]

I'm watching this video and I keep saying to myself "I know that interviewer." Sure enough, it is the same news station that does the secret Santa videos. Knowing the local news is still out there bringing stories to the people that puts a smile on our faces instead of the constant doom and gloom of the MSM is very refreshing. This man has lived a long, hard life and he still puts on a smile and feels grateful to still be around and able to celebrate the health he has. Amazing man and an amazing news station. You're blessed, Idaho.

[@Angrath]

Aww I just want to hug him!

[@Miamiflow885]

Hes a kind soul, he may be gone but we can always go back for a visit on his movie

[@upcyclebob692]

Thankyou Darryl. legend . a good person

[@cjp592]

Dale, please take care! Love from California.

[@GDuncan8002]

He stayed in character all those years, waiting for the sequel...

[@singlespeedsoulja8415]

His words of wisdom at the wedding is such a gem.

[@cowboyandhorse7]

I'd be so fortunate to be as good a man as Dale is in this life. Bless him :)

[@No1zHerO]

He never got out of character! Wow 😯

[@troywest]

This guy is just heartwarming

[@janjackson7732]

How wonderful is this???!! N.D. remains in my top five favorite movies and he's certainly central to the great writing and humor. What a great guy. I'm sure he's got so many wonderful stories. Thanks for this interview!

[@GeoAce777]

2nd funniest film after Better Off Dead ⛷️🚴‍♂️😉

[@danchanda]

Best movie ever made.

[@cherylbarnard5621]

I agree!!

[@King42089]

Over there in that pigpen I found a couple of Shoshone arrowheads. RIP Dale thank you for the laughs.

[@johnny-ko4mm]

Idaho state gem

[@TBONE82]

God bless you Lyle!!! 🙏🏼

[@OPAIK]

When he points to the mountain range during lunch and murmurs something about a arrowhead was my favorite scene of the whole movie

[@leestephens1]

You did an outstanding job interviewing that guy. You showed patience and respect. I’ve done many interviews for video projects. Way to go!!

[@porksqueezins5302]

I LOVE this man.

[@Geeksmithing]

I love how the interviewer still asked him if he had any children after the story he just told him about his son..

[@drew32]

R.I.P. Dale!

[@Clayton11789]

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[@tommyornothing7301]

He is precious.

[@moquilla1]

We won’t have people to tell us stories like this anymore. They are getting old and leaving us. Spend time with your loved ones. Spend time with an elderly person who isn’t your family, they will treasure every moment. They need people to talk to, to share their stories and memories. They lived in a time we will never be able to see or experience. They may be grumpy at times, it they’ve earned that right. Help the elderly, don’t harm them.

[@rabbithole2015]

This is my uncle Dale. He is one of the kindest men I know. Once I stopped by for a few minutes and he pulled out the lawn chair's to sit and share stories. He had a great love for his wife who passed years ago. He loves telling stories of how they met. I agree we are losing our best story teller's. Enjoy them while we have them.

[@nick56677]

91!?! Sad seeing some of our favorites get really old. Cherish Dale while he is here, sad to say death looks to be knocking on his door.

[@leapyear9460]

Its knocking on all of our doors, plan accordingly.

[@elonmust7470]

I bet he'll surprise you.

[@phatcrayonz]

He died of COVID-19. The pandemic got him. It’s a bad virus.

[@elonmust7470]

@@phatcrayonz troll somewhere else.

[@phatcrayonz]

@@elonmust7470 he died of Covid. It got him bad.

[@scottkessler9881]

Nice interview. RIP Dale..🙂🙏

[@Mr.Apples956]

Best favorite man

[@DopamineDecor]

Nate, you're the best interviewer! From Lori Dingbell to this cool dude, you nail it every time!!!!

[@OnsenDreamscapes]

I met him at the napoleon dynamite festival in preston. nice guy

[@atap777]

He's awesome! Thanks for this

[@Rameus]

“Over there in that creek bend I found a couple of Shoshone Arrowheads”

[@freddyfreddy42]

Awesome guy ! My favorite part of the movie