Bing Crosby, Tiny Tim, & Bobbie Gentry - Hollywood Palace

[@ERINYES10]

Tiny Tim was known to have an encyclopedic knowledge of music. It’s not scripted. It was a natural talent of his.

[@siggyretburns7523]

You mean talented playing it, or knowing it? Whats your fave song?

[@siggyretburns7523]

The ability to recall info on music doesnt make you a musician.

[@siggyretburns7523]

@@NoOne-kr4jc And thats all good. But the fact is that it wasnt his musical talent that got him famous. He made the top 100 chart once and held it for a month. But his real talent was looking awkward for an audience. Even that was limited. He was also a talented deadbeat dad as well. But that parts rarely spike of.+iiì

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Erinyes10, I agree with your comment 100%. I'm sure that Bing was really impressed to have this scholar and superfan describing all those songs and movies. This is one of the greatest things you could find in American music history.

[@peterfriend8084]

Tiny WAS impressive in that exchange - and his hair was neatly combed for once, perhaps another sign of respect for Bing...

[@SavoxYT]

Tiny's trying his hardest to keep his cool but you can just tell that he's thinking "Oh my god I'm talking to Bing Crosby!"

[@BassByTheBay]

Pretty sure it's a bit.

[@PISStopherNolan]

@@BassByTheBay tiny absolutely worshipped bing Crosby growing up. So for someone like him to actually be sitting there at the Hollywood Palace with the man he listened to through a gramophone alone in his room was extraordinary. Tiny was literally losing his shit on the inside

[@BassByTheBay]

@@PISStopherNolan I hope for Bing's and Bobbie's sakes he wasn't _literally._ 😀

[@akrenwinkle]

@@BassByTheBay Don't worry. Nobody on these boards knows what literally means these days. Literally.

[@AlmostReady504]

And Bing probably didn't know how to take him . Probably thought he was a freak. Two icons

[@jessicalanders3365]

I absolutely love Tiny Tim! He's sweet, kind hearted, and had an awesome memory! Rip Tiny Tim

[@ricebean1941]

IKR!

[@Lennard883]

[@ytr0bl0x76]

Rumor has it tiny tim Said Something bad will happen in 2 months to his Family somebody from his family And 2 months later he dies... he basically predicted his death

[@aporue5893]

so shy,it's so cute!!!

[@fanball9912]

I'm so happy that Bing didn't make fun of Tim and respected his knowledge and let him talk, even complimenting his vocals

[@PatKennedy-z1u]

I love tiny Tim rest in peace brother, tell Elvis I love him forever and ever amen.

[@sebastiancastro7039]

I have this stupid smile on my face just by watching Tiny Tim being himself... I am just learning about him and he seemd to be one of the truest people ever.... RIP

[@nicway3790]

His vocabulary is very proper and nice. I love it.

[@BigBingFan]

WOW----I'm amazed how Tiny Tim captured the actual Bing voice--not only vibrato, but Tiny was extremely close to Bing's original hit. Very nice, "TT." He actually is more talented than his "Tiptoe through the Tulips" over the top persona.

[@markgannett5948]

I have always loved Tiny Tim's voice, he was so underrated...most people only know him for tiptoe though the tulips, with his signature falsetto tone but he had a wide vocal range and varied repertoire of songs.

[@LizBlair]

This is the best performance by Tiny Tim I've seen. I'm glad that Bing didn't make fun of him. TT was funny and charming.

[@jessicaallen901]

Yes hats off to Bing for not making fun of this gentle soul. Tiny Tim was super smart and talented. The world needs more people like Tiny tim 💖

[@Lensmaster1]

Bing was charming and considerate of all his guests

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

And Bing absolutely knew that tiny was the real thing, a real historian and scholar and performer. Bing would not waste time with anyone that wasn't legitimate as a musician and an artist. These two were peas in a pod, and Bing was very sad later in life that tiny fell on troubled times.

[@christinamitchell6796]

Yes I agree I like him with Bing they are a good pairing.

[@kenupton8623]

Tiny Tim is the man.

[@ArtbyKurtisEdwards]

Tiny Tim was such an exceptional singer.

[@unperson5713]

I get the feeling this is Tiny Tim having a highlight of his life. This is very sweet.

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

Tiny Tim has always been the object of ridicule, but I think he is very awesome and talented. He is also very intelligent. I hate it when people make fun of him!

[@juan_carlos_baldeon_ramirez]

Me too!!!!

[@Sybridge0210]

Same here. He is warm guy

[@stevensprunger3422]

I agree extremely talented people often mocked

[@paulashields6239]

Maybe he was laughing all the way to the bank.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@paulashields6239 I love this quaint expression that started with Liberace. Even Michael Jackson's father used it. Someone asked him if it was true what MJ said, that you were so cruel you made him regurgitate? Mr. Jackson, "He gurgitated all the way to the bank."

[@mscoraline1998]

His smile is so infectious! I swear, it's like a little ray of sunshine. ❤️🖤❤️

[@trickniggajoe4041]

You know what's crazy? He's a breathe of fresh air........from the past. I just stumbled upon this tonight, I'm so glad I did.

[@shannonclark7823]

Yes yes! That smile! Its so pure it makes my heart hurt.

[@Lennard883]

True!! @SiouxieDeetz

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Fire..... Tim was over looked because not enough people understood that he was singing early 1900s style music perfectly. Maybe artistic. An A-gamer without a doubt.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

Tiny Tim was really who he appeared to be. I met him once in Grand Central Station at midnight while I was waiting for a train, and he was kind and gracious to everyone who came up to him

[@juliangomez4913]

El siempre fue muy agradecido con el público ❤

[@carlosrincon1551]

What year did you meet him?

[@Gum56]

​@@juliangomez4913❤

[@612Taper]

Just wonderful. And so classy for him to be appreciated by Bing and the audience at the time and not simply the object of dumb jokes.

[@gostrum1]

This is gold

[@PISStopherNolan]

Tiny Tim's popularity may not have been long. But I'm so happy he was able to see all his dreams come true. A "freak" from New York that nobody believed in, would you have believed in him? Yet he became a star and met and sang with the idols he listened to his whole life in a dark small apartment.

[@poetcomic1]

How touching to see Herbie treated with GREAT respect and allowed to show his astonishing knowledge of early popular music.

[@EricBrinkman]

Yes, quite kind to show him off in his best light. Not every interviewer he appeared with allowed him to do that

[@zipdideedooda9829]

This is wonderful ❤ I've been so depressed. Watching Tiny Tim just eases the pain a little bit. THANK YOU for posting. Love you Tiny Tim!

[@remodesu]

Me too!!!

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

the mutual respect and affection is profound

[@zombie3434]

He was a great man. Very kind person. I feel like he may be on the spectrum a bit, but that is what made him so special.

[@itsnotmeitsyou8271]

Oh he was on the spectrum alright lol

[@blessures]

what spectrum?

[@leeeatmon5176]

agreed, which explains his knowledge of music. after hearing about this guy all my life, it is youtube that finally introduced me to this amazing talent.

[@skinsey85]

@@blessures I'm assuming they meant the autistic spectrum

[@Dragon-wl5ic]

Aspergers!

[@lllexoduslll]

Tiny Tim should've joked about Bing's age by calling him "B.C."

[@nurkenrustem6044]

A long long time ago A million years BC Best things in life Were absolutely free But no one appreciated The sky that was always blue And no one congratulated The moon that was always new

[@brightbite]

He wouldn't have. He respected Bing too much.

[@dadoctah]

A few years later Bing got into a back and forth over real names with Flip Wilson on his show, addressing him as "Clerow" (Flip's first name) and Flip coming right back and calling Bing "Lillis" (his middle name).

[@r13hd22]

Crosby was one of the few people that did not openly make fun of Tiny Tim. The "T T" was not meant as a jab, he was surprised by the audience response.

[@tramboithao]

Never gave Tiny Tim a thought after his initial flurry of fame. But seeing him again some 50 or so years latter I have a new found respect for him. A lovely guy all round. Let atheist god shine on you Tim. Regards Joe

[@Bearish-Chris]

It may have been weird for them at the time but I’m glad Tiny Tim has transcended. Yes he was strange but in hindsight, he was completely wholesome. I think we can all learn a lesson from him to just be who we are.

[@shaundiltz5821]

Tiny sounding better than Bing on sounding like Bing. This is amazing television. Holy Crap, fantastic

[@majkus]

TT could sing solidly on pitch reliably. Especially in his later years, Bing couldn't. And when I pointed this out to my dad once, he said that Bing _never_ really had good pitch. His style let him slide into the notes rather than hitting them much of the time.

[@dominothewonderdog]

No he does not. Why compare? No one comes first or second : art is not a sport!

[@chrisvilla1374]

Such a kind hearted person

[@jennytran7891]

tiny tim is such a sweet man i love him so much

[@kevins2033]

Tiny Tim had some pipes. And I’m willing to bet Bing was sincere when he addressed his vibrato. It’s out of this world.

[@saphirus1able]

What a delight! So wonderful to see Tiny Tim singing with Bing Crosby. I think Tiny Tim's vibrato was truly matchless!

[@tonybarfridge4369]

g dc Buffy Sainte-Marie

[@saphirus1able]

@@tonybarfridge4369 Hmm.. Nice vibrato. But not exaggerated like Tiny Tim. He was over the top.

[@brittraegrantham4385]

Well, I hate to boast but my vibe is nicknamed Tiny Tim.

[@Troy_nov1965]

Man some talent on that stage, its a wonder the timbers could hold them up and Bobbie Gentry sure was easy on the eyes

[@marknewton6984]

Bobbie Gentry-- Wow-- my kind of woman!

[@ekola1]

Watching Tiny Tim stand before one of his many idols is like watching a child in a candy shop. Such a wonder!

[@jlange73]

Wow Bobbie Gentry!! What a talent and beauty. They don't make them like they used to that's for sure.

[@VRShow]

What makes this ALL the more amazing is this is pre Internet and DVD/VHS rentals...how Tiny Tim would have amassed that knowledge as it would have required a lot of manual legwork...theaters playing all those old movies would have been one of the only ways? Books the other?

[@nicoley133]

You mean they didn't have youtube or TCM back then? That's a very good point. :)

[@taddyd1]

Tim always was a walking encyclopedia about old songs and since Bing is still the all time king of hit records (340+Top Ten hits and 40 # 1s!!!) it makes since that TT would be up on his Bingopedia.

[@taddyd1]

Records and sheet music

[@johnrekall8410]

He spent a LOT of time at the library learning about music history from various media.

[@hkoizumi3134]

I was no where near this talented but I study American pop culture for the 70's, 80's, and 90's as a Japanese student. Among my peers, I was the encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture. I was obsessed with it when I was a teen. I used to smuggle TV guides and magazines from American base where it was stationed near where I lived in Misawa. It was practically my bible lol.

[@trumanbentley9491]

God bless Tiny Tim. His wonderful talent was a gift to the world.

[@andrewhart9913]

I could feel his vibrato on my phone! What a singer Tiny was.

[@emg8810]

A great duo performance. Bing is his usual easygoing, affable self, and respectful of Tiny Tim. And Tiny Tim holds his own in this segment, rather entertaining. Thank you Nicoley 133 for the download.

[@Steve-ix2un]

thought Ting was a toad

[@psaavedrat]

Por eso Tiny Tim es uno de mis más queridos artistas y cantantes... Genial...

[@samsmith4216]

Love Tiny Tim...what a total gentleman and nice guy. RIP , thank you for the memories

[@jeromylyon5301]

His musical knowledge and knowledge of Hollywood in general is on another level. As is his voice!!!! Tiny Tim is a true artist!!! RIP

[@philipatoz]

Tim's playing up a campy / weirdo feminine side was all an act that was designed to market his act - and it worked brilliantly - plus it was really funny. And he was a virtual encyclopedia of American popular music and show tunes, from the late 19th century to the 20s, 30s and 40s. He was a really nice fellow that most didn't get or understand. He was also quite talented.

[@alastairrussell8415]

He is such a kind hearted man RIP tiny Tim 3

[@shhajajsjbahahaha8933]

He is just adorable and i love him so much 💕☺️

[@Oqueacredito]

Dedicação e respeito aos fãs, foi a marca registrada desse ser iluminado... Que descanse em paz.

[@MjlovesMinivans]

Omgosh tiny tim was such an amazing person so respectful and kind.

[@pixiepqueen]

"vibrato large enough to chuck a Labrador through" heheeee won't ever forget that one

[@Rox.Martinez.Morelense]

El nacio en una epoca equivocada era presa de burlas por ser una persona con un estilo unico que los ignorantes no entendian pero en talento y carisma nadie le ganaba que lastima que lo invitaran para tratarlo como fenomeno de circo cuando tenia que tratarlo de la mejor manera para mi era un genio incomprendido y talentoso por que amo su musica y estilo 😍

[@mikesalamanes2127]

I can't believe that this Tiny Tim was this talented. YOU'RE A GREAT SINGER MR. TINY TIM.

[@capitanfuturo594]

Bobbie Gentry was so beatiful 😍

[@nelsonvargas9527]

Tiny Tim has a heart of gold . I love Tini Tim .

[@alanhodges8839]

What a charismatic moment to be transported back to the times when there was fabulous shows that were so watchable, shear talent, like there ain’t today.

[@luciusmalou4906]

Tim was among the most unique and loveable entertainers. Just brilliant and perfect for those times.

[@Lampshade51]

I used to think that he was just a comedy novelty act. But later realized that he was a true scholar of the music of the first half of the twentieth century. He could have been a very effective professor at a music school. As far as his singing goes, don't let the falsetto kid you. He was right on pitch and sang with heart and emotion.

[@aporue5893]

I love his voice,it's amazing.R.I.P.

[@dudebro6360]

HOW CAN PEOPLE NOT LIKE TT?!?

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Dude Bro they don't know him

[@siggyretburns7523]

Maybe because when you're 40 and you married a 17 year old, you might feel entitled to smack her around. I dunno. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpm4eKOarNmYhtk Go 10 minutes into this video. The conversation gets kinda uncomfortable.

[@siggyretburns7523]

His mother was jewish. But his father was a catholic priest.

[@SavoxYT]

@@siggyretburns7523 How could his father have been a Catholic priest? They're not allowed to marry.

[@aporue5893]

@@siggyretburns7523 TROLL

[@thomascollins4325]

Really cool to see those three together!!! Bobbie Gentry is gorgeous!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@joebalusikiii5811]

It is a true pity that the camp and novelty aspect of Tiny Tim's career overshadowed his knowledge and real ability. I'm glad videos like this are out there.

[@bradwooldidge6979]

I don’t remember this! Tiny Tim really was a walking encyclopedia! No internet! Amazing.

[@mr.scottpowell]

Tiny Tim was one of my earlier memories. Bought the 45 of Tiptoe Through the Tulips when I was a kid. But I'm only now seeing these interviews and hearing him talk. It gives you a much a deeper insight into his personality. Fascinating

[@Scissor18Luv]

i love tiny tim he seems so sweet! and WHOO WHAT A VOICE VIBRATO!

[@siggyretburns7523]

Falsetto

[@brendahunter9134]

Awesome!

[@RealCalebClay]

He has a great memory

[@menachemsachemrobotscowitz2794]

God Bless Tiny Tim !

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

absolutely on top of his game!!!

[@odiseo986]

Tiny Tim: the best!

[@michaelmiller9483]

Another one of the nicest moments in American Television history...

[@lenhummel5614]

Wow! What a classic from a time long gone. Thanks for uploading this.💛👍💛

[@matthewtoy5360]

awesome!

[@tgshort7638]

Man he had a great range at least 2 maybe 3 octives and perfect tone I don't think he got enough credit as a singer

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Tim was such a kind and gentle appearing man,

[@jimcatalfamo8034]

Wow, obviously some of those songs I haven't heard of but listen to a tiny saying put a smile on my face. A true talent

[@opencurtin]

Bing was one cool guy , an amazing voice both in speech and in song !

[@SAFAR458]

Legends

[@larry3034]

Tiny had a warm heart❤❤❤

[@mc6244]

This is absolutely incredible. What a gem!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@rma3_3_3]

The good ole day's of television in America ♡♡♡

[@whosoever9198]

I thank KZbin for giving me such an appreciation for Mr Tiny Tim. He was such a gentleman. So kind and respectful. I have to admit that as a boy in the ‘60’s I was kinda creeped out by him. But now I love this guy.

[@AutomaticSelector]

I saw this on TV back when it originally aired, and have always remembered it fondly. It seemed then, as it seems to me now, that a lot of what they said to each other was unscripted. Anyway, the result is wonderful.

[@muse7746]

Call me Bing. Omg. I'm a big Crosby fan. If he said that to me......I can hear myself now " Yes sir Mr. BING". Thank you sir... LOL. Mr. Bing gave us so many wonderful films. A legend. ❤

[@zachbach2688]

Really nice guy and good memory

[@SILENTLY9]

2 great people that we love RIP ''

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

Dusty Williams realty of my street LL LoL

[@jhoneviccasana1871]

Here's the question. Where's Bobby Gentry now?

[@juan_carlos_baldeon_ramirez]

Maravilloso Tiny Tim en el escenario, realmente adoré❤

[@j.d.thompson3505]

I wish I had that amazing range and vibrato.

[@mrawesome5495]

What a pair.....awesome.

[@ATalkingSock]

I always come back to this video when I need a mood booster.

[@timh4500]

That last song is fantastic!

[@miguelparada5283]

Excellent vocals!

[@mackdog832]

Truly Amazing

[@morgansalgat375]

absolutely brilliant..TT is a hero of mine and has been since i was 10 yrs old.im 34 now...it makes me sad ppl dont kno about tiny tim.and bing! what an absolute legend.what a fantastic clip.thnk u so much whoever posted this

[@Davai007]

Hes wonderful

[@mousetreehouse6833]

It truly seems that 'Mr. Bing' is impressed with 'T. T.'s vocalizations. However, I wasn't too pleased when the woman showed up; it was almost as if the producers had no real faith in Tiny, that he would not be able to carry that segment alone with Bing. I thought 'T. T.' did a superb job !

[@PapagenoMF]

"That woman" is Bobby Gentry, one of the greatest singers of her generation, first. Second, she came on to sing a love song with Bing. It would have been a little odd to that audience if Tim and BIng had sang the love song instead...

[@supermamamaxi]

This is Excellent!

[@Brian-pf7qq]

This what I love about sixties and seventies variaty shows, having people sing together that would never have record together, Crosby, Gentry, and Tim, odd but entertaining trio.

[@fab60s64]

clever guy was Tim . great fun and knew how to get a laugh

[@hawkmaster381]

Two legends.

[@marialuisamattesini153]

When Tim begins to sing, first astonishment, then admiration and then a trace of livid envy appear on Crosby's face. What appears astonishing is the mixture of these three sentiments, and the total incomprehension of the public, obtuse and respectable, of this small, grotesque drama between two artists at the highest levels.

[@crystallineblue4344]

LOL! Pretentious much?

[@BrianStorey-j5n]

Live TT and bing,,and madly in love with Bobbie