Phil Donahue interviews John Wayne (1976)

John Wayne appears on a 1976 episode of Donahue in front of an audience largely populated by women, and he discusses his life, his career, his stint as a singing cowboy, Ronald Reagan's political career, John Wayne impressionists, pornography, and much more. This is taken from a "Classic Donahue" rerun in 1996. Quality's not great, but there don't seem to be many Duke interviews floating around.

[@morganplisken7271]

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence is an amazing masterpiece.

[@222333aaaaaa]

Completely agree - my dad introduced me to it!

[@connoisseur9069]

For those complaining about John Wayne being racist I just need to say this, Wayne was born in 1907. Do you honestly expect him to have the same views on the world as we have today? 🤣

[@alexdavies7394]

Back in the day when two people of opposing political views, could still engage in polite, civil conversation and maintain respect for each other. A completely different scenario these days!!

[@vivianstidham9596]

JOHN WAYNE...THERE NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER ACTOR LIKE HIM. Actors today don't even come close!

[@karenstrickman5724]

Love him. So sad he is gone. We need more like him!

[@charlottestafford3845]

Absolutely I love John Wayne

[@joesullivan8861]

who is him??? wayne or Donahue???

[@MJAMES1021]

I'm 58 years old and The Duke has always been my hero. Thank you for posting this.

[@mrg466]

The Greatest American Racist... oops, that was supposed to say hero!

[@shanewoods1980]

@@mrg466 was illegal to be racist when he was growing up? I’m sure your grandparents were racist too so sit down and shut up

[@gunterangel]

@@mrg466 I'm not American, so I don't want to be presumptuous to decide whether JW was a racist or not. But I've read he dropped some remarks on the playboy magazin in the early seventies that give a strong impression that maybe he was....! But I leave it to the American public to argue about that. What I want to say is, that I just can't understand, how anyone can call an actor, any actor at all, "a hero". I mean, they don't run into burning houses to save little children from a gruesome death, do they ?! They just say lines others have written and do- as- if earning a lot of money by it. That doesn't mean I'm not thankful for their work as I enjoy much of it, and I admire many good actors for their artistry and the joy and inspiration their work provided for me and millions of movie enthusiasts. So, admiration and thankfullness , yes ! But "hero ? No ! That's a number too big regarding an actor imho. ! That said I also enjoyed many of the movies of JW as many are real classics, and he really was a big presence on the silverscreen and had charisma! And by his naturalistic and minimalistic style he was also a great actor in his own way ( he may have been a racist or not...) . Don Siegel , who was the director of his last movie, "The Shootist" , which was made around the time of this interview (and which JW is talking about) , once said it in an interview around the same time, that JW would have been one of the most professional movie actors he ( Siegel) had ever worked with despite him ( Siegel ) not liking JW as a human being !

[@mrg466]

@@gunterangel You said it well, he was an actor, paid to say lines. Which many confuse with real life. I can care less about John's acting! My thing is,...what are you in real life? That's what counts! Sadly racist exist around this planet, America and beyond! But no one is born that way. To be racist, it's something one is taught. But what your taught, doesn't mean it's truth! I call someone friend, when they earned it, has nothing to do with their color. Glad my parents, never taught me to hate because of where someone from, nor because of skin color. Have a good day!

[@gunterangel]

@@mrg466 Thanks for your thoughtful response, that I completely agree with! Wish you a nice day too ! 👍

[@akumar7366]

How wonderful a major star can sit in front of the public and allow them to simply ask questions, that is rare even back then and unheard of today, God bless you Duke ♥

[@retroguy9494]

Oh he LOVED it! He really liked and appreciated his fans.

[@CoventryRobin]

My family and I went on the location of the movie set The Cowboys. We meant John Wayne and it was something none of us will ever forget. Our family of 8 was treated so well by John Wayne and we got to see all the school kids at the schoolhouse.

[@skymaster7606]

Been 42 years since we lost this great man, I am so glad I am not the only one that misses the Duke and what he stood for thanks for posting this i watched this when it originally aired.

[@patsyvidrine4754]

He was very intelligent and had a wonderful sense of humor. Admire him!

[@ermannomassarella6528]

He was a fascist piece of shit

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

@@ermannomassarella6528 👈triggered snowflake

[@ermannomassarella6528]

@@Dingdongwitchisdead somewhat?

[@elavke5441]

Pregnant with my 2 kid when he died. Broke my heart. My husband bout me a t shirt with his pic on it. Couldn't get " The duke lives on" not in my preggy size. Had that shirt tho til I wore it out. Yrs.

[@mattbarton3725]

I’m only 33 I wish I would of learned more about him a long time ago I can’t stop listening to him talk he’s patriot🇺🇸

[@janepatterson6779]

Mr Wayne was a VERY patriotic person. You notice hie bracelet, it has to do with Vietnam.

[@russelljamesmorris6567]

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[@drew67gmdrm72]

Yes a true patriot , not a nationalist . A big difference snd why he is worthy of our respect .

[@AbbeyofTheleme]

What a great audience. The best part of this show was Donahue getting out of the way and letting the audience ask the questions. Such a memorable interview.

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

After the show moved to New York, Phil, although the King, became a caricature of his former self. He became "big time." lol

[@rapier1954]

Can't imagine the pinheads in late-night today being able to conduct an interview like this.

[@tdunph4250]

@rapier1954 Farrell amen to that my friend!

[@paulspears715]

you mean the useless idiots who pretend to be pundits, yeah i agree

[@mikestevenson576]

Colbert could do it. I don't watch Colbert a lot and don't really like him, but no question he could do this and has done this.

[@realnativenativistcolonize668]

WHAH WHAH WHAH is all Dookie supporters, and weak minded tightie righties speak. Bending over for the colonnial crybaby "The Indians are selfish with their land" John Dookie Wayne is not an interview. Keep crying because the tears taste great. ha ha ha ha ha

[@kirstymartin471]

To be fair Donahue doesn't try very hard here, this was an easy interview. Now Cavett on the other hand, he was an artist for interviewing people. Sad he never interviewed John Wayne fully, only a small one on the set for The Shootist.

[@johnpierce4976]

All of these "stars" of today should watch this and learn how to conduct themselves, how to be a man, and how to be humble. Rest in peace John Wayne. You were one of a kind sir.

[@kevinburgess6112]

John Pierce well put , i love your post

[@anguschisholme8372]

@@kevinburgess6112 a true great man the best of the best rest in peace mr Wayne

[@emma4639702]

AMEN

[@kevintotten562]

John Wayne was the greatest actor this world has ever known.

[@loisrussell6006]

🤠 All time favorite, think 🤔 I’ve seen them all. John Wayne is the only cowboy I introduced my grandson to, it started with him wanting one of the felt framed wall pics. I bought him movie, “The Cowboys”he loved it. Mom insist he hang the felt pic in his walk n closet, LOL 😂 Found him looking for that movie, mom had thrown out. I purchased it a second time, because he was so upset. We were blessed to have John Wayne to enjoy. Thanks 😊 for the memories

[@lauriewinek2453]

The difference between 1976 and today is that Donahue, a devout liberal can have a respectful conversation with conservative John Wayne. If he was on the View today or even the night time talk shows they would be sneering and sarcastic.

[@OUigot]

The left have brought respect and morals to an all time low, and when they're confronted on their abominable behavior they turn verbally and physically violent....in short, they're communist thugs

[@Peter-976]

@Laurie Winek attaway to turn a interview with a movie legend into a political fight......idiot.

[@stephenslusser2895]

@ripdaddy KC, any extreme view is scary. For decades, polls and research has shown that Americans have been shown to be only slightly right of center, not extremely anything. We need to work together to get back to that civil middle ground. On this, I think we agree.

[@stephenslusser2895]

@ripdaddy KC , any extreme view is scary. For decades, polls and research has shown that Americans are only slightly to the right of center, until recently. We must work together, to get back to that civil middle ground, especially where the right to respectfully disagree is concerned. On this, I believe we would agree.

[@rockinredneck57]

The main takeaway is John Wayne was proud to be an American first and foremost. Everything else politically took a back seat.

[@MediaBuster]

People today need to listen to this interview.

[@Valkonnen]

Hearing John Wayne do a John Wayne imitation was one of the best things I've ever seen.

[@mikef3726]

I could watch this 100 times. We need John Wayne today.

[@morbidmanmusic]

No, we don't. He was a pos

[@Deke1]

@@morbidmanmusic And you're ignorant!

[@91dodgespiritrt]

@@morbidmanmusic LOSER.

[@stevelewis1982]

And we don't need donahue

[@macanthony1982]

`no we dont... racist azz bastard can stay dead

[@KenBeam-CalifonNJ]

Nothing will ever be more "American" than a John Wayne movie.

[@AA-ek5kz]

ken Beam the racist part of it at least is in line with being American.

[@JML6988]

@@AA-ek5kz Takes 1 2 no 1

[@jamesmcaleenan6050]

Elvis JFK

[@coltonhill6095]

the only thing more American is having a Marlboro red and a cup of black coffee while you enjoy it

[@philiphalpenny9761]

Yankee Doodle Dandy( 1942)?

[@midassnap9028]

I cried on 6/11/79 A Legend and a past that will never return. Let's do what he would have done and find our way through with class, honesty, and honor.

[@rawfoodwriter]

here here!

[@stephencummings2975]

Don't cry he's still here 42 years later.

[@dankosek4274]

Wow, an actual interview... I haven’t seen one in so long I’d forgotten what they were like!

[@Kevthkid]

I’m

[@theking-nz1ut]

I was just 9 in 1976 and I grew up watching john Wayne and I am still a fan of john Wayne even today. John wayne is a movie Legend RIP

[@chriscooper3117]

Roger Martin Oh really? Try listening to his comments earlier in the interview - he was married to at least TWO Mexican women and has kids that are half-Mexican! Does that sound like a racist to you! In fact, he's a CLASSIC (authentic) LIBERAL, he said it himself! Try listening. He's not a phoney liberal like the extreme-left Marxists of today pretend to be!... Also, when he was shooting films like 'The Searchers' Wayne was extremely kind and generous to the Navajo people of the region and helped them to participate in the film production. Ford and Wayne were some of the first film-makers to use authentic Native Americans to perform in the movies, unlike tbe typical Caucasian actors in face paint and black wigs used for many years. Stop spreading Marxist propaganda lies about people who have more integrity in their little finger than the lying, American-hating, leftists have in their entire flock of human vultures.

[@simpleman6591]

@@chriscooper3117 Don't worry about Roger. He's been trolling everyone. He's just full of hate, trying to trigger everyone.

[@TomTom-io8lc]

I still try to catch his movies, other than that I never turn the TV on

[@VinnieRattolle]

3 days ago, there were around 5,000 views and now there's over 40,000! Dunno know where all you folks are coming from, but I'm happy that this video's finally getting some appreciation.

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

Vinnie Rattolle Thanks Vinnie for posting this interview. Today's "progressives" are not liberals like Phil D. He was respectful when the Duke expressed his political views. I never liked Phil D. but this interview gave me a new appreciation for him. This interview was also very informative about the Duke's acting career. Great interview, enjoyed every minute of it!

[@rtrip95897]

/G\

[@maribethspence9458]

I have always loved The Duke. Thank you for posting this!

[@conniemeikle6099]

Thanks Mr. Rattolle!!! You are getting these views, because everything John Wayne says makes sense and he doesn't compromise his beliefs to cater to the audience. I respect that and so do other people!!!

[@JOHNSAG1]

@@TheInsaneChef You are so wrong .. Wayne was a moderate and wanted both parties to work together. You missed the whole point of his discussion on politics. You just had to make a dumb comment. The Duke said he supports the person who will work with the country, not the party .. whether it is Republican or Democrat .. pretty obvious. He said he voted probably 5 times each party. You just had to make a divisive statement didn't ya ..

[@tomm5228]

Loved the shootist, America needs him and his values now more than ever, God bless

[@jimballard1895]

for me anyway. the most delightful thing about this is his honest and forthright answers ------ RIP "Duke" for your memory is loved

[@jhassett2]

Wayne is so relaxed and self assured....it makes him cool as hell.. Only Mitchum was in the same class...Great response at 38:00..He refused to be anyones mouthpiece.

[@brianplum1825]

John Wayne is prescient with his praise of Ron Howard, who went on to direct many great movies and won an Oscar.

[@ezeztztz]

'The shootist'was his best performance and his best western imo, And 'the quite man' was a gorgeous masterpiece

[@davidherron3136]

" I thought a liberal was some body who would listen to everybodys point of view and then make up his mind " John Wayne 1976

[@janorhypercleats]

In those days it was the right that was angry and intolerant--nowadays it's the left who are angry, uptight PC Nazis!!

[@susanauger3758]

HAAAAAAHAAAAAA LOOOOOOOOL OH MY

[@RichDoes..]

@@aliceshaw8265 stop being brainwashed and check out some facts.

[@RichDoes..]

@@aliceshaw8265 again I re-iterate, try some facts!

[@RichDoes..]

@@aliceshaw8265 I suspected you couldn't supply even one, you're not even of this earth... are you from the planet More?

[@krupadrum]

My all time hero, favourite actor and gentleman. The quiet man walks tall.

[@emma4639702]

YES HE DOSE

[@timosborne7633]

DXD

[@barbarahinote3786]

The Duke should have won an Oscar for The Shootist.

[@Carpenterdane]

And The Searchers.

[@helok9]

And the Cowboys.

[@notaclerk1]

The shootist was the Unforgiven of its day.

[@mvunit3]

@@helok9 - I thought for sure he was going to win that one, I got to see it in the theater as a kid. Still my fave Western, and GREAT John Williams score!

[@brucebrewer6422]

He should have won an Oscar for Red River!

[@pammf9391]

Really enjoyed watching this-- it’s great that this video still exists…I’m 73 so I do remember reading about his political views and knew he was Republican…while watching this, I Googled his son Patrick who is now 83- thanks for posting

[@drricksjoquist4358]

My two favorite scenes from his many films: listening to Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson sing while Walter Brennan played the harmonica in "Rio Bravo" and taking the charge across the meadow after cursing out Ned in "True Grit."

[@mrmidnightmovie]

John Wayne talking about working with Katharine Hepburn shows was a time when entertainers could put away political difference and work together on a project how sad it is that things like this cannot happen today

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Actually from what I understand they got along well with each other!

[@TWS-pd5dc]

@@chuckbuckbobuck Yes Hepburn admired Wayne as an actor. As did liberal Kirk Douglas, liberal Henry Fonda and Liberal Richard Widmark (though they did clash over work on The Alamo) and very liberal Lauren Bacall. Back then actors could be republicans and not run from it. Fess Parker, Brian Keith, Fernando Llamas, Agnes Morehead, Mary Tyler Moore, Jack Palance, James Arness, Michael Landon, Bob Cummings, Steve McQueen, Robert Conrad, Jackie Gleason, William Bendix, Alan Ladd, Buddy Ebsen, and many others never hid from the fact that they were staunch republicans. Sad that today actors generally have to hide from it.

[@retroguy9494]

It was the generation! Like Ginsburg and Scalia on the Supreme Court were good friends! They accepted the fact that people had political and ideological differences but saw past that and treated them for the kind of people they were in general.

[@vernpascal1531]

@@TWS-pd5dc That's a very good point. In those days though many of the Liberals like Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas both Veterans were as tough as any of The Conservatives. Also, it was much easier to be a Super Patriot in those days because we were The Greatest Generation who saved The World. Unfortunately, everywhere you look from The Military, Presidents and throughout all major Govt. Agencies that hubris led to a lot of extremely bad decisions and consequences.

[@VinnieRattolle]

I was so proud of myself for secretly recording this for my superfan father-in-law -- who was typically polite but showed little interest in hearing the Duke speak. I snagged the video back after he died, and am happy to see that it's amassing views and *finally* getting the appreciation that I'd initially hoped for. I only wish the quality was better.

[@MrTigre6]

Vinnie, thank you SO much!!

[@johnkent6572]

Vinnie Rattolle Thanks for the video.I had never seen John Wayne in an interview before.

[@jimjamsetc6763]

This is great!!!!

[@artbalderdash2551]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@fordsrule35]

Thank you sir. It's GREATLY appreciated. This is just fantastic to watch and the quality is fine😁. Do you have all of the commercials with it as well? That would be fun to watch.

[@TheBretlinne]

I'm always reminded of my dad when I watch John Wayne. So many similarities. He was gone before I was even alive, but I know him from fantastic films and the respect my dad had for him. If only we had more celebrities with this sort of humility.

[@oonojoe]

The Man Was A Legend. An Excellent American.

[@lonmcq7317]

A marvelous, humble man around his fans, very patient...

[@ebunny000]

This was a real treat to watch. John Wayne was respected because of who he was on and off screen. And the older he got the more of himself came out in his movies. He was a respectable man who loved his country. He didn't shy away from his politics in public or on TV and the media did not control him. His opinions (7:35) on the politicians building themselves up for the love of money, not the country, is the biggest problem we have in our government today.

[@theresabollman8061]

Oh Lord, he was something so special...we all loved him for all those years. May he rest in peace.

[@davidmeyer2586]

What a great American ! Every time I see John Wayne I think of my Grandfather and my wonderful childhood, it makes me smile...

[@dav1099]

John Wayne was awesome, wish I could have met and talked with him.

[@shanethomas772]

He's was racists KKK card holder may he rot in hell...

[@fordsrule35]

@@shanethomas772 Blah blah blah go cry a River.

[@afringedweller]

Shane Thomas - I simply do not believe you.

[@larrycraddock3063]

No sir! Jesus Christ is awesome. He is the Savior of the world. John Wayne was a drunk,adulterer and coward!

[@estelasayeed5608]

larry craddock oh really? What about your precious bible? You do know that 85% of it is fake right? And Jesus.. if he existed is dead and the magical fairy you people call “God”... there’s nothing that proves it’s existence..

[@narasil199173]

Incredible...he was talking about fake news fifty years before it became so blatantly obvious no one could ignore it anymore... He was an amazing human being...

[@suzanneholdsworth6464]

Well I had a grin from ear to ear watching this interview. Nice to see the audience asking the Duke questions. Loved him

[@kenbishop2343]

He is the reason that I went into the Marine Corps and spent 28 years

[@ranlive1]

I loved this interview. John Wayne is one of a kind. The Quiet Man, McClintock, The Searchers, The Cowboys, The Shootist, and so many others are some of my all-time favorite movies.

[@5eurocups2005]

Don't forget "True Grit"

[@tomcornwell1516]

@A man of Vision what a puke you are Vision. Only in America can you speak your apinyon and get away with it. John Wayne was one of the few that helps us remember that.

[@karenschuh3247]

@@tomcornwell1516 ok

[@alexanderjoubert1119]

He was just himself during interview as he was in his movies!! My altime fovourite actor!!

[@subhashnamey5562]

There was no TV in India back then and I was 20 . I've seen all these movies you mentioned but can you remember the movie Hatari ? I saw it in the mid sixtees about 10 yrs old. I've observed that in most of the westerns John Wayne was shot in the left leg/thigh .Jai Maharashtra Pune City.

[@MrSapplease]

He had just finished his last movie ‘The Shootist’ at this taping....it really was an homage to his own iconic life!

[@lizdoyle7158]

John wayne ⭐ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A lovely man an really honest man he told it straight 🕊🕊🕊

[@SirBlackReeds]

We need a biopic about this legend. He was educated by both Tom Mix, an actor who grew up during the final years of the American Frontier, and Wyatt Earp.

[@pookieholman9175]

I love westerns. My husband passed away. We could not afford tv. Bought movies

[@simonsays5569]

​@@pookieholman9175 Same ! I love them too ! Im not an american, but Ive watched most of the best westerns from 1920's until 1970's .I wish to visit all the places from the movies in the US one day starting from Nevada and many ranches and places. There are some youtube channels where many westerns are there for free viewing. 1) Gringo Western movies. 2) Hangtown express.

[@mrg466]

Legendary racist!

[@dansweet6793]

@@mrg466 everything is racist and sexist to you goofballs.

[@helenperez9828]

@@mrg466 lol your the racist!

[@Locktwiste72]

@37:42 That political guy was trying to get some sort of political statement from The Duke, but all he got was Mr. Wayne's honest answer about being loyal to America. Best answer ever. Country, not party.

[@chriscooper3117]

Locktwiste72 Yup. Wayne's reply was absolutely perfect and well thought out in just a few moments. I think he already knew back then that the political arena was controlled by vultures on the top who ran both parties. Bigger theater than Hollywood. However, I think he still had some hope for positive, sincere change.

[@retroguy9494]

Yep! For God and country! My family has been here since the mid 1600's and we not only helped MAKE a country but we fought in some of its wars including the Revolutionary War. The framers did not believe in parties. I think they saw the division that could happen. And they were right! The Duke knew!

[@paulbrown6008]

John Wayne was and is the epitome of the westerm hero but we go to see the real deal and I'm more of a fan now that I have. There will never be his equal. Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone.

[@respitia]

Two other actors I grew up watching that I admired both on and off camera were/are Clint Walker and James Arness. Coincidentally, all 3 were in many western and all 3 handled themselves with class and had lots of charisma. They were real Men. Also these Men ate their Wheaties... John Wayne was 6'4, Clint Walker was 6'6 and James Arness was 6'7!!

[@professorjams]

Ron.....when duke says you could be his boy....that's gotta a top compliment.

[@hillbillyholdout6437]

That was back when everyone was decent to each other even if your political views didn't lineup

[@retroguy9494]

I remember those days. I grew up during them. And I miss them and long for them.

[@ryanhodges7101]

You are absolutely right sir. At that time it wasn’t about Red or Blue. It definitely wasn’t conservative or liberal. We have lost our way.

[@AstralPixie]

HIllbilly: I know... Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart were best friends and opposites politicially. Many people were married to people who had different political persuasions. It's truly sad affair nowadays.

[@stewartstewart2693]

Thank you for the wonderful time piece. John Wayne will alway be my hero . What you saw is what you get . I was born in LA in 1960 in the children Hospital I had spent A year in and out of the hospital. My father said that in 1961 after I was cleared to go home with Mom that John Wayne and other actors came by the hospital and paid for my medical bill which at the time was over 100,000.00 dollar then He said that John Wayne was going on vacation in Mexico to catch some red coats with his family. He was bigger in life then he will ever be in pictures.

[@spirittalkers4182]

Stewart Campbell my father was in a movie with John Wayne when my father was a young boy and John Wayne got angry on stage and kicked at the ground, the dirt flew up in the air and into my father’s eyes, there happened to be small fragments of glass in the dirt. Permanently damaged my father’s eyes. My father was in hospital for surgery on his eyes and John Wayne took time off to spend time in the hospital with my father everyday he was there and paid all his bills for the surgery and hospital stay, he didn’t have to, he insisted. He gave my father his personal coffee cup that he had always used for his coffee while filming, it says the duke on one side....my Dad had that cup till the day he died....he cried so much when John Wayne died.

[@judy-9999]

Spirit Talkers That is a VERY FINE anecdotal story & a beautiful memory for your family and I genuinely appreciate you sharing it with us ~ THANK YOU. ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️👍😎🥰😇❤️

[@judy-9999]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful, inspirational story with us. I like it when I find out that someone who has made it so big, still makes the effort to connect with regular (no disrespect meant to “regular” folks, like me) people, in knowing what their personal “needs” are & helping out in special ways. ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ 👍😎🥰😇

[@erwinmonti5066]

What a FANTASTIC man John Wayne was. THE so called ARROGENT actors of today couldn't hold a candle to this man. YOU hear that DeNiro. RIP MR WAYNE.

[@paulspears715]

deniro is a duch bag

[@larrycraddock3063]

Wayne could not handle his Booze either. That is one of the reasons why he died of Stomach Cancer!

[@A.Hutler]

Gives me chills! We need another Duke, but the original is irreplaceable. I hope you are keeping them in line in heaven, sir!

[@fifthbusiness1678]

No one needs another Duke, thank you very much.

[@schallrd1]

John Wayne left a legacy of a multitude of great movies to entertain generations of people.

[@Afrimusican]

9:45, nice to hear the duke shouting out Ron Howard. He knew then what we now know of the man

[@kevinburgess6112]

he sure did, he seen the amazing future of Mr Howard👍

[@stanlysteemer4872]

John Wayne understood 42 years ago the economic and political issues that exist today. And his classic answers to the problems of then are straight on for the issues of today.

[@jerryboucher5622]

@john maselli as if you would know what a real man is.

[@laurahenke9566]

Never has there ever been another man like John Wayne! I named my son after this iconic man! I cried and cried when he passed. When Elvis died not a tear, but with John Wayne the tears flowed for days!

[@PathfinderHistoryTravel]

The Duke was one of the coolest human beings to ever live.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

My father whose politics were as far awar from John Wayne still liked his westerns as the calvary ones were somewhat realistic and he taught Western American history at a 4 year college in Utah.

[@kelvinmack7104]

He was a cool racist

[@PathfinderHistoryTravel]

@@kelvinmack7104 BS

[@johnm2871]

@@kelvinmack7104 With an Hispanic wife....Get a grip you strange little man

[@kelvinmack7104]

@@johnm2871 yeah right pale skin

[@driver2909]

Rio Bravo, The man who shot Liberty Valance, The Shootist and True Grit are my favs in that order, RIP John Wayne, Gone but never forgotten..

[@richardbeam1132]

We are privileged to get to see the raw John Wayne here. The difference between the men back then and now is startling! Here is a man who has conviction and yet is open to reason. Capable of admitting his faults and dedicated to improving himself. John was a realist with ideals. Today we have men steeped in fantasy and lacking the manly qualities that reality brings to the table. Most men are little boys today and haven't the guts to grow up and be men!

[@ig8___]

Tough times create great men, great men create easy times, easy times create weak men, weak men create tough times...(not my quote)

[@pyrrhus17]

@Watson Everly No it isn't enough

[@ig8___]

@Brian Smith I'm game. Brian Smith who is "the dongalaoid"? Your question is non-descript

[@larrycraddock3063]

Yes the raw unsaved Godless version of Him! John Wayne was a total deceiver!

[@ig8___]

@Brian Smith i got the quote wrong here it is: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” ― G. Michael Hopf, Those Who Remain

[@shelbycox6332]

You can see John Wayne face light up when he was asked about the Quiet Man tell he loved that movie

[@carolw24]

My favorite!

[@retroguy9494]

@@carolw24 I like it too. It always makes me laugh because of all that Irish superstitious nonsense! Especially Barry Fitzgerald! He always cracks me up. Like in the bar when he says "I'd tell ya more but.....me throat...me throat!" 🤣 But my favorite ones have to be his last; The Shootist as well as Stage Coach! Eldorado is cool too!

[@lolab6712]

The quiet Man my favorite.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

Blows my mind 43 yrs since this airing the entire audience has passed except for a few along with John Wayne , only one living Phil . I'll never forget when Barbara Walters, did the last interview and spoke of death John Wayne, replied he feared death and surely wasn't looking forward to it. I truly pray his soul is at peace , I believe he loved life so much that he wanted to live forever ! John Wayne, passed in 1979 three yrs. after this interview hard to believe he looks so healthy here ! This is a treasure so glad VCR"s worked back in the day and you had been able to catch this priceless interview look at the Dukes mustache the beginning of those staches , LOL I pray they never come back! Ps When he speaks of never shooting a man in his flims it's true there's a interview with Clint Eastwood, and he speaks of John Wayne, refusing to shoot the actor in his back for the movie. True story ! Blessings 💜

[@themoralreformchronicles9231]

John Wayne was a real man of his time and we need more men like him. In our present day and age

[@shawnbruce6934]

True.

[@cadillaccasper]

You know he was an actor right? Lol

[@themoralreformchronicles9231]

@@cadillaccasper I also know stuff about him outside of his acting career that makes him an incredible man. So I will just say. He wasn’t just any actor. He actually cared to do the right thing even after mistakes he made.

[@NyeGuy-yv2dv]

Pass.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

No thank you, we don’t.

[@georgemartin4963]

I feel sorry for everyone who didn't grow up with John Wayne. Great episode! Thanks for posting.

[@danielpittenger5496]

I couldn't agree more with you.

[@lindamcooper1]

I’m so thankful that I did!!

[@ADay-kh8px]

I grew up with him and he was no hero of mine and never will be. He represents a great white hope.

[@13bgunbunny42]

@High plains drifter Everybody has their opinion and I respect that. I like Clint too.

[@zyxw2024]

What a stupid thing to say. "I feel sorry for everyone who didn't grow up with John Wayne."

[@Heavyd103]

My hero my entire life, I will forever cherish the memories of watching this wonderful man and all his movies. It’s sad for me to watch this video knowing he was terribly ill, could hardly catch his breath. He speaks of just finishing The Shootist. All of us who consider ourselves super fans of the Duke know his health was failing at this point and he seemed uncomfortable doing these movie promotions. Rest In Peace Duke, we all love you dearly and will continue to watch your movies. You are truly missed.....

[@TomTom-io8lc]

Has been a hero my entire 55yrs

[@pjtraxxas1221]

John Wayne was his actors name, Marion Morrison was his real name, he was my grandfathers 1st cousin. My grandfather looked like John Wayne, as the Morrison’s were tall men and big.

[@Netlife-001]

wow 👍

[@jaketwaterson9992]

I bet that is a great thought knowing that you are related to the legendary Duke 👍🤙

[@joshkrahenbuhl5002]

Not all of them were.

[@lendrury2771]

@@jaketwaterson9992 the Duke was was my mother's great aunt on my grandfather's side lol

[@nielkerschen7076]

Good thing the Duke was so great to make up for Tommy.

[@alexp362]

This is truly a golden moment frozen in time. John wayne. Period.

[@postscript67]

He seems a really decent, genuine man. It would have been a privilege to know him.

[@longmemory1620]

HUAC bully

[@denisdaly1708]

Unless you were an Indian.

[@mikeycondry1493]

Trump 2020 better to overly prosecute commies than to leave them alone

[@shirleythurman]

I loved him!!!

[@chrisroger8774]

I Think if true I am goin through all that would be history if European people don't go 2 all Americans French English espanol and Portuguese

[@terrancehawkins1595]

I laughed and I cried, I was a kid all over again. Seeing the 'Duke' again was great for me. Thanks ever so much for posting this. Bravo

[@erniemchaney6090]

My father knew John Wayne personally we did his hat for Red River Ranch his Wife was from Peru I worked in Peru where John and Pilar came to visiting our Mining Co. In Ilo Peru.I in Enjoyed knowing The Duke

[@sailingcatalina]

My late brother Joe who was the head of probation in LA County and he was a sailor He went to Loyola University In Inglewood CA and Pat Wayne was in his class ..I also went to Loyola which is now co-Ed and its Loyola Marymount U. I had a place in Newport Beach on Lido Island which is part on Newport. John Wayne has his house 3 doors down and also has his PT boat on a lift back of his house. Newport harbor is where both houses were. One night my brother and I walked down the beach to where John’s PT Boat was. The big light comes on and Mr Wayne is yelling who’s there. My brother talks to him don’t know what he said but we are invited into his home for a drink. I had a scotch and water given to me by this great man great actor an American legend. My brother later told me that he mentioned his son Pat and what his job was. The Duke was very nice and we sat and talked for about two hours. It just so happened my dad managed the famous Ambassador hotel where we lived from 1953 to 1956. Dad also knew John because when my mom died at 39 years of age in 1953 I was 13. But dad in 1954 knew John Wayne because dad was dating Estilita who was the Latino girl in Rio Bravo. She made many movies with Roy Rogers there’s more lol but I’ll get off here

[@OdeeOz]

@@erniemchaney6090 you have been blessed in life.

[@shirleylake7738]

John Wayne gave credit where it was due. He understood the true nature of people.

[@TomTom-io8lc]

Absolutely

[@deborahchesser7375]

My fav book has HOLY on it.

[@robmegjen]

Mine too Duke, mine too.

[@SirKevinH]

Thanks for posting, Vinnie. I didn't know Duke was on Donahue. I miss the days when stars like Wayne were walking the Earth. Sure they were human and had flaws but they had charm in spades. There is no one around today like Duke and others of his era like James Stewart, Hank Fonda, Cary Grant, Gary Cooper, Cagney and Bogart etc.

[@valeriegeorge134]

Got that right

[@topsyturvyy4558]

These people had an aura of royalty about them, no one has that anymore sorry. Besides that, they were intelligent people no need to swear every five seconds and resort to stupid jokes as they do today in talk shows.

[@mrg466]

Nothing more American than the great racist J. Wanye!

[@TomTom-io8lc]

That was the best days on tv

[@topsyturvyy4558]

@@TomTom-io8lc You learned a lot from tv back then now it's just shallow entertainment.

[@cjlowe1650]

His political comments are so relevant today 2019

[@PDavis-lj5ob]

So few REAL men exist today...Men with strength, character, integrity and a REAL backbone...

[@retroguy9494]

We're still out there! Its just that society won't let us get very far today!

[@JanesDough855]

What a Gem of a man. I wish he was still alive. Laughed so hard at these ladies, and they were, asking questions. Talk about an open and honest conversation without hate and rage. Thanks so much!

[@kimclayton2860]

I loved John Wayne when he played opposite Maureen O'Hara. They had the best on screen chemistry and were real true friends in real life. I don't anything in 40 years of film has endured as well as the older pictures like John Wayne (among many others) were in. Today's film DVD shelf life is about 6 months then at yard sales for a quarter and for good reason. Thank you for this upload. He was simply the best!!!!! (I do ignore the nay-sayers-not worth my time).

[@wackojacko3534]

He banged her kinda hard

[@johnnywright3029]

Maureen was one of my favorites too, she passed away in my hometown a couple years ago

[@stephencummings2975]

Very short and quick and honest answers, straight shooter. A few years later he passed. Glad to say I was on the planet the same time as Mr. Morrison.

[@jeremywarren8386]

Amazingly brilliant films ,I loved that his films always portrayed good over bad and with some humour. My childhood viewing would never have been the same with out him. Hats off to John Wayne always

[@prokofievchambers8603]

This was fantastic. What a great patriot! None of my son’s friends can conceive of an age when actors actually loved their country and liberty.

[@erikward5363]

The Duke was one of a kind and a lot more than just a movie star. He was an icon and a symbol of the greatness of this country.

[@daveboydell2896]

How is it so great? Screwed up maybe!

[@sdvma]

@@daveboydell2896 the libs are "screwing" it up

[@francispetaluma]

Haahaaahaaaa! Yeah sure!

[@TrevorToonArt]

@@daveboydell2896 If you have to ask why the United States is great then you have zero understanding of world history.

[@ADay-kh8px]

Do you realize that most minorities don't care for this man at all? Understanding that, why would you every consider him am American hero?

[@tonicordova1122]

Thank you, Vinnie Rattolle. I'm a longtime John Wayne fan and will always love The Duke. Rest In Peace.

[@raybobkowalski2154]

So down to earth & real what a classic true Duke form,rest in peace duke

[@m.e.d.7997]

He and Maureen O'Hara had great chemistry in their movies.

[@willbe7337]

John Wayne - they don’t make Americans like the Duke anymore. WE need more people like him.....USA

[@degeautdfanfirst]

yes you do ;john wayne family ancestors came from ireland -god bless USA

[@howardfortyfive9676]

@Michael Cristian DAMN STRAIGHT MAGA WWG1 WGA KAG 2020

[@harpoon_bakery162]

he was breathing hard

[@jessiem276]

@@harpoon_bakery162 ..I noticed that, too. Just wondering if he was in a lot of pain. I know pain will make some people breathe heavier and he was shifting his body position, also.

[@larrycraddock3063]

Wrong! Satan still has his pagans like wayne out there in abundance!

[@tolsen6432]

My grandfather was a friend of John Wayne and I'm told I was held by John Wayne as a baby. I've never met him but I've always looked up to him.

[@majorswanson]

What did your grandfather do?

[@tolsen6432]

@@majorswanson He was a breakman and conductor for Union Pacific Railroad.

[@JohnWayne-86ed]

Old Man Gamer Yeah, I remember you shitting yourself and crying after I dropped you on your head!

[@retroguy9494]

@@tolsen6432 WOW how awesome that he held you! And if you WERE held, you DID meet him! 😁

[@brianivey73]

John Wayne was dead before i was born, but he is my favorite actor and what gem this piece of footage is! Thanks for posting

[@thomthompson6628]

He actually Reminded me of my foster dad then. May they both rest in Peace...

[@HappyBoyProductions]

He was and is the best of Hollywood. There will never be another like him..

[@vernpascal1531]

That's true. When I grew up in the seventies as a teenager The Duke, Paul Newman,Clint Eastwood,George C.Scott, Robert Redford, Steve McQueen,Charles Bronson,William Holden were all going strong. It was taken for granted and by the mid 80's it was gone forever.

[@sthorner11]

My favorite actor while growing up.

[@sherrihinton8567]

John Wayne is still my hero and was my grandmas hero. There are no words. Thank you Mr. Wayne

[@larrycraddock3063]

WOW! It's incredible how deceived you are!

[@simonmark9214]

They'll never be another like him. In my opinion he should have got 2 more Oscars one for The searchers and one for The shootist. I loved the guy and still do.

[@sun131089]

This is pure gold.... Thankyou for uploading

[@TubenIt83]

Stuart Millar directed "Rooster Cogburn". In a hundred years, John Wayne will still be one of a kind.

[@larrycraddock3063]

No, he is not one of a kind. He is like all those who are in Hell with him!

[@thememoryhole9355]

I had no idea how smart, politically aware, and open-minded this man was. All I ever heard, other than he was an amazing actor, was what a bigot he supposedly was. I wonder what John Wayne would think about the state of the United States of America today?

[@5eurocups2005]

He would say it is a shit hole filled with leftist worms who pretend they hate racism.

[@elizabethcope1502]

He scares the heck out of far leftest liberals. He shows young boys how to be man not little "genders". He inspires young girls to look for a real man in their boyfriends. Honesty in a man is a rare commodity.

[@leetheflea4096]

He would be horrified and saddened, in equal parts by both sides

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

Wayne’s an icon,not just an actor

[@slcRN1971]

Since my dad was a big fan of John Wayne, I’ve watched his films growing up (once my parents could afford a black and white TV in the late 1950s). I’ve been a fan ever since. I also liked ‘The Phil Donahue Show’ too. I remember watching John Wayne at that last Oscar Award program in 1979 and was shocked at how thin and fragile looking he was. To me, he’s a great legendary film star. Like his son Patrick Wayne’s films too.

[@LoveToRead8]

John Wayne was a class act. Always.

[@AndyRiesgos]

John Wayne once said, “I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility.” Why would you retweet that?

[@AndyRiesgos]

@UCqoHk0nhVbSULrsNBifojyw John Wayne was a Nazi 🥱🙄🙁

[@johnm2871]

@@AndyRiesgos are you sure you aren't

[@91dodgespiritrt]

@@AndyRiesgos And? So, what's your point?

[@AndyRiesgos]

@@91dodgespiritrt My point is, let’s not idolize this racist pos.

[@chumpster69]

So candid, and jam-packed full of insight! Absolutely terrific upload! Thank you.

[@ed3432]

A man’s man. RIP Duke. 🇺🇸