Rewind: Actors on working with John Wayne

[@txnetcop]

I met John Wayne in the late 50s while he was shooting Alamo in Bracketville, TX. He bought a bunch of cars from my dad in San Antonio for the movie set crew. HE ACTUALLY took time to talk to me and tell me all about the movie and making of movies. I was just a young kid but he still took time to talk to me I was amazed he was an ICON.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Great story thanks for sharing..

[@mariamejia4969]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww .

[@larrycraddock3063]

Yes, Wayne was Ignorant, cowardly, Obnoxious, Negative. A true Icon.

[@larrycraddock3063]

@@mariamejia4969 Yes, WOW! He walked around the alamo during filming with a fifth of whiskey he drank all the time!

[@txnetcop]

@@larrycraddock3063 I'd lay money you are a coward yoursel!

[@robertmorris8997]

Late 1978, I was stationed at MCAS El Toro. One of the guys came back one Monday with a sea story: He and a couple of the guys had been sleeping on a beach, and early one morning there were 2 men walking on the beach. One of the guys thought it was John Wayne, so he went to get closer to see. Wayne's companion, body guard we figured, headed him off. But Wayne called to him to let the Marine come closer, shook his hand and they continued on their way. The man was dying and made time for a fan. Maybe for the last time.

[@kirkuk2076]

I loved George Kennedy... I think he was underestimated and was worthy of an Oscar in Cool Hand Luke

[@63002]

Me too. Big fan. He was a very patriotic 🇺🇸

[@ricklaffey3645]

I think that he got a supporting Oscar for Cool hand.

[@RodolfLeclerc]

@@ricklaffey3645 Yes he did.

[@spacejockey4746]

I’m glad you said “underestimated” rather than “overrated”; the latter is so overused in comment sections that it’s lost is effectiveness and true meaning. The same with the word “legend.”

[@larry1824]

He won I thought

[@bravehome4276]

I can vouch for the generous spirit of this man. In 1974 (my senior year in college) I was in an octet playing chamber music for the opening of an art museum. Just as we finished a number, a gentle, svelte voice spoke up behind me saying, "You boys really add to the ambience of this event". I turned, looked up, and there was John Wayne. I was stunned; not only had he taken time to come over to compliment us (no one else did), but had also used the word 'ambience' correctly. A classy guy!

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Brave, what a great story. You are so right.

[@photo161]

@@marjoriegarner5369 ...He seemed to seduce everybody irrespective of their own ideological positions into loving him. I loved the way he would so freely about off stage without his toupe, even allowing himself to be photographed that way. It was emblematic of the degree to which he made himself truly available to whoever...a great spirit was John Wayne...I was a typical '60's anti-war radical who hated him and everything he seemed to stand for, but as I grew up and slowly learned to value a guys humanity over his politics, I suddenly realized one day that I too had grown to love him, and in the process, I grew just a bit as a person myself...I own you, Duke...

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*You wanted to have an 'ass baby' with Morrison...?* *Was his 'AMBIENT' presence too much for you?*

[@garyfrancis6193]

All his movies had ambience of something in the air around horses.

[@ekspatriat]

@@photo161 Depends which race

[@maverickslb80]

Man, George Kennedy had such a great voice!

[@keithf_]

Yes he did. I've always loved William Conrad's speaking voice, but yep George Kennedy runs him close.

[@1980step1]

Kennedy also had a very expressive face. He'd a been great in Silent Films.

[@Etnalleb]

@@keithf_ Nobody and I mean Nobody beats James Earl Jones for natural vocal timbre and resonance.

[@alexkije]

Voice of God voice. Best I've heard.

[@taokuoh6805]

I've noticed his voice and accent is very similar to Leslie Nielsen in that clip

[@honestlyyours1069]

Even though John Wayne is being criticized a lot for his outspoken views, I do admire him for the strength he had in him to say what he did. He loved America and was very loyal and patriotic to his country.

[@davemoss9505]

And now after all that's happened in history it's pretty obvious that his views were the correct ones.

[@crusader7991]

@@davemoss9505 Five million dead in Southeast Asia. Vietnam now one of our major trading partners.

[@bigverybadtom]

@@crusader7991 Vietnam has far more reason to fear China than they do us.

[@photo161]

It is rare in my experience, more than just rare, truly unprecedented to find one person, that one being John Wayne, to be held in such high esteem and deep affection by so many others...Remarkable and moving...

[@joeyjack79]

Great interviews! Thanks for sharing.

[@sandrafraser4759]

I have always known what a great guy John Wayne was but never get tired of listening what his fellow actors have said of him...Rest In Peace Duke..we all love you, thank you so much for all your great movies and memories, you will always live on through them,...Thank you take2markTV for sharing this video xx

[@spaceghost8995]

He was a virulent bigot.

[@MS-ns2pj]

@@spaceghost8995 He was better than any Democrat.

[@spaceghost8995]

@@MS-ns2pj You bigots always stick together.

[@oceanhedonist265]

@@spaceghost8995 He would appear in a movie regardless of who wrote, acted in or directed it. Can't say the same for those on the left who are the true bigots.

[@smal1393]

I meet John Wayne at an airport, we had just landed in an antique aircraft, and parked next to a personal jet which was being refueled. We walked around what we thought was an empty jet to admire the plane, with no idea of what was to come next. John Wane stepped out the cabin door and greeted us. We apologized, told him we thought the jet was empty and apologized again for bothering him. He said “Hell boys, you aren’t no bother, you’re pilots, want to come aboard and check her out?” He gave us a tail to cabin tour. We asked him if he wanted to see our aircraft and he said “You put me in that thing and you’re gonna need a can opener to get me out”, and he was right. The plane we were flying is rare and obscure, but he knew the history and specs of that aircraft. It was most impressive. A truly warm and genuine gentleman.

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

Wow . What luck to have that happen

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

Also naturally no camera phone

[@smal1393]

@@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615 Well, back then, camera phones, or even cell phones, had not yet been invented, much less produced and sold, you have a good one!

[@placeholdername3206]

Great story thanks for telling it

[@michaelsix9684]

great story, and so true to Wayne's character

[@LS-ki9ft]

Back when you could agree to disagree and still walk away with respect for one another. Miss those days.

[@HughGard-rc7cc]

Because hate wasn't the driver back then.

[@halcyon289]

Well said . Where are the real men and women today.

[@bgrigg07]

I might not be an actor, but I have a John Wayne Story. When I was 13 (1973) I skipped out of school and went to hang out at Harbour Park Mall in Nanaimo. I was late to catch the last bus to get home before my mom did, so I was running through the mall. Turned a corner and BOOM ran into Glenn Ford and John Wayne which knocked me to the ground. Wayne picked me up and said "Be careful, kid" like only he could. I apologized and explained my dilemma. I made the bus but hated that I couldn't tell anyone or I'd be busted for skipping school. Turns out Wayne was an avid fishermen and had this old Coast Guard cutter converted into a yacht that he would bring up to Campbell River to fish. Glenn was along for the ride. Nanaimo was the first community in Canada that had a harbour deep enough for his ship, with a grocery store (and most importantly a liquor store) close to the docks. This was why he was in Nanaimo. So here's where it gets weird. My mom worked for a guy that was also the harbour master. He met Wayne as he docked and invited him and Glenn for dinner. As a good friend of the family we were often invited for dinner with him and this was one such occasion. What we didn't know was who else was going to be at dinner. So I ended up getting busted for skipping school by John Wayne and Glenn Ford. So I not only got to meet, but eat with two people I admired. Both were delightful and charming and this is one of my most cherished memories.

[@bufordt.justice467]

Glenn Ford or John Ford

[@bgrigg07]

@@bufordt.justice467 Glenn Ford, the actor not John Ford, the director. IIRC John Ford died in 1973.

[@photo161]

... How wonderful for you. And how good of you to share so enviably exciting an opportunity with the rest of us Wayne-loving fans...

[@epm5433]

Thanks for sharing that wonderful memory!

[@mikeyh0]

Ain't life grand? Excellent story.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Here's what Katharine Hepburn had to say about Duke and his acting abilities (I consider this the last word on the subject): "As an actor, he has an extraordinary gift. A unique naturalness. Developed by movie actors who just happen to become actors. Gary Cooper had it. An unselfconsciousness. An ability to think and feel. Seeming to woo the camera. A very subtle capacity to think and express and caress the camera - the audience. With no apparent effort. A secret between them … Wayne has a wonderful gift of natural speed. Of arrested motion. Of going suddenly off on a new tack. Try something totally unrehearsed with him. He takes the ball and runs and throws with a freedom and wit and gaiety which is great fun. As powerful as is his personality, so too is his acting capacity powerful. He is a very very good actor in the most highbrow sense of the word. You don’t catch him at it."

[@StevenTorrey]

You sometimes think (mistakenly) that actors are stupid people; after all, how hard can it be to follow the Director's direction? Then you listen or read Katherine Hepburn's comments (on actors & acting) and you come to understand just how intelligent they are and have to be to succeed in the craft.

[@Elphaba1952]

@@StevenTorrey Well... some are 😉

[@carlevans5760]

I love and miss Katherine Hepburn.

[@ErikDeMann]

@@StevenTorrey That's a truth with some really, really serious modifications...

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*BULLSH!T!* *'Wayne' was nothing more than a 'Puppet' and so was Hepburn* *He played the SAME ROLE over and over again in a 100+ movies*

[@BroodallyHonest]

I could watch a whole movie of James Caan listening to a question, looking for a cigarette and his lighter and light it. The man was made for the screen

[@cynthiasmith4130]

John is THE MAN!!!!!! The best actor ever!!!!! Jimmy Cann, Robert Duvall, George Kennedy, Richard Attenburg, Lauren Bacall, Mark Rydall, Bruce Dern!!!! He was an ICON, in my eye's!!! I use to watch all his Western's , with my Dad!!!!! We use to load up the station wagon, load up with popcorn, with my Aunt and Uncle, drive to The Drive- In, and have the time of our live's, watching, The Big Duke!!!!! 🐎🐎🐎🐎....... Those were the good old day's, when there were great Hollywood Actor's!!!! There are none anymore....😔😔😔!!!!!

[@CharlottexxxOliver]

😂😂😂😂

[@toddsalkowski448]

One of his incredible gifts was great humility and an ability to laugh at himself. John Wayne appeared on comedies like I Love Lucy, Maude and those 70's celebrity roasts. Not afraid to poke fun at himself.

[@dougbrowne9890]

He even appeared on Laugh-In.

[@dan11856]

There will never be another duke. so much pleasure watching his movies.

[@patrickomaracou7268]

Yeh what a feckin wanker ,scabbed outa going in the military WW2 ,well with name like Marion why would he ,hold up there pilgrim ,FFS get real he was a12 year old playing cowboys and Indians

[@Nimgimmer1492]

@@patrickomaracou7268 Chill, mijo.

[@lifelongbachelor3651]

@@patrickomaracou7268 you're thinking of bill clinton and muhammad ali.

[@carlevans5760]

@@patrickomaracou7268 SHADDUP until you know the actual reasons you idiot.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

@Dan Beech You lying moron. They didn't have "Richard Harris' character renamed 'The Duck.'" He was "The Duke of Death." The movie didn't mock Wayne; the sheriff played by Gene Hackman mocked the Richard Harris character. There was no connection at all to John Wayne.

[@johnness2457]

I'm 65 so I've enjoyed John Wayne movies all my life. Recently I have been watching his movies when he was younger and he was entertaining as are his movies

[@williampenny683]

There's only one Duke and that's John Wayne , God's Speed and God Bless , AMEN !!

[@freebornjohn2687]

Lovely to hear people talking about someone they didn't agree with - with such fondness.

[@johnw391]

Love John Wayne movies always had great time with my dad and brothers watching them

[@BuserODL]

I couldnt be more proud to hear the way he is spoken of. What a guy. Truly an American Hero.

[@user-tg3tj2nq6v]

No he was an actor and I agree he was overall a nice person. But not a hero, so many other actors chose to go to the war and he chose not to (and yet no one is referring to as a hero but he is). So we have to be fair. Having said that I do like some of his westerns (he's been in one of the best, Rio Bravo (one of my favorite movies of all time, and The Shootist is a great movie) and he had star quality. No doubt about that.

[@vhfgamer]

A couple of the people mentioned Wayne's politics. That one guy even mentioned that he was waiting for Wayne to say something that the media stereo-typically portrays a conservative as holding. You know, anti jew or anti indian, whatever. And he learned to his astonishment that in reality, John Wayne was an example of a true conservative. And by that I mean that the average conservative doesn't care about someone's race or creed. As long as other people leave conservatives alone, then conservatives are happy to go on their merry way and be at peace. The moral of this story is... be nice to people even if you disagree with their politics. They'll be more likely to be nice to you.

[@TWS-pd5dc]

Wayne worked with many actors who were liberals such as Henry Fonda, Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, Kate Hepburn, Geraldine Page, Angie Dickinson and Lee Marvin. He also worked with conservatives like Dean Martin, James Stewart, Rock Hudson, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Brennan. What did they all have in common? They all liked and respected Wayne. That tells you all you need to know.

[@davidtaylor6613]

This was great!Thanks for sharing these clips with Duke's peers sharing their memories of him. Nice job!

[@Bluemgwes]

It's interesting and refreshing to hear how a lot of these people mention the polarizing political views they had with The Duke, and still found the common ground and regarded him as a great person. A rare thing to see these days. It truly can be done to find common ground with people who don't share the same views as you do, as long as they're a good person.

[@williamsherman1089]

Was thinking the same thing

[@williamsherman1089]

I was just a kid at the time their talking about but at that time it didn't seem like people with opposing political views were automatically enemies. Now bring us to today lol

[@williamsherman1089]

@Jimmy McNabb Agree 100percent buddy

[@nstix2009xitsn]

John Wayne was a professional, and so were they. That world is gone.

[@tobesmith3832]

And as long as you’re a good person.

[@StevenTorrey]

"The Shootist" is one of those great movies.....an excellent character study.

[@jubalcalif9100]

It's no "Shakiest Gun in the West" but yes, "The Shootist" is one wonderful Western !

[@wadenye6895]

The Shootist was a good solid movie. But was completely messed up by the poor special effects. The fake blood was a terrible unnatural color. It really hurt the movie.

[@brendancronin3796]

I loved that film ..it was a great way for Wayne to end his career ...they even had clips of some of his old films when depicting his past.

[@gerrydooley951]

the one thing about Wayne that I like and admire was how highly he thought of his fans. It was never a bother to talk to them and give an autograph. Like most actors from his generation he knew how lucky he was to be in the position he was in and with out the fans he'd be no where.

[@macca9392]

God Bless You Sir!!!. Wish we Still had Actors like Him, LEGEND 🇺🇸🇦🇺🙏👍👍

[@savvasperisanidis]

Absolutely mate cheers and regards from Colac

[@peterstubbs5934]

Delete legend, insert BELLEND.

[@strangerintown3676]

John Wayne, one of a kind, to this day never get tired of watching his movies.

[@bernardzevenhuizen3309]

The best ones I can watch every year

[@carlevans5760]

@@bernardzevenhuizen3309 That described about 120 of his movies ;-))

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

The whole playboy interview was taken out of context. The Duke was not racist, he was firm in his beliefs that everyone should pull their own weight and earn their opportunities. He denounced special opportunities based on race. He did not care who got the job, Caucasian, African American, Native American as long as they earned it fair and square and was the best person for that job. He supported the USA in everything right or wrong, which people did not like. Such as the Vietnam war. John was not in favor of war, he was in favor of supporting the US forces once they were in the war, and fighting the atrocities against human rights, associated with the war.

[@Stuart267]

Well victimhood breeds entitlement, so a lot of people want to feel victimized its the trendy thing to do especially today. John would be spinning in his grave if he could see the state of the world today

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

@@Stuart267 Hell yes he would! 😁

[@maxbarko8717]

I recommend to watch the documentary „Blue Eyed“ and you will learn what it means to be non-white in USA.

[@powerboon2k]

Spoken like a true confederate.

[@Stuart267]

@@maxbarko8717 A better title would be professional victim the excuse after excuse

[@farmerbill6855]

The respect Bruce Dern has for Wayne is deep. You can see it.

[@Carpenterdane]

Loved seeing him and Lauren Bacall work together.

[@johnrodriguez6575]

John Wayne a real unapologited American Patriot actor who would not compromise his belief and love for Freedom and Democracy and always appreciated his many fans and the opportunity the Entertainment industry had given him, RIP Mr. Wayne

[@paulbrewer2374]

John Wayne was a “real unapologetic American patriot?” There were legions of World War II veterans who would disagree. THEY went to fight for freedom and democracy. John Wayne did NOT.

[@johnrodriguez6575]

@@paulbrewer2374 that's correct, but it doesn't take away from the FACT that he was an unapologetic patriotic American who supported the Military and believed in freedom for all and was respected for his love of the Arts by fellow artists who were not of his political views Kirk Douglas, Kim Darby, Henry Fonda, William Holden, Richard Widmark, Katherine Hepburn , all liberal Democrats who were really good friends with him, and you had highly decorated WW2 war heroes like Audy Murphy, Nivale Brand , Lee Marvin, who also were his friends and many may not like him personally but FACTS specks for itself he definitely was not WOKE but he would definitely support and defend your right to express your opinion and that my friend is a FACT not my personal opinion.

[@dukecraig2402]

@@paulbrewer2374 No there weren't "legions" of them, the fact is I was raised by the WW2 generation and I can honestly say I never met a single one myself that didn't love what he stood for and his views, the fact is if what you're implying was true then he couldn't have been the biggest movie star in the world during the 40 year period that the WW2 veterans were the dominant force in society. Now I'm sure that there has been WW2 vets that bemoaned him but I can tell you from being a veteran myself that there's always that one guy in every unit that bitches and moans his way through everything, but then after they get out they talk like they were the greatest soldier that ever lived, that'd be the kind you're quoting, not the norm but the belly aching exception.

[@jimchizinski9618]

Doesn't a patriot serve in the military which Wayne didn't?

[@johnrodriguez6575]

@@jimchizinski9618 Webster dictionary definition for a PATRIOT : One who supports and loves his or hers Country. This is Webster's dictionary definition if you have a problem with this definition take it up with Webster's dictionary, but as for John Wayne let me tell you something he loved the USA and the freedom it stands for, the right to express your opinion, the right to live free, the right of the individual to make his or her own decisions, the right to protect themselves with guns , knives, bats , rocks , whatever it takes to stay safe from Socialism, communism ,globalism and BIG GOVERNMENT or let me not forget minless zombies.

[@alvaropelayo8084]

That wonderful John Wayne, he will always be my number one, in every sense of the word. God bless him.

[@thelastgreenelf]

I appreciate seeing this because I've long wondered what Richard Attenborough thought of working with John Wayne in “Brannigan”. Cool video; much thanks!

[@TheSaltydog07]

The Duke learned that intimidation stuff from John Ford.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Andy Devine was no pushover either !

[@markgowans]

Its interesting that Maureen O'Hara was never interviewed for this because she probably knew him better than anyone in Hollywood since they made 5 movies together and were very close friends off screen as well right up until the day he died.

[@martintimberlake2243]

You know they sifted through many interviews to get the nastiest ones they could

[@jimfranklin2613]

I believe that by the time these were done she was suffering from dementia.

[@jerrywoods4066]

​@@martintimberlake2243come on. I love the duke too but some have said he could be difficult to work with on a bad day. Just facts

[@marthastewart2813]

I grew up watching The Duke and still watch him today. I just turned 68. What a wonderful actor he was. I especially enjoy any of the movies he did with Maureen O'hara.

[@waynecallister5297]

If Mr Wayne had visited some parts of Australia he would have felt at home. A man who could agree not to disagree and tell it like it is being his opinion and not being hijacked by others. One of my favourite Americans.

[@delcannon5051]

Loved this presentation. I had the honor of seeing him at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park Ca. The "DUKE LIVES."

[@TheNutriarat]

I was 5 or 6 when I saw him filming "The Hellfighters" in Baytown, TX. Even from far away, you could tell how he carried himself that he was The Duke.

[@bk1147]

When your political opponents praise you then you have to be a great person

[@ek2156]

Great video! I was just a kid when the Duke died, and I was so upset when I found out that he did. He was my hero... I'm 51 years old and I still love watching the Duke. I would have loved to have met him. The Duke was a good person, he is an ICON, regardless of his political beliefs.

[@halwright8081]

E K, you took the words out of my mouth. I'm 55. However, I went off in different directions and for awhile didn't watch many of Duke's films. Then I spent a summer in the mid 1990's recuperating from a back injury. I basically went to work then came home and watched John Wayne movies. His charisma onscreen fed me with energy to strap on my back brace and go to work every day. He's my favorite actor, very underrated. I've never met a human being who was perfect, least of all me, so I never expected Duke to be perfect. I respect the man his actions revealed him to be, even when his words caused controversy. I'm a Duke Wayne fan forever.

[@dukecraig2402]

June 11th, 1979. I was 14 and I'll never forget that day, it was bigger news than when Elvis died two years before. And this country has been on a gradual decline ever since.

[@dukecraig2402]

@Wayne Crunkleton Yea I was born in 65 and was named after him, so I pretty much had no choice about being a fan or not growing up 🤣🤣🤣, but that's OK, if it comes down to it I'd rather be named after John Wayne than a filthy stinky hippie any day of the week. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@carlevans5760]

@@halwright8081 Same here-only a few months from being 55. I remember when the news first broke out. I felt like a family member had passed away-like with Fess Parker etc etc.

[@carlevans5760]

@@dukecraig2402 I was just a newly minted 12 year old. Exactly correct.

[@colincharlton9339]

John Wayne and Maureen o Hara..them two together absolutely brilliant...The Quiet Man..what can I say...

[@TEXASLOYAL]

My stepdad was an extra in the movie The Horse soldiers, he said John Wayne was very down to earth, a really nice person

[@SoloPilot6]

So, your dad was a dog-faced pony soldier?

[@derekmurray1462]

I think a lot of John Wayne’s begruders should watch this!

[@monkeytennis8861]

I don't know what a begruder is, but this video appears to confirm what a lot of people already knew: John Wayne was a complete bellend.

[@derekmurray1462]

@@monkeytennis8861 take your crap somewhere else, you useless troll.

[@carlevans5760]

they're too stupid to do so.

[@dougbrowne9890]

@@monkeytennis8861 Your Leftism shines brightly in your post. If that is what you got out of this video, you certainly are not civil.

[@philovance1940]

My dad and I rarely agreed on things but I’m forever grateful he introduced me to John Wayne and John Wayne movies especially the ‘cowboy flicks’ . I’ve since introduced my son to JW movies, especially the his westerns. Red River, Rio Bravo, The Searchers, The Shootist, The Cowboys, True Grit. I also loved The Green Berets the list goes on. A true 20th century American icon.

[@SalamiKing7]

This is great stuff! Thanks for posting!

[@GhostRanger5060]

John Wayne was a self-assured, Alpha male conservative. He was also a good human being who respected others and loved his work. His confidence and swagger were the result of being in tune with himself. Not like the confused Soy-Boys commenting on here about him having a "complex" or some other dribble. Truth is, real men often find their self-awareness during times of testing and challenges in their youth. For some it's the military. Others it's sports. Some it's finding a work role that suits your identity. For John Wayne, it was a desire to make the authentic western movies of all time. It was his bread and butter. And in the early days of his career, it was brutally hard work -- requiring research, fitness, the ability to handle guns, horses, and most of all, people. Too many modern men are permitted the delusion of perpetual adolescence that allows them to evade responsibility and challenges. Unlike the people interviewed in this clip, some of you commenter pansies are taking potshots at this great man... because, of course, you are a lesser man.

[@TheNutriarat]

^^^^^ THIS!

[@amys3531]

There was a time when leaders acted in a selfless responsible fashion. No name calling or narcissist self back patting. A time when a man's handshake and word meant something. They would look down at habitual liars. They looked down at men who consumed themselves with petty name calling. They looked down at men who bragged incessantly about how great or rich they are. They concerned themselves with the welfare of the nation instead of focusing on their own selfish ends as we've seen way too often in recent times. Instead of whining about how they were wronged or cheated, they simply got up from the mat, shook hands with the opponent and moved on. These were real men of respect and honor. I never named anyone in particular but it appears you believe that the negative traits I mentioned, describe the previous occupant of the Whitehouse. Your the one who made the connection. I must agree with you though that he does fit the bill to a T

[@timesheet6677]

Did you know him?

[@alexandramassey9258]

Well said.

[@georginaparamo4129]

Marian Morris "the Duke"! America's real super hero! Sergeant Striker forever! Patton once said "America loves a winner." Yes I'm a Chile dipper from East Los Angeles and proud of it! 🐾🐾👣

[@garyfoster3854]

Marion Morrison.

[@stanblanton7798]

John Wayne is my all time favorite for amny reasons. These actors describing him only reaffirms that. It's also nice to see that there was a time when folks could be civil and disagree and still work together. Days gone by noe sadly.

[@davicool9958]

I personally liked the way he stood up for American values especially in war time. His approval and attitude towards the Vietnam war probably cost thousands of American boys their lives - since our great political/war machines knew they could use "The Duke" and his opinion like toilet paper... And morons would simply believe what he said because he was John Wayne. Do not ever read "The Inferno" by Dante. There is a special place in Hell for false prophets. I'm sure the Duke can't buy ice cubes where he now resides. Get a grip man and stop believing in fantasies.

[@CarlosMedina-hx7ie]

These were the icons and real actors and actresses, directors and movies. May they all rest in peace and having a good time in heaven. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@stephenclemence5856]

It really says a lot, when all these people who disagreed with John Wayne politically, still liked him and had respect for him. It must have been hard to dislike him, because they didn't like him, before they met him.

[@davicool9958]

The Duke was affable and very likable person... And it was easy for him to be such - since all actors and politicians get huge mileage out of being born liars and playing pretend. Want he was to the core of his "duh hah - duh hah" an antisemitic racist who's views were totally anathema to the constitution and the amendments (that proclaimed men equally created). Gobbles and the Nazis would have admired his films for their propagandistic value. If I may quote Dr Seuss I think he would say : " Stink, Stank, STUNK"

[@stephenclemence5856]

@@davicool9958 I guess you never saw John Wayne's talk about the hyphen. You seem to know nothing about him.

[@stephenclemence5856]

@@davicool9958 Someone must have asked you "how stupid can you be" and you took it as a challenge.

[@davicool9958]

The "Duke" was a political hack - a stooge if you will but Moe-Larry-Curly were all rocket scientists by comparison. He was used by political parties alike to promote propaganda films - picture Goebbels and the Nazis. His stance against communism ( a failed and inept economic system that died under its own weight) led the "Dukester" into advocating the Vietnam war... Costing countless American boys their lives. Stink - Stank - Stunk! I'm sure pictures of him in his klan robes were destroyed after his death. Racist and Antisemitic to his core but in reality couldn't screw in a light bulb. But you keep believing in fairy tales and can now concentrate on Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman ☃️. You seem to be the kind of person who when noticing that flowers smell better than potatoes - figured out that they would taste better in a soup. You may now resume your previous programming.

[@dougbrowne9890]

@@stephenclemence5856 His enemies never do.

[@johnmaher9462]

George Kennedy was an underrated actor. Check him out in Cool Hand Luke.

[@trajan75]

He did win the Oscar for that part.

[@juerv1]

Who underrated him? He won an Oscar, was a well-known and beloved character actor for decades and a very nice guy. He was a big man in every sense.

[@carlevans5760]

I always thought he was great in anything I saw him in.

[@carywest9256]

@@trajan75 Did he worke with the Duke?

[@trajan75]

@@carywest9256 Yes, I believe he did more than once.

[@cessnaace]

""I have come here tonight to pay my respects to our 39th President, our new Commander-in-Chief and to wish you Godspeed, Sir, in the uncharted waters ahead. Starting tomorrow at high noon, all of our hopes and dreams go into that great house with you. For you have become our transition into the unknown tomorrows. And everyone is with you. I am privileged to be present and accounted for in this capitol of freedom to witness history as it happens to watch a common man accept uncommon responsibilities he won fair and square by stating his case to the American people not by bloodshed, beheadings, and riots at the palace gates. I know I am considered a member of the opposition, the Loyal Opposition, accent on Loyal. I’d have it no other way." - John Wayne's Speech at an Inaugural Gala for President-Elect Jimmy Carter (January 1977).

[@wobblertv8083]

Love it when James Caan sparks up a tab!

[@LP2Check]

The irony- EVERYONE who said they vastly disagreed with his political views- somehow ends up having immense respect for him afterward.

[@davemoss9505]

And now after all the water under the bridge and seeing how our country has turned out it's obvious his views were the correct ones.

[@rleon8339]

Even communists can come around from time to time.

[@nikosvault]

@@rleon8339 The 1950's ended 65 years ago buddy.

[@ShawnKennedy-w2i]

@@nikosvault Communists still abound.More communists in the U.S. than in Russia,you just haven't been on a campus lately.

[@lailamiller9914]

This man is, was, and always will be my hero because he truly loved America and I believe was a great American❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

He was America!

[@kevanwillis4571]

A great American war hero.

[@joeycarter8846]

Weird how they all thought Duke was a great guy, but couldn't understand his love for America and American Values. Still true today.

[@Jensley_Report]

That's because a lot of actors they interviewed were pacifistic and liberal protesters of the military facet of America that John Wayne embraced. And I don't say that as an insult nor a criticism, but as an observation.

[@motstraumen]

Interesting how so many can only see the militaristic and often racist and nationalistic as the American way and not see that the protesters of the 30s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s and now the 2000s as equally American and equally loving their country. Interesting. And im as left as they come but have always admired John Wayne as did my left leaning dad (who also was a WWII vet) (and during the sixties and seventies four of my brothers served as well. Seems to me a lot of politicians who promote war today somehow avoided the draft back then).

[@mikefields2243]

Love John Wayne’s movies but American values in his era was racist. That’s not the American way. That’s white America.

[@Insomnious8]

Wayne was draft dodging through WW2 (with its higher draft age) which left him the whole of Hollywood without other leading men. His claim was "I have too much to live for." His mentor, director John Ford, was very critical of this decision.

[@shaynemhopkins]

@@Insomnious8 even if he did does it really matter he made movies to help the war effort 100% of the population does not need to fight a war just a good amount.

[@cecillebarone9252]

When I first graduatef from nurse training,In the 1980's,I was working at ucla,where he was his last days,he was a great,honest guy,even though we were politically different,he had great heart and integrity

[@kevinbergin9971]

He died in 1979 however.

[@cecillebarone9252]

Thank You I'm now 61 my memory for dates was off it was'79

[@emerycandy326]

The best I ever heard about John Wayne was about the 1960 election. By then he was a devout Conservative Republican and made no secret about his political views. He voted for Nixon and I'm not mistaken even campainged for him. However when J.F.K. beat Nixon that year and someone asked him how he felt about the outcome of the election. He replied by saying Eventhough he didn't vote for J.F.K. he was still his president and he wished him the best of luck. That proves Inspite of all of the controvrsey over his past he was a patriotic and U.S. citizen first and a conservative second. To be honest I can't agree with most of the statements he made in the 1971 Playboy interview he gave but I was raised to give credit ware credit is do. And I still believe he deserves credit for his love for our country, respect for our Armed Forces even if he didn't make into the military and of course most of the films of his I saw. Especially the Searchers and the Quiet Man.

[@JD-tn5lz]

Good comments. However, please work on your grammar and spelling.

[@flipwright1138]

Uh Oh! Everybody Scram! It's The Grammar Police!

[@davidpadilla9468]

@@JD-tn5lz Please, correct your own words in spelling. The word is rabble.

[@1950Grendel]

He also referred to himself as the "loyal opposition...emphasis on 'loyal'" to Jimmy Carter.

[@alarmservicepros]

1971 Playboy interview was 100% true and people have a hard time with the truth.

[@williamroberts6803]

My favorite actor for his honor and integrity towards the country is jimmy Stewart for all the things he did in the air force. Just an amazing person. I was always a person that loved the golden age of Hollywood. Powel, Stewart,Wayne, becall, bogart, grainger, Eastwood, Flynn, and the list goes on and on. I brought my kids up watching those movies. I’m only 57 so I only watched them on replay.

[@charlesallen4821]

These and other interviews prove people can unite for a common cause, e.g. making a movie, despite differences.

[@FrankButterfield]

And do it all the time. No one makes movies on Twitter, however, so there's no blow-by-blow record of how professional things are.

[@zebunker]

No. This does not prove anything. If there was a discussion or a choice to be made on the movie, Wayne had the last word. Of course they are going to work together, it's just a movie. If they were doing something that mattered they would not work together. As an actor you don't want to burn bridges and hurt your income stream.

[@charlesallen4821]

@@zebunker I disagree on the basis they did work together and, to all accounts, had no rancor. The director of Cowboys didn't want to work with John Wayne because of politics but they wound up working together. Kirk Douglas did not have to accept the roles but did despite known political differences. People work together all the time in different industries, even when one person may hold management power over the other person.

[@gianca60]

&:30 Actually Wayne was awarded the Lampoon Award in 1972. He visited the campus, made a Q&A show and he was greeted from the libaral crowd.

[@chrisburp]

Mark Rydell is an old school liberal. Open to having his mind changed when evidence presented itself. Wish we were all like that.

[@namesake-mx9nl]

Some of the very best of Hollywood , we will never see their likes again .

[@DeadAbeVigoda]

Imagine this tolerance for intellectual diversity in Hollywood today.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

It’s the whole world. Don’t kid yourself. The loudest voices are way right or way left.

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@michaelbrickley2443 truth

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Stephen Hogan, I will say this, I didn’t always agree with John Wayne but it was a world where there was dialogue, at least.

[@Bubbles99718]

He, Cecil B Demille, other rt wingers, supported blacklisting. So much for tolerance.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

@@Bubbles99718, the sad thing is there was a real fear of communism and socialism and that was part of it. Vietnam was presented as a similar situation. The Korean conflict. A lot of great talent was blacklisted and that was unfortunate. We can’t go backwards and there are no perfect people. The McCarthy era was a bad time but it only last a couple years.

[@ryano918]

When filming The Quiet Man in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland, he drank in the local pub with the locals. My late grandfather was an extra during the fight scene near the end of the movie. He reckoned Wayne could hold his whiskey just as good as the locals

[@patriciaotoole5930]

Loved John Wayne he was quite a man

[@gwenking7700]

The world has gone to sh!t without the Duke

[@williamewing5509]

I have got a movie DVD of John Wayne together with James Caan and Robert Mitchum Christopher George in El Dorado and with Richard Attenborough Judy Geeson and John Vernon in Brannigan as I am dedicating this movie DVD to my old school friends who are both sisters as I hope to see them again very soon to Chris and Hester from Billyx

[@kingslaphappy1533]

That was great, thank you.

[@patriciakesler317]

Katherine Hepburn said standing next to John Wayne was like leaning against a tree.🥰

[@stewartlone3445]

A very well-constructed video; leaves you hoping for more from these great characters like Jimmy Caan and Bruce Dern (the latter's autobiography is a treasure).

[@moncorp1]

Caan was coked out of his gourd for this interview.

[@nomdeplume7537]

Damn everyone of them brought up politics and how John Wayne was "my polar opposite" 'I was waiting for him to say something, so I could pounce on him' Then they find he's a nice person ... Not some Boogeyman with politics churning inside his brain 24/7 That's because they're projecting themselves on to him. They're obsessed with their politics, morning noon and night, that means everyone else is too. There's no separating the person from the politics. Because of that they're perennially surprised when anyone conservative is nice. It sets up a cognitive dissonance that, I'm supposed to hate you, because you're you. The left still does that today, waiting for someone to slip up so they can cancel them. It didn't have the same meaning as it does today. The most ironic thing is, that even though they may encounter this paradox time and time again, they don't learn from it, and have to go through the whole process all over again with the next one. Instead of going in open minded, the ones who despise nay LOATHE (at least they pay lip service) stereotypes, are the worst hypocritical offenders, and not too bright as well, if they keep banging their head against the wall expecting different results, aside from their headache

[@Goatboysminion]

You are talking about a man who referred to President John F. Kennedy as a "...socialist.."

[@Goatboysminion]

@Just think Well you are mostly correct. No, he wasn't a God. He sure as shit wasn't a Socialist. He had been a Serving Officer in the US Navy and someone like Wayne should be the last to criticise. And seriously...no bullshit. You think Republicans or Conservatives actually listen to anyone? Libtards are bad enough, but the schmucks in the GOP are twats. Ignorant twats. Which is what Wayne showed himself to be, whatever his virtues.

[@dukecraig2402]

@@Goatboysminion You know how JFK wound up at the ass end of the Pacific on a career killing PT Boat? When Joseph Kennedy's son first got his commission in the Navy he was posted to Naval Intelligence working with British Intelligence, the most prestigious posting you could get in the US Navy, but he got caught screwing around with a woman who turned out to be a German spy, so his punishment was getting sent to the ass end of the Pacific on PT Boats. And by the way, my grandfather who was a Naval Officer in the war who trained George HW Bush in flight school also thought that JFK was a socialist. The fact is if he wouldn't have been assassinated he would have eventually had the same reputation as Bill Clinton, a sleeze that sleezed his way into and through the White House.

[@Bubbles99718]

The Duke, Cecil B Demille and other hollywood rt wingers supported blacklisting and the red scare. Organized for it. Try sellin it somewhere else

[@dukecraig2402]

@@Bubbles99718 WTF are you talking about? I didn't say anything about that, which by the way being the biggest anti communist you'll ever meet I've always 100% supported and felt that they didn't go far enough blacklisting them. In case you can't read I was talking about that little communist Kennedy and how his ass wound up on a PT Boat after having been assigned to Naval Intelligence. And anything I have to say about him goes double for that grandstanding little brother of his.

[@rafaelramirez1507]

John Wayne was a icon 🌟

[@dougbrowne9890]

I need to correct you. John Wayne IS an icon.

[@3006mgk]

The Shootist was his best movie. Three fantastic performances : Howard, Becall, and Wayne.

[@allthatjazzshow3299]

Amazing collection! Thanks for asking and compiling these. The only wish I have is that it was longer! xD

[@James_Hough]

All these people saying how much they loved John Wayne, though they hated his politics...there's a real lesson here and it would be great to see this become a thing in 2022.

[@ronalddunlap9933]

Bruce Dern mentions Wayne going to Harvard to accept the Hastings Pudding award and arriving in a tank.A little known fact is driving that tank was a twenty something year old named Jay Leno !!

[@Alexander-oi8jr]

I love hearing that agreement on politics wasnt needed for both The Duke and his equals to get along and be creative. We can have different opinions but still respect one another

[@larryrobinson6914]

Dern said he was most professional actor he ever worked with!!!!!!!!!!

[@justicegusting2476]

I’m afraid I was one of those twenty year-olds who was brainwashed into not liking Wayne and I stupidly told my grandmother, “We don’t really like John Wayne”. I was on her shit list from every day forward. The late 60s and 70s did a lot of damage to this country.

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

Yeah, the COWARDLY DRAFT DODGERS, who don't mind living here and letting other people fight for them, they just don't want to be involved! And, THE HIPPIES, and they are the main reason why the U.S. is where we're at today!

[@nickbray8942]

Still doing damage today

[@carlevans5760]

@@nickbray8942 As are your ''''hero's"" are doing to this great nation since the brain dead bastard biden, and the butthole actually in her 3rd term; barry are doing.

[@carlevans5760]

tant Pis, your loss.

[@bertsmith4440]

The hippies were right

[@GeorgeSemel]

I never hated Bruce Dern for the part he played in The Cowboys. He is a fine actor and yeah his career was unfairly damaged by it, The duke told him. Everybody likes working with him talks about being a Professional.

[@matthewronsson]

Dern always struck me as one of those excellent actors that is routinely underappreciated.

[@alangranville284]

As far as Bruce Dern in "The Cowboys" is concerned absolutely hated the character but loved the actor playing the part

[@cabbyhubby]

Oh ... not me ... I still hate that bastard and Dwight Yoakum !

[@carlevans5760]

@@cabbyhubby What did Dern personally do to you?

[@matthewsheppard7050]

He is the ultimate western villain. It’s fitting he killed the ultimate western hero.

[@r123154]

The Mans - Mans John Wayne was . He was a hero of sorts even as political as he was . As a kid i wanted to be that Bad Ass he was on screen . But as time went on if you paid attention you would see the kindness he had for others . This i know , he was my Hero and sad to say there is and never will be one like him ever again. May he RIP . I miss him to say the least. I still Love his movies after my 60 years of seeing them over and over again.

[@s.mclain4320]

John Wayne is and will always be my hero.

[@mellisb]

You know what John Wayne did during WWII? He was stationed on a film set, shooting blanks and wearing makeup. You should reevaluate your definition of 'hero'.

[@SoloPilot6]

You know what John Wayne was told when he talked to a recruiter? "If you join the Army, they're going to have you go back to Hollywood and keep making movies, in between publicity tours." There were a number of stars who went into the military, even into combat, but there was a list of those who were told to keep making movies, and he was one of them.

[@thomasmclarnon5844]

I loved the Duke. God bless him

[@jedgar63]

He was able to find some common interest with people he worked with and use that as the basis of their relationship. And, although we rarely saw it on screen, he obviously had a good sense of humor, which goes a long way.

[@JohnHH59]

Clearly an icon on and off the screen. When those who oppose you politically respect you, that's saying an awful lot!

[@jimbo43ohara51]

Mark Rydell would seem to agree.

[@Budman_4044]

John Wayne should have won an Oscar for Sands of Iwo Jima

[@dukecraig2402]

@Just think The Academy was mad at him over his supporting of the Hollywood blacklist.

[@raywalsh2190]

I know I'm going to get absolutely roasted for this, but ... had he not aggressively dodged military service during WWII, perhaps he could have won the Medal of Honor for serving at Iwo Jima. Just a thought.

[@Nimgimmer1492]

@@raywalsh2190 He tried, more than once, to serve. Read the John Farkis book on the making of Wayne's Alamo movie: "Not Thinkin' . . . Just Rememberin' . . ."

[@kevinbergin9971]

And The Shootist.

[@carlevans5760]

that and, the Searchers.

[@tomsampson8084]

This is the way people are supposed to behave. We can disagree with each other but we should also respect each others right to their beliefs. I heard an interview with a Congressman recently where he stated just speaking to a member of the other party could be the end of your political career. We are in deep trouble in this Country folks.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Love, love this regardless of his politics. See "The Seachers." Thank you.

[@persistincepays3704]

John Wayne will always be class act.

[@chriscorman734]

I could watch this forever. Our differences are far and few

[@garym6315]

Two people with completely opposing political views, who still respect and admire one another?!? Someone should teach this lesson to our current generation (particularly in Hollywood), that different opinions doesn't automatically make someone the enemy.

[@jcjewell]

I have to wonder if those in these interviews that said to the effect "...even though we disagreed vehemently politically, I admired and respected him..." didn't actually simply admire his bravery to say what they actually believed themselves, but rather wanted to protect their own reputations and careers from the leftist majority of Hollywood.

[@78bcat]

Dude, you're so full of shit. The right not just threatens violence now but perpetrates it...and you think Hollywood is the problem. "Hey, we're just espousing our views about oppressing those who are different, electing leaders who speak of civil war and how "other" Americans are the enemy....but you banned us from Twitter and that's out of line.

[@78bcat]

@@jcjewell You're a moron. The idea that Wayne was the brave voice is to completely reimagine history. I hate being so blunt, hate being rude...but you're like somebody who says the earth is flat. I can't have a discussion with you because everything you believe is based on an absurd premise of "rightist" victimhood. What these people are essentially saying is that it's just a shame that Wayne did not apply his personal-micro, warmth, generosity, kindness to his political-macro harsh, selfish, repressive philosophy. Mark Rydell makes the point very clear, when he speaks of all those who are the opposite, personal jerks who are politically empathetic.

[@DerGlaetze]

Well- Said.

[@jcjewell]

@@78bcat Dear Leftist, Thank you for illustrating much better than I could ever hope to myself, the true nature of the leftist.

[@josephgarrett5693]

Drove a tank to publicly accept an insult. Lol class

[@rafaelsoltren7402]

Wayne was a true American. A great conservative like myself a Puerto Rican right wing.

[@Jason-ns9xq]

I so LOVE John Wayne! Born 1971. The Sunday Matinees that my parents had on. RIP

[@waynegilchrist1596]

I always view John Wayne's acting as just giving us a piece of himself. His characters were never played far from who he was; when you see a John Wayne performance you are seeing a side of who he was and that is a rarity. He never strayed from who he was. At the same time it caused a sameness to his acting where he basically 'type cast' himself and although it didn't keep him from being a great and beloved star; it did keep him from being a great actor as in displaying the versatility of playing something other than himself. These interviews really underline just how liberalism is so ingrained in Hollywood and perhaps the thing I admire most about John Wayne is that he lived the embodiment of a 'dyed in the wool' conservative. It's also why I have to admire the performances of the mostly liberal Hollywood but I don't want their Liberal Socialist agendas.

[@katherinehayes9110]

I think your post really defines John Wayne.i am 66yrs old and he stands apart from any actor that I know.He was the same everyday!! A true ICON and still loved today in 2022

[@carlevans5760]

His acting was the real deal.

[@peterstubbs5934]

What utter bullshit.

[@carlevans5760]

@@peterstubbs5934 No-those like YOU rae utter BIULLSHIT

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Hollywood is made up of many different types of people. There are always liberals and conservatives. The difference in Hollywood is that the people tend to be more accepting of those differences and have a "live and let live" attitude towards one another (as is demonstrated clearly in these interviews). They knew they had to be civil to each other in order to get their jobs done. Sadly, people have lost a lot of civility, and it makes life harder for everyone. Treating people who are different from you as "lesser" is the foremost fault of anyone - liberal or conservative, but lately, conservatives are really pushing to be allowed to do it. Stop with the white supremacist BS and you'll find that liberals will have FAR less of a problem with conservatives.

[@anthonyparkinson5820]

Absolutely classic response from Mark Rydell and some of the other actors: They didn't like him or didn't want to work with him because he was a conservative politically but once they got to know him he was the nicest guy ever. Who are the prejudiced ones? We all know the answer.

[@JParker3327]

Rest In Peace John Wayne He Was a Legend