Richard Chamberlain | The Complete "Pioneers of Television" Interview

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Richard Chamberlain retells his iconic career and memorable moments while working in television.
Director: Steven J Boettcher
Star: Richard Chamberlain
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[@mmmcck1225]

His voice is so gentle and articulate that makes me keep listening to him without being bored.

[@arthurboehm]

Chamberlain's an articulate and entertaining raconteur. A sweet man who's had the life he wanted and emerged with a good measure of peace and understanding.

[@pennymassengill9882]

Always was a big fan. Always so good looking and he still is. I can't believe his age.still good looking. He seems so nice.

[@palerider964]

@@pennymassengill9882 he's a gaf.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@palerider964 ??????

[@larisalice952]

HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE HIM ?????????????............HE CAN BE LOVED AT ANY AGE !!!!!!!!

[@angeliquedomini7259]

RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN WAS BORN IN 1934, THIS MEANS HE IS 89 YEARS YOUNG. TO ME, SIR CHAMBERLAIN IS MAGNIFICENT.

[@lilianacorsini8680]

En español gracias

[@lilianacorsini8680]

O en italiano gracias

[@Anth230]

89 years OLD.....

[@Zee-et4rd]

I fell in love with Dr. Kildare when I was 10yrs old and I fell in love with Father Ralph, in Thornbirds. I keep falling in love with Chamberlain in all his films. He sings so heavenly. He looks like a million dollars in this interview...Thanks for this marvelous interview with this fine actor and fine human being.

[@user-dj6lz8en7e]

Richard is 90 years old today. Bless Him

[@johnflynn9619]

Richard is a Great Actor & Gentlemen.

[@IvoMiller]

And a great Singer

[@isabelleon3360]

Have loved him as an actor since I can remember, 4 years old (I am 53 yrs). He is an absolutely amazingly gifted artist, and a beautiful soul. If he hasn't received the Kennedy Center Award (life time achievement) he definitely deserves it And the award that the President of the United States gives out... He is a National Treasure, he has been part of Television History, has helped in causes for human rights, and nature. He is truly an Icon. And I must add, he is still incredibly handsome💖

[@roychien1943]

Definitly, a truely gentleman on and off the screen!

[@breadfruitgal]

Love this voice. I could listen to him talk forever. His diction is so perfect and so expressive.

[@Carlabo]

You have ragion. Voice wonderfull

[@magaretestimeder2674]

Bitte in.deusch

[@lindasickler9389]

I absolutely adore this man! I find him soo captivating and easy to listen to. His voice is soo soothing.....you can actually hear the kindness in his voice! He has lived such a fulfilling wonderful life! He is just soo lovely and a true gentleman! I fell in love with him in The Thorn Birds! Only wish I could have met him! You can tell he has a deeply kind spirit!!! Love You Richard! Wishing you many more happy healthy years to come! ♥️

[@smallkittywood9095]

Unfortunately, he is a gay !!!!

[@Meow99999]

A good man is who Richard Chamberlain is.

[@carmelafalcone4976]

I can't believe that he's gay..such a beautiful man 😍

[@ceciliagallegosmeraz6575]

I agree with you Linda. I hope he is well and heamthy

[@pamelapackard5817]

@@ceciliagallegosmeraz6575 love him in the thornbirds

[@M132K60]

Happy 90th birthday Richard Chamberlain! You are one of the greatest!

[@user-yw6hy5eg4k]

I met Richard Chamberlain when he played Captain VonTrapp in the Sound of music in New York City. He was completely a gentleman and gave a wonderful performance. This is a lovely memory for me. ❤❤

[@brendanewby1573]

Richard to me is perfect. Great actor, just an amazing person. I love him so much.

[@BuyAvonFromDonna]

I fell in love with Richard Chamberlain as Dr. Kildare, and have never lost that feeling for him. Wonderful interview! Thank you!!!

[@clararymerdeorenstein5192]

Falar. Em espanol

[@deeeliades3426]

Me too

[@kiriana4511]

At a very young age I too was in love 😂😂 so sad hearing that you have past. Condolence to the family of your loss

[@jojober1980]

​​very sad 😔 The Thorn Birds was suburb acting by every actor in it best mini series to date ty Richard Rachel /Siidney /Barbara/ and cast touche'

[@rashidahr4043]

I don't know how I missed the news of his passing I just saw this now. Yes Dr Kildare. Loved that show I was about 11 years old

[@marydickens8670]

Richard Chamberlain is a great Actor. I grew up watching him. I loved him in Shogun and the Thorn Birds. Very talented gentleman.

[@rashidahr4043]

Not forgetting Dr Kildare lol

[@cindyurban150]

I was in love with Richard as a little girl when he played Dr. Kildare. I had the trading cards,his records,and dreamed of being a nurse and working with him. I did dedicate my life to the medical field, 48 years as a Tech. He is such a gentleman,so well spoken. He stole my heart again as Father Ralph,I loved, and hated him in that series The Thorn Birds. He broke my heart again when he came out, he was my generations Rock Hudson. I still love him ! There are some things you never get over...This was a great interview.

[@rozannesamples8280]

What a treasure he is.. I loved the Thorn Birds.. He is the perfect package..

[@stockvaluedotcom]

If your name is Jerry or George, not that there's anything wrong with that.

[@mailee6766]

Love him beyond words. Super fantastic actor. Charming, funny, witty, super handsome. Gorgeous. Elegant. Classy. Wow!

[@davidallen508]

I remember having a school boy crush on Richard when Dr.Kildare first aired in the 1960’s and having to keep it to myself. It’s wonderful, all these years later, to reflect on the life and career of an excellent actor and a genuinely decent man. 💕

[@georgemendez3962]

Richard Chamberlain has always been a stellar actor for me. Personally, I thought his performance as Tchaikovsky in “The Music Lovers”, the Ken Russell avant-garde adaptation of his life, with Glenda Jackson,had a tremendous impact on my life at the time. The balance of the creative genius and the personal torture of being gay, in the 1800’s mind you, was brilliantly captured by Richard. Of course it’s a mere page in his astonishingly brilliant career, it’s a page I love. I remember well watching Dr. Kildare as a kid, it was great. Richard’s ability to express his thoughts so clearly and precise just captivates me. I loved this interview, Bravo!!!!

[@fairdose]

He just comes across as such a kind, decent man. I just wish more roles were thrown his way because it's such a joy every time he appears on the screen.Class act!

[@carolelve3808]

Such a precious gent. Talented, gorgeous, real.....honest for an actor .......very human.

[@arthurkrieck1]

The real thing, a serious theater artist. There aren’t many in the business, but he is one of them! And he had a good inner moral compass that guided him through his amazing life, and he’s come out unscathed and unspoiled, as far as I can see!

[@manomenon1]

He is gay and that is bad

[@karlastein3186]

I have enjoyed this man as many years as he was on tv and movies.he has been my idol all these years. I’m still a fan. I have had the pleasure of meeting him 3 times. He is great to talk too. A very beautiful soul.

[@manomenon1]

He is gay and that is bad

[@maddyhayes617]

I was also honored to meet and talk with him. He is the BEST!!!!!!

[@sophialewis5474]

Beloved. Oh Richard Chamberlain so wonderful

[@narellecox2028]

Oh, what a divine lovely man, so humble and sensitive soul. I have been a fan of Richard's for so long. He is a wonderful versatile actor, always gave strong, quality performances. I loved him as the baddie in The Towering Inferno. In the Thorn Birds, he was sensational, his scenes with Barbara Stanwyck were some of the best acting between two mega actor's I had ever seen (loved Barbara). He has the most beautiful speaking voice. He is articulate and well spoken. He is one of the most handsome men I have ever seen on the big screen. He looks fabulous now, he will be 88 years old this coming March. I hope he keeps in good health, he is much loved by his fans. This was a real bonus. Thank you for the upload.

[@roychien1943]

Thank you for this genuine comment. Totally agree with you!

[@memyselfcomments]

I agree! Barbara Stanwyck is my favourite actress of all time! She certainly had more range in acting than any other actor/actress I’ve ever seen. Beautiful person inside and out too.

[@rashidahr4043]

Aww nooo k was so upset seeing him as a baddie in towering inferno. I thought no Dr Kildare can't be a,baddie .

[@KarenBraceacts]

A beautiful soul inside and out. What an absolute pleasure to listen to him just chat. I've always thought he is a far better actor than he gets credit for. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@marymoore8456]

Loved Richard as Father Ralph in the magnificent Thorn Birds, he & Rachel were fabulous together. Their love scene on the beach must be the best either on TV or in Flim ever. Richard was the most handsome priest I ever saw. He is a real heartthrob ever now. He looks fabulous for his age.

[@lyndalibra6060]

Such a gentleman and beautiful Soul! I absolutely adore Richard Chamberlain. He is just so beautiful inside and out! There is just so much to love about the amazing gentleman that he is!❤

[@amywhite9972]

I spent at least half my life in love with Father Ralph. And he's still beautiful.. 😍😍

[@zunildafebles5222]

Mr. Chamberlain, I’m so happy to see how great you look and that you’re healthy and positive. I always followed Dr. Kildare and every program you were participating as I always thought you were a nice and respectful very professional actor. I’m just very happy to hear from you again. I lost record of how many times i have seen “The Thorn Birds” movie. God bless you!

[@mariahomey7784]

Danke Mr Chamberlain für die jahrelange Unterhaltung🙏🤗... und die vielen Tränen für Patet Ralf😢 Shogun usw!Alles Liebe aus Deutschland🙋🏼‍♀️👼

[@sandratessem9980]

Loved The Thorn Birds

[@ilona629]

Richard Chamberlain ist ein genialer Erzähler von Geschichten, welche er in seinen Filmen erlebte und die ihm viel Spaß bereitete oder auch noch bereitet. Er ist immer noch einer der hübschesten Männer und vor allem Schauspieler und er hat eine schöne, erfrischende und offene Art bei seinen Interviews die er gibt. Er ist lustig und sehr freundlich. Ich glaube, dass Richard sein Leben so gelebt hat und auch noch so lebt, dass es ihn immer glücklich macht, ohne Stress und Hektik. Er ist ein toller Mann, den man auf der Welt suchen muss, wenn man solch einen Mann noch einmal finden will. Herzlichen Dank für da tolle Interview. Richard Chamberlain is a brilliant storyteller of stories he has played in his films as an actor in his many different roles and which he has enjoyed and continues to enjoy. He's still one of the prettiest men and most of all a great actor and he has a nice, refreshing and open manner in the interviews when he talks about his work. He is fun and very friendly. I believe that Richard experienced and lived his life in such a way that it always makes him happy, without stress and hectic. He is a great man to look for in the world if you want to find such a man again. I could hear him for hours, as good as my English is enough. Thank you for the great interview. ❤

[@elisamccoy9589]

I am close to his age and have loved him since I saw him first as Dr. Kildare. I have also seen him in Shogun, Thornbirds and even more than one of his mini series, especially in the Robert Ludlum's "The Bourne Identity" series (spy thriller). That voice of his, touches the very soul. I could listen to him for hours. The fact that he is gay takes nothing from the man/person he is. I could almost feel his excitement, regrets, whatever he was explaining, just comes through. He is an original, a man with a heart. He talked about his insecurities, his love/affection for the roles in which he has performed. I admire his honesty, in talking about his shortcomings, etc. Only someone who is comfortable in his own skin can say those things and sound sincere. It was wonderful listening to him. What a man! He should be given the recognition that he so richly deserves. WOW! Kudos, Mr. Chamberlain.

[@detoxmuscle]

Mad props to this icon. He made it through the wilderness.

[@amyturner7419]

What a Wonderful interview!! Such a lovely well spoken man. Thank you

[@susandemarest1676]

Three stars will shine tonight, and he is certainly one of them!!!! Lovely man.

[@aditipuri5148]

Absolutely loved him in Shogun.Amazing actor xxxx

[@remickbloss4423]

Richard, always humble and kind, is interesting to listen to his interviews. We LOVE you Richard!!!❤️

[@Eirene30]

An angel, a legend, the most kind of actors…I admire him beyond words….🫶

[@charlottereed8060]

I absolutely adore this man!!! He was such a wonderful actor and person!! Loved him as Dr Kildare and in Thornbirds. I have been in love with him from the first time I saw him!!!! ❤️🤟🏻💓

[@juliehake2635]

Chamberlain is an angel that God let come to earth to act for us. He was beautiful, charming, and sweet. Just looked like an angel….

[@tiffsaver]

LOVED him in "The Man in the Iron Mask." His English acting education served him well.

[@Carlabo]

Hai ragione. Si sente che ha studiato in inghilterra. Parla...che non sembra neppure americano. Gli americani si mangiano le parole. Chamberlainle scandisce. Poi ha una voce sensuale. A man forever love ❤

[@kandorstevenson]

True, all around the world. I watched it in spanish in Puerto Rico. Oh, THE THORN BIRDS‼That was a streetsweeper and a must watch. Thank you Richard Chamberlain, Sir.👑⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@cj-cw7wi]

For some crazy reason I thought Richard was dead. I am so pleased that I was wrong. He was a major heart throb in the Thornbirds. Still remember that amazing beach scene with Meggie.

[@catherinerodriguez4598]

I had the honor and great pleasure of seeing Richard on Broadway with Dorothy Maguire in Night of the Iguana. Wonderful. She was as beautiful as ever and Richard was amazing. Together, they brought the magic.👵🦋🦋🦋🕊️🕯️🦎

[@davidallen508]

Two of my favourite people ; how I envy you, Catherine.Did you meet them and obtain autographs ?

[@gloriachilavert7904]

What a wonderful man! I love Father Ralph so much! Absolutely adore Richard!❤

[@ComtesseRochefort]

I met him twice. Once in the early 70s and then in the late 80s. Nice, nice, nice man ☺.

[@chrisgooding6801]

RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN ALWAYS HAD A SOOTHING CALM VOICE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT SO EASY TO LISTEN TO WHEN SHARING ANYTHING ABOUT HIS AMAZING LIFES JOURNEY

[@lisaharrington6488]

Great actor! I have always enjoyed seeing him perform. Favorites are Man in the Iron Mask, Centennial, The Thorn Birds (both) and The Bourne Identity. Also a wonderful artist.

[@tatianarudenko7809]

А ещё певец, танцор, пианист- виртуоз. И красавец.

[@johnkearns35]

Richard Chamberlain is the whole package! Extraordinary good looks and an accomplished actor! Richard, you are still a hearthrob and a very kind intelligent man.

[@davidallen508]

Very nicely said, John ; I echo your every word.

[@user-vk6qy4pj6p]

Richard Chamberlain handsome man always looking love ❤️!

[@dominiquemclaughlin565]

I love this man! Such an incredible actor & human being. I don't want him to ever retire. There'll never be another like him. ❤

[@eriksturm7599]

This is a great interview, loved shogun and the thorn birds, both the mini series and the novels. Richard is one of a kind.

[@LittleMsBig2001]

What a fabulous man and actor. King of the Mini Series, is his and he deserves it. I could listen to him talk all day and watch his shows all night. I hope all the other actors are as generous to him as he is to all of them. You don't fine actors as humble, kind and giving as Richard. I have to add, he is the most gorgeous human to ever grace the tv screen.

[@lindakaelin5607]

What a lovely Christmas gift. Thank you for sharing this interview.

[@mariannebonner2280]

What a nice down-to-earth guy! And he looks terrific for his age! Chalk it up to good genes and good living! My God -he’s 87!!

[@suzanne296]

Omg I was going to say 60

[@Joe-hx8mg]

He was always one of my favorites.

[@user-oj4xp2lh4d]

But not 87 when this recording was made

[@robin2012ism]

@@user-oj4xp2lh4d He was 80 or 81 in 2014 when this show was produced, so.......

[@mariapelayo6276]

Thank you for this! I was just hypnotized watching this marvelous actor! He has always been one of my most favorites.

[@moveit02]

Great interview..Richard Chamberlain who I first saw in Dr Kildare. Loved him ever since then...seen Thorn Birds was great. Such a gentleman with a beautiful voice too.

[@gisellegonzalez2628]

Excellent interview, I remember having a huge crush with Dr. Kildare. What a wonderful human being.

[@Professional_Victim_H8er]

If anyone out there has the reunion interview panel with Richard and Rachel Ward PLEASE post it!!!

[@tracyrudzevecuis3376]

Totally LOVE!! Richard Chamberlain...my.most favourite actor of all time 😘🙏Thanks for posting this,it was so great hearing his thoughts and speaking his truth,fascinating! Cheers from New Zealand 🍾🥂🇳🇿🥳xo

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

I love Richard Chamberlain; excellent actor and handsome as the day is long.

[@nelidafont9702]

Un divino total !! Muchas bendiciones Richard !!

[@louisedavies5311]

I've always had a crush on him, he was one of my favourite actors. ❤

[@antonellafinotti6356]

Anch'io, sono stata sempre molto innamorata di lui !!!! È un.uomo meraviglioso! , e bellissimo !!!!! Lo amo !!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ressierhodes955]

He is my favorite actor. I'm dying with him on his movie "The Thorn Birds" filmed in 1983. Looking at him as a priest love him so much. He will always be the best and i love him forever ❤❤❤

[@jsavak99]

I think Richard Chamberlain was one of the inspiring forces that motivated me to be interested in photography, film and writing . I LOVED his film The Bourne Identity 🏆🏆🎬🎬🎬

[@sylviamcpherson5566]

He is such a humble person. So very kind . I will always love him. I love to watch any film of him. And you can still find his films on line.

[@ninav265]

Richard Chamberlain is my love forever! He was so nice, intelligent, talented, kind, open, full of light and love to the whole world, people, work, colleague... I will miss him so much!

[@rosielauren1]

What a wonderful voice I could listen to him all night and very Handsome as well ❤

[@virginiadomingo5183]

I fell in love ❤️💕💕 with Richard Chamberlain since I saw the “The Thorn Birds” and still my favorite movie. I love you, Richard!!!🙏❤️💕😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️!!!!!!!

[@debbiemyers2678]

Loved him since Dr. Kildare. I was in his fan club in the 60s. Have is album. He's a great singer. I've watched him in everything he ever made. He has aged eloquently and I'm still a big fan.

[@donnachurm3940]

Still handsome as ever. I'm in love with Richard Chamberlain ❤ loved him the Thorn Birds My all time mini series. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@roseyc.5846]

"The Thorn Birds"... OMG! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Zinnie988]

He still looks like himself, just older, handsome, natural, so neat!

[@katherinefoster813]

we love this guy best actor ever😊❤️

[@mariajosepicado9312]

Richard eres absolutamente hermoso y un excelente profesional me fascina cómo trabajas tus escenas me las haces vivir totalmente reales. ERES GRANDIOSO TE AMARÉ POR SIEMPRE 🥰🥰🥰🍀🍀🍀

[@andreasongbird]

Always Loved this man as an actor and he is a true gent! I grew up loving him In 'The Slipper & the Rose.' He is also a fantastic singer!! All his work is truly amazing. xxx

[@cahayaqasyeh]

I grew up watching & fall in love over &9ver again with him when I 1st saw him in Shogun,than I never missed any series or movie tht had him in in, such as Man in d Iron Mask, Count of Monte Cristo. He was & still d most handsome man, his voice complement his personality. Never failed to sweep me of my feet whenever I watched any of his acting. Love you Richard Chamberlain

[@patricia753]

Such a Class Act he is!!! Wow! ❤

[@paulaprice493]

I saw him in Richard II in 1972 at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles. By a fluke got to sit two rows from the front. You could see the spit when they talked. It was a thrill.

[@carmenpazsaavedrafernandez5971]

This actor playing Father Ralph in Thorn Birds was amazing

[@jsavak99]

He was great in the Bourne Identity, SHOGUN, The Thorn Birds, The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Count of Monte Cristo !!

[@mylindabrowning3563]

Read the book. "The Thorn Birds". Watched the mini series, Mr. Chamberlain continues to make my heart sing.

[@jsavak99]

Not sure why but my favorite role to watch him play was The Thorn Birds. His chemistry with Rachael Ward looked very real. So convincing i imagined they were a couple in real life.

[@Carlabo]

Anch io ci speravo. Ma lei ha sposato brian.....non mi e’ molto chiaro il perche’. Penso che Chamberlain❤ e Rachel ❤️ full in love...secret.

[@LelaAukes]

Love Richard Chamberlain when I was young love him more now because he is so genuine super talented actor and became better looking as he aged so distinguished with his beautiful grey hair

[@loria7043]

He was my first crush. I was 8 years old. He's such a nice man... and still looks amazing!

[@acerimmer1023]

What an absolute gent..... Thought he was so cool in 'The Count of Monte Cristo'....and 'The man in the iron mask'... Awesome ! Thanks for ALL the great memories Richard....long live the king 👑

[@michellepissk-schupak5440]

You have been my favorite actor since I was very young and fell in love with you as Dr. Kildare. What made you so special is that you are a gentleman and a scholar. I still have my photos of you that I cut out of teen magazines back in the 60's. I went to see you on Broadway and have remained a most loyal fan. I feel lucky to have you as an actor in my generation. It is nice to grow up with a healthy idol. Thank you for everything you have given to the arts. Please keep on going.

[@ritashustitzky2934]

When I was 13 I had the biggest crush on Dr. Kildeer. I always thought he was a great actor. This was so interesting.

[@gwatshi6898]

I saw Dr. Kildare as I was 10 years young in Indonesien, where I was born. Now I'm living in Germany and follow almost of his films...a great actor, good looking, nice soul and sound ... adorable

[@nineti2012]

I have been in love with Richard Chamberlain since I was 6! I even got a doll from Dr Kildare, that I still keep.....

[@rosielauren1]

What a lovely man so down to earth ❤️

[@sianprice7210]

I Love Richard Chamberlain 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@roseyc.5846]

I LOVE HIM, ever since the days of Dr. Kildare. 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@antonellafinotti6356]

Mee too !!!!!!!

[@skh551]

This clip was suggested on my Instagram feed and there was something to tragic and yet magical about the music and the chemistry shown between the two leads shown for a couple of seconds that I saved that clip instantly. I heard the music first, which is phenomenal to say the least. It was The Thorn Birds theme music by Henry Manchini. Then I knew I had to watch it as well and watch I did. Better I'd say I gorged on it. The Thorn Birds was made before I was born. Moments into the mini series and I became a huge fan of Richard Chamberlain. Must admit that it was not 100% pure, because he reminds of the late Christopher Reeve who I adore. This impossibly handsome man with his impeccable manner and eloquence belongs to an era already gone. Wish him all the best.

[@nicolaiadantone4178]

Wanderful actor Richard Chamberlain 💖💖🌟🌟🌟

[@gwatshi6898]

Er ist alles...., 🥰🥰man kann nicht mit Wörter fassen, nur das Beste

[@pauljnolan1000]

He comes across as a nice guy, honest, straight forward, would make a great neighbor, colleague, or friend.

[@anonaki-mt6xb]

What an extraordinarily wonderful Human Being. He simply Glows!