Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 05/06/1981 - pt. 1

[@marcusharjo8081]

And to this day, Barbara and Sir Ringo are still together.

[@khernandez46]

Are they???? That's amazing.

[@kampwelch6884]

AWESOME!

[@maryhodges9418]

THAT IS WONDERFUL, MAY GOD BLESS THEM AND THEIR FAMILY MANY MORE YEARS 💖🙏🏻

[@Dad44315]

I would not have thought that, good for them. In this interview they seem very uncomfortable and there eye contact was kind of weird.

[@markcopsey4729]

Lady Barbara you mean.

[@rosieleaverton]

"I was too sophisticated to be an angel, so I became a Starr." Aww, that's really cute!

[@KoolHandJuke]

Ringo hit the jackpot when Barbara chose him. 👍💥 She's a sweetheart.

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

Wow this rivaled some of the Beatles wit 👍❤️👍

[@mariaalano3077]

But Barbara's reply was self-promoting. Let other say, you're sophisticated.

[@kamuelalee]

Brilliant

[@elmerfudd6305]

I like ringo getting interviewed, he's a witty, down to earth and intelligent guy..oh and a great drummer.!!!

[@jaciesavino4175]

Oh ya? Well I'm a woman and what you said is very offensive and I demand for you to pay me money to make up for it. I'm tired of men making it mean comments and it's time for men to hear women roar, you understand boy?

[@kathryncarter6143]

Very down to earth

[@starringvincentprice]

Oh ya? Well I’m a woman and what you said is very true and I demand for you to pay more compliments to Ringo because he deserves it. I’m not tired of men making nice comments and it’s time for men to hear women also compliment Ringo Starr, you understand boy?

[@bodijisattva9333]

I think he was drunk and didn't know what to say. Know that he is sober he is a different guy

[@bodijisattva9333]

Ringo is a good dude, love him. He spoke openly about his alcohol addiction he's been sober for quite a while. Know that's something you can beat you drum about!

[@patearly9492]

Thank you for sharing this great meeting with Barbara and Ringo and Johnny. God bless all of them and everyone from Patrick

[@chuckselvage3157]

The wit of all the Beatles was legendary and Barbara Bach is outstandingly gorgeous.

[@petertucker524]

I have heard it said that some of these English guys make good husbands When their marriage lasts that long it shows they have something😊😊😊

[@dynjarren8355]

They are a great couple and that is what most people would prefer. To find the right person to spend your life with and no messy divorces. Lucky pair.

[@denieledwards6893]

YES SWEET COUPLE

[@KoolHandJuke]

No doubt!

[@KoolHandJuke]

@@denieledwards6893 Lol! Copuple! Awesome typo!

[@cassandraespinosa2223]

You mean, *COUPLE.*😆😍

[@denieledwards6893]

@@cassandraespinosa2223 yes.

[@CC2755]

Ringo always kept his "All-Starr" concerts affordable and I've been to several. I've also seen Paul McCartney (not quite so affordable!). Sadly I never got to see John or George perform.

[@lewisc215]

Saw Springsteen show up at one of Ringo's shows in NJ. Wow!

[@maryannlockwood7806]

Same. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jamesanderson348]

I saw George on the tour he did in the mid "70s in Chicago. All those years ago..

[@maryrainerson8672]

Was fortunate to see THE BEATLES in concert in Minneapolis August 21st, '65!!!! FABULOUS!!!! I was just 3 months away from turning 13. That concert seems as though it happened yesterday, still so very fresh in my mind! BEATLES FAN FOREVER!!!! I have every album they ever made -- priceless to me!!!!

[@mauricedrew3150]

I always liked ringo! A cool unpretentious brother!

[@woodennickel6148]

Generic Disney and their voice over tooth wigglers have been ripping off this man and his lovely wife for years. Who needs pretentiousness? Camelot-on-Boston-Harbor, MacBeth? Always the Mark Twain Prize but never the Mark Twain my fellow Special Olympians.

[@onlythewise1]

@@woodennickel6148 is that right ?

[@itskokomieko]

Ringo Starr seems like a wonderful husband - protective, patient, loving, seeking her agreement and input. And Barbara seems like a wonderful wife - perceptive, understanding, nurturing, and quick-witted.

[@bradstephan7886]

Once again Johnny's skill succeeds in interviewing a challenging guest. Glad to see, though, that Ringo and Barbara are still married!

[@mikestevenson576]

If I was in Johnny's place, I'd have sweated right through my suit.

[@Da1Dez]

How can you not love Ringo?

[@RandyR]

I have it on tape. Remember seeing this when it was first filmed. Was surprised to see Ringo there, after the sad happening. They are still together. Great memory

[@murieltainter5936]

The older Ringo gets the better he looks.

[@onlythewise1]

you saying a ugly face improves itself?

[@jamesanderson348]

He is aging gracefully

[@onlythewise1]

@see2078a takes one to know one

[@everready19373]

So much of this went right over my head back then.

[@scottolson6310]

I love how Barbara called him Richie and not Ringo!!!

[@Cassxowary]

That’s just fans though

[@countalucard4226]

Paul called him Richie.

[@scottolson6310]

@@countalucard4226 I didn’t know that!!!

[@countalucard4226]

@@scottolson6310 Paul said when he was writing Yellow Submarine he wanted to write a song for “Richie”

[@arame29]

Greg Lake called him "Rich" also

[@pjmoseley243]

great Beatle memories from a young teen always a life long fan , our teacher said they would be gone and forgotten within 18 months, that's the only reason I remember my teacher.

[@gardensofthegods]

That's a great story .

[@wolfchrt]

Johnny is just great.

[@michaelmarshall1713]

The Greatest .

[@doreybain]

Ringo always had a lot of charm.

[@Rayoscope]

This aired only 6 months after Lennon was murdered. Ringo was always pretty reserved and reticent, but just the same I sense the trauma hasn't ebbed enough yet. He's not quite himself - unnatural, awkward pauses - strained, forced good cheer. Carson, the consummate pro, with that light disarming touch, keeps things moving along.

[@shamteal8614]

He's pissed.

[@LindyK]

Drinking

[@DLBlckwl]

Thank you for that time frame. I was wondering if this was before or after John Lennon's demise. Felt too lazy at the moment to look it up.

[@MikeyD347]

Ringo was drinking heavily at this time. I’m sure this contributes to the weird uncomfortable timing of the exchanges.

[@gates69]

Glad they both cleaned up and Ringo is still kicking at 80 years old.

[@gardensofthegods]

Maybe it's because Ringo feels like he's floating ... on my cell phone his chair looks as if it's hovering above the floor . And I agree with you he seems a bit out of it and it probably was because he was liquored up

[@kelvendyson1508]

Probably because John's death is still fresh on his mind.

[@tomitstube]

i was thinking that too, that he'd had a couple, then i thought he seemed out of his element as well, being just married and with the wife. only time i've ever seen ringo not bouncing with confidence. they were probably high.

[@lewisc215]

Sure thing, Sherlock.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

I’m zooming in Ringo Barbara Is stunning and is a lovely speeker a great interview ringo as a great sense of humour ✌️

[@miguelclarkeottovonbismarck]

Wow! The masculine and feminine sides were clearly delineated here! The language is incredible to listen to and see.

[@DLBlckwl]

Being only 14 at that time, it is now neat at 55 to chuckle at the humorous nuances.😄 41 years later but it feels like I'm there. KZbin, the great "Time Machine".

[@joesmith6524]

Beatles and Elvis are the true kings they started inspired a lot of people!

[@mackmckindley1776]

Ringo and Ginger Baker were my imsperation to become a drummer myself and I have for over 36 years.

[@kato64]

Wildly divergent styles, but both great drummers.

[@shamteal8614]

Unfortunately the English teachers imsperation didn't didn't quite inspire.

[@RoeLuv1]

Awesome

[@WestShoreMan]

Holy crap 40 years ago already.

[@yohannbiimu]

Ringo would have been either 40 or 41 when this aired.

[@countalucard4226]

Ringos feet don’t reach the floor.

[@saxoncodex9736]

The chair is on a plinth, his feet are on the plinth.

[@countalucard4226]

@john wesson thanks!

[@hoodedman07]

Ringo is incredible

[@michaelmarshall1713]

LEGENDS is the only word to use here . All three of them.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Barbara Bach is not a legend. But you got two right!

[@michaelmarshall1713]

@@fifthbusiness1678 I beg to differ sir . She was one of the worlds most sexiest stars and she carried herself with great dignity and I will allow that to be included.

[@sonnyburnett8725]

A great women always brings a good man back to life. Barbara Bach did such a job and stuck with Richard “Ringo” and they’re still going.

[@hayesman76]

Look at the lovebirds still on their honeymoon! I had no idea that Barbara Bach had a NYC accent. She’s so cute and had the best line of the night! I don’t know if it’s true but I’ve heard that when The Beatles visited Elvis in California Elvis spent most of his time talking to Ringo. I do know that Elvis invited him to play American football with him and his pals the next day.

[@KM-wf9yx]

The Royal Box... 😂😂😂 Go ahead and pretend you don't get that, Johnny... 😂😂😂

[@michaelmarshall1713]

At first he did not as you see him after he thought on it .

[@JohnPiperBoots]

BARBARA BACH IS SO ADORABLE! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ JOHHNY CARSON WAS THE BEST COMEDIAN EVER!

[@christophertalbot9064]

Just realised this is the first time I've ever seen Barbara interviewed

[@robertjasso6673]

Ringo’s feet don’t touch the floor yes he is the shortest beatle at 5’6.

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

But he's a giant in the music industry.

[@KoolHandJuke]

But he still managed to ringo in Barbara, didn't he? She's the hottest wife of the ex-Beatles, "imagine " that? 😆 Ringo is the only Beatle who never took himself so seriously and I guarantee you that that's what attracted Barbara to him.

[@KoolHandJuke]

May as well add, he's not only the shortest, he's the most grounded. So, there's that. 😉

[@KoolHandJuke]

@@bigcatdaddy76016 Amen to that!

[@anniegolden1304]

If you notice his chair is elevated and has a step. This is the "guest" chair for the person Johnny is currently interviewing so he can see eye to eye. I believe Ringo is 5'9". That's not really short as the average man is supposidly 5'10".

[@vampyros1]

Ringo was not the easiest interview here, and this speaks to Carson’s finesse and repartee.

[@swastikausa]

ringo has always been the coolest beatle.

[@jkelley74]

I just watched Paul give Johnny a birthday cake and was brought to this video so I noticed they lifted up the chair on a platform so Ringo didn't seem as short when sitting down. You can tell if you look at other videos comparing Ringo's chair arms to Johnny's desk.

[@lindaclark9925]

Johnny carson was....great. his humble Midwestern self reallllly was ready for it alllll. In a good way. In a down to earth, human way. God love ya darlin'

[@MrJoeybabe25]

The "Royal Box" has not received visitors in many years!

[@paultynan8705]

royal web box

[@kathryncarter6143]

Ha ha

[@Inglese001]

it's a pity Johnny didn't finish his story about the Queen. I'm guessing that he wanted to say that she kept falling asleep - as he said she wasn't a fan of tennis.

[@HaydnGuite]

It's amazing to think that Barbara is still with us, like a few of the Bond girls are. For me, she was perfect for Anya Amasova Cheers 🥂 Barbara ❤ 😊

[@underwriter100]

It’s so funny, Barbara has said because of her sophisticated attitude & look she has been perceived as not being American... I actually thought she was English and was so surprised to hear an American accent coming out of her. She is actually where I am from: Queens, NY

[@billyrossi4661]

I still love RINGO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2020

[@alfonsosaenz6542]

Ringo a cool guy

[@THX-kw2jh]

I worked as an extra in the movie "Caveman" 1980 starring Ringo, filmed in Mexico.

[@countalucard4226]

Ringo grew up sooo poor it’s amazing what he had done in his life.

[@chairmanmeow3693]

I didn't hurt that he joined John, Paul and George

[@countalucard4226]

@@chairmanmeow3693 yes of course, that’s the whole point. To become the drummer for the Beatles. There are only 4 of them, what are the odds.

[@badczech8485]

There have literally been more people who have actually walked on the moon than there have been people who were known as "a Beatle!" Talk about an exclusive club! Yeah, yeah, yeah ...

[@countalucard4226]

@@badczech8485 yes, I was fortunate to grow up during Beatlemania, I was 12 watching them on Ed Sullivan. To me John is like the Messiah.

[@badczech8485]

@@countalucard4226 I hear ya, brother! I was only 4 years old when The Beatles made their American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. My older sister was 10, and begged our parents to allow us to watch the show, which they did. And even though I was very young at the time, I realized that what I was seeing and hearing was "something new and different." And I liked it!

[@robertkaplan848]

True 💘, and there still married to this day!

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

No wonder everybody loves Ringo

[@joaopedronascimento1559]

Ringo and Barbara what a couple.

[@brutalhonesty5138]

Every time Johnny interviews a Beatle, it is very awkward. The one with Paul was even worse.

[@jimpalmer4392]

his eyes on that royal box.lmao.

[@maxulapretto6715]

I think most famous people are uncomfortable on interviews, Johnny Carson was too.

[@vernwallen4246]

As of this post 3-28-21 Ringo is 80yrs young.👍

[@mt-nv4jd]

If you didn't already know, Joe Walsh married Barbara's sister.

[@rosemariegray4007]

I never knew that Joe Walsh married Barbara's sister!

[@007tribefan]

So happy that they made the couple made it. Oh, my goodness the "royal box". FUNNY!!! What might have been: Barbara as a Charlie's Angel.

[@user-ey1ms7dj8i]

Ringo is hilarious

[@pauldelagarzaundsenkel625]

Ringo has always been my favorite beetle!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Beatle…it’s spelled like the drum “beat”le…kinda corny

[@vinnysamways63]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 It's also favoUrite too.

[@dextermoore278]

UGH. I SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH RINGO AND HE IS A JERK. HOWEVER, BARBARA IS A VERY NICE, KIND, GORGEOUS LADY. LOVED HER ❤❤

[@emilywilcutt]

i would do anything to be with ringo 😭😭

[@MariaHernandez-iq1tc]

Me too

[@julieanne5373]

Ringo was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert the other night. He looks so great. Another great thing is how Ringo and Katherine have been married for the past thirty-eight years! ☮️💟

[@straycatttt]

Actually today is their 40th anniversary.

[@jamesanderson348]

I saw that too!! He was great. Still witty and charming saw and he looked great!!!

[@judithfabian2473]

Julie Anne...just a minor correction, his wife is Barbara Bach, not Catherine (Katherine-sic) Bach.

[@julieanne5373]

@@judithfabian2473 Oops! You’re right! ☮️💟

[@jenniferwells9032]

Love Ringo ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@benplummer9100]

6 months after John's murder. Johnny was polite enough to not bring it up. Classy.

[@silvanas.1213]

Thank you so much! Can you please upload Madeline Kahn's interview by Carson? (18 July 1991 - February 17, 1984 - October 14, 1987)? Thank you!!!!!

[@randolphpinkle4482]

When a man is a success symbol, all things are possible in the game of love.

[@tonyarc9455]

Why does this feel like its real time? Watching Johnny was EVERY night. It was just natural.

[@winstonsmith3690]

Barbara was mesmerizing.

[@Mr05Chuck]

They are still married I believe

[@MrGeno502]

They are still married. For almost 40 years now. I was married in 1981 too but it only lasted until 1988.

[@Mr05Chuck]

@@MrGeno502 1980 for me still going strong. That’s because I got sober 20 years ago.

[@MrGeno502]

@@Mr05Chuck Good to hear that.

[@cookiemuncher7096]

@@Mr05Chuck Cheers mate, good for you.

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

The Bach sisters saved two great musicians, Ringo and Joe Walsh......she calls Ringo "Richie"...adorable

[@mariogiresi6792]

2:47 “Box”, for those who might not know, is a vulgar slang term for a ladies privates. I’m told it originated in Australia during WW2. Carson probably realized it when it was too late 😂

[@Dr.ScatKohlenblo-nj2cv]

Box isn't vulgar. You're thinking of twat.

[@debrabugay6335]

Love these two

[@gerardmazzarese9363]

When the beetles arrived in America in February of 1964, some were saying they liked Paul or George or John. I had no idea who they were but I liked Ringo. I was five years old. I think Ringo was the favorite of the kinder crowd while the older kids prefered the other blokes.

[@MM180.9]

I see the new maps to the stars homes are out... To get to my house you have to make a right at Victor Buono ❤

[@gkprivate433]

man her playboy spread was stunning. And I really did used to buy the magazine for the articles while in college. There was a lot of content in there. Back then we had not much TV so on a quiet night when not studying, it was quite relaxing to sit back and read a Playboy. Jokes, quips, fun facts, some really funny stories sometimes. Little Annie Fanny as silly as it was. But the one where they lampooned Arnold oh too funny

[@Dr.ScatKohlenblo-nj2cv]

I thought they didn't spread in Playboy.

[@denisesaxton790]

Johnny mentions Queen Elizabeth's silver jubilee. Today, in 2022, she celebrates 70 years.

[@denieledwards6893]

RINGO SWEET GUY.

[@melindarozas1334]

Wow...good thing I liked each other!!! But I bet it was weird meeting each other for the first time at the wedding!!

[@ruthbaram4276]

Rings eyes finely 💙 I juse Ringo fells campletly himself with Barbra❣

[@kimdavid4406]

I wonder what the rest of the Queen and tennis story is.

[@cuebj]

This popped up - they refer to Wimbledon and Queen Elizabeth silver jubilee (25 years on throne). Just about to have diamond jubilee. 70 years - not just all my life (age 67) but my parents watched the coronation parade from stand in The Strand a few days before they got married. Dad got the tickets, he had just arrived from Nigeria. Mum had come to England a few weeks before to arrange the wedding with her parents. They met up outside a pub in Northumberland Avenue. Mum always cherished that moment. Never had much interest in royal family and neither did they except as it affected their work

[@maitreyas.4902]

Ringo was charging 800 dollars a ticket in my town about 5 years ago. Obviously I didn't go.

[@Bruce15485]

Its usually the promoters that determine the ticket price. I once went to a Paul McCartney concert where he said to the audience, when he found out the ticket price, he said "I would not pay that much to see me" !!!!

[@billlaspin1277]

The last Beatle has the most class of all the Beatles.

[@kato64]

The last Beatle? Paul is still alive...

[@lferreira1673]

@@kato64 last to get in the Beatles.

[@kato64]

@@lferreira1673 - Ah, yes. Didn’t think of it that way.

[@vrinda5303]

This was one week to the day after I was born.

[@debrabugay6335]

This is great

[@dwbiggly6907]

The Royal Box😂😂

[@AFMMD-q8]

Johnny tries his masterful best to conduct a good interview, really tough with those two, and in my humble personally view really awkward chaps.

[@jamesanderson348]

Maybe but you also had to factor in that Ringo was just newly married and it had been 5 months after John was killed so I'm sure he was going thru a lot bgg of emotional stuff..and maybe some drinking too on the side.

[@mangomonkey6938]

Exactly. Johnny was at his best to neither humiliate our Ringo, nor to lose his patience. They were virtually incoherent, for whatever reasons, and he made everything seem okay.

[@karolalaroquera7231]

What year was this?

[@joesmith6524]

Ringo has good taste Barbara Bach wow!

[@audreydaleski1067]

True ❤️ love.

[@VHMV1977]

Ringo always imposes his voice and when the joke is very good that interview "voice" is unraveled

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

Bach was GREAT as Agent XXX

[@robertjasso6673]

I believe they have been married for 38-39 years!

[@keithhyttinen8275]

I miss him as the Train Conductor.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Richard Starkey (Liverpool, 7 de julio de 1940), más conocido como Ringo Starr. 83 años.

[@johnellizz]

Caveman was a funny movie and she was HOT. He dropped her in dino-crap at the end so it's ironic they got married.

[@timbeckman1134]

🕶Peace and Love 🕶

[@KevinPetrusNL]

Ringo married the Spy who loved me... still can't forgive him.

[@cekalble]

Was in LA visiting a friend who working for NBC. We got VIP tickets to The Tonight Show. The show is tapped earlier in the day then broadcast at night. We were waiting in the "VIP" line and my wife heard a bloke with an English accent behind her. She turned around and it was Ringo Starr. This man could not of been nicer. He was the guest band that night and he came to make sure his friends got their passes. Surprised to see how short Ringo is. Average height for me and I was a good head taller.

[@RefinedRouge]

I love drunk Ringo and sober Ringo

[@viclimited9081]

......atmosphere was a little tense....similar to when Paul was on....weird.....

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

John William Carson (Corning, Iowa; 23 de octubre de 1925 - West Hollywood, California; 23 de enero de 2005) fue un presentador, comediante, escritor y productor de televisión estadounidense.

[@FAMEROB]

he's adorable