Robert Blake The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (1997)

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Actor and eccentric personality, Robert Blake is guest on 'The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder' during this 11-7-1997 interview.
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ROBERT BLAKE (b. 1933) is an American actor. He is known for his starring roles in the film In Cold Blood and the U.S. television series Baretta. Blake began acting as a child, with a lead role in the final years of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Our Gang (Little Rascals) short film series from 1939 to 1944. He also appeared as a child actor in 22 entries of the Red Ryder film franchise. In the Red Ryder series and in many of his adult roles, Blake was cast as an American Indian or Latino character. After a stint in the United States Army, Blake returned to acting in both television and movie roles. Blake continued acting until 1997's Lost Highway in a career that author Michael Newton called "one of the longest in Hollywood history." Blake may be best known for his Emmy Award-winning role of Tony Baretta in the popular television series Baretta (1975 to 1978), playing a street-wise, plain clothes police detective. The show's trademarks included Baretta's pet cockatoo "Fred" and his signature phrases-notably "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time", "That's the name of that tune", and "You can take that to the bank." After Baretta ended, NBC offered to produce several pilot episodes of a proposed series titled Joe Dancer, in which Blake would play the role of a hard-boiled private detective. He continued to act through the 1980s and 1990s, mostly in television, in such roles as Jimmy Hoffa in the miniseries Blood Feud (1983) and as John List in the murder drama Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993), which earned him a third Emmy nomination. Blake starred in the 1985 television series Hell Town, playing a priest working in a tough neighborhood. He also had character parts in the theatrical movies Money Train (1995) and played the chilling and sinister Mystery Man in David Lynch's Lost Highway (1997).
In 2005, (8-years after the above interview) Blake was tried and acquitted of the 2001 murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. On November 18, 2005, he was found liable in a California civil court for her wrongful death. (Wikipedia)
Tom Snyder (1936-2007) was an American television personality, news anchor, and radio personality best known for his late night talk shows Tomorrow, on the NBC television network in the 1970s and 1980s, and The Late Late Show, on the CBS Television Network in the 1990s. 'Tom Snyder was a pioneering figure in broadcast journalism who brought a no non-sense attitude to broadcast television news. Loved by millions, respected by peers, and resisted by the executives for speaking his mind.'
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[@markberry3496]

I remember these Snyder/Blake interviews when they originally aired. They were an awesome combination. I came here to watch them again because Blake died today. R.I.P. Mr. Blake.

[@MrRainer009]

Robert was/is a hell of a man, so was Tom. Btw Johnny Carson and Robert Blake had a great rapport too. What a great generation of men here. I appreciate your comment, Mark. RIP Robert.

[@donjohnson9114]

he had something to do with his wife's killing, REST IN PISS Blake, as someone who carries a gun , you dont forget it!!

[@grandmanancy4719]

The one and only Robert Blake. Oh the stories he can tell. RIP Mr. Blake.

[@duffgordon9005]

To be thast inrteresting, too write awesome songs, you find that the "special" one USUALLY is slightly "off his knocker- including Tom!!" You know there is a mental "triad" Depression, anxiety and OCD, and together Psychs throw them all into bi-polar. The conundrum, to have special talents and thoughts, and to stay out of sad places ONE NEEDS A ROUTINE and a NORMALIZED LIFE> Good Friends that do NOT call up and say- "Hey let's go out drinking" as opposed to " Let's go to Church tomorrow" THEY NEED THE ROCK!

[@opaulamorgan4265]

I loved watching Baretta back in the 70's. Robert Blake was an incredible actor, too bad he crossed paths with Bonnie Blakeley. R.I.P. Robert Blake.

[@lindagiles3259]

Robert Blake is a Hollywood legend , I loved everything he was in.

[@mt.treverest5465]

That intro is so iconic. Thank you for including it.

[@brianderoy4903]

2nd city shown is Minneapolis - skyline and Hennepin Avenue bridge. My hometown...glad to see the upper Midwest get some love!

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@brianderoy4903Wonder why they showed Minneapolis when they were broadcasting from LA and earlier NYC I believe , but why shoot a pic of Minneapolis?

[@rlkoller8606]

the shortest book of the year segment is worth the price of admission, SNL worthy

[@davidclark8543]

Wow, What a fabulous interview with Robert Blake! I remember watching this original broadcast of Late Late Show w/Tom Snyder on CBS & was in awe of all his distinct stories of old Hollywood & the icons like Monroe & Garland etc. It's riveting how specific his memories are which are vast.

[@philrisser6853]

RObert does the best Truman Capote impression IV EVER HEARD

[@stephengiese7549]

Good interview! This is the most informative interview I have seen. He did not ramble like I have seen him do many times. The good old days when he was alot younger. I want to remember him this way forever. Rip.

[@chairlesnicol672]

Who was doing the rambling R ok bert to Blake or Tom Snyder? Lol

[@luruperchausse10]

Enjoyed hearing Blake's rundown on Hollywood. Also enjoy Tom Snyder. Wish I would have followed him back when he was on the air.

[@Bev77]

He definitely did it his way.

[@f.m.r.1437]

Mr. Blake imitated Truman Capote to a "t". Wonderful actor playing a great writer.

[@JuneLynn]

My favorite interview with Robert Blake, he was such a fantastic storyteller....Tom and Robert had great chemistry together....simply wonderful, thanks so much for sharing : )))))

[@advids5572]

Thanks for watching

[@tonym994]

I recently saw all of his 'I ain't dead yet', podcasts, or videos, and I'd hoped he sold his original scripts from various jobs he signed for. 'in Cold Blood', 'Tell them Willie boy is here', are my 2 favorites. he even played 'Billy the Kid' in 'Death Valley Days', and considering it was a sort of flimsy half-hour show, he was great. the host was Robert Taylor, another veteran of playing 'the kid'. don't think anyone ever played him at age 21, the age he died.

[@marcdavis2745]

Tom Snyder Was Great Terrific Interview With Robert Blake

[@advids5572]

Thanks for watching.

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@advids5572So u think that Robert Blake really did the deed?

[@philrisser6853]

Amazing interview. him at his best. watch his JOHNNY Carson interviews. just the same as this

[@jimwal10]

In 2005, (8-years after the above interview) Blake was tried and acquitted of the 2001 murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. On November 18, 2005, he was found liable in a California civil court for her wrongful death. (Wikipedia)

[@TommyGadd]

Michael Gubitosi... I use that at restaurants when they need a name

[@stewartsnape2936]

Always great to hear Rob talk and stories, first time i saw him he was with Bogart in the treasure of Sierra Madre, a little kid trying to sell Bogey lottery ticket at the bar

[@jordanthomas7304]

RIP, TOM AND ROBERT

[@philipthomas6808]

I remember the day Elvis died, I was hanging out in my parents family room reading a book or something, and it was like sometime in the afternoon and the telephone rang and it was my best friend Bobby calling to tell me if I heard that Elvis had died 😲, so I quickly ran to the nearest TV set and turned on the news coverage....

[@sandraoss326]

Wow 1997 this show was I used to watch Tom Snyder all the time glad to see Blake on here. The mother dog chews the tube from he navel of the newborn puppy. Just looked it up and Snyder is right Joseph Welch was a lawyer in the movie in cold blood

[@massapower]

I swear all these years I found out by watching TATTLETALE TALES with Blake & his wife.. I said that is a PAESANO. Damn !!! He even admits here ... Luv it . MONEY TRAIN #2 Needs to be Done !😎

[@NVC1019]

michael james gubitosi...🟩⬜🟥

[@kelly8144]

“And then I stole his watch.” 😂

[@davidvalensi8616]

How close his life mirrors Perry Smith, Alaska, Korean war, stealing, friendship with Truman Capote.

[@samlevitt9122]

it really does, I didn't realize that

[@TJ-kk5zf]

murder

[@davidvalensi8616]

@@TJ-kk5zf could be....

[@214jef]

Blake was always a loose cannon and sometimes hard to read; can’t determine if he’s doing schtick or being serious.

[@gates69]

He was a character but I have no reason not to believe his stories. The guy lived an interesting life for sure.

[@grandmanancy4719]

That's because he is a great actor.

[@maryl234]

It’s Randolph, MA not Randolf. Lol.

[@danicegewiss862]

I watched Robert's story on a KZbin video. His parents were horrible to him. He had therapy for it most of his life. His second wife was aware of it. She conned him into marrying her. You don't mess with fire and not expect to get burned, but she did. I think it's horrible that she was killed, but it's a lesson for all of us not to do what she did.

[@bernardpage9552]

Yeah I'm a big fan of Robert Blake (Mickey Gubosti) I love all of the Little Rascals It's funny I heard the story about Alfalfa killing a goat and pissing on the lights Carl Switzerwas wild

[@gregarroinalidadavich9220]

Lol a month after his comments here about paparazzi princess diana died. good timing

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

THOMAS JAMES SNYDER 12 DE MAYO DE 1936 29 DE JULIO DE 2007 71 AÑOS.

[@flyguyty33]

Norm sent me here

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

Man do I miss Norm ✌️✌️ Norm lived a live that he didn’t care about anything except what he thought?? Norm was the best 😂👍👍

[@20alphabet]

All the way from the Queensboro Bridge, huh?

[@flyguyty33]

@@20alphabet yes, but originally a French Canadian 😂

[@20alphabet]

@@flyguyty33 Lol 😆👌🏼

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@wakeupamericaandresist2413 Sorry I missed this who was Norm?I

[@JuanHernandez-ry9dr]

Crazy dude.

[@charleybarley939]

I'm only half way through this interview, and I have to agree.

[@ModMokkaMatti]

Kleptomaniac, compulsive liar, schizophrenic narcissist.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Michael James Vincenzo Gubitosi (Nutley, Nueva Jersey, 18 de septiembre de 1933 - Los Ángeles, 9 de marzo de 2023), conocido como Robert Blake, fue un actor estadounidense, conocido por protagonizar la serie Baretta y por haber sido acusado, juzgado y absuelto en el juicio por el asesinato de su esposa, Bonnie Lee Bakley.

[@TJ-kk5zf]

foreshadowing mention of O.J. and 5:20!

[@goodbonezz1289]

Not foreshadowing, the murders happened in ‘94…this was ‘97

[@TJ-kk5zf]

allusion, then😅

[@shoreseaside2756]

Wrong Tom. Jack Welch, a lawyer who acted a bit was not in the movie In Cold Blood. Robert Blake was right.

[@janetclaireSays]

I think Snyder was disrespectful here.

[@danicegewiss862]

News magazine shows are well known to cut in and out of interviews. Is that what annoyed you?

[@duffgordon9005]

Is that surgeon alive - does he do poverty work? He looks 40.

[@chairlesnicol672]

Robert was 64 when that show was produced in 1997! And he does look youthful !

[@freddyfurrah3789]

Barbara Walters was OVERRATED. The day Elvis died, the biggest news story of 1977, she didn't think it was important enough enough to be the lead story. I never took her seriously after that.

[@ModMokkaMatti]

News flash: Elvis wasn't as important as you think he was. Where were the bulletins about Esquerita's passing?