Telescope (CBC) for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" Featuring Jonathan Winters-Part 2

Part Two: "Junket Into Madness" (1963)

[@rcsutter]

The release of this movie was a really big deal. And the viewing audience loved it, as many do to this day. I recall seeing it at a drive-in movie theater, the place was packed. Back then, families came early before dark so the kiddos could play on the playground. It was mayhem! Amped-up kids running around everywhere. There was excitement in the air. Once the movie began you could hear laughter from all ages echoing through the place. Didn't matter if you were 6 or 60, it was a funny movie and the plot was engaging yet easy to understand. I usually fell asleep before the end of a drive-in movie but not that one. It held our attention to the end, which says a lot for a 3 hour movie. I'm glad to see it's memory is still alive on youtube, as new generations discover and enjoy it as we did.

[@camilowayne1048]

Pro trick: watch movies at flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@azariahkeith5189]

@Camilo Wayne yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :)

[@srmcummings8351]

Thank you Rich for taking us back an describing how it was on the other side of the screen.I wouldve loved to have seen this awesome movie at the drive-in..The way you depicted it...Was the way I imagined it..As far as the way the critics destroyed This brilliant made funny classic. .It is my opinion that all what they said should be stricken from the movies history.An they should be listed as Movie blasphemers of no account...Once again thank you Rich.They should make you A true movie goers writer of 🎥film. Because of the way you described the people's echo"s from 6 to 60s reactions...SRM

[@Reg44T]

One of my greatest of all time comedies!

[@FireEater]

Best comedy of all time truly stood the test of time, thank you all for making life a little bit more bearable

[@MagnumMike44]

It doesn't matter what some of the critics and press say about the movie, it's us (the people) who'll have the last word. It's still a great comedy classic and there's a reason it was the 3rd highest-grossing film of 1963 and one of the top 100 highest-grossing films of all time.

[@999carpet]

ONE OF THE BEST COMEDY FILMS EVER.

[@bogglerful]

Humorless soulless critics didn't like. Turned out to be a great classic.

[@okjoe5561]

This is why you can't listen to critics, they were awful. Turns out word-of-mouth made this a great movie.

[@pressureworks]

Greatness speaks for itself. Critics must truly lead miserable lives, if they can't recognize greatness.

[@phucknuts]

The greatest comedy movie of all time. I watch it once a year.. And once a year i am amazed

[@andrewclayterman6230]

@GUS GREENBARM Jimmy JJ Walker

[@andrewclayterman6230]

@GUS GREENBARM George Takaei

[@mogomarkas3187]

It certainly is a mad world, now more than ever! This film was so desperately needed as a remedy for trouble times.

[@eddierushing8707]

Poor Spencer Tracy wasn't able to attend the grand showing. I loved his character in the film! Sadly Mr. Tracy really showed his illness in this film but pushed through it to give a great performance as always.

[@colderbeer]

Greatest comedy ever.......

[@robertolsen6720]

Those were the days!

[@JayH7745]

I "never" listen to what the "so called" critics say about a motion picture. Shame on them. A few of them had to eat there words because this movie is a true comedy classic that people have watch many many times over. All-star cast of comedy and Hollywood legends! Very funny comedy motion picture!

[@FreedomFighter-cr5xg]

I was 12 years old when this movie was released in 1963 .. For me this movie was confusing and not all that funny at the time A few months ago I decided to watch the movie again ( Internet) again I did not find it all that funny and did not watch the ending .. How you can call this ' a true comedy classic ' is beyond me ..

[@Now_lets_get_this_straight]

@@FreedomFighter-cr5xg, if you didn’t understand that the movie was about greed…past and present, then yes it would be confusing to you and you would dismiss it. What also made it funny was the actors were believable in their role, partly because it matches what the public’s perception of them in their known comedic style up to that time. If you never learned to appreciate what they brought to world of comedy, then no, it will never register as being funny later in life to you. It’s the same as music of each generation thinking they had the best music compared to that of another generation.

[@briankreezan9500]

@@FreedomFighter-cr5xg You even being older than I am. How can you not see any humor in this movie says so much about you. I'm sure you have more than just a few hang-ups. Hey Freedom Fighter leaving this life bitter just isn't the way to go

[@patfromamboy]

@@FreedomFighter-cr5xgthis is one of my favorite movies, I’m surprised they haven’t tried a remake. It would be interesting but not as good as the original because it’s perfect. It’s a great group of the best of the best.

[@astroman71]

Simply a brilliant comedy, probably my favourite. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼

[@1Cruzer4u]

To this day the funniest all around movie I have ever seen. The cast once in a lifetime collaboration i'll never forget its television premier the whole family gathered around our Big Screen TV 16 inches lol. We laughed til it hurt the slap stick scenes are priceless, the hidden metaphors ex. when Durante kicks the bucket. My favorites were Dick Shaun when he is crying driving down rode I'm coming mama, or when Berle & the British actor reck the car omg the British actor sorry I do not know his name he is a funny funny man. Phil Silvers a classic legendary comedian with that balding head lol. One last fav. Scene the flying expert who is brought in to assist Rooney & Hacket land the plane, he's a mess screaming yelling making no sense falling out of window what a neurotic. Till this day I'm amazed by all these comedians in one movie a collaboration of such magnitude could never be accomplished today. This picture is a testament to the greatness of the comedians who appeared in it all of them confident in there abilities confident in their comedic talent could anyone imagine the one hit wonders of today attempting to make such a picture. Who's ego cannot fit through the door, who wants there name on top, who wants a dollar more than the actor next to them. This picture could only have been made during a time in Hollywood where actor's came from humble beginnings and never lost site how blessed they are to make a living doing something they love. Before all the greedy fame at any cost envious players prevalent today in Hollywood. Several of the actors appeared in this picture with no promise of payment, some took a 50% pay cut because they loved the business, the movie or just wanted to work along side another artist they may never again have the opportunity to work with. Thank you to all who had a hand in the making of this picture it will forever be enjoyed by millions in reruns.

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

Greatest comedy which all comedies made after took their flare from this one

[@emansnas]

Nicely outspoken with a certain righteous veracity.

[@jonathanlund7397]

I think the closest any movie had as a cast so many notable actors was probably oceans 11 and it's still not even close

[@999carpet]

you are so right .. great actors, making a great movie.

[@emansnas]

Nothing to see here folks. Move along. Just another asshole troll having his usual 'WEARing' day.

[@pablosolis1589]

Sad about those critics, but happy that some time later, when many of the stars were still alive, it became one of the greatest movies ever accordingn to public and critics.

[@williamshaver6796]

can't stop laughing watching this movie, so many pricelsees scenes.

[@jimmyb1559]

So typical. The critics said the movie was a failure. Wrong again. One of the most entertaining movies ever.

[@JDAbelRN]

What an extraordinary behind the scenes look behind a major motion picture release. Really, fascinating.

[@1stofeight34]

What a fantastic piece of film. Thanks! :)

[@mircanu]

Johnny Winters was marvellous....what a nice moment with another giant of........comedy! (pun intended)

[@danilosindoni7687]

Thanks for sharing!

[@honeybeebadger]

Greatest comedy ever

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Can see In beginning Winters and Berle in car and Winters comedic riffing how Robin Williams worshipped Winters.

[@walkergillette3918]

So we finally meet Mrs Columbo

[@dennisjones7996]

CRITICS !?, stupid, TO ME, ONE OF THE BEST COMEDY'S EVER MADE.. I NEVER GET TIRED OF SEEING THIS FILM, LOVE THE CLASSIC CARS, AND OF CORSE THE STARS !

[@suzeauster2223]

Thank You for Sharing !

[@pressureworks]

Mickey Rooney staying for autographs, and basically telling the Governor to get stuffed.

[@thedbcooperforum]

Real actors that cared about the people who admired them. today, we are trash to them.

[@thedbcooperforum]

@GUS GREENBARM And?

[@thedbcooperforum]

@GUS GREENBARM And? Is this what they call "double talk"

[@thedbcooperforum]

@GUS GREENBARM Make me?

[@thedbcooperforum]

@GUS GREENBARM Troll much?

[@johnnyrocko2933]

The critics that panned this movie are gone and forgotten. Their reviews are scattered to the wind and no one cares about them anymore or what they said. This film was popular with the audience and that’s who it was made for. It was a huge success and has more than held its own along other films of its time and still holds up today as one of the best comedy films ever produced.

[@knownpleasures]

It is entertaining to an extent but really it’s one big long dumb American comedy that just goes on and on! Totally laughably stupid 😅. The critics made fair points on it .

[@terencemckenna6468]

@@knownpleasures. Well, a Jew made it so it has to be great.

[@pressureworks]

In the crowd arrivals, They failed to recognize Audrey Meadows, Yul Brynner, Mel Brooks and The Maytag repairman.

[@tomb4575]

Mr. Jesse White. The Maytag Repairman.

[@theironclads]

Milton Berle could not wait to exit that vehicle. He knew that there was no way to keep up with Jonathan Winters.

[@Valkonnen]

My Dad got me into this since I was young, and I remember it as one of the only wholesome films with no mention of sex or any violence. Another film that has none of that is "what about Bob", but surprisingly you'd be hard pressed to find others

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you.

[@PorkChopJones]

This is about the film, not the Governor Pat Brown at the time. "Your holding up the Governor" how rude is that to say to Mickey Rooney, while he was giving and autograph to a little girl? The name of this clip is related to the movie, It's a Mad, Mad Mad Mad World here... Not the Governors convention.

[@JDAbelRN]

12:16 Governor of California, Pat Brown, Father of Jerry "Moonbeam " Brown.

[@edwardvogel9094]

This very natural treatment of the film's opening in Los Angeles in 1963 is a virtual time capsule of that year. A time so remote today, one would have to be elderly just to remember it. What fascinates me is how UNstartling it all is. A few things stand out, but most of it is timeless. I especially liked the scene where the maintenance man is pulling up the duct tape from, I suppose, the red carpet. The two eras overlap in that scene. But what fascinates someone in 2020 was probably deadly boring in 1963. I can't imagine anyone watching this when it was first aired. Perhaps Canadians are a more patient people. It was also a nice touch to include titles in a font that mimics the opening of the film. The steady use of either lower or upper case letters and then the inappropriate inclusion of letter in a different case indicates mental instability. Which is the story here.

[@freeguy77]

1963 was its premiere year, Nov. 7, in Los Angeles. But it was filmed from April to December 1962, (mostly in the area around southern Cal., and at Long Beach for the climax at the building, and fire engine scenes and how they got injured) to allow for editing and other film requirements before its Nov. 7, 1963 premiere and official 1963 date stamp. The film ranked a strong #40 on the American Film Institute (AFI) listing of "100 Years, 100 Laughs" of the funniest movies in American cinema history. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFI%27s_100_Years...100_Laughs

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Metal instability sometimes is just genius ahead of its time…ie late 90s…Internet? What’s that?….Give my credit card?…You must be crazy!!!🤪🤨🤪

[@EricLehner]

Film critics really are a pretentious lot. This is a film for the public that can appreciate a blast. It's not any more complicated than that. The film will be remembered long after the critics themselves....

[@gaguy1967]

The is Nov 7, 1963

[@rubenherrera3852]

Proof that one's opinion is limited!

[@brerrabbit9585]

Possibly the ONLY time you can use the word 'epic' to describe a comedy!

[@pressureworks]

I wonder who the Starlet was ?

[@detroitmouth]

Milton Berle against Jonathan Winters is like the Moon against the Sun

[@terencemckenna6468]

Sounds like you’re talking about your family

[@THX-kw2jh]

I dont see Spencer Tracy

[@tomb4575]

Ethel Merman did a great job in this film. This movie was with a lot of TV people Mickey Rooney introducing his family to William (Uncle Charlie) Demrest. If they stepped on Mickey Rooney he'd still turn round and smile.....R. Davies

[@InChristalone737]

Critics didn’t know what they were talking about

[@richardgates7479]

Hello, how are you?

[@walkergillette3918]

Phil Silvers had a pretty wife

[@MrShobar]

Who divorced him shortly thereafter.

[@ohhhwolfy2536]

Wasn't that Edie Adams where the question mark was at 15:22 ?

[@walkergillette3918]

doesn't look like her

[@MrShobar]

Everyone looks somber coming out of the press premiere. I think they're sensing doom. Stanley is hoping desperately that it will cover its cost.

[@Jhensy2012]

Unfortunately it came out the same month as the Kennedy assassination, and it's title didn't seem so funny at the time. It took years of TV showings for it to become the legend it is.

[@freeguy77]

It premiered in Los Angeles on Nov. 7, at the new Cinerama, 15 days before that horrible Friday. The title was just as funny, and to us young kids who saw it that winter, that terrible event the month earlier did not impact the fun, loads of laughs, and excitement with the others in the audience, in the wildest movie experience I ever had! Looking at it now, almost 57 years later, it therefore remains a great period piece in the Kennedy era, (filmed from April to Dec. 1962), so it captures that wonderful, classic California we remember that was growing so fast with its large economic growth, and with its great year-round climate, it topped New York for the #1 State in population before the 1970 Census officially confirmed it.

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

Proving, critics bring along their baggage in their reviews. And much of it is full of props, too.

[@niceguyinpenn8159]

No one remembers the critics that hated the movie. They produced nothing of value.

[@spudwas]

As Mick Jagger would say "Fahsinating."

[@Jeremiah7-ox2nj]

Surprized Mickey Rooney had to duck to get under that ribbon. (Just kidding.) 😂

[@thankthelord4536]

Looks like Jonathan's wife not too happy.

[@joecap2919]

Carl Reiner is the only one living

[@LAFan]

Barrie Chase is still alive.

[@walkergillette3918]

the little boy who told Phil Silver to cross the river might still be alive, no I just checked, Eddie Rosson who was 7 in the movie, died of liver failure at 38

[@dennismurphy2979]

Not anymore.

[@pablosolis1589]

@@walkergillette3918 That wasn't actually Eddie Rosson, nobody today knows who that kid was, not even some people who worked in it knew. Many people say it was Mike Mazurki's son, Bob.

[@gingergeezer3685]

William Demarest looks better without the rug.

[@gazwillz3225]

Around the World in 80 days is Far Superior!

[@777poco]

enjoyed video except for my countryman Host pompous attitude

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

Never laughed once at this movie.

[@terencemckenna6468]

Convert to Judaism

[@noneofyourbusines9976]

So Robin Williams was just a pathetic ,two bit copy cat apparently.

[@terencemckenna6468]

Jews

[@robertphillips6296]

Fake News, even then!

[@terencemckenna6468]

Terrible movie terrible actors. Only pushed to this day because of ju rhetoric

[@72loaded]

The humour is admittedly in your face, not subtle, so whilst I find it absolutely hilarious, it will not suit all tastes. Hollywood was largely created by Jews, so with such a large cast, hardly surprising a few or several are Jewish, including the producer/director, and a titan of cinema he was. Those who love and promote the movie to this day are by far from all Jewish, and for most, that is the last thing on their minds when gushing over this movie, so your critique is misplaced. To say the actors are terrible is just pure hate of the film in your view, that is so untrue. Spencer Tracy is known by any film connoisseur to be one of the greatest film actors of all time, and virtually all the actors in this comedy are on top form, particularly Ethel Merman, Jonathan Winters, Terry-Thomas, Buddy Hackett and Milton Berle!

[@r.jaymanis5107]

Milton Berle IS NOT FUNNY!