Adam Savage Interviews John Landis - The Talking Room

[@RenanCMaia]

John Landis was supposed to be in jail for all three deaths while filming the Twilight Zone!!

[@ginoflores1879]

It's almost as if being a member of the Tribe puts you above the law?

[@misadventuresinblissville3563]

Let it go, please I implore you.

[@scifinerd17]

@@misadventuresinblissville3563 Why should he? Landis deserves to be shunned for what he did.

[@lou.104]

Oh come on! It was an accident, it wasn't all his fault, he was on the helicopter that fell due to an explosion at the wrong time, it's a shame yes, but it wasn't all Landis' fault. It was the explosions guys' fault.

[@scifinerd17]

Louie Um, John Landis was the one who told the helicopter to get lower when everyone told him that wasn’t a good idea. They weren’t able to hear each other well, the explosion guy couldn’t hear properly and set the explosion off at the wrong time when the helicopter was too low. It’s still John Landis’ fault and he should’ve served time in jail because those three deaths are on his hands.

[@DigitalGus75]

And you know one thing that is overlooked? How good Adam is as an interviewer. He is totally letting his subject run the show, he's prompting, but not talking over him and not stealing the spotlight. It SHOULD be about John Landis, and it totally is. Great interview, great interviewer.

[@daveschall8764]

So excellent he forgot to bring up anything related to the twilight zone incident, somthing Landis should still be behind bars for,Spielberg too for running away after the accident on set.what pieces of shit,can't even take a lick of responsibility for there actions.now Landis giggles about the incident he paid his way out of

[@anti0918]

He illegally hired some kids for a scene, put them in harms way, then negligently directed a helicopter to get dangerously close, crashing into them and killing 3 people. "LOWER! GET LOWER!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPXfJSvoLGdnLM

[@SilvioBritto]

Very well said

[@MaxCCNP]

fuck is wrong with u, john is a criminal

[@antiinjusticias3892]

Uhmm a question about homicide of three actors that he was directing. Why not? and now his son is directly focus for been accused of sexual abuse. Great family.

[@yournamehere6002]

It was an accident, not homicide. And though he was irresponsible in many ways, it was involuntary manslaughter, were he to have been convicted. The helicopter spun out of control, and it should have been more closely regulated, but nonetheless, not homicide. As for his son, well...he could've been a bad seed, or Landis was a bad father. He has a daughter, too. Who knows?

[@scifinerd17]

@@yournamehere6002 “get lower, get lower!” He said that, he was irresponsible he told them to get lower and because of that and the explosion, it spun outta control and crashed. That’s on him.

[@scifinerd17]

@@Valkonnen He is still responsible for their deaths

[@casusbelli9225]

@@yournamehere6002 >It was an accident, not homicide. With how much Landis rejected common fucking sense, it should be as much of a homicide, and he should have faced electric chair, not keep on with his career.

[@yournamehere6002]

@@casusbelli9225 I agree that he was cavalier, and he should've been held responsible in some way. We are in agreement there. But it wouldn't have been a homicide. He had no intention of killing anyone, he thought he was gonna steal a cool shot and it would be a good story later on to tell, He was too consumed by his own ego to look at all the ways it could go wrong.

[@TSJ99]

What about the guy who got decapitated by a helicopter along with two kids? It takes some serious skill to pull that off in movie making, what a talent John is!

[@Covid-me1xf]

it was an accident. the families got compensated. the director was acquitted. get over it. get a life.

[@asanitheafrofuturist]

@@Covid-me1xf he illegally hired a 6 and 7 year old to work on a movie and had them around explosives

[@dinotoebean]

@@Covid-me1xf oh shut up, the dude showed up to the kids funerals high and kept joking about it afterwards. He clearly has no remorse about it. His high-ego self should've went to jail

[@simonyoung6815]

@@dinotoebean What's your source for that? genuinely curious.

[@dinotoebean]

@@simonyoung6815 i remember seeing a video about it years ago. If i can find it, I'll link it to you but it's old news that John was always high on coke back then

[@pumpkinpatch5]

The director with blood on his hands.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

Dozens of people knew about and tolerated dangerous working conditions on that set. The producers were in charge of hiring and illegally using child labor. Several chopper pilots refused to work on the film but several others did choose to participate knowing the risks that were being taken. The pyro crew acted negligently. The whole thing was a mess, Landis is certainly at fault but I think others who worked on the film get off too lightly for their own role in the disaster

[@guishenStreetB]

@@ryanjacobson2508 he crashed the victim’s funeral and asked someone to pick up the boy’s head etc

[@MrGittz]

Are you talking about what happened on the Twilight Zone or spawning the POS known as Max Landis?

[@igorsalgado7697]

Landis is a large criminal.

[@industryauto1767]

Whether I'm a poor immigrant in a foreign land or upper class in America, my kids are an a horror/action film, I'm 6ft off set, monitoring everything they're involved in. Alot of people are at fault here, including their rtard parents.

[@jameshorsfall5110]

Behind the bastards did a great podcast on John Landis and his horrible and callous decisions around the twilight zone movie scene, and the children's deaths.

[@kcJOOONES]

Is it just me or does Adam seem tired and annoyed in some of this interview? I'm of the opinion that Landis is to blame on the Twilight Zone deaths so I could be completely biased but thats just the vibe I got from this.

[@ThomasLuca]

Loved this, Thank You both. And FORBIDDEN PLANET is my favorite sci-fi picture, love it still

[@bookhouse70]

The Kubrick movie he was thinking of at 39:35 was Barry Lyndon.

[@jade3886]

I’m more shocked that people still treat him with respect after what happened and the fact that he only ever thought of himself and never took responsibility.

[@chiplawson5491]

He doesn't talk about killing Vic Morrow and the two kids? I would be interested to hear his insights about getting away with breaking child labour laws and endangering his actors...

[@captainpungent]

Since he killed 3 people that would make him a SERIAL KILLER! John Gacy Landis!

[@rigsby1454]

He's legally not allowed to I believe

[@pointless132]

He doesn't care. He only cares about himself. He could murder someone tomorrow and say how he is the victim of the whole thing

[@veritas6335]

I too LOVE Alfonso Arau. Hilarious and absolutely fabulous.

[@jkorshak]

(On movie Kubrick was working on) Landis: It was before The Shining so A Clockwork Orange? Adam: It was Dr. Strangelove then A Clockwork Orange. Recommend two obscure films called 2001: A Space Odyssey and Barry Lyndon.

[@volkerschmitt]

I could listen to this for days.

[@MrMn19]

This was wonderful I love Adam's Talking Room interviews i'd love to see him interview Anthony Bourdain.

[@DeaconTaylor]

if that went for a few more hours id still eat it up. so many thanks to both of you.

[@lightvalve]

Excellent incite from one of may favorites. Thanks for this.

[@DowntownDigitalUK]

Such a nice way to spend an hour.... we need more

[@poisondart]

the love for movies in that one room is amazing

[@Raskolnikov32]

31:24 "Oooh, d' you wanna hear a cool story?!" I think that's all we've been hearing, John.

[@alexle3396]

You are forgiven if you repent and acknowledge the sins you have committed. This monster has never, ever said sorry nor taken responsibility for his disgusting crimes. And handing over a pittance to his lawyer, who then hands it over to the victims quietly is beyond disgusting and disrespectful! This villain is bankrupt of any morals. I like Adam a little less now (IMO). P.s Twice mina’s beauty rules okay?!

[@enternamehere3690]

I agree. Guy is dusgusting

[@ian-c.01]

Wow, just wow !

[@born2conform]

Great interview. You should promote these more, would have had no idea if it wasn't for 'up next'.

[@davidnemon1616]

Wonderful Conversation, Thank you

[@sh3n3ng]

this is very satisfying episode, I mean, I feel full and delighted.

[@VanRocCarMor]

Fantastic interview!

[@RayRomanMedia]

This is great, thanks!!

[@DaveTavres]

Sincerely - maybe one of the BEST interviews EVER by ANYONE! I kept looking at the time because I did NOT WANT THIS INTERVIEW TO END!! THANK you Adam and crew. THANK YOU John Landis!!

[@spiderhousefilms1967]

When I found this I was elated it was so long, now at the end I wish it were a two parter.

[@danvillalbos5980]

I always enjoyed listening to John Landis, Adam is his compadre, sympatico , doppleganer. Thank you for the interview!!!

[@JRennick27]

Dan Villalbos He has blood on his hands. Do your research.

[@marcelotnomercy2884]

Es un asesino

[@Pantano63]

@@marcelotnomercy2884 Fue hallado inocente.

[@marcelotnomercy2884]

@@Pantano63 Jajaja seguro

[@Pantano63]

@@marcelotnomercy2884 ¿Lo ves en la cárcel? Fue a juicio y fue hallado no culpable.

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

0:06... what? Not gonna list the Twilight Zone movie?

[@faizalf119]

Even Adam Savage is covering for him, maybe Adam is scared or part of the group. I guess Landis has more power in the industry.

[@bbnash8417]

@@faizalf119 Its sad how everyone is sweeping his murder under the rug.

[@Zeppeliini]

Very interesting interview. Thank you.

[@monkiboyjerry]

What an AMAZING story at the begining.

[@ghosthead84]

Why did I wait so long to watch this, very good intervew.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

Thank you for this!

[@NikiaVHenderson]

Thank you for this great interview Adam...See you next Wednesday Mr. Landis

[@SilvioBritto]

I love to see John Landis' interviews. It's such a fun. He should have a weekly show.

[@JRennick27]

Silvio Britto the guy is responsible for 3 murders. Why are you sweeping that under the rug?

[@kristian9010]

great interview

[@SethHesio]

This is so wonderful. Such a natural, flowing conversation. Isn't this nice? An old fashioned interview. Interviews used to be like this on TV, I don't know why every mainstream interview has to last a maximum of 4 minutes, have a million edit points and exploding text flying across the screen. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, felt like they could go on for at least another hour. Keep up the good work Adam Savage & TESTED! Anyone know what that audio clip is right at the very end of the video??

[@Harrymitchell999]

Really great interview and for some reason I found John's voice really relaxing ...

[@DS8379]

Great interview with one of cinema's best directors!

[@fayeinoue7455]

if by "best" you mean best at getting three people including two CHILDREN brutally killed and then treating the families of his victims like absolute shit, he's a fucking monster fuck john landis

[@CineFix]

Adam + John = PERFECTION!

[@wongswww1405]

Killer plus nerd, perfect match.

[@MrChief101]

Terrific. This could'a/should'a been 3-4 hours. Most excellent interview.

[@dylanvestige9935]

This is my favorite talking room ever

[@JRennick27]

Dylan Vestige John Landis has blood on his hands

[@megavidaeos]

Only in Hollywood can someone continue to get work after getting three innocent people killed due to his big ego.

[@mangadrawer5282]

Two of which were children, an absolute monster

[@A_M_P_]

It was a horrible accident. Nobody wanted it to happen. Intent is important is it not?

[@nancycalhoun3702]

@@A_M_P_ Nope! He bully people to get what HE wanted.

[@A_M_P_]

@Nancy Calhoun Ok ill go with that. So what do you think should have happened to Landis after this tragedy happened?

[@AntonioPerez-zk2mb]

​​@@A_M_P_e should've never worked again and done some prison time along with the producers, 1st AD and UPM for allowing those kids to work on set illegally.

[@jadeastilbe]

Great Interview!

[@JyrzStreams]

This really is the best thing ever.

[@morgenthaler]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@primus1873]

That has got to be o e of the best hour l have ever spent on KZbin, as stated already more please!

[@noahcwb]

this needs to be on itunes!!!

[@stevek917]

Fabulous. More of this.....

[@HaydanTitus]

What a fascinating man. Thanks for uploading!

[@mirandac8712]

A truly pleasurable conversation, especially the picaresque jaunts through Yugoslavia -- marred only by the fact that the director brutally murdered two innocent children.

[@bturner999]

No he didn't.

[@achmedlolol]

This is how an interview should be done

[@scotmcfox8908]

BRILLIANT! However the Elephant in the room... TWILIGHT ZONE MOVIE!

[@faizalf119]

He shredded that elephant with helicopter propellers I guess.

[@davidanderson1639]

In 2002, when I graduated from art college, where I’d been studying film & theatre design, Ray Harryhausen was receiving an honorary doctorate. Not only was walking onto stage to receive my diploma; mere feet from the great man incredible enough….i then got to meet Ray following the ceremony. Somehow, despite my nerves I managed to tell him just how much of an inspiration his work had been on my passion for film design & special effects.

[@Peikkomies]

This is just pure gold from the first minute to the last.

[@KelvinSmoke]

I thought this was going to be too long....but enjoyed everything after I warmed up to him after the first couple of minutes

[@RYN988]

This was a very fun interview! A true pleasure to watch!

[@jedifyfe]

Man, John Landis just loves movies. What a great interview.

[@MiniMackeroni]

Dude! Blues Brothers!

[@JoleAron]

Thanks so much for interviewing John. It's funny I just watched Coming to America and I'm watching Trading Places now, ha. He's one of the greats!

[@In-N-Out333]

I'm watching "The Twilight Zone" right now. Wasn't he responsible for the death of 3 people on that film?

[@WildSide_Est2024]

***** Bullshit. Total fucking bullshit. How on earth can you possibly say than Morrow was responsible for his own death? Do some fucking research, Landis was heard on the set ordering the helicopter go fly lower and lower. He was told not to use explosives, not to use the real actors, not to do such a dangerous stunt, but he went ahead and did it. You're either stupid or a liar, sir.

[@darwincity]

Gaud333 Legally, no, but since he barked the orders...

[@MuhammadKhubaib-t3s]

@@darwincity He wasn't allowed to use fire he already did something illegal, then proceeds to have the helicopter 30 feet above the actors, and YELLS AT THE PILOT TO GO LOWER!!!

[@andyhercer]

Loved it, loved it, loved it! I really like to hear all of the fun stories that go behind making a movie, sometimes its more entertaining than the movie. PLEASE do more!

[@jusma21]

Yeah like how he killed 2 kids with insane negligence

[@HalfManThirdBiscuit]

"Spies Like Us" reached #13 in the UK. Give us some credit, John :)

[@mrsmith7936]

ironically hes responsible for the murder of two children and a veteran actor

[@KokGlazer]

Give that credit to Paul McCartney. Fuck Landis.

[@jcastro953]

Thank you!

[@zerovalon6243]

This is truly a great interview.

[@davinbelanger3696]

@@vinceniederman he is a fucking murderer and he’s a horrible person. Should be in prison it’s unbelievable he’s a free man. Disgusting human being.

[@vinceniederman]

@@davinbelanger3696He Should Had Been In Jail After What He Did To Those People on The Set of The Twilight Zone!

[@AaronAaron-tv2lr]

Cant believe how delightful everyone thinks Landis is. Research the Twilight Zone tragically. Hes directly culpable! And got off without any penalties. Do some research folks!

[@bbnash8417]

Yet people just kiss his ass telling others to "Get over it" seen alot of comments like that.

[@SulNathair]

a true inspiration growing up

[@Niobae]

just wow, beautiful work.

[@neofintch2]

Adam! Keep making these! They are fantastic.

[@Strazz801]

This was absolutely awesome !! Thanks for this !

[@Sinderlocke]

Murderer. And his son mocked the man that his dad killed pretty much. His negligent actions caused the deaths of two children and one man. Complete narcissist, and so is his son max. Bloody reprehensible. And before anyone jumps in to mention others were also at fault, ultimately he's the director and called the shots. He wanted it to be as scary and real as possible, it had to be done at night, the helicopter had to be low, the explosions close to the actors and he broke the law by having two child actors in such close proximity to all of it. He's been flippant about the whole thing and clearly has had no remorse.

[@nerdyrcdriver]

School unblocks youtube and this is the first thing I watch.

[@graw777]

Im late for work now...because of this amazing interview!!... Calling my boss telling im sick ;)

[@davejunia]

This is awesome. Keep it coming.

[@atm94404]

John Landis (incorrectly) says that the Internet killed the music industry and worries that movies will have a similar fate, however all these movies looking for an audience have a savior- the Internet. Right now anyone can see Bernie on Netflix streaming. If enough people recommend the movie on Facebook, Netflix will feature it on their streaming front page. So the Internet can get us back to that "golden age" where word of mouth mattered more than a marketing campaign.

[@MarshmallowMasta]

This was excellent! And Max Landis wrote Chronicle which I loved, awesome!

[@duckhunt11001]

By far one of the best interviews I have seen in years. I am enjoying the talking room format. It is wonderfull to be able to have a story told without have to worry about censorship rules.

[@VanRocCarMor]

I'm a half hour in. Time flies. I need two or three more hours.

[@RDeelen]

Wow this was so enjoyable thank you very very much, best interview I have seen in a very long time. John tells the stories with such emotion and joy its wonderful. Great job Adam!

[@truemedia2682]

Guilty.

[@JamesDrokk]

Huge fan of John Landis movies. Such a great conversation.

[@Vanit1]

I love that you can totally see where Max Landis got his animated mannerisms from.

[@allluckyseven]

I'm pausing at around 0:15:00 because I gotta let something out: OH MY GOD THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!1 Thanks, Adam, Tested AND John! Thank you so much. Alright, back to watching it. :P

[@VPinball]

What an awesome interview!

[@Orvtrebor]

This is the type of content I would love to see more of :)

[@CrossEyedLarry]

Awesome job Adam!

[@adamzanzie]

At 19:23, he name-drops Spielberg. They haven't been friends since the Twilight Zone tragedy.

[@rampageclover9788]

...and rightly so. It could also have jeopardised Spielberg's career. The difference between them as that Spielberg is an actor's director, Landis is a prop master.

[@arkan5000]

nice talking with someone who would pay avoid children labor laws. someone who's neglect lead to 3 deaths and families shattered. Someone who never took responsibility. He should have been under that chopper that day, not those kids.

[@MacSavage503]

John Landis Tells Best Stories!! My First Life Memory Is Watching The Making Of Thriller On Beta Tape.

[@IllusionSector]

Awesome episode.

[@Mblaster1989]

I saw John Landis and I clicked, no hestitation

[@timothysparks3062]

Brilliant man, the pair of them

[@JaredStCyr]

So Adam, when are you going to make a movie?

[@DopesourcemediaPage]

I love how he speak about his son and his insight into how to give practical advice. What a gem of an interview. Thanks Adam and the Tested team.

[@Chronus8888]

I couldn't care less about film making and I still found this to be highly entertaining and interesting.

[@xnamkcor]

I didn't know who this was. I enjoyed this.

[@sirNemanjapro]

They should do a TV show about John Landis.

[@CYellowan]

That last joke was perfect! Wow, and this guy and all the cool info!?!

[@pryletoncyo]

Imagine any other legendary director doing this kind of thing... just talking like a regular guy, nothing to show off (the work speaks for itself), nothing to hide (I loved the 'riding under a train like hippies' stuff. Just two guys talking about cool stuff. I don't think it could even work with Spielberg. But John's such a great guy. Of course Adam's just the guy to interview him.

[@faizalf119]

Nothing to hide huh

[@bbnash8417]

Nothing to hide, of course...