The Roches - Interview (1985)

[@johnhuwroberts7766]

Maggie. You are missed so much. X

[@aysiajohnson8769]

i love the roches so much they’re incredible

[@FungusMossGnosis]

To all the dorks in the comments: these are talk shows intended originally for a general audience, for amusement and discovery. Not for serious music discussions and long answers. Cavett was great for the medium he was thrust into. If you want long form interviews, try finding some obscure tapes of late night radio shows.

[@mattmattmatt9806]

Don’t have serious artists on the show then ?

[@FungusMossGnosis]

@@mattmattmatt9806 That's a great way to cut off the masses from being exposed to more interesting content. Only have _serious artists_ on _serious discussion formats_ .... jesus, if you judged by some fans, you'd believe The Roches were solemn, high-falutin types. My guess is they appreciated Cavett more than any other mainstream interviewer. He certainly was the best on network tv.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

@DPC Wow, great input. Very logical, very compelling.

[@markhoward8301]

Bless the Roche sisters and THANKS MAG... This is 2 years after my first comment...Im from the Hammond La. area and the Roche sisters were right about Hammond...Im the same age as sister Maggie and Catholic and I suppose I hear the sounds reminiscent of my youth when I listen...Sadly the world WE knew is gone and I enjoy the feelings inspired when I hear those sweet sweet harmonies

[@johnlargan6045]

Finally an interviewer who "gets" The Roches and can allow them to be comfortable and themselves

[@FungusMossGnosis]

That's certainly not most commenter's viewpoint here! But I agree. By not treating them like precious orchids many today read that as "sexist" and insulting. I rather think it's insulting to pander and presume they have no sense of humor.

[@joygimbel7760]

It’s incredible how very real, smart and just organic they are. So rare today.

[@matthewstetson711]

Terre's madcap and I'd imagine not that easy to sit with for an interview. I'm a fan of the band but had been away for awhile. I'm saddened to see that Maggie passed away early last year, days after Bowie and that's probably why it didn't get much press. Much, much too young. RIP Maggie Roche.

[@waynej2608]

That is incredibly sad. I wonder what she died from.

[@BenDowdy]

@@waynej2608 cancer

[@cmp1868]

The whole vibe of this interview is extremely strange

[@jm-rf7kl]

The ' no roches sign ' crack was funny. Pretty quick, Dick.

[@richdavid1025]

Cavett is always great! The Roches are always great! Thanks for this clip.

[@bonzoboots]

I love them so much

[@KenGaskins-nm3gx]

A great trio of talented sisters who never really got their due.

[@johnkennedy5705]

I saw them with Robert Frip on guitar first time in England Dury Lane Theatre many moons ago

[@Zarina1634]

Crossing Delancy is when I discovered the one that played the part of Marilyn in the film. ❤

[@mattmattmatt9806]

Wow Dick Cavett is a bad nob, in most interviews I’ve seen him do, but doesn’t ask a single question about the music and a bad chauvinist, feel bad for them, their music is great

[@waynej2608]

Yeah, I'm a Cavett fan, and this was not his shiniest moment. The Roches are amazingly talented, and deserved a bit more, although this doesn't appear to be the entire interview.

[@HansonZhang-ri2lj]

True, but he's quite funny here. He's always funny

[@johnlargan6045]

Dick Cavett was certainly a better interviewer for The Roches than Tom Snyder was!

[@robertdubrow1350]

I can see that Terre was really enjoying the repartee she was having with Cavett. Is that so very wrong?

[@OllyBockus]

'The Roaches' is the name of a prominent landmark rock formation in the Staffordshire Moorlands..

[@jeffcurtis9336]

I've seen good Cavett interviews-but this wasn't one. He seemed very awkward and self conscious. When I first heard the name the Roches I thought they were "punk" too and that they spelled it "Roaches." ☺

[@jondoe8889]

I thought they all looked uncomfortable.

[@WGARVA]

He didn't know what to do. How about talking about their MUSIC.

[@MarkLangel-oh2tw]

❤💔❤

[@sp2435]

They seem extremely uncomfortable

[@Mooseman327]

They kinda always do. It's kind of their thing.

[@DavidEVogel]

I believe that there are only two The Simon Sisters: Lucy and Carly.

[@paddyeejit1954]

I enjoyed this clip

[@KenRubenstein]

The Simon Sisters was an off and clueless analogy/reference. He SHOULD have mentioned the Brox Sisters...

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Or the Boswell Sisters, The Andrews Sisters, The McGuire Sisters, or The Pointer Sisters!

[@LorenzoCirrincione]

TV HIGH

[@pupppt]

The 80s - Heyday of Awkward Interviews!!!

[@SusanDoran]

"awkward" meaning unpolished and unscripted...?

[@Mooseman327]

@@SusanDoran Awkward meaning awkward. Attempts are made to get the conversation rolling but it never does. "The Simon Sisters" was an odd comment. Cavett's usually good at this kind of chitchat but just whiffs here.

[@rexdenver9668]

This guy has an interesting voice. Like a mix of David Caradine and Bill Maher.

[@jujufirefly]

Vincent Price comes to mind...

[@TheAyeAye1]

Cavett was really hit and miss. Him coming off as a simrking prick, as here, was not unusual.

[@rts100x5]

"that quote out of context " WHAT ?????? What a sick creeper ......

[@andrewbevan4662]

The Simon Sisters (not Carly as a solo artist) were virtually unknown.. what a pointless thing to mention..

[@WGARVA]

Him trying to sound knowledgeable.

[@josdurkstraful]

Suzie looks like Todd Rundgren.....

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Suzzy (rhymes with fuzzy.)

[@GargeBarge]

Their humor is a lot like Lennon’s, that’s so interesting

[@mickeyjupp1]

Why are all American talk show hosts completely ignorant of music

[@gepmrk]

Dick Cavett is a disarmingly nice person.

[@JohnBrown-ob8nx]

Why are these chat shows all about the host? Shallow.

[@mrarmstrong]

Dick Cavett has always been a world class creep. Shame these amazing women had to put up with it.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Jeeze. Show a little respect girls. He IS Dick Cavett.

[@GreasyFilms-qc1xo]

Dick Cavett is awful here.

[@Mooseman327]

Isn't he? He's usually adept at this kind of chitchat but just completely whiffs here. The Simon Sisters? Really? Way to start the conversation.

[@WGARVA]

He comes off as being completely out of touch.

[@skiadikt]

girls are great. cavett's terrible.

[@velvetunderpants44]

Ah, I liked Dick Cavett. Everything seemed so unrehearsed. The Roche's were great though.

[@matthewstetson711]

Cavett's doing fine, you're just talking junk.

[@FungusMossGnosis]

There's always people whining about talk show hosts on KZbin. Guess what - we wouldn't have these wonderful interview moments without them. Try to have a little perspective if not gratitude. Cavett was the most underrated of all American hosts. People who hate him must hate anagrams, wit and fun.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Yes, Cavett seems a bit disorganized, but the sisters are clearly not experienced or polished in presenting themselves in an interview.

[@SmithMrCorona]

Cavett was always terrible. BUT! He always had interesting guests, and he usually managed to make them feel comfortable enough to talk casually. So, to that end, I seek out his show.

[@rts100x5]

RIP Maggie ..... I never liked DC very smug , not funny