This Is Your Life - Johnny Cash (1971) (2 of 2)

Part two of the show features a tape of Glen Sherley recorded in a prison yard. Sherley was mentored by Cash, and he enjoyed some success with his music. This was not to last, as Sherley was found dead in 1978 with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Cash's parents appear, as well as June's daughters Carlene and Rosie.

[@agcccggrr]

The more I learn about Johnny Cash, the more I like and respect him. Such a great man of humility, wisdom, and forgiving. I envy his friends. RIP Johnny.

[@Strive1324L]

I was going to type the same thing, here was a man who stood up and never denied his mistakes, who kept moving ahead and influenced many and was a blessing to those around him. He also wasn't afraid to show his humanity not just in music but even with these people, you can see how moved he was. The Man in Black put the T in tough. I hope to meet you in heaven one day, Mr. Cash.

[@moondancer9066]

@@Strive1324L I would have been soo honored to have had his friendship.

[@Kansas_Princess]

Same here.

[@Kansas_Princess]

I've always been a fan, but now that I'm grown and older I can truly appreciate the man in black.

[@mozie9316]

There will never be anybody to equal Johnny Cash RIP. Hope you are enjoying life with June RIP in your heavenly home !! !

[@antonioduca9043]

To see John's eyes begin to water upon receiving such a powerful thank you from an inmate/songwriter is an absolute treasure.

[@jeanettesmith765]

That was the best part of this video!

[@RJStockton]

Glen Sherley was released a few months after this. He was picked up at the gates by Johnny Cash. A few years later, Sherley and his wife divorced, then he wound up working on a cattle ranch. In 1978, Glen Sherley shot and killed a man. Rather than going back to prison, he chose to shoot himself at his brother's house in Gonzales, CA. Real life, man. Happy endings are really rare.

[@backtothefathershouse6758]

WoW!!! What a testimony!!! A real genuine authentic life and man!!!

[@backtothefathershouse6758]

CLASSIC!!! Rare footage!!! Very powerful!!!

[@carryjgful]

Damn that musta broke John's heart hearing about that. Hope they at least tried to give him a boost in his songwriting. When you write it comes easy (i do) but the motivation to get out there sometimes isnt in you.

[@Antonio-ti2he]

Wow...He looks so sincere and humble.

[@marleen6507]

He is sincere and humble

[@christophermay4998]

Johnny had a very hard life......but no one could deny his God given talent.....

[@larryhart8323]

Amen

[@redwolfmedia1276]

I thought it was awesome how they celebrated the man like that. We need to do this more,perhaps it'll motivate our younger Generations to understand life better.

[@Kansas_Princess]

Agreed.

[@TheMidnightModder]

When Johnny saw Glen in that video it looked like Johnny started to cry. When the Man In Black starts to cry, you know it's something meaningful.

[@Craigadammusic]

I’m a fairly new fan of Jonny Cash but I am mesmerized by him, his life story and his music. Although sadly he is physically no longer with us I don’t think Jonny Cash will ever die

[@RandomGuyComments]

Perfectly put! Been a fan since 03. Glad to see he's still making fans. Lots more to come. You seem as humble as him, brother.

[@TheMidnightModder]

Through making Jesus his Lord and Savior he accepted forgiveness by the One who has the right to forgive every man, woman and child. He has eternal life in Heaven with God. Right now Johnny is in Heaven with June, his parents and many others. I can't say exactly what's going on up there but I bet he's still singing and writing everyday. John knew Jesus.

[@sumtingwong8768]

@@TheMidnightModder even the bible itself says you are dead and then risen again in the second coming not that you go to heaven after death.

[@TheMidnightModder]

@@sumtingwong8768 It depends on how you interpret it. Theologians disagree on it so I take Jesus's words "Today you will be with me in Paradise." to finish it off. I think you're misinterpreting, ignoring literary style and ignoring context if you legitimately think we remain dead until the second coming.

[@Alex16993]

That's a great show! It's funny, at the end June is totally impressed by the piece of jewelry but Johnny has only an eye for his son John Carter. :-)

[@claragantt9193]

This was a wonderful show. I learned things I didn't know. Did not know he was from such a large family. I love him and June together

[@regenajordan3648]

Loved the "This is Your Life Show" of Johnny Cash!!!!!!!

[@MrGoogelaar]

A big man in every way, Johnny Cash we will never forget you...

[@user-dk7yt3nj5d]

I love Johnny cash music and there's no one like him.hes the great Johnny cash.

[@toxicgrape]

His life really is a movie. We were blessed to be in his presence. When people think of the 50s and 60s music they think of elvis alot and I don't think John reallly gets enough credit for his work and what he's done for the music industry. A man of courage and great strength

[@nancymacri9030]

absolutely love johnny cash

[@alwayssme]

johnny was so thrilled with having a son , u can tell how much he adored him

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

alwayssme - yeah, he abandoned his four daughters for that trollup,hillbilly June Carter - I used to respect & liked Johnny, but not anymore

[@catmomlavender3036]

@@jolenaagapisou3803 plenty of marriages don't work out . And if the mother of his four daughters did not want to co-parent it sounded more as if she was bitter that he found true love with the famously well known talented June Carter.

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

Jolena Agapisou Johnny never abandoned his daughters . They were always a part of his life . They were welcomed in his home no matter where he lived .

[@krudeddie]

I agree and you can tell by the way his son talks about him now

[@bradypatrick5405]

Could care less abou this own daighters!

[@annehamilton41]

Loved this , what a humble man he was R I P Johnny & June

[@strawberrymilk196]

From Lafayette, GA...Johnny was an inspiration, a survivor and a personal hero to millions...not only that but he was a genuinely humble, kind and lovely human being..

[@scottmanning8295]

Hello I'm from Lafayette to.lok

[@dragonbeast9318]

he changed a lot of lifes , what a man to look up to.

[@kennyglesga]

Country legend, strength and sensitivity and soul.

[@irvsstella]

This is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man, happiness and sadness in one(2)videos. The world is missing a free spirit that roams now in heaven.

[@natalias3502]

Man, he was really going through a quite emotional roller-coaster. What a life. What a story.-

[@strawberrymilk196]

And he still had over 30 years to live.

[@sesenmaister]

yeah, and the high, it´s not bad is his decission

[@billloveday3964]

My earliest memories are of my dad and I listening to his music. Something about him that has never left me his true sincerity and honesty in his music/message. Every song tells a story. He lives on in my mind and heart. I play his music every day.

[@janiceeteme5536]

This was incredibly sweet! John and June💝😁🙏

[@littlediver63]

I don’t know if I could’ve sat there hearing about all the lows in my life. Johnny took it like a man, but I could see in his eyes how much he wanted it to stop. It was painful to watch. R.I.P Johnny Cash you’ll always be a hero and a legend.

[@EngineerCorner]

Exactly, well said.

[@bethy-lou3307]

Very emotional life. I suppose everyone has ups and downs. We go through tough times to appreciate the good times. Johnny Cash did it well. RIP Johnny and June. Your story and music lives on.

[@felixniederhauser7799]

R.I.P. Johny Cash. God loves your soul and so do I.

[@Sensei.shonuff]

Greatest country singers of all time imo Johnny Cash number 1 Unknown Hinson number 2 Everyone else is a distant third

[@lisabullock7461]

That was a Blessing to see. How many people loved and respected Mr. Cash. May he Rest in Eternal Peace ✝️☮

[@sonic1045]

This is completely amazing and God Blessed Johnny Cash with every single person on that stage. God gave him every single angle that was needed to carry him thru his time of need. he continue on his journey of living life to it fullest Thanks to prayers & God hands. Johnny was truly a Blessed Man.

[@JanneyLee]

Gosh, I loved this! Thanks for sharing.

[@uglymoon78]

Poor Johnny, this is almost too much and too emotional to be exposed to. But with such an unusual and turbulent life, what can you expect? Fascinating to watch!

[@Sea_witch_]

I love some of the comments on the video, Johnny was truly a Great man and his greatness shines above all of us who love him for everything he was and remains to be.

[@superdayday3462]

He sure loved his children and his son was special.

[@thebentley71]

He reminds so much of my father, who passed over 4 yrs ago. My dad was a very strong, & humble man that demanded respect also. He never met a stranger. He also beat his demons with alcohol & pills (tranquilizers). Dad was a Basque Spaniard, his parents grew up on the border of Texas & Mexico, on the Rio Grande near Falcon, Texas. My father also loved Native Americans & married my mother who is 3/4 Cherokee. He was a carpenter & cement finisher. He loved antique cars, old pistols & rifles. Johnny was always for the less fortunate. God bless J.R. & my dad.

[@Farrah300]

I notice that Johnny nods when Ralph Edwards recounts his battle with pill addiction. That shows that he won't lie about those times, and also, he's not proud of them either.

[@Knopfauge76]

He tries so hard to hold back his tears. 🥺

[@jmoe84058]

I love how much he smiled at her...he loves her with his where love

[@shakespear4746]

Magical legend😍

[@donnahill8403]

I just absolutely enjoyed every second of this show. I remember as a child my grandmother watched "This is your life and I saw a few episodes, but don't remember this one. I believe that once June came into his life, she made a huge impact on him. When the man mentioned to Johnny about meeting june, he lit up like a Christmas tree. She must have been just what he needed. She believed in him and with the will of God, Johnny git his life back together. Always did live him and his music. And also the fact that Johnny and Elvis were great friends. Just wish Elvis would have accepted help with his battle with the drugs. Johnny and Elvis can sing great songs together now that Johnny has joined him in that blue sky called heaven . May God grant them peace .😇😇

[@roymarksberry4152]

Water success story we need more stories like just told to us every day God bless Johnny in June

[@catholicpriest1]

Everyone was gathered for a taping of "The Johnny Cash Show" which aired on ABC from 1969 to 1971. The television series was taped at the old Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. I am sure that Johnny was completely taken by surprise. It's very possible that he taped his television show immediately following this taping of "This I'd Your Life".

[@newtonjackson2536]

First time I saw John in concert Dec.14, 1974 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Last time Jan. 1995 his Miami last show. Hoping he would be back. Got to visit his museum soon. Love you John. R.I.P.

[@anncass8694]

What a man love him. He wIll be singing with June in god beautiful gardens. Love you both.xx

[@Peter-le3ux]

Der Beste...Johnny Cash ! Ich liebe seinen Musik !

[@jenniferherrington]

June is so beautiful, and Johnny is just so handsome and amazing! I can tell that he is thinking of how lucky of a Man that is was at that time. God bless them all.

[@corym.]

Johnny cash and June will always be remembered

[@eddancer1381]

WOW Johnny Cash had a huge family Ed

[@peggyself4012]

Such an inspiration to society all he lived through and looked down on noone and no matter what he was going through he kept his faith in God and remained true to who he was and they could either accept and embrace him and his walk it had no effect on him. His struggle with addiction and the struggles they had growing up he over came so much .

[@elainemurley9509]

Johnny was very handsome

[@lizardphotography]

Different time, man. Different time

[@moondancer9066]

Not really. Nothing ever REALLY changes 🤷‍♀️

[@ellythibert3078]

As his daughter said in a recent interview “ this show was awful and I have to agree. What the heck bringing up past struggles. Felt sorry for him so depressing

[@TheDagdean]

what a top man, i like his feelings when he saw glen. rip brother.

[@Jamvihar432]

I love you so much Johnny Cash .. Rip..

[@anncass7462]

Marty rob I a Johnny cash

[@GotWag]

AWESOME!!! Love that JRC!

[@domi8220]

je suis un simple admirateur francais du personnage et du chanteur qui laisse simplement , à son tour , cette modeste dédicace à ce grand monsieur qu'était Johnny Cash . La 1ère fois que j'ai découvert Johnny Cash , j'avais environ 7 ou 8 ans , c'était lors du Columbo ("Le chant du cygne" titre francais) , c'était merveilleux lorsque je l'entendis chanter " Sunday Morning coming down" ...Peter falk arrive alors dans le jardin et esquisse un sourire en attendant chanter Johnny Cash .... comme un vrai sourire de plaisir ... moment magique .... comme celui , à la fin de ce même ET TRÈS SPECIAL épisode où columbo se penche vers lui pour lui dire que "lorsqu'on chante comme ça on est pas vraiment mauvais" . il y avait certainement en cette homme une infinie tendresse .C'est ce que je crois . Merci Monsieur Johnny Cash pour tout ces moments si plaisants à vous ré écouter encore aujourd'hui !

[@madogaso]

A big handsome boy, that his huge spirit didn't fit in his body! What I love about him, is that he kept his young inside till the end!

[@lissahenry6751]

Such a humble man. He went through hell and back again. Such a truly awesome man.

[@asmithers1502]

I loved this show

[@harpozzz]

thank you I am going to see that a lot of Cash fans get an opportunity to view this.

[@waldemarakrapsata8406]

Pořád si vracím,jak ohlásili malého Johna,byl štěstím bez sebe❤❤❤

[@terry-vq6ed]

HIS EYES LIT UP, AND LOOK AT HIM SMILE WHEN HIS DAUGHTERS SAID HELLO!!! I'M SURE HE MISSES THEM AND LOVES THEM VERY MUCH!!!!

[@athenagriego4561]

I hope I find someone to care about me the way he did! He lit up when he introduced her!

[@suzieque4287]

What a beautiful family. Love, faith and music.

[@keepinitreal708]

Loved this so much!!!!!

[@jimdent351]

I never got to see Johnny Cash, but I did see his brother Tommy perform a few years ago and I have to say that he was quite good too. R.I.P. Johnny.

[@FLG232]

Great person, happy to see his loving family

[@orhugs]

once June comes out it's like she's realizing just how awful this show would be for him. Like this host was just ruthless. The way he won't let her go... He was known for not liking to talk about himself and for her to talk in those situations to help him along. He's basically a sitting duck in this whole thing, and once she's near him, he holds on tight and I can understand why.

[@tonyincs]

"ruthless" is a poor way to describe it I think...however, you are spot on. The Interviewer was right to the point. And yes, he "holds on tight"...this is the dependence you have in a serious 'LTR', your partner is your support, and what you 'need' to make it through. "co-dependence"

[@dannypozner5696]

If you notice he whispered something in her ear. Probably something like, "This guy is an asshole."

[@Craigadammusic]

It melts my heart, his reaction when she came out. Even more so when his little boy comes out.

[@Kick11111]

John you remind me of my dad and things i have been through i respect yinz

[@godsun798]

JOHNNY CASH REAL IS A HEART OF GOLD FOR SURE I LOVE U ALL LIKE I LOVE MY FAMILY GOD BLESS U ALL 1 BIG LOVE❤️ HOPEFULLY WE MEET AT SOME POINT IN THIS JOURNEY OF LIFE GOD BLESS US ALL❤️

[@ianetateofilo2505]

His Son completes his Wonderful Life..♥️

[@charliesperformance1510]

His face when then said that glen sherley was on video gives me chills

[@nitelad]

Thanks YT for this wonderful video!

[@Unseen.Warfare]

Johnny was a man with a deep affection for the Lord. Type of man I’d like to be.

[@chrismcnee9287]

Truly a magical husband and wife

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

Chris McNee - what’s so magical? The hillbilly was a home wrecker, she told Vivian she’s gonna take her man, Johnny & June both cheated on their spouses, Vivian left with 4 children, I think it’s terrible what he did to her all because of this untalented mongrel who couldn’t even hold a tune & often times forgot the lyrics!! It’s obvious you don’t know much about them

[@Mrsbehavin59]

Almost make me all tearful......so genuine so beautiful

[@garylewis69]

Great Man Johny Cash, and his great family

[@katshotz6033]

So humble. His soul pure. Rip with your lady, June Carter-Cash.

[@julieball1167]

Johnny Depp has very similar mannerisms and likeness to Mr cash plus both very talented thanks for sharing this video

[@purebloodirishman9389]

Simply beautiful.

[@manny6511]

Hello I'm johnny cash

[@tonybrice1298]

This episode mentions his arrest in my hometown of Lafayette, Ga. in 1967.

[@suewalker3600]

My home town also I remember when Ralph Jones put Johnny Cash in jail and then gave him pills back.

[@marcowaterhouse5965]

Think every person you see is no longer with us. Sad that time moves so quickly. Love your friends and family. Money means nothing. Time catches us all. God bless

[@lisabv]

John Carter Cash and Carlene are still alive❤and Johnny Cash’s sister

[@RedBananas]

Johns smile .. my god

[@conniecharley7086]

This man went to Jonny for help but it didn't work out he was bad and needed to stay locked up.. Johnny was good to this man.

[@suzieque4287]

This Is Your Life was a good tv show. But like all the great tv entertainment of old that is gone, it was replaced with reality tv.

[@queensuejesuseschild3136]

This show was meant to surprise the person they was telling about. Everything the man said was talked over with June and others there. They didn't go in to details on any of it. Only what was already known at that time in the news and people already knew more of what went on with him then they said here. I loved the 100 chicks out of the room. I can just see 100 baby chickens in a motel room in the dresser draws making lots of noise they do. I know my mom use to get them every year when I was a child and they smell too and poop all over the place. What a mess they make. I can just see the maids coming in to clean the room from them. Not they had to sneak them in to the room. What a great time In live then. When things was simple and easy going for everyone. Now days they'd throw the book at you if you did that in a motel today.

[@MReynaArte]

wow this is very revealing and touching

[@eddancer1381]

RIP Johnny Cash Ed

[@marthaashley2211]

Love this. Thank u 4 posting 2 of his friends weren't mention on here carl perkins and elvis presley. Always like johnny cssh his little town he grew up in dyess ark. Isnt far fr im fr.

[@cindywagner4623]

This was amazing

[@leannabristow356]

He just loves his son. Of course his lovely wife June carter

[@Lifeisshortsee]

He was happy to see those people but they hurt him by doing that. Reminding him of all his choices that weren't good. You can tell in his eyes it was heartbreaking for him. You can see that he beat himself up enough over the things he did. He kept grabbing his collar. He did not know what was coming next. the devil is the Accuser Jesus is the victory oh glorious victory that overcomes the world present tense. I can't watch anymore because I don't like to see his eyes wonder what's going to be said in the hurt that I see. I've seen enough

[@bobsch3902]

Super schön

[@francisfriel2076]

This was a great man

[@monikafritz605]

He is a good man, said June.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

as great a story as one could live

[@MackemdownsouthF.T.M]

The man in black...🙌

[@tomato6999]

a real great man

[@gwaul7291]

Awesome!

[@sithlord8977]

The host kept on about his past mistakes it clearly was unsettling for Johnny.

[@AmyAnnLand]

I felt it was a shitty thing to do on national television. Shit. Poor Johnny.

[@mannionh1]

It's a shame his own daughters couldn't have been there

[@yvonnestaley3564]

im sure Vivian loved him too they overlook that