Norman Gunston interviews Sally Struthers

[@letsseeif]

Sally Struthers is one of the few Americans who 'gets' Norman Gunston weirdly hilarious humour. Both legends!

[@funkyalfonso]

Frank Zappa definitely did.

[@letsseeif]

Please explain?@@funkyalfonso

[@Mike-rk8px]

She did get his weird humor, she just wasn’t expecting it.

[@DefinitelyMaybe65]

Hands down THE funniest interview I've watched in my 50+ yrs, re-enjoyed countless times since watching its original airing, it never fails to have me laughing out loud. Gary MacDonald's Norman Gunston is absolutely a national treasure and Sally Struthers is adorable in her genuine good-natured bewilderment at the situation she finds herself in.

[@SY-ok2dq]

This one is probably well remembered because of how much Struthers laughs and is a great sport about it. There were others who failed to get the humour and those who appeared to be annoyed (Chevy Chase). The Elliott Gould one is memorable for how much he stares at Gunston - you can tell he doesn't realize and is just baffled by this bizarre and seemingly clueless guy.

[@sapho71]

Sally Struthers seems so good natured.

[@sixfoot6films]

Once....every so often....when I'm sick of life and being Australian I come back to this interview. Everything seems just bonza after watching this.

[@rodhuy01]

Just watched again for the 1 millionth time. And got tears running down my face, yet again. Never ceases to make me happy.

[@chateaupig826]

me too , they're so fun 😂

[@svenb1668]

Right there with you, her laugh is so genuine and Gary is just deadpan. Lovely chemistry between them

[@jasyamaha]

Me too.

[@davidfaletti2627]

Every time!

[@GreenDistantStar]

Probably the funniest interview ever, it never fails to cheer me up. Sally's genuine 'shock' quickly morphs into appreciation then adoration, as she realises she's being handled by a comic genius who's still making her laugh. Gary is a national treasure.

[@arconeagain]

Spot on. I went back to this after watching a bunch of Sacha Baron Cohen clips. Garry deserves so much recognition for his work.

[@arconeagain]

Totally agree. That's why I'm back here for the tenth time. I rate this on top out of everything I've seen. He must have been working at a high level here. I think it took its toll later.

[@frank19593]

@@arconeagain good point It was high level

[@arconeagain]

@Domenico Agnostino yes, interesting. That's one of things that enabled him to get that famous scoop on the steps of parliament.

[@lemilemi5385]

i watch it every year

[@chriswilliamson83]

I just love seeing Sally explode with that laugh, its one of those real bellyache laughs that cannot be stopped, and makes everyone else laugh too, she's gold!

[@chateaupig826]

She feebly tried to hold it together

[@graemeking7336]

Her laugh is so genuine and infectious, - what a lovely woman

[@jacktattis]

I loved it when she yelled HELP

[@maxredlands466]

The classic line - "you ought to use an electric razor" - "I do."

[@dragonmaid1360]

I saw this on the day it aired we laughed so hard at that line lol

[@josephpearson5390]

Such a quick wit to get that so perfect. 😂

[@davidmorton3222]

It was the "I do " that finally did her in

[@fantomghost6213]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen. Man Norman is so funny and Sally was such a hoot!!!

[@BrendanMacsMusic]

Ive seen this interview a thousand times and it never ever gets old. Cracks me up every time. Garry McDonald was a comic genius, his timing was impeccable.

[@MrPizza063]

it still has me in stiches. just laughed all the way again and have a sore jaw line hilarious.. a genius in comedy

[@slimjim_1090]

The 70s were great ...Of all the years in the past I miss the 70s

[@paulglitcher2033]

100% right - and let’s not forget how important sally struthers is to the success of this piece. Great sport and wonderful by-play.

[@66secularist]

Yet sadly he was crippled by anxiety.

[@glennsmith7311]

"You should use an electric shaver"..."Oh I do"...genius.

[@tonyhoward7004]

2024 wish someone had told me about this sooner ! OMG! Classic , I am crying , her laugh is infectious: I love it !

[@planetdisco4821]

This interview always make me cry with laughter even after all these years. I remember watching it on Aussie tv when it first came out. It’s legendary….

[@chateaupig826]

When she says "a logie" it just sounds like the most ridiculous award 😂😂😂 Can't they change the name ? I can't hear that someone won "a logie" now and take it seriously

[@planetdisco4821]

@@chateaupig826 we don’t take it seriously here either! Australian tv is absolute garbage nowadays….

[@maree-mareesongwriter6226]

"Maybe you should try an electric razor." " I do." 😂😂😂 She and her infectious laugh, were an absolute delight! It was refreshing when celebrities actually got his humour and character. Often he would go right over people's head, especially a lot of the Americans who took it all too seriously at times. Great time capsule from the 70s and the genius that was Gary McDonald!

[@RetiredMillionaire]

The comedic timing was all good in this interview of October 1975. Ms Struthers overheard his quip about being on drugs. You could sense the attraction she had for him by the end. Michael Parkinson later commented on this in an interview. The comb over hairdo and patched up shaving nicks was one of Gary MacDonald's comedic devices as an interviewer. Much loved in the late seventies in Australia and he did win the (gold) logie (1976) for The Norman Gunston Show which included the interviews.

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

The best chemistry between interviewer and victim I have ever seen Gary MacDonald is a true Aussie treasure

[@fruitofthejoot]

This video wins as the funniest video on KZbin that people don't know about. I've watched it so much and it never gets less funny.

[@fightermma]

Lol watch the Dolph Lundgren one

[@Rhythmattica]

I comeback to this video every few months..... Just the flow and the vibe makes it medicine prescribed to make a happy mind... If your ever down, just watch this.... It has some magic that makes things good again.

[@jmaxg]

@@Rhythmattica Agreed. Garry McDonald tried so hard to create Norman Gunston. So hard in fact, it created his psychological downfall. I love the sweetness of the guy. His chirpy humour and neverending zest for life. We Australians only have so many goes. I totally love that Norman was one of them.

[@Rhythmattica]

@@jmaxg I was a big aunty jack fan..... Kid Eager (Gary) was all part of the thing that made it... I have the album, yep Vinyl , of "Aunty Jack Sings Wollongong" The Chemistry of Grahame Bond - Aunty Jack , Rory O'Donoghue - Thin Arthur (Brilliant Muso,Songwriter- RIP) and Gary MacDonald - Kid Eager was , and still to this day, comedy Brilliance..... It is this album Gary created Norman...... And wow, what a character, ahead of his time. All of them really. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZDIlYOeZpyNkMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOxeqacbr5gbpI If you ever have the opportunity, find that album..... One song thats just sooooooo wrong.... Fish Milkshake...

[@jmaxg]

I'll rip your bloody arms orf! For some reason, that always stuck with me in high school. As well as the the six foot, blue dressed, bearded lady with boxing gloves. Monty Python had not yet begun and, whilst I had heard of The Goons, I had not listened to them. People now make great sums of money doing what Garry McDonald created.

[@ozrob8726]

Sally Struthers was delightful here. No matter how many times I see this clip, it always cracks me up.

[@adunreathcooper]

Hands down the funniest interview of all time.

[@jcee6886]

40 plus years later stillGOLD. Sally is adorable with a great sense of humor. Gary was ahead of his time. genius

[@robmackenzie65]

I'm killing myself laughing too. Garry McDonald's a genius and Sallys response, so unbelievably adorable. They're adorable together.

[@geupelboi]

God, she's so natural and real. It looks like they're having a lot of fun together.

[@tonyostin]

The best interview ever in the world of interviews.

[@MrZerohour1967]

This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen and I near pmsl every time I watch it.

[@michaelmacleod4713]

Is it just me, or does this clip get funnier with each viewing? 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@douglasjames.oneill7155]

This is one of Normans best interviews. Watch it over and over, still funny after all these years. His face would make a blind man laugh.

[@geupelboi]

"His face would make a blind man laugh." Good one!!! And yes!!!

[@paulrichardson9506]

Hahaha I like what you did there

[@stevemurrell6167]

This is a legendary piece of Oz comedy. Sheer gold!

[@slimjim_1090]

That has to be the funniest interview by Norman I've ever seen ..I watch it every now and then when I'm feeling a little down , I never tire of it and I laugh every time ...

[@KyliePanozzo-xs3ps]

This interview with these two was so funny I couldn't stop laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@Shilo2010]

Watched most of the Gunston interviews. Sally Struthers is the only American that really gets it. God love her!

[@tuskedbeast]

Zappa got him.

[@philiplow8840]

Indomethacin

[@jashugg]

Mohammed Ali played along really well too

[@ashlyngarza623]

I´m not sure she quite gets him but she loves him anyway!

[@123agidee_2]

Zappa

[@stevious7278]

I've just watched this in 2020 and, as I wipe the tears from my face to type, I have to say it's as funny now as when it was when I first saw it 40 years ago. Without doubt one of the funniest interviews ever. How Sally had no idea what was happening, then it dawned on her that Norman was a comic character...priceless!! I reckon that after the interview she had to have a Bex, a cup of tea and a little lay down!

[@PawesomeCatVideo]

I saw this on the TV when it first aired back in the day I had tears then... I have tears now. Norman was huge star. Everybody loved him so much Simpler times.

[@iancurtis1152]

When you’re feel a bit down in the dumps….this is the best pick-me -up

[@YDNILL1]

Garry McDonald... Genius, Sally Struthers...gorgeous!

[@geupelboi]

Her reactions are priceless! I love her laugh. What a fun person she must be to hang around with.

[@MrChelky]

She is having an absolute ball during this interview . . .God lover her.

[@terryirvine7090]

I watch this so often I never get sick of it ! Sally was great and working with Garry is just hilarious and it never ages! Who needs a script with a quick clever mind like that!

[@rexfreeman4981]

He was such an influence on me when i was young I went prematurely bald just because he did.

[@terryirvine7090]

@@rexfreeman4981 Did you copy the same comb forward as the great Norman? Wasn't he just a leading trendsetter in styling!

[@chateaupig826]

One of the originals , up there with Hoges and Dame Edna

[@johnlarocca3951]

This is my go to clip when i need a good laugh!! Sally is awesome!!

[@Eskay1206]

Australia...... taking the piss for decades, best interview ever

[@badabing3462]

Onya'SONYA'

[@shineryyy]

watch the Karen Black one.

[@flabarple]

My Australian friend's recently showed me these things on DVD (I'm American). Really delightful stuff, and this Struthers bit was my favorite. It's interesting to see how sweet and tender she is.

[@RicSandblom]

That Garry manages to keep a straight face and stay in character throughout shows extraordinary talent.

[@Fuzcapp]

THE classic moment from Aussie TV - Garry Macdonald, you are my hero. How you pulled off that character so perfectly is beyond human reason. Brilliant!

[@EvanSkuthorpe]

"You ought to use an electric razor" "I do" Best line in comedy ever.

[@pauldunlea3669]

At least Sally got the '' Aussie Sense Of Humour '' Love Her

[@Bruce15485]

Got to be one of the best and funniest interviews ever ! Norman = legend ! Sally Struthers = great sport !

[@SuperTambo69]

Best interview ever!

[@schuhy993]

To this day I have never seen a funnier interview!

[@geupelboi]

"I'm sorry. I got lipstick on your toilet paper." This whole interview is absolute inspired hysteria! I have never in my life seen better chemistry between celebrity interviewer and subject. I think it's just impossible not to fall in love with Sally and Norman's personalities.

[@garyp4374]

thank you I never picked up the line about I got lipstick on your toilet paper

[@tintomara6209]

I have only just 'discovered' this guy and I can see why the Aussies consider him a national treasure. He's clearly touched by true genius,

[@MrDavidReads]

Oh. He's touched alright. 🥲

[@childrensorg856]

True genius???

[@jvvoid]

@@childrensorg856 Yes, true genius.

[@childrensorg856]

@@jvvoid how on earth is he a true genius, he's not even funny?

[@jvvoid]

@@childrensorg856 You're in the minority. Maybe you prefer fart jokes.

[@Argyll9846]

This is the funniest interview ever! I watched it when it was first broadcast and every time I see it, I laugh just as much. This is now a classic piece of comedy.

[@allon33]

Ever, in the whole world.

[@alfredagain]

I'd never seen this one. I'm still laughing. I remember the Karen Black one. I thought that was funny, but this one takes the cake.

[@allon33]

Norman is a genius. Wonderfully funny.

[@Bobby-fj8mk]

It's the funniest interview I've ever seen - LOL

[@effpea8882]

I wish I could see the whole interview. This appears to be edited down.

[@offgriddreaming5403]

These two are a lot of fun together. Good clean humour with no swearing, hard to find today. Absolute Gold! Logie sounds like a disease..love it 😂

[@brucecook2053]

Whenever I am feeling down and out, i watch this video and turns my world around with laughter. Norman you are comedy genius. An Australian icon in the world of entertainment. I only wish you could continue forever. Thank you for your brilliance.

[@petervad]

simply brilliant! thank you for posting.

[@BigSteve6945]

Sally Struthers is lovely. Miss you Norman. This video makes me happy every time.

[@rafmann]

Her reactions are hilarious. Even when she's trying to be serious, she can't stop looking at the tissue on his face and about to burst into laughter

[@iancurtis1152]

I think this is the 💯th time I’ve watched this❗️

[@pilates68]

Growing up in the US we never heard of this guy. He’s a comic genius!!!

[@martinpye549]

She gets it quickly. Sally Struthers is my favourite star interview with NG. Many Americans don't get him. Absolute class.

[@ardnfast]

Sally's response when she says "Ha, ha, ha, HELLLP!" started me laughing and I never stopped. Gold Logie Mr. Gunston

[@classicjukebox]

I watch this several times per week. An absolute masterpiece. Gunston is a genius and plays his victims like a master pianist.

[@jimbosaul3996]

when i feel like a laugh, or am a little bored, i come here. only seen it 1 BILLION times and it still makes my cry with laughter every single time !

[@gtsguitartuitionservices2878]

That was one of the greatest things I've ever seen. I'm in love with both of them.

[@karlrichmond7754]

There will never be a more funny interview ever !!!

[@AlanAshton-mi3yy]

I saw this fifty years ago. It remains the funniest three minutes in history of television.

[@RoughJustice2k18]

Close ... it is a clip from 1975 so not quite 50 years ago.

[@nealenewton4193]

What a stroke of fortune...in this day and age it's great to come across classic Norman Gunston, and possibly his finest work. Sally Struthers is a fine actor, and she gelled beautifully with Norman in this classic...!😂😂😂 Thanks for the upload 😁👍

[@garrymercer757]

She is one of Gary McDonalds many victims. They say a woman will fall in love with you if you make her laugh, it took her less than 30 seconds .One of the greatest australian actors and adlib comedians Gary Mcdonald. Respect. "He broke wind in the manger. Terrible. The critics panned him" priceless adlib

[@anthonymolina2964]

I can watch this a thousand times and it still cracks me up! :)

[@MrPizza063]

yep just watched it now and laughed all the way with a sore jawline hillarious

[@anthonymolina2964]

MrPizza063 Thanks for the reminder, every time someone comments i come on and have a laugh :) He was great wasn't he?

[@MrPizza063]

oh yes and he still is and did you know that there is a documentary on abc tonight at 9pm about the seriousness of Australian comedy should be really interseting

[@Mirrorgirl492]

+MrPizza063 Great doco

[@davidfaletti2627]

So good. One of the funniest interviews ever. The interaction between them is priceless. LOL every time.

[@kerryn6714]

This is so funny. After all these years, it still never fails to crack me up :)

[@andrewcameron1346]

Whenever I need a laugh I watch this comedic gem. Norman in full flight, bewildering someone.

[@quizmaster85]

What's funnier is that Norman Gunston *did* get the "big Logie" in 1976 - the only time in history that a fictional character won a "big Logie". (EDIT: The "Big Logie" in question was the Gold Logie - at that time they awarded separate Gold Logies for most popular male and female personalities.)

[@stupendous1068]

"Big Logie". That's the Gold, right?

[@quizmaster85]

@@stupendous1068 Yes.

[@gregfrawley8823]

Sally was interviewed by Australian TV morning show Studio 10 in June 2021 and she fondly remembers the interview with Norman Gunston see KZbin for the segment with Studio 10 hosts Sally and Tristan.. Sally's warm personality still radiates

[@lyndaoneill7813]

This still cracks me up,she could not hold it together, he was a genius really.All his interviews were great but this one is an all time classic.She was so lovely.👍👍👍

[@marcconyard5024]

TV is nothing now compared to this. The Norman Gunston idea was shear brilliance.

[@bertplank8011]

That's sheer not shear as in sheep.Dennis Pennis must have got his inspiration from Norm Gunston. Trouble is....after a while words gets out about comics who play this routine...so it all becomes rather difficult. Not all celebrities are complete c**ts but most of them are.....and deserve to be mocked and ridiculed. So you have the wanchor Bono telling the adoring masses to donate money to poor people/causes. Meantime Bono does the maximum to evade taxes around the world.....depriving Ireland of much needed revenue...

[@autocrow]

"You look much younger in person, more like the daughter." Lol. That was great. Most interviewers are sucking up to their guests. That took her by surprise and she loved it!

[@Scottie_S]

"Let's get on with the "in depth" questions and get outta here real quick".... Never was a statement made so seriously by somebody so ridiculous. Love you Gary.

[@winkyboy97]

I'm thrilled that there are people out there who share this great television. Bloody awsome. Thank you

[@steveC2307]

A very genuine and decent lady! Norman shocked her as he does. Sally’s natural and loving personality shone through!

[@paulcurtis9852]

This is the funniest thing I have ever seen! I will never get tired of watching it!

[@johnreilly6819]

Can watch this over and over over and still find it funny. Classic Norman

[@ookland81]

How can I watch this after all these years and still find my self sliding to the floor in laughter. Its as fresh as if aired yesterday. Garry has to be up there with this Australia's best of the best. He is a living treasure. Who else does an interview with a packet of Bex in their pocket? I would vote for him as Australian of the year, dad of the year, pet of the year and car of the year, every year, not forgetting Gold Logie.

[@tassadar7945]

Garry never won a Logie i don't think, but I know for a fact that Norman did. (and yes i know Norman is a character, but the Gold Logie went to Norman not Garry)

[@scottdavey3804]

@@tassadar7945 not true.Gary won a logie for mother and son

[@AlienSexGod]

@@tassadar7945 I think that was a lurgie that he caught no?

[@jcee6886]

Car of the year. 😂 That's hilarious.

[@EamonThePhilogynistWalford]

@@scottdavey3804 Garry McDonald was also inducted into the Logie Awards Hall of Fame in 1997, and I still recall the end of his acceptance speech in which he defended the ABC: "Leave them alone, you big bullies! I know they're a bunch of old fashioned, politically correct lefties, but stop taking their lunch money!". :-D Of course, under normal circumstances, I wouldn't condone soapboxing of that nature, but because it was quite funny in the end, I'm happy to let that instance pass. :-)

[@stephenallen4374]

I'm 55 and every time I see this it cracks me up 🤣

[@scottbrandts610]

Fun fact: This interview was not done here, in Australia, but in Sally's own home, in The States. Other fun fact: She is totally gorgeous here!

[@tommynickels4570]

Sally was so unbelievably beautiful.

[@tommytruth7595]

She sure is.

[@charleskiwi1642]

The joy of pure laughter ❤️

[@chrisa2612]

"unbelievably" Lol white people standards🤣🤣🤣

[@usausa2390]

@@chrisa2612 a racist comedy brings out the worst in racists even the black and white minsteral show gets to them

[@venderstrat]

@@chrisa2612 What?

[@miltonyannis3719]

"...the critics PANNED him. It was dreadful." Critics, at a school nativity play. Just letting the wonderful genius of Norman Gunston sink in...

[@Joshualuv13]

Has to be one of the all time funniest interviews of the brillantly funny Norman Gunston who will forever be my favorite Aussie character of comedy.

[@jeremybirmingham2316]

This is the kind of interview Australia used to do so well, and you could tell from the interviewees reaction what kind of person they were. It cut through to the authentic. I miss Australia, I went back a few times, but it wasn't there any more.

[@Plethorality]

We are still here. A bit hidden, and I know what you mean, and I miss it too. But we are still here...

[@sillyoldbastard3280]

We Aussies miss Australia too.

[@jeremybirmingham2316]

@@sillyoldbastard3280 I am an Aussie, born and bred, first fleeter and all, but got lost somehow on my wanderings, and the aus I grew up in just isn't there any mote

[@sillyoldbastard3280]

@@jeremybirmingham2316 I'm also from pioneering stock but thinking of heading offshore as I'm reasonably cashed up. I can tell you living in Sydney, even in a nice home in a decent suburb is not that flash these days. Over the past two decades Australia has lost its' soul.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Yes, it's being strangled by globalism and political correctness. We have the most shameless politicians in the world and the ABC which made this in 70s in now a hard left socialist organisation.

[@alyn927]

My goodness this would be all you need to see when you are at your lowest to totally turn you around. Absolutely hilarious, I miss him and his humour so much. THANKYOU ❤😂❤😂

[@richardeast5660]

Maaaaate saw this when it first went on tv so good thanks Norman and Sally for just good fun and laughter as it always is when Yanks and Aussie's get together.

[@MasalaiMeri]

Watching this again in November 2019... it's still as funny as the first time I saw it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🏾

[@thebulleltoro6427]

I have seen all the great comedians, Monty python, yes minister, robin Williams. But that clip makes me laugh so hard my sides really hurt! Not joking, and she makes it work! It should be in the national archives

[@hcrun]

It is, along with many other period TV clips.

[@thethirdman225]

Yeah, it really should.

[@HT-vf7ok]

That is incredibly funny. No doubt. I laugh everytime I see this.

[@geupelboi]

Okay, after watching this about ten times in a row, my favorite part must come @ 2:58 when Sally (who is finally hip to what's really going on here) can't control her mirth anymore and she goes "Norman, I love you." Then reaches over to give him a kiss. So funny, so cute, so sweet. A big triple yay!

[@virghammer1]

DANG - Huge laugh but I couldn't understand what he said at 1:49? - after he says "I would 've made a much better Baby Jesus-" -- Can anyone here please help me out? -- Anyway: WOW, he is just PHENONINAL. And Sally so great, of course. THANKS for posting this!

[@Stephen0001]

"he used to break wind in the manger".....

[@virghammer1]

@@Stephen0001 lol! thx

[@geoffhill6992]

Classic gunston interview - and sally? -well she is a stunner - full of life and a sharp/brilliant sence of humour - wow!!

[@wesstkilda]

I’d love for Gary to go back and visit Sally now and see what they remember of that interview.

[@bjs1958]

One of Norman's best interviews. Most interviewees just didn't get it but Sally Struthers was absolutely delightful! :)

[@BeeJayEm1972]

This is my "go to" clip when I need cheering up. It's a shame that the character of Norman Gunston was so psychologically damaging to Gary MacDonald. I could watch him all the time. Sally Struthers was such a wonderful team player in this interview. One of the best interviews in the history of visual media I reckon. Norman Gunston is a masterpiece of a character too!!

[@carlrayson3104]

@@oinkooink Agreed. It must have been healthy to let Norman our every now and then. Imagine trying to suppress Norman Gunston inside you? He's not exactly a back seat driver.

[@AN-hv1vm]

It was Norman Part II that damaged him. Extremely challenging to resurrect such an iconic character

[@mrmockatoo6786]

I was booked to tour the North West with Garry in 1978 and had dinner with him in Port Hedland. We talked about Norman, who was funny, brave and outrageous, and Garry spoke about the personal toll it took on him. Unfortunately, the next night in Karratha he was attempting to do his floorshow in front of teams celebrating netball and AFL grand final wins, and they were oblivious to him. It was the wrong crowd. Halfway through Delilah he stopped singing, shouted at the crowd and left the stage, never to return. By the time we finished the set, he was on his way back to Perth. A lovely man, unassuming, who could actually play blues harmonica unlike Norman's suck and blow. I was so happy he had further success with Mother and Son with the late Ruth Cracknell.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@mrmockatoo6786 that's a bit sad. What did he shout to the crowd?

[@mrmockatoo6786]

@@TheTruthKiwi Mind you it was over 40 years ago but something to the effect that they were rude and ignorant, which they were. It was sad because the night before at Port Hedland was huge with an audience eager to be entertained.

[@venderstrat]

She 'gets it' right off the bat, and makes it work.