Vincent Price Promotes Theatre of Blood and Talks About Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre

Original Airdate: September 27th, 1973
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[@SaintMartins]

RIP to all 4. Time goes by fast people. Enjoy life now, not tomorrow.

[@drumbum3.142]

Facts. 🎭🧸

[@jubalcalif9100]

As I do when I take off my hat, you make a good point !!

[@stevenmcwilliam6945]

Here here.

[@harvey2609]

@jubalcalif9100 👏🏽

[@harvey2609]

@ScenescoutProductions Cheer up

[@sjr100]

I worked at a hotel, night shift, he came down at 2am because he couldn't sleep. Sat with the staff for an hour, and we were all starstruck. He was exactly what you'd think he would be. Charming, regal and talked to the staff . I met many celebrities working there, but he's always at the top. Just a classic.

[@privatedeborah1004]

I have never had the pleasure to meet him in person but I have a personal signed autograph of Vincent Price. He loved his fans and treated them Like they were his friends. Wonderful actor and equally wonderful human beeing!

[@dulcineadurance1391]

Wow ! That is lovely. 🫶🏼🤩

[@ReneeBraxton]

That is wonderful!

[@alangrund5031]

Nice to hear that story about him. He was a very cultured man, but certainly not aloof or superior.

[@MichaelCoughlanmusic]

'HILLARIOUS HOUSE OF FRIGHTENSTEIN'.

[@brianonley]

We long the passing of the master. Price is and was a class act and will long live in our hearts :)

[@jubalcalif9100]

I heartily concur !

[@michaelwesley1937]

Cultured,gentleman,brilliant!

[@johnking5174]

Vincent Price was loved here in Britain, and we were so lucky he worked here for many years. Theatre of Blood was filmed here A lot of great British stars appeared in that film with Vincent.

[@UniversalExports23]

Loved this! ❤

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

British horror was the best. He was in quite a few of them. I utterly adore Vincent.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indeed! His 3rd wife was acclaimed Brit actress Coral Browne & they stayed married until her passing. He said in interviews that he always loved being in the UK.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Quite true.

[@AmIDeadYet]

Years ago, I used to always think Vincent Price was British. Anyone else the same? maybe cos Christopher Lee & Peter Cushing were British.

[@Rnyargd]

Vincent Price always struck me as one of the kindest, sweetest and most gentle people who ever worked in Hollywood. It must’ve been an absolute pleasure to know him personally. I’m sorry I never got to meet him.

[@Boomer_Power]

Very sophisticated man. Great gourmet chef, too.

[@GeorgePenaloza-qs7kn]

How to be a downer maybe when he got older I heard he was very nasty and not very nice to certain individuals I don't know how much that's true but I wouldn't want to know that he was nasty to people you seem like a pleasant guy

[@slodude66]

He was the only actor who had in his contract that he would perform once a year on the radio. He loved old time radio. Take a listen to his appearance on... Suspense!

[@scottmoore1614]

I met him in Greensboro, NC forty years ago. I’ll never forget it. He was a remarkable gentleman, kind and thoughtful.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put. Vinnie, Boris & Peter were all known to be kind gentle souls offscreen.

[@jacobdehaan4114]

Vincent Price was such a great actor. Him, Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff were so good together!

[@jubalcalif9100]

You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe !

[@nathelm]

In 1972 a friend of the family took me to the theater to see Charlie's Aunt starting Roddy Mcdowell and Vincent Price. After the show to the stage for for autographs and Vincent Price walked out the door wearing a cape with a walking stick and took the time to say hello and at 6 years old I thought that was the coolest thing ever.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Thanksfor sharing such a wonderfully heartwarming story! A lot of big stars don't take the time to interact with their fans. Great to know that the late great Mr. Price was so kind!

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

That sounds amazing.

[@henryjames2484]

Met Vincent Price on St Louis’ walk of Fame years ago and got to know members of the Price family. Their father owned The Price Candy Company in st Louis. The nicest man.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Henry

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Two legends in casual conversation is its own work of art.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second THAT emotion !

[@octagonseventynine1253]

Theatre of Blood is such a fun movie. Highly recommend it to anyone who has not seen it.

[@LordZontar]

"A remarkable performance. He was overacting as usual, but he knew how to make an exit."

[@dottiegillespie8067]

How I wish I was 8 again trying to sneak out of bed to watch Johnny Carson. Vincent Price, a wonderful actor in my favorite genre.

[@jubalcalif9100]

So very true !

[@stevenmcwilliam6945]

Same here. Would stay up with my mom when I had a stomach ache and watch him with her. My mom loved Johnny. She passed 6 months ago. I miss her.

[@dottiegillespie8067]

@stevenmcwilliam6945 I'm so sorry. My parents are gone also. Imm wishing you peace and joy.

[@pmafterdark]

What talent in that studio. I really miss Johnny.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Could not agree more !

[@PorkChopJones]

Vincent Price has always been a class act, a very real person who is down to earth. A great actor, food connoisseur, home chef, art collector, art critic, family man who enjoys love of home.

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Vincent was very underrated as an actor. He didn’t only do horror he was a good dramatic actor.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indubitably !!

[@MatthewRussell-019]

He was also a gourmet chef and author of cook books. His talents and personal interests made him amazing.

[@sazure2]

Not underrrated at all. Very successful. He received several lifetime achievement and special tribute awards. And other awards.

[@johnradovich8809]

Laura!👍

[@johnmurphy7316]

I don't think he was underrated at all .

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Have seen Theatre of Blood, wonderful film with a great cast and Vincent himself stated this was his favorite film of all the ones he made!

[@marynichols-m4z]

Just sitting here wishing the same thing. Love the days sitting up late on the weekends watching Johnny Carson

[@Warp75]

Class act Vincent & Theatre of Blood is a good laugh.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I totally agree !!

[@jeffashley5512]

Knowing Vincent, Christopher and and Peter were best friends is such an amazing joy. Christopher did such an amazing tribute to them which is available on his channel. I love Vincent and miss them one and all.

[@pendorran]

Price even left a favorite old-fashioned hat to Lee when he died. Lee faithfully wore every Christmas Day until his own death.

[@jeffashley5512]

@pendorran That's friendship beyond measure.

[@MatthewRussell-019]

Vincent price was a fine actor, consultant of fine art and a gourmet cook. His cookbook and recipes are amazing and delicious!

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi Matt

[@MatthewRussell-019]

@@lauramcelhiney Hello Laura!

[@yingtzu3677]

Great intelligent discussion and dialogue; sorely missed in 2024

[@jubalcalif9100]

That's for sure !!

[@MonkDarkfyre]

What an amazing flashback. Vincent Price was a fantastic talent. My mom met him when he visited Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park back in the 1980s. He adored and loved his fans and treated them with the utmost respect. So sad I never met him.

[@KK-qc5ct]

Michael Jackson's Thriller wouldn't have been the same without his voice.

[@jackieguccione94]

Exactly

[@jubalcalif9100]

I could not agree more !!

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Very true.

[@maxbeale8186]

Great interview, Vincent also told that story about being likened to Boris Karloff on the plane when he appeared on THIS IS YOUR LIFE for his friend, Sir Christopher Lee

[@AAZEDLARC]

And Sir Christopher was actually a spy asset! Mind blowing!

[@elizabethschuffert7460]

His voice and his acting are INIMITABLE. ❤❤❤

[@jubalcalif9100]

I agree 100 percent !!

[@mccaine1]

I LOVE this film! It's a wonderful ride. I highly recommend it.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Indeed! I went to see "Theater of Blood" when it first came out. One of Vinnie's best.

[@afvet5075]

Vincent Price is an American treasure. ❤

[@jimzaharia5327]

When class & wit could be found on nighttime talk shows- how I miss those days!

[@drumbum3.142]

Perhaps the Most Versatile Artist Ever. 🎭 .. One of the Most Identifiable Voices in/of Stage, Screen, and Film.

[@williamwhite2113]

I remember Vincent with his TV work. He hosted Mystery! on PBS and also did some Hollywood Squares. RIP.

[@lauramcelhiney]

White

[@UniversalExports23]

Loved this clip -- thanks for posting! Hilarious 😂

[@jubalcalif9100]

I too really enjoyed watching this clip. Big fan of the late great Mr. Price !

[@roypublic3269]

Vincent was a Very universal actor. From "The Raven" to Alice Cooper's "Black Widow" to Edward Scissorhands. One of the best!

[@jubalcalif9100]

How right you are !!

[@garymcaleer6112]

A good moment of human history on this night. Cultural lessons are always a blessing. Both Johnny & Vincent showed some good knowledge of the craft.

[@deadalready7467]

2 Legends of the Entertainment World. I so enjoy Vincent in all his rolls. Had no clue he was so interested in American Art. I had heard he was quite the chef. Must be nice to be a man of so many talents. Rest in Peace Mr Price. Our eyes are raised & still watching U. Many Blessings All 🙏🇺🇸

[@AL13NM]

This entire encounter, Pure Class!

[@anthonykology1728]

Theater of Blood...great picture

[@jubalcalif9100]

Yes! It's quite an entertaining film with and superb cast!

[@GeorgeSutton-cq2ss]

The Raven is my favorite Price movie . Theater of Blood is second favorite.

[@carlozabbia1157]

This was wonderful, and I love the movie "Theatre of Blood," but I wish we could have heard Cass sing a song!

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there Carol, how are you doing?

[@michaelmakes1225]

Price manages to smoke his cigarette without being obvious

[@890r6]

I saw this movie when I was 10. I still sleep with the bed sheets over my neck, because of that bedroom scene. Still freaks me out. Great actor.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi 👋

[@AAZEDLARC]

Mr. Price was an early supporter of the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. The wife of a famous producer told me a brilliant story about Mr. Price and Coral Browne which I will not repeat, but left my jaw dropped on the floor

[@nigden1]

Vincent did a brilliant film here in England, about the activities of Matthew Hopkins, it was called ''Witchfinder General'' a monster selling himself to catch so called witches amongst simple village folk. Well worth a look.

[@ralphromeo7066]

Cass passed very shortly after this taping. Vincent was fabulous.

[@kookdogg3669]

Fantastic actor!

[@jubalcalif9100]

You got that right !!

[@ThePerradox]

I would have loved love to have heard Vincent do a long talk about art.

[@icetech6]

That's my favorite Price movie... love seeing him do Shakespeare

[@robertbullock9554]

Very clever film. Love the beauty salon scene from Henry V..."Joan of Arc" gets her hair done in "flame red" with a hint of "ash" by "Butch" her hairdresser 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@icetech6]

@@robertbullock9554 The titus andronicus haunts me :) Vincent is soo good in that movie

[@jessgarc-sd6oh]

Vincent Price added drama to horror movies❤❤❤

[@johnmurphy7316]

Theatre of Blood is a mixture of comedy and horror and works perfectly .A film that I enjoyed immensely. Vincent Price of course is brilliant in it. Ive read it was one of his favourite films.

[@ThePerradox]

Nice to see two of my favourite Americans talking.

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

My dad passed recently. He was a big Carson fan. He would always say "its bedtime for Bonzo" as he got up from his chair.

[@simonKagree]

Wow, Theatre of Blood (loved that movie, sort of a companion to the two Dr. Phibes movies) AND Mama Cass! Dates this episode pretty closely.

[@Howdidulove]

Brilliant movie. Brilliant actor.

[@marcdavis2745]

AWESOME ELECTRIFYING ACTOR DR. PHIBES MY FAVOURITE

[@Foxonian]

Vincent Price was also a great dramatic actor. His role of Roper in "Master of The World" was right up there with James Mason's Capt. Nemo for "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea".

[@margaretgarnto6272]

I believe Vincent Price played Robur, not Roper, in Master of the World.

[@jubalcalif9100]

As Snagglepuss would say, "Indubitably!"

[@markbirchette8740]

I remember watching this live, I was 8 in 1973

[@jubalcalif9100]

You were up rather later that night, weren't you ??

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hey Mark

[@kellypilon2422]

Theatre of Blood and Dr. Phibes - always a pleasure.

[@robertciechon3903]

What a treasure wish he was still with us. That laugh! His love for art … the he fires up! 😭

[@lauramcelhiney]

Ron

[@longnlean34]

Love Vincent Price films campy, tongue in cheek, with a touch of sinister.

[@xneapolisx]

VP was a legend. Don't forget his voice was used on Michael Jackson's song (and video) Thriller!

[@randyacuna5643]

You always notice that all the classic horror stars have great voices and are so cultured such as Carradine, lugosi, lee , zooco and the true legends of horror

[@lauramcelhiney]

Randy

[@randyacuna5643]

@lauramcelhiney what is it , my dear Laura.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Where ya from ? Howdy 👋 from the state ! What social media you got ? 😒

[@randyacuna5643]

@lauramcelhiney I am from California, live in San Fernando, 70 years old, in the early 1960s, would watch shock theater on channel 5 in the LA market, they run old classic monster movies and also had famous monsters of film land magazines, the monster models from Aurora, I am old school. From lugosi , the first classic horror actor to the last in Lee., all those actors, Karloff, Carradine, price , Atwill, zooco, Chaney, Lorre and Lee, those are the horror greats, hope you are a fan of their horror movies. I have no social media, just a horror fan.

[@lauramcelhiney]

That’s nice 😊

[@thomasdevine5202]

One of my favorite Price movies is Diary of a Madman

[@robertgraves8843]

Theatre of blood was superb, with an extraordinary British cast. It has the added extra of suggesting to horror fans the idea of acquainting themselves with Shakespeare. The film is full of memorable scenes brilliantly portrayed. They should have done a sequel where Lionheart or his daughter somehow survive and cone back to wreak further revenge. (Oh dear, spoiler).

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put, I must say! THANKS for sharing!

[@barrymargolis5369]

It always been so fascinating that Carson is so amazing good on the shows yet in his private life, he was so withdrawn and difficult.

[@snelgrave101]

Listen to Vincent in real life, being so soft spoken and eloquent, it's almost hard to imagine he's one of the greatest ever horror stars, if you hadn't seen one of his films you wouldn't correlate him with the genre.

[@oldones59]

Theatre of Blood is a chilling film.

[@benvad9010]

He was such a good conversationalist.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Ben Vad

[@Diana-ze8wu]

I feel proud I recognized Cass immediately. Wasn’t entirely sure until he gracefully said her name and engaged for a moment.

[@mariafewster4127]

My favourite roles, of his, was "The Song of Bernadette" about, "Our Lady" appearing to St. Bernadette, at Lourdes. Mr. Price was a French Prosecutor

[@dcanmore]

Theatre of Blood is a great movie.

[@frannyleyden7988]

He was wonderful in " The Song Of Bernadette."

[@lauramcelhiney]

Leyden

[@Sam-lm8gi]

Vincent would be pleased to know that his native St. Louis now honors his legacy.

[@horizon42q]

Great interview

[@jubalcalif9100]

It sure is !

[@waynedoyle5584]

pure class....vincent is succulent meal of a person and as a talent

[@cheric35]

America needs a new Johnny Carson more than ever

[@keithkoenig5320]

He was dull and overrated...and his ego in his heyday made him a jerk to other people. It's alluded to in the current SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Film.

[@billolsen4360]

Cass Elliott and Vincent Price on the same stage. Nostalgia city.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Bill

[@scottpendleton2798]

Favorite Vincent Price movie

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi

[@shawnharris5682]

I think the most terrifying part of this video is Carson’s jacket.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Ha Good one ! Strange to think that such patterns were popular at one time.

[@simonKagree]

True. I like to check out Joe Mannix's sport coats.

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Although Vincent Price is best remembered for starring in horror films, he also portrayed the ill-fated overseer Baka in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

[@mariafewster4127]

All time favourite movies

[@jubalcalif9100]

The late great Mr Price appeared in MANY films that were not horror pictures, going all the way back to the beginning of his career (Laura, Leave Her to Heaven, Dragonwyck, The Three Muskateers, The Bribe, His Kind of Woman, The Las Vegas Story, Champagne for Ceasar & many many more).

[@balok63a40]

@@jubalcalif9100 He was the definitive Richelieu. He was also great in a lesser-known film "The Baron of Arizona."

[@IsaacArellano-w8c]

This is gold..

[@davidwheaton9689]

I used to watch his cookery programme on ITV , i think it was on , on Wednesday nights in the London area.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Wheaton 😊

[@danielsweet858]

Got to see The Great Man onstage in Damn Yankees.

[@radionoakmont7756]

sir Vincent Price you will be missed a great well rounded actor of multiple genres i did see him paint in a few scenes of bikini beach the Frankie and Annette, movie in Big Drags place Price was like this speechless awesome Guru painting and observing everything and never spoke til the end, then after played in Dr. Goldfoot movie series he just rocks in anything he stars in

[@Stoich827]

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein

[@briansmith-l1q]

friend of mine, bought a windowed "66 caddy hearse, she was a teacher, and she brought it to school one day, with a caskett in the back. One kid asked, "why do you have a caskett in the back"? she said, "where would you keep it?

[@lauramcelhiney]

Brian

[@MaxPower-zw7go]

Top 3 horror movie icons. V. Prince, B. Korloff and B.Cambpell. Waiting for this generations. And hes smoking on tv inside with million’s watching. Wow

[@terrortorn]

Three greats of American horror, Poe, Lovecraft and Price.

[@danjameson1572]

Vincent Price, T.S. Eliot and William Burroughs - St. Louis's finest!

[@glenngrinter6818]

Voice was included in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there Gleen, how are you doing

[@kjc007]

This was 50 years ago

[@stevenmcwilliam6945]

Seems like such a charming sweet man.

[@lauramcelhiney]

McWilliams

[@thekillerorc7824]

I remember listening to Vincent price nararate tell tale heart on a tape recorder while wearing headphones in the middle of the day,gave me chills

[@selfdestructbutton]

We would love to see clips of the 10/15/71 episode with Tuesday Weld, or any other episodes with Tuesday!

[@mark11967AD]

House of Wax with a young Charles Bronson was a scary ass movie for a nine year old to watch late at night on a sleepover. Greatly entertaining gentleman.

[@mikemissesthefairway]

Theater of Blood is a really fun movie. I recommend it if you haven't seen it.

[@Boomer_Power]

Theatre of Blood is campy, but in a fun way. Price and Diana Rigg were perfect in that film.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi 👋

[@brucegrossman3531]

Dragonwyck is a great movie. Watched it a year ago.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Bruce

[@wolfman3295]

My late father who was a very highly successful business man and a gourmet chef earlier even when he was in the military (long story) was fascinated by how much of a gourmet cook Price was until our mother told him about his horror movies then he was shocked and repulsed. I have understood by watching some of the outtakes it's all acting but haven't watched a horror movie in many years.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Wolf 🐺 ??

[@wolfman3295]

@@lauramcelhiney ??

[@lauramcelhiney]

Where ya from ? Howdy 👋 from the state, what social media you got ? 🎃

[@wolfman3295]

@@lauramcelhiney I never share anything private online and I am not on any social media.

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

Vincent price had this sinister dark aura about him. But in fact he was very very nice man.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

😲 HAPPY HALOWEEN! 🎃🎃🍊🎃🎃🍁 RIP Vincent Price 😔 RIP Ed McMahon 😔 Johnny Carson 😔

[@michaelrube9881]

And Cass Elliott! 😞

[@mbdfilms]

All Vincent Price fans should listen to the new Vincent Price tribute podcast "Deadliest Meal" about the deadliest TV show ever produced. It's part food, part travel and part murder!

[@danam0228]

I wonder how good a talk show host Vincent Price could have been

[@jubalcalif9100]

His manners were impeccable & he had a wide variety of interests. And he seemed to really like people. Therefore I personally think he'd have been a wonderful talk show host.

[@mariafewster4127]

He got to work, with Yul Brinner, Charlton Heston, in one of all tme Classic's.

[@jubalcalif9100]

And don't forget that he even once appeared as a guest star on TV's "The Brady Bunch"!