Whitney Houston and Paul Shaffer - Friday Night Videos - 1986

Whitney Houston and Paul Shaffer host "Friday Night Videos" in 1986.

[@Blcrican85]

Her voice was like fine silk. So beautiful. She was indeed a rare, once in a lifetime breed. We miss you Nippy. RIP

[@robv2918]

100%

[@firstptr3and10_]

So many Black women sound like queens to me. Voice is powerful but held back and it has a tone all of its own. I looked for this quality in the voices of women of other races, but it is just not there. It sounds like silk and grace. I dont have it. Maybe i could take voice lessons. I want to.

[@dorothywilder9995]

Whitney is not only the voice ..but she was so Beautiful ..Rip

[@Bushwick2678]

Creepy dude. Whitney looked beautiful & sounded exquisite 💖💖💖

[@Arbnor55]

When she sang subtle like that! you can tell why she was called THE VOICE! That tone was everything!

[@terryzt1164]

Abbe the best voice I've ever heard.

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

Only the best voices in the world don’t have to try to sound good. They don’t need to belt to prove they are good. They could sing something as simple as twinkle twinkle little star and blow us away.

[@rvvrn]

I don't want to see any bad pictures or videos of her, I don't want to hear any more negative things about her. We all know she had her demons, as we all do. I want to remember her as she was in her finest times and the sparkle in her eyes..

[@DariusSings91]

You and I both.

[@janeknowles7654]

Well said I don’t need to see no negativeness

[@solowilliams931]

Precisely

[@katrinagwen]

Yup well said. I appreciate her more than ever now (Jun 2023).

[@ayyyce]

Whitney, you were everything and everything was you... Incredibly missed. Rest easy.

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

Whitney could make any song her own so effortlessly and beautifully. A true gem!! RIP WH ❤️

[@johnpalermo2422]

I absolutley live this woman. True gift from God and that is not opinion that is a fact!

[@antij1]

I wish Whitney had written a book about her life.

[@Kaiannag]

I do too. So we could have heard the truth from her herself

[@HoopCITY76]

antij1 She might've done so if she was still around.

[@thenicestpersonafteryou1533]

Michael & Whitney Fan Seriously ?

[@jamaalshelton6793]

Exactly!!!!

[@yapgimkwee8842]

there is one book " the anauthorise autobiograpghy of Whitney Houston 1992. check that book in AMAZON

[@jonathanmedranopalomero5788]

Greatest vocalist of ALL times. I miss you, Nippy. RIP.

[@arlington4508]

Whitney’s voice was so beautiful singing that song! She was such a true vocalist. I’ve never seen anyone be so comfortable singing impromptu live. And sounding amazing while doing it. I miss her so.

[@dublinvids5146]

Wow. Every single new song that they played on the show became a hit. The 80s were amazing.

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

“He walks like you do, I thought it was you”- sent chills down my spine!!!❤

[@djestarneem8676]

She set the bar up higher that still no one does even dare dream of competing. She was simply the Greatest Female of all time! It requires centuries for Ms Nature to fabricate such an amazing angel like WHITNEY! She'll be missed and loved here for an eternity! R.I.P beautiful angel 😇! God bless

[@joancummins6922]

How gifted was this beautiful woman! Miss you Whitney!

[@terryzt1164]

She was #1 after her debut Whitney Houston. The #1 diva of all.

[@bashirubalogun1457]

Wow! Whitney truly sings like an angel. An undisputed legend!

[@LS-bk7ib]

I love her singing and talking voice so much elegance. Lovely 😊

[@mix2up78]

Oh My Gosh!! I remember watching this episode of Friday Night Videos as a kid and being so overjoyed!! I was totally obsessed with Whitney as a child. Aww The Memories.............

[@kennethbrdk]

Her voice is just so beautiful!

[@kimariokiji]

So gorgeous, so poised and that voice! I wish she had as much love for herself as the fans did. Her talent is unmatched and sorely missed.

[@mshonney69]

She did have love for herself.....She knew who she was and whose she was. Anyone without sin cast the first stone.

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

i will never understand how someone gifted with looks, talent, charisma, and presence can just throw it all away for drugs. whitney had that one thing many singers couldn't beat: her live performances were as good, if not better than her recorded versions. why'd you ruin it, whitney, WHY?!

[@trinitytoatley8691]

The pressure of being in the music industry and the media making stuff up.

[@bigdog6308]

Most beautiful voice on Earth...PERIOD!!!

[@2000coco]

you are everything and everything is you ...that was a nice little duet ...she's so geunine and warm in her earlier interviews...Fly home Free Nippy....:( your music will forever be remembered...

[@rayovlight9453]

What a voice. What a beauty. Rare. What a tragic loss. She had it all it seemed. R.I.P💖

[@m44sheehan22]

WTF THIS IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE

[@misterunderstood1709]

She sounds so good!!!

[@chasenip2]

I know Arista forced her to get these extensions....but I loooooooooooove her hair like this. A gorgeous mane around her like a lioness, she was a Leo after all. 80’s Whitney will always be MY Whitney.

[@rgrndu]

Whitney singing You Are Everything makes me wish she had covered more classic soul songs, even if they were just album tracks and not necessarily singles.

[@lewiscleale5236]

She rips the heart out of my chest every time she sings. She is so young here. Before the hard times. Miss her every day.

[@MrVernonSmall]

R.I.P Whitney. I remember when this aired in the fall of 1986, and I watched it. I love Whitney, how I wish she remained on the same path that she was on during that time, great voice and talent, my girl !

[@Judah2019]

I didn't know Kashif produced "You give good love" I love Kashif.

[@originaldeftom]

She behaved so adult already just being 22. Such a professional young girl. But I guess the early professionalism and career focus came at a very high price. Somewhat scary to watch now....

[@leslieburgess6985]

Thomas Farmer-I agree. I like this Whitney.

[@Tkimba2]

@cesar garces so true. It's disgusting. And stupid interviews with Kimmel and such, so stupid and vulgar.

[@sistamaryclarence]

That was back when record labels made it mandatory to go through interviewing and public speaking grooming and training as ways of shaping their artist especially the younger artist

[@mshonney69]

Whtiney was groomed by her Mom growing up, and once she got her record deal,, groomed by Arista and Clyde Davis; so she was going to be groomed regardless.. They still develop artists in the industry now,, the title is called A & R, artists and repertoire. There also is the option to be independent or go with boutique labels, so there are more options for distribution deals and more independence for artists today.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

The reason why Paul Shaffer is so successful, and so respected, is because he is a true fan of the music and the artists. He is an incredible talent, and worthy of hanging with Whitney for kitschy little gigs like this. This is an outstanding little bit of fun memories.

[@olavwilhelm6843]

he is creepy here

[@NYMannyman]

Just makes me tear up..So beautiful

[@ninamo7969]

Funny but true! Whitney's first album was only one year old and Paul said Whitney's greatest hits. She already had that much of hits of just one album.

[@tisanbako]

Not just the hits but the impact.. Imagine Paul saying she’s his favourite singer… that’s the highest level of impact

[@sistalinda]

WOW, Whitney and New Edition on Friday Night Videos. Interesting.

[@moeschizlac]

She was very beautiful back then

[@shannonallaround9490]

Wow Whitney sounds angelic! The VOICE

[@ViralTuber]

Paul comes off instantly creepy. He must have had a huge crush on Whitney because I've never gotten that vibe from him before. Here he glows with creepiness throughout this video.

[@carlomarcelino9184]

Yup, and can't finish watching this

[@everettegrant4331]

I don’t know why white people feel as if they have the right to treat Black people any type of way…and feel like they are a privilege to us Blacks. Clearly, he was being inappropriate and even more clearly, I could sense that Whitney felt VERY UNCOMFORTABLE with a white man kissing her in the mouth! Throughout this entire video, you could see him being a pervert and very suggestive towards Whitney. Watch the way she jumps EVERYTIME she has to look at him or he moves near to her! It’s disgusting!

[@gabelogan5877]

Ugh! Paul was already dreaming of locking Whitney in his van.

[@latricehargraves]

Why did she kiss him?🤮

[@dahomiee]

He does seem creepy. Making me cringe lol

[@Siris35]

Whitney Houston, we must keep her legacy alive.

[@theunknown4570]

Damn! For the better part of 15 years I've been talking about Friday Night videos here on KZbin but nobody knew what I was talking about. I can't believe I finally found a video of it. Friday Night videos was awesome when we were kids. That's how we got our musical news

[@carlabellereyes4992]

:( oh so so beautiful, young and healthy.. such a flower waiting to blossom

[@may5588]

poor Paul. he didn't have a snowballs chance in hell

[@piscesmusicgroup8238]

😂

[@Judah2019]

Nope😂😂

[@shannonallaround9490]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@daisycocoa2557]

She looked creeped out by him

[@Valgef]

22 years old and already had an album debuted with many #1s.

[@janet135]

He’s the most awkward interviewer ever!!! Whitney was trying so hard to bring life to it hahah

[@hg2tango1]

"What's your nickname?" What a sweet soul.............forever loved and missed.

[@soaringvulture]

Such a beautiful and talented young woman. It's hard to believe she's lost to us.

[@terrencemalbrough5766]

great to see this clip of a more enchanted Whitney. lovely diva.

[@merceruniversity1]

I miss you Whitney sooo much!

[@princessfrancois8225]

Whitney is so pretty here.

[@rvvrn]

This is awesome. Yea shaffer is awkwardly creepy but with all the talent he has and all the talent he's interacted with, he knows he's amongst royality. Yet Whitney is so humble and sweet, just doing what she does.

[@michaelstratton6701]

Sad were this beautifully talented young woman ended up, so sad

[@VallyreMusic]

The Voice....great interview...

[@sir3958]

LMFAOOOO!!!! I think it was supposed to be a side cheek kiss💀 when they got closer you can see sh kinda tilted her head. Dude just went in for the kill💀💀💀😂

[@trillythagr8259]

Nigga said YOLO!!🤣🤣🤣

[@may5588]

but he is so nice and so respectable. I loved when he started playing and it was beautiful the way Whitney just started signing "You are everything and everything is you" she seems like she appreciated his sweetness and kindness...she deserved that....

[@fcontitwo]

✨✨Whitney , one of a kind ,,, forever !!!✨✨🌹✨😎

[@perth45]

He's so creepy when he looks at her.....

[@HI-RISER]

I remember watching this in '86. I thought it was a gross interview then and it took me about 30 years to come around. I do like him now. I wonder what he would think of this interview today.

[@gregb8565]

I thought the same weird vibe in 2022 Paul was like a creepy uncle - how old are you body of a 23 year old - yikes except he was caught on camera - the stuff that women had to endure

[@ChicagoNewsReport]

I think Paul's sexual comments were inappropriate and disrespectful.

[@Blqboyrising]

Exactly! Full on predator-like!

[@daisycocoa2557]

Yup

[@mp-lz4he]

She looks stunning here

[@yapgimkwee8842]

beautiful here and she was like a big star way back then

[@jamesanthonygreen4180]

This was a very enjoyable video. I greatly remembered first watching Paul Shaffer and Whitney Houston host this episode back in March 1986. It was nice to see it again.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Great memories!

[@malibupromqueen]

0:23 nippy looks so uncomfortable

[@khethiwemthembu2188]

Timeless beauty and ultimate voice. Gosh I miss this legend.

[@joancummins4512]

Beautiful Whirney had a divine gift of song. So sweet and you can see Bobbi Kris in Whitney's mannerisms. RIP Whitney and Bobbi Kris.

[@anthonymagee8231]

Damn she was so fine and sang like an angel!!!

[@lynne5322]

You are everything, and everything is you.... I will never forget her genius in this moment when I watched it!

[@ajbreezy11]

I get weird vibes from paul .. Lol

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

Me too....something off about him.

[@ajbreezy11]

DaOrigTruthSeeker Riiiiight. Just weird.. As young as she was here, I wouldn't be surprised if he hunted for younger ones..

[@dublinvids5146]

ajbreezy11 Shut up you fools.

[@ajbreezy11]

dublinvids lol. You mad bruh?

[@onedollarbleach6891]

rlly....he was like u have a body of a 23 yr old, that was so unnessecary...

[@teresab208]

So sad but thanks Whitney for sharing your gift

[@roli252520]

oh my god, I remember watching friday night videos as a kid, because we didn't have MTV,VH1,BET,and all the other music video stations. Shit I don't think we had cable period. LOL

[@ajbreezy11]

Did y’all see that look he gave after he kissed her on the lips, like he had scored something...the cringe.

[@jamesanthonygreen4180]

It is great seeing this video again. I greatly remember first watching this episode back on March 14, 1986.

[@Grogfury777]

Dam I’m watching this on March 14th 2020. Paul Sucks...!! Lol

[@juancpgo]

6:50 she was so generous to kiss him like that.. if it was me I would've died right there, with a smile larger than the universe

[@Creativityinthekitchen]

Was she acting or she actually gave him a French kiss ?

[@artanis4ever]

Paul Shaffer was a little creepy here I think but Whitney... all class, even at 22! She could sing a court summons and make it beautiful, lol

[@VincentWilliams007]

Miss. Houston was the bomb.

[@fcontitwo]

✨✨btw, if you weren't there ,,, Whitney hit the scene , like a ton of bricks !!!🙏🏼✨😀#Bamm !

[@piscesmusicgroup8238]

💖👌😍🙌✌😂👀

[@dtrn254]

Whitney here is So clear eyed and bright....

[@leonnoel8692]

missing u whitney 😍😘😍😘😍

[@JazzDaWeirdoo]

Sang, sang, such a beautiful voice

[@mix2up78]

This was uploaded on my birthday...what a gift!! This video is a significantly happy childhood memory for me!!! Whitney truly was my childhood hero. Thanks so much for posting it.

[@hord81]

Paul paul paul.no no no.No chocolate for you.she is way too beutyful!

[@tisanbako]

In just one year, Whitney didn’t just have hits but had impact.. Imagine Paul saying she’s his favourite singer… that’s the highest level of impact

[@divaslive6953]

I can feel that Paul isso inlove with her, who else is not. 💙💞💚

[@TheKegine]

Eww such a creepy old guy. he continued to flirt and grope her. yuck I can only imagine what was going through Whitney Houston's mind. :-) :-)

[@ifym5455]

He was probably one of the men in Hollywood involved in sexual harassment; Whitney Houston had to fight off a lot of men during her time. Watch the video when she was on Merv Griffin. Just listen to Paul talk to her about her dress and taking it in some more.

[@cmireid]

he is so friggin creepy.

[@dublinvids5146]

So is your face.

[@hord81]

Hahaha

[@selenalunarogers6858]

Corbin Reid surely looks creepy, does are the kind of guys, who are predators behind closed doors. HE MAKES ME CRINGE.

[@selenalunarogers6858]

dublinvids go to hell!

[@ninaschenk4727]

Soo creepy!

[@sywillis62]

The 80’s wig in 2020! Only on Whitney! She’s WONDERFUL wig and all!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

That’s extensions not wig

[@ninamo7969]

😍This is such a sweet and fun interview❣ The interaction between the 2 of them is so good. As always Whitney looked very beautiful and enchanting, but also super adorable. Whitney's smile always brightens up the darkest times and is so heart warming.🥰 5:42 The most beautiful and soul soothing sound often came out of Whitney's mouth❣

[@michaelbass3865]

This is actually a rerun from a 1986 segment with Paul Shaffer and Whitney Houston, with clips from 1988 added like the music video for New Edition's "If It Isn't Love."

[@619TOUGHLADY]

LOL whitney had to do some weird interviews with old white men. She seemed uncomfortable in most of them. I would be, too.

[@DaOrigTruthSeeker]

I thought i was going to vomit when she kissed him. Oh my God,the things you have to do when you are famous. Paul is creepy to me and he looks perverted as hell. I hope she brushed her teeth and used some Listerine after the show was over. That dude just rubs me the wrong way.

[@jogrant9721]

white men creepers yep!

[@lexgraham2118]

Anti Humanity YES SHE DID!!!😥😒😓😧 THE MOS DED #COVETED HER!

She didn't seem to have a problem with him.

[@yapgimkwee8842]

all the white guys are so into her back then. especially before the bodyguard soundtrack I 92

[@missidljkingofkings9063]

Such grace, talent and beauty. Men just lost their minds around her and act creepy lol. Rip Nippy!! Singer are not designed like you anymore. You were such a blessing to humility.

[@121mckenna]

i find him creepy and a little bit pervy towards whitney!! x i think he may of had a crush on her?! urrrggggg he's just creeps me out soooo much and makes me feel so uncomfortable.

[@louloutre]

Who wouldn't have a crush on THAT woman? I'm a woman and I would be mesmerized by so much beauty and charm. Not only was she gorgeous, but she had personality pouring out of her.

[@TrangPakbaby]

Mckenna Smith it’s so weird seeing the stuff women had to deal with in the entertainment field back then. Thankfully a creep like this would be confronted today

[@jamesgeorge5276]

@@TrangPakbaby Great point!

[@johnsewell5036]

Yes.

[@Thegazelle1000]

@@louloutre now I understand why Robyn fall in love with her 😅😅... She was so beautiful (and I'm a woman too)

[@EricAkif]

When is his "me too" allegation coming out?

[@niozella1041]

He was so starstruck.

[@mwasikitoko562]

Dreamgirl.

[@sxm76]

She had to do this.....this is the part of business that drives them crazy. You have to do some very compromising things!

[@lwyllc286]

To Whitney it seems all through your life you wondered were you good enough....from your fans of today on many post We always did think you were better than good enough...you had nothing to prove you did your thing... RIP WHITNEY E. HOUSTON...your legacy still continues..

[@melvinmoore6250]

i remember this so well...especially the singing of "you are everything"...

[@firi903]

I love this women

[@firi903]

Me too

[@arcana830]

ewww he's a weirdo. feel sorry she had to endure is creepiness that whole session.

[@sistamaryclarence]

Right and how he guided her to kiss him on the lips ..it look like she intended to get one on the cheek and he changed up at the last second

[@Lee_yourboylee]

I'm a few minutes in and I have to break off to say this is rather creepy. Whitney Houston must have been feeling so uncomfortable at times. For goodness sake, Paul, I get that it's a bit overwhelming, but hold it together man and be appropriate!

[@Vallentina0325]

He creeped me out & that kiss on the lips was so inappropriate!