William Holden's Scandalous Undoing

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Few famous actors are as all-American as William Holden. One of the biggest Hollywood stars of his day, Holden’s handsome features seduced everyone around him. Underneath his pretty face, however, was a man with a troubled life, who constantly struggled with the demons of addiction. Needless to say, Hollywood’s “golden boy” hid many dark secrets beneath his perfect exterior.
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[@Digitalhunny]

Hi, I don't know if your channel has covered William Shatner or not yet, you might want to consider it though. THAT man has had an _absolutely_ fascinating life! From the stages in Canada, to the small screens in our home, his family, several wives, the big screen than, into the vastness of outer space?! 🤯 Most important thing he has ever said, was his own very personal account & descriptions of _his_ own experience of being _in_ space. It's just glorious... no _so beautiful._ His words about what he witnessed way up there just humbles the listener, nearly being us to tears. Plus, they asked him within the first moments of his actual return to Earth. _PLEASE,_ do yourself a favour today & watch it for yourself? Totally worth the few seconds it'll take to find it here on the KZbin. Until then, I'm sending YOU all, ~positive vibes~ for a wonderful continuation of your day! Plus, extra squishy *hugs to this channel's _whole_ team ->🤗🤗💕💕

[@luzesquivel2660]

Very tasteless. Attacking the deceased. They CANNOT. Defend themselves. Let them rest in peace. "

[@Digitalhunny]

@@luzesquivel2660 Attacking by telling the truth?? Are you fcuking serious??

[@luzesquivel2660]

@@Digitalhunny My, my, what a great education you got. The fruit does NOT. Fall far from the tree." Will NOT. Stoop to your lowlife level and..argue."

[@Digitalhunny]

@@luzesquivel2660 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@karenemert4780]

How could they leave out his long time relationship with Stephanie Powers which lasted I believe until his death. She took over running his wildlife refuge in Africa after he died.

[@user-fq8rs7rz3i]

Yes, that was odd, especially as she’s as famous as he was.

[@marygoodson4920]

And his wonderful performance in Picnic.❤❤❤❤

[@natalieussery4294]

I am deeply shocked to hear of William Holden’s personal life troubles. I mean, he took care of his family as a boy and enlisted to serve his country….He put his acting career and relationships on hold to fight in WWll….In the beginning, William Holden had such integrity. Then, however, self doubt enters and envious people or critical people enter to open wounds that are clearly open. My father and I used to watch the old films together before he passed in 2016. I wanted to mention the episode on “I Love Lucy” when the Ricardo’s and the Mertz’s Go To Hollywood. Lucy and Ethel meets William Holden at The Brown Derby. It hysterically FUNNY! Anyways, I wanted to say in addition to all the rest….William Holden was an incredibly gifted actor and I just wish he would have made better choices for his wife and family. Perhaps, she could have returned to films and they could have shared the responsibility of raising their children together. Lastly, I still enjoy watching the older movies without Dad, but I feel differently because I now know what was going on “BEHIND THE SCENES”. We the fans, fall in love with the characters these actors and actresses portray and yet forget the person behind that persona is just a regular human being with troubles just like us. It just all comes down to choices….I think Wm Holden’s wife should have been more supportive and that he NEVER cheated!!!! That’s what hurts…..hurts all of us in the same way.

[@MartaLinck]

I think his relationship with Ms. Powers was companion like. He had a bad alcoholic problem and that can render men impotent. It really seems that it was more pals like and not romantic. When he died, the apt he lived in wasn’t shared as a “couple”. I read it was his and Ms. Powers wasn’t mentioned at all:). The love of his life really was Audrey Hepburn. The reason she didn’t marry him is that he had had a vasectomy and she wanted to have children and he couldn’t give her that. She then met and married Mel Ferrer and had kids with him!!

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

Powers liked the bottle also. She was a very pretty woman but did she influence his life. She was with him 1971 to 81 so saw a lot. Some quality movie performances

[@paulbromley6687]

So let me recap handsome man gets to grow up in California gets to become a successful actor, gets to have affairs with some of the most beautiful women in modern times earns an Oscar, marries a successful actress has a family, survives the war, earns even more money, has major success but he drinks a fair bit, and just like the rest of us dies in the end. I’d say that was a pretty good life, not a bad death, as deaths go.

[@phoenixjim0527]

Thanks for saving me time. Holden then, was a lucky bastard.

[@housemousell]

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[@housemousell]

You left out his work in Africa and Stephanie Powers. Incomplete story!!

[@kellytrimble7019]

His alcoholism was unfortunate. It ruined those dreamy looks & shortened his life. He did have an amazing life, just wish he could have stayed with us longer. 😢

[@usaturnuranus]

​@@kellytrimble7019I have to agree. I remember seeing his performance in "Network" and thinking he was well into his 70s. Great performance, but he was only in his late 50s. The lifestyle was clearly taking a toll on him.

[@JE4-1]

I met Bill Holden at the spa La Costa back in 1974. We talked about motorcycles and his love of Kenya. He told me that he found acting to be difficult and harder than people realize. He invited me to his house on Driftwood Drive in Palm Springs to do some desert motorcycle rides A great honor to have known such a true gentleman who was so nice and down to earth. The drinking was his demon. We exchanged letters for a while prior to his death. I can’t believe I had the opportunity to get to know him. I love the world of Susie Wong.

[@Factinate]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing this with us!

[@teresavandyck784]

Thank you for sharing about Holden. He does come across as a warm person, i think he is lucky to have known Stanwyck

[@stevenwagner9912]

We all have our faults and demons.

[@junethorndale]

Thank you for sharing that story!

[@user-bf2cv9xo7x]

Acting is harder than it looks. That's true.

[@janinesmith369]

You didn’t discuss his nine year relationship with Stephanie Powers

[@montanacrone8984]

Alcohol is never a good option.

[@stevebonham2800]

In moderation, it is.

[@robertclark972]

Never say never .

[@catherinekerr2160]

Barbara Stanwyck helped him early in his career. He loved Kenya. He found peace with Stephanie Powers.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Having Barbara Stanwyck in my corner would be enough for me. What a hot doll.

[@elizabethramsey9295]

Years and years ago my husband’s grandpa used to deliver block ice to William when he lived up in the hills. William would graciously invite grandpa in for a drink.

[@cindyrhodes]

Oh my goodness how beautiful! William Holden looked just like my wonderful grandfather, and every time I see Holden, te a rs come to my eyes. Did you ever see the film THE EARTHLING, starring William Holden? It's one of my favorites, about a gruff older man who was dying but who sacrificed his cinfort and rerouted his plans in order to help someone survive.

[@snorky4153]

They had ice delivery? About what year did that stop?

[@bethe5961]

I love that! ❤

[@imhere653]

​@snorky4153 If I could find a big ol' block of solid ice for sale somewhere, I'd have it put in the pool. If they didn't offer delivery, I promise you, I'd bring it home myself. FUN!

[@Vicki1951]

Thank you for providing a personal memory of William Holden and your grandfather. We know actors are real people but it helps to learn about them when they’re not being filmed.

[@melaniesmith1313]

STEPHANIE POWERS. The man had a very serious relationship with Stephanie Powers in his last ten years or so. They worked together to save wildlife in Africa. How could that be left out???

[@user-bf2cv9xo7x]

Same with Faye Dunaway. Minus the wildlife. Dunaway with Holden, I mean. Not with Powers.

[@pikespeak8669]

They lived each other,Stephanie never dated or married anyone ❤

[@susetteoreilly5519]

@@pikespeak8669 Nice to know that he had someone who loved him and made him happy before he finally passed.

[@Graciela-dx6if]

@@pikespeak8669 Stefanie remarried a few years after Holden,'s death,divorded and had a companion named Tom till he died some time ago.

[@Graciela-dx6if]

@@susetteoreilly5519 Holden had someone who loved and cared for him when he diedBut it wasnot Stefanie with whom he had broken up sometime before he passed away.Her name was Pat Stauffer and they had been friends since.the sixties and they had reassumed the relationship after Stefanie and Holden parted.

[@chickadee-]

I've probably seen Sunset Boulevard a dozen times. It just never gets old.....

[@sarahalbers5555]

One of his very best roles, in my humble opinion. I adore him❤

[@chickadee-]

@@sarahalbers5555 Agree 100%

[@slhickinson43]

I love that movie just watched it the other day

[@skipperclinton1087]

I personally knew a cutting room editor that worked on the Robert Redford film "Horse Whisper." He told me that Bill would, after a day's shoot, come over and have a beer or two with the grips and other film crew staff after a day's shoot. He was a real down to earth ordinary man that would mix with the basic page boys on a shoot, not a stiff better than thou typical Hollywood star. It was a shame the way he died. Alone and bleeding out. As you know, he was also heavily involved in African wildlife protection. Too bad Hollywood has forever lost those types of actors, forever! Real humans that came from us regular folks with, for the most part, came from humble beginnings.

[@SigmaGamer69123]

I, 😊

[@bobbierobinson6269]

I would say there are some left. Look at Denzel Washington. At the end of the day he goes home to his wife. He isn't out hitting parties or women. He has stories about the people that work at his home and it sounds like they are friends. N

[@dottieb2862]

He was so beautiful when he was younger. My first husband was so beautiful and charming when he was younger. He reminded me so much of William. He developed severe alcoholism. It robbed him of his youth and beauty. Heartbreaking. He had just turned 60 when he died of Pancreatic cancer. I think of the two of them in Heaven, restored to their beauty.

[@stelladevers5334]

Stalag 17 was an amazing movie … so many emotions while watching it over and over 😂

[@arnishook3918]

Great video I was always a big fan of William Holden as a youth growing up. When one of his movies was on TV during my summer breaks. My mother would let me know what movie's were on the late show. Sometimes she'd even wake me for the movie's telling me what they were and who was in them. Those were some great times growing up in the 60's and my mom was a cool lady from Iceland. One of her favorite things to do on a Saturday. Along with just about everyone else in that small fishing town she came from. Went to see movies on the silver screen on a Saturday afternoon or night. What a wonderful place and time to grow up in, and she shared her love for those old movies and actors with me. I want to thank you for taking me on a walk down memory lane. Your story's and insight on the actors of the past is greatly appreciated. Sincerely Arni

[@mariecarton8611]

I loved him as an actor. So tallented. The accident that killed him could have been avoided had he not been a drinker. He had a sad life having so much responsibility at a young age. I'm not surprised by this as he had a sadness about him. Love from Eire🇨🇮

[@chickadee-]

William Holden was so handsome and he was a great actor. The older he got the better looking he was. I always loved his movies.

[@user-fq8rs7rz3i]

I disagree. He was lovely when he was young but he aged badly. He looked much older than he actually was.

[@TheRapnep]

No, he did get better looking as he got older. Before the alcohol got to him. He was so handsome in Picnic and Sunset Boulevard. He was a "manly" man and sexy too!

[@Graciela-dx6if]

​@@user-fq8rs7rz3iAs he grew older he not only became more handsome,but his acting excelled.He was a beautiful man in Breezy and in SOB his last film.You.should watch his last interview.withQuentin Melson.He was glorious till the last moment.

[@genniejefferson6588]

He was very handsome. And great actor.😊

[@susanmolnar9606]

I’ve always thought he was a special actor. I felt he should have gotten the Oscar’s for Sunset Boulevard. And you have to remember that everyone has their own weaknesses and baggage.

[@loritracy1385]

😂 I first became aware of Holden when Lucy was trying to read his signature on a rotting grapefruit she was saving.

[@sj8205]

No, that was Richard Widmark’s. Bill Holden was the one who stared at her in the Brown Derby.

[@loritracy1385]

@sj8205 --I think it was both. But it's been 60+ years, and I was wee. She had other withering grapefruit, didn't she? 😁

[@catherinekerr2160]

That was Richard Widmark.

[@mariec4275]

No, she sat on the table next to Bill Holden when she went to lunch at the Brown Derby with Ethel and Fred. She was staring at him and ran out of there when he caught eyes with her. Later that day he came to their hotel room to talk to Ricky and Ricky insisted that Lucy meet him. She put on a fake rubber nose to disguise herself. It caught on fire when her cigarette was lit! Funny episode!

[@shelleysteed1767]

​@@sj8205😂😂😂

[@suzannesellers7383]

Saw him in Love is a Many Splendored Thing. It left me sobbing. I was also impressed by his portrayal in Sunset Boulevard where they made no bones about the sexual relationship between him and the older actress whose name escapes me. Every time I see that film, I find myself wishing he could finally leave the old lady, for if he did his character would survive. So sad.

[@MartaLinck]

I didn’t understand the relationship with Stephanie Powers because when he died he was in an apt that he owned but Stephanie was never mentioned. I think she was more of a companion. The love of his life was Audrey Hepburn with whom he has an affair when they filmed Sabrina. Then the last movie he filmed with her he tried to rekindle the affair but she was married and had kids and wouldn’t do it. His alcoholism was so bad that he was hospitalized in Paris for a week during the filming and that’s why you see several big name actors like Tony Curtis in some of the scenes where Bill Holden wasn’t… too bad because he died young and was a good actor and a real gentleman by many accounts😊.

[@ShelleySGiacomini]

Odd no mention of Stephanie Powers....another lover/girlfriend....

[@nancyconca9892]

So sad that such a great actor seems to have been run by his insecurities and liquor 😢😢😢

[@davidanthony4845]

Truly great in ' The Wild Bunch '

[@occamsrazor7939]

We are sometimes our own worst enemy.

[@jljoyce1778]

L

[@ceilconstante640]

Under one of my Mom's Year Book Photos it said she swooned over William Holden and Charles Boyer. I'd love to see a video on Gloria Swanson.

[@Factinate]

Stay tuned 👀

[@msharradan]

She was Joseph P Kennedy’s mistress, while His wife Rose took care of NINE children and the house, with NO help.

[@ceilconstante640]

@@msharradan Gloria Swanson, really? WOW

[@Sheila-hw4us]

😅

[@shadowlouise]

"Love is a Many Splendored Thing???"

[@lynnewilliams3859]

Yes this film suited his character very well.

[@stanmarcusgtv]

that picture: Holden was Reagan's best man and they were both from IL and their voices sounded uncannily alike

[@JuhiSRK]

As a young girl who loved old movies, 1981-1982 was a horrible year. First we lost William Holden. Almost immediately we then lost Natalie Wood. Then a year later. Grace Kelly, which absolutely devastated me.

[@msharradan]

You neglected to mention “Arizona”,1940 movie, wthJean Arthur. He was the most handsome in this movie.

[@nancycurtis488]

Same age as my daddy……and daddy died of lung cancer in 1996 at 78. I miss him still. William Holden was so popular for a long time. Why do they say “acting chops” today? Sounds so stupid.

[@sugarplum5824]

He should have won the Oscar for Sunset Boulevard and The Bridge Over the River Kwai. He was so masculine and sex appeal oozed out of every pore. He, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper and Cary Grant have always been the leading men which sends this female's heart fluttering. 😍

[@marygoodson4920]

Totally agree with you! Gary Cooper #1. Bill Holden #2, then Grant and Peck. ❤❤❤❤

[@askmisscrowecheyennecrowe306]

Audrey was actually the love of his life and he for her. One of the big heartbreaks in their personal lives.

[@stevebonham2800]

this is documented where?

[@MartaLinck]

Word has it many actors were jealous of him because he was handsome and a real gentleman:)

[@maryeliason1504]

That smile!❤

[@donnakelley4344]

Holden was great in "OUR TOWN", "COUNTERFEIT TRAITOR", "BORN YESTERDAY" and many more.

[@lynnwood7205]

His character in "The Earthling" seemed to speak of his own torment and regret. RIP

[@Graciela-dx6if]

That's what an accomplished actor does.He makes you.believe in his performance.The same happens in Network when he tells his wife of his loveaffair or inSOB when he talks to his.friend who has tried to commit suicide.Holden is his character .That's how extraordinary an actor he was.

[@anncain2432]

Thanks for sharing your memori s! I'm a big fan of Holden and it's nice to learn of his genuine interest in and appreciation of every day folks!

[@deadalready7467]

One of my Favorites Ever since the 1st time I saw him in Stalag 17 RIP in Hollywood Heaven Many Blessings All 🙏🇺🇸

[@late2stuff]

golden holden

[@brendagroff8478]

He was gorgeous!!!

[@glenschunk3995]

In Seinfeld when Elaine cautioned George about trying to have an affair, he replied, " An affair, I never thought of myself as an affair type...it`s so adult....like stockings & martini`s & William Holden"!

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

He was every woman's fantasy man...❤

[@neideparente1449]

And ALL the successes : Picnic, Love IS a Many Splendored Thing. Picnic is onde of my faves, só romantic. But he aged badly, he always looked much older than his real até, even before his drinking increased, but he had such conviction and Power we overlooked that.

[@carolchristiansen635]

This is very interesting. Thank you.

[@patrickmccarthy7877]

From what I heard, Holden was drunk, fell, and hit his head on a coffee table, which led to his death.

[@MartaLinck]

True. That’s exactly what happened.

[@peterm1826]

Just so everyone knows. He tripped on a rug while intoxicated and went head first into the corner of bedside table causing a 3 center meter gash to forehead and died of blood loss. Tissues were found around the bedside table and on the bed. Just thought I’d mention that to everyone to saving the scenic long road trip to get to the point 👍

[@Michele-hq1pc]

Thank You.🎉

[@Factinate]

Welcome!

[@taylormckerlie6982]

Great vid! Such an interesting story

[@Factinate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankhardie4708]

"The Wild Bunch"❤

[@onceamusician5408]

1918-1981? that would make him 63 or in his 63rd year. He looked a lot older than that. Drink would do that, I imagine How sad!. I remember him most for his role in the Towering Inferno of 1974

[@mssmssmssmss]

Sometimes facial bone structure makes a lot of difference as we age. He did not have very high cheekbones, so the cheeks succumb to gravity. Compare to Cary Grant, who had more defined facial bones and whose good looks lasted into his senior years.

[@Graciela-dx6if]

What I think contributed most to his premature.aging,was his llfelong sun exposure ,since he was young in Pasadena where he grew up and later on inAfrica.

[@MartaLinck]

I wish they would show the Towering Inferno soon!!!! Haven’t seen it in decades!!

[@FallenAngel9979]

I’ve only seen Holden in Sunset Boulevard & Sabrina but want to see more of his works as he’s a great actor. Damn shame what happened to him.

[@elenacue4911]

You can find a lot of Bill Holden’s movies in KZbin free with ads but the premiere KZbin comes with a fee. I have seen more than 25 of his movies since July 2022. Bill Holden was one of the best actors and a great performer in the Golden Era. He was also known as ‘Golden Holden.’ Love his beautiful smiles, his dimple, his voice the way he walks, very charming and very handsome, etc. ❤love him not only as an entertainer but as a wildlife conservationist.

[@danielthoman7324]

"Sunset Boulevard" is a true classic.

[@krinklely]

Watch "Picnic".

[@terriludovicy834]

Thank you so much for a heartfelt reflection of a beautiful Man.

[@teresavandyck784]

Very sad about Wm Holden. Didn’t he know his own talent? He was also a gymnast in his youth. His body was always perfect. Stephanie Powers talked about him on TCM when she was on with Ben Mankiewitz. Holden took a real interest in the animals of Africa. He probably would not have died if he got sober, he had no excuse. AA was huge by the time he died.

[@IamSnowbird]

Hadn't he been in a long term relationship with Stephanie Powers when he died?

[@christinemanka9411]

Just crazy how people overemphasize a persons life. Always looking for anything they can find to make someone look bad.

[@lynnesherman312]

Stephanie Powers??? Huge miss in your biography of Holden- huge…

[@M0odyBlue]

He was a gorgeous man!!

[@lynnwood7205]

The house ar Toluca Lake purchased for $100,000 in 1947-48, that $100,000 would be the equivalent of $5,400,000 of today's dollars.

[@user-xw7ie6jv2x]

A really good documentary : I enjoyed this but, contrary to your title, I found nothing particularly horrifying.

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Great video.

[@wendiesheldon4310]

Kindred Soul as he and Val Kilmer two of my most favorite actors

[@bradbell3744]

There no shortage of hyperbole in the storytelling of this channels thumbnails, but, I guess if you want to build a channel this works. Overall, very well done stories. This channel produces quality.

[@jas20per]

What happened to the film "The Wild Bunch" was it not worth a mention?

[@Vicki1951]

Unfortunately, even at my older age, I’m still an incurable romantic. Every time I watch a move or documentary about William Holden my mind creates a younger woman’s image of total meltdown if he would smile at me and speak in that low warm timbre voice. It reminds me of the character that Barbara Stanwyck played in the Thorn Birds as Mary Carson. In the last scene with with Richard Chamberlain she explains it very clearly. It’s sad that he had a horrible addiction and I’m sure he hated it more than anyone else. His womanizing could’ve been a way to run away from it and the guilt but it only created another guilt. I’m not providing excuses but for some people there’s demons that are very difficult to get rid of because they always return for another attempt to steal, kill and destroy.

[@MsMarple]

Very interesting comments! I loved The Thorn Birds, but didn’t remember that Barbara Stanwyck was in the TV series. I was never a big Holden fan. Reminded me of a somewhat handsomer version of my amoral grandfather. Now in my 60’s, I find it better not to know too much about actors I like because they are usually disappointing. But, if you like romance behind the scenes, Rachel Ward, who played the lead in Thorn Birds, married her on-screen husband in that mini-series, Bryan Brown, and they’ve been together for decades. Another romantic tidbit is that Vanessa Redgrave, who played Guinevere in Camelot, had a mad fling with Franco Nero, who played Lancelot. They had a child, and years later got married, which they remain to this day. Last, but not least, I believe that ‘God put eternity in our heart’, so that romantic feelings are very human and very long-lasting. 😊

[@Vicki1951]

@@MsMarple Thank you very much for responding. Barbara was only in part one of the TV series Thorn Birds. She’s amazing in it and received an Emmy Award for her performance. I think you’re correct about eternity in our hearts. I have been told that I have eternal hope and I do. I may fall down or slow down but I never give in or give up. I also know it’s not just me going forward either and for that I am thankful. Btw, there were a few others from that time period that were pretty easy on the eyes too. 😉

[@TheNester.]

They tried to play him off as being in his mid-20's in "Sabrina" with Hepburn then 24 and in the movie "Picnic" with Novak then 22. Although Holden was 36 in Sabrina and 37 in Picnic, he looked closer to 50.

[@GiftSparks]

He looked ancient. Drinking made him looked like he was in his late 70’s when he died.

[@rosett3487]

I loved Sabrina and Picnic. I thought he looked great!

[@beckykent6674]

I saw him on the I Love Lucy show and I loved him. However, all these big movie stars always had affairs!! It's so sad!

[@okiejammer2736]

Well done. Thank you.

[@kingfisher9553]

was Holden's wife "jealous of his fame" or was she fed up with a drunk cheat who humiliated her in public?

[@brandynicolemorrison35]

William Holden was by far the most handsome in Hollywood!❤

[@user-dt2ht5tp1p]

He was a good actor

[@lynnw7155]

So he was proposing to other women while still married to his wife?

[@ArizonaRed]

The married man kept proposing? Nuts!

[@letsgobrandon6281]

He's in a great movie which I have seen over 30 times No exaggeration. STALAG 17

[@johnsain]

I waited...and waited.....for "Love is a Many Splendored Thing".....never got there....😔

[@minekara6407]

Beautiful actor one of my all time favourite. I am sad both his sons have passed away.

[@pobinr]

I know the background music is at a low volume, but it's still distracting & annoying. What is it for? I'm here for info. Not music ! The perpetual carpet of musical noise is needless

[@Shield.148]

He played a great part in Towering Inferno.

[@TheTradosaurus]

He was 64 whenever died. He looked 84.

[@junethorndale]

I loved his films! Especially Picnic!

[@Swelte]

He was a total stud 😍

[@Factinate]

🙊

[@heatherstephens9295]

😂😂😂

[@rosasolorio7670]

William Holden was a wonderful and talented actor that left many beautiful movies and memories for us that loved him and the great movies of the past. Alcoholism was and still is a deadly disease that destroys lives and families. For being a top actor back in the days when booze and cigarettes were common everywhere and everyone partook, he remained a romantic. He still wanted a real marriage and that must be why he kept asking the women he loved to marry him. Thank you

[@andrewmccune3443]

They also failed to mention 2 of his most popular films, Picnic and Love is a Many Splendored Thing. What a shame.

[@saramartin3441]

The video was good. But was surprised and shocked to have an ad in it. I think the ad would of been fine at the end, since the reason I watch was to hear about William Holden.

[@M0odyBlue]

The creators haven’t much choice about the ads. This isn’t like HBO.

[@robertwright4362]

Some of you might remember the T.V. show Hart to Hart starring Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers. I found it strange at the time that Natalie Wood and William Holden both died 2 weeks apart and under questionable circumstances 🤔

[@ginatalton5980]

Great job

[@Factinate]

Appreciate that!

[@sharonbosarge4866]

I always loved watching him

[@user-xt9lf7xi5j]

Excellent actor.

[@Factinate]

One of the best!

[@craigroberts6439]

Nice job on the story.

[@BillyBoy442]

Sad, cause he seemed a nice guy.

[@Graciela-dx6if]

Everybody liked him.He was really a nice,intelligent ,generous man as well as an extraordinary actor.

[@arnaudbertrand4808]

“i open up the paper there’s a story of an actor who had died while he was drinking it was no one i have heard of” This lyrics are from Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega and was allegedly about William Holden

[@actiondork]

I remember the crude joke: What do you get a man who has everything? A William Holden crash helmet.

[@grnpeepers2683]

Grace Kelly was "deeply religious" yet she was having an affair w/a married man. Or ANY man outside of marriage for that matter.

[@rogerevans9666]

According to wikipedia, he killed a person by drunk driving near Pisa, Italy in 1966.

[@Pluviophile218]

I loved him in Picnic and The Counterfeit Traitor. I've never heard anything about how he felt making The Counterfeit Traitor and have always wondered how that went.

[@Peaches328]

He was such a lover. Damn he fell in love over and over. He was very handsome. Did some pretty good parts in film. My favorite was "Love is a many Splendid thing" So romantic. 👍👍 His death is really sad.

[@Nazz1952]

one of my favorite actors

[@rosebud-ame]

Clearly this terrific actor had demons. 😢

[@mark_osborne]

So interesting ! In 1957 when Bridge over the River Kwai was filmed the federal income tax rate reached 91% for high wage earners. He was bringing home next to nothing even tho he was grossing a ton

[@idw9159]

super deep discussion about his demise.. er, stephanie powers/ robert wagner anyone?

[@gentillydanny]

Didn't even mention "Picnic".