Divine was signed to play the character of Peg Bundy’s mother on “Married with Children.” Which would gave been hilarious to witness the exchange between Ed and his mother-in-law. Sadly, however, Divine passed away the night before he was scheduled to appear on the set. The cast was terribly upset, because they had all these plans for a new direction in the storyline for the new season, and it was all gone that fast. But to show their respect for his style of humor, they sent flowers to the funeral home with a card attached that read “Well, If you didn’t want the part, why didn’t you just say so?” Lol.

It’s so unfair that we lost him at such a young age.

How charming and softly spoken Divine was. Rest in Peace beautiful!

The pain he was describing in his chest, was probably an early warning of a clogged view or artery. If he had checked up on his health sooner, I believe he would of been alive today. He was the greatest. RIP DEVINE.

Wow, one gets used to seeing the completely outrageous Divine, but seeing Glenn like this is something else. He appeared to be so sweet and down to earth. A very likeable man. Gone to soon, I'm afraid 😢 May he rest in peace.

I actually met him! In the early 1980's he came to Seattle on a tour and did his stand-up comedy routine as Divine. I had already seen him in his early movies. He was funny and he told some great jokes, mostly stories from his life. He was also very gracious with the audience. Unfortunately I no longer have the photographs that I took.

When I was in my early 20’s, I knew a concert promoter who would ask me to come to some of his events. I would go to the concerts of acts that I liked, and after the concert I was invited backstage to meet the performers. It was always a fun evening. I knew Divine was appearing at Taboo nightclub and really wanted to see her. I was thrilled when I found out my friend was the promoter. I had seen Divine a few times and was looking forward to meeting her. About 20 minutes after the show, security came to tell me it was my turn to go backstage. I was ushered into the dressing room, there were maybe 6 people standing around talking, and Divine looking like he did in this interview sitting in a directors chair. I wasn’t expecting to see him out of makeup. I shook his hand and told him how much I enjoyed the show and that I owned all his albums. He smiled and thanked me. He offered me an autograph which I gladly accepted. He wrote “ 88 for John, love Divine “. I never asked for autographs before because I felt it was too invasive. A week later I read in the paper he had been found dead in his hotel room in Los Angeles. I still have the autograph today. I always thought what a nice man he was.

Charming guy. Just love his voice and his persona..

He was so before his time. You can tell that the audience of the day isn't behind him at the start, but he wins them over! I hope things have changed a lot sine then!

I just love his Cheshire Cat voice

he had a very beautiful soul , he was a very charming person, many celebrities do hell of a job to maintain shape and looks without concerning about the inner beauty --- Divine was very beautiful from the inside and that's reflected on the outside---------- Bless Divine

He really seemed like a kind, gentle man. RIP

i wish Divine were still around, think of how his influence would be felt in the drag community today! one can only wonder...

God Rest his soul. I miss Divine. The BEST drag Queen. I personally think he had amazing courage to do what he did. I wish he was still with us. I would have loved to meet him.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Divine in Norway in 1986. He was on tour and I was working after school in a local radio station. He was incredibly nice and accommodating. Very sad that he was gone so early. I miss guys like him in the entertainment industry. Now everything is so stereotypical and boring.

Seems like a delightful man, he brought laughter to so many.

It's so sad that he passed away right when he really started going mainstream. I think that if he was still alive today, he would of went on to make so much more

What a kind human being and a hilarious actor. I sure wish he was still around

30 years ago and not forgotten. RIP sweet Divine .

He was so charming and soft spoken

He seems such a lovely man,very gentle

What a sweet man,beautiful inside and out. I know he still gets hate over his weight but he had such a wonderful personality why does that matter? I love he embraced hid size I'm a big lady myself and see him as a positive role model. No one could say a bad word about him ever

I saw Divine in a show in Provincetown back in the 80's. It was classic Divine. Unfortunately, some of the Cape Cod tourists had no idea what to expect when they decided to take in a show. Some were screaming and running out of the theatre as the show took on the typical Divine humor. I am not sure if I had ever laughed so hard before or since. They should have filmed the reaction of the audience. I waited around outside the theatre, met him, and got his autograph. I think he was incredible.

i love how he said, "as big as a house".

wow, I'm so used to seeing divine in drag that it looks really weird seeing him out of drag. divine was without a doubt a great performer in both the film and industry, and he would have gone on to do a lot more great things if he hadn't passed away so suddenly and at such a young age also. r.I.p. divine. you left us far too early, but you still entertained a lot of people during your lifetime and it's no doubt that you weren't afraid to express yourself freely. you will be missed.

He seemed like a wonderful, good humored person. It is sad he died too soon. He actually shot an episode of "Married with Children" and was going back to shoot more as Uncle So and So but he had the heart attack either late night/early morning. He was very creative and was involved in a lot of the film making process with John Waters.

I had the extreme honout to meet him about 8 month before he died. an amazing and lovely person.

My transgendered friend told me about him and made me listen to a few of his songs and I just fell in love! I like out of the ordinary people! His tunes still make me dance today...

It's amazing how great of an actor or actress Divine was, completely normal person that can be just about any character. Simply awesome

Gone 25 years and still missed. What a legend. xxoo

Such a Legend. RIP Divine

He was a very brave Man to do what he did,top of the pop in the 80s I can't help but think the many more things he could of done.

I wish Glen could've made it a bit further and enjoyed today's wider acceptance of what he did & who he was, even here, this felt really uncomfortable. Thanks Darling xxx

I love Divine and wish she was still around. She is my hero and a great inspiration!!! No drag queen can touch her! Not even Rupaul!! Divine is a legend!!

Oh Divine was gorgeous, so much of his own persona came through in his drag performances, such a lovable human being. So sad that he died this same year aged just 42, he would have just got more and more fabulous as he aged and no doubt have enjoyed an outrageous, hilarious old age. God bless him!

Glen is so comfortable here, the interviewer is so awkward. Glen you are missed, such a pioneer. Xx

Such a lovely man....well he was the best queen rip sweetie x

A true legend, what a gift to the world. I still listen to his tracks, Native Love, Shoot your Shot, You think you’re a man, I’m so beautiful, etc.

He was suppose to be on an episode of Married with Children, but he died before he could. Rip, Device! He was a great actor.

Hail Divine! You Are Missed!! would’ve loved to see his work today!

He was a great actor and singer!! Always loved him!! I wish some of these negative comments could be deleted....... he doesn't deserve negativity.... So you guys find someone else to poke fun at.... like when you look in the mirror!!

Divine seemed like such a sweet person. What a loss.

I first saw Divine in 1983 on a UK TV music show called The Tube. She was singing Shake It Up. This had a massive influence on me and the way I lived my life from that moment. Absolutely the definitive and best drag queen that ever graced our lives. Would have loved to have met her. God bless you Divine xxx

Divine as an amazing, gentle person. RIP. You left too soon.

Конечно у него были, свои увлечения... Но как артист? Он заслуживает... Миллион аплодисментов... 😊🔥👍

Divine died of an enlarged heart. I didn't know that an enlarged heart could kill until I discovered Divine.

Hard to believe he was only in his 40s here, because he looks much closer to 70.

He was a beautiful human being. Rest in perfection!

Watching August 2022. Divine was talented. Nice guy too. Rest in Paradise. 🧡👌🙏

I remember Divine, loved all of John Walters films. Very entertaining and funny, we all need fun and humour.

Divine was an inspiration. I remember the first time I watched Hairspray and seeing Devine in it and being shocked as I thought Divine was a UK thing.

I have seen other clips fo Divine and he seems like a genuine, nice guy.

Divine was truely great! I was late bloomer didnt know about him until too late in 2000's. He would give Lady Bunny a run for her money and what about Ru Paul? How well they would have worked together.

yeah, he was a nice guy!!

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Corny Collins 😍 Divine was brilliant.. way ahead of his time 😁

He is cute out of drag

Great interview, many thanks for uploading. Great guy, Divine! RIP.

RIP Harris Milstead aka Devine. Loved your music back in the day. Sorely missed.

Its Corny Collins! thanks for posting this.

What an awesome time capsule this is, showcasing the amazing human Divine. Thanks for the upload!

I'm never seen any of his movies, but I stumbled upon this and just have to say this person seems like a loveable, gentle soul. RIP, Divine/Glen.

He was the real deal. Gone far to soon.

It is amazing to watch this again almost 20 years later. And hairspray is a classic!! Wish he had a part in cry baby also. Divine was a great hearted person. I'd love to have been a friend of his.

Brilliant man left is with so many memories we will never forget you sheer brilliance

RIP Divine...🙏🙏❤💛💙🧡 very soft spoken,great smile...died way too soon

he was an amazing actor and wonderful friend.xxoo

Atleast divine knows she’s famous in our hearts forever

thx for publishing this video!

I was seven years old when i first saw divine it was in the movie hairspray still like that movie to this day.

Beautiful Voice x x

I always think of him as the Barbara Stanwyck of the 70s/80s. I wish he could have done dramatic roles.

Thanks for posting this. Died just when his career was about to go mainstream.

I saw Divine live years ago in Toronto. .. He was in a play called "Women Behind Bars" .. and after the play was over, he would come out in full "Divine" character, and do a kind of performance fit .. running around accompanied by blaring disco music, and holding a large fish, and waving it around. .. It was all so fabulous and crazy!

Thanks for this rare video!

I saw him in Women Behind Bars; its a cherished memory. Wish he would have taken better care of himself so he could have lived longer. Wonderful man.

Two hits with Stock Aitken Waterman: "You Think You're A Man" & "I'm So Beautiful."

Just watched Female Trouble, he was hilarious in it

Thank you for posting this footage about Divine.In Holland there is no television material or what so ever...In our so called "Underground"dance scene, he was very well known.

WOW, I don't know how I missed this back then....

Divine and Bobby o are a match made in heaven

Bless her heart, amazing person , artist.. just seen a documentary about him /her .

Divine fez um enorme sucesso no Brasil nos anos 80 e ainda é muito conhecidos por alguns!

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Divine was simply great, but this was obviously right before his death, as he was talking about Hairspray, and he died not long after making that movie. He looked so much older than 42, the age of his death.

I've always loved his voice and general manner

Actually this is from 1987, cause he sais hairspray will be out in january...the movie premiered at large after his death.

He was so talented and hilarious - he is truly missed.

Thank you for taking the time out to post this!

Boy, that brought a tear to my eye. I saw Hairspray at the world premier in Miami Beach. It ended up being Glenn's (Divine) last public appearance. Plus he was getting ready to shoot a guest shot on Married with Children which they ended up replacing him with a semi-famous wrestler.

Gone, but never forgotten !

I just watched "Polyester" again.....Divine will always be admired and missed!

I just love Divine. Rest in peace! Great actor

Nice to see an interview for once where the interviewer is a decent enough person to not just laugh at and misunderstand the human being behind Divine. I just think most people didn't get it. Glenn / Divine......still brilliant.

Look for a movie - I think is called TROUBLE IN MIND..he plays a nightclub owner. It is a dramatic part and Divine is terrific in the film.

omg my two favorite people in one video. i love this too much

Gentle person. Haven`t known much about him since we met on stage at a show at the old Tempodrom Berlin in 1985. So sorry he passed away only three years later. Rest in peace

omg I love Divine....long live!

Divine the legendary drag Queen.

Bless him, he seemed so lovely. X