From the archives: Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw on filming "Love Story"

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6 ай бұрын

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal, who starred in such films as "Love Story," "Paper Moon" and "Barry Lyndon," died Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 82. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired March 21, 2021, O'Neal and his "Love Story" costar Ali MacGraw talked with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the making of the classic tear-jerker.
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@georgefischer3380 6 ай бұрын

Live in Santa Fe and sat next to Ali MacGraw on a flight about 3 years ago. She is beyond beautiful and we talked about animal rescue for 2 hours. She was so down to earth and the opposite of pretentious. I acted as though I did not know who she was as I did not want to be a gawking fan, her work in/around Santa Fe for animal rescue is legendary. She is an amazing woman.

@Wishpool 6 ай бұрын

Good call on pretending you didn't know who she was! What a nice experience for you both.

@alanhumphrey4198 6 ай бұрын

Your "brush with greatness"..as David Letterman used to say.

@steveconn 6 ай бұрын

I met her in Santa Fe, told her my mom dodged Steve Mcqueen's car in Towering Inferno. She's an important local fixture.

@jv-ep2tc 6 ай бұрын

I think her friendship meant a lot to O'Neal and he was better for having known her grounding presence.

@davidadams2395 6 ай бұрын

Her shine, though, has never lost its lustre. She's every bit the star.

@markmh835 6 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace, Ryan O'Neill. I just heard the news. What a legacy: to make a movie that has moved the hearts of hundreds of millions of people -- and continues to do so. 😢👍😊

@theexpresidents 6 ай бұрын

Ryan O'Neill is a different person.

@MJLOVEnow 6 ай бұрын

His performance was so good and still holds up today.

@markmh835 6 ай бұрын

@@theexpresidents -- Oops, my bad. Wrong spelling. Ryan O'Neal. Thanks for pointing that out.

@jm7804 6 ай бұрын

Ryan O'Neill was so handsome when he was younger.

@fondapwatson 6 ай бұрын

Even as he aged!

@garyrobertson6778 6 ай бұрын

aren't we all? sigh

@debbiemartin2026 6 ай бұрын

I remember him in “Peyton Place” as a kid and knowing even at that age that he was handsome.

@goplad1 6 ай бұрын

I had the opportunity to meet both Ryan and Ali together. They were wonderful to talk with and I found both to be very grounded. They signed a Love Story poster for me and a little music box I had that played the theme from Love Story. Ali got a big kick out of it. Regardless of Ryan's reputation for being pugnacious and hot headed he was great to me and that is how I will remember him. R.I.P.

@Jim_Stark 6 ай бұрын

i found him on Facebook and offered to pay him to sign my original movie poster from 'the driver' 1978. he gave me his address on malibu beach and said just send it to him and he'd sign it for free. that poster is very special to me.

@BackUpKarito 6 ай бұрын

@@Jim_Stark 🙏💗 Rest in peace, Ryan O'Neal.

@samanthab1923 6 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful couple. Her sense of style back then really held up. ❤

@denisefreitas6727 6 ай бұрын

Unforgettable movie! Ali is still a beauty! Love her! RIP Ryan.

@alanhumphrey4198 6 ай бұрын

Ali McGraw was so beautiful back then; still is..😊😊

@patricialavallee8286 6 ай бұрын

She's always been a stunner!

@aussi_koala 6 ай бұрын

Agree

@BeauDare-ov7py 6 ай бұрын

Ryan O'Neal is simply the best there is. He had this thrilling reality about him that is seldom seen in films these days. I had the pleasure of working with him as an actor in Hollywood, and he was a joy to behold. Polite, thoughtful and a remarkable talent.. Hollywood could take a lesson..

@BeauDare-ov7py 6 ай бұрын

RIP, Ryan..

@texasmimi5566 6 ай бұрын

You evidently didn't make him angry.......

@BeauDare-ov7py 6 ай бұрын

@texas, Actually, he was quite polite to everyone. Very easy to get on with. Also, a nice playful sense of humor. All best.

@pauladouglas9891 6 ай бұрын

He was not the best, he was a terrible father.

@lemurianchick 6 ай бұрын

@@pauladouglas9891And you know what? That still doesn't erase whatever talent and charisma he possessed. I hope you will likewise be forgiving of your shortcomings as well. Earth is a school where we are both students and well as teachers. Sometimes we teach others what not to do... 🙏

@Done832 6 ай бұрын

I remember being young and buying the book. Little did I know my own parents would have their own Love Story in 1977. It really is a sad thing.

@birdsfan57 6 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for the profound loss that you experienced at, from what I gather, was such a young age. Having lost both of my parents (my father 36 years ago, and my mother not quite two years ago), I admire your courage at experiencing such a loss back then. I was 13 when this film was released, and after seeing it in the theater, my friends and I ran out and bought both the paperback as well as the album. Still have both. One of the movie highlight memories of my youth and it still brings tears to my eyes and an ache in my heart, now that time, age and personal loss has come my way.

@lm9991 6 ай бұрын

Hollywood should release this movie along with The Way We Were, Mahogany, Lady Sings the Blues, etal and if they dare, Norma Rae.

@lildebra7941 6 ай бұрын

My favorite movie watched several reruns and still cry every time, RIP Ryan

@tinalaplaca6638 6 ай бұрын

This is one of the best movies ever

@pamwilkinson3751 6 ай бұрын

I really agree ( the music was fantastic) loved the story and the cast!!!

@msophiasantiago7900 6 ай бұрын

This movie, LOVE STORY in my teens, almost like a first love!! Thanks for this remembrance .... still adore Ali McGraw rest in grace Ryan O'Neill ..... 2023 .

@cheryllentz4358 6 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful movie. ❤😊

@DaNiyaHodge 6 ай бұрын

Rip Ryan Patrick Charles O'Neal, you will be missed

@annsmith7207 6 ай бұрын

I was 19 when this film came out. I was completely enamored and thought, "Love means never having to say your sorry" was "profound." At age 71 and much wiser, love does mean having to say your sorry, to apologize and yes, forgive if I want a life well lived. Rest in peace, Ryan and hope there was healing and closure with your children at the end because death is final.

@LynnePaulocsak 6 ай бұрын

Exactly!! That quote is just ridiculous.

@davinagreen3875 6 ай бұрын

"You're" not "your"😊!

@texasmimi5566 6 ай бұрын

Either way the quote doesn't make sense, but it is remembered by the masses and that generates money for the film, book and the like.@@davinagreen3875

@bennyboy0421 6 ай бұрын

I loved the movie and the stars… devastating and beautifully heartbreaking 💔

@BroadswordNYC 6 ай бұрын

How true, that the theme song was as iconic as the movie itself; what a wonderful interview!

@c.m.169 6 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace and Love Ryan. We will miss you. Loved Love Story, Paper Moon and Chances Are - one of my faves.

@Texaslawhorn 6 ай бұрын

It may be sappy and corny, but boy do I love "Love Story." ❤

@alicialindgren 6 ай бұрын

RIP Ryan O Neal. I am so very sad after hearing this news. Love Story is in my TOP 5 favorite movies to this day, a movie that I can watch numerous times and ALWAYS CRY. Like so many other women of my generation, this was how I got hooked on the Romantics. I will watch it tonight in honor of him tonight. Just wish I had not run out of popcorn last night. I of course had the book as well. The real life Love Story between him and Farrah Fawcett will continue in Heaven, as they are now reunited.

@user-zp3oz7op6w 6 ай бұрын

If they accepted Jesus as their Savior and repented of sin they go to Heaven.

@Cathy-xi8cb 6 ай бұрын

Was that before, or after, Farrah found him in bed with someone else? Because THAT is not my idea of spending time in heaven with someone who cheated on me.

@lemurianchick 6 ай бұрын

@@Cathy-xi8cbYou might be surprised how many serial cheaters probably feel unworthy of love and engage in self-sabotaging behavior...

@dianewertz7184 6 ай бұрын

I’ll never forget the day I saw Love Story , cried so hard. Great movie!

@richardranke3158 2 ай бұрын

I first saw Love Story when I was 17...on a blind date!:-)

@Jim_Stark 6 ай бұрын

i love so many of ryan's movies. the first one i saw was paper moon. i can't tell you how many times i've watched it. i was so sad to wake up today and hear of his passing. it's going to hit hard the next time i watch one of his movies. sad to see you go ryan.

@theexpresidents 6 ай бұрын

_Green Ice_ and B-Rad's life.

@bethelle9099 6 ай бұрын

I saw this at the theaters when it came out. Ali was wonderful but of course the ending was too painful. I couldnt have read the book afterwards. Why would I want to torment myself again?. They were a believable couple on screen. It was nice that they stayed in touch.

@IamSquirrel 6 ай бұрын

My mom loved that movie. She also loved to play the music from the film. I am not into this mushy love stuff, but because my mom did I raise my glass and toast Ryan O’Neil. My mom passed away June 2021. ❤

@CoolRay. 6 ай бұрын

After the movie and song it seemed that not a day went by at school without seeing a copy of the paper back riding around in the back pocket of someone's blue jeans.

@brian-ld4vd 6 ай бұрын

Ryan O'Neal RIP

@janetwray7277 6 ай бұрын

Saddest line from Ryan: ...'I was married, with children, but all I wanted was to be free...'

@bethelle9099 6 ай бұрын

Sadly he speaks for many. Hollywood is such a playground. Hard to stay faithful.

@carmencollor1224 6 ай бұрын

Sad and honest. Only someone with a lot of courage would recognize it lime this.

@SFoureman 6 ай бұрын

...and, he spent the rest of his life trying to do just that. Being free from his kids; but, yo-yoing them around when only it could bring him back into the spotlight.

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc 6 ай бұрын

@@bethelle9099There's too many temptations in Hollywood.

@Steevee14 6 ай бұрын

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc That depends on what you choose to be tempted by.

@marylist1236 6 ай бұрын

The book was popular when I was in Seventh grade.

@sharonsolana 6 ай бұрын

Gorgeous movie couple!

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc 6 ай бұрын

The perfect on-screen movie couple.

@carmencornelianastase1240 6 ай бұрын

One of my favorite movie!❤️ I watched several reruns and still cry every time. 😪🖤 Rest In Peace Ryan.💔🖤😪

@saraeastman40 6 ай бұрын

He was so handsome when he was young. I heard was not a good father. A favorite movie of mine is “What’s up Doc” (1972)

@Cathy-xi8cb 6 ай бұрын

"Not a good father" about Ryan O'Neal is like saying that Hiroshima was a big explosion. He was an abusive and neglectful father. He did drugs with his kids at ages that would shock you. He cheated on Farrah. He was a good actor and an awful human being.

@cathleanjohnson675 6 ай бұрын

One of the great "tear jerker" movies of all time, my early teens when it came out, RIP Ryan, glad Ali is still with us...

@marryellenmonahan5585 6 ай бұрын

And the posters.. I was 8. My aunt took me to see the film.... ❤😊 l'm a hopeless romantic.

@audreynaidoo2797 6 ай бұрын

Still remember watching this heartbreaking movie,I was just 17 when I watched this movie with friends,still enjoy the theme song from this remarkable film,RIP Ryan ❤🙏

@thelonesomefisherman7425 6 ай бұрын

I've lived the movie.

@teresalegler2777 6 ай бұрын

The Catholic Church banned but I went out and watched it with a friend. The line, “Love Means NeverHaving To Say You’re Sorry”, was confusing to me for a long time. Then I realized. I had never heard my parents utter those words to one another. Yet, it was obviously clear to their children that they totally and honestly loved one another, unconditionally. Never heard them have a disagreement or fight. That says a lot

@andreaabate4193 6 ай бұрын

The Church didn't ban that movie. What are you talking about?

@exaudi33 6 ай бұрын

The Church did not ban that movie. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_condemned_by_the_Legion_of_Decency for all films "banned" by the Legion of Decency (reorganized in 1965 as the National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures) since 1936.

@martinsorenson1055 6 ай бұрын

I guess they were like my parents and did all their fighting secretly, so that none of us kids would ever think they fought. Of course, what this did to me was create unrealistic expectations in relationships. I remember my first fight with my first partner.... I thought the relationship was over.

@cindy-hz2xb 6 ай бұрын

As jenny said while in the hospital "the troops came before Christmas ". Ironic ryan died before Christmas

@settingsshowroom2832 6 ай бұрын

How beautiful

@moonlightdancer5495 6 ай бұрын

Rest In Peace

@user-ix9ui1xc7i 6 ай бұрын

I vividly recall reading Love Story in Redbook Magazine in bed in my dorm room, reading all night long, couldn't stop, read all night!!

@juliamaxwellmarin 6 ай бұрын

This movie played an important role in my life, and my life never measured up to it. Oh well. It's an absolutely beautiful yet tragic tale, & told impeccably by McGraw & O'Neal. Bravo!!

@debbiemartin2026 6 ай бұрын

I agree. I was 13 when it came out- I also read the book. It set up unrealistic expectations about meeting “Mr Right”, “Prince Charming”. I realize it was a short love,and maybe wouldn’t have stood up to decades of marriage lol. But as someone going to start their teens, it definitely had a huge impact and fed into her fantasy. My life never measured up to it as well. But they were in their 20’s!

@juliamaxwellmarin 6 ай бұрын

@@debbiemartin2026 It's an absolutely beautiful, breathtaking story anyway...yes. We grow up & we learn how it really is...or isn't. :)

@debbiemartin2026 6 ай бұрын

@@juliamaxwellmarin as a 13 year old,it has different meaning than as a 67 year old. Lol who wasnt in love in their 20’s and thought it would last forever? If saw it now I’d probably think its corny

@juliamaxwellmarin 6 ай бұрын

@@debbiemartin2026 The sad thing is that it could have lasted forever if only we believed in it strongly enough. But love seems passe in many circles sadly.

@debbiemartin2026 6 ай бұрын

@@juliamaxwellmarin not enough sacrifice

@mommyluca3636 4 ай бұрын

My Favorite movie when I am 10 years old. RIP Ryan O'Neal

@carollwinchester8504 6 ай бұрын

Very classy actor,those kind are long gone.RIP Sir

@johnherlihy4739 6 ай бұрын

My future wife and I saw this movie in Boston (Cleveland Circle) in 1971! This was a magical movie that I have never forgotten! My wife and I are now married for 47 years! My mother-in-law, who is now 101, lives in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, which is close to Cleveland Circle! I am blessed!

@ritasanchez651 6 ай бұрын

A beautiful classic! ❤

@williamli7477 6 ай бұрын

It's probably too early, as feeling Ryan is so young. I love what's up doc, so sweat and beautiful ! RIP Mr O'Neil !

@sylviamb2504 6 ай бұрын

One of the old time favorite love stories ❤

@hourglasstv01 5 ай бұрын

Always remember these beautiful images

@donnakoster4685 2 ай бұрын

RIP, Ryan O'Neal.❤🎉 You are Forever known for this movie.

@lionheartroar3104 5 ай бұрын

Ali's beauty is singular.. She still puts thunder in my heart.

@markraas78 6 ай бұрын

beautiful piece, may he r.i.p.

@sjostromalandnet 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, beautifully done

@LMays-cu2hp 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.😊😊 Bless Ryan and his family!

@ulrikekramerdiegenerations3772 6 ай бұрын

Yes the music catches you from begin on: My absolute favorite love story until today 😢 Now Ryan O‘Neill died

@wayaca47 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful interview. Thank you

@Julieglam3 6 ай бұрын

I have always felt that the line "love means never having to say your sorry" really meant loving someone completely unconditionally. Its totally unrealistic but its a nice idea in theory, if not in practice. With most human beings, love comes with conditions...

@rick3747 6 ай бұрын

I am 57. I was 5 in 1971 and "Love Story" was still being shown in first run and of course second run movie houses. "Love Story" is one of my first memories at age 5. Be well ❤

@susanslater64 5 ай бұрын

I love this film watched it when I was young ❤️ tugs at my heart strings , so sad at the end. ❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@DragonSlayer-ii3ww 6 ай бұрын

OMG! I was obsessed with the movie & it's message. I cant even count how many times I talked an older friend into taking me to the theater. In 1970, there was no cable, video stores, streaming sites. "Love means,never having to say you're sorry" . Means exactly what it says. Maybe only true romantics understand w/ no explanation needed.

@debbiemartin2026 6 ай бұрын

I disagree. Love means saying you are sorry for any wrongdoing,. Even at 13 when I saw it I never understood that line.

@lojzkabavdek8365 6 ай бұрын

R.I.P🌹

@mosesgonsalves2387 6 күн бұрын

They should bring this back in brand new print in reel film on commercial cinemas, it would b a super hit again!!

@michaelmuldowney8 6 ай бұрын

Genius marketing - quickly rewriting the screenplay as a book BEFORE the film was made. It was a massive bestseller so there was a huge audience waiting for the film to be released.

@wendypoo9914 6 ай бұрын

He definitely adored her…and she, he❤

@lastchild61trish42 6 ай бұрын

My Favorite Movie and Ryan ❤ My favorite ❤Actor 🙏Rip

@JeffreyGillespie 6 ай бұрын

I live in Santa Fe and she’s around a lot. Elegant and beautiful as ever.

@petaguermonprez8569 6 ай бұрын

Reminder of the good years. Great film .

@karenbarlow-goodsell8483 6 ай бұрын

Wish I still had my Love Story wall poster that hung on my teenage wall for years.

@rafikbaladi6555 5 ай бұрын

I'll never forget how it changed my life and how I looked at my college friends

@terriselph4100 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely the most beautiful movie, including actors and music.

@FutureCommentary1 3 ай бұрын

I just loved the book. I never even wanted to watch the movie. Oliver Barrett IV looks like Ryan O'Neal in my mind.

@cynthiakleist9513 6 ай бұрын

everyone i know saw this movie. it was great and ryan o neal was and is the best. What a loss. Rest in peace Ryan.

@user-in5jf9ug3y 6 ай бұрын

Greatest movie and soundtrack

@nancyfair5607 6 ай бұрын

One of my all time favorite movies

@stevescissors 6 ай бұрын

Wow, at the end, saying they still love each other, that is wonderful!

@martinsorenson1055 6 ай бұрын

I saw them both in a production of Love Letters - it was perfect casting. I had seen the show a few times, but for some reason, the ending really struck a chord this time - it was so gently moving. And yes, Ali McGraw was stunningly beautiful.

@tom4wlt 6 ай бұрын

I used to work in an old building in Malibu, right across the street from Ryan O'Neal's residence on Pacific Coast Highway. I sometimes see him outside his home. He was such a handsome guy in his younger days. RIP

@NessaDotiktoknessahoangdooffic 6 ай бұрын

😢😢😢😢❤❤❤rip ryan

@maybee... 6 ай бұрын

Ali is still beautiful.

@johnherlihy4739 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@janestratton8571 6 ай бұрын

Love what they both said at the end!!😢

@janb7916 6 ай бұрын

I was 10 years old when this movie started, I remember watching it with my mom. The movie was shown on TV with Thai language subtitle.

@Darkangel-hy8ev 6 ай бұрын

Great film, never realised it come out the year i was born lol Both great actors! RIP Ryan ❤

@rosarioreside3327 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful movie Love Story a treasure to to remember! Ryan O’Neil May he Rest. In Peace

@steveconn 6 ай бұрын

Ali must be quite sad in Santa Fe. Attends International Folk Art Festival all the time, met her there. Guess Ryan never made it. RIP.

@WBCRO 5 ай бұрын

I remember my older sisters being wild about that movie and they got dressed up and went on double dates to see it a few times. I was given a music box the Christmas after the release of “Love Story” and it played the theme song. I nearly wore it out. I read the book and watched the movie as an adult - what a tear-jerker!

@London60797 6 ай бұрын

They are the most amazing, beautiful people on planet earth. I love them 😍

@julieyoutu 6 ай бұрын

Lonely light interview 🤗❣️

@charlespackwood2055 6 ай бұрын

"Love means you never have to say you were sorry"....that you loved, regardless of any pain or loss incurred, because that love endures forever, transcending time or any loss.

@Mouseears11 6 ай бұрын

I loved them both Ryan O'Neal and Ali McGraw in "Love Story." #RIP Ryan O'Neal 😢💔🙏😪

@Afaq-vw6hm 6 ай бұрын

How wonderfully elegant Ali looks....

@johnherlihy4739 5 ай бұрын

My future wife and I dated in 1971. We were in the Boston area. I asked my future wife to a movie at Cleveland Circle in Brookline. We took the trolly car to Cleveland Circle and saw this movie on one of our 1st dates. To me, this was the Irish version of Romeo and Juliet! Except my future wife was not Irish, she was allegedly Greek. But like Ali McGraw, she turned out to be far more sophisticated and complicated! Her mother passed away tonight at age 101. My mother-in-law lived in Coolidge Corner, which is near Cleveland Circle. The passing of Ryan O’Neil and my mother in law at dates so close to each other is remarkable!

@jennifersnipes4177 6 ай бұрын

Those two were so great together in that movie♥️

@manuelabouca9908 6 ай бұрын

Amazing film❤❤❤RIP O'Neal!!!!

@Dealtoth 4 ай бұрын

Great Movie I loved it!

@johnmidyette7563 6 ай бұрын

What a cool dude in his time, yes ad I He had flaws and failings but I place my bet that He lived a full life and what more should asked of anyone who survived two kinds of Cancer. I will remember him from his role in Love Story, He and Ali can now rest in Peace.

@markraas78 6 ай бұрын

she’s still alive….