Robert Conrad | The Complete "Pioneers of Telelvision" Interview

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Robert Conrad sits down to discuss his iconic moments in his career and the famous show "The Wild Wild West"
Director: Steven J Boettcher
Star: Robert Conrad
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@thomasparnell1025 2 жыл бұрын

There will NEVER be another " Jim West" like Robert Conrad, he was Truly the Best!! Thanks for the entertainment you gave us Robert! RIP Robert Conrad.

@christinefrazerskinner2440 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you Robert conrad

@dawnjohnson8739 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@lynettepalecek3141 Жыл бұрын

@Thomas. I agree.

@garyfrancis6193 Жыл бұрын

What about Will Smith?

@Maggie22002 Жыл бұрын

@@garyfrancis6193 What about him? The ORIGINAL cast of WWW, didn’t really care for the movie as it strayed from the original so much. The movie, on its own was ok. I didn’t care for Kevin Kline as Artimus because again, he did/ said things Artie never did in the series, I.e. yelling “ Avantie”. Whatever that means. I think they might have offered Bob a minor part in the movie which he declined.

@Rick1959 Жыл бұрын

Nearly sixty years later, Mr. Conrad and The Wild Wild West have more than stood the test of time..... Rest In Peace....Job VERY well done :-)

@RandyBrewer-zt7kd 2 ай бұрын

I met Robert Conrad in person in 1975 in West Palm Beach at the Theatre that was showing his latest movie "Murph the Surf". I was 13 and in awe. I had the opportunity to speak to him on his radio show and recounted my meeting him and he sent me an updated autograph some 40 years after the first one. Great actor, great guy. RIP Robert Conrad.

@roberta.6399 Жыл бұрын

A fantastic no nonsense actor and a man's man. I remember him as Pappy Boyington, another great show.

@appleengisch6767 10 ай бұрын

Yes! That was the show that I remembered him from! He was iconic to me. I think I idolized him way too much! Tried to write him a letter as a little girl & didn’t know how to get it to the right place at CBS! So sad to hear of his passing. I was a little fan! One of his youngest at the time! 💕RIP Robert Conrad!

@appleengisch6767 10 ай бұрын

Wish I could have met him and wish this interview would have talked more about the “pappy” Boyington days too.

@mylesgordon5521 10 ай бұрын

The Wild Wild West Conrad, Ross Martin and Michael Dunn all Entertainment LEGENDS.

@justthink5854 4 ай бұрын

@@appleengisch6767 i am rewatching the mini series after seeing it on tv when it came out. his performances in Centennial and also the Black Sheep sheep series has very wide wide range. he created wonderful characters in both. the camera loved him as well. also of note in the miniseries is Richard Chamberlain, the actors playing the 2 mixed race brothers! Alex Karras was surprisingly good as well.

@OchoVerde 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...what a refreshing interview. I worked in the film industry for 30 years....and NOTHING he says is in the bones of today's actors. Robert Conrad is the best!

@hdjmiller 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite TV shows growing up. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin worked so well together. What an amazing show and cast.

@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 2 жыл бұрын

The most underrated show in t.v. history. Way ahead of its time Robert and Ross were a perfect pairing. Michael Dunn and Victor Buono were fantastic villains. Fantastic show and RIP Bob you were a down to earth, regular guy with tons of talent

@nordan00 2 жыл бұрын

Buono was great in his episodes!

@marklenhard6052 Жыл бұрын

Underrated? Seriously?

@STho205 Жыл бұрын

Can we stop saying "underrated" on YT comments. I gather it is gamer slang, but WWWest was about the most popular show on TV in 1st run and has been popular ever since.

@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 Жыл бұрын

I am way past " gamer age". If you don't mind I don't need the jargon police Thanks

@STho205 Жыл бұрын

@@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 it is just repetitive and trite. Try this in future. "I really like this show. It is still fun to watch"

@stevenclark2908 Жыл бұрын

I grew up watching the Wild, Wild West. I am rewatching now it on Prime Video. There will never be another James West. Robert Conrad was the best. RIP.

@jl696 Жыл бұрын

RIP Robert Conrad. You remind me of my father -- confident, capable, and charismatic. We really need strong masculine actors and public figures like him now. What we have today is really lacking.

@GeorgeVreelandHill 2 жыл бұрын

He is a legend from an era of legends. Television will never be as great again. Today's shows are proof of that.

@mikethebike2456 2 жыл бұрын

🏍️ Today's shows are so diverse and pc that they're not historically correct. Today's documentaries go out of their way to mention black and slave contributions which are doubtful and inconsiquential.

@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын

Well he's ALWAYS been a legend in his own mind, that's for sure.

@ikaikamaleko8370 Жыл бұрын

For sure

@mr.zondide2746 2 жыл бұрын

Every man I ever met who was born between 1950 and 1970 always claim TWWW was their all time favorite show. This is a great interview and his down to earth all American style really comes through.

@rtflone 2 жыл бұрын

I was 15 when TWWW debuted in the fall of 1965 and yes, it will always be a fav show alongside Combat and a few others. Robert Conrad was a man's man, which for those born after 1970, means guys wanted to be him, and girls wanted to be with him. He embodied the rock solid blue collar masculinity that built America, so naturally lunatic feminists hate his type. TWWW was so well done that Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black trilogy) stuck to the nuts and bolts when co-producing and directing the 1999 TWWW movie with Will Smith and Kevin Kline. Thank you, Bob Conrad for giving my generation a ton of great memories..

@mr.zondide2746 2 жыл бұрын

@@rtflone you are correct sir!

@jeffthewhiff 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, "The Wild Wild West" is still one of my favorite shows of all-time and I am in my 50s now! I loved the gadgets on the show the most.

@mas5867 2 жыл бұрын

I dont know. Big Valley vs WWW is a tough call.

@MrPhotodoc 2 жыл бұрын

Boomer here born in '53 but I'll have to say the original Mission Impossible was my favorite.

@edwardsullivan9303 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad should have won an Emmy for his performance as the French trapper in Centennial.

@ScarletClementine 2 жыл бұрын

Loved Centennial, just got the dvd. So cool to hear my childhood hero say that was a western!

@ElliottNest39 2 жыл бұрын

That was the role of a lifetime.

@artkent Жыл бұрын

Fully agree. No one could have topped his performance. I still remember watching it when it was first aired. Blew me away.

@justthink5854 4 ай бұрын

@@artkent i am rewatching the mini series after seeing it on tv when it came out. his performances in Centennial and also the Black Sheep sheep series has very wide wide range. he created wonderful characters in both. the camera loved him as well. also of note in the miniseries is Richard Chamberlain, the actors playing the 2 mixed race brothers! Alex Karras was surprisingly good as well. my fav series is Rt 66.

@justthink5854 4 ай бұрын

@@ElliottNest39 i am rewatching the mini series after seeing it on tv when it came out. his performances in Centennial and also the Black Sheep sheep series has very wide wide range. he created wonderful characters in both. the camera loved him as well. also of note in the miniseries is Richard Chamberlain, the actors playing the 2 mixed race brothers! Alex Karras was surprisingly good as well. my fav series is Rt 66.

@TaipanTex 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad was big in my life from childhood to adulthood. I loved everything he did and saw everything he did for decades. I was devastated when I learned he had passed. It was like losing a member of my own family. Thanks for giving me so many of my life's fondest memories Mr. Conrad!

@ikaikamaleko8370 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@SteveJasseyVO 2 ай бұрын

He was my childhood hero and I emulated him the best that I could.

@kitkatcats3360 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Wild Wild West as a kid. It had that mysterious, western, adventurous and kind of mystic feel to it. Artemis was also a big part of it.

@tonypatricelli8408 2 жыл бұрын

First year was the best

@josephgallagher945 2 жыл бұрын

I watched it every time it was on tv. Prob saw them all too. Even the b&w episodes.👍

@mas5867 11 ай бұрын

Artemis's many, many characters was so funny. Ask yourself why he had to have so many. Like the people in the other episodes would know who he was. He was very talented to pull off so many.

@appleengisch6767 10 ай бұрын

For sure!

@jamesdavidson4769 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad and Ross Martin were very great actors. And the Wild Wild West was one of the greatest western shows too.

@markeaton2003 2 жыл бұрын

I think that it was also., in so many ways. Bonanza was good, but in a much different way.

@paulyricca3881 2 жыл бұрын

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@cards0486 2 жыл бұрын

I was a teenager, and loved Ross Martin. I thought Artie was a fascinating character. And Ross was funny, loaded with personality. Artemis Gordon was my man.

@paulyricca3881 2 жыл бұрын

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@lynettepalecek3141 Жыл бұрын

@James. I loved watching "The Wild Wild West" show on tv in the 1960s when I was a young girl. I had a huge crush on Ross Martin.

@jimmyjennings8956 2 жыл бұрын

People might say Robert was bragging on himself but i grew up watching this man and i can promise you this man isn't bragging because he could do everything he said and more and im glad he was that way because he was just like i expected him to be Robert Conrad was a mans man that's the bottom line and macho doesn't do him justice, R.I.P Mr. Conrad we miss a real mans man in entertainment these days.

@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын

He bragged about himself his entire life.

@BELCAN57 2 жыл бұрын

It's not bragging if you can back it up.

@justthink5854 4 ай бұрын

@@BELCAN57 i am rewatching the mini series after seeing it on tv when it came out. his performances in Centennial and also the Black Sheep sheep series has very wide wide range. he created wonderful characters in both. the camera loved him as well. also of note in the miniseries is Richard Chamberlain, the actors playing the 2 mixed race brothers! Alex Karras was surprisingly good as well. my fav series is Rt 66.

@LovelyAbyssinianCat-ye6bd 2 ай бұрын

He is conceited but that is just his way knock it off I dare ya!!

@mitchlancaster566 2 жыл бұрын

1972 Robert went to the international hotel to see Elvis Presley, I was 10 years old and I was in the audience when Elvis introduced Robert during his show, special memory for me

@mjw1955 2 жыл бұрын

My seventh grade teacher was a personal friend of Robert Conrad and one day we spent the afternoon at the studio to see an episode filmed. So we all got to meet him, and we all thought were doubly lucky in that a guest star was Michael Dunn (Dr. Miguelito Loveless) who appeared in only 10 episodes.

@jaf8771 2 жыл бұрын

What surprised you the most as you watched them filming? Lucky you!

@theyangview1898 2 жыл бұрын

I heard he was always after those young girls when he would host those beauty contests. Parents said he was a slime ball

@mjw1955 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaf8771 Probably the part where West is being tried by a jury of animals. Their responses were added in post-production.

@jennifersman7990 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! The episodes with Dr. Loveless were always the best! The reason they were so good IMO was because they only had him on maybe 1-2 times a year so his appearances were always special. He was to WWW what Blofeld was to James Bond

@willomina1990 Жыл бұрын

Hey!.......Keep Dream'in, B.....

@Raptor-bt6zp 2 жыл бұрын

I always was amazed at Mr Conrad’s energy .

@onlinecall5284 2 жыл бұрын

As a child, I had some of the worse role models. And being an intelligent child, I knew I had to find something else. And then came the Wild Wild West. And Robert Conrad aka James West gave me my first intro to what a gentleman was. To this day, I never hurt a woman and I never will. And you treat men with respect as well, even an occasional enemy. But when the time comes for defense, you do what you have to do, and no one ever pushed me and got away with it, and you never kick anyone when they are down (unlike the assholes today.) I'm very happy to have known Robert Conrad, even if it was always from a distance. RIP my secret friend. God bless you.

@arjaysmithjr9083 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone rise to such heights and still keep his feet on the ground.

@wacobob56dad Жыл бұрын

So sad to see all my TV heroes age and die. Robert Conrad always delivered a brawl, gadgets and pretty ladies in every Wild, Wild, West episode.

@ronalddagostino3674 3 ай бұрын

what is worse is us aging and dying!

@autumn1231 2 жыл бұрын

I was a young kid and idolized Robert Conrad. Wild Wild West was something I really looked forward to every week. Getting some hot lady at the end of every episode was the icing on the cake. Many years later I moved to Los Angeles. It was very common to see TV/Movies filmed in neighborhoods. One day I took my dog out for a walk and Robert Conrad was filming something. I didn't talk to him but it was really cool to see my idol in person.

@kentclark6420 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience watching Jack Lord being filmed in a scene of Hawaii 5-0 in Honolulu, in the 70s. At the Ala Wai yacht harbor, where they shot a lot of scenes. This scene was right near our boat.

@autumn1231 2 жыл бұрын

@@kentclark6420 very cool. Book-em Dan-O

@samuelclemons508 2 жыл бұрын

@@kentclark6420 Lol, had an apartment near the Ala Wai on Pau St in 75.

@stephenfricke9298 2 жыл бұрын

Hogan's heroes was on CBS AFTER WWW.

@msr1116 2 жыл бұрын

I was still a young girl during the last few years of The WWW, but I sure could recognize a handsome actor when I saw one. RC was trim, charming, well outfitted and filmed beautifully from all angles in the role of Jim West. Every so often I catch a rerun on a weekend and he's still attractive to me.

@pilsnrimgaard2507 Жыл бұрын

As a kid Robert was one of my hero's. Jim West was a western James Bond and he really is an ICON. Also Conrad was smart enough to keep his politics to himself. Also loved him as the crude, rude and socially unacceptable Pappy Boyington. LEGEND!

@waltereaton4420 Жыл бұрын

As a kid in grade school, i fell in love with "The Wild, Wild West" and Jim West. My favorite TV show of that era.

@vfigueroa1 2 жыл бұрын

My most favorite tv show while I was growing up! Thank you Robert Conrad.

@mas5867 11 ай бұрын

HR Puff n Stuff was better.

@chuckfinley6156 2 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite memories is meeting Robert Conrad at a swim meet his son Christian was competing at back in 1973. one of THE biggest Studs in Hollywood.

@johnmcpherson5068 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this show. It was absolutely the best.

@jodyguilbeaux8225 2 жыл бұрын

back in the 1960s, he was my television hero. we had THE WILD WILD WEST, THE GREEN HORNET, THE MAN FROM UNCLE and THE TIME TUNNEL , just to name a few. we had 3 channels with all this great variety of talent, i miss those days, so what happen ?

@Tom-us9yb 2 жыл бұрын

Timeless , I could listen to this man talk for hours ! A true Hollywood legend ! He has joined so many greats .

@stephenowens9811 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching the wild wild west and I still watch it today a truly great show done by great actors R I P Mister Conrad

@kevinclark8549 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad was a class act and he was the real deal tough Macho man. He had no fear of anyone or anything. He was one of my idols and role models. He will be deeply missed and truly never be forgotten. Love him in the wild wild west and the Duke plus the Black Sheep Squadron also battle of the network star's. This was the best and most informative interview I've seen by Robert Conrad. 👏

@kevinclark8549 2 жыл бұрын

@Scott Prendergast that's not true Mickey Rourke didn't want to fight Robert Conrad. Mickey didn't want any part of him. I've seen Mickey Rourke fights on KZfaq not very impressive. Robert Conrad challenged Sylvester Stallone too he stated he's an actor not a fighter. He didn't want to fight Conrad either. Conrad was willing to fight him Don kings son was going to promote the fight but Conrad said the money wasn't right. Google Robert Conrad vs Mickey Rourke and read the first article thats from at top of the link from the Florida Sun-Sentinle It has the entire true story on Robert Conrad calling Mickey Rourke out. That was a false story you posted. I went back and found the true story I read long ago about it. I posted it below. Hopefully KZfaq will not remove it.

@kevinclark8549 2 жыл бұрын

Mickey Rourkes fights were rumored to had been fixed. Tony Danza would have destroyed Mickey Rourke. I'm a fan of Mickey Rourke too as an actor. But as a fighter not so much. Robert Conrad fought Tony Danza and knocked him out. Conrad was way older than Danza and still fought him. So Conrad would never say I'm to old to fight someone. That's a false story. About Conrad being afraid to fight Mickey Rourke. Robert Conrad speaks very highly of Mickey Rourke as a fighter. I don't know where you get these rumors from but they are false.

@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 2 жыл бұрын

He is a piece of shit. He fucked up and hurt somebody really bad in a drunk driving accident

@MrWalkalltheway 2 жыл бұрын

Don't you forget a badsss tv show from the 80"s.... A Man called Sloan....

@harleydavidson6851 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up, He was ONE of My Favorite tough guys! Also Vic Morrow from Combat! Was a GREAT time to be a kid & Have a TV... Fond memories. God bless

@darlenemcclenny3909 2 жыл бұрын

I met him in the 70s at a car show. He was just standing around talking to people. So approachable and down to earth. I asked him to sign his picture for a friend. I told him that it was for a friend who wanted to be there but her husband didn't want her to go. He said, "Tell her I'm sorry she couldn't be here." I said, "Not as sorry as she is." It was an experience I'll never forget!!

@markeaton2003 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad accomplished more different things in entertainment, than anyone ever has. 1, musician, 2, Singer, 3, actor, 4, Stuntman hall of fame 5, Writer, 6, director, 7, producer, 8, radio show host. His own bodyguard, and one of the greatest actors, that treated people like they were one of his family, and that was no act. A great person. Check out his song "The Great Magician", or "Again" he had a amazing voice. He made one big mistake drunk, but he paid the price of making it, many ways. Robert Conrad was to me and many, a true Off Screen Hero also.

@andyokus5735 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. I never knew Bob had a musical side. I must check that out. Thanks again.

@markeaton2003 2 жыл бұрын

@@andyokus5735 Thank you. Yes check out those two songs on KZfaq, a great voice..

@kevinclark8549 2 жыл бұрын

He was also a boxer too. He fought pro his record was 4 0 1. 4 wins zero losses and 1 draw. His amateur record was 29 wins and 2 losses 1 draw.

@josephpowelliii9169 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinclark8549 Held a black belt in karate too I have heard.

@kevinclark8549 Жыл бұрын

@@josephpowelliii9169 yes he did. I was lucky enough to message him on Facebook and he messages me back.

@ralphfurley123 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad and Jack Lord were my grandmother’s favorite actors! Because of that I watched The Wild Wild West and Hawaii Five-O regularly! ☮️🖖🏽

@ikaikamaleko8370 Жыл бұрын

I remember being a kid, my family would watch the Wild Wild West together, oh man the memories. My mom, sis and two brothers are gone now, brings back deep memories. I was sad when he passed. His role in Columbo was awesome too. RIP to all of them.🙏

@beverlysomerville6838 Жыл бұрын

Every time I hear the music puts me back in time.

@mcleere1 11 ай бұрын

I just went on a 4 day binge watch of Wild Wild West on (PRIME), every episode has been digitally remastered, what an incredible show, to this day I still think it’s the best thing to ever been made. And to watch this interview with Robert Conrad is amazing, what a nice/intelligent guy he was. I love the fact he was proud of his work, as he should be, he really was such a perfect actor, never went overboard and never cut a performance short. I wish T.V. show creators now a days would learn from WWW, too many shows being made now aren’t fun or imaginative, they drag story lines into dark and depressing places, people only have so much viewing time each day, they’re looking for an escape from reality yet still watch something not too slapstick. Wild Wild West really did it right, it had the perfect balance.

@troyledbetter6597 Жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed watching Robert Conrad’s work all of my life. My personal favorites were The Wild, Wild West, Baa Baa Black Sheep and Battle of the Network Stars. He has always been very appreciative of his fans. I was able to talk to him via phone and email numerous times on his radio show. His death affected me a lot. I’m glad I have all of the DVDs of the WWW to watch!

@justthink5854 4 ай бұрын

i am rewatching the mini series after seeing it on tv when it came out. his performances in Centennial and also the Black Sheep sheep series has very wide wide range. he created wonderful characters in both. the camera loved him as well. also of note in the miniseries is Richard Chamberlain, the actors playing the 2 mixed race brothers! Alex Karras was surprisingly good as well. my fav series is Rt 66.

@DavidA-ps1qr 2 жыл бұрын

WWW is iconic. RIP Robert.

@Rick9482 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, he really kept his looks as he aged. An actor who didn't let it all go to his head and someone I always enjoyed. Very nice interview!

@mas5867 2 жыл бұрын

He would have looked much better as this was after injury from his car accident.

@bobjohnson1587 2 жыл бұрын

@@mas5867 That was no accident! That was a collision caused by his drinking. We have to stop calling them "accidents". Even the police now refer to them as collisions - NOT accidents.

@mas5867 2 жыл бұрын

@Bob Johnson there was 1) an accident - an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. and 2) a cause, to which his being drunk was responsible. Are you saying he deliberately crossed the line and hit somebody?

@forcelifeforce 2 жыл бұрын

@@mas5867 Wrong, a DUI (with or without hitting a person/vehicle is *not* an "accident." He deliberately drank and he deliberately drove. Correct yourself. Also, delete your false post to that forum user.

@forcelifeforce 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobjohnson1587 Correct.

@stevelangsdorf7307 2 жыл бұрын

I am 74 years old Robert Conrad has been hero of since we got a TV. Good to finally learn something about him. NUFF SAID, Respect From East Long Beach 💯

@tiffsaver 2 жыл бұрын

An incredible interview. I don't know if anyone else noticed, but I also thought that Conrad was one of the most handsome men that ever lived. Just check him out in his prime. A real, "man's man."

@matthewhardy5610 Жыл бұрын

"If you were perfect then we pray to you on Sunday." Perfect!

@fly1327 Жыл бұрын

No nonsense, so respectful, let's do what works. Love this guy.

@donhulbert1913 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad was such a genuine, down-to-earth man. Thanks for posting.

@sowhat1073 2 жыл бұрын

I used to love to stay at my grandparent's house on weekends and sit up and watch Wild Wild west among other shows with them. Kids nowadays have all the technology, but they didn't have the pleasure of living in that magical time period when life was just more enjoyable.

@Paladin1873 2 жыл бұрын

My three favorite westerns while growing up were Paladin (Have Gun, Will Travel), The Rifleman, and The Wild, Wild West. One could argue the last one was really more on par with The Man From Uncle, but I don't care. It merged the two most popular genres on the 1960s and the babes were so hot they beat almost any woman you see today in film. Plus the lead actors were believable in their roles. When you look at their bios you realize they had been through a lot in life and were genuine tough guys in the best sense of the term.

@mas5867 11 ай бұрын

Tie between Big Valley and WWW.

@RogersGirl88 9 ай бұрын

If u liked the wild wild west, look up brisco county jr

@Paladin1873 9 ай бұрын

@@RogersGirl88 I like Bruce Campbell, but I never warmed up to the show.

@genosim63 2 жыл бұрын

This man was outstanding, as was the WWW. Not enough can be said about Robert Conrad, as well as Ross Martin and their fellow actors;(Michael Dunn etc..), gorgeous women, script writers, stunts and all. It was ahead of it's time and absolutely iconic. Conrad was tough and confident and he backed it up. He and his friend Ross also had two excellent Colombo episodes, another favorite of all time. RIP Robert, Ross and Peter Falk. Always.

@TheNameisPlissken1981 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Conrad's Columbo episode "Exercise in Fatality" has one of the best "gotcha" endings of all time! It's also one of the very few Columbo episodes where the Lt loses his cool with the killer.

@January. 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@nordan00 2 жыл бұрын

And Conrad’s secretary, AKA, Jim Rockford’s attorney, Beth Davenport, in a bikini, to boot!

@printpreview9260 2 жыл бұрын

@@nordan00 hell yes

@nordan00 2 жыл бұрын

@@printpreview9260 The good old days-before fake cans, buffalo asses, and so-called curvy birthing people, which we used to call either “fat chicks” or dudes!

@joracer1 2 жыл бұрын

It was, but the one with Ross 1st season art critic, ep 6 was way more gotcha...watch it, let me know...

@hepgeoff 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! "You're not perfect. If you were perfect we'd pray to you on Sunday." Love the quote. Wild Wild West was such a great show!

@barrylee5846 2 жыл бұрын

RC/JW was my idol when I was a kid.

@lizofthelake4904 2 жыл бұрын

What a man!!!

@rahinc Жыл бұрын

It was a difficult ending for Robert, which need not be repeated here. But I will be always grateful for his talent as an actor that brought so many of us great enjoyment.

@artkent Жыл бұрын

Conrad was an amazing actor. Centennial and Baa Baa Black Sheep were my favorites. Always liked him whatever he did.

@1jmcelfresh 2 ай бұрын

Robert Conrad Genius! Still watching at 72 years old! Wild Wild West will never die! Jim Paragonah, Utah USAF Veteran

@aaazzz1212 Жыл бұрын

Still good looking at his old age. Thank you Mr. Conrad for the wonder shows that brought us so much happiness. RIP.

@Huskrrrr 2 жыл бұрын

James West was even cooler than James Bond.

@janiceallan8539 2 жыл бұрын

He would've made a brilliant James Bond xxx

@paulyricca3881 2 жыл бұрын

👱🏻‍♀️ NO HE AINT , JACK

@paulyricca3881 2 жыл бұрын

@@janiceallan8539 💅🏻👩🏻‍🦰💅🏻STOP SMOKIN CRACK 👴🏻 IM SEAN CONNERY IM THE BEST SPY EVER BAR NONE

@bobjohnson1587 2 жыл бұрын

@@janiceallan8539 He was too short and an American. Cubby Broccoli took a pass on him.

@forcelifeforce 2 жыл бұрын

*Ignorant post!* And look at the people who decided to follow it. You need to delete it.

@markthomas6703 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. I even love his insecurities, which are many. I wish I had got to meet him and give him a big pat on the back for helping me get through my my teen years.

@darkwood777 2 жыл бұрын

His persona is so over the top that you almost feel like he is giving a performance of how he wants us to remember him.

@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@darkwood777 "Over the top" is just another word for narcissist, which he always was.

@warrennicholsony.fernando4513 Жыл бұрын

Whether he was Jim West, Pappy Boyington, or the Duke, Robert Conrad was the Man.

@MTknitter22 2 жыл бұрын

Hard working guy, known to be a good and loyal friend too.

@January. 2 жыл бұрын

*hardworking

@cw-kg2be 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Mr. Conrad, Our entire family grew up watching you on TV. Thank you for the many years of escapist fare entertainment!!

@Jimmy7779 2 жыл бұрын

Early in 1979, I was one of many "extras" for Conrad's TV show "The Duke." The day I was there, they were filming numerous fight sequences in the ring. Red West was also there.

@Ina7709 Жыл бұрын

My favorite show and actor...even now...That's the way we are from Chicago!

@cynthiaennis3107 2 жыл бұрын

Odd nothing much was mentioned about the series Black Sheep Squadron. I loved that show, too!

@GalileanInvariance 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed ... nor any mention of High Mountain Rangers

@patricebradley9547 2 жыл бұрын

Loved him in all those shows. Still looks great.

@insanitypepper1740 2 жыл бұрын

Heyyyy Boyington! Want to play?

@GalileanInvariance 2 жыл бұрын

@@insanitypepper1740: Harachi?!

@charlespatrick8650 2 жыл бұрын

keep waiting to hear his thoughts on Baa Baa Black Sheep, the only mention was when he said something about playing a Medal of Honor winner

@babacalouche 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this upload/share...He was the main man in the 60's-70's ...charisma, charm, he had it all...He was a roll model for a lot of men back to these days...Thank you Robert for being so great in your movies.. We miss you so much.

@MobiusMinded 2 жыл бұрын

I was on set/watching the climatic scene of “The Night of the Murderous Spring” (season 1, episode 27) on my 5th birthday (march 11, 1966). In the scene was West, Gordon & Loveless. I ruined a take (i was 5) by asking my dad a question. The director - Richard Donner - yelled “CUT.” Michael Dunn covered for me by stating that he blew his line. He was very nice to me and I got to spend a few moments with him after the scene.

@hjalmar.poelzig 2 жыл бұрын

Conrad was as lean and handsome as ever here. Wild Wild West was beautifully done, and without even trying became the genesis of the steampunk style.

@vincepeterson5761 2 жыл бұрын

I have to admit I had to look at him for a little bit to realize that is Robert Conrad from wild wild West, man that guy was a stud, man it sucks to get old

@williammacdonald9271 2 жыл бұрын

He kept his mind, still sharp. His remarks re the cost of the show being high, it showed on screen, it was well done.

@robbyrobinson5542 6 ай бұрын

I grew up watching The WWW. Robert Conrad was my favorite actor. Because of watching him I wanted to become a Stuntman. In 1987, I fulfilled my dream in Hollywood. Thank Your Mr. Conrad

@earlmccrary9903 Жыл бұрын

IN 1974 I WAS 13 YEARS OLD!!! I WOULD LITERALLY RUN🏃‍♂️ HOME FROM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL “10 BLOCKS” TOO SEE TWO OF MY FAVORITE TV 📺 SHOWS OF ALL-TIME … “LEAVE IT TO BEAVER” & MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE “WILD WILD WEST”!!! & YES I DO HAVE BOTH TV 📺 SERIES COLLECTIONS ON “DVD” !!!🙌🏽💪🏽🔥💯😎📺

@yotoober1 2 жыл бұрын

One of the all time best shows on TV. Loved TWWW. RIP my friend.

@LSU01 Жыл бұрын

Wild Wild West was my all time favorite show AND STILL IS! I watch it till this day! RIP Bob!

@glennjisan9021 9 ай бұрын

I loved the show when it first came out ... thankfully, it aired early on Friday evenings, so I could still have a social life. Started rewatching the show recently ... it's still a fun watch. I suppose, like a good wine, it just gets better with age. A great cast, led by Robert Conrad, plus a who's who of guest stars! Thanks for posting this interview. It's a shame Ross Martin departed so early.

@jamesdenecochea5709 2 жыл бұрын

TWWW was indeed THE BEST!... Robert Conrad was definitely "A Man's Man". On and off the screen, what you saw, is what you get! RIP Robert, you were one of a kind...

@HC-cb4yp 2 жыл бұрын

The real deal which is incredibly rare in Hollywood.

@danielpfeifer8270 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to be him.

@HC-cb4yp 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielpfeifer8270 I always played "James West" as a kid, although I'm much more Artemis Gordon, but not as smart.

@KevinsHeaven Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved that show. At 12 years old, I WAS James West.

@Tom-us9yb 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this interview ! Loved Robert Conrad as James West and Pappy Boynton . Genuine machismo ! So cool. His stunts were always borderline reckless , he was superb !

@cjpenning 2 жыл бұрын

There's an episode of Mannix called "The Playground", starring Robert Conrad. I think they wrote the part just for him.

@January. 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode

@bridgetschlaefer5249 Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@dawnjohnson8739 2 жыл бұрын

I am SO impressed. He aged so well. LOVED that show when it was first on.

@sherrymainquist1638 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 68 years old loved watching WWW when I was a kid on my grandparents b/w tv. Now I enjoy watching the reruns on KZfaq on my smartphone. RC was a handsome man, 😍 will continue to watch WWW as long as I can find them on KZfaq. Thank you RC. 🙏 RIP

@Anymouse6980 2 ай бұрын

Down to earth, humble yet knowing he has contributed bites to the happiness of others. Really glad to see this interview

@Burps___ 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Conrad’s nerve damage from his automobile accident is evident in the atrophy and difficulty in use of his hand. Rest In Peace, Robert. I enjoy your work. 🎥

@forcelifeforce 2 жыл бұрын

It was not an accident if he was drinking.

@tonkinkid Жыл бұрын

@@forcelifeforce , go to hell, troll

@maryellengrayberg9146 Жыл бұрын

Good show, very talented actors. RIP to all.🙏

@0nevadajim Жыл бұрын

Ba ba black sheep and wild wild west were my favorite shows as a kid. I still like them today.

@jusgibs 2 жыл бұрын

Man, those were the good old days. We were lucky as hell to experience it! Loved Robert Conrad. Even in his older age, he looks ripped!

@walterfechter8080 2 жыл бұрын

"Hawaiian Eye" too! Robert Conrad was (and remains) a real trooper. He worked even after sustaining some serious injuries. "The Wild Wild West" was boss! Robert Conrad (RIP)

@jodyguilbeaux8225 2 жыл бұрын

i remember the intro music to hawaiian eye, i was just a young kid and did not comprehend it at the time. i remember some of the television shows RIPCORD , QUEEN FOR A DAY , 77 SUNSET STRIP and ROUTE 66. i must have been 5 years old at the time.

@walterfechter8080 2 жыл бұрын

@@jodyguilbeaux8225 - Oh yeah - the intro theme to "Hawaiian Eye!" I rememeber it well! I remember all of those TV shows that you mentioned, as well. Some called TV back then, "A vast wasteland," but at least it was entertaining. We'll never go that way again (sadly).

@None-zc5vg 2 жыл бұрын

@@jodyguilbeaux8225 There was a resident actor in "Hawaiian Eye" called 'Poncie Ponce": think about it. The lyrics sung over the titles were (from memory, going back to the '60s when I last saw the series) were " The soft island breeze whispers strange melodies and they tell of exotic mysteries under the tropical sun..."

@davidhans8597 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite actors...and shows of all time!

@evancortez2 2 жыл бұрын

at this point in his life his body was frail, his voice is not as commanding as it once was, but his mind is still sharp as a tack, he remembers everything

@billp4 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if he remembers the commercial where someone was supposed to knock the battery off his shoulder. Let's hope not.

@evancortez2 2 жыл бұрын

He probably did

@B25gunship Жыл бұрын

What a great interview and what a great down to earth and humble man. Not an ounce of bullshit Hollywood ego between his ears. He tells it like it is and walks it like he talks it. Too bad he had the health issues in his later years. You can tell he remembers his humble beginnings when he talks of unloading trucks and working for peanuts. I was a senior in high school when TWWW premiered. I went to my buddys house as he was leaving for the Army and his Dad had it on the TV. He said he never saw such a physique in all his days. Yeah, Conrad had a chip on his shoulder. Only difference was he could back it up.

@richr1029 Жыл бұрын

I miss the show " The Wild Wild West" Robert is such a great actor.

@joegomez8367 5 ай бұрын

The Wild Wild West was the coolest show back in the day. Robert Conrad and Ross Martin were the greatest team. James Bond on a horse… Simply awesome. RIP Robert Conrad.

@carolynrussell774 Жыл бұрын

Yes, never ever be another Robert Conrad he was the best!! I really enjoyed his acting he was great--- Loved Wild Wild West!! Thank you!

@Keith_X 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. Wild Wild West was such a good show. Also loved Baa Baa Black Sheep. Mr Conrad was a bad ass.

@David_Watts Жыл бұрын

"Go ahead! I dare ya!!" I'll never forget him in those Duracell commercials..but the Wild Wild West with Ross Martin was SOOO COOL!! RIP Bob Conrad

@drbonesshow1 2 жыл бұрын

In the Wild Wild West Robert Conrad did nearly all, but not all of his stunts. If you watch the series carefully you will see where a stuntman substitutes. Still a great achievement you will never see again. RIP his battered body.