They were the best.We will never see the likes of them again.Make you laugh your guts out and a minute later make you cry.That is talent.

To listen to this mans voice and hear his account of his life is priceless.

Stan Laurel insisted on his phone number being printed in the telephone directory so his fans could call him ! What a true legend ! How many actors would do that ?

Its incredible to think that Laurel and Hardy films are still so watchable today and classic examples of "How to do it"! They were unique and their comedy was timeless, it never gets old. Their sight gags were fabulous and their personal mannerisms mesmerising. You could see the gag coming and when it did it was all the funnier for it. I think Morecambe and Wise employed that technique to great effect too which they doubtless learned from these two masters of their craft.

I wonder how many times people have laughed out aloud because of this man? Laughter is like a medicine, even when times were shitty and we were a bit below the poverty level, Laurel and Hardy still had us all laughing, amazing track record

What a legend Stan was, Laurel and Hardy were the best ever comedy duo, no one can compare to them these days

I can't imagine anyone giving this video a thumbs down and yet there they are. People who do things like this cannot possibly be familiar with the work and genius of Laurel and Hardy, the greatest comic duo of all time. His partner, Oliver Hardy had died two years previously and Stan Laurel was alone in retirement and knowing that the best years were now over and gone. Never again would he and "Babe" be before the cameras preforming their routines to the delight of millions. Just reflections and memories of what was once.

When his best buddy Oliver Hardy died, Stan Laurel refused to act in another film. Laurel was the mastermind; he did the writing and directing/choreography of all their work together, and he gave Oliver many of the best moments in the scenes they did together. Oliver Hardy truthfully was the better actor. His gestures and facial expressions, etc., have been mimicked for a century by countless comedic actors like the great Jackie Gleason. Stan Laurel was a comedic genius for the ages. His last joke; he really wished for people to be happy: "If any of you cry at my funeral, I will never speak to you again." - Stan Laurel LOL

so why on earth would you come to a video about somebody you clearly don't like , watch it, then give it a thumbs down? What the hell is wrong with the human race. This guy is a comedy legend.

Wonderful to listen to this legend. Love you, Stan. You and Babe will always be the greatest. ❤

What a genuine mellifluous voice, listening he was as humble as he was a genius

I somehow wish I had the chance to shake his hand! Saying nothing just look in his eyes! I thank you for the joy you and Oliver gave us! A deep bow of respect!

A great man who made many laugh and that is the best gift one can receive! God bless you Stan Laurel!

I love that he calls Ollie by his nickname 'Babe'. It suited him so well, he was like a big lovable, cuddly baby!

No word can express our feeling about this duo and their actions which kept us smiling years on and till our old age.

Stan Laurel was a perfectionist when creating comedy gold, every little detail was scrutinized and analyzed before eventually being produced and acted to such precision and perfection by the legendary duo....LAUREL & HARDY

Still watch laurel n hardy films to this day...luv em....if u ever have a sad day or feel low,stick a laurel n hardy dvd in n ur be smiling in no time..god bless L&H

Stan and Ollie, comedy genius the like we’’ll never see again

what a great and humble man.

This is my first hearing of this rare interview with the comic genius that was Stan Laurel. A British born Hollywood star along with his American buddy and sidekick Oliver "Babe" Norville Hardy! They were very much part and parcel of my past and still live by love, in my memory, today!

Been a Laurel & Hardy fan since I was a small boy... to hear this comic GENIUS giving an interview has absolutely made my day.. WONDERFUL.

Who didn’t love this man. His heart shone out with goodwill and kindness, a true gentlemen to the core. He’s the clown uncle I always wished I had as a kid.

I could sit and listen to him all week.

Oliver "Babe" Hardy had died a couple of years earlier. Hardy's reply to any questions regarding comedy was always "ask Stan", which Laurel confirms here.

Total respect!!!... delivered with a very large grin. Thanks Stan and Babe XX Thanks for the memories RIP

When comedy started on the big screen as a duo. Thanks for all the fun you have given us all for many years. The catalyst that gave us many more funny duos throughout the years to come. True legends that entertained the public through bad times.

He always had such a lovely voice and was a handsome guy

' It certainly is ' then he hangs up the phone. Ollie asks who was that ? Stan replies, ' the operator said it was a long distance from New York' A classic moment

Glad to have been alive to watch this Comedy Team's many movies. The genius of both, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are priceless ! In these times of economic turn-down and financial DEpression-like atmosphere, there is no other way to change one's mood than watching these two and having a real belly-laugh !

By the end of this interview I had tears in my eyes. God bless you Stan Laurel, absolute legends, wish I could have shook your hand, and to think you died 2 years before I was even born x

i could watch laurel and hardy over and over again they always make me laugh god bless them both

there will never be a comedy act as good as stan and ollie, the best double act ever to grace our screens

Hearing them sing "in the good old summertime " in a foot of snow and with a wind up piano,cracks me up every time.🙏

What a wonderful pair Laurel and Hardy..The joy they have given in their lifetime is unmeasurable. They were a true gift from God to humanity. God love them as we knew them and loved them the same. Thanks for the memories. May GodBless them both.

Great guy and a true genius, bless him 👍

I have seen his house, his school and his church and the theater his father worked in. Bishop Aukland. Such a humble man from a humble background. You don’t get that anymore. Thank you for the many laughs you gave me growing up.

What a wonderful man, such a wonderful interview, thank you for sharing, made my day!!

Wow!!!! I never imagined his voice to be so kind of heavy..

So glad somebody had the foresight to record this and thanks for uploading. Fascinating.

if you've seen their work and know how astoundingly great they were, then this is a truly wonderful look into his mind and last years. thank you.

I love those guys. And you have to hand it to Stan for having the first punk rock hairdo... They don’t make them like this anymore.

His voice is much deeper than I expected

WONDERFUL--STAN'S DEEP VOICE SURPRISED ME, SO RICH AND CLEAR. ONLY NOW AND THEN DID I HEAR A FRACTION OF HIS FILM VOICE. I GUESS THIS IS A CUTTING FROM A LONGER AND FULLER ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE.

I loved Stan Laurel. I am from the same place and would loved to have met him.

THE WORLD WAS A LESS COMPLICATED PLACE WITH Laurel and Hardy

Truly excellent interview and he was a tremendously talented performer Wonderful listening to him

All of Glasgow is proud of our association with him. He made his debut here, at the Britannia Panopticon, when he was just 16. His mother Margaret Metcalfe Jefferson is buried in an ancient graveyard just 200 yards from my house, in the grounds of Cathcart Old Parish Church.

Such a humble, modest and self-effacing guy. I don't like the commonplace use of the word genius, used these days, but Stan came very close as a comedy genius. I'd have sold my soul to have chatted to him for an hour or so. What a legacy Laurel & Hardy have left us! Somebody once asked Stan, who was the funniest person he's ever met? Without the slightest hesitation, he replied, 'Babe' ( Oliver Hardy).

Wonderful to see such an outpouring of love for the greatest comedy duo the world has ever seen! ...... Not a single negative comment! Not surprising, as how could anybody say anything negative about these comedy icons? Laurel and Hardy will be loved until the end of time! ♥️

A great man who brought millions happynesss

The best comedians ever. RIP

This gentleman is a pure genius x

You can tell he lived in America for a long time. Love those two guys.

Glenn Johnson What a great man!Stan and Ollie were the masters.Loved them as a child back in the 50`s and today at 66,laugh as much as i did when i was 6.Mind you,both my mother and father loved them,so very much influenced by them as well.thank you for this wonderful interview.

What's to dislike about this? Some very strange people out there.

Britain's finest export ! Although he lived & died in America he will always to be British to me !

Thank you so much for sharing this interview!!! Great! And what a warm voice Stan had.

I love the sound of his voice. I now know why it sounded " odd " I couldnt put my finger on it, but now I heard him say he was from England, and educated in Scotland ! ! ! Amazing TALENT !!!!

I remember a little 8 year old boy asking his 35 year old parents for the box set one Xmas after seeing episodes on his Grans tv, They were shocked he even knew who they were! Well Here I am nearly 30 myself and still go into A fit of laughter watching these guys! I will always remember the scene with the chimney sweeper that's my favourite! I'm actually grinning at the thought of it now 🤣

A very emotioning interview! A very rare man! Thanks so much, merci beaucoup from Paris France.

Great comic. Stan along with Charlie Chaplin, Peter Sellers, Peter Cook - Great, British comic/performers/actors

real unrepeatable genius, great man, my reference point in visual arts and inspiration on heart sensibility

One of my favourite memories is showing my young son the Music Box Steps one morning before school. We laughed so hard that his older sisters came running downstairs wondering what all the noise was about! Happy times. X

Wasn't he a truly lovely man, so generous with his praise of others yet not wishing to claim it for himself. He and Oliver Hardy were a perfect combination who didn't have one iota of jealousy for each other although Stanley was obviously the dominant one in that he did all the work between films and Hardy was content to just play his comedy part when there. The only two comic performers that come anywhere near their close and obvious love and respect for one another would be the late Morcambe and Wise who had a similar working relationship, with one organising the work between shoots whilst the other was content to play his part only when called. Great comic teams of genius are few and far between, we are unlikely to ever see their like again.

A legend, and a true gentleman.

This was a recorded transcript of a radio talk show that aired on The CBC Radio Network..that was created, produced and hosted by Film historian,author and interviewer:Tony Thomas.

stan the man such a great comedian him and ollie,hearing this interview is fantastic.

This is Amazing! stan was a genius without doubt!!

There's something about hearing my biggest comedy hero mention he was raised for a while in Durham, makes me even more proud to come from Durham. 1st time I ever noticed a slight North East accent coming through too.

The Panopticon Theatre in Glasgow was the first place young Stan took to the stage. It's still open and they show L & H films there on a regular basis.

When I was young, I worked with a smashing old fellow called Ken Wood. He adored L & H, and would have loved to have been able to listen to this. Gone the same way as Stan and Oli now, bless him.

Priceless! Thanks very much for uploading

Almost 100 years later and still the best.

His recollection is amazing.

Fascinating, thank you for uploading.

Thanks so much for the upload, really interesting to hear his voice when he wasn't acting, just being himself. Would love to see the video for this if it exists. L & H were timeless.

This is priceless! Thanks for sharing this!

Those two really archived immortality.

True legend of comedy, no one today comes close! This interview is priceless!

I live near Ollie's birthplace in Harlem, Ga. I've visited the Laurel & Hardy Museum there many times. Hardy's home no longer stands but is notated with a nice tablet. There's an official state historical marker about Mr. Hardy's time in Harlem and overall bio in front of the museum. Latter's filled with artifacts from the duo's career and contains a theater where one can watch their short films. Great place!

Absolutely adore this great man.

The Panopticon theatre where he made his debut in Glasgow is still there and more or less the same as it was.

Hollywood comedy legend AND British.

THANK YOU for this..... I've never heard it before! :-)

Love Stan ... Many wonderful childhood memories 👍

Thanks for uploading, that's a treasure!

Thanks for the posting!

Wow! I live in Lancashire and I never knew Stan Laurel was born in Lancashire. Learn something new every day :) Thank you for the upload

Thanks for the interesting interview upload.

He’s obviously got a bit of an American ‘twang’ over the years, but you can hear he’s British.

Classic and Masterful silent and talkies actors Stan and Laurel will always be remembered as Masterful gifted comic actors....

Loved Laurel and Hardy, they never fail to make me laugh. God bless them both.❤️

Just by chance came across this old interview with Stan Laurel. Wonderful.

Thanks for sharing and what a great photo!

Great interview. Thanks.

Laurel and hardy, the best comedians our world has ever had,never beaten never equalled.

Fascinating to hear this account of his early days. It seems there is a cut at 8:22 which is a shame since Laurel jumps from talking of the US Karno shows in 1913 to speaking about Hardy ('Babe') and how much fun they had so much is missing in between. Never mind, it is great to hear the history he does relate- thanks!

Truly the greatest comedy team ever(with Oliver Hardy.)

Comedy legend..RIP

Amazing !! Thank you ⭐️