“if anything goes wrong with your show, i’ll have a space for you in my restaurant” Liberace was the KING of throwing shade

@lfader

3 ай бұрын

"Throwing shade" Thankyou that goes into the files 👍👏👏👏

Liberace gave letterman some nice side swipes back. Fast and clever

I love how Lee handled Letterman in this clip! Not one but two epic stingers, "...in case your show doesn't work out, I have a place for you in my restaurant!", and "In case you're watching (subtle middle finger)" Letterman was such an ass and Liberace kicked it! Awesome!

@therealmaskedheel

11 ай бұрын

lol I mean I'm pretty sure Letterman enjoys that type of banter. It makes things more entertaining for the show if he's joking with his guests and the guest doesn't give it back. Look at how he responds, he's playing it up. Don't take it so seriously.

I absolutely love him. He is so beautiful and amazing. So precious. I've watched him all day and night. So many documentaries on him. Gay or not idc. His private life was his own business. I love him either way. He was a genius. Never used sheet music once. He was a legend and still is. Thank you Liberace for being you. I wish it had been different here for you. Then you could have been the real you. May you rest in peace now sweet angel. ❤️❤️

Did Liberace have a lot of material possessions--flashy clothes and cars? Sure. But he was also a very generous man who quietly gave to charities, and supported his mother and extended family, to the degree some took advantage of his generosity.

@erossinema8797

2 жыл бұрын

So what. Diana Ross has a lot of flashy clothes and cars. Why people get on someone's case because they like those kind of things boggles my mind

@chilliecheesecake

Жыл бұрын

@@erossinema8797 I guess you only read the first couple sentences of OP's comment. You fruit cups just love to shoot first and ask questions later. 🙄

@jrpacer6355

Жыл бұрын

Same as Elvis

@cherylkoski7184

6 ай бұрын

Not the same. Liberace did not take mind-altering drugs.

@VegasSavageKing

Ай бұрын

Yup. And the second he died his horrible mother and family kicked his boyfriend out and started taking things from the property . 😢

The man could play the piano, sing, give a good show, entertain and cook! Gotta love this man!

@v.dargain1678

4 жыл бұрын

He left his fans way too soon .

he seems so humble here and not showy at all...he knows how to behave like a professional.. I love his fast wit

@jessiejames7492

3 жыл бұрын

@Peter Limato i meant compared to his onstage personality. here hes calmer

@jessiejames7492

3 жыл бұрын

@Peter Limato youre right though. however, thats him !

@gigicassel1804

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I would have loved to have met Liberace. I love to cook as well so maybe I'll buy one of his old cookbooks so I can put together dishes

@jessiejames7492

3 жыл бұрын

@@gigicassel1804 he had recipe books

@jimmysapien9961

3 жыл бұрын

A Class Act . Knows where he came From . 👍🏻

Love the Bird Flip by Lee at 7:24.

Liberace was such a joy to watch no matter what he was doing. Definition of the word class. A lost art.

Liberace was so gracious and pleasant even while David was being a total jerk! He never skipped a beat, and had that genuine warmth, style, professionalism, charisma, and over all sense of class! So grateful this video was brought out! Liberace represents a lot of good times with family from my childhood! God bless you forever Lee!!

@jumblyman

Жыл бұрын

It's a real clash of the old showbiz versus the new ironic showbiz. You felt like Liberace was schooling Letterman a bit.

@IrishStock3

Жыл бұрын

Liberace was very funny, classy and a sweet person , while Letterman was rude, condescending and as usual...a jackass.

Boy did he earn the title "Mr. Showman", I'd like to add to that Mr. Class, Dignity and old fashioned TALENT. We won't see another like Liberace again. Great clip.

I watched Behind the Candilabra and I'm starting to see what a joyful and happy man Liberace was. Old school class and style. The world needs more of it now

@lkctom2546

3 жыл бұрын

I won't watch that movie because I feel like it was too focused on his sexuality, do you agree?

@ohl377

3 жыл бұрын

@@lkctom2546 if you like Liberace, don’t watch it. They only focus on trying to make him look like a degenerate.

@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354

2 жыл бұрын

@@ohl377 He was a sexual deviant. There's no hiding that.He was a very nice man and extremely talented but he was a sexual maniac.

@Johnny-ip4mk

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354 Yeah, and I bet you’re a saint. Nobody cares what you think.

@tweetypie1978

Жыл бұрын

I watched that it was the first time I'd heard of him but learning more about him I realised that movie was based on the book written by Scott who wanted drug money basically. It paints him in a bad light. He tried to help Scott an get him off drugs but he'd had enough as anyone would. He was selling his gold for goodness sake. From what I've seen of the real liberace he left most of his money to scholarships and charities. People who met him say he remembered everyone who worked for him in different countries as stagehands/runners etc names and their kids names and even if he didn't see them for another few years when he came bk he greated them all by name and asked after their families. He was done badly by that post mortem outing and Scott when he was no longer able to tell his side of the story.

Liberace a true gentleman and showman...They just dont make them like that anymore.

All things aside, Liberace had a great sense of humor, WIT, a warm smile, and seemed to be honestly a nice man.

You see right after Dave wipes his hands on Lees apron he puts his middle finger near his eye at 7:21 and says: "Just in case your watching" very subtle gesture to Dave .....this man was a smart act no doubt.

Before I viewed this clip, I had no idea that I needed 1) that fabulous apron & 2) to make that gorgeous mini casserole 3) Liberace's cookbook

The Man Liberace has Class, The Letterman NO CLASS! Class pays big time.

@colinwilliams553

3 жыл бұрын

Letterman has twice the class as Liberace.it depends on what type of humor you like so it your opinion "BRO".

@MisterSplendy

3 ай бұрын

@@colinwilliams553 Learn to write or type like an adult, BRO.

@aaronmaas22

Ай бұрын

Quiet all three of you. Letterman and Liberace both have class. They might not have it the same way, but they both have it. You have the potential to have class too, I believe in you all.

Liberace seemed like a down to earth and wonderful person... I bet he would have been awesome to hang out with...

'Diamond in their meatball'...I loved his sense of humor. GRHS.

'they think theyre going t o find the diamond in the meatball'' ha ha what a line. so funny .

He is adorable. Its impossimble not like him

SUCH A KIND MAN. TOO GOOD TO BE ON THIS FOOL SHOW. HE WAS BEING VERY SHADY,TEASING HIM.

@colinwilliams553

3 жыл бұрын

Letterman may be a lot of things to some people but one thing he's definitely not is a "FOOL".Compare to some of the stiffs that were on the.T.V at the time like Merv and Mike asking boring questions and putting veiwers to sleep LETTERMAN RULED LATE NIGHT T.V IN THE EIGHTIES!!

@MisterSplendy

3 ай бұрын

He acted like a fool. Got it? Good.@@colinwilliams553

Liberace was also a devout Catholic his entire life, yet loving and worldly enough one of his best friends he regularly visited was a Protestant minister. There was so much more to this man than could be reduced to a two-hour television film with Hollywood pretty boys in hot tubs. I am pleased you are curious and intelligent enough to have delved beyond the superficiality of TV film, to learn more about this kind man and talented entertainer.

@monkeyman2407

5 жыл бұрын

gymnastix I've had to remind so many people that Scott Thorson was by no means a "reliable narrator" in Behind The Candelabra. Liberace was no angel (clearly, he started dating Thorson when he was in his late teens & simply could not stay monogamous), but Scott is a drug addict, who was peripherally involved in the Wonderland murders, he's a convicted identity thief & has been in & out of prison for decades. He has told outrageous tales about an alleged affair with Michael Jackson & he even claimed he had an affair with Loretta Lynn - while her late husband was still alive. Scott is a bullshit artist & while I believe that there are many truths in the book, I'm reticent to believe alot of his claims.

I love Liberace and his easy, hilarious remarks. He is so smooth. I would love to have been his friend. Rest In Peace, Lee. You are truly loved and missed. ❤️🌹❤️

He could've been a comedian, such a humble and pleasant man. Am ways smiling too.

Such a humble, unassuming, graceful man...

A friend who worked for the Tel-Co did service at Liberace's Palm Springs home...My friend is an amateur Pianist- Liberace helped him with some pieces he was trying to learn! Liberace was a down-to-earth- wonderful man. R I P

Many an entertainer today could learn from kind and gentle man that Liberace was something of true grace and goodwill. He never subjected the media to any "melt down", and he was always kind and obliging of their needs. He always had a smile on his face. I knew some of his family, personal friends and fans, and just as Liberace never had an unkind word to say about anyone, neither did they ever have an unkind word to say about him. The man was an angel on earth. RIP Liberace. God bless you!

@smartprocesssolutions748

2 жыл бұрын

Written perfectly! He was an incredible talented man.

Wonderful. What a nice man. And dedicated to his brother.

His smile was infectious, taste superb and talent rare.

I love Liberace's sly way of getting back at Letterman after he wiped his dirty hands on Liberace's fancy apron... at 7:27 Liberace itches his nose with his middle finger & says "Just in case you're watching...". Love it!!

@phaedrabacker2004

4 жыл бұрын

I loved it!

@erossinema8797

2 жыл бұрын

Well honestly David Letterman is obnoxious

@IrishStock3

Жыл бұрын

I hadn't noticed, I'll watch again. . just because I he makes me laugh.

Liberace was a class act. It’s neat seeing his more personal side like this.

He had a wonderful sense of humor - love him!

SUCH A TRULY CHARMING, FUNNY AND KIND MAN! rest in peace

He was way ahead of his time when it came to "bling" :)

Liberace. A total genius and a class act

Lee was just a midwest boy who made it big! So nice that he was so personable and generous. RIP Lee

OMG. That sparkly chef's apron. Classic!

What a guy, he can do anything! We lost this genius and talented performer way too soon! RIP Liberace.

Note the middle finger at 7:24 with Liberace's droll comment. Outrageous!

Liberace was one of a kind. There will never be such a talented, kind and flamboyant entertainer again. My mother watched him in the 1950s on TV. All the "older ladies" loved him. Now I am older and feel the same way!

Wow. He really had a great sense of humor.

I would have LOVED to meet Liberace and hang out with him. He always seems so kind.

@tildenhellgate

7 жыл бұрын

predictable and unoriginal......but someone had to say it I guess.

@gaycausesoneisparentalnegl309

6 жыл бұрын

Most likely true about the Lib.

@v.dargain1678

4 жыл бұрын

I'd ask for his autograph for sure . It might be worth some bucks in 2019 .

When I see these old clips it makes me want to back in time. No Cell phones no internet no trash tik tok or fake stars.

Classy, classy man with a lot of talent .

He was a fantastic gentleman. Thank you

Who would have guessed that Liberace was cooler than Letterman?

Miss greats like Liberace in show business today,brilliant showmen like him have become extinct

Liberace played with the London Symphony Orcestra when he was 16. No chump on the keys.

Mr showmanship. Absolutely! This guy was born to be a star. I'm not a fan. But I can appreciate the man's charisma and charm and character

Diamonds in yr meatballs 🍝❤ also he flips him the bird .😺when he wipes his apron ...he knows what to expect from D.L. hes ready for him 💘

Liberace was one of the greatest comedians of his time.

@monkeyman2407

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Martyn he sure was! He sure kept Letterman on his toes (which is no easy feat, that's for sure!)

Years ago, I visited the "Liberace Museum", Las Vegas. It is long closed. Sad. You really have to love this guy. Showmanship? No equal. Style? Well he had it. He was giving the public what they wanted. A GREAT entertainer. He brought classical music to people, in way that nobody has done since. Popular music? That too. there will never be an equal anytime soon.

@ROBINKCOX

4 жыл бұрын

Before you call names, walk a mile in their shoes.

Had liberace been alive today he would be 100 years old 🎹

@jeromykriege

3 жыл бұрын

102 now

@AlTheRelic

2 жыл бұрын

103 now

Thank you for doing that for our Lee,, David. Letting him cook instead of playing the piano all the time. He so loved to cook besides playing the piano. He looks like he's thoroughly enjoying this opportunity to cook.

Lee was a class act and a kind soul

I sadly was not old enough to remember Liberace, but since I came of age, I've watched many videos of his performances and interviews. The man was a GENIUS and a magician on the piano. He'd come out glitzy and magnificent, pure showmanship and all style. Some may have called him "gaudy" but his style was over the top magnificence! And his music was second to none. RIP Liberace. Yours was one of the most incredible talents ever.

Thanks for sharing. We knew Liberace could play the piano and was a good actor, singer, dancer and entertainer but now we know he was an outstanding chef.

I really feel the "Just in case you're watching" comment is in response to Lee saying, "sometimes only the apron." Dave lifts up the apron to wipe his hands, but Lee takes it further as if to indicate Dave's making sure he is wearing more than just the apron. :-) G!

Boy was this guy freaking funny!!! Such great witt. Just love how he can laugh at himself and share both his unbelievable talent and humor with the world!!!! Forever greatly missed!!! Remember watching him as a kid on T.V since the early 70's with my parents and will never forget him.r.i.p Mr. Liberace!!! May you entertain for God and everyone in heaven forever!!!!! 😇😇😇😂😂😂🤗🤗🤗😉😉😉

He was so nice to his fans

He reminds me so much of al Lewis. He is soooo funny. And quick.

LIBERACE SHADE = PRICELESS

Would have loved to have met him, what a Gentleman!

D:What do you wear in the kitchen while cooking? L: Usually just an apron...oh I'm sorry this is a family show... Omg Heeeelarious😂😂😂😂😂

Liberace was AMAZING!!!!!

class pure.and.simple- GOOD.PEOPLE

He took care of his Brother and Mom. Got to respect him for that !!!!

Lee was funny as all heck as usual got to Love this guy!!! Rock on forever in Heaven Lee!!!! Love you!!!! Thank you utube!!!!

Sucks I never got to meet him, seems like a very kind interesting person.

@traceyaru

Жыл бұрын

Me too, I so wanted him to be my godfather I was 24 years old on February 4th 1987 in my mobile in a trailer park I was shocked to hear of such a great man struck down at the prime of his life in my opinion

Don't care for Letterman, but it was a good video. Met Liberace in a casino in Vegas. He was very friendly....

OMG ! I swear when Letterman tried his best to one up Lee at 7:35 at 7:40 Lee gave him the bird !! Am I right ???

@IrishStock3

Жыл бұрын

So stealth, I laughed when Lee said "in case you're watching."

Always a class act.

No one can argue that Liberace didn't have an amazing warmth and charisma on camera. He was a professional through and through

What style and grace....Liberace was a true gentleman. It annoyed me when David Letterman kept interrupting him, and talking over him...I didn't like that at all....very rude.

@halshohassan2593

4 жыл бұрын

It is the case with all American talk shows, they should learn from the Graham Norton show and let the guest shine for the star they are!!!

@XJRMANIAC

4 жыл бұрын

Sloan Chessman you’re right, Letterman was a complete turd.

@olivelane7903

4 жыл бұрын

These videos of lee keep Me sane while bring isolated so so clear picture and sound. Thanks a million for giving these to us you are amazing god bless you X X X X X xxxxxxxxxx

@golden8972

4 жыл бұрын

Gawd, no kidding!!

@bohemialite6371

4 жыл бұрын

That's why they didn't get him for The Tonight Show cuz he's a bum.

This man was hilarious.

Love to see Liberace cooking, must try the recipe...could do without Letterman!

@jimmysapien9961

5 жыл бұрын

Get his cook book 👍🏻

@christinaesther17

4 жыл бұрын

She's a Sybarite wish the recipe was posted! Would like to try it!

@golden8972

4 жыл бұрын

Same here!

I can't seem to get enough of Liberace. What a great showman. All he has to do is show up and I'm enjoying it!

I adore Liberace...such a wonderful soul..

@egala005

9 ай бұрын

You can tell which commenters haven't read the wiki

Liberace always seemed so happy.

The Queen and Letterman! Truth is, I loved Liberace and at one time, he was THE greatest pianist in the world.

wow Liberace beats Letterman in class 10 to1 .

@leokimvideo

10 жыл бұрын

and glam

@Gvozd111

5 жыл бұрын

and gay

@JMAN11380

4 жыл бұрын

@@r.trainer3706 he's not Jewish you antisemitic piece of shit.

@Dan-nt2yb

4 жыл бұрын

Different styles. What an incredibly stupid thing to say Maczek.....congrats👍🏾

@Dan-nt2yb

4 жыл бұрын

AAA .....you’re a twit.

Liberace is so entertaining i bet he was an excellent cook. Like her in playing the piano fabulous

Liberace was always class. Letterman not so much. A real host is Johnny Carson who let his guests talk and always made them feel welcome on his show.

Of course the man was flamboyant on stage. But this was largely part of his act. And Liberace had a great sense of humor about his excesses, which he knew made people laugh, just as comedian Jack Benny's supposed cheapness and vanity (part of which was his being perpetually 39 years old) were part of his shtick.

What a wonderful man! Thanks Lee, My G'Moms love of you is why I learned to play the piano.

*An honest and genuine Showman.*

Lordy ...looks at those rings!!!

@v.dargain1678

4 жыл бұрын

Ha !

"You have nice equipment there" Dave to Liberace. LOL

Yes, he was such a nice human being. Thank you for replying to my comment. Blessings and best wishes!

Love the zinger on Dave. I had friends go to New York City, and I said if you do anything, take the tour at Radio City Music Hall. They didn't. I should show them this.

it's a pleasure to see this video thanks for posting it

@v.dargain1678

4 жыл бұрын

Yes . Thanks a lot . Letterman should have displayed that recipe . Or mentioned what page in the Liberace cookbook it is on .

This video honestly just made my day. Thank you for posting.

I wish I could’ve had the chance to meet him 😭😭😭

Ah, so he’s funny too...nice.

Hahahah he gave letterman the bird! lol

That's such a nice thing to say about such a nice human being :)

Liberace was so smooth and apparently unfazed by Lettersham's rudeness. I loved his comment that he has a place for him in his restaurant, I took as meaning he needed a serving of humility, to be humble. Good luck it didn't work then and he Lettersham is still a rude ass.

@jimmysapien9961

5 жыл бұрын

pamella peach - I Agree

@victoriaflatgard4826

4 жыл бұрын

Very sweet!

March 22, 1984 and still holds up....Liberace would be dead almost 3 years later on February 4, 1987

@tur74d56

7 жыл бұрын

Hood Booger this was Infact from 1986 , he did radio city hall then Oprah and died soon after in Feb 87, u can see here he has lost weight and isn't looking his best

@sprintbass

5 жыл бұрын

@@tur74d56 right. To see him here to Oprah he looks 50 pounds thinner on her show...his eyes looked glazed over...I'm 46 so I remember this because I attended ncsa in music and ballet...I miss him he'd be 100 may 16th 2019... Rip dear man..

@RJ4O4

4 жыл бұрын

@@sprintbass It was 1984. Notice the part where he talks about his brother George just having recently died in October. George died in October 1983.

"sometimes onlythe apron"-Liberace,"but this is a family show!" LOL