RIP Liberace and Little Richard. Two masters of showmanship.

@jg769

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Years ago I saw an interview with Evel Knievel and he stated that Liberace was a big influence for him. The more I thought about it, the flashy jewels, costumes, cape, showmanship made me realize that Evel Knievel was basically Liberace with a motorcycle.

@SwisstedChef2018

Жыл бұрын

Icons, like them or not

@tomtalker2000

Жыл бұрын

Indeed both masters at their craft.

@sixtrejody

Жыл бұрын

@@tomtalker2000 Yeah, master on their knees.

@jjcman2009

Жыл бұрын

Amen

Liberace and Little Richard together. What a rare and exceptional clip.

@frankmiller5059

3 жыл бұрын

he and i shared a conversation in person in L.A. we talked about Hendrix and mick Jagger and life in general i was blessed and will never forget it!

@maryanntorian9468

3 жыл бұрын

What a great clip

@michaellovetere8033

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, two exceptional entertainers...RIP Little Richard...

@devinbrown4379

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@devinbrown4379

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryanntorian9468 it's surely are

Are you kidding me, Liberace and Little Richard at the same place?! One of the greatest Flamboyant pianists of all time. Little Richard is pure love and beauty, RIP oh great ones!

@universaldollie

3 ай бұрын

@rob2049 Did you mean to say "TWO" of the greatest flamboyant pianists of all time? lol! And yes may they both rest in heaven.

@StuMarston

3 ай бұрын

He was gay for a while.

@mikem9536

3 ай бұрын

I feel lucky to have seen Little Richard live in Vancouver, RIP Little Richard.

@satori03

2 ай бұрын

LOVED Little Richard

@CharlesStettler-kp4ot

Ай бұрын

trop "chouchous" ces due

Little Richard is beautiful. His facial features cheekbones, eyes. Beautiful, talented man❤️

When Liberace was criticised for 'selling out' his classical musical gifts for pop fame, he said he was so upset he cried all the way to the bank...priceless!

@wisdomseeker3362

3 жыл бұрын

_Liberace_ certainly did say that ❗ I think he would've been foolish, had he not "sold his classical musical gifts" . 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

@cassiuskamdyn4413

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@anthonymccoy9540

2 жыл бұрын

@@wisdomseeker3362 with it came the crown of Los Vegas

@jeremyhoke1782

2 жыл бұрын

He brought classical music to many who would never have otherwise appreciated it.

@emilystevens6335

2 жыл бұрын

@@wisdomseeker3362 lol Richard and Liberace are a great example of gay gentleman. They R role models the rest of them should imitate.

Little Richard had so much charisma, How could you not love the guy?

I never knew Liberace was so down to Earth. He's well spoken, respectful. Classy guy.

Someone in Douglas's staff knew exactly what they were doing, Liberace, Little Richard and a Fur Fashion Show all in one episode! This can't be a coincidence!! #campclassic 🤣

@blackpowerdiva4958

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 🤣🤣🤣

@juancarlosjc1101

Жыл бұрын

Both were legends and unique entertainers.

@coryhaywood6420

Жыл бұрын

Our Gay forefathers... Breaking down all kinds of obstacles with Wit, talent, and Great Americana Style. With class and humor they let the world know that it's essential to be yourself.

@juancarlosjc1101

Жыл бұрын

@@coryhaywood6420 Perfectly said Cory. Thank you

@Palestinian_holocaust

Жыл бұрын

@@coryhaywood6420 little richard stated that he wasn’t gay

I loved The Mike Douglas show as a kid. He showcased a lot of black celebrities on his program, I’ll always respect that.

@HolgerRuneFan

3 жыл бұрын

Merv Griffin did the same, many Black artists on there as guests over the years.

@loveyu2778

3 жыл бұрын

I did so ass well.. We all watched it with my mom..

@tonybanner2982

3 жыл бұрын

Little Richard and Liberace boy I wonder what they have in common

@dennispearson9287

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonybanner2982 Definitely One of The Greatest Unsolved Mysteries In The History Of Mankind !!!....I Guess We Will Never Know !!.......

@tracythomas122

3 жыл бұрын

@@HolgerRuneFan Sure did. Love some Merv.

Wait A Minute !!!.....Am I Seeing This Right !!??........Liberace And Little Richard On The Same Billing !!??......TALK ABOUT A SUMMIT MEETING !!!!!!!........

@kevingoins9858

3 жыл бұрын

Yo, I remember watching this on TV. Crazy!

@sharjjahnaziz4122

3 жыл бұрын

Where you expect ing a reaction from your comment ?

@frankmiller5059

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a vain person but I have experienced sure greatness !!!

@geistieswarzemann4226

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Two great big ole queens, the mothers of us all! Flame Christina, Flame!

@JustMe-vk4fn

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't pass up an opportunity to see Liberace and Little Richard sitting on the same couch. :D

Liberace was so attentive and polite to Little Richard. Class act.

Little Richard had it all, looks, personality, mega talent.

@opalessence4818

Жыл бұрын

…except a nonjudgmental society that could have prevented him experiencing internalized homophobia…

@wtk6069

Жыл бұрын

​@opalessence4818 By all accounts, he lived a very happy. content life after he returned to his faith and renounced his sinful ways. He was kind of a fixture in Nashville for years. BTW, his testimony is available in several interviews done over several decades and is very compelling.

@yvetterenee8256

Жыл бұрын

...and most of all, a relationship with GOD.

@yvetterenee8256

Жыл бұрын

​​@@opalessence4818 , He turned from sin because he loves Jesus. (John 14:21)

@irvingrosenblat468

Жыл бұрын

and a dk up his (__X__) lmao

My mother received tickets to a Liberace concert in Merrillville, Indiana. Now, we lived in Gary, Indiana at the time. She took me and a girl I was dating. I was 17, she was 16. In case you don't know it, we're black folk. This was one of the most memorable concert experiences I've ever had. My girlfriend thought so too. He really was "Mr. Showmanship."

@julianciahaconsulting8663

3 жыл бұрын

What other shows did you catch around that time?

@michaelconner1771

3 жыл бұрын

@@julianciahaconsulting8663 While living in Gary, I saw Prince and Cameo too. My mother saw Michael Jackson in concert...she did not take me to that one...lol!

@bbutler7158

3 жыл бұрын

Can't but love Liberace!

@jaydenwilliams1489

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelconner1771 im from Gary too but i moved to merrillville in the early 2000s

@michaelconner1771

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaydenwilliams1489 That's cool bro! I imagine they've built that town up very nicely by now? It was booming growth when I left back in 1985...

Two of the best Queens who done it. They won't be forgotten. Never miss Mike Douglas Show when I got home from school back in the early 70s he let a lot of black entertainers shine on his show.Much respect to Mike Douglas

@mkedmusa9416

Жыл бұрын

Very much a gentleman classic Me. Douglas

@ronfowlermusic

Жыл бұрын

Queens?

@tiny5500

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! ❤️

@ronfowlermusic

Жыл бұрын

Richard ain't no queen!

@chrysalyn

Жыл бұрын

@@ronfowlermusic😢😅😅😅😅f😅dct😅😮😅= .,😊

When you look beyond the glitter, and hear what he has to say, Liberace was a genuine, nice person. A decent human being.

@microfoon8648

6 ай бұрын

Unless you're a fur-bearing animal, that is. Then he was a soulless mass murderer with no shame.

@brunoav6999

6 ай бұрын

​@microfoon8648 💯!!! His vanity was more important than those poor, crated, tortured innocent creatures 😢

@myopinion4108

5 ай бұрын

He loved animals. He took in 5 unwanted dogs! He loved them! 🐶 There will always be fur coats. That’s just how it is.

@msbigdog1460

5 ай бұрын

​@@brunoav6999🙄🙄🙄🙄

@msbigdog1460

5 ай бұрын

​@@microfoon8648🙄🙄🙄🙄

It is easy to see, with Mike's easy conversational skills, why his show was such a hit.

@user-yf8lb4hf2c

5 ай бұрын

Mike Douglas had a chat show at the time when people had class. No sensationalism, no hype, no drama, no b.s…..just a nice visit with good conversation and some humor.

“You know, close up, you really are beautiful!” - Mike Douglass 😂😂🤣 Richard came out stylin’ with the mirror outfit! Love him forever! 👑

@zylphaaziza3725

3 жыл бұрын

I met him on a flight to London in the year 2k and he gave me an autographed photo...still have it today 💜

@kellyj.azania4371

3 жыл бұрын

He was 38 or so and foine!

@Jeremiah7-ox2nj

3 жыл бұрын

But the hairy chest ruined the whole look.

@michaelreilly3513

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jeremiah7-ox2nj No.

@mollyhall2954

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jeremiah7-ox2nj No, I can't agree with that! David Bowie was a big fan and his wife bought him one of Little Richard's old jackets with the glass ornaments, but he said they had not realized what a big man Richard was--Bowie said the jacket looked huge on him. Richard was always muscular and Bowie always looked slim. I saw Bowie live, but never Richard and really wish I had.

In 1970 I worked at the Whisky ago go and Little Richard had a 10 day engagement there. Every night the house was packed. He was kind and gracious, said hello to everyone when he came in through the front door to everybody. Not to mention, the shows were great and he was always dressed in some mirrored outfit.

@LakewoodDallas

3 жыл бұрын

How marvelous! Thank you for commenting. I love that.

@jonmarretta2459

3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the Doors there?

@sickkat5910

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I moved to LA in 1990 and happened to be on the corner of Hollywood and Highland with my dad when the light changed and a white limo stopped. I found myself staring at the tinted rear side window wondering what hotshot was inside when the window suddenly went down and this basketball sized, black head looked straight at me and screamed 'WOOOOOOOOOOOO", and it was Richard!!!! My dad screamed "Jesus Christ, it's LITTLE RICHARD!!!!", everyone turned and cheered and he waved, and then as quick as that, the window went up, the light changed and it was over. My dad and I will never forget that and still laugh about it today...!

@adriennerobinson1180

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, I know Little was just like that.

@jaminova_1969

3 жыл бұрын

That's truly amazing! You should write a book about your experiences on the strip. My friends band played Whisky in the 90's, and it was a great show! I've noticed that the truly great artists like Richard and others, never forget where they came from!

LOVE LITTLE RICHARD AND LIBERACE WAS SIMPLY A GENIUS ❤

51 years later and I didn’t get bored watching this. I was born in 1978 and always loved Little Richard. I didn’t know anything about Liberace but now I’m interested in learning about his music. I wish talk shows were like this today!

@birdiedog5

Жыл бұрын

Me too, today it's garbage.

@stevenbean9706

Жыл бұрын

Liberace was one in a million never will he be duplicated again. when he died his mansion in las vegas sat abandoned little did the squatters whom slept there know but his dresser he used every night before performing at the hilton had a false bottom and inside it sat over 4 million dollars in jewelery

@j.kanada5196

Жыл бұрын

They actually were up until about 30 years ago. Then reality tv happened smdh.

@AJ-tp9bk

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenbean9706 I have a false bottom, too.

@jamjedi1972

11 ай бұрын

@@AJ-tp9bklol

Little Richard and Liberace knew how to be stylish! Their outfits were killing it. #Stylegoals

@Victoria-ni3tf

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Adrian! Funny seeing you here! Agree that both - and Douglas - had pure hearts. Liberace always hypnotized me with his music. Hope you are doing well! (I’m here under a pseudonym.)

@AdrianDeVore

3 жыл бұрын

@@Victoria-ni3tf What a surprise! 🤣 I was amazed by this strange guest combination because it was unlikely that Little Richard and Liberace to be on the same TV show. Mike Douglas always brought people together. On a personal note, I am doing OK.

1970 I was 10 years old, used to watch Mike with my mom. Loved his shows but I never got to see Liberace play before. Dang, he was quite the showman.

I could listen to Little Richard all night. The host is a delight. Not a hint of racism or homophobia. I loved when he says to L.R how he’s beautiful up close. That’s a man comfortable with his own sexuality. Great stuff. ( I’m Irish and we never had this show here).

@maddmonk505

Жыл бұрын

Later in life, Little Richard stated he was no longer gay.

@akrenwinkle

Жыл бұрын

@@maddmonk505 That's like Jupiter saying it's no longer a planet.

@maddmonk505

Жыл бұрын

@@akrenwinkle meaning... he didn't "engage" in it anymore.

@akrenwinkle

Жыл бұрын

@@maddmonk505 If Little Richard ever said he was, was formerly, had been gay, I never heard about it. I have news for you: you can be gay or straight and not "engage" in anything. Sexuality is in the mind.

@maddmonk505

Жыл бұрын

@@akrenwinkle lol Well hell, if YOU haven't heard about it, must not be true, huh? Just Google it. Ain't that hard. BTW, I have news for you too: acting on it is the problem NOT what's in the mind, bruh

Liberace seems genuinely like such a nice guy. I would have loved to met him.

Talk About what a pairing of guests on one show. Two show business icons & both piano men. Thanks for posting this video.

@petersonlafollette3521

3 жыл бұрын

Little Richard's number here was proof!

I read one of Richard’s books where he said he wanted to be just like his mother because she was so beautiful.

@sharonwright8112

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Little Richard loved his Mother so very much. My late husband and myself had the pleasure of actually talking to Little Richard, at a dinner show, we attended and he sit with us, and he told us how he got his gene's and looks from his beaufical Mother. He was such a elegant and kind man. May he rest in heavenly peace..

@masongarrett3066

3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonwright8112 I love to hear about encounter with celebrities! You are lucky!

@sarahjohnson-bain894

2 жыл бұрын

@@sharonwright8112 HE WILL REST TIL JUDGEMENT DAY

@liveyourlife1777

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahjohnson-bain894 I always say this to people when they say so and so is in heaven. No their souls are resting until The Most High awakens them on judgment day.

@sarahjohnson-bain894

2 жыл бұрын

@@liveyourlife1777 AND YOU ARE RIGHT TO SAY SO...WE WILL BE RAISED AT THE SAME TIME AND JUDGED ALL ON THE SAME DAY.. YOU ARE RIGHT...PEOPLE WHO HAVE PASSED ARE AWAITING TO BE RISEN ON JUDGEMENT DAY.

I’ve always liked Little Richards music, but didn’t know much about him. This interview was an eye opener. I have a deeper respect for him and his convictions on how just to be a humble human. Also I used to make fun of Liberace, but he is actually a very talented individual and I take back what ever I thought of him

@bobs182

Жыл бұрын

Tutti Fruitti

@Rosanaaparecidarodrigues-ev6fm

6 ай бұрын

🕠🕕🕞🕖🕖🕞🕕🕠🕠🕠🕞🕖🕥🕡🕤🕤🍎🍎🍎🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏🌽🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥦🥦🥦🥒🥒🥒🥒🍇🍇

Liberace was a gifted pianist, and a terrific showman. He was kind, funny, genuine, and laughed at his extravagances. An Icon. Thanks for sharing.

I can imagine a young Prince Nelson watching this and making notes. Cool left handed bassist.

@furiodante6507

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad someone else recognized that😉😉😉

@rrdream2400

3 жыл бұрын

he played the bass upside down, he didn't string it for a lefty, the high string is on top, amazing

@jokerioafm12

3 жыл бұрын

@@rrdream2400 a'la Jimmi Hendrix, I believe he played the 6 sting the same way !

@rrdream2400

3 жыл бұрын

@@jokerioafm12 yes he did which always amazed me, Jimi could play strung righty or lefty

@deliusmyth5063

3 жыл бұрын

Have a look at Mononeon.

Liberace comes across here as a warm, caring man.

@fiercemakeup31

3 жыл бұрын

he was♡

@sharonsanders1218

3 жыл бұрын

Animal rights....wow

@cherylcampbell9369

3 жыл бұрын

And well-received by the vast majority! I always admired Mike Douglas.

@chynnadoll3277

3 жыл бұрын

My cousin’s mother-in-law went to see him perform once and a lady in the audience complimented him on one of his rings (it was a small audience) and he took it off his finger right then and there and gave it to her.

@shandalear3252

2 жыл бұрын

From all accounts he was indeed.

When Little Richard speaks it's so mesmerizing I just love him he is truly touched by God..♥♥ This whole show was PERFECTION.. Great Men..

@angelwings7930

Жыл бұрын

He was great. Very intense guy. I used to play his music a lot while driving, that was a lot of fun.

@malcolmsweet3156

Жыл бұрын

Pure charisma

@jessihawkins9116

Жыл бұрын

@@angelwings7930 you don’t drive anymore?

@angelwings7930

Жыл бұрын

@@jessihawkins9116 😂. No, I’m still driving.

@matimus100

11 ай бұрын

Superstitious graffiti love nonsense

I'm glad Little Richard made the change in his life that he needed to. After so many losses and such much pain, he was led to fully follow Jesus🙏✝️😍.

@matimus100

11 ай бұрын

Love thy neighbour sending weapons to Ukraine Jesus?

Lil Richard and Liberace were like two peas in a pod. Both were Flamboyant AF!!!

@gravy2973

3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh shudddddup

@Super241946

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you notice that they didn't swear or use profanities as well!

@DJWOLFLIVE

3 жыл бұрын

@@Super241946 True. They were true professionals.

@missvida6251

3 жыл бұрын

They were some bad bitches lol

@mikebradshaw6484

3 жыл бұрын

Both were talented AF.

God Gave you a Long Run Richard!! You were and Are, Simply The Best!!!

@kevinboone2178

3 жыл бұрын

He's back to the dust, Retch.

I love Little Richard's sense of self-love. You must have it in order to love others. And he did. I love the posititve messages he gave, without sounding preachy❤️❤️❤️

I used to come home from school and watch the Mike Douglas show everyday. It was always the best. This made me so nostalgic! ♥️

@Ms.ladytosha

5 ай бұрын

Did you babysit Jesus 😂 I'm joking

I thought that I would just watch until Little Richard was done, but I stayed for the duration; glad I did. It was very interesting and entertaining. R.i.p. to all of them.

Today this show made my day!!

@klee_of_c8082

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@maiamoller2948

Ай бұрын

same for me here

When Little Richard started singing That was a good touch the guy on the right kicking out each leg🎉

I grew up in the 90´s listening to mean jokes about Liberace. This man was a genius and deserve nothing but respect! Mr. Liberace, you certainly have a new fan here!

This puts a smile on my face. Glad I experienced the 70's!

@MzDeez

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, Jon. When I see these "flashbacks", it puts me in SUCH a good mood!!!👋👋👋. The 70's were soooo soulful and I was one of those "love-child" teenagers LOL. From the music to the movies it was just a good time all-around!! People actually played instruments, sang with REAL voices and the clothing styles were SUPERFLY 😉.

@jonsmith848

3 жыл бұрын

@@MzDeez Agree 100%. I was in 70's Chicago. Also movies & music was on point!

@MzDeez

3 жыл бұрын

CHILE...."SHUTUP" Iwas born in Chi-Town"...Cook County hospital. Lived on South side for a min....Now THATS WHAT'S UP!!😀

@jonsmith848

3 жыл бұрын

@@MzDeez And? I lived in Chicago for 28 years..South Side..Grammar School/High School. Went to College & kept it moving. Still visit. Childhood Friends. Lived 5 blocks from Lems!!!

@pamelamattox7881

3 жыл бұрын

Love the 70s

Those hairdos had a personality of their own.

@rickhartman2106

3 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY !lol

@itstheru274

2 жыл бұрын

😂😆🤣

@itstheru274

2 жыл бұрын

"That Ain't No Secret! 😳😂😆🤣

Very underrated talent right here folks! ((Little Richard)

Words cannot describe how excited I am to have clicked this video. Liberace and Little Richard are the absolute shit!!! ❤️

@zoltanrudolf9413

7 ай бұрын

Same here!

I NEVER KNEW LIBERACI WAS SO DOWN TO EARTH.

Didn't realize that all three Men were rather short. But beside this Liberace and Little Richard were both talented beyond words..pure gifts from God.

@robertdevoy3119

3 жыл бұрын

I believe Little Richard is 6 ft tall. The other two are definitely shorter by 2 or 3 inches.

@JonEngland

3 жыл бұрын

Liberace is/was 5' 10"... neither short, nor particularly tall. He was born in 1919 but claimed 1920 (vanity? convenience?).

@imasonofadeadbeat2928

3 жыл бұрын

All three were 5'10", not at all short but average.

@williehawkins1431

3 жыл бұрын

NOOOOOO. Little Richard was 6'5.

@williehawkins1431

3 жыл бұрын

@@imasonofadeadbeat2928 little Richard was 6'5

I watched the Mike Douglas Show hundreds of times after school. I never appreciated at the time how great he was and how great so many of his guests were.

@katbird5775

5 ай бұрын

He's my all time favorite talk show host!

@susanfaulkner2304

5 ай бұрын

True.

Omg little Richard - made me cry. What a beautiful soul. The world needs more of him.

Great to see them together . Little Richard spoke of doctor saying he would die (1970), he didn’t pass till 2020. May the both rest easy.

I miss old talk shows because they had actual conversations. When a co-host appears five times in a week you can get to know them. Talk shows today are mostly about the hosts and their big heads.

@screeningmimi

3 жыл бұрын

So true. They only come on to advertise their latest movies or shows. The one entertaining exception I find is the Graham Norton Show from BBC, a group of grownups, and a wildly funny host...having fun!

@devinbrown4379

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@nikkienikkie4310

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! We also didn't get to see the "stars" very often so it was a real treat to watch a show like this. Can you imagine being a co-host for a whole week?

@Scorchy666

2 жыл бұрын

They also put very diverse personalities together to make great tv. Putting two poorly-closeted flamboyant celebrities on at the same time during a fashion show was genius.

@nicholasforrester8587

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

My sister began playing the piano in the 70's because of Liberace. We all used to watch him on tv.

Little Richard was my Mom’s favourite I can see why now . He’s fantastic wowwwwwww . Not only talented great sense of humour intelligent but a real lovely person . Great interview . Liberace and Little Richard two greats .

Liberace was a wonderful human being, just listening to him on the show, he displays a genuine sense of compassion and a love of life. RIP ❤️

@cynthiaedwards222

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Liberace with my HEART!!!

@Earnestlie

3 жыл бұрын

Uhm... Maybe you should check into his worship life and you'll probably want to reconsider and then edit your glowing characterisation.

@redwandennaoui4508

3 жыл бұрын

Tasos really! Well I have no intention of changing my comments!

@Earnestlie

3 жыл бұрын

@@redwandennaoui4508 That's cool. Pardon me for presuming you'd rethink endorsing a Satanist.

@redwandennaoui4508

3 жыл бұрын

Tasos let’s not continue with this, respect other people’s opinions!

So nice to see Little Richard. I had no idea what a sincere man he was as well. Very cool they both took care of their mothers after they became famous, and even have them living with them.

Liberace is fabulous every second, Little Richard is irresistible.

Little Richard should be acknowledged for the fashion icon that he was. He inspired Prince’s look.

@superfly19751

5 ай бұрын

He influenced Prince’s career

👍They’re just beautiful people. I love their kindness and personality. They seem to be genuinely nice people. 💝

Little Richard walks out and suddenly Liberace's outfit looks tame...

@MsPilgrim123

3 жыл бұрын

😂👍

@JGlass-os5th

3 жыл бұрын

IKR!! You LITERALLY read my mind!

@lorebay2593

3 жыл бұрын

😃😃😃

@shayemoore

3 жыл бұрын

OMG, yes, lol!

@juehlwillis4699

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO...2-Shay!!!

Liberace was no joke. Unbelievable pianist.

@chuckmendez8446

11 ай бұрын

Many overlook his talent because of how flamboyant he was and focus only on that, but that man was a wizard on the piano.

@simongills2051

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. If he was no good he wouldn't have stayed up there for so long. I was not a fan, but I still respect talent no matter how it is dressed up. However his choice of material to play was suspect and , in my opinion, let him down.

@syourke3

10 ай бұрын

He was a concert pianist before he became a TV star. He actually played a Liszt piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra when he was young man. But I think he saw that TV offered him fame and fortune and that’s what he wanted.

@huskylover5274

5 ай бұрын

I had a Boss who's Wife 's Family was Friends with him. Her Aunt was his fake girlfriend for awhile. When he died they got an invite to his Funeral, and he brought it to work to show us.

randomly decided to look at Liberace after 35 years on this planet .... I have seriously been missing out... this man is fucking phenomenal, I am addicted. I dont think my generation understands how legendary this man is. I had no clue what I was getting myself into

@messiahapostle8239

6 ай бұрын

Do you have to use profanity? You may not know you are seriously offending JESUS! Be A Role-Model!

@senormedia

5 ай бұрын

@@messiahapostle8239 OK Karen, don't get your Jesus panties in a wad.

Both Liberace and Little Richard were great musicians. God bless both of them.

@ThouSwell-zx3fd

10 ай бұрын

Little Richard was one of the seminal figures of rock n roll. Liberace was a musical prodigy who studied under Paderewski.

@kennymacdonald5313

9 ай бұрын

Vomit

Liberace played like it was effortless! Little Richard played like the house was on fire! And Mike Douglas was on at 3:30PM for all the housewives to watch! Those were the days! Edit: This was truly a Las Vegas show on the Mike Douglas show!

@claudiascott6484

3 жыл бұрын

Sure we're. The best afternoon program.

@boomerang905

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Douglas was one of the nicest hosts too. My mom loved him

@devinbrown4379

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was

@devinbrown4379

3 жыл бұрын

@@boomerang905 my mom and dad love him too

@bigjohn3928

3 жыл бұрын

From age 5,to 7 watched this show with my Grand Mom...she watched us after school...Wow...

I am a drummer of more than thirty years and first thing I noticed is Le keeping time with his left leg using his right for the mute pedal, all the while playing with both hands separately. Amazing !

Love Little Richard. RIP Beautiful!!!😊❤

Little Richard is always entertaining musically and when he talks

@MakeYouTubeGreatAgain1

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@barbyfranks9807

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN AMEN. THE ALMIGHTY HELD LIL RICHARDS HAND N HE WENT BK TO HIS GOSPEL ROOTS

@aprilwest2402

2 жыл бұрын

Shut Up. lol. Richard always said, that !

Bless little Richie speaking the word of God!

@nygelmiller5293

3 жыл бұрын

He's sincere, too! What he says is true! 10 years ago, I myself was ill with blood poisoning, and by the conventioninal logic, I should have died.So I had to rack my brain to try out solutions. I thought that by rights , surely you can't be alright one moment, and at death's door the next moment! So, as Little Richard thought, I too thought that we need to be here "As long as the good Lord wants". So we have to disregard conventional thinking, because both Little Richard, and myself DID recover!

@ratherbe7

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@suzannebear4194

3 жыл бұрын

He kept him close

@alianshampoprisioners7056

3 жыл бұрын

Real words...

@ScareFearTerror

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN

Such friendly interviews, I miss those types of public interactions. It feels like recent years, so many interviews are based on the drama these public figures are dealing with. A nice and respectful exchange, I love it. AND the love that Liberache had for his dogs... melted my heart, so dang sweet. Lil Richard is never enough, I always want more..... when he said "The beauty is on duty" I fell out my seat; almost forgot how much he filled my heart with joy. He was all about the power of love, his belief if God was relentless..... he knew he was special, a gift to the world.

It’s 2023 and we say the same thing our youth are not familiar with the 60’s / 70’s legends. How delightful these gentleman are

Mike Douglas had the most remarkable guests. He had the ability to get great and legendary performers, that rarely appeared on tv.

Liberace, always smiling, had a pack of rescue dogs, eight tailors, great tastes, flamboyant and sensible, piano skillz, what a great guy!

Two of the best piano 🎹 players in the world and yet so different and all generations love them

just gotta love Little Richard. the king of rock n roll!!!!

@matimus100

11 ай бұрын

Love him yourself

I just recently discovered little Richard, I wan not raised en the US, though I always liked American music but never got the opportunity to really listen to him or acknowledge him since just recently, and I have really have enjoy him, his music and him as a person.

@screeningmimi

3 жыл бұрын

alfonso You have great taste! ;- )

Both of these men had God given talents, but it took a lot of hard work to become the entertainers they were destined to become. Liberace played to nothing but sold out nights at the Las Vegas Hilton, and I can still feel the excitement. He improved every room. I regret greatly never having had the experience of seeing Little Richard. He reeked of talent, and self confidence. Above all else, Little Richard gave the glory to God. People have been known to complain over misplaced car keys, but to fight his way out of poverty(and take his family with him), without complaint, and then fight his way to the top is astonishing to me. I'll shut up now.

@SSKMusicBeats

3 жыл бұрын

Well said 👏🏾

@vivianclaiborne7653

3 жыл бұрын

@Terry S. Little Richard was one of a kind. He lived in Watts, California, where I was raised. He was a devout Seventh Day Adventist"'...and always gave God the Glory, in all things. He was an ordained minister, and for a while, he preached at a ""Tent Revival Service""....in Los Angeles, on Crenshaw Bl. and Adams Blvd. Whenever Richard would come to L.A., he'd call, and my friend Peter, and I, would meet him at a restaurant in Hollywood. Richard was so silly at times, he'd always leave us laughing. Richard preached well, but he couldn't make a living singing ""Old Rugged Cross"".. he had to go back to the studio, record another hit, but it was always, God that he spoke of. Richard had a son, not sure what happened to him. He was simply, ""A Loving Man, who always shared, and showed, his love for God. At the rate this world is going, we might see Richard, kinda sorta soon!!!!

@williamjourney6753

3 жыл бұрын

@@vivianclaiborne7653 How lucky you were to have known him. Your memories of him must be rich in humor, and spirituality. Yes, the world could sure use many more men like him. It does seem to be much more bad than good in world these days, and it might be the result of the lack of spirituality that your friend Little Richard found so important in life. Thank you for sharing.

@hughmann9568

2 жыл бұрын

Talent isn't given and certainly not by "god" don't down play their hard work then try to recover by something "but it took hard work" IT WAS ALL HARD WORK. Your people "christians" were and are the ones making it difficult for people like them (gay) to just live their life..

@williamjourney6753

2 жыл бұрын

@@hughmann9568 I've heard this nonsense from people just like you, with an opinion on what they think sounds intelligent, but it's not you know. I know it stings that God may have overlooked you in the talent department, but you can always make yourself useful by saying less, and in so doing, you'll be saying more. Granted, when you've had very little life experience, you tend to parrot what you've heard. When you become your own man, the mention of God won't intimidate you anymore.

There's not enough glitter in the universe to celebrate this guest line-up!!!!!!

I think Liberace was one of the greatest pianists that ever lived, rest in heaven sir Liberace!!!!!

Some funk you just can't fake! I just love Li'l Richard!!

That was an amazing piece of television history!

Amen Little Richard He is a loving person and who could not fall in love with him and his personality He is too funny!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

@matimus100

11 ай бұрын

Awomen

It would have been something to see both Liberace and Little Richard play a duet.

@jimquantic

Жыл бұрын

If they had been serious about music and performance, they would have done so. But of course, they were not serious..

@metsfanatic6270

Жыл бұрын

I bet they DID ,that night after the show.

@AndyMakesPlaylists

9 ай бұрын

@@metsfanatic6270 not THAT kind of a duet😆

I so love Little Richard. Dig the way he gets that song going....like a steam train. He starts out with an audience clap, get that deep rockin' groove going...chug, chug, chug...then he adds a little at a time (guitar, bass drums, etc.), until that train is a huffin' and a puffin' down that track then he gets to the most important part...those incredible tenor sax vocals of his..swooping and soaring all over that train. To me he was the absolute embodiment of rock 'n roll.

@giovanna8187

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! His voice was phenomenal. The force and electric rhythm of his singing could make anybody feel the power of rock and roll.

@fireball1322

2 жыл бұрын

Little Richard was one of a kind musician. We'll never see another like him. Same with Leon Russell. And they were friends. Ever listen to Leon's song "Crystal Closet Queen"?

I really enjoyed this. Grew up in the 70s. Enjoyed both Liberace and Little Richard especially on a show together. Both of them had great personalities and great talent. Also hats off to Mike Douglas for being all great show host. Ahhhhhh the 70s

My 2nd Little Richard interview. Never realized he was so profound! My new hero!

Two of my favorite performers Liberace and Little Richard! Yas Queen(s)💗👑💗👑

Wow!!! It feels like I'm there in the moment when he gave his respects to Jimi Hendrix. Love Lil' Richard.

All three of them were very humble, especially Liberace.

Liberace and Little Richard were great talents, performers, showmen etc.

Love them both. They don't make stars like this anymore.❤

The doctor told him he was going to die, he said when it's time the Lord will take him and he blessed him with another 50 years after this

Little Richard and his outfit was sparkling!! Amazing. 😊

So glad I watched this Lil Richard interview, eye opening.👁️

As a rock musician (guitarist), Little Richard is like the 'god' of my craft. An amazing musician and person who will be sorely missed.

@mariocooldude9092

Жыл бұрын

Didn't know he played guitar 🎸 🤔 he did however bang on a piano 🎹

@keihan5

Жыл бұрын

@@mariocooldude9092 Seriously? I think my point was pretty clear and you are trolling. I will spell it out slowly, and more specifically, so you may understand more clearly.... R-o-c-k m-u-s-i-c is my craft...... "Guitar" is my instrument

@mariocooldude9092

Жыл бұрын

@@keihan5 rock on dude 😎 🤘

@AndrewJames91

Жыл бұрын

@@keihan5 yet you failed the vibe check 😂

@keihan5

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewJames91 Hahahaha (rolls eyes).

God bless Little Richard! And Mike Douglas was so unique as a host, because he was always focused on the other person, not on trying to be a smart aleck for a cheap laugh, and he always tried to ask really kind and meaningful questions but without sounding hokey or like he was trying to exploit some emotion out of somebody. You got the feeling he cared about the person he was interviewing, and that was especially meaningful back in the day with the thoughtful and respectful way that he treated all the black guests that he had on his show. As a child shows like this made me think things out there were better than they really were between the races. Merv Griffin did an interview with Martin Luther King that just makes me want to cry now, to see Dr. King speak so eloquently even without a pulpit.

@LakewoodDallas

3 жыл бұрын

Well stated.

@boomerang905

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right. Mike had a little dry humor that use to crack me up. Nice man. Those were the days when tv truly entertained us. 😊😊

@twain103

3 жыл бұрын

SO,TRUE.Mike & show DID their homework.They would have the quests on for a week,we got to KNOW the stars & their likes,childhood,etc.My brother was watching around the time Lennon & Ono were on. James Brown,Ali,Pryor,Flip Wilson.Jerry Vale, Jerry Lewis,Sly & The Family Stone,The Jackson Five,The Pointer Sisters,The Bee Gees.Folks of his generation and ours.I don't KNOW IF Jack Nicholson was EVER on,but I BET MIKE DOUGLAS COULD GET HIM TO TALK.RIP, M.D.

@michaelconner1771

3 жыл бұрын

Dick Cavett and Phil Donahue were pretty good talk show hosts too.

@dougporter2356

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Mike Douglas seemed like a nice, intelligent fellow...

I loved Mike Douglas! He was an awesome host! Two great ones on Mike's show! Each in their own right!

@billharden7127

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. 👍

This was a great show! The performances and Little Richard's interview were amazing! His speaking about GOD'S LOVE was my favorite part😇💙🫡

@elizabethilling9387

11 ай бұрын

Amen. Richard used this opportunity to tell listeners, drugs are not life giving, they are destructive. God is the giver of life, salvation, and love. Where are the entertainers with the courage to promote Jesus?

@myopinion4108

5 ай бұрын

@@elizabethilling9387- This is what I remember most about him. Unfortunately, it was after his passing, as an old man on the stage at church talking about Jesus! He’s proof that you can be gay and not act on it.

Honestly, I adore Liberace, I believe he was just as sweet and gentle as he appeared to be.

Little Richard is a blessing to humanity❤️❤️❤️

@matimus100

11 ай бұрын

Nonsense praying or Karma doesn't save innocent children's lives

*Saw Little Richard at a buffet restaurant in Georgia once. Seemed like he was feeding his crew. What a vivacious, giving person.*

Richard was an amazing talent and bigger than life personality. Very intelligent and endlessly interesting. May he rest in peace. Loved this video

In the days when class meant CLASS and TASTE in music and fashion. Rest in Peace Liberace and Little Richard. Mike Douglas always had a great show.

@susanfaulkner2304

5 ай бұрын

True. Our entertainers had class. Miss our YESTERYEARS.