The Open Mind : Eli Wallach’s “The Good, the Bad and Me”
Guest: Eli Wallach, actor and author of the autobiography, “The Good, the Bad and Me In My Anecdotage.”
(Taped 4-21-05)
In May 1956, Richard D. Heffner, American historian, broadcaster, and University Professor of Communications and Public Policy at Rutgers, began a weekly public television series called The Open Mind. Well ahead of its time, the program has welcomed hundreds of interesting and influential persons from all fields to speak freely and to share their thoughts and ideas with a broad audience.
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As highly rated as he was, he was still underrated.
Eli Wallach is no more. But Tuco will live forever and ever and ever!
@markharrison2544
5 жыл бұрын
It was such racist casting.
@kingz2843
5 жыл бұрын
@@markharrison2544 HOW???
@markharrison2544
5 жыл бұрын
@@kingz2843 A white man playing an Hispanic role would never be allowed today.
@kingz2843
5 жыл бұрын
@@markharrison2544 You're sorta not wrong.
@Chalor.
4 жыл бұрын
@@markharrison2544 According to a good bit of jews, they don't identity as white...only jewish. Maybe Eli was one of them lol. Does that make it better, no...but they are called actors. That means they're pretending. Tom Hanks isn't retarded, Denzel isn't blind, and Eli is Latino.
I always said that he deserved an Oscar for his part in ‘The Good, the bad and the ugly’
@KutWrite
3 жыл бұрын
If the Oscars were about quality, he would have. I don't set my sail by awards shows. They are mindless.
@marksherrill9337
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I also thought Eli deserved the Oscar for that movie.
@MarkHarrison733
Жыл бұрын
It was such racist casting. It ruined the film.
@Groucho-tg1tx
Жыл бұрын
No you were indoctrinated believing that..
@sweetitis
Жыл бұрын
You and me both
A real gentleman, loed him as an actor. Rest in peace Eli .
I still see and hear Tuco in his expressions and voice 👍❤️
I am 65 years old and must have watched The good the bad the ugly, innumerable times. Tuco is amongst the best roles I have seen. Elderly screen writer in The holiday is another lovely character I love. You are a great actor sir. Salute.
What a great actor and a gentleman.He was great in The Good Bad and Ugly still my favorite film since I seen it as a Kid !!!!!
still legend in 2023 🔥
Eli is great actor... He's role of Tuko is incredible... RIP Eli Wallach
@JamesRichards-mj9kw
9 ай бұрын
It was such racist casting.
I've heard he should have won an Oscar for his role of tuco, I agree 100percent
@kitswithkaren5003
9 ай бұрын
100% agree.🐻🐒🤗👍
The Epitome of the word Actor!
I spent several hours with Eli in the early 70s. His acting genius and stardom notwithstanding, Eli is as classy and likeable a guy as you could find on earth. He gave me a great hug before we parted that night. I'll remember Eli until my own days come to a close.
@dogboymalone11
Жыл бұрын
YOU ARE LUCKY :)
To me, Tuco is the greatest character in the greatest movie of all time. RIP Eli Wallach, The Good The Bad and The Ugly is and always will be your Movie!!
@Ve-suvius
Жыл бұрын
He was a gem for sure.
@JamesRichards-mj9kw
9 ай бұрын
Such racist casting. It ruined the film.
@jc940
9 ай бұрын
@@JamesRichards-mj9kw nobody cares about your racist comment, you can go away now, You're Dismissed!
Eli! What an amazing actor! RIP Legend
What I would have given to spend a quiet afternoon of conversation with this man.
One of the greatest actors ever!
He had such a heaven smile. We love you tuco.
one bastard goes in and another comes out !.......classic
@gregorylococo5543
4 жыл бұрын
Today's world as well...
Tuco lives on and on. What a performance by this man!
Man Eli has a great point! Movies have just taken over peoples lives and swearing has just became a part if society... RIP LEGEND💔
Thanks Eli for bringing Tuco to life, truly great acting.
A class act and legendary actor.
Brilliant actor! He as given me incentive to grow. RIP Eli
Mr.Wallach was a very fine actor. Sergio Leone did an excellent job of using the closeup to take advantage of Mr. Wallachs ability to act with small facial moves that speak volumes. He was perfect for the part in TGTBATU.
He could've won an Oscar for Tuco. He played it so well.
@JamesRichards-mj9kw
9 ай бұрын
He was badly miscast.
Eli you shall never be forgotten! I love you. God Jesus may rest your soul.
Fascinating! Eli was a history lesson about language, writing and film. Rip.
Tuco: "Don't talk....SHOOT!"
He might not appreciate my feeling, but he will always be Tuco to me. Saw that movie in the drive in when I was around 7 or 8 years old. And man, did that make a life long impression on me. He literally made that character come alive with his acting skill. Just hearing his voice, make me think he is going to draw on me.
Eli was truly a character!
I second that motion a Oscar for him
Tuko is the man period , Great show
Eli was a great man and a one helluva actor! No Oscar could have matched him. I share his views on many topics.
"I was in my glory acting" --- Yes, you were, Eli Wallach!!
great actor and underrated
I love eli wallach respekt ❤❤❤
Wow! What a legend! May he rest in peace! 🌺
@jimnewcombe7584
Жыл бұрын
If, when you say "peace", you mean an infinite state of immobility, without any sentience at all - I'm sure he will.
Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez. I will always remember you eventhough I don't have two hundred thousand dollars in my hand. RIP my friend.
I've known him as Don Altobello but finding out he was Tuco made my admiration of him is ten fold. Amazing actor.
What a great man he was, RIP Tuco.
He is always handsome with his smile and laugh. Great actor of all time.
Just finishing watching the good the bad and the ugly on new year 2021 , just as exciting as I watch it the first time in the 70s .Eli is such a good actors , loved him in this movie
TUCO , my friend , gone , but never forgotten ! !👍👌❤❤❤
Eli in this discussion is fantastic l do like the fact when went back on time when he was a kid then when he explained in a such beautiful & simple way everything about theater , movies , tv it's practical moral in the society of its effects then explained the quality of the theater that is completely different because is live that the public is present & therefore the influence of its participation is all there then as he continuing his remarks are very interesting because his good sense of worth is always there I do like how he manage to show to the public the meaning of his perspective of his philosophy of life with responsibility of telling the truth as fit he is in my opinion a gentlemen .
So true ! I agree when he said that in modern movies you hear the fu*** word every minute. He was an actor from another planet, thanks for your masterpieces.
Absolute Super Truth . And these statements become more relevant as time goes bye !
I’m watching it right now...
Love this guy
To be fair 🤔Eli..Lee..and Clint all deserved Oscars 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Equally as good 👍👍
In this pandemic, i just respect and love Eli! My favoourite movie is Gbu, he speacks so much commonsense Godless his spirit!
Eli was the real star in the Spaghetti Westerns
God bless you 🙏 tuco!! rest and peace! I WISH YOU WAS still alive to make the good the bad and the ugly 2.
A great actor is one who get's his storylines right :)
The best ackter
He even got to play in a Bruce Lee movie that Lee wrote but sadly past away before it was made "The Silent Flute" aka Circle of Iron ! R.I.P. Eli Wallach ❤🙏
Tuco....Your the son of a thousand fathers!!!
@lorenzopertici6139
4 жыл бұрын
All bastards like you
Wallach acted in many movies but all the quotations come from TGTBTU. Wonderful! Timeless movie.
@hennagaijin100
Жыл бұрын
' anyone who double crosses me and leaves me alive knows nothing about Tuco. Nothing.'
What a nice man .
great!
Tuco !! You will live 4ever..
This is a real man.... take note kids
Never in my wildest dreams i would have guesed he was an American born and bred. Truly a great actor Tuco. Generations to come will see a great a actor
@matthewnichols3533
Жыл бұрын
He was a ww2 vet also
Elli outro dos grandes atores do passado ficara na historia
Oh eli you are legend man
I wish could take that transcript.
You called it Eli.
We'll always miss you Calvera.
I read.I spend my Days at the Library.But I understand Fully Where Eli is Coming From He Right about TV and Movies Ain't The Same With Smut
a great actor
Eli Wallach is the best Western cheeky actor ever?
If I could actually get to know a few celebrities I would have had Eli Wallach on my short list for sure.
If you want to shoot, shoot! Don't Talk!!🤨😏🛁🔫
Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez! A men whom you were able to listen too! You had a wonderfull wife, carrer and life! Tx for enjoying you Eli!
❤
04:14 So true.
He was 90 here. Not bad!
"...today they use the F-word 16 times every 4 minutes on the screen..." "...today they don't stimulate very much..." yeah, Eli, there is something wrong with that! Good man! wise man, my man! ..and he knows how to tell stories...😂
Saludad is Big mem 🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤
Ever notice most of the movies Clint has been in he never used the F word? Once in a while he'd let one fly but maybe Eli had a talk with him years ago and it rubbed off.
The best non mexican, mexican actor..
@hennagaijin100
Жыл бұрын
Funny how the best Mexican in film was a Polish Jew from Brooklyn.
when I see Eli, I feel good. when I see the interviewer, I don't feel very good. some kind of anxiety....
It's a disease sadly, interviewer's who think people want to hear their view's, it's the person being interviewed that people want to hear.
wow you were the best bad guy ever xx
Tuco in film - Impressive
That long ass intro makes me think when you have to talk talk don't waste time.
@lukenorth7127
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It's atrocious how popular it is for "interviewers" to ramble as though they are the ones being interviewed. And it only got worse.
@KutWrite
3 жыл бұрын
@@lukenorth7127: Yeah, I ducked out. PBS has many big egos in its small pond.
@lukenorth7127
3 жыл бұрын
@@KutWrite Amen, sir. The big ego sickness now infects most of the television industry. Charlie Rose and Nicholas Winding Refn are even worse than this man.
@KutWrite
3 жыл бұрын
@@lukenorth7127: I thought Rose finally got his with all the sexual harassment that came out. Maybe he's Teflon like Slick WIlly et al.
@lukenorth7127
3 жыл бұрын
@@KutWrite Interesting point. I never followed Charlie Rose to begin with. I saw the so-called interview with Ralph Fiennes after Schindler’s List and gave Fiennes a ton of props for keeping it together.
The open is right out of the 70s
Last movie I saw him in was called the holiday
Tuco Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez :D
Talking about Tuco... Eli Wallach gave such an amazing acting, the movie was a success only (ONLY) because of him. The other "actors" did nothing, no acting. Eastwood says nothing and only shoots and/or chewing a cigar. Lee van cliff- OK, he does not need to talk, his facial physique does all the talking. But Eli Wallach- Amazing! He dominates the fun, the fear, the zest of Tuco. Some of his facial gestures will stay with ne forever.
Two kinds of people, those with loaded guns and those who dig.
Brilliant actor, creating the 3 dimensional villain in so many of his films, in contrast to the cliche ridden, cardboard villains in so many movies.
@luisangelEXALTA
9 ай бұрын
Well said, he even made his portrayal of the villain, human and likable , truly amazing
Eli Wallach makes sense about the over use of sex and profanity in films and TV, but I disagree about actors using their fame to push their political opinions. There are actors I used to like that I can't stand anymore for that reason and avoid their movies.
Tuco benedico..😲
They don't make them like Wallach any more
"There's no name on it"
I wonder what Clint, Eli and Lee feel about RDR2.
I wash you had criticized and reviewed the book!
AV isn't in sync.
A good movie with excellent examples of no language ability is the "Big Lebowski." While it was entertaining to see Jeff Bridges and John Goodman using curse words within their characters, I wouldn't use a degrading form of language like theirs. Another good example is "Beavis and Butt-Head." They couldn't form a sentence to save their lives. Yet, with good characters and well written scripts as the above examples, the entertainment value can be off the charts. But, in real life, people who are not well spoken and live destructive lifestyles are frowned upon. Obviously, there's good reason for that.
How much 20 dollars How much 50 dollars No no no how much 200 dollars