Richard and Rudy's friendship is one of the most important things to have ever happened on Survivor.

Gonna miss Rudy. Not in a homosexual way that’s for sure :P.

@timothywong6089

4 жыл бұрын

Thats was pretty smart

@chikxzy6257

4 жыл бұрын

Shane S you live in georgia

@mittiw1446

4 жыл бұрын

This might be the best survivor joke I’ve ever heard Buffs off to you my guy

@crazychick0390

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao!

@ToontownYeets

3 жыл бұрын

@@chikxzy6257 you live in montana

I’m glad you and Rudy “became pretty good friends. Not in a homosexual way that’s for sure.”

“We had an alliance till the end and I’m fulfilling my obligation.” Rudy’s words when voting Rich the winner just showed how honest and good of a person he was, I think.

@Shutterbun4

Жыл бұрын

Rudy would have stood sinking in molten lava before writing down Richard's name.

Rudy will always be a Survivor legend

@jamesries5534

4 жыл бұрын

.......AND speaking for "Survivor fans," Richard Hatch will also.

I love Rudy. He was so real. The friendship between you two was heartwarming and inspirational.

@Lizard.Wizard2

4 жыл бұрын

and NOT homosexual at all.

I just watched survivor for the first time! I am so sad to hear about Rudy. I was so shocked to see you and Rudy’s relationship from a show in 2000! I was in kindergarten as it aired and it would have been great to see a relationship like that back then. I’m sure you two DID change a lot of people’s lives.

The two that are the reason for the franchise getting to its 40th

It's so sad to hear abuut how little Jeff Probst cared about Rudy's passing, though I'm not surprised.

@dannyc.2039

4 жыл бұрын

SuperWillHatch in all fairness I would like to hear Jeff’s side of the story

Man, at 72 years old the man came in 3rd. That's pretty impressive.

Rudy was a national treasure.

R.I.P Rudy

Rest in peace Rudy. Thank you for your service to our country and also for the entertainment you provided sir.

Such a honest, heartfelt tribute to Rudy. Thank You for sharing Richard! I only knew him through Survivor, but you can see that he was a unique and wonderful man, American and human being.

Hi Richard, I have to say, I just got back into survivor after more than ten years of not watching. I rewatched Borneo, and I have to say, after watching it as an adult, I really liked the way you played the game. I remember as a twelve year old watching Borneo, I thought you were nasty, but now, I think your game was less nasty than others and extremely strategic and groundbreaking. I think the best thing that probably ever happened in survivor was your alliance/friendship with Rudy. What I really liked in Rudy is that he was willing to change and adapt some of his views from day one, seeing that they were all young and that he had to fit in. This is the real difference between Rudy and for example B.B. Andersen who was unwilling to change. But definitely your game with Rudy was legendary. And I reckon had you stayed on All stars atleast until the merge, you would've taken care of Amber and Rob who somehow convinced everyone else to follow them. you would not have fell for that. Had you been in Lex's position, you would've sent Amber home, and that would've made it more interesting. If only. Cheers!

I can’t believe he has passed..Rudy is probably my favourite survivor of all time 😪😪😢😢

I loved the honesty Rudy gave. Honest as the day is long. Great vid Rich:)

Thank you for posting this, it means a lot for us fans, who always admired Rudy and the friendship you two had. We will always remember him ♥

My apologies for arriving late. That said, I thank you for posting this as I believe it is not only a fitting (final) tribute to a great man but also how friendships are sometimes borne from odd circumstances. I consider myself a of traditional values, but I know and appreciate great friends and friendships when I see them. Yours and Rudy's were indeed among them.

Wow! How strong is the media in making us see only one side of the picture. I now see you differently, Richard. Rudy will be missed. I really enjoyed him on the show. There was definitely something off about Sue. I hope she’s gotten the help she needs. You are a very well spoken individual.

Great video Hatch! Thanks for sharing.

Rudy was the man! Had me in stitches every night!

Screw the cancel culture, bring back Richard Hatch!!

Thanks for sharing that Richard

i loved you guys interactions on the show!! you could see the love between u guys!

You had freedom of speech with each other and it was so entertaining... I’m sorry you lost a dear friend...

I really love how kindly you speak of Rudy

Enjoying your videos, Richard. Thank for sharing all of your insight. God bless and I'm bummed you're not on S40. ❤

Some great stories. Thank you for sharing and opening my eyes about the "business" of Survivor. Really really sad.

This was a nice video to watch, you’re a good dude Richard

Rich, the way u and Rudy were together actually made me like and respect u even more! I'm so glad you have spoken on a personal level to us fans about Rudy! All my ❤ to y'all and his family, it's a horrible disease! 😢

Thank you for posting this video. The first time that both you and Rudy appeared together on Survivor was my most favorite season. At that time, both my wife and I were attempting to recover from Cancer and when things looked bleak watching you and Rudy interact made us laugh and for a moment forget about our medical problems. I am a good judge of character and let me just say I feel that the both of you represented the show with class. RIP Rudy!

Richard, thx so much for talking about Rudy...The only thing missing in the video was a few anecdotes, I would have loved to have heard a few short, funny stories that came to mind...I was not aware that his wife, Marg, passed before he did.. Rudy was very much a beloved icon and our gruff hero.. I believe he knew exactly what he was doing when he friended you on Season One.. You worked your butt off each day to feed your entire tribe, and got zero thanks, ungrateful folks..Rudy saw through both of your differences, and Rudy knew, in his heart, Richard Hatch understood what must be done to keep his tribe alive, Hatch came through, battling genius fish every day..Rudy was so much like you- if the island was under attack, Rudy would have dragged you, and the others out, one by one, on his back, through quicksand...Just in case you do not know, I think he would have jumped in front of a bus for you... as far as Jeff Probst goes, he and Burnette have lots of nerve, posting ( IN Memory ) newsclips that Rudy had passed away to viewers, without one word of PERSONAL thanks to the messenger..( you ) The classy thing for both men to have done, would have been to air a few clips, from the past, which showed how close you 2 guys as buddys were, it would have been a classy way to thank you.. Richard, just like every one of out here have a shit load of enemies- you have yours, too...People are easily very threatened by folks who deeply understand human nature, and who are just born with a touch of genius.. Folks are jealous of, and feel inadequate when they admire somebody who is cool and calm, and these types are royally pissed when folks are correct, and when folks cut through hard situations like hot butter like a knife...( remember when you grinned, and whispered you probably could start a fire by blinking your eye ? or, when you shared, “ Im not even hungry “ ? ). These turds do not such up your funny anecdotes with grace, and smile, because it is meant by you as humor...The dumb asses are furious, as they feel you have made them look stupid...As if Burnette somehow poked the casting director in both eyeballs, because, except for you and Rudy, the rest were a bunch of Brownie Scouts.. Dont carry the weight of the ( slow burn ) they still feel, as it is THEIR problem, not yours... Like I said, the smarter and cooler you are, the longer your enemy list is...Probst is so holier-than-thou-he still does not know how to dress himself properly, and is kidding himself if fans do not know he has dated former female contestant on seasons past...He needs to get lifts in his footwear, he might even be shorter than Tom Cruise...*** If Rudy were here right now, he would tell you to ( fuck ‘em both ) I am glad you were honest enough with us, to share the truth about how your respectful phone call to execs about Rudy’s decline was handled...I indeed think you had every right to feel very resentful...Not because how those 2 snubbed you- but because you rightly felt that Rudy deserved much more respect than that...Rich, you are on target, because you do not watch people’s lips, you watch their ( hands/deeds ). Of course, Jeff is obligated to be a ( company man ) because that job keeps him safe, but he is paying a price...By the time Jeff gets to enjoy the nest egg he built, he will be too damn old to lift a spoon to his mouth...Meanwhile, I know Rudy and Marg have new bodies, they look great, and are in Paradise...Your old buddy looks in on you from time to time, and Rudy saw everything that you did for him, and the TRUTH is written in the book of life...Rudy likely owns a big pub in Paradise, and one of the bar stools has his buddy Hatch’s name on the wooden back...I bet it is well known up there, that nobody is allowed to put their butt on your bar stool- because it is special...Reserved for his fat-assed, queer friend, Hatch...yup, his FRIEND...keep in mind, Rich, a guy like Rudy has very few trusted buddies, you were one...( Burnette and Probst can put THAT in their pipe and smoke it ). I very much liked this video content, and hope you pick up speed...Richard, pick up your head, and hold it up high...based upon what I just watched, consider me subscribed....I really had forgotten what a good guy you are...blessings, and remember, ( your fans love you ). xxoo

I loved your guyses friendship on the show, I'm gonna miss him

That's fucked up man. Thank you for sharing these stories, I wish you were on the season and all of this backstory is enlightening. RIP Rudy

RIP Rudy. Love season 1. Especially the Rudy and Richard sharing same toothbrush. And being great firends. That was super cute. That changed .my attitude back then. And so did BB a year later with Buckey and Kent. I hate who I was before. Hating

Richard you are so good at your communication skills. I sure enjoy your videos and appreciate your candor. Thanks for doing them.

@reubenmanzo2054

4 жыл бұрын

My only issue was the volume. I had my computer at full volume and I was struggling to hear it.

Powerful!

You are a very eloquent speaker

This was a good video and enjoyed watching, Richard. RIP Rudy. ❤

What a great guy Rudy was.... Read up on him and learnt so much about his achievements in life. Enjoyed the friendship that developed on Survivor between Hatch and Rudy. It was so real !

Another great, for sure! A great man! Rest in peace Rudy!

You and Rudy will always be the best duo ever

Couldn't help but love Rudy. Rest In Peace ❤️

By far the most iconic friendship ever made on survivor Rudy will be missed.

Rest In Peace Rudy! The Legend my favorite guy in season 1

This message is so relevant right now. How has this country gone so much backward?

I just rewatched season one with my daughter. You and Rudy were my favorites. Watching you master mind the entire flow was very interesting to see unfold. Then Rudy good ole Rudy lol he had me in stitches all the time. I loved his grumpy don't give a shit demeanor. To this day still a favorite. Sad to see this video and find out he passed away. Rudy is such a Survivor legend!!!

watched 4 videos on this channel and now my perspective of Jeff has completely changed!! Would love to see him respond!

That’s sad...makes me mad bc if it were Boston Rob that was I’ll, Jeff would have seen to it to make sure that CBS did some major special for him on TV and all that good stuff. Jeff is so creepily obsessed with Rob

@emilyfrancis3933

4 жыл бұрын

hiIMbeau So true

@WelcometoVideoCity

4 жыл бұрын

IF Boston Rob was ill Jeff would go to the hospital to give him a handy. He clearly has his favourites.

RIP Rudy...loved watching Borneo...

I just started rewatching the first seasons that I haven't seen since they originally aired and it was so nice to see your relationship with him when I have no doubt in my mind that a big reason they cast you and him was they wanted to see conflict. Ironically you both not just played as an alliance in the game, but you actually had a very real friendship. It was so nice to rewatch it after 20+ years and I don't know if you still are active and read comments on youtube, but I hope you are doing well. You should have gotten further in season 8's all stars, and I don't know if they used the Sue 'incident' blown out of proportion as an excuse, but they should have had you on season 40's all winners cast. Out of curiosity, if you were asked, would you ever play again up until you were 72 which is how old I think Rudy was in season 1? Take care! 🙂

True legend of the show Rudy was.

@zaxbysliga7785

4 жыл бұрын

yup

Nice to see you big Guy, lookin good💐

@charblinn617

4 жыл бұрын

So sweet thank you

I go to Virginia Beach all the time and I always make it a point to stop at the Navy SEALs monument to remember Rudy. You’re 100% right, you guys did change the world. Hope all is well

I served as a hospice chaplain in the metro Detroit area during the first season of Survivor. One of my patients was retired military much like Rudy. Throat cancer was killing him and he had lost the ability to speak. However, we had lovely conversations with me speaking and him writing on a pad of paper. One of our topics of conversation was your relationship with Rudy and he was mad that you won but proud of Rudy sticking to his word.

Rudy and my grandpa were cut from the same cloth. It's a different era and life they came from that can make them come off as cold- especially at that age, but at the end of the day they cared - and spent their whole damn life caring about doing what was best to the best of their knowledge for the best of everyone else T

Did any other Survivor players attend the funeral, were any as close as you two?

Great video. Such a shame you are not on season 40. I think you are great. But you are the original Survivor. You should have been on.

Bro, you should have a show where you have intimate interviews with other people from Survivor.

@sammyshehole

3 жыл бұрын

He should do a podcast. I could listen to Rich talk all day long.

I loved rudy your plan to throw the last challenge so you wouldnt have to vote him out was genius you didnt have to vote him out and you still got his jury vote

Rudy was awesome

I will always love and remember Ruby 🙏🏻♥️

@azuARz

3 жыл бұрын

Rudy

I'm sorry for your loss Richard. Rudy was the absolute best. I was 18 years old when survivor 1 came out and it blew doors on everything and changed the reality/television game completely and forever. You were obviously instrumental in that. Unfortunately it spawned the cesspool that reality television has become over the last 20 years but it is what it is I guess...It's a reflection on and of a corrupt and broken America if you ask me. Rudy was the absolute best and always a fan favorite. I just went back and watched the first season again for the first time since it originally aired and got a few things out of it and enjoyed Rudy just as much now as I did back then. I hope you are doing well and I appreciate the insight you provide. Take care champ.

Rudy showed the audience what they had forgotten in this crappy PC world we now live in. How to be yourself. He up front, in your face, no holds bar type of person. It is sad on how petty Jeff Probst was with how he handled things in Rudy’s last days. To not to have been “man” enough to reach out and contact you to get in touch with his family shows how smallJeff Probst has become. Survivor used to be one of my favorites, but because of wanting higher ratings, Probst would rather sacrifice the essence of the show. Sad Thank you for your tribute to the “Old Bullfrog”. He will be missed, but he is back with Marge. (And it’s bull crap that you aren’t on Season 40. They needed to “shake things up” after the fiasco of last season. You would’ve done that, and Survivor would have told the world that they go by their own rules. Being PC is just putting the show to death.)

@RicardoSanchez-es5wl

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t stand the PC society we have now

Wow, Richard I didn't know you were in the army!

❤️

Just been reading about this guy on his 45 year service. Just found out in KZread he even starred in this tv show haha. FairPlay to both of you & RIP to him.

If the mind is blind so are the eyes. Richard your words in this post reminds me of a father who imparts great wisdom to the children of the world. The story of you and Rudy deserves to be a best seller. You and Rudy proved that surface appearance in no way shows a person’s greatness, darkness or the many shades between. Glanced judgment anoints self-proclaimed judges with cascades of neon arrogance and ignorance as seen by the self-aware. Make the public look at itself gaining some level of self-awareness with the inner story of Rudy and Richard. Prove a meeting of the minds can happen on some level in the most unsuspecting ways if you just look. It’s been said that looking deep within one’s self is the path to outward gain. Just what did you two find within that built a bridge between two very different worlds? When did that spark ignite, did it smolder over time or hit you two like a cosmic brick? Who opened that door or did it happen naturally and mutually. Richard please peal back the many layers of this friendship on paper from your perspective and also what Rudy may have expressed on this subject. Note: I say on paper because it can detail things a three hour movie could not but a movie would be grand. The Challenge: Speech is linear whereas concepts are globular leaving the perception of language subjective, a place where intent often resembles a startled flock of quail. Words are only words not necessarily transferred thoughts or ideas in a world where perceptions of black and white splinters into a thousand shades of grey. It’s much like the countless influential factors that author a person’s world view, albeit right or wrong it’s a person’s reality. Is (knowledge) and knowing the same thing? Is (a truth) the truth? Perhaps the greatest tip of all time “The only thing I know is that I know nothing.” Socrates My Notes: Note to Richard, suggest book based on a friendship between two men from very different walks of life; a life lesson for all. “We are not our own enemy” Patrick Martin Richard this has been a time coming but I hope it inspires greatness that can change not only a swath of the world but all of it.

Hatch you KILL me man. I wish you were on 40!

Richard and Rudy the relationship is never going to leave my thoughts when I think about season 1.

Wow I knew he had died but not in Virginia Beach which is where I live. Man I wish I had known that and maybe I would've sent flowers or something to the family :(

Rip Rudy!

I will always believe that Survivor was put together in part to give Rudy a million dollars, and he knew it, and thats why he was so pissed off when he lost. So many times it seems production saved him, and the last immunity challenge is basically geared to an old man to win.

I legit just rewatched season 1 for the first time that I was 10, and I swear Rich, you and Rudy’s bond should be more represented as how America should be. Generation gaps as well as people Are different. Especially your attitude about who you are as a gay man. Being gay isn’t your entire personality, and I respect that so much. Props to you being the man who built the game the way it’s still played today: 41 seasons later!

@RichHatch

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nick!

@alwayslernin4400

2 жыл бұрын

Most of us do get along and help each other. The powers that be just keep trying to stop it.

Y'all connecting and interacting on Survivor is one of my favorite Survivor moments. It makes me happy to know you remained friends outside the show and you cared so deeply for each other. In a non homosexual way of course :p I appreciate you sharing your words on Rudy.

@RichHatch

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shari.

Loved your interaction. I was put off by the disrespect of some of the younger contestants toward Rudy.

❤️❤️

best survivor episode made best season ever

See, you were also in a very competitive game as well as different people and you STILL became friends

I think with the last season or so, Survivor has forgotten that message. The producers are trying to be politically correct while causing drama. The way Zeke’s situation played out along with how Dan was handled shows that they don’t care. I think that with Dan, they thought it was nothing, but then turned it around to make themselves look like heroes.

Rich and Ruby are real men. That's what they had in common. Too bad we don't have more guys like that.

Subscribed😉

I love Jeff, but im disappointed hearing his pettiness

Richard hatch can you please do a video how the dynamics of mogo mogo were and how you compared it to season 1

Jeff has been so corrupted by the money and fame I’m glad his show is sinking towards irrelevancy maybe then he’ll realize what made the first seasons so good once everyone stops tuning in

U can rly tell that Jeff doesn't care at all, Its very clearly all about the money to them these days. The last 10 years of mediocre reality tv got to their heads. OG Survivor till i die. RIP Rudy

You are a perfect open Aries ♈ frontal, outspoken, bold. Jeff is a sneaky Scorpio ♏ mysterious, controlling, walks backwards doesn't like open confrontation. Could never get along.

oh, man. i remember rudy got left behind the last challenge because rich thinks, "hey, he's not going to vote me out," basically using that and sat and ate

Can’t believe Jeff is such a coward. He can’t even answer you in regards to another cast members passing! Even if he doesn’t like you, he knew it was the right thing to call you back.

This is from someone who dident watch the first season at air. I was 5 at the time. But when I got to high school years ago our guidance council were was doing a huge assembly about gay rights. I’m guessing 2009 or 2010. And at the end of their presentation they got questions. One was what moment in pop culture did views on homosexuality start to shift and become favourable. They said 2 moments one being Ellen coming out and also you and Rudy being able to bond and become such great friends even with the huge stigma at the time

They didn't bring him back because of Season 39 which I get but he will be back in a future returning season he deserves it

@DrTocan

4 жыл бұрын

What’s to get? Punishing someone for the actions of another is beyond reprehensible. Let’s not pretend that it wasn’t Jeff that requested two women strip for peanut butter.

@TheOscar401

4 жыл бұрын

DrTocan he didn't request, Jenna and Heidi themselves were the ones that brought it up

@DrTocan

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOscar401 Ok, but if nudity were such a sensitive subject to Probst as he suggests, why did he offer it to them under that mandate?

@TheBattProductions

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOscar401 Well, Jenna did bring it up, but that was before they even knew Peanut Butter existed. Jeff only offered it once seeing some boobs was on the table. However, they're different things of course - seeing some consensual boobs is different than a guy consistently touching women who felt it was not consensual.

@jodeboyd8386

4 жыл бұрын

jenna and heidi must have weighed 120 lbs combined when doing this. Have to bash on them every once in a while

If he was still alive today I bet you 100% he is in his 90s

Well Hatch I want to see your thoughts on other players like Dirk, Sonja, Sean, Jenna l, or like lex, Colby and Boston rob,

Just 1 question Rich, if you won final immunity would you bring Kelly or Rudy

Jeff is such a disgusting celebrity. He let his ego crush his humanity.

i can see a lot of jagging facial expressions that have been shot Jeff’s way from contestense from every season. from home he seems a bit of a heartless asshole… now i want to see if you’d take a minute to kind of give me your thoughts about probst? i understand if you don’t want to speak publicly about so but i’ve always wanted to ask somebody who has experienced him firsthand. and frankly i’d love to hear your opinion personally as well… thank you

Rudy was hands down one of my favorites. Probst has always seemed very fake to me

Richard, We need a video on why Jeff P doesn’t like you. Was it the tax issue ? Or another personal reason ?

@stevieniccs

4 жыл бұрын

@@Anonnnnomus he went to prison for not paying taxes on his winnings from season 1

@joelarcher4540

4 жыл бұрын

Because he's not Boston Rob, or Sandra?

@GoznerPeter

4 жыл бұрын

Wait why he gotta pay taxes on his winnings?

@novaapw

4 жыл бұрын

@@GoznerPeter It's an income so you have to pay taxes on it. Same with the lottery, if you win you pay taxes on the amount you won. And it's a lot. Don't know the actual figure but I'm guessing if you win a million you only get about $700,000 after taxes, possibly less.

@onedirectioninmyhead

4 жыл бұрын

@@novaapw it's actually $580,000 after taxes.

Survivor has lost alot of its quality. The best don't win, only the coat tail riders and the ones who have no integrity. It's 😥. I'd love to see them run one where alliances are forbidden.

@spamzon8716

2 жыл бұрын

A game without alliances is not Survivor. This game is built on alliances.

@alwayslernin4400

2 жыл бұрын

@@spamzon8716 they change the rules and throw in twists all the time. I'm just not sure if it could be done.