You can see clearly that he thinks much more of the audience than he does of the 'hosts'. Ollie was such a genuine bloke that loved to entertain. As he always said "I'm a showman, thats my main role". He always did a great job.
@@kent223 that's all a matter of perspective. Terry Christian came across as a bit of a bitch here. Yes reed was too drunk but he was an alcoholic and was taken advantage of by crew who fed him drink all night backstage. So was it humiliation or abuse? Would you call plying a woman with drink and then assaulting her humiliation or abuse sir? You can't have it both ways I'm afraid. Make your mind up.
The funny thing is that even drunk he can be more articulate then most people of the facebook/ipod generation today. You can tell he is an educated man, a truly colorfull character, with a dangerous edge.
I love the way that Ollie always outfoxed people using Latin phrases and colourful language. He was always outsmarting people who tried to wind him.up..
@@MrRazorblade999 yeah but I get the feeling they thought they could clown on him and parade an old drunk man around and make him the joke but he showed them for what they were and they tried to humiliate a man who didn't care.
Absolutely. He comes across better than any of the goading presenters that passed up a massive opportunity to capture something great in exchange of some tabloidy shite.
I'm glad I never saw 1 episode of this totally shite show. Tho Oliver Reed was brilliant whatever he appeared in (no matter what condition RIP Ollie, take it beyond the limit 🍻
Ollie did love to drink, but back a few decades ago the audience may have politely chuckled but this bunch is the generation that doesn't want to work, knows no history, doesn't read, feels entitled and thinks they know it all. More than any generation before their rudeness is pretty shocking.
This show represented the beginning of the end for British Television, they allowed trendy common trash in to interview in a confrontational way. They are idiots and Oliver pure class. Sadly the world is now full of bland people like the interviewers rather than people like Oliver. Explains why the world of TV is now full of X factor and talentless shows! RIP Ollie
An alcoholic, an actor, a comedian, a father, a husband, but let's not forget he was a man. This show is disgusting for trying to make a joke out of someone who had more talent in his little finger than any of these clowns had in their entire bodies. It's appalling that the sole purpose of this was to make fun of this brilliant actor and human being. I'm sad for having seen this...
Reed was a great actor and an utterly honest man. He was also a loyal and steadfast friend to anyone who befriended him. What's more he served his country with distinction and honour. Can the same be said for you?
Yeah the American woman is clearly a bit disrespectful of him also .. can tell she don't like him an was repulsed when she walked him in an he attempted physical contact .. he was a man who noticed everything even when drunk Butin there defence . I guess Oliver had been on chat shows drunk an crazy many times B4 .especially from 80s an 90s .. so that was kinda what was expected of him ..
Olly Reed is a legend. There are more than a few stories of epic drinkers being shamed by Olly's liver. Even Keith Moon could'nt keep up. I would have loved to have had a lock-in with this great fella. I raise a glass, and many more, to his good name.
Oliver Reed: colossus of a man with an international career spanning 4 decades who even in death was in that years top grossing film. The Word presenters, guests and audience: nobodies then, even lower down now...
a genius actor who was an alcoholic. the most interesting man you can listen to. these dregs who were sitting next to him should be honored to even be in the same conversation with this giant actor
@keedo45 I know I'm 5 months late responding to your post but I just watched this tonight for the first time. I couldn't have voiced it better myself. It was very sad to see how these people took advantage of Mr. Reed at a vulnerable time in his life. cheers from Vancouver, Canada
these kids are truly juvenile--but amazingly he still tried to have fun with them and was his usual hilarious self--you can't make a fool out of somebody like him, he's too sweet--and smart (did you see him smile?) And please come on, there's not anything wrong with a drunk Oliver Reed--some of his best responses to life and people were when he was schnockered
Agreed. They wanted him to scream "Wild thing" into the mic & fall all over the place, so they could have a laugh at his expense. I'm glad that he didn't give them exactly what they wanted!
Bill Hicks is quire boy compared to Oliver Reed. Hicks is some lefties hero on hipster cafes, Oliver Reed was the real rebel, with his friends like Keith Moon, Graham Chapman and many others. Fuck Bill Hicks.
Considering his condition (overall as well as in the moment), he actually looks pretty great here for his age (and proximity to death). And even if he's being treated like a spectacle, he seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself.
I feel very sorry for him during this interview. Just taking the rise out of him and they're not really interested in what he has to say. A very intelligent very articulate man with very very sad eyes. They should be ashamed of themselves.
It's quite obvious Ollie had a problem with the way he was raised as a child, so turned to alcohol to numb the pain...I just admire him as an actor. Very few people knew the real Oliver Reed. RIP young man.
That is exactly what we need more of. No doubt that pizza pube scene in She's All That was a homage to the GROUNDBREAKINGNESS of The Word. Also, that's a stellar put down of anarchism. Fair enough, you've totally bowled me over and though my convictions were fairly solid before your comment, I'm now unable to see any other outcome than what you've said. GOOD JOB.
You can see clearly that he thinks much more of the audience than he does of the 'hosts'. Ollie was such a genuine bloke that loved to entertain. As he always said "I'm a showman, thats my main role". He always did a great job.
He worked out quickly what a knob Terry Christian is
all the years "The Word" was on TV and this is it's only memorable moment
They were rude to Bill Hicks as well
When emu attacked snoop dog, that was pretty memorable too, and the Nirvana apearence.
Its pretty obvious Oliver Reed in his later years, knew what a joke the media is and was smart enough not to take it seriously he was having fun.
He also knew how to party. You keep it easy.
Dude they humiliated him
Tried to. @@kent223
@@kent223 that's all a matter of perspective.
Terry Christian came across as a bit of a bitch here.
Yes reed was too drunk but he was an alcoholic and was taken advantage of by crew who fed him drink all night backstage.
So was it humiliation or abuse? Would you call plying a woman with drink and then assaulting her humiliation or abuse sir?
You can't have it both ways I'm afraid.
Make your mind up.
@@kent223 A bit, but they were also pretty scared of him.
Reed was a brilliant man and never took himself too seriously
The funny thing is that even drunk he can be more articulate then most people of the facebook/ipod generation today. You can tell he is an educated man, a truly colorfull character, with a dangerous edge.
He's above them in intelligence. But they are taking the piss when they lack the intelligence. Such an insult.
Dude really said "Facebook/Ipod gerenation" 💀💀💀
@@beno526 What's the time-stamp for that. I must've missed it.
@@paulgreen2401 Fred B.'s comment 10 years ago
I love the way that Ollie always outfoxed people using Latin phrases and colourful language. He was always outsmarting people who tried to wind him.up..
Very clever to invite a known drunk onto the show, and then try to get the better of him..they failed anyway.
Huh? His alcoholism and binge drinking was very well known at the time.
He was an actor, acting. I done the research ;-)
@@wallacecleaver4485 Ollie was legendary for his drunkenness.
@@deanreeve8097 A fine actor and total pisshead which one on this occasion fuck knows you take ya pick.
@@MrRazorblade999 yeah but I get the feeling they thought they could clown on him and parade an old drunk man around and make him the joke but he showed them for what they were and they tried to humiliate a man who didn't care.
Quite amazing when a drunk has more class than the young "hip" and sober participants of "The Word".
Absolutely. He comes across better than any of the goading presenters that passed up a massive opportunity to capture something great in exchange of some tabloidy shite.
@@babyshambler Agreed. All they wanted was a performing monkey!
The presenters come across as being total airheads ! They were very much put in their place...
They filled him changing? WTH
I'm glad I never saw 1 episode of this totally shite show. Tho Oliver Reed was brilliant whatever he appeared in (no matter what condition RIP Ollie, take it beyond the limit 🍻
Even in his most inebriated state of mind, Ollie is too good for this rubbish.
Oliver Reed was wild, he didn't waste his life playing nice, he played along the edge. A true beast, in the finest sense of the word.
A fuggin legend right there, they dont make them like him anymore, R.I.P. 💚💚💚
This man is drunk as fuck and is still more intelligent than the crowd
He's literally just rambling drunken nonsense in a posh accent hun x
@@swingriots1549 then you just don’t understand .
@@hebejeebies2452 Yes I do. You think posh cunt = intelligent 🤷♀️
No, he isn't! Bothing he's saying makes a lick of sense
And the two hosts
This is like the proper Englishman from the 50s - 60s clashing with the tackiness of the 90s.
Nailed it!
yeah, , , , , but who is the proper Englishman?
Ollie did love to drink, but back a few decades ago the audience may have politely chuckled but this bunch is the generation that doesn't want to work, knows no history, doesn't read, feels entitled and thinks they know it all. More than any generation before their rudeness is pretty shocking.
Tackiness? ?? Don't you mean down right ASININE
And a proper Englishman who at any moment could've flayed and sprawled them all to the stage.
What an absolutely wretched show.
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Still better than anything MTV regurgitates these days. ;-)
Agreed
You never new what was gonna happen on the Word. Legendary musical performances by many great bands.
Let's face it: *drunk or sober: Oliver Reed was an incredible human being.*
And we loved him
He did marry a 15 year old guy despite pushing 60.
@@twomindz79 He married a 21 year old when he was 42 so why exaggerate?
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Oliver was 43 and she was 16 when he started seeing her .
Love that Bill Hicks is sat in quiet bemusement next to him. Two heroes sat beside each other!
Bill Hicks showed himself up as nothing more than a wet wimp
@@andreeniem8780 Really, I heard he was a legend, is that bollocks?
@@mrtoad3582 I didn't think he was a legend but I definitely would have expected him to be a more cool guy than that. Sitting there saying NOTHING
@@andreeniem8780 yeah definitely seemed like a shrinking violet here..
@@andreeniem8780 yeah and disappointing he didn't know who Oli Reed was...strange considering was a legend on talk shows in the US too
Not only was he drunk he was fabulous😉💖
Ollie was playing his part. I don't think they were in on the joke. Because they were the joke.
No he wasnt he was just a nasty drunk - and if not an obnoxious sober prick
He wasn't drunk was he .. well not on this episode
This show represented the beginning of the end for British Television, they allowed trendy common trash in to interview in a confrontational way. They are idiots and Oliver pure class. Sadly the world is now full of bland people like the interviewers rather than people like Oliver. Explains why the world of TV is now full of X factor and talentless shows! RIP Ollie
Bloody well said, despite it being 10 years ago 😊
An alcoholic, an actor, a comedian, a father, a husband, but let's not forget he was a man. This show is disgusting for trying to make a joke out of someone who had more talent in his little finger than any of these clowns had in their entire bodies. It's appalling that the sole purpose of this was to make fun of this brilliant actor and human being. I'm sad for having seen this...
But he boxed very clever... bless
I didn't enjoy it
He made them look stupid really.
you cant bate an old head like this, drunk or sober makes no difference he just fucks with all these nobodys ya gotta luv it
Reed was a great actor and an utterly honest man. He was also a loyal and steadfast friend to anyone who befriended him. What's more he served his country with distinction and honour. Can the same be said for you?
Looks like Oliver reeds having a smashing time 😂
Tried to mug him off , brought the house down RIP Wild Thing
Terry Christian once a joke always a joke Reed worth a million of men like him
Terry C is a C
Reed is cool. As an American, I've discovered the meaning of "ponce" watching the puny little host trying to act superior.
You're dead right. Terry Christian was & still is, a cocky know-all. He tried to humiliate Oliver. They used Oliver to make their programme more edgy.
Yeah the American woman is clearly a bit disrespectful of him also .. can tell she don't like him an was repulsed when she walked him in an he attempted physical contact .. he was a man who noticed everything even when drunk
Butin there defence . I guess Oliver had been on chat shows drunk an crazy many times B4 .especially from 80s an 90s .. so that was kinda what was expected of him ..
Even drunk . . . Ollie is sharper than the twits trying to . . . . ah . . . . interview {?} him.
Wait. Were they spying on him in his dressing room???!!
I would’ve walked off the set after that.
What a bunch of disrespectful snobs. Reed got more class than all of them combined
They're not snobs. They're the exact opposite.
The hidden camera real classy move.
Shameless - typical of talentless w4nkers like Terry Christian
Despite his alcoholism, you cannot dismiss what a great actor Oliver was.
Gone way too soon. What a legend. His career outlived their show as well as their own careers and they were so pretentious
A star and still shining...
Love Oliver Reed . What an amazing man. RIP OLLIE
Looks like he's entering the ring for a wrestling match.
Oliver Reed was a Great Actor!!! 🍻🥴👍
Olly Reed is a legend. There are more than a few stories of epic drinkers being shamed by Olly's liver. Even Keith Moon could'nt keep up. I would have loved to have had a lock-in with this great fella. I raise a glass, and many more, to his good name.
Such disrespect from talentless wonders. Terry Christian- a legend in his own mind.
Oliver Reed is to legendary and awesome to even be within ten miles of those people
Ollie the legend, still fondly remembered for his acting and his antics. Everybody else on this TV show , long forgotten.
I just noticed Bill hicks is sat there😂Two legends in the same room
I thought that was Bill Hicks but wasn't entirely sure. I don't remember seeing him on The Word.
Bruh.... I don't have to really over state this now do I?👀👀God rest him. @@Chris-lz1fs
@@Chris-lz1fsTruth.
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Oliver Reed: colossus of a man with an international career spanning 4 decades who even in death was in that years top grossing film.
The Word presenters, guests and audience: nobodies then, even lower down now...
Bill Hicks is definitely not a nobody.
Notice Jo Whiley's name buried in the credits as production assistant or something.
Bill Hicks sitting there thinking, "What the fuck am I doing here?" Ollie was something else, man. What a fella.
Omg love Oliver Reed!
What legend. What a mustache.
6:12 My Dude is literally like "Wtf is this music? ... Goddamn the 90s" 😂 judging with his eyes.
He used to hang out with Keith Moon, so he definitely knows how to rock out.
This is one of the most sadistic things I have seen in my life. Great contribution to the world wankers.
Alcohol is a choice.
I choose mushrooms.
@@tommycoopersmagiccarpetwea817based on what?
Oliver being subjected to this garbage is sadistic and the whole production crew who made him look like a fool and spat in his face can go to hell.
a genius actor who was an alcoholic. the most interesting man you can listen to. these dregs who were sitting next to him should be honored to even be in the same conversation with this giant actor
He is a legend. One of the great English actors
This was the same episode where one of the members of L7 showed her vadge on live TV.. that's the kind of show it was!!
@keedo45 I know I'm 5 months late responding to your post but I just watched this tonight for the first time. I couldn't have voiced it better myself. It was very sad to see how these people took advantage of Mr. Reed at a vulnerable time in his life.
cheers from Vancouver, Canada
My fav part was when he told her sit down and shut up.
Christian and Pucrik might as well be toilet bowls, Olive Reed well and truly shat on them.
Ollie was Keith Moons best drinking buddy .
I love how Ollie didn't give a flying fuck 💪💪💪💪 Wild Thing ,🥃🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺
my god this is the 90s-est thing I've ever seen
I saw the initial broadcast, but I don't remember that last part. 😆😅😂😂🤣🤣
Having a hidden camera on a guest in their dressing room is a piece of shit move. That alone should’ve been enough to close the show down.
💯 disrespectful to him
"Would I know anything madam? " I'm sure Bill Hicks was getting a kick off old Ollie.
Are you putting your hand to me BOY !!!! Oliver Reed light years over these fools heads...
Loved that guy. 😂. Total legend. Anyone that served you'll never forget your service number
When Oliver passed, The World proceeded to spin out of control... our last normal times..
Man I miss the 90's 😂
his reference to 'a smuggler's song' went over everyone's head.....
Jeez. I'm old. I remember watching this live.
Mr. Oliver reed...awsome thanks so much for uploading this!
A very great drunk acting by Oliver Reed!
Bill Hicks & that hot model, are like "WTF is happening?"
I think bill hicks probably knows exactly what's going on there.
these kids are truly juvenile--but amazingly he still tried to have fun with them and was his usual hilarious self--you can't make a fool out of somebody like him, he's too sweet--and smart (did you see him smile?) And please come on, there's not anything wrong with a drunk Oliver Reed--some of his best responses to life and people were when he was schnockered
lol@ schnockered.
these kids are 50 years old today moron
He has more sparkle and fire in a single glance than the whole room
Oliver Reed bad ass
Love his jacket!!!!
5.58 he’s got them in his hand , the tables turned after they’ve tried playing with him......welcome to Ollies world. A force of nature 💪🏽😂
Agreed. They wanted him to scream "Wild thing" into the mic & fall all over the place, so they could have a laugh at his expense. I'm glad that he didn't give them exactly what they wanted!
Drunk or not ..I can see that he still was the only gentelman in this silly group of 90s punks
Bill Hicks expression throughout just says "WTF am I doing on this stupid ass show? How embarrassing."
Bill Hicks isnt fit, to lick the piss dribblets on Ollies toilet seat.
Bill Hicks is quire boy compared to Oliver Reed. Hicks is some lefties hero on hipster cafes, Oliver Reed was the real rebel, with his friends like Keith Moon, Graham Chapman and many others. Fuck Bill Hicks.
Fuck YOU
damn, you're fucking dumb.
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I was watching Gladiator last night for the tenth time and thought, "What fricking frick, alcohol . . . ."
Olllie doing the same act he did on Parkinson lol.
Ollie was good fun and enjoyed every minute of his life even drunk on here and shows his class
This has aged well in Olivers Column, rest in peace Reed you should have been James Bond.
I visited his final resting place a few years ago and it was such a humble grave for such a great man.
I think of the word 'Mustache Rides' looking at the fabulous Ollie sporting his.
Oliver Reed telling you the way it is they ain't nobody's whipping boy. Only in the world to have a good time every time
RIP Ollie Reed, a legend
He was a great british actor and was great on talk shows.😊
Considering his condition (overall as well as in the moment), he actually looks pretty great here for his age (and proximity to death). And even if he's being treated like a spectacle, he seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself.
He was just great on the song wild thing.he would have made a great James Bond too.he was a great actor.the world will never see his likes again.😊
Oliver Reed and the NEDS! BEST EVER!
I feel very sorry for him during this interview. Just taking the rise out of him and they're not really interested in what he has to say. A very intelligent very articulate man with very very sad eyes. They should be ashamed of themselves.
oliver reed is a massive lad
A legend
It's quite obvious Ollie had a problem with the way he was raised as a child, so turned to alcohol to numb the pain...I just admire him as an actor. Very few people knew the real Oliver Reed. RIP young man.
This whole show, the crazy set, the goofy slurred oliver, the drone-like audience...it all seems like a bad acid trip.
You can tell the interviewers are just trying to make a spectacle out of him.
That is exactly what we need more of. No doubt that pizza pube scene in She's All That was a homage to the GROUNDBREAKINGNESS of The Word.
Also, that's a stellar put down of anarchism. Fair enough, you've totally bowled me over and though my convictions were fairly solid before your comment, I'm now unable to see any other outcome than what you've said. GOOD JOB.
Best ring walk ever
The real Punk ladies and gentleman, Mickey Mouse's jacket, moutache and tattoo in penos.
A brillant actor a wild one a legend love him
Oliver Reed ....is a legend
Oliver was drunk as a skunk and yet more of a class act than hosts. Who have all been forgotten.
Mostly anyway