One of the best interviews of Fonda I've seen by one of the best interviewers that ever lived (he let the interviewees speak without interrupting them). Fonda is in fine form here.
I didn't even know of this guy's existence until about 2 months ago when I accidentally watched 12 Angry Men on television which might just be the greatest movie I have ever seen. A true legend he is.
This was a really wonderful interview, that only Michael Parkinson could have pulled off. I was quite surprised that Mr. Fonda could be not only warm but rather humorous too.
The star of the greatest film ever made "12 Angry Men". His screen presence is just astonishing. He draws you in and you pay attention to his every move. Yet his graciousness pervades as his co-stars go about their business with such effective ease that you wonder whether you are watching a documentary or a tightly scripted play.
Great post! Just finished reading Hank and Jim Scott Eyman's book. To my surprise (and delight) Henry Fonda was quite talkative and revealing here - I will have to check out other interviews for comparison.
"You have to be taught to hate - and you can also be taught you don't have to hate." Profoundly true statement
One of the best interviews of Fonda I've seen by one of the best interviewers that ever lived (he let the interviewees speak without interrupting them). Fonda is in fine form here.
A great actor and a true human being.
His icecold eyes in the Serge Leone movie with Bronson will be unforgotten for centuries to come. One of the best actors ever.
I didn't even know of this guy's existence until about 2 months ago when I accidentally watched 12 Angry Men on television which might just be the greatest movie I have ever seen. A true legend he is.
He's a class act with how he addressed the controversy surrounding him and his children. Nothing but praise for them
Henry Fonda was not only a brilliant actor, but also a great story teller.
What a coincidence that Marlon Brando's mother is the one who introduced Henry Fonda to acting.
I grew up watching this guy; never realized how centered he was. Like him even more...
12 Angry Men stands up today, brilliant film
This was a really wonderful interview, that only Michael Parkinson could have pulled off. I was quite surprised that Mr. Fonda could be not only warm but rather humorous too.
The star of the greatest film ever made "12 Angry Men". His screen presence is just astonishing. He draws you in and you pay attention to his every move. Yet his graciousness pervades as his co-stars go about their business with such effective ease that you wonder whether you are watching a documentary or a tightly scripted play.
Henry Fonda: Class act!
He looked terrific for 70.
Great post! Just finished reading Hank and Jim Scott Eyman's book. To my surprise (and delight) Henry Fonda was quite talkative and revealing here - I will have to check out other interviews for comparison.
He had a great voice.
A wonderfully kind and intelligent human being. Truly one of the greats.
Superb interview.
Great interview!!
The long lost days where chat show hosts allowed the guest to speak!