When Rhodes was coaching the Senator, it was clear to me that he knows what he's talking about and he knows how to teach it. I don't like Rhodes himself. However, I respect his skills, talents, and his ability to make use of those things. After his past was uncovered, we know that he wasn't a good person to begin with. Power and influence doesn't change a person very much. It just makes a person more of who he already is. Rhodes being granted this power only served to magnify his ego even more. He became addicted to power. Naturally, there are cases where power, influence, or wealth changes the personality of a person. But those are outliers. I believe Rhodes just became more of himself. One more thing I forgot to mention in the video. Fame doesn't last forever. People forget, eventually. It's just as Mel Miller said at the end. Over time, people will gradually forget about Lonesome Rhodes. It's the rise and fall of celebrities. A vicious cycle indeed. New people will pop up and take his place. Sure, maybe after Rhodes dies, Miller's book about him might become a record that lives on forever. But what use is fame to a dead person?
First time reaction as far as I know. Congratulations! 🎉🎉 If you are any familiar with who Andy Griffith is and the Andy Griffith Show where he played down home sheriff Andy Taylor and his sidekick deputy Barney Fife (played by legendary comedy actor Don Knotts), you would highly appreciate this movie and the marvelous performance he gave. This was his best performance as fast as I'm concerned. He was a relative newcomer to Hollywood. Great reaction.
Producer Elia Kazan was initially an actor who went into producing. Way way back when I used to get blockbuster DVDs in the mail, I used to watch movies in phases. I watched this movie during my Elia Kazan phase. I wanted to watch as many of his movies as possible. it must have been at least 15 years if not more since I’ve seen this movie.
"You put your whole self into that laugh, don't you?" "Marcia, I put my whole self into everything I do." Fun Fact: Theatrical movie debut of Andy Griffith, Lee Remick, Rod Brasfield, Charles Irving, Alexander Kirkland, Marshall Neilan, Percy Waram, and Lois Nettleton (uncredited). Cameos Cameos Fact: Actor and musician Burl Ives makes a brief appearance, just prior to the middle of the film, when Walter Matthau's character enters the bar. Well-known media personalities at the time include Sam Levenson, John Cameron Swayze, Mike Wallace, Earl Wilson, and Walter Winchell. Homework Fact: Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg observed the political arena by going to Washington, DC, where they interviewed future President Lyndon Johnson, studying the way he walked, talked and presented himself in private and in public. They also spent months researching the advertising world, even gaining access to ad agency meetings, in order to understand the way Madison Avenue approaches and shapes the thinking of the American public.
Recent developments render this film quaint. In real life these days Lonesome Rhodes type characters insult their fans to their faces on a daily basis and are loved for exactly that reason. Elia Kazan's cautionary tale from the 1950s about demagoguery in the United States features a stellar performance by Andy Griffith in his cinematic debut. Griffith would become better known for his television roles on The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968) and Matlock (1986-1995). Lee Remick, aka Betty Lou Fleckum, was also making her cinematic debut. Also check her out in Anatomy of a Murder (1959), Experiment in Terror (1962), and Days of Wine and Roses (1962). Patricia Neal, aka Marcia Jeffries, was the veteran actor in the film. Also check her out in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Hud (1963), In Harm's Way (1965), and Ghost Story (1981).
I would suggest we have a new generation of many Lonesome Rhodes using adifferent mediums like Tik Tok. The social media influencer. They are not using an Arkansas personality but are still a contrived personality to sell products and gain power over their audience.
Yes, but it began in the US long before tik-tok, years before the internet even, with the rise of right wing talk radio in the United States and the move of the "shock jocks" from radio to television via Fox etc. Take Joe Rogan for example. His initial claim to fame came in the nineties when he hosted a game show called Fear Factor where contestants competed with each other to see who could eat the most bugs and other disgusting things. He works a podcast now but he is still serving bugs and other disgusting things to his fans.
Ever since media was created, it has been like this. The reason there are more "Lonesome Rhodes" nowadays is because the barrier of entry is lower. Anyone with a phone and access to the internet can create their own content and influence. I'll add those movies to my list, thanks for your suggestions! 😊
Andy Griffith blew up big after this. TV producers told him he could do a series on anything he wanted, He chose a wholesome little comedy about a small town sheriff. Eight year run, 249 episodes. 'The Andy Griffith Show.'
Absolutely a great pick. I grew up with the Andy Griffith Show plus my mother had some of his comedy stories on 78s. Until the 1970s all record players had three speed options. 33.3, 45, and 78 RPM. I've always loved Andy in No Time for Sargents, the comedy play them movie that launched his acting career. I didn't know A Face in the Crowd existed until I was older than you are now. Wow! My husband and I were actually shocked at how good his dramatic acting was. Visually, Andy shows you exactly what Rhoades is the moment he's awakened. A startled predator, just a hair's breath from an attack. Every other face he puts on is false. He's a textbook narcissist. I love the way old Hollywood portrayed it, without naming it. But to be fair to Andy, you need to watch No Time for Sargents. Many folks regard Will Stockdale as on of the most Christlike characters ever to appear on the screen. And the culture clash is hilarious. Will could easily be one of my Georgia cousins. To appreciate Andy Griffith's acting chops you need to see both extremes. I'm glad to see you're recovering so well from your bout with the shingles. Again, get choice! And I'm so glad you got to hear a " cotton pickin' " used in context. 🧓🎭📽️💖
There's no doubt Lonesome Rhodes was a dramatic and interesting character. Sure, I'll add "No Time for Sergeants" into my list. Thanks for your suggestion! 😊
I've heard that Rhoades was based on Author Godrey, who was still around when I was a kid, but I barely remember him. I don't really know that backstory. I've heard it a couple of times in passing. Whatever really happened was before I was born I suppose I should look it up.
22:25 Andy Griffith said that for the scene he was told to look at the girl as if he wanted to “truck” her (I’m sure you can figure out the word he really said).
When Rhodes was coaching the Senator, it was clear to me that he knows what he's talking about and he knows how to teach it. I don't like Rhodes himself. However, I respect his skills, talents, and his ability to make use of those things.
After his past was uncovered, we know that he wasn't a good person to begin with. Power and influence doesn't change a person very much. It just makes a person more of who he already is. Rhodes being granted this power only served to magnify his ego even more. He became addicted to power.
Naturally, there are cases where power, influence, or wealth changes the personality of a person. But those are outliers. I believe Rhodes just became more of himself.
One more thing I forgot to mention in the video. Fame doesn't last forever. People forget, eventually. It's just as Mel Miller said at the end. Over time, people will gradually forget about Lonesome Rhodes. It's the rise and fall of celebrities. A vicious cycle indeed. New people will pop up and take his place. Sure, maybe after Rhodes dies, Miller's book about him might become a record that lives on forever. But what use is fame to a dead person?
Yes, power reveals.
I have never seen a reaction to this film from anyone else. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐
First time reaction as far as I know. Congratulations! 🎉🎉 If you are any familiar with who Andy Griffith is and the Andy Griffith Show where he played down home sheriff Andy Taylor and his sidekick deputy Barney Fife (played by legendary comedy actor Don Knotts), you would highly appreciate this movie and the marvelous performance he gave. This was his best performance as fast as I'm concerned. He was a relative newcomer to Hollywood. Great reaction.
Finally someone has reacted to this classic.
This film shows a broad range of Andy Griffith's acting. It's a very good film and still applicable today.
A must watch.
Producer Elia Kazan was initially an actor who went into producing.
Way way back when I used to get blockbuster DVDs in the mail, I used to watch movies in phases. I watched this movie during my Elia Kazan phase. I wanted to watch as many of his movies as possible.
it must have been at least 15 years if not more since I’ve seen this movie.
I seen this movie many years ago and absolutely loved it
In the light of current events this is a prescient horror story.
"You put your whole self into that laugh, don't you?"
"Marcia, I put my whole self into everything I do."
Fun Fact: Theatrical movie debut of Andy Griffith, Lee Remick, Rod Brasfield, Charles Irving, Alexander Kirkland, Marshall Neilan, Percy Waram, and Lois Nettleton (uncredited).
Cameos Cameos Fact: Actor and musician Burl Ives makes a brief appearance, just prior to the middle of the film, when Walter Matthau's character enters the bar. Well-known media personalities at the time include Sam Levenson, John Cameron Swayze, Mike Wallace, Earl Wilson, and Walter Winchell.
Homework Fact: Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg observed the political arena by going to Washington, DC, where they interviewed future President Lyndon Johnson, studying the way he walked, talked and presented himself in private and in public. They also spent months researching the advertising world, even gaining access to ad agency meetings, in order to understand the way Madison Avenue approaches and shapes the thinking of the American public.
It sounds like Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg did their research 👍🏻. It's an interesting movie and it has its own charm.
Thanks for sharing! 😊
henryellow ...You're welcome!
Go with God and Be Safe from Evil. 😎 👍
Recent developments render this film quaint. In real life these days Lonesome Rhodes type characters insult their fans to their faces on a daily basis and are loved for exactly that reason. Elia Kazan's cautionary tale from the 1950s about demagoguery in the United States features a stellar performance by Andy Griffith in his cinematic debut. Griffith would become better known for his television roles on The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968) and Matlock (1986-1995). Lee Remick, aka Betty Lou Fleckum, was also making her cinematic debut. Also check her out in Anatomy of a Murder (1959), Experiment in Terror (1962), and Days of Wine and Roses (1962). Patricia Neal, aka Marcia Jeffries, was the veteran actor in the film. Also check her out in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Hud (1963), In Harm's Way (1965), and Ghost Story (1981).
I would suggest we have a new generation of many Lonesome Rhodes using adifferent mediums like Tik Tok. The social media influencer. They are not using an Arkansas personality but are still a contrived personality to sell products and gain power over their audience.
Yes, but it began in the US long before tik-tok, years before the internet even, with the rise of right wing talk radio in the United States and the move of the "shock jocks" from radio to television via Fox etc. Take Joe Rogan for example. His initial claim to fame came in the nineties when he hosted a game show called Fear Factor where contestants competed with each other to see who could eat the most bugs and other disgusting things. He works a podcast now but he is still serving bugs and other disgusting things to his fans.
Ever since media was created, it has been like this. The reason there are more "Lonesome Rhodes" nowadays is because the barrier of entry is lower. Anyone with a phone and access to the internet can create their own content and influence.
I'll add those movies to my list, thanks for your suggestions! 😊
Andy Griffith blew up big after this. TV producers told him he could do a series on anything he wanted, He chose a wholesome little comedy about a small town sheriff. Eight year run, 249 episodes. 'The Andy Griffith Show.'
I could never forget Lee Remick in that scene.
Henry, I'm not sure if your journey through Akira Kurosawa's films is done but I sincerely wish that you would watch his film "High and Low" (1963).
Don't you worry, I'm not done with Akira Kurosawa films yet 😉. Stay tuned, there's more to come!
Absolutely a great pick.
I grew up with the Andy Griffith Show plus my mother had some of his comedy stories on 78s. Until the 1970s all record players had three speed options. 33.3, 45, and 78 RPM.
I've always loved Andy in No Time for Sargents, the comedy play them movie that launched his acting career.
I didn't know A Face in the Crowd existed until I was older than you are now. Wow! My husband and I were actually shocked at how good his dramatic acting was. Visually, Andy shows you exactly what Rhoades is the moment he's awakened. A startled predator, just a hair's breath from an attack. Every other face he puts on is false. He's a textbook narcissist. I love the way old Hollywood portrayed it, without naming it.
But to be fair to Andy, you need to watch No Time for Sargents. Many folks regard Will Stockdale as on of the most Christlike characters ever to appear on the screen. And the culture clash is hilarious. Will could easily be one of my Georgia cousins.
To appreciate Andy Griffith's acting chops you need to see both extremes.
I'm glad to see you're recovering so well from your bout with the shingles.
Again, get choice! And I'm so glad you got to hear a " cotton pickin' " used in context. 🧓🎭📽️💖
There's no doubt Lonesome Rhodes was a dramatic and interesting character.
Sure, I'll add "No Time for Sergeants" into my list. Thanks for your suggestion! 😊
This movie is amazing. I was lucky enough to see it on the big screen about a year or two ago.
In order to bend backwards or do a backbend, you work your way to that point. You don’t just do it suddenly. That’s when you can get injured.
I've heard that Rhoades was based on Author Godrey, who was still around when I was a kid, but I barely remember him. I don't really know that backstory. I've heard it a couple of times in passing. Whatever really happened was before I was born I suppose I should look it up.
NETWORK is a very good comparison.
22:25 Andy Griffith said that for the scene he was told to look at the girl as if he wanted to “truck” her (I’m sure you can figure out the word he really said).
Well, he sure "looked" alright.
If Betty Lou was a minor when they got married, she would need the consent of one of her parents.
That means one (or both) of her parents consented to the marriage...