Hollywood Backstage – Donald O’Connor and Irene Ryan Beverly Hillbillies granny speaks with Donald O’Connor about the old days of vaudeville.
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Jul 06
Donald O’Connor Irene Ryan Hollywood Backstage
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videoinformer
July 6, 2012 at 6:19 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
It’s neat to see the brilliant, not so old actress who played “Granny” so well you believed she was Granny in real life interviewed out of character and as herself, the lovely, sweet lady, Irene Ryan. I love the warmth she exudes as she interacts with her longtime friend, Donald O’Connor. Great clip!
lotsandlotsofbubbles
July 6, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
They are so CUTE together!!! lol. What a combination!
frankftw
July 6, 2012 at 7:11 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Miss Ryan was never “too good” to not appear as “Granny” on other shows like “The Hollywood Palace” since that’s what her fans wanted.
dux4111
July 6, 2012 at 7:26 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Brings back memories of watching ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ with my grandma. I stayed with my grandma a lot after grandpa died and this was one of our favorite shows. Enjoyed this interview; makes me nostalgic for the old days!
bayonnetenor
July 6, 2012 at 8:22 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
It’s a shame there’s no sound film of “Shakespeare Plays the Café.”
capatga
July 6, 2012 at 8:43 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I saw Ms Ryan in an episode of the “Twilight Zone “
davehutchinson67
July 6, 2012 at 9:04 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Wow…Irene Ryan..something else huh…always knew Granny had that sweet side…listen and look at her here….just as friendly as all get out…and she mentions at 4:40 her and her husband..it has been said that her and husband Tim Ryan inspired George and Gracie..now aint that something!
unholyimage
July 6, 2012 at 9:48 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Does anyone else think that guy looks like Gerald Cassale of Devo?
ekocentric
July 6, 2012 at 10:35 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I grew up in the 1960’s and watched the show, but you really got me with the info that he was older than she looked for the part of Granny!! I have often been tricked into thinking that an actor was older or younger than in real life. Wow
arlichar11
July 6, 2012 at 11:19 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
wow this is neat.. i wish there were more interviws with this amazing lady…she was much younger but played the part and had everyone convinced she was awnry old lady! me and my grandma always watch hillbillies my whole life good times
PussycatNonsense
July 6, 2012 at 11:53 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I would guess it could be 1964 or 1966 as he had pilots for programmes in both of those years which weren’t picked up.
keca1430
July 7, 2012 at 12:12 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
A wonderful, rare video, nice to see Irene Ryan talk about her days in vaudeville!! I know she was always a fine comedienne, and was featured for as few years on The Bob Hope Show on radio in the 1940s. She was a guest star once on Dean Martin’s weekly TV variety show, and looked great without the ‘Granny’ make-up, and then did a skit with Dean in the Granny costume, as well. I’d love to see that on you tube.
Beautifulmusiclistnr
July 7, 2012 at 12:26 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
This sure is a gem of a video. I so enjoyed Francis the Talking Mule movies. They were much better than “Mr. Ed”. Irene Ryan was a classic Granny. I’m not too sure what Irene looks like without her Granny outfit.
BabeBroadway
July 7, 2012 at 12:37 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Yessiree…Donald was an imp and acrobat ,a swell singer, an amazing dancer, and adorable!
insect1752
July 7, 2012 at 1:04 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Wow… interesting combination. Born almost 23 years apart, but both with vaudeville backgrounds. They talk about Patsy, who was Donald’s niece (daughter of his older brother Jack) and only a year or two younger than he was. Wonder what became of her…
nomie0999
July 7, 2012 at 2:02 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Very interesting. I love Donald’s impish smile after he says Irene “did the strip.” 😀
carrot1ful
July 7, 2012 at 2:23 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
what year was this.
ihaten1ggas
July 7, 2012 at 2:26 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
rayjer be an dumbass than someone like you?Please get a life….
Eminem94111
July 7, 2012 at 3:23 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Shut the hell up square
luckycandy101
July 7, 2012 at 4:16 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Rednecks dumbasses!
Othurin
July 7, 2012 at 4:52 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
hey you “fogot” an “R” you bastard
Defcon458
July 7, 2012 at 5:19 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
You are NOT doing SHIT for my freedom dude. Who the fuck you kidding?!
NickyGams
July 7, 2012 at 6:01 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
If you’re talkin’ like that you aint servin in shit.
eric5906
July 7, 2012 at 6:13 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
@SupremeARA915 It’s people like you that are so damn confused.
eric5906
July 7, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Dickless, you don’t even know who you’re fighting for, do you? You’re fighting for big oil and all their cronies. Get a clue.
MrSouthrnpride
July 7, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
God bless our Dixie and our occupiers the USA which we all love GOD BLESS THE USA and the CSA
CSA FOREVER!
karma661
July 7, 2012 at 7:05 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Can’t believe im fighting in the marines for idiots in the south. Hey your fogot the trailers and people with missing teeth in the video! Uneducated white trash.
AllenBamma
July 7, 2012 at 7:27 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
FROM ALABAMA FOR CSA FOREVER
conormclfc1
July 7, 2012 at 8:23 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
H8 it when you see comments “I hate rednecks”. Ignorant pricks who think there the best I (from Scotland) prefer the southern rebels to any north american. Go Dixie. 😉
MrFireinthehole420
July 7, 2012 at 8:44 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
@SupremeARA915 Stupid fucking beaner I hate you get your grandma and get the fuck out before one of those niggers get you they hate you spiks worse than we do
pinkiepieazz
July 7, 2012 at 9:04 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
it dident its a southern state so it still works
ssealteam0
July 7, 2012 at 10:03 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i thought kentucky didnt secede
DaZeHQx
July 7, 2012 at 10:20 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i do to i proud to be a southern
Jameson10314
July 7, 2012 at 10:29 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Sweet Southrons, this Northerner will tell you that you are being sold out. Notice that many of the Southern states suffer poverty. The hideous people who control this country-international bankers- want it this way. Many people do love the great spirit of the southern people.
pinkiepieazz
July 7, 2012 at 11:15 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i live in kentucky and i love being a southern
MrAlabamaOutdoorsman
July 7, 2012 at 11:21 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Alabama Born, Alabama Bred, Southern By The Grace Of God! Confederatly, MrAlabamaOutdoorsman [NorthEast Alabama]
AH7012
July 7, 2012 at 11:52 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Yeah lebanese pride!!! … woops sorry wrong video, umm.. rednecks are still pretty awesome XD
rebel10607
July 7, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
@SupremeARA915 whoa read up on ur history before you go bad mouthing Dixie it has nothing to do with racism
Geoman420
July 7, 2012 at 12:27 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
god damn fuckin north i hate the fuckin yankees n rather be in the south where my heart is
PresidentDRCI
July 7, 2012 at 12:37 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I think you have the north and south confused my good sir. and the north wouldn’t allow Jewish people, Mexicans, and some generals wouldn’t allow African-Americans either. and we where forced into war because the north fucked with us. now go watch your desperate house wives and calm down.
p.s. one southerner can lick a dozen Yankees without half trying.
PresidentDRCI
July 7, 2012 at 1:22 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
10 northerners dislike this because they don’t have any pride or heritage to respect!
cdrsportspaintball
July 7, 2012 at 1:57 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
born a northern man, raised a southern man.