John Wayne on the Hollywood Blacklist, the American Way of Life & why he disliked 'High Noon'

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One thing I like about watching John Wayne's interviews, is that he spoke his mind, and he didn't seem to be overly concerned with what others thought of him. He stayed true to who he was. He didn't compromise who he was and what he stood for and believed in, even when it was unpopular. And a great example of that is how he supported America's efforts in Vietnam, even though the war was VERY unpopular among many at that time.

I don't think High Noon was suppose to literally be about the old American west. It's a morality play about a larger truth. If you decide to make a stand against evil don't be surprised if you end up doing so alone. Even if others share your sense of morality people are not too quick to pay the price necessary to counter evil.

I for one, never read anything into the movie. I just enjoyed it

I don't have to agree with his views, but I can't help feeling respect for him calmly explaining why he believed what he did. Good for him.

at a dinner get together,a friend of the dukes slipped a letter to him.it was a simple note from the friends daughter who had been diagnosed with cancer.duke who had cancer at the time was at a loss when he read the note.she asked,''when i go to heaven will john wayne be there some day? i hope so because i can not imagine heaven without john wayne." john took his friend aside and all choked up he said,''you can tell her that she need not worry because some day john wayne ''will'' be there.''

John Wayne was a smart man

That is way he is the Duke.  I love his answers.

I have to agree with what he says about High Noon. It was more of a reflection of modern urban America than America in the 1800’s

Wayne would HATE Hollywood today

A great American! Honest, direct and clear in separating good from evil!

Am not a typical American (not born here),but John Wayne is definately an American thoroughly. I like him.

Gary Cooper won an Oscar in 1953 for his lead role in High noon. The film was nominated for 6 Oscars and won three. Cooper also won a best actor Oscar for Sergeant York. Wayne didn't win an until 1970. I'm thinking John wasn't happy about turning down an Oscar winning role.

Listening to John Wayne talk about America and defend her, never gets old. The Icon of a Great American

I remember seeing the beginning of this interview live. My wife and I had agreed to meet some other people in a hotel and the live show clashed with our meeting. The interview began with Parkinson apologising to the audience on behalf of John Wayne because Wayne had a cold. Wayne responded by saying "Never apologise, it is a sign of weakness." I took that to mean that he might well have apologised himself, but it was most certainly not up to Parkinson to apologise on his behalf. Wayne made the point early in the interview and before the point where this video begins, that the questions had been agreed before the show, and that it had been agreed certain things would not be discussed. This is normal, and reasonable to both parties. I have been interviewed in front of a camera on a rare occasion and that was the procedure. It allows both parties to think of what they are going to say. Parkinson went completely against the before show agreement, but he always was one of those TV people who think that they can do whatever they want - "It is MY show". Next up, Parkinson starts on the line of questioning (and his ignorance) of what is shown here. I particularly liked the way the audience laughed at him 1:30ish to 1:40ish about Larry Parkes as if Parkes had been a big Hollywood star. Parkinson admitted that Parkes had not done much in films and that, despite acknowledging being a communist, he did work in films afterwards. I am old enough to know the fear everyone had post WWII that there might easily be a WWIII and whilst I have never been in USA, I can understand the fear of people who lived there at that time. I have seen Parkinson conduct some decent interviews, and I always though that the short amount I had previously seen of this interview was the worst he did. Having now seen more of it - not all, I cringe at how bad Parkinson was.

Even though he may not have liked High Noon Gary Cooper was one of his best friends.

He didn't seem to think this way when he accepted the Academy Award for Gary Cooper. He said he was going to go back to his agent and ask him why he didn't get him the part that Cooper got.

He would be turning in his grave if he saw things now.

They started the fight....John’s side just finished it!! True Grit!!

high noon is one of my favorite movies never thought of it that way but he is right