Edward Woodward - The Equalizer - No.1 Hard Guy

[DandDskeeto]

Yeah , love his thoughts at 4:15 and 6:05. I was instructed by my tournament coach ( Judo ) when tagging along with him on a protective detail ( ie bodyguard ) the first time. To adopt a similar approach if forced into an unavoidable verbal confrontation ( with an audience ).

LOL right after his first rule " Don't do anything stupid and get either of us shot":

[hanscombe72]

I forgot that Woodward could sing. He did a killer version of "soldiers of the queen" for the film "breaker Morant".

[oranbhoy67]

he was one cool fucker

[hotandspicy666]

That was 'hard'. They just don't make programs like this at the moment. Awesome show for those that never saw it....actually I could imagine Michael Caine doing the role also.

[dave2806]

he was bloody frightening .

[giallo200]

Fantastic share ! Thank You !!

[NotOrdinaryInGames]

Rest in peace, Edward.

[sharona1981]

A wonderful character...what I loved about McCall was that it wasn't about anything he really did or said. It was THAT look-the look that told the villain of the piece, 'Given enough provocation, this man would absolutely kill me.' THAT is intimidation. Edeward Woodward was a terrific actor.

[nergvol]

Kid keeps stealing my lunch money at school, what should I do?

[jmay2002]

4:45 was awesome! Need more teachers like that LOL!!!

[lfctheone]

When i grew up i was too young to see this show, but ever since watching him on sky tv in the uk when i was 12 i kinda got hooked.

I recently managed to watch the 1-4 series, i just couldn't stop watching them so now i have watched all 88 episodes i am thinking when will i be able to rewatch these in years to come when my memory is forgetful lol

[GoblinGirl]

I find Copland's comments and attitude a bit smarmy.

i love Woodward, though.

[cjvega3571]

Hey thanks for putting this up. I agree Woodward was a legend and the Equalizer was a hero to me. You don't have many "heroes" in society willing to cross into vigilantism to help others so the character and idea of Robert McCall was a desired one.

I own Season 1 on DVD now I am waiting for season 2. any ideas on when it comes out?

[Equalizer408]

SUPERBE HOMMAGE

[49bobbyk]

The show was great. The premise was very satisfying. A friend indeed. The Equalizer was my hero in the eighties. The episode China Rain said it all. It showed you what the Equalizer was all about.

[catlovingmama4]

No one is as hard as Ewar Woowar and yet a truly nice guy . RIP Mr Callan gone but not forgotten

[jmay2002]

4:48 is my favortie part of the clip!

[Hecatean]

Edward's Schwarzenegger impersonation was a bit rubbish.

[mrspivvy]

"I can equalize odd in your favour"

"How?"

"I have means"

Classic. I'd forgotten how good this show was. a total classic and Woodward plays a great Bastard!!

[MrAubreyproductions]

brill man and show

[MacJaxonManOfAction]

Great upload, but does anyone else think that Stewart Copeland sounds exactly like Dr Evil at 4:13?

[bored1980]

Just watched "1990" - if you like Woodward you should find it. It's all here on Youtube.

I promise you folks, it's a BRILLIANT example of acting and storyline. Check it out if you like Edward Woodward's ability. What a man.

[Mrtinkyloo]

No, the Terminator would be impressed and wouldn't dare kill McCall.

[pancho8721]

not if he knew what he was dealing with and had the body of a 1984 Kyle Reese

[weds9994]

i thnik the terminator would klli him

[12rosebud12]

PLEEEEEEEEEAZE STOP frowning, at least for one second.

It's OK once in a while, but to be wearing that frown throughout the entire movie career is simply too much. Nice singing though.

[locoman1963]

Mr woodward = legend

you will never be forgotton RIP

[LeRoi715]

Is the Equalizer on DVD?

Miss you Mr Woodward. This is my favourite show from US.

Happy New Year 2010 !

[TachieBillano]

LOL. I had a college professor who looked like Edward Woodward did in "The Equalizer". He was roughly the same age and he even had that same "death stare" Copeland was talking about.

[NATJR101]

There was a scene with Edward Woodward on The Equalizer where he was in the Bronx and he was in a fight. All i know is that the people were watchin' him as he walked away some even rolled up there windows. He was walkin' in the middle of the street and then he turned around to look back. He was wearing a tan rain coat. Can anybody tell me what episode that was? I would like to watch that again.

[briancalibergbmd]

I cannot remember the name of the episode...but it was the one where he was helping out a local "free clinic" and the neighborhood was overrun with a gang. He (McCall) did not even use a gun in the final "battle"...that was a very powerful ending as well....you just seem him walking away, bloodied, but victorious....The Equalizer is my favorite series of all time....Mr.  Woodward will be missed

[grandmakod1]

I have recently been watching the first series on DVD, and that episode you asked about was about the last one I watched - I think it is called Reign of Terror, the 12th episode.

[grandmakod1]

I meant this as a reply to the post by NATJR101

[briancalibergbmd]

NATJR101....see my comment about this episode

[NATJR101]

I grew up watchin' The Equalizer when i was in public school. It seemed like only yesterday that the show was on. I can't believe how fast time and the years went by. Edward Woodward may u rest in peace. Watchin' your show as i get older will keep your memory alive. God bless.

Peace

[thenoiseupmerchant]

The flying knife of damocles - man that guy could kick ass in an unconventional way.

[radiodarkhorse]

I feel sad watching this. You will be missed Edward Woodward

[khiladi]

RIP Edward Woodward

[Wankshaftsbury]

"You have to have the courage to explode..."

RIP Edward Woodward.

[Jimpsterz]

great actor, R I P

[stevezodiakxl5]

Sadly another great actor has gone! .. watching him in callan in the60s when i was just a young boy for the first time and decades after in many of films and tv .. R.I.P Edward

[Googlystube]

freaky

I was thinking about this show earlier today and then I hear he's no more on the radio...life's a trip eh?

[radiodarkhorse]

RIP Edward Woodward

[hennehn]

The Equalizer was one of my favorite shows as a kid. Edward Woodward R.I.P.

[bernieplop]

Ewar Woowar-great joke!!!

[DonRaggo]

R.I.P Edward Woodward..

[gronktyst]

I bought the dvd :D I want more !!

[dukeofstradone]

did you buy the dvd online?

[PitifulActivity]

lols at 4:08 :)

[pbee73]

6:29 that scene is one of my favorites from McCall... When he stalks braxton, (the NYC cop) drugs him with a dart gun and says... "Do you see how easy that was braxton"? ... How does it feel to be dead?"

[JasonRadley]

3.51 'Manrikigusari....traditional Japanese weapon.' Bonzai!

[gildan]

Anyone know if Series 2 will ever come out on DVD?

[JasonRadley]

I love the shot where he says, 'Now it's working out.'

[JasonRadley]

'...You got a bean on your chin.' Stupid line.

[CommanderD007]

6.44 I do not fotgive is from the episode Lady Cop. Classic series. Working my way through the box set now. No way should/can they remake this.

[unspeakable28]

That lady cop was in the soprano`s, she played fbi agent/ handler for christophers girlfriend. Equalizer is just brilliant show, pity can`t get any more on dvd except series 1.

[xxrobfalconxx]

i remember this documentry when it came out. Grant Mitchel, Fitz, and Tony Sopprano were also in that top ten list. I think Robert Mcall was made number 1, because Edward Woodward was such a convincing actor. Id love to see that episode where Mcall confronts that guy who dragged him down to his level.

[GSIBOSS]

Top man on tv and in real life, good on you Ed

[doowopisnumber1]

Don't mess with The Equalizer!

[t5y665yrty56]

they never once called him the equalizer again after the pilot. Just mccall was enough my favourite episodes were when he faced his fathers killer and any episode involving manon. The look on his face as he rests while his daughters kidnappers are driving away knowing theres a car bomb inside

[JasonRadley]

Did he have a daughter? And the name The Equalizer is used again.

[t5y665yrty56]

oh yeah when? The daughters name was yvette she starred in the two parter memories of manon

[JasonRadley]

In the first series episode, Breakpoint, McCall gives away a dead friends daughter at her wedding and says to her, 'If I had a daughter...'. Only his son is mentioned in the first series. What's the backstory for this Yvette?

As for mention of The Equalizer, it's used in McCall's presence by the police lieutenant in the episode, Unnatural Causes. He says something like, 'If my boss turns up and finds the Equalizer here...'

[t5y665yrty56]

McCall never knew she existed. Her adoptive father told him after she was kidnapped to spur the equalizer on. But McCall never told her.

[JasonRadley]

I guessed it would be something stupid like that...

[laverianruler]

at 5:03, McCall is beating on some judo guy. they're fighting in front of a huge mural of a Japanese dude. does anyone know the name of the Japanese dude, or the name of the picture?

[Andypilot333]

If you've done something naughty, and see a maroon Jaguar XJ with a grey-haired man behind the wheel come screeching around the corner, it's time to start running..........

[2008ljr]

I understand a movie is coming out in 09.

[Musicvideojunkie]

that would be cool

[Mongen17]

Eddie's the best. He's 78 now!

[socalbeachboy]

I remember watching 'The Equalizer' with my father in the 80's when I was in high school. Thanks so much for posting and bringing back memories of a happier time.

[RJLeffmann]

The British Badass. What a flashback I got from seeing the introduction with the elevator and woman hasting in the corridor scene!

[matt140781]

i thought the exact thing flashback. i aint seen this since the 80's

[Cnltaf]

Just so good....love Edward Woodward

[MondoBeno]

Isn't that Sgt. Burnside from "The Bill"?

[rct220]

DI Burnside to you!! But yes it is. Was nice to see Woodward in 'The Bill' as well recently. :-)

[jexelpex]

LEAVE. THE LADY. ALONE! Fucking classic.

[fanofheadroom]

great clip many thanks i have just got hold of the dvd season 1 its brilliant

[wackojim]

I'm a huge Equalizer fan, thanks so much for posting this!! Awesome!!

[macionractaigh]

He's on the bill tonight 9/04/08

[dihend]

....'and since there isn't nearly enough McCall on here, I thought I'd even up the balance'''

Nice! Thanks.

[FiberiRanchu]

Great Piece of Information, Thanks! :-)

[clemdane]

Oh, I love Edward Woodward. Thanks so much for posting this!

[st6856]

it wasn't the fact that he was hard that i liked mccall, it was the fact he was like a human god who knew everything and knew what was going to happen and what to do.

it's something that people see, who are powerless in their lives, who fantasise about becomming like him.

[markwrightrf]

Just a heads-up folks, finally The Equalizer Season One is to be released on R1/R2 DVD in Feb 2008. If this clip has whetted your appetite, make sure you pre-order now!

[TheGodParticle]

He's married to betty out of some mothers do hav em...Great post

[alisadm]

Thanks so much for this!! This was my favorite show of the 80s too. I have them on VHS--but poor copies from A&E's way-edited broadcast. Thank God it's finally coming out on DVD!!! Counting down 'til February...

[kpax45]

great show, he had such style

[dcasey77]

Does anyone know how much Edward Woodward got paid for being in it?

As it was a successful American TV show I imagine it must have been the most lucrative work of his career.

[culttelevision]

I interviewed Edward Woodward at the launch of CI5 - The New Professionals and found him to be the most normal, down-to-earth guy. It was like talking to your dad. He told me how much he loved doing the Equalizer but it did literally almost kill him from the hard work schedule and he was relieved when it ended for his health's sake.

[josatinho]

i could compare my self as equalizer

[hschan4]

Haha I like how you said "even up the balance", don't you mean EQUALIZE things? (wink, wink)

[tfronky]

I really miss this show, great video! Thanks for posting it!

[TheEqualiser00]

EXACTLY. the equalizer is harder than Chuck Norris, Bauer, Segal and McClane.

[RubbishMan1940]

Edward Woodward lived in my part of the world in the early 1990's. I made a vid of him opening the local carnival. I asked him a question and I got an anecdote re Sir Lawrence Olivier. Edward comes across as a really nice guy, completely unpretentious. See my vid.

[fanofheadroom]

i have seen your video its great many thanks rubbishman1940

[jace007]

Woodward is a top geezer - and the fact Arnie watched it too is a huge compliment. Bring on the DVD!

[rexferal]

fuck Arnie!! When real hard men like McVicar and Dave Courtney say he's a convincing hard man then he fucking must be!!

[200hst]

One of my fave progs from 80's. Got this on vhs myself the whole prog. Top ten tv hard men. Nice one

[avh97]

Great segment! Thanks for posting!

[IACTOR]

nice vey, nice. now lets see some more Equalizer

[IndyTemplar]

The theme music for The Equalizer was created by Stewart Copeland, (formerly the drummer for The Police), and it was available on cassete in the 1990's.