You know, I'm a Steve Allen fan and a Zappa fan. I have to admit Steve comes off a little condescending and Zappa tries to come off with dignity. I get how it seems like a joke at first but I think there should have come a point in the interview when Steve is a little less jokey and jerky. He was a real musician himself and I would have thought he'd be a bit more understanding and reverential. Still fun. Thanks for posting.
how mind blowing is to see frank hear, then I saw him in 1976 with edgar winter inthe old salt lake terrace ball room, now that was a freak show the cats where evrywhere, good freaks bad freaks all the freaks, WOW talk about contrast
For all the people who think Steve Allen is being a prick, he's not. What Zappa was doing was indeed bizarre and a little strange for the time. But the fact that Allen gave Zappa a platform even in uptight conservative 1963 is remarkable. Allen wasn't also afraid to give Jack Kerouac airtime time too in the 1950s, complete with jazz piano and orchestra. Allen deserves credit. He was funny in a dorky way, and he knew what things were going to be long lasting before many others.
I can't believe what a total dork Steve Allen is. Not a single thing out of his mouth is funny. How did this guy ever make it in show biz? Geez. He's such a complete dwarf and a total jackass next to Zappa, who is much too nice to him.
2:00 "uuuuuh, well you'll billfem- you WILL be familiar with some of my songs for at least the next 50 years but more than likely for the rest of time"
The most pure evidence of the element of what made Zappa such a legend: BALLS. This couldn't have been any later that '64, when the most progressive form of rock around at the time was what the Beatles were doing, and here's Zappa making his TV premiere playing a bicycle. It takes balls to make your first impression in the limelight as a novelty act. Frank Zappa's a fucking boss
At this point in his career Zappa had written one song Memories Of El Monte which was recorded in '62 by The Penguins his hometown heroes who had the huge hit Earth Angel back in '56.Then Zappa wrote the music for Worlds Greatest Sinner(btw-TCM has shown it)-Tim Carey starred-he was one of Kubricks favorites(The Killing,Paths Of Glory).
I think was already mentioned, but Steve Allen was a genius. If there were no Steve Allen's in this world, there probably would be no Frank zappas either. It is very doubtful Steve knew what he had on his hands that day (he mistakenly thinks Frank has said he plays the "bass drum"), but surely he suspected something. We know Frank by reputation; the same is true for Steve. Lots of folks bang on their bike -- Steve Allen chose Frank Zappa to highlight. Allen was no fool.
Man.....When I got up this morning. I never would have dreamed. I'd see Frank Zappa playing a bicycle on the Steve Allen Show. & that's why I love Youtube. & just made it a Favorite thanks for posting.
steve allen wasn't the only talk show host that acted or acts like this, a ton of them do... people should lighten up. besides that, it's really cool seeing zappa do something like this on tv, especially for that time. experimental sound art is tons of fun and an awesome way to express yourself.
Exactly. One thing about Steve Allen is that he couldn't get into rock and roll and he was so COOL that he could admit it. But as a person, he was thee most creative, liberal, intelligent and HILARIOUS talk show guy EVER.
Before you bash him, you should know that Steve Allen was very active in bringing new talent to the American public. A quick search for Steve Allen on YouTube will show this.
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ellenfgarde12 1 month ago
I assume that coat hooks hat not been invented yet?
russofamerica 2 months ago
Hahaha Look at Zappa's eyes at 0:07
Theakker3B 2 months ago
You know, I'm a Steve Allen fan and a Zappa fan. I have to admit Steve comes off a little condescending and Zappa tries to come off with dignity. I get how it seems like a joke at first but I think there should have come a point in the interview when Steve is a little less jokey and jerky. He was a real musician himself and I would have thought he'd be a bit more understanding and reverential. Still fun. Thanks for posting.
assignmentearth 5 months ago
Carl Kolchak and Frank on one stage?!?!?! Magic!!!
SeawaySensFan 6 months ago
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MichaelSirois 6 months ago
how mind blowing is to see frank hear, then I saw him in 1976 with edgar winter inthe old salt lake terrace ball room, now that was a freak show the cats where evrywhere, good freaks bad freaks all the freaks, WOW talk about contrast
kevindblanch 7 months ago
lol i love the face frank makes at 3:56 when steve says he's looking forward to the movie
rickyjshiznit 8 months ago
For all the people who think Steve Allen is being a prick, he's not. What Zappa was doing was indeed bizarre and a little strange for the time. But the fact that Allen gave Zappa a platform even in uptight conservative 1963 is remarkable. Allen wasn't also afraid to give Jack Kerouac airtime time too in the 1950s, complete with jazz piano and orchestra. Allen deserves credit. He was funny in a dorky way, and he knew what things were going to be long lasting before many others.
mdhookey 8 months ago
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mdhookey 8 months ago
I can't believe what a total dork Steve Allen is. Not a single thing out of his mouth is funny. How did this guy ever make it in show biz? Geez. He's such a complete dwarf and a total jackass next to Zappa, who is much too nice to him.
neamworld 8 months ago
@neamworld i thought he was moderately entertaining
rickyjshiznit 8 months ago
2:00 "uuuuuh, well you'll billfem- you WILL be familiar with some of my songs for at least the next 50 years but more than likely for the rest of time"
k1llk1ngph30n1x 9 months ago
The most pure evidence of the element of what made Zappa such a legend: BALLS. This couldn't have been any later that '64, when the most progressive form of rock around at the time was what the Beatles were doing, and here's Zappa making his TV premiere playing a bicycle. It takes balls to make your first impression in the limelight as a novelty act. Frank Zappa's a fucking boss
bfish420 9 months ago
Allen is just joking with him, he's not telling him he's wasting his life.
Morahman7vnNo2 10 months ago
Could Steve Allen be more condescending?
ftheGOP 10 months ago
"I'm a composer"
Understatement of the century. Of the millenium.
As a young composer myself, this is the most encouraging thing I've ever seen. Thank you so much, DRMUX.
amcint01 11 months ago 5
A skinny version of Don Draper!
Photochroming 1 year ago
I hate this Steve Allen, pero le agradesco
EtieneyOssip 1 year ago
youtube would be way better if it worked all the time.
danogzilla 1 year ago
At this point in his career Zappa had written one song Memories Of El Monte which was recorded in '62 by The Penguins his hometown heroes who had the huge hit Earth Angel back in '56.Then Zappa wrote the music for Worlds Greatest Sinner(btw-TCM has shown it)-Tim Carey starred-he was one of Kubricks favorites(The Killing,Paths Of Glory).
beefoneeto 1 year ago
I think was already mentioned, but Steve Allen was a genius. If there were no Steve Allen's in this world, there probably would be no Frank zappas either. It is very doubtful Steve knew what he had on his hands that day (he mistakenly thinks Frank has said he plays the "bass drum"), but surely he suspected something. We know Frank by reputation; the same is true for Steve. Lots of folks bang on their bike -- Steve Allen chose Frank Zappa to highlight. Allen was no fool.
roricka2 1 year ago
ty 4 posting....fab!!!! :-)
MsLostinmusic 1 year ago
Legend..
bustamove444 1 year ago
Bi-Cycles.
Widmerpool99 1 year ago
Looks like that disrespectful piece of shit Steve Allen was decent for once.
MrGrevy 1 year ago
It's like watching the birth of a child...
RASinger 1 year ago
Not the same without his beard... Still a legend from day one it seems!!
beezybeast101 1 year ago
Give us Frank back, dammit!
Floskeknosk 1 year ago
Who could've known how fucking huge Zappa was going to be later on at this time. :)
mrfrenik 1 year ago
frank zoppa
populvuh02 1 year ago
lol, he looks like David Schwimmer
MegaYoshitsune 1 year ago
Wasn't Frank just always Frank?
ccm800 1 year ago
@ccm800 yes, his birth name is frank, much to zappa's own surprise in the 80s
populvuh02 1 year ago
hahahaha... About two weeks.
topdeeni 1 year ago
1:26 Louis BELson style drumsticks!
deepindercheema 1 year ago
I miss Frank and Steve!
theschizoidman 1 year ago
man.. so young...
times short
RyanLies 1 year ago
Steve Allan was an idiot.
labandme 1 year ago
@labandme ...idiot? what universe do you live in?
moonbeamchaos 1 year ago
But, YOU"RE a pussy. And you can't even spell Allen right.
TheIMC8 1 year ago
CLASSIC!! I JUST SAW HIS SON DWEEZIL THURSDAY JUNE 09, 2010 IN VENTURA. FRANK WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD.
CLEVERCLIPS1 1 year ago
Amazing footage...and before Frank changed his lifestyle...ahem!
MsTreeperson 1 year ago 2
Man.....When I got up this morning. I never would have dreamed. I'd see Frank Zappa playing a bicycle on the Steve Allen Show. & that's why I love Youtube. & just made it a Favorite thanks for posting.
shipwreckedcamper 1 year ago 33
Young Zappa bears more than a passing resemblance to Milo Ventamiglia.
Sansei59 1 year ago
Thank you! Awesome quality!
mewrth 1 year ago
I agree, he could have torn Steve up, but he was being so polite...
geejo1976 2 years ago
Steve Allen was great. He was no intellectual slouch. No doubt Zappa respected him and vice versa
ProtoCosmos 2 years ago
hahaha stereo bikes
phdseuss 2 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this. Two of my greatest childhood heroes whom I got to meet and talk with later in life. I miss them both.
newmoon51 2 years ago
anyone know what year this is????
TheUltimateGC 2 years ago
1963. FZ = age 22.
devolve42 2 years ago
@devolve42
He turned 23 on December 21, 1963.
ClassicTVMan81 2 years ago
It's crazy that Steve Allen actually lived longer than Zappa.
Theakker3 2 years ago
Great post. Nice to see Zappa while he was still relatively unknown
KCJazzKeys 2 years ago
FUCKING AMAZING
vinzer72frie 2 years ago
I like how polite and good-humored Frank is here.
MumfredMigglesworth 2 years ago 2
damn he was so different!!
caiaum2 2 years ago
Did Steve Allen die?
whiteclifffl 2 years ago
Sadly, in 2000
AutisticPersona 2 years ago
The sidekick to Steve Allen is the Dad in "A Christmas Story"
drruth82 2 years ago
It's weird seeing him without his moustache.
miketodd67 2 years ago
steve allen wasn't the only talk show host that acted or acts like this, a ton of them do... people should lighten up. besides that, it's really cool seeing zappa do something like this on tv, especially for that time. experimental sound art is tons of fun and an awesome way to express yourself.
senselessstudios 2 years ago
AWESOMEEEEEEE
alsnow469 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
zappa already taking himself too seriously.
cornfedshoat 2 years ago
Exactly. One thing about Steve Allen is that he couldn't get into rock and roll and he was so COOL that he could admit it. But as a person, he was thee most creative, liberal, intelligent and HILARIOUS talk show guy EVER.
Ask Steve Martin -- (Allen is one of his idols).
"You woulda had to been there folks".
xraymond10 2 years ago 2
People who criticize Steve Allen are either too young or just don't get it. And you can't judge his incredible career and talent by one skit.
Nobody can touch him..
BobbyColePopMusic 2 years ago
Before you bash him, you should know that Steve Allen was very active in bringing new talent to the American public. A quick search for Steve Allen on YouTube will show this.
dadaguru 2 years ago
Its idiots like Steve Allen who stunted creativity in this country.
occiced 2 years ago
Steve Allen comes off as kind of a jerk.
freeyourcrt 2 years ago
He sure does here. He was actually a good talk show host of the era, but he had no damn idea of what to make of Zappa.
infrogmation 2 years ago
I disagree. The premise is absurd, and they both know it.
audible67 2 years ago
So funny how Frank cracks himself up at 2:13.
He was introduced at the opening of the show as
"Musical Bicyclist, Frank Zappa".
Miss Frank! Thanks for posting.
BrotherMayhemDotCom 2 years ago
young frank!
"might we be familiar with your works?"
certainly are!
frostytheaussie 2 years ago
Great Video. I love playing my bike!
FullFinger 3 years ago
A little better quality. enjoy. I miss Frank.
DRMUX 3 years ago 21