Gene Simmons on Mike Douglas Show '74

[postatility]

Mike wuz cool---he had the most interesting combinations of guests,conducted good interviews,and always remained himself.For the most part,talk shows have gone way downhill since then.

[twodoortwo]

I love this interaction with Gene and Totie, I bet he has fond memories of this today.

[bobby28091]

YOU NUTT

[thegoosebrain]

KISS was the first of the no-talent groups and/or individuals that rely on outrageous costumes to cover their lack of real musical talent.

[haitipi]

To all of those calling Simmons a jerk and praising this horrible woman:

First of all, at the risk of sounding like I approve of Gene Simmons (he can be an egotistical jerk, but a lot of that is his schitck), he was just a young "kid" here & not well seasoned.

This woman is a hating bitch. That "nice Jewish boy" comment was funny cuz Simmons is a Jew. If he were not, that would have been quite insulting.Good Manners means not making another person fell uncomfortable. How is this moron nice?

[AnimalHouseVetVideos]

@haitipi The "hating bitch" is also Jewish, genius.

[fanguk2]

@haitipi Jeez, call yourself a Kiss fan? Totie was from a Jewish family herself, and Gene had a lot of respect for her - which is more than I can say for you.

[haitipi]

@fanguk2

YES, I do. I am really a Gene Simmons (Music Fan), but I am a little put off by his schtick these days. I also admire his ethnic/religious pride. If everyone could have that modest level of pride (risking an oxymoron) in their cultures, without feeling that they have to belittle others to make themselves feel superior, this world would be so much better off.

That negativity is what troubled me with Totie.

[awamoriwhiskey]

3 FILTHY JEWS

[wrlord]

@awamoriwhiskey putz.

[jabartolone]

I remember watching that as a little boy and being a bit scared by his persona. However, 35 yrs later and watching "Family Jewels" and knowing his appreciation for his Jewish heritage and his love for his mom, I can fully understand his reaction to Totie. It was a classic moment by both and I'd love to see it and discussed on his current show by a 60 yr old Gene.

[SonicZinger]

"Maziltov!"

[crankitandwail]

Young Gene, ? being made a fool of? Maybe...either way this is bloody hilarious. Sure made me laugh anyway!!!!!!

[SweetSue4]

As yet no one has been able to explain to me, how they ever got into (Or should I say on to) those shoes.

[H20MichaelMyers]

100000000000000000000000000000­000000 times better then JUSTIN BIEBER!

[jcmainman]

Totie no legs Fields.

[montecarlostar]

@jcmainman and no breast

[RafaelCostadeMelo]

A veinha do lado deve ter ficado beeeem tensa do lado do Gene Simons

[Joeruger1]

it worked.

[TaterGumfries]

Lordy, what  putz!

[RichYan33]

Listen to the audience gasp and be uncomfortable. Little did they realize Gene would sell that band into a household name like Pepsi Cola or Kleenex.

[LesThanEver]

Silly ass, I thoroughly enjoyed him getting cut down.

@Red Nose Roxy; Gene's Jewish too. The whole point of the 'hook' joke.

[soopahsoopah]

he was a bit skinnier then no?

[KamenRiderNecro]

Oh, jeez. He is trying way too hard here. You can tell Totie is making a total fool of him every chance she gets and is not impressed with him in the least. These days he's not much better, sorry to say. I was a Kiss fan at an early age; these days I call them out as the Artist Formerly Known as Kiss. 

[VeryFineWhine]

BTW, to all those calling Totie Fields an "old" lady, or rude additional names, this hysterically funny woman was only in her early 40's. Although I do wonder if the date is right on this clip. She lost a leg, and had a series of health problems, and per a quick search they say she lost her leg in '76. Given how she remains seated and not too mobile, I wonder if that had already happened. I don't remember her doing Mike after (and she lost tons of weight), but it was long ago. Love her!!

[thegoosebrain]

Imagine a whole career based on wearing a stupid costume. Yes, that away from KISS and you have a mediocre band at best. Kiss was nothing but costume and explosives.

here ends the lesson

[METTAALLIICA]

@thegoosebrain kiss isnt just about that , they have amazing music too

[sleece6]

Toti Fields FOREVER!

She OWNS him

[gamagan1]

grandma is looking at him at the end like what kind of a jerk is this. lol

gamagan1

[mwolfe3508]

oi vey, the 70's!

[TheTeebuckle1]

Simmons was even a jerk way back then.

[TheSonicmule]

lucky grl she is

[TheSonicmule]

that lady played gene for a fool. for real, no joke

[joeyrempe]

Gene looks so thin

[WanagiAkicita]

Skinny as a rail back then.

[geofree1984]

DIE LIKE A JEW

[georgiahoosier]

Totie had Gene's number! He was definitely a nice Jewish boy that took great care of his mom and still is to this day.

You can't help but like the guy!!

[gentlelovingmanUSA]

lol the audience is laughing at him in the background they never probably seen such a clown back then. He by far was the least talented in band.

[rednoseroxy]

Funny how Gene couldn't match wits with the old jew bag.

Did anyone notice that?

His attempt at shock didn't faze her one bit. She made him look like a fool.

[Gman6755]

@rednoseroxy excellent observation!! Her comment "you can't hide the hook" is a classic and right on the money!! LOL!!

[haitipi]

@rednoseroxy

Odd comment since Gene is not only a Jew, but was born in Israel.

[oneirishpoet]

@haitipi ...and a HUGE douchebag, Gene Simmons is one of the biggest assholes in *rock n' roll* history...I hope this dumbfuck rots in hell

[thegoosebrain]

Kiss is a no-talent band that got to where they did simply because of the make up and costumes.

end of thy lesson

[LaihoValo9]

fuck off and go listen to the jonas brothers

[blorgensteen]

They've sold millions of albums, inspired untold numbers of guitarists, bass players, drummers, and made more money than you will in 10,000 lifetimes.

What exactly have YOU done, gooseshitforbrains?

[kazar77]

Imagina that! they got rich with no talent! What about you?

[geofree1984]

Simmons is a fuckrag and KISS sucks shite.

[feetlover18]

what is his problem

is he crazy?

[riztar]

lol thats so corny lol

[isolatedcrawford]

He kind of reminds me of a 70's version of Marilyn Manson

[geofree1984]

Oops, you mean a rip off of Alice Cooper..

[kazar77]

Who is Alice Cooper?

[regioking]

LampreyStaghelm sucks

[LampreyStaghelm]

Kiss sucks

[GlamRockerGirl]

35 years ago today!!! Damn Gene looked soo young!!!

[winscott9601]

I remember seeing this show back then. So vivid are my memories of how bizarre Gene Simmons seemed, too. Thanks for showing this old classic!

[DaRKeN58]

Al salir se rien de él o es mi impresión? xd

[Lengsel7]

Gene got owned!

[antoniosoul]

Gene Simmons zinged by Totie Fields - haw haw!

[BLeacHpwnzjoo]

lol evil jews

[ravenpicks]

Wow Kiss has been around a long long time. But Mike Douglas was a cool dude for having him on.

[Fyllbulten]

Totie is cool. Look how she eyeballs Gene when he´s getting to absurd.

[vonsmitty1313]

Back in these early days,Gene was more into quantity than quality when it came to women. One time after spending the night with a cute groupie,Simmons was awoken by the chambermaid,a portly woman in her mid-forties,and not a MILF by any stretch of the imagination. Five minutes after the groupie left,the other band members found Gene banging the hell out of the maid...

[WhiteLagomorph]

Gene and Paul were a Mizrahi jews and there makeup was to hide that so that its easier for them to penetrate whit americas culture

[badbowtie73]

is gene simmons stuck on himself or what?

[sexxmies]

he's not GENE SIMMONS

[7beers]

I wonder how many women Gene had in his lifetime. Gotta be in the thousands.

[GoofyLenz]

Gene stated in one interview he estimated the amount of women he'd had sex with to be somewhere between 4500 and 5000

[7beers]

And that's just the ones he remembers because he wasn't stoned!!

[catchersmitt0]

Slut.

[christopherraven]

In retrospect, Mike Douglas was a trailblazer. He had the most interesting guests and he treated everyone, from politicians to heavy metal demons with the same kindness and real interest in what they had to say. Mike, you are missed.

[deepblue1963]

Dont forget, at this time Kiss were just starting to make a buzz in the music world. They werent making big money and the band liked to appear a mystery. Not like today where MTV has bands plastered everywhere. The thrill is gone.

[vonsmitty1313]

This is my fave clip of savage,young Gene! The "Hotter Than Hell" period costumes were the most "Metal" looking of any that KISS ever wore,and it's hilarious that Totie Fields spots Gene as a Jewish person,even under the warpaint. Takes one to know one!!!

[drexall8]

really i thought he was a virgin. Am I that out of touch. Nice jewish boy.

best regards

[thegoosebrain]

I'm surprised he didn't start talking about how many women he's boink up to that time. I swear that every time I see this guy on TV is is talking about his sex life and how many women he's banged. I can't stand this dude!

[Reg197844]

The Mike Douglas Show was huge back in the day. He actually got John Lennon and Yoko to co-host for an entire week in the mid to late 70's. Sure the show was a corn fest, but give Mike his props; he'd have an eclectic array of guests during those years.

[JabbaJazz112]

Gene sounds lyka Nerd! but its Funny wen he Snorted! an How he Clapped for the winning couple an i luv his laugh!

[tucsonia]

To think at the time some thought Kiss looked scary and degenerate. Little did they know that gangsta rap was in our future.

[dceballos067]

The irony in this is the fact today, Gene Simmons makes more money than all four of them in their lifetimes combined. I say this because at the time, they all looked upon him as nothing more than a degenerate rock star. Oh the justice.

[Alvin4NY]

Totie Fields called him for what he was then, and now: A nice Jewish boy. It's an act kids!

[khal007]

I watch Gene's shows - and ya he is a nice Jewish boy. He's also someone who isn't afraid to be creative and dream up schemes. He also knows what works.

[SagitarianVeggie]

"Are you a bat?"

LOL

Mike asks him as if he's a kid going out on halloween!

[jsilence418]

Wow Totie Fields owned Gene Simmons !! thanks for the post!

[fokusdeutsch]

What a freak.

[Pgalaga]

this is so unintentionally funny. Totie Fields throwing zingers and people laughing at "evil incarnate". Of course Gene Simmons really isn't evil:)

[VeryFineWhine]

@Pgalaga Totie Fields was ALWAYS intentionally funny!! She not only owned him, she nailed him for what he was hiding!

And huge thanks for posting this!! I loved her, as did my family, as a little kid. What fun to see her as an adult. Sure wish there was more Totie online!!

[patmix]

funny interviews

[triviumcunt]

i love the way hes thinking to himself "i should slit her neck right here onstage!"

[ace84056]

back then people were laughing...if they only knew how big kiss would become!

[toscodav]

Funny when the old lady say's its probably just a nice Jewish boy under all that makeup.

Gene actually is Jewish.

[knouraee]

Not only Jewish......ISRAELI!!!!!!

[irenadamienmariah]

he suppose to have beded 4700 women? pls he looks like he stinks...

[Shaboobuhwogan]

who uses the expression beded???

[SgtRock57]

I must admit that Mike Douglas was doing something very daring at that time. I don't know if Dick Clark ever had KisS on. Mike's show was always very blah most of the time. I'll never forgive him for taking the slot of the Mickey Mouse Club..LOL!

[dbmayne]

I wonder if Gene did Totie Fields later. I'm just wondering.

[Obelisk2290]

gene could not scare anyone there

[KatieM101388]

haha what a werid ass. People probably thought he was for real back then. Too funny.

[CrazyFrEaK93]

xtroplen you got it wrong.... paul was a taxi driver not ace!

[duece1973]

he was a nut back then lol....but still a hero

[DA90027]

Totie Fields was very funny when she did stand up...

[reformedfruit]

very funny

[xtroplen]

Gene Simmons is awsome. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley both started Kiss there the founding fathers of Kiss.

Its funny cuz Ace use to be a Taxi driver before the recruted him into Kiss. But anyways this is bad ass. yea i agree with what Elvis8Hoffa said lol.

[Elvis8Hoffa]

LOL what a shlock act this was! Gene trying his damndest to "be scary" while the lady's getting all the laughs at his expense. These days he's soaking his teeth in a glass & worried about enough fiber.

[r2blank2]

I love how when Gene is walking out the house band tries to play something "harder", with the guitar squawking.

[vfgjhj]

wow, this is old stuff. What do you mean trying to be scary? I showed my grandpa this footage once and he wouldn't stop goin on like he thought he was the devil or somethin.

[DareDevilHeat]

I simply looooooooooove this guy! I spimply love KISS. He is just fantastic! Wouldn't mind take him home in that outfit at that age ;o) *grrrr*

[OctoJan]

His make- up was awful in this interview.

[brutal666]

it was early in thier makeup stages it wasnt perfected just yet

[timmehfz3]

who's the old broad

[brutal666]

she is the late commedienne totie fields

[brutal666]

very cool I always wanted to see this