The Elephant Man On Broadway PART 1

Interview with David Bowie, featuring rare exerpts from the Broadway play The Elephant Man, in which he played John Merrick. Filmed in 1980.

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[1919musiclover]

I think if David Bowie decided to do anything he would be amazing at it. Seriously, hes so fucking talented.

[fanamire1]

Wow, this is the most believable acting i've seen him do. I feel bad now for thinking he was a crap actor! And he's so funny in the interview. Great quality video too! :)

[Erica McIntosh]

i love his accent as the elephant man

[JamesTKirkCobain]

David Bawie? The guy don't even know his name and he's interviewing him?

[jamesaellis]

Tom Rice is a great lyricist. As an interview? Well...

[aquamarein]

A story when Jareth went mortal.

[robertplantisgod1234]

6:42 David made my day with his Bryan Ferry impersonation!

[charliedontsurf70]

bowie will always be in a class by himself.

[Ikki Piggy]

He's a brilliant singer, awful actor, pitty he wasn't in Titanic, he would have floated if he fell in the water. That performance of the Elephant Man when ever, very rarely, is shown on UK television it is on comedy shows so they can take the piss out of him.

[zanichbug]

I was lucky enough to see this after Bowie took over the lead in NYC. You could hear a pin drop during some of the scenes. I still remember it...

[emmers57]

I'd pay to listen to the man read the phone book.

[emmers57]

The guy who wrote the play was adamant about no make up be used, he wanted the audience to use their imaginations about how Merrick looked. As far as his manner of speech, due to his massive deformities, he could barely be understood.