Katharine Hepburn rearranges the furniture on Dick Cavett

Hepburn rarely granted interviews, and when she did, she wanted them under her terms. When she agreed to appear on the Dick Cavett Show they went in the studio a day early so she could get the feel of things. They ended up doing the interview right then and there, without an audience.

In this clip she tells Cavett and his crew what she thinks of the set.

This clip appears as an extra on this Dick Cavett Show DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G0O5EG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=t...

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[ParkerAllen2]

It never ceases to amaze me what some people have in their personal archives. I don't know where someone would get a piece of footage like this but it's great. As close as you can get to a couple minutes with the real Katharine Hepburn. Thanks for posting.

[stewf]

@ParkerAllen2 Not my personal archive. Just in the extras of the Dick Cavett DVD linked in the description.

[makeitrocklikeitrolz]

Kate was one of a kind, just hilarious. Dick was in the palm of her hands as were many others. I really appreciated her work; she nailed many performances and like my grandmother, she had few if any cut cards. Her frankness was refreshing and hilarious. R.I.P. Kate.

[charlexington]

Fascinating! I've never seen a clip that really showed Kate as she really was. If she weren't who she is I think I'd find her rude and boring. But she could do anything she wanted as long as I could watch and listen.

[BarbraLovesYou]

I think she is just wonderful!

And this kind of attention to detail is very similar to Barbra Streisand's notorious reputation for adjusting lighting, cam, colors and furniture too! These are of the most talented women in entertainment history - legends in their own time - and they know how to present themselves.

I respect people like Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand... for they do not make these "adjustments" to be annoying, but, to create the best possible quality of work! Love it!

[jb0579]

I don't get whu people think this is "cute" or "funny". I find it rude and condescending. If I were Cavett, I would have been irritated. Look at Letterman - could you imagine HIM re-arranging his set for ANYONE? Not in a million years.He'd tell them to piss off. You don't go as a guest of someone and then dismantle the set and bitch about it. You act cordial and do your 10-15 minutes and leave. I just find it utterly rediculous that she'd come on and act a fool like this. Am i wrong?

[yahwhous]

@jckfmsincty I watched the Davis interview with Cavett and I completely agree. Hepburn comes off as egotistical, demanding and disrespectful to the crew. Though Cavett idolozes her, and considers her as among his best guests (along with Groucho) I think the interview was disappointing. She's a great actress but comes off as a closed and somewhat nasty person. Davis, though known as difficult, showed ego mixed with self effacement and was utterly charming.

[theburt83]

@makeitrocklikeitrolz "I want to put my feet on it" Can't anyone see that it's a pathetic but nonetheless arrogant show of power? Why would it be so important to have people who are actually working change a damn table because she wants to put her feet on it? Hello? It's a show of power. And D.C. commenting "Yeah, it's a hell of a good idea"... I don't get if it's ironic condescension or plain condescension. "Put your feet on it? Why didn't I think of it?! The woman's a genius!"

[gizmokeeper]

put a rug over it... I'll BRING one!

[TheThroney]

@makeitrocklikeitrolz just thought id ask but.. but what are you referring to by 'few if any cut cards'? like when they yell cut during a scene thats not done right? and was your grandmother an actress?

[jckfmsincty]

Cavett was so eager and accommodating for this interview with the publicity shy Kate. As a result, perhaps, Hepburn comes off as a bit of a narcissistic bore and she didn't reveal much about what made her tick. She seemed uncomfortable, stilted and, almost, prickly. Bette Davis was far more spontaneous and enjoyable with her Cavett interviews. But, Davis was filmed in front of an audience. I don't think Hepburn ever enjoyed her public.

[evangar]

Nobody answers in this business.

[droverk]

diva? this kind of kidding around is hepburn, all the time, on and off stage (but always on). it leaves plenty of space for counter-wit by the attacked person, who is expected not to fall down. you have to be a bit tough. charming and funny, an electric atmosphere.