About 2 1/2 hours south of L.A. , waaaaay back in the mountains east of San Diego is the Rincon Indian Reservation. It’s funny, really. I was driven through beautiful valleys for what seemed like hours. Miles and mile of orange, lemon, tangerine groves, even up the rather steep slopes of the mountains. Very remote. Then, all of a sudden, the rising tower of Harrah’s hotel casino. Walking into the marbled entry, gilded columns , hearing the ka ching sounds of slot machines in the casino close by, seemed surreal.
I am here to be interviewed by Dick Cavett in a short while. Burt Reynolds and James Caan will also do this in the coming weekends. I was on Dick’s show ( The Dick Cavett Show, for you too young to remember) many, many times in the ’70s. He came to see my play in New York which touched me a lot. He interviewed Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds a week ago.
He has, in his life, interviewed everyone interesting and is great at imitating people, especially Hepburn ( I am on my way home now. It’s all over.) Dick had lots of strange, out of the ordinary memories about me, obscure things, like the flavor of the lip gloss I was wearing when we kissed in a cab in the 70’s. It was an inadvertent kiss. It was strawberry flavored. I’ve switched to chocolate flavored now cause that’s what Eve Ensler uses.
I’m tired. Gotten into the habit of going to bed at 9 pm while doing the DVDs and it’s now 10:15 pm and I’m still 2 hours from home. Yawn.
j. smith
Was this interview just a live performance or taped for an internet series of some kind?
Details. Must. Have. Details.
Jane
J. Smith, it was live at Harrah’s
Timothy Dougherty
I had to add my comment Jane,
hope your doing well. I’m a big fan of Dick Cavett, never missed his shows and even read his self-bio “Cavett”. When I interviewed John Carradine ,it was not long after Cavett’s interview. We could use a Cavett today, with his Pointed Commentary.
With Love and Care,
Kathy Bourquin
I was there. It is no overstatement to say I’ve been your BIGGEST fan all of my adult life. Friends & I used to play a game telling which well-known person we would most like to spend an evening of conversation with……ALL knew YOU were my #1 – ALWAYS. Tonight was the closest I’d ever come to that dream. YOU were wonderful. Dick…..not to be cruel, but he was horrible. I wanted so much more of you.
I live in Carlsbad, CA. Would you PLEASE let me know any time in the future when I may get another opportunity to hear you speak in an informal setting. I will travel wherever that may be. You have not idea what it would mean to me. YOU
Kathy Bourquin
I GOT CUT OFF BEFORE I FINISHED. To end….YOU are my “bucket list”. I last night would complete that check off…..not really, however. I’m a Therapist & Meditaion Coach in Carlsbad, ca. From the beginning I’ve been drawn to you becuase I sensed you personal search for a deeper connection. Your journet facinates me. Your authenticity is admirable and infectious. Thank you for any response.
Jane
Kathy, Jane here. Thank you for your nice words. This is just to let you knowi heard you. Xx
Jane
Thanks, Kathy. I will try to alert you. Nothing coming up but I will tape Oprah’s Master Class in early Jume.
Jason Couch
Hi Jane,
Dick Cavett’s not really known over here in Europe but I stumbled a while back on some of his shows on youtube. I was fascinated by the episode with Katherine Hepburn. She rearranges the studio furniture! No kidding. She’s extremely bossy. You should check it out. It makes for a great evening of entertainment.
The show with Bette Davis is also fascinating. He’s a really good interviewer.
Anyway, glad to hear you’re well even if a little tired.
Take care
Jason
LIsa Pedersen
How cool! I have been in love with Dick Cavett since I was 14 years old. He is so intelligent and witty and still pretty hot looking! Love your blog, Ms. Fonda. Rock on!
Margie Rosa
Hi Jane 1st time poster long time fan. I was At Rincon on Saturday and had the pleasure of seeing you in person, which was a long time wish of mine. I must agree that some of the questions were a bit random, but regardless you were lovely and gracious. I especially enjoyed your memories of your father and Ms Hepburn, you mentioned that you had many more stories which I’m sure are priceless. I wanted to thank you for the years of enjoyment you have given all your fans. I found your website about a year ago and have been keeping up with your many different projects. Don’t mean to ramble, just one mention of Mr Cavette, I did watch his show back in the 70’s and he was the master at that time. I highly respect him, however I couldn’t help but notice that Mr Cavette not on his game anymore, this was the same at the events with Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as well as Shirley Maclaine. Regardless it was a pleasure to finally see you in person.
Best Regards
Margie
J Swain
My friends and I were at Rincon last night. You were great. It would have been far better as a one woman show with you talking with the audience. Or an interview by William Shatner (who is surprisingly good) or Terri Gross. Dick Cavett (who used to be a wonderful interviewer) has clearly lost it.
Aleck Grishkevich
Dick was very kind to me back when I thought I might want to pursue a career on the talent side of the business which was in the early ’70s. Referred me to his manager at the time Jack Rollins. Jack thought I was better suited to the creative side and got me some work writing for the “live” TV then based in NY; Dick’s show, Carson, David Frost, Merv Griffin. Jack, by the way and for those interested in the business, is one of the unsung giants of the industry. Managed Lenny Bruce, Woody Allen, David Letterman. Produced w/Charles H. Joffe most of Allen’s movies, the early ones especially like Annie Hall. Jack is like 95 and still producing. Charlie passed several years ago. Both were real gentleman. There were so many real gentlemen in the business back then. Paul Kohner is another who comes to mind. All handshake deals then. Nowadays …
Also for those interested in physical fitness, I’d like to call your attention to my other business partners website, Art De Vany. http://www.arthurdevany.com/. Art’s 73. Still has all his original pieces. Art, contrary to popular belief and practice, exercises minimally. See the results yourself. The proof of the pudding is indeed in the eating. Art & Jane: There’d be a DVD.
randall
I was at the show last night at Rincon and I enjoyed it. I watched Dick Cavett during the high school days and saw Jane Fonda at UCLA with Tom Hayden while I was a student there. I attended with my mother and it brought back some memories.
I found the suicide discussion powerful because my father died when I was a boy. I discovered at about 10 years old it was a suicide. I found out in an awkward way, too. I appreciate your sharing your emotions about your experience. I think the healing process is slow on some of these things and it helped to hear you.
It was a rich night for us and worth the time.
Bless you!
Michael Knoll
Hey Jane. I drove down from Vegas yesterday to see you at Harrah’s and it was terrific. I was actually sitting right next to that crazy guy that kept yelling stuff during the show, and I told him twice to shut the hell up but he obviously didn’t listen. (Sorry, I tried.) I used to bartend at a casino though and we used to get all kinds of, shall we say, ‘interesting’ types of people through there all the time. Still, it was great to hear what you had to say and listen to your insights on life. My girlfriend and I are going to try to make it down to Atlanta for the screening of your documentary next week and we’ll look for you at the reception afterwards and say hi. Take care and I hope things are well. 🙂
-Mike
Constance Wiggins
I love Dick Cavett but he hasn’t interviewed everyone interesting.
Eric Amorosi
HI Jane .. So glad i found your page .. We just met you the other day at Harrahs ( the one in the middle of nowhere) We were sitting in the front row and was able to met you for a picture afterwoods .. You came off as a WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL human being… I really felt like you wanted to spend time with ” the People ” but we were all pushed out of the room very quickly..Thank you again for coming out and spending time with us .. The picture came out GREAT.. by the way .. Much Love to you and KEEP SMILING 🙂
P.s. Dick was not that great , And yes it was worthing gambling away thousands of dollars that i don’t have to sit in the front seat and get a met and greet .. xoxo