My Three Sons, Barry Livingston, 'Ernie' Behind the Scenes Interview!

[TMC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTHVY4vF_pk

Barry Livingston may be best known for his role as "Ernie" on the classic television show, My Three Sons, but he has also had a long and varied career in Hollywood. In this interview, Barry talks with John Cato and Bob Bergen about meeting Elvis in a white limousine, working with Lucille Ball, and also working with Paul Newman on Rally around the flag, Boys!. He also talks about the bad blood between William Frawley and William Demarest, and his relationship with Fred MacMurray. Barry also shares some stories about working with Jerry Lewis on 'The Errand Boy', and describes what it was like to work with Jackie Gleason and even going to a baseball game with Jack Benny! Barry's stories are funny, insightful, and provide a rare glimpse into the world of Hollywood. Thanks for chatting with us, Barry!

• 0:00 - Barry interview begins
• 1:15 - Barry's first ever audition and Paul Newman
• 14:20 - Barry's My Three Sons audition
• 24:24 - What was Fred MacMurray really like?
• 26:18 - Ryan O'Neal is cast in the pilot
• 41:06 - Barry goes to a baseball game with Jack Benny
• 50:47 - Barry meets Elvis Presley in a white limousine

[stevea]

Yes, and he was also pals with Fred De Cordova, director of M3S for several seasons. Or so he says.

He has lots of stories, all in his book.