The Dick Cavett Show Season 3 Episode 16 The Dick Cavett Show Oscar Winners: March 13, 1970 Jane Fonda
- March 13, 1970
- 67 min
The Dick Cavett Show season 3 episode 16, titled "The Dick Cavett Show Oscar Winners: March 13, 1970 Jane Fonda," features a discussion with Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda. Fonda had just won the Best Actress award for her role in the film "Klute."
During the episode, Fonda opens up about her career as an actress and how she first got into the industry. She talks about growing up in a family of actors and how she never intended to follow in her father's footsteps. However, after taking a few drama classes in college, she realized that she wanted to pursue acting as a career.
Fonda discusses how she landed the role in "Klute" and the challenges she faced while playing the character of Bree Daniels. She talks about the research she did for the role and how she drew on her own experiences to make the character more believable.
In addition to discussing her work on "Klute," Fonda also talks about her other films, including "Barefoot in the Park" and "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" She shares stories from the sets of these movies and talks about what it was like to work with some of her co-stars.
Fonda also talks about her activism outside of the film industry. She discusses her involvement in the anti-war movement and her work with the Black Panther Party. She talks about how her political beliefs have evolved over the years and how she believes that activism is an important part of being an actor.
Throughout the episode, Fonda is engaging and witty, offering insights into her life and career that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Fans of Fonda are sure to enjoy this episode of "The Dick Cavett Show" and gain a deeper understanding of the actress behind some of Hollywood's most iconic roles.