Alfred Hitchcock On How He Made The Shower Scene In 'Psycho' | The Dick Cavett Show

Alfred Hitchcock describes the process behind one of his most iconic scenes!

Date aired - June 8, 1972 - Alfred Hitchcock

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[SwinginPig]

Hitchcock was a comedic and directorial genius.

[xxxlittleGremlinxxx]

It's a shame that modern talk shows don't have this level of class and professionalism anymore.

[jamesdrynan]

The entire interview is an historic document for modern filmmakers. Hitchcock didn't mention that he originally wanted no music in the shower scene. Bernard Herrmann scored it anyway and played it for Hitchcock. He changed his mind. That shrill, piercing violin cue has become iconic in cinema history.

[markmarsh]

Hitchcock was the most brilliant speaker and had the sharpest wit that I have EVER HEARD!

[eddiebrown]

Mr. Hitchcock's films are the only film school an aspiring filmmaker needs...

[waynedaley]

A classic English gentleman and great director 👍

[Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

For a man who kept people on the edge of their seats, Hitch had a brilliant sense of humor.

[seronica]

The dry cleaning joke is so funny, he had such a great sense of humor

[lwmson]

This is a testament to Hitchcock's film genius -- to reject the use of the rubber torso and blood and use film clips of Janet's Leigh's body and stab motions to depict the stabbing scene. He certainly knew the difference between sensational and sensitive.

[supermonkeytoyreviewsandmo]

This feels so civilized and overall just interesting to watch. You never see talk shows like act like this anymore. It really is pathetic that people on modern talk shows can't have the slightest bit of respect for one another, and can't go 3 seconds without yelling or laughing.

[gypsybear]

We'll never see his like again. A unique genius.

[zoefang]

LMAOO "She is now unpleasant to be around" XDD

[dianalee]

What a wonderful gift to this world was the brilliant Alfred Hitchcock

[JohnSmith-tknt]

The knife never touches her body and i know it and i still cant watch that scene without squinting. Genius filmwork

[kevinburke]

Cavett is only 82 years old. U figured he’d be much older when u figure how long ago this was. But Cavett was young when he did this show he was only in his 30s.

[pauliejay]

It is wonderful to hear one of the masters speak.

[realps]

It's a pleasure to see and listen how they talking. I don't get this feeling in a modern shows.

[richdad]

He makes it sound so logical and obvious.

[LaRusso]

All these legends...this channel is a hidden gem.

[samkitty]

The best director ever. ALL of his films were amazing. I love seeing them over and over.