I only saw Gerard on the Letterman show once in the early eighties and it was so memorably funny, I remember the whole appearance to this day. He came on dresed as batman, and when Dave questioned why he was wearing a batman costume, Gerard replied "You know Dave, its just so comfortable". Im not describing Gerard's attitude or timing that made this scene so funny. Everything about him was funny.
Not to get too political for a moment but as a youngish millennial back in 2016, I just remember the macarena having a miniature comeback of sorts due to a meme that went viral that showed it being played at the 1996 DNC.
@@IowanMatthew683 uh, you're here to share a memory you have of the past? Thought Police! GOD, why does everything have to be so POLITICAL?? But seriously, the fact that you even hesitate to share your memory here illustrates, tragically but also laughably, the extent to which so many viewers BELIEVE they are being persecuted, such that writing a comment like yours necessitates a preceding apology. It shouldn't have to; say whatever you damn well please. But then again, you must be a shill for the DNC for leaving your comment, durrrr right?? Stop dividing the country!! yawn, etc.
I was just watching this when I realized I was in the audience that night. Lol. For the second macarena sketch. It was on a Friday. I've been to a few tapings on both Late Night and the Late Show. Me and my girlfriend at the time (now ex wife and mother of my son) are right beside the door as he exits. Well, behind the couple in the front row.
This is great!!! Other shows have featured writers as zany characters....but none will ever match the Gerry Mulligan/Chris Elliott heyday. Outstanding!
I got a great laugh the time Paul ran over the guy from the Six Flags commercials with the Six Flags bus. I haven't seen that since it aired but it has stayed in my memory!
Oh god, they've come to ruin this channel, too. It's always a tall order of soft brains, paranoia, and re-written historical nostalgia for these Facebookers.
I don't like to say negative things about Letterman, but to me this is indicative of what went wrong with The Late Show's comedy in the 90s. In the 80s they would do a lame bit that they knew was intentionally-crafted-to-be-lame, then Dave would "break the 4th wall" and comment on its lameness. Here, he seems so tired, and his detachment from the joke is almost painful to watch. Gerard was better utilized as a straight man anyways (re: holding a "baby Chris Elliott") than the sole comedic subject. I did however enjoy the musical guests of the 90's shows!
you 4got to include him dancing backish stage draped in c-weed ☹ David Letterman Trey Parker & Matt Stone 3 of my most prominent outspoken personal spokespeople saying EXACTLY what I think/how I feel. don't always get it right absolute doozies sometimes but mostly spot on
I'm watching this one a week late, but it brought 2 questions to my mind that only Don could answer, so here they are: first, when was the first show Dave wore his glasses from start to finish, monologue to goodnight? Second, when was the last time Dave went out to film a remote? I remember them being phased out, and he always sort of used Rupert nearly being assaulted as the catalyst for not wanting to go out anymore, but I don't really have an ironclad idea of when he stopped doing them for good. If you have feedback on either, I'll just be here hanging out, waiting...no pressure...
First full-show wearing glasses: March 16, 1998. I think he abandoned Remotes after the heart surgery in January 2000. But he did do one - the last one - with Billy Eichner on April 1, 2015.
@@dongiller A. you're a national treasure, B.) the Eichner remote was so great, you could tell Dave really appreciated what Billy did, Billy was clearly psyched to have Dave doing a bit with him...good times. 2015 feels like 80 years ago.
I like how the macarena is both dated as hell but somehow still less dated than more "modern" phenomena like LMFAO's 2011 "Party Rock" and Psy's "Gundam Style" (2012).
Don, this is amazing. Chris and Gerard were light years beyond all other comedy writers.
I only saw Gerard on the Letterman show once in the early eighties and it was so memorably funny, I remember the whole appearance to this day. He came on dresed as batman, and when Dave questioned why he was wearing a batman costume, Gerard replied "You know Dave, its just so comfortable". Im not describing Gerard's attitude or timing that made this scene so funny. Everything about him was funny.
@@michaelnero4033 haha!! I watched that scene you described live! Yes! It’s so utterly absurd it’s hilarious. I’m with you. 👋
this is the most perfect summary of the macarena phenomenon imaginable.
they should show this in schools so future generations can learn.
I remember being in school when the macarena hit, and yes, what a tasteless minute phenomenon it was. Easy to laugh at already as a young person
@@siggylloyd3566 seemed to last 2 years where I grew up.
Not to get too political for a moment but as a youngish millennial back in 2016, I just remember the macarena having a miniature comeback of sorts due to a meme that went viral that showed it being played at the 1996 DNC.
@@IowanMatthew683 uh, you're here to share a memory you have of the past? Thought Police! GOD, why does everything have to be so POLITICAL??
But seriously, the fact that you even hesitate to share your memory here illustrates, tragically but also laughably, the extent to which so many viewers BELIEVE they are being persecuted, such that writing a comment like yours necessitates a preceding apology. It shouldn't have to; say whatever you damn well please.
But then again, you must be a shill for the DNC for leaving your comment, durrrr right?? Stop dividing the country!! yawn, etc.
I remember having to learn how to do the macarena at school in 3rd or 4th grade 😅😅
I absolutely love this channel. When all hope is lost on current late night television programming I come here....with the rest of you.
They should have gone to commercial with a shot of Gerry floating in the Hudson.
Those skits are 25 years old. Wow! Dave’s show made every night a little bit better.
Remember when late night TV was actually funny? I remember.
Still is
Pepperidge Faahms remembahs
25 years ago. Nice.
Your a Saint, Don Giller
Hopefully the shirt is right next to the Archie Bunker chair and ruby slippers in the Smithsonian by now.
A Santa Fe dj once set the macarena on repeat for an entire weekend. A sadistic protest no doubt.
This brings me happiness
I was just watching this when I realized I was in the audience that night. Lol. For the second macarena sketch. It was on a Friday.
I've been to a few tapings on both Late Night and the Late Show.
Me and my girlfriend at the time (now ex wife and mother of my son) are right beside the door as he exits. Well, behind the couple in the front row.
If Dave hadn't gone into hosting talk shows he might have a solid career as a mob enforcer. lol.
How do you think he managed to hold on to his position so well?
They went along way for that second one. ;~)
Off a short pier, yet
Gerard told me they had a devil of a time getting him to sink.
Hysterical !
On second viewing....one of the two gas station guys dancing is Michael McIntee I believe. He wrote that column on the website back in the day.
Look how cheap the gas was.
This is great!!! Other shows have featured writers as zany characters....but none will ever match the Gerry Mulligan/Chris Elliott heyday. Outstanding!
thank you Howard
Although he (later Hope) had left Dave’s orbit in 1990.
@@dongiller ooooooooo holy smoke didn't know that. well thank him any way for starting a cool tradition
....;;;;hypnotized by the rhythmic clapping;;;;....
The good old days. What an f’d up world we have now.
It's objectively terrible.
Y’all just need to practice having good time.
@@michaelb9537 easier to sulk
Great stuff.
I forgot that the producers used to be in front of the audience and then moved to that exit to Dave's left.
I got a great laugh the time Paul ran over the guy from the Six Flags commercials with the Six Flags bus. I haven't seen that since it aired but it has stayed in my memory!
He got 86d. Like Sopranos.
I miss this kind of late night humor. Today it’s all politically driven.
Oh god, they've come to ruin this channel, too. It's always a tall order of soft brains, paranoia, and re-written historical nostalgia for these Facebookers.
@4:25. They'll fish him out, don't worry it'll be fine!
Well he improved a lot in the 2nd part.
The first time, he was doing it way too slowly, kind of like a drunk man might do it. The second time was much better though.
I don't like to say negative things about Letterman, but to me this is indicative of what went wrong with The Late Show's comedy in the 90s. In the 80s they would do a lame bit that they knew was intentionally-crafted-to-be-lame, then Dave would "break the 4th wall" and comment on its lameness. Here, he seems so tired, and his detachment from the joke is almost painful to watch. Gerard was better utilized as a straight man anyways (re: holding a "baby Chris Elliott") than the sole comedic subject. I did however enjoy the musical guests of the 90's shows!
Ok, thanks, bye.
Bad dancing it the best way to lose any possible sexual attractions -- my forever friend Ashley
Ahh yeah
At 3:00 look at the price of gas back then.........
I still laugh!
you 4got to include him dancing backish stage draped in c-weed ☹ David Letterman Trey Parker & Matt Stone 3 of my most prominent outspoken personal spokespeople saying EXACTLY what I think/how I feel. don't always get it right absolute doozies sometimes but mostly spot on
I'm watching this one a week late, but it brought 2 questions to my mind that only Don could answer, so here they are: first, when was the first show Dave wore his glasses from start to finish, monologue to goodnight? Second, when was the last time Dave went out to film a remote? I remember them being phased out, and he always sort of used Rupert nearly being assaulted as the catalyst for not wanting to go out anymore, but I don't really have an ironclad idea of when he stopped doing them for good. If you have feedback on either, I'll just be here hanging out, waiting...no pressure...
First full-show wearing glasses: March 16, 1998.
I think he abandoned Remotes after the heart surgery in January 2000. But he did do one - the last one - with Billy Eichner on April 1, 2015.
@@dongiller A. you're a national treasure, B.) the Eichner remote was so great, you could tell Dave really appreciated what Billy did, Billy was clearly psyched to have Dave doing a bit with him...good times. 2015 feels like 80 years ago.
@@dongiller crazy you knew the first full glasses ep. Wow
I've played too much Grand Theft Auto. I kept expecting Mission Passed to pop up when Gerry was sunk.
Does anyone know the song at 4:05?
“Central Park ‘n West” - Ian Hunter.
@@dongiller Thank you!
hahahaahahahhha
Stephen Colbert's show looks more like propaganda by comparison, cannot stomach it.
Yeah. But the Colbert Report was brilliant so I forgive him.
I like how the macarena is both dated as hell but somehow still less dated than more "modern" phenomena like LMFAO's 2011 "Party Rock" and Psy's "Gundam Style" (2012).
2011 - 2021 is nearly half of the amount of time since this was originally aired 🤭😄
Maybe I'm the extremist here but I'd say putting a sack over someone's face and throwing them into the ocean for doing the macarena is a tad bit much.