Viewer Mail: Chris Elliott's "Miami Vice" Cameo | Letterman

Chris interrupts Dave and Paul's little skit to promote his move to primetime.
(From "Late Night," air date: 1/15/87)
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[@WalterDiamond]

Dave: "Can you hand me an adjustable wrench"? Paul: *grabs tire iron*

[@analcommando1124]

I actually checked imdb. Chis Elliot actually was in an episode of Miami Vice. Episode was called "Down for the Count: Part II"

[@michaeljordan6008]

It’s good to see we all have so much time.

[@assmane999]

You didn’t think that was a real clip? There was nothing really funny about it. Clearly a real episode of Miami Vice

[@christophervaldez8746]

He was also in Michael Mann's Manhunter movie.....

[@thefunshow2024]

"Danitra Vance just got another job." - The most amazing throwaway line in comedy history.

[@Itelkner]

Ahhh Chris's throwaway showbiz lines. My favorite was when Chris told Dave, "You know, Dave, I saw the show last night and I gotta tell ya, you were really top dollar with Nipsey Russell!"
Second favorite, "Who do you think I am? Lyle Waggoner??!"

[@YZ250W1]

My favorite was the guy under the seats. He's hilarious!

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

I personally liked the guy under the stairs

[@Genious.]

That and when he did the Morton Downey Jr. parody - the moment he peeled off one of the giant warts and flicked it away had me almost choking when I was a kid seeing that.

[@howardsung108]

In 87 I know I was watching. Love Chris and Dave together, comedy gold I tell ya!

[@Ellierua]

Chris was the best character in schitts creek. He's just a fecking funny person.. Without trying too hard...

[@Genious.]

Have you read any of his books? Absloutely hilarious - and not surprsingly: unique writing.

[@robertledet]

Would love if you guys started posting these old “viewer mails” everyday!

[@Genious.]

What odd timing - one of the retro TV channels that I watch actually had the episode of Miami Vice that Chris Elliot was on the day before this clip was posted.

[@camrsr5463]

Dave looked good in those jeans!

[@jfh9209]

Paul was FANTASTIC!!!

[@r.edward5701]

Chris had a wonderful head of hair back then....

[@kstepko]

Paul is decidedly unimpressed. He even turns his back in disgust.

[@fransschreuders8488]

We all have this friend

[@STEVEHEROLD]

Chris Elliott is a National Treasure. He should be on friggin’ currency.

[@Itelkner]

People would start saying, "It's all about the Christophers..."

[@agfrench82]

This is great. Also love it being Thursday

[@andygonsalves2000]

Chris Elliott is the best.

[@michaelnolan6054]

The best was Chris in "Manhunter" ruining the tension of a serious meeting.

[@filippersson5256]

Ahh the 80's..reminds me, i got to pick up some mousse!

[@lynnturman8157]

I knew Kevin Den Adel. He was so upset over Dave calling him a loser that he killed himself in 1984. Good job, Dave.

[@75midge]

oh yeah! Late Night....87!

[@sammydavis991]

Loved Marlon Brando

[@Itelkner]

Chris plays a great slimeball/hustler.

[@glenngrinter6818]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@AdrianBoyko]

That navy flashback was TERRIBLE

[@sojournersunrise2290]

=- o

[@PerrincinaSprecaci]

NBC Letterman was the greatest. CBS Letterman was the downward slide. WOKE Letterman today is insufferable.