Sorry I stopped watching him 10 years before he left. He wasn't funny anymore and he lost his edge. Also there was nothing funny about being politically mean. He has a right to do and say anything he wanted, but I also had the right to stop watching. No wonder Leno consistently beat him in the ratings. Leno would make political jokes, but not mean spirited ones. Good video though!
Paul Shaffer is a great musican. The sheer volume of material he has done on the Letterman show is probably almost unequalled. As a veiwer all we hear is maybe the intro and ending but his arrangements always nail the original parts. The ultimate cover band.
Agreed......that and what tons of people don't realize is what a prolific song writer, sound engineer, session player, and incredibly respected and in demand (by the people who put us regular people in awe) musician he has been in the industry for decades. If it was huge or incredibly well done, especially in the 80s, there's probably a 70% chance he had a hand in it somewhere........he is the musician's musician. He gets the respect from the those who are most respected.
The wonderful thing about it is that she never ever had to answer the question again from anybody. With one single antic, the thing was swept under the rug, and Letterman and Shaffer basically stopped all relationship questions. If an interviewer asked her about it she'd say "Did you see the Letterman show?"
@@harrypp_pharm8356 You don't know what I am talking about. Everything on late night these days centers on absolute political control voiced in one direction and one direction only. There is tons of meat hangin' on the bones to go after Biden and it is NEVER taken advantage of. No criticism toward the left at all, absolutely none. Perfect example is Hunter Biden on Jimmy Kimmel. Total protection, no slander one bit from a guy who's at least got a shady past and not one word or joke to make him look bad in the slightest. Instead misdirection and they talk about Matt Gaetz. Are you fucking kidding me!!!!!
Yeah, back when David could be uncomfortably touchy and creepy with his female guests and make THEM apologize for their totally reasonable distraught. Truly a privilege lost in time AND political climate! It's a shame that all he's up to nowadays is lame Netflix show in which he puts up this unauthentic "woke" persona.
Mark. Looks like you triggered a few people. I'm with you on that one and your response to them. I had to go back and look and I didn't see Dave have any physical contact with Julia until 1:24 and who was doing the Touchy, Creepy?
I still can’t believe how good a job Julia did subbing for Dave when he was recovering from his bypass surgery. She was unbelievably brilliant as guest host.
The audience roared and Julia jumped behind Dave's back for protection, shaking a finger at Shaffer and saying (with mock seriousness), "Bad, bad Paul." Later, when Letterman mentioned Bratt by name, Roberts, speaking publicly for the first time on the subject, responded, "It's come to a kind and tenderhearted end. My only regret is that the media can't accept that it's tenderhearted and kind."
Jatin Maharao Not just personality, are you kidding? Fame, money, power, beauty, plus, she's a woman. That's all it really takes. Even scrubbers can pull a root if the guy is drunk enough.
You know, I have to give credit to all three parties involved for not letting it become too awkward. Schaffer backed off and apologized, Letterman attempted to lighten the mood, and Roberts cleared the air with her unique and special smile. Why can't politicians be more like these people?
They were all really good friends, there was no offense here. You can see Julia's smile when David follows up about it. All three of these people are amazing.
The set up to this joke is, on a previous appearance, Julia Roberts was dating a much older man, and Nobody mentioned anything about this until Paul randomly asked her his age.
Right!? As a kid/teen, I would sneak out almost every night just to watch.........and trust me, it took some bravery in my house to do something like that.......especially on school nights....😉
I think the whole thing was a set-up. I think she knew in advance what he was going to ask, and they had the whole thing mapped out. Pretty entertaining. AND I don't know if she's getting any, but I'm convinced she is if she wants to be.
Dave and Paul. Howard Stern would do the same routine with a celebrity guest, with a phone caller substituting for Paul. And then he would feign revulsion at a question, only to then say, "it's a legitimate question..."
THEE best moment in the history of the Letterman show !! For decades, Paul Shaffer was the suck-up wimpy "yes man" sidekick to Letterman, little more than a lap dog. And then, on 7/11/2001 Paul asked this innocent question that embarrassed Dave's favorite Prima Donna Princess herself and all hell broke loose. Julia and Dave reacted as if Paul led the band in a violent gang rape of Perfect Princess Julia. How dare this lowly band leader say such words to "Her Hollywood Majesty" ? The nerve of him !! Cher was only half right when she called Letterman an asshole. She should have included Princess Julia in that description. Arrogant show biz brats !!
When Paul asked Julia "Are you getting layed these days" he is asking her "Are you having sex lately" It is something that a man would not normally ask a woman, but in this case Paul wanted to surprise her with a question that she would not expect. Very funny.
folks, that question was written by dave's staff and approved by julia's team long before she even walked into the studio. that's just how these shows are made.
My mom was a Robertson and genetically shares certain characteristics w Julia Roberts. I'm like my father so I'm nothing like Julia. My mom died very young and I always felt there were certain similarities so I just love Julia right or wrong, mostly for her laugh and her open heart. I mean she even married Lyle Lovett who was completely different to her and I do really like her in some movies. Thanks for this clip. It cheered me up after Bowies' death yesterday.💔
I love when attractive women do that (come up behind and basically spoon me standing up) one of my favorite things in the world. God I miss having a girlfriend…
At :17 and Dave lost his composer. He looked shocked and anxious not knowing what was going to happen. The caught him off guard. Its called The Dave Letterman Show, not The Paul Shaffer Show.
***** well now douchie troll mctrollerson, it's me saying it, and that's one person one time, which makes your very small and negative little comment as much untrue as you.
***** look you little cry baby, you start shit, then shit gonna happen.. you piece of garbage punk. I made a perfectly benign comment and you came and brought only hate.. dish it out but cant take it.. but Ima kick your ass anyway little bitch
***** sorry asscauchmar, assmucnhar or whatever your name is.. if that's how you like it I can't help you, I got nothing against men who like it up the ass, just not my thing, sorry to disappoint
I don't know the woman's name but the actor who was married when Julia came along and broke it up, is Danny Moder. Roberts even bribed Moder's wife to agree to a "quickie" divorce, so that Moder could be seen with Roberts at a fourth of July party at Roberts' home. abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=101204&page=1
When I posted this 10 years ago, I never thought it would reach 1.2 Million views! Thumbs up if you miss Dave on TV! :)
Sorry I stopped watching him 10 years before he left. He wasn't funny anymore and he lost his edge. Also there was nothing funny about being politically mean. He has a right to do and say anything he wanted, but I also had the right to stop watching. No wonder Leno consistently beat him in the ratings. Leno would make political jokes, but not mean spirited ones.
Good video though!
number2001 she
Old couples jitterbugging
You must not have had an idea that it'd reach 1,5 million also.
She is such a self centered bitch, Paul is the man! Bring masculinity back!!!
This *WAS* a special moment. I remember watching this episode; it was magical. Thanks for the upload!!
Paul Shaffer is a great musican. The sheer volume of material he has done on the Letterman show is probably almost unequalled. As a veiwer all we hear is maybe the intro and ending but his arrangements always nail the original parts. The ultimate cover band.
Agreed......that and what tons of people don't realize is what a prolific song writer, sound engineer, session player, and incredibly respected and in demand (by the people who put us regular people in awe) musician he has been in the industry for decades. If it was huge or incredibly well done, especially in the 80s, there's probably a 70% chance he had a hand in it somewhere........he is the musician's musician. He gets the respect from the those who are most respected.
The wonderful thing about it is that she never ever had to answer the question again from anybody. With one single antic, the thing was swept under the rug, and Letterman and Shaffer basically stopped all relationship questions. If an interviewer asked her about it she'd say "Did you see the Letterman show?"
She never had MUNKYKOK
Ah the good ole' days when late night TV was worth watching and the guests had real souls.
No... Back then you were younger... So it makes everything agreeable..
@@harrypp_pharm8356 You don't know what I am talking about. Everything on late night these days centers on absolute political control voiced in one direction and one direction only. There is tons of meat hangin' on the bones to go after Biden and it is NEVER taken advantage of. No criticism toward the left at all, absolutely none. Perfect example is Hunter Biden on Jimmy Kimmel. Total protection, no slander one bit from a guy who's at least got a shady past and not one word or joke to make him look bad in the slightest. Instead misdirection and they talk about Matt Gaetz. Are you fucking kidding me!!!!!
Yeah, back when David could be uncomfortably touchy and creepy with his female guests and make THEM apologize for their totally reasonable distraught. Truly a privilege lost in time AND political climate!
It's a shame that all he's up to nowadays is lame Netflix show in which he puts up this unauthentic "woke" persona.
@@kojimbek2817 Tell that to Drew Barrymore.
Mark. Looks like you triggered a few people. I'm with you on that one and your response to them. I had to go back and look and I didn't see Dave have any physical contact with Julia until 1:24 and who was doing the Touchy, Creepy?
Dave was truly smitten with Julia. Who wouldn’t be?
Hugh Grant.
I still can’t believe how good a job Julia did subbing for Dave when he was recovering from his bypass surgery. She was unbelievably brilliant as guest host.
Paul is the man.. He pulled a typical musician move..lmao
That one line was better than the whole interview!
The audience roared and Julia jumped behind Dave's back for protection, shaking a finger at Shaffer and saying (with mock seriousness), "Bad, bad Paul." Later, when Letterman mentioned Bratt by name, Roberts, speaking publicly for the first time on the subject, responded, "It's come to a kind and tenderhearted end. My only regret is that the media can't accept that it's tenderhearted and kind."
Julia is really fun to have as a guest! Love you, Julia!
That audience poll forced paul's hand here. The build up obliged him to ask something unusual or funny
it was scripted dummy
I bet Julias finger is longer than ET's. The way she waved that thing could fling the international space station to a different galaxy.
One of the best UA-cam comments I've ever had the pleasure of reading.
Yep, but she is not nearly as good looking as ET. My god, what a hound!
Reptilians
Lmfao! For some reason, Ive never cared much for Jukia Roberts, so your comment had me cracking up!
hallnoats4ever lmfao
Well, Julia...answer the question.
"but what about it?" lol
My God, I love these people. I miss this period in time.
This was the period of the transition of Paul and David from their young selves to elderly gentlemen.
dat calculation tho The elusive cocooning period
@Paul WT holy shit, now that's some spicy trivia.
Hahahahaha........ Brilliant when Dave asks "so what about it?" ;)
Thanks Italian show for this clip!
"Answer the question Claire." "Just answer the question Claire. Why don't you answer the question Claire?"
I have a feeling few folks will get that reference.
i got it. so my thumb is up.
@@theapparatus "It's a fat girl's name"
You're an asshole Bender
its just one question!
Best and most Honest Question ever asked on TV...
I love this clip IMMENSELY! 😂♥️
Paul is a legend.
Letterman to Paul "What is WRONG with you!!!!" ...classic
😍 that big signature Julia Roberts smile is priceless
one of the funniest bits in years
A women with a personality like hers can have anyone anywhere anytime.
Jatin Maharao
Not just personality, are you kidding? Fame, money, power, beauty, plus, she's a woman. That's all it really takes. Even scrubbers can pull a root if the guy is drunk enough.
"Yeah I didn't pop out of a cake!" Lol
I think Julia wasent expecting that question at all!
I thought it was a perfectly normal and legitimate question.
That's far from legitimate perfect and normal that's a private personal question that's no one else's. Business but hers.
Lmfaoooo chill that's still personal
Not really. Peoples sex lives is their business. It is what it is
You're a idiot yes it is
You are
Bad Paul.... Bad bad Paul,.... thanks Paul lol
I wouldn't mind polling her... HEY OH!
You know, I have to give credit to all three parties involved for not letting it become too awkward. Schaffer backed off and apologized, Letterman attempted to lighten the mood, and Roberts cleared the air with her unique and special smile.
Why can't politicians be more like these people?
It's staged
It was set up that way....
The question was a no-brainer.
Back when late night TV ruled...
I DID NOT see that coming….
2:21 that smile though ^_^
landochabod7 that smile looks like it could EAT an entire clan.
It's a laugh....you FUCKING morons
Luis S. You smile when you laugh... unless you're a maniac
Liz Beth so next time u need to take a pic for like a special event. Laugh don't smile if u think it's the same thing
Luis S. Ok
Dave really likes Julia --- he rarely is chivalrous with his female guests.
Sometimes I think David and Paul are a comedy team, and it's good, but when i'm laughing the most watching Letterman it usually involves Paul
They were all really good friends, there was no offense here.
You can see Julia's smile when David follows up about it. All three of these people are amazing.
this would never fly now
Your comment is offensive 🤣🤣🤣
Letterman actually thought he was getting tackled for real when she grabbed him from the back, hahaha!
I miss Dave but I miss Johnny more. Such class, such distinction.
dave definitely got laid that night
The set up to this joke is, on a previous appearance, Julia Roberts was dating a much older man, and Nobody mentioned anything about this until Paul randomly asked her his age.
Interesting. I thought this clip was standalone brilliance. I'd love to see the interview if you could direct to it, time frame or something, thanks.
This makes me laugh every time I see it.
I honestly laughed out loud that was awesome
YOU DIDN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION, BEY?
The way the dude asked it was hilarious.
I so miss this show. Nobody is like David letterman. I never missed a show. Paul rocks too and his band.
Right!? As a kid/teen, I would sneak out almost every night just to watch.........and trust me, it took some bravery in my house to do something like that.......especially on school nights....😉
Paul's got more balls than letterman.
I think the whole thing was a set-up. I think she knew in advance what he was going to ask, and they had the whole thing mapped out. Pretty entertaining. AND I don't know if she's getting any, but I'm convinced she is if she wants to be.
completely a setup. almost everything that is televised is staged and censored or not deliberately....PR department controlled it and ads etc...
Dave and Paul. Howard Stern would do the same routine with a celebrity guest, with a phone caller substituting for Paul. And then he would feign revulsion at a question, only to then say, "it's a legitimate question..."
Hahahahahaha my dad used to hang out with Paul back when he was living in Thunder Bay lol
@@0dd1ll95 the comment was 10 years ago ✨
@@0dd1ll95 I did
1:26 Trying to give Letterman another heart attack, that minx! XD XD
THEE best moment in the history of the Letterman show !! For decades, Paul Shaffer was the suck-up wimpy "yes man" sidekick to Letterman, little more than a lap dog. And then, on 7/11/2001 Paul asked this innocent question that embarrassed Dave's favorite
Prima Donna Princess herself and all hell broke loose. Julia and Dave reacted as if Paul led the band in a violent gang rape of Perfect Princess Julia.
How dare this lowly band leader say such words to "Her Hollywood Majesty" ? The nerve of him !! Cher was only half right when she called Letterman an asshole. She should have included Princess Julia in that description. Arrogant show biz brats !!
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When Paul asked Julia "Are you getting layed these days" he is asking her "Are you having sex lately" It is something that a man would not normally ask a woman, but in this case Paul wanted to surprise her with a question that she would not expect. Very funny.
2:28 'Put an apple in my mouth, just put me on a spit, roll me around...'
More like a watermelon, if you want it to stick.
It’s sticks better if you use easter hay.
@@javimiami92 You can't go wrong with that combination.
Wow! It's too bad I didn't get a dish earlier than winter 2002 so I could have seen this shocking moment. Way to go, Paul!
I am waiting for Julia to file a lawsuit against Paul David and the Studio!
Lmao.
It was a better era then
I read Paul Shaffer's autobiography, "We'll Be Here For the Rest of Our Lives", and I think I remember him mentioning this incident.
folks, that question was written by dave's staff and approved by julia's team long before she even walked into the studio. that's just how these shows are made.
It's clear she didn't mind and was just giving him a hard time. She was even laughing.
Hinforth Slomie actually 16 years ago these show were a lot more freehand then they are now.
But clearly Julia knew it was coming though. Come on now.
Hinforth Slomie that's just a guess on your part
Of course, this is show business.
My mom was a Robertson and genetically shares certain characteristics w Julia Roberts. I'm like my father so I'm nothing like Julia. My mom died very young and I always felt there were certain similarities so I just love Julia right or wrong, mostly for her laugh and her open heart. I mean she even married Lyle Lovett who was completely different to her and I do really like her in some movies. Thanks for this clip. It cheered me up after Bowies' death yesterday.💔
perfect question, he's da man
The face, priceless.
Paul Shaffer is a boss!
LMAO good thing he was wearing shades
Fantastic energy interviews love them all
Damn she loves Dave
Hillarious wild love her reaction.
Her comet was at its brightest, at that point in time.
I thought it was going to be "how old are you" or something
Paul is the best sidekick ever.
2:14 - Dave calls Paul "Jay" as in Jay Leno. bahahahahaha FAIL!
coffeehigh420 Nah, he was gonna say Julia then changed his mind, he got just the j out and then he went with "eh". Not "ay". So not Jay.
i'm not so sure about that
nope, i don't think so
that felt like a 'yes'
The show's actually Italian. The English is just Japanese B-movie actors dubbing.
I remember watching that show, it was great, when ever she was the guest, she was the only guest
OMFG! That was hilarious!
She could have come back with a great response. More than you know Paul. Or you will never know Paul. Turn the tables
ANSWER MY QUESTION!! THE QUESTION JERK!!.....John McEnroe
Almost seemed like she was attempting to dodge Paul's question.
paul is more known for the whole musical thing, but he can definitely be funny too, as seen here. good for him, taking queen julia down a peg.
Don't have anything to say, but I saw "999 comments" and I wanted to be number 1,000! :)
Paul Shaffer Thug Life
lol lol lol lol
Tv comedy gold
I love when attractive women do that (come up behind and basically spoon me standing up) one of my favorite things in the world. God I miss having a girlfriend…
Roberts is far from attractive.
I agree Eric, smoking hot gorgeous would probably be more appropriate (at least at this point when this video was shot).
she's too skinny - not tits
Shes a he..here.
Agreed.
Thanks Paul
This clip is nothing short of epic.
At :17 and Dave lost his composer. He looked shocked and anxious not knowing what was going to happen. The caught him off guard. Its called The Dave Letterman Show, not The Paul Shaffer Show.
I never knew that Dave was into playing music ... losing his composer would be a blow.
He did seem to lose his composure, though.
1:02
I honestly wouldv'e asked that question too, Paul.
we Paul's have balls -
Sorry I missed that...thats halarious...she's such a good sport
She was so sweet an innocent back then. Hoolydoom has now got her now..
Julia is such a class act. fun, funny and personable..
***** well now douchie troll mctrollerson, it's me saying it, and that's one person one time, which makes your very small and negative little comment as much untrue as you.
***** look you little cry baby, you start shit, then shit gonna happen.. you piece of garbage punk. I made a perfectly benign comment and you came and brought only hate.. dish it out but cant take it.. but Ima kick your ass anyway little bitch
***** sorry asscauchmar, assmucnhar or whatever your name is.. if that's how you like it I can't help you, I got nothing against men who like it up the ass, just not my thing, sorry to disappoint
Peter Hoffman why you blocking yourself.
ha
such a wonderful woman to allow that bit to happen hope Paul shows up somewhere soon
He could've asked why she broke up someone else's marriage ….
Raymond Paddy Another reason why I dont like her. She got away with it because people conder her as America's Little Darling. It's DISGUSTING!
Am I sposed to know whos marriage shd (allegedly?) Broke up?
Melanie Hale Yeah, me too! I really don't know who we are talking about. Help me please!!
I don't know the woman's name but the actor who was married when Julia came along and broke it up, is Danny Moder. Roberts even bribed Moder's wife to agree to a "quickie" divorce, so that Moder could be seen with Roberts at a fourth of July party at Roberts' home.
abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=101204&page=1
Something tells me that question was Dave's idea, haha.
I bet it was.
At the end of the segment Julia revealed to the world that she's into being "Spit Roasted "
julia robrts is always so original, she doesn t fake in her life.....
Red hair don't wear pink!!!!
Not only is this rehearsed, but you can clearly see Julia laugh it off in the beginning.