David Letterman’s First NBC Show Got Cancelled
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2022
- David Letterman reflects on the 40th anniversary of NBC’s Late Night franchise before discussing shooting Late Night at home and having his mom join him on TV.
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“Welcome back to HIS show…”
Wow. Now we know why Seth wore the suit. Classy intros deserve classy threads.
When he was on, his ratings were really up and down.
They would go way down in the fall and winter, and up in the summer,
Come to find out it, was because of his popularity with college students.
When they were at school, they would congregate and watch his show in hubs and communal TVs.
During summer, they would disperse, and watch from their own tv.
The ratings went up because of more TVs playing his show.
exactly what i thought
Respect
Such a wonderful gesture of Seth to put a suit on for Dave. So much respect.
I immediately picked up on it. Very classy move
Didn’t catch that, thanks for pointing out!
Had he not- David would have had something to say- am I right?
I was so confused for a minute. I thought it was an old clip! Love it
@@TheGeniuschrist "Something happen with the dry-cleaners?"
Proper intro. Proper attire. Proper questions. Proper banter.
Seth understood the assignment when interviewing Letterman. Just plain perfect.
Can confirm Dave’s mom was just the best. She lived in the next town over and *everyone* loved her.
I love how David just automatically switched back and forth between interviewer and interviewee!!!! Such a talent.
I'm going to use that line forever "she died doing what she loved...sleeping"
🙏🏽😅😂🙏🏽 “Many a truth has been told in jest!” RIP 🪦 Elders, who have “fallen asleep” into Eternal Life,. as Nonagenarians !! Fond memories of Mrs. Letterman’s Pie 🥧 Recipes & Olympics Correspondent’s Reports on David Letterman’s shows ! Thank you !🙏🏽😂😅🙏🏽
We should all be so lucky.
😁👍
And in our nineties too!
How many people die when they're awake? That's weird - you're eating lunch and just check out falling head first into the minestrone special.
It is so good to see Letterman again. His personality is great and he is still interesting. He is just naturally engaging in telling his stories and talking.
He looks good.
I miss Letterman. They always had the best musical guests.
@@tiki_trash Not to mention the best house band! Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra were incredible.
Letterman has a great show on Netflix.
He looks great!
😯👍😁
The Late Show always had the best up & coming bands/singers; the biggest musicians and absolute legends playing or sitting in with Paul & the band-just like SNL.
Seth’s manners are impeccable. Letterman is also a humble class act. Loveliness all around.
This is probably a weird comment, but I think the fact that both of these men are seasoned interviewers made this a actual conversation that was easily followed and cohesive. Yes there were hilarious interjections, but each person was allowed to express a full thought and no story was left hanging or unfinished. Such a pleasure!
Perfect comment. They are both brilliant at it, IMO. Intelligent, and quick witted to such a high level. It's nice to see Seth with someone who gets his contribution to the form, and gives him that sense of worthiness back.
The only thing that misfired was that Dave's anecdote about his son seemed to have been cut short for a commercial break. Otherwise, I agree!
Watch Letterman's show on Netflix where he Interviews Howard Stern. They seem to volley between who's interviewing who and it's really good.
No fat on any comments. Just warm, informative, generous and above all entertaining.
Two pros shooting the s**t.
👍
oh!!! u r so weird
Terrific television. Letterman is a national treasure. Seth held his own beautifully.
Seth is a brilliant. He does not have games. Pure content. Gives credit to his writers. Love when his parents and brother are on.
“She died doing what she loved…sleeping.”
Brilliantly sweet yet irreverent, as always.
My son was born in 1980, I saw every one of Dave's morning shows. It was great and so quirky. Lifesaver with an infant to deal with.
I was born in 1980, good year.
- Me too. Dave saved me from a steady diet of Sesame Street, Electric company and crappy game shows.
I caught a few of them too (snow days or sick days - don't remember). I thought they were mind blowing - definitely better than the game shows he replaced. Would love to see them again.
THERE'S a new, fascinating take, on "what Dave meant to me." Thank-you, for sharing it.
Good to know all these years later, Dave still has epic delivery
And wit.
What a warm and fascinating interview! Just beautiful. I love how even though this is such an irreverent and fun show, Seth and his team know when and how to do honour well.
I almost wish Seth would have let Dave sit at the desk like Colbert does sometimes.
I remember as an 11 year-old being in the hospital in 1983. It was the first time I could stay up late and I discovered David Letterman. His wacky humor and gags really made me laugh. Watching him after Carson was something that I looked forward to after that.
Enjoyed this so much! I miss Dave being in our lives daily basis but it does make it extra special when he shows up. Awesome!
I agree,100 %
David Letterman uses his wealth and fame to get away with stalking.
Oh, now i finally understand why Seth was wearing a suit!
He used to wear them all the time before covid
@@ChrisSmith-5655 we know ... *swoosh*
That's exactly what I thought too 😹
Imagine interviewing the person who basically created your job? That would be humbling!
I know there was Johny Carson and similar late night talk shows, but David basically reinvented the wheel.
Letterman absolutely reinvented the sterile, milquetoast, late night wheel.
I will even say he is better than Johnny Carson, but that may be apple vs oranges.
You guys should watch The Story of Late Night on HBO.
@@Wayzor_ Yes then they’d see that Allen created the genre and Paar the monologue and being the great interviewer he was as was one of his writers Dick Cavett who had some phenomenal interviews on his shows in the late 60s to mid 70s. Just not as funny.
"Welcome back to his show" incredibly kind and humble gesture from Seth. I guess this is why he comes across as a very likeable person because he genuinely is a nice person.
Always so great to see David Letterman. Still as witty, funny, and a naturally brilliant conversationalist.
Two legends there. What an absolute treat to watch.
Seth is a legend?
@@anutpalgogoi9741 I was wondering the same thing. It's like saying 'Jimmy Fallon is a legend'. Or 'Jimmy Fallon is funny'.
I am old enough to remember the first season of Late Night with David Letterman and was a devoted viewer until he left the network. It is such a pleasure to see him.
I remember his daytime show, and it was glorious. When it got cancelled, I was heartbroken. Then came this show, and all was well... :)
The vibe of the show under Letterman overshadowed how funny and quick-witted he is. One of the best at ad lib remarks.
David is a complete natural at this. I love how the two of them giggle at each other really entertaining to watch
I have loved Dave since his first late-night show on NBC until the last one on CBS. I used to watch SNL mostly for the news segments with Seth. To have two of my favorite late-night people sharing the same stage makes my heart happy. Their comedic timing and comments are top-notch!!! I'm pretty sure I might have awakened my downstairs neighbor with my laughter as I watched this segment...lol!! Thank you for having Dave on, and for acknowledging the beginning of "Late Night" so many years ago, and for continuing to bring the fun and intelligence every night. Love you both!!! 🧡🧡
David Letterman uses his wealth and fame to get away with stalking.
David Letterman was brightness for me in an often dark childhood. I knew that each night I could look forward to a visit with my pal Dave. Seth Meyers has been that and so much more these past few years (and since his SNL days for me). It’s so nice to see them both together and the respect they show for each other is wonderful. These two are the best in the business and I am so fortunate to have been able to see them do their shows live!
This made me tear up. This was my childhood too. I was a depressed kid, but somehow, letterman made me laugh every night.
@@dragonfly4484 absolutely!! He was always there at the end of the night to “tuck me in.” I was so lucky to have seen him at a taping of Late Night his last year and I was able to tell him what a profound effect he had on me.
David is still effortlessly funny. This was a goddamn treat.
"And I wouldn't give your troubles...to a monkey on a rock."
Goddam treat is right.
And SOOOOO relaxed.
I imagine the only tension he had up there was being in the wrong chair. Muscle memory and all that.
Key word is effortlessly
He's seriously my favorite ever. I miss watching him nightly. I look forward to when he has new interviews on his Netflix show
Started watching his morning show Oct 1980, hoooooked! Lost so much sleep over the years.....never boring.
Letterman's daytime show on NBC was hilarious! They did "The World's Only Daytime Fireworks" on the 4th of July. They showed the NYC skyline - live - and had the sounds of fireworks and asked the audience to oooh and aaah. It was so funny.
See how Dave still has it? He flipped it and started asking questions to Seth almost as if he was the host 🤣
Didn't you hear Seth... It's his show lol
I saw Paar do the same thing to Carson on The Tonight Show. Ironically Hal Gurnee (sp) Produced Paars Tonight Show and Letterman’s Late Night on NBC.
I've missed David on TV. It's been so nice hearing his comedy.
Every now and again it's refreshing to see a celebrity (Seth) being star-struck by a legendary celebrity (Dave), and that Seth shows such humility.
I can only imagine how happy Amber was at hearing Dave knew her name!
“And, now, a segment we like to call: Dave Wakes The Family”. My god, Dave still has it. What a singular talent (and respectful enough to wear a suit).
Seth is such a great man because he always gives credit to his writers/performers when they come up with brilliant and hilarious ideas. A lesser man would attempt to accept all credit and praise for himself.
Seth is a class act!! Thank you for showing the respect that Dave deserves ❤️ and the “she died doing what she loved…sleeping.” proves he’s the GOAT! I’m glad he cleared that one with the family 😂😂😂
SO GOOD to see Dave!! Watched him almost every night until his retirement. Dave was sharp as a razor blade, too, with fantastic timing and split-second responses. He could, if he wanted, start back this evening like nothing ever happened and resume the show. All props to Seth for inviting Dave, for dressing up for the occasion, and for all the compliments and respect he happily gave to Dave. Absolutely wonderful for them both, and for us getting to see this. Thanks to all involved!
Seth, you are a master at this. One day you will be in his seat looking back at your own accomplished career. Great interview. Best you have done in a while!
So great to see and hear David again.
I will always love David Letterman! He's iconic!!
So refreshing to see a relaxed interview, conversational and funny, without product placement
Thank you for all of those years of laughter David Letterman! You were such an awesome host! :)
Seths Home Show era will be the best of Late Night. I especially loved the deconstruction that happened..
Can we please please please get the full uncut interview? I assume there had to be some cuts here and there for time constraints, and Dave definitely deserves the full uncut version :)
My impression of these is there's usually very little cut. Both segments are uploaded or you can listen to the podcast for them together. The edits are usually superfluous stuff like dead air, gaffs, and etc. But there's a timer in-front of them so they know when to wrap.
What a legend. One of the most naturally funny and engaging conversationalists I've ever heard. It was great growing up watching his show.
As short as Letterman's daytime show was, I still remember watching it and loving it.
Me too!
Me toooo!!
It was hilarious, my mom & I never missed it. The one that stands out, & I believe it was the nail in the coffin for the show, was an older couple’s anniversary celebration - the confetti, that rained down upon the couple, was catching on fire. I just wish his late night gig would have been live.
@@sunshine3914 Haha, i love those live TV debacles.
A while ago i watched a failed 70s or 80s super low budget live show from i think the UK on UA-cam, i forget the name of the show, annoyingly, i was trying to search for it right now, but maybe it'll come back to me later.
But there was one episode that was especially disastrous, it was probably done in the morning, as there was also supposed to be an audience of school children in the studio.
The kids didn't show up, because they got stuck in a storm.
The lead guy was playing some kind of clown, but he was like the typical middle aged chainsmoking hustler trying to pay off his massive debt.
No budget whatsoever, just a dark room with a couple of decor/stage cutouts, and after the first 5 minutes, it already felt like he was winging it.
They were aware of the storm, so he was kinda trying to address the show to the other kids at that school, watching it.
It wasn't going well, but they kept going because of "the kids at school watching."
But then the lead guy got the information that the kids at school were sent home during the storm, so, nobody was watching it.
But you could just see how broken he was, i'm not sure if he actually said it, or gestured it, but you knew he was thinking: "what the hell are we doing it for?!", and would give up right there, but they kept going.
I can't remember how it ended, but i just loved that moment of complete defeat, poor people haha
EDIT: I found it, it was Flippo the Clown, from probably early 90s, Columbus Ohio.
And i couldn't find the moment that i thought i remembered where there were no viewers at all.
There was defeat though, but i might have misremembered or mixed up shows, but it is worth checking out for some 'schadenfreude'.
Its perfect that Dave credited Howard with the idea of bringing his own mother on his show! Seth you are so funny!
People don't remember just how great Dave was when it was just him, without the demands and constraints of a long running show. Watching his earlier standup, or guest spots on all the regular shows of the day, is a huge dive into his natural talent and timing. This is just a refresher course in what we have known for a long time. He's still got it! I think Seth's "Late Night" is the most worthy incarnation of the show since the early days. His intelligence, and ability to change and evolve with the audience in mind, truly is a tribute to the genera. I hope he gets to do it as long as he wants, just like Dave did. Amazing anniversary show!
Blessed to have been a teenager when Conan, Jon Stewart, Dave and Craig Ferguson were all on and absolutely killing it.
Scammer^
Seeing those older shows now, I would have liked to grow up with Jay Leno and Ferguson, they are much funnier, except Ferguson seemed too much a pervert, kind of harassing the women that appeared on his show. I currently Love Seth and Stephen.
Craig Ferguson's show was incredible. Could you imagine what it would have been like if they gave him Corden's budget?
@@markuse3472 What a tremendously awful take.
Thanks for reminding me how much I love David Letterman ❤️
I still recall the very first Jon Stewart show, and the very last. Dave showed up, and it was everything.
I recall “Angst on a Shoestring,” with Bette Midler, 1985. For some reason, I always remember it as Catherine O’Hara. Hahahhahahaa…. I am dim, they are BRILLIANT!
I just love David Letterman with all my heart. He’s helped me thru some tough times. Always looked forward to his show. I wish he’d do some more Netflix.. those were great.
I literally smiled throughout this entire segment. Television is not the same without this man.
This is the man who paved the way for cutting edge late night television. I was 18 when Dave started the little dog and pony show...it changed the way we looked at life.
I was a kid but I remember loving Dave over the other late night hosts and staying up just to watch him. ❤
love Seth Myers, been long time fan, blended well, kindly jousted with David. Intelligent, crisp, curiously laid out the show for Dave to be “DAVE”.
Seth just keeps getting better. Everyone including Dave compliments everyone else and less Seth, but we all know its Seth baby!!!! keep growing and changing the show. love the impressions. all if them. even the ones that suck. keep doing more! best of luck in 2022. #sethdeservesemmy
I remember Dave's daytime show soooo well. My best friend lived right next to the school, and we would skip study hall together to go watch it- this was in 9th grade. The teacher didn't even know we were enrolled until after the show was cancelled and we started showing up! : D
Late Night with Dave was an incredible show!! I loved it because it wasn’t polished like Carson’s. I felt it was produced for the working class. I also thought it was much more funnier than anything else! The NBC show was the very best!!
They were both perverts, but Dave more. Regardless, Carson's yes, was polished, but many people prefer it that way and find it more interesting and, that is why Carson was funnier and this is not an opinion. Polished equals preparation, smart, intellect, wisdom, things you indirectly removed from Dave and that is why Johnny was funnier.
Funny because I've heard it said they were targeting college boys and young men generally, feeling like they were being ignored in the market.
Oh Seth. You look so good in a suit (and I understand it's for Mr. Letterman) however it's still a shock to the system. I hope we get our casual Seth back.
Letterman....Still cracking me up from childhood to 56. Thank you Sir. Thank you Seth for having him on and appreciating one of the greats!
Man Dave stil has it! He should come fill in for Seth when he's on holiday.
My friends and I absolutely loved Letterman's daytime show. It was absolutely hilarious! Many episodes are/were available on UA-cam.
I *LOVED* David's early morning show! Unfortunately, I worked the dinner shift in a bar at the time. I'd wake up, turn on the TV, and lie down (big mistake!) to watch. Then I'd be in and out of sleep for the next 90 minutes. I was SO, SO bummed he was canceled! Where else was I going to find such off the wall, wacky, silly, *smart* humor that spoke to me like his?
There are family members I still share one of his funniest early morning reoccurring jokes with: "The band's really cooking today!" Pan to Paul Shaffer on the grill. Usually, repeated when someone's grilling. It still brings back that feeling of something new is happening here that was for us "young folks."
I will always love Letterman.
Mr Letterman deserves a suit. Fair enough.
Go back to comfy sweaters, Seth
Dave looks so relaxed and ready to have fun. No more stress and worries about ratings, bad guests or poor comedy skits. Here's just a man enjoying what he does best: talk in front of people and have a good time.
This reminds me that having Dave working to entertain us five nights a week for so many years was such a gift.
I first started watching Dave’s late night in 1983. My infant son was colicky and cry half the night, so, we’d stay up and watch together. Only watch, I couldn’t hear his show for 4 months until my son got over the colic. I remember the guy who tied weather balloons to his lawn chair and was flying around, Dave interviewed him. Couldn’t hear the questions, but it looked like fun
I started watching David Letterman in college in 1982 when he started. Wow. Now I'm feeling really old.....
40 years of entertainment! Thank You Dave!
I love both of these men and seeing them together makes me so happy! This show was absolutely delightful!
I still remember Dave's Mom at the Olympics❤❤.
I'd love to know how he came up with Stupid Pet Tricks. Loved that!
And lets not forget his Velcro experiment.
And on and on.
David gave us hundreds of memorable moments.!
Love that David's asking questions too, always interviewing
I understand the suit now. I remember watching David Letterman for a long time school nights and Saturday nights right before SNL
-I'm a tough audience but when I watched Dave's Late Nite I usually found myself smiling. Thanks Dave.
OUTSTANDING @seth back in a suit and @dave incredibly funny as always. Thank you guys, made my day
this ia gentle way to honor the late night tradition by creating it; through anniversary, through "how'd ya do it? how'd ya feel?" questions. These wonderful comedians are having a genuine conversation with quips and an absence of fake laughter.
I loved it. Thanks Seth, and Thanks Dave. Awesome to be reminded of the early days!
One of my all-time favorite jokes was a promo for Letterman's daytime show: "Tune in tomorrow. We'll be making three-bean salad using white beans and Magic Markers."
David Letterman's Morning Show was my favorite thing in 1980. Many of the features of the Late Show began on his daytime show. The writers were absolutely incredible. I was 30, and it resonated with me, and I never missed it. I was angry when it was canceled and replaced with the same daytime drivel that it was a refreshing change from. David has consistently delivered excellent entertainment for his entire adult life. His introduction of Willard Scott and the character of Larry "Bud" Melman were brilliant.
Now, the best thing on Late Night is Seth (although I still love Stephen Colbert) and his great writers and presenters. He rejoices in his writing staff that features some of the most talented women in comedy. His obvious irrepressible good humor is both charming and endearing, he is an amazing host.
Dave Letterman is so damn entertaining to me I love him.
I love Dave. He literally starts asking questions of seth. still the master of the form.
"Daddy? Is... is Santa sick?"
It's so great to see two different generations interacting with each other.
First time I've ever seen two interviews performed simultaneously. Each was guesting, each hosting, old habits die hard.
instant classic. Seth w Dave @40 year anniversary show
Don't think I've seen a better "first entrance" than that first one in '82. Thank you to whoever uploaded that.
I was watching Letterman's morning show for the first time because I lived in Chicago, I was from Cleveland, and Don King was on.
Letterman asked, "So tell me Don, what's the deal with the hair" or something like that and I've been a fan every since.
I remember the morning show. It was hysterical
honestly the elevator skit was pretty great and a good underdog story if you abstract it! what a fun interview.
Dr. Ruth for the WIN!
I loved that morning show. I talk about it all the time. People give me blank looks. It was everything to me growing up in rural extreme eastern Tennessee a rebel without claws.
I know. I was disappointed that my mother & I were the only two who knew about it.
Friends and I watched the morning Letterman Show and sat on the phone talking about it as it was on. We thought ''this sh** is great!"
Blew off morning classes to watch morning show. It was live and the best TV I had ever seen.
Got my mom to drive me to school so I could watch the first part of Letterman's show. Then she would race home to watch the rest of it.
I just love Seth's extended laughing on the Dave's mom's death joke.
Seth would have laughed no matter dave had said, out of respect
@@siniaura Extended for his mom’s death?
It's great to see David Letterman again! I used to watch him on real TV in the late 80's and early 90's. Just after Johnny Carson and before the late movie. He had a reputation as a rebel who liked to subvert the idea of what a "show" could be.
I grew up with David Letterman in my life and it made me a better kid and now a better man. When I was very little he was our local weatherman, then I occasionally watched his short lived morning show. I just wish I would have went to a recording of the show. Dave is an American treasure.
What an absolute legend! Grew up on letterman, watched every night from early 90’s to the end. soooo good to see him again. Absolute legend hats off! 😁 always a pleasure listening to him
For anyone that wants to relive the brilliance of what Letterman did on his morning show, and late night shows, check out Don Giller's channel on here. The work that he has put into compiling all of the clips by guests, bits, etc. is nothing short of incredible.
MORNING show???
Well now I want all hosts to just flip their air times by 12 hrs, night to morning and vice versa.
Been forever since I watched morning shows.
That was awesome. Great to see Letterman reflecting, and how often he consider the human aspect of things. Like "they didn't medal", instead of "they lost". They at the Olympic, they all won.
We started watching, and recording, Late Night in 1988🤗
Our morning coffee, toddler (who will be 34 this year) 😂
You, Paul Shaffer and the band, your intro, and amazing guests were a great way to start our day.
Love you Dave, the happiest days of my life. Thank you 😘
Thank you Sent, big hug!
That clip was great, bring back Dave's morning show!
Loved Letterman's morning show, and was dismayed when it was replaced with Vidal Sassoon's "Your New Day."
Dave, you American treasure, you💙🙌🏿
Late Night with David Letterman during its run was nothing short of revolutionary. Nothing on TV was like it. It was sardonic, irreverent and borderline anarchic. I first watched it in 1987, late to the game, when I was 8 years old. Addiction is what occurred. I ended up watching Dave nightly or when I could not I taped it and later DVR’d it, for the next 28 years. On his retirement day I left work on some excuse, took the subway down to the Ed Sullivan Theater, saw the guests coming in and just stood around for the next three hours soaking up that the era of the GOAT was over.
I will always miss David ☹️
Best show ever. Thanks for celebrating your 40th anniversary 🥳🍾🥂