Wednesday, February 1, 2012

STOP BENDIN' THE SHAFTS!  Thirty years ago tonight, David Letterman hosted Late Night With David Letterman for the first time. NYMag has compiled 19 video clips as a reminder of why he matters so much to all we find funny today, and the LA Times has 20 more.

5 comments:

  1. From New York, one of the most exciting cities in the Tri-State Area!

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  2. Man, how I used to love those segments when Dave sent Rupert out as his martinet, saying obnoxious things to everyone he met.  (#11 on the NY Magazine list.) 

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  3. bill.4:33 AM

    I wish they'd release the live morning show. Still think that's the best thing he ever did. How often does he look like he's having fun?

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  4. Adam C.8:14 AM

    And I wish more of the Larry Bud Melman skits were available, even on YouTube.  My favorite:  an Ask Mr. Melman skit in which Larry Bud - who may have been in navy dress whites - is asked by an audience member "Is there a heaven?" Larry Bud replies, "I don't know about heaven, but I've been to hell -- TAMPA FLORIDA WHAT A HOLE! Please give this nice person [whatever the door prize was that day]."

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  5. chuckie8:58 AM

    Anyone see Letterman and Howard Stern bashing Leno last night? 

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