It is genuinely touching to see how much Jimmy loves David Letterman.

@divix4313

Жыл бұрын

He honors his heroes while they are living.💯♥️ Remember how he FAWNED over Don Rickles ♥️💯😭😭😭😭 did whole tribute shows !

@wasteofspace20

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, Rickles didn’t prey on interns for a living

@stratostatic

Жыл бұрын

Get over it.

@michaelclark9762

Жыл бұрын

@@wasteofspace20 That you know about...

@jeremiahbrewer6115

Жыл бұрын

@wasteofspace20… you really live up to your KZread moniker!

David Letterman never fails to make me laugh out loud. He never changes. He is the greatest!

@markhammer643

Жыл бұрын

Dave doesn't punch up, or punch down. He just waves his arms around, as joyously and politely as he can. One never comes away NOT liking people in general.

@UberLummox

Жыл бұрын

I like him ok but Mr. rock n roll though? I don't see it.

@bradwest4821

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Johnny Carson was the greatest

@mattbauer6304

Жыл бұрын

@@UberLummox at the time he was the only talk show host that had rock acts as guests.

@UberLummox

Жыл бұрын

@@mattbauer6304 Oh yeah, I guess you're right.

"This stuff's gotta be true?" Always classic with Dave.

@Kpictures_NYC

Жыл бұрын

He’s such an icon.

It's funny how Letterman tosses in comedy like seasoning. LOVE IT

@donellwilliams4205

Жыл бұрын

Well put 🙏🏾

@csilt

Жыл бұрын

Still quick witted to say the least

@kf5472

Жыл бұрын

So very true!

@tylerm0089

Жыл бұрын

humf...i'm still waiting for Letterman to say anything funny. He asks some good questions during some interviews, that's about as far as his talent goes. Anyone can act like a grumpy old man while shaking your head, if you think that's comedy, yikes.

@SuomyOna

Жыл бұрын

@@tylerm0089 What's your name?

A heartfelt thank-you to Jimmy for bringing Dave back on. Dave is the G.O.A.T and late night hasn't been the same after he retired...

@jaelo2314

Жыл бұрын

Peter. Kids today, that's how our parents defined it...

@KaninTuzi

Жыл бұрын

I also used to think of him as the goat, and certainly a personal favorite of mine. But I think Conan have edged in as goat as if late

@JoniDiMaggio

Жыл бұрын

Before he was famous I saw David Lettermenl open for Dave Mason at Harrah's Casino Lake Tahoe in 1978 and have LOVED him ever since. He's the absolute BEST!!

@Mint-kj9kw

Жыл бұрын

Not true. Conan was/is funnier than ALL OF THEM.

@chuckaudio3191

Жыл бұрын

I second that emotion. Word for word exactly what I was going to post.

Dave's comedy hasn't skipped a beat. Miss him.

@TheDrumrhythm

Жыл бұрын

The GOAT! Come on, beard and all!

@suzetteyoung57

Жыл бұрын

I use to watch him every night! It’s nice too see him back🤣🤣

@patriciahubrich1811

Жыл бұрын

❤

@Christopher-md7tf

Жыл бұрын

Idk. Have you watched his standup before the main acts on his Netflix comedy festival thingy? That was just painful.

@shashwatmittal5393

Жыл бұрын

It has, sadly

If David jumped back into it right now, late night television in general would enter a new golden age because everyone would have to step their game up.

@alansheiman4818

Жыл бұрын

I wish David would take over for James Corden on CBS when Corden leaves next spring.

@Teeveepicksures

Жыл бұрын

He could come back, have Colin Ferguson host the late show following his and within 6 months the other stations would just be running cartoons or infomercials.

@AldousHuxleysCat

Жыл бұрын

@@Teeveepicksures Colin? You mean Craig?

@parabellum5503

Жыл бұрын

@@Teeveepicksures Craig could never do THAT show now.

@Teeveepicksures

Жыл бұрын

@@dikdik1313 How am I trolling.

I used to watch Dave late at night with my Dad. We both just loved that show. Dads gone now but everytime I see Dave it brings back memories. Thanks!

@ellie-tk4jy

Жыл бұрын

Jordan?

I used to watch Letterman every night. He came on after midnight here in Australia. Awesome. He is still very sharp.

@evaadams8298

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Been watching Dave for 40 years. Absolutely love that man!

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

F15s and nuclear weapons

@maureenharrison6170

Жыл бұрын

@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 Oh please you twit. Do something with your life. Biden is the President. We the people love democracy. If you dont like it, move!

2 Letterman gigs burned into my mind - the velcro suit toss & his stints as a fast food drive up server. Thank you, David.

@maureenharrison6170

Жыл бұрын

The velcro stunt was one of my favorites too. Hilarious

@HRHDMKYT

Жыл бұрын

Yeah… remember when they filled the suit with alka-seltzer tablets and when they submerged him into the giant bowl/tank it made him nearly pass out 😵‍💫😵. Good times, good times.

@JustLikeHeaven77

5 ай бұрын

Trowing things off the roof, stupid pet tricks, Andy Kaufman and anything Regis.

@user-qw7fc5su3f

2 ай бұрын

Classic Letterman!!!!❤❤❤❤

I think a big part of why Dave is a great interviewer is that he is a great guest. It was thrilling to see the give-and-take between these two.

Letterman. Miss him being on TV every day. Simply the best. Hope he's loving life!

@noubliepas9080

Жыл бұрын

He’s just in Indiana watching a fly die (in Don Rickles words)😂😂. It’s hard not to miss him, I literally watched all of Don Rickles appearances on his show and it was my best introduction to the American culture !

@rsr789

Жыл бұрын

I would say Jon Stewart was the best: the perfect blend of silly entertainment and serious, important hard-hitting topics.

Miss late night with Dave Letterman one of the greatest 🥰🥰🥰

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.

@gretebremseth1622

Жыл бұрын

@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 Go take your meds sweetie.

@sahifa19

Жыл бұрын

@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 are you talking to yourself?

David Letterman is an icon. A living legend. And despite being passed over as Carson's replacement, history has shown him to be the true king of late-night. 👏

@ronniechilds2002

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I was a Carson fan for his whole run, but Dave took the crown from him and ran with it

@Allagi22

Жыл бұрын

Yes. and Conan taking over for Letterman was also fitting. Carson, Letterman, and Conan all did original late night in their own way. With Conan gone, I really feel like we're at the end of an era. No disrespect for Kimmel, I don't dislike the guy, it's just not the same as the greats.

@michaelfaulkner5839

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. He’s such a class act as a person as well!

@michaelreardon3958

Жыл бұрын

Unlike Carson in his retirement, Dave still likes an audience. Please don't go away Dave. I can't watch Jay Leno's You Bet Your Life.

@jamesc7894

Жыл бұрын

Letterman surpassed Carson. Taking that show would be beneath him.

My dad (who has passed) would stay up waiting to watch the top ten! He loved David Letterman

Oh wow.. Thank you Jimmy for bringing Dave on.. just seeing him brings back so many memories I honestly get emotional.. Love you Dave. Thank you Jimmy.💙

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."

@littlewingmyoho

Жыл бұрын

Yes it definitely brings a tear to the eye to see him and many good memories

@braveman1641

Жыл бұрын

You and me both

Jesus, Letterman’s timing is still razor sharp. This man is such a freaking LEGEND!!!!

@Kpictures_NYC

Жыл бұрын

He is. He’s so funny. Total icon

I know Dave gave it up for a reason, but he could, if he wanted, step right back in and be the best Late Night host again today without any problem whatsoever. He is, to put it bluntly, a legend. I'm glad you had him on Jimmy and it's fun to watch you guys bond over similar experiences.

@freedomprophet2597

Жыл бұрын

Two of them are actually really close friends and he actually never left just got bigger bag from netflix to do something in a different format.

@Writebrain82

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomprophet2597 It ended up like that, yes, but I'm not sure he quit the Late show so he could go to Netflix. But, who knows. Maybe he had it planned out deep down when he did quit. Plus, he was making a ton of cash at CBS too. I think it was probably more of a chance to do something different without such a demanding schedule.

since early 80s viewing his show- stupid pet tricks, top 10s, Bud Melman, Paul and the band of course … thanks so much! Wonderful to recall many of the skits and times…

I will never stop being in love with David Letterman! My mom and I would watch him together years ago when I lived across the street from her, we would talk about him all the time and my son, 4-5 years old at the time, once asked if Dave Letterman was his uncle, he got him confused with his actual Uncle Dave! We still laugh about that! Now my son will ask if I’ve watched “Uncle Dave” on his KZread or Netflix show. We’re 3 generation of David Letterman fans! ❤️🥰

My heart!! ❤ David has always been my favorite since I was a small child and he was a weatherman. He still is as quick witted as ever!! Never misses a beat. Still as funny as ever! I love you David. American treasure.

@raptumvit4906

Жыл бұрын

National treasure indeed!!!

@maddymud

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch him as a weatherman

@aaronsmith4806

Жыл бұрын

Are you from Indiana? That’s cool if you knew him back then. Or knew of him. I would wonder as the local newscast is popular in their town but unknown anywhere else

@wildlyunrulyadventures3942

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronsmith4806 I was actually born in California when he was a weatherman. I’m not exactly sure how I was able to watch him as a forecaster on a black and white TV through an antenna in the 70s.

I love Letterman to pieces. Its amazing to see Kimmel's respect and admiration for him too. He was glowing the whole interview.

Dave’s comedy has always been the best when it’s not intentional

@eartherinfire

Жыл бұрын

Compliments are always best when a little backhanded.

@screamstation

Жыл бұрын

@@eartherinfire you’re a star, Erin.

@e1ectroniKa

Жыл бұрын

99% of comedy is intentional.

@briencampbell1043

Жыл бұрын

It’s called whit. EDIT....oops, I meant wit.....

@Vic-Vega

Жыл бұрын

@@briencampbell1043It may be called that, but it's sure as hell spelled differently.

What a class act, still & always! Love his Netflix show. Being near his age, literally becoming an adult & parent watching him, this was beautiful. Especially about Harry who definitely has dad's sarcastic brilliant humor!

@hopemccubbin8661

Жыл бұрын

I don't know about class but he can be funny

This is too emotional for me. Dave changed my life.

Oh, how I miss Dave Letterman! Thank you for having him as a guest, Jimmy.

I think Jimmy's reaction to Letterman is so rewarding to watch

Mr. Rock 'N Roll. Great nickname for a legend

I like who Dave has evolved into. He’s mellowed a bit and it shows. It seems having a child, retiring from his show,pursuing other passions and growing older has made him more empathetic and he seems more sincere and cerebral. Still funny but more vulnerable. I like it!

@drew_peabawls13

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@onlymyrooles

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I can really see how much nicer and caring he’s become after watching his really old shows on his KZread channel. I’m so glad Jimmy mentioned Dave’s channel. I would never know it existed.

David Letterman is a comedic genius and he's just so strange it's wonderful to watch that human being live

He’s so effortlessly funny.

Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been a night dweller I grew up on Letterman!!! Glad to see Dave doing so well!!!!

Letterman is the OG. He's so humble, he couldn't even take it when anyone compliments him. Even when he interviewed Dave Chappelle

@Kpictures_NYC

Жыл бұрын

He’s an icon. I love how funny and humble Dave is.

Dave will always be the king of talk shows.

My two favourite talk show hosts of all time on one stage. This made my night. My week. Ah, thank you both!!

@carlajacobsen6821

Жыл бұрын

Same! I love them both so much!

@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288

Жыл бұрын

Dave Letterman made one of my least favorite jobs bearable back in the day. Finish work, get onto a smelly creepy train, but then Letterman is coming on by the time I get home. Huzzah! Stupid pet tricks, throwing stuff off the roof, putting too much soap into the laundry machine, whatever else you could imagine. Jimmy Kimmel is so smart to recognize how good David Letterman is, was, will be!!

@manofearth55

Жыл бұрын

You live with your parents don't you

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."

I miss watching David Letterman in the 90s

@annek1226

Жыл бұрын

The Ada I’d you see on stage is completely different than the David you got on the show! I wasn’t the EdSullivan theater for the show and was seriously disappointed

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that was Dave's granddad.

David Letterman has not lost his touch. I think he's still the best that ever was for late night

I have loved David Letterman for more than 45 years… And I’m not afraid to let the world know it 😘💓💓💓🎉🎁

Oh man! Jimmy with Dave! 😮 a great moment in TV comedy. 🤝 I've seen Dave on the KZread. He is enjoying his retirement.

They say never meet your heroes, but this makes me so happy. Jimmy and Dave became real friends

I've been a fan of Dave's since he started Late Night on NBC in the early 80's. It was so great seeing two of my favorite late night hosts together. Dave is still as funny and sarcastic as he always was.

@josephhertzberg2734

Жыл бұрын

Those early years were like being in a secret club. I felt like I had discovered a show just for weirdos like me

Always great to see Dave. An absolute living legend.

I absolutely love when David comes to the show!

I remember thinking when Letterman had a kid, "Man, he's too old for this. Will he even be alive when the kid goes to college?". Yes. The answer was yes. Somehow, yes.

@TJfromEarth

Жыл бұрын

somehow!?!? i mean..... its not uncommon for people to live to 75, so I wouldn't act like he's somehow an affront to nature by surviving this long

@EvanFowler

Жыл бұрын

@@TJfromEarth He's had famously major heart problems.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

Жыл бұрын

@@EvanFowler - Which were rectified with bypass surgery.

@mikejohnson3338

Жыл бұрын

@@EvanFowler yes, but you were worried at the time of his kid's birth if he would still be alive when his kid went to college.. that predated any heart problems he would have. That's what TJ was addressing with his comment.

@50dbo

Жыл бұрын

And he looks healthier now

Love David Letterman!

It's so lovely to see Jimmy fanboy over his biggest idol/hero. And it's always the loveliest thing to see David Letterman in interviews!

Gold …..Dave as a guest will always get high marks ! The Kevin Durant segment was hilarious. Seriously why can’t it always be this way 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖

Daves delivery with everything he says every time is hysterical

I love David Letterman!!! There's no one like him and there probably never will be. Thank you, Jimmy, for having him on your show.

The little jabs they throw at each other are the best

In my opinion, We all needed this breath of fresh air. Two amazing human beings shining light on one another and everyone around them. Thank you Jimmy and Dave ❣️

THE GOAT of my time. I remember being a young teenager watching his show and thinking how stupid and great his bits were. Remember Chris Elliott (former writer) lived under the studio bleachers and would pop up every once in a while during the show?

@kymberlyward6683

Жыл бұрын

The man under the stairs!

@michaelclark9762

Жыл бұрын

The Regulator Guy!

I ADORE David Letterman... With due respect to Carson, He elevated the art form. Letterman was doing things NOBODY else did. And BLESS JIMMY KIMMEL for not only recognizing David's legacy... but continuing on with it in his own unique way. Watching those two talk to each other is a joyous thing.

@musclvr377

Жыл бұрын

I loved stupid pet tricks!

Love him he’s awesome

Watching Dave every night got me through grad school ❤

@glowilk5377

Жыл бұрын

Everyday life too, Laurie❤

Oh man this takes me back! Dave is too good

Judging from the comments here, I think it's safe to say that there is a massive amount of love for Dave! I watched him from the very beginning on NBC, through the years at CBS...never missed a night! His comedic timing is unmatched (even still!), and his humanity when the world was suffering from some tragic moment, always touched your heart. He set the late-night bar very high over those years, and only a rare few have come close to meeting that mark. Thank you so much for this interview...I only wish it could have gone on for hours instead of minutes. Love you, Dave...always will! ♥

@glowilk5377

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam❤️

From about 1982-87 Letterman’s Late Night show was consistently groundbreaking. A different kind of humor that was actually making fun of show business. Absurdist humor with Chris Elliot, Larry Bud Melman, etc. Plus taking the show outside the studio. It is hard to imagine many things funnier than Letterman working a drive thru, etc. Many things from this show combined to influence a lot of people.

Wow. Every time I see Dave it feels like a moment.

The way Jimmy loves & reveres Dave is just amazing. Jimmy knows full well Dave is the reason he's in this business.

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."

@googlesuppressesfreespeech419

Жыл бұрын

There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.

Class act. This guy is going places

Dave is a legend. I'm from the UK, and I'm glad I saw him live in the Ed Sullivan theater back in 2010.

@ellie-tk4jy

Жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK too. Don't meet many letterman fans round here.

Good to see David! Great audience. Much respect!

It's so great to see David. What a legend. One of the funniest people ever...

@michaelanthony1489

Жыл бұрын

No question. Just the ipitamy of class.

Wow. Thanks Jimmy. This is a watershed moment for TV.

It's ironic that while so many late night TV fans miss both Johnny and Dave, no one misses Jay.

@musclvr377

Жыл бұрын

Not true.

@weiyang6417

Жыл бұрын

Jay who?

@ibakan

Жыл бұрын

Never ever thought Jay was funny. Joan Rivers, who was very funny stand up for like 50 yrs and fantastic guest host, said the same thing about Jay...and Conan. She said neither of them are funny. Yes, Jay is witty but his one-liner jokes never made me laugh nor did he ever make me crack a smile during interviews. Lots of great comics (including Dave) said Jay was one of the best. I think its because he told jokes in the old tradition maybe? He just wasn't relatable to me either. By the way, I just saw Daves first tonight show appearance. Not impressive and pretty off color wrt immigrants. He made it to the couch and impressed Johnny bit csnt imagine Dave would be very proud of it in retrospect.

@XerxesGammon200

Жыл бұрын

Did Jay sleep with interns too or was that just Dave?

@larrysmac

Жыл бұрын

@@XerxesGammon200 LOL...Really? I mean like, WTF is your point?

Dave’s show on Netflix doing interviews is phenomena

A delightful interview. Watched Dave for decades.

Time has flown by since watching Dave as a kid, and Jimmy throughout my youth. It's great to see these two talking about their mutual respect for levity.

you see many hosts fake their overboard admiration for legends of showbusiness many times but Jimmy's love for Dave comes across as so real and genuine. He literally is a god in his eyes.

I miss Dave on my TV every night. My favourite way to sign-off for the day

Dave’s humor will always be 10 steps ahead of everyone 😂😂😂🙌🙌👑🌸

No one makes me laugh harder than Dave ... Jimmy's close and this was a great interaction.

OMG Harry off to college? What? he was just born... damn I'm old.

A huge round of applause from India. A huge fan of both Letterman and Kimmel.

Its weirdly refreshing to watch old Letterman clips on his youtube channel.

Oohh that was incredible!! Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman I love both of those beautiful hilarious men!! 😊💓

@lillyanderson3623

Жыл бұрын

Same!!!

I miss Dave. Loved his show. Awesome to see he is still with us and in good spirits.

Loved this clip with Dave Letterman! So nice to see him again.

We loved late night when I was a kid. I remember on warm summer nights watching Dave. He was so funny.

Damn I love David Letterman. I miss him so much ❤️❤️❤️

I would put my kids to bed, late 1990’s, early 2000’s, watch the news and always Letterman. I still say “Holy Crap!!” Love ya Dave!!❤

Love how open Jimmy is with his idols. Letterman is the 🐐

@lesliepropheter5040

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, Carson was actually entertaining

Jimmy Kimmel was my first subscription a few years back. Although I remember watching him in 2008 trolling with Matt Damon and Sarah Silverman. His show is amazing.

Jimmy, Thank you for bringing david letterman back on tv he has been a part of my life growing up for so long, even his show contributed a lot in me learning English as a small kid growing up in a whole different culture living in egypt

I just absolutely LOVE David Letterman!

How lovely to hear Dave! You are not bad also Mr Kimmel!

Used to watch Dave's late night show years back. Now I watch him on Netflix. Thanks for having him on, Jimmy!

Coolest thing I ever did while in New York was to attend David Letterman. It was a dream of mine after being a lifelong fan. Canadian fan! Paul Schaefer was brill. Seeing the 4 Tops play live in the show was epic! Best night of 3 weeks!

Love these funny gents... Jimmy's absolute adoration for Dave shines from him... Thanks for this, Jimmy & Crew (and Dave)!

Jimmy's face at 12:03 tells it all: full admiration for one of the all-time greats and his personal hero. Dave was sharp as ever, I really miss him in Late Night.

Dave's comedy sense is just amazing. He's not only the best late show host of all time, but one of the best guests on his own platform. He knows what's he's doing in this interview captivating both Jimmy Kimmel and the audience.

Lately Dave has really put his 70's 80's 90's 2000's style all together, to get what we see here

i missed Letterman. One of my favorite show hosts.

David Letterman is so correct. I am going through the same emotions with my freshman son at college.

LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comedy and Humanity kindness at it's Media BEST.

Dave Letterman wasn't just a rock star of late night TV, he was the Eddie Van Halen of late night television!

@michaelclark9762

Жыл бұрын

Letterman was the Jimi Hendrix AND Jimmy Page all rolled into one of late night TV.

How cool was THIS TO WATCH!!! Absolutely iconic, the two best ever!!

“ . . . going down low”. DL’s comedic timing is impeccable. So hilarious