Joe Pesci Is Not Here To Amuse You | Letterman
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The "Goodfellas" star talks about golfing with his buddy Jack Nicholson and does his best Madonna impression. (Air date: 4/29/94)
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Joe Pesci. I cannot think of another actor whose characters have made me laugh so hard, brought me to tears, and scared me to death.
@royfr8136
2 жыл бұрын
Name 5 of his characters then
@ShredCo
2 жыл бұрын
Tears? Shut up, please
@robertrodes1546
2 жыл бұрын
@@royfr8136 Joey LaMotta in Raging Bull, Frankie in Once Upon a Time in America, Harry in Home Alone, Vinny Gambini in My Cousin Vinny, and Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas. That's five. Then there's Carmine in A Bronx Tale and Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon 2, 3 and 4. Ahkay? Ahkay? Ahkay.
@robertrodes1546
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShredCo Maybe he really thought Tommy was going to make his bones, and was as surprised as Tommy was when he bought it, and this really bummed him out.
@ShredCo
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertrodes1546 No one is taking to you, Robert.
The crowd absolutely erupted when Joe pretended to be getting upset. Everyone loves a crazy Pesci character!
@mortisnoctu
Жыл бұрын
💯
@kufarimahdi9636
Жыл бұрын
We really laid back
@manicmurph
Жыл бұрын
That's why the Joe Pesci show on SNL was so funny. Jim Breuer did an awesome job of playing the hair triggered version of him.
@Stekaren
11 ай бұрын
where?
@williamshakespeare9815
11 ай бұрын
He's a funny guy
Probably the only actor who can be pure comedy and absolutely terrifying at the same time in just one scene
@travzimmerman1340
4 ай бұрын
Terrifying? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 he's 5' tall and can't lift 100 pounds
@gonsleiva3595
4 ай бұрын
@@travzimmerman1340Pfff and? Being a big guy has nothing to do with being scary when you have a gun. If you see a sicario in poor parts of southamerica they are usually not big guys and they are waaaay more dangerous than any gym meathead
@jackthompson6296
4 ай бұрын
@@gonsleiva3595the actual scariest thing in the world is two skinny kids pulling up on a motorcycle
@justinwalker4475
3 ай бұрын
goodfellas
@ronartest7748
3 ай бұрын
joe pesci is a one hit wonder. home alone and that's basically it
When you're that short, yet you're able to convincingly scare your viewers half to death. That's master level acting!
@marcleon1513
Жыл бұрын
But he’s Italian, and potentially has some type of mafia connection. He’s the same guy who was sparring with Roberto Duran.
@eyeofthehawk
Жыл бұрын
@@shadowself8447 Joe would whip Dave's ass....lol..love Dave though
@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076
8 ай бұрын
News flash the don't show you how short he is in most movies.
@milesr4609
6 ай бұрын
The real life Veyita!
@jakehands
3 ай бұрын
He’s only a few cm shorter than Al Pacino.
Seeing Joe Pesci enjoy himself is too wholesome.
@trevormiles5852
2 жыл бұрын
yes, I was wondering what it was i was enjoying so. a good guy was having fun and i was happy for him..
@kaleishaallen9054
Жыл бұрын
Nah
@arcsta_rr
Жыл бұрын
I'd duck and cover then.
@anadraham2995
9 ай бұрын
A smile that lights up a cathedral
@ThomasBoyce5000
9 ай бұрын
Joe Pesci is like every generation X and elder millenial's cool uncle when he's like that
Pesci stole practically every scene he was ever in.. The guy is a great talent.
@user-hl7ji4bv4q
Жыл бұрын
Especially in Lethal Weapon 3
@painkiller1968
Жыл бұрын
Except with Marisa Tomei in MyCousin Vinny.
@cristianmicu
11 ай бұрын
GREAT ACTOR he has a voice second to none
@downtownbrown50
10 ай бұрын
@@painkiller1968correct! Marisa definitely stole that film.
@georgiaflame9743
9 ай бұрын
r.i.p. ray liotta
Every movie he plays in he makes a huge impact. From goodfellas to casino to even home alone. The scene in goodfellas "do I amuse you" is one of the greatest acting scenes of all times. Pesci, what a hero.
@paulsmith9192
Жыл бұрын
@Matthew Sharkey did u know in home alone joe bit a piece of malcaulky finger off?
@SmoothCrmnl80
Жыл бұрын
Even the role he had as the villain in Moonwalker is classic!
@user-kx9gl4em5j
11 ай бұрын
its "Im funny how"
@ercin72
11 ай бұрын
Funny how ??
@milesr4609
6 ай бұрын
@@SmoothCrmnl80 Mr. Big!
I know he's an actor but after watching the characters he played especially in Goodfellas, I still feel kinda nervous like he could snap at David Letterman any min now 😂
@RighteousFiyah
Жыл бұрын
Haha true
"I think your face is funny." 😂
@Long2556
2 жыл бұрын
Kiddingly perhaps, but with a hint of menace. Then he went for the phone... 😜 Full monty Joe Pesci.
Joe Pesci, Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper played golf together; can you imagine? And of course Dave perfectly summed it up -- "like maniacs loose at the country club."
@rossbrooks5816
2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking he said this to be funny. I can't imagine it to be true. But it would be freak'n hilarious especially for the guys running into them on the holes before or after!
@jdbankshot
2 жыл бұрын
Pesci putts with a .12 gauge shotgun. Jack uses a fireman's axe, naturally. Hopper just thinks he's playing when he's actually tripping & doing his lines from apocalypse now.
@matthewmaguire3554
2 жыл бұрын
Joe Pesci Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper walk into a bar…
@matthewmaguire3554
2 жыл бұрын
To bad they weren’t available for a walk on when they were making Caddy Shack…
@veritasetlibertas7889
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to be there.
It's lovely to watch Pesci and Letterman banter back and forth like they're old friends. How can you *not* love Joe? He's the real deal.
"I think Your face is funnY" Joe Pesci is funny and he owned Letterman. LOL
I miss the days when interviews were more about stories than just a movie pitch Mr. Pesci you're a master of charisma, thank you kindly for your art
@waynej2608
Жыл бұрын
Well said, 'Eddie'.. Will those days return? Quoth the raven, 'nevermore'.
@BreakfastAtNoon
Жыл бұрын
You mean you don't like it when The Rock starts talking about his energy drink while talking about Black Adam while he's at a Video Game Awards show?
@kolbytriplett4644
Жыл бұрын
@@BreakfastAtNoon Right?
@MoahGentle
Жыл бұрын
Heard you got a new book coming out...
@topsyturvyy4558
Жыл бұрын
Joe Pesci is a genius! I miss these types who made great movies!
Joe is way cooler in real life than any of the characters he plays. That is some of the funniest stuff I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing this footage
@jameslacey5474
Жыл бұрын
I worked on 'Home Alone 2' in Chicago as a Special Make-up Effects Artist in 1991 and talked with Mr. Pesci, he was up for Best Supporting Actor in 'Goodfellas' (they gave him time off from his schedule to fly to California to attend the Academy Awards, which he won). I congratulated him on his win and told him how much I enjoyed his work and chatted with him for a little while. He was quite cordial and very soft spoken, just the opposite of his screen persona. A great memory of that time with a great actor.
@josull5025
Жыл бұрын
@@jameslacey5474 thank you for sharing that. He seems to be a down to earth person who genuinely cares for people and he finds satisfaction in making people laugh. What a great experience to meet him up close and in person!
@foodievillagesf8015
Жыл бұрын
Yes he is. Have some great Joe Pesci stories. He's a hoot!!
@Bigsmoke-zg2ko
Жыл бұрын
@@jameslacey5474 imagine having a life that lead you to work on one of the greatest movie series of all time and meet and talk with joe pesci.. that's wild man.
@MicahBuzanANIMATION
Жыл бұрын
Movie villains are often the nicest people in real life.
What many people don't realize is that Joe began his craft with singing, and he really does have a great voice.
@diegocosta8218
Жыл бұрын
I think he was involved with Frankie Valli and the four seasons.
@fredpell98
10 ай бұрын
One of the most gangster rap song ever wise guy
@barryware7497
7 ай бұрын
@@diegocosta8218 He was in the group Joey Dee and the Starlighters who had a smash hit called The Peppermint Twist.
Joe Pesci is truly an American icon, love the guy. He can play from the funniest goofy to the scariest character and pull it off each time.
I cannot believe that this interview is nearly 30 years old. Holy hell has time flown.
@jimmygarlon750
2 жыл бұрын
Ain't that the truth.
@schmuckraker
2 жыл бұрын
I recall watching the night of and haven’t seen it since until now but yet remember everything..:: 30 years later
@igordewit7357
2 жыл бұрын
i hear you,brother. Be well,..it aint over yet😁
@earthcream
2 жыл бұрын
so true!!!
@moochercat
2 жыл бұрын
I was still in my 20's when this aired and it was just a few weeks after Kurt Cobain died. What an amazing time that was.
One of the few who could properly interview Pesci. Dave plays into the intimidation, but levels the playing field immediately with humor.
@felipepineda1585
2 жыл бұрын
@@johncowper7982 - he's rich and famous and somewhat powerful. Grow up. It's almost NEVER about looks.
@BushidoRyu
2 жыл бұрын
@@felipepineda1585 sigh, true
@karlimo4034
2 жыл бұрын
Dude is rich, my naive fellow, money does wonders with women.
@karlimo4034
2 жыл бұрын
@@johncowper7982 Almost every famous hollywood/tv person is a degenerate, so I believe you.
@michaell8002
Жыл бұрын
It's a planned bit. It's not like they don't talk to each other before the show.
Letterman is fantastic. Such a flowing, easy way and so naturally funny. Loved watching his show.
This was absolutely fabulous. Thank you, guys!
"There's some things I miss about the old show." "Keep it to yourself" 😂
@OuterGalaxyLounge
2 жыл бұрын
Pesci spitting facts that every Letterman fan wishes they could have said.
It's so nice to see an interview where they just talk and tell stories, not pitching a new movie. Bob Newhart on Carson was the king of that.
@aarondigby9859
Жыл бұрын
Miss Bob Newhart, he had a way of stuttering that kept getting in his way but he always played over it. He knew it could be delivered as comedy.
Seeing Joe Pesci enjoy himself is too wholesome.. Seeing Joe Pesci enjoy himself is too wholesome..
Joe Pescis angry scenes are actually terrifying, His acting is so good.
They cut out one of the funniest bits when Pesci answered who else was at the dinner party. His original response was “Michael Jackson…and a bunch of kids.” The audience burst out in laughter.
@sendmeyourlocation1145
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@phantom_fox_blue4384
Жыл бұрын
I did wonder what was cut. That was very amusing.
@lucianonahuelgomez1374
Жыл бұрын
Yeaaah lol I saw it on another KZread channel, very funny.
@UlyssesM
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing that. 🤣
@edwuncleriii3798
Жыл бұрын
@@lucianonahuelgomez1374 I can't find that KZread video, do you happen to have a link?
Joe is being very honest about liking his character in Good Fellas. You’re always told an acting school even if you’re playing the evil villain that you have to find something to like about them or you can’t play them because you would always be judging them and getting in the way of the character. Great job JOE.
@Rex69Rutherford
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool insight!
@makemarker
Жыл бұрын
Yes, and it's important to convey this to the audience..
@urosmarjanovic663
Жыл бұрын
Nothing likable in his character from start to the ending. Whoever roots for his type of character should visit psychiatrist ASAP.
@morten1
Жыл бұрын
Also, people are fake, trying to appear nice and clean. Most people love that guy deep down
@maxs2468
Жыл бұрын
@@urosmarjanovic663 i found Tommy DeVito really funny, even if he was completely crazy lol
Joe Pesci is one of those actors that can convincingly portray many different characters. Home Alone and My Cousin Vinny were fun but he did great serious roles in the Irishman, Goodfellas and Casino. Hes been involved in some great films
@five-clawdragon
9 ай бұрын
Two yutes!
@ThePaulkitchen
7 ай бұрын
This sounds like a ChatGPT comment 😂
Joe Pesci was such a great actor! From being funny in Home Alone and Lethal Weapon 2 to being a vicious mobster in Goodfellas and Casino, he's a legend
@tonyb9127
8 ай бұрын
Agreed, he is. And don't forget "My Cousin Vinny", one of the most difficult roles to play in any movie and he, as well as Marissa Tomei, executed it perfectly.
Pesci is a great actor. My cousin Vinnie is a masterpiece
@mrspaulb3889
2 жыл бұрын
Attorneys LOVE that movie. “What is a youut?”
@TomJones-uf5sl
2 жыл бұрын
That is the BEST attorney movie, ever! When I practiced law I would watch and rewatch it just to see which goof from the movie I had done that day!
@sirrom5155
2 жыл бұрын
that's a weird way to reference your own cousin.
@rhuephus
2 жыл бұрын
@@sirrom5155 the kid's cousin ... was Vinny ... duh
@bfboobie
2 жыл бұрын
What does your cousin have to do with Joe pesci? Are you related to him?
The "you think I'm funny" acting bit from his movie has to be in the top 10 list of all time greats. When you think that there is well over a million min. of film history and this short dialog is such a stand out, pure gold.
omg, when she put the cigar in his mouth and say " well im sorry" , what a world class act that was, such a funny and quick thinking man!!
It feels more like two friends in a bar conversation rather than an interview. Letterman is in a top form joking about Pesci, Nicholson, Hopper golf game. Thank you for posting!
Man, I miss these days. Late night TV was a lot of fun and entertaining. It was not a political wing of one party and people actually laughed without fear of being "offensive". Great times.
@ronj9448
Жыл бұрын
People weren't so ignorant back then
@notsosilentmajority1
Жыл бұрын
@@ronj9448 You're right Ron. 👍
@maozedong44
Жыл бұрын
They cut out the joke joe made about who was there at the dinner.... "micheal jackson.....bunch of kids..." hilarious joke but its not in this clip.
@notsosilentmajority1
Жыл бұрын
@@maozedong44 Yeah, they were probably afraid of being demonetized. Unbelievable, demonetized for showing a clip that was shown on regular TV......
@Arcturian1111
Жыл бұрын
I can no longer watch TV anymore
Life was so carefree back then. Thank you for this!! Grateful to have grown up in the 80's and 90's. Simply Blessed today.
That full-on walk-off after the swear was amazing. They committed to it. 👍
@JustinCase99999
2 жыл бұрын
What did he say I missed it
@OuterGalaxyLounge
2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinCase99999 It happens so fast it''s hard to see, but Pesci said "I give 'im a f*ckin slap...." The F word was silenced.
@JustinCase99999
2 жыл бұрын
@@OuterGalaxyLounge Thanks !
@waynej2608
Жыл бұрын
@@OuterGalaxyLounge Joe Pesci throwing F bombs?! And, on T.V. Surly, you jest. Lmao!
"Don't get me started! Don't aggravate me!" 😆 Love Joe Pesci!!
i was way too young but these old late night episodes of letterman and carson have such a chummier intimate vibe than nowadays where everything feels so polished and packaged. like just watching 2 dudes riff
how can a voice be so tiny and animated but scary at the same time, thats why this man is a legend. scariest gangsta in movies to date.
@urosmarjanovic663
Жыл бұрын
Scariest gangsta if you cannot get yourself to slap 5' midget to the ground.
@negativeindustrial
Жыл бұрын
It would take the average man roughly 30secs to take that tiny man out.
Joe Pesci is such a memorable actor, so distinct and clever. He is a dear favorite of mine!
What a great program, Joe Pesci is so awesome. Thanks Dave!
Love this interview, both are great at what they do.
Joe pesci is such an enigma, he doesn't appear much on talk shows. I read he's very private and stay out of the limelight. He was terrifying in Goodfellas, you never know what crazy thing he was going to do next. Yet, he was so funny in My Cousin Vinny, you couldn't think what two different roles.
@RodolfoUBRS
Жыл бұрын
You are forgetting Home Alone, that one is in the middle
@michaelanthony386
Жыл бұрын
@@TravisJames85 With Honors
@albundy6008
7 ай бұрын
He also did a very funny comedy called "The Super"
Love Joe Pesci!!! Such a great actor who can make you laugh and at the same time scare you to death!
Love this. Dave is very nervous and testing what he can get away with with Joe. A notriousley reclusive and evasive person.
I could watch this in a loop over and over again - Joe Pesci and David Letterman in top shape, what a gift! This is good TV!
When Pesci asked for a pencil I was thinking "Don't give him that, haven't you watched Casino?"
Thank you for the update
I love Pesci!!!!! Pairing him with DeNiro gave some of the most enjoyable scenes in the history of film acting (and with Ray Liotta!) Thanks Scorsese!!!!
Two heavyweights going back and forth. They both bring it. Letterman as an interviewer was superb.
@hollywoodhh5646
Жыл бұрын
They are incredibly witty because they are so intelligent.
@TeamDonRacing
Жыл бұрын
Letterman WAS good before he turned into a Liberal Asswipe and ruined his show and his once relevant career...True.
back again ... gotta get my daily dose of humour ... Love Dave and Joe's bantering
Just a few fun facts about Joe Pesci: He's partly responsible for the success of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons-Pesci actually introduced a few of the guys to singer and songwriter Bob Gaudio, who would go on to write many of the group's biggest hits. There's even a scene in the Jersey Boys musical about it. Throughout the '60s, Pesci made a name for himself in the Jersey music scene, playing guitar in groups like Joey Dee and the Starliters, an early rock and roll outfit that also hosted a young Jimi Hendrix as guitar player for a brief moment. Pesci put out his own solo album in 1968. This was before Raging Bull, before Goodfellas, before the actor was even on Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese's radar. It's called "Little Joe Sure Can Sing". It's a collection of covers of pop songs from the era, like the Beatles' "Fool on the Hill," "Fixing a Hole," and the Bee Gees' song, "To Love Somebody."
Love watching Joe Pesci perform. Super great guy. Greatest character actor. Becomes the character. Fantastic indeed.
@carminelappano7710
9 ай бұрын
Great character actor indeed, but also a great lead actor (My Cousin Vinny, With Honours etc). Truly one of the greats..
"Right now I'm talking with Madonna...." The kind of off the wall crazy stuff you got with earlier Dave.
Wow, don't think I've ever seen Pesci on a talk show. He was great and seemed to have good chemistry with Letterman.
@df4196
2 жыл бұрын
You’ve never watched the iconic talk show the Joe Pesci Show 😂
@rhuephus
2 жыл бұрын
@@df4196 ha ha .. The real Joe Pesci was never on it
@df4196
2 жыл бұрын
@@rhuephus there is an episode where the real De Niro and Pesci drop in and beat up Colin Quinn and Jim Bruer
It’s amazing how someone so diminutive can be so charismatic - this guy has an innate ability to be the centre of attention in any room he graces - he truly has that ‘it’ factor that most people can only dream of having…
One of the best and funniest talk show conversations in the history of TV. Dave was at the top of his game.
Joe Pesci is so cool that even the late and forever great George Carlin once in his act said: "That he prayed to Joe Pesci" To have the GREAT GEORGE SAY THAT ABOUT YOU is way better than winning an OSCAR...
@CorSmit
2 жыл бұрын
“He looks like a guy who can get things done!”
@johng9726
Жыл бұрын
Good observation. Amen.
What a fabulous interview. I love their camaraderie and vibe together. And the Michael Jackson story was icing on the cake.
He truly has style, he is just a sharp guy, funny at times, brutal at others , a truly wonderful actor.
Great chemistry between these two
Ahhh, the days when one could smoke, indoors, in public, and on national tv. Lol
@midorimashintaro2092
2 жыл бұрын
Disgusting
No one plays the murderous, scary psychopath like Joe. One of his funniest characters was Vinny Gambini. Such versatility.
Fabulous interview!
What a great combo ! Chemistry is awesome, two legends giving the audience what they came to see
@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076
8 ай бұрын
Pesci thought Dave was a chump and was just humoring him,
One of daves best shows with the great Joe pesci good stuff funny stuff !
Pesci was having the time of his life on Goodfellas. You knew it.
@evancain4906
2 жыл бұрын
And everyone had the time of their life watching it. Incredible picture
Best interview ever.
Joe Pesci is hands-down one of my all-time favorites! Freaking dynamo, that guy!
I've always really enjoyed Pesci's interviews.
Wow you don't see a lot of Joe Pesci interviews... this was great!
Great interview. They played off each other so well and had fun with each other
Joe is an absolute gem.
Dave and his interviews, epic
"No smoking in here." "Ya know who you're talkin' to?" "Our mistake, Mr. Pesci." (Kinda want that cigar really bad, no lie)
What a cool interview! It really made me realize what a good performance he puts on! I really thought he was like that in real life because I didn't realize anyone could really act that way without being that way! But he is so down to earth!
"I don't know what that means" "well I'm sorry" 😂😂
Talk shows are never be this laid back nowadays
@FrancoisDressler
2 жыл бұрын
Graham Norton is very laid back
@dragon___
2 жыл бұрын
@@FrancoisDressler literally and figuratively
@FrancoisDressler
2 жыл бұрын
@@dragon___ Zing!
Can't believe I've never seen these two together, but this was fantastic! I didn't know Pesci was such an affable guy.
@hasundarwiche5589
Жыл бұрын
so I'm affable to you? you think I'm affable?
Joe Pesci a Legend!
One of the most memorable interviews of the show! Great comedy duo, great energy
@JulianLeahy
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like Dave was trying to out alpha him, but gave up half way through
@Kermit_T_Frog
2 жыл бұрын
Pesci in an interview with Letterman is about as incongruous as Pesci with a golf club in his hands, but somehow it worked.
@Sapsche
2 жыл бұрын
Pesci definetly is funny ;) I was amazed to find out that Joe Pesci and his friend Frank Vincent (his adversary in Goodfellas and Casino) were performing as a stand-up duo in the seventies, might have influenced his subsequent work.
@michaelszczys8316
2 жыл бұрын
Dave has about the most realistic laugh. I don't know how he comes up with just the right things to say, to ask. That's what made him late show host.
@steroidsR4losers
Жыл бұрын
Michelle Obama's TESTICLES!!!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4OaqduAY6efeKg.html
This is pure gold! Man! I miss this show especially back in the early 90s, both are true legends!
If you all haven't already watched it ... Joe plays an amazing character in the Irishman movie with Ray Romano, Robert De Niro, Scorsese... Awesome job Pesci
That was a great interview!
Best interview ever
Love Joe. Great actor and an amazing human being.
Such a great interview!! I've never seen this.
Never a dull moment with Joe in the house. Maaan he is epic
@yusefendure
2 ай бұрын
100%!
When Carson retired Dave was late nite king 👑 great interviews & laughs. Legendary
This is as laid back and funny as I've ever seen Dave. :)
With a Cohiba cigar and without missing a beat, he called him a fairy with that meatpacking factory joke. 🤣🤣🤣 …time to light up a Cohiba of mine!!!
Only Joe Pesci could get away with smoking on television.
1:43 Joe: "I shoot around 16 handicap." Dave: "I don't know what that means. Is it good?" Joe: "It means I handicapped 16 people by whacking 'em with my golf clubs. It's pretty good."
@masonkelter
2 жыл бұрын
did he say that at some other point or???
@richardthelionheart5594
2 жыл бұрын
You're implying this as it seemed that just a few words were used by Pesci
What a great interview.
These guys are having some much fun playing together.
Joe is so amazing! Riddled with natural talent .❤
Dave was sharp as nails in this interview. Peak form.
Pesci didn't do many interviews. It's almost as if Dave did his homework and discovered that the key to interviewing Joe is to NOT blow smoke up his azz. So, Dave went after him at every chance. Comedy gold.
That dinner Pesci spoke about was something that would have been a treasure to have on film-what a cast!
I never get tired of watching Joe Pesci!!….Great Actor!
It's great to see this clip David was always incredibly quick witted and could transition in any conversation. and we forget that. He was a great comedian and conversationalist.