Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon. Godspeed John 🚎

@jpmel1

2 жыл бұрын

I use that to this day. Love it.

@idigbill

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard that one before but i hope it's on his headstone

@theopoliswaters2405

2 жыл бұрын

@@idigbill I've used that Madden-ism for years. I mentioned that quote to someone on Christmas Eve while previewing the biography aired the next day.

@DeanAllman

2 жыл бұрын

Classic

@robertgreer3070

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!🙌🏻🙏🏻🧎🏻‍♂️🛐‼️

I hate getting old but I'm glad I got to see him on tv growing up what a man rip

@joeybaseball7352

2 жыл бұрын

People should just stop dying.

@rcfred_689

2 жыл бұрын

I would get so excited to watch NFL football in the 80's when he and Pat were calling the game

@David_R922

2 жыл бұрын

@@rcfred_689 the 90s also. It was always a big show with Madden in the booth. He had a presence like no other.

@quantumpotential7639

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your oldness. Try to exercise five times a week, clean diet, no sugar, good supplements, lots of quality sleep, mild cardio, and eliminate stress and stressful people. You do all these things, you will start to feel a lot younger. And your oldness will turn to experienced youthfulness and thus greater usefulness. Thanks. Now let us pray. B 💥💥M!

@trayhops6967

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeybaseball7352 He Was Sacrificed We Haven’t Seen Him In Years But Look sup Gematria Effect All The Answers Are There, Zach Breaks It All Down

John's demeanor is incredible. Look at his entrance. He walks in, slowly, totally calm. Nothing dramatic. And just eases into the seat as though hes' sitting in his TV chair. Soo good!

@iangreenberg5101

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@chriswebster24

2 жыл бұрын

It was amazing. Greatest entrance of all time. I’ve never seen anything like it. Unbelievable talent.

@kirby711

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment 👍

@gregcurtis3829

2 жыл бұрын

#77!!!

@Jac_Ball

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriswebster24 😂

American Icon and Absolute Legend!!! Rest in Peace Coach.

I am 67 years old and I remember John Madden as a coach. I hated him. I used to hate the way he would act on the sidelines. But then in his last year of coaching which was 1978 I found out a lot more about him as a person in my opinion changed 180°. Look at this guy. He is the greatest football analyst of all time, a video game icon and as a head coach still has the highest winning percentage of any coach that has won over 100 games. A well lived life. RIP coach.

@trashyraccoon2615

2 жыл бұрын

I thought his constant sponsorship into his old age was cheap and crass. Just came off like greed to me.

@shackdaddy7106

2 жыл бұрын

@@trashyraccoon2615 Electronic arts offered John Madden the money to put his name on the football game. If that was you would you pass up the opportunity. You would be crazy if you did. My definition of greed is somebody who grifts money from people that have very little money. Like Donald Trump. And TV Televangelists.

@trashyraccoon2615

2 жыл бұрын

@@shackdaddy7106 Well, maybe if it was just that, but it wasn’t. He was doing commercials for Rent a Center in the 90s and 2000s. Rent a Center is basically like a payday loan store. Completely unethical. Thats what tipped it for me.

@trashyraccoon2615

2 жыл бұрын

@@shackdaddy7106 kzread.info/dash/bejne/a62ou5Oae8exnNI.html For reference.

@shackdaddy7106

2 жыл бұрын

@@trashyraccoon2615 So do you have any problem with sports celebrities doing beer commercials. Beer, which can lead to alcoholism and can destroy families. My point is that a lot of celebrities do commercials for companies that can be interpreted as being evil. Do you hate all those celebrities for that. I agree with you about Rent-A-Center. Businesses exist because somebody sees a need. Or has the vision to think of what people will want in the future. And Rent-A-Center was created for those people who thru either bad luck or their own stupidity have completely mismanaged their finances and they cannot afford to pay full price for a washer and dryer or a flat screen TV. They want these items. And this is the only way they can get them. It’s sad, but it’s life.

Most of us will be dialing-up all the John Madden clips we can find on youtube to help us recall his greatness. What a great coach and personality. RIP Coach. You earned it!

@timlynch6271

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@bryansarracino8623

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

The way he coached, the way he analyzed, the way he told a story! There was only one John Madden!

This was great, a shame he was only on Letterman once

@thejunkmanlives

2 жыл бұрын

sooooo madden on the channel next? which one is worth playing today?

@theopoliswaters2405

2 жыл бұрын

I never realized how tall Madden was. He towered over Letterman who at the time was 6' 2".

@ryanstrnad1852

2 жыл бұрын

@@theopoliswaters2405 Ive seen Letterman in person before and he looked tall with a little bit of meat or fat on him and this was after he just retired. I've never seen Madden in person before but Im sure he wouldve appeared huge then.

@ryanstrnad1852

2 жыл бұрын

My guess is that he wouldve been on Letterman's "Late Show" once he went to CBS in the late summer of 1993, but then CBS lost rights to the NFL then Madden leaves (for Fox). Now sure, Madden couldve still (Im sure) made such an appearance while being on another network just like with this situation. But still, when it's not in house, it makes things less intriguing to take someone not from your own "family". Had CBS wouldve not lost the NFL, he probably wouldve been on there during the ensuing off season.

@eclectica1

2 жыл бұрын

He was on there again, technically. Think Caliendo.

I learned so much about football from watching his broadcasts. God speed, John.

What a delightful man. There's football in heaven and John is coaching Sunday. RIP

Brillant. I loved hearing his stories he always had a ton of them. A lot of inside information that they viewer got to experience. I never knew a single person that did not like John Madden. A legend

@Franciscasieri

2 жыл бұрын

Boom

A couple of stories about John Madden: He used to fly with the team (the Oakland Raiders) but slowly grew more claustrophobic. The way he told it, he was flying to the West Coast and grew increasingly uncomfortable on that flight despite flying First Class. In his own terminology told to me on a train trip from Union Station, Los Angeles to the far side of Texas, he "started bouncing off the walls, so the pilot did the only thing he could, landing in Arizona, and advised John "We won't have you arrested if you promise never to fly again." That was a good deal for both parties. Soon, John got his first commercial that had to be recorded in NYC, so John discovered the railway system and the comfort and space of the private coach rooms available on many long runs, so that became his go-to mode of transportation. Shortly thereafter, the football season of 1980 was starting and John had to head off to Texas via Los Angeles. I and two friends were departing on the same train for New Orleans and the Bahamas, and all of us decided to get great food across the street from Union Station on Olvera Street, Los Angeles' first neighborhood and home to about 12 great Mexican restaurants. When he was done there, he departed in the golf cart provided by Amtrack and passed our limo parked in the red zone, saw the sun roof open, smoke coming out, and the driver standing and eating his meal off of the trunk of our stretch limo. He told himself "And I thought I had it good!" We found each other on the train and spent about 18 hours out of every 24 for the next three days in the bar car telling stories. He was accompanied by a great companion, an off duty California Highway Patrol officer who took excellent care of the larger than life John. His first commercial was for Miller Light beer, and for the ENTIRE train trip, EVERY time our John saw anyone drinking ANY brand of beer, John would stop and do his entire 30 second commercial word for word! Once in Texas at a stop made about 2am, John made it to one of those Dutch doors with the top half open, and outside sitting in a pickup truck a man was drinking a beer. Naturally, like he did it every day of his life, John once again did his entire 30 second commercial for Miller light to the delight of ALL. The guy initially didn't recognize "the Coach" as he wasn't yet a TV personality, but then laughed his ass off. Somewhat later, Greyhound hired him to do motivational speeches for their employees, and they were successful enough that they gave John his own Madden Cruiser bus and each year John would interview the top drivers of the line (who passed special tests) to pick out the one he wanted to spend the next year with. Simply put, John Madden was a class act from beginning to end and we are better off because he lived while we did. I'm convinced no one knew football better, and no one knew LIFE better. I later wanted to mail him photos of our journey, and suffice to say I could mail it to John Madden, Pleasanton, CA and he got them, like Santa gets all the letters sent to him. Bless you John! Here's the commercial. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e35lk7OHYc2nd6g.html

@jaymax6127

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story!! Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you Don.

I'm 56, growing up, you could not hear a football game without John.

@alexc8123

2 жыл бұрын

Madden+Summerall was must see tv. regardless of the matchup. it was so special to hear them do a game. i've never felt that way about any other broadcasting duo.

@mjp96

Жыл бұрын

@@alexc8123 was always the best 3 hours of the weekend

That was a nice appearance. You can tell Dave really admires him.

@mjp96

Жыл бұрын

How could anyone not.

I totally remember those days. I was 19 year's old. John Madden is the best. Those were good times damn good times. John you made a huge impact on football, you will be missed.

He was so ahead of his time on everything. Rarely had a bad take. Being a Giants fan with the formative years being the 80s him and Pat were the soundtrack to every big game of my youth. RIP Coach

God bless John… Excuse me…God bless you Coach Madden! God knows you taught me a lot I’m 26 years old, and I used to study coach madden like crazy. Documentaries, and listen to his voice when he would suggest plays in madden video game. Educating us football heads & athletes on how to tell if a defense is in zone or man coverage. By simply motion the outside receiver from one side of field to the other side. If the cornerback follows the receiver, than the defenses is playing man coverage. However, if the cornerback doesn’t follow the receiver to the other side of field, but shift their defense instead according to this adjustment. This indicates that the defense is playing zone. John Madden Used too give these tips out while playing Madden the game, like he did when he used to on television before they removed him off the video game. That save me in many third & fourth down situations as well as the red zone. Amazing but much appreciated!

Man, this crowd gave him nothing! He was great here as usual. RIP coach

@captsavage3049

2 жыл бұрын

It’s early Letterman. There’s probably only 9 drunk people in the crowd.

@27peted

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

Assisted and attended to Daryl Stinglley for years after J Tatum crippled him on a late hit. John was class personified.

@panama8009

2 жыл бұрын

I happened to see that exhibition game on New England Channel and saw that hit on Stingly. I am a Raiders fan but damn, I felt so bad seeing what happened to him.

A true classman. John Madden is an accomplishment and a legend.

@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea

2 жыл бұрын

was*

@Franciscasieri

2 жыл бұрын

Boom

Anytime people say John Madden was just a dolt they should watch clips like these. He was a charming delight with clever stories and engaging wit. He played up the "Big dumb lineman" character sometimes, but he was often the smartest person in the room.

Rest in Peace Coach ...thanks for the many, many games we shared !

A life very very well lived--loved what he did (and did it exceedingly well-both as a coach and commentator), a 62-year marriage, and 2 sons who are successes themselves--RIP Mr. Madden

@9879SigmundS

2 жыл бұрын

Good comment. Sums his life up.

@bufnyfan1

2 жыл бұрын

@@9879SigmundS But for all Mr. Madden's success the one thing I will always remember is how he befriended and took care of Darryl Stingley--a player on the New England Patriots who was paralyzed during a pre-season game against the Raiders in 1978. Mr. Madden rushed to the hospital after the game although Mr. Stingley was on the opposing team/found out that none of the Patriots had bothered to come to the hospital and called the airport demanding someone from the organization come to be with Mr. Stingley's family. Mr. Madden offered his home/car to the Stingley family and paid his medical bills when the NE Patriot insurance balked at some of the bills. Mr. Madden remained close friends with Mr. Stingley and his family right up until Mr. Stingley's death. This is how I will always remember Mr. Madden--GodSpeed John

@9879SigmundS

2 жыл бұрын

@@bufnyfan1 thank you for sharing this amazing story. Makes me wonder why it's not being reported. I guess in this day and age a (very) white person can't be seen as stepping up for a black person when no one else (white or black). would.

@glennhavinoviski8128

2 жыл бұрын

@@bufnyfan1 I think I repeated your story (unintentionally) in another response above. I heard he paged the NE coach Chuck Fairbanks at the airport and when Fairbanks got on the phone, Madden demanded he come down to the hospital to be with his player. Madden was ultimately a good human, and i think that mattered more to him than all the coaching honors and Super Bowl win.

John Madden was a brilliant coach! He was fun to watch on the side lines! He would put on a show and made the game exciting! I myself as a Raiders fan made it more fun! You will surely be missed. Make football fun in heaven and RIP!

@panama8009

2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I enjoyed the Raiders since 1972. Even when Raiders were winning games, the camera always showing him argue with refs. Then have his cigarette during game.

I LOVE Listening to John Madden’s Stories, he’s a Great Storyteller.

The part about the rats and the horse being blind was played today on a local sports radio station I listen to, Such a terrible loss not just for football but for America, RIP coach you'll be missed!🙏🏈😥

Don this guy is such a treasure...just like your collection. Many thanks.

Madden was a master class in how to be smart and articulate in a relatable way. Don't let the aw-shucks demeanor fool you.

Rest in Peace in Heaven Coach Madden. Great to hear stories of him being a local guy from Daly City, CA. A true legend.. you will be missed.

@glennhavinoviski8128

2 жыл бұрын

It was interesting that Bobby Beathard (longtime exec for the Redskins during the Joe Gibbs years) was John's college roommate and that USC coach John Robinson was his best friend growing up (and they ended up playing football together at Oregon before John transferred to Cal Poly).

At the time of this interview he was a legendary coach and new as a sportscaster. Now he is a legendary sportscaster who previously had been a coach

I loved going to Raider games. RIP to the most colorful Coach of all time.

@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396

2 жыл бұрын

😘

I love all the videos you have put out, a great bit of history perserved and available to be watched anytime. Thanks for this. But to be honest, I am starting to get a bit queasy whenever I see a new one appear as it usually means the guest has either passed away or made news for some other reason. RIP John, you were one of a kind.

I was a little kid in the 70's and began to love football watching games with my Dad and going to see our local Miami Dolphins in the glory days of that team. I remember seeing Madden on TV coaching the Raiders . He totally shaped my love for the game and called so many amazing games. Just felt like any game that he was calling was an event regardless of who was playing. God speed Coach.

@David_R922

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. With Madden, each game felt like an event.

@part6133

2 жыл бұрын

73 Klecko NT Jets

i didnt understand football at all when i was a kid but i did love watching john on tv and hearing him on the radio, he's the reason i enjoyed football thru the years! , you will be missed john , r.i.p.

John's greatest line was stating that after coaching he wanted to spend more time with the family. He later discovered "spending time with the family is overrated."

This was just incredible \tp see again. Thanks, Don, for posting it! RIP Mr. Madden

@cwheremonster8870

2 жыл бұрын

Will Lee… what a legend. I saw Will Lee when I was a kid with the 24th at band. I bought the only great Kiss solo album (Ace Frehley).. man I love the bass lines and tone in Ozone and Wiped Out. And the capper: I was in New York city the night of one of the takings of Late Night with Eddie Van Halen sitting in. Bro, your band was just on fire that night. So much energy, so many smiles. Thanks, brotha. Thanks for all the great music .

Great job as always, Don. A nice way to remember Coach Madden.

God bless John Madden this man was football he changed the game my condolences to his family

Thank you, Don. Once again, your scholarship helps the rest of us to remember these greats. RIP Coach Madden...

It’s great to see clips of John back when he was young and strong, at the top of his game.

RIP John Madden. Forever immortalized by the games, and will continue to be a beloved voice for impressionists.

Could listen to him all day.

We're losing everyone that was special, with no one coming to fill their shoes. I am so happy I was able to experience these people before they passed because I know real talent is dead. Soul less NPCs and forced stature now. Thank you David...and thank you John(RIP).

@nicholas5623

2 жыл бұрын

@@sansaarai pffffft. We all get old man. Just u wait. One day u wake up and are like where the fuck did the time go. Stay humble

@twonumber22

2 жыл бұрын

This is the most boomer eulogy I've ever seen. lol

Super Bowl champion coach, one of the best football commentators ever and the author of the Madden NFL series. What an amazing life.

A legend had passed ! I became a Raider fan back in 1976 at the age of 7 because of John Madden seeing him on sidelines giving the reffs he'll and and showing emotions to his team he was as real as can be. I remember his big smile getting carried off the field after winning Super Bowl 11 and I said to myself this is football and I be a Raider Fan For Live ! One of the most hubble people I have ever heard speak I wish I could have met him I don't think there is one person in the NFL who said a bad word about him ever with his announcing and contributions to NFL he is on the MT Rushmore of the NFL for sure. R.I.P John Madden.

@Don Giller, I really really Enjoyed this Episode of Letterman With John Madden. Thank you very much Don. For Uploading it on your KZread channel. That’s very nice of you

@dongiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shektarafdar7496

2 жыл бұрын

@Don Giller, Your Welcome 🙏 Sir

My condolences to Mrs. Virgina Jo Fields Madden. You lost a Great Husband!

John Madden's been a wonderful human being, incredible coach, and broadcasting guru. He's not only touched my life but many millions of others He brought us a deeper level of appreciation of football. RIP Madden.

Absolute legend. Miss his voice already.. Rest In Peace coach

How natural a speaker he was.

One word describes John Madden the best, and that word was fun. No matter if it was a game, a commercial, or if you were on board his Madden Cruiser bus--he wanted you to have fun.

“Severe bleeps, I mean when you talk about bleeps, we’re talkin about good strong bleeps.” -John Madden Legend fuckin love that man

Rest peacefully John Madden, you lived 85 years on this earth, winning a superbowl with the raiders.

IT'S CRAZY HOW WE ARE NOW IN 2022 AND I STILL AGREED WITH EVERYTHING JOHN MADDEN SAID! 🐐

John was God's perfect example of being great by simply being yourself.

God bless you Coach. Thanks for always making football magic. I miss those days more than I thought possible.

Hope you folks caught the All Madden special on Fox, it was on literally a few days before he passed away. Excellent show. Aikman said he was honored his whole career was narrararted by Madden, and that's what I really remember the most. Madden seemed to do all the Cowboys games for 12 years. Played, coached, taught and announced......what a Legend.

@glennhavinoviski8128

2 жыл бұрын

I heard that Madden and his entire family watched the special together at home, two nights later he celebrated his 62nd anniversary with his wife, and then two days later, he died. Sad ending, but what a life.

RIP John Madden

Thank You! For all the games, playoffs, Thanksgivings, Superbowls, humor, good food, talent and professionalism. R.I.P. Uncle John.

He and Pat Sumerall together, were just perfect. RIP

@Devsfan202

2 жыл бұрын

Surely were-I posted the eulogy here that he gave at Pat's service -RIP to both (''there will be no 3-peat'' at the end of NFC championship game '91 Giants vs. 49ers)

The bus ride stops at mom and pops restaurants all across the nation naming waitresses talking about and promoting the food made John seem so connected with common folks. That always stood out when so many on tv get disconnected from society . True art of color commentary a big man big personality never to big for society.

Man, he's the best storyteller in the NFL. There's no one like him these days. SAD!

What else can you say about the man? Everybody loved and respected him, he was a legend and an icon.

What a storyteller..I was tuned in to him a thousand percent. RIP coach

Sb43 was his last game he called. It was bittersweet for me as a Steeler fan, I was happy we got the win, but sad we wouldn't hear Madden calling games anymore. He was second to none.

Football won't be the same without John Madden. Feel blessed to have met him by chance in of all places Cesars Palace in Las Vegas. He was gracious with his time and gladly signed an autograph for this young Raiders fan. A day I will cherish forever.

Wow this is awesome to see...never knew John was ever on Dave's show. I am very proud to live my entire life in the town John was born in, Austin, Minnesota. RIP.

Amazing! I'm so happy we get to watch this at our leisure. What a time to be alive. RIP Coach

If only we could hear him say Tuff Actin Tinactin one more time 😭😭😭

i am so greatfull to have watched so many great moments hosted by a true legendary icon.... one whom personified the will to be great but also inspired several generations..... your imprint on the game may never be matched.... see you soon coach

Forty years to the date I am watching this. Take me back!

Thank you Don. God Bless and RIP Coach.

Thanks so much for sharing these treasures Don!!

He was simply the Best. When ever he was doing a game no matter who was playing it was special! Who can you say that about today? There are only two people in the last twenty years that passed away and it really effected me Mr Madden and Norm Macdonald! Rest In Peace Coach we really miss you!❤

Never met the man, felt like I knew him all my life. Love ya and miss ya Coach.

That was awesome !! Thanks for sharing these old videos of the legends !!

Wow, Don, the music is stitched together seamlessly!

@dongiller

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but it could have been better. I admit I was in a rush to get this out.

Thank you for this upload. You sure know how to find the best clip and the right time. Rest in peace, coach.

Decades later, Madden would wind up calling the games for NBC. The only man to call the Super Bowl for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC. Godspeed Coach Madden.

I knew that over the years that Letterman had Tim McCarver, Dan Dierdorf, Frank Gifford, Al Michaels, Dick Enberg, Phil Simms, Joe Garagiola, Bob Costas, Marv Albert, Vin Scully, Bob Uecker, and other sports announcers on the show. But, I had no idea that the real John Madden (not Frank Caliendo Madden like in the 2000s) came on Letterman!! I wonder if he ever did the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson? RIP John Madden and Thanks so much Don!

@dongiller

2 жыл бұрын

According to the (incomplete) guest roster in Wikipedia, no.

Great work Don, this clip is fantastic. I always wondered if John Madden ever appeared on Letterman, but I could never find an example of him doing it, and I thank you for finding the one time he did come on. Those two men are probably my two greatest broadcasting heroes.

Always interesting never boring. One of the Greats. Thanks Don.

Thank you for being the narrator for my football fandom. Often imitated but never better than the original. A life well lived. Rest In Peace.

John Madden and Thanksgiving ,my favorite along with Pat Summerall

Absolute legend. John, Dave, Don, all 3.

Love you John, thank you for all you did for everyone. You will be missed.

In those days being a head coach at 32 was unheard of ever. After Lombardi it's Big John.

This is great stuff. John's quite entertaining and fun to listen to. Thanks, Don!

Thank you again for these timely uploads.... from Seoul. You are doing god's work, really.

John Madden was and is the NFL. He did it all and entertained so many. RIP.

Anyone who is interested should check out some of the banter between Madden and Pat Summerall back in the day. There tends to be delays between plays in football, and they filled them with funny banter that had nothing to do with the game. They were just riffing with one another and it was awesome.

@civlyzed

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to those two giants. They had something special!

RIP to the legend.

@alfonsomunoz4424

2 жыл бұрын

Your avatar is hilarious!

I’m been so caught up in watching the KZreadr’s of today and I just caught a flash memory to myself of John Madden a few days ago and then this happened. So many loved you big John that you never met, me included. Love you forever until I’m gone Timothy Lynch,(R.I.P.)

Rest in Peace, John. Thank you for all the memories. We will miss you.

John Madden, a man for all seasons. Rest in peace Coach. 🖤👽

He's priceless, what a big personality- it's always interesting that we appreciate someone so much more, after they pass on, rest in peace , JM.

Madden!! THE BEST FOOTBALL ANNOUNCER OF ALL TIME!! Rest In Peace John!!

Wow, he’ll be missed. I’m old enough to have watched Craig Morton play!

@tomlynch3760

2 жыл бұрын

Orange crush

@jefffreyjefferson9455

2 жыл бұрын

Morton was my favorite, next to Elway and Manning

@mjp96

Жыл бұрын

Morton is one of 4 QBs to start two SBs with two different teams.

'Feed the mice' Brilliant and what a legend.

@jimmarshall5453

2 жыл бұрын

Rats!