Judge Wapner is 66 years old here. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 97. Awesome longevity.

@LiPo5000

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this information.

God I miss these two!!! What a treat that must’ve been for the audience!!!

Letterman is just naturally funny. He doesn't even have to try.

This has it all! Letterman, Wapner and of course Johnny.

Could be one of the only times Johnny sat in the guest chair on his own show. Either way he's so missed. And hat's off to Judge Wapner for being a good sport here and for his own show's longevity back in those days. RIP to both. :(

"More or less, sir" is just gold

@toddfrank3344

3 ай бұрын

Not as gold as "it better be more!"

There was nothing better on late night TV than Dave at his prime. Carson, the King of Late Night, never lost his touch. These were giants at the height of their craft. What a treasure to be able to capture those moments & share them.

The best talk show hosts and comedians.

I was 2 weeks away from turning 14 years old when this first aired. It was so funny then as it is now! What a wonderful time that was and to be that age. School had just finished, so it was summer break and I could stay up late and watch the great night tv we had. I remember plenty times staying up late on school nights just to watch Carson and Letterman. Had a small black and white tv in my room that only caught the local stations, which thankfully aired these absolute legends. Had the volume so low… cause if Mom knew I was still up and watching tv on a school night… there’d be hell to pay. How I miss those days, I’m 51 now. Thanks for the great memories.

@mattkramer4132

7 ай бұрын

I’m 51 too and did the exact same thing! These guys are absolute legends.. even Wapner!😂

@rachelh1445

5 ай бұрын

I’m 50 and I absolutely remember being SO excited getting to stay up late and watch this with my dad in real time because school was out. lol!

"I'd like to thank Mr Zapruder for that footage" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MrAitraining

Ай бұрын

Lol. That went over a lot of heads

Classic entertainment! Johnny was and always shall be the G.O.A.T!! Sorely missed especially in today's watered down entertainment world. ♥️ you Johnny!

@peachespavalko1980

8 ай бұрын

Amen to that.

@jerrycalhounjerryleecalhou4192

8 ай бұрын

THE SO CALLED ENTERTAINERS NOW ARE NOT COMEDIANS, THEY ARE POLITICAL PAWNS.

3 of my favorite childhood heros in one place. True legends.

Lol I've had this on VCR since it aired. Watched it so many times. Dave was so good here.

I remember watching this back in the day, pure gold!

I’d never seen this bit before ... THANKS! 😂 Boy, Johnny sure hates losing - yeah, he was in the wrong here legally. Hilarious! I 💜 both of these comic geniuses.

All three shined in this segment! Superb!

Carson and Lettermen great shows back to back

I remember this episode! Boy, I'm OLD! 😂

@mikemasiello5965

8 ай бұрын

No, you're not. You just saw when entertainment was great

@Minina-Nena-Celina

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Must have missed this episode..because it’s so good, so funny…I’m sure I would have remembered it.

@modernretroradio993

8 ай бұрын

I'm old enough to have seen it the night it originally aired. This spot has aged well over the years. Funnier than ever.

When funny wasn't vicious!!✌️🇺🇲

@kindablue1959

8 ай бұрын

This was TV comedy - heavily managed and censored. Almost all of these comedians worked blue in comedy clubs and in private and were often very cutting and vicious towards others they disliked. Carson was notoriously mean spirited and had a number of feuds with celebrities like Wayne Newton and Raymond Burr.

@nick56677

Ай бұрын

Idk about that. Johnny being ordered to pay 24.95 to Dave is pretty vicious.

Dave was on fire that night. “Were you in New York, Mr. Letterman?” “Oh. Alright. Dammit.” “A couple of weeks ago we learned there was going to be an opening on the Supreme Court. And I think myself and the rest of America just naturally assumed you’d be going to Washington.” 😂

This comedy bit is TIMELESS!!

Two legends! What a treat!

@arthuridis

8 ай бұрын

Three...if you count Judge Wapner. If "The People's Court" didn't premiere in 1981. Most reality based shows wouldn't exist.

@garycoates4603

2 ай бұрын

@@arthuridisYes, it has a lot to answer for😬

"Nah Ed just mail it in" 😅

It would not be a Carson tonight show if you didn’t see the boom mic

Wapner excellent!!! Well before Judge Judy!!

Omg this is hilarious. I don't remember ever seeing this

This is pure gold🤣😂🤣😂

Lol 😆 🤣 😂 😹 ThankYOU 4Sharing!❤ 🕊 MuchLove!

Awesome 😎 thanks brother!!🙏

1986 when talk show hosts could make jokes about any one and anything and not have to defend themselves for it Judge Wapner stood toe to toe with the two GOATS of late night television RIP JOHNNY AND JUDGE WAPNER 🌺

From what I understand Judge Wapner is working for Saint Peter now!

Classic.

The America the whole world Loved. What happened in such a short time ?

When Letterman retired, late nite talk shows are not worth watching anymore.

I know you’ve been sworn in and I have read your complaints..

@mattkramer4132

7 ай бұрын

They should’ve had Rusty the bailiff standing by that night!😂

amazing television

I wonder how frequent Johnny used to jog since he attested to being a heavy smoker, upwards of 4 packs of day.

@modernretroradio993

8 ай бұрын

Johnny was also an avid tennis player. Lots of cardio in his lifestyle.

Back when late night was funny not a joke like the shows today

So that's why Letterman didn't get the Tonight show gig

@MrAitraining

Ай бұрын

Johnny always wanted Dave to replace him and even helped him with Dave's decision to go to CBS when letterman didn't get the show

13:28

That truck is in a small town on a farm in Kentucky now.

$24.95 is pocket change for Johnny Carson.

The fool ol’ days

I wish David would’ve kept that square body Chevy in his collection, instead he kept a C10!

5:58

What about the interview with Doug as they are walking out of the courtroom?

The rightful successor of Johnny Carson who never was.

@MrAitraining

Ай бұрын

That's who johnny wanted and dave revered johnny

$24.95!? In _this_ economy?!

Adam Quardero sent me here.

This feels like the Jimmy Kimmel / Matt Damon thing.

Some people say Letterman didn't get the Tonight Show after Johnny retired because Jay Leno is a rat, but this must prove that Johnny held a grudge and didn't put in a good word.

@syang7775

Ай бұрын

Actually Johnny loved Letterman's talent. He appeared on Dave's show several times, even right after NBC/GE decision ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIONrM-HZ9fLp9o.html ), to give his support. According to the book and the TV movie, both titled "The Late Shift", NBC believed Jay's style appeared to broader audience for that time slot. And Jay knew how to please NBC executives while Dave didn't. Johnny was in an awkward position to say anything, but he was not happy with NBC's decision, and advise Dave to leave. Now we can find a number of videos showing Dave and Johnny on each other's show. But I do not remember Johnny ever went on Jay's program.

@zachbuchter

Ай бұрын

@@syang7775 sarcasm

Carson should have known he was going to lose. He had horrible luck in court. Just ask his ex wives.

Funny that Ed talks about going to people's houses & giving them checks... but the Internet says that is a false collective memory & never actually happened!? Lies... Mandela Effect.

These 3 took a broken light and milked it into a half hour of comedy gold. If only people would find stuff like this "funny now".

I miss this era of cleean humour

Before Letterman became so political and angry, he was funny.

@mackdaddyg321

8 ай бұрын

Still funny.

@frannyleyden7988

8 ай бұрын

Not as much.

@bingojones4820

8 ай бұрын

NBC shoved Letterman down our throat, he was rarely funny.

@jamesmcfadden6781

4 ай бұрын

Letterman is a genius. You live in your Mom's basement. Case closed.

@MrAitraining

Ай бұрын

NBC 80's letterman was the best. This is prime dave right here.