David Letterman on Jimmy’s Obsession, Relationship with Howard Stern & His Son Going to College
Dave talks about his son Harry going to college, being an empty nester now, Jimmy being on Monday Night Football, being intimidated by Howard Stern when they first met, their friendship now, Howard sending him a watercolor he painted, his viral interview with Kevin Durant, a very exciting text exchange they shared, and Jimmy’s obsession with him.
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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...
Peter. Kids today, that's how our parents defined it...
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
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!!
Not true. Conan was/is funnier than ALL OF THEM.
I second that emotion. Word for word exactly what I was going to post.
David Letterman never fails to make me laugh out loud. He never changes. He is the greatest!
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.
I like him ok but Mr. rock n roll though? I don't see it.
Good stuff. Johnny Carson was the greatest
@@UberLummox at the time he was the only talk show host that had rock acts as guests.
@@mattbauer6304 Oh yeah, I guess you're right.
Dave's comedy hasn't skipped a beat. Miss him.
The GOAT! Come on, beard and all!
I use to watch him every night! It’s nice too see him back🤣🤣
❤
Idk. Have you watched his standup before the main acts on his Netflix comedy festival thingy? That was just painful.
It has, sadly
It's funny how Letterman tosses in comedy like seasoning. LOVE IT
Well put 🙏🏾
Still quick witted to say the least
So very true!
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.
@@tylerm0089 What's your name?
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. 👏
I agree. I was a Carson fan for his whole run, but Dave took the crown from him and ran with it
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.
I totally agree. He’s such a class act as a person as well!
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.
Letterman surpassed Carson. Taking that show would be beneath him.
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.
I wish David would take over for James Corden on CBS when Corden leaves next spring.
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.
@@Teeveepicksures Colin? You mean Craig?
@@Teeveepicksures Craig could never do THAT show now.
@@dikdik1313 How am I trolling.
It is genuinely touching to see how much Jimmy loves David Letterman.
He honors his heroes while they are living.💯♥️ Remember how he FAWNED over Don Rickles ♥️💯😭😭😭😭 did whole tribute shows !
To be fair, Rickles didn’t prey on interns for a living
Get over it.
@@wasteofspace20 That you know about...
@wasteofspace20… you really live up to your KZhead moniker!
"This stuff's gotta be true?" Always classic with Dave.
He’s such an icon.
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!
Jordan?
I used to watch Letterman every night. He came on after midnight here in Australia. Awesome. He is still very sharp.
Me too!
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.💙
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!
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.
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
Yes it definitely brings a tear to the eye to see him and many good memories
You and me both
Been watching Dave for 40 years. Absolutely love that man!
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!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
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.
F15s and nuclear weapons
@@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!
Miss late night with Dave Letterman one of the greatest 🥰🥰🥰
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!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
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 Go take your meds sweetie.
@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 are you talking to yourself?
Letterman. Miss him being on TV every day. Simply the best. Hope he's loving life!
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 !
I would say Jon Stewart was the best: the perfect blend of silly entertainment and serious, important hard-hitting topics.
2 Letterman gigs burned into my mind - the velcro suit toss & his stints as a fast food drive up server. Thank you, David.
The velcro stunt was one of my favorites too. Hilarious
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.
Trowing things off the roof, stupid pet tricks, Andy Kaufman and anything Regis.
Classic Letterman!!!!❤❤❤❤
I have loved David Letterman for more than 45 years… And I’m not afraid to let the world know it 😘💓💓💓🎉🎁
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.
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.
National treasure indeed!!!
Did you watch him as a weatherman
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
@@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 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 KZhead or Netflix show. We’re 3 generation of David Letterman fans! ❤️🥰
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!
I don't know about class but he can be funny
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.
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.
@@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.
Jesus, Letterman’s timing is still razor sharp. This man is such a freaking LEGEND!!!!
He is. He’s so funny. Total icon
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 love Letterman to pieces. Its amazing to see Kimmel's respect and admiration for him too. He was glowing the whole interview.
Mr. Rock 'N Roll. Great nickname for a legend
My dad (who has passed) would stay up waiting to watch the top ten! He loved David Letterman
Dave’s comedy has always been the best when it’s not intentional
Compliments are always best when a little backhanded.
@@eartherinfire you’re a star, Erin.
99% of comedy is intentional.
It’s called whit. EDIT....oops, I meant wit.....
@@briencampbell1043It may be called that, but it's sure as hell spelled differently.
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!
Well said.
Me too! I can really see how much nicer and caring he’s become after watching his really old shows on his KZhead channel. I’m so glad Jimmy mentioned Dave’s channel. I would never know it existed.
My two favourite talk show hosts of all time on one stage. This made my night. My week. Ah, thank you both!!
Same! I love them both so much!
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!!
You live with your parents don't you
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!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
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.
Those early years were like being in a secret club. I felt like I had discovered a show just for weirdos like me
Letterman is the OG. He's so humble, he couldn't even take it when anyone compliments him. Even when he interviewed Dave Chappelle
He’s an icon. I love how funny and humble Dave is.
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.
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
@@TJfromEarth He's had famously major heart problems.
@@EvanFowler - Which were rectified with bypass surgery.
@@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.
And he looks healthier now
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!!!!
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.
Oh, how I miss Dave Letterman! Thank you for having him as a guest, Jimmy.
I miss watching David Letterman in the 90s
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
Pretty sure that was Dave's granddad.
The way Jimmy loves & reveres Dave is just amazing. Jimmy knows full well Dave is the reason he's in this business.
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!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
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.
I think Jimmy's reaction to Letterman is so rewarding to watch
This is too emotional for me. Dave changed my life.
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!
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.
I loved stupid pet tricks!
Oh man! Jimmy with Dave! 😮 a great moment in TV comedy. 🤝 I've seen Dave on the KZhead. He is enjoying his retirement.
David Letterman is a comedic genius and he's just so strange it's wonderful to watch that human being live
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 ❣️
It's ironic that while so many late night TV fans miss both Johnny and Dave, no one misses Jay.
Not true.
Jay who?
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.
Did Jay sleep with interns too or was that just Dave?
@@XerxesGammon200 LOL...Really? I mean like, WTF is your point?
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?
The man under the stairs!
The Regulator Guy!
Always great to see Dave. An absolute living legend.
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.
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! ♥
Thanks Pam❤️
David Letterman has not lost his touch. I think he's still the best that ever was for late night
It's so great to see David. What a legend. One of the funniest people ever...
No question. Just the ipitamy of class.
He’s so effortlessly funny.
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.
I'm from the UK too. Don't meet many letterman fans round here.
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 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖
I absolutely love when David comes to the show!
Dave will always be the king of talk shows.
Love David Letterman!
They say never meet your heroes, but this makes me so happy. Jimmy and Dave became real friends
Oohh that was incredible!! Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman I love both of those beautiful hilarious men!! 😊💓
Same!!!
Daves delivery with everything he says every time is hysterical
Watching Dave every night got me through grad school ❤
Everyday life too, Laurie❤
Wow. Every time I see Dave it feels like a moment.
Damn I love David Letterman. I miss him so much ❤️❤️❤️
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.
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.
Love him he’s awesome
Love how open Jimmy is with his idols. Letterman is the 🐐
Sorry, Carson was actually entertaining
Dave’s humor will always be 10 steps ahead of everyone 😂😂😂🙌🙌👑🌸
The little jabs they throw at each other are the best
Class act. This guy is going places
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!
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
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.
Good to see David! Great audience. Much respect!
Loved this clip with Dave Letterman! So nice to see him again.
Dave’s show on Netflix doing interviews is phenomena
Oh man this takes me back! Dave is too good
Love these funny gents... Jimmy's absolute adoration for Dave shines from him... Thanks for this, Jimmy & Crew (and Dave)!
I miss Dave. Loved his show. Awesome to see he is still with us and in good spirits.
I live in Australia and would watch Dave every night here and I have to saw he truly is incredible. Nobody can take his place. He simply makes time stand still and laughs at it.👍👍
i missed Letterman. One of my favorite show hosts.
Y’all better give that man a standing ovation 👏 GOAT of Late Night
It's nice to see Letterman's grey dress socks again. I think I read somewhere that they are custom, expensive wool socks, and he buys (or at least used to buy when he was on the Late Show) a lot of them.
Always wondered why he switched to grey socks.
@@ineedausernamenow999 he started wearing those when he stopped wearing sneakers onstage. Probably coinciding with his move to CBS.
@@ekko808 I’m not 100% on that. I didn’t start watching until CBS and I remember being bugged about the sock change (as silly as that is). Maybe I just never noticed
A delightful interview. Watched Dave for decades.
A huge round of applause from India. A huge fan of both Letterman and Kimmel.
Used to watch Dave's late night show years back. Now I watch him on Netflix. Thanks for having him on, Jimmy!
Dave is such a great guy. He seems so humble and grateful.
Dave looks GREAT!! 😃😁 And still as sharp witted and funny as ever!!
I miss Dave on my TV every night. My favourite way to sign-off for the day
How lovely to hear Dave! You are not bad also Mr Kimmel!
It's always so nice to see Dave. Lovely, truly.
We loved late night when I was a kid. I remember on warm summer nights watching Dave. He was so funny.
I've been watching Dave since his first show he's still got it amazing the beard looks better trimmed him and Jimmy make a good pair of great wits
No one makes me laugh harder than Dave ... Jimmy's close and this was a great interaction.
I just absolutely LOVE David Letterman!
Its weirdly refreshing to watch old Letterman clips on his youtube channel.
Lately Dave has really put his 70's 80's 90's 2000's style all together, to get what we see here
would have been a gas to have Paul Schaeffer and the band there
This conversation was so good. I love Letterman's and Jimmy's work. I would love to see more of this.
David and Jimmy together on this dialogue... Great! Love the way Jimmy shows love and respect to David.