Staff Favorite Moments: Writer Joe Grossman | Letterman

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  • The Letterman writer remembers pitching jokes to Wu-Tang Clan, hanging with a sneezing monkey and more.
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    Welcome to the Letterman TH-cam Channel, home to all your favorite clips from Late Night and Late Show - as well as conversations with the writers, producers and performers who helped make it all happen. The language may strike you as quaint & flowery, the clothing comically lacey & ornate - but that’s how things were back in this colorful and now bygone era.

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  • @elizabethlarson9655
    @elizabethlarson9655 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The sneezing monkey was indeed a staple of the show for a while. I couldn't get enough of it.

  • @toddler1009
    @toddler1009 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    that jackie gleason joke was really good

  • @WalterDiamond
    @WalterDiamond ปีที่แล้ว +28

    David Stern walking out backwards is genius!

    • @maxjanssen9616
      @maxjanssen9616 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It nearly killed me, I laughed so hard

    • @daveanderson7304
      @daveanderson7304 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is also solid, old-school defense!

    • @prmaninla
      @prmaninla 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The beauty of it is they could have just flipped the image and it would have looked like him walking to the left... but having him back out was soooooooo much better.

  • @The-Secret-Door
    @The-Secret-Door ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I remember when he was on the show, as "himself", and was newly married. When Dave asked how it was going, he said "she doesn't like it when I talk about her on TV." Dave said something like "Things are off to a great start." Always remembered and still chuckle at that years later.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Joe talks a bit about his wife during his appearance on our show. Clearly he, like our host, ‘married up.’

  • @thelettermanpodcast
    @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Joe a Grossman is a national treasure. He recently appeared on a two-part-super-fantastic-happy-time episode on our show, and we are please to announce it went ‘well.’
    Herbie Hancock would be proud.

  • @michaelesparza93
    @michaelesparza93 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    How did we not get Joe talking about his unforgettable performance as “Rudy,” friend of Lyle the Intern???

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +9

      How he didn’t win an Emmy for that riveting performance will never be understood.

    • @aslansown
      @aslansown ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's what I was waiting for too!

    • @i.p.knightly149
      @i.p.knightly149 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lyle's posse lmao

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I love these. Hope there's enough employees to keep this series running for a long time. And when everyone's been covered, start over!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! And there’s even enough for leeches to crest sub standard unofficial shows that do the same thing. Wait a minute…

    • @DrVVVinK
      @DrVVVinK ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We haven't gotten Rob Burnett yet. Pat Farmer, the other band members. I also wonder what moments Alan would have had, he had so many.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DrVVVinK total agreement. We just recorded an episode of our show with Jason Zinoman (author of Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night) and he brought up such a good point: the tapestry of Letterman is so big that every one of these people could easily have multiple segments. Hopefully this official channel, and ones like ours attract an audience for decades, as there is enough material and insights to run indefinitely.

    • @DrVVVinK
      @DrVVVinK ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thelettermanpodcast I would love to even hear from people of Ed, the writers, actors (which I count as part of that tapestry).

  • @bwuh
    @bwuh ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Don't ever stop making these - what a gift.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! More urine jokes!

    • @SnootchieBootchies
      @SnootchieBootchies ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree. I hope they make one of these with Chris Elliott. And when you run out of writers and producers to recount memories of the Late Show, I hope they talk with the folks who had smaller recurring roles on the show, like Pat Farmer or the grinder girl or the guy who kept beating up Alan Kalter. Fans can't get enough of this stuff!

    • @bwuh
      @bwuh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SnootchieBootchies Agree!

  • @webgraphr718
    @webgraphr718 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great to hear the behind-the-scenes stories from Joe Grossman. I remember watching all of these moments. It must have been amazing to grow up watching a show and then have the opportunity to work on it. Thanks for sharing these stories Joe!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you enjoyed these, pop next door to our channel, Joe came on for a massive two parter and told more stories, including how he got the gig.

  • @TheRiehlthing
    @TheRiehlthing ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Joe Grossman was always my favorite! ❤😂

  • @The-Secret-Door
    @The-Secret-Door ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I laughed very hard. Loved Joe's appearances on the show. Godspeed, sir!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You might like Joe’s appearance’s on our show as well. After all, like they say, more Grossman is not gross, man!

    • @The-Secret-Door
      @The-Secret-Door ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thelettermanpodcast Oh yeah, for sure! I heard about your show and am definitely going to watch!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@The-Secret-Door Excellent. Keep your expectations to a record low, and you’ll be just fine.

  • @babypapaya8229
    @babypapaya8229 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Staff favorites are the best

  • @jeremymcinturff985
    @jeremymcinturff985 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    David Stern walking off the stage backwards tickled my funny bone.

  • @t23001
    @t23001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Joe, You’re a brilliant writer and actor!

  • @hinthegroove9740
    @hinthegroove9740 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As it turned out, my sense of humor is strange too. Love this one!

  • @ddburrows988
    @ddburrows988 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That had several laugh-out-loud moments.

  • @clutchkman
    @clutchkman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Gleason fun fact was gold!

  • @PlasticGoldSyndrome
    @PlasticGoldSyndrome ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yay, I’ve been looking forward to seeing one of these with Joe ever since the videos started. Didn’t disappoint!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You might enjoy his two episodes on our show. Keep your expectations low, and you’ll be just fine.

  • @thefunshow2024
    @thefunshow2024 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rudy is the greatest character in TV history

  • @ronsandlin9618
    @ronsandlin9618 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great segment. He came into my life as Rudy, Lyle’s friend.

  • @cynthiamason4069
    @cynthiamason4069 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, Joe, that Jackie Gleason joke is a gem!

  • @wildwildben
    @wildwildben 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Joe as Lyall the intern's homeboy was hysterical

  • @rocketreindeer
    @rocketreindeer ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hilarious! One of those few guys who's funny in presence, whether or not he opens his mouth.

  • @frodofraggins
    @frodofraggins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didn't catch Dave much during this time period, but this guy is great.

  • @justinkoenig1706
    @justinkoenig1706 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'd like to know who wrote my favorite Fun Fact -- "13% of Americans don't care for the remaining 87% of Americans."

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Great one. Hmmmm. To the research mobile!

    • @mariyamwaniki
      @mariyamwaniki ปีที่แล้ว

      😄 more like 50%

    • @sportbikejesus6297
      @sportbikejesus6297 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mariyamwaniki definitely true on a macro level. Eg when the only thing I know about someone is his horrendous political views, I hate him. But I have plenty of acquaintances who have those same views and by all accounts they’re lovely people.

  • @SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION
    @SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When they break out the Big Ass Ham , it's time to hold on to your wigs & keys Ladies & Gentlemen....😄

  • @cynthiamason4069
    @cynthiamason4069 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh, and HOLY MOLY! When you got to CBS Affiliate of the night....I was thinking you would NEVER pick the TV station where I grew up...my dad began work at KOIN TV in 1953 and retired in the 80s.

  • @Mo_Taser
    @Mo_Taser ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Joe appears to be a bit of a paradox. A serious looking guy who writes comedy.

  • @razorbladethorax
    @razorbladethorax ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely brilliant

  • @markdamico4608
    @markdamico4608 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    not even Letterman has ever had Harrison Ford mimic him. Very cool.

  • @AnthonyP73
    @AnthonyP73 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Laughed out loud - at work - several times. Great stuff

  • @ronniechilds2002
    @ronniechilds2002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, sir, for your contributions to the show that kept me laughing for decades. And you're right, you've got a good face for that deadpan stuff. Do you have a soul?

  • @boozeshmooze6731
    @boozeshmooze6731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Huzzah, I love these.

  • @justinkoenig1706
    @justinkoenig1706 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My main man Rudy. He is energized as hell.

  • @capybara1502
    @capybara1502 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you, bro

  • @229BlackHat
    @229BlackHat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Before I watch even a second of this video, I just want everybody to know, that this weekend I’m seeing a play in a basement if anyone wants to join

  • @ScottSelva
    @ScottSelva ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great Staff Favorites video! Keep them coming!

  • @ThePeej
    @ThePeej 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My annual viewing complete. I’d just like to say thank you, once again!

  • @XantroyX
    @XantroyX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like that orange carpet.

  • @thefrontpage
    @thefrontpage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Comedy gold.

  • @tomokra
    @tomokra ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the optometrist joke is almost mitch hedgberg ...

  • @NoellaScott
    @NoellaScott ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's hilarious how Joe mentions you have to find the right joke to hit Dave's target of interest as he worked on the end of the Late Show. It's the same thing Chris Elliott always said at the beginning of Late Night - if you made Dave laugh, you were going to be on.

  • @JasonDavis103
    @JasonDavis103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha, that's great, his comments about the dog bed and whether or not the dog was there or not. Wonderful.

  • @omeolife1
    @omeolife1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    CBS affiliate of the night is so funny

    • @randall-king
      @randall-king ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, that and the monkey were the funniest to me. These videos are terrific.

  • @Irnerio21
    @Irnerio21 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Joe

  • @salgoud12
    @salgoud12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how he's wrongly positioned so he has to awkwardly look at us through the corners of his eyes. Joe Grossman is a genius!

  • @NoellaScott
    @NoellaScott ปีที่แล้ว

    "...because I have very few human emotions" 🤣

  • @mojo_plasma
    @mojo_plasma ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best one of these SFM vids.

  • @RichardHandal301
    @RichardHandal301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DYING.

  • @derekwischmann6123
    @derekwischmann6123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant.

  • @dbyd777
    @dbyd777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe...you were the best.

  • @flyjarrett
    @flyjarrett ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please do favorite moments with Meg Parsont!

  • @larryhovekamp4318
    @larryhovekamp4318 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad that Joe Grossman the comedy writer is a little more animated.

  • @camrsr5463
    @camrsr5463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:02
    Kurt looks good these days.

  • @wagggle
    @wagggle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Basketball Jones!

  • @beaumcmahon2556
    @beaumcmahon2556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rudy for the win. Awesome.

  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's the official drink of the hip-hop space program.... legend

  • @collinw1353
    @collinw1353 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey it's Lyle the interns party buddy. I always wondered if they just picked this guy off the streets. Haha

  • @demitasse22
    @demitasse22 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is it. This is the one I saved

  • @DennisAlvey
    @DennisAlvey ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome.

  • @GalahadGarza
    @GalahadGarza หลายเดือนก่อน

    He failed to mention that he was Lyle the Intern’s wingman Rudy.

  • @DMBall
    @DMBall ปีที่แล้ว

    I think Joe Grossman blew some pepper at that monkey.

  • @eliredeker2691
    @eliredeker2691 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More fun facts please!

  • @keithfulkerson
    @keithfulkerson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, why was the dog sometimes missing from the intro?

  • @martinrev8487
    @martinrev8487 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the share, but you must credit Chris Elliot for the "urine" bit. Dog food, cooking oil, etc. Elliot was the pioneer.
    Cool to keep the gag going, but please cite your sources.

  • @josephdifrancesco2766
    @josephdifrancesco2766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RUDY! Rude boy!

  • @ronflatter1235
    @ronflatter1235 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:53 The highlight.

  • @mrb6309
    @mrb6309 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who is Joe writing for these days?

  • @ThymeKeeper
    @ThymeKeeper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They used that toilet ham joke more than once lol

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If there’s anything that needs to be recycled, it’s ‘toilet stuff.’

  • @richardg8651
    @richardg8651 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good writer sure but stone faced comedy god , absolutely !

  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pat Smear is dying listening to Joe.

  • @SamCanada1
    @SamCanada1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍

  • @AnthonyGuidetti
    @AnthonyGuidetti หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hold on.

  • @zelmoziggy
    @zelmoziggy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Didn’t Chris Elliott do something similar to the urine test back in the NBC days?

  • @tvtoms
    @tvtoms ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😂🏆

  • @robcat2075
    @robcat2075 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:45 This is really pretty appalling, a workplace where people are afraid to speak if the boss is in the room. How did that aura develop on a comedy show?

  • @blamemyparents7566
    @blamemyparents7566 ปีที่แล้ว

    17:25

  • @Na9rawi87
    @Na9rawi87 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is he Charlie Kaufman twin brother?

  • @UncleBernhard
    @UncleBernhard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope they also invite disgruntled employees to do these videos! If I was a disgruntled employee, I would show all the bad bits of Dave, like when he farted on camera! Or something!

  • @artanisknarf
    @artanisknarf ปีที่แล้ว

    Forgot all about those quizzes, please post some of those! and/or maybe some fun facts?

  • @reynoldsmathey
    @reynoldsmathey ปีที่แล้ว

    Why was The Late Show hiring children as writers?

  • @tomypreach
    @tomypreach ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see a comedy writer who's in the spectrum.

    • @caesarvolz6945
      @caesarvolz6945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Find one who isn't.

    • @tomypreach
      @tomypreach ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caesarvolz6945 that's fair.

  • @ruthecker399
    @ruthecker399 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    joe not funny