There needs to be a part 2 and 3 of Rupert's favorite moments (maybe more). I have SO many memories of him on the show. He was an absolute delight. It's great to see him again!
I had the pleasure of meeting Rupert twice, and each time he was the real deal, he would really just sit there and chat with you while he rung up your order. I remember going in one day with a network hub under my arm that installing later that day, and he actually knew about computer networking a bit and we talked about it lol. This had to be like 1995.
Man I loved Rupert's skits so much as a kid. So when my parents visited New York in the early 90's (from the UK) I pestered them to go get a photo of them with him. They had no clue who he was or why I wanted the photo. Still have it today and the awkwardness it contains is Kodak Gold!
Thank you Rupert!! My biggest thrill was hearing you call out my order at the Hello Deli, “BIG-ASS, WHO HAS A BIG-ASS?!” 🤓❤️ The Big-Ass Sandwich was excellent!
Visited NYC a couple years ago and stopped in the Hello Deli just to check it out as a big Letterman fan. Walked in on a quiet morning and there stood Rupert! Didn’t really want to bother him with tourist nonsense so ordered some food and told him I was a fan of his time on the Late Show. He was super friendly and the food was great!
Thank you Rupert! This series is one of the best things the internet has ever produced, and would be nothing without all the crucial characters like yourself. Thanks for bringing smiles and laughs to people the world over!
Rupert as a waiter had to be one of the best clips/shows of the 20th century. When I went to a taping back in the 90s, I did stop off at the Hello Deli and get a sandwich. I bumped into Bif there as well.
My Mom and I went to see Dave in 1996. I was 15 ;) We got to go to meet Rupert as well. It was our first time to NYC, and I'm from Buffalo. Also was our first time on an airplane and on the return a train. Or vice versa. I love Dave. Probably seen most of his shows on TV since I was at least 10 years old until his retirement from the show. Rupert was super cool. Got a photo of him and me somewhere. He is very cool.
As a kid I always loved Rupert on the show. Seeing him interview Jason Ferguson is even better. I had Jason's Mom as a teacher growing up. One year he bought her the nicest Tahoe you could imagine. Great people. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
When I visited New York in 2008, I wasn't old enough to go to a Letterman taping, so I did the next best thing and bought a candy bar (a Snickers?) and a bottle of water from Rupert Jee next door. When they tell you New York is the most exciting city in the world, that's why!!!
Rupert Fun Facts: Rupert appeared on the Late Show 401 times, more than any other non-staffer (or staffer, for that matter, besides Paul). One of the Fun with Rupert segments had Dave and Rupert trading places. Someone faxed me a note claiming that there’s a complete compilation of the FwR remotes. I don’t buy it. Lastly, Rupert was (and maybe still is, I don’t know; he blocked me from entering the Deli after I five-finger-discounted some cash from his register some years ago. There are purportedly photos) a great guy. Despite his love for Englebert.
So many celebrities came in - and he didn't recognize them. He served a man a cup of coffee, and one of Rupert's regulars asked Rupert if he knew who he was. "No. He came earlier for coffee. He's very thin." "Rupert, that was Mick Jagger." "It was?"
10:49 😂😂😂 CLASSIC!!!! My favorite Rupert moment 😂😂😂 COMEDY GOLD!! 12:02 with the water 😂😂😂 then he comes back with the glove Omg when I first saw this I was on FB floor laughing 😂😂😂 Love Rupert! We went to see the Late Show back in 2004. Jamie Foxx was there promoting Ray We went to have lunch at the hello deli , Rupert was sooo nice
I went to Rupert Jee's back in the early 2000's. The food was so good that we went back the next 2 days. He was super nice and took pictures. I got the Paul Shaffer and the Regis Philban
I grew up throughout all of the 80’s and 90’s and was a big Dave fan. So much so that I had a cake at my high school graduation open house with a caricature of Dave with my own top 10 list on it. I also went to college for television and film production. But I grew up in the Midwest, and didn’t first get to NYC for even the first time until late 2004. NYC has so much to do, that it took me until my 4th visit just last year to get tickets for the Ed Sullivan Theater. Which was with Stephen Colbert by that time. Who I do love a lot too. But I stopped by the Hello Deli beforehand when I did. Rupert was there, and my girlfriend and I got some sandwiches and talked briefly with him. It was surreal. I know he’s not a celebrity like Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts, but for someone like me who grew up watching all of Dave’s bits with him, it was pretty darn cool.
The first time I got to NYC, eating at the Hello Deli was a nonnegotiable. What a thrill to meet Rupert-he talks about meeting celebrities-Rupert, dude, you ARE a celebrity!
Glad to see that Ruppert is still going strong after all these years. It's real a shame that he's had no involvement with Stephen Colbert after he took over The Late Show too.
@@mikefolknation2851 Okay, I found a clip and it turns out that I had already seen it before but forgotten about. But yeah, his chemistry with Stephen just isn't the same as it was with Dave.
The segments where Rupert followed Dave’s instructions left me unable to breathe. He might have been afraid of heights but he wasn’t afraid of much else. The Hello Deli is first on my list when I get to NYC, I literally don’t have an important second location to visit; maybe Times Square.
One of the things I've always lamented about LSSC is that they don't incorporate the area into the show the way LSwDL did. Not that it should be expected, but by comparison LSSC might as well be shot in Moab, Utah.
Yeah Stephen is funny but like a lot of today's stuff, it tends to be more canned or premade like a TV dinner. Just not the same fluid alive feeling ...like the unrehearsed laughs of Dave and crew reacting to stuff going sideways.
I used to stop in at the Hello Deli on the way to work (always great soup) and when CBS announced that the Letterman show would move to the building I told Rupert that Dave would make him famous. I don't think he knew who Dave was at the time.
Pretty accurate. Never watched the show too often (way past his 8:30 bed time). and NEVER watched his own skits. (He truly questionedthat what he was doing was funny.)
Rupert! Your segments were the best! I had a 24 hour business trip to NYC a few years ago and made sure to drop by your fine establishment! I came all the way from Utah.
Glad to see Rupert again! Hope he’s doing well! Miss the show and Dave tremendously!
Miss it so much.
Rupert was always my favorite. His facial expressions were perfect for Dave's comedy
Rupert was fearless and always up for anything the show wanted him to do.
There were a few times I legit thought he was going to get punched
I liked it when he went to the bingo and Dave got him to shout "house!"
Fearless. And funny!
The roar of the audience as he leaves after delivering the slurpees... you have a lot of fans Rupert!
There needs to be a part 2 and 3 of Rupert's favorite moments (maybe more). I have SO many memories of him on the show. He was an absolute delight. It's great to see him again!
We love Rupert! So many great moments over the years.
He was so sweet and put up with a lot.
@@AnnNunnallyit made him rich to put up with it.
I had the pleasure of meeting Rupert twice, and each time he was the real deal, he would really just sit there and chat with you while he rung up your order. I remember going in one day with a network hub under my arm that installing later that day, and he actually knew about computer networking a bit and we talked about it lol. This had to be like 1995.
The chick who stood up, "you touch me, you're dead", i think she was an assassin too!
Great work, Rupert, you are The Dude!👍🏽
Man I loved Rupert's skits so much as a kid. So when my parents visited New York in the early 90's (from the UK) I pestered them to go get a photo of them with him. They had no clue who he was or why I wanted the photo. Still have it today and the awkwardness it contains is Kodak Gold!
Went to NYC for a week and did lots of cool things, but buying a couple shirts from Rupert was one of the coolest.
What do the shirts say, "Hello Deli"?
This video made me miss the show more than most.
Rupert! I had the pleasure of dining at the Hello Deli in 2007 and Mr. Jee could not have been nicer. Still brings a smile to my face.
Rupert mic-ed up following Dave's commands was always great. The thumb in the water when he was working the restaurant patio is still funny.
I sent that clip to my friend in Australia. After laughing hilariously, she said she was concerned they were going to bash him by their table.
I could never watch those and skipped that part here too. The idea of purposefully upsetting people just gives me too much anxiety!
what a legend. I grew up with this show, this guy was pretty integral I always thought. lovely man
Dave's Christmas tree trimming and trying to knock off the meatball was as much a holiday tradition in our family than any other festivities.
Thank you Rupert!! My biggest thrill was hearing you call out my order at the Hello Deli, “BIG-ASS, WHO HAS A BIG-ASS?!” 🤓❤️ The Big-Ass Sandwich was excellent!
Visited NYC a couple years ago and stopped in the Hello Deli just to check it out as a big Letterman fan. Walked in on a quiet morning and there stood Rupert! Didn’t really want to bother him with tourist nonsense so ordered some food and told him I was a fan of his time on the Late Show. He was super friendly and the food was great!
Thank you Rupert! This series is one of the best things the internet has ever produced, and would be nothing without all the crucial characters like yourself. Thanks for bringing smiles and laughs to people the world over!
Rupert as a waiter had to be one of the best clips/shows of the 20th century. When I went to a taping back in the 90s, I did stop off at the Hello Deli and get a sandwich. I bumped into Bif there as well.
"It was my thumb."
That woman was justifiably p.o.'d, but that segment was gold.
Would've loved to see her reaction when she was let in on the joke.
what a lovely human. Nice to see you Rupert!
Rupert! I'd totally forgotten about him - what a great show Dave gave us all those years...
We love you Rupert. NYC for life.
Mexican drug cartel story is crazy! I miss everything about the show. Good times.
My life is complete. I've now heard Rupert Jee say "... and we start sucking face."
Hello Deli is on top of my list of NYC places to visit.
He's selling the deli - get here soon.
Rupert as a waiter tormenting the lady customers was one of the funniest things I ever saw.
"I want you to get out of my face!"
@@MzKlara "You touch me, you die."
Rupert is my favorite ever skit/skits. I would like to see the follow up interview of the two ladies at lunch
Clip not available. 😂
I laughed SO HARD at that.
My Mom and I went to see Dave in 1996. I was 15 ;) We got to go to meet Rupert as well. It was our first time to NYC, and I'm from Buffalo. Also was our first time on an airplane and on the return a train. Or vice versa. I love Dave. Probably seen most of his shows on TV since I was at least 10 years old until his retirement from the show.
Rupert was super cool. Got a photo of him and me somewhere. He is very cool.
As a kid I always loved Rupert on the show. Seeing him interview Jason Ferguson is even better. I had Jason's Mom as a teacher growing up. One year he bought her the nicest Tahoe you could imagine. Great people. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Rupert was always great! I miss the Late Show with David Letterman so much!
this is the "Favorite Moments" we were all waiting for.
Seeing all this warms my heart.😍
All these years I thought it was "Rupert G.". The G abbreviating some difficult name to pronounce. 😂🙏🏼🤗
Same here!
Rupert Gee is a national treasure.
Thank you for playing along Mr. Jee
Happy Holidays
Thanks for all the fun times Rupert! Happy healthy retirement😘
When Dave began to visit Ruert, what a boom to business. The best advertising anyone could ever have.
I loved whenever Rupert was on.
When I visited New York in 2008, I wasn't old enough to go to a Letterman taping, so I did the next best thing and bought a candy bar (a Snickers?) and a bottle of water from Rupert Jee next door. When they tell you New York is the most exciting city in the world, that's why!!!
Rupert the man, the myth, the gosh darn legend!
Thus far, Rupert Jee is the king of "Favorite 'Late Show' Moments"!
Rupert is amazing. I was always so afraid for his safety on those remote segments. Business owner, actor, comedian!
This guy was up for ANYTHING. What a gem of a person to have next door 👍
Rupert Fun Facts: Rupert appeared on the Late Show 401 times, more than any other non-staffer (or staffer, for that matter, besides Paul).
One of the Fun with Rupert segments had Dave and Rupert trading places. Someone faxed me a note claiming that there’s a complete compilation of the FwR remotes. I don’t buy it.
Lastly, Rupert was (and maybe still is, I don’t know; he blocked me from entering the Deli after I five-finger-discounted some cash from his register some years ago. There are purportedly photos) a great guy. Despite his love for Englebert.
I grilled him for every Glen Campbell detail, but he wanted to talk about Englebert.
I’ve never seen Cats before or do I remember Ruper singing in the musical 😊
Pure joy watching this clip (over and over). Thank you Donz; thank you, Walter, thank you, Dave. (Forever, thank you Mary.)
This is so so good. I understand why Rupert selected these, I love the "clip not available"
I enjoyed seeing this Rupert update and reminisce
So great to see Rupert! His delivery of “It was my thumb” is perfect.
The "bit" with Rupert serving the young ladies with his Thumb in the drink was CLASSIC!! ... and THEN with the Rubber Glove!! 🤣
Oh I am so glad to see Rupert again! Thanks for this wonderful video.
met Rupert when i visited NY... super nice guy... bought my Letterman shirt and mug from him after seeing the show 🙂
Love Rupert G, Missss you Rupert!
Eggs and bread crumbs! Of course! THAT'S how you bind the meat!
That wasn't just Willie Nelson. That was Kris Kristofferson on the right.
This was awesome. Engelbert was fantastic. So was Rupert.
So many celebrities came in - and he didn't recognize them. He served a man a cup of coffee, and one of Rupert's regulars asked Rupert if he knew who he was. "No. He came earlier for coffee. He's very thin." "Rupert, that was Mick Jagger." "It was?"
I saw Rupert in the deli when I was visiting NYC in March. I was too shy to say anything to him. Wish I had, he brought me a lot of joy on Letterman.
10:49 😂😂😂 CLASSIC!!!! My favorite Rupert moment 😂😂😂 COMEDY GOLD!!
12:02 with the water 😂😂😂 then he comes back with the glove Omg when I first saw this I was on FB floor laughing 😂😂😂
Love Rupert! We went to see the Late Show back in 2004. Jamie Foxx was there promoting Ray
We went to have lunch at the hello deli , Rupert was sooo nice
Legend
I had such a great belly laugh with these clips..Thanks for the blessing
I went to Rupert Jee's back in the early 2000's. The food was so good that we went back the next 2 days. He was super nice and took pictures.
I got the Paul Shaffer and the Regis Philban
Rupert Jee was a great addition to the show when you'd have him on. Merry Christmas to Rupert Jee & family 💛🎄☃️❄️🎂🧁🍨🍦🍧
Awesome to see Rupert again!
Miss the whole show. All good things come to an end sadly.
Loved this. Thanks Rupert! And man, Jay Thomas can really spin a ball. RIP.
Rupert!!!!! ❤️ I always enjoyed watching him on the show. This video made me laugh 😀 More great memories with Rupert and Dave, please! ❤️
"That'sa Spicy Meata Ball !" Hahaha Great clip. Thanks D.L. Merry Christmas All
Rupert! I went to a taping ages ago and had to answer a trivia question involving Rupert to get the tickets.
Same! I almost got to participate in the "Stump the Band" segment. Got to listen to Radiohead rehearse next to the green room. Unreal.
Those where my high school years, adore Rupert ❤
I remember those women and Rupert saying "It's not my finger it's my thumb" like it was yesterday. I couldn't wait for those bits. Cheers.
This is the height of American Society. It will never be as good as it was when Letterman and his cast of characters ruled the airwaves.
Merry Christmas Rupert! You are such a delight!
And LATE NITE TV has never been the same .
Thx D A V E 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Rupert is sweeter then saccharine and very much missed. (I'm often hipoglycemic).
I grew up throughout all of the 80’s and 90’s and was a big Dave fan. So much so that I had a cake at my high school graduation open house with a caricature of Dave with my own top 10 list on it. I also went to college for television and film production. But I grew up in the Midwest, and didn’t first get to NYC for even the first time until late 2004. NYC has so much to do, that it took me until my 4th visit just last year to get tickets for the Ed Sullivan Theater. Which was with Stephen Colbert by that time. Who I do love a lot too. But I stopped by the Hello Deli beforehand when I did. Rupert was there, and my girlfriend and I got some sandwiches and talked briefly with him. It was surreal. I know he’s not a celebrity like Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts, but for someone like me who grew up watching all of Dave’s bits with him, it was pretty darn cool.
Hi Rupert!!! awesome memories!! wow on the El Chappo story! wow!!
Been waiting for this one. Rupert was always my favorite on the show
The first time I got to NYC, eating at the Hello Deli was a nonnegotiable. What a thrill to meet Rupert-he talks about meeting celebrities-Rupert, dude, you ARE a celebrity!
Loooooooved Rupert.
What a legend. I still hope I'll be able to get to NY one day and visit the Hello Deli.
He's selling the deli so you'd better get here soon!
Glad to see that Ruppert is still going strong after all these years. It's real a shame that he's had no involvement with Stephen Colbert after he took over The Late Show too.
Colberts style does not fit with Rupert. If he did try to do skits with Rupert they wouldn't be funny and just come off as trying to copy Dave.
There was one sketch with Colbert, though -- but Mike's right, it just wasn't a great fit. I do hope the staff still pop down to Hello for lunch.
@@mikefolknation2851 Oh really? I didn't know that they had tried it. Must've been in the early days of LSSC.
@@mikefolknation2851 Okay, I found a clip and it turns out that I had already seen it before but forgotten about. But yeah, his chemistry with Stephen just isn't the same as it was with Dave.
@@CJFerg81 Please post the clip!
The segments where Rupert followed Dave’s instructions left me unable to breathe. He might have been afraid of heights but he wasn’t afraid of much else. The Hello Deli is first on my list when I get to NYC, I literally don’t have an important second location to visit; maybe Times Square.
I miss the show so much
Rupert, always loved him.
The waiter bit is probably my favorite Dave segment
Rupert! ❤️
Always enjoyed Rupert. Thanks Dave!
I didn't know it was called Fun With Rupert, I just remembered it as one of the funniest things I ever saw
Love this! 😂
One of the things I've always lamented about LSSC is that they don't incorporate the area into the show the way LSwDL did. Not that it should be expected, but by comparison LSSC might as well be shot in Moab, Utah.
Yeah Stephen is funny but like a lot of today's stuff, it tends to be more canned or premade like a TV dinner. Just not the same fluid alive feeling ...like the unrehearsed laughs of Dave and crew reacting to stuff going sideways.
I used to stop in at the Hello Deli on the way to work (always great soup) and when CBS announced that the Letterman show would move to the building I told Rupert that Dave would make him famous. I don't think he knew who Dave was at the time.
Pretty accurate. Never watched the show too often (way past his 8:30 bed time). and NEVER watched his own skits. (He truly questionedthat what he was doing was funny.)
For some reason I didn't think Hello Deli was still around. Next time I'm in NYC, I'll be sure to stop by.
What a great guy. Always enjoyed his segments.
I've got one of Rupert's shirts. Autographed.
I have never set foot in New York.
"Who are you, the queen of England?"
Did you see him crack up a couple times? Still, his delivery was stellar, for someone who claims he can't act to save his life.
@@irenehoffman2190 He did such a good job and was an essential part of the show.
I miss Rupert❤️❤️❤️
Rupert! Your segments were the best! I had a 24 hour business trip to NYC a few years ago and made sure to drop by your fine establishment! I came all the way from Utah.
His comedic timing is impeccable
RIP Jay Thomas
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