Respectfully disagree. Seth Meyers, Kimmel, Daily Show, and of course LSSC are pretty phenomenal. I, too, miss Letterman and Carson, but we're here, now. Different kind of good worth watching.
@@clqudy4750 Respectfully disagree. Current talk shows (especially Kimmel's, Meyers', and Colbert's) are hour-long political attack ads, with the emphasis on left-wing indoctrination, not comedy. These shows may claim to be smarter (than Dave's old elevator races, pet tricks, and dropping objects off tall buildings), but they're not. What they are is a LOT LESS FUNNY.
@@MayorMcCheeseStalker Modern late night is a salve to ease our collective conscience about the utter clown show in recent american politics. They're well written, researched, and delivered. Also funny because they're true! Let's also remember the multiple award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The best! So if you're not laughing, it must be that you feel your party is being attacked, as they should be.
@saxon840 It's not 'extreme political bigotry' to make jokes at the expense of the bad guys. Late night is entertainment for normal people, with normal morals/values. If it's problematic for you, then it's because you lean towards, or are the bad guy/ asshole, and deserve to be mocked!
Pretty sure I NEVER knew about this guest host episode. Amazing. LBM watching Elaine do pelvic thrusts is priceless. Brilliant "planning" on Jack's part - made for more comedy. Paul with the classic funky bumper music - including "Knee Deep".
When you give a show zero budget, you create a great show. Todays late shows are big budget and terrible. Letterman in its infancy was low budget but was greatness. I remember his show aired an hour later after Carson. In between aired 'Love Connection`
I think its funny when Melman says "My God" at Lalanne being 67. I'm sure the reason is Melman was 61 at that time and couldnt do a single thing LaLanne was describing, like me now.
Interesting to see Bailey Stortz in the credits on such an early episode. I think it was several more years before he became a regular on Late Night, wasn't it?
When Larry Bud is doing the 'New Items' comedy, its almost like he's reading from a transcript, reproducing a bit that had already aired, right down to Dave's remarks on the written comedy material. What was the reason this guest hosting happened? Like the time Charles Grodin and Jerry Seinfeld were guests while Dave 'waited for the cable guy' and interviewed 'via satellite'. Was it just a comedy idea that they were trying or were they actually working around a problem where Dave couldn't be there and then shot the Dave segments in post?
@@dongiller Thanks Don. That answers a question ive had for ages. It appears that Dave never called in sick or missed a show aside from surgery and shingles.
I’ll get the details tomorrow when I’m at the computer, but Dave missed one show due to a stomach virus, another due to a commitment elsewhere, and several for guest hosts that had nothing to do with his health. All during the Late Show era. His non-stop hosting streak lasted 18 years, from 1982 to 2000.
Ok, at the computer: There were guest-hosts on the Fridays of June 2003. No health issues for Dave. An experiment that wasn't continued. 11/3/03: Paul guest-hosts as Dave is in hospital awaiting birth of Harry. 1/19/05: Paul guest-hosts as Dave is in Deerborn to accept BorgWarner Team Owner’s Trophy. 3/20/07: Adam Sandler guest-hosts as Dave has stomach virus.
Ah -- found it, and thanks. I'll put up all of Howard Smith's appearances and leave the "Gizmo" clips intact. I get gun-shy with film clips, but it looks like this one'll pass through. Thanks again.
Actually, that's right; his last appearance on Late Show was July 23, 2002, when Dave celebrated Calvert's 81st birthday. He passed away five years later on March 19, 2007.
SgtTravisBickle I got the same type of impression. Here in Sweden we did get the CBS show with David about 4-5 days delayed, but the NBC show I have only seen here on TH-cam in more recent years. Hence I dont recall Melman much at all from the CBS period.
Larry "Bud" Melman, better than any "LATE NIGHT" show hosts on the air now.
Lol!
I loved him in Dave's desk drawer.
TRUTH!!!
He still is!
Really went downhill after Snyder Carson and letterman
Calvert Deforest=Instant like!
Thanks for posting.
Holy crap I had never seen this episdoe. This made my month.
He made incompetence look effortless. Every line in this episode is memorable. To first item.
He has a one of a kind style of delivery and takes reading from cue cards to a new level, but he still made a fine guest host.
This early Letterman was before my time (like 4 years later). It's crazy how much they used Larry Bud in the early days. Love these videos so much.
Thanks for this, Larry was great.
The best !
I was in the zone, watching these old skits .
Always happy to see more from the Melnore Productions archives. Thanks!
When `Late Night`was worth watching. Gone are those days forever
Respectfully disagree. Seth Meyers, Kimmel, Daily Show, and of course LSSC are pretty phenomenal. I, too, miss Letterman and Carson, but we're here, now. Different kind of good worth watching.
@@clqudy4750 Respectfully disagree. Current talk shows (especially Kimmel's, Meyers', and Colbert's) are hour-long political attack ads, with the emphasis on left-wing indoctrination, not comedy. These shows may claim to be smarter (than Dave's old elevator races, pet tricks, and dropping objects off tall buildings), but they're not. What they are is a LOT LESS FUNNY.
@@MayorMcCheeseStalker Modern late night is a salve to ease our collective conscience about the utter clown show in recent american politics. They're well written, researched, and delivered. Also funny because they're true! Let's also remember the multiple award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The best! So if you're not laughing, it must be that you feel your party is being attacked, as they should be.
@saxon840 It's not 'extreme political bigotry' to make jokes at the expense of the bad guys. Late night is entertainment for normal people, with normal morals/values. If it's problematic for you, then it's because you lean towards, or are the bad guy/ asshole, and deserve to be mocked!
@ wow. You’re severely damaged.
Can't stop laughing at the "bare feet" and him introducing the band twice. It's like he's not even there.
Pretty sure I NEVER knew about this guest host episode. Amazing. LBM watching Elaine do pelvic thrusts is priceless. Brilliant "planning" on Jack's part - made for more comedy. Paul with the classic funky bumper music - including "Knee Deep".
Nice to see that opening sequence again
Isn't it awesome?
When you give a show zero budget, you create a great show. Todays late shows are big budget and terrible. Letterman in its infancy was low budget but was greatness. I remember his show aired an hour later after Carson. In between aired 'Love Connection`
The Break looked like it had zero budget, and it was unwatchable.
Larry Bud Melman...he is so life like
Yes, and remember this was before CGI!
Not only is this great because of Larry, but it's also great because Gizmo! is a GREAT movie! :D What a nice surprise for me.
Oh, are you one of those he mentioned who saw your relative in the movie? 😁
gosh I miss mr melman
These are gold Don
Always felt sorry and liked him all at the same time as a kid :D
I miss the dryness of the early 80s.
Thanks
Another gem Donz.
Awesome! Thank you!
As bizarre as this was, Melman has hosted one more talk show than I have.
Jack saying he'd been on TeeVee for 30 years ... 1952 ... OMG! That was impossibly old when this aired ... 36 years ago! :-/
Mr Melman should have had his own show!
This is the kind of post that should win Don Giller a Pulitzer!
Loved the first half hour, but who was that new guy in the Michigan T-shirt?
Greatest idea ever Dave!
There's no off position on the genius switch.
A $20 lottery winner?! Too funny
poor Larry RIP 😇
Back when TV actually meant something. If Larry had only run for President.
😂 omg that was hilarious 😅
You can see the Late Night floor in the cold open intro. So much for the illusion. ;)
I used to work out in his gym on 9W in Englewood Cliffs in the 90's.
I think its funny when Melman says "My God" at Lalanne being 67. I'm sure the reason is Melman was 61 at that time and couldnt do a single thing LaLanne was describing, like me now.
Heard about this episode but never saw it before tonight. The Giant Doorknob was a running gag for several months.
There’s a compilation of the giant door knob elsewhere on this channel.
That clips from "Gizmo" were a tad short :)
Explained in the description.
"No one reads descriptions"...lol...joking of course!
This aired the day I was Born.
Nelcome to Late Night! ;)
Interesting to see Bailey Stortz in the credits on such an early episode. I think it was several more years before he became a regular on Late Night, wasn't it?
Sounds right; he worked sporadically on Late Night in 1982-'87. It was during the '88 strike when he became a more regular fixture on the show.
Curious....how early in the show’s history were they referring to the band as “The World’s Most Dangerous Band”?
As early as the 6th show on February 9, 1982. But it didn’t become “official” until September 23, 1987 (show #918).
When you want a snack and you want it quick, just warm up some toast on a stick.
Toast on a Stick collection here - th-cam.com/video/sWGj69OMdqg/w-d-xo.html
@@dongiller Thanks Donz. You're the greatest. : )
Back when late night comedy was actually comedy.
Funny thing is...He is better than Leno ever was!
Elaine Lalanne is an incredible name
Do uou have the episode where dave does his show on his office becuase hes too tired?
I have every show.
@@dongiller would you upload that episode? from november 20 1985
@@coolcrabcakes1287 I’m no longer able to upload additional Dave-owned or -licensed content, effective since March 2022.
Killer show
When Larry Bud is doing the 'New Items' comedy, its almost like he's reading from a transcript, reproducing a bit that had already aired, right down to Dave's remarks on the written comedy material.
What was the reason this guest hosting happened? Like the time Charles Grodin and Jerry Seinfeld were guests while Dave 'waited for the cable guy' and interviewed 'via satellite'. Was it just a comedy idea that they were trying or were they actually working around a problem where Dave couldn't be there and then shot the Dave segments in post?
Both were prepared bits; Dave was in the RCA building in both.
All of the New Gift Items had been presented by Dave on previous Late Nights.
@@dongiller Thanks Don. That answers a question ive had for ages. It appears that Dave never called in sick or missed a show aside from surgery and shingles.
I’ll get the details tomorrow when I’m at the computer, but Dave missed one show due to a stomach virus, another due to a commitment elsewhere, and several for guest hosts that had nothing to do with his health.
All during the Late Show era. His non-stop hosting streak lasted 18 years, from 1982 to 2000.
Ok, at the computer: There were guest-hosts on the Fridays of June 2003. No health issues for Dave. An experiment that wasn't continued.
11/3/03: Paul guest-hosts as Dave is in hospital awaiting birth of Harry.
1/19/05: Paul guest-hosts as Dave is in Deerborn to accept BorgWarner Team Owner’s Trophy.
3/20/07: Adam Sandler guest-hosts as Dave has stomach virus.
Following the script to a T. No Ad lib. This is what made him so famous. His uncanny ability to screw things up and keep going
OMG this is terribl...y good. BTW, GIZMO! is posted here in YT.
Ah -- found it, and thanks. I'll put up all of Howard Smith's appearances and leave the "Gizmo" clips intact. I get gun-shy with film clips, but it looks like this one'll pass through. Thanks again.
When did Calvert retire from the show?
Pretty much when he passed away.
In 2002.
Actually, that's right; his last appearance on Late Show was July 23, 2002, when Dave celebrated Calvert's 81st birthday. He passed away five years later on March 19, 2007.
SgtTravisBickle I got the same type of impression. Here in Sweden we did get the CBS show with David about 4-5 days delayed, but the NBC show I have only seen here on TH-cam in more recent years.
Hence I dont recall Melman much at all from the CBS period.
@@TheKitchenerLeslieHe appeared on the very first CBS show. But you are right that the LBM name was not used on CBS.
What's the rejoin song at 8:52?
Jay and the Americans - “Only in America.”
th-cam.com/video/BWrCRPldVZk/w-d-xo.html
🍎 😊👌
Elaine Lalaine
was walking down the lane.
through some hilly terrain in the rain
"do you resent all the recent health experts like richard simmons"
to first item...
I guess Dave really didn’t want to do the fitness guests
i dont get it
3 year old me, what dont you get?
It would be cool to argue back and forth with yourself, with each new message coming 3 years after the last.
lol@@allendracabal0819