I'm glad to see this channel being used to highlight things in the Letterman vault. The Late Show had so many, SO many magical and historical moments that shouldn't be lost to time.
Everything about Bailey the dog that played dead was perfect. The owner was just this nice, unassuming guy. The trick was flawless and unexpected. And Dave's genuine joy at it, with his laugh that kept growing was awesome. Bailey, I hope you're getting lots of treats over that rainbow bridge.
Thanks Ryan! Segments like these were what made the show so great. I think your "Favorite Moments" explains the show perfectly. Sincere thanks once again for your work. The Beastie Boys subway performance was a real technical achievement. It's amazing they sent the audio, from the stage, literally underground and ½ a block away. The Beastie Boys stayed in sync with it for the whole trip and their microphones never cut out either. I can't walk to the other side of my house without my cell phone call dropping. The wine bottle rollerblader was another achievement in audio recording. I think The Late Show had most of its section of 53rd st. wired for sound. Really amazing.
what a fabulous collection of memories that totally makes me want to share something from my life...I had the pleasure of being in the audience for one of the Elvises, Justin Shandor, when he performed with our local symphony orchestra a few years ago and he was by god the best damn thing I'd ever seen. The next year it was a Beatles tribute band joining the orchestra and I got to do an Ed Sullivan impersonation to introduce them in the manner of their performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. How's that for a connection!!! AND...I just scored some tickets to see The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in two weeks!!! Ed Sullivan and Dave for the win!
To anyone who hasn’t seen them, I’d recommend watching the clips from Elvis week. I’m not even a big Elvis fan but each ‘Elvis’ was great. I can see why Dave specifically wanted to thank Ryan for pulling it all together.
The Elvis bit reminds me of Edison Peña, the Chilean miner. I don’t know who booked him but he was probably my all-time favorite “person who did something.” When Peña started singing “I’m caught in a trap…” and Letterman caught the Elvis reference… I think my heart grew by a few sizes.
I enjoy every Staff Favorite Moments but this one made me gasp out loud laughing "Eff noooooo!" Just amazing. I loved every moment. That beer bottle rollerblader, though...that's my favorite. Weird and beautiful.
The guy playing music with rolleblades spines and bottles is michel lauziere, a french canadian comedian who actually made a couple of appearances on the show, he's still performing these funny stunts all around the world
I remember Dave driving the cupcake and smashing into the tree. The toy lady always seemed so together, then would laugh hilariously at the insanity or mayhem Dave inflicted on all her educational efforts.
For the first 15 years-or-so, there had never been anyone on TV like David Letterman. But overnight, he became just another bland nobody. Maybe he wanted to be a nobody. Maybe that's who he always was deep down. It was too bad, but hey, he just did what he felt would enable him to keep his job and keep the money rolling in. :D
Very dank, Ryan. Very dank indeed.
Diggity.
I'm glad to see this channel being used to highlight things in the Letterman vault. The Late Show had so many, SO many magical and historical moments that shouldn't be lost to time.
The dog playing dead lives on in my memory even now.
13:56 I love it when the musicians and backup singers are obviously enjoying the performance.
Outstanding. Stupid pet/human tricks, and all the other human interest stories Letterman and Company told was a hallmark of the show.
Great moments! I love the guy with the musical rollerblades! 😆
Everything about Bailey the dog that played dead was perfect. The owner was just this nice, unassuming guy. The trick was flawless and unexpected. And Dave's genuine joy at it, with his laugh that kept growing was awesome. Bailey, I hope you're getting lots of treats over that rainbow bridge.
Thanks Ryan! Segments like these were what made the show so great. I think your "Favorite Moments" explains the show perfectly. Sincere thanks once again for your work.
The Beastie Boys subway performance was a real technical achievement. It's amazing they sent the audio, from the stage, literally underground and ½ a block away. The Beastie Boys stayed in sync with it for the whole trip and their microphones never cut out either. I can't walk to the other side of my house without my cell phone call dropping. The wine bottle rollerblader was another achievement in audio recording. I think The Late Show had most of its section of 53rd st. wired for sound. Really amazing.
Brilliant, Ryan, thank you!
I think I watched the guy skateboard over the truck 15 times. That was amazing!
Me too, so sick! Only in my dreams could I do something like that.
The Beastie Boys segment was better than most music videos.
@6:27 Skater was Michel Lauzière playing Mozart in honor of his 250th Anniversary
what a fabulous collection of memories that totally makes me want to share something from my life...I had the pleasure of being in the audience for one of the Elvises, Justin Shandor, when he performed with our local symphony orchestra a few years ago and he was by god the best damn thing I'd ever seen. The next year it was a Beatles tribute band joining the orchestra and I got to do an Ed Sullivan impersonation to introduce them in the manner of their performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. How's that for a connection!!! AND...I just scored some tickets to see The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in two weeks!!! Ed Sullivan and Dave for the win!
Love that dog
This was diggity dank.
These are always great, but this was one of the best ones, IMO. Thanks!
To anyone who hasn’t seen them, I’d recommend watching the clips from Elvis week. I’m not even a big Elvis fan but each ‘Elvis’ was great. I can see why Dave specifically wanted to thank Ryan for pulling it all together.
Amazing! Y'all!
The Elvis bit reminds me of Edison Peña, the Chilean miner. I don’t know who booked him but he was probably my all-time favorite “person who did something.” When Peña started singing “I’m caught in a trap…” and Letterman caught the Elvis reference… I think my heart grew by a few sizes.
Paul immediately started playing and gave the guy a wonderful moment
Thank you Barbara!🎉
This SFM is my favorite thus far by a mile 👍
I enjoy every Staff Favorite Moments but this one made me gasp out loud laughing "Eff noooooo!" Just amazing. I loved every moment. That beer bottle rollerblader, though...that's my favorite. Weird and beautiful.
...such beauty...
I would love to see that entire shadow puppet routine. Elvis Week would also be good
There is a separate video of it.
I remember the Dying Dog and the Cupcake car! THIS is why Dave will always be the best.
The guy playing music with rolleblades spines and bottles is michel lauziere, a french canadian comedian who actually made a couple of appearances on the show, he's still performing these funny stunts all around the world
So many great segments! Back in the day, the Letterman show really was *the internet*
The Cotton Candy trick rocks.
Way to go, Ryan! Thank you for helping Dave out with The Late Show.
Manny was literally all of my friends in college. My mom got a real kick out of him cause she felt like she knew the kid.
Very dank video.
Totally weird s*it, indeed! Fantastic. I watched this twice. Dank.
13:15 Neil lives!
David Letterman and Johnny Carson could both have really great interviews with non-celebrities. Must have been there midwestern sensibilities.
Could you post clips from the Elvis week he mentioned?
well, I for one, would LOVE to see the shadow puppet bit at some point. I didn't know til I saw the clip that I had any interest in shadow puppetry.
That sock puppet guy reminds me of Bill Hader's grizzled war veteran/amateur puppeteer character on SNL.
I remember Dave driving the cupcake and smashing into the tree. The toy lady always seemed so together, then would laugh hilariously at the insanity or mayhem Dave inflicted on all her educational efforts.
Good stuff 😊 edit: watching for the second time in a hour -oh- and Volvos ain’t good, not anymore 😅
huh... I missed Elvis week.
For the first 15 years-or-so, there had never been anyone on TV like David Letterman. But overnight, he became just another bland nobody. Maybe he wanted to be a nobody. Maybe that's who he always was deep down. It was too bad, but hey, he just did what he felt would enable him to keep his job and keep the money rolling in. :D
Uff, Diddy hanging out with Jay Z.