This was upper middle class dad pornography. Two old men, equally incapable of taking a compliment, who want to compliment each other. *wipes away tears* it's beautiful
@@jerimayavondristen9955 more talking about the different classes reactions to compliments and gratitude, not literally how much money they have, it's not particularly relevant
David Letterman in the early to mid-80s was such a huge source of inspiration in my life. I worked second shift at the time, and the highlight of my day was coming home to watch his show, laughing endlessly throughout. My life was so much better for it. Thank you, Dave!
Agreed. I think people who didn't live through it, and didn't experience the early years of "Late Night with David Letterman" in real time, can't really understand how revolutionary it was. Almost every late night host since then has followed in Dave's footsteps even more than in Johnny Carson's. Even Jay Leno's Tonight Show, I would argue, was more similar to Dave's show than it was to Carson's Tonight Show.
@M Lauderdale "Or he is a self absorbed narcissistic entitled elitist asshole" Sure he is - he's a comedian. Name a comedian who isn't. Hint: you're wrong.
jerry seinfeld said in an interview that being called the greatest is a double edged sword. on one side, its a compliment, but on the other; when an audience hears such and raises their expectations to unrealistic standards, their expectations will never be met. it kind of turns the audience against the comedian.
@@BbGun-lw5vi He didn't say Dave was the greatest. He just said that Dave's work made people happy (true) and that his show was really innovative (also true, IMO).
I don't agree with Jerry on why you do it... Yes making people happy is part of it but a lot of it is egocentric, with many facets that are to do with one's own self satisfaction.. some of those qualities are positive and others that are not so healthy.
The proof for Letterman is reality. Both Norm McDonald and Ray Romano, two great comedians, have expressed their great love for him and what he has done for them. He truly has made the world a better place through his television shows.
Jerry is right, both men have contributed greatly the wellbeing of humans. if you love your job and do it with honesty it will be taken on board for the right reason. David and Jerry are both at the TOP of their Fields. we love them
Young people today don't realize there used to be a time where no celebrity seemed relatable. No famous person was talking as the voice of reason for the people. Dave was that guy for a lot of people and that changed the landscape of late night television whichis now being squandered for corporate gain.
You know they're comedians when they have a conversation in which they themselves are very serious, but from third person's perspective, it's somehow very satisfyingly funny, and you just want to continue watching them go at it.
@ALF RAYDOUGH Johnny wanted Dave to succeed him on the Tonight Show. But then there was that snake with the big jaw hiding in the closet eavesdropping on the NBC execs’ meeting. Do you understand now, Alfredo?
The dynamic described here is interesting and actually quite characteristic of Dave. The aim of Dave's whole Schtick is to continually project that little matters or should be taken things seriously and this is a great clue to who Dave fundamentally is and what he thinks of himself. At moments when he transcends this avoidance to express genuine emotions, he engenders warmth and caring from his fans. The fanbase are essentially observer of this struggle in Dave to acknowledge genuine vulnerability. When Jerry, enormously successful himself, gives complements, these compliments are more potent and threatening to Dave's self-evaluation and challenge his deeper questioning of self-worth which he characteristically avoids. Despite his popularity and success, what he does, considering a deeper level, is avoidance of his lack of belief in his value as a person despite the enormity of evidence to the contrary: fame, fortune, popularity. He admits that he entered comedy not actually thinking that much of it. He was not filled with trepidation as many comics at the start of their careers who show up at the comedy store to do stand up. The sense is that he is winging it and he walks out on that tightrope denying that there is any danger to it. But as the reality is that there is danger in risk to anyone who cares about their life and avoiding bad outcomes, Dave's detachment to his vulnerability is directly associated with a denial of self-value. He must rely heavily on being distracted from this consideration of his self of a lack of value, which is what drives his walking the tightrope every day when he was on TV nightly. When Jerry reflects on Dave's accomplishments, Dave avoids acknowledging it with substantial discomfort because it threatens his ability to take the level of risks which distract him from the emptiness he experiences when not distracted. That's Dave Letterman.
Back when Letterman first came on the air was one of the best years of my life. I would walk my girlfriend home ( together 40 years now ) and my best friend would stop by after work. We would get stoned to bejesus, play Atari, watch him and then watch Monty python or Benny Hill . Great times. Thanks Bob Walsh; the nicest guy in the world.
Know Your Cuts of Meat, Top Ten List, Will It Float?, Know Your Current Events, CBS Mailbag, George W. Bush Compilations, Monica Lewinsky quips, Paul Schaffer & the CBS Orchestra, guests getting roasted, all brought to your screen by the one and only David Letterman! What more could anyone ask for? The Late Show with David Letterman blew all other talk shows out of the water! A legend who retired at his peak. Television is simply not the same without him.
@@BD-lq4id You put it into words, perfectly. Dave (humble) Jerry (prideful) As we were reminded again today with coronaviruses and the tragedy of kobe's death. We are nothing. We're only here for a short time. We should let nothing go to our heads. #Love #Humility #Vanity
Wow. Thank God for the few positive comments. I’ll never understand why people watch people or things they don’t like. Comment on it? Why even watch it, if you don’t like them. Personally, I prefer Lettermen. He and Johnny were the best. As for Jerry, I could see how his personality might run some people the wrong way but that are there any comedians who are universally loved by everyone. You’ve got to give them both their due. They knew what their calling was and went into it all the way. Sink or swim. Dave is more midwestern whereas Jerry is more NY. But they’re still funny!!! And it’s obvious that they love what they do!!!
Beards save lives' man! My beard stopped a bullet in Nam' . I dont like to think of it but when it do Im glad i had that thick braided viking beard when I was on my recon missions in Nam' , man. Long story short, my beard;s what saved my damn life! So blessed is the beard no doubts, im with ya boyeahh!
@ I would like to see Dave trim the beard shorter, I think it's just too long. I think he looks good in a beard. It looks good bushy but just trim it quite a bit shorter
Both of these guys changed my entire world growing up ... here were 2 people that didn't necessarily have the same views I had, but they were as frustrated & annoyed with the existing crap that they did something different. And while I didn't always agree with them, I loved the fact that they did it. Because everything else was boring in comparison.
I'm hesitant to say Letterman is the all-time greatest, but he was definitely better than anyone else on while he was on either time slot. Personal all-time favorite
He was close to doing what Steve Allen did, rather than Carson, Leno or Parr. He didn't tolerate nonsense celebrity. That was his big innovation, I think.
No, he's just not afraid to voice when he does disagree. This makes it seem like he enjoys it because it gets manifested more than with "normal" people. This shouldn't be mistaken for him reveling in disagreement. There are plenty of times that he agrees with people and says so.
I have to agree on that Seinfeld was the best sitcom ever (for me),sure there were other great ones during that time period such as Married with children and keep on dreaming ,which I really liked as well,but Seinfeld really had it all,such a great show. I wish they would make a reunion series before everyone in the show gets to old or pass away. (including me)
Jerry said it best about Letterman. Letterman’s mission in life was a talkshow host keeping audiences entertained and happy. He maximized that till the end and he accomplished his purpose in life. So thank you Dave.
One time, my uncle and his date are driving thru Mexico. They see a monitor lizard on the side of the road. It drags my uncle out the car and chews his face off.
@@Mr-E. I still love my hero's I just know better than to get too close. I'm beginning to think that MOST creative people are eccentric and dangerous, especially with stand up comedians. 🤔
@@dersolipsist3079 He has too much money to be bothered. He doesn't want to be saddled with a nightly chore; writing Seinfeld was a laborious process for him. I think he prefers the way he operates now, which is definitely an interesting contrast to Letterman's typically Midwestern laments on his career impact.
I’m not a huge fan of Jerry (although I still love Seinfeld) but he’s right on the money here. The positive cultural impact that a Carson/Letterman/Conan can have is huge. They are hilarious people that led by example and put a smile people’s faces every night from 1962-2021 between the 3 of them. Being able to watch Carson and stay tuned for Letterman and then watch letterman and switch to Conan starting in ‘93 is 2 hours every single night for about 40 years where they put on a show that might not always be up to their own standards but I’ve never seen them have a bad show they worked so hard to make the thousands and thousands of episodes entertaining and did a damn good job. They reached millions just about every one of those nights and made people happy if that’s not a positive impact i don’t know what is.
I think what Letterman is referring to, without actually saying anything, meaning what's held in his mind, is the fact he knows he kept score with others who did comedy and he never was happy or content in his work, and he held massive grudges toward others who had achieved what he wasnt able to, such as Leno being given the Carson show. Letterman has insecurities and inferiority complexes and so it WAS always about himself not humankind as Seinfeld says. He wasn't doing a damn thing for others, it was about and for himself, and there's nothing wrong with that, my god, it's the norm in every industry.
All things said and done. While i totally enjoyed this little bit and plan to watch the entire episode, i must point out that BOTH of these geniuses owe their careers to Mr Johnny Carson. He gave them their BIG break.
It is true'. David Letterman, and Jerry Seinfeld, have bestowed their audience with hundreds, if not thousands of "hours of quality entertainment." one even set aside time to sit and watch their programs. During this time, nothing else mattered. It didn't matter if that day, it would have been the worst day, and the show or the episode of that same day would have been more or less'. the only thing that mattered was seeing them, and you were comforted, and motivated, to find the humor in your life, and make it more pleasant. for my part, I thank you both, for giving a large part of your lives, to make mine a richer one. '
@@jasonalangriffin "Late night" television and SNL is an obsolete format. Played out and irrelevant. It was an event back in the day to stay up late and watch live shows. Now with internet and Netflix it's nothing special anymore. It's run its course. Jagoff.
Thoses 2 men are so legendary and iconic they can't really graps the impact their careers have had on such a large number of peoples for so many many years....
They both provided me with tons of entertainment and I appreciate them both. I'm really looking forward to next years Netflix release of the remastered Seinfeld series. Also, if you haven't seen David on Jerry's, Comedians in Cars on Netflix check it out.
Letterman turns every question he asks back to himself, so when Jerry figures this out, he gives Letterman what he wants..a compliment...then Letterman preceeds to be humble....what a phoney.
He just mentioned that David is not good at helping people and the people who are good at it, are doing it .. and if David mourns about, he would just, mourn about something that is not there.. where's the compliment in that? David of course did compliment the guy..
My late night routine as a teenager, first half of Letterman, click over to Married with Children, then on to Conan (I didn't have any idea who Letterman's guests were so I mostly liked the comedy bits and Top Ten)
Seinfeld is the best, I'd love to see him as the host, he knows who he is and what he wants, what's up? When people ask for humility and less ego, they really want him to ask permission to succeed, he doesn't have to be any different
This mush-fest is pretty cute Norm McDonald's farewell set on Letterman's last Late Night is pretty honest and touching too... It's funny that Leno got what he wanted from the network (twice) but in the end, he lost respectability and looks like a man-child. Letterman was always funny, genuine and unafraid to dissent.
Letterman is a genuine human being, searching for meaning and purpose like we all want, even if we are not aware of it. Yet Seinfeld nailed it. Would Letterman have done more for humanity if he had done charity work for 30 years? I say no way. He gave my friends and I many great moments, and even though his profession is not considered something profound, he made my life a little better. It was his soul's calling I think, clearly. When he had his heart attack, I remember being touched when he came back, his level of gratitude toward his doctors. I know he made some mistakes, but we all do... he was still a class act in my book.
It’s like two guys arguing about taking the tab after a nice dinner and drinks...”I’ll take this...No, i got this...Nah, my shut up my shout i’m paying for this...” The comment section is as witty and funny as these two guys bth. Well done guys.
This wasn’t an interview, it was an aggressive compliment battle.
and they're not even british
😂😂💯
Like the 2 chipmunks Chip & Dale - After you!...no no no, After you!, quite possibly not, I insist, after you!.........
@@chrisreyes2393 you mean not even Canadian
@@chrisreyes2393 They’re not even Swedish!
Dave: I hate myself and I love you
Jerry: I love myself and I love you
Very interesting way of putting it, and probably close to the truth
Haha you are right.
Nothing wrong with loving yourself
Joan Jett: I hate myself for loving you
This was upper middle class dad pornography. Two old men, equally incapable of taking a compliment, who want to compliment each other. *wipes away tears* it's beautiful
Upper middle class? Seinfeld is a billionaire.
@@jerimayavondristen9955 more talking about the different classes reactions to compliments and gratitude, not literally how much money they have, it's not particularly relevant
@@ImK4Os All Dave or YOU.... has to do is look at the Tonight show now with Seth to see how great Dave was... Seth ruined the late show legacy.
@@ImK4Os look at the Tonight show now with Seth to see how great he was... Seth ruined the late show legacy..
@Jay U cheers
Jerry: David shut up and take my compliment!
David: Over my dead body, Jerry.
The truly funny thing is that Netflix really is a joke.
@@Chieflywaze oh shutup
Hahaha i love it.
David Letterman in the early to mid-80s was such a huge source of inspiration in my life. I worked second shift at the time, and the highlight of my day was coming home to watch his show, laughing endlessly throughout. My life was so much better for it. Thank you, Dave!
Later he became a political ayewhole
Same here.
Hulk Hogan said the same when he was trying to make it to the top.
Agreed. I think people who didn't live through it, and didn't experience the early years of "Late Night with David Letterman" in real time, can't really understand how revolutionary it was. Almost every late night host since then has followed in Dave's footsteps even more than in Johnny Carson's. Even Jay Leno's Tonight Show, I would argue, was more similar to Dave's show than it was to Carson's Tonight Show.
I love watching Jerry have conversations with people. He's so genuine and has no tolerance for bullshit.
That’s one take. Another is he’s a narcissistic, elitist prick. I mean that in the nicest way possible.
Sean Matthew King Jerry = winner. “Sean Matthew King” = loser.
He’s an asshole
There is a recession! Help out!
In an odd way, he's kind of more "Larry David" than Larry David!
@M Lauderdale "Or he is a self absorbed narcissistic entitled elitist asshole"
Sure he is - he's a comedian. Name a comedian who isn't. Hint: you're wrong.
I like how 2 people complimenting each other felt more like an argument over a hot potato neither wants.
jerry seinfeld said in an interview that being called the greatest is a double edged sword. on one side, its a compliment, but on the other; when an audience hears such and raises their expectations to unrealistic standards, their expectations will never be met. it kind of turns the audience against the comedian.
@@ryanmichaelblunt I remember him saying that. So why is he doing it to Dave?
that's insecurity for you, it was a power game
@@BbGun-lw5vi He didn't say Dave was the greatest. He just said that Dave's work made people happy (true) and that his show was really innovative (also true, IMO).
@@derekfnord He said Letterman was the “savior.”
Did ya notice Dave squirm and shift around when Jerry was complimenting him.
@ damn you didnt have to go after the beard that damn hard 😂
@ Damn, did his beard steal your lunch money?
Dave is such a class act 💪
No I was watching another video.
I don't agree with Jerry on why you do it... Yes making people happy is part of it but a lot of it is egocentric, with many facets that are to do with one's own self satisfaction.. some of those qualities are positive and others that are not so healthy.
The proof for Letterman is reality. Both Norm McDonald and Ray Romano, two great comedians, have expressed their great love for him and what he has done for them. He truly has made the world a better place through his television shows.
It's like a freaking freestyle rap battle, but with kind words.
Jerry is right, both men have contributed greatly the wellbeing of humans. if you love your job and do it with honesty it will be taken on board for the right reason. David and Jerry are both at the TOP of their Fields. we love them
Young people today don't realize there used to be a time where no celebrity seemed relatable. No famous person was talking as the voice of reason for the people. Dave was that guy for a lot of people and that changed the landscape of late night television whichis now being squandered for corporate gain.
You know they're comedians when they have a conversation in which they themselves are very serious, but from third person's perspective, it's somehow very satisfyingly funny, and you just want to continue watching them go at it.
“No you’re the best”
“No, YOU’RE the best”
“No you!...”
Jerry is a smart man , I agree with his opinion on how long letterman had his show 😊
Letterman built like Santa's lawyer.
Letterman was the only late night host that made me Laugh out Loud on a regular basis.
Him and Conan
@ALF RAYDOUGH who's Carson?
@ALF RAYDOUGH Compared to Johnny, yes they did all suck. but Dave was at least good enough to worship at Johnny's feet (which he did).
@ALF RAYDOUGH Johnny wanted Dave to succeed him on the Tonight Show. But then there was that snake with the big jaw hiding in the closet eavesdropping on the NBC execs’ meeting. Do you understand now, Alfredo?
Then you would've never watched Conan
The dynamic described here is interesting and actually quite characteristic of Dave. The aim of Dave's whole Schtick is to continually project that little matters or should be taken things seriously and this is a great clue to who Dave fundamentally is and what he thinks of himself. At moments when he transcends this avoidance to express genuine emotions, he engenders warmth and caring from his fans. The fanbase are essentially observer of this struggle in Dave to acknowledge genuine vulnerability. When Jerry, enormously successful himself, gives complements, these compliments are more potent and threatening to Dave's self-evaluation and challenge his deeper questioning of self-worth which he characteristically avoids. Despite his popularity and success, what he does, considering a deeper level, is avoidance of his lack of belief in his value as a person despite the enormity of evidence to the contrary: fame, fortune, popularity. He admits that he entered comedy not actually thinking that much of it. He was not filled with trepidation as many comics at the start of their careers who show up at the comedy store to do stand up. The sense is that he is winging it and he walks out on that tightrope denying that there is any danger to it. But as the reality is that there is danger in risk to anyone who cares about their life and avoiding bad outcomes, Dave's detachment to his vulnerability is directly associated with a denial of self-value. He must rely heavily on being distracted from this consideration of his self of a lack of value, which is what drives his walking the tightrope every day when he was on TV nightly. When Jerry reflects on Dave's accomplishments, Dave avoids acknowledging it with substantial discomfort because it threatens his ability to take the level of risks which distract him from the emptiness he experiences when not distracted. That's Dave Letterman.
David Letterman was the most powerful man in the mid 80s, he did more for humanity than any of us could ever aspire for
“I hate my kids, let’s talk about them cuz NO ONE DOES THAT” original material
Back when Letterman first came on the air was one of the best years of my life. I would walk my girlfriend home ( together 40 years now ) and my best friend would stop by after work. We would get stoned to bejesus, play Atari, watch him and then watch Monty python or Benny Hill . Great times. Thanks Bob Walsh; the nicest guy in the world.
This was a giant circlejerk and I loved it
Jerry likes the truth and wisdom.
So glad my fondness for the Seinfeld show is founded in some deepness.
Jerry is Arrogant tool
Jerry is a narcissistic dick. Hard to figure it out?
Know Your Cuts of Meat, Top Ten List, Will It Float?, Know Your Current Events, CBS Mailbag, George W. Bush Compilations, Monica Lewinsky quips, Paul Schaffer & the CBS Orchestra, guests getting roasted, all brought to your screen by the one and only David Letterman! What more could anyone ask for? The Late Show with David Letterman blew all other talk shows out of the water! A legend who retired at his peak. Television is simply not the same without him.
My personal favorite was when he worked in McDonalds and Taco Bell
I'm glad I'm old enough to have been able to watch Dave before he moved to CBS. The old Late Night with David Letterman show was incredible.
It's so hard to give a reach around, your reach around...
But they PULL IT off..hahaha
Jerry is amazing. Dave is paranoid and it's what makes him great. When Jerry describes it nicely, Dave gets weird. LOL.
its like watching Humility (Dave) have a conversation with Pride (Jerry)
@@BD-lq4id You put it into words, perfectly.
Dave (humble)
Jerry (prideful)
As we were reminded again today with coronaviruses and the tragedy of kobe's death.
We are nothing.
We're only here for a short time.
We should let nothing go to our heads.
#Love #Humility #Vanity
I see secure vs insecure rather than humility and pride.
@@sardatep I suppose you would.
idk why but just looking at Jerry's face and that smirk he always seems to have, even when he has a seemingly straight face, it always cracks me up.
Wow. Thank God for the few positive comments. I’ll never understand why people watch people or things they don’t like. Comment on it? Why even watch it, if you don’t like them. Personally, I prefer Lettermen. He and Johnny were the best. As for Jerry, I could see how his personality might run some people the wrong way but that are there any comedians who are universally loved by everyone. You’ve got to give them both their due. They knew what their calling was and went into it all the way. Sink or swim. Dave is more midwestern whereas Jerry is more NY. But they’re still funny!!! And it’s obvious that they love what they do!!!
very good comment, insightful
The beard is everything.💙
@ wow...why so triggered?
Beards save lives' man! My beard stopped a bullet in Nam' . I dont like to think of it but when it do Im glad i had that thick braided viking beard when I was on my recon missions in Nam' , man. Long story short, my beard;s what saved my damn life! So blessed is the beard no doubts, im with ya boyeahh!
@ I would like to see Dave trim the beard shorter, I think it's just too long. I think he looks good in a beard. It looks good bushy but just trim it quite a bit shorter
Both of these guys changed my entire world growing up ... here were 2 people that didn't necessarily have the same views I had, but they were as frustrated & annoyed with the existing crap that they did something different. And while I didn't always agree with them, I loved the fact that they did it. Because everything else was boring in comparison.
I'm hesitant to say Letterman is the all-time greatest, but he was definitely better than anyone else on while he was on either time slot. Personal all-time favorite
He was close to doing what Steve Allen did, rather than Carson, Leno or Parr. He didn't tolerate nonsense celebrity. That was his big innovation, I think.
Wow, two of my favorite people together. I love it!
You're both right you're both wrong. I pronounce you both - 'Even Stevens' of the latter 20th century.
Elvis had his fat years, Letterman his beard years.
Jerry likes to disagree..that's his thing
And he does it so quickly, almost off the cuff. THEN he gives a totally legitimate, well thought-out reason.
No, he's just not afraid to voice when he does disagree. This makes it seem like he enjoys it because it gets manifested more than with "normal" people. This shouldn't be mistaken for him reveling in disagreement. There are plenty of times that he agrees with people and says so.
I have to agree on that Seinfeld was the best sitcom ever (for me),sure there were other great ones during that time period such as Married with children and keep on dreaming ,which I really liked as well,but Seinfeld really had it all,such a great show.
I wish they would make a reunion series before everyone in the show gets to old or pass away.
(including me)
The show was likable but Jerry himself.
This is the closest thing we've got to Dick Cavett these days and I'm here for it.
Jerry is right about Letterman -- I miss his show so much. He was in my opinion the last of the legendary late night talk show hosts.
Yeah he was the last of his generation, and conan a bit too
I love Jerry’s honesty
Those shiny Italian shoes..😵
Jerry said it best about Letterman. Letterman’s mission in life was a talkshow host keeping audiences entertained and happy. He maximized that till the end and he accomplished his purpose in life. So thank you Dave.
One time, my uncle and his date are driving thru Mexico. They see a monitor lizard on the side of the road. It drags my uncle out the car and chews his face off.
Two of my favorite entertainers.
"You're great"
"No you're great."
"No you're great."
That's funny. Jerry asks Dave if he's ever been fired. Larry King asked Jerry that question and he freaks out. ...lol... Oh boy. 🙄
Best comment on this video. I remember when that happened!
@@Mr-E. I still love my hero's I just know better than to get too close. I'm beginning to think that MOST creative people are eccentric and dangerous, especially with stand up comedians. 🤔
OF. ALL. TIME. So true...
FYI to everyone: the full episode is on Netflix. It’s the season 1 bonus episode titled “You’re Dave Letterman, You Idiot.”
Thank you!!
Two legends legending each other.
The level of this conversation is on the whole another level
The Two Kings. Living Legends.
I feel like this is Jerry auditioning for his own talk show.
Great idea! Let's call it "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee"
@@SkiRaceGeek dick...I meant an actual talk show like letterman.
@@dersolipsist3079 He has too much money to be bothered. He doesn't want to be saddled with a nightly chore; writing Seinfeld was a laborious process for him. I think he prefers the way he operates now, which is definitely an interesting contrast to Letterman's typically Midwestern laments on his career impact.
Louie
4:53 Dave's impression of a Llama...
Wow, I laughed harder than I thought I would when I actually listened to it.
I’m not a huge fan of Jerry (although I still love Seinfeld) but he’s right on the money here.
The positive cultural impact that a Carson/Letterman/Conan can have is huge. They are hilarious people that led by example and put a smile people’s faces every night from 1962-2021 between the 3 of them.
Being able to watch Carson and stay tuned for Letterman and then watch letterman and switch to Conan starting in ‘93 is 2 hours every single night for about 40 years where they put on a show that might not always be up to their own standards but I’ve never seen them have a bad show they worked so hard to make the thousands and thousands of episodes entertaining and did a damn good job.
They reached millions just about every one of those nights and made people happy if that’s not a positive impact i don’t know what is.
3:11 that's deep, amen...
One of the weirdest Epic Rap Battles of History I’ve ever seen
NOBODY is greater than David Letterman!
I see Larry king behind letterman
I think what Letterman is referring to, without actually saying anything, meaning what's held in his mind, is the fact he knows he kept score with others who did comedy and he never was happy or content in his work, and he held massive grudges toward others who had achieved what he wasnt able to, such as Leno being given the Carson show. Letterman has insecurities and inferiority complexes and so it WAS always about himself not humankind as Seinfeld says. He wasn't doing a damn thing for others, it was about and for himself, and there's nothing wrong with that, my god, it's the norm in every industry.
Its true Letterman's kept me great shape with humor. Something about him that divides him from most weekend shows
Enough with the kids, spot on.
Jerry is also a born interviewer himself, witty and straight to the point , Dave is more seasoned and trying to be more comedic in his old age
It’s the conversation between humble and pride. Secure and insecure.
It is refreshing to hear people complimenting each other, instead of insulting each other.
Jerry seems such a nice person.
I've heard otherwise
Dave looks like an old Amish dude.
All things said and done. While i totally enjoyed this little bit and plan to watch the entire episode, i must point out that BOTH of these geniuses owe their careers to Mr Johnny Carson. He gave them their BIG break.
T Dunph
Add Steve Allen. Many of Steve’s innovative comedy bits on his shows greatly influenced David Letterman, especially when was on NBC.
Letterman knows, and he always paid it forward
It is true'. David Letterman, and Jerry Seinfeld, have bestowed their audience with hundreds, if not thousands of "hours of quality entertainment." one even set aside time to sit and watch their programs. During this time, nothing else mattered. It didn't matter if that day, it would have been the worst day, and the show or the episode of that same day would have been more or less'. the only thing that mattered was seeing them, and you were comforted, and motivated, to find the humor in your life, and make it more pleasant. for my part, I thank you both, for giving a large part of your lives, to make mine a richer one. '
Carson was very 70s
But Letterman was very 80s
Much needed.
Now of course, late night is a dead format.
It’s not dead. You’re just old.
@@jasonalangriffin "Late night" television and SNL is an obsolete format. Played out and irrelevant. It was an event back in the day to stay up late and watch live shows. Now with internet and Netflix it's nothing special anymore. It's run its course. Jagoff.
David and Conan my Favorite Late Night Shows. Brought me Real Joy ...
Love you Dave! You are better than you think. I still miss your show to this day
we just going to overlook jerry cussing for the first time in public, ever? 5 seconds in and my mind is already blown! lol. these two are great!
I agree with Jerry. The most important thing is to shift us out of survival as much as possible. Comedy sustains life.
Shit i'm here too early for the funny comments
Be a shepherd, not a sheep
Here I'll try to make a funny comment maybe this shows should be called between two beards
@@anthg4563 Be a WOLD. EAt them both~ ! Muahhha Muahhhahh! MUaaaaaaaaaaahahahahhaaaaaaa
Thoses 2 men are so legendary and iconic they can't really graps the impact their careers have had on such a large number of peoples for so many many years....
We never see ourselves as other people see us and we are our worst critics which is why most people don’t easily accept compliments and praise.
Mr Transcendental Mediator Seinfeld once took AUDITING in SCIENTOLOGY. BW AH H AHA HA HA
Wow poor Letterman is so depressed 😩🙏💯
Hope he’s ok 🌹
Huh?
The Velcro bit is an all time classic
I miss the Letterman show he's awesome
Both these guys shows combined account for more laughs in my life than any others.
GOTTA LOVE JERRY! TO THE POINT! HAHHAHA
I could watch these two talk for hours.Also,Steve Martin,but Seinfeld and Letterman are such pros that they are the best.
They both provided me with tons of entertainment and I appreciate them both. I'm really looking forward to next years Netflix release of the remastered Seinfeld series. Also, if you haven't seen David on Jerry's, Comedians in Cars on Netflix check it out.
Letterman turns every question he asks back to himself, so when Jerry figures this out, he gives Letterman what he wants..a compliment...then Letterman preceeds to be humble....what a phoney.
I've been out of the pop culture loop for so long, I had no idea Letterman turned into Santa Claus.
Seinfeld was just letting his inner ego talk about himself
Yeah, but he said it to Dave, so that makes it okay.
This is nothing more than a glorified circlejerk between 2 old farts.
@@Lostcontroller that's exactly why it's good
He just mentioned that David is not good at helping people and the people who are good at it, are doing it .. and if David mourns about, he would just, mourn about something that is not there.. where's the compliment in that? David of course did compliment the guy..
........ sooo who exactly is the host?
My late night routine as a teenager, first half of Letterman, click over to Married with Children, then on to Conan (I didn't have any idea who Letterman's guests were so I mostly liked the comedy bits and Top Ten)
I gotta watch these now
An Idea RULES YOU....and THAT idea is NOT YOURS...Cheers!
Letterman was great for a reason. Hey Dave, get it? Got it? Good!
YOU'RE BREATHTAKING
Damn I’ve never seen so much balls caressing in a interview.
Seinfeld is the best, I'd love to see him as the host, he knows who he is and what he wants, what's up? When people ask for humility and less ego, they really want him to ask permission to succeed, he doesn't have to be any different
This mush-fest is pretty cute
Norm McDonald's farewell set on Letterman's last Late Night is pretty honest and touching too...
It's funny that Leno got what he wanted from the network (twice) but in the end, he lost respectability and looks like a man-child. Letterman was always funny, genuine and unafraid to dissent.
Legends period.
I like Letterman but he could also be a jerk. I am thinking of the interview with Sophie Marceau. Terrible to watch.
David has become a true human being understanding what’s important in life... Seinfeld still trying to justify his millions and fame.
Letterman is a genuine human being, searching for meaning and purpose like we all want, even if we are not aware of it. Yet Seinfeld nailed it. Would Letterman have done more for humanity if he had done charity work for 30 years? I say no way. He gave my friends and I many great moments, and even though his profession is not considered something profound, he made my life a little better. It was his soul's calling I think, clearly. When he had his heart attack, I remember being touched when he came back, his level of gratitude toward his doctors. I know he made some mistakes, but we all do... he was still a class act in my book.
You da man! No you da man!
It’s like two guys arguing about taking the tab after a nice dinner and drinks...”I’ll take this...No, i got this...Nah, my shut up my shout i’m paying for this...”
The comment section is as witty and funny as these two guys bth. Well done guys.