His demeanor is such a dichotomy of his film characters. On screen, he's loud, obnoxious, and intimidating. Of screen he's so soft spoken and calm. He almost sounds intimidated himself.
It’s not acting. People in that life are equal parts intimidating and caring. Everything they do seems random and chaotic, but is so intentional. I see it in the difference between Pesci, Ray Liotta & De Niro. Apart from acting, you can see it in their demeanor how close they are to that life. You can tell who’s been exposed to what. Ive had people that have a body count, tell me I should never raise my voice to women, “it shows weakness”. Those same people have domestically assaulted women, but have also never missed a birthday for me or anyone they know.
There's also the time Joe 'jokingly' referred to Chicago Outfit Mobster Frank Cullotta, who was working as a technical advisor on a film, as a rat, and got the scare of his life.
The character of Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon showed this guy's range perfectly. He is a genius. I don't think I have ever seen anyone give such flavor to their characters like Pesci. I bet you the script and original ideas were nowhere near what he did with all those characters. Absolute monster.
Joe does not like to be teased or kidded. On the set of ‘Casino’ Don Rickles did what Rickles does, he let the air out of everyone on set, including Scorsese and De Niro, who loved it. Pesce, however, did not like it at all and called Don all manner of foul names!
I like Joe Pesci but he likes to break balls and hates it when you give it back to him which is not a great quality to have. On the Casino set Frank Cullotta threatened him over something Joe said that went over the line, can't recall what it was.
Ik right. I love cigars and wish I could smoke them more conveniently when I go somewhere in public. But you pretty much can’t smoke cigars in any buildings besides some casinos. The lack of freedom is staggering now.
The Public Eye (1992) is a decent film, based loosely on a true story, and clearly Pesci's attempt to elevate his position from supporting to lead roles. But for some reason, the film has disappeared without a trace
Joe spent a long time making it big. I really didn't know about his singing career. He's definitely best in criminal films, and he was in one as Vinnie that did well. Amazingly, he pulled out of acting for the most part for the last decade or more. 2024 now.
Can't believe anyone paid him to record that album. It is so bad, it had to be a vanity project where he paid the studio bills. Like self-publishing? "Raging Bull" is your second film. Holy Cow!
opines, this appearance, only, reinforces, how much I like Mr. Pesci! When Dave reveals, "You know, we have the album, here", Mr. Pesci, instantly, replies, "Can I buy it?"
His partner in the comedy routine he was talking about was Frank Vincent, the guy that played Billy Batts in "Goodfellas". They were close friends at the time.
Frank Culotta ,a real gangster, on the set of the movie Casino as a consultant, tells a story on how he confronted Joe ,because he embarrassed him on set ,...Joe apologized....
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Two movies I never get tired of watching Goodfellas and Casino.
the milk fed veal moments one of the best boss moments ever oozes confidence 🤣
Home alone
Goodfellas was great.....Casino was garbage...... believe me.....I lived the life
Even though Casino is 6 years long. Can relate. 😊❤
for me those two as well and scarface (even tho joe isn't in it)
"Hey Joe, you are terrible singer!" 😄
Joe: "Terrible how?"
😂
He's not here to amuse us? LOL 😊❤
Like a clown? How is he funny? You said!
😂
His demeanor is such a dichotomy of his film characters. On screen, he's loud, obnoxious, and intimidating. Of screen he's so soft spoken and calm. He almost sounds intimidated himself.
Yeah, I'm surprised. It means he's a really good actor. I'm surprised that I like him.
I never realized how soft spoken Joe is.
Little Joe
Same here, it surprised me, maybe given the characters he's played?
@@93Jubilee definitely
Thanks for replying
@@93Jubilee definitely
Now go home and get your shine box.
Lmao
Funny.
And, that was pretty much the end of Billy Batts.
Back when late night was entertaining and worth watching.
Yes nobody is left now worth watching Leno Carson and letterman were the best of the best!
Okay, boomers
thanks for making their point.
Yeah you solidified their point. Now we are stuck with raw sewage late night shows
lol old people whining
My Cousin Vinny! That's my favorite film of his. Thank you Joe Pesci 👏👏
2 youts 🤣🤣🤣
@@henryphilips6563 😀 That entire movie is so great.
My cousin Vinny actually should always be included in any list of "best movies of all time." "Casablanca", then "my cousin Vinny". 🎭📽️🎭
@@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 Agree 💯
Did you say yute😂
Luckily, he's a funny guy. That saved him from harm.
What, like a clown?
@@bigbowlowrong4694 ,right. He amuses me. Like Stepinfetchit.
I'm here to amuse you ?
Funny how?
Like a dancing bear ?
How does such an obviously sensitive and considerate man portray violent and absolutely amoral sociopaths so damned well?!
Apparently he grew up around real gangsters so he witnessed what they were like
It's called acting. What do you do for a living?
It’s his shadow side he gets to express it through his characters and not in real life
It’s not acting. People in that life are equal parts intimidating and caring. Everything they do seems random and chaotic, but is so intentional. I see it in the difference between Pesci, Ray Liotta & De Niro. Apart from acting, you can see it in their demeanor how close they are to that life. You can tell who’s been exposed to what. Ive had people that have a body count, tell me I should never raise my voice to women, “it shows weakness”. Those same people have domestically assaulted women, but have also never missed a birthday for me or anyone they know.
Honestly your right him in home alone idk how anyone can play such a scary part.
This video made me run right to the news…luckily he’s okay.
I know, this channel is a constant remind death is not far away
Thanks.
Should be a rule on this channel: first one in has to google the guest's well being.
@@davewestner I second this
Thought he got whacked!!! 😅
@@davewestnerthird this one
Joe Pesci is a truly versatile and gifted actor.
I'm glad all of his wounds from Home Alone and Home Alone 2 had healed by the time this interview rolled around.
Saw for kids.
Back in the good ol' days when you could smoke stogies on TV...
He doesn’t have to find a hiding spot, like YOU. Hohoho
Love that they had freedom to smoke
Lowkey it does cause cancer its not freedom just curtious of others i smoke a pod a day but this is simple
It was a better time when you could smoke a cigar on the set of Letterman, I miss the 90’s.
You could smoke cigs,cigars in high school in East TN. In the 70s.😊
If you were a student parents permission no joke.😊
Joe Pesci is one of the greatest ever ❤
How did you forget ... My Cousin Vinnie?!🤪😁
Don’t think he made that one yet.
@@waynedurning8717he had, it just wasnt some big box office smash.. it just became a cult classic afterwards
@@kcguy8864 thanks for the info
I pray to Joe Pesci everyday, like George Carlin taught me. What a great man. :)
So do I! He's a guy who can get things done.
The things ha can do in a Leather coat and a Bat!
amen!
Top comment imo 😂
@@EternalChampI can't take credit from Georgie's words, man. Glad you liked it, though! :)
He’s such a soft spoken guy, but he definitely has that “Tommy” vibe.
There's also the time Joe 'jokingly' referred to Chicago Outfit Mobster Frank Cullotta, who was working as a technical advisor on a film, as a rat, and got the scare of his life.
Referred to him as a “rat” to his face.
@furbabydaddy814 he was joking heard the same story
Hearing Joe sing makes me feel better about my voice. Thanks Joe!!
He is indeed an inspiration.
😂
The late Bruno Kirby sounded exactly like him...
Whoa whoa, you think I sound funny? Funny how?😅
@@brianwells4507 now go home and get your f*cking shine box. LOL.
I've never heard Joe Pesci sing before and he is actually super good wtf!
Funny How?
The first time I saw Joe Pesci was on Home Alone. I thought he was a comedian. I had no idea of his other side.
The character of Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon showed this guy's range perfectly. He is a genius. I don't think I have ever seen anyone give such flavor to their characters like Pesci. I bet you the script and original ideas were nowhere near what he did with all those characters. Absolute monster.
I love Joe Pesci but his singing is awful. Sorry Joe!
I wonder if at the time Letterman knew these clips were going to become so classic.
Guy shoulda won the Oscar for The Irishman..
He was so good. I'm surprised too
Joe does not like to be teased or kidded. On the set of ‘Casino’ Don Rickles did what Rickles does, he let the air out of everyone on set, including Scorsese and De Niro, who loved it. Pesce, however, did not like it at all and called Don all manner of foul names!
I like Joe Pesci but he likes to break balls and hates it when you give it back to him which is not a great quality to have. On the Casino set Frank Cullotta threatened him over something Joe said that went over the line, can't recall what it was.
Little man syndrome
@axelarroyo3286 - Story I heard was Pesci called Cullotta a rat... & apparently, it was NOT, shall we say... "well received". Oh I bet!
Pesci is Phenomenal!
Brilliant Actor
Ahhh......the good 'ol days when you could smoke a cigar wherever & whenever you wanted to........LOL !
Ik right. I love cigars and wish I could smoke them more conveniently when I go somewhere in public. But you pretty much can’t smoke cigars in any buildings besides some casinos. The lack of freedom is staggering now.
Joe is so chill compared to the characters hes portrayed.
Joe played Joe Conforte..Mustang Ranch brothel owner. Ba da bing!
Awesome 😎
Joe is so humble.
God bless Joe and David!!🙏
I love Joe Pesci! Loved him since i saw him in the Home Alone films.
Joe Pesci a very great actor
Cool! I had an uncle who went by “Little Joe.” Pretty great that he got saved by that acting thing.
I have an uncle that goes by Lil Jon.
YAYAAAH!!!$
Without wanting a "wise guy" moment of my own, thank God he went into movies and gave up on music.
I kept waiting for him to say "yutes".
You could tell Culotta wasnt super fond of Pesci, but still wuteva.TheMans A Treasure
study to write English !!!
The Public Eye (1992) is a decent film, based loosely on a true story, and clearly Pesci's attempt to elevate his position from supporting to lead roles. But for some reason, the film has disappeared without a trace
He did a good job playing a lead in My Cousin Vinny
Joe is amazing. I love his work.
Little Joe " Sure Can Shine"
Shine how?
@@DA0K With a shine box 🤣 Why you liking your own comment ?
@@warfarewarrior Liking how?
@@DA0Kliking how how?
Comment deserves more likes
One of the greatest to ever do it do it. His acting could be sadistic and crazy or burn the top of your head off funny as hell. Truly a legend
Joe Pesci seems like the sweetest, nicest guy. . .Love him!
I’ve met many famous actors but he is hands down the best one that in person acts and talks exactly like he does in movies
WTF? He acts and talks absolutely nothing like the characters he portrays in movies...
@@jdemarco he did when I met him and that was at a wedding so he didn’t have to
Should've dubbed in "We apologize to Matt Damon, we ran out of time"
I miss the 90s
He must have come from a rich family to get away with recording an album with that voice.
"Anything you need, Leo Getz"
The "Little Joe" Album seems to be Joe's real life Shine Box. 😂
Yeah he did not like seeing that album 🤣🤣
Love his acting, but that singing sounded like Alvin and the freakin Chipmunks.
GOTTA GETCHU INTO MY LIFE😂😂😂😂😂
Joe spent a long time making it big. I really didn't know about his singing career. He's definitely best in criminal films, and he was in one as Vinnie that did well. Amazingly, he pulled out of acting for the most part for the last decade or more. 2024 now.
One of the greatest SUPPORTING actors of all time.
One of the greatest actors of all time.
Accurate statement. Best supporting
Actors *
just because he stars in “supporting” roles doesnt mean he is on classified as that. HES AN ACTOR. period. And hes top 20 greatest
My Cousin Vinny wasn't a supporting role. Great movie.
My cousin Vinny
He hates doing interviews even more than De Niro, I was surprised there even was an interview.
One of the best, great range and love this man because I grew up with him.
Hey Tommy, U Got Ur
Shine Box, My Shoe's
Need A Shineing---Billy Batts...
Can't believe anyone paid him to record that album. It is so bad, it had to be a vanity project where he paid the studio bills. Like self-publishing?
"Raging Bull" is your second film. Holy Cow!
They bring the genius in each other in good humor.
Joe Pesci, Clint Eastwood and Steve Coogan are my top three actors.
I married a man where my kids think he was joe peshi! Lol they were so much alike and i truely loved him! RIP Billy 😂
opines, this appearance, only, reinforces, how much I like Mr. Pesci! When Dave reveals, "You know, we have the album, here", Mr. Pesci, instantly, replies, "Can I buy it?"
Yes,I thought that was very cool. Small things matter.
For some strange reason I always have more respect for calm people who speak in a soft tone. I don't know why.
Phil & Dana! Thank you to whomever is at the controls over there. Would love to see the Hartman interview from this episode 🖤
I would like to know why Joe was only the last scene in a Bronx tail as a short Cameo
Thats not true, go watch A Bronx Tale again.
thing with pesci is that he thought he was a real wise guy on set instead of an actor playing a part.
Music and guitar has always been his first love, acting was a side gig that grew into someone more
His partner in the comedy routine he was talking about was Frank Vincent, the guy that played Billy Batts in "Goodfellas". They were close friends at the time.
Frank Culotta ,a real gangster, on the set of the movie Casino as a consultant, tells a story on how he confronted Joe ,because he embarrassed him on set ,...Joe apologized....
what a ridiculous singing voice, but a formidable actor.
that is the some of the most uncomfortable singing I have ever heard. Congrats!
It’s sad that a talented actor such as he…. Will probably get cancer from smoking .sad!
Glad he kept his day job.
Funny guy
He should have said to Joe, “Do you think I’m a clown?” 😂
2nd and insanely early 😁
At the time of this interview, the world had not yet met Nicky Santoro in Casino!!
How can you be mad at joe pesci , thats like being mad at danny devito
What a humble man. Back when Challahwood made decent films❤ well..some.
LEGEND!!!!
He was very good in "With Honors".
Wish Joe would sing again. He is a good in singing the standards.
He is in a company of his own. What an icon Joe is.❤️
Still waters run deep..!
The super with Joe pesci funny movie very underrated legendary 👏 🎬 🎬 🎬 🎬 actor
David Letterman always great guests and awesome journalists skills . Every show is a good show. Thanks David Letterman and production crew! 🌟
Blue Rodeo and Manon Rheaume - great show for Canadians
he was pretty scary in "Casino" too
But very funny
Thank god he didn't persevere with his singing career.
Jersey native Joe Pesci - Brick city
I was only listening to this I wasn't watching it and I honestly thought it was Roseanne Barr or some other woman
What happened To his best movie..casino 👌
❤ I have always loved 😍 you Joe😊. But when you Sing.... I go crazy 😧
Ah the days when you could smoke anywhere
How can they leave Easy Money off the list ? Travesty .
Is this just question after question with no chat ? Is this show still running ? Letterman needs to be taken off air if it is still running.
Funny guy
EPITOME DEL CULTO A LA PERSONALIDAD ENFOCAN SOLO AL TIPO LETTERMAN (CARTERO) Y NO A SU INVITADO.
SE SIENTA EN UN PODIO COMO DE JUEZ Y SIENTA AL INVITADO A MEDIO METRO HACIA ABAJO.. ES UNA HUMILLACION FLAGRANTE. POBRE HUMANIDAD.
Joey is really a stand up guy, very humbled to.