The First Stupid Human Tricks On "Late Night" | Letterman

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2022
  • Hair dryer magic, a nose-blowing quarter flip and more in the first ever edition of an enduring Letterman segment. (Air date: 10/3/1983)
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  • @xtheunknown4662
    @xtheunknown4662 Год назад +6

    Shows like this are long gone. Thanks to RUclips I'm in my 20s again.

  • @xTheOxx
    @xTheOxx 2 года назад +27

    I love that the "no wagering" thing was part of it from the very beginning.

    • @allendracabal0819
      @allendracabal0819 Год назад +1

      Actually, that line was used earlier during Stupid Pet Tricks, as well.

  • @marcdudley7521
    @marcdudley7521 2 года назад +55

    My friends and I have long been waiting for some kind of official release of the Letterman collection. This is close. Pure magic! There'll never be another like you, Dave!

    • @JCO2002
      @JCO2002 2 года назад +4

      Yeah, it's cool, but Don has done a great job for a long time. Glad to see they haven't gone after him yet.

    • @JCO2002
      @JCO2002 2 года назад +2

      @@PatTheBatmanFan I must have spent at least a hundred hours on his channel. The guy's a champion.

    • @LetsBeHonestImAPrat
      @LetsBeHonestImAPrat 2 месяца назад +2

      @@JCO2002they actually paid him for the collection

  • @mikeroullier6875
    @mikeroullier6875 Год назад +4

    The coat hanger-penny thing was incredible!!

  • @kennelexplicit
    @kennelexplicit 2 года назад +18

    Looking at this it's just clear as daylight.. There is no-one who can entertain like David Letterman! Anything he does is just hilarious..

    • @justincoleman3805
      @justincoleman3805 2 года назад

      Well, he made himself laugh.
      And isn’t that what really counts?

  • @grasshopperfiddler
    @grasshopperfiddler 2 года назад +4

    That ball switch was a real nail biter

  • @footofjuniper8212
    @footofjuniper8212 2 года назад +23

    I saw this when it first aired, and taught myself that coat hanger trick. I was 13. I did it a few times, but stopped for whatever reason (probably got in trouble). I forgot all about it until just now.

    • @foppawah7564
      @foppawah7564 Год назад +2

      Same here. I stayed up most of the night, that night, until I got it. I still do it, occasionally.

    • @Leadfoot_P71
      @Leadfoot_P71 Год назад +1

      Yeah me too Wasn't too difficult as I recall.

    • @brunobruno1152
      @brunobruno1152 5 месяцев назад

      Wtf 😂 really seems like it shouldn't work at all

  • @dankline7091
    @dankline7091 2 года назад +9

    I remember the dual-writing lady! I don't think I've thought about her in decades. Sure miss Dave, and it was such a bummer that NBC locked up so many of those great routines when Dave moved to CBS.

  • @TheLadsBandLive
    @TheLadsBandLive Год назад +2

    The very first Stupid Human Tricks, plus, Michael Caine and Gilda Radner. Good god. What a show.

  • @wanderinggypsy3203
    @wanderinggypsy3203 2 месяца назад +1

    Neil is so serious!!❤ I remember when this aired. Good tv

  • @mediakhalil
    @mediakhalil 2 года назад +8

    Hair dryer guy was pretty great

  • @normanhowe4938
    @normanhowe4938 2 года назад +32

    The lady with the amidextris writing skills was pretty amazing.. her brain should be studied.

    • @hotlov72
      @hotlov72 2 года назад +5

      Her nuns have thought she was possessed!

    • @RideAcrossTheRiver
      @RideAcrossTheRiver 2 года назад +3

      There was talk of a sainthood.

    • @MattTee1975
      @MattTee1975 Год назад +2

      Hm, I can do that. I didn't think it was anything special.

    • @amrogers4
      @amrogers4 Год назад

      @@MattTee1975 Haha. I can do it, too. Just like the lady, I went up to the chalkboard and started doing it one day (out of curiosity and boredom). No one thought I was possessed, though, thank God! 😋

    • @sachiperez
      @sachiperez Год назад +1

      If you say you can't do it, you won't be able to. But everyone should try this; I think you might surprise yourself.

  • @rockturtleneck
    @rockturtleneck 2 года назад +2

    My friends and I used to replay Dave's "Shutter Shack" expression endlessly.

  • @michaelletterman2172
    @michaelletterman2172 2 года назад +7

    That was one of the best episodes ever. I think I was 16. I'd be late to school in the morning because I had stayed up late watching.

  • @RoadCone411
    @RoadCone411 2 года назад +12

    Let’s be honest, that coat hangar penny trick is a pretty good one. Seems hard to believe!

    • @lmcgregoruk
      @lmcgregoruk 2 года назад +5

      I like how when Dave picks up the penny to check it's not got anything sticky on it or some kind of indent, Bruce holds up the hangar to him in case he wants to check that too.

    • @johncritch6812
      @johncritch6812 Год назад +1

      Did he remove something from penny when he put it in his mouth ?

  • @BillyRamirez
    @BillyRamirez Год назад +1

    7:08 Shutter Shack is still going strong in 2023.

  • @caseyinmi1315
    @caseyinmi1315 Год назад +3

    Dave is pure genius . . . thanks dave

  • @MM-rr1kp
    @MM-rr1kp 2 года назад +2

    Neil, that was clutch!

  • @wannabe4668
    @wannabe4668 2 года назад +2

    Conair hairdryers. Brings back child hood memories

    • @amrogers4
      @amrogers4 Год назад

      Yup! With the curly cords, lol.

  • @chiefscheider
    @chiefscheider 2 года назад +3

    1:35 classic Dave reaction

  • @mhmrules
    @mhmrules 2 года назад +3

    I think the first trick turned into a T-ball stand replacement of some sort.

  • @bobbydigital3407
    @bobbydigital3407 8 месяцев назад

    Late night TV in 2023 doesn't even come close to what Lettermen did. I wish Dave would come back... He's truly missed. Love you Dave!

  • @LetsBeHonestImAPrat
    @LetsBeHonestImAPrat 2 месяца назад

    If this was now that guy would have plugged his restaurant 20 times lol like the shutters guy 😂

  • @justincoleman3805
    @justincoleman3805 2 года назад +3

    He made both the dime and the shotglass dissapear right after!

  • @notsure1277
    @notsure1277 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great job by all participants -- they carried themselves well.

  • @rha101
    @rha101 Год назад +1

    If I had been on the first stupid human tricks I would bring it up at every social gathering.

  • @GardenGirlD76
    @GardenGirlD76 2 года назад +7

    People were so much more talented before the internet! Thank you for capturing this epic truth! Fun Facts.

    • @khestehave
      @khestehave 2 года назад +2

      It used to be that people got on TV because they were special, now people are special because they are on TV…..I think that’s a Truman Show quote….nonetheless still true….

  • @johndavis3921
    @johndavis3921 2 года назад +4

    I could have watched this, BUT my parents made me go to school. Well, at least I got Viewer Mail once a week.

  • @r.edward5701
    @r.edward5701 2 года назад +1

    Television history here ladies and gentlemen.

  • @leonardm887
    @leonardm887 2 года назад +2

    “History-making television” Letterman was prescient

  • @lornaharris8831
    @lornaharris8831 Год назад

    I always loved David Letterman! He should have one more special!

  • @dk3062
    @dk3062 Год назад

    My favorite part is when he said, "I think I'm ooawll set."

  • @jimpigato2149
    @jimpigato2149 2 года назад +1

    When Dan came out, I just assumed his trick would involve his chest hair

  • @jyhertz
    @jyhertz 2 года назад +2

    Outstanding!

  • @TDB.AO.
    @TDB.AO. 2 года назад +1

    thank you so much for posting these clips.

  • @johnbaier797
    @johnbaier797 Год назад

    Comedy GOLD

  • @vicmaralmonte5909
    @vicmaralmonte5909 Год назад

    Dave was definitely the best in the business. Naturally funny

  • @samdavis6250
    @samdavis6250 Год назад

    Started watching dave when i was 12 during summer 1983 so stay up late loved him ever since 33 yrs i saw it all best funniest ever😎🤚

  • @johnpatmos1722
    @johnpatmos1722 Месяц назад

    And Shutter Shack is still advertising on Letterman to this day.

  • @schmodedo
    @schmodedo 2 года назад +1

    Swingin' Dave.

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 9 месяцев назад

    Classic!😂

  • @therewasacrookedman5892
    @therewasacrookedman5892 Год назад

    His jokey comments aside, Dave seems genuinely interested in the people.

  • @daddynitro199
    @daddynitro199 2 года назад +1

    My pre calculus teacher in high school could write a sentence, beginning at each end, meeting in the middle. He’s kind of an odd guy.

  • @mariannenguyenf2433
    @mariannenguyenf2433 2 года назад +2

    Hairdryer and balls or compressor and balls..check..done it. Writing backwards right and left hand .. together with other hand doung opposite..check..done it but could never write two different words with each hand.. the mind just could not do it..there was always a slight pause with one hand when writing two different words. i gotta try the hanger trick now. :)

    • @mariannenguyenf2433
      @mariannenguyenf2433 2 года назад

      and dime trick as well need to learn.

    • @pvanb
      @pvanb 2 года назад

      Sounds like a challenge to learn all the stupid human tricks.

  • @danielfox3003
    @danielfox3003 6 месяцев назад

    To the lady writing on the chalkboard… the power of Christ compels you!

  • @FUGP72
    @FUGP72 Год назад +1

    They'd probably allow wagering these days. In fact, they would have a sponsorship deal with one of the online betting sties, and encourage you to bet on every little part of the stupid trick.

  • @KentAJDK
    @KentAJDK 2 года назад +1

    Great Wonderfull Amazing Awesome Funny. 😁

  • @Mighty_Memer
    @Mighty_Memer 2 года назад +1

    And the rest is history...

  • @ruthecker399
    @ruthecker399 Год назад

    love dave always funny

  • @dave1484
    @dave1484 2 года назад +6

    Hope they upload the Manny the Street Hippy segments.

    • @cbus
      @cbus 2 года назад +2

      That’d be diggity dank!

  • @peggybuetow1026
    @peggybuetow1026 5 месяцев назад

    Gilda Radner! This must be from the 70’s!

  • @mickeyscott7479
    @mickeyscott7479 Год назад

    The good ol' days.

  • @ArtificialBanana
    @ArtificialBanana 2 года назад

    We’re having some fun now!

  • @wolverineiscool7161
    @wolverineiscool7161 Год назад

    Neil will go down in history for his amazing feat

    • @ObamaFromKenya
      @ObamaFromKenya 8 месяцев назад

      @wolverineiscool7161 Neil must be in his 70s by now possibly even 80

  • @necrophiliacin_lace628
    @necrophiliacin_lace628 2 года назад

    Dan Sexman is the most 70s name I've ever heard in my life

  • @u.s.militia7682
    @u.s.militia7682 2 года назад +2

    I guarantee 100% that he didn’t keep a penny on that coat hanger.

    • @andymorris8521
      @andymorris8521 Год назад

      Looked like it was on there to me, are you suggesting CGI in 1983 was used?

    • @markevan1
      @markevan1 Год назад

      It's actually not difficult to do.

    • @notsure1277
      @notsure1277 11 месяцев назад

      The cut edge of the hanger wire is flat, has irregular sharp edges, and its cross-sectional area is a significant fraction of the surface area of the penny. The guy did a good job by taking advantage of people's presumptions.

  • @tailwaggindragon
    @tailwaggindragon Год назад

    Now THAT'S - entertainment

  • @thesadwolf
    @thesadwolf 2 года назад

    Bruce Saltzman almost looked like an Andy Kaufman character.

  • @TheEleatic
    @TheEleatic 2 года назад +1

    I knew then the future of American society was bright.

  • @jamesgekas9904
    @jamesgekas9904 2 года назад +1

    First guy looks like Sam from Ltr

  • @Sarakate601
    @Sarakate601 Год назад

    Dang everyone’s from Long Island! My mom lives in Mastic Beach and I lived there for many years. I wonder if I ever met Anne. Though she’d be super old

  • @odiousmortem9896
    @odiousmortem9896 Год назад

    Neil looks like Sean Ashton in the replay

  • @jb888888888
    @jb888888888 2 года назад +3

    But Dan didn't "not touch" the dime! I lost 20 bucks on that, I demand a judge's opinion.

    • @Saldivinorum
      @Saldivinorum 2 года назад +2

      Well, Dave told you not to make and wagers, so..

    • @jb888888888
      @jb888888888 2 года назад

      @@Saldivinorum That was just a request. It had no force of law.

  • @wanderinggypsy3203
    @wanderinggypsy3203 2 месяца назад

    Best way to get your 15 mins

  • @plaws0
    @plaws0 2 года назад

    First guy was perfect. Real chef? And why only people from Long Island???
    Real question: Did participants in either Tricks version get, like, union scale or something?

  • @danielfox3003
    @danielfox3003 6 месяцев назад

    Ah yes, back when Dave still wore a helmet.

  • @MikeChimeri
    @MikeChimeri 2 года назад

    Strong Island!

  • @jamesm.3967
    @jamesm.3967 2 года назад +1

    How this show ever made it on the air is a mystery. Kind of like Ed Sullivan being on tv. They were so uncomfortable that it was interesting.

    • @povertyspec9651
      @povertyspec9651 Год назад +1

      Johnny Carson loved Dave and had a big part of it, as Johnny was the King of TV back then.

  • @nancyf7919
    @nancyf7919 Год назад +1

    It sounds crazy but I can write like that too.

  • @laraine8857
    @laraine8857 2 года назад +2

    And just where are Neil and his balls today?

    • @ObamaFromKenya
      @ObamaFromKenya 8 месяцев назад

      This was 40 years ago, Neil looks 30s to 40s in his stupid human trick so he’s at least in his 70s or maybe even 80s now and I doubt he’s using a hairdryer for any balls

  • @blackiefitzpatrick6611
    @blackiefitzpatrick6611 Год назад

    lmfao!!!

  • @greatwave1
    @greatwave1 Месяц назад

    Some people have too much time on their hands!

  • @YnotNomis
    @YnotNomis 2 года назад +3

    Please...no wagering.

    • @chiefscheider
      @chiefscheider 2 года назад

      Did you mean swaggering or wagering? 😄

  • @GraemeGunn
    @GraemeGunn 3 месяца назад

    a "keen" program
    it's weird how language changes like that

  • @MartinGorski
    @MartinGorski 2 года назад

    Is Dan Sexton really Tom Savini?

  • @markjohns2516
    @markjohns2516 2 года назад

    Where is that guy neil now?

  • @zoozercattacrezooz4646
    @zoozercattacrezooz4646 2 года назад +1

    I can do the writing backwards thing....Is it easy? can anybody do it?

    • @pvanb
      @pvanb 2 года назад

      I had a cousin who could do it and I was duly impressed so I practiced doing it myself. I don't recall it being that hard to learn, so maybe it looks more impressive than it actually is?

    • @zoozercattacrezooz4646
      @zoozercattacrezooz4646 2 года назад

      @@pvanb yeah cause I tried and did it first try...I am ambidextrous though.

  • @realityjunky
    @realityjunky 2 года назад +4

    Having survived Catholic school, I can understand her reluctance to display her writing skill to the principal and her parents. Those nuns could make anyone feel like they were possessed by a demon.

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 2 года назад +1

      At least catholic school for you was temporary. I was raised by a very Christian mother who thought almost everyone were demons and witches.
      And people wonder why I now have absolutely no interest in religion as an adult 🙄

    • @realityjunky
      @realityjunky 2 года назад +2

      @@sensimania I am very interested and supportive of your new frame of mind. The damage done by deists and their gaslighting is permanent and all we can do is overlay it with new critical thinking. I applaud your survival and hope that you find peace in the world around you. Seek out support groups, if possible. You are definitely not alone.

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 2 года назад +1

      @@realityjunky Thank you kind person 💜. And likewise for you, I hope you've found a balance and peace in your life X

  • @RangerVickyJohnson
    @RangerVickyJohnson 2 года назад +1

    First comment. How jealous are you? 😜

  • @mensaconservative7887
    @mensaconservative7887 2 месяца назад

    We all loved Dave until he turned into a psycho lefty. Too bad.

  • @edfulginiti8798
    @edfulginiti8798 2 года назад

    When Dave didn't do politics he was fine. Then he went political...Carson NEVER did...and he was no longer welcome in many a household.

    • @jamesm.3967
      @jamesm.3967 2 года назад +2

      Political? Someone is a little too sensitive.

    • @CleverAccountName303
      @CleverAccountName303 Год назад

      Stop crying snowflake

    • @Mark-sj3xb
      @Mark-sj3xb Год назад +1

      Carson did go political in most of his monologues. However it was all in fun as he was not partisan poking fun at both parties.

  • @freddyfurrah3789
    @freddyfurrah3789 Год назад +1

    They put professional LAUGHERS in studio audiences. I can here the same womans laughter.

    • @8307c4
      @8307c4 Год назад

      That or it's pre-recorded playback.

  • @-FALKOR
    @-FALKOR Месяц назад +1

    🇺🇸🇺🇦❤🤍💙💛🌹🇮🇱🤍💙‬