Before he was famous I saw David Lettermenl open for Dave Mason at Harrah's Casino Lake Tahoe in 1978 and have LOVED him ever since. He's the absolute BEST!!
Dave doesn't punch up, or punch down. He just waves his arms around, as joyously and politely as he can. One never comes away NOT liking people in general.
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 Oh please you twit. Do something with your life. Biden is the President. We the people love democracy. If you dont like it, move!
My heart!! ❤ David has always been my favorite since I was a small child and he was a weatherman. He still is as quick witted as ever!! Never misses a beat. Still as funny as ever! I love you David. American treasure.
Are you from Indiana? That’s cool if you knew him back then. Or knew of him. I would wonder as the local newscast is popular in their town but unknown anywhere else
@@aaronsmith4806 I was actually born in California when he was a weatherman. I’m not exactly sure how I was able to watch him as a forecaster on a black and white TV through an antenna in the 70s.
I know Dave gave it up for a reason, but he could, if he wanted, step right back in and be the best Late Night host again today without any problem whatsoever. He is, to put it bluntly, a legend. I'm glad you had him on Jimmy and it's fun to watch you guys bond over similar experiences.
@@freedomprophet2597 It ended up like that, yes, but I'm not sure he quit the Late show so he could go to Netflix. But, who knows. Maybe he had it planned out deep down when he did quit. Plus, he was making a ton of cash at CBS too. I think it was probably more of a chance to do something different without such a demanding schedule.
Oh wow.. Thank you Jimmy for bringing Dave on.. just seeing him brings back so many memories I honestly get emotional.. Love you Dave. Thank you Jimmy.💙
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
humf...i'm still waiting for Letterman to say anything funny. He asks some good questions during some interviews, that's about as far as his talent goes. Anyone can act like a grumpy old man while shaking your head, if you think that's comedy, yikes.
David Letterman is an icon. A living legend. And despite being passed over as Carson's replacement, history has shown him to be the true king of late-night. 👏
Yes. and Conan taking over for Letterman was also fitting. Carson, Letterman, and Conan all did original late night in their own way. With Conan gone, I really feel like we're at the end of an era. No disrespect for Kimmel, I don't dislike the guy, it's just not the same as the greats.
He’s just in Indiana watching a fly die (in Don Rickles words)😂😂. It’s hard not to miss him, I literally watched all of Don Rickles appearances on his show and it was my best introduction to the American culture !
Yeah… remember when they filled the suit with alka-seltzer tablets and when they submerged him into the giant bowl/tank it made him nearly pass out 😵💫😵. Good times, good times.
I will never stop being in love with David Letterman! My mom and I would watch him together years ago when I lived across the street from her, we would talk about him all the time and my son, 4-5 years old at the time, once asked if Dave Letterman was his uncle, he got him confused with his actual Uncle Dave! We still laugh about that! Now my son will ask if I’ve watched “Uncle Dave” on his RUclips or Netflix show. We’re 3 generation of David Letterman fans! ❤️🥰
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
What a class act, still & always! Love his Netflix show. Being near his age, literally becoming an adult & parent watching him, this was beautiful. Especially about Harry who definitely has dad's sarcastic brilliant humor!
since early 80s viewing his show- stupid pet tricks, top 10s, Bud Melman, Paul and the band of course … thanks so much! Wonderful to recall many of the skits and times…
If David jumped back into it right now, late night television in general would enter a new golden age because everyone would have to step their game up.
He could come back, have Colin Ferguson host the late show following his and within 6 months the other stations would just be running cartoons or infomercials.
I like who Dave has evolved into. He’s mellowed a bit and it shows. It seems having a child, retiring from his show,pursuing other passions and growing older has made him more empathetic and he seems more sincere and cerebral. Still funny but more vulnerable. I like it!
Me too! I can really see how much nicer and caring he’s become after watching his really old shows on his RUclips channel. I’m so glad Jimmy mentioned Dave’s channel. I would never know it existed.
Dave Letterman made one of my least favorite jobs bearable back in the day. Finish work, get onto a smelly creepy train, but then Letterman is coming on by the time I get home. Huzzah! Stupid pet tricks, throwing stuff off the roof, putting too much soap into the laundry machine, whatever else you could imagine. Jimmy Kimmel is so smart to recognize how good David Letterman is, was, will be!!
I've been a fan of Dave's since he started Late Night on NBC in the early 80's. It was so great seeing two of my favorite late night hosts together. Dave is still as funny and sarcastic as he always was.
Judging from the comments here, I think it's safe to say that there is a massive amount of love for Dave! I watched him from the very beginning on NBC, through the years at CBS...never missed a night! His comedic timing is unmatched (even still!), and his humanity when the world was suffering from some tragic moment, always touched your heart. He set the late-night bar very high over those years, and only a rare few have come close to meeting that mark. Thank you so much for this interview...I only wish it could have gone on for hours instead of minutes. Love you, Dave...always will! ♥
In my opinion, We all needed this breath of fresh air. Two amazing human beings shining light on one another and everyone around them. Thank you Jimmy and Dave ❣️
Time has flown by since watching Dave as a kid, and Jimmy throughout my youth. It's great to see these two talking about their mutual respect for levity.
I ADORE David Letterman... With due respect to Carson, He elevated the art form. Letterman was doing things NOBODY else did. And BLESS JIMMY KIMMEL for not only recognizing David's legacy... but continuing on with it in his own unique way. Watching those two talk to each other is a joyous thing.
you see many hosts fake their overboard admiration for legends of showbusiness many times but Jimmy's love for Dave comes across as so real and genuine. He literally is a god in his eyes.
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
I remember thinking when Letterman had a kid, "Man, he's too old for this. Will he even be alive when the kid goes to college?". Yes. The answer was yes. Somehow, yes.
@@EvanFowler yes, but you were worried at the time of his kid's birth if he would still be alive when his kid went to college.. that predated any heart problems he would have. That's what TJ was addressing with his comment.
Jimmy, Thank you for bringing david letterman back on tv he has been a part of my life growing up for so long, even his show contributed a lot in me learning English as a small kid growing up in a whole different culture living in egypt
That was probably one of the best interviews I've seen in YEARS. One of Jimmy 's top 3....even though I can't say who else should be in that imaginary top 3, but you get the picture.
THE GOAT of my time. I remember being a young teenager watching his show and thinking how stupid and great his bits were. Remember Chris Elliott (former writer) lived under the studio bleachers and would pop up every once in a while during the show?
The Ada I’d you see on stage is completely different than the David you got on the show! I wasn’t the EdSullivan theater for the show and was seriously disappointed
I live in Australia and would watch Dave every night here and I have to saw he truly is incredible. Nobody can take his place. He simply makes time stand still and laughs at it.👍👍
Dave's comedy sense is just amazing. He's not only the best late show host of all time, but one of the best guests on his own platform. He knows what's he's doing in this interview captivating both Jimmy Kimmel and the audience.
Jimmy's face at 12:03 tells it all: full admiration for one of the all-time greats and his personal hero. Dave was sharp as ever, I really miss him in Late Night.
From about 1982-87 Letterman’s Late Night show was consistently groundbreaking. A different kind of humor that was actually making fun of show business. Absurdist humor with Chris Elliot, Larry Bud Melman, etc. Plus taking the show outside the studio. It is hard to imagine many things funnier than Letterman working a drive thru, etc. Many things from this show combined to influence a lot of people.
Coolest thing I ever did while in New York was to attend David Letterman. It was a dream of mine after being a lifelong fan. Canadian fan! Paul Schaefer was brill. Seeing the 4 Tops play live in the show was epic! Best night of 3 weeks!
Never ever thought Jay was funny. Joan Rivers, who was very funny stand up for like 50 yrs and fantastic guest host, said the same thing about Jay...and Conan. She said neither of them are funny. Yes, Jay is witty but his one-liner jokes never made me laugh nor did he ever make me crack a smile during interviews. Lots of great comics (including Dave) said Jay was one of the best. I think its because he told jokes in the old tradition maybe? He just wasn't relatable to me either. By the way, I just saw Daves first tonight show appearance. Not impressive and pretty off color wrt immigrants. He made it to the couch and impressed Johnny bit csnt imagine Dave would be very proud of it in retrospect.
Wow. How good was that? The great David Letterman sounds like he could still do the job at the same level. He remains the sharpest wit in any room. That was absolutely terrific. Best part: the opening standing ovation. It clearly touched all of us... especially Dave.
Jimmy Kimmel was my first subscription a few years back. Although I remember watching him in 2008 trolling with Matt Damon and Sarah Silverman. His show is amazing.
I used to watch Dave late at night with my Dad. We both just loved that show. Dads gone now but everytime I see Dave it brings back memories. Thanks!
Jordan?
A heartfelt thank-you to Jimmy for bringing Dave back on. Dave is the G.O.A.T and late night hasn't been the same after he retired...
Peter. Kids today, that's how our parents defined it...
I also used to think of him as the goat, and certainly a personal favorite of mine. But I think Conan have edged in as goat as if late
Before he was famous I saw David Lettermenl open for Dave Mason at Harrah's Casino Lake Tahoe in 1978 and have LOVED him ever since. He's the absolute BEST!!
Not true. Conan was/is funnier than ALL OF THEM.
I second that emotion. Word for word exactly what I was going to post.
It is genuinely touching to see how much Jimmy loves David Letterman.
He honors his heroes while they are living.💯♥️
Remember how he FAWNED over Don Rickles ♥️💯😭😭😭😭 did whole tribute shows !
To be fair, Rickles didn’t prey on interns for a living
Get over it.
@@wasteofspace20 That you know about...
@wasteofspace20… you really live up to your RUclips moniker!
David Letterman never fails to make me laugh out loud. He never changes. He is the greatest!
Dave doesn't punch up, or punch down. He just waves his arms around, as joyously and politely as he can. One never comes away NOT liking people in general.
I like him ok but Mr. rock n roll though? I don't see it.
Good stuff. Johnny Carson was the greatest
@@UberLummox at the time he was the only talk show host that had rock acts as guests.
@@mattbauer6304 Oh yeah, I guess you're right.
Been watching Dave for 40 years. Absolutely love that man!
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
F15s and nuclear weapons
@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419
Oh please you twit. Do something with your life. Biden is the President. We the people love democracy. If you dont like it, move!
I think a big part of why Dave is a great interviewer is that he is a great guest. It was thrilling to see the give-and-take between these two.
He was one of Carson's best guests.
My heart!! ❤ David has always been my favorite since I was a small child and he was a weatherman. He still is as quick witted as ever!! Never misses a beat. Still as funny as ever! I love you David. American treasure.
National treasure indeed!!!
Did you watch him as a weatherman
Are you from Indiana? That’s cool if you knew him back then. Or knew of him. I would wonder as the local newscast is popular in their town but unknown anywhere else
@@aaronsmith4806 I was actually born in California when he was a weatherman. I’m not exactly sure how I was able to watch him as a forecaster on a black and white TV through an antenna in the 70s.
Dave's comedy hasn't skipped a beat. Miss him.
The GOAT! Come on, beard and all!
I use to watch him every night! It’s nice too see him back🤣🤣
❤
Idk. Have you watched his standup before the main acts on his Netflix comedy festival thingy? That was just painful.
It has, sadly
"This stuff's gotta be true?" Always classic with Dave.
He’s such an icon.
I know Dave gave it up for a reason, but he could, if he wanted, step right back in and be the best Late Night host again today without any problem whatsoever. He is, to put it bluntly, a legend. I'm glad you had him on Jimmy and it's fun to watch you guys bond over similar experiences.
Two of them are actually really close friends and he actually never left just got bigger bag from netflix to do something in a different format.
@@freedomprophet2597 It ended up like that, yes, but I'm not sure he quit the Late show so he could go to Netflix. But, who knows. Maybe he had it planned out deep down when he did quit. Plus, he was making a ton of cash at CBS too. I think it was probably more of a chance to do something different without such a demanding schedule.
Oh wow.. Thank you Jimmy for bringing Dave on.. just seeing him brings back so many memories I honestly get emotional.. Love you Dave. Thank you Jimmy.💙
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
Yes it definitely brings a tear to the eye to see him and many good memories
You and me both
It's funny how Letterman tosses in comedy like seasoning. LOVE IT
Well put 🙏🏾
Still quick witted to say the least
So very true!
humf...i'm still waiting for Letterman to say anything funny. He asks some good questions during some interviews, that's about as far as his talent goes. Anyone can act like a grumpy old man while shaking your head, if you think that's comedy, yikes.
@@tylerm0089 What's your name?
David Letterman is an icon. A living legend. And despite being passed over as Carson's replacement, history has shown him to be the true king of late-night. 👏
I agree. I was a Carson fan for his whole run, but Dave took the crown from him and ran with it
Yes. and Conan taking over for Letterman was also fitting. Carson, Letterman, and Conan all did original late night in their own way. With Conan gone, I really feel like we're at the end of an era. No disrespect for Kimmel, I don't dislike the guy, it's just not the same as the greats.
I totally agree. He’s such a class act as a person as well!
Unlike Carson in his retirement, Dave still likes an audience. Please don't go away Dave. I can't watch Jay Leno's You Bet Your Life.
Letterman surpassed Carson. Taking that show would be beneath him.
I used to watch Letterman every night. He came on after midnight here in Australia. Awesome. He is still very sharp.
Me too!
Letterman. Miss him being on TV every day. Simply the best. Hope he's loving life!
He’s just in Indiana watching a fly die (in Don Rickles words)😂😂. It’s hard not to miss him, I literally watched all of Don Rickles appearances on his show and it was my best introduction to the American culture !
I would say Jon Stewart was the best: the perfect blend of silly entertainment and serious, important hard-hitting topics.
😂 TRUE! TRUE! SO TRUE THAT😂
2 Letterman gigs burned into my mind - the velcro suit toss & his stints as a fast food drive up server. Thank you, David.
The velcro stunt was one of my favorites too. Hilarious
Yeah… remember when they filled the suit with alka-seltzer tablets and when they submerged him into the giant bowl/tank it made him nearly pass out 😵💫😵. Good times, good times.
Trowing things off the roof, stupid pet tricks, Andy Kaufman and anything Regis.
Classic Letterman!!!!❤❤❤❤
I will never stop being in love with David Letterman!
My mom and I would watch him together years ago when I lived across the street from her, we would talk about him all the time and my son, 4-5 years old at the time, once asked if Dave Letterman was his uncle, he got him confused with his actual Uncle Dave!
We still laugh about that! Now my son will ask if I’ve watched “Uncle Dave” on his RUclips or Netflix show.
We’re 3 generation of David Letterman fans! ❤️🥰
Miss late night with Dave Letterman one of the greatest 🥰🥰🥰
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 Go take your meds sweetie.
@@googlesuppressesfreespeech419 are you talking to yourself?
I love Letterman to pieces. Its amazing to see Kimmel's respect and admiration for him too. He was glowing the whole interview.
What a class act, still & always! Love his Netflix show. Being near his age, literally becoming an adult & parent watching him, this was beautiful. Especially about Harry who definitely has dad's sarcastic brilliant humor!
I don't know about class but he can be funny
since early 80s viewing his show- stupid pet tricks, top 10s, Bud Melman, Paul and the band of course … thanks so much! Wonderful to recall many of the skits and times…
If David jumped back into it right now, late night television in general would enter a new golden age because everyone would have to step their game up.
I wish David would take over for James Corden on CBS when Corden leaves next spring.
He could come back, have Colin Ferguson host the late show following his and within 6 months the other stations would just be running cartoons or infomercials.
@@Teeveepicksures Colin? You mean Craig?
@@Teeveepicksures Craig could never do THAT show now.
@@dikdik1313 How am I trolling.
I like who Dave has evolved into. He’s mellowed a bit and it shows. It seems having a child, retiring from his show,pursuing other passions and growing older has made him more empathetic and he seems more sincere and cerebral. Still funny but more vulnerable. I like it!
Well said.
Me too! I can really see how much nicer and caring he’s become after watching his really old shows on his RUclips channel. I’m so glad Jimmy mentioned Dave’s channel. I would never know it existed.
Oh, how I miss Dave Letterman! Thank you for having him as a guest, Jimmy.
My dad (who has passed) would stay up waiting to watch the top ten! He loved David Letterman
My two favourite talk show hosts of all time on one stage. This made my night. My week. Ah, thank you both!!
Same! I love them both so much!
Dave Letterman made one of my least favorite jobs bearable back in the day. Finish work, get onto a smelly creepy train, but then Letterman is coming on by the time I get home. Huzzah! Stupid pet tricks, throwing stuff off the roof, putting too much soap into the laundry machine, whatever else you could imagine. Jimmy Kimmel is so smart to recognize how good David Letterman is, was, will be!!
You live with your parents don't you
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
Always great to see Dave. An absolute living legend.
Dave’s comedy has always been the best when it’s not intentional
Compliments are always best when a little backhanded.
@@eartherinfire you’re a star, Erin.
99% of comedy is intentional.
It’s called whit. EDIT....oops, I meant wit.....
@@briencampbell1043It may be called that, but it's sure as hell spelled differently.
I've been a fan of Dave's since he started Late Night on NBC in the early 80's. It was so great seeing two of my favorite late night hosts together. Dave is still as funny and sarcastic as he always was.
Those early years were like being in a secret club. I felt like I had discovered a show just for weirdos like me
Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been a night dweller I grew up on Letterman!!!
Glad to see Dave doing so well!!!!
This is too emotional for me. Dave changed my life.
Judging from the comments here, I think it's safe to say that there is a massive amount of love for Dave! I watched him from the very beginning on NBC, through the years at CBS...never missed a night! His comedic timing is unmatched (even still!), and his humanity when the world was suffering from some tragic moment, always touched your heart. He set the late-night bar very high over those years, and only a rare few have come close to meeting that mark. Thank you so much for this interview...I only wish it could have gone on for hours instead of minutes. Love you, Dave...always will! ♥
Thanks Pam❤️
I absolutely love when David comes to the show!
Jesus, Letterman’s timing is still razor sharp. This man is such a freaking LEGEND!!!!
He is. He’s so funny. Total icon
In my opinion, We all needed this breath of fresh air. Two amazing human beings shining light on one another and everyone around them. Thank you Jimmy and Dave ❣️
Time has flown by since watching Dave as a kid, and Jimmy throughout my youth. It's great to see these two talking about their mutual respect for levity.
I love David Letterman!!! There's no one like him and there probably never will be. Thank you, Jimmy, for having him on your show.
I think Jimmy's reaction to Letterman is so rewarding to watch
I ADORE David Letterman... With due respect to Carson, He elevated the art form. Letterman was doing things NOBODY else did. And BLESS JIMMY KIMMEL for not only recognizing David's legacy... but continuing on with it in his own unique way. Watching those two talk to each other is a joyous thing.
I loved stupid pet tricks!
Dave will always be the king of talk shows.
you see many hosts fake their overboard admiration for legends of showbusiness many times but Jimmy's love for Dave comes across as so real and genuine. He literally is a god in his eyes.
David Letterman is a comedic genius and he's just so strange it's wonderful to watch that human being live
The way Jimmy loves & reveres Dave is just amazing. Jimmy knows full well Dave is the reason he's in this business.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed!
"When Government takes away citizens right to bear Arms, it becomes the citizens Duty to take away government rights to Govern."
There is no right to abortion in the constitution. There is, however, a right to keep and bear Arms that shall not be infringed and freedom of speech. yet the Obiden Fascist regime want to take those rights from you. enough is enough.
They say never meet your heroes, but this makes me so happy. Jimmy and Dave became real friends
I remember thinking when Letterman had a kid, "Man, he's too old for this. Will he even be alive when the kid goes to college?".
Yes. The answer was yes. Somehow, yes.
somehow!?!? i mean..... its not uncommon for people to live to 75, so I wouldn't act like he's somehow an affront to nature by surviving this long
@@TJfromEarth He's had famously major heart problems.
@@EvanFowler - Which were rectified with bypass surgery.
@@EvanFowler yes, but you were worried at the time of his kid's birth if he would still be alive when his kid went to college.. that predated any heart problems he would have. That's what TJ was addressing with his comment.
And he looks healthier now
David Letterman has not lost his touch. I think he's still the best that ever was for late night
Good to see David! Great audience. Much respect!
A delightful interview. Watched Dave for decades.
Daves delivery with everything he says every time is hysterical
Dave is a legend. I'm from the UK, and I'm glad I saw him live in the Ed Sullivan theater back in 2010.
I'm from the UK too. Don't meet many letterman fans round here.
Jimmy, Thank you for bringing david letterman back on tv he has been a part of my life growing up for so long, even his show contributed a lot in me learning English as a small kid growing up in a whole different culture living in egypt
Love these funny gents... Jimmy's absolute adoration for Dave shines from him... Thanks for this, Jimmy & Crew (and Dave)!
Gold …..Dave as a guest will always get high marks ! The Kevin Durant segment was hilarious. Seriously why can’t it always be this way 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💖
Oh man! Jimmy with Dave! 😮 a great moment in TV comedy. 🤝
I've seen Dave on the RUclips.
He is enjoying his retirement.
Loved this clip with Dave Letterman! So nice to see him again.
That was probably one of the best interviews I've seen in YEARS. One of Jimmy 's top 3....even though I can't say who else should be in that imaginary top 3, but you get the picture.
Letterman is the OG. He's so humble, he couldn't even take it when anyone compliments him. Even when he interviewed Dave Chappelle
He’s an icon. I love how funny and humble Dave is.
It's so lovely to see Jimmy fanboy over his biggest idol/hero. And it's always the loveliest thing to see David Letterman in interviews!
THE GOAT of my time. I remember being a young teenager watching his show and thinking how stupid and great his bits were. Remember Chris Elliott (former writer) lived under the studio bleachers and would pop up every once in a while during the show?
The man under the stairs!
The Regulator Guy!
I miss watching David Letterman in the 90s
The Ada I’d you see on stage is completely different than the David you got on the show! I wasn’t the EdSullivan theater for the show and was seriously disappointed
Pretty sure that was Dave's granddad.
I live in Australia and would watch Dave every night here and I have to saw he truly is incredible. Nobody can take his place. He simply makes time stand still and laughs at it.👍👍
How lovely to hear Dave! You are not bad also Mr Kimmel!
Love David Letterman!
Watching Dave every night got me through grad school ❤
Everyday life too, Laurie❤
He’s so effortlessly funny.
It's always so nice to see Dave. Lovely, truly.
Wow. Every time I see Dave it feels like a moment.
I miss Dave. Loved his show. Awesome to see he is still with us and in good spirits.
Dave's comedy sense is just amazing. He's not only the best late show host of all time, but one of the best guests on his own platform. He knows what's he's doing in this interview captivating both Jimmy Kimmel and the audience.
I miss Dave on my TV every night. My favourite way to sign-off for the day
Used to watch Dave's late night show years back. Now I watch him on Netflix. Thanks for having him on, Jimmy!
I watch Kimmel from Brooklyn just to see Dave!! The Late Show is not The Late Show without him!
It's so great to see David. What a legend. One of the funniest people ever...
No question. Just the ipitamy of class.
Jimmy's face at 12:03 tells it all: full admiration for one of the all-time greats and his personal hero. Dave was sharp as ever, I really miss him in Late Night.
Wow. Thanks Jimmy. This is a watershed moment for TV.
A huge round of applause from India. A huge fan of both Letterman and Kimmel.
From about 1982-87 Letterman’s Late Night show was consistently groundbreaking. A different kind of humor that was actually making fun of show business. Absurdist humor with Chris Elliot, Larry Bud Melman, etc. Plus taking the show outside the studio. It is hard to imagine many things funnier than Letterman working a drive thru, etc. Many things from this show combined to influence a lot of people.
Oohh that was incredible!! Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman I love both of those beautiful hilarious men!! 😊💓
Same!!!
We loved late night when I was a kid. I remember on warm summer nights watching Dave. He was so funny.
Dave is such a great guy. He seems so humble and grateful.
No one makes me laugh harder than Dave ... Jimmy's close and this was a great interaction.
I have loved David Letterman for more than 45 years… And I’m not afraid to let the world know it 😘💓💓💓🎉🎁
Coolest thing I ever did while in New York was to attend David Letterman. It was a dream of mine after being a lifelong fan. Canadian fan! Paul Schaefer was brill. Seeing the 4 Tops play live in the show was epic! Best night of 3 weeks!
Seeing Dave Letterman again on the tv has been a real treat! Thank you, Jimmy, for having him on your show.
It's ironic that while so many late night TV fans miss both Johnny and Dave, no one misses Jay.
Not true.
Jay who?
Never ever thought Jay was funny. Joan Rivers, who was very funny stand up for like 50 yrs and fantastic guest host, said the same thing about Jay...and Conan. She said neither of them are funny. Yes, Jay is witty but his one-liner jokes never made me laugh nor did he ever make me crack a smile during interviews. Lots of great comics (including Dave) said Jay was one of the best. I think its because he told jokes in the old tradition maybe? He just wasn't relatable to me either. By the way, I just saw Daves first tonight show appearance. Not impressive and pretty off color wrt immigrants. He made it to the couch and impressed Johnny bit csnt imagine Dave would be very proud of it in retrospect.
Did Jay sleep with interns too or was that just Dave?
@@XerxesGammon200 LOL...Really? I mean like, WTF is your point?
Wow. How good was that? The great David Letterman sounds like he could still do the job at the same level. He remains the sharpest wit in any room. That was absolutely terrific. Best part: the opening standing ovation. It clearly touched all of us... especially Dave.
The little jabs they throw at each other are the best
We love you Jimmy Kimmel. My favorite latenight talkshow host. The Emmy needs to stop snobbing you.
Jimmy Kimmel was my first subscription a few years back. Although I remember watching him in 2008 trolling with Matt Damon and Sarah Silverman. His show is amazing.
Thanks for filling my heart with love and gratitude this morning. How wonderful that there was a David Letterman and a Jimmy Kimmel in my lifetime!
Its weirdly refreshing to watch old Letterman clips on his youtube channel.
This conversation was so good. I love Letterman's and Jimmy's work. I would love to see more of this.
Class act. This guy is going places
David and Jimmy together on this dialogue... Great! Love the way Jimmy shows love and respect to David.
Dave’s show on Netflix doing interviews is phenomena
Dave is still terrific! Congratulations to Jimmy on three more years! What a great segment! Thanks for sharing.
Love Dave so much!! Great job, Jimmy!
Titans of Talkshow. Absolute joy to see this.
Love him he’s awesome
How cool was THIS TO WATCH!!! Absolutely iconic, the two best ever!!