Howard's whole M.O. was always to skip the typical pre-interview, take the lead from Letterman & then take the interview wherever he feels like taking it
I was about to say the same. It's so engaging to watch two friends just talking. No pretensions, no fake laughs. The conversation just flows like a real chat would.
It actually really was. After some of the initial silliness fades away this turns into a very legitimate conversation between two people. This isn't anything like how most talk shows go.
@@normanbyrne9868 No he hasn't, Leno is a spineless weasel and they both have experienced his weaselness personally, and called it out. Enough with the Trumpsterism "rent free". If they both talked about him regularly it would be one thing. They're responding directly to his behavior.
@@normanbyrne9868I don't think him mentioning letterman in an interview is the definition of rent free. Poor little fella doesn't even know what it means 😂😂
One of the most instructive and inspiring moments anywhere ever is when Dave sits like Buddha while Howard rants about Leno. Howard eventually sits. Then D asks Howard if he’s ever made amends etc. Mind blowing.
@paulywoodtheprince hey, man. I listen to the more iconic Howard Stern era from time to time... I think we all know "The Howard" is doing what serves him in the social culture we've moved into between the 80s and today... Being inflammatory in the public eye is dime-a-dozen these days. He's got quite a bit of bad material under his belt... Just in his best interest to put a better face on, as someone that's lost their sparkle in the media in a more empathic (or offended) world.
I loved watching this segment. It was uneasily great watching Dave’s body language change once Howard brought up Jay’s name. Howard is skilled at making people uncomfortable. And watching Dave switch from being the professional interviewer to having an actual conversation with Howard was uniquely enjoyable. Thanks for posting this.
@TELEVISIONARCHIVES I certainly don’t think this clip was meant to harm Mavis Leno or Jay! I also dont think there is ever a proper time to do anything … because someone is always going to be offended.
So was Dave’s, “I’ll take my nap now.” I almost fell off the couch laughing. Stern just stopped, realizing that he, the master, had been bested by the GOAT.
The Jay Leno part was almost like a side note compared to the rest of the interview, which was much more fascinating. You rarely see such intimate conversations like this on TV.
@@SportsBossMan One of the things that angered me the most (aside from Jay giving Conan a handshake on camera 5 years early and promising him the seat), was Jay sheepishly acting like he innocently needed the job. He was like, NBC asked if I wanted my job back. Come on, man. Just stand up to the network and go to bat for your successor. But he's a selfish "nice guy".
Howard Stern’s gift to media was the innovation of absolute complete open truth. Dave of course knows this, and respects Howard so much that he did the thing he least wants to do. He sat there with the guy responding to every damn turn with unvarnished truth from the heart with utter commitment. It was an incredible gesture, and riveting TV.
Yea too bad stern is now an out of touch, irrelevant, grumpy old boomer, who's been reduced to a phony liberal establishment puppet who, in essence, interviewed himself for Joe Biden because Biden can't talk for himself. That was totally embarrassing, and at this point so is your comment
Stern is total fake. Denies that he did the most egregious blackface, including with racist prosthetics. Stern said in his book that the police didn’t beat Rodney King enough. WTF. Racist
I thought I watched Dave every single day of my life, going back to his morning show, but I never saw this segment.. One of the best ever.. Two legends.
This was incredible. Thank you to whoever requested. I normally hate talk shows because of the phoniness of them but, I enjoyed how raw and honest this was.
It’s a bit - everything Howard does is completely scripted. It’s the same act for the last 40 years. Go on talk show, talk over the interviewer and say how much he hates NBC because they got rid of him a million years ago.
This has to be the best talk show interview I've ever seen! Both men respectful and aware but even more so honest. I don't think I've ever seen Dave so honest and straightforward and really interested in what the guest thinks and didn't even sidetrack it by resorting to snideness or sabotage! Bravo!
This was really remarkable television - thanks so much for sharing this! It reminds me of that time that Dave showed up for Howard's birthday - they really do mesh very well!
It was facinating. Even when they were talking about people in the business that we've never heard about before. On the edge of my seat listening to them.
perfect balance of true heart sharing and comedy - thank you both for your honesty.. that's what comedy is supposed to be all about, showing the silliness and touchingness of life at the same time.
There will never ever be another talk show host of the same caliber as David Letterman. By the time Late Night with David Letterman began in 1982 Carson was already an old dude with a fairly humdrum show. Dave Letterman changed the genre for the better and hundreds of shows have been created in his wake. I began watching when it began in February 1982 and watched all the way to the end. God bless you David Letterman. You’re the true King of Late Night television.
Love the back and forth banter. From I love you to I hate you. Howard is a great guest because he's introspective and can admit to making mistakes in his career. How can you hate someone that is that honest and transparent? And Dave shines when he has a guest like that.
This was so funny they act like they got a crush on each other but are too shy to admit it lol. Then it turn into an old couple fight lol. Dave is the best.
Howard said it guys if you picked up on it. The reason he's such a wacky guest who never shuts up is, that he watched Rickles do the same on TV when he was a kid, and vowed to be that way if he ever got famous. And that he did, and now was blown away that he was actually getting to know his idol in person.
No, Rickles knew Howard was a phony and gave him the treatment normies are given. That's how he weeded people out. Stern was always jealous of John Stamos' relationship with Rickles and he was probably set up.
So, don’t really know the actually motivation. But if you watch lot’s of Howard’s TV appearances, his delivery and pace is just about the same, including drawing the audience in for a bit of participation. Something he repeats for all appearances. Watch the Joan River’s Show appearances, the same. It’s his TV only delivery.
Wrong..he is #4….The times Gary Shandling stood in for other hosts and the fact that The Larry Sanders talk show segment,was not scripted! Fact ,my sister is a first A.D. assistant director, told me…..makes him the greatest host of all time!…imagine if he took over The Tonight Show in 1992! Number #2 is Conan #3 Carson #4 is this legend! I know my list is extremely odd but I go with interviewing abilities, wittiness, comedic timing,quality of ther jokes and if they write their own monologues and finally, the level of comfortness he makes his guests …..it’s very important to their exchange in dialogue and for the viewer….that’s where Letterman always lacked…..funny yes…intelligent, very…..but creativeness,like Conan, he delivers short….not counting the 80’s old show…he was outstanding then…..I guess I’m still bitter about him cutting out Bill Hicks stand up…..not sure….but to say he was the greatest, over Johnny Feakn Carson is a bit much…….to each is own……. hell it’s better then Kimmel/Fallon/Colbert! Can’t watch those ! Their awful! Letterman was the last great one!
I'm blown away at how sucked into this conversation I was...I want more! I think getting to see these two entertainment powerhouses, both w famously closed off personalities off camera have a very real conversation that for lack of a better expression went entirely off script for what either is known for - I never expected to love their passionate conversation that for once was not solely for the audience's sake but their own. Thank you for requesting and posting this. SO entertaining!
That right there is what makes Dave great. I had the same reaction as you. They opened with that bit about the banjo, and he used it 10 minutes in the most PERFECT moment possible. Is that not impeccable timing or what?
I was scrolling through comments to see who said something about the band just all immediately breaking into My Way because Stern said the words. I love watching musicians with that kind of skill
But also to let the black trumpet player play the lead on it after Stern’s ignorant comment about him is magnificent. The level of talent of that band is ridiculous.
How did I miss this when it initially aired?! This was such a lovely back and forth! They both knew they were in a fun conversational pocket that made for good TV and went with it. Stellar! :)
This was one of the best interactions between 2 modern hosts I think I have seen. This could have been recorded in Dave's living room. True entertainment.
The second half of this interview, the part about friendship, is amazing. I feel like this is the first time that I've seen Dave truly open up. Here's the thing: I understand. I'm the same way. I have trouble making close friendships, because I feel I have to keep everyone at arm's length to protect myself. It's so ingrained that it may as well be instinct at this point. For many years, I've loved Dave. I thought it was because he is the type of comedian I most respect. He's truly rebellious, and he's got guts. But maybe this is the real reason. Maybe I just relate to him. Every comedian performs because there is a hole he or she is looking to fill. I think it's important to remember that all good comedy comes from pain.
that's why I adore Norm's last appearance and his unexpectedly getting choked up at the end, dropping the battle armor finally to tell Dave he loved him. Because Norm is poetically tragic also yet another loner comedian who has many friends whom he's kept at arms length himself. It's funny, not haha, but ironic funny how all these comedic personalities found each other and have the same similar flawed pathology (still refer to Norm in present tense). I get it though. I have one friend who is just like me and Dave and Howard where after 15 minutes at a get together, we're already planning our exit strategy. So he and I pioneered the 15 minute get togethers. It saved our friendship with one another. And keeps us tethered to the world a little bit more longer even though we're inevitably slipping off the planet gradually regardless while dissolving like space particles just left to evaporate as nothing but scattered cosmic ash disappearing into the mists of time...
I met Don Rickles at an art gallery opening in Beverly Hills back in the 80’s, he was so kind and attentive, he was the type of person who you felt very comfortable with, it was like I’ve known him for years. Great interview!
I learned more about both the personalities, insecurities, and foibles of these two guys in this one 22-minute segment than I have in their entire careers in the public spotlight. One of the more entertaining and honest major-network talk show conversations I've heard in the last decade or so.
I would love to see Howard Stern and Graham Norton together. Such different styles and yet they’re the two best interviewers around and share the rare ability of being able to occupy either side of the interview.
There was a hurricane heading for New York and people stayed inside but Dave & the crew, bless their hearts, put on shows without an audience in the theatre. It stands out in my mind because Dave was absolutely hilarious throughout and the crew was cracking up all the time. So a humble request from me if you could be so kind and upload some parts from then :) Also, there was a bit when something goes wrong on the show and it cuts to Allan that curses out Dave for not coming to rehersal, and Dave checks with Paul and Paul curses him out too 😁 thanks for all the uploads. Letterman and the show was one of a kind
I actually think that Letterman had some of his best shows in his last 4 or 5 years. Despite his age he was getting back the energy and verve of his heyday in the 80's and early 90's.
I’m sure that Dave’s opinion of Brad Grey came from the tumultuous legal battle between Garry Shandling and Grey. Most people say that Grey ripped off Shandling to such a degree that it sent Garry into self imposed creative isolation. He was pretty much done with Hollywood after that. Sadly Shandling died much too young and Grey died not long after.
Commenting while I'm watching. This is a GREAT interview. These men at the top of their careers reflecting on them as, what after, this interview became their decline. Really insightful for all of us watching to learn and live from.
The only other people who can take over an interview for the entire segment without being asked a single question like Howard Stern are Robin Williams and Kevin Smith.
Letterman and Howard Stern are legends…I remember their 9/11 segments…Stern live and Letterman’s after the event…both just great at their individual talents; radio and television!!!
The Howard STern Show saved my sanity behind the wheel as a chaffeur in NJ and NY! Stuck in traffic for hours day after day, I needed great entertainment after day
20 plus minutes, minimal cuts and live. Much respect Contemporary Howard Stern is so disappointing compared to his former self. So much for sticking it to the man.
Watching Howard Stern go from just a terrible whatever he was in the 80s/90’s into this incredibly thoughtful, caring man later in life has been one of the more astonishing things I’ve witnessed. And this is coming from someone whose then wife was on his show back in the 90’s so I’ve been behind the curtain.
While I'm not sure if anyone who did not follow pop culture at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries will get this segment, it is a classic. Unlikely buds, totally savvy to the mass media "weasels" who wrote the big checks for them. Thank you LETTERMAN for keeping us howling!
Many great moments were guests who were on equal footing with Dave, and Howard was always that. In fact, early Leno appearances were the same. Absolute, pure entertainment. ❤
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This was the most directionless yet entertaining segment I think I've ever seen.
Welcome to Howard Stern
Howard's whole M.O. was always to skip the typical pre-interview, take the lead from Letterman & then take the interview wherever he feels like taking it
You've never seen interviews with Norm Mcdonald apparently.
@@loganfischer3582you beat me to this!!!
Sometimes, the best comedy is the result.
95% of “talk shows” are not talk. This was great talk. Thanks
I was about to say the same. It's so engaging to watch two friends just talking. No pretensions, no fake laughs. The conversation just flows like a real chat would.
Two "real" dudes.
@@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND You are clueless. Sad.
It actually really was. After some of the initial silliness fades away this turns into a very legitimate conversation between two people. This isn't anything like how most talk shows go.
@@clvrswine 🙄
This is the most surreal 20 minutes of a talk show interview I have ever seen.
You have a sad life then.
@@clvrswinewhat’s another clip like this you can share? This was a bizarre
interview
Howard stern is a hypocrite
@@clvrswine Do you understand the term "surreal?"
@@jimjamjerrythe show with Crispin Glover as a guest, obviously
Howard: "I"m leading."
Dave: "No, I'm leading."
Perfect.
These two arguing about how much they stood up to “the man” while pointing out how they’re both sell outs is……just fantastic.
Exactly and Leno has been living 'rent free' in these clowns heads for years and I find it hysterical.
@@normanbyrne9868 No he hasn't, Leno is a spineless weasel and they both have experienced his weaselness personally, and called it out. Enough with the Trumpsterism "rent free". If they both talked about him regularly it would be one thing. They're responding directly to his behavior.
@@normanbyrne9868I don't think him mentioning letterman in an interview is the definition of rent free. Poor little fella doesn't even know what it means 😂😂
Leno on Letterman back in the 80’s was always great. They had a decent onscreen chemistry for banter.
One of the most instructive and inspiring moments anywhere ever is when Dave sits like Buddha while Howard rants about Leno. Howard eventually sits. Then D asks Howard if he’s ever made amends etc. Mind blowing.
"Dont break for commercial when im about to tell a remarkable story, U can cut Dave's Monologue or something"😂
Stern speak candidly about how he's grown Sick and Disappointed at the former version of him
He pulled his maturing like 40 yrs late but homies trying
@@paulywoodtheprince he's full of it.
@paulywoodtheprince hey, man. I listen to the more iconic Howard Stern era from time to time...
I think we all know "The Howard" is doing what serves him in the social culture we've moved into between the 80s and today...
Being inflammatory in the public eye is dime-a-dozen these days. He's got quite a bit of bad material under his belt...
Just in his best interest to put a better face on, as someone that's lost their sparkle in the media in a more empathic (or offended) world.
I loved watching this segment. It was uneasily great watching Dave’s body language change once Howard brought up Jay’s name. Howard is skilled at making people uncomfortable. And watching Dave switch from being the professional interviewer to having an actual conversation with Howard was uniquely enjoyable. Thanks for posting this.
It was already on yt brother, but I love that this channel uploads these clips in HD
I don't know who's running his RUclips channel but this is really bad timing. Jay Leno's wife is in really bad health right now
@TELEVISIONARCHIVES
I certainly don’t think this clip was meant to harm Mavis Leno or Jay!
I also dont think there is ever a proper time to do anything … because someone is always going to be offended.
Zinger🤪🥶
@@TELEVISIONARCHIVES so you want the person running the YT channel to check the health of all involved every time they post something?? 😂😂
"You need a banjo" was a perfect line in a perfect spot. Man, I miss Dave.
So was Dave’s, “I’ll take my nap now.” I almost fell off the couch laughing. Stern just stopped, realizing that he, the master, had been bested by the GOAT.
All of this, continuous, no cuts.. this is tv gold. Thank you for posting.
There seemed to be one cut. Not sure if they took something out or there was a commercial
22 minutes without ads on US television is impossible
@@ChicagoBulls1984 Most of the time it's music rights (that's the cut for Howards entry right at the start).
@Dengueberries: not on public television
Editing. Of course there were cuts. It's a fan favorite of course it's not original with commercial. Every show RUclips has commercial omitted*
The Jay Leno part was almost like a side note compared to the rest of the interview, which was much more fascinating. You rarely see such intimate conversations like this on TV.
Repeating your banjo punchline 10 times talking over the host is defined as intimate conversation to you?
@@ChristopherCraven That was only in the very beginning. Have you watched the whole clip?
@@Leo-sd3jt Of course he didn't.
I agree with Howard's outrage over Dave making up with Jay Leno. Leno has screwed over BOTH David Letterman and Conan O'Brien. Leno is trash.
@@SportsBossMan One of the things that angered me the most (aside from Jay giving Conan a handshake on camera 5 years early and promising him the seat), was Jay sheepishly acting like he innocently needed the job. He was like, NBC asked if I wanted my job back. Come on, man. Just stand up to the network and go to bat for your successor. But he's a selfish "nice guy".
That final bit where Dave gets Paul to play the music over Stern's rant. I started crying laughing in the library
Shh.
And it's "My Way" he starts playing. Absolutely perfect.
How long have you been homeless?
Was interesting the slight delay from Paul and the band to come in - gotta think on some level Paul was enjoying his boss getting uncomfortable
You don't know Paul very well@@nicksimon7364
I was lucky enough to be in the audience for this taping and it truly was great.
Lucky you! Must have been a great experience.
Wauw, how was the atmosphere?
@@sbabymoney3204 Most likely 78% nitrogen.
Prove it
The dance must have been hilarious
Easily the best and most honest conversation I've seen on any show. Love them both. That's what friendship looks like.
Howard had a stranglehold on this interview. Two of the greatest. For completely opposite reasons
Yes. That is a part of the joke
Can’t believe the program stopped already 9 years ago
It’s still timeless
Thanks for posting
Yes you can. If you know the exact years, you 100% believe
Howard Stern’s gift to media was the innovation of absolute complete open truth. Dave of course knows this, and respects Howard so much that he did the thing he least wants to do. He sat there with the guy responding to every damn turn with unvarnished truth from the heart with utter commitment. It was an incredible gesture, and riveting TV.
Not anymore
Yea too bad stern is now an out of touch, irrelevant, grumpy old boomer, who's been reduced to a phony liberal establishment puppet who, in essence, interviewed himself for Joe Biden because Biden can't talk for himself. That was totally embarrassing, and at this point so is your comment
Jim - well put
it's hard to name a less honest entertainer than howard stern. the guys that come to mind are all pedophiles.
Stern is total fake. Denies that he did the most egregious blackface, including with racist prosthetics. Stern said in his book that the police didn’t beat Rodney King enough. WTF. Racist
That was unparalleled insanity, and the dance at the end. Dave is the perfect handler for Howard. Encore!
"You know what you need? You need a banjo. That's what you need." Lmao 😂
I thought I watched Dave every single day of my life, going back to his morning show, but I never saw this segment.. One of the best ever.. Two legends.
I absolutely loved this honest discussion between two friends. It felt like eavesdropping. Fantastic.
This was incredible. Thank you to whoever requested. I normally hate talk shows because of the phoniness of them but, I enjoyed how raw and honest this was.
It’s a bit - everything Howard does is completely scripted. It’s the same act for the last 40 years. Go on talk show, talk over the interviewer and say how much he hates NBC because they got rid of him a million years ago.
True
It made me sad to hear Dave say “when he’s gone, that’s it”. RIP Don Rickles
We still have Trump... too bad Dave doesn't get it
@@TheKitchenerLeslietrump is of the same generation as Don Rickles?? Lol. No.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie awful take
@@TheKitchenerLeslie get what exactly?
@@TheKitchenerLeslieHoward hates Trump too. Both are smart enough not to fall for the con man.
I love how Stern can be honest with himself.
Brutally so
Is it just part of his shtick?
He made his fortune by speaking the unspeakable.
Why not this?
Yet he fools himself into believing there's a black hole that can't be filled. Cop out. Just an excuse so you dont have to do the work to change
This might be one of the best segments on Letterman I've ever seen.
This has to be the best talk show interview I've ever seen! Both men respectful and aware but even more so honest. I don't think I've ever seen Dave so honest and straightforward and really interested in what the guest thinks and didn't even sidetrack it by resorting to snideness or sabotage! Bravo!
This is remarkably close to a long form podcast as youre gonna get from this era. Thankyou for sharing
This era was 2013, podcasts were the norm at this point
Howard shushing Letterman on his own show... HAHAHAHAHAHA. This whole thing was insane.
Nasty of Stern.
@@HeatherR-u2ono, just buddies busting balls.
This was really remarkable television - thanks so much for sharing this! It reminds me of that time that Dave showed up for Howard's birthday - they really do mesh very well!
I didn't want this interview to ever end. I haven't smiled and laughed this much all week!
It was facinating. Even when they were talking about people in the business that we've never heard about before. On the edge of my seat listening to them.
Dave coughing while Stern tries to name drop is hilarious.
Dave's the greatest. He's really involved with the interview.
You'll never see a late night interaction like this again on TV. Loved seeing this, but sad there wont be more.
"He did Dave wrong" send shivers down my spine. Love Dave.
And then he did Conan wrong
What a great interview. Such a masterclass by two of the greats
perfect balance of true heart sharing and comedy - thank you both for your honesty.. that's what comedy is supposed to be all about, showing the silliness and touchingness of life at the same time.
There will never ever be another talk show host of the same caliber as David Letterman. By the time Late Night with David Letterman began in 1982 Carson was already an old dude with a fairly humdrum show. Dave Letterman changed the genre for the better and hundreds of shows have been created in his wake. I began watching when it began in February 1982 and watched all the way to the end. God bless you David Letterman. You’re the true King of Late Night television.
Love the back and forth banter. From I love you to I hate you. Howard is a great guest because he's introspective and can admit to making mistakes in his career. How can you hate someone that is that honest and transparent? And Dave shines when he has a guest like that.
Dave and Howard are like the odd couple.
This was so funny they act like they got a crush on each other but are too shy to admit it lol. Then it turn into an old couple fight lol. Dave is the best.
one of the most engaging interviews in the history of television
8:13 for the Jay Leno rant.
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar all I cared about was the title
Thank you
Thank you
You’re the real MVP.
Howard said it guys if you picked up on it. The reason he's such a wacky guest who never shuts up is, that he watched Rickles do the same on TV when he was a kid, and vowed to be that way if he ever got famous. And that he did, and now was blown away that he was actually getting to know his idol in person.
No, Rickles knew Howard was a phony and gave him the treatment normies are given. That's how he weeded people out. Stern was always jealous of John Stamos' relationship with Rickles and he was probably set up.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie And you know this how?? Did Rickles tell you?
@@TheKitchenerLeslie nice detective work Columbo, what do you want, a cookie?
@@h0lly_blue She's a hockey puck!
So, don’t really know the actually motivation. But if you watch lot’s of Howard’s TV appearances, his delivery and pace is just about the same, including drawing the audience in for a bit of participation. Something he repeats for all appearances. Watch the Joan River’s Show appearances, the same. It’s his TV only delivery.
The Howard Stern appearances was like watching a chess game between two media masters.
Probably my favorite talk show segment ever. Absolutely captivating from start to finish.
David Letterman was the greatest talk show host who ever lived, and this conversation was one of his greatest.
Here’s Johnny
Dave’s still alive and still interviewing people. What’s with the “was?”
Conan surpassed him.
Wrong..he is #4….The times Gary Shandling stood in for other hosts and the fact that The Larry Sanders talk show segment,was not scripted! Fact ,my sister is a first A.D. assistant director, told me…..makes him the greatest host of all time!…imagine if he took over The Tonight Show in 1992! Number #2 is Conan #3 Carson #4 is this legend! I know my list is extremely odd but I go with interviewing abilities, wittiness, comedic timing,quality of ther jokes and if they write their own monologues and finally, the level of comfortness he makes his guests …..it’s very important to their exchange in dialogue and for the viewer….that’s where Letterman always lacked…..funny yes…intelligent, very…..but creativeness,like Conan, he delivers short….not counting the 80’s old show…he was outstanding then…..I guess I’m still bitter about him cutting out Bill Hicks stand up…..not sure….but to say he was the greatest, over Johnny Feakn Carson is a bit much…….to each is own……. hell it’s better then Kimmel/Fallon/Colbert! Can’t watch those ! Their awful! Letterman was the last great one!
@@thegiftedone Save some words for the rest of the internet.
Dave and Howard had such great rapport. They communicate so well and genuinely seem to "like" one another.
SO great. I remember watching this live. Love You, Dave & Howard!
I'm blown away at how sucked into this conversation I was...I want more! I think getting to see these two entertainment powerhouses, both w famously closed off personalities off camera have a very real conversation that for lack of a better expression went entirely off script for what either is known for - I never expected to love their passionate conversation that for once was not solely for the audience's sake but their own. Thank you for requesting and posting this. SO entertaining!
"You know what you need? You need a banjo!"
My laugh wake the whole house. 😂
Howard Stern greatest interviewer / interviewee .Truth is what he gives and gets
That right there is what makes Dave great. I had the same reaction as you. They opened with that bit about the banjo, and he used it 10 minutes in the most PERFECT moment possible. Is that not impeccable timing or what?
Fantastic! The riffing was off the charts, including the "My Way" ending!!
Both of these titans tearing into each other over their connections to powerful executives. Bless em both, we won't see defiant hosts like this again.
Imagine Fallon doing anything similar. Not in a million years
Frank Greene's face (on trumpet) when Howard ask him about the man... "Why you hasslin' me??"
if that "My Way' bit wasnt planned by the band, that was awesome improv over just one line from Stern.
I was scrolling through comments to see who said something about the band just all immediately breaking into My Way because Stern said the words. I love watching musicians with that kind of skill
But also to let the black trumpet player play the lead on it after Stern’s ignorant comment about him is magnificent. The level of talent of that band is ridiculous.
@@jimmalyon3602 I thought it was more for the Sinatra/Rickles connection.
@@eddthewordsmith Chef's kiss
Howard identified 'My Way' immediately!! Great interview!!
David Letterman knew what was going to happen when Howard Stern appeared on his show. Wild stuff was going to be discussed.
Finally! Thank god, this interview is one of my favorites. Bless the moderators of this channel!
How did I miss this when it initially aired?! This was such a lovely back and forth! They both knew they were in a fun conversational pocket that made for good TV and went with it. Stellar! :)
It was Dave’s rant about Brad Grey that was even more entertaining. Dave showing solidarity with Garry Shandling there.
Oh that's right!
I adore Howard Stern's honesty! It's so refreshing compared to majority of the talk show guest celebs!
Dave: “You need a banjo.” LOL
This was one of the best interactions between 2 modern hosts I think I have seen. This could have been recorded in Dave's living room. True entertainment.
Howard goes from "This is why I resent you" to slow dancing to My Way with Dave. Amazing
The second half of this interview, the part about friendship, is amazing. I feel like this is the first time that I've seen Dave truly open up. Here's the thing: I understand. I'm the same way. I have trouble making close friendships, because I feel I have to keep everyone at arm's length to protect myself. It's so ingrained that it may as well be instinct at this point. For many years, I've loved Dave. I thought it was because he is the type of comedian I most respect. He's truly rebellious, and he's got guts. But maybe this is the real reason. Maybe I just relate to him.
Every comedian performs because there is a hole he or she is looking to fill. I think it's important to remember that all good comedy comes from pain.
Stop being so scared all the time. Forget about protecting yourself and just live a little!
@@AhPhoey Ah, if only it were that easy.
In the top 10 of funniest talk show segments- ever. Howard is so honest, he really gets Dave going. Fabulous!
@@SarahMaywalt I hope you are able to do it still! Friends and family make life worth living!
that's why I adore Norm's last appearance and his unexpectedly getting choked up at the end, dropping the battle armor finally to tell Dave he loved him. Because Norm is poetically tragic also yet another loner comedian who has many friends whom he's kept at arms length himself. It's funny, not haha, but ironic funny how all these comedic personalities found each other and have the same similar flawed pathology (still refer to Norm in present tense). I get it though. I have one friend who is just like me and Dave and Howard where after 15 minutes at a get together, we're already planning our exit strategy. So he and I pioneered the 15 minute get togethers. It saved our friendship with one another. And keeps us tethered to the world a little bit more longer even though we're inevitably slipping off the planet gradually regardless while dissolving like space particles just left to evaporate as nothing but scattered cosmic ash disappearing into the mists of time...
I love how honest Howard Stern is, it’s like the opposite of so much of super smiley Hollywood, ahhh…honesty.
We will never ever have a late night segment like this ever again.
I met Don Rickles at an art gallery opening in Beverly Hills back in the 80’s, he was so kind and attentive, he was the type of person who you felt very comfortable with, it was like I’ve known him for years. Great interview!
I learned more about both the personalities, insecurities, and foibles of these two guys in this one 22-minute segment than I have in their entire careers in the public spotlight. One of the more entertaining and honest major-network talk show conversations I've heard in the last decade or so.
Absolutely RIVETING discussion. These two legends never put a foot wrong in this 22-minute clip.
I was not expecting to watch this all the way through, laughing as much as I did. Thank you. This was a rollercoaster.
I would love to see Howard Stern and Graham Norton together. Such different styles and yet they’re the two best interviewers around and share the rare ability of being able to occupy either side of the interview.
Two matching magnet poles!
Graham Norton is completely insufferable
@@4rumani He would be the first to agree with you.
@@4rumaniyou spelled Howard stern wrong. Graham is a lot more comedically talented and a better interviewer without having to be crude
They say "the commonality in all of your failed relationships is you". With Letterman, O'Brien and Farrell it says a lot about Jay
Howard and Dave always played off each other so well
I think one if the best conversations ever! And a great twist ending!
There was a hurricane heading for New York and people stayed inside but Dave & the crew, bless their hearts, put on shows without an audience in the theatre. It stands out in my mind because Dave was absolutely hilarious throughout and the crew was cracking up all the time. So a humble request from me if you could be so kind and upload some parts from then :)
Also, there was a bit when something goes wrong on the show and it cuts to Allan that curses out Dave for not coming to rehersal, and Dave checks with Paul and Paul curses him out too 😁 thanks for all the uploads. Letterman and the show was one of a kind
This was an amazing interview. I absolutely loved it! THIS is good late night television. The guys nowadays need to step up their game.
I actually think that Letterman had some of his best shows in his last 4 or 5 years. Despite his age he was getting back the energy and verve of his heyday in the 80's and early 90's.
"I mean what is with the BANJO?? Everyone HATES it!!!" LOL I was rolling.
It's like he gave a voice to my subconscious gossip.
I’m sure that Dave’s opinion of Brad Grey came from the tumultuous legal battle between Garry Shandling and Grey. Most people say that Grey ripped off Shandling to such a degree that it sent Garry into self imposed creative isolation. He was pretty much done with Hollywood after that. Sadly Shandling died much too young and Grey died not long after.
You should give more background on this because it's a dark story.
Garry Shandling was quite a bit ahead of his time.
Then he made the Larry Sanders Show which was superb on many levels.
@@howard5992 His first show was better
Commenting while I'm watching. This is a GREAT interview. These men at the top of their careers reflecting on them as, what after, this interview became their decline. Really insightful for all of us watching to learn and live from.
"We're not done!" Letterman shouts, as Howard pulls him into a close embrace.
I never thought I’d miss letterman. You just take it for granted that he would be on forever.
I love how every time Stern is on. Dave bumps commercial breaks and gets the ratings boost.
I thoroughly enjoyed this banter, conversation between the two.
Loved this interview.
And the band with the music bit at the end. Great TV
This was great!!!! The camaraderie these two share is so entertaining. I miss Dave...
The only other people who can take over an interview for the entire segment without being asked a single question like Howard Stern are Robin Williams and Kevin Smith.
You only ask Mark Hamill one question. BOOM! Three hours go by, and he finally answers the question with context
and the late Norm Macdonald
he asked him multiple questions lol.
Jonathan Winters
Letterman and Howard Stern are legends…I remember their 9/11 segments…Stern live and Letterman’s after the event…both just great at their individual talents; radio and television!!!
These were the great old days, loved this.
The Howard STern Show saved my sanity behind the wheel as a chaffeur in NJ and NY! Stuck in traffic for hours day after day, I needed great entertainment
after day
20 plus minutes, minimal cuts and live. Much respect
Contemporary Howard Stern is so disappointing compared to his former self.
So much for sticking it to the man.
What an interview/appearance! Great exchange from 2 of the absolute best. Great stuff - not sure I EVER saw this.
Jeeeeez, the best talk show talking “inside baseball”. Dave was the greatest!! What commercial break?!?! 😂
This is a great example of what does not exist anymore in late night. Truly great entertaining conversation.
Best interview for me.
Watching Howard Stern go from just a terrible whatever he was in the 80s/90’s into this incredibly thoughtful, caring man later in life has been one of the more astonishing things I’ve witnessed. And this is coming from someone whose then wife was on his show back in the 90’s so I’ve been behind the curtain.
Foiled!!! Howard said we're not going to commercial break, and then RUclips goes to commercial anyway!!! 😂😂
Not when you pay for premium. What are you doing with your life? Watching commercials on youtube? Tragic.
What a sad brag.@@briansnow2001
While I'm not sure if anyone who did not follow pop culture at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries will get this segment, it is a classic. Unlikely buds, totally savvy to the mass media "weasels" who wrote the big checks for them. Thank you LETTERMAN for keeping us howling!
Many great moments were guests who were on equal footing with Dave, and Howard was always that. In fact, early Leno appearances were the same. Absolute, pure entertainment. ❤
This entire thing was so hilarious. Bravo gentleman!
When Howard says, it could have been you, Dave..classic Howard honesty.