When this first aired, I thought it was one of the most original and inventive things Letterman did. I understand that he didn't like the end result, and it was never repeated.
Man, that repeating laugh that sounds like an un-lubricated wood joint, PERFECT! Actually this really reminds me of Dave's old morning show with the same morning show lightness parodied. All that's missing is an Edwin Newman news update and of course some Winkies Cow Paste.
I was hoping I'd find this episode! Thanks for uploading! I saw this the night it was aired and was stunned by it. I grew up on those late 60s-early 70s Summer Replacement shows. This captures the era with a mix of fondness and 80s-hip sarcasm. When John Hartman came on, I remember tearing up a little! He seemed to be on all those shows back then. It was a LONG way away from the innocent years. I thought his being there was a kind of reminder that it wasn't all silliness. Thanks Again!
The Kamarr segment probably wasn't the repeat-killer on this one- part of segment was the clip from this they used on the 4th Anniversary show 5 + months later in February 1986
Oh- and the constant silly solo laughing MUST have been a spoof on those old laugh tracks. I remember that, especially on NBC shows, there was one person who laugh was louder than the rest. And it was overused CONSTANTLY. I think that was what was going on here.
Before anyone starts turning up their noses, yes, it's supposed to be be terrible. ALL of it, ALL of it intentional and on purpose. He was making fun of Mary Tyler moore's attempt, Carol Burnett, Jim Nabors, Donny & Marie et all.... and the whole damn Variety show scene... replete with shitty jokes, contrived everything.
+Tony Bag O' D I would imagine so- Cher was something of a regular reference on the show- even before she called Letterman an asshole- recall Paul Shaffer's impression of Cher singing "O Holy Night"
@@Tmanaz480 the title was... Letterman was very familiar with this format as one of his first jobs was working on Mary Tyler Moore's ill-fated 78 variety show.
Well, I guess we now know who the real "ignoramus" is, eh? 🤡🌍😶... "Calling someone an ignoramus is an insult - it's a colorful way to comment on a person's ignorance or stupidity."
@@allendracabal0819 Sadly, Taybeck will only be the usual puppet prez... Being the figurehead and public face for the one truly ruling a running things...Linda Lavin
I could be wrong, but I get the feeling "that annoying laugh" must be from a woman on the staff, who just happens to be standing/sitting near one of the open mikes. The reason I say this, is because I've heard that IDENTICAL laugh from other Letterman shows posted here, from approximately the same era (mid-eighties). That, or possibly it's there because they "sweetened" the audience 'reactions' (i.e., laughing/clapping/other) in post (production), and this woman's annoying laugh was one of those used (obviously, on multiple occasions). And yes, it is INCREDIBLY annoying.......the minute you start noticing it, it becomes VERY difficult to stop 'noticing' it from that point on.
Since this episode is a spoof of 70s variety show, the repeated laugh is intended to mock TV comedies of the era, that frequently re-used cheap sounding canned laughter. You could hear the same laugh played repeatedly throughout the show, and even on other shows.
When this first aired, I thought it was one of the most original and inventive things Letterman did. I understand that he didn't like the end result, and it was never repeated.
How the Hell did I miss THIS??? 80s...booze...oh yeah....I thank you.
This was probably Letterman's best show ever.
Man, that repeating laugh that sounds like an un-lubricated wood joint, PERFECT!
Actually this really reminds me of Dave's old morning show with the same morning show lightness parodied. All that's missing is an Edwin Newman news update and of course some Winkies Cow Paste.
I cannot believe it took me this long to find this. Unreal!!
Genius. I remember the first time I saw this. So grateful to see it again... i'll miss ya, Dave.
You are awesome for uploading this. Thank you.
I was hoping I'd find this episode! Thanks for uploading! I saw this the night it was aired and was stunned by it. I grew up on those late 60s-early 70s Summer Replacement shows. This captures the era with a mix of fondness and 80s-hip sarcasm. When John Hartman came on, I remember tearing up a little! He seemed to be on all those shows back then. It was a LONG way away from the innocent years. I thought his being there was a kind of reminder that it wasn't all silliness. Thanks Again!
The magician act was one of the few funny bits on this little experiment, but even “bad” early Dave is better than most of today’s late night shows.
John Kerr this only aired once, and it's my understanding that kmar is the reason why.
@@josephscott6388Kamar appeared many times on Late Night, and each appearance was pretty much like this one.
Leg warmers!!! 🥺 I miss the 80’s and headband & BIG hair
This post is very much appreciated!
Nice spoof of those old summer replacement variety series of the 1970's.....
August 29, 1985
OMG Dave is so good even when it's not funny it's still Dave so it's better than the rest.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I remember seeing it back in the day and thought I had imagined it.
Fun stuff!
Much appreciated!
Take me back to the summertime sunshine happy hour and leave me there! 🌞
OMG, this is AWESOME. What took me so long to find this? Thank you, thank you.
This is the greatest upload I've seen on this site in awhile. Thanks so much for sharing what you have of this show with us!! :)
lol I *love* Letterman and I couldn't even get all the way through this. Man.
It was *rough* . Even for 1985. lol
@@ATCRyderX Whose laughing? oMG
One of Dave’s best bits
Ohhh how come #DavidLetterman could be so handsome, especially in this era before he curl his hair.. 😍😍😌😌
The Kamarr segment probably wasn't the repeat-killer on this one- part of segment was the clip from this they used on the 4th Anniversary show 5 + months later in February 1986
I had no idea that Dave had a summer replacement show on NBC. It kept us from having to watch those awful re-runs during the summer.
"Dramatic choice that I made for this particular character...." I lost it.
That was very clever ad-libbing.
TY!
Thanks lots
The Juul Haalmeyer dancers!
Chris Elliot is the best.
I know it's supposed to be terrible, but John Hartford song is mesmerizing. that banjo, wow.
Not supposed to be terrible but more like a tribute. The whole show reminds me of Smothers Brothers show
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John Denver did it better
I specifically went back and researched it. Great talent.
Dave & John Hartford @ their best!
hahaa dave is the best! awesome!
Dave with K mart cracks me up!
Oh- and the constant silly solo laughing MUST have been a spoof on those old laugh tracks. I remember that, especially on NBC shows, there was one person who laugh was louder than the rest. And it was overused CONSTANTLY. I think that was what was going on here.
Yeah. Letterman’s band was ALWAYS too loud, also
I'm sure that's what they were trying to do with the laugh, but I wish they had used it for only one segment, and then retired it.
gold!!!!!
that laugh
Lol wth
@timharrod Never mind... the problem was on my end! Thanks for this cult classic.
If you don't get the joke, then gtfo. Have a nice day! Referring of course, to the people bashing this video.
God this is great! Do you have any more shows or clips from Daves show on NBC
Before anyone starts turning up their noses, yes, it's supposed to be be terrible. ALL of it, ALL of it intentional and on purpose. He was making fun of Mary Tyler moore's attempt, Carol Burnett, Jim Nabors, Donny & Marie et all.... and the whole damn Variety show scene... replete with shitty jokes, contrived everything.
0442: It's Edd Hall.
4.33: Look out! There's an evil supervillain behind you!
The sound is out of sync on my end. Would love to see a corrected copy!
How many wears does a belt like that yield? Over under is five.
love dave miss him
Where do you get your ideas from?
Is the Bob Mackie reference from Cher's show?
+Tony Bag O' D I would imagine so- Cher was something of a regular reference on the show- even before she called Letterman an asshole- recall Paul Shaffer's impression of Cher singing "O Holy Night"
I wonder whatever happened to the Ron Fleming Dancers?
Pop's is right...
Ken Berry R.F.D.
30:58 haha, don't hear much of david's black voice these days, wonder why.
I guess that's what happens when you only use one ambiance mic
1040EZ
Did you catch Kaymar’s comment after he did his escape, “I’m Greek but I’m not gay”
Was this before late nite?
It WAS Late Night. They periodically did one-off fake alternative universe shows back then. It was a very creative period for them.
3:29 Larry David's future and now ex-wife
Laurie Lennard. Good catch.
For the ignoramuses he was riffing on Glen Campbell's early 70's show called, "Glen Campbell's Goodtime Hour."
Naw. This was a composite of many "comedy hour" shows from the 60s and 70s. There's no one specific show.
@@Tmanaz480 the title was... Letterman was very familiar with this format as one of his first jobs was working on Mary Tyler Moore's ill-fated 78 variety show.
Well, I guess we now know who the real "ignoramus" is, eh? 🤡🌍😶...
"Calling someone an ignoramus is an insult - it's a colorful way to comment on a person's ignorance or stupidity."
11:49
GOOD TO KNOW THAT CLEVELAND WILL SOON GO BACK TO BEING INDIANS AGAIN
And that Vic Tayback will somehow come back to life and become President.
@@allendracabal0819
Sadly,
Taybeck will only be the usual puppet prez...
Being the figurehead and public face for the one truly
ruling a running things...Linda Lavin
Dave in his late 30’s, with left-wing political crap not even a twinkle in his eye - notice the refreshing difference...
Audience member ED was Leno's Announcer, ED HALL from 1992-04
Ironically, he actually spells his name Edd, although he spelled it as "E-D" in the bit here.
who the hell has that annoying laugh lol
I could be wrong, but I get the feeling "that annoying laugh" must be from a woman on the staff, who just happens to be standing/sitting near one of the open mikes.
The reason I say this, is because I've heard that IDENTICAL laugh from other Letterman shows posted here, from approximately the same era (mid-eighties).
That, or possibly it's there because they "sweetened" the audience 'reactions' (i.e., laughing/clapping/other) in post (production), and this woman's annoying laugh was one of those used (obviously, on multiple occasions).
And yes, it is INCREDIBLY annoying.......the minute you start noticing it, it becomes VERY difficult to stop 'noticing' it from that point on.
Since this episode is a spoof of 70s variety show, the repeated laugh is intended to mock TV comedies of the era, that frequently re-used cheap sounding canned laughter. You could hear the same laugh played repeatedly throughout the show, and even on other shows.
Who has that awful laugh?
i think it's coming from speakers
+Anthony Syracuse ohhhh..funny and annoying
It's mimicking cheesy, canned laugh-tracks from 70s TV shows.
Milton Berle's mother.
Wow - this is ALMOST as lame as the Star Wars Chrismas Special!