I never thought Carson was funny. He was a good listener and an enabler - allowing the guests to make themselves funny at his expense, but as a story teller or joke teller, he wasn't very good. In fact, most times he got laughs over jokes that he screwed up.
Letterman was a mediocre stand up. I saw him at the old Bijou Cafe on Lombard Street. He has the same midwestern charm that Carson has, but is an acquired taste. A taste I'm happy to say I acquired a long time ago.
Damn, this made me cry. Now I want to go out and buy lots of Paul Newman stuff.
I remember watching Dave back in 1983 when I worked the evening shift, he was edgier back then and boy they threw a lot of stuff off roofs. I have always enjoyed his show. Thanks for sharing the clip.
Have always liked Mr. Letterman.
ReplyDeleteI love Dave =)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday weekend Sparky!
ReplyDeleteI never thought Carson was funny. He was a good listener and an enabler - allowing the guests to make themselves funny at his expense, but as a story teller or joke teller, he wasn't very good. In fact, most times he got laughs over jokes that he screwed up.
ReplyDeleteLetterman was a mediocre stand up. I saw him at the old Bijou Cafe on Lombard Street. He has the same midwestern charm that Carson has, but is an acquired taste. A taste I'm happy to say I acquired a long time ago.
That was a nice tribute to his friend.
Dave has never lost touch with his inner Hoosier. I've always been pleased by that.
ReplyDeleteDamn, this made me cry. Now I want to go out and buy lots of Paul Newman stuff.
ReplyDeleteI remember watching Dave back in 1983 when I worked the evening shift, he was edgier back then and boy they threw a lot of stuff off roofs. I have always enjoyed his show.
Thanks for sharing the clip.