alynch February 9, 2015 Author Share February 9, 2015 For canceling, or for what he did? You have to figure the show probably expected him to pull out. Both, but mostly for the entertainment value. And there were reports that Williams was planning on keeping the appearance as late as last night. I can see the fact that Williams came on the show, lied, and then pulled out of a chance to explain himself being the kind of thing that would piss Dave off. Link to comment
nowandlater February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Brian Williams has now cancelled. I'm really hoping Dave tees off on him on Monday. Williams is a friend of the show, and nobody expected him to appear on his couch, even though it was Step 1 in his rehabiliation campaign. So I expect Dave to be sympathetic to him, since he's survived a scandal himself. But I wonder if Letterman will eventually start telling Brian Williams jokes. Conan, who had Williams on his Late Night show numerous times, is really having fun with this. Link to comment
alynch February 9, 2015 Author Share February 9, 2015 (edited) Williams is a friend of the show, and nobody expected him to appear on his couch, even though it was Step 1 in his rehabiliation campaign. So I expect Dave to be sympathetic to him, since he's survived a scandal himself. But on the other hand, Dave is actual friends (i.e. not just showbiz friends) with Tom Brokaw, who is reportedly really pissed off about this whole thing. And we also shouldn't discount the fact that Williams came on Dave's show and lied to his face with a prepared and detailed anecdote. I honestly could see Dave going in just about any direction when it comes to addressing this, including ignoring it altogether. Edited February 9, 2015 by alynch Link to comment
opus February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) Well, at this point, at least it adds some heat/anticipation to tomorrow's show. But he's been pretty quiet about Cosby, no? Edited February 9, 2015 by GaryE Link to comment
alynch February 9, 2015 Author Share February 9, 2015 (edited) He hasn't mentioned Cosby at all as far as I know, although I don't think they're particularly comparable beyond there being a guest cancellation. Edited February 9, 2015 by alynch Link to comment
opus February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I was comparing in the sense of friend of the show, in the TV community, that sort of thing. Link to comment
alynch February 10, 2015 Author Share February 10, 2015 (edited) Looks like they've gone the not mentioning it route. I guess they're still hoping to get him to reschedule. Edited February 10, 2015 by alynch Link to comment
alynch March 4, 2015 Author Share March 4, 2015 The Late Show YouTube page has been periodically posting some very fun videos of Dave conducting pre-show Q&As with the audience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVptHr5MsLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LscqGrF886w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxh1Q9tKXjE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eGimdGHZQQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRW1m7gsBck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amCCdtZJ-Wg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfvvABf6C-I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5asR-smJP4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgqqBfvXgGU 4 Link to comment
alynch March 8, 2015 Author Share March 8, 2015 (edited) [Facepalm] Comedy would have been a path out of Brokaw’s shadow. A few years ago, [brian] Williams told Burke he wanted to take over the Tonight Show from Jay Leno. Burke dismissed the idea and instead offered Williams a weekly prime-time program called Rock Center. Williams hoped it might develop into a variety show. But Rock Center ended up more like a softer 60 Minutes, and it was canceled after two middling seasons. Undeterred, Williams pitched CBS CEO Les Moonves about succeeding David Letterman, according to a high-level source, but Moonves wasn’t interested. (CBS declined to comment.) Edited March 8, 2015 by alynch Link to comment
Prevailing Wind March 8, 2015 Share March 8, 2015 I think Williams is now shooting for hosting the Daily Show. Perfect timing with that "reveal" of his mis-remembering. Link to comment
Gemma Violet March 9, 2015 Share March 9, 2015 I always thought that Brian Williams would be a good fit as a talk show host. He's hilarious when he's on with Dave, Jimmy, etc.--has a natural sense of humor. It makes sense that he was interested in that avenue of show business. 1 Link to comment
Kromm March 9, 2015 Share March 9, 2015 I feel bad I don't know what you're talking about. Can you elaborate? I didn't recall this either. Thanks for the synopsis. What an ugly story. Egad. I didn't think there was any consumer of entertainment of any form who hadn't heard about the Cosby story. It's been as close to inescapable and omnipresent as anything in the past few decades. Maybe the last time I can remember a similar size entertainment scandal was when the Michael Jackson allegations gained stream, or maybe even the OJ Simpson murder story. Link to comment
alynch March 9, 2015 Author Share March 9, 2015 I always thought that Brian Williams would be a good fit as a talk show host. He's hilarious when he's on with Dave, Jimmy, etc.--has a natural sense of humor. It makes sense that he was interested in that avenue of show business. I don't think he was ever anything more than unexpectedly funny for a news anchor. It would've been a disaster if he tried to make comedy his full-time job. It'd be like the guy who decides to go to an open mic because he always makes his friends laugh when out drinking. 2 Link to comment
A Boston Gal March 9, 2015 Share March 9, 2015 Anyone remember Brian's stint as an SNL host a couple of seasons back ? He was very good, and had terrific timing. I remember thinking, "wow, this guy can do it all." Now, of course, I've had to redefine what "all" really means. 1 Link to comment
markm March 11, 2015 Share March 11, 2015 Interesting quote from Les Moonves in this article http://deadline.com/2015/03/les-moonves-showtime-will-soon-launch-a-direct-to-consumer-streaming-service-1201390510/ "Meanwhile, Moonves expects his program expenses to remain under control this year – especially when Stephen Colbert replaces David Letterman at The Late Show. “Colbert is not going to cost as much as Letterman,” he says. Production costs also will go down because “David is unbelievably loyal. He wouldn’t fire anybody. So we have a lot of people there who were getting paid for not doing very much. People don’t know what a good guy he really is. The Colbert show will be a bit more economical." Link to comment
opus March 11, 2015 Share March 11, 2015 Interesting quote from Les Moonves in this article http://deadline.com/2015/03/les-moonves-showtime-will-soon-launch-a-direct-to-consumer-streaming-service-1201390510/ “David is unbelievably loyal. He wouldn’t fire anybody. Almost anybody.... Link to comment
biakbiak March 11, 2015 Share March 11, 2015 (edited) Though even with the last high profile firing, Tony Mendez, he still is being paid and has his insurance until the end of the shows run. Edited March 11, 2015 by biakbiak 1 Link to comment
alynch March 23, 2015 Author Share March 23, 2015 Interview/essay with Barbara Gaines. 1 Link to comment
opus March 23, 2015 Share March 23, 2015 Interview/essay with Barbara Gaines. How do you do that thing, where you write your own words over the link? Link to comment
alynch March 23, 2015 Author Share March 23, 2015 How do you do that thing, where you write your own words over the link? Type the text. Highlight it. Click the hyperlink button (chain icon to the right of the number list button). Paste the URL into the popup. Link to comment
Prevailing Wind March 23, 2015 Share March 23, 2015 (edited) Never mind. Why can't you delete a post? Edited March 23, 2015 by Prevailing Wind Link to comment
opus March 25, 2015 Share March 25, 2015 Anybody remember this old bit? : http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/20150207/us--returning_lettermans_gazebos-e3f595df7b.html Posted this Feb.7. Feel ahead of my time. 1 Link to comment
alynch March 31, 2015 Author Share March 31, 2015 The Letterman Years: Stories From Behind the Scenes of the Show That Changed Comedy Forever 2 Link to comment
Kromm March 31, 2015 Share March 31, 2015 The Late Show YouTube page has been periodically posting some very fun videos of Dave conducting pre-show Q&As with the audience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVptHr5MsLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LscqGrF886w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxh1Q9tKXjE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eGimdGHZQQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRW1m7gsBck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amCCdtZJ-Wg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfvvABf6C-I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5asR-smJP4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgqqBfvXgGU Dave's his own warmup comedian, eh? Link to comment
alynch April 13, 2015 Author Share April 13, 2015 (edited) CBS just sent out a press release for the final batch of guests: Some of the biggest names in entertainment will make their final appearances with Letterman over the next six weeks, including George Clooney, Robert Downey, Jr., Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Jack Hanna, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Keaton, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, Don Rickles, Julia Roberts, Ray Romano, Paul Rudd, Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Short, Howard Stern, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Oprah Winfrey, The Avett Brothers and Brandi Carlile, Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews Band, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Mumford and Sons, Ralph Stanley and Amos Lee, and many more names to be announced in the coming weeks. Notable absences, for the moment at least: Colbert, Brokaw, Madonna, Barrymore, Regis (WTF!), and of course... Leno. Edited April 13, 2015 by alynch 1 Link to comment
Morbs April 13, 2015 Share April 13, 2015 (edited) At least we get a final appearance with Amy Sedaris though, but she should really be the first guest. Edited April 13, 2015 by Morbs 2 Link to comment
Calvada April 13, 2015 Share April 13, 2015 I don't think of Colbert and Madonna as FODs (Friend of Dave's). I'm certain Regis will be on. It would be fun to have Leno on, if only to have Dave ask him if he's been in any interesting closets recently. I don't know how Brokaw's health is. I thought he would have Bill Clinton on one last time, but with Hilary officially in the race, maybe he doesn't want to do that. Where are Foo Fighters? I'm certain they can take a break from fighting foo to visit Dave one last time. Also would love to see Charles Grodin return, and Bonnie Hunt. I doubt her health would permit it, but would also love to see Teri Garr. I wonder if the last show will be guest-free, just Dave and Paul together one last time, showing clips, like Carson's last show. 1 Link to comment
King of Birds April 13, 2015 Share April 13, 2015 Also would love to see Charles Grodin return, and Bonnie Hunt. I doubt her health would permit it, but would also love to see Teri Garr. +1. And, to those who wish he'd acknowledge the morning show, Edie McClurg! I think a call-out to Mrs. Marv would be great. Yeah, that won't happen. 1 Link to comment
Morbs April 13, 2015 Share April 13, 2015 Sandra Bernhardt was on WWHL again complaining she hasn't been called, she said on her last appearance Dave accused her of talking trash. I wasn't watching when she was a regular. Link to comment
Calvada April 13, 2015 Share April 13, 2015 I can't believe I forgot this - although probably also in the health not permitting it category, I would love, love, love to have one more visit from Dave's mom. Or at the very least, a tribute to her many contributions over the years, either right before or right after Mother's Day. 1 Link to comment
alynch April 13, 2015 Author Share April 13, 2015 Colbert may not be a friend of Dave's, but they're at least friendly (he participated in Dave's Kennedy Center Honor). And I have a hard time envisioning the show ending without a visit from the future host towards the end. I'm still hoping to see both Barrymore, Madonna, Bonnie Hunt, and Grodin, but it's been years since either of them's been on, so I wouldn't be surprised if they're no-shows. Dave's Mom hasn't appeared since 2011, so it's probably a fair assumption that she's no longer up to it. Also would like to see Martha Stewart again, just do Dave can finally get the full story on how she killed a guy that one time. Tom Brokaw seems like he ought to be there (health was good, last I checked), but I suppose his last appearance was recent enough (December). The only ones who seem like they'd be definite but aren't listed in that press release are Regis and Foo Fighters, which makes me think they might be trying to keep the last couple of shows secret. Link to comment
Kromm April 14, 2015 Share April 14, 2015 CBS just sent out a press release for the final batch of guests: Notable absences, for the moment at least: Colbert, Brokaw, Madonna, Barrymore, Regis (WTF!), and of course... Leno. Forget Leno. Even with the pseudo-peace between the two guys it would seem a bit fake for him to be on Dave's final lap. Heck, I thought it was total BS him being on Craig's. 2 Link to comment
alynch April 14, 2015 Author Share April 14, 2015 (edited) I'm not opposed to Leno coming on, but I wouldn't want it to be for a proper interview segment. I'd like it to be some sort of comedy bit. The idea of Dave & Jay spending 15 minutes pretending not to hate each other doesn't strike me as a good use of television. Edited April 14, 2015 by alynch 2 Link to comment
King of Birds April 14, 2015 Share April 14, 2015 Plus, it feels like that whole Leno area was covered in Comedians Getting Coffee In Cars. Link to comment
alynch April 15, 2015 Author Share April 15, 2015 (edited) Really liked this article. Edited April 15, 2015 by alynch Link to comment
HelenBaby April 15, 2015 Share April 15, 2015 Really liked this article. It was a good article but did you read the comments. Couple of haters but the topper was the conspiracy nut who claims Letterman is part of an evil government conspiracy. Lol. 1 Link to comment
Kromm April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 (edited) (never mind) Edited April 17, 2015 by Kromm Link to comment
alynch April 18, 2015 Author Share April 18, 2015 Somehow I had never heard of this. Dave nearly got the lead role in Airplane!. That's quite the fork in the road. 1 Link to comment
HelenBaby April 18, 2015 Share April 18, 2015 Thanks for linking that, alynch. That brings back so many memories. Link to comment
alynch April 22, 2015 Author Share April 22, 2015 (edited) Fucking NY Post. So evidently at the pre-show Q&A yesterday, a college student asked Dave for advice for graduates. Dave responded by jokingly saying, "Treat a lady like a whore and whore like a lady," which is a famous Old Hollywood quote, before offering a more serious answer. Post is trying to spin this as Dave being an awful sexist. So it looks like Dave's about to get a couple days of the Trevor Noah treatment. Or maybe everyone will ignore it because it's the Post. There's always hope. Edited April 22, 2015 by alynch Link to comment
HelenBaby April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 NY Post. A Murdoch owned rag. Why am I not surprised? Link to comment
RGMorin April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 I imagine they had to cancel the recording of the show with the audience in such stunned disbelief, harrumphing as they made a bee line for the exits, their virgin ears bleeding at the horrificness of the joke. "Several fans who passed by the theater on Tuesday evening were outraged by Letterman’s comic misfire." -- so, the ace reporting staff of the Post found a couple tourists who disapproved of a sexist joke they didn't even hear, yet couldn't get anybody else who was actually in the audience to comment, or the supposed college staffer who actually asked the question. Or is it they couldn't get comments from those people that fit their agenda. We know the answer. Funniest thing to me in the Post's hysteria - they censor letters in the word "whore" because it's such a inflammatory, horrific slur. 2 Link to comment
stonehaven April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 two things to say about this.. 1.My fellow conservative friends better NOT make a big deal out of this because I know they LOVE Bill O'Reily...and that man has offended me more times than I can count even though I don't watch his show... 2. This makes the later joke Dave DID after one of the Peidmont Bird Callers said she her major was Gender Studies and his reply was "I know enough NOT to make a joke"...even funnier.... 1 Link to comment
opus April 22, 2015 Share April 22, 2015 2. This makes the later joke Dave DID after one of the Peidmont Bird Callers said she her major was Gender Studies and his reply was "I know enough NOT to make a joke"...even funnier.... That at least seems to show something happened. Link to comment
alynch April 23, 2015 Author Share April 23, 2015 CBS will be airing a Primetime Special on May 4. Link to comment
SingerIslander April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 CBS will be airing a Primetime Special on May 4. Finally! I've been waiting for something to be announced and was afraid that all we'd get were the old clips Dave's been including in each show. Personally, I think 90 minutes isn't long enough, but I'll take it. Link to comment
alynch April 23, 2015 Author Share April 23, 2015 Now the big question will be whether they'll use any NBC clips. Link to comment
King of Birds April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 Now the big question will be whether they'll use any NBC clips. They goddamn better have NBC clips! We need Larry Bud Melman, "I'm not wearing any pants" during the Today show, the Alka-Seltzer suit, Dave on the Taco Bell and McDonalds drive-thru mics, monkey cam, ... I can go on forever you know. 1 Link to comment
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