Grommet May 14, 2015 Share May 14, 2015 Plus, crepuscular. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1143676
alynch May 14, 2015 Author Share May 14, 2015 Jimmy Kimmel on Letterman. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1145211
LADreamr May 14, 2015 Share May 14, 2015 Plus, crepuscular. Indeed! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1146411
jjj May 15, 2015 Share May 15, 2015 Jon Stewart did a wonderful final three minutes on Dave Letterman's legacy, then showed a Moment of Zen clip of Dave and Jon on Jon's final episode of an old variety/comedy show. Jon looks about 22. Dave advised him: "Don't confuse cancellation with failure." And Jon did not. Also, this great article (and sometimes sad) about the businesses that have been helped by having the Late Show join the neighborhood, and then other businesses that could not afford the skyrocketing rents of the neighborhood after Dave moved in. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/15/nyregion/jokes-aside-david-letterman-leaves-behind-a-costlier-neighborhood.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1148987
nowandlater May 15, 2015 Share May 15, 2015 (edited) Jon Stewart did a wonderful final three minutes on Dave Letterman's legacy, then showed a Moment of Zen clip of Dave and Jon on Jon's final episode of an old variety/comedy show. Jon looks about 22. Dave advised him: "Don't confuse cancellation with failure." And Jon did not. It was June 23, 1995. Both Jon and Dave have had talk shows that were canceled. And 20 years after that interview, both are exiting as TV icons. Here's the complete interview (For those of you who don't know, Stewart had a 30-minute talk show on MTV from 1993 to 94 (first guest: Howard Stern). When Arsenio Hall was canceled in 1994, Stewart replaced him in syndication with an hour-long show. That show was canceled after 1 year.) Also interesting if you watch that clip: Bill Murray sang on Letterman's final morning show episode. Edited May 15, 2015 by nowandlater Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1149105
HelenBaby May 15, 2015 Share May 15, 2015 Larry Wilmore said a few words in tribute to Dave and he and his guests raised a toast to him. It wasn't much, but it does show the extent of his influence. I'm sure that everyone who's on next week like the Jimmys, Conan and Seth will mention him too. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1149213
stonehaven May 15, 2015 Share May 15, 2015 Saw this when it aired...and they played a cool montage before the segment began... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1150083
alynch May 15, 2015 Author Share May 15, 2015 A couple of nice Merrill Markoe articles dropped today. An interview with Salon She writes about some of her favorite Late Night moment for Time. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1150138
opus May 15, 2015 Share May 15, 2015 Is your favorite clip on the list? http://time.com/3849699/david-letterman-late-night-show-moments/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1151140
jjis May 16, 2015 Share May 16, 2015 Jane Pauley will be interviewing Dave on CBS Sunday morning. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-letterman-im-not-going-away/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1152490
LJonEarth May 16, 2015 Share May 16, 2015 Here are NPR's two pieces: David Letterman Looks Back On Career David Letterman's Top 10 Late-Night Memories 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1152565
nowandlater May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 June 23, 1980 -- Jeff Greenfield reviewed Letterman's 1st NBC daytime show *ON* Dave's first NBC daytime show. https://twitter.com/greenfield64/status/599643424002715648 An interesting listen, and not just because Regis is mentioned. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1154364
dcalley May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 I was looking to rewatch Norm as Dave on SNL and found this, which embeds one sketch and links to another (the third I can't find). I also recommend the "Box Office Poison" clip (from Late Night with Conan) linked therein. “Ehhhh, You Got Any Gum?” Remembering Norm MacDonald’s Ace Letterman Impression And while we're talking impressions, here is an old favorite of mine, Beavis and Butt-Head as Paul and Dave: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1155069
biakbiak May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 I also recommend the "Box Office Poison" clip (from Late Night with Conan) linked therein This is in my top five of greatest talk show moments ever! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1155684
opus May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 Louis CK gave a shout out to Dave at the end of his SNL hosting stint last night. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1155688
thispersonstinks May 17, 2015 Share May 17, 2015 The story of how Wahoo, Nebraska was selected for the Home Office of the "Top Ten" List. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1156213
alynch May 18, 2015 Author Share May 18, 2015 I Was David Letterman's Adopted Daughter (But Only for a Day) David Letterman taught us to ward off celebrity stupidity. But stupidity won. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1158081
Kromm May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 (edited) I was looking to rewatch Norm as Dave on SNL and found this, which embeds one sketch and links to another (the third I can't find). I also recommend the "Box Office Poison" clip (from Late Night with Conan) linked therein. “Ehhhh, You Got Any Gum?” Remembering Norm MacDonald’s Ace Letterman Impression Yeah, this one for sure is genius... https://screen.yahoo.com/norm-macdonald-snl-skits/cold-opening-robert-niro-000000945.html And Norm, who has never gotten good press in his LIFE (and honestly on some level doesn't care) is definitely getting some now (a lot of articles popped up today praising him). Edited May 18, 2015 by Kromm Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1158120
nowandlater May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 Dave out in the world... http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-David-Letterman-Hosts-Party-at-Friars-Club-as-THE-LATE-SHOW-Comes-to-an-End-20150517# Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1158315
Kromm May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 (edited) Dave out in the world... http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-David-Letterman-Hosts-Party-at-Friars-Club-as-THE-LATE-SHOW-Comes-to-an-End-20150517# Geez. What the hell is he wearing in that? Clearly he's been fairly dependent on the wardrobe masters at the show, because if that's what he picks for a private event... Also, pencils and little cards that say "The Late Show"? WORST GIVEAWAY EVER!!! Hee. I get it though. It's supposed to refer to the pencils he's thrown around the set, since Day 1 of the NBC show. If you look carefully, you can even see that they appear to be double-eraser ended pencils. That could be a liability thing (no points to get sued over) but I also wonder if they had those specially made at some point so Dave could toss the ones HE does around without (much) worry. EDIT: Yup. Here (2/3rd of the way down the page this links to) in fact is where you can order double eraser pencils and they even refer to the fact that they were "Made famous by the legendary late night TV host": http://www.westsky.com/pencils.htm Edited May 18, 2015 by Kromm Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1158567
opus May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 A piece on Rupert Jee: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/deli-owner-sickly-sad-david-letterman-article-1.2223343 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1159491
alynch May 18, 2015 Author Share May 18, 2015 Letterman memories from Daniel Kellison, who was the show's talent booker for eight years. My favorite part of the piece is his account of the one time Dave tried to conduct his own pre-interview. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1159920
nowandlater May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 Letterman memories from Daniel Kellison, who was the show's talent booker for eight years. My favorite part of the piece is his account of the one time Dave tried to conduct his own pre-interview. For those who don't know, Daniel Kellison was Jimmy Kimmel Live's first executive producer, one of Kimmel's closest friends and Kimmel's partner with Adam Carolla in Jackhole productions. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1160360
Kromm May 18, 2015 Share May 18, 2015 Lovely piece on Rupert! Also, so happy to see Bill Murray is the final guest. There's no better way for it to end. Even Fucks News can't put in a bad word about that: David Letterman and Bill Murray; the end of a classic talk show pairing Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1160526
alynch May 18, 2015 Author Share May 18, 2015 Lovely piece on Rupert! Also, so happy to see Bill Murray is the final guest. There's no better way for it to end. Even Fucks News can't put in a bad word about that: David Letterman and Bill Murray; the end of a classic talk show pairing In fairness to Fox, that's just an Associated Press article that they're hosting. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1160764
kib May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 (edited) Geez. What the hell is he wearing in that? Clearly he's been fairly dependent on the wardrobe masters at the show, because if that's what he picks for a private event... Also, pencils and little cards that say "The Late Show"? WORST GIVEAWAY EVER!!! Hee. I get it though. It's supposed to refer to the pencils he's thrown around the set, since Day 1 of the NBC show. If you look carefully, you can even see that they appear to be double-eraser ended pencils. That could be a liability thing (no points to get sued over) but I also wonder if they had those specially made at some point so Dave could toss the ones HE does around without (much) worry. EDIT: Yup. Here (2/3rd of the way down the page this links to) in fact is where you can order double eraser pencils and they even refer to the fact that they were "Made famous by the legendary late night TV host": http://www.westsky.com/pencils.htm IIRC Carson had double eraser pencils. Kind of used them as drumsticks (he played the drums) and bounced them off the desk like Dave does.Two erasers=double the chance of getting a good bounce. Edited May 19, 2015 by kib Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1161162
HelenBaby May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 I flipped over to the Tonight Show last night after the monologue and Jimmy Fallon was giving Dave a very heartfelt tribute. I thought he was going to cry. Jon Stewart & Larry Wilmore both said something Thursday night. I imagine Conan & Kimmel will say something before tomorrow. I'm getting very sentimental myself. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1162153
alynch May 19, 2015 Author Share May 19, 2015 The articles are really coming fast and furious at this point. Here's just a drop in the bucket: New Yorker: Good Night - David Letterman's Last Weeks Deadline: Keith Olbermann Appreciation AV Club: Letterman Smirked at (and Celebrated) TV Itself Variety: How David Letterman Broke Late Night TV and For Letterman, Class Clown Wasn't Enough NY Times: Article on long-time staffers and Interview with Paul Shaffer Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1162431
opus May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 Another story on Paul: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/paul-shaffer-bandleader-foil-david-letterman-article-1.2227034 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1162660
kib May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 CNN is doing an hour special tonight at 9:00 EDT. What makes this noteworthy is, as a news org CNN has a little more latitude in using NBC clips. The promo seemed to be chock full o' Late Night material. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1162690
jjj May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 (edited) Wow. Do they repeat the show later, like they do with many evening shows? ETA: looks like it repeats three hours later. Edited May 19, 2015 by jjj Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1162767
alynch May 19, 2015 Author Share May 19, 2015 Really appreciated this article. Something that's been unavoidably, but still unfortunately, lost to history due to the 2009 sex scandal was just how funny Stephanie was on the show. The article's also noteworthy because the writer actually managed to get her on the phone and get a no comment. Apparently she's a lawyer in California now. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1162921
opus May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 Remember when Ellen DeGeneres stripped down for Dave?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09QxmHtKh_Q Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1163894
LJonEarth May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 (edited) Really appreciated this article. Something that's been unavoidably, but still unfortunately, lost to history due to the 2009 sex scandal was just how funny Stephanie was on the show. The article's also noteworthy because the writer actually managed to get her on the phone and get a no comment. Apparently she's a lawyer in California now. You beat me to it. They've never shied away from controversy. Even though I never cared for her, Stephanie and Tony deserve a clip in the montage. Martha Stewart's tribute to Dave, plus 10 of her favorite videos (9 so far, 10 will be added tomorrow). First Episode of Late Night via EW Edited May 19, 2015 by JinNashville Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1163940
nowandlater May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 An oral history of dave in Indiana. http://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-culture/goodbye-david-letterman/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164044
opus May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 (edited) Jimmy Fallons' tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY-SJaL_eM8 Edited May 19, 2015 by GaryE Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164122
alynch May 19, 2015 Author Share May 19, 2015 (edited) Write-up from Les Moonves, Regis, and Amy Sedaris. Comments from a whole bunch of people at Vulture. From Salon: David Letterman's Brilliant Vulnerability Penn Jillette: How We Freaked Out Letterman Edited May 19, 2015 by alynch Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164398
dcalley May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 The full Rolling Stone profile is now online. From that, I liked this: "Once he retires, there's nobody left to be scared of," says Fey. "It's all friendliness now." CNN is doing an hour special tonight at 9:00 EDT. My schedule (ET ) is showing a repeat at 1:00 AM and Saturday at 7:00 PM. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164495
Kromm May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 (edited) Jimmy Fallons' tribute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY-SJaL_eM8 Yeah, nice of him to pretend that Dave influenced him more than Mr. Chin did. Edited May 20, 2015 by Kromm 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164671
Kromm May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Grantland: My Letterman Years, by DANIEL KELLISON Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164743
ebk57 May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 My schedule (ET ) is showing a repeat at 1:00 AM and Saturday at 7:00 PM. I'm also in the East and Comcast listed it at midnight. Just don't want anyone to miss it! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164838
alynch May 20, 2015 Author Share May 20, 2015 Another NY Times article. Includes quotes from Seinfeld, Moonves, Stern, and Julia Roberts. Rolling Stone article interviewing a bunch of the longtime staffers. Think I'm going to try to avoid media coverage tomorrow (easier said than done). This is exhausting. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1164970
Grommet May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Thanks for all the links. Really good stuff. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165302
jjj May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Another NY Times article. Includes quotes from Seinfeld, Moonves, Stern, and Julia Roberts. Think I'm going to try to avoid media coverage tomorrow (easier said than done). This is exhausting. Thanks also for the links! Many things to help with the denial after Wednesday. I was struck by this final quote from Julia Roberts, which I'm sure is true for most of the guests: Despite the close bond she developed with Mr. Letterman on the air, Ms. Roberts said she had never once seen him away from his studios. Other than an occasional phone call or a brief chat during commercial breaks, the whole of their relationship has played out on television. “I’ve never seen him outside of the building,” she said, laughing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165327
alynch May 20, 2015 Author Share May 20, 2015 Okay, one more. Can't not post this one. The Huffington Post tracked down Meg Parsont. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165540
stonehaven May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Seth Meyers opened his show this way last night: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165583
zxy556575 May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 (edited) Jimmy Kimmel got choked up tonight saying how much Letterman meant to him as a teen, and credited Dave with him being given his talk show after ABC execs saw him as a guest on Letterman. His band leader, Cleto, also gave a short tribute to Paul. Edited May 20, 2015 by lordonia 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165680
nowandlater May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Jimmy Kimmel got choked up tonight saying how much Letterman meant to him as a teen, and credited Dave with him being given his talk show after ABC execs saw him as a guest on Letterman. His band leader, Cleto, also gave a short tribute to Paul. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165813
Grommet May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 I loved the Meg Parsont bits. She was a good sport. I never much liked the Rupert bits with Dave feeding him lines but it was funny to see him go along with it. So will Brokaw be on tonight? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165902
Slade347 May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Bill Murray on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell , talking about being Letterman's last guest and his legacy. This interview took place after Murray filmed last night's episode, but before it aired. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14521-late-show-in-the-media/page/4/#findComment-1165977
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