alynch August 20, 2014 Author Share August 20, 2014 Incorporating some quick Ferguson (the town, not the guy who follows) jokes into the show. Edgy. Yeah, I hope they keep them up. The fact that the audience isn't going for them just makes it better. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-306029
opus August 20, 2014 Share August 20, 2014 Yeah, I hope they keep them up. The fact that the audience isn't going for them just makes it better. That's really what made me notice. The groans in the crowd. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-306385
alynch August 26, 2014 Author Share August 26, 2014 With the diving dogs, I think we're now officially at the point where we're seeing things the final time. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-322662
jjj August 26, 2014 Share August 26, 2014 I'm kind of dreading the Christmas show for that reason, but I have to say I was not thinking "last time for the diving dogs". Until now. Bummer. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-323463
opus August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 A little essay on a "rejuvenated" Dave: http://screencrush.com/david-letterman-retiring/ 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-326052
kib August 28, 2014 Share August 28, 2014 A little essay on a "rejuvenated" Dave: http://screencrush.com/david-letterman-retiring/ That's for posting the link. While it's a generally well reasoned piece, using the example of the Academy Awards streaker as the epitome of televised spontaneity was a poor choice. Cursory research on the streaker, Robert Opel, seems to indicate the event, as well as David Niven's quip may have been foreshadowed if not out rightly staged. For my money the gold standard for the truly unexpected television moment remains the Johnny Carson/Ed Ames ax throwing incident. A true bolt of lightning divined from the clearest of skies. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-329710
HalcyonDays September 6, 2014 Share September 6, 2014 Scheduled guests for the week of September 8 - 12th, 2014 Monday: Bill Maher, Henrik Lundqvist, Spoon Tuesday: Michael Strahan, Richard Branson, Interpol Wednesday: Dr. Phil McGraw, Katharine McPhee, Death From Above 1979 Thursday: Jason Bateman, Billy Eichner, Ryan Adams Friday: Mindy Kaling, Jake Johannsen, Maddie & Tae Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-353593
opus September 7, 2014 Share September 7, 2014 I think that's twice Tina Fey has come on this show and talked about her "psycho" second child . Hopefully we're exaggerating for comedic effect. Otherwise this is a celebrity scandal waiting to happen. "Know that kid who shot up that school. Guess who her mother is?" Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-354805
alynch September 7, 2014 Author Share September 7, 2014 It was a nice directorial touch to do the horror-zoom on that picture of her kid as they went to commercial. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-355875
alynch September 13, 2014 Author Share September 13, 2014 That Friday show was pretty exceptional. I'm usually pretty indifferent to the videos they play during the monologue, but that Clooney one was great. And then Dave spent the rest of the show bitching about the Eagles and plotting strategy with the staff about how to handle it. Having Dave, Paul, Nancy, Tony, Bill, and Jerry from the control room openly debating it like that made for some funny controlled chaos. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-372283
jjj September 13, 2014 Share September 13, 2014 Thanks, alynch -- I caught the show in Pacific Time! The Eagles argument/negotiation was hilarious! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-372381
HalcyonDays September 13, 2014 Share September 13, 2014 Scheduled guests for the week of September 15th – 19th Monday: Kristen Wiig, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the New Pornographers (Repeat from 9/3/14) Tuesday: Tina Fey, Moody McCarthy, Kevin Drew (Repeat from 9/5/14) Wednesday: Michael Cera, dock diving dogs, Lyle Lovett (Repeat from 8/25/14) Thursday: Mike Myers, Bonnie McFarlane, John Fullbright (Repeat from 8/28/14) Friday: Michael Strahan, a Top Ten List presented by 2014 U.S. Open Men's champion Marin Cilic, Richard Branson, Interpol (Repeat from 9/9/14) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-373400
Grommet September 14, 2014 Share September 14, 2014 The discussion about the Eagles was great. Poor Nancy, saying "Bill, no!"made me laugh. I missed Bill Eichner because of football going long. I'll have to remember.to adjust the dvr every week, Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-375356
dcalley September 14, 2014 Share September 14, 2014 Sheesh, how long has it been since I've watched an episode where the producer appears on screen? I don't remember seeing Nancy before. Is Barbara gone? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-375386
alynch September 14, 2014 Author Share September 14, 2014 (edited) Sheesh, how long has it been since I've watched an episode where the producer appears on screen? I don't remember seeing Nancy before. Is Barbara gone? It's been Nancy for at least a couple years. Barbara's still there, but I think she works out of the control room now. Edited September 14, 2014 by alynch 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-375487
opus September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 Damn, $250,000 to the Eagles, and they're immediately broke and forced into reruns. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-379019
HalcyonDays September 22, 2014 Share September 22, 2014 Scheduled guests for the week of September 22nd – 26th Monday: Mark Harmon, Jack Hanna Tuesday: Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz Wednesday: Kelly Ripa, Jim Gaffigan, Paloma Faith Thursday: Jerry Seinfeld, a performance from Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson ONE" Friday: Ted Danson Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-397803
Joimiaroxeu September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 Gosh, Kelly Ripa looks more and more skeletal every time I see her. She reminds me of that term Tom Wolfe coined in Bonfire of the Vanities, "social x-ray". Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-407486
alynch September 25, 2014 Author Share September 25, 2014 I liked how she tried to avoid stating outright that she got the new iPhone sent to her for free. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-408360
A Boston Gal September 26, 2014 Share September 26, 2014 Kelly Ripa has always been a bit dodgy in my book...don't ask me to explain it; I can't. There's just something "less than sincere" about her... 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-411572
HalcyonDays September 28, 2014 Share September 28, 2014 Scheduled guests for the week of September 29th – October 3rd Monday: Neil Patrick Harris, Jamie Oliver, Aretha Franklin Tuesday: Rosie O'Donnell, Maggie Q, Bleachers Wednesday: Bill O'Reilly, Cristin Milioti Thursday: Johnny Galecki, Andre Benjamin, Delta Spirit Friday: Simon Amstell, Kandace Springs Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-416842
buttersister September 30, 2014 Share September 30, 2014 Oh, Aretha. There was a quick shot of her before Dave's introduction and she was tossing aside some sort of dress-matching cover up (clearly deciding she neither wanted it nor gave two shits how she looked without it). I thought the start of Rolling in the Deep was a bit rough (I may have been distracted by all of her uncovered self) but man, when she got rolling (no pun intended), you remembered why whoever is in second place is waaaay behind her. Extraordinary performance. Dave also called out Cissy Houston among the backup singers in the intro and she (Cissy) looked none too pleased about that! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-422188
Lnmop September 30, 2014 Share September 30, 2014 (edited) Yeah, Aretha looked awful and Cissy looked as if she wished she was anyplace else. NPH was fantastic, and Dave was great, as always! Edited September 30, 2014 by Lnmop 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-422313
alynch September 30, 2014 Author Share September 30, 2014 That Sue Hum segment was one of the more bizarre bits of anti-comedy the show has done in recent memory, probably years. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-422682
Medicine Crow September 30, 2014 Share September 30, 2014 Aretha obviously has no friends or doesn't care what they have to say, which would explain all that flapping fat & boobage. I love her voice, but gawd woman, a little modesty would be appreciated. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-422911
Morbs September 30, 2014 Share September 30, 2014 Cissy Houston is always pissed off about something though. I didn't know it was her at first, but I noticed the grumpy looking backup singer not dancing (which considering her age is understandable). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-423736
opus October 3, 2014 Share October 3, 2014 I was disappointed Dave lost the battle of New York first booking of a retired Derek Jeter to Jimmy. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-432144
HalcyonDays October 4, 2014 Share October 4, 2014 Scheduled guests for the week of October 6th – October 10th Monday: Aziz Ansari, Tom Dreesen, Jackson Browne Tuesday: Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Paulson, Lizzo Wednesday: Gina Rodriguez, Hatsune Miku Thursday: Robert Duvall, Elle Fanning, Rival Sons Friday: Chelsea Handler, Keegan-Michael Key& Jordan Peele, Angaleena Presley Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-437604
Grommet October 5, 2014 Share October 5, 2014 I hate it when Bill O'Reilly is on the show and sounds half-way reasonable, but the questions bit was fun (I especially liked yes or no). WHat happened to Rosie O'Donnell? I used to enjoy her appearances, waaaay back in the day. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-438052
alynch October 6, 2014 Author Share October 6, 2014 (edited) Evidently Rosie cancelled sometime between September 22 and September 25. ETA: When Dave retires, I'm going to feel really bad for Tom Dreesen. Edited October 7, 2014 by alynch 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-440266
Grommet October 10, 2014 Share October 10, 2014 I'm officially sick of the audience's over the top applause for the first guest. Stop it! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-454081
opus October 10, 2014 Share October 10, 2014 Robert Duvall tonight. Standing O. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-454288
alynch October 10, 2014 Author Share October 10, 2014 (edited) That Duvall interview was fun. Reaching an age where you no longer give a shit while still having your full mental faculties should be everyone's goal in life. Him taking a potshot at Colbert was hilarious. It reminded of a couple years back where he was participating in some roundtable interview with a bunch of younger actors. The young guys were giving rather safe, generic answers only for Duvall to pipe up with (paraphrase), "Let me tell you something about Stanley Kubrick. He was great filmmaker, but he couldn't director actors for shit." Edited October 10, 2014 by alynch 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-454905
HalcyonDays October 11, 2014 Share October 11, 2014 Scheduled guests for the week of October 13th – October 17th Monday: Russell Brand, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Tuesday: Michael Keaton, Foo Fighters Wednesday: Bill Murray, Foo Fighters Thursday: Foo Fighters Friday: Foo Fighters Apparently Dave loves the Foo Fighters! Foo Fighters to have weeklong residency on The Late Show With David Letterman Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-458697
Prevailing Wind October 12, 2014 Share October 12, 2014 Who's gonna be out there, fighting foo, while they're at The Ed? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-460712
alynch October 12, 2014 Author Share October 12, 2014 (edited) I've always felt Dave had the wrong interpretation of Foo Fighters. They're not fighters of foo, but rather foo that fight. Edited October 12, 2014 by alynch 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-461032
Fisher King October 14, 2014 Share October 14, 2014 I'd rather foo than fight, but that's just me. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-466657
alynch October 14, 2014 Author Share October 14, 2014 I enjoyed seeing stuff get dropped off the roof again, even if the cue cards one was lame as all hell. It seems like an audience member specifically requesting an old bit during the pre-show Q&A is the best way to have one happen. This is least the second time it's happened. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-466830
Grommet October 15, 2014 Share October 15, 2014 I was thinking they should always have a supply of good stuff to throw off the roof, just in case! That Black Sabbath song was awesome. I think it might have been the first time I understood the words. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-469000
opus October 15, 2014 Share October 15, 2014 Liked the Foo signal. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-469303
AVorlon October 15, 2014 Share October 15, 2014 I'm not sure I like the product placement for Ford, with Dave asking for a free Mustang .I have a Mustang myself, and I love it, but Dave makes millions of dollars every year and can afford any car he wants, so it comes across as shilling for the sponsor of the show. He won't be there too much longer, so why start now? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-469779
nowandlater October 15, 2014 Share October 15, 2014 Okay, who was the new announcer guy? That was weird, yet kind of cool. Apparently Dave loves the Foo Fighters! Foo Fighters to have weeklong residency on The Late Show With David Letterman Here is Dave in 2000 after returning from heart surgery: "My favorite band playing my favorite song..." Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-469834
alynch October 15, 2014 Author Share October 15, 2014 Okay, who was the new announcer guy? That was weird, yet kind of cool That was Mike McIntee, a show staffer. He's the guy that writes the Wahoo Gazette. He's usually the guy that replaces Alan when he's gone or, in this case, required to be offstage for a comedy bit. Loved the Keaton interview. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-469989
kib October 15, 2014 Share October 15, 2014 I'm not sure I like the product placement for Ford, with Dave asking for a free Mustang .I have a Mustang myself, and I love it, but Dave makes millions of dollars every year and can afford any car he wants, so it comes across as shilling for the sponsor of the show. He won't be there too much longer, so why start now? On the off chance Ford actually ponied up a Mustang (excuse the lame wordplay) I think Dave has already mentioned, like the time he made a pitch to be given a VW Golf GTI, it would donated to a charity for auction. In any event it would never get that far since the FCC has absolutely no sense of humor about on-air personnel receiving solicited gratuities. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-471678
opus October 15, 2014 Share October 15, 2014 Bill Murray and Foo Fighters tonight. Is tonight the last show? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-471830
kib October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 Bill Murray and Foo Fighters tonight. Is tonight the last show? That's the lineup I would expect for the final show, but Murray has a new movie he's pimping and Foo has been there all week. My heart did skip a beat thinking wouldn't that be just the cherry on the cake to have Dave call in to say "Daddy's not coming in anymore starting tonight after the show" At least that's a fresher take than Leno's "I'm gone, I'm back, I'm gone" shtick. (and apparently "I'm back" once again, getting ready to do some car show for CNBC) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-472189
King of Birds October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 With Colbert's announcement on Monday of only 32 shows left I went to the LSwDL ticket site and there's only 27 taping days left this year. !!!! I have NOT planned at all -- but I was hoping to make it to NYC (I'm in CA) and see the show once. Gotta get something figured out. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-472558
alynch October 16, 2014 Author Share October 16, 2014 With Colbert's announcement on Monday of only 32 shows left I went to the LSwDL ticket site and there's only 27 taping days left this year. !!!! I have NOT planned at all -- but I was hoping to make it to NYC (I'm in CA) and see the show once. Gotta get something figured out. I would assume they just haven't gotten around yet to adding 2015 to the online ticket form. If Dave was leaving in December, they would've announced so by now. The general consensus (albeit unconfirmed) is that he'll remain until May. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-472674
King of Birds October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 I would love that general consensus confirmed. I am hoping to have winter/spring to make this happen. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-472714
Fisher King October 16, 2014 Share October 16, 2014 I loved Bill Murray's story about the sax-playing taxi driver. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/4091-late-show-with-david-letterman-general-discussion/page/2/#findComment-473888
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