Fan Request: The Amazing Regurgitator Swallows Light Bulbs And More | Letterman

Fan Friday Request:
"Back in the 80s Dave had on a guy who could swallow things then spit them back up. I remember he did something with a Rubik's cube. I don't know if this was real or not, but I need to see that again!
Mike B., Menlo Park, CA"
(From "Late Night," air date: 7/22/88)

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[theseadonkey]

Priceless look on Dave's usually otherwise cynical face at 6:34. I love the wonderment and innocence of his reaction. He let a little of his kid out there, I believe.

[RockPowerUSA]

I remember watching him the very first time and could not figure out how he could make things not wet at all coming up. How could he distinguish which item was which in side stomach being same size even. It's like he almost had eyeballs in his stomach and little tiny fingers. Haven't seen this in a long time. It's still just as amazing.

[NorthernChev]

One of the few guest he had on who I still remember seeing from the original broadcast back in the day. Easily one of my favorites.

[Roy-G-Biv]

I was fascinated by this guy when i was a kid watching Letterman. Shockingly, Stevie Starr is still

[ronniebillhicks]

Me and my two brothers were mesmerized by this dude, multiple shows, multiple had us on the edge of our

[fredschaufele]

I saw this guy sometime in the late 1980's or early 1990's. He even swallowed different coins and could bring up the amount asked for by audience. I think he was traveling at that time with a group of side-show circus acts (Jim Rose circus). I would say charitably that his act was one of the most 'normal' of the night and that the acts were far more normal than many in the audience.

[chiefscheider]

I remember recording this at the time...absolutely incredible. Like Letterman, my buddy didn't believe Stevie was "doing anything!!"

[stationminute]

Pretty sure I saw that guy working the floor at Caesars Palace back in the early 90's performing these stunts for random people in the casino. At one point, he swallowed three items (little balls, I believe) and could only bring two back up. After a minute of weird contortions, he made a quick joke about it, then hurried off with a concerned look on his face. I spent the rest of my vacation worried sick wondering if that guy was going to be okay. Thanks for making my trip memorable, dude!

[cameramanzoomit]

One of my favorite segments and guests ever! Still as amazing today as it was back then.

[billyllewis]

“Impressive. Whatever you were doing, it was very impressive”.
-Dave

[parkerkrynen]

Some of this was sleight of hand, some real, it really creates a mesmerizing experience.

[VRnamek]

the amazing people Dave got to meet at the workplace... 😂

[brucelee]

He was on AGT a few years ago. I was repulsed - but intrigued.

[srinath]

This legend is Stevie Starr from Glasgow👏.

[paulhammons]

His bit with the sugar is now stuck in my head

[calixa]

I remember him from the 90s on JFL he would make these cute noises swallowing Gold Fish and Lightbulbs. Hard to forget. Can you imagine the audience this guy could captivate at a bar? Must have just been regularly been blowing peoples minds in his hometown and across Scotland.

[xxxxxxxx]

"You're one goofy mother" 4:42 LOL

[AlteredLemon]

This same guy was on AGT a couple of years ago

[kstepko]

I’m glad that Dave didn’t make him eat coin #1 off the floor - but it would have been interesting to ask him to regurgitate that one!

[SaveUs.YJ]

If you're taking Fan Requests, I would love to have the Squirrel Nut Zippers appearance(s) uploaded. Their performance of "Hell" on Letterman is what turned me on to their music.