Joaquin Phoenix Returns | Letterman

Joaquin explains what happened during his infamous appearance.
(From "Late Show," air date: 9/22/10)

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[whodathunkitwhodathunkit]

I remember realizing that Phoenix was doing a put-on only at the very end of the interview. Dave said “Well Joaquin, I’m sorry you couldn’t be with us tonight” and Phoenix broke and laughed.

[LockeRobsta]

It's a good thing Letterman retired before Joker came out. If Joaquin was there and they played the "Get what you deserve" Murray show clip I think Dave would have called security.

"Can we talk about it privately?"
"Sure, we'll go to one of your screenings."
God, I miss you Dave.

[AA-qbni]

one of the realest guys in hollywood. i loved this interview.

[petrolbokehlicious]

One of the best actors of our time. And Joaquin is not half bad either! 😂

[rmleider]

Joaquin is an awesome actor and more importantly one of the biggest champions for ALL ANIMALS ever.

[jonathanlayne-gordon]

I always have been dying to know what he says to Dave at the end when he stands up takes off his shades and leans in and tells Dave something

[areadiscgolf]

That first interview was so weird! I wasn't sure what to think but Joaquin definitely sold it..

[johndavis]

I remember this. Andy Kaufman took the same approach to performing on Dave's show 28 years ago.

[razorbladethorax]

It was one of the greatest moments on television.

[Rnyargd]

“I don’t talk to people on the phone.” Boss move.

[sunshinegirl]

Those interviews reminded me of watching interviews with Andy Kaufman. Never sure if he was acting or just a really weird guy. I think it is both.

[FlandersB]

The Late Show was so good. Too bad it's not on anymore.

[ElonsDiamondMine]

He was Joaquin on a tight rope with Dave!

[holzkiewuf]

Dave is usually the one dishing out the pain on his guests and for JP to flip the script on him in the previous interview…brilliant. The only way you can really “get” Dave because he’s too sharp to go toe-to-toe with.

[yoitztrusty]

It's crazy, one of my first thoughts was wondering about whether or not the cleaned they gum off the table.

[WilliamMorales-kgio]

He was "in character" on that 1st interview. Beast!!😂

[ujqqkkm]

Dave had no idea what was going on. the whole time❤❤❤

[jameskrieger]

How I miss Dave… He was uniquely himself. Now it’s nothing but hosts kissing up the celebrity guests the entire time. Dave didn’t suffer fools and was never afraid to give it to a guest. One of a kind, best of the best.

[rmleider]

PLEASE put the late show theme songs over the years on spotify