Top 10 Most Memorable David Letterman Moments

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[nijego]

When you click on a video an regret it after 1 second because its a WatchMojo video

[GodsSoldier]

Letterman is a living legend. There will never be another like him. He definitely raised the bar!

[michaelritchie]

"Joaquin, I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight." - The Best Ever

[TCES]

I miss this show. Basically fell in love with it growing up having no cable and it was the only clear channel to watch on the local CBS. 🤷🏿‍♂️😂😂

[karenstrycharz]

My very favorite DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW WAS THE ONE WITH SONNY & CHER on it and their now son Chaz but was then Chasity sat in first row. David got them to sing "I GOT YOU BABE", which left CHAZ IN TEARS AND some in audience in tears as well! It was an absolutely amazing, monumental moment that captured the special magic that was Sonny & Cher! I will never "EVER" get sick of seeing this particular episode nor will millions of others! Reuniting and singing "I GOT YOU BABE" is perhaps the best episode of any program then or "NOW!"

[tasmiraziz]

The GOAT. Not only THE greatest late show host but also one of the best comedians.

[courtneymcnair]

I was actually in the audience on set for the Drew Barrymore episode. It was Dave’s Birthday. Rudy Giuliani, and Luciano Pavarotti were also guests. A couple friends were at the show the night before and were brought up to Dave’s office for stand in day and they had Wolfgang Puck cook for them while they ate with Faye Dunaway and Barry Manilow played piano for them. Unreal right? I couldn’t believe it. Then I get to experience one of the most famous and iconic episodes in person the very next night. An experience I’ll never forget.

[haus]

"I'm gonna go check on the top 10." Just...perfect.

[jamesrumbaugh]

Letterman was the king when it came to how to handle dead air.... when his guests said something inappropriate or outrageous, then followed with saying nothing, the whole world couldn't help but laugh at Dave's physical comedy...his facial expressions revealed precisely what anyone would say in those situations, without speaking a word...his timing...impeccable....he took the Late night talk show format leaps forward, to the world's benefit....just genius.

[kaitlyncaccamo]

I miss Letterman soooo badly. Nobody will ever be able to beat him or Johnny Carson! They are the the GOATs!

[princewilliamthefox]

In 1981 I couldn't stand David years went by, and AFTER his major, major By-pass surgeries, emerged THEE David Letterman that (after MANY, many yrs.) I finally loved and FAITHFULLY enjoyed. His comedic GENIUS Schaefer and the A#1 orchestra was a HUGE "cherry-on-top".This combination I (IMAGINE) think will never be duplicated., ...., There's No-No late night TV to match that ERA.But the trade-off is getting to bed at a decent time so now I enjoy the PRE-sunrise hours with much all "RESPECT" to Letterman & the orchestra& FANS, The "2nd" half of Dave's (in my honest opinion) TV-Life was to Dave, Paul & the real professionally trained and schooled musicians.A true slice of American HISTORY.

[ComicTrips]

There will never be another Letterman. Thank you for all of the laughs!

[exrodriguez]

As a teenager, I used to stay up to watch David Letterman on the late late show which started at 12:30pm. Excellent television.

[r.o]

I miss watching DL. I used to watch almost every night. The good ol days.

[Noonanwrestling]

Love that Kauffman & Lawler is still seen as real to so many people. Both amazing men

[telecomgear]

"Joaquin, I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight." Hilarious!

[KDL]

He was touching and perfectly professional after 911. Bless him. And it was the greatest compliment for Carson to make his last tv appearance on Letterman!

[apuuvah]

Letterman was the man. He had great chemistry with many guests.

[postoffice]

Drew Barrymore flashing Letterman. The freeze framed look on his face afterwards: priceless. I rememeber seeing this at the time. It would have been 1995.

[NeverSaySandwich]

Crispin Glover was in character for a movie during his interview, and he never broke the act. Gotta give him props for that