Cher Calls Dave An Asshole | Letterman

Cher makes her memorable first appearance.
(From "Late Night," air date: 5/22/86)

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[cirella]

I grew up in the 80s and 90s and Cher’s whole being is as authentic as authentic comes. She is the epitome of wit, intelligence, sarcasm, talent and beauty.

[CCCeeCee]

she's so honest. and charming. and beautiful. and everything. he was really thrown off by her. star struck.

[johanviljoen]

Cher's body language says a lot. At the start of the interview shouting distrust, arms folded is a big indicator, leaning back, sitting away in the chair, her body almost turned away and shoulder up, laughter is a camouflage in a way, it looked like she wanted to sit in the furthest chair when she came close, yea not good vibes. She is not afraid to say what she thinks, very strong personality, she is definitely not a pushover.

[jennyjennyable]

I love how intelligent and cool but down to Earth she is. Smart woman!!

[johnnywlittle]

She called it like it is. Dave was taken back that she actually said it to his face. ❤it

[SMjeffkameny]

Is it possible to fall in love with a 38 year old youtube clip....Cher has always been amazing

[qthelost]

I saw a clip of Cher in concert, and she was telling the audience the story behind this appearance. There's a lot to the story, but she said she hadn't been on Dave's show because she was afraid he would say something mean to her that would make her go home and cry. But she didn't realize Dave had this huge crush on her and she thought it was cute when he was having trouble putting two words together.

[kmduarte]

I remember watching this when it first aired.
I had never seen Dave so flustered after she called him an asshole. The way he kept circling back around to it, you could tell it really bugged him because he truly liked her. 😂

[xxmmhyk]

She’s right when she speaks and so honest.

[burkelong]

You don't see Dave get rattled very often. But she clearly knocked him off balance with that comment. Great interview of a legendary artist.

[rhondagriffith]

Cher is classy.I love when she told Letterman, "Wait a minute I'm not finished"...she clearly owns her space.

[tiffsaver]

I worked with both Cher's mother and sister. Nicer folks you'd never meet, and Cher was so thoughtful that it blew my mind.

[harrybaules]

Wow! She was so beautiful here. I think this moment was the apex of her beauty. She was 40 years old here and this is the most beautiful that I remember her - even during her young years during Sonny & Cher.

[JackSilbert]

It's funny, this one has become so infamous over the years, I never realized how charming the whole interview really was!

[TrueWalker]

I love the way the chemistry is so constant throughout this whole exchange. She clearly legit thinks he's an a-hole, he clearly is one and hasn't fully accepted how much of one he is. But he's also masterful at keeping the dynamic fresh and knows his talent. He admires her for saying it which increases his attraction to her, she has enough charm and respect for him that she regards him just enough to keep things electric. She challenges him to up his charm game to max levels, not letting him get away with cheap jokes and effusive flirting. She's simultaneously challenging and coy. It's just perfect.

[TonyEnglandUK]

lol Dave - _"You're the first person to call me that in person though. I mean I'm sure they muttered that on the way out"_

[veronikaebbelaar]

I love how assertive, and how honest she is. What a legend.

[nav]

Truly one of the classic moments of television history. Pair this with the entire 1987 Sonny and Cher reunion episode, and you've got you some fine entertainment...

[retthok]

Cher, one of my favorites. So gorgeous and emotionally accessible. She doesn't hold back.

[infowarriorone]

Watching Dave interview Cher had me on the edge of my seat, every time.