Fan Request: Dave Calls His High School Teacher | Letterman

Fan Friday Request:
"There was a Late Show episode in which Dave was talking about his high school teacher (who was also his track coach). The teacher had made a lasting impression upon Dave. I believe his name was Mr. Ludlow. By the end of the show, Dave called him on the phone. I would love to see it again in honor of all the great teachers out there.
Barry"
(From "Late Show," air date: 11/13/09)

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[stebstebanesier]

I would venture to say that phone call was one of the high points of Mr. Ludlow's life. Not because it was Dave, but it was a call from a student expressing gratefulness for a life lesson. I think Mr. Ludlow sounded a little choked up there at the end.

[kstepko]

“Well … that’s a cute story.”😂
The perfect quip to break up an awkward moment.

[markread]

Mr. Ludlow passed away in 2018 at the age of 90. His obit said in addition to being a man of great integrity, loyalty, and kindness, he was an excellent golfer, regularly shooting his age from his 60s through his 80s, with 14 aces ( two in his 80s)!

[dm]

As a high school teacher I can tell you that its really an amazing feeling to hear from an old student, to know they thought of you and wanted to say thanks. If you can think of a teacher that you really appreciated, call em up. It'll mean a lot to them.

[patriciamurfitt]

David Letterman 🥰 American legend and hero 🥰
I've unfortunately had to use facilities at Methodist Children Hospital here in Indianapolis. It's impossible to fathom the amount of money that man has spent and continues spend on that hospital. I will forever be grateful 🥰

[zackcantrell]

Man I miss his show! One of the greats!

[tinagorelik]

Only Dave could spend 10 minutes looking through his high school yearbook and make it hilarious.

[andreaskohaus]

Finally we know the truth, why David didn‘t get the Tonight Show - Robert Ludlow called NBC…

[KrisRowberry]

The initial “oh sure it’s THAT guy on the phone, probably going to be the CHP guy” reaction from the audience - only to be shocked that it really WAS him - that’s the brilliance of Dave and his team.

[Travels-and-Food-by-Ahmed]

Dave over the phone with his high school teacher was a moment of due respect and gratiude; second occasion where he showed his sweet side, first being Meg Parsont

[scottlarson]

Years earlier Jane Pauley brought in his high school year book from his freshman year and pointed out his only activity was "hall monitor". He said, "I was the best damn hall monitor the school had ever seen."

[DrVVVinK]

I don't now why people did not like later Letterman. I thought the 00's had some of the best comedy bits, like this when Dave told great stories.

[jerryhamer]

My dad was the guy next to Dave in the yearbook

[NoEl-enuc]

Oh my gosh. I was born in ‘65 and thought I was old!😂 I LOVE DAVE!

[madnessbydesign]

This kind of content is why Letterman was the best. Absolute nonsense (from a TV perspective), but endearing and genuinely funny and sweet... :)

[kenrobi]

"Story time" with Dave was always the best!

[kristinemunholland]

This is hilarious. What a great bit. And remarkable they were able to locate Mr Ludlow while taping the show.

[janeltranmer]

Epic in its honesty. Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious. Thanks for this, Dave! Well, at least you were a hall monitor. Nice to see someone, in this case Mr. Ludlow, act with integrity.

[tommybarquinero]

The desk chat segments in Act 2 were always the best. Thanks for posting!

[KeithCantrell]

My dad tells me this story of an episode where Dave opens a Wichita phone book and calls a random number to help him introduce the next guest. It was my dad’s phone number. Anyone remember this? I’d give anything to see that clip!