What was your favourite David Letterman moment? I watched the show in the early 1980s. David had a
guest on who was known for her shoe collection. This was before Imelda Marcos. He had a conveyer belt built, put the shoes on and had her comment on each pair as they went by. LOL! Other favourites include the velcro suit, the alka seltzer suit and the vegetable suit he wore in a cage full of farm animals.
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That was also a favorite of mine. He called out congressmen who voted against gun control when the vast majority of their constituents were in favor of it. 
I've been a fan of Dave since he was on NBC during the day. I was in the studio audience back in 2008 and he's also a very nice guy, made a point of coming out after the show just to thank the audience for coming. After 30+ years, he really didn't have to do that, but he did. 
Welcome to DU! 
Thanks Rhiannon. I actually got into an argument with somebody at work about that segment. He pointed out that the poll was for people in favor of some kind of gun regulation. It was a general poll where even conservatives conceded some kind of regulation for guns. The legislation though, was very specific and had amendments. He said it was not the same thing, but my response was that it did not matter. They show their true colors over and over again. I also think Dave did not overdo it and added humor to it, so that everyone could sort of laugh about it. I was mad for about a week at the co-worker and the next week he went on vacation. I hate getting into political arguments at work. 
Weren't adequately representing the views of their constituents. You were right, but I learned a long time ago that arguing with RWers is always a losing battle. So many are ill informed and will say and believe the most outlandish things, but will never concede, no matter how compelling the evidence. That's the main reason we now have a Republican Congress, IMO. We call those who keep reelecting them "low information voters."
I live in a traditionally Republican district, finally managed to elect a terrific Democrat in 2006 after decades of Republican representation, only to go back to the Republicans in the last two elections. As I said, most people just aren't paying attention.
As for Dave, I really think he has evolved over the years, keeps saying he doesn't know much, but he's learned from some of his favorite guests, like Rachel Maddow (refers to her as "the smartest person in the world" 
) and Keith Olbermann. And, of course, he was severely let down by John McCain. I watched him take on Donald Trump one night, really put him in his place, and I was glad I hadn't changed the channel. 
It was definitely some comedy gold there. 
