The David Letterman of old returns in a big way

[susanbanks44]

I just watched The Late Show and was astonished at David Letterman's demeanor. The Letterman I witnessed tonight was the one I watched 20 some years ago. This video posted on DU:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjkCrfylq-E

in no way gives the 'drubbing' David displaying on tonight's episode!

Thank God and the Democratic Party that this man stood up against the McCain Machine.

My only advice to Mr. Letterman is this:

STAY THIS WAY. If McCain or Palin wants to come back to your show SNUB THEM LIKE THEY SNUBBED YOU!

P.S.

Keep Lyle the intern on your A-list! He is more reliable than McMetamucil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFVeMSHeYDY

[SoCalDem]

1. David has become much more "pointed" in his politics since harry came alone

Being a dad has focused him on what future there might be for his son ..Go Dave !!

[susanbanks44]

3. I totally agree since Harry was born he

has become more laid back.

[Lex]

2. He's been this way all along.

nt

[susanbanks44]

7. Ah, not really

This was the David Letterman who chastised Cher, beat up Madonna.... The prick has returned. And the Olberman guest slot was definitely a shot at Rick Davis and the other goons in the camp!

[Lex]

11. Yes, he's been doing that directed at Les Moonves

and Oprah, etc.

[susanbanks44]

14. Far from Moonves

The 'NBC Dave' was the one who attacked like a pit bull frothing at the mouth. Moonves hasnt been a regular sniper-shot for his humor. He has rarely stood up against anyone except maybe Oprah, but that was only to get her attention.

[Lex]

15. As demonstrated by most posts in this thread

I don't think you've watched him much recently.

[susanbanks44]

16. Seriously I have been a loyal

viewer of his since 1986. And I watch him on youtube almost daily. What I am trying to say is that he totally devoted his show to bashing McCain. I know that the "Great Moments In Presidential Speeches" is a common skit. I also know that Lyle the Intern makes a weekly appearance. With that being said I know that the Letterman of old (from NBC) has returned. If only he would stay this way and attack and IGNORE the right-wing loons who press for airtime on his show.

He caught McCain with his pants down tonight. The shot of the make-up person in studio with powder puff Katie Couric was priceless!!

[susanbanks44]

21. Only demonstrated by you

I have been in his studio audience. Have you?

[susanbanks44]

22. In the last year.

[susanbanks44]

25. And you are probably to young

to remember Letterman's rants about GE... Only youtube clips will help you be a "fan".


On another note go on a tour of the 30 rock and GE building. It will blow your mind at how small the studio of the old Letterman 'Late Night' show and SNL really are. My cousin used to work for NBC back in the 80s. I have had the chance to see Late Night and SNL (with Phil Hartman and the liberal Dennis Miller).

[earth mom]

26. Don't you dare call Dave a prick! Dave is telling the truth & there is NOT much truth on teevee

these days.

:grr:

[susanbanks44]

29. Haha. I only mean that in a good, "non-Jay Leno" way!

[susanbanks44]

30. I totally love Letterman. Calling him a 'prick' is a compliment

that is how he got famous. Look at the Andy Kaufman, Crispin Glover, Cher, Madonna interviews for references.

[earth mom]

33. Sorry but I save the word prick for the real criminals in Washington DC.

Dave is a hero to me for speaking out. I hope he keeps at it.

[susanbanks44]

35. Ummm OK. I have a dark sense of humor and

"prick" is one of those words that is exaggerated for comedic purposes. Letterman has been a hero of mine for over 20 years, remember when he was on after Carson? Yeah, I love Letterman.

[earth mom]

38. I used to watch Letterman every night back then too.

IMHO, he should have gotten Carsons job on the tonight show instead of Leno.

[susanbanks44]

42. See, Before tonight's show Letterman

was interviewed for Rolling Stone. He said in the interview that he would welcome Leno to his show once he was kicked off of The Tonight Show. Hearing that made me think that Dave had softened up too much. With age comes wisdom,I guess. And I agree he should have gotten Carson's job, Johnny thought so too.

[susanbanks44]

37. The 'General Electric' Prick that made Letterman Famous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8xk360Kzcc

No late night comic had the balls to stand up to his company! Letterman did!

[fulllib]

4. Incredible!

That show was incredible to watch.

I can't believe how many valid points he made that aren't coming out in MSM- why can't Palin take over the campaign? Where was he a week ago? David went on and on, to the point that I was uncertain whether he shouldn't move on or not, but he kept getting miles out of it, throwing in a different joke here and there. The Top Ten was priceless.

[susanbanks44]

18. I have blogged this all over the place and am getting positive

reaction. From Myspace to Facebook to local news outlets!

This will be the turning point in election 08!!

[Beregond2]

5. This is nothing new.

He's been pretty scathing about the Republicans for a long time. I particularly love it because his studio audience is always full of red state tourists who need to hear this.

[susanbanks44]

8. Yeah but his voice

was never really used. It was his writers that scored on the topics. Tonight he stood up and challenge the McBastard.

[Lex]

12. No not really. His time at his desk after his monologue has been

used to rant against the Bush, Cheney, etc.

[aquart]

13. You never saw him run the video over and over and over

Of Bush cleaning his glasses with the back of a woman producer's jacket during an interval? WHILE SHE WAS WEARING IT?

[susanbanks44]

17. Of course I did... What do you think I am a rookie Letterman viewer??/ n/t

[renate]

27. OMG I remember that... it was SO VILE

He didn't ask, he just saw some fabric in front of him, grabbed it, used it, didn't acknowledge her at all. It wasn't even funny, it was so imperial and vulgar and entitled....

Well, okay, yes, it was funny, the way Dave kept playing it. But I just can't believe that anybody seeing that clip would have ever voted for someone who would do that.

[aquart]

28. Neither could Letterman.

I really believe he thought that showing that tape would settle the election, but nobody even bothered to notice, certainly not the MSM.

[mucifer]

6. You must have missed this hilarious ad where he rakes cheney over the coals

It's about 2 minutes long. He did this a few years ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W01mMDwqT8


Basically a laundry list of the political evils of the cheney white house.

[susanbanks44]

9. Seen it! n/t

[Poll_Blind]

10. Holy...! This is right up there with Stephen Colbert's roast of Bush. Letterman might have...

...taken McCain owt. CNN ran with Chuck Schumer saying how weird this on McCain's part, I'm sure it's not the only place which has been pointing this out- and now for Letterman to say what everyone was thinking...Wow!

PB

[lpbk2713]

19. Dave has had OxyRush and O'Lielly on at different times in the past.

He made them both look like jerks. So bad I don't think either one wants to ever go back again.

:rofl: :rofl:

[susanbanks44]

20. Did he have Rush on his show?

I dont think I have seen that interview. I need to youtube it...

[lpbk2713]

23. Here's a transcript ...

From Dec 17,'93. OxyRush was trying to run Hillary into the ground even back then.

Link: http://www.geocities.com/davidletterman82/RushLimbaugh1993Transcript.html

[susanbanks44]

24. 1993 LOL!

I meant recently.

Thanks for the transcript!

[krkaufman]

31. Whatever the past behavior, Letterman *destroyed* McCain tonight.

His comments asking why Palin couldn't just step-in for McCain, allowing the campaign to continue, was especially damaging. Letterman made it obvious that Palin's not ready, not able to step-in.

[susanbanks44]

32. Palin

is incompetent, self-serving, a bad choice in general to represent the GOP.

Letterman was spot on like you said!!

[radfringe]

41. not letting Palin pick up the ball and run with the campaign

sends a message that mccain doesn't have confidence in her abilities or experience to take over for him...

if he's in the white house and becomes ill - would he suspend his presidency rather than turning over the reins to Palin????

if she can't handle answering questions from the media, if mccain doesn't have the confidence to let her campaign in his place - is she really ready to be VP?

[EFerrari]

34. Whatever he had for dinner, I hope it becomes a habit.

I remember the same guy :)

[susanbanks44]

36. At least you do remember the same guy these other folks don't

remember the anti-General Electric jerk that used to bad mouth the corporate brass of NBC!! I LOVE IT! And I hope this becomes a habit for his show's sake!

[WritersBlock]

39. Paul Shaffer, however, has gotten even more annoying; something I hadn't thought possible.

It's been 15 or so years since I last watched Letterman. Watched the YouTube video this morning and remembered why I had to quit. He's good, but Shaffer has always irritated the living hell outta me and ruins the whole thing. If anything, he's worse now than he was back when.

[susanbanks44]

40. I saw them at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

inductions for U2 a few years back, he is one of the most talented musicians... Just watching Letterman over the years you know that his encyclopedia music mind is always on top of things. The banter back and forth with Dave doesn't bother me at all. Paul has been around for a long time, look at the early days of SNL and you will find him with a head full of hair playing like a madman.

[WritersBlock]

43. I know how long he's been around. If he stuck to music, he'd be okay, because he is very

talented in that respect. I just don't think he's funny, and it's annoying to hear his voice & constant grating laughter when Letterman's talking.


I guess if it's worked for the show this long, I'm in the minority. But it doesn't matter. I can't get Letterman where I live anyway except via clips on the internets.

[Beregond2]

45. Yeah, see,

Paul is one of the main reasons I watch the show. I think he's hilarious. But these matters are entirely personal. I know people who love Ty Pennington, and if I ever saw him in real life, I'd have to kick him to death.

[deacon]

44. Letterman was freakin' great! WTG dave! n/t