Staff Favorite Moments: Writer Joe Grossman | Letterman

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  • The Letterman writer remembers pitching jokes to Wu-Tang Clan, hanging with a sneezing monkey and more.
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    Welcome to the Letterman CZcams Channel, home to all your favorite clips from Late Night and Late Show - as well as conversations with the writers, producers and performers who helped make it all happen. The language may strike you as quaint & flowery, the clothing comically lacey & ornate - but that’s how things were back in this colorful and now bygone era.
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Komentáře • 131

  • @toddler1009
    @toddler1009 Před rokem +25

    that jackie gleason joke was really good

  • @elizabethlarson9655
    @elizabethlarson9655 Před rokem +43

    The sneezing monkey was indeed a staple of the show for a while. I couldn't get enough of it.

  • @The-Secret-Door
    @The-Secret-Door Před rokem +19

    I remember when he was on the show, as "himself", and was newly married. When Dave asked how it was going, he said "she doesn't like it when I talk about her on TV." Dave said something like "Things are off to a great start." Always remembered and still chuckle at that years later.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +4

      Joe talks a bit about his wife during his appearance on our show. Clearly he, like our host, ‘married up.’

  • @WalterDiamond
    @WalterDiamond Před rokem +26

    David Stern walking out backwards is genius!

    • @maxjanssen9616
      @maxjanssen9616 Před rokem +6

      It nearly killed me, I laughed so hard

    • @daveanderson7304
      @daveanderson7304 Před rokem

      That is also solid, old-school defense!

    • @prmaninla
      @prmaninla Před 3 měsíci

      The beauty of it is they could have just flipped the image and it would have looked like him walking to the left... but having him back out was soooooooo much better.

  • @thelettermanpodcast
    @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +45

    Joe a Grossman is a national treasure. He recently appeared on a two-part-super-fantastic-happy-time episode on our show, and we are please to announce it went ‘well.’
    Herbie Hancock would be proud.

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner Před rokem +43

    I love these. Hope there's enough employees to keep this series running for a long time. And when everyone's been covered, start over!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +3

      Yes! And there’s even enough for leeches to crest sub standard unofficial shows that do the same thing. Wait a minute…

    • @DrVVVinK
      @DrVVVinK Před rokem +4

      We haven't gotten Rob Burnett yet. Pat Farmer, the other band members. I also wonder what moments Alan would have had, he had so many.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +2

      @@DrVVVinK total agreement. We just recorded an episode of our show with Jason Zinoman (author of Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night) and he brought up such a good point: the tapestry of Letterman is so big that every one of these people could easily have multiple segments. Hopefully this official channel, and ones like ours attract an audience for decades, as there is enough material and insights to run indefinitely.

    • @DrVVVinK
      @DrVVVinK Před rokem +2

      @@thelettermanpodcast I would love to even hear from people of Ed, the writers, actors (which I count as part of that tapestry).

  • @jeremymcinturff985
    @jeremymcinturff985 Před rokem +6

    David Stern walking off the stage backwards tickled my funny bone.

  • @bwuh
    @bwuh Před rokem +23

    Don't ever stop making these - what a gift.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      Yes! More urine jokes!

    • @SnootchieBootchies
      @SnootchieBootchies Před rokem +6

      I agree. I hope they make one of these with Chris Elliott. And when you run out of writers and producers to recount memories of the Late Show, I hope they talk with the folks who had smaller recurring roles on the show, like Pat Farmer or the grinder girl or the guy who kept beating up Alan Kalter. Fans can't get enough of this stuff!

    • @bwuh
      @bwuh Před rokem +2

      @@SnootchieBootchies Agree!

  • @michaelesparza93
    @michaelesparza93 Před rokem +11

    How did we not get Joe talking about his unforgettable performance as “Rudy,” friend of Lyle the Intern???

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +6

      How he didn’t win an Emmy for that riveting performance will never be understood.

    • @aslansown
      @aslansown Před rokem +5

      That's what I was waiting for too!

  • @webgraphr718
    @webgraphr718 Před rokem +24

    Great to hear the behind-the-scenes stories from Joe Grossman. I remember watching all of these moments. It must have been amazing to grow up watching a show and then have the opportunity to work on it. Thanks for sharing these stories Joe!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +5

      If you enjoyed these, pop next door to our channel, Joe came on for a massive two parter and told more stories, including how he got the gig.

  • @TheRiehlthing
    @TheRiehlthing Před rokem +9

    Joe Grossman was always my favorite! ❤😂

  • @babypapaya8229
    @babypapaya8229 Před rokem +6

    Staff favorites are the best

  • @ddburrows988
    @ddburrows988 Před rokem +3

    That had several laugh-out-loud moments.

  • @The-Secret-Door
    @The-Secret-Door Před rokem +17

    I laughed very hard. Loved Joe's appearances on the show. Godspeed, sir!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +3

      You might like Joe’s appearance’s on our show as well. After all, like they say, more Grossman is not gross, man!

    • @The-Secret-Door
      @The-Secret-Door Před rokem +1

      @@thelettermanpodcast Oh yeah, for sure! I heard about your show and am definitely going to watch!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      @@The-Secret-Door Excellent. Keep your expectations to a record low, and you’ll be just fine.

  • @clutchkman
    @clutchkman Před rokem +2

    That Gleason fun fact was gold!

  • @PlasticGoldSyndrome
    @PlasticGoldSyndrome Před rokem +7

    Yay, I’ve been looking forward to seeing one of these with Joe ever since the videos started. Didn’t disappoint!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +2

      You might enjoy his two episodes on our show. Keep your expectations low, and you’ll be just fine.

  • @wildwildben
    @wildwildben Před 9 měsíci +1

    Joe as Lyall the intern's homeboy was hysterical

  • @t23001
    @t23001 Před rokem +4

    Joe, You’re a brilliant writer and actor!

  • @ronsandlin9618
    @ronsandlin9618 Před rokem +2

    What a great segment. He came into my life as Rudy, Lyle’s friend.

  • @hinthegroove9740
    @hinthegroove9740 Před rokem +4

    As it turned out, my sense of humor is strange too. Love this one!

  • @cynthiamason4069
    @cynthiamason4069 Před rokem +2

    Yes, Joe, that Jackie Gleason joke is a gem!

  • @thefunshow2024
    @thefunshow2024 Před rokem +5

    Rudy is the greatest character in TV history

  • @razorbladethorax
    @razorbladethorax Před rokem +3

    Absolutely brilliant

  • @markdamico4608
    @markdamico4608 Před rokem +2

    not even Letterman has ever had Harrison Ford mimic him. Very cool.

  • @Mo_Taser
    @Mo_Taser Před rokem +6

    Joe appears to be a bit of a paradox. A serious looking guy who writes comedy.

  • @cynthiamason4069
    @cynthiamason4069 Před rokem +3

    Oh, and HOLY MOLY! When you got to CBS Affiliate of the night....I was thinking you would NEVER pick the TV station where I grew up...my dad began work at KOIN TV in 1953 and retired in the 80s.

  • @AnthonyP73
    @AnthonyP73 Před rokem +2

    Laughed out loud - at work - several times. Great stuff

  • @ThePeej
    @ThePeej Před 4 dny

    My annual viewing complete. I’d just like to say thank you, once again!

  • @frodofraggins
    @frodofraggins Před 8 měsíci +1

    I didn't catch Dave much during this time period, but this guy is great.

  • @rocketreindeer
    @rocketreindeer Před rokem +4

    Hilarious! One of those few guys who's funny in presence, whether or not he opens his mouth.

  • @ronniechilds2002
    @ronniechilds2002 Před rokem +2

    Thank you, sir, for your contributions to the show that kept me laughing for decades. And you're right, you've got a good face for that deadpan stuff. Do you have a soul?

  • @boozeshmooze6731
    @boozeshmooze6731 Před rokem +2

    Huzzah, I love these.

  • @ScottSelva
    @ScottSelva Před rokem +2

    Another great Staff Favorites video! Keep them coming!

  • @justinkoenig1706
    @justinkoenig1706 Před rokem +5

    My main man Rudy. He is energized as hell.

  • @capybara1502
    @capybara1502 Před rokem +3

    thank you, bro

  • @justinkoenig1706
    @justinkoenig1706 Před rokem +35

    I'd like to know who wrote my favorite Fun Fact -- "13% of Americans don't care for the remaining 87% of Americans."

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +8

      Great one. Hmmmm. To the research mobile!

    • @mariyamwaniki
      @mariyamwaniki Před rokem

      😄 more like 50%

    • @sportbikejesus6297
      @sportbikejesus6297 Před rokem +1

      @@mariyamwaniki definitely true on a macro level. Eg when the only thing I know about someone is his horrendous political views, I hate him. But I have plenty of acquaintances who have those same views and by all accounts they’re lovely people.

  • @thefrontpage
    @thefrontpage Před 10 měsíci +1

    Comedy gold.

  • @XantroyX
    @XantroyX Před rokem +2

    I like that orange carpet.

  • @JasonDavis103
    @JasonDavis103 Před rokem

    Ha, that's great, his comments about the dog bed and whether or not the dog was there or not. Wonderful.

  • @tomokra
    @tomokra Před rokem +2

    the optometrist joke is almost mitch hedgberg ...

  • @229BlackHat
    @229BlackHat Před rokem +2

    Before I watch even a second of this video, I just want everybody to know, that this weekend I’m seeing a play in a basement if anyone wants to join

  • @SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION
    @SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION Před rokem +3

    When they break out the Big Ass Ham , it's time to hold on to your wigs & keys Ladies & Gentlemen....😄

  • @dbyd777
    @dbyd777 Před rokem

    Joe...you were the best.

  • @NoellaScott
    @NoellaScott Před rokem +1

    It's hilarious how Joe mentions you have to find the right joke to hit Dave's target of interest as he worked on the end of the Late Show. It's the same thing Chris Elliott always said at the beginning of Late Night - if you made Dave laugh, you were going to be on.

  • @Irnerio21
    @Irnerio21 Před měsícem

    I love Joe

  • @NoellaScott
    @NoellaScott Před rokem

    "...because I have very few human emotions" 🤣

  • @salgoud12
    @salgoud12 Před rokem

    I love how he's wrongly positioned so he has to awkwardly look at us through the corners of his eyes. Joe Grossman is a genius!

  • @RichardHandal301
    @RichardHandal301 Před rokem +1

    DYING.

  • @mojo_plasma
    @mojo_plasma Před rokem

    This is the best one of these SFM vids.

  • @omeolife1
    @omeolife1 Před rokem +4

    CBS affiliate of the night is so funny

    • @randall-king
      @randall-king Před rokem +2

      Yes, that and the monkey were the funniest to me. These videos are terrific.

  • @derekwischmann6123
    @derekwischmann6123 Před měsícem

    Brilliant.

  • @DennisAlvey
    @DennisAlvey Před rokem

    This is awesome.

  • @larryhovekamp4318
    @larryhovekamp4318 Před rokem

    I'm glad that Joe Grossman the comedy writer is a little more animated.

  • @collinw1353
    @collinw1353 Před měsícem

    Hey it's Lyle the interns party buddy. I always wondered if they just picked this guy off the streets. Haha

  • @flyjarrett
    @flyjarrett Před rokem +4

    Please do favorite moments with Meg Parsont!

  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 Před rokem

    it's the official drink of the hip-hop space program.... legend

  • @wagggle
    @wagggle Před rokem +1

    Basketball Jones!

  • @camrsr5463
    @camrsr5463 Před rokem +1

    8:02
    Kurt looks good these days.

  • @demitasse22
    @demitasse22 Před 6 měsíci

    This is it. This is the one I saved

  • @beaumcmahon2556
    @beaumcmahon2556 Před rokem +1

    Rudy for the win. Awesome.

  • @DMBall
    @DMBall Před 11 měsíci

    I think Joe Grossman blew some pepper at that monkey.

  • @martinrev8487
    @martinrev8487 Před 6 měsíci

    Love the share, but you must credit Chris Elliot for the "urine" bit. Dog food, cooking oil, etc. Elliot was the pioneer.
    Cool to keep the gag going, but please cite your sources.

  • @keithfulkerson
    @keithfulkerson Před rokem +1

    Hey, why was the dog sometimes missing from the intro?

  • @eliredeker2691
    @eliredeker2691 Před rokem +2

    More fun facts please!

  • @josephdifrancesco2766
    @josephdifrancesco2766 Před rokem +1

    RUDY! Rude boy!

  • @ronflatter1235
    @ronflatter1235 Před rokem

    11:53 The highlight.

  • @tvtoms
    @tvtoms Před rokem +2

    😂🏆

  • @richardg8651
    @richardg8651 Před 11 měsíci

    Good writer sure but stone faced comedy god , absolutely !

  • @SamCanada1
    @SamCanada1 Před rokem +2

    👍

  • @ThymeKeeper
    @ThymeKeeper Před rokem +2

    They used that toilet ham joke more than once lol

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      If there’s anything that needs to be recycled, it’s ‘toilet stuff.’

  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 Před rokem

    Pat Smear is dying listening to Joe.

  • @zelmoziggy
    @zelmoziggy Před 7 měsíci +1

    Didn’t Chris Elliott do something similar to the urine test back in the NBC days?

  • @robcat2075
    @robcat2075 Před 4 měsíci

    5:45 This is really pretty appalling, a workplace where people are afraid to speak if the boss is in the room. How did that aura develop on a comedy show?

  • @artanisknarf
    @artanisknarf Před rokem

    Forgot all about those quizzes, please post some of those! and/or maybe some fun facts?

  • @mrb6309
    @mrb6309 Před rokem +1

    Who is Joe writing for these days?

  • @Na9rawi87
    @Na9rawi87 Před rokem

    Is he Charlie Kaufman twin brother?

  • @UncleBernhard
    @UncleBernhard Před rokem +1

    I hope they also invite disgruntled employees to do these videos! If I was a disgruntled employee, I would show all the bad bits of Dave, like when he farted on camera! Or something!

  • @reynoldsmathey
    @reynoldsmathey Před rokem

    Why was The Late Show hiring children as writers?

  • @ruthecker399
    @ruthecker399 Před 3 měsíci

    joe not funny

  • @tomypreach
    @tomypreach Před rokem +5

    Nice to see a comedy writer who's in the spectrum.