Peter Tork on Letterman, July 8, 1982
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- It's "Win a Date with Peter Tork" night on Late Night, July 8, 1982 (taped the day before), with winner Esther Pollock. Then an extended discussion with Peter on his career as a Monkee, including his memories of Jimi Hendrix as the group's opening act in 1967.
Also, newly-hired Late Night writer Steve O'Donnell makes his debut television appearance as Peter and Esther's waiter.
Upgraded version here: • Peter Tork on Letterma...
I met Peter Tork some 15 years ago at The Handlebar in Greenville SC when he brought his band there to play. He showed incredible musicianship that night, playing the banjo, guitar, keyboard, and a few other instruments. Great show and intimate setting. Afterwards Peter stayed for autographs & pictures, staying until every fan had been satisfied. I made him chuckle as I and two of my friends stood behind him for a pic, and i began singing The Monkees Theme under my breath. He was more talented than i had known; but also very kind and gracious. RIP Peter...thanks for all the laughs.
Bet he hated that monkees theme, you should have sang Auntie Grizelda he would have loved that.
He was Only 40 years old in this interview, hard to believe.
I know, what happened?
I'm 3 years older than that now. Somehow it just always felt like I'd always be a kid next to them, ya know?? It's still true. I'm 43 now, he's 40 here, but while I'm watching this, I'm in elementary school in the 80' all over again!!
He was 40???
Rip Peter. You Davy and Mike will truly missed. (Peter Tork 1942-2019, Davy Jones 1945-2012 Mike Nesmith 1942-2021)
Wow Peter is exactly like he was on the show 💜R.I.P
But he wasn't a dummy here like he portrayed on the show.
@@markzappasodi He seemed more stoned than dumb
Dear sweet Peter - looking rather thin and drawn. Missing him.
Holy shit. I bet he didnt expect grandma to come down lol
Oh, I'm sure that was 100% planned out in advance with an old actress. Peter played along with the gag very well.
Peter is a real string bean on this show.
This was before GMOs.
@@thefungoden3978 😆
@@thefungoden3978 it's not GMOs. It's sugar and fast food. The 80s was the last generation before the obesity epidemic.
If you say so, dude. I grew up in the '80's and we had all the same fast food joints. Except back then you couldn't get a salad at McDonald's.
he always had a lean frame.
Peter was obviously nervous and uncomfortable. He was not a front man but a great member of an band--4 person unit. He was really better bouncing things off Davy and Micky who he toured with in the mid 80's onward. I recall someone shouting out of the audience at a Monkees show in Erie, Pa (90's somewhere), "I love you Peter." And he asked where they were and when he could not find them he said it did not matter because he loved them too.
Coked out of
He seems pretty chill to me.
I believe if I am not mistaken , it was confirmed by Peter that he struggled with Asperger’s? I am a HUGE Monkees fan and now Mickey is left. I watched The Mike interview, then this one.
I like the second part
@@chrishogarth4389 Yeah he had asperger's, i wouldn't say he "struggled" with it, mostly it's the neurotypicals who struggle understanding us neurodivergents.
Seemed like 4 decent guys. sorry for Mickey to be the last man standing. Godspeed Davy, Peter and Mike
Sad to say, but it had to be one of them, right? Just like here real soon, there will only be one Beatle left. It totally sucks, but we're in the midst of saying goodbye forever to the 60's generation. Both of my parents were 60's gen, and they recently passed. It's happening, and it's difficult to wrap your head around...certainly.
I can’t believe Peter would wear mom slacks and a Martin shirt haircut :)
I saw the Peter Tork band in 82 in a little club in mid Massachusetts. What a great show.
Peter seemed so nervous here. No doubt extremely talented. Loved those four boys since 1966 at age 12.
I believe the chaperone was Larry "Bud " Melman @ 9:54 ...RIP Larry and Peter..
And the song Paul and the Most Dangerous Band play going into that first break was "Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me & My Monkey" by the Beatles. Perfect.
Thank you! I couldn't remember his name! Priceless!
Peter was very sweet and good looking .
i really like this guy.....
Martin Short Totally Stole Peter Tork for one of his Characters.🤣
Which character?
Ed Grimley@@jmadratz
@@johnsilva9139 I don’t see the similarity
Oh, my goodness. How cute is that. I'm glad they have a chaperone. Lol
I wonder if Peter scored.
I never watched the show, and I never understood what thee draw was!
no....it's Martin Short!
Nope. Its Spock.
Grams has a great tan…….and attitude…imo
1982 was a werid year. John Belushi died March 5, 1982 Friday.
His ears give him a Hobbit like vibe
Am I the only one getting an Ed Grimley vibe from Peter? Must be those pants and all that nervousness.
Don, have you ever heard from anyone who knows Mr. Letterman as to what he thinks of your extensive project?
I have, in confidence.
@@dongiller That’s good. Hopefully he’s not too crotchety and appreciates your monumental effort and dedication.
Classic. The golden age of risky comedy. An art form once pioneered and now copied…in. The most pathetic testiculess manner.
Thank you Don for your fine works over the years. Salutations from Montreal!
Martin Short reminds me of Peter Tork
He was trying to tell the truth without harming himself
you kinda get the impression his personality never developed beyond that goofy character he played when he was 20. here's he's 40 and dressed like a fop and looks like he's starving. funny thing is, 6 months later Mike was on Letterman, he shows up in a suit, much more coherent, focused on his career as a producer and just won an Emmy.
Wow, man was he skinny. I wonder if it was drugs or natural like starving himself.
I almost didn't recognize Peter here. Looked so different. Too skinny, hair was different, etc. That outfit was SO 80's...Yuk. I'm a Jeans and T Shirt guy....I always played out that way....unless I was forced to, for a special event.
Now, only Mickey remains. The Monkees were a big part of growing up in the 60's. Great songs, TV show, etc. I miss those days...the 60's & 70's. Can't stand today's nightmare world.
It is a real tribute to Peter Tork that he could be cute and charming even in that get-up!
Funny in hindsight that Peter took that minor jab at Nez!
They never got along when making the show. Peter was a bit too "out there" for Mike, who was a home-spun country boy.
Peter Tork...Martin Short. Hmmmm......
Peter must have really needed the money to do this nonsense. Why not just let him play some songs. Watching this is awkward
I know this is 6 months after your comment, but I want to say that I think he's adorable, witty , intelligent, funny, gracious, candid, AND, I think the colors of his casual shirt and slacks
Compliment and are trendy for the era. Also, the monkees were tremendously successful. Im sure im not alone in my opinion. I loved his absolutely honest and humble demeanor. A great big smile on mu face...still!
This was reallyyyy embarassing to see. Atlease have it fixed with an attractive young girl!
The 80's were White Son
Peter Tork was an incredible musician. Mike was one of the great writers of the pop music era. Micky is one of the great lead singers of the pop music era. Davy Jones was a broadway music veteran-singer and dancer. They took complete creative control after the second album. This crap about them a fake band is horseshit. Through sheer will and talent they made themselves a real and great band.