More Chris Elliott Goodies on Letterman, 1985-1988
Рет қаралды 298,767
Күн бұрынFeaturing The Laid-Back Guy (1985), the Late Night Hunk (1986), Skylark (1987), and the Hair Plugs episodes (1988).
The Laid-Back Guy:
1. May 13, 1985. Late Night's first show in Los Angeles.
The Late Night Hunk:
2. October 9, 1986. Chris's profile in "Teen Beat" magazine.
3. October 15, 1986. "A Chorus Line" ad, then parody. With Dave Rygalski, Cathy Vasapoli, Jim Block, Laurie Diamond, Wayne Wright, Laurie Guthrie, Paula Niedert, and Chris.
Skylark:
4. May 18, 1987. Late Night's first show in Las Vegas.
5. May 21, 1987. LN's last show in Las Vegas.
6. May 28, 1987. Back in NYC. With Laurie Guthrie and Laurie Diamond.
Hair Plugs:
7. July 22, 1988. During the months-long Writers' Strike.
8. August 3, 1988. Still during the Writers' Strike.
9. August 10, 1988. The second day after the strike ended and the writers returned.
@seabrook1976 6 ай бұрын
Most people now days don't know who Chris Elliott is and that's a shame. This dude is a legend.
@seananderson9346 Ай бұрын
Always been serverely underrated.
@gato7908 4 жыл бұрын
Those were the golden years of Letterman and Chris Elliott was one of the reasons why
@jtjurje357 3 жыл бұрын
I was too young to watch Letterman in the 80s - started watching in 94-95. I always thought the early years at CBS were the golden years but thanks to KZfaq I'm discovering the earlier stuff on NBC. Absolutely brilliant.
@gato7908 3 жыл бұрын
@@jtjurje357 I was probably too young to watch letterman in the 80s on school nights too. The NBC years were the best, but the early CBS years were good too
@andrehb 3 жыл бұрын
well said
@EllakGr Жыл бұрын
@@Plisken65 Thank you for not at all being bitter and political and showing how much you appreciate Chris Elliot’s sense of humour. That sure takes a lot of heart to do. I truly hope you will keep up the good positive spirit by helping everyone in need not as well of as yourself in future as well. Lots of ❤
@TokyoXtreme Жыл бұрын
@@Plisken65Facts.
@JasonDavis103 5 ай бұрын
Chris Elliot is a national treasure. I love you, Chris.
@iankane2512 3 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliot is an underappreciated genius
@karltrapson Жыл бұрын
He's a creep who pissed off too many people
@NauerBauer 5 ай бұрын
Reminds me of Norm McDonald
@timvandenbrink4461 4 жыл бұрын
1980’s Letterman and Chris Elliott. I miss those days.
@reallymysterious4393 4 жыл бұрын
Letterman does too - he's senile now ...
@asphaltcowboy7567 4 жыл бұрын
When Dave wasn't a libtard a$$hole
@leonardstilwell1894 2 жыл бұрын
The thing I love love LOVE about Chris is his commitment. He never gives so much as a hint he's not genuinely the character he's portraying. Played against Dave's straight-laced talk show host who's not quite complicit in the whole thing is just perfection on screen.
@tonyberlant7421 2 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliott was the best example of what Dave thought was funny to himself. You feel he could watch Chris forever.
@chrispalmer9952 Жыл бұрын
I'm/we are so glad you said that....... you hit that on the nose. I pretty much watched the whole thing just looking at Dave and felt a little weird, like I didn't get it or something..... probably didn't find it funny, but I like Chris Elliott.... strange, very strange..... Dave obviously thinks Chris is absolutely hilarious....
@billbally4419 Жыл бұрын
@@chrispalmer9952 probably because you don't have a good sense of humor
@smokinjoeblues Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@jedfra9172 Жыл бұрын
I thought that was Paul Shaffer. For me Dave was funniest in the unscripted segments such as stupid pet tricks, stupid human tricks, kids love Dave etc.
@happy-xi4kq Жыл бұрын
Bingo
@RecordInk 2 жыл бұрын
Chris is the best ever. Dave called him the funniest man he knows.
@AdonisJones 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliott on Late Night, and then his show Get a Life was funny as hell. He's seriously the most underrated comedian of the 80s and 90s.
@sallypea3202 4 жыл бұрын
AdonisJones I loved Get A Life
@jtjurje357 3 жыл бұрын
@@sallypea3202 I'll never forget his performance in Zoo Animals on Wheels.
@strawberrybananapeel7141 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Mrjohndoe280 3 жыл бұрын
I know it's polarizing, but I'm a big fan of Cabin Boy too
@jtjurje357 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mrjohndoe280 Cabin Boy was brilliant
@kennykistler6735 3 ай бұрын
I landed on a random moment in the middle of this 39-minute video, and I was laughing within 3 seconds. Chris Elliott was amazing on this show.
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting these clips on, Chris Elliot has never gotten the appreciation he deserves.
@trple2 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure a lot of people weren't getting that he was joking. Puts a damper on popularity.
@redacted2275 3 жыл бұрын
@@trple2 No, I think he was victim of typecasting in Hollywood because of his looks.
@trple2 3 жыл бұрын
@@redacted2275 very true. was rigid. but the style of humor of Get A Life doesn't have an easy audience. You could look at it either way...if he had a different look it would have been easier. If he dumbed down his humor it would have been easier... from my point of view the whole thing was perfect. loved the way he looked and loved the comedy. Brilliant on both. No one said everyone has to get everything.
@iFunkism Жыл бұрын
I love watching these videos at night with the lights dimmed and the volume low. Reminds me of the first time I saw David letterman on Christmas break as a kid
@Nancy-yl8di Жыл бұрын
Chris is one of the funniest people alive.
@berlingjm 11 ай бұрын
OMG! This is comedy gold. The Skylark bit is hilarious. So happy to see this posted.
@strawberrybananapeel7141 3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were married in 1985, and I remember we would tape this on a vhs 📼 tape and watch it the following day because we both had to get up pretty early to go to work so we didn’t stay up late during the week, oh such great memories, those were our “salad days.” Thanks for the upload Don!
@johnwilson4054 2 жыл бұрын
Chris looks like Rod Stewart
@Itelkner Жыл бұрын
@@Plisken65 Nice DLR reference!
@mandelw 8 ай бұрын
Ah the memories! Watching Dave was the best TV and Chris Elliot fit right in there
@KevyNova 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to see that hair plug bit again for over 32 years! I remember watching and the first time he took his hat off I almost died from laughing! Thank you for preserving and posting these!
@hsheean 3 жыл бұрын
I loves me some Chris Elliot. I was in college at the time and Dave Letterman's show was a constant throughout that period at the time. It came on at 11:35 PM and we typically watched the entire thing no prob. Great show and miss it big time.
@NoellaScott 2 жыл бұрын
It's not even how much Dave laughs with Chris - it's his most unique stares, grimaces, and strained expressions as he struggles to contain his glee and complete amusement at Chris' deadpans and quirks. Dave will randomly look down at his desk or look all the way up to the ceiling in astonishment that this is all occurring while trying to play his role to mostly confused audiences. I was born in 85, and I think this most obviously is the golden age of late night so very far ahead of its time.
@michaelhall5429 Жыл бұрын
It's like Chris was one of the few to know where to tickle Dave.
@shatnershairpiece 4 жыл бұрын
“Who do you think I am? Lyle Waggoner?” Lol! One thing I always loved about letterman were these constant references to all the obscure 70’s tv actors.
@Ca1vin-X 4 жыл бұрын
Lyle Waggoner just passed away Tue Mar 17, 2020
@Itelkner Жыл бұрын
Like when Chris came on and told Dave, "I watched you last night and you were really top dollar with Nipsey Russell!"
@mischiefmikeyo 4 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of these Chris Elliot uploads, you're doing the Lord's work Don.
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@caseyinmi1315 4 жыл бұрын
Yes . . . Correct . . David Letterman is the absolute pinnacle of late night, there were, are and will never be anyone more better thanks Dave
@richardsiciliano7117 4 жыл бұрын
Don Giller is a hero and a friend. I used to watch these when I got home from high school back then. Thank God for the timer function on those old VCRs
@ronniechilds2002 4 жыл бұрын
You ain't neer lied. I used to save up a week's worth and then on weekends my girlfriend and I would settle down for what we called 'Daveouts'. I got really good at blazing through the commercials.
@toweypat 4 жыл бұрын
Same here :)
@caribouwho 3 жыл бұрын
I used to record them regularly. They didn’t come on until 2 a.m. Newfoundland Standard Time
@PrometheusZandski 5 ай бұрын
Chris Elliot was for a long time my favorite bit comedian. He brings the same energy to his characters in his films.
@judasrhoadssabbathslayer4726 Жыл бұрын
Just the fact that Chris comes up with an "impersonator" character...who doesn't do anything Chris would normally do...is brilliant and hilarious! What a talent, truly one of the best. Was VERY lucky to end up with Letterman, I really don't think he could have done these things anywhere else with the same success. Him and Dave had a chemistry that is rare, and the Late Night format just provided the vehicle for Chris to perform his genius brand of comedy!
@reload54 8 ай бұрын
the 80s Dave was the best version of him
@sasha6009 9 ай бұрын
"Who do you think I am, Lyle Waggoner?" might be the funniest line I've ever heard
@franklubbock8400 7 ай бұрын
I don’t get it, I know who Waggoner is but I don’t get the reference.
@sasha6009 6 ай бұрын
A very low on the totem pole 'actor' or 'comedian'? from the Carol Burnett Show. Came close to being Batman on TV@@franklubbock8400
@thechest77 4 жыл бұрын
I had no idea Chris Elliot was a regular on Letterman. Loved him in his movies. I can now see a lot of Conan's best bits are inspired by Chris' sketches. Also the bit where Chris and Paul don't like each other is hysterical.
@CasperLCat Жыл бұрын
Some of Chris’s best lines go right over the audience. “It’s like Bambi meets Das Boot (The Boat)”. If you ever saw that incredibly intense German war movie, that’s a very weirdly funny line.
@bijibadness 4 жыл бұрын
this stuff is so weird and great. i love how they do a dumb bit that kinda bombs, then bring him _back out_ to then throw a spotlight on that dumb bit that kinda bombed.
@evanabbott2737 3 жыл бұрын
“...thank you very much.” 😂
@nickygogol6011 4 жыл бұрын
The Skylark Trilogy! You are doing God’s work! Prior to this I had only seen part 2.
@ocan1033 4 жыл бұрын
Thought I'd seen all of Chris's work, but "The Amazing Skylark" is a revelation.
@VENZUL0 11 ай бұрын
I don't recall much from the show when I was 12 watching in my bedroom on a 12in black and white tv but I do remember Chris Elliot..
@philipselden7264 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think Dave laughed any more than when Chris Elliott made his appearances on his show.
@RodStiffinton 3 жыл бұрын
Takes me back when I was a teenager. I used to love Dave, and especially when Chris dropped in
@CountDomula 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my brother were always so thrilled when he was on.
@AngusRockford 4 жыл бұрын
In all of the many hours I've watched Chris perform, since back when these originally aired, I've never once seen him break character unintentionally, no matter how silly and ridiculous the performance. I crack up just hearing his voice, but he never once loses it. World-class comedian. Andy Kaufman was the only other guy who could keep it totally together through any degree of goofiness.
@toweypat 4 жыл бұрын
Good point! I wonder if growing up with a comedy great helped make him immune to cracking.
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
Quite true, consummate professional, one of the tenets that backup the claim of Chris Elliott devotees that he Is A Comic GENIUS.
@fitfogey 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what makes him great. Staying in character was his best quality obviously along with being funny as hell.
@docwashburn430 3 ай бұрын
@@toweypatIt certainly didn't hurt! Bob and Ray were amazing!
@Teeveepicksures 8 ай бұрын
Always had a theory that "laid-back guy" was inspiration for The Dude.
@plissken2156 2 жыл бұрын
While both Dave and Chris were masters of quick-witted, sarcastic, passive-aggressive comedy, only Chris was willing to risk going the extra mile, by throwing caution to the wind and leaving most of his dignity at the door to get the laugh. Dave always took the safe route by remaining calm, cool and collected and playing it straight. And in the end, this combination always worked perfectly in these skits. Miss the 80's.
@jerrywitaj 4 жыл бұрын
I love Dave’s reactions.
@danielrosen4127 9 ай бұрын
To me this is absolutely wonderful!! I was a youngster back then and don’t remember any of it, so it’s all new to me.
@anonymouscrank 3 жыл бұрын
'"A Chorus Line" now starring Teen Beat's "Hunk of the Month" Chris Elliott.' I'm thankful I wasn't taking a sip of coffee during that.
@moclips1 4 жыл бұрын
Another gem, Don....instead of getting a good night's sleep I am watching this. My first exposure to The Amazing Skylark. His Judy Garland is uncanny.
@bradbugos4246 4 жыл бұрын
I've said it before , but only to myself, and now I'll say out loud, Don you are a prince among men.
@SNNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Brad Bugos rrurrrrrrrrrirrrrrrrrrrrrrrirrrrrrrurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
@SNNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
iuuussurdrttt
@SNNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
i is the wer
@SNNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
i is the wer
@danhenderson783 4 жыл бұрын
Back when late night shows were worth watching
@randyj420 4 жыл бұрын
WOW! This is gold. Oh man - we had it good during these days of Letterman. So thankful to be able to see these again (and for the 1st time). Thank U - as I never saw all of these - let alone, more than once.
@fuzzycublb 4 жыл бұрын
His entrance music is Sheena Easton’s Strut 😂
@dariawells7438 4 жыл бұрын
These videos are so nice as I was slightly too young to enjoy Chris's greatness back in the day. Now I can. Thanks!
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
@@deme9873 yeah build A time machine, or A space ship, because after all like Miller said, A space ship is just A time machine. Hell Chris built A submarine in his parents bathroom before (G.a.L.).
@tomdulski3729 3 жыл бұрын
I wish paid more attention to these shows when they first ran, love Chris Elliot.
@galedribble9535 3 жыл бұрын
I moved to America in ‘87 at 10 years old. So I missed Letterman during most of the ‘80s and then never really watched Dave until I was in college in ‘98. However I learned about Chris when his off the wall sitcom “Get a Life” started on Fox So I missed the whole 80s and never even knew Chris was A) on Letterman at all and B) he was such a major part of the show I
@Squidbillies1000 3 жыл бұрын
When I get depressed, I need Chris!
@catholicdad Жыл бұрын
I've never seen the Skylark bits before. I'm dead.
@lindacalkins800 3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone remember Dave’s (very) brief morning show? Classic. I love anything Chris Elliot!
@dongiller 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve uploaded a few morning shows plus a highlights reel.
@qthelost 2 жыл бұрын
I was 10 yrs old but I remember it well. My brother and I first discovered Dave around 1979 when he was guest hosting for Johnny Carson. So we were excited when he got the morning show.
@christopherwall444 7 ай бұрын
Chris Elliott was and is one of one
@mikegerardi7213 3 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliott Late Night Living Legend!!!
@13loomisst 4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. Thanks very much.
@theivory1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this together.
@WrvrUgoThrUR 4 жыл бұрын
For those of you who say: “This guy should have had his own show” well, he did. It’s called ‘Get A Life’
@jigga1215 4 жыл бұрын
Loved that show....and his movie Cabin Boy.
@WrvrUgoThrUR 4 жыл бұрын
jigga1215 yep. Devoured both of them. Chris is a unique brand. He’s like comedy anchovies...you either hate them or you love them🤷🏽♂️. He was ironic and hipster before it was ironically hip.
@jigga1215 4 жыл бұрын
@@WrvrUgoThrUR My older brother doesn't get it at all. This guy was ahead of the times in some of the off comedy he was doing. Sometimes I would start laughing before he said a word. Good to know others saw what I was seeing.
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
He's really A one of A kind! Nevermind it's the flat out truth but, it's also the highest compliment I can think of.
@williamparrish2436 3 жыл бұрын
Special Person Entering The World... Egg Yolks
@mackdaddyg321 4 жыл бұрын
Good gravy, this was some funny stuff. Thanks as always, Don.
@UberNeuman 4 жыл бұрын
You are a lean mean posting machine, Don. lol. So many great clips and when I tell the younger folks about Letterman's earlier years - I point them here - thanks!
@jchors2947 4 жыл бұрын
At 19 i would've been terrified to go on that stage. Chris is more comfortable than most of Dave's guests. What a gift.
@dongiller 4 жыл бұрын
Chris was born in 1960. When he first appeared on Late Night in 1982, he was nearly 22.
@jchors2947 4 жыл бұрын
@@dongiller Yeah, I was sure Chris was younger than I. Dave said 19 years old, but hey, still an amazingly talented young man.
@wecontrolthevideo 4 жыл бұрын
Don Giller Damn! Chris is going to be the big six-oh this May!
@dongiller 4 жыл бұрын
wecontrolthevideo That to me is young. :)
@wecontrolthevideo 4 жыл бұрын
Don Giller That’s barely young for me, spoiler alert I’m 66, born in Indianapolis is ‘53. Dave and I grew up a few miles and a few years apart.
@driftkrinsky6537 4 жыл бұрын
I really needed to take a break from Neil Peart mourning, timely upload. Thanks, Don!
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Neil's death was hard to take. The worlds intelligence, and musical virtuosity was significantly reduced with his passing. Very tough loss, and like Chris Elliot, I think he was A talent that never fully got the recognition deserved.
@mchoffner8497 3 жыл бұрын
When comedy so dated is still timelessly funny. Chris Elliot, Brian Regan, Brian Stack, and Norm MacDonald never get old
@Itelkner Жыл бұрын
Let's add the great Brian McCann as well. Audacious, charismatically goofy, and fully committed like Chris.
@Backlashed 4 жыл бұрын
Don, as a huge Chris Elliot fan, I love that you are doing this. If you ever need anything, a loan, a kidney, my first born, just let me know.
@reallymysterious4393 4 жыл бұрын
Did you guys like him on Raymond ?
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
@@deme9873 Yes, the both of them should have had their own shows, I've been saying it for years but, no one listens "Most people are DUMB".
@FunkDis 4 жыл бұрын
I looked everywhere for the hairplug bit but could never find it! thanks for finding that!
@WeOutHere 3 жыл бұрын
Great compilation, those hair plugs killed me back in the day!
@johnorem8327 3 жыл бұрын
Laughing my head off . . . LOVE IT!
@flamephlegm 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don!
@surrepeight 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliot, Late night hunk, "we're very near the end of civilization..." LOL
@richthomas7015 4 жыл бұрын
Spoke too soon
@zenos.5315 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliot my hero, pure genius
@lockandloadlikehell 4 жыл бұрын
Aye
@repairdepartment5918 4 жыл бұрын
GET A LIFE dude
@sweethands4328 4 жыл бұрын
I love how genuinely tickled dave gets.. and how put off paul is
@giovanna8187 3 жыл бұрын
@Spanish Ramon Yes, he's in on the joke.
@InfamousGUNN 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these I just subscribed I’m totally looking forward to the regulator Guy😂
@grubszy3811 4 жыл бұрын
Hope y'all had seen him in Schitt's Creek. Great show, and great role.
@sorenbell6216 3 жыл бұрын
That's his worst work in most overrated least funny show ever... Thank you very much
@goofe.washington953 Жыл бұрын
Skylark was simply OUTSTANDING…
@jrcflaus 2 жыл бұрын
Those two together are gold.
@michaelcorenzwit716 3 жыл бұрын
I loved "the man who lived under the floor "
@dongiller 3 жыл бұрын
“The Guy Under the Seats”; all here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mcl_hpiAuNjZkps.html
@alevine1951 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don, nice bit of archaeology! Here I assumed the well had run dry on Cris Elliott artifacts. Who knows if more treasures are left to be unearthed!!
@dongiller 4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t even touched the Late Show years yet (except for one Comparison Test).
@alevine1951 4 жыл бұрын
@@dongiller Excavating and retrieving ancient treasure takes great dedication and patience!
@dongiller 4 жыл бұрын
It also helps to have no life. :)
@v8vrooooom 4 жыл бұрын
The best!!!!!
@danheilman7729 2 жыл бұрын
You're doing the lord's work, Don.
@barbarahimes1041 4 жыл бұрын
“I don’t know but I’m in dreamland “.....😅😂🤣
@jasonsabourin9547 3 жыл бұрын
The K.O. line at the end, Brilliant!
@scottcrosby-art5490 4 жыл бұрын
That skylark bit was ridiculous 😂👌
@THECLARENCES 4 жыл бұрын
1980’s Letterman: BRILLIANT!!! xoxo The Clarences
@keithbowman7650 2 жыл бұрын
Chris Elliot is underrated.
@zamp6969 2 жыл бұрын
I still remember those hair plugs to this day. Hilarious!
@MarkJackson-wc2xh Жыл бұрын
"Who do you think I am? Lyle Waggoner?" 🤣
@clark9992 2 жыл бұрын
The idea of a Vegas Chris Elliott impersonator, was pretty clever.
@johnbeardshall2898 4 жыл бұрын
he's on a Canadian comedy series called shitts creek
@arrowguy173 3 жыл бұрын
Schitt's is fantastic. And he was perfect for that role.
@israelirvine7079 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 Chris: On the east coast the husband might say after dinner “how about another cup of coffee?” Whereas on the west coast the husband says “how about another divorce? Audience: BOOOOOOO!! Chris: Thank you very much Holy fuck.
@bg147 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, the cut off shorts, Izod short and tall striped socks. I wore that often back in the day.
@patrickkoenigsfeld1253 3 жыл бұрын
Just the best. Absolutely cuffed and stuffed.
@trust5977 7 ай бұрын
I find the Chorus Line commercial particularly hilarious.
@TANTRUMGASM 4 жыл бұрын
SKYLARK IS A LEGEND he eats alot of fish 12:45
@vidform 4 жыл бұрын
The music at 13:42 is "The Horse" by Cliff Nobles & Co.
@dalejones9919 4 жыл бұрын
Teen Beat Hunk of the Month~!
@OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty funny stuff and one of the reasons the NBC years were so great compared to the CBS years.
@davebonnar1199 4 жыл бұрын
thanks i do believe i needed some skylark skits
@shawndavis5725 4 жыл бұрын
Another season of Eaglehart would be nice.
@melodymakermark 4 жыл бұрын
“DAVE! DAVE! SHAFT 9 just caved in!!!”
@mbrum3230 8 ай бұрын
Part of daves genius was that he knew how to not step on the bit. Two geniuses.
@gernblanston3363 Жыл бұрын
You got to love the people whose first reaction is to make the "overexcited face with raised arms" when they notice the cameras are turned on them. 😁👍
Simple Forging
Рет қаралды 131 М.
Don Giller
Рет қаралды 55 М.