It must be a wild feeling for Jimmy Kimmel to have Letterman as a guest on his show after growing up idolizing him. It's great to be able to rewatch these great bits again. Life has not been the same since David Letterman signed off network television.

Chris Elliott, man. I never laughed so hard. This show was one of a kind.

Glad to see Chris Elliott get some attention here. I'd love to see Chris talk about his favorite bits in a segment.

Dave vs GE "The GE Handshake" Absolute comedy gold.

That G.E. Handshake was Classic! Me and my friends were doing that for weeks after it aired.

Great selections, Jimmy! I don't know if I was more "into the show" than you were, but in my high school years, particularly 1986-89, I went home from school and went to bed around 5:00pm just so I could wake up by 12:30am, watch Dave, and then do hours and hours of homework before morning classes. Oh yeah... I went to an all boys school also. so I had no other life and was pelted occasionally with rocks and garbage!

I'm glad he pointed out how much quieter the talk shows used to be. It seems that viewers these days can't tolerate a brief pause in thoughtful conversation.

It's not just that Barry White was willing to work with Dave (who was still fairly new, and clearly a pipsqueak) it was that he actually GOT Letterman's insane sense of humor and was invested in the bit 🙂

This was the best. True fans like Jimmy Kimmel reminiscing about the show. 👏

Anytime dave was doing something outside the building, from a window or a remote location like taco bell, it was the greatest bit in late night history

The GE handshake became a staple at my workplace back in the 80’s.

I still tear up remembering that Kimmel told his viewers to watch Letterman’s last show, and chose to run a rerun on his own show that night. His emotional tribute to Letterman was so touching…his license plate, birthday cake, etc. Conan also paid homage and at the moment Letterman’s show began, Conan told his viewers to switch over to Dave’s show. Fallon…nope. Kimmel and Conan were humble and respected the reality they would probably not have careers had it not been for Letterman. Fallon…nope. I remember taping the shows and rewatching many times. I remember all these references especially the visit to GE. Still remember very early episode with Larry Bud Melman talking to people at the bus terminal. Hysterical especially with Dave spontaneously laughing at the mistakes with the microphone. So sad with what is on the air now, Thanks for the great interview.

Thank you, Jimmy. I’m so glad to see that you “got” David Letterman. We miss him so much on TV.

Lord these clips are hilarious 😂😂🙌Barry White Camping and the General Electric corporate handshake in slow motion 👏👏🤣🌸

I've laughed about "They pelted us with rocks & garbage" ever since it aired. Great clips!🏆

David Letterman was terrific, and he's still got it.

I love to watch Jimmy Kimmel talk about his love for Dave. I hope he has stopped his prank calling however.

The GE bit is one of the greatest moment in TV

I always enjoy Jimmy Kimmel's stories about being a devoted fan of "Late Night." I can relate; I am a year younger than Jimmy, and I was watching back then too (as a high school and college student) - and I also missed Shirley MacLaine's infamous appearance when it first aired, but heard about it afterward, and finally saw it recently on KZfaq. Late Night in Las Vegas in May 1987 was indeed a great week of shows. Thanks for having Jimmy on this channel again!

Thanks Jimmy, see you tonight at 11:35. Chris Elliott is a gem 💎

Jimmy sure knows his Dave bits. This was hilarious.

Dave in the Deli segments were hilarious and so were the phone calls to people's exes...and Kimmel, outstanding guy ❤️❤️

In relation to asking about Dave's shoes, there was another time someone asked what was up with them, but with a less elaborate response. Dave said "Keep watching daytime television, and here, this is why". It then cuts to a shot of Phil Donahue, who also did his show at 30 Rockefeller Plaza at the time. "What the hell is up with Letterman's shoes? On the next 'Donahue'!" Also, in terms of them being actual letters from actual viewers, someone once asked what would happen if Dave flapped around fake letters from phony viewers. He did that once, and the ghost of "Elvis" showed up to talk to Dave for a bit.

Hello, I have been hoping to see Dave's interview with Jan Hooks on the old show? I went to both the NBC and CBS shows, and at the NBC show Laurie Diamond put me and my girlfriend in the green room when we told her we came from Minnesota and got cut off from the audience. We sat in there with Ms. Hooks and Kmar. Got to say hi to Paul after the show! But I've never seen the show again ... 😕

Love you Jimmy.. Thank you for having Dave on your show. It was magical to see him💙

Letterman was just great... Dave Letterman. Jimmy Kimmel's admiration (etc) is quite understandable.🎉 !!!

So sincere. I grew up on Letterman also. I'm from Western New York but ended up in Taiwan (Go figure!) and a lot of my quirks and jokes come from a Letterman-esque feel. The future of Taiwans English speakers relies on you, Dave! Thanks Jimmy. That was heartwarming.

Two things - The 'G.E. Corporate Handshake' STILL makes me honestly laugh out loud. And B Many times I've tried to explain just how funny Chris Elliot as Marlon Brando singing 'The Bananas Song' is - mock self-deprecation is one of Mr. Elliot's great gifts to us all. Really.

I still have old VHS tapes chock full of Meg Parsant, the Velcro suit, elevator races, Mujibur and Sirajul, Rupert Jee, Biff, concept shows, the Rice Krispies suit, NBC bookmobile lady and god bless him Calvert Deforest AKA Larry “Bud” Melman AKA Lucretia Nunblaster.

This channel makes me so happy. I cherish each one. For perpetuity, these videos will show the rare, unique moments of this remarkable show.

If I remember correctly Colleen was in the audience of one of Dave’s last shows and was recognized by him.

Thanks Jimmy, thank you Dave for putting this up

I used to stay up til 12 to watch dave and record the last half hour when I was in high school becuz I couldnt stay up past midnight, so i can relate to jimmy. Miss watching Dave every night at 11:30 so much😢

Dave!!! I just watched you on Jimmy Kimmel. That's how I heard about this KZfaq channel. I watched you every night and I have missed you not being on TV. I just love you so much. I really love Jimmy Kimmel too. You two are the kindest, funniest guys

I love that he truly is grateful that he’s in Dave’s life. I’m sure he fells like he’s the luckiest guy in the world ❤

Kimmel is such a classy guy to create content for a different talk show host's website. by speaking so sincerely about his continuing admiration for Dave

Me and Kimmel would have so much to talk about! I did the same thing with my VHS's! I still have my David Letterman scrapbook!

Little known fact: Tom Clancy's original title for The Hunt for Red October was The International Guy Under the Seats.

I used to tape all the shows too. I still have lots of highlight tapes that I put together but I haven't looked at them in over 25 yrs. I'm sure they'll end up in a landfill after I die. There were lots of great remotes and bits, but I've seen them all so many times now. Agreed, Chris Elliott never gets old.

One of my all time favorite episodes!!!!! Love Dave. Thanks Jimmy for bringing this back.

This old Dave video channel is magnificent, miss show so much! Got my adult son (who is really funny & did some college improv) to sub to this bc he loves solid, complex & quirky comedy & bits, like Key&Peele all through college & we saw Whose Line's Ryan & Colin twice when he was in middle school. Now I gotta watch old Elliott stuff too🤣

So glad I grew up with Letterman. He was the Best!

Absolutely facinating. Loved the real clips with your stories. Many many more please. Soon. Right now!

I missed so many classes in college because I would stay up to watch the show and sleep through my alarm. I'm homeless now. thank you Dave

love letterman, and jimmy is pretty good on his own, but to see jimmy so unabashedly loving letterman, it's so adorable and it makes me like jimmy even more

Still have my letterman sweatshirt!!❤️

I miss Dave.

Don, is there a clip anywhere of the legendary "Oh, I got gambling money" joke from the Las Vegas shows? That whole week was a blast.

Elvis, The Drifter & Me from the Vegas run is my favorite Letterman bit ever.

i appreciate his love and enthusiasm for dave so much, i grew up pretty obsessed with late night shows, i wasn’t into just one i would watch them all, jay, conan, seth, (jimmy of course) and i got into carson and sick cavett and tom snyder, i LOVE larry sanders show, and then some. i would watch hours and hours of those shows every night . i dunno why i love the concept and format so much and how you never know what is going to happen

Jimmy Kimmel - biggest Letterman fan ever (except for Don Giller). Would have been cool if Jimmy mentioned Don. 😉

Dave was the anti late night host who eventually became the standard for today's hosts.

The viewer mail episode you highlighted was one of my favorite memories of the show (mostly the image of the crew member sitting on her bed). So glad you shared it.

Chris elliot (cabin boy) and dave are some of the best memories. old turkey buzzard and cap town races throws made me laugh so hard. Please add these too.

Wow...this video reminded me of these hilarious sketches Dave & the Late Night crew pulled off when I watched religiously in the 80’s. Havent seen The Guy Under the Stairs in ages LOL.Thanks 4 posting!

Seeing these clips, I remember how much your show meant to me, Dave, and how innovative you were--and, oh, yes, irresistably funny! Thank you! (Also, Chris Elliottpure genius to have him on the show.

Also, for the love of god, make these episodes available in their uncut form. I'm begging you.

Some of my faves,brings me back,haven't stopped laughing and watching!The internet is good for some things!!

The best moment on letterman was a stupid pet trick when a dog walked to the stage and hiked his leg and peed . Then a slow motion replay lol

My two favourite talk show hosts. Really enjoyed this Jimmy!

Great video.

Dave's show was groundbreaking. Always something completely nutty. Then Craig took over..more mayhem

Chris Elliott just thwacked me LOLs, I didn't know!! THanks yall

Good call, Jimmy! We're the same age and my friends and I would always do the "They pelted us with rocks and garbage" line. I forgot all about it , so thank you!

I liked when he told those old ladies to beat it from that window😂😂😂😂😂

The Colleen Boyle bit was a highlight too for Steve just this morning 👍

Yeah there has to be a rule in the writer room: you can do an idea if it hasn't been done since the writer came into existance lol. Jimmy is still a total Letterman nerd, and he's done a great job of creating a show that still manages to not be derivative of his idol.

Letterman is a legend wht a magnetic personality just incredible...

Best catch phrase nominee….nicely packed bag boy.

i worked all summer to buy a VCR so I could record it and watch it the next day. but I would stay up and watch most of them live and re watch the show again the next day. felt like winning.

I was much older than Kimmel, but I had my VCR set up to tape Dave all week, then on weekends I'd have "Daveouts", where I'd go through the whole week of shows. I got to where I could fast-forward through commercials just perfectly, going from FF back to Play at just the right split-second.

The Barry White bit was the best

The shoe bit is still my favorite Dave moment!

The shoes, lol. I remember one viewer mail segment where they asked Dave "How many pairs of tan pants can one man own?" And Dave went backstage where there was a giant box of disposable pants like a box of tissues, you pulled one pair out and another appeared. I used to tape his show too and watch it after school. We always laughed so hard, still do!

For someone in the fringes of the industy this is a revelation of sorts..

Here after Jimmy’s special thanks for telling me about this channel!

David Letterman ❤❤❤

I've used the rocks and garbage line a lot, but I could never remember where it was from. Now I remember.

the handshakes where funny lol

My favourite Letterman moments are the ones where Jimmy Kimmel isnt around

I started with Carson when I had to drag, because I wasn't big enough to carry it, an old suitcase I called my briefcase for work. I don't remember watching Carson but some of my earliest TV was watching NBC reruns of Dave after I was supposed to be asleep. I remember him eating a big clear glass bowl of mayo as part of a bit.

Still have the anniversary shows on VHS my own self! :)

I just said "they pelted us with rocks and garbage" to no one in particular the other day! this makes me happy.

Jimmy, I did the same ticket thing the first time for Dave's show at the Universal Amphitheater. We scored a total of 12 tickets :)

Chris Elliot! My absolute favorite part of the show!

I miss Mr. Letterman and I never understood Mr. Elliott. Awesome Mr. Kimmel has so much respect for Mr. Letterman.

If you were like me and didn't have a job to go to the next morning, Late Night was must see TV every night. But it wasn't the same after he moved to CBS.

Jimmy : you ll probably never meet anyone who's more genuinely into the show than I was Donz : OK

I’m pretty sure Kristen Wiig based her SNL character, Sue - the woman who can’t keep a surprise - on Colleen Boyle from the sneakers bit

Jimmy is great. I love to interview him for my show.

I see Dave will be Jimmy Kimmel’s guest tonight! When will Dave appear on The Late Show?

sweet memories

Pronouncing "in lieu" as in loo had me in stitches. Well donne, Jimmy.

"Zany!" describes Letterman's various bits well. When they ventured into the public, yeah...often people torutured hilariously....like when he took Richard Simmons clothes shopping.

What I loved most about Dave is he busted through the talk show format of the time and did things that you never dreamed other talk shows would do, because, well, THEY WOULDN'T DO IT. Loved that he would do the silliest, mundane things that at the same time came across as outrageous.

I actually have a new found respect for Kimmel after watching this.

I love that "hole" is the part they mute.

I did the same thing Jimmy did. I write in for tickets under all my friends’ names and went five times

i recall a top ten list "top ten things shirley maclaine was in a previous life". about four of them were..."big dumb fish".

Dave called Shirley on her Schtick and she didn’t like it. 👊