Staff Favorite Moments: Hal Gurnee

Staff Favorite Moments: Hal Gurnee | Letterman

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2 жыл бұрын

Director Hal Gurnee remembers the genius of Andy Kaufman, how his shirt button defined the seasons, his acting debut and more.
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Welcome to the Letterman KZfaq 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. These highlights have been artisanly-produced, carefully-curated, and chosen completely at random by an old computer that used to pick numbers for the New York Lotto back in the 90’s.

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@KowankoMusic Жыл бұрын

Hal's direction was such a crucial element to what made Late Night funny. The way he'd cut to some random bystander during a bit was a signature move that always worked. Really innovative and inspired direction.

@jjryan1352 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite Late Night lines: "The good thing about New York is when it rains it makes its own gravy."

@evenflowsteven 2 жыл бұрын

Hal seems like a genuinely good guy.

@alexplorer 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure you're just saying that in hopes of getting close to his wife. Get in line, buddy.

@magiciangob 2 жыл бұрын

That skit was so ridiculous, with the table flipping and "You can't sleep through the honeymoon!" Really great to see some classic clips that showcased just how clever and risk-taking Dave's crew could be. I was hoping to see some Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killers (the one where they went to the Laundromat was my favorite) but maybe another time.

@mhmrules 2 жыл бұрын

It warms my heart to hear Hal's voice.

@robatsea2009 2 жыл бұрын

Man, what a joy to see Hal again! That was the beauty of watching the show - it would incorporate so much of its behind-the-scenes personnel into appearing on camera and making it all the funnier for it.

@tastyjay 2 жыл бұрын

Hal Gurtner (it's Gurney, Dave) was incredibly important to the success of Late Night. His understanding of how to capture what was going on and what to focus the camera on was invaluable. Under a different director, much of the comedy would be lost. God bless that man. P.S. I loved the film festival shows. I'm sure they were a ton of work but man were they worth it.

@EdKazO-Vision 2 жыл бұрын

These are stellar events in TV history. You’re a treasure Hal!

@mcdarwin 2 жыл бұрын

"...Porky's 5, and let me tell you, I have never laughed harder in my life" . 80s comedy gold!

@havardbjerkengeneriksrud5871 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Hal! The Emmy award winning director and legendary race car driver.

@joshcarrico1210 2 жыл бұрын

This is so great. I'm hoping we get a lot more of these "Staff Favorite Moments" videos. Really hoping for a Biff Henderson one.

@toddcnoker 2 жыл бұрын

Hal! You're a legend! You presided over some of the most innovative comedy on TV. You should be very proud of every moment. You entertained me as a teenager staying up late on Fridays and during summer break to watch Letterman. Thank you, sir!

@JackSilbert 2 жыл бұрын

Please keep these staff favorites coming, they're wonderful! Thank you!

@PIXPromosMore 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see Hal is still with us

@TifosoTurk 2 жыл бұрын

Laughed every time Dave called him Hal Gurtner.

@clownnookie Жыл бұрын

I was just scanning all these comments to see if anyone else laughed when he did that. It was such a small thing!

@privatepenguin3137 4 ай бұрын

Happy 99th Birthday today to Hal Gurnee! 🎂

@leonardstilwell1894 2 жыл бұрын

Priceless. Thank you, Dave and the Late Night team!

@jimlaforte1755 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Gurnee was one of Television's Live Directors, creative minds and risk takers. His contributions to Late Night Television were Epic. Thank-You for featuring this wonderful Gentleman and his Legendary work.

@gluecement 3 ай бұрын

Dave's expresión at 8:04 after he says "I'm going to make that woman mine!" still gives me a good chuckle.

@johnsjohnson448 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Gurnee is one of Television's great minds. A "Live" (as it happens) Directing Pioneer who worked with most of Late Night Television's Best. He both started and ended his Career at the right time. Thank-You for sharing.

@jeremiahblum7833 Жыл бұрын

Andy's bit with Lawler is one of the greatest moments in TV history

@GardenGirlD76 2 жыл бұрын

Hysterical!! Good to see you, Hal!! Awe!!

@dannystrat 2 жыл бұрын

I missed this the first time around! This is one of the funniest Letterman sequences I’ve ever seen! I’m glad this is been posted.

@LloydBraun11 Жыл бұрын

It's wonderful and a bit surreal seeing Dave, Paul and Biff in what resembles a 1980s movie. Judging by this, if Dave would have had the interest and motivation back then, he could have just as easily starred in his own sitcom or string of comedy movies.

@KOSMICKEN09 2 жыл бұрын

Who remembers that silly segment "What's Hal wearing?" 🤣

@ktg2377 2 жыл бұрын

Blue shirt...chino pants..brown leather loafers.

@KOSMICKEN09 2 жыл бұрын

@@ktg2377 yes same thing every day 😆😆

@moxica93 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about the Film Festival skit is that Dave still refers to her as "Mrs. Hal Gurnee" even after he marries her.

@Drunkenmaster2000 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq just got a whole lot better ... that was great!

@gregargendeli2973 Жыл бұрын

These Letterman segments are FANTASTIC! keep it up!

@caliscribe2120 2 жыл бұрын

Hal Gurnay! So happy to see him.

@joelmarksbury4376 2 жыл бұрын

It didn't occur to me that "Yes Dave" was a nod to 2001: A Space Odyssey until I was 40 years old.

@kungfuchemist 2 жыл бұрын

Love that kayfabe brother!

@Sebastian_Dinwiddie 2 жыл бұрын

Man I so loved this show. its great to see these clips

@user-hm5zb1qn6g Жыл бұрын

Wow. Great to see Hal is still with us.

@johndavis3921 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, How wonderful it is to see Mr. Gurtner (as Dave would say before Hal would correct him). I remember Andy and Jerry. The Only difference is NOW they added BLACK Boxes over Andy's mouth. My how times have changed.

@thelettermanpodcast Жыл бұрын

Hal is a legend, and every bit a first class performer in how he contributed to the show.

@SirVicc 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Hal! Glad he's in good health.

@namj8145 Жыл бұрын

Holy f.....!!! I swore Hal had died ages ago. To know he's alive is the highlight of my day. It feels like seeing an old friend, and you don't say that about a lot of TV directors. But he was such a great part of the show's bits.

@EightPieceBox 2 жыл бұрын

It's Hal Gurtner! What are you wearing today, Hal? Khakis

@toucansam3 Жыл бұрын

Late Night was like a cable public access show that somehow was being broadcast on network television.

@johnmckenzie4639 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Hal again. It looks like he's still wearing the blue shirt. It's a shame we couldn’t catch a glimpse of the tan chinos. I'd love to see staff memorable moments from Biff, Gerry Mulligan and Chris Elliott. It's sad that Pete Fatovich is no longer with us. I'm sure he'd include "cold shoulder and hot tongue. " 😄😄😄

@dontrockwobble 2 жыл бұрын

and yet how odd that at 1:18 Andy Kaufman *is* wearing the traditional Hal Gurnee uniform :)

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is stepping up its game.

@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын

This man is a genius!

@HeyMySock 2 жыл бұрын

"Blue Shirt, Tan Chinos, Brown Loafers..." Hal Gurnee.

@craigfazekas3923 Жыл бұрын

The skit with Dave falling in love w Hal's wife was priceless !! SCTV comes to Letterman.... 🚬😎

@johnpelletier7641 2 жыл бұрын

The greatest short film of all time. And Hal Gurnee, also one of the alltime greats.

@nomnomnomJon Жыл бұрын

Hal a legend of early tv and unsung hero of the classic letterman. He was as much a producer as director in the early days. Oh and poor uncle milty with that honker and an unsatisfied lady.

@WTFG78 2 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget the GE Handshake...

@MrBudd0y Жыл бұрын

Glad to see Hal Gertner doing well!

@TM-zj1xt Жыл бұрын

One of my ultimate role models. Would love to come back someday as Hal, I really mean this. He was at the vanguard of modern comedy. And to have a steady gig at Rock Center on that show, would have been magical.

@electrojones 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing on TV today feels as fresh or as compelling.

@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of good clips here at the beginning. But that boss's wife bit went on forever.

@ryanellis4474 3 ай бұрын

Excellent! I am glad Hal is living a great retirement! I will pray for America. Please pray for me. God Bless you.

@MarkKanaster-ev6pq 8 ай бұрын

Genius

@JiveDadson 2 жыл бұрын

Look kids, it's Hal Gurtner!

@RonMotta1972 Жыл бұрын

Hey! It’s Hal Gertner!

@rockturtleneck 2 жыл бұрын

That film with Hal's wife was brilliant--never seen that one before. Please post Harry Shearer's film "The Making of 'You Wouldn't Believe Our World'"

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын

That was at least the 4th time I've seen it. Pretty sure I even have it on tape somewhere.

@LightningBoltJpS 2 жыл бұрын

lol This was great.

@MrGpschmidt 2 жыл бұрын

Hal Gurtner!

@lunatuna4767 Жыл бұрын

Hal Griswald is my favorite tv director.

@alexplorer 7 ай бұрын

What a humble guy. Gushes about Dave's work, and never once mentions his own legendary racing career.

@privatepenguin3137 4 ай бұрын

Emmy award winning director and race car driver Dan Gurney!

@johnm9285 2 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious

@doclockwood8809 Жыл бұрын

Mrs.Hal Gurtner

@BenVarkentine 2 жыл бұрын

6:09 Funny thing is, Dave's father WAS a florist...

@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын

Oh God, hilarious!

@cisium1184 Жыл бұрын

"Hal Gurtner, ladies and gentlemen, our..." "Gurnee." "...director. Hal Gurtner..." "Dave?" "Yes, Hal." "It's Gurnee." "I'm sorry, Hal Gurnee, ladies and gentlemen."

@gfy69 2 жыл бұрын

I cant believe I never heard of this

@whatevershebrings 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic sketch, brilliantly played and executed. Who wrote it?

@hamsandwichson 2 жыл бұрын

Was that Andy or Bob Zmuda as Tony Clifton? Sounded more like Bob to me?

@troppodude 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@BryonLetterman 2 жыл бұрын

I always wished I could have went to Uncle Dave's show before he retired.

@timstepify Жыл бұрын

He said hi to Dave like Dave has dementia and this is a 50 First Dates tape

@roccoand2612 Жыл бұрын

Dang, I remember seeing this new. Totally fooled me.

@j.j.h.atemycereal 2 жыл бұрын

The title is wrong. His name is Hal Gurtner.

@drjitters 2 жыл бұрын

Gurtner. The big Gurt.

@jameshudson169 11 ай бұрын

dave conflating late night with the late show is bit like bob newhart confusing the bob newhart show and newhart.

@raymondm.9954 Жыл бұрын

Was Hal wearing the blue shirt and brown chinos?

@jacobjames8782 2 жыл бұрын

Mean Gene darting across the screen at 3:02? Or am I seeing things

@mikematei 2 жыл бұрын

Can you upload the Rupert Jee and Leonard Tepper skits

@fmradio42 2 жыл бұрын

The first one minute of Dave on the street was the best. not the rest of this video.

@dwaynesbadchemicals Жыл бұрын

Some SCTV influence here.

@pattyjohnson9092 Жыл бұрын

😮

@vjstv0101 Жыл бұрын

Soap episode!

@deansucich3671 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder if Hal is wearing tan loafers in this interview?

@NoellaScott Жыл бұрын

Geez, it's Gurtner* as I heard from Dave many times. Or is it Gurner? Gardner?

@dwaynesbadchemicals Жыл бұрын

Chevy Chase!

@gersonkphone 2 жыл бұрын

@9:02 I feel like Larry Sanders stole this bit

@foulchild 2 жыл бұрын

Hal's wife looks like Conan O'brien

@foulchild 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that one person liked this is so damn validating to me. I wish it was Conan himself.

@matttilley8620 7 ай бұрын

Why didn't Woody Allen ever appear as a guest on the show?

@MenonDwarka 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie

@lumpy0100 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Letterman Et Al 🙂 Andy Kaufman (SNL?) actually Wrestling wispy, clearly pregnantt women ...? Jim Carrey did an interestingly well done what, Biopic?😁

@carlodave9 Жыл бұрын

Dave’s acting deserved a better script, something more like Brokeback Mountain.

@PopeLando 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that whole sketch about Hal's wife which was half the runtime, was terrible. Except for the part when Biff punched Dave, and then that bit at the end about her being Milton Berle's girlfriend.

@drillthrallable 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently some of those skits weren't as funny as I remembered them to be.

@kevinjohnson3119 2 жыл бұрын

I like Letterman, but that was pretty lame.

@CasperLCat Жыл бұрын

Sorry, fans of Dave. The whole Mrs. Gurney thing was creepy and not unfunny at all. It wasn’t just unpleasant, the premise itself was just not funny. The only interesting part was the possibility that Dave was making fun of his own (now past) womanizing with that bit.