During a recent episode of the talk show “David Letterman,” the beloved host welcomed his guest, Aaron Donovan. But before getting into their conversation, Letterman had an amusing chat about Thanksgiving and the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Letterman humorously mentioned how the parade has been promoted as the “greatest parade in the world” this year. He praised the organizers for keeping the parade route a secret, creating a scavenger hunt-like experience for onlookers. The surprise element added an extra level of excitement to the event.
The talk show host couldn’t help but reminisce about his time in the business when the parade would pass right down Broadway. He mentioned moments when strong winds made it difficult for the parade balloons, resulting in wild drag races down the pavement. While it was entertaining for spectators, it also carried some risks, particularly for a family from Minnesota that occasionally got injured during these escapades.
As the conversation veered towards Thanksgiving traditions, Letterman fondly remembered his mother’s impeccable pie-making skills. He emphasized that the crust is the key to a great pie and praised his mother for creating exquisite crusts. To make them extra special, she would use lard instead of the more common options like butter or Crisco.
The host’s enthusiasm for pie continued as he revealed that his mother would bake various pies every Thanksgiving, and he would try to guess the flavor of each one. Letterman’s love for his mother’s pies became evident as he expressed that he had never tasted any better, and he dared to suggest that certain meals, like a mouthwatering cheeseburger he had in Indianapolis, could potentially replace the traditional Thanksgiving turkey.
Finally, the moment arrived when it was time for Donovan to challenge Letterman to guess the flavor of a pie he had purchased. With every incorrect guess, Letterman’s excitement grew. Eventually, the pie was revealed to be a chocolate peanut butter pie, a flavor that took the host by surprise. Letterman couldn’t resist taking a bite, and he raved about the combination of flavors, enjoying every mouthful.
Throughout the conversation, the talk show host’s love for Thanksgiving and his mother’s pies shone through. As the segment came to an end, Letterman jokingly thanked Donovan for joining him and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, with a playful remark that the show “sucks.” But regardless of his self-deprecating humor, it was clear that the conversation and the pie brought him joy.
So, next Thanksgiving, while you’re enjoying your traditional feast, maybe consider adding a chocolate peanut butter pie to the dessert spread. And if you want to experience Letterman’s enthusiasm for pie firsthand, don’t forget to check out this entertaining episode of the “David Letterman” talk show.
