David Letterman made a memorable appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, where he vented about his recent experience on an Airbus flight. The talk show host, known for his wit and sarcasm, didn’t hold back in sharing his hilarious and entertaining story.
Letterman started off the segment by joking about his Thanksgiving festivities, including the unconventional tradition of having roast swan for dinner. He thanked Carson for having him on the show and commented on his recently released book, which he humorously dismissed as something he didn’t want to discuss.
Moving on to the main topic, Letterman recounted his adventure on the Airbus, an airplane famously designed and built by the French and Germans. He playfully described it as a bus in the sky, complete with strap handles and a slow pace that couldn’t compete with actual buses. With his trademark comedic timing, Letterman quipped, “Jet leg’s not a problem if you don’t get there.”
The talk show host entertained the audience with his observations about the passengers on the Airbus. He humorously classified the types of people who would bother to fly such a slow plane, including prisoners being transferred, budget travelers, and even serial killers. Letterman shared a funny anecdote about sitting next to a recently released prisoner who made the journey less than comfortable.
Letterman continued his comedic monologue by mocking the quality of the food served on the Airbus. He sarcastically described the sealed containers of “unidentifiable protein mass” and vanilla wafers with a container of hot mustard, jokingly attributing it to the holiday season.
The talk show host moved on to describe the lavatory on the Airbus, noting the humorous sign stating that metal or glass objects should not be placed in the toilet. Letterman playfully commented that this ruined his plans of washing dishes during the flight.
As the segment came to a close, Letterman concluded his Airbus rant and shifted the conversation to his highly advertised special, David Letterman‘s Holiday Film Festival. He seized the opportunity to share his amusing thoughts about NBC’s marketing techniques, poking fun at the network’s slogan changes and emphasizing their exclusivity.
In typical David Letterman fashion, the talk show host ended his appearance with a witty remark about competing with PBS. With his entertaining storytelling and quick wit, Letterman left the audience captivated and eagerly awaiting his upcoming special.
Tune in to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson to catch the full episode and see David Letterman‘s hilarious take on the Airbus and more.
