In a recent episode of the David Letterman talk show, David Letterman himself had the audience in stitches with his new joke. The conversation started with Letterman’s co-hosts, Barbara Gaines and Mary Barclay, caught off guard when they realized the show had already started. Letterman then greeted his guests, Paul Shaffer and the audience with his signature charm.
The talk show host, known for his witty banter, wasted no time in asking everyone about their holidays. Letterman shared that he had a great holiday and even went to see the Bob Dylan movie, “I’m Not There,” on Christmas Day. He praised the film, mentioning that it is a great way to discover Bob Dylan‘s enigmatic character.
However, for those who may not know or care about Bob Dylan, Letterman wondered if the movie would still make them interested in knowing more. The conversation then shifted to the music in the film. Letterman noted that the actors, including Timothy Chalamet, who plays Bob Dylan, did their own singing and performed full songs, which advanced the plot.
Letterman also brought up the interesting point that Bob Dylan recently sold all his publishing rights. This sparked a discussion about the clearance for using Dylan’s songs in the movie and how the expenses were taken care of with the sale of his publishing rights.
As the conversation continued, Letterman and his guests delved into discussions about different songs and artists. They mentioned the song “Diamonds and Rust” by Joan Baez, which sparked a humorous confusion about whether it was included in the movie or not. They also touched on the emotional connection between Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.
The talk show didn’t just revolve around music, though. Letterman’s co-hosts interjected with their own experiences over the holidays. Unfortunately, Barbara Gaines was sick the whole time, while Paul Shaffer boasted about being in the best shape of his life.
Letterman’s humor then took a turn towards motorsports, revealing that his father-in-law is a prominent motorsport writer. This led to a hilarious anecdote about how interviews with F1 drivers often involved asking what it’s like driving a race car. Letterman had perfected a joke over the years, substituting the answer with “making love to a beautiful woman.” He even had a new punchline for the joke, adding that finishing first in a race doesn’t get you a trophy.
The lively conversation didn’t stop there. Letterman shared a peculiar tale about his wife slipping in the tub and her first words upon waking up, mentioning that Emerson Fittipaldi once slept over at their house. This absurd comment had everyone laughing.
As the show drew to a close, Letterman playfully teased the viewers, questioning whether anyone had actually watched the show. He even admitted that they had tried to call the sign winner lady, but left a message instead. The episode ended with a freestyle moment by Letterman himself, where he humorously encouraged viewers to subscribe and perform silly actions like touching a cat and squeezing a monkey.
With David Letterman‘s charisma and witty banter, this talk show episode kept the audience entertained from start to finish. Whether it was discussing music, sharing personal stories, or cracking jokes, Letterman showcased his unique talent for creating an engaging and lively atmosphere on his show.
