David Letterman, the renowned host of the popular talk show, once again had viewers rolling in laughter with his hilarious recap of the Oscar nominations. In a recent episode, Letterman took the opportunity to share his thoughts on the Academy Awards and provide some entertaining commentary on the nominated films.

As the show kicked off, Letterman’s trademark deadpan humor was on full display. With a touch of sarcasm, he introduced the segment by saying, “you know what I almost forgot, it’s time now to draw the lucky number.” This witty remark set the tone for the rest of the recap, as Letterman engaged in lighthearted banter with his audience.

Letterman’s charm was evident as he playfully interacted with his band leader, Paul Shaffer. While the episode wasn’t live, Letterman quipped, “this feels live but it’s not really live.” He then compared it to the golden days of television, mentioning the iconic Ed Sullivan Show, where performers had no option but to give their best with no room for mistakes.

Always the versatile entertainer, Letterman made references to the legendary Dick Clark, known for hosting hit shows like “American Bandstand” and “The Pyramid.” He even mentioned Clark’s venture into filmmaking, announcing his upcoming movie, “The Bandstand,” which delves into the historic week when “American Bandstand” moved from Philadelphia to California.

The humor didn’t stop there, as Letterman moved on to the Academy Awards nominations for 1985. With his signature comedic style, he shared highlights from various nominated films, injecting his own witty remarks along the way.

From the underwater escapade in “Splash” to the iconic breakdancing scene in “Footloose,” Letterman left no stone unturned. He even poked fun at “Superman 3,” where an evil villain trains small dogs to contaminate the water supply of Metropolis. The audience erupted with laughter as Letterman hilariously described the plot.

In the acting categories, Letterman singled out Steve Martin for his performance in “All of Me.” He jokingly explained how Martin portrayed a young lawyer possessed by the spirit of Tina Turner, leaving the audience in stitches.

With his characteristic wit, Letterman didn’t shy away from cheeky comments about Sally Field‘s film, “Places in the Heart,” and a hilarious scene involving her shorts. He then shifted to Meryl Streep‘s performance, showcasing a poignant moment in “Falling in Love” at Grand Central Station.

Letterman didn’t forget to mention Morris Day‘s memorable scene in “Purple Rain” where he confronts Prince for leaving the cap off the mascara. The celebrity-filled audience chuckled at this comical recall.

As the segment came to an end, Letterman humorously acknowledged the viewers’ possible disappointment if they hadn’t won the lucky number draw. “Most of them didn’t win, I guess that’s right,” he remarked, acknowledging the competitive nature of awards shows.

Throughout the episode, Letterman’s quick-witted humor and ability to create comedic moments out of the most mundane things once again proved why he is a beloved figure in the entertainment world. Viewers eagerly await more of Letterman’s amusing recaps and hilarious anecdotes on his chat show.