Noah Wyle, known for his role in the hit medical drama series ER, recently appeared on David Letterman‘s talk show where he shared a hilarious and bizarre medical problem he encountered while vacationing in Bora Bora.
During the show, Wyle described how he went snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Bora Bora and ended up with a strange sensation in his ear. Thinking he had water stuck in his ear, he tried everything from jumping up and down to sticking objects in his ear to dislodge it. However, nothing seemed to work.
Eventually, Wyle decided to seek medical help and called the Bora Bora doctor, who arrived with a turkey baster. To Wyle’s surprise, the doctor shot water into his ear, causing huge chunks of coral to fall out. It turns out that coral had entered his ear while snorkeling, leading to the strange sensation.
Despite the oddness of the situation, Wyle took it in good humor, joking about the doctor charging him $150 for using a turkey baster. He also recommended wearing earplugs while snorkeling to avoid similar mishaps.
Aside from his snorkeling adventure, Wyle also discussed the upcoming live episode of ER, set to air on September 25th. The live episode, a first in television history, aims to inject some vitality into the long-running series. Wyle revealed that the episode would feature a documentary film crew shooting in the ER, using the actual television cameras as part of the storyline.
Although Wyle admitted to feeling nervous about the live episode, he expressed confidence in the cast’s ability to handle any unexpected situations, drawing on their experiences in live theater.
In addition to his television work, Wyle also discussed his involvement in the film “The Myth of Fingerprints.” He served as an associate producer on the project and was involved in its early development. Wyle humorously shared that his role as an associate producer mostly involved keeping major decisions away from him. However, he did get the opportunity to design the cast and crew t-shirt, which he considered a significant contribution.
Overall, Wyle’s appearance on David Letterman‘s talk show was filled with entertaining anecdotes and showcased his charm and humor. Fans of Wyle, ER, and talk shows in general will surely enjoy watching the interview. Stay tuned for the live episode of ER and keep an eye out for “The Myth of Fingerprints” to see Wyle’s latest projects.
