Cher Calls Dave An Asshole | Letterman

[@cirella1064]

I grew up in the 80s and 90s and Cher’s whole being is as authentic as authentic comes. She is the epitome of wit, intelligence, sarcasm, talent and beauty.

[@kerry-j4m]

I also grew-up in the 80s and 90s it was good times in both decades for me. LOVED Cher too.

[@metaforcesaber]

She's also the epitome of weird plastic surgery.

[@kathyspain1410]

I love Cher! She is real!

[@lindahollfelder1201]

She isn't intelligent by any means!!

[@Jeff-pc1zu]

Cher is awesome to say the least. Love Cher❤

[@CCCeeCee]

she's so honest. and charming. and beautiful. and everything. he was really thrown off by her. star struck.

[@facerip2222]

This interview took place almost 40 years ago, and I'm thrown off by her, sitting here watching. There is something really special about her.

[@myphone4243]

There is nothing charming about this. She came in rude and off putting, knowing full well in advance of the interview how much he adored her. Rude, just rude

[@baplotnik]

@@myphone4243 i agree she seems like an old prude 40, 50 years ago, and now

[@NattyBumppo48]

Can you blame him??

[@harrybaules]

Wow! She was so beautiful here. I think this moment was the apex of her beauty. She was 40 years old here and this is the most beautiful that I remember her - even during her young years during Sonny & Cher.

[@bigred4379]

* before fillers drove up and ruined even GOOD plastic surgery

[@habsom1406]

Totally agree with you harry baules, "wow" indeed. Her smile is captivating and even when she's serious her eyes are so direct and focused. The fact she's genuine, straight talking and devoid of hypocrisy makes her even more attractive.

[@tednarcotic8437]

And her personality was so charming on this show. If you saw her only on The Sonny And Cher Show she was always pretending (acting) like she was judging Sonny the Dummy which was the act of course.

[@robertopesenti1173]

Watching Cher I was in difficulty to keep my beast quiet...

[@mauricemason2914]

She was never beautiful. Inside or out. She used everybody.

[@JackSilbert]

It's funny, this one has become so infamous over the years, I never realized how charming the whole interview really was!

[@jennyjennyable]

I love how intelligent and cool but down to Earth she is. Smart woman!!

[@michelledirelle]

Yes, very much. Think that, too.

[@waynecarlson2647]

What ttt ????

[@migbham1]

I love how everything about her opened up after the commercial break. Her body language is night and day. I've had a crush on Cher since I was like three years old. She's just so beautiful, talented and real.

[@johanviljoen8675]

Cher's body language says a lot. At the start of the interview shouting distrust, arms folded is a big indicator, leaning back, sitting away in the chair, her body almost turned away and shoulder up, laughter is a camouflage in a way, it looked like she wanted to sit in the furthest chair when she came close, yea not good vibes. She is not afraid to say what she thinks, very strong personality, she is definitely not a pushover.

[@nooway1506]

Yes, and you watch letterman, he is always moving forward on his chair into the personal space of all his female guests. Touchy feely for the ladies and for the guys he is on the other side of his desk with maleophobia.

[@sharkusvelarde]

​@@nooway1506 Duh! Because women are delectable and men are gross

[@mikrokozm9]

YES. Especially in the dog pose. Very strong presence.

[@L3sVo]

At the start yes. But she likes him. Stop simping bruh

[@millionairereichmann1909]

Notice that also!

[@eileengrothe]

CHER never forgot where she came from❣️ The way she speaks & says what she feels is what I like most about her. Such a lovely human being. 🤍🌷🌿

[@qthelost]

I saw a clip of Cher in concert, and she was telling the audience the story behind this appearance. There's a lot to the story, but she said she hadn't been on Dave's show because she was afraid he would say something mean to her that would make her go home and cry. But she didn't realize Dave had this huge crush on her and she thought it was cute when he was having trouble putting two words together.

[@lindalee5866]

Of course he had a crush on her! Who didn't have a crush on Cher in those days!

[@RI-lz3zv]

She threw David out of it. He seemed to be even humbled by it. Well done. ( and he is an ahole)

[@sammalone4239]

​@@lindalee5866💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@alexandabbyskon1923]

Where does she say that?? Because Dave's huge crush was Terry Garr, Blake lively, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts but his biggest crush was Terr Garr. And he had crush on Natalie Portman... He never mentioned Char..... plus Char said because he says mean things to the guests he doesn't like???? Your information is little off ???? Plus only reason she went is he paid 28,000 for her hotel....

[@thehiddenyogi8557]

Of course he had a crush on Cher. Did you watch the video?

[@tiffsaver]

I worked with both Cher's mother and sister. Nicer folks you'd never meet, and Cher was so thoughtful that it blew my mind.

[@devinneitzert3326]

Thanks, she seems nice n down to earth, glad you confirmed it.

[@tiffsaver]

@@devinneitzert3326 I have never in my entire life met anyone as kind and thoughtful as Cher. For such a huge celebrity, this was quite a delightful surprise, just knowing that people like this exist.

[@AntonioBarsanio]

@@tiffsaver ok, She is someone who keeps fame and fortune at bay. I'm glad she is just a normal lovely lady.

[@ericsbraun]

Dolly Parton is also a super sweet amazing person.

[@comfeefort]

You were very Lucky to work with amazing People. I can tell by the way She talks, She is very real. She invokes innocence and intelligence combined. I can't stand intellectual arrogance, I once confronted Somebody like that, I think He wanted to murder Me....all I said was, You do realize, being so arrogant and educated like Yourself.....You might as well be ignorant, it's the same fine line, that runs through many things, like the one that runs between Love and Hate

[@johnnywlittle]

She called it like it is. Dave was taken back that she actually said it to his face. ❤it

[@michelebazinet9003]

She always says the TRUTH

[@artdaydesigns]

And she's so right. Letterman was never a gentleman, always trying to devalue his guests in a subtle way. Well, sometimes openly.

[@johnnywlittle]

@@artdaydesigns Well said - I never quite realized it that way until now. You’re right, he wasn’t a gentleman.

[@burkelong4376]

You don't see Dave get rattled very often. But she clearly knocked him off balance with that comment. Great interview of a legendary artist.

[@cheesy-p1j]

She was honest, this counts allot

[@Square-ow7oq]

​@jamesrowden303 Yeah, she pretended to avoid his show for years just for a joke... 🙄 She has talk about this interview a lot of times. She really thought he was an ashole and you can clearly see she's being totally serious.

[@abbadabbba232]

I'm sorry but he was not "knocked off balance" in the least. He very much took it in stride and was a good sport about it.

[@SMjeffkameny3711]

Is it possible to fall in love with a 38 year old youtube clip....Cher has always been amazing

[@sliceserve234]

Cher's composure through all of the so so questions was just astounding. She had incredible star power.

[@kmduarte2005]

I remember watching this when it first aired. I had never seen Dave so flustered after she called him an asshole. The way he kept circling back around to it, you could tell it really bugged him because he truly liked her. 😂

[@JosephScott-ct9sw]

16:53, wow

[@beeoflight]

That was soooo... evident and obvious that I almost felt bad for Dave! 😂

[@warrengomez67]

Really felt for him 😂

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

​@@beeoflight not me. Didn't you see she wrote down her private number for him? That's the card he grabs and holds onto at the end.

[@SnowWalker1]

I also saw this the night it aired and I also had a Boston Terrier. She passed last Oct, Friday the 13th to be exact, ffs. Haven't stopped crying since.

[@veronikaebbelaar198]

I love how assertive, and how honest she is. What a legend.

[@MythwrightWorkshop]

and perhaps not a bad judge of character

[@infowarriorone]

Watching Dave interview Cher had me on the edge of my seat, every time.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Both naturally funny and extremely good at (forgive me not knowing the American equivalent) taking the pee out of each other. 🤣

[@retthok]

Cher, one of my favorites. So gorgeous and emotionally accessible. She doesn't hold back.

[@thesuncollective1475]

All I knew was the 90s Cher..Wow I see why she is so big now

[@PianoGesang]

She can also afford it, I sure can't.

[@mikeblaz]

Gorgeous she is not...5/10 at best.

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

​@@mikeblazAre you kidding? Or are you blind?

[@glowilk5377]

Doesn’t hold back; can’t stay married long. Yep.

[@nav662007]

Truly one of the classic moments of television history. Pair this with the entire 1987 Sonny and Cher reunion episode, and you've got you some fine entertainment...

[@clydeb7713]

Cher is an ICON. I luv many things about her and her independence! She is naturally beautiful inside and out!

[@jimibmore]

wow...indoctrination is strong

[@neo.11]

Cher is certainly NOT an 'ICON' ... except for maybe drag queen performers 🤣

[@stevesls007]

Cher is so impressive. Her intellict and honesty (as well as beauty and talent) is captivating.

[@podgee7507]

BS, she a joke

[@carrolteel5799]

lol

[@fabijennaeinedeutscheliebe7758]

Cher was a Man...looks

[@karlklein2966]

Good one.

[@politicalfoolishness7491]

But her child rearing was a little less spectacular. Stick to what impresses you and you can enjoy your bliss.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

lol Dave - _"You're the first person to call me that in person though. I mean I'm sure they muttered that on the way out"_

[@hunter999888]

You can tell even here the chemistry between them is great. She knew how to give it back and Dave I know secretly loved it

[@MxMicah1038]

Really???? I thought it was cringey and awkward. I hate these talk shows. They’re pointless and feel forced. Lotta small talk. Jimmy Fallon now is the worst.

[@Lucifronz]

@@MxMicah1038 Talk shows are fine and Dave's not that bad at interviewing. Cher's really off in this interview, though. For most of it she's kind of standoffish. She doesn't handle pleasantries well, seems bad at small talk and takes long pauses to seemingly simple questions. She doesn't fill the silence like the average person does.

[@MxMicah1038]

@@Lucifronz I sensed she was just awkward and uncomfortable. I’d be terrified and dreading being interviewed in a talk show. I hate sarcasm. I’d be like wtf

[@TrueWalker88]

I love the way the chemistry is so constant throughout this whole exchange. She clearly legit thinks he's an a-hole, he clearly is one and hasn't fully accepted how much of one he is. But he's also masterful at keeping the dynamic fresh and knows his talent. He admires her for saying it which increases his attraction to her, she has enough charm and respect for him that she regards him just enough to keep things electric. She challenges him to up his charm game to max levels, not letting him get away with cheap jokes and effusive flirting. She's simultaneously challenging and coy. It's just perfect.

[@Lloyd_Christmas11]

What in the hell are you talking about

[@TrueWalker88]

@@Lloyd_Christmas11 If you aren't that sensitive or empathic, you probably miss a lot of interpersonal dynamics that more sensitive people can recognize. Observe and learn.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

@@TrueWalker88 I imagine that I may consider things about people in a similar way as you might. However, you have a very illustrative way of detailing your words to relate what it was that you recognized. As I was reading your description, the conversation they had was playing back in my minds eye, as it affirmed to me, that; yes, I did notice that about that particular interplay. The way in which you described it, certainly added delightfulness upon my resurveying the interaction between the two of them. I enjoyed your comment very much.

[@ryanschweikhardt]

​@TrueWalker88 I'm not empathetic and I know exactly what you are talking about

[@TrueWalker88]

@@ryanschweikhardt Then you're reasonably emotionally intelligent.

[@BirdMom-s9g]

She’s right when she speaks and so honest.

[@myphone4243]

What you call honest the rest of the world calls rude.

[@kerry-j4m]

I lived in Philly when Charles played for the 76ers and he caught holly &&&& on the talk radio shows back then,people of Philly are-VERY-vocal with their critiques,criticisms and don't hold back,at all.But,Barkley did say out-landish things to the media in order to get traded from the 76ers,so,finally the owner let him go.This is when he ended up with the-SUNS-Barkley wanted to contend for a championship and he did with Phoenix,but,ended up losing to the Bulls.

[@mikrokozm9]

Well that was kind of rude. Or were you demonstrating?​@@myphone4243

[@Jeff-pc1zu]

​@myphone4243 You're either crazy or downright jealous of Cher. That's okay if you are as it would somewhat be natural however it gets sickening after a while!!

[@Asidebar]

@@myphone4243 I think Cher was right in saying Dave is an AH which he is.

[@rhondagriffith2159]

Cher is classy.I love when she told Letterman, "Wait a minute I'm not finished"...she clearly owns her space.

[@glowilk5377]

Your definition of “ classy “ is way different than mine.

[@pilbomags488]

@@glowilk5377 My thoughts exactly.

[@hankjones2975]

I would say b!@ch more than classy. Not there.

[@neo.11]

Classy? 🤣🤣 She is the opposite of 'classy'

[@Lucifronz]

Like her or hate her, she commands the room or at least the conversation.

[@woofy60]

Cher is so smart talker and she keeps a good composure and subtlety i just love who she is inside and out.. outspoken as she speaks what she thinks and truthfully admire people for their merits and she tells them

[@TonyTube407]

Never considered myself a Cher fan, but I loved getting to know her a little more from watching this. I really enjoyed her in Mask.

[@thenightporter]

And Moonstruck!

[@laurahall3094]

Moonstruck was amazing but Silkwood was the movie to watch

[@MichelleUS66]

Cher and Madonna (later on) both threw Dave for a loop, but Cher still came off as likable and warm. (Madonna was just obnoxious.) Both instances made for good television, but I ended up liking Cher a whole lot more afterwards.

[@melisentiapheiffer3034]

Madonna was obnoxious

[@haskellbob]

It's touching to watch Dave try to get his mind around her having thought he was an asshole. You can tell he has her in really high esteem and wants to change that impression. I think he succeeded. I hope she thought so.

[@themaggattack]

She really fixed his wagon! He was nicer to people from there on out!

[@annstevens6223]

It was a cute moment. And did she write down her phone number for him?

[@ChooseCompassion]

Cher is an awesome human being as well as an extraordinary talent and smart as a whip. She don’t play. Love her! ❤❤❤

[@felixmadison5736]

You gotta give it up for Cher. She is really something special. Charisma. Her and Dave's 'back and forth' is pretty damn funny. Kind of reminds me of her and Sonny when they had their own show on t.v. Cher has aged like a fine wine. She just looks better as she gets older, and it's not all from cosmetic surgery. She appears to be so genuine and unique. Someone you could talk with for hours and never get bored. I have to say that Cher would have me 'eating out of her hand'.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

It was all good until she jumped out from behind a tree, with a 2x4, on a ski slope and nailed Sonny in the knoggen.

[@DudemanSwede]

- No.

[@felixmadison5736]

Yeah, all good until Sonny tried skiing after about 7 hydrocodone and hit a tree that jumped out on front of him! LOL!!@@Noitisnt-ns7mo

[@tomgoldsmith60]

I was lucky enough to see Sonny & Cher in concert at the Iowa State fair in 1967, I was only 13 then.

[@elizabethmasters9298]

When I saw them Charity was with them! 😅

[@EsterKunin-zs2dw]

I grew up in the 50's and 60's, and I absolutely looooved Cher! I loved when Sonny and Cher put out the song "I Got You Babe." After they broke up, I stayed a fan. Her Shop Shop song, It's in his Kiss was FANTASTIC!!! I will always love Cher!❤

[@thecarjacful]

She just ticks all the boxes ❤

[@jimibmore]

She's ticked a lot of boxes in her years...

[@EsterKunin-zs2dw]

I always loved Cher. Not only her singing, but also her acting. Her comedy, and I loved her very long, straight hair.❤

[@joadhenry]

Cher, in this episode is at her most natural and so gorgeous!!

[@a5-30-31cts]

Basically she dismantled and disarmed Dave and had him flustered

[@mikrokozm9]

Nah. It was an act. Dave was talking about her appearance and throwing in some barbs, as he usually does with female guests. He doesn't get rattled.

[@Scottieguru]

She is so down to earth. LOve her.

[@diane9656]

Cher is amazing, very underated as an actress too. Always great chemistry between her and Graham Norton too, shes been on his show several times ❤

[@Team33Team33]

That's the note she gave him. "Ask me about my acting career" and he did it quite well looking as if he hadn't read it yet and then glancing at it again at the end and throwing it away. Two professionals acting professionally.

[@theodorakatsoulogiannakis6038]

Boy she really says what she thinks with no filter!

[@oneelduke]

Cher is absolutely gorgeous on this clip! Astonishing here. The way she looked at Dave and paused for a quick moment at 4:10 is beautiful.

[@WTFG78]

In “The Story of Late Night”, Robert Morton mentioned that the NBC Standards and Practices people warned that the show couldn’t broadcast the whole word, but that the staff could choose between either of the syllables to make it in. Of course, they went with the first syllable. ;)

[@sungodnyc]

She's so beautiful and such a great personality and tons of self respect. I love her.

[@KevinTobin-yd1ku]

It's man. Wake up

[@glowilk5377]

@@KevinTobin-yd1ku 😂

[@chrismccray361]

Man she was beautiful at 40.

[@williammurphy5186]

Man wasn't she though

[@jjtt7408]

MAN HE HAS A BIG ADAMS APPLE

[@juansantana9678]

❤

[@MarianGarrett-jr3nh]

At her very best then

[@travis7310]

Too much plastic surgery made her look very strange. She looks awful now.

[@cj3126]

This is the sweetest I've seen her. She got so huge after this. She is normal & adorable here.

[@musicalBurr]

I think that's one of the best guest appearances on Letterman. I can think of a few others that were also amazing, but this it for sure in THE TOP TEN!!! P.S (edit) - Cher did "Moonstruck" one year after this interview, and I'm sure glad she decided to focus on acting, because that's one of the greatest "rom-coms" of all time. Perhaps "Moonstruck" can even be counted as among one of the best films of all time regardless of genre. For me the film, the script, all the performances in it, how it's shot, etc. is one of the best artistic expressions of what LOVE really is all about in all it's various facets.

[@brahilly]

One of the most memorable guest appearances ever on Letterman's show. So many expressions of genuine emotion, ending in good feelings all around.

[@kirtlandpat]

You can tell he's crazy about her and she is nothing like he thought she would be. Sitting here I can think of a million things I'd say to her and he's so taken with how striking she is he can't think of one.

[@starmessenger]

So true.. he was like a tongue-tied teenage boy in her presence.

[@redwoodcoaststudio1610]

You're exactly right. He's so smitten and flustered, and we are too, omg so beautiful it's stunning.

[@idk-if1bh]

i love chers voice tone

[@ralmurillo3027]

that was a funny inteview... Dave adores Cher he can't hide it lol

[@mybiz2167]

Cher is everything! 🥰 I love her on Letterman, during all her visits she sure gave Dave a good ol' tough time - always tounge in cheek . 😂 I love her honesty and how she wraps it up in her sense of humor. This woman has achieved so much, and I will never stop admiring her for being the most amazing chick I ever had the pleasure of briefly meeting. We never talked, but I felt as if my life was complete just being in her presence 🤩I grew up thinking she was the coolest thing - I still do.

[@mostamused2797]

I'm so glad this vid was posted. I missed this when it first aired. But I heard about it on morning radio. However, all I heard was that Cher had called Dave what she called him and that the interview went very bad. Cher came off terrible. Now, all these years later, I know the truth! And WOW! Cher looks incredible here. As for Dave - he looks LIKE DAVE!!

[@UniversalExports23]

This pivotal episode of Letterman from 1986 was the one that rocked Dave from being a late night cult hit to mainstream superstar literally overnight. I remember the amount of both serious news coverage and Entertainment shows salivating over this "shocking" appearance by Cher! The interplay was actually quite cute, absolutely charming and hilarious😅 Wonder when she wrote down her phone number during break and slipped it Dave if they ever 'met up' later?? ❤❤

[@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio]

I never realized how beautiful Cher really was/ is. She really has an appealing way about her, here.

[@MarianneMurdock]

I've never seen Cher look so "natural" and with this type of haircut! Stunning! Fun to watch.

[@resplendentpeace]

I've always respected Cher but somehow I never realized how beautiful she was back then.

[@pyrobison2002]

She has said a few times she is a man

[@stevesosebee5860]

She was ❤❤❤

[@harrybaules]

I signed in just to comment that also. I've never before been drawn to her as much as here in this video.

[@paulmorvantjr.8072]

I've always felt she was hot!

[@wilpri]

She was kinda famous for being very beautiful.

[@tiffanyalexandria303]

She’s a force to be reckoned with! ❤😂

[@rex-racer]

Including the epilogue was a nice touch by this channel. As an aside, my wife & I were recently reminiscing and she said, “I miss watching Dave.” Me too. I know he always compared himself to Johnny, but he had quite a run, and technically, crazy beard and all, is still at it to a degree.

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

Cher was radiantly beautiful at 40. I so wish she believed it. ❤ Suspect was a great movie-- Liam Neeson played the Suspect. Fabulous film -- don't know if it holds up 35 years later, but I saw it twice in the theater.

[@davedaves431]

Cher REALLY threw Dave off his stride. Dave's inability to not let it affect him is part of the reason he was so watchable.

[@mikewhite4560]

Great Interview, Classic TV...

[@mikeseal2266]

Is he actually affected or was he good at playing it like he was affected for the sake of humor

[@mikewhite4560]

@@mikeseal2266 That would be JAY LENO. Dave wore his EMOTIONS on His Sleeve. A Veteran of 20 In Person Shows & was on 1....

[@ChooseCompassion]

I used to love Dave but he became nasty after a while and when I stopped watching or caring except if one of my friends happen to be on the show. Only exception and only for their segment.

[@mikeseal2266]

@@ChooseCompassion I kinda liked him best when he was at his nastiest. Felt real. I get tired of the dog and pony nice-nice show

[@thedutchfisherman7078]

Cher looked absolutely STUNNING here! 😍😍

[@jendel42750]

Cher is reputed to be a rather shy person when she's not acting or singing. That said, if you push her buttons, she WILL push back.

[@mkelly534]

She really hurt his feelings To the point that she did apologize to him. Cher is a legend and also a very nice human being

[@jimibmore]

She's trash and not a good person. You're obviously Star struck.

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

Sure, and WrestleMania is real too...

[@jeffclement2468]

This was fun. She's great here, and proved to be a formidable actress over the years. I was taken aback however with her reaction about Sonny. "Meh" I thought they had remained good friends thru the years. Her true feelings obviously shone through in her heart-wrenching eulogy to him after his death.

[@jedclampett7705]

Thought the same exact thing.

[@vsibirsky]

Took them as a couple, quite a while to understand that the initial love they had was still there. Truly their business but it is Cher and Sonny and we got to share in their acceptance of the love they had for each other. Frankly, once you have a child with a man that bond is still there after a divorce and life goes on. Only exception becomes if the Dad does not do right by the child and deal with his kid with love. Sonny did that. At the end game they knew that idea and I think Cher truly mourned his passing. Life is complicated and you can't explain it with one "sit down" with someone. who is a stranger like Dave was to Cher, . even if you are Cher.

[@hansweinner2632]

They had lots of up and downs after the divorce.

[@GeorgeFranquiz]

Her movie suspect is a classic, I never get tired to see it.

[@RobLives4Love]

its amazing how in 10 minutes, she goes from arms crossed and all the way on the left side of the chair to relaxed and spread out

[@thenostalgicpodblast]

Good body language analysis.

[@random22026]

Yep, on the defensive from the get-go--Cher, not Dave.

[@mpup54]

she was just fishing for a brand new insult

[@mikewhite4560]

They had FABULOUS CHEMISTRY...😅

[@random22026]

Huh!" You're probably right...XD @@mpup54

[@jeffreygreene1042]

Cher is amazing. She's an all around entertainer, like Dean Martin was.

[@kyle381000]

She was gorgeous back then. Even so, it's cool to see the start of a friendship that would grow and last for years.

[@jaredlopriore3860]

Cher is truly one of a kind. Class. Sexuality. Humor. Elegance. Roughness. Talent. Theres nothing she doesnt embody. Legend. Huge crush for some of us 80’s product.

[@petterw5318]

Dave is always the best in a hostile situation.

[@infowarriorone]

Yep. Remember his interviews with Madonna too.

[@robf6105]

And Harvey Pekar.

[@j.richardmathis3280]

I am a African/ Liberian. I love this lady since I was a kid. When I go to the movies on Saturdays it was her song that was play before the show. I love you Cher. Happy Birthday and wish you all the best.

[@Jonaontheradio]

Hahahahaha! I forgot how funny this segment was. Cher and Dave are just so cute. 1986...it was a little different world.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

LOL!! I thought I'd pass out from laughter when David brought out the cigar. 😎

[@sunshinegirl1655]

I remember watching this! I thought it would have been funny if Cher had been in the final Top 10 as #1 and said after all these years I still think you are an as----.😅

[@TK0_23_]

That is absolutely perfect. I wonder if they thought about it. Man. I'm gonna be laughing about that for a few days.(

[@sunshinegirl1655]

@@TK0_23_ Especially if it hadn't been announced that she was going to be on the show and she only appeared when they said #1🙂

[@misc5831]

She's amazing! So is Dave.

[@ago7212]

After watching this, I never realized how beautiful Cher was and amazing for 40. Such an intelligent woman, very natural, no pretense and to the point. Her eye contact while talking to you could make most any man nervous.

[@NuntiusLegis]

Aha, "for 40", so she actually is a wreck, as anybody at 40, but for a wreck, it's above average. That's what that stupid "for" is conveying. When in truth she is as gorgeous as a woman can be (which is way more beautiful than a girl can ever be).

[@DeadFlowers69]

​@NuntiusLegis since I was 7 years old when this aired, I'm sure I thought Cher was an "old lady" at 40. Now, me at 45, I can see how beautiful she is.

[@jimih02]

I love how Cher was so honest about how she felt about David Letterman I've always felt the same way

[@ChrisWilson-rf8cs]

One word:ADORABLE

[@IceMusicIceMusic]

Regardless of How Many Comments Are Saying He Was Great at Handling It... He Was Bothered and Didnt Let It Go. Even Though His Comments Were In "fun" He Didnt Like It. Cher Always Incredible and Out Spoken.

[@robvegart]

When this aired I started B/E/E in RTC/NTC SanDiego... They were concluding the original filming of Top Gun... We were all so young, and had a clue about all things whole. What a different time.

[@drtbar260]

I want to say, I don't care for David Letterman, but this interview has me sold on his talent, clearly Cher thought way too much of herself and he brings her down to our level and makes it entertaining... a magician and his craft.

[@atheistangel007]

An absolutely fantastic woman all the way around.

[@steveum8724]

Great interview. I've always thought Cher was beautiful, seeing this video I was memorized on how beautiful she is. Her voice her face and her actions put it over the top for me.

[@mediascribble]

Cher was a real star btw. You can tell by her demeanor, and certainly was the biggest breakout of any female back in the day. She's done practically everything in entertainment. Not sure if she directed anything.

[@henriquedjosci]

She directed "If These Walls Could Talk" (1996).

[@rapunzelrose68]

Correction, she is a real star, not was.

[@richardblayneamerican8149]

Just when I think Cher couldn't look lovelier than she does now in 2023, I'm watching this clip and wow -wasn't she gorgeous in 1986? Always beautiful and so talented.

[@lunallewellyndelamorte5235]

"I'm not crazy about the alternative." She's brilliant. ❤️

[@Bill-cv1xu]

Holy smokes, where did 36 years go?😏😏

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

I kno, right? My daughter turned 46 yrs old three days ago!!

[@bluefm7370]

Born in 58, adopted in 1963. An emotional stunted cruel human being until he passed in 2017. This man often angry would shame me by calling me "halfbreed". As a child, when I first heard Cher's song, "Half Breed", I found my strength, courage and purpose. Thank you, sweet lady, truly an ICON. Great channel❤ .

[@Taymarie78]

Her laugh is everything

[@DD-sr9xm]

Dave is smitten and it’s hilarious.

[@jeffbassin630]

I love Cher! She was great on Letterman's show!

[@paulthegaull]

letterman looks like how i feel on a first date

[@jimsmith9301]

When I was taking singing lessons in my 20s my teacher had me sing Gypsies tramps and Theives to increase my range. I loved it and sang it well. Always loved Cher! Still do

[@sharonwickens6921]

Love and total respect I had a ticket to see you in Cardiff your last tour I wasn't well enough. So gutted I got as far as outside the stadium the day before gutted. Amazing talent sxx bravo Juliett

[@mrsullyrox]

I love her little laugh

[@CliveRodell]

I always thought Cher was attractive, but she looked so naturally stunning. Her honesty is what threw Letterman, she answered the question honestly. For someone who has done a lot, she was extremely grounded and humble. His ego was showing in the introduction, feeling shunned and realistically it felt like he was putting her down from the get-go. Even his questions showed a lot of negativity. Getting Booed, kind of like Trolls wading in on an internet discussion. Cher came out way on top in my book.

[@GRequinBlanc]

She’s as real as it gets

[@jimibmore]

Looks more like plastic to me...

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

​@@jimibmoreThis is pre surgery. She was still young and no, she does not look plastic here. 🙄

[@budmackenzie]

...an historic moment in live television, beautifully honest both of you - kudos. Thank-you.

[@michaelstrahan2.0]

4:23 is what you're here for.