Chris Elliott Films Collection on Late Show, 1993-94

[@matthewfuller5209]

Chris Elliott is a comedy mastermind for the ages.

[@kevinrhea7332]

Full agree, this channel introduced me to him

[@dangerous8333]

He isn't. Or people would still be talking about him and other comedians would mention him when they talk. They don't. He was one of the worst cast members on SNL too. I understand he brings some nostalgia for many of you, he just isn't the underrated comedy mastermind that you think he is.

[@dangerous8333]

@@kevinrhea7332 That should give you an idea of just how little of a comedy genius he is.

[@MarvinMonroe]

​​​@@dangerous8333that was a horrible season of SNL. They brought in big names like Elliot, Michael McKean, Garafalo and it was terrible and they basically got rid of everyone at the end of the season except for Meadows and Spade Get a Life was the funniest show in TV back when it aired and Cabin Boy is one of the 90s best comedies. Along with Clifford and Almost Heroes (not joking, I love those movies)

[@Rwrtnbf]

Wow, cool to see Paul Dooley. What a great character actor, and still alive in 2023!

[@cesarjom]

Chris Elliott's characters on Dave's show were some of the best funniest moments!

[@mischiefmikeyo]

Chris Elliot was so ahead of his time with this post ironic stuff. Thanks for the uploads.

[@kenlieck7756]

Does that make the son-of-a-Bob a pre-chronic-post-ironic icon?

[@tonirose6776]

@@kenlieck7756 Good one.

[@williambradford1603]

Chris always makes Dave laugh

[@ronzombie6541]

Man i miss the 80's. What a great band. In the dorm common areas this was always on. Country was more unified then and it took talent to make it!

[@fleadoggreen9062]

This is great Definitely kicks ass on any thing new

[@karlhungus5554]

Mr. Giller, your channel is my favorite of all. Thank you for so much great content. I appreciate your diligent and detailed work.

[@dongiller]

Thanks!!

[@jimmyguitar2933]

Love Chris on Schitts Creek too!

[@Keithisill]

The traveling poet is Cabin Boy!!!

[@michaelparks6120]

Chris has all the wit that he has plus some found in a small shoe box.

[@ericthatsme]

Thanks again, Don!! Just super!!!❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯

[@dariawells7438]

I was such a huge Letterman fan at this time and had a massive crush on Chris Elliott. 💕

[@kevinrhea7332]

Thank you again, these make my day (especially anything with Chrissypoo)

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

Don is my hero I have all of these on vhs but I am afraid to see if they are still alive thank you for doing this

[@thegrimyeaper]

13:43 One of them fancy lads!

[@matthewgabbard6415]

I’ve seen that movie way more times than I’d like to admit. I had a friend in high school who kept it playing on a damn loop

[@SlapthePissouttayew]

'Traveling Poet' is one of his best skits EVER. lol

[@pattysherwood7091]

It’s like you are there , back in the day, and then the inevitable happens. So funny!!!

[@bungalobill7941]

Chris Elliot appearances on Late Night were the funniest thing ever on the show

[@daverogers5609]

Next to stupid pet/human tricks.

[@goofe.washington953]

At 15:43, I completely lost it. Woof…. This may be the best skit I’ve ever seen with Chris Elliott. And that’s saying a lot. Absolutely hilarious.

[@kenlieck7756]

So hard to believe this compilation/this channel/this website/this internet exists! When these were actually airing, I was still relying on VHS tapes, via touring bands, the U.S. mail, and fellow tape-traders on my "route" like Rick Linklater, Phil Proctor*, George Wendt and the Butthole Surfers! *(of these, I know for certain all appeared with Dave apart maybe from Phil. Did the Firesign Theater ever appear on LN/tLS?)

[@MarvinMonroe]

this may sound weird but Cabin Boy and Gummo were the only two movies i ever bought on DVD

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

Cabin boy Is a sleeper .. have laughed at it Many times 😂

[@RobMcLamb-jn9ku]

There hasn't been many times in my life where I laughed harder than I did the first time I saw "Poolside Ecstacy."

[@robertdavis4192]

Chris acting like a stage Diva always cracks me up

[@wes11bravo]

I always loved that little jump he does right before his overly deep bow.

[@YourFreeBeats]

Definitely the most underrated person of the 90’s.

[@mjp96]

and, even more so, the 80's

[@YourFreeBeats]

@@mjp96 I can remember when “Get a Life” (which I used to LOVE”) was dead last in the Neilson ratings my friends and I joked “You know,, I bet he likes being the lowest rated TV show” ha ha Unsure if today’s generation would get his style of comedy, but I’ve always loved him. I was 10 to 20 during the 89’s so I’m and 80’s fo sho.

[@kamuelalee]

Definitely the 1980s, back on NBC

[@Maxphyspage]

This David Letterman catalogue over the years and all the sorting editing you do .. sort of want to know more about this Don Giller guy : )

[@dongiller]

If you’re interested, see links on my “About” page.

[@paulferranti8536]

He straddles the stupid/hilarious line but it’s always hilarious

[@marty9660]

Golden Globe Award Dave said on his very last show that Chris was his favorite

[@tonirose6776]

He also loved Norm MacDonald and Bill Murray

[@pattysherwood7091]

We are howling at the Traveling Poet movie.

[@rjp801]

it is a parody of the lead character in the movie Petrified Forest... he used the same name, Alan Squires...

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@rjp801 nice to know.

[@pika23]

Yay cabin boy! Where's gelman? That's Regis's producer

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

I have the Porno, with that particular Musical "score", in it, on VHS, no less. "Gettin' Ready", i think it is. Many others, too, probably. Starring Peter North and Millions of dead/dying Spermatozoa.

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

Is the guy playing Steven the same guy who was in the Get A Life episode where Chris became a male model?

[@obzerv8n]

This dude is pure goof :D

[@brianwhitaker2357]

Song at 1:30 when Elliot comes out on stage?

[@dongiller]

“Welcome Back Kotter Theme Song” by John Sebastian. Original version here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rovddq16oMp7sKssi=PWhe87Hx3jDY9R9r

[@MarkKanaster-ev6pq]

Don and I are soulmates I have everything on vhs i don’t know how to put it onto the internet thank you

[@wes11bravo]

- and all the lawyers got into one of their "goon huddles"... I forgot how much I love Chris Elliott. Now I'm going to have to watch Cabin Boy for the first time in a quarter century! Would you like to buy a monkey?

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Fun Fact! "Cabin Boy" is a Capricorn ("Sea Goat") and so am i (not that i am Bragging.) No wonder Chris Elliott described "Cabin Boy", as a "FantaSEA Adventure" and Chris Elliott could be described, as a "GOAT" (Greatest cabin boy Of All Time.)

[@ustheserfs]

elliott goes as deep into these skits as deniro did in raging bull or brando in apocalypse now

[@scottspy]

Documentary Now?

[@michaelhall5429]

Is that Steve albini?

[@alevine1951]

Thanks for another delightful addition to the Chris Elliott treasure trove. Just 1 complaint: Is there no escape, no respite, no refuge from "The Donald??!!" Jesus H!

[@harrylouis531]

Best straight guy ever 😊

[@Jared_Wignall]

19:50 the Cabin Boy stuff begins

[@47mmot6]

Was that Kenny rogers?

[@sinicalypse]

The guy under the seats never made letterman pay, did he?

[@Emophiliac2]

You can see the video that Chris is mimicking with the Housewives film at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZSxgqedjdB0msU

[@daviddemaria3982]

Stealing the shoes = early woogie at work

[@isaacng123456789]

18:40 Patrick, learn.

[@p4t21ck]

I know it

[@TANTRUMGASM]

"we give ya a carton o' chocolate milk, what else ya want"??

[@evankeal]

Do you think there are Letterman reruns in heaven?

[@pika23]

Did Dave know what Chris was up to at any point? Like was he in on the jokes...like did he know what the movies had in them already.

[@pika23]

I mean the short films

[@dongiller]

The films were likely financed by Worldwide Pants, so, by extension, Dave no doubt watched them in advance.

[@robertdavis4192]

@Don Giller , hey Don, I just wanted to share a Monologue joke with you. It starts near 2:26 on kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbJmoWMhqiLrpI it involves McGruff the crime dog

[@levvisbalhare1780]

Um are you serious?

[@Weave.seen.this.b4]

He got Ned Beatty cool

[@privatepenguin3137]

Chris looked good here...the hairplugs finally ended up looking normal...and he had lost weight. I believe this was right before his SNL season.

[@FranktheTank70]

"Sweet potato pie..."

[@jimmyguitar2933]

Could you imagine being married to that? His wife must be a saint.

[@tomsauer3830]

Some people just weren't born to be an accountant.

[@avlisk]

That first Chris Elliot film must be Dylan M.'s inspiration for his shtick.

[@8163331732]

Only 25 years ahead of John Mulaney..

[@lucassimonfoster]

wow, paul dooley spoofing petrified forest, ultimately not one of elliott's funniest bits in my view, but a cool cultural artifact nonetheless

[@sergiolobato1798]

To this very day my wife hasn't forgiven me for dragging her to this movie! Now when I suggest a movie she just responds Cabin Boy! Im glad she forgot i also dragged her to see BeverlyHills Ninja!

[@mjp96]

I love Chris. This is unwatchable.

[@dannycrockett9878]

Love Chris, but the longer skits like that go, the more they start to lose their comedic value. I hate to say it, and it's only my opinion, but not funny.

[@berniesnodgrass2349]

Get a Life....with a theme song by REM, how could that show not be a gem.