Christopher Walken Channels Elvis Presley | Letterman

[@davisdusty2]

God love him for channeling Elvis

[@sophieblossom8308]

He is wonderful and a huge Elvis fan. I love both.❤😊💃

[@Key-ho3qi]

I love that for him and the rest of us EP fans!! A fan is a fan and will always be a fan. Christopher Walken we love and appreciate you!! ❤️❤️

[@dantaylor1724]

I caught that, too ! 😊

[@dbagdon]

❤🎵❤️

[@Lighttanguitar]

If Letterman had asked Walken even one question about Elvis, that would have carried the rest of the interview. 🤩

[@bobbieharris4400]

Then what!

[@cnath3466]

Christopher Walken sure is multi-talented, and a lifelong Elvis fan. It was nice of him to remind us of the 1957 show filmed here, when Elvis' well-covered but shaking hips were censored from public view. Yes, the theatre has come a long way since then, and has seen things that would make Ed Sullivan blush!

[@rha101]

There is something about Walken that makes him endlessly fascinating.

[@DopaDopamin]

The Word you searching for calls carisma.

[@ongogablogian8568]

​@@DopaDopaminsome of us have charisma, some of us have whatever you typed.

[@DopaDopamin]

@@ongogablogian8568 😩😩😩

[@rha101]

@@DopaDopaminYes, and the spelling you're searching for is charisma.

[@lhzook]

He was on the boat when Natalie Wood drowned. I wonder what he knows.

[@terrygarcia897]

Long live the king of rock n roll and everything else. Good night Graceland. Texas

[@nataliekriegler9329]

Yes. There wasn’t much to see here of him “channeling” Elvis my dfavorite popular entertainment star of all time. I met ChristopherWalken in 1983 after I had been on a recording session for Billy Joel with my then all female string band that I played with “String Fever” + other record daters. When he asked me my name and I said “Natalie” he looked like he was going to fall off his bar stool as this was just a few months after the terrible tragedy of the drowning accident of Natalie Wood whom he had been with, on the boat when that occurred. We spoke and I was asked to take a walk with him in Central Park but refused. He was a gentleman and walked me home though. Nice guy and great actor.

[@SteveWilliams-y6q]

He’s amazing in anything. He just has something that is hard to describe

[@pamelah6431]

Talent and moxie.

[@PaulFormentos]

He knows the truth bout Natalie wood

[@RichieRichMD]

It’s that unique Schtick of his that separates him from the rest.

[@rosemarie20]

Charisma.

[@terrygarcia897]

That was cool he wanted to stand were the king stood. Good night Graceland. Texas

[@douglasgugel2752]

Christopher Walken is without a doubt one of the best actors of all time ever and who would have known he one of the best dancers as well !!! He's a very unique personality and I bet he would be a real cool person to talk to he's probably got some pretty cool stories to tell and as a side note his voice or accent or the way he talks is so unusual and unique nobody else talks like him the way he does that's probably another reason why he's such a great actor because he acts great but he's a one of a kind vocally !!! He seems like a pretty cool dude !!!

[@davidgibbs7232]

Much like Elvis in fact.

[@susanmetcalf8009]

Loved him in The Deer Hunter.

[@nitasheehan2704]

Christopher Walken has a great speaking voice, and Elvis had a great everything.

[@chemicalbrother7613]

Everytime I see him, Mr. Walken gives an impression of someone with a very kind and gentle soul. And he is fully aware that his manner of speaking makes other people laugh at him but he doesn't seem to mind.

[@ongogablogian8568]

They are not laughing at him, they are laughing with him. Walken knows full well his quirkiness is an endearing quality, part of his appeal. Why would he mind it?

[@marujohowes3584]

Why would he be laughed at? He has such a gentle voice

[@wmtoward]

@@ongogablogian8568 Yes, and he loves cats which is unusual for males who prefer dogs, although there are exceptions.

[@UniversalExports23]

Loved this flashback...right down to Paul's wardrobe. Classic Dave and classic Showbiz! 😂

[@marujohowes3584]

I LOVE this man. Extremely talented.

[@PaulFormentos]

yeah has kept quiet bout Natalie all these years

[@josemedeiros007]

Great interview and actor, I love all of Christopher Walken's movies.

[@brianmoore5498]

fabulous. I miss seeing Walken more on tv interviews. I always get the feeling that the interview could go anywhere

[@susanmetcalf8009]

Love him with a beard. it looks good on him.

[@pamelah6431]

Yes!

[@browsman2328]

Walkin has charisma but it’s a special kind called quirky charisma, Jeff Goldblum has that also.

[@norareguin2541]

I just adore him, always!❤

[@cwtckness]

Thank you Mr walken

[@KellyNewman-z5r]

one of a kind....Mr. Walken 👍👍

[@mannybravo237]

Funk Soul Brother🤘🏼 🕺🎶

[@StefanMichaels-ut9jg]

So likable

[@1amybean]

I loved this. Fantastic.

[@randysollars5350]

This guy just amazes me.

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

Everyone should definitely watch the Fatboy Slim video "Weapon of Choice" if they haven't before. It's worth watching just to see Walken dance. But also, its actually a good song.

[@SurLaMer_]

Off to watch the video now ....

[@kstepko]

I’ve seen the video many times and knew the name of the artist but didn’t know the name of the song until today.

[@SurLaMer_]

That video ... Wow Woweee wow wow But I must confess, I had to follow up with "Everybody Dance Now"

[@johns7530]

I have seen many times, it is actually a great song, and perfect fit for Walken. What a uniquely gifted guy, has made a whole career out of his being completely weird and different from everybody else. Genius? Maybe, or just seems like he's being himself, and it just works. Love that dude.

[@freeadrian1144]

If you want to go further down this rabbit hole, check out Sam Rockwell’s dance to Flight Facilities’ “Down to Earth”. The video has been compared to Walken’s dance to “Weapon of Choice”. In fact, there is a yt video that interleaves the two.

[@GaryGallagher-x8e]

Just hearing Christopher say fat boy slim is awesome. Priceless

[@VM-kn1xw]

So miss these days. Walkens voice so interesting. He’s so dry so funny as is Letterman..

[@ЛарисаМ-ц8я]

Я люблю его за то ,что он любит Элвиса Пресли!❤

[@vrvaughn]

Mr Walken turned 81 on March 31st…

[@JoJo-oc2zp]

Really, no joking? He looks absolutely amazing!

[@RichieRichMD]

@@JoJo-oc2zpThis interview was in 2001

[@kathleenwildey2757]

Good to know there will be a season 4! Absolutely LOVE this show!

[@jamesfulmer7080]

"We're talking about hair?"😅

[@dielaughing73]

We're talking about yanking it!

[@John-u6d4h]

One of my favorite Christopher Walken films is “King Of New York”

[@wmtoward]

Indeed. That meeting with his gang after paroling was a great moment in the film. Laurence Fishburne's offering Walken a drink of his soda and Walken's response is a memorable moment in the film.

[@TheEriccurtis]

Years ago I watched a long video from Spike Jones with random people dancing set to music and perfectly orchestrated to the music, it was magical and I wish I could find it again, and no Walken wasn’t in this one I seen.

[@bruscifer]

Ya gotta love Mr. Walken! 🙂

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

Elvis: King of Entertainment.

[@dianemccamy2568]

Love Chris ❤

[@GF-pc5bt]

Miss ya Dave …..and Christopher was so nice and humble…

[@waynedoyle5584]

intresting fact ...the reason why mr. walken has had the same hairstyle .....always ...was/ is a tribute to elvis style [ mr.walken is big fan of elvis ]

[@Symphing12]

As of April 4, 2024, Christopher Walken is still alive

[@Symphing12]

@@gerrydooley951 12:44 P.M., or so

[@loreleigoldman2460]

Adam Spiegel, AKA Spike Jonze is a true talent. Christopher Walken is an excellent dancer, actor and all-around nice guy. He lives next-door to me. Christopher Walken is NOT DEAD. He turned 81 on March 31, 2024.

[@ZenAndPsychedelicHealingCenter]

Well said.

[@davidgibbs7232]

I love this guy.I love Elvis .Letterman gets on my nerves.

[@Key-ho3qi]

It was Walkens face when he mentioned show biz history. It gave I asked about Elvis. 😂

[@sevinstorey4365]

@@Key-ho3qiwow you’re gorgeous

[@Key-ho3qi]

@@sevinstorey4365 thank you!

[@rsal6390]

I liked him SNL when kept asking for some more of that cow bell😂

[@keithatwood5648]

Can we please hang out with him forever?!

[@JackieDaniel-op2xz]

Really❤

[@GreenWitch1]

If you haven’t seen the dancing video, please do! He’s so good!

[@rster536821]

what a pair!!

[@Melinda8162]

It didn't show the video of him dancing!!??

[@peterquinn7878]

He could be my favourite Bond villain!😼

[@MarceloRomero360]

He WAS a Bond villian in one of the Roger Moore films from the 1980's.

[@peterquinn7878]

@@MarceloRomero360 Yes, thanks. That’s why I said he’s possibly my favourite Bond villain.

[@kstepko]

I had no idea until today! He makes a great villain, so I’m not at all surprised.

[@peterquinn7878]

@@kstepko The part of Zorin was first offered to David Bowie. I like Dave, but he’s not as convincingly psychotic as Chris Walken.👍

[@MarceloRomero360]

@@peterquinn7878 Ah.

[@nefariousjohnson8851]

Letterman made Walken laugh I luv it

[@irenemccann7032]

Great actor

[@vanss1935]

Now Austin Butler doing impressions of him is kind of a circle closed ❤

[@ongogablogian8568]

Dave must have discovered the miracle of Propecia, Minoxidil or toupees, over 20 years later he's not bald, in fact, he has so much hair it's moved to his face.

[@imalittlebitcountry]

Fascinating! you click baited me, but i forgive you. This was an exhibit of how good spirited, talk shows were back then, fun and educational.

[@blessedfire365xgf]

There is no way he can do Elvis so sorry 😢

[@gremmiehodad]

Frankenstein never scared me.

[@Archerjr1]

For yet another side to this fascinating man, put the following into the YT search at the top... 'Three little pigs read by Christopher Walken' Chortling shall ensue. As always, there is no charge.

[@pamelah6431]

Hello, children.

[@westleywest7259]

The best…!

[@kerryrobinson9947]

Where's the 🐄🔔?

[@dielaughing73]

Reaper got it

[@robertwoods3873]

Where is the clip?

[@IVWOR]

❤️

[@JamesMurphy-vb1lu]

Genius

[@ianmlclm7044]

I spent my childhood whith this person: Maniac Mansion, Back to the Future II. The idol book slowly becomes empty... Rest In Peace, Joe! Until we meet again: either you drag us to you, or we drag you to us

[@angiepellar6441]

❤❤❤

[@stevewarren8671]

There's very little Elvis in this clip. Based on the title, I was hoping for more.

[@MultiVince95]

Monday 23rd July 2001

[@stuartshields7217]

This aired 49 days before 9/11

[@johnmccree8941]

What dance?

[@williamreaves3780]

I've seen him on stage doing Shakespeare in Stratford, CT. He's very talented, for sure. Terrific sense of humor, and quite genuine.

[@haroldbirge6881]

🍀The man the myth the legend 👀✌️

[@illygah]

Either Dave or Fatboy Slim screwed up big time by not agreeing to whatever was asked to include a clip of the video. massive missed opportunities for both involved but mostly the guy who isn't Dave. Dave was too cheap or lazy or busy being a big shot to bother using the proper music. I'm a fan of Dave and Fatboy Slim. Paul is a competent professional. I'd have been entertained by his rendition of the track Walken danced to. I like Walken's moves. They're unfamiliar yet extremely human. He is relatable. And yet I fear him. Seriously, though, the way that this has been edited screams "dave ain't got any class" which is untrue as we both know. For your sake I post this comment, Dave. You see the big picture and then show it on TV to the rest of us. God bless Phylo Farnsworth and David Leaderman

[@bigorange000]

You may be cool. You will never be Walken cool.

[@francescakatz2884]

True

[@broadwaychris]

Word

[@scottandvon]

Dave should have brought up Natalie Wood.

[@boxvango9021]

But what about her sister?

[@jenniferflores3360]

Mr.Walken and Mads Mikkelsen resemble each other somehow

[@sophieblossom8308]

They both belong to the same class.

[@pamelah6431]

Not bad for a man afraid of plants.

[@_o__o_]

R.I.P.

[@shaywhite5064]

He's not dead!

[@rejoyce318]

@@shaywhite5064 No, thank goodness, but I'm sure I'm not the only who checked to make sure.

[@boondocks8002]

Walken is creepiest actor ever lol

[@mechanicman8687]

He needs to channel Nataly Woods back to life

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

hi

[@brianlane9534]

All I gotta say is, more cowbell.

[@StixKenny]

He’s one who sold his soul

[@whirlbirdy]

😂

[@PaulFormentos]

Can ole Walken channel Natalie Wood??

[@markoliver630]

Take them off

[@TooLooze]

More cowbell.

[@jimoutlaw5649]

I guess I missed it.

[@myflyonthewall48]

When you go and look at younger photos of Walken, he actually looks quite a bit like Elvis.

[@dielaughing73]

I don't remember him ever looking quite like this. The beard is a great look on him!

[@beverlychaney18]

No such thing as channeling there is b a great gulf between the dead and the living. What is answering is demons do not let yourselves be mislead.

[@Jahcef]

Hes the devils sun

[@naddygam6490]

How dumb, he shakes his hips 1and a half times and you call this channeling Elvis?

[@rikji]

nothing about elvis

[@EstelleBoy-sc2jm]

Scary chap

[@freddiewilkins3559]

chris wouldn’t make a pimple on ELVIS REAR END

[@sherryhesner5940]

😉

[@DLEE-z7p]

Letterman was a complete waste of time. He's one of the worst television hosts in the history of the medium. He shouldn't compete with the guest for laughs.

[@kyleeverett7059]

Wasted my time

[@lt4324]

when TV was GREAT!

[@bradhuskers]

Dave is a left-wing pathological liar. He had Otis Blackwell on once, and basically lied repeatedly about elvis presley. He tried to paint the false picture that elvis stole Otis's style. 😆🤣😂 Dave lied and Otis lied. They both said that "Don't be cruel" was elvis's first song. It wasn't. Not even close. Elvis's critically acclaimed recordings at sun studio were LITERALLY the fusion of white country with black rhythm and blues, REVELATORY and innovative. Out of 800 songs, Otis wrote a couple for elvis, yet Dave paints a picture of Otis being the reason for elvis's success? 😆🤣😂 Otis was nothing next to elvis's soul depth and diversity. How can you tell if someone is racist? Ask them their views on elvis presley. For example. Both Quincy Jones and Ray charles were straight up racists. James Brown, B B King, etc..... were NOT. Today's criminally corrupt racist democrat party is full of racists who lie about elvis presley. Tkose who loved elvis, such as Sammy Davis, B B King, James Brown, etc..... Were NOT racist. It's a litmus test that immediately lets you know if someone is racist or not.

[@livingdeadgirl888]

Should i have ice cream now?