Crush, Smash, and Crash Collection on Letterman, 1985-90

[@NickelPlatedProductions]

After a short search, I determined the locomotive (used in the Crash remotes) to be from the Connecticut Central Railroad number 36, an Alco S4 Diesel built in 1953. the trackage used for that remote was the Industrial Track, a 2.5 mile stretch from Middletown to Cromwell, Connecticut.

[@dongiller]

Nice!

[@randyj420]

Great work. thanks.

[@cassiefredrick4281]

I love that you upload compilation videos! I was a teenager in 2015 when Letterman retired, so I never got to fully enjoy the show. These are really relaxing and calming for me, and also funny. It makes me want to be a teen/young adult in the 80s/90s. Thanks for uploading these! :)

[@richardyoon4209]

Larry Bud Melman getting crushed in the tent while taking a nap and him yelling ;What the hell was that?' I remember talking about this the next day with friends and how hilarious that was. I haven't seen in over 30 years

[@Calsis143]

Don, thank you so much for all the work you do. Best channel on KZbin by far.

[@dongiller]

Thanks!

[@XanderEwald]

I had no clue he did that more than 3 decades before Hydraulic Press Channel.

[@siggylloyd3566]

"Just as a reminder folks, it's raccoon season..."

[@noahholliday9761]

God I miss Letterman! Carson too!

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

Dave was doing this before the invention of KZbin lol

[@AutisticPersona]

I did some research, the Tick Tock Diner is still there, the Hydraulic company is gone. It's a petco now.

[@kneedeepinbluegrass3086]

I need to search your library for Grodin appearances.

[@andyrose5616]

I wonder what the deal was with the oddly serious disclaimer at the end of the locomotive segments. Did the train company require them to do that?

[@katiezee2]

'Don't try this at home, kids'. . but really, knowing how stupid some people are, they likely pictured random idiots putting all kinds of stuff on train tracks for fun, then waiting for trains to smash the stuff...and some people actually need to be told to Not do that

[@tommyt1971]

28:29, saw that one when it was first aired. I also remember hearing Dave yell in pain a bit when the crushed the billiard balls and the shrapnel hit him.

[@MB-dk3fm]

you are doing god's work don giller any chance you'll do a penn and teller compilation?

[@dongiller]

In time. And thanks!

[@michaelcorvin4330]

59:30 I'm not sure if it was the camera angle or what, but Dave almost bought the farm. That was a little too close.

[@katiezee2]

Earlier he was standing directly under the dangling 3000 lb block a few times, that made me a bit nervous

[@michaelcorvin4330]

@@katiezee2 Same here!

[@NP-ip3nj]

Holy crap, I had completely forgotten about the locomotive,

[@tommyt1971]

Should’ve had a closeup of the Barbasol can: “Warning: contents under pressure”

[@energyasylum997]

Based the title of this video, I thought that this was referring to WWF team DEMOLITION, Axe Smash and Crush!! 🤣🤣. Anyway

[@Spiritus_Sanctus]

Great job Don! I'd love to see a proper "Will It Float" collection.

[@dongiller]

We’ll see. There were hundreds of them, a monumental effort. And thanks!

[@joshualebowitz]

Have you ever considered doing a podcast?

[@dongiller]

I haven’t. I lack many skills, and podcasting is one of them.

[@joshualebowitz]

@@dongiller You have such insight and comprehensive knowledge of all things Letterman. Always appreciate your work. Thank you for all that you do.

[@dongiller]

@@joshualebowitz Flattery will get you everywhere. :) Thanks!

[@billbillings913]

18:01 The Cracked Cup!

[@BrizzyBrake]

can you upload full episodes from beginning to end please thanks

[@dongiller]

I’ve done that with a number of shows. I won’t for the entire series.

[@BaccarWozat]

Am I the only one who gets disturbed when I see something destroyed that someone could have used? Imagine it's the end of the world and there are no resources left, but that six pack of beer could have helped someone, even if it means only one more day of survival. On the other hand, entertainment probably equates to some people being able to go on with their lives in some fashion, so it's likely a trade-off.

[@lukenheimer8190]

'Twas cruel... but funny!

[@stevenfarnesi9126]

What’s the song plays during the chess scenes?

[@michaelcorvin4330]

“One Night in Bangkok,” by Murray Head.

[@MelBrewer]

I was trying to figure out the significance of the chess games, but I guess it's just a coincidence that the preceded the segments.

[@dongiller]

Full context here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppfNdIaiq7WFoZI

[@MelBrewer]

@@dongiller Thanks.

[@rogertoaster9385]

bunkhouse flapjacks!

[@pattysherwood7091]

The press is creeping me out, especially the dolls getting squished