Dabney Coleman Enjoys Playing An Egotistical Chauvinist | Letterman

But he's really not that guy.
(From "Late Night," air date: 5/31/83)
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[@patrickplummer1027]

Thanks for the laughs, Dabney, rest in peace, prayers and condolences for the family

[@kode3]

RIP to a legend.

[@Davidstraub]

Thanks for posting videos of Dabney Coleman and other recently deceased former guests on David Letterman's show. Watching these videos is a great way to celebrate the lives of these individuals, and remember how great it was to watch the Letterman show back in the day.

[@allendracabal0819]

Well said. I agree.

[@johndavis3921]

I loved the character he developed for the Chevy Chase film "Modern Problems." Mr. Coleman, you were a most excellent thespian. Peace to his family.

[@robatsea2009]

Such a wonderful actor throughout the decades. Thanks, Dabney.

[@Ryan_D542]

As an 80's kid he was an icon in films like Wargames, Cloak and Dagger; even into the 90s I remember his Fox sitcom "Dexter's Class."

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

Love cloak &dagger

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Dabney Wharton Coleman, you will be missed

[@allendracabal0819]

A guy with three last names.

[@vnrjn8]

Dude had a great run. Props.

[@Serpe10]

Just watched 9 to 5 again! What a great actor Dabney Coleman was! His body of work will keep us entertained for many years to come! R.I.P. and condolences to his family! 👼🏼💔😢🙏🏼

[@billmimms]

EXCELLENT movie. Was never slow on any part. I don't care if anyone says the storyline was very improbable. I could not stop laughing throughout it all. Coleman was the best and at that part he played. COMPLETELY convincing.

[@dongiller]

Fun fact: One of the “Buffalo Bill” episodes was written by Merrill Markoe.

[@Mark_Brooks]

Hiya Don.

[@kstepko]

Dabney mentions that at 1:38 - and Dave wisely doesn’t agree with him that Merrill is the least sane person on the “Buffalo Bill” writing staff!

[@andrewp7509]

Ty for watching the video Dong'r 🙄

[@allendracabal0819]

Given that he said in the interview that she was one of six writers on the show, I am surprised that she only wrote one episode. Seems like a low output.

[@dongiller]

@@allendracabal0819 She had been fully employed on Late Night at the time.

[@GCKelloch]

Man, nice to see him in an inteview. They were so much fun together. He seems like a really fun guy that didn't take himself too seroiusly. RIP to a screen legend.

[@MagicAl5F4781]

With WarGames having been considered a classic for so long, it's interesting to see Dabney Coleman express surprise that the movie turned out as effective as it is, and to see Dave react to the synopsis the way everyone must have back then, never having heard of or imagined computer hacking before.

[@waynespencer3036]

RIP Dabney Coleman. Thank you for so many wonderful movie memories. Condolences to his family and friends. Love and best wishes from the UK.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

Holy smokes Dabney Coleman was sharp. That exchange re Merrill Markoe was so funny. We know now that she was Letterman's ex-GF but at the time what a great way to put Dave on the spot. Dave's reaction made it even funnier. RIP Mr. Coleman.

[@connor_flanigan]

he was great in On Golden Pond, War Games, Beverly Hillbillies. another part of my childhood gone. 😢

[@TraitofSiNN727]

his role in Boardwalk Empire was convincing and scary at the same. RiP Mr Dabney Coleman

[@full_time_motorhome]

Sad news. Iconic actor for his Wargames film for me. He seemed to have had a long life. RIP from the UK.

[@allendracabal0819]

92.

[@thenostalgicpodblast]

What a fine actor! R.I.P.

[@RazorsEdge1810]

Short Time was a cool flick. I have to watch that again sometime.

[@shaywhite5064]

RIP Mr. Hart 💔

[@jackgoff2072]

He was great in Modern Problems. I also liked the episodes of Columbo he was in. Rest in Peace.Thanks for the great movies.

[@michael3728]

That's how great he was. I remember him from about four roles. But I've seen him in so many that he just blended into. Many more than I had remembered.

[@Randomdude6298]

Rest in piece bro, we will miss you

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Rest in peace 🕊️ Dabney Coleman 😢

[@justinquaylepate1358]

Rest in peace to a huge legend

[@dougcapehart]

That's a rapier wit. Respect.

[@timothygrant7266]

Great actor, amusing interview. My favorite film he was in is On Golden Pond. But Tootsie and 9 to 5 are great films too. And I enjoyed Wargames and Cloak & Dagger as well. I'll have to check out Short Time.

[@funkenstien1155]

One word: Dragnet.

[@RazorsEdge1810]

Small but hilarious role!

[@OldMusicFan83]

He was going to have his pours sucked!

[@kt9166]

BUFFALO BILL was wonderful, a silly, very, very funny show. He was also marvelous in CLOAK AND DAGGER, 9 TO 5, ON GOLDEN POND, WARGAMES, and countless TV shows since the 60s. Every time I see his name pop up as a guest star in a TV show I smile. And the interplay between Dabney and Dave right here was quick, and excellent. Each knew just when to drop in for the zinger. Thank you, Dabney. We miss you, and as we like to say round these parts, ya done good.

[@roel.vinckens]

I'm on a Dabney Coleman binch. The man I never new I've always known. Rest in peace and thank you for everything and for hitting me so hard on Yellowstone.

[@SamanthaRyan_20XX]

He was great in 9 to 5! And he was a murderer on an excellent episode of Columbo.

[@rubedogg6969]

RIP Mr. Coleman.😢

[@MrDevius2]

What a talent (u too, Dave!)

[@michael3728]

The man was very self-aware. He knows that Letterman and him are "doing the do". Two guys like that talking in the 80s, that was livin'. Serious guys who loved unserious material. R. I. P.

[@floydwhatley9822]

Always loved not liking him. Great actor ... RIP

[@JohnBillings83]

"Jack Flack always escapes!" RIP

[@jaimejaviergarcia3743]

Dabney Coleman FOREVER!!!

[@capncrunch9410]

RIP Dabney!

[@gluecement]

Very weird, I went down a Dabney Coleman video rabbit hole just two days ago. Watched an ep of Buffalo Bill then watched a later Letterman interview. Then I just watched Cloak and Dagger just this morning before I knew he died.

[@timothygrant7266]

I've gotta watch C&D again. Haven't seen it since probably the 80s on video. But I remember really liking it.

[@gluecement]

@@timothygrant7266 I liked it too as a kid. A lite 80s action movie, but there are some eerie dark undertones in it as well.

[@prmaninla]

92... it was a great run!

[@phyllanders9503]

RIP Dabney Coleman.

[@AhPhoey]

Oh great...this must mean Dabney is dead.

[@christinacascadilla4473]

Yep…sad. Cancer, it looks like.

[@rha101]

I appreciate the timely videos, but when I see one posted, I also know it likely means that person has died. Life is hard.

[@juancarlosgarciamartinez8786]

RIP Mr Dabney Coleman 1932-2024.

[@mannybravo237]

The ladies' chauvinistic boss in the awesome movie 9 to 5, w Dolly Parton

[@allendracabal0819]

* ladies'

[@mannybravo237]

@@allendracabal0819 thnx but we all know what i mean👍🏼

[@allendracabal0819]

@@mannybravo237 I never claimed otherwise.

[@mannybravo237]

@@allendracabal0819 you're the boss, applesause

[@allendracabal0819]

@@mannybravo237 hazelnuts

[@saxmidiman]

It's a shame now every time I see one of these Letterman videos with my heroes, I get an ill feeling as I google to find that they have passed.😥

[@allendracabal0819]

For a short time, they were adding "remembering _____" to the text on the thumbnail, so you didn't have to guess. I wish they were still doing this.

[@stevepaul6955]

I remember Dabney from a movie He NEVER made......"Sack Lunch" from that episode of Seinfeld. RIP Dabney.

[@markread7333]

I’ll always remember his gray scene in Young Doctors in Love, when he dispatches the tv set. “Okay…Now.”

[@Lupton2000]

He was our Buffalo Bill (it premiered the night after this show).

[@danadominguez5760]

It’s Jack Flack!

[@brianmoore5498]

Buffalo Bill was really something special. Farewell

[@ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow]

I need one of those Chef hats

[@marketingguru6986]

Man, he is really funny!

[@tallyankeegal]

Thank for sharing!

[@rsgabrys----]

-------------------------- 3 degrees off his main axis ..... tolerance effect ....emitted excellent character actor , r.i.p......thx

[@stevewausa]

Wow clips used to be a lot longer.

[@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613]

He was even great in "Columbo."

[@jasonjenkins7825]

Man it was so weird yesterday. A commercial came on television with the 9 to 5 theme song and I started singing it and then went on a spiel about the movie and the people in it. I said, "I think Dabney Coleman is still alive, too". About 10 minutes later someone asked me: "Did you know?"

[@allendracabal0819]

All three of the lead actresses are still alive (as I write this).

[@georgeschlaline6057]

Suffering with mosquitoes in Hell

[@mitchellspindell589]

Did he say he didn't play a chauvinistic and egotistical character in "War Games?" Hmmm.

[@MrRezRising]

DWC got robbed when they yanked Buffalo Bill. Sitcom, but with a real edge. See ya, Dabney. Good work. Hit the road, Jack.

[@Mgh-r]

Dear daaaaaaaaave ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danpatrick9080]

Gravitas

[@fmradio42]

A kid can start World War III, and AI is a lot worse. Now, why don't I believe you?

[@Armakk]

Huh. Have Dabney Coleman and Harvey Korman ever been seen in the same place...?

[@allendracabal0819]

Yeah, lots of similar features.

[@endlessnameless6494]

Drunk driving kills 11,000 or more a year. Could YOU be next? Please...never drive drunk or high. Your life is on the line!

[@allendracabal0819]

OK, fine, I will stop doing that. But I will continue to text while I drive, since you didn't forbid me from that.

[@nala3038]

Wrong video

[@Mgh-r]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arthurlevine1840]

The dead celebrity jokes are so old and overdone, please stop.

[@allendracabal0819]

I read pretty much every comment here, and didn't see even one. Not sure what you're on about.

[@philphil4042]

Not a good actor

[@hellion7514]

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the discourse 🙄

[@nala3038]

Better than you

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

He was a pretty funny guy, too bad he wasn't a regular. Damn, IMDB shows him working right up until Covid. I'm glad he got to enjoy a 4 year retirement before he died.

[@StephenKershaw1]

awesome

[@JohnBillings83]

"Jack Flack always escapes!" RIP