Jack Hanna Collection on Letterman, Part 2 of 11: 1987-1988

Jack Hanna appeared on Dave's Late Night and Late Show 101 times. Here are all of them split into eleven parts, plus some extras.
A separate blog post will have detailed descriptions. Included will be animal stats and entries from Michael McIntee's "Wahoo Gazettes."
This is for Jack and his family. May they find some comfort and laughter.
Late Night:
9. January 29, 1987.
10. March 31, 1987.
11. May 25, 1987.
12. July 31, 1987.
13. October 14, 1987.
14. January 5, 1988.
15. July 20, 1988.
16. December 1, 1988.

[@NP-ip3nj]

This must have taken you bloody ages to put this together. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@barbaradeal4508]

And no commercials

[@Maya_Pinion]

Absolutely. All talk shows on strike for months; revisiting David. THANKU.

[@darylturcott]

Truly. Thank-you. D d TURCOTTS AND ASSOC.

[@nickinportland]

All the late night shows were much funnier back in the day. Wasn’t even close to being born so nice to get to watch them thanks

[@Gerlad970]

We'll never know if sometimes letterman was truly apprehensive at tiems, or was playing up the crowds, in the long run he did a great job bringing Hanna to the show.

[@jennycopley5013]

I have enjoyed your animal segments so much. I watch the show everyday. I love Dave's and Jack's personality ❤️together ....

[@todd8414]

I was lucky and old enough to have watched all of these the night they were first aired! Great Times!

[@katiezee2]

Sorry to learn of Jack's Alzheimers illness, a heartbreaker for the family and friends. This seems to be happening more frequently to older people nowdays. These fun appearances on Letterman are a nice way to remember him.

[@mikes3827]

Unfortunately, I believe you're right (about higher frequency of Alzheimer's). My mom has late-stage Alzheimer's, and aside from a handful of other diseases (e.g. ALS, etc.), Alz is the epitome of slow cruelty & slow death. All one can do is to make the person comfortable as possible, and for the most part, my mom has been comfortable, so we're at least thankful for that. I too felt badly when I heard about Jack Hanna's diagnosis of Alz, and unfortunately I know most of his family is having to go through the long, arduous trek insofar as dealing with the disease goes. But, you're also right about HOW entertaining Jack and Dave interacted. They both had an odd (but VERY funny) chemistry with one another. Thank God for KZbin to see these gems.

[@Maya_Pinion]

They think: childhood inoculations,forever chemicals,longtime gut problems ETC. They do believe ( scientists) that sn indication of Parkinson's is when younger persons have sleep disorders. Hopefully,whatever is helping to activate these ailments,THEY will discover. Caregivers deserve all our respect.

[@gutz323]

It's all the chemicals people expose themselves to, especially in food. Some of the stuff they put in food in America is classed as poison in Europe, and would never be allowed to be used as food additives or preservatives.

[@Ramphastos333]

The perfect combination of entertainment, learning just a bit more about our world, amazement, humor, surprise, and passion for the animal world. What a great series you've put together. I stumbled across your collection from KZbin's right-hand-side recommendations, and have been enjoying every minute. Thank you for putting this compilation together! Watched Letterman every night in college, but of course forgotten all these specific shows. They're just pure fun. As a wildlife biologist, the importance of someone like Jack Hanna having fun showing animals to the world, with Letterman as a foil, it's just the perfect way to evoke love for the rest of creation. It's SO important to recognize the beauty in every living thing.

[@dongiller]

Thanks!

[@jodyannwamplerimbodyhartle9045]

I am 67 years old and a lifelong nurse. If I hadn't done that I probably would have had a career in animals. I have always loved animals and so enjoy learning about them. They are amazing and truly gifts from God.

[@debbieramsey-hanks3757]

Tears rolling down my face, so great.to see them together again. Thank you

[@glenn5903]

It was so much fun watching these. Prayer and love to the family and to Jack❤❤

[@chich61]

We have a few different types of skinks but the one that Jack showed is what we call a shingle back, see them often crossing the road which unfortunately some mongrels have get pleasure running them over 🤬. Love the show, absolutely brilliant and a great belly laugh watching these 2. Love it. Cheers from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@stephanlarsen8169]

I've seen people back up, to kill a Snake 🐍. Five lined,. Blue tailed.skink.. Jah love Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@jodyannwamplerimbodyhartle9045]

It has been a long time since I've watched Jack Hanna and Dave together and I laughed till I cried! So sad that Jack is not doing well.

[@v8vrooooom]

Jack is great on Letterman...when he dumps all the animals out at once and all hell breaks loose we are seeing some great tv with a genuine sense of terror as I think he's making it all up.

[@junebug5644]

Am I the only one that cracks up when Jack says "Look at this Dave....look at this...."

[@dansoto1332]

I appreciate that Paul and the band, more often than not, play an Animals song in and out of Jack's segments.

[@madhuramitra6688]

the bat prank was killing , these two men are good companion must say , my next generation will miss all these nice shows

[@nav662007]

I'll say it again - you are a scholar and a gentleman, Don. My wife and I have enjoyed all your compilations, but there is something borderline insane about the Jack Hanna appearances. Great television, for sure.

[@jedblaugrund597]

"That's my beaver." I thought I was going to choke and pass-out from laughter.

[@kathywood9602]

These make my day. If I’m in a low mood these perk me right up. I’m always laughing.

[@DannyD714]

great compilation. brings back lots of memories. jack and teri garr were my favorite late night guests. now both are battling dementia and multiple sclerosis respectively. best wishes to them.

[@katiezee2]

@Joey Kye don't do this on someone else's channel, no one wants to see that nonsense.

[@FlockOfHawks]

@@katiezee2 that text ( hacked gf's IG acct ) is all over YT - simply report it , one day YT may wake up on bots

[@katiezee2]

@@FlockOfHawks I do report it, and that stupid Flixzone spam too

[@lunarphoenixforyourface]

Danny D! Fancy seeing you here all the way from Richlife territory. I love David, Jack, and Teri too!

[@DannyD714]

@@lunarphoenixforyourface yep whether chris believes it or not,there are other things to watch on you tube. this was back when late night was cool.

[@vickiblackwell4502]

I am laughing so hard. Jack and Dave are so funny.

[@mysticmeg111]

I would like to thank you for your hard work.

[@mooncat7009]

„if you turn out the lights ima show you how to hunt alligators.“ is my favorite Jack Hanna quote😂

[@mggailitis7231]

I love it when Jack gets dismissive with Letterman as if to say, "Ok, funny boy, now you're just annoying."

[@elisavetsandoval5362]

Jungle Jack Hannha is so wild!!! I love these 2 together they are so funny!!!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

This comedy ne-ver, e-ver gets old!! 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@spamton5430]

These videos have been so much fun, I've never laughed so hard! Dave said "You're not the director of anything, you're just a crazy man"!!!

[@lucibrulecomstock1223]

Thanks for putting this fun together.

[@LeeKav]

He's adorable. I wish somebody'd told him 'Daves just joking, it's his job, focus on the studio audience'.

[@LeeKav]

That said, it's part of his charm that he seems oblivious to the studio audience and acts just like a big kid showing Dave his animals.

[@barbaradeal4508]

I love all of these. Great job

[@1sassytails]

I laughed so hard I cried and nearly peed myself!!!

[@peacefrog9306]

"didnt you have an animal on good morning america that killed somebody?" ".... but that was an accident..." jacks timing is so ridiculous 😂😂

[@tblueeyes62]

When that couger started eating the turkey poo,I had soda in my mouth and almost choked!!

[@sheilaringer5588]

Love watching these old shows of him,such a wonderful animal lover. Miss him aready

[@shellydean5951]

They are both sooo good lookin

[@colleenyoung6993]

It's great to watch those letterman /Hanna segments. Looking back, I don't think the talk shows today compare... not at all, I do wonder what was going on with Lettermans hair..

[@mdavisgunter]

Oh that Jim Perdue line was over the head in1987.

[@donnaabberley4496]

Yeah thanks for the videos

[@lucibrulecomstock1223]

Soon funny. Jack gets so into showing the animals. Havoc!!

[@suzannemowat6167]

Omg….only Letterman could make this sooooo hilarious

[@marlenemeyer2335]

It's amazing how he knows how to hold the animals without hurting them. Jack is a legend.

[@brattt78]

i wish there was a love button

[@antlerking69]

Jack- "I got it going" 😂

[@AM-257]

The yellow ring thing is the hardest I've laughed in a long time

[@seanmadison6360]

"I bet you think because he has those big ears he hears well. He does hear well." Haha

[@lv7118]

Dave looks like he's got cornflakes sprinkled on his hair in the first segment.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

P.s. wild squirrels at my bird feeder eat the meal worms. They will stay at worm feeder eating for about 5 minutes before going to sunflower feeder and filling cheeks...

[@suzannemowat6167]

I was under the impression dogs couldn’t have grapes

[@qthelost]

Dave was never afraid to flip-off his own audience. 59:18

[@Abeleko]

Gdamn life hits hard. I never saw this guy with a nice head of hair. They’ve been on together that many times. Relatable…….

[@dcluvspie5777]

Aren't grapes bad for dogs?

[@kelseysparrow]

Yes, but we didn't know that back then, and not all dogs seem to have issues. But those that do have problems (I.e. kidney failure) don't seem to have a clear toxic dose. So you could feed 15 grapes to a little dog and it could be fine, and 5 grapes could send a large dog into kidney failure.

[@dcluvspie5777]

@@kelseysparrow So still probably best to avoid then?

[@kelseysparrow]

@@dcluvspie5777 yes, 100%

[@ChickenBoneNews]

God bless Jack Hanna 🙏🙏🙏

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Jack doesn't know how to milk a goat.....ex dairy goat keeper....

[@wnm8888]

Jack is a dolt.

[@bludriver67]

I always got very nervous when Jack Hanna would come on because I feared for the safety of the animals.

[@lindsaycrites2789]

Why he loves animals and an aadvocate for them

[@nancyhowell4505]

@@lindsaycrites2789 Maybe because the animals get scared and start struggling hard to get away, sometimes get loose, might cause a panicky person to hurt them, dragging them out of cages or stuffing them back into cages or to put them someplace, falling off of the desk or a perch, getting into wires or electric cords, etc. I've felt sorry and scared for the animals, for fear of injury to them or them getting shot to bring them under control. 😖😥💔

[@stornkolson]

These old ones are great. Hanna is way funny in them, and I don't think he stresses the animals out. Most animals live a lot longer in captivity.

[@miky8788]

That beaver had bite Jack.. you can see the gloove later and the attitude

[@Nitchiees22]

Jack feeds his dog grapes which is toxic for dogs. I love jack but, really?

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Now they say grapes are poison to dogs. .hummmmmmmmmj

[@stephanlarsen8169]

You're magic

[@danielhoward8354]

Dogs and lizards pigs oh my.

[@Joseph-cu8lg]

Is it me or does jack seem despondent a lot of the time?

[@marybethsmith6458]

35.03 That is probably how the dang fire ants got spread out in America.

[@D.U.D.E-]

Feeding grapes to a dog??

[@lizawake614]

Grapes!!???Don't feed grapes or raisins to your dog! Poisonous!

[@viviandarkbloom100]

Jesus H. Christ....frogs give me the heebie-jeebies. I can take snakes, spiders, but Toads haunt my dreams.

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Toad licking. Praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@nancyhowell4505]

Please, no blasphemy. 😣