Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview Collection on Letterman, 2005-10 - Updated

[@docholliday7256]

There's nothing currently on Latenight that even comes close to this . Absolutely hilarious . The Letterman show was one of a kind!!

[@mulemule]

Wait! But can he pathologically break character, fake-giggle maniacally and do a Neil Young impersonation for the 10,000th-time?!

[@sillygoose635]

@@mulemule ... given David was very repetitive at times.. maybe.

[@sillygoose635]

that's fine, late night has to innovate.

[@MuppetCore]

@@sillygoose635 Ready when they are…

[@realtorrich]

I’ve watched this 10 times and it just doesn’t get old

[@highfidelity23]

Rest In Peace, Big Red. He was always funny and an incredible actor.

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

I loved when he played the sexy guy.

[@rickleblanc8900]

I loved his Celebrity Interview skits, classic. He was so funny and talented

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@dorothymcmahon9995 The Barbara Walters interview was pure gold lol ! He really turned on the charm. Hahaha

[@pixoariz]

Brilliant. Rest easy, Big Red.

[@neslink]

i watched this segment along with his others over the past 5 months....it made me sad to just learn about it right now. RIP

[@LePubPattaya]

Dave “that’s not how it happened “ Kalter “that is EXACTLY how it happened “

[@joeberg3317]

Dave laughs at this basically every time too

[@WalterDiamond]

THE funniest line of all lines. What a segment!

[@drummeralbertrivera9577]

“Mark this down, asshole.”

[@888zzz]

I can't believe Kalter was not an actor. He would have been excellent.

[@Bondek1996]

Say this, I remember him guest starring in "Ed" but hardly on the level he had here 😀

[@Whoknowsuknow]

They put him in fake movie sketches and he always knocked it out of the park

[@justinmacdonald321]

Kalter's passing is a total heartbreaker. RIP to TV's Uncle Jerry

[@LDFA1979]

Uncle Jerry?

[@hobbygamer6220]

​@@LDFA1979 yttwroomm

[@LDFA1979]

@@hobbygamer6220 I'm sorry I'm old lol, what does yttwroomm mean?

[@hobbygamer6220]

@@LDFA1979 you took the words right out of my mouth

[@birdmantd]

RIP Big Red. These bits were classics

[@nikobatallones]

Damn, Alan Kalter has passed. I just had to visit here to watch and laugh. Thanks, Big Red.

[@PIXPromosMore]

I'm sure he was a nice guy off the air, but I always loved it when Alan played a jerk of some kind; may he RIP

[@bobbyk9815]

Comedy is all in the details, like the "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview" mugs they made just so he could throw them off the table in the Seinfeld segment.

[@h4a2u0s]

Letterman is secretly obsessed with being made fun of. I've never seen him happier than when he is being mercilessly made fun of.

[@mulemule]

*Truth!* Kalter, Lyle The Intern, Larry "Bud" Melman, Johnny Dark and Chris Elliott come to mind.

[@h4a2u0s]

@@mulemule Don RIckles and Charles Grodin as well. Some of my all time favourite interviews.

[@mantra3000]

@@mulemule Harvey Pekar too

[@mr.intensity2685]

@@mulemule I remember when Chris Elliott used to be on, and Dave always introduced him as, "Marlon Brando, ladies and gentlemen!" 🤣

[@petterw5318]

Or being booed, like in the David fires Henry segments.

[@ShawnLennox]

This is why I miss Alan Kalter on late night...

[@rickleblanc8900]

After Dave retired, Alan should've had his own late night show. Certainly better than Kimmel and the wanna-bes we have now

[@isabellebinger5421]

Me being Alan Kalter’s grand daughter

[@sillygoose635]

@@rickleblanc8900 don't try to discredit late night now, they are killer in their own right

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@sillygoose635 wow your standards must be really low. Sorry but i just can't gel with what we have now. We can agree to disagree

[@daboys1215]

RIP Alan "Big Red" Kalter Condolences to his family. Sad day for all. :(

[@markjones952]

If it was possible to like this a million times, I would.

[@jdnightwing]

R.I.P. Big Red 😥

[@killerjoe7596]

He's dead?

[@GeneBurnett]

I wasn't watching much in this era so these are all new to me. What a treat. Thanks!

[@PowerGlove79]

I love how Clint Eastwood couldn't keep a straight face

[@aharonemanuel4010]

😆🤣

[@rickleblanc8900]

Big Red made his day !

[@TruineBob]

Alan Kalter is the greatest announcer!

[@jimlaforte1755]

Next to Ed McMahon. LOL...

[@edk2221]

This compilation makes me so happy! I used to love watching Letterman EVERY weeknight. When the show ended, it was a real bummer. There really isn’t anyone who has, or will, replaced Dave’s spot

[@simonbyrd6518]

You know, people go up to Dave on the street, and they say, "Regis.."

[@willswalkingwest7267]

You knew the guests were in on the bit but I loved, Loved, LOVED the almost bewildered looks on their faces as Alan piled in on Dave and then stormed out. This stuff was gold.

[@TralfazConstruction]

He seemed ageless and impervious to the ravages of time. It's difficult to grasp that the great Alan Kalter is gone.

[@ccricc]

Kalters delivery in these bits is fantastic! 🤣

[@aharonemanuel4010]

Ya

[@LordMarlle]

He totally owns the bit. Wonderful performer

[@jimwaters1562]

This is gold. I get the sense that Will Ferrel was influenced by Alan Kalter. He was so funny. RIP

[@superzip42]

RIP BIG RED

[@lysippus]

Can't thank you enough, Donz. I think i've watched this 5 times.

[@jamesbaker7780]

Now these are funny. I almost fell out when Paul did it also. Too funny. The one with Seinfeld was very funny as well. "...telling your knock knock jokes door to door, joke boy"

[@KenRobert]

I was already breathless from laughing at Alan’s rant then Paul kicked in.

[@mrjack8849]

These are hilarious when watched consecutively.

[@Sadfuzz]

My god these are so good!

[@waynejetski9973]

Thanks Don that was amazing

[@showtime951]

Simply Genius. ATTENTION ACTING ARTISTS: This is how a Professional commits to character. Thank you, Don.

[@ucntcit]

The Library of Congress should deem this segment culturally, whatever and whatever significant.

[@DMS-pq8]

Same schtick everytime and it was funny as Hell everytime

[@dianewinters8628]

The one with Sara Jessica Parker was my favorite when Paul went off on Dave too.

[@TheChrisHype]

When Robin Williams wants to hijack your sketch and start yelling Spanish into the mic, you damn well let him.

[@javimiami92]

He totally ruined it.

[@hobbygamer6220]

​@@javimiami92 he totally ruined what ?? 🤨

[@robmurrah3224]

@@javimiami92 I agree. I never thought Robin was funny.

[@jimbrown868]

Hey Don....I love the rehearsal and behind the scenes vid. Please include more in future postings. You're the best my Letterman friend.

[@dongiller]

Thanks. I’d like to, but certain powers request that I not, at least for the time being.

[@Monaayy29]

RIP Alan Kalter

[@jimlaforte1755]

Alan Kalter always delivered the comedy goods. Thanks for sharing.

[@markread7333]

Don - Thank you so much for compiling this tribute to AK. I think Dave absolutely adored these bits, and being “yelled” at.

[@dongiller]

This was uploaded long before Alan passed. I’m now working on a fuller retrospective. And thanks!

[@anydeenow]

39:30 “Bite my knob, dipshit!” One of the few times Dave broke thru all of these. RIP Alan. You were a mensch.

[@curtisconrad3668]

It doesn't seem like enough time has passed for there to be this much hilarious content from David Letterman. But oh that's right he provided a lifetime of entertainment what an amazing human being nothing will ever be this funny on television again

[@regis387]

rip alan - you were an absolute delight!

[@jesusranch34]

Still quote Alan's "that's exactly how it went" all too often. These are just as incredible as they always were.

[@kuziokundera]

All the clips, and only Robin Williams felt the need to ruin the bit.

[@stats_71]

Just one of these was funny enough. Alan was a gift to late night television. A whole string of these were simply, explosive. I think I woke the neighbours. Thanks again Don! Now have you got a pencil? Mark this down: Don Giller is a selfless curator who keeps David Letterman's legacy going and should be awarded greatly for these time travel escapades.

[@GeoffNelson]

Just thinking "I wonder if Don Giller has made an Alan Kalter Celebrity Interview Collection". Of course you did. Bravo sir.

[@VegasInsight]

This is the single greatest video you've produced. I've seen most of these scattered about the Tube, but I never knew how many they did, and I had never seen the Duchovny segment or the Paltrow, Jackson or Cage videos. It's fun to see the evolution of the segment. It's also interesting to see how few they did over a span of five years. I wouldn't have guessed the bit lasted that long. The DeNiro and Hoffman bit was not the best, but was so cool to see. Odd they went to the trouble to film it, yet never aired it. Thanks so much!

[@debschaefer7820]

They filmed it intending to air it, but then decided it was too mean. Just heard this on a writer's favorites segment.

[@liamarunbennett8282]

16:12 the Jerry Seinfeld one is so good

[@MsMooreski1]

pushing over the yellow mugs too. so good

[@ColAngus]

The best!

[@vinnieboombatz4044]

Wasn't really much of an interview either...

[@cincocats320]

Absolute legend! I love his commitment to the bit every damn time. "Not only have you met him, you've had your shriveled old man lips tattooed to his ass" made coffee come come out my nose.

[@tastyjay]

This was a great, great bit. Alan had the goods.

[@tomlynch3760]

OMG...between this and Don rickles as a guest absolutely hilarious. I wish there were more of them. Priceless! Alan Kalter never cracks a smile even when letterman and the interview guests are laughing. He is so funny and letterman cracks me up playing the straight man even when he breaks up laughing. I could watch this again and again.

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

RIP Alan Kalter

[@christophers.1517]

“That’s EXACTLY how it happened !”

[@dexterm1285]

My favorite is Seinfeld cause he really went hard into Jerry and even caught him by surprise it looked like.

[@kdkseven]

These are so hilarious!

[@MrShieldsy100]

I laughed so hard at "cock-knob"

[@markwindow5865]

Rest In Peace Big Red. A comic genius.

[@Spursfan1527]

This is awesome! One of my favorite segments of my favorite Late Show. Excellent compilation!

[@ccy2]

This was always one of my favorite segments. Thanks for this!

[@ralphmyers5367]

RIP Alan.

[@tastyjay]

I'm a HARDCORE Late Night lover, but this might be my favorite recurring Letterman bit. God damn it's funny.

[@alalducente]

hahahahaha just made day! first time ive seeing this bit from letterman

[@khaelbalboa6073]

Letterman's Late Show was PERFECT since day 1...I miss Dave so much!!!

[@grantstevensbreak]

I just watched the whole compilation, pretty much every single clip was exactly the same, and I’m still sad there aren’t more clips. Comedy gold.

[@operator35]

Alan Kalter really got the zaniness of this show. And since most of his career was pretty much straight forward announcing jobs before this, that makes it even more enjoyable.

[@cheesescrust5399]

if they had a station that played these as syndicated reruns i bet theyd be a hit. Even with the old news id watch this over the new late night shows

[@fasteddie9529]

Big Red rules!

[@tested123]

funny how robin williams had the wrong reaction and made it all about himself

[@FM2191]

Thank you! One of my favorite segments.

[@gates69]

RIP Big Red ❤️

[@John-tl4ul]

Such sad news. Brilliant chemistry and timing with Dave. RIP Big Red

[@mike4619]

"Bite my knob, dip shit" Genius comedy writing.

[@gigamage]

Really cool seeing the rehearsal at the 42 minute mark.

[@MichaelCurrie]

The best one was Clint Eastwood. "you got a pencil?" hahaha

[@CinemaDemocratica]

I never cared for this bit (there was a lot of this kind of tonality around the house as a kid, though without the laughtrack), but I must say that watching Sarah Jessica Parker sitting there trying not crack up is absolute gold.

[@goatcheese4me]

23:00 One of the rare moments you see Harrison Ford struggling not to laugh. Watch how he starts to laugh then immediately bows his head to hide it.

[@blackbluestudio6338]

Thank you Giller. Kalter is up there with Pardo, Sullivan, Roddy. Just enough out of the box to make him one of the greatest ever.

[@timmcleaners1987]

as someone that works in production and is currently under-employed as a result of covid, the rehearsals are great!

[@2005dave]

Alan used to work with George Clooney’s dad in the 70’s.

[@travisfox8898]

Cherishing this today! RIP Alan Kalter!

[@TP2010]

One of the funniest bits on late night. Great upload, thanks dude!

[@rha101]

In the rehearsal scene, I love that everyone is wearing coats or hats. Dave did like it cold.

[@hogansavoy6525]

RIP Alan

[@bsquared4604]

i knew robin williams wouldn't stay quiet!

[@Obiter3]

Don't know quite where I was that year, but I missed ALL of this and all of this is hilarious

[@josephrestubog1010]

OMG, the Barbara Walters one was such a hilarious tonal change! 😂😂😂

[@seanconnolly5968]

He’s not talking about Ms. Behar when he says she will be shouting for joy. He’s certainly not talking about Ms. Goldberg when he says that they will be making whoopi all night long.

[@eltonjohn3236]

Great bits. Thanks Don.

[@chuckstroud1410]

I was thinking to myself 'why doesn't somebody just slide over and take Alan Kalter's place?' and of course leave it up to Robin Williams to be the one that does it!

[@ctfamily40]

"And you, joke boy: next time, you buy me dinner before you screw me- would you remember that?" GOLD

[@MrEScience]

You are simply the best Don as a young man switching from letterman to conan every night instead of getting sleep for school any time Alan popped up was always my favorite!

[@JohnRoland]

These are gold!

[@ddust102]

anyone know the song at the end of Nic Cage segment? It escapes me!

[@Bondek1996]

I've used a few of these insults at work. Here's to Big Red, forever missed

[@baldaxx]

Thank you very much Don Giller for all those wonderful LS clips and collections. I have a request: could you please upload clips of my all time favorite singing duo: The Kalter Twins?

[@dongiller]

Looking into it.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Rest In Peace Alan. He sent me an autograph 6 months ago.

[@elmerbonilla2872]

Just heard the news. Thank you for that funniest segment and memories. R.I.P. Alan Kalter

[@ConnedU]

That was the second most awkward exchange on television that Will Smith has ever been involved with.

[@rickleblanc8900]

Alan Kalter passed away yesterday. Sad news indeed. RIP Alan

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

RIP ALAN LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU.

[@brettgustin9471]

My favorite was the Clint one but they’re all hilarious.