Edward Woodward on "Late Night with David Letterman"

"The Equalizer" stops by to talk with Dave. Also features an appearence by Phil Donahue.

[@Cheshiechick]

RIP Mr. Woodward. I had no idea he could do those crazy instrument sounds. What a class act.

[@morbius109]

Edward Woodward will always be the Equalizer to me. I grew up watching the show and loved it. Robert McCall was cool, charismatic and dangerous, and he did it with such confidence and class. RIP Mr Woodward. You were great.

[@helltanner3722]

He will always be Callan.. Anti hero government hit man.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@helltanner3722 Awesome, just watched the old black n white vids there's a few on you tube, brilliant

[@juliavalerio100]

I still miss him

[@btimec5290]

Well said! Loved that show

[@tonydoherty2190]

He was good as callan as well I watched them all on utube

[@Gman6755]

There is not a single show on TV now that touches the Equalizer!! That show was great!!

[@paulmcnamara4774]

@Dark Soul Really you one of rare people i know said that you obviously a bore lol.

[@paulmcnamara4774]

Great show best cop series of the 80's to me.

[@HoldenNY22]

@@paulmcnamara4774 The Equalizer was a Great Show. The Movies with Denzel Washington didn''t do the TV Series Justice. The Series was for a Thinking Person.

[@jkronen1000]

Paul McNamara loves that show - quality 💖💖💖

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome

[@Dorelaxen]

Edward was a class act all the way. The world is a colder place without him.

[@davegadge1]

what? does not make sense?

[@Dorelaxen]

davegadge1 What doesn't make sense?

[@davegadge1]

sorry I thought you wrote cooler……u said colder! dyslexia, lazy LOL sorry i agree!

[@KingKenny.]

Edward Woodward always came across as a really decent nice humble man with a great sense of humour ! plus what a brilliant actor he was ! Enjoyed how his sense of humour and wit came over in this interview !

[@oldhatcinema]

Gotta love Edward Woodward. Obviously a man of many talents.

[@ayrshireman1314]

Yes, there is. The show that made Edward Woodward a star in the UK: Callan. One of the best (spy) dramas British TV or anyone has ever made. The Equalizer was fun, but Callan is a genuine TV gem.

[@superfinster]

Woodward is a legend, Letterman is a bellend..... :D

[@meliachild]

Englands greatest actor R.I.P

[@ayrshireman1314]

Check out the show that made Woodward a British star: 'Callan'. Which makes The Equaliser looks like children's TV.

[@screenwriter44]

Being a fan of the Equalizer, I stumbled upon Callan. I must say it's one of the finest shows I've ever watched RIP Mr. Woodward. RIP Lonely..

[@vonmoose1]

Ray S they have some of Callan on the Equalizer box set

[@screenwriter44]

@@vonmoose1 The early years or the colorized stuff?

[@vonmoose1]

Ray S I will Have to look. Get back in a few days...

[@vonmoose1]

I gave a feeling it’s colourized. Will see...

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

He certainly has one of those great Shakespearian voices.

[@astondb7martin469]

Loved this series !!! What a great actor !!! Edward Woodward !!!

[@DCHurlford1]

Seemed like an allround decent bloke as well. Yeah he really made The Wicker Man (although Christopher Lee was superb in it as well) as were the extras/islanders for that matter. They all deserved an Oscar for creating such a creepy masterpiece imo.

[@SIRSMITH08]

I don't miss letterman , woodward was a god

[@mcervantes362]

Edward Woodward was a very polite and controlled while it seems like David Letterman didn't have a clue.

[@clare5one]

WHAT ELSE IS NEW?

[@paulkitt-er9dr]

Woodward a wonderful actor.

[@claudiagibsonmusic]

I was living in NYC when this show was running. They filmed all over the city and I had friends who worked on it. Makes me very nostalgic for those days. Edward Woodward was fantastic. Left us way too early!

[@AlxFitz]

Callan is one of my personal heroes, loved Edward.

[@DrQuest44]

This man was so amazing.....

[@joecarpet7067]

Woodward total legend fantastic actor!

[@garrison6863]

That ad lib by Edward was simply fantastic.

[@bearmare9710]

I remember watching a doc about food in Quebec that Woodward narrated. It was an old show, but in the scene​ with the Lobster en Enclosure, Woodward delivered the description of the "Steamed, beautifully cooked, encased in a pure white meringue, bathed in a succulent buttery creme sauce, this king of lobsters graces the finest table."

[@guymontag2948]

36 years later, I find out that Edward Woodward was really funny in addition to being talented. RIP

[@warriorpoet9560]

Edward Woodward was a great actor. Superb in King David 1985 playing King Saul. One of my favorite actors.

[@StevenTorrey]

That was a hilarious piece of shtick. Edward Woodward gets A+ for playing along.

[@JamFromTheShire]

Fantastic! Edward Woodward was a brilliant actor. Thank you for sharing the clip with us :-)

[@Matdogg2k]

The Wicker Man!

[@chrisrose7282]

Denzil Washington isn't in the same league. Talk about miss the point. Class act, Edward....

[@boomhsyy37663gdgdgdg]

Shut up you mug

[@bluestar8768]

Edward Woodward legend! A fantastic actor. Thanks to Forces TV for repeating this

[@tallthinwavy3]

I miss The Equalizer

[@ms.scorpioerica318]

When it comes to The Equalizer I don't acknowledge Denzel Washington lol just Edward Woodward.

[@craigcollier-wilson2131]

Edward Woodward great actor lovely man

[@palemina]

Edward Woodward was so witty ...boy..its so lost on this audience!....but he was so cool and far too good for David Letterman - he is a serious actor, mind you he was amazing in The 'Wickerman' and he sings 'The way you look tonight' on the Morecombe and wise show so beautifully!

[@tommyblack7998]

Letterman, bird brain.

[@harveyhalloway]

Letterman a complete tosser to me, greetings from the UK!@@tommyblack7998

[@harrypalmer4857]

Class.

[@murdocktrashbag1609]

Thanks for the Share !! LOVED this show as a kid!

[@rajindersingh8730]

Letterman is so dumb. Woodford was far too intelligent for him and I love how he put him in his place. He is lucky Edward didnt actually thrust a sword in his intestine but i believe he got the message and yes Edward was right, Letterman is a silly show but the interview rocks ass. Memories to truly treasure without fail. Im got to grab the Equalizer boxset and relive the 80s. The best theme tune ever.... A cult classic and you will never be forgotton Edward Woodward. Peace to your sprit

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

Great theme song written by the drummer for The Police... Stewart Copeland.

[@SpookyElectric319]

THE Equalizer.

[@captur69]

I love watching the reruns..New York always looks awesome...

[@martinbalmforth508]

Edward was such a versatile actor, and dedicated, returning to the role after serious health issues. I also remember him fondly in the BBC drama Common As Muck grom the 1990s. RiP

[@paulmoneill]

I remember him doing a crime series on ITV called In Suspicious Circumstances in the early to mid 90s where he examined old crime cases that were possible miscarriages of justice or were somewhat unresolved cases such as the death of the boxer Freddie Mills. It was worth watching just for his voice and presentation skills alone. They never seem to repeat it but maybe one day it might pop up on Forces TV. Bit of a grim show at times but very well put together.

[@TheSpiralnotebook]

A gentleman, ...and a Letterman...

[@splenderella9]

Brilliant guy! Definitely an EXTROVERT...lol!! Just found out he recorded 12 vocal albums over the years as well - quite a decent singer...

[@BruceLee-io9by]

A legend. "Un vendicatore a New York". 👍

[@ayrshireman1314]

Hurray!. Someone else here who knows Callan.

[@sporkfindus4777]

Such a decent man. The musical instrument stuff at the end endeared him more to me

[@KevinJohnson-rc8dw]

RIP Edward Woodward 1930-2009.

[@harryelias64]

Gran actor

[@Weird-City]

What kind of interview opens with "I haven't seen your work"! He could have at least read a quick summary and pretended. A little rude imo.

[@maxmirni2768]

thinks it made him cool - which it didn't

[@rajindersingh8730]

Totally. Cheers. Well spoted. Typo error 😞Edward Woodward got the job done. Flawless

[@OnafetsEnovap]

Happy Birthday, Eddie, and RIP.

[@chrisjohnston4445]

Sorry, I was distracted by the boom mic shadow on Mr. Woodward's face.

[@annehaight9963]

Jesus, me too. Talk about amateur hour.

[@Paul-bd4dm]

Great as callan , and a great singer,much missed actor,

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

RIP Edward 1/6/1930-16/11/2009

[@ronaldkrurk3424]

That's right he was. The best actor.

[@lethalman3000]

ive now got all 4 seasons 6 dvds per case i got all four seasons of amazon £30 Eatch 6 dvds per case with all the show all 68 shows made Edward Woodward the Equalizer!! all together thare 24 dvd cds 4 seasons sorry for my spallings guys i love it i miss you R.I.P Edward Woodward the Equalizer nick south England.....

[@Lytton333]

Letterman is winging it, but Mr Callan doesn't seem to mind. He knows that later, he'll get Lonely to take Letterman home in his cab.. Then it'll be a red file job, hence the dummy replacement..

[@johnmunro4952]

What a prince

[@4ebees]

@93DOL I loved everything he was in.

[@TonyBoyOhBoy]

Letterman did zero prep work for this interview.

[@jamesabrams6908]

Breaker Morant and the orrginal version of the Wicker Man. Great actor.

[@chriscahill9671]

Sadly it is a boring world with out Edward Woodward equaliser

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I've never seen an original episode of The Equalizer, but I stumbled upon the Denzel Washington "re-imagined" version and totally loved it (sequel out this month - July 2018). Now I'm interested in seeing the source material. Maybe Netflix has it? [Just checked: Nope]

[@pressureworks]

No mention of Callan.

[@MustafaJackson]

I have always enjoyed the presence of Edward Woodward; and have always abhorred the presence of David Letterman.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Edward was a true Gentleman,have a look at a film he did called 'The Appointment' very good horror/thriller!

[@gulfrelay2249]

Ken Pudsey original The Wicker Man.

[@gulfrelay2249]

also A Xmas Carol, the one with George C Scott as Scrooge.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Gulf Relay Yes, 'The Wickerman' was brilliant Edward was along side Christopher Lee in that film,the remake was lame compared to the original!

[@ianjdowning]

Apparently a very good footballer as well . Multi talented .

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Season 2 is to be released in a few days!

[@ayrshireman1314]

Buy all the Callan DVD's, inc the film, as well. Callan was the best thing he ever did, even better than The Wicker Man or Breaker Morant.

[@jimparsons6803]

I remember that show. A common premise, Paladin, is one such.

[@wakeupuk3860]

Rightly so there is much praise here for Edward Woodward playing Robert McCall esepcially stating as an actor, presence and belief as compared to Denzel Washington he was so much better. But I suspect these comments her are mainly from Americans who never grew up watching Callan, in which Edward Woodward reached heights of acting, absolute and total involvement by the viewer which was far superior than playing the Equalizer. Yes there was not the location shots and stunt fights that Denzel does but like the the TV series 'I Claudius' did for the BBC which emptied the pubs when it was on and for that genre has never ben repeated again.

[@stephenkissane4268]

I've seen to awesome things with him the equaliser and the wicker man

[@tomatoplantsgonewild1470]

One of the great names in television history! Edward Woodward just seems to roll off the tongue, doesn't it?

[@ayrshireman1314]

Sorry, misread your post. Thought you said not a single show that touches the Equalizer, missed the now bit. LOL. Still, check out Callan. Four series and a feature film between 1967-1974. With a reunion one off in 1981.

[@EVUK-bd2vn]

Also brilliant in the cult movie 'Hot Fuzz' with the likes of Timothy Dalton and Simon Pegg. The DVD has the best all-cast commentary ever. Woodward admits he never learned to drive and used to hitch-hike back and forth to/from London theatres late at night after performances - lorry/truck drivers helped keep him real and down-to-earth. Paul G

[@Monkofmagnesia]

@NotOrdinaryInGames, I have Season One on DVD and Seasons 2 - 4 in my hard drive!

[@markriley5863]

Edward Woodward, who had more talent and class in his pinky fingernail than Letterman has in his whole body and the bodies of all of his relatives, was treated with utter disrespect on this show. Disgraceful.

[@alexmckee4683]

Yeah, Letterman didn't seem to have a clue how to talk to EW. Pity.

[@AtticusStount]

The Equalizer's number never worked as it started with 555, as do many phone numbers in films and on TV. They realised that lots of stupid people would call it, thus used a false zip code.

[@voice_of_reason5604]

I need to get the box set of the equalizer.. quick!!

[@annehaight9963]

Yes, you do. I got it recently and it's damn decent quality considering how old the show masters are.

[@voice_of_reason5604]

@@annehaight9963 😂

[@voice_of_reason5604]

@Dark Soul but Edward Woodward was a class act. Imagine him in death wish, instead of the wooden acting of Charles Bronson.

[@22fret]

Gotta love american TV picture quality...

[@harveyhalloway]

Too much Letterman, not enough (classy, self deprecating) Edward Woodward... The Equalizer, what a show & what a theme tune!

[@fanofheadroom1]

season 3 in june :)

[@danielnagle8338]

Cool video old school network rivalries wouldn't permit Dave to say more about watching the equalizer like For example Wednesday night at 10 on CBS all he could say is look for it

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

@4ebees same he was in eastenders breifly would have been in more episodes but had to be written out cos he knew he was going to die as he had some form of cancer and other illnesses that was his last role before he died

[@NEILOSTRI]

@Gman6755 Totally agree with you. Original stories that all the newer series rip off (not going to call any names here!), good acting and filming for the time also. Really sad to see Edward go.

[@bearmare9710]

Was that woman about to freebase?

[@mzdfzk]

3:48 in case anybody is in hurry...

[@WillRobinson]

Press E WAR WOO WAR to pay respects.

[@firekind1980]

Would the wicker man not be the obvious ask?

[@calengr1]

7:56 drying up

[@rankobanic2074]

What was this? 87. or so... Anyway, Mr.Woodward was high above here. Thespian royalty. However, I don t hate David Letterman. Nice sharp man.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Letterman was too busy shagging women who couldn't stand him, for money

[@firekind1980]

He's a Robin Hood. Americans He's a robber?

[@4ebees]

@TheSaintN Ditto

[@davidcallan3236]

Edward Woodward best character was David Callan

[@Kram6298]

:13 Jack Cafferty with hair (!)but he looks old even so.

[@Agui007]

I used to watch the Equalizer when I was nine years old and it was on at 10 PM 🤭 I hope he never found out his wife was living with Frank Spencer! 😂

[@MatadorShifter]

I just saw the Equalizer with Queen Latifah. What a piece of garbage. There's only one Equalizer, and that's Edward Woodward's one. Denzel deserves a honorable mention, not really the same McCall but his Equalizers were fun action movies on their own

[@paddyoclown]

wow Letterman hated his guts for some reason

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

That does seem to be the case... Letterman was very rude to him... He has definitely lost points with me...

[@annehaight9963]

@@alexanderpatrick4866 Letterman has absolutely no class and is surprisingly ill-mannered considering his job.

[@Play2Win1958]

Even a dummy can do the show ? lol

[@charris939]

David Letterman, once a prat, always a prat. Absolutely no match for Edward Woodward. He looks incredulous towards David at times.

[@hotstimuli]

Burn Notice is just as good as the equalizer.