Edward Woodward on "Late Night with David Letterman"

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

[@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

[@Cheshiechick]

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

[@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

[@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 !

[@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!

[@oldhatcinema]

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

[@paulkitt-er9dr]

Woodward a wonderful actor.

[@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

[@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!

[@Chrishagen]

He lived to 79… not bad for a guy with heart trouble, bless him. He traveled the world as an actor and singer and even had an American hit tv show. A life well lived. RIP.

[@MelissaHash]

A beautiful fella Edward Woodward truly was, being treated like circus fodder here bless Edward Woodward ❤️

[@astondb7martin469]

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

[@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...

[@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."

[@ayrshireman1314]

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

[@meliachild]

Englands greatest actor R.I.P

[@garrison6863]

That ad lib by Edward was simply fantastic.

[@warriorpoet9560]

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

[@harrypalmer4857]

Class.

[@JamFromTheShire]

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

[@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.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

He certainly has one of those great Shakespearian voices.

[@DrQuest44]

This man was so amazing.....

[@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?

[@captur69]

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

[@bluestar8768]

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

[@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.

[@StevenTorrey]

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

[@joecarpet7067]

Woodward total legend fantastic actor!

[@johnmunro4952]

What a prince

[@chrisrose7282]

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

[@boomhsyy37663gdgdgdg]

Shut up you mug

[@AlxFitz]

Callan is one of my personal heroes, loved Edward.

[@murdocktrashbag1609]

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

[@guymontag2948]

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

[@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

[@splenderella9]

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

[@rajindersingh8730]

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

[@sporkfindus4777]

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

[@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.

[@SIRSMITH08]

I don't miss letterman , woodward was a god

[@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

[@tallthinwavy3]

I miss The Equalizer

[@SpookyElectric319]

THE Equalizer.

[@KevinJohnson-rc8dw]

RIP Edward Woodward 1930-2009.

[@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.

[@BruceLee-io9by]

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

[@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.....

[@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

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

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

[@harryelias64]

Gran actor

[@TheSpiralnotebook]

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

[@OnafetsEnovap]

Happy Birthday, Eddie, and RIP.

[@ronaldkrurk3424]

That's right he was. The best actor.

[@ayrshireman1314]

Hurray!. Someone else here who knows Callan.

[@ianjdowning]

Apparently a very good footballer as well . Multi talented .

[@jimparsons6803]

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

[@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,

[@4ebees]

@93DOL I loved everything he was in.

[@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..

[@jamesabrams6908]

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

[@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]

[@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!

[@Matdogg2k]

The Wicker Man!

[@tomatoplantsgonewild1470]

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

[@chriscahill9671]

Sadly it is a boring world with out Edward Woodward equaliser

[@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.

[@MustafaJackson]

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

[@pressureworks]

No mention of Callan.

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Season 2 is to be released in a few days!

[@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.

[@TonyBoyOhBoy]

Letterman did zero prep work for this interview.

[@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

[@harveyhalloway]

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

[@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.

[@22fret]

Gotta love american TV picture quality...

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Monkofmagnesia]

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

[@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.

[@firekind1980]

Would the wicker man not be the obvious ask?

[@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

[@fanofheadroom1]

season 3 in june :)

[@bearmare9710]

Was that woman about to freebase?

[@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

[@charris939]

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

[@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

[@WillRobinson]

Press E WAR WOO WAR to pay respects.

[@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! 😂

[@mzdfzk]

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

[@firekind1980]

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

[@Play2Win1958]

Even a dummy can do the show ? lol

[@davidcallan3236]

Edward Woodward best character was David Callan

[@calengr1]

7:56 drying up

[@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.

[@Kram6298]

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

[@4ebees]

@TheSaintN Ditto

[@margin606]

Had to turn this off...out of consideration to my eye health.