Garry Shandling on Letterman, June 24, 1993

Garry Shandling guests on the penultimate Late Night with David Letterman.

[@cruiseguitar]

I never saw this episode when it aired.. Garry Shandling was a huge talent-very sad he’s gone. The Larry Sanders Show was pure genius. RIP. Garry Shandling.

[@TaekwondoLifeMagazine]

It holds up too. I just rewatched. Still terrific

[@dbven6509]

Was just reading Judd's book 'It's Garry Shandling's Book' and noticed this clock on page 1 sitting on Garry's shelf along with his most prized awards from his career. Still set on 1:07 PM.

[@js2010ish]

Maybe 1:07 AM, I believe it would be set to 'show time' on set (12:30 am - 1:29 am) not tape time

[@TECHNOIR]

Hey, isn't this a souvenir of Shandling's resolve to do + keep doing 'Larry Sanders'? - He was offered the Letterman type gigs and turned them down as Sanders was a hit by its first year of 6. Maybe he took the clock as a symbol of stopping time on the easy gig?

[@marktito6169]

Gary Shandling was a national treasure.

[@KaninTuzi]

11:06 Little did he know he was describing Jimmy Kimmel

[@QuantumBraced]

Don, I don't know if you'll see this, but I would love to see a compilation of Garry on Letterman, I think many others would too.

[@dongiller]

I try to read all comments. :) At the moment, I’m not able to upload any new Dave-related content, and it’s currently uncertain when I will be able. When/if I am, I’ll definitely add this to the list.

[@QuantumBraced]

@@dongiller Ah yeah, probably because of the new Letterman channel. I hope you're able to coexist and continue uploading, your videos are much more complete.

[@dongiller]

It’s gonna be awkward, because I’ll be somehow involved with their channel, though nothing to do with clip selections. But thanks!

[@PEPPERJET7]

Gary, Norm, Joan,Johnny,Rickles, Buddy , Betty ....they all gone.

[@markeggins890]

"They made me an offer, it was gigantic, one third of yours" !!!

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

I wonder where the clock is now?

[@chrisspathelf2310]

Shandling too me was like Seinfeld's older but not as successful older brother.

[@cactaceous]

The Larry Sanders Show and Seinfeld are the two best comedies of the 90’s hands down.

[@KaninTuzi]

And funnier

[@NevadaBoss]

alas, poor Garry...'we hardly knew ye'...one of the really original, genuine comedic talents, & Larry Sanders is & will alway be 1 of TV's greatest. RIP..Gone too soon.

[@Littleneddygtw]

Two legends. Miss you Gary

[@mcnallyaar]

It is a delight to see how capable Mr. Shandling was of making Dave laugh, and to see how much he seemed to enjoy doing it.

[@charlesashurst1816]

That winning grin is so endearing.

[@jimlaforte1755]

This was a great episode and segment when Dave was well on his way to becoming a King. Garry too. Thanks for sharing.

[@666Eva]

RIP. A true comedy genius.

[@DanSteadman]

Garry concluded his human experience far too soon. He is missed.

[@TECHNOIR]

very much

[@tomitstube]

love how garry side-eyed dave's performance on his show.

[@mytoob77]

I remember watching this episode. And now seeing part of it replayed on the Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling bring back wonderful memories.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

I think you should tear this apart like a Who concert.

[@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380]

Garry was so underrated ! The larry sanders show is classic! Hey now!

[@_PrimetimePranks]

It’s Garry Shandling’s Show was a masterpiece of television.

[@straypet8]

surreal watching this after a few larry sanders episodes. thanks don.

[@kanealson5200]

I had no idea Shandling was up for Dave's replacement. I missed that somehow. It would have been a great idea. Dave and then Garry. Shandling was really funny and a good interviewer as he demonstrated on the Tonight show. Carvey wasn't a bad choice either but Shandling for sure. Too bad we never got to see that happen. Such a shame what happened. One very likeable guy. A good friend of Tom Petty's whom he sadly died within months of by chance. Great video of both at Tom Petty's home a few years prior. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXrZf5hra56Eb8k

[@chadmichael03]

Yeah, everybody was very confident for YEARS leading up to that, that Garry would soon host a nightly network show. Garry pulled the most Garry move possible, and said well what if I get HBO to let me have full control over a show about a nightly network show.

[@straypet8]

we basically did with Larry Sanders

[@local-teen]

Great spin doctors jam

[@kle1134]

... and U2 sucks

[@tjkinsella1111]

Thank you so much for posting this Mr. Giller! Seriously I was a comedy nerd and was close to knowing it. Was already a big Dave fan, loved IGGSS and had seen a few L Sanders shows and was bt freshman and sophomore years of college when this aired. I had the whole Letterman episode on VHS but somehow lost it over the years.

[@tjkinsella1111]

Remembered the clock thing, and have heard since then that NBC wanted the late brilliant Garry Shandling and Dana Carvey for the spot. Thankfully they both turned it down (and David Brenner's name never came up) and the world is all the better for the foresight of Lorne Michaels and his insistence of Conan O'Brien being the right man for the job.

[@AN-im4my]

Garry one of the few comedians that would speak his mind 👍,RIP 🙏

[@davisgrendel9448]

I miss this era of talk show hosts and guests.

[@raysville7256]

The Garry Shandling show was a breakthrough, but not without the help of 'Buffalo Bill' starring Dabney Coleman.

[@matthewwoelfle5533]

There's some truth to that, but "Fernwood Tonight" and even "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" were also predecessors.

[@davidperez5089]

dont touch me paul! RIP Garry we love you

[@PEPPERJET7]

Last of the great entertainment. When Bob Newhart goes, we will be left with garbage.

[@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380]

How did this man die? 66 years old? Ridiculous...we got robbed of 20 years!

[@clafong9]

He died from a pulmonary embolism. He suffered from hyperparathyroidism.

[@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380]

@@clafong9 ya thanks bro I know how he died it’s just a saying I can’t believe he’s gone so young dude was a genius

[@johnpendarvis7885]

Yeah, because there are so many 86 year old dynamic comedians!

[@brunogiovannisantinijunior4380]

@@johnpendarvis7885 not 2 bright are ya...

[@tstroede187]

Rip Garry.

[@Jay-nf1yi]

Norm totally stole this bit

[@rogerpattube]

Darn was really watching to see Michelle Shocked (joke).

[@davenelson8187]

Love me some Shandling 🎉

[@vrvaughn]

“I have to go from here to the Robin Byrd Show, she’s moving” a brilliant line that I’m sure many of the audience missed.

[@cactaceous]

That was a reference only known by us New Yorkers.

[@Devona-b7v]

Gary dances🎉❤😊

[@omeolife1]

Would love to know the music in the intro .. please help

[@dongiller]

Gary Lewis and the Playboys: “Count Me In.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp6Wkp9nqsahnrc You can hear Dave say “Gary Lewis, Playboys” right before they “dance.”

[@ghoststencil]

Was this Garry's only appearance on LN/LS? If not, I'd love to see a collection!

[@dongiller]

There were more; will do in time.

[@feggyduss6463]

I remember watching this when it originally aired. This was a great show and highlights how terrificly exciting Late Night Television truly was during this era.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

if u watch TLSS GS is literally playing himself...guy makes a great living just being himself...and he probably thinks he was acting like Seinfeld...life aint fair...

[@uncletommy4391]

Paul's music at 8:30 is perfect

[@rogerpattube]

Awesome pick up, thanks. "Oh yes it is..."

[@Francisco-co3lb]

sounds familiar, but I can't tell what it is

[@js2010ish]

@@Francisco-co3lb Time Is On My Side (the "you'll come running back" bridge)

[@Francisco-co3lb]

@@js2010ish thank you!

[@wfk3rd]

What about @6:14? -"Two Princes" (of Late Night), Johnny's two favorite guest hosts.

[@PEPPERJET7]

Kimmel,Fallon,Colbert....it's all garbage. They turned entertainment into political garbage. I miss Carson, and Letterman. True entertainment is gone.

[@soundnessofmind7196]

Music was so far ahead of its time in the 90's.. grunge rock was amazing

[@moebetta4224]

Garbage.