George Michael Explains His Outdoor Nookie Arrest | Letterman

[@brian32151867]

This is such an incredible interview. 4:01 - The timing of his accidental double-entendre, the one audience member's delighted squeal, his charming reaction, and the audience losing it is such a great moment. He was a phenomenal artist and truly missed.

[@HoursaDay]

Yep. He's perfect here

[@sparky6592]

He's so awesome. We lost him way too soon🥲

[@Oh-That-Guy-Again]

Letterman was a good host too...

[@PFCD]

George was so incredibly witty. I loved the fact that he could certainly take a joke about himself and was so open and honest about who he was and what he was all about. He was a brilliant artist and when you combine that with his Humanity he was very rare indeed. George said he wanted to leave songs behind that would endure time. There's no doubt that 50 years from now there will still be Careless Whisper and Last Christmas on the radio. Rest in peace George your legacy is secure❤.

[@krissalouvae7513]

A Different Corner. That's one of my favorite of his songs. White Light, too.

[@AA-qb7ni]

He was so sweet. We miss you George

[@NaoPb]

He seems like a lovely guy.

[@shards.musickindofthat]

He truly was the BEST and most kindhearted man in the world , IMO ❤ may he rest peacefully and thanks for sharing this !!

[@grantwalker2307]

Georges wit, honesty and openness meant he came out on top in this interview.....good on you George, you are missed.....

[@jonathanward7320]

That’s just called being English

[@crystalskullsucked]

They were both GREAT at this- glad George got to say his side of the story RIP to a legend

[@halfbreed4life62]

Thank you for putting the whole thing up!!! Loved this, seeing the sparkle in his sweet eyes. I wish he was still here ...we could sure make sure he would be happy!!!

[@C.Chandler_May]

Lovely Man, Good sense of humor. Cheer's George!

[@Samlol23_drrich]

for him to allow Dave to not only discuss this but tease him about it for the entire interview says a lot about Mr Michael. class act

[@BoebertsDentist]

I miss this beautiful human being.

[@alainvincent1309]

Lovely Gentleman And Gifted Musician. Used To Eat At A Restaurant On The Upper East Side NYC I Tended Bar At Always Spoke To Anyone Who Approached Him R.I.P.

[@dancollins8296]

Whats really sad about this whole thing was how great of s singer he was. Guy had one of the best voices in music history. If you dont believe me watch his performance of somebody to love from the freddie mercury tribite concert. Unbelievable

[@thesaintst1851]

The Freddie Mercury tribute is acknowledged universally as one of THE great performances…

[@isobel8127]

I'd service the community, but I already have, you see........... angel George I miss you every day

[@willieboyland3180]

Insult the man then asks him to sing....classic Letterman!!! 😂

[@bradpreston7779]

I honestly don’t think George ever recovered from the trauma of that entrapment/arrest. He put a brave face and some humor on it, but what an awful thing to have to go through. May he rest in peace.

[@dukeallen432]

You know nothing and once you are dead there is no resting. Worm food or cremated.

[@sergioalmasy8722]

He made a record out of it, "Outside", which went to Number 1 or 2 along with a video to it which was one big laugh at the police officer. George coped with it in the way he usually does with everything else - make some music.

[@paulatostes3474]

This epsode was history. He didn't recovered from some importante losses he had in life. His mother, his love of his life...

[@ralfvanbogaert3451]

Trauma or marketing stunt? He certainly got a lot of attention and capitalized successfully on it. Not hating on him otherwise, he''s one of the musical greats, and an admirable personality to boot.

[@rolybling]

​@@ralfvanbogaert3451Why would George Michael NEED that kind of publicity? Your assertion doesn't make sense, he was one of the biggest pop stars in the world, he didn't need publicity, and if you knew anything about George Michael, you would know he was a very private individual, and always struggled with balancing his worldwide fame with having some kind of private life. The idea he would bring that kind of publicity on himself to sell records or whatever, is ridiculous.

[@coprococore]

Paul laughing in the background. Priceless..

[@tpop3723]

R. I.P. George…

[@edwindevera7549]

Outdoor nookie The cop was a rookie

[@thegeorgemichaelcollector]

Thank you for sharing this … What an ICON !

[@mariefrancepetit02]

Quel interview mémorable ! George : un charme à tomber , une autodérision tellement drôle , une sincérité confondante sur un incident peu glorieux . Je ne me,lasse pas de voir et revoir cet épisode . Quelle perte que cet immense artiste ! 😢❤

[@cosmojonesmusic]

I wish David had realised how much of a legend he was talking to.

[@TheLanard]

He’s absolutely right. An undercover is supposed to get the other person to expose himself without exposing himself first. Like “Show me yours and I’ll show you mine.” Once the other person does it, he arrests him. The cop was never supposed to expose himself. It’s clear the cop knew who he was and went the extra mile to arrest him.

[@Czechbound]

In fairness he was a great sport and didn't get annoyed.

[@PaulStaveley]

That 'I didn't come within...' gag - absolutely 0% chance he did that by accident. It's a brilliantly timed joke. God, what a guy.

[@test-do1gc]

R.I.P. George. Sorry u were such a tortured soul at the end. 🙏

[@craigconley1872]

God bless you George. So brave!!

[@slowfuse]

Police aren't worse now than ever before, we just have cameras now.

[@bitburg40]

Such a charming individual. RIP George.

[@johncornell3665]

What a diffucult interview, but being the professional that Dave is, priceless. Thanks Dave!

[@test-do1gc]

I’m sure it’s a v common problem for celebrities. Being set up like this. Entrapment.

[@Jim_L]

Dave does a good job here with his interviewing techniques. He's showing an essence of the old Howard Stern, where Stern was able to cut to the chase with his celebrity guests and ask the really graphic, naughty questions that the average Joe on the street wants to hear about for entertainment while somehow getting the guests to actually answer them. Dave's pulling that off here (and also being funny at the same time). 👍

[@hutch1197]

It helps that George took the situation with a grain of salt.

[@gatchpaints]

Seeing as that was the only topic, it seemed more like Dave giving an opportunity for George to tell his side of this specific incident when he likely couldn't trust typical entertainment media feeding frenzy. It was a huge story in sensationalized media.

[@helmutsturm2338]

He was the Best❤❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@truthmayhurt4488]

Wow he's a great sport!

[@ENGlishJELLo-yk7up]

George sure likes to kiss and tell

[@davidevans3227]

would he be so open here at home..? in britain..

[@katherine100-gn6eb]

Colbert can never beat Letterman, Dave just had his way, surprised GM had to even talk about this embarrassing time, after which he came out fully of course.

[@HoursaDay]

George is so great here and Dave is so cringe. Especially considering what Dave was up to with his female staff. Hypocrite.

[@TrianaFan]

Que gran entrevista....supo sacarle partido a ese incidente... lo extraño demadiado.

[@Mgh-r]

Dear Georgey ❤❤❤❤❤ dear dave ❤❤❤❤❤

[@imwithname843]

If only Queen and GM did it after Freddie..

[@carolynjones6524]

George I would have walked off .Letterman is offensive ❤❤❤❤

[@tyronerodgers]

1:04 Is David stroking his beard?

[@guillermogouldburn763]

You would never suspect a guy that talks like that had such a powerful singing voice.

[@listen2music811]

Talks like what? He has a lovely speaking voice and British accent.

[@OlafProt]

Dave really overdoes his reactions here, on behalf of the USA public.

[@sanjaivkovic9126]

what a men

[@bluebear1985]

We'll be right back with Colonel Gail Halvorsen.

[@Lexarus2]

Why only up to HD? Why not in 4K too?

[@bradpreston7779]

The show was in 480i until switching to HD in 2005, so even upscaled to 1080, you’re still only seeing this segment in 480i.

[@Lexarus2]

Have a bit hard to believe that and when it comes to technical factors, I doubt that the actual recordings on Letterman, and/or other shows even in the 90's like Friends/Seinfeld etc., are inferior to 480i. You have quality that looks better than this on KZbin even with videos from the 80's that are uploaded in HD in proportion with this foggy picture.

[@bradpreston7779]

@@Lexarus2 That’s because “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” “Cheers” and numerous older shows that have been upgraded to HD were shot on 35mm film. In the medium of television for about five decades, that was the exception and not the rule. Most TV series were shot on videotape, and videotape is low resolution. You’re not going to get true HD out of it. Film, on the other hand, is a very high-resolution medium. This is why just about every surviving movie going back to the advent of cinema is now available in HD, and it’s also why “Seinfeld,” “Friend,” and a heap of drama series from the ‘50s through the ‘90s are now available in HD, as well. But most TV shows from the ‘50s through the ‘00s were shot on videotape, because it was much cheaper than film, it was easier to light, and it was reusable. Talk shows (including Letterman’s NBC and CBS shows), game shows, and most sitcoms from that era were shot on tape. You’re just not going to be able to remaster it to HD. Also, Letterman recorded his show at about 5:30 p.m. for air at 11:35. You can’t shoot a “live” show on film and have it ready for air in five hours. But tape is instant.

[@bradpreston7779]

@@Lexarus2 “Seinfeld” and “Friends” were shot on 35mm film, which is a high-resolution format, and that’s why they’ve been remastered in 4K. But most TV from the mid-‘50s through the early ‘00s was shot on videotape. Videotape was widely used in the pre-HD days because it was much cheaper than film. It was also easier to light, and it was reusable (which is why a lot of TV as recently as the mid-‘80s is lost forever; ask Johnny Carson’s estate and the crew of the original “Jeopardy!” about that). Videotape is also a low-resolution format, so for every sitcom that can be remastered in HD, there’s ten other sitcoms from the era that are stuck forever in 480i purgatory. Letterman shot his show every weeknight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a same-night airing at 11:35. In the pre-HD days, videotape was the perfect medium for talk shows because, amongst other reasons, it didn’t need to be developed in a darkroom. It was ready for air immediately. Simply put, when you see a decades-old TV show or music video in stunning and true HD/4K, it was shot on film. But count your lucky stars, because film was the exception to the rule in those days.

[@Lexarus2]

Good info. :) And I am actually very much aware of what you have said, but considering that Letterman was so popular, one would assume that they had better raw material for a certain quality. Especially when American industries are concerned with qualities in show business.

[@rodfeg02]

Was this show in 1998?

[@womanlifefreedomworldwide]

He did'nt deserve this treatment 😢

[@Cheyannerose12]

Hes so attractive

[@thesaintst1851]

Was…. Rest in peace George

[@halfbreed4life62]

April was a rough month for him

[@MarionTindall]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ bless im 🇬🇧💞

[@watsonaqua4560]

I miss GM

[@maximusaugustus6823]

Letterman never liked his interview style, cocky and obnoxious. I loved George Michael.

[@ml9867]

Oh no, I hope George Michael didn't die today.

[@rodneypratt4324]

Good Lord he died in 2016

[@craigcampbell1843]

😂

[@Julieroo28]

Har har

[@rev.joelanderson5342]

Not today.

[@thesaintst1851]

Are you serious?..

[@kes.7774]

What did he do it for?

[@kymastyl]

Don't like Letterman. Love George. ❤

[@versioncity1]

George was a well known figure on Hampstead heath, he was always into cottaging from a young age.

[@rolybling]

And?

[@versioncity1]

@@rolybling And; you missed your chance now that he's gone.

[@MokuTom]

@@versioncity1 hahahaha, gottem

[@ЛюбовьМельникова-ъ7ц]

И все - таки он смущается.

[@wilfredoriverajr.]

♥❤‍🩹💙❤

[@penguin44ca]

Wait. He was gay?

[@ah7910]

Poor you. Get over it, the rest of the Western World has.

[@ГалинаЕселевская]

Ну как сказать ,что был геем, у него и девушки были и жил с некоторыми в молодости !(со студенткой ,с китаянкой и были модели у него двое ) Лучше сказать что он был гомосексуалистом ,Кенни был у него за место жены !Не думаю что он мог допустить себя ,чтоб им пользовались мужчины !Это он мог пользоваться ими !

[@josephtafur]

Yes

[@sandrasillery4493]

ROFLOL

[@thesaintst1851]

You’re joking right? 😂😂😂😂

[@Hmoo424]

His accent doesn’t match his looks

[@listen2music811]

YES IT DOES and YES I AM SCREAMING.