Jack Hanna Collection on Letterman, Part 5 of 11: 1998-1999

Jack Hanna appeared on Dave's Late Night and Late Show 101 times. Here are all of them split into eleven parts, plus some extras.
A separate blog post will have detailed descriptions. Included will be animal stats and entries from Michael McIntee's "Wahoo Gazettes."
This is for Jack and his family. May they find some comfort and laughter.
Late Show:
36. February 12, 1998.
37. April 28, 1998.
38. July 28, 1998. With kids.
39. September 11, 1998.
40. November 17, 1998.
41. January 15, 1999.
42. April 16, 1999.
43. July 1, 1999.
44. October 8, 1999.
45. November 10, 1999.

[@lisabateman1544]

I love how Jack is completely enthused about every single animal. He genuinely loves them all.

[@user-ez5bx8ns9o]

I love animals. I love Jack Hanna. So great when he appeared on Letterman. Also, watched all his TV shows. Felt badly when he became ill. Miss him his passion, compassion, for animals. Hope he his family are doing well. Godspeed.

[@LM-fb4kj]

The monkey and dog cracked me up. What a pair! I could watch them all day. Hilarious Buds.

[@Kurt77777]

@Russell Collier It's not an ape, it's a chimpanzee. Come on Russell, pay attention, will you?

[@barf1449]

@@Kurt77777 a chimp is a type of ape. Come on, Kurt, pay attention, will you?

[@debschaefer7820]

Who gives a rat's *ss?

[@ruthmcconnell8864]

Lynda please help me find the monkey n dog video on Letterman. I've seen it but want to share I just can't find.

[@ruthmcconnell8864]

I hope we have up and coming shows like this. I hope this doesn't mark the end of great entertainment.

[@believeinyourself7511]

I grew up and worked at the Columbus Zoo. I knew Jack personally and he is very kind to everyone.

[@YodatheHobbit]

He doesn't seem it every time he's on TV. He seems impatient and uncaring.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

That had to be fantastic. It so sad to see him suffering from Alzheimers now. May God Bless him and his wife.

[@user-to6fk3cl2b]

I didn’t know monkeys could text you state that you grew up at the Columbus Zoo . Mr/Mrs. believe in yourself 7511

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I'm not sure its very hard to figure out what she meant. She grew up in Columbus going to the Zoo, and worked there as well. OR she worked there as a teenager and young adult. meaning that she grew up, and matured there working at the zoo alongside Jack Hanna. Seems to me that your reading ability is about the level of simian. @@user-to6fk3cl2b

[@marymarshall7428]

Wish I could have been there, I volunteered at our local shelters, and the animals appreciated everything we did for them, from dusk til dawn, I'm allergic to certain animals otherwise I would have taken them all home. We used to bring them to the beach with us on weekends, and they loved every moment of being alive. The one my brother adopted saved my life when I was 15, I never went jogging without him or one of his buddies afterwards, and taught my children to do the same, those beautiful dogs saved our lives

[@oldbrokensqueezebox]

We need more jack hannas in the world

[@maryannevines8346]

If these 2 had a show together it would be a close run between them and Carol Burnett and Tim Conway. LOL I have always loved it when Jack was on David. Crazy 😁

[@myaj.1685]

I grew up watching him and he’s one of the reasons I care for animals so much. Very heartbreaking to hear about him having Alzheimer’s, and even more heartbreaking to know his loving wife and family tried their hardest to protect him from the media while caring for him through difficult times. Much love to him and his family for all they’ve done for the world❤️

[@elenalatici9568]

Vicious, cruel disease. It just erases you.😢

[@zuzuspetals8323]

These clips are pure gold. Thanks for compiling them. May God bless Jack and his family. 🕊

[@mauricefricke6236]

Poor Jack got diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, I'm afraid. He's retired and won't be making any public appearances anymore. Sad but true.

[@marymarshall7428]

We sure do miss Dave, especially when Jack was on. It was like watching a perfectly entertaining show that you can watch for hours over and over again

[@victorlongoria1048]

These two together were absolutely priceless...missed them both..❤️❤️❤️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️❤️❤️

[@elisavetsandoval5362]

They are both funny AF!!!😂😂😂

[@kaneshuppert636]

Seeing Dave interact with kids and animals shows how sweet and decent he is. Dave and Jack together are just delightful!

[@nascarvintage17]

i totaly agree with you

[@heidiwaddell5721]

These two are comedy gold. Who would have thought they could play humor off each.other so well

[@theone8534]

So nice to see grown men behaving like little kids, we should all try to be more like that and not so serious all the time. God bless you boys!🤣

[@marthalisk303]

God I love Jack! He loves these creatures so much. His enthusiasm is just infectious. Liked the segment with kids and that he works with them to learn about and appreciate the animals.

[@mikes3827]

Agreed. And thank KZbin for having all his segments on David Letterman's show. Hilarious interactions Jack and Dave had during their many years on TV together. So sad to hear he has Alzheimer's, especially as my mom is in the advanced stage of the disease herself.

[@astilealavatica1404]

Jack needs more love in the comments

[@astilealavatica1404]

Someone stole his owl? Where are the comment anecdotes that explain where some of these stories lead?

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Love. hymn.. you have a great name.. Jah love Jah rastafari praises blessings respectfully Tucson Arizona Sonoran desert 🏜️

[@donaldclick4842]

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[@amberrountree5069]

Thank you for taking the time. You don't know how awesome you are to show these clips. With everything going on, I watch each episode pretending that I still live in that moment in time. Thank you!

[@dongiller]

Thanks!

[@drrobert8678]

Watching these in order. This one has some real gems. Jack's malaria suddenly just a stomach bug with diarrhea. The kids with the animals and Jack's nervous coaching. Another appearance by the Andean Condor. The notorious close ups. Conures perching on audience member's heads. These appearances are just so priceless. I hesitated watching these due to the length of each individual part, but, wow, they are time well spent and when it's over it seems like it ends too soon. These videos are SO entertaining, thanks so much to Don.

[@chuckfortier4866]

One of the best t.v. show ever....

[@CptCrash21]

Always one of my favorites on the show. He was a great foil for Dave.

[@trevormiles5852]

I love how jack never turns off. No it is not mustard!!

[@sondrastearns1662]

Some of the best tv ever. Thank you

[@ericaquick7157]

“Stand back son that’s a Dingo” lmao gotta love Dave

[@randyj420]

Thanks Don - these Jack Hanna eps are so great. Seeing these again is amazing. Dave is hilarious.

[@paulmiller2969]

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[@TerryHarp65pj]

David is annoying, at best. But I love Jack Hanna!!

[@amysmith2265]

Thank you so much Don for the work involved in creating these and for posting them. So glad I stumbled on to them. I laughed incessantly. Makes me miss Dave. THANK YOU DON!

[@jenflaherty1937]

Love these guys together.

[@ArnavPati]

Great to see Jarod Miller assisting Jack! His appearances on Conan were awesome :)

[@asmaakim4696]

The legless lizard we need to know about it , i never saw that one before 😳

[@barbararobbins441]

I LOVE THESE

[@joanettemurch9040]

I thank you Don

[@ChickenBoneNews]

Thank you for this collection of Jack Hanna❤

[@barbkleveter9680]

I feel privileged to see these episodes with Jack Hanna. Not only does he teach us, he has a great way not only with animals, but with people. He and David make a great team!! I hope to see more from Jack in the future. Best wishes to you Jack and stay safe!!! Thanks for all you do for animals!!!

[@ShibaMomma143]

Cream Shiba Inus are very uncommon, so it was a real treat to see one! I had one named Cotton. God was she beautiful. I miss her...

[@donaldlambert5628]

I love it. Jack is a cool guy.

[@katiezee2]

ah that's adorable, the chimp with his puppy

[@terencedove5047]

Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!

[@heidisexton5928]

I love David Letterman with Jack Hanna it's almost like we have Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis back. (you have to pay .attention)

[@Maya_Pinion]

Heyyyyyy,the baboons 💄 lipstick is out.lovely shade of pink. 👄

[@kennagel8088]

Thanks for posting these.

[@Darbysmommy]

Great videos. Thank you for posting all of them. With horrific mass shootings almost daily, women’s rights being taken away, the war in Ukraine, and the general demise of our democracy, watching Jack and his animals with Dave is healing for the soul.

[@jimreily7538]

Bob Ross, Mister Rogers and Joe Pera have a similar effect.

[@NormAppleton]

Jack Hanna...master of anarchy

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Comoflage

[@Maya_Pinion]

😎 awesome.. what a couple! 😅 Of epic dudes...remember,anyone out there,when Johnny Carson had (can't remember names🙄) the animals come on? Always,hilarious,like kids as guests....✌️👍

[@debschaefer7820]

I remember the animals on Johnny Carson. I believe most of the they were brought on by a woman by the name of Joan Embery. She is 72 now and survived a stroke.

[@tomsauer3830]

Tigers are so magnificent. Only 18 months old and 200 lbs.

[@ritamccomas9271]

Nobody can top the late Johnny Carson when it came to having wild animals on stage!

[@sueroork8452]

What kind of remark is that?

[@sueroork8452]

All the cats have white dots on the back of their ears.

[@dorisfaust8965]

Why does worldwide pants overshadow visual?

[@dongiller]

It’s a watermark that couldn’t be helped. Either that or no upload.

[@Jadecrest123]

Forgot Sun bear Jack. lol

[@ezrc9294]

Hanna is so darn funny

[@bskksb6815]

These 2 are so funny !

[@amichels]

27:47 you can look at him

[@tabethasgamingsite5508]

There's the Grizzly bear the sun bear,the brown bear and the Black bear and the polar bear and The blue Bear.

[@browneyez7500]

2022: the monkey & dog 😂

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Chimp

[@stephanlarsen8169]

Phreinds

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

Jack Hanna so funny. I miss Steve Irwin

[@vjstv0101]

54:12 aww beautiful penguin

[@JustinProper]

1:15:00 Jarod Miller was on Conan's Late Night show many times & the animals were always out of control 😂

[@suzannevandivort3278]

Jack looks a bit annoyed with Dave!

[@djm3suxx]

What intro song is Paul Shaffer and the CBS orchestra playing in the first introduction of Jack Hanna??

[@dongiller]

“Don’t Bring Me Down” - The Animals. Original recording here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXLNp2aqhZuDldE

[@djm3suxx]

@@dongiller Thank you so much!

[@jeffreymadden2745]

Hey don what song did the late night band of the intro of the second film festival.

[@deehart5866]

What is up with the water mark? Are you afraid I will steal your video.

[@dongiller]

Others have.

[@jimreily7538]

​@@dongiller Would you allow unwatermarked access on request if the person credits your channel and WWP ?

[@dongiller]

@@jimreily7538 The “Worldwide Pants” watermark is embedded into the video and not within my control to remove.

[@jimreily7538]

@@dongiller No worries, thanks

[@KrishnaTiwari-co8er]

Tigers are giants especially bengal and Siberian... We all herd crowd go ohhhhh!!... When jack said it's just 18 months old and would grow to 5 600 pounds

[@elenalatici9568]

Gone With the Wind vs Jurassic Park 😅😅😅😅😅

[@stephanlarsen8169]

I love.camels....and their.... Toes

[@tabethasgamingsite5508]

And wolf are Like Dog's and They are wild but you can have them for pets.

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Wonder what all the talk about Johnny Depp was about...

[@stornkolson]

Huh, I thought that too 🤔

[@SunnyKumarNoel]

Anyone know why they always play 'house of the rising sun' when he enters?

[@dongiller]

You know the song but not the group that popularized it?

[@SunnyKumarNoel]

@@dongiller Actually i realized 10 minutes after posting the comment. Much thanks for your videos Don.

[@Donna-hz3vi]

Possibly because the song was sung by The Animals ?

[@suemoo22]

I wondered that too!

[@TheCandiceWang]

3:40 starts the Shiba chimp sniffing comedy duo 🤍🖤

[@asmaakim4696]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@josephmull2158]

Joe exotic.. Florida..

[@windwhipped5]

Sun bear

[@barbracook1815]

I don t think the bear likes the music, to loud

[@lissalives1]

Camels do not store water in their humps! They store fat! 🙄

[@chrishossack445]

Cassowary came on, just nope, it's Australian, no Australian soldier will deal with that or a saltwater crocodile, the rest of Australia's most deadliest are day to day.

[@jimreily7538]

Yep. Red backs, eastern Tiger snakes, funnel webs - I had a funnel web outside my garage and a red back nest inside it, and, a red belly black snake in my woodpile. Red bellies aren't that deadly and I know people who've survived numerous bites. They're very shy unless cornered. And they look like sticks when you're riding a bike. I've nearly run over all sorts of snakes, but thankfully always noticed that they weren't sticks, just in the last second. Oh and I also had a diamond python under my kitchen sink. It's actually pretty gnarly because it was eating mice and rats down there. The problem is that it stank, but it kept the rats and mice away. And those little bastards are destructive. A diamond python bite isn't even venemous. It's hard to get then to bite you, even if you try. But I have been bitten and it hurts because they clamp their jaws on extremely tightly. But aside from the pain there's absolutely nothing to worry about because they don't inject any venom so you don't need to go the hospital.

[@DeltaFRFX]

The logo plastered on the video really made it harder to enjoy

[@dongiller]

It was either the video with the watermark or no video. I managed to dilute it some.

[@yepperooyepperoo5800]

Looking back I don't think these two liked each other

[@dongiller]

You couldn’t be more incorrect. Dave would not have had Jack on so many times if he didn’t like him. And Jack wouldn’t have wanted to appear so many times for same.

[@yepperooyepperoo5800]

@@dongiller How can I be wrong if it's my opinion? Just because you are asked to come on a show doesn't mean they like you. They know you generate viewers and it's exposure for the zoo.

[@dongiller]

You’re entitled to your opinion. I’m entitled to challenge it, knowing the history of the people involved.

[@TheCandiceWang]

@@yepperooyepperoo5800 it can be your opinion, but your opinion can be wrong 😅😁 they love each other! Been buddies for decades.

[@jacquelinesento425]

Not true they were friends for over 2 decades. Jack appeared on 108 episodes of Letterman. Its entertainment for them to act that way with one another. You can tell that Letterman really loved animals

[@F.A.L.K.O.R]

🇺🇸🇺🇦❤🤍‬💙💛🌹‬🇮🇱‬🤍💙‬

[@clashofminiatures]

stupid water marks

[@dongiller]

Cry more. It was either the watermark or no video.

[@lissalives1]

That wording in the background ruined this for me.

[@dongiller]

Honestly, cry more.

[@lissalives1]

@@dongiller aww. You’re so kind.

[@canadasweetie]

That chimp won’t leave that poor dog alone. I don’t really like Jack Hannah’s demeanor.

[@gregdayton786]

It's a chimp, not a monkey!