David Letterman on Giving Conan O'Brien a Horse

David talks about the art of giving gifts, why sending Conan O'Brien a horse backfired on him and what it's like being retired. #KimmelinBrooklyn
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David Letterman on Giving Conan O'Brien a Horse
• David Letterman on Giv...

[@poopyoyo]

david letterman on jimmy kimmel talking about conan o'brien on stephen colbert

[@user-ex6uk6ye3o]

pyoyoyo & some how Jimmy Fallon was mentioned 😂😂

[@BlueAmerican26]

He felt bad for him lol.

[@deathmetalpotato]

LateNightception

[@wimpow]

It is the new meta

[@GrahamCStrouse]

pyoyoyo Pretty meta, right!

[@trentb3148]

You can tell what naturals David Letterman and Conan O'Brien are, that they can each take a 2 minute story and stretch it out into 9 while still making it hilarious.

[@vlo759]

Tre B I like both of them as people in comedy and as hosts, though you have to remember that they have a recital process before the main show when it comes to some shows

[@spliffingrat5469]

Mark Winchester noone will ever be on Mr. Letterman's Level. He's a fcking Legend and a Diffrent Generation of Talkshow Hosts. Wasnt it Letterman who said: Ever new Talkshow Hosts trie to be like the older one. They always fail but creating something new.

[@shanghandi-notrelatedtomah8534]

@@spliffingrat5469 Ya Conan also said that at Dartmouth commencement. I find that concept to be really cool and inspiring.

[@kevinfan726]

Dave us an epic storyteller. I haven't seen Conan enough to know of his prowess, but he's a genius (conan). just a huge IQ.

[@jkap34]

There's quite a difference. Conan actually took a two minute story and turned it into 9 (actually I think total run time was around 7 minutes) and Dave letterman's story was roughly 3 to 4 min. Both are hilarious, but they tell two different perspectives in a 9 min clip about the same thing.

[@adrianisalright]

Its interesting that when Conan and Dave Letterman share their part of the horse story they both took 9 minutes.

[@3pointsracer]

Adrian Ellis Illuminati confirmed

[@unkowngambler6706]

I just think 9 min is the allotted segment

[@burtonmatterhorn]

+CSGO Clips illuminati only allows for 9 minute segments

[@DutchHeathen]

Of course! Illuminati symbol is a triangle. Has 3 sides. 9 is 3x3. They're trying to make the TRIFORCE through the corrupted power of media! OMG, so obvious.

[@dav1dgear]

Triforce? I didn't realize the Illumnatis are Zelda fans. Ok not playing ant Zelda game ever again :D

[@singularitybound]

Conan, the one true heir of Dave.

[@DDELE7]

Singularity Bound so who do you think will be Conan’s heir?

[@MG-np6wh]

@@pretext107 He has the most loyal fanbase, he can get a show on netflix and people will watch it. Some of those shows depend on the network so much, Conan not really, he can shine anywhere

[@temudgin62]

@@pretext107 It's not his fault most people prefer bland personalities and unintelligent humour like Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno.

[@sahin1645]

@@pretext107 you must be a Fallen fan

[@temudgin62]

@John Buick okay.

[@gracieambrosio4967]

I see Conan O'brien , I click

[@jeptime657]

Gracieli Ambrósio if Conan responds to this comment by Letterman, they might start a fun feud of sorts.

[@gracieambrosio4967]

Jep Time Let's hope he does

[@benh8548]

Gracieli Ambrósio don't we all?

[@SmugSuspenders]

The man is walking clickbait.

[@wolverineiscool7161]

I see letterman i click

[@orangeapples]

The best part is neither David nor Conan were asked about the horse. They just had to vent. And they both took almost 10 minutes.

[@actownsend7288]

I’m still trying to explain this to my wife and mother in law

[@BrendanBeckett]

David Letterman talking to jimmy kimmel about a conservation Conan O'Brien had with Stephen Colbert. Latenightception overload.

[@rooz800]

Brendan Beckett dissing fallon

[@proxymoxie]

Conservation😂

[@chiraglunagaria4597]

While burning Jimmy Fellon

[@Mike_Ka-Chowski]

I like how Stephen just asked Conan one thing and Jimmy didn't even ask David anything yet both devolved into a horse rant

[@chrysalis33]

Clearly the only way to resolve this misunderstanding is for Conan to film a remote at the Equine Massage Centre with Letterman and Dave the horse.

[@NicheCaesar]

unicorn puppy kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX2clp-Xjpmfb6c there ya go!

[@lottielotte]

Yes this.

[@Kinobambino]

Omg please

[@ValerieVfc]

Pretty well thought out joke, and Conan most likely knew it was. But maybe Conan has the bigger heart, since the horse is now getting massaged all the time, instead of being wheeled around as a joke.

[@biscuithammer2000]

now Dave will just return it...poor horse

[@AqibA.C.]

Well I mean it seemed like Conan didn't know it was a joke at all; based on what he was saying to Stephen, it sounded like he thought of David Letterman as a role model. So I'm not entirely sure, but maybe he was more sentimental than Letterman anticipated.

[@spiros7m]

Nah I don't think he knew. Letterman is his idol so Conan would keep whatever gift Dave would sent him. Jimmy Kimmel is pretending that he wouldn't, but I'm sure he would keep the horse too. He's an even bigger Letterman fan.

[@Dracattack]

The way Conan tells it the handlers just dropped off the horse at the studio and left

[@klyn4691]

Aqib.A.C No I think Conan knew. He said Dave knew what he was doing, and that he’s a genius. I think Conan just thought it was a different joke than the one Dave intended

[@nigelnyoni8265]

"She's an equestrian. I'm Presbyterian, are you Jewish?" 😂😂😂

[@jimjam5490]

What is this, a crossover episode?

[@Missing_Balloon]

Puggle Pug they need to bring Bojack horseman on

[@HenrySkalitz1403]

top 10 anime crossovers

[@ucantseemeverywell]

i love you

[@JammastaJ23]

Doggy doggy what now?

[@ArielGonzalez1]

latenightception

[@karanjetley]

That Fallon burn though!

[@xdmoath]

what does he mean by that ?

[@pooyamon7154]

7down bo not a lot of hosts really like Fallon and the tonight show because of many reasons

[@gcc4426]

fallon is the least night show host that i like, followed by james corden. they're so overrated and their contents aren't as interesting as kimmel, oliver, colbert & o'brien combined.

[@magicrat74]

gc68 You're kinda setting the bar high though, if they have to beat your 4 favourites combined effort for you to like them :p

[@dionysus951]

magicrat74 Hahah yeah weird phrasing

[@qwertylol33]

Letterman left late night to run the north pole

[@partypiano0729]

Cutest comment I've seen

[@teeniebeenie8774]

eventually his fug beard can drape over and cover his bald spots

[@partypiano0729]

...and if you live long enough, maybe your ball-sack will cover yours

[@robertjenkins6132]

Either that or he became Amish.

[@JenniferLinchDirector]

hahahah

[@computer2computer]

Now all David Letterman needs is the muscles, and he'll be Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z.

[@bevrosity]

computer2computer he's just assuming hermit form.

[@scott4398]

this is the most accurate fact in all of facturacy

[@SmugSuspenders]

Made me Google :p

[@gigijhonson]

He looks like a Roshi & Connor McGregor fusion

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

You should go speak to JK Simmons about that.

[@bills755]

But now the horse is getting massaged all day, so it all worked out.

[@dlxmarks]

I'm still surprised that Dave gave Conan the horse 2 years ago and the story is just getting out now.

[@BryanMiraflor]

@ex-pfc wintergreen no, Conan and his fam literally have the horse at this horse resort thing where it literally gets massaged all day. lol

[@spacenerd9499]

i just watched that clip right before this

[@alexdumitrescu3025]

Probably costed a lot to deal with it though 😂

[@BednarskiRobert]

to be fair, they both are rich af so it's not like nobody went broke because of it

[@Vank4o]

"The horse broke into Conan's mansion and kicked one of his servants in the head". True comedic genius, I'm dying here XD So far this horse has given us 18 minutes of comedy gold!

[@jacqueline6650]

Q: How do you know David Letterman is the true king of late night? A: Well. He's the only host who can say "even Jimmy Fallon" on national television and everyone still loves him.

[@ogvamp2]

and Conan is the only host who could say that and people would love him even more

[@Kinobambino]

@@ogvamp2 but Conan wouldn't say something like that. Only laugh really hard and genuinely at someone else trashing Fallon

[@pemo2676]

@@Kinobambino he might say it on the podcast

[@LeannefunkE]

I’ll never get over the time when Dave couldn’t remember Jimmy Fallon’s name and called him “Lonny Donaghan” 😂😂😂

[@igorsrbinovski8975]

I loved that line lol.

[@T_WC123]

I was shocked he got it right this time! :)

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

Lol just half an hour later he forgot Fallon's name a second time and called him "Denny Clawson" too, I think.

[@ashrafabdillah5369]

"Even Jimmy Fallon," BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@BaldursPicketFence]

Ashraf Abdillah lol!

[@blub2121]

lol even Letterman must find him fake / dislike his personality

[@gfox9295]

Well, he probably thinks Conan should still be the Tonight Show host (not that that's Fallon's fault, ofc), seeing as how he didn't like the way the Leno -> Conan -> Leno -> Fallon thing happened to Conan anymore than he liked how the Carson -> Leno thing happened to him back in the early 90s.

[@myaccount4699]

Were u fake laughing like Fallon?

[@kinghados]

How have they not fired that idiot because his fake laughing is aids

[@natalie651]

"even Jimmy Fallon". Right there, Dave. Right there, is why I love you and miss you.

[@ottovaughnjr.9282]

"Conan O'Brien is like some sort of god on " mount Olympus" - David Letterman.

[@CMMaddenJr]

Letterman goes on Kimmel and talks about Conan talking about him on Colbert while also mentioning Fallon. This is too meta for me.

[@Viewer13128]

Lol Jimmy sticking up for Conan.

[@stormtraitor6545]

Azu Shi He also stuck up for him during the late night wars

[@Afrodude94]

Omg, he came back as Gandalf the White!

[@truongsinh9955]

David* the White!

[@joekaput747]

He comes back to us at the turn of the tide. Something is about to happen.

[@kaiserped]

@Afrodude94 You shall not passssssssss

[@roddycancio6309]

David looks like he's running for president in the 1840s.

[@bootleggedkilla]

And if he ran today. If vote for him

[@MrPartch]

@@bootleggedkilla you'll first have to learn English i am afraid :(

[@svenniepennie4237]

He looks like a leaner version of GRR Martin.

[@acgm046]

svennie pennie Hahaha or skinny Santa

[@jonturner7729]

The back and forth with Paul was heart warming

[@HappyNBoy]

"oh the thing Conan said?" "yeah" "nah, I don't remember"

[@kashyapd7934]

Channel: Jimmy Guest: David About: Conan On: Stephen Hotel: Trivago

[@TheSmilodon85]

David Letterman is a damn troll lol

[@hemanroczko1799]

Well, he looks the part...

[@lunanasushistax6692]

"He's a genius, but he's an evil genius" - Conan

[@fotm07]

TheSmilodon85 he’s not just a troll, he’s kinda like one of the original trolls

[@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n]

That thought behind the joke was Pretty Shitty

[@vc6103]

Pretty sure the ties were meant to be a gag gift too and he wasnt intending them to be worn lol

[@rudyfat7073]

That Paul "No, I don't remember" had me on the floor

[@rmmvpm]

"She's equestrian, I'm presbyterian are you jewish?" hahahaha

[@ceyrai]

A legendary talk show host on another legendary host's show, talking about gifting a legendary host with a horse, which aforementioned host talked about on another legendary host's show. I love this crossover, please give me more

[@umangdeeprai]

And something called a "Fallon" was also mentioned.

[@ArielGonzalez1]

*LateNightception intensifies*

[@whataappp691]

I like the fact that Kimmel defended Conan till the last second.

[@obviously1871]

but he just said that.....he didnt....

[@jfish032]

But he clearly was defending him! And I respect Jimmy a lot for that

[@8aba_Yaga]

i was expecting Conan to walk out during that story, isn't he in new york right now as well?

[@themightymonarch5365]

maroonoasis I believe he lives in La now

[@R0Zoro]

Yeah, I really think they should do a crossover of their New York specials.

[@nahidparvez]

maroonoasis Yes .. Conan is in New York now ..

[@ChrisValencia]

yes he's there filming for his Apollo shows next month

[@branchdravidian]

e a t p a n t

[@r3natt3]

David: Paul, do you remember that? Paul: The thing Conan wrote for you? David: Yah! Paul: No, I don't remember it... Hahaha!

[@TheBraunMachine2011]

I lol'd so hard that, love those two, they still got it.

[@aminamelancon5640]

I really need Jon batiste to take notes. Brilliant musician, horrible sidekick.

[@PraxisPeabody]

Classic Paul.

[@PatrickPrejusa]

I love everything about this. I love the story, Conan's involvement, and I love that Paul is there. It's like Letterman walks in and it's his show now.

[@Fettclone1]

Watching this again, I love how genuine Jimmy's smile is when he hugs Dave.

[@kitpalmer1583]

it's kinda sweet that Dave had a bit ready. I like the idea that he's still writing jokes while enjoying retirement.

[@SD_702]

The interaction with Paul at 4:40 though... Like riding a bike 🙏

[@lundylow]

I love how Dave keeps mentioning the horse taking a dump on the stage like it was choreography the horse had planned.

[@dhanvi768]

Jimmy is like a student in a class here it’s awesome

[@natasico]

even jimmy Fallon, hahahaha.

[@on2wheels378]

I remember as a kid being able to watch David Letterman when I was sick with the chicken pox. The first Letterman episode I saw, he was in a suit of alka seltzer and he was dunked in a tank of water. I was 10 years old.

[@actownsend7288]

David Letterman you’re my hero!!! Without you the Jimmy’s, Craig Ferguson, Colbert and other giants cannot exist!!

[@ROCdevelopments]

He is Talk-Show Gandalf! Gandalf the Late.

[@HelgaCavoli]

"Even Jimmy Fallon". 😂

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

He's turned into Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman

[@teeniebeenie8774]

senility is a terrible thing to witness...

[@bmla88]

Dave could have given Conan ties but instead he gave him the greatest gift of all: a tremendous Talk Show story.

[@pr0n3]

People forget David was a damn good standup comic. The guy still has it!

[@Barnaclebeard]

Maaaaan, when I heard that theme playing, I said to myself, "It's almost like Shaffer is still there." I had no idea, crazy!

[@JS-tk2co]

4:09 shots fired, i repeat shots fired

[@joosunkmybattleship]

You can see the admiration on Jimmy's face. He respects the industry so much

[@shawnamartin5830]

OUTSTANDING David, Paul and Jimmy! I am DELIGHTED.

[@ZxZFPV]

Who knew Santa was a talk show host

[@teeniebeenie8774]

effective wiglet he is wearing

[@robertjenkins6132]

He looks exactly like the skinny Santa in the stop-motion Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

[@parktronz5922]

Conan is King.

[@dattebayo155]

man he's still funny. and it's great to see him and Paul bantering again

[@nancykillsyou]

He seems so energized and excited to be back on tv. I love it.

[@palestinalibre884]

Rich people jokes.

[@TheWOWRichardqian]

David = Conan > Craig > Steven > Jimmy > Fallonny

[@AL-SH]

TheWOWRichardqian Who is Steven?

[@3la2r]

i will put graham after craig but of course if u are talking about american tv then u r right

[@TheWOWRichardqian]

Alaa Raslan I’ll take it 👍🏻

[@Angie-yv7ws]

TheWOWRichardqian Seth Meyers?

[@royalexiles6096]

I think he means Stephen Colbert.

[@karlay455]

The horse story was funny I enjoyed it so much when Conan told the story with his unique personality

[@frankyramone]

He's a talk show host talking to a talk show host about another talk show host on a different talk show talking about a talk show host.

[@dave28bs]

He looks like Father Comstock from Bioshock.

[@Palmieres]

David Matthews The idea of a young Booker with Letterman's face holding a grapling hook in one hand and an old timey gun on the other seems like something you'd see on Mad magazine.

[@kcinks]

I knew that was Paul playing on the intro as soon as I heard it, unquestionable!

[@winstonheller]

''Horses can be crazy'' Great movie title for a comedy movie

[@Fergus316]

The horse represents the glue that bonds these late night hosts together.

[@Kee682]

I'd love to see all of the talk show hosts do a show together one day. Gold

[@kate3636]

To see Paul crack dave up is timeless

[@tonif.3314]

Now Conan needs to do a remote with Letterman to pay the horse a visit !

[@StormDogg]

With that swagger, as soon a Letterman stepped onto the stage the show belonged to him.

[@robertagretaandersone185]

We need to have Dave on Conan!

[@sammybird6981]

Now we should get the perspective from the horse

[@Msbandofbrothers]

David Letterman is such an awesome guy to find in this era

[@pasteldecarne485]

Such a refined humor!!!

[@sudhindrak]

Story telling at its best. Reminds me of when Letterman did the bear story. His sense of humour is just wicked.

[@karebear4957]

From conan’s podcast to conans story on Colbert to now I’m here. Stuff of legends.

[@user-cs1sq9vo4m]

Came here after reading Conan !! Team coco all day long n

[@pablobest4239]

I was so medicated when I was first surprised with this interview on youtube. Unreal. 😂

[@mansuetarius]

Guayabera is the shirt which looks great untucked. Even for formal wear!

[@thecinephill8999]

The Fallon dig had me in stitches.

[@americanpancakelive]

Everybody loves Dave, the best late night talk show host ever, EVER!

[@MrSuperstar1000000]

Finally, a Fallon Burrrrrrrn. So good 😆😆😆😆❤❤❤❤

[@radekiltis9275]

The Legend!

[@buzman1985]

Conan is the king. Has been since 1993 and always will be.

[@Rob-ys5xu]

The best. The absolute best. Period.

[@topramen5344]

The “That would be pedestrian” at the end killed me

[@lotusleo1]

Paul's reply was savage.."I don't remember"

[@coleadkison6875]

Looks like Dave has been working on his stand up

[@UmarTahir]

6:47 I wonder if Conan and Kimmel talk to each other regularly?

[@guthax30]

the coolest guy on television is an old man...and he's still cool. pretty inspiring.

[@tatalooamirfan5545]

I missed him so much! He’s funny af why did he leave the live show

[@georgelicense3492]

This is also gold

[@ya__basic]

David so loves our Coney!

[@damienlobb85]

Anyone else notice that "applause" sign flashing after Kimmel told his hilarious Tie joke?

[@secoulte]

Gawd, he's the best, just the best.

[@el3xtrosky]

Can't wait to see Conan on Jimmy's show..

[@meganmargert99]

Watching now: David Letterman on giving Conan O’Brien a horse Up next: Conan O’Brien didn’t ask David Letterman for a horse

[@babypanthersjr]

david Lettrman is amazing!!!

[@Zabuza3190]

Am I the only one who sees the “Brooklyn” sign behind them as “Brooldyn”?

[@graphicsdbj]

Gleep Glorp wow! It’s like an optical illusion!

[@AisuruMirai]

Yes.

[@deathmetalpotato]

That's the original Welsh spelling

[@Tmendler]

Dyslexia

[@judsonclayto7813]

3rd times a charm... thought you were tripping at first

[@suburbannegro411]

The Legend Returns