John Witherspoon on Letterman, 1987, 1988, and 1991

John Witherspoon appeared sixteen times (plus one taped cameo) on Late Night and twenty-two times (plus one taped cameo) on Late Show. I've selected three Late Night appearances for reasons that'll become clear as you watch.
1. August 12, 1987
2. September 6, 1988
3. December 20, 1991

[@dreddmann9292]

had no idea John Witherspoon and David Letterman where so close. David Letterman was his best man at his wedding and baptized John's first born. Never would of known this till I watched this.

[@johnnytoobad2979]

Almost brought to tears when he pulled out the pictures of his brand new baby boy. He was so proud.

[@ribdakid5215]

Johnny too bad .His son has a KZbin channel, JD Witherspoon. he does stand up just like his dad.

[@JohnRapheal7]

Its crazy seein Grandad as a young man. Rip Pops!

[@EarthdogGFX]

Never knew him and dave were so close , crazy seeing him show his sons baby pics they were both on joe rogan 5 months ago ..

[@9knine501]

They go way back to the comedy club...letterman is the godfather of his kids..they been friends for a long time before they wete famous and john was working at the gucci store and at night getting the late late hours at the comedy club with Letterman...he was also richard pryor really close friend ..john witherspoon brother was in motown so he knew alot of famous people ..in regards that he earned his own way besides having a famous brother

[@emmanuelferguson5604]

Right,i perfect condition im still shocked

[@Rubin4749]

Witherspoon is not only a great comedian, but also seems like a kind soul. This is one of the reasons Letterman was so great, getting guys like Witherspoon on the airwaves. We need more people like Witherspoon in this world right now. Wishing God will give strength to his family during this hard time. He'll be remembered by Letterman Show fans as well as many others.

[@ghanasoul]

This is what comedy used to be about. If a comic made it, got his own show, film etc. he’d throw his friend a bone and put him on so they’d get exposure. Dave did this multiple times for John, Jimmie Walker and many others. Too bad Jay Leno wasn’t that way. Today its every man 4 themselves. Minus Adam Sandler who’s constantly throwing his comedy buddies a bone in his movies.

[@Jasmine-sm4xu]

He was such a family man !! You can tell he adored fatherhood and being a husband ♥️♥️

[@tallspaniard1]

Here is a man that could make you laugh , even if you weren’t in the mood . Gonna miss this man for a long long time 😢

[@drappointment4509]

I don't get his humor

[@bsimpson2288]

Pops always in a fresh Polo...

[@rakeldanell]

That MJ impression 🤣! "The bones of the elephant man!"

[@KirkFields]

🤭👍

[@ztoxtube]

I just found out why the band played "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" for John is because his brother wrote it. Also this guy was a riot. "Don't nobody go in there for 35... 45 minutes."

[@s.e.2018]

I wonder if he wrote it because his brother was broken hearted

[@KirkFields]

🤭👍

[@AndriaaLeoLove]

Really??!! 😊

[@Steppin2theAM]

That Steve Wonder one got me! No matter how young, this man has always been Pops!

[@DJRitty]

It only makes me realize daves been off tv now for such a bit that hes an old man too...one day he wont be here either. Once a certain old guard passes from Sullivan to Carson and even stretching as far as siskel and ebert, the new guard comes in and burns it all down. Only they USED to replace with it stuff now no one's happy until everything is a wasteland. These new ctas just don't have it and those old cats being bound by network standards and practices was actually a good thing...NOW it's carte blanche when it comes to dirty tv. Gonna be no one left soon but young peeps I don't care about watching. RIP Pops, ain't too many left...

[@metrosoul1]

RIP JOHN!!!, that brother stayed in Polo.

[@milzmagnetic8225]

FUNK 45 LL$

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Rest in Heavenly peace, sir. You will be missed, Mr. Witherspoon

[@DeepbloodFang]

You can tell they were best friends by just seeing his reactions when Dave rips right into him.

[@julesoftheNW]

Thank you, Don. I heard of John Witherspoon's passing this morning. Our condolences to John's family. RIP Mr. Witherspoon, we truly enjoyed your humor over the years.

[@puffnstuff4004]

John was one of Dave's best recurring guests.

[@johnwise8433]

"Last friday"(2020) won't be the same without him.

[@jumaineadams9152]

I can't sing whiskey gin and Wine without seeing his dance and start to cry.

[@CJCtelevisionnetwork]

John Wise they still doing it? How can they without John and Chris Tucker?:(

[@HappyLife-tg8yy]

Tired of hearing about that movie. Hope they don't make it. Tired of Ratchet shit

[@dianne8340]

@@CJCtelevisionnetwork They can use Pop's brother, Uncle Elroy--D.C. Curry from "The Next Friday" in a bigger role within the next script. Pop's death can be written into the updated story line. There are other talented black comics and actors that can still make the series funny.

[@ThommyMckGoaty]

John Wise Ice cube said there won’t be a new Friday because New Line Cinema didn’t like the scripts

[@imawakeareyou7082]

Black men and White men have more chemistry than you think and make great friends to bad they're more worried about what their friends and family members would think of them if they're caught hanging out with a Black guy, smh. Man up and stop allowing your family, wife and friends run you, stop missing out on the fun. WE LOVE YOU JOHN !!!!

[@DJRitty]

look up tim and tom...first mixed stand up - they would each play to the other's crowd and do material together. Great story. Tim Reid and Tom Dreesan, I forget but there videos of his here too. This channel is the bomb... Always surprised by people who think people of ANY color can't be friends lol Got two hands, two feet and a brain!? Hey ME TOO!!!! lol ;P Right?

[@imari2305]

Wow I didn't know Dave and John were so close. J.D. was so adorable as a baby!! RIP John you are surely missed but never forgotten.

[@MrCeora]

John's brother wrote "What becomes of the broken Hearted" by Jimmy Ruffin, David Ruffin's brother at Motown.

[@sanjsingh8504]

You can see where his comedy styles develop through these few years on here. Miss you pops rest easy in heaven ❤

[@originalRAS]

"I love america although I'm not from here. Im from Chicago..."

[@pitbull64]

A lot of people may not know that Letterman is Godfather to John's son John David. These guys go back to the short lived Richard Pryor show on NBC where they worked together. RIP, Pops

[@dongiller]

I’m sure folks would know that had they watched this collection.

[@jsrecords2023]

Congratulations on getting the channel back, Don!

[@aaronderrico7193]

That's so cool how when John walked in Dave had Paul and the band play What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted, co-written by John's older brother, William. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Weatherspoon

[@loyeruckman120]

Don, the world is a better place with your channel.

[@bundangkorea]

Thank you for posting this! Perfectly timed as always

[@johnwise8433]

Really appreciate this upload. John Witherspoon was so talented and funny. Have always loved his comedy. He was the foundation on the "friday" movies cast. You'll be missed John. Thoughts go out to his family.

[@RollingOrmond]

Wow, not many shows where Dave shares photos from his guest's wedding where he's the best man. They must have been tight.

[@LilliLamour]

Rolling Ormond They were best friends. John’s son is not only named after David, but David is his godfather.

[@JessWeezy1]

@@LilliLamour That is so sweet, I never knew

[@joshfox09]

“ best city in the woooorld” is how he came up with his line in the movie Little man! “I’m the best daddy in the wooooorld!!!” 😂😪

[@BeardedKingface]

Thanks for posting Don. That second vid is exactly a month after my birthday. RIP pops!

[@defaultusername123]

*YES! YES! YES! GLAD YOURE BACK!* R.I.P. JOHN WITHERSPOON ANOTHER COMEDY LEGEND GONE

[@JayEm74]

and David Sanborn playing saxophone. Wow.

[@dankauffmanmusic]

RIP David

[@kendrahterrell4042]

Rip pops u will 4ever be in our hearts the pops we all loved and grew up with 😢😢😢😢😍😍😍👍

[@jedblaugrund597]

So happy you're back to entertain America!

[@jurgostuff]

Don, you wouldn't believe the dream I had about your channel. ...oh wait, maybe you would. Seriously, I was so excited when this video's notification popped up! Thank you for doing what you do.

[@Xayjohns]

Rest in peace. He was getting ready to perform in my city this weekend.

[@Xayjohns]

@@PennyMsElite And my brother was going to go see him

[@Xayjohns]

@@PennyMsElite Yeah

[@tubafats100]

Wow look at JD! It’s so kool to know they had such a cool relationship and that JD has turned out to be an entertainer just like his pops

[@aftertonightshow]

Glad you're back

[@rafaellarkins405]

Him and David used to hang together they were best friends ✊

[@oneway4667]

Rafael Larkins they both started as a host at the comedy house i believe if I remember John did the early show and Dave did the late show

[@ertfgghhhh]

U are stretching it a bit much. Best friends?

[@wakeupstopsleeping6300]

@@ertfgghhhh yes they were Dave is the godfather of his john kids so if that doesn't sound like best friends what does?

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@wakeupstopsleeping6300 people do it for many reasons ie political reasons among others

[@wakeupstopsleeping6300]

@@ertfgghhhh uh no in this case they were truly good friends I dont understand why people bring politics into everything.

[@nidialuccioni137]

Great Comedian made everyone laugh rest in peace Mr. John Witherspoon from the fans from around the world and me Besitos

[@barnyard4068]

Wonderful post!!! Thanks!!!

[@frederickmiles1811]

Pops coming out looking like Frank off moesha..R.I.P

[@GeoffNelson]

Omg omg omg you’re back! God be praised!

[@OrangeBang74]

Welcome back, DonzTV!

[@davidmalik9821]

When people say that someone is naturally funny they have no idea how hard comedy is. It was good to see him in his early years to be reminded from whence he came and what he had become. He will be missed, what a funny man.

[@jumaineadams9152]

I can't stop crying about Pops.

[@user-jl2te1tt5z]

Shut the fuck up and you'll stop

[@ertfgghhhh]

So u have literally been crying for days, huh

[@user-jl2te1tt5z]

@Junior S you must be his bitch Hun?

[@jumaineadams9152]

@@ertfgghhhh yep

[@squireboi318]

Jumaine Adams u need a life!

[@mikebailey9998]

Welcome back Don! Really!

[@og_steiney]

Don, I'd love to see more Spoon if you ever have time! I appreciate all your work on these.

[@sandyg.8318]

1:57 he had to even laugh at himself on that one 🤣😂 so funny. The legend will be missed.

[@JessWeezy1]

He passed away?!?

[@sandyg.8318]

My name feels weird yep :(

[@caligirlNita94803]

Thank you Johh for the laughs.

[@jumaineadams9152]

I know David Letterman is really taking it very very hard. His sons godfather and his best friend is gone.

[@mojojojo815]

#runJDrun much love to you and the family. beautiful to see you at 2 months old. Pops was clearly proud.

[@janebutterfly9089]

This guy is so funny. A super legend. The comedy biz won't be the same without you. Heaven just got funnier. RIP POP'S.

[@ehindman7947]

Glad you are back! What would we have done without your channel after Witherspoon's passing? I always enjoyed his appearances on the show!

[@rocketreindeer]

I will sure miss that guy. I still howl whenever I think of John delivering any random line when he played the proud (?) manager of Winky Dinky Dogs in Hollywood Shuffle. HA HA HA HA...!! I read years ago that he and Dave were best friends, that would explain why he was his son's godfather. Thanks so much for all the laughs Johnny, I will have them in my heart till I leave this world. Peace to his whole family including his buddy Dave.

[@JackSilbert]

Thank you, Don!!!

[@Officiajmusiq]

This man been old since the beginning of time lol

[@8656737s]

RIP legend 💔

[@imheresoidontgetfined]

His third time back was by far the funniest from the condoms and Wilt had me 😭

[@thecaptain5300]

The best one of his appearances on Letterman was 2/2/2005 you guys should add that to this list. Funniest sh*t I’ve ever seen.

[@danieleady7861]

RIP John Witherspoon You will be missed POPS

[@iTzShakenJoE]

wow this was a day after I was born :D..!!!!!!

[@carriemtsh9648]

Pops in his so-fine years, what a legend, RIP mr Witherspoon 🙏🏾thank you for making us laugh🙏🏾.

[@paulcolbourne9112]

To tell you the truth I only went to New York City because I kept seeing Witherspoon here calling it 'the greatest city in the world'. 16:30 That bit was hilarious.

[@TryingSO]

He looks like Carlton.. (Alfonso)

[@thomassalas5191]

I said the same

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

Ladies and Gentlemen the man the myth the legend Don is back. Everyone tune out the other channels Don has it from here capiche.

[@dullesperez9698]

Dave been around so long.n his pops best friends..

[@jakedizzle]

He was his best man too! I just kept reading comments that they are each other God father's.

[@og_steiney]

They gonna take him to Toledo and tell him he won

[@DivaDen]

I never knew they were best friends

[@Alexz_Archivz]

You can see Chris Tucker in Witherspoon's act in this video from Tuckers Def Comedy Jam debut.

[@westafarian9579]

love ya pops. rip

[@spinningbackkick6021]

Wow. Crazy the topics that were current news before I was born.

[@Vikezupa]

Man, the dude was one of a kind. Super funny.

[@cbwavy]

Never realized how close they were. Wow that was amazing to see LOL he thought lamaze was le mans haha

[@petejimenez425]

Wow imagine cigars cognac and poker with these two gentleman. They should of had Letterman with cornrows married to an auntie living in the Friday neighborhood or better yet he could of been Smokey's gangster ass stepdad or something.

[@hollaatthekid1796]

I miss the music of this show.

[@brantblk7360]

This is the first time I've seen John young haha RIP

[@_PrimetimePranks]

Pops on the Wayans Brothers. RIP.

[@tezchedda]

4 days before I was born...... damn

[@CJCtelevisionnetwork]

Rest In Peace Sir.

[@SpooksMcGhie]

Paying 55 dollars worth of gas!? That’s so crazy that would never happen in real life

[@walterwells1161]

They was really best friends

[@donnaryland9976]

Omg he was so young here. LoL him.

[@remyboss17]

Lol wow, he looks like carlton from the fresh prince.

[@RoyBruce007]

BANG BANG BANG.

[@nunogomes5705]

RIP pops 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ZviTrader]

Hell no I aint gonna check the tires! lmao

[@dexterhunter2299]

The Isleys got to be related somewhere down the line.

[@resol1992]

The clothes back then was cool, he really liked that into song

[@APOCALYPSE_X-MEN]

John's brother actually wrote that song.

[@dr.joshdarealgamer1610]

RIP John Witherspoon

[@UNCAGED-MONSTA]

Yo my man joked about putting 55$ worth of gas in his car 🤣 if he was alive today he’d be making some hilarious jokes R.I.P 👑

[@jnal21]

I remember watching that wilt chamberlain bit on letterman and hurting because I was laughing so hard. Looking back at it, the crowd seemed much more dead than I remembered.

[@potterydogproduction]

I would love the know how you go about getting these video up you seem to do it so quick

[@thegrimyeaper]

I have an eerie feeling he kills people just so that he can upload videos right after.

[@mutalix]

He probably has a stash of converted vhs to dvd (or whatever format). My neighbor has a humongous collection of videos from the 60s,70s,80s and a lil from the 90s. He converted them from vhs to blu-ray.

[@Poonkie88]

It's the work of the illuminati the all seeing arseholes

[@Rubin4749]

I liked the one about the blacks talking to the screen in a movie theater, the one about Michael jackson and the bones, the Wilt Chamberlain one with the pelvic motions had me laughing awhile. Some of this is non-PC humor which frankly I kinda miss. Gonna miss this guy.

[@sabysoto2095]

RIP😞

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

RIP Johm Witherspoon 😫

[@delboymartin7465]

On one appearance John talked about Brent Marsh, the man who dumped bodies at a crematorium for nearly 20 years. Of course it wasn't funny what Brent Marsh done but when John spoke about it with his body language and facial expressions, it was hilarious.