Julia Child Collection on Letterman, 1982-1994

There was a rapport between Dave and Julia that other chefs could only pretend to have. She was the best of the best.
Late Night:
1. October 6, 1983. Cooks French Toasted Ham and Cheese sandwich.
2. October 13, 1983. Viewer Mail with Gerard Mulligan as Julia.
3a. October 16, 1985. Penn & Teller's cockroach clip.
3b. October 17, 1985. Omelets. With George Burns and cockroaches from last night.
4. December 22, 1986. Hamburger.
5. September 15, 1988. Flaming Shrimp Salad.
6. October 13, 1989. Duck.
7. July 11, 1990. Omelet with Bill Murray's Love-Cam.
8. December 20, 1990. Cinnamon Toast Crepes.
9. December 11, 1991. A giant Frittata
10. November 6, 1992. Scrod with red garlic.
11. June 22, 1993. Chicken Melon Balls. (Dave's final week of Late Night.)
Late Show:
12. October 25, 1994. Crepes with Art Donovan.

[@Vejur9000]

I love how well Julia handles Dave’s snarky awkwardness.... this woman was intelligent, and no joke. Just a gracious, gifted woman. Dave was lucky to have this icon as his guest.

[@andrewrobinson-redman8255]

She rented a house in the UK in the mid 70's. My wife helped with the housekeeping there and Julia gave her a recipe " Gigot a la moutarde" which over the years we have made many times and continue to do so. Highly recommended.

[@Vejur9000]

@@andrewrobinson-redman8255 Smashing! How very cool.

[@EveryoneIsStupidButMe]

She worked for the OSS (kind of like the CIA)

[@gillianhenson5399]

Goodness, what a very talented lady, “ clue in the word Lady” she rose above the crass remarks from this clearly ignorant man, she was way before her time and honestly everyone could learn from her vast knowledge of everything!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I’ve never been as annoyed with David Letterman as I was when watching this compilation. I don’t know how I ever watched him when I was younger. He was beyond obnoxious.

[@Gio_Vanni6143]

This makes me nostalgic and sad at the same time. I can remember sitting in front of our black and white Magnavox console at about four-years-old watching Julia Child, The Galloping Gourmet and other shows on PBS. Who knows where the time goes?

[@peggydeffley2194]

The Galloping Gourmet!! On our black and white tv, too. My mother loved him. And I’m so grateful that Julia Child’s early shows are saved, to enjoy again and again. When health food became a big deal, and they asked her about her free use of cream, butter, etc., she said “ I don’t think we should be afraid of our food”!

[@terrigodfrey8260]

My son preferred Julia Child to Sesame Street. He's 43 now. lol

[@Gio_Vanni6143]

I can remember the first Sesame Street, Electric Company episodes. Sometimes things pop up on KZbin and memories surface. I was always told I had false memories and that I couldn't remember things at 2 or 3 years of age. No one will ever know because they're my memories and mine alone.

[@stevedyches4635]

@@Gio_Vanni6143 I still remember things from when I was about three. I remember being in the hospital for an operation at 2.5-years-old, had the scar till well into my teens. I was told later it was for a hernia. I even remember crawling around on our front porch unattended and picking up ants and eating them, they were sour by the way. Not too sure how old I was at that time, but I'm guessing between 2 and 3. Now, there are such things as false memories, but there are things that one may recall and think about throughout their life and it stays with them, and sometimes it may not be entirely accurate but a memory nonetheless. There are many other things that I remember from my early childhood before I was 4 and the small town that I grew up in.

[@Gio_Vanni6143]

Thanks for the replies fellow KZbinrs. Much appreciated.

[@MichelleUS66]

It’s very easy to tell when Dave honestly likes one of his guests. He is so sweet with Julia Child.

[@quickchris10]

Well, ``sweet'' by his standards. He was still giving the audience some looks like Julia was an object of ridicule.

[@gates69]

I remember watching her on PBS in the 70’s when I was a kid. Such a sweet lady who never took herself too seriously. Thanks again Don!

[@history6988]

Exactly!! She seemed passionate without the ego.

[@bennuballbags2]

Im Australian and I just discovered this gem of a woman, I love her honesty and humour. These things have disappeared these day.

[@sethflix]

She also used to work for the OSS, which was the precursor to the CIA in America.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@sethflix Cuisine de l'espionage!

[@DandyLion.Wishes]

Read what Wikipedia has to share about this brilliant charming woman. You thought you admired her before but get ready and read top to bottom!🦈!

[@edwardpincus]

These vignettes are delightful, and for me at 78, a happy trip down memory lane. Julia was and to this day remains a wonder. I once met her, briefly, and she was the only woman whose kind eyes I could look directly into, me then in the long ago days standing 6’4”. In my dotage, I occasionally remember that fortunate meeting as one of my life’s high points. Julia Child, one of America’s greatest treasures… We can never thank her enough for what she taught us as a culture.

[@DandyLion.Wishes]

What Wikipedia shares about Julia Child is worth every minute of time it takes to read with the sharks heartily agreeing!🦈💕

[@alphaomega8373]

I miss seeing people like this REAL people!

[@sethflix]

People wear masks today that are made of PC.

[@lukasribin4168]

Why is she real and others not? That’s basically an insult in this context.

[@mortefin5101]

@@lukasribin4168 sometimes the truth is insulting

[@nievelopez5289]

When one said she was the best, is an understatement, she was the greatest in every way! her sense of humor was so down to earth and fun!!! she was, is, and will always be my favorite in her ways, all the ways!!!!

[@glamdolly30]

Agreed, Julia Child was the sweetest, smartest, funniest, kindest lady, and a total original! She had bags of style and was the living embodiment of the old adage 'Be Yourself'.

[@elizabethlarson9655]

She was so darn funny and she just rolled with everything, which probably is a clue to her success.

[@rejoyce318]

Thanks for reminding me how delightfully wacky Dave's show was back in the day.

[@user-sq5ef2uz8i]

Dave and his guest were so entertaining. He still brings wacky on his Netflix show. Check out his interview with Lewis Hamilton.

[@marikatecarlisle3988]

WISH WE STILL HAD HER!

[@bridgetdraper5146]

I grew up watching her. I have been cooking all my life and career. Thank you chef Julia!

[@craig1082]

Love Julia.. She knows how to be light hearted and never afraid to laugh

[@chrisfinster1346]

god damn is she ever sturdy. legend.

[@californianorma876]

HA!! My mother loved Julia Child. The first thing I learned to cook was a soufflé and I did a great job too! Thank you Julia 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@amberlynn5647]

I love Julia Child. My mom couldn’t cook and my dad was the only one who could cook a little (now he’s a wonderful cook) so I would help him cuz he made it look fun. So I told my dad I want to learn to cook anything and everything and Instead of watching cartoons I would watch Julia Child. She was so entertaining and a great teacher I did everything she said to do including reading her and cook books for front to back. Now I can cook anything I love cooking and I always have volunteers to eat my cooking. I have at least 5 to 6 friends that come over every thanksgiving day cuz I make everything homemade.

[@sydludwig1826]

Julia was a gem. When my kids were little I’d cook and often my boys would say, “another one of mom’s crappy dinners!” Lol I’ve gotten better over the years but sometimes I come up with what I call an El Flop-o. My husband eats it anyway.

[@kathrynlayfield9599]

I'll bet those young men don't talk to their wives like that. No dinner for them!

[@MrJakelstr]

I'm circling back watching this again and I am so taken with how Julia is absolutely never daunted, even though something nuts happens every time she's on

[@kck9742]

I would have screamed like a little girl at the roach, but she was completely unfazed.

[@Dianae8256]

I thought the same! It’s the 6 footer’s attitude.

[@angelesrios71]

It is a sign of an experienced chef - as a cook/chef you constantly have to adapt to changes in kitchen tools, food availability, and service requests.

[@JunoBeachGirl_]

Make sure you watch Amy Adams as Julia. Wonderful!

[@cphelan6618]

it is so fun to see these one after the other like this. they had these running gags going. the blow torch, the hot plates, the stuff coming from GMA, the seals, tossing the suit jacket and food at the band- the eggs, too!, smashing the garlic. and it is so funny that after the raw ground beef, David made Paul come up and taste everything. instead, but maybe that was more about his dental prosthetic. he has a gap between his front teeth that he was always self concious about. She was great about just rolling with his nonsense. totally unflappable. thanks for putting this together

[@Roerco]

How about, I feed it to my husband.

[@edwardtyler3677]

Two of my favorite celebrities... one great chef and one great interviewer!!

[@beckythomas5755]

WHAT A NATIONAL TREASURE ! Yes and her HEART was so welcoming !

[@lynnbrannan39]

Thank you for posting this. These shows were from my youth and what a treasure they are!

[@katiezee2]

You can never have enough butter. . . Here Julia, have a cigar.

[@chikeh1]

There is some beautiful magic about the conversations on these clips from the 80s

[@Baba_Wawa]

Absolutely adore her & my spouse gets all the benefits from it! I can honestly say Julia has helped me maintain a happy marriage!

[@brt5273]

I love that she was keeping up with his cheeky antics right from the begining😁

[@louiselanthier5135]

What a treat to watch two funny people enjoying food!

[@eagleeye2300]

Big woman, big personality, no lack of ego! Can't wait for the upcoming movie!

[@helencarinaliljegren1859]

Hi EagleEye, What up coming movie? Please let me know. Many thanks, Helen.

[@cherubim59]

Julia always cracks me up ny some of the things she says when she cooks.

[@sashineb.2114]

This was fun to see, thanks for posting this. I have the book that Julia was promoting, "The Way to Cook", and she autographed it for me during a personal appearance. I've made the chicken melon that she made toward the end of this video. It's a bit of work, but it's delicious. The recipe is online if anyone would like to make it.

[@lmansur1000]

This is great. I shared on Facebook. What a special collection with David and Julia!!

[@cookie5335]

Soo much more enjoyable with.no editing, plenty of.mistakes, free flowing and unscripted.

[@dustinplatt1481]

Julia always said "never apologize for your food"

[@JustinSosa]

Great timing on this one Don. Just watched the Julia documentary--highly recommended to anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating figure. This comp really hits the spot!

[@dongiller]

Thanks, but I put this up in March 2020. :)

[@mrsseasea]

What a great last appearance. Julia was a big part of my growing up years.

[@damntory4309]

She was the epitome of dignity and taste!

[@history6988]

I've never used this word in my life, but she is delightful...omg he just said it too!!

[@nereydacortes1297]

oh, this wonderfully sweet guy! i just love him with any (if🤩😍❤️) of his faults! David Letterman Is so unique, so different...thanks Don for posting the Late Night superb entertainment 👌😉 clips✨🥇😍

[@nereydacortes1297]

🙂

[@r8chlletters]

Julia 🤍 much loved by absolutely everyone including Dave

[@kristyburroughs2267]

love this! thanks for sharing

[@michelleschulz4903]

I remember sitting glued to the TV every time she was on. My mother and I couldn't stop watching her. Great memories.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

"Now you can tell me sweet nothings while it's cooking." You MISSED there, Letterman!

[@trinoromo6619]

Julia Child has a great sense of humor. I admire her. Too bad I was born in the year 2000.

[@user-sq5ef2uz8i]

OMG the two of them dancing was precious!

[@nancydriscoll507]

Oh how I loved watching this lovely.funny and amazing lady / chef when I was a new bride in 1974.She taught me many recipes and seeing her here brings back such sweet memories of the good ole days thank u Don for sharing these great videos with us all.And it sure gave me a good laugh which is the best Medicine ever when u need it!!

[@winstonhg]

She sound British . I know is American,.. she is lovely

[@realemetic1]

YES!!! You included Howard's "Moo"!!!! Thank you!!

[@markcraven8386]

"Oh my thumb" ! Of course first thing I think of...Dan Ackroyd's Julia Child skit. Moooo ! Oh god, I'm dying !

[@baritonebynight]

Her strawberry soufflé that she mentions in the first segment is found in her book From Julia Child's Kitchen and it IS all that.

[@rejoyce318]

Have you made it yourself?

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@rejoyce318 Obviously, if he lived to write that comment

[@3angels1gypsy]

She is absolutely precious ❤️

[@gsxellence]

I miss her

[@elizabethpiccolo5534]

Kinda proud at how David acted, Julia was just a joy to interview, and he was a prince!

[@drivenhome3257]

With all the foodies these days she'd be a goddess today. She was well known back then also, but maybe not as appreciated because of the level of difficulty in her recipes.

[@briz1965]

It's getting a black belt 10th Dan in cooking, then showing people how to make do.

[@kjkiefcakes1847]

Also just want to say I have no issues with the editing. What's left in and what isn't is up to the curator and its amazing to see the effort here. I love the last line of this wonderful compilation.

[@forrestmalcom8351]

Straight out of Pasadena.. rip Mrs Julia Child 👧 🙏🏻🥰

[@syx3s]

first sitting i could only watch the first two because my cheeks were hurting from smiling so much.

[@whateverchannel22]

What an amazing collection of two delightful people! He keeps calling her a chef, though, which she actually wasn't....

[@cheshirecat7132]

Why do you say Julia wasn’t a chef? Julia graduated Le Cordon Bleu

[@whateverchannel22]

@@cheshirecat7132 Because she never worked as a chef; she was a cooking teacher, author and TV personality. Chefs are in charge of restaurant/hotel/ship/etc. kitchens, including budgeting, staffing, etc. She never did that.

[@whateverchannel22]

@@cheshirecat7132 And Julia herself often corrected people, stating that she was a cook.

[@JohnnyFaith]

When she uses Paul’s blindfold as an oven mitt without skipping a beat 😂😂

[@boweryboy07]

Watching these two together really stresses me out. Julia is great but David is so frenetic and jokey that I was tense the entire time waiting for him to cut himself or burn Julia or mess up the recipe. That wobbly wok had me on the edge!

[@amarketing8749]

Yes, I was worried she was going to get burned with the wobbly wok as well. I enjoy her and she does a great job working with his nonsense.

[@kjkiefcakes1847]

If I had a time machine I'd go back to when dave smashed the garlic with his hand and yell "YEAH!" real loud and get banned from the studio but little do they know I'm a traveler out of time and space.

[@jillannma]

love you julia ...thanks for the memories.

[@maryvalentine9090]

I was 6‘1“ tall when I turned 17. Lots of years have gone by and I have given birth to two children so I lost a little bit of height and now I am 5’ 11 3/4”. I’ve just always been tall. There are lots of women taller than I am, but I’m definitely up there in the way above average category. My high school yearbook is full of predictable and stupid comments from the boys I went to high school with… They said things like, “You’re someone I’ve always looked up to. Ha ha.“ the only time I ever thought about being tall was when some other dumb ass would say something about it and make me feel embarrassed and stupid looking. What a joy. I love Julia Child because she cooked so well, she was so charming, and she made being really tall OK. Julia is my spirit animal.❤

[@garyblais8602]

Letterman and Childs are great. But in comes George Burns , great oh how we remember George and Gracie FIELDS . WOW THAT WAS THE BEST . Thank you David and Julia for having George Burns with you. ALL the best.

[@donnamariedemaio]

"Is that a real cockroach?" "Yeah, it's a real cockroach!" "What do you think, It runs on batteries?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kck9742]

She was completely unfazed. I would have embarrassed myself by screaming, probably jumping five feet into the air, and fleeing. I HATE roaches!

[@Tcamp95818]

He was so nice to her.

[@nievelopez5289]

Omg! it's amazing how they click sooo well !!!

[@zivaray]

The good old days!!!

[@jillkoop5682]

All I can say is, Julia is a great sport when working with David Letterman!

[@louiselanthier5135]

Dave and Julia - what a pair!

[@dhpbear2]

This just gave me an idea for another collection: Martha Stewart! I remember one time Dave was totally goofing around and at the very end he faces the camera and asks: "Did you GET that recipe?" :)

[@mikerupp2312]

I Love Julia great to see David fawning over her

[@ziggy33399]

Well, hosts in those days didn’t give her much of a break, did they. Liked how Dave took out his fake tooth 🦷 so it wouldn’t fall out. Good video. ❤️

[@LinkRocks]

I think Julia really liked going on Dave's show and messing with him.

[@fanorama1]

she's brilliant and hilarious!

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

I wasn’t sure what comment I could really add to but at 1:02:50 they pretty much have the same hair/cut 😂 Anyway thanks for this awesome upload, it’s a gift to be able to go back and watch these!

[@claudetremblay3143]

What a wonderful and gentle lady!

[@Qolus]

It's great to learn secrets of TV production from her: "Throw it on the floor so nobody can see it" xD xD ...And at 15:00 the band is playing Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me and My Monkey, which may be the "deepest" Beatles track ever!

[@RobiYorkMusic]

Don always makes me wonder why he adds a random clip that has nothing to do with the rest. Then ties it in seemlessly! Lol the damn bug would’ve been so confusing without the clip

[@dongiller]

Context! :)

[@nataliapinheirocampos4223]

Simplesmente a amei no primeiro segundo que a conheci aqui nas redes! Não sei inglês, não tem tradução e mesmo assim assisto! Comprei o livro e estou amando! Chef incrível, que dividiu seus conhecimentos e técnicas conosco. Agradeço🥰🥰

[@cookie5335]

I.luv David in the early days. Soon cute and hysterical and lovable

[@dhpbear2]

36:19 - "You cook this when the car breaks down on the highway somewhere?" :)

[@Bill_Woo]

What an asshole thing for Penn to do! I lightened up seeing George Burns. They don't make legends like they used to. Even Rickles finally went down :( Nice work on this compilation. People should appreciate, nay, marvel at your hard work on "this little program we're doing."

[@dongiller]

Re the cockroaches: Dave absolutely loved it.

[@Bill_Woo]

@@dongiller Ew. Yeah, it was clearly all set up, but, dude. Thanks for clarifying though.

[@gusgus8134]

Passing around the omelette and everyone using the same fork. Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end...then they did.😥

[@kristinnewman8548]

Once again, Don, this compilation is..VERY, VERY good!

[@wontbefooledagain9400]

I love Julia! She was on in the sixties, if come home from like kindergarten to 3rd grade, she would be on, her and Jack a lane dude lol take me back 😊

[@LiamJLFoster]

Hey Don! Fantastic compilation again as always. I have another video suggestion. Considering it's David Letterman's birthday in just over a month's time, maybe a Dave celebrating his birthday on the show compilation? Thanks again, Don!

[@dongiller]

They were far and few between. It was usually just a passing reference, like the band playing “Birthday” during a break. I think just once was a cake rolled out. Doesn’t seem worth the time and effort. But thanks for the suggestion!

[@neciaallen7215]

Thanks Don!!

[@TANTRUMGASM]

..band plays "ooo Child" by the Five stairsteps 56:05 1:09:36 1:15:42 1:21:18 1:28:48

[@sugarfoot6736]

cause its the theme they chose for her, cause you know Julia "Child"

[@TANTRUMGASM]

@@sugarfoot6736 ...yeeeeeah, i get it...thats why i posted it....

[@MattWeisherComposer]

Ooooh, Braeden’s not smart. Hahaha

[@Adriana-c3o]

She is my idol ❤

[@jchow5966]

They could have had their own cooking show together.

[@briz1965]

52:36 very funny between the two, pure affection

[@scotnick59]

George Burns looks so little standing next to 6'2" Julia!

[@Churchcantor]

She promoted high-fat and high-sodium diets, and lived to be 92. What can one say?

[@Wings_of_foam]

She was such a good sport :)

[@MooJoo5555]

she''s adorable

[@videox222ify]

such a delightful lady

[@stndrds79]

The fact David didn’t like the sandwich awkward cooking segment when he said he didn’t like it

[@faithinverity8523]

I love how just being herself is enough to make letterman look guileless

[@theguyshow3392]

Classic!

[@drivenhome3257]

Passing the omelet around the audience with the same fork. OMG... certain things just freak me out now. I'll never eat any BD cake that have had the candles blown out either.

[@Stonehopper1067HMG]

I wonder if Dave still has that Cigar from George Burns

[@vintagev412]

She is so lovely!

[@quickchris10]

LOL, at Paul's bits!