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.

[@tokumei1282]

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.

[@Vejur9000]

I’ve never seen Dave so respectful toward a chef on his show before. He behaved himself for the most part with Julia, and you can tell he was a bit starstruck this woman is a legend.

[@captainscentsible1811]

She was kinda more famous then him at the time. The early year's. Plus im sure he respected her cuz she was nice

[@djquinn11]

@LOWKEY COMM : That “woman” served her country as an intelligence officer in the OSS during WWII where she helped develop rescue kits for agents. She’s actually credited with inventing shark repellent. She lived a remarkable life and served her country as a patriot.

[@motherofbeagles8532]

@LOWKEY COMM not

[@robinlillian9471]

@LOWKEY COMM And you're actually an alien from outer space. lol

[@boweryboy07]

@LOWKEY COMM Why so nasty over someone's physical appearance? Who hurt you?

[@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.

[@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!

[@erik_griswold]

Something not well known about Julia Child and her show was that it was the first to offer captioning, at her insistance, and it was at her base PBS station WGBH-Boston that the technology which gives us Closed Captioning was invented. To this day WGBH provides support for closed captioning of programming for many broadcasters.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

That’s a neat fact! Thanks for sharing

[@asanta2023]

Tfs 👍🏽

[@lselson]

Wonderful tidbit to know! Thanks!

[@LinkRocks]

Oh wow I didn't know that! Thanks for the tidbit.

[@swingarmer1288]

Something else not well known is Julia Child was a dude.

[@wut-dah_7212]

She's got a great sense of humour.

[@warrenbowen6223]

Julia Child was an extraordinary character. I get a sense that she was completely aware of her own oddities but was brave enough to embrace it.

[@624radicalham]

What were her oddities?

[@Elena-er7zp]

@@624radicalham her voice, her stature - they both made her different from others

[@elizabethpiccolo5534]

Gosh that’s the best way I’ve heard it described!

[@justinlee4696]

I love how humble these were.Everything now feels over lit and rushed.

[@katella]

Julia spoke naturally.

[@bennuballbags2]

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

[@lselson]

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

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@lselson Cuisine de l'espionage!

[@8tj08czwvi]

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!🦈!

[@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.

[@marktuyet]

The world loved Julia .

[@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.

[@elizabethlarson9655]

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

[@marikatecarlisle3988]

WISH WE STILL HAD HER!

[@alphaomega8373]

I miss seeing people like this REAL people!

[@lselson]

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

[@user-sq5ef2uz8i]

The two of them with their quirky personalities are so good for television! Miss seeing Dave and his guests. Julia was a natural for tv. Long before reality shows she did her way!

[@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.

[@paulamiller7564]

Such a lovely person. She really was. 💚

[@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.

[@8tj08czwvi]

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

[@briansmart8644]

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet and cook with Julia before her passing. Wonderfully charming and funny. Her likes are once in a lifetime. She will be missed.

[@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 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@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'.

[@maritzaagosto1793]

I'd love to watch Dave Letterman during the 1980's ... he is so funny . 😊🤗🙃🙂😁😄

[@chrisfinster1346]

god damn is she ever sturdy. legend.

[@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.

[@katwomanfour5261]

She was such a humble down to earth lady really very classy Just loved the way she moved up the ranks with out stepping on anyone's toes along the way. She was a real trooper no one will ever meet their match with her the French chef master

[@bridgetdraper5146]

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

[@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!

[@dstuart2918]

Who doesn't love her?

[@craig1082]

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

[@derekmyers3258]

What a treat this has been! And the ending, when they start chugging the booze! Julia was delighted. She loves seeing people have a good time, especially in conjunction with food. Well, I love Julie, and I love David, and now I love Art, too! And I can't leave out Paul, he was a great taster.

[@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.

[@beckythomas5755]

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

[@lselson]

I'm so grateful to you, Don. You've brought so much joy to my life over the last few very difficult years by having these Letterman videos uploaded. May God bless you, sir and the good work you're doing.

[@dongiller]

You’re very kind. Thank you!

[@aimeewynhausen9924]

She's a gift we didn't deserve.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I love her zingers!

[@CarissaConti]

I always question these unoriginal, cut and paste meme script comments all over YT saying some nice person was somebody "we didn't deserve." Speak for yourself. Maybe you're some truly terrible person who doesn't deserve nice things, but there are so many good people, and innocent children in this world who absolutely do deserve good people like Julia. She influenced countless people to go into cooking who otherwise wouldn't have, and she had a great philosophy in general that inspired people. We didn't deserve her? Again...speak for yourself.

[@s.c.2424]

​@@CarissaContiholy shit take a kind comment and over analyze it. Go touch grass.

[@carolking6355]

I adore Julia .in France on a holiday I had Quocqe Monsignor and Madam , I will save this as I am about to go to sleep. I adore Julia and have not heard this for 40 years. . Age is sad . But she did live to a good age, bless her

[@jchow5966]

She was fantastic!!

[@bodyslamhimjeff]

Another fabulous collection. The hamburger one had me rolling! Thanks, Don.

[@PropaneWP]

Thanks for uploading this. Cooking at Home with Jaques (Pepin) and Julia is probably my favorite cooking show.

[@katiezee2]

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

[@brt5273]

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

[@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!

[@edwardtyler3677]

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

[@MrSteelermania]

Love that Dave showed Julia the respect she deserved

[@BPBeckford]

Did you watch the same video I did?

[@qthelost]

I know. You can always tell when Dave really likes a guest. They had such a great rapport.

[@louiselanthier5135]

What a treat to watch two funny people enjoying food!

[@Lisa1111]

Two people that had a great repore with Dave, were Julia & Richard Simmons! 😂❤

[@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.

[@cherubim59]

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

[@chikeh1]

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

[@damntory4309]

She was the epitome of dignity and taste!

[@bodyslamhimjeff]

“Well, what’s the difference between a seal and a duck? I mean, the shape’s the only difference.” 🤣🤣🤣 I love how she can make Dave cringe.

[@zivaray]

The good old days!!!

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Thanks for these. Loved her & him together. Just awesome.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Also, for the context with Penn & Teller, etc... Excellent attention to detail...

[@mrsseasea]

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

[@history6988]

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

[@lmansur1000]

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

[@cortneyperfume_madness480]

I was almost 3 when this aired! Dave ended up making my personality like so many others who adore him.

[@whateverchannel22]

OMG, Dave's mad knife skills on the garlic! I didn't expect that.

[@reneraven434]

She probably had no idea she would become such an inspiration and an icon in so many movies and television shows!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

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

[@user-sq5ef2uz8i]

OMG the two of them dancing was precious!

[@lynnbrannan39]

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

[@3angels1gypsy]

She is absolutely precious ❤️

[@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

[@tobyjack9608]

Two of my most favorite people - pretty groovy, Thank you.

[@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. :)

[@markcraven8386]

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

[@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.

[@kristyburroughs2267]

love this! thanks for sharing

[@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?" :)

[@trinoromo6619]

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

[@LElCoolP]

Damn it, Don! You've outdone yourself yet again!! I loved every second of this. I also love that Julia and Uncle Dave have the same barber. 💅🏻💈

[@TantePree]

😂

[@maymayrays]

🤣🖤

[@sandraharry7036]

She was a Icon.wonderfull woman. I miss her.

[@michelleschulz4903]

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

[@realemetic1]

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

[@jchow5966]

The OG celebrity chef - although she went way beyond that…. Actually became a cultural icon. 💟☮️

[@forrestmalcom8351]

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

[@23pamolson]

thank you so much!

[@amberola1b]

I loved the segment when George Burns walked on, and the audience went nuts applauding him. Today nobody would know who the hell he was.

[@gsxellence]

I miss her

[@yosemitesaddam]

Thanks Don

[@JohnnyFaith]

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

[@cookie5335]

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

[@dustinplatt1481]

Julia always said "never apologize for your food"

[@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.

[@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]

🙂

[@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!

[@r8chlletters]

Julia 🤍 much loved by absolutely everyone including Dave

[@elizabethpiccolo5534]

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

[@syx3s]

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

[@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

[@dhpbear2]

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

[@jillannma]

love you julia ...thanks for the memories.

[@loyaltyoptimismversatilityerud]

I love her narration.

[@GriffinPearson]

Every time with the damn seals 😂😂😂 it just keeps getting better

[@mrsseasea]

Absolutely love Julia Child, her life is so very interesting. She just dose not let you in on that

[@nievelopez5289]

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

[@margaretsimeon62]

What a treat to find..wonderful memories as I followed my younger brothers chosen field of chefing in the 70's..our equivalent in NZ was Des Britton, my brothers boss/mentor.xx

[@scottprice4813]

Iconic never see anyone like her

[@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.

[@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.