Staff Favorite Moments: Associate Director Randi Grossack | Letterman

[@SeanAllocca]

Thanks the everyone involved in this channel, the Staff Favorite Moments is one of the best parts as you get backstory to classic moments from the show.

[@irishryano]

Love these staff stories!!

[@RonPaulgirls]

GOOD RIDDENCE TO BAD RUBBISH, THE GUY IS A MORON AND THE SHOW REALLY SUCKED

[@dongiller]

I first met Randi in early ‘96, when I was asked to bring in an early mix of HBO’s “The Late Shift,” the film adaptation of Bill Carter’s book on the battle for the Tonight Show and beyond between Dave and Jay. Because the show was planning something about it that night. While in the show’s editing room, I was introduced to Randi. Her first words to me were “Peach Lady? My idea.” And the night she directed the show: January 12, 1998.

[@NP-ip3nj]

Don the Man, giving bg info as always.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Peach Lady. Classic.

[@CinHK]

I love the “staff stories”, it really brings to life why this show was so successful! When it was announced that Dave would be moving to CBS, I wrote to CBS requesting tickets 🎫. Lucky I was sent two and, I believe, I was there the first week! The guests were Al Gore, Kim Bassinger and Chris Issacs. I thought Gore was going to be boring, but he was quite funny. As a side note, I met my husband via a New York Magazine personal ad that I placed. In it I said “must love Dave Letterman” we’re together 29 years, and yes we both still love Dave

[@rocketreindeer]

That's a great story. My friend's dad would only ever let us watch Jay Leno at his house because he didn't understand Dave's humor. I was like, "How would this guy not get Dave?" I would be on the floor before Dave, Big Red, Rupert, Paul, Pat & Kenny, etc. opened their mouths just by anticipating a joke from their facial expressions. I also used to read the weird website by Michael Z. McIntee that had breakdowns of the show and clips, when I had no TV for awhile. One highlight of that was shots of Late Show celebrity guests taken from an upper floor window, all of whom were framed by a window ledge with an old piece of gum on it. I may be wrong, but I think this was Steve Young's idea. After a huge storm, one of them, I think Steve, wrote something to the effect of, "oh no! ...what about the gum?" It survived. It still looked grey, but washed.

[@torrancemarkhamsr2942]

Iii

[@JeffreyD44]

The last show montage still gets me chocked up. Miss the show so much, but extremely thankful for this KZbin channel.

[@JackSilbert]

I'll say it every time, but I'm just continually knocked out by how decent and down-to-earth so many of the staffers are. There was real heart behind the show. Thanks yet again!

[@ronniechilds2002]

I was always a huge Johnny Carson fan, and I'm old enough to remember Jack Paar, who I also liked. But Dave came along and blew all of them out of the water, before and since. I was slavishly addicted to his show; I used to leave the VCR set up to tape every show, and on weekends would have what we called "Dave-outs", bingeing all 5 shows. Loved it. Really miss the guy. I wish him a long, healthy, and productive retirement. I remember the Zsa Zsa bit--there were dinosaurs pictured on the MacDonald's bags, and Dave told the cashier that when Zsa Zsa was a little girl, she had them as pets. That just killed me.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Agreed. I bought my first VCR in the early 80s, specifically to record Late Night with David Letterman. I saw a few episodes of his morning show too.

[@Ari-pw6nu]

The nights I spent playing Risk while watching Letterman are some of the best of my youth.

[@badinkstudios]

Randi, I'm struck by your attention to detail, your professionalism, and I love that you included some moments that were truly meaningful to you beyond merely being funny. This was great, thank you!

[@jewellllll]

Thank you Randi, plus everyone involved in sharing and posting these moments for us. I was a little too young for the show when it was on air, but I love it now. This is one of my favorite Staff Favorite Moments I've seen so far 👏👍 George W. Bush cleaning his glasses almost made me cry I was laughing so hard.

[@brian32151867]

I remember that McCain moment - brilliant!!!! :-D

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Vinnie Favale (the CBS guy who was in the control room monitoring the show) was on our show and told the McCain story from his perspective. Classic!

[@MiddleMalcolm]

These are just so outstanding for you all to share with us. I don't know how many days, weeks, & months you worked on that finale montage, but whatever it was, it was totally worth it. One of the most memorable deliveries of a bit of everything that made Dave's shows amazing. Can't watch it without feeling that emotion from the very first time. You should be very proud. The story of sitting as director... the guest is just gonna be Robin Williams! Talk about jumping in the deep end! About the camera ops making things so easy... That's respect, and wonderful teamwork, in a situation that comes from the love of the job.

[@ineedausernamenow999]

any time i see any part of the final clip montage i get goosebumps. it's so perfect

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

Wow. Now this is one of my favorite staff favorites! Sooo many great moments. You are lucky to have lived this life.

[@hydrarue3725]

I wanna cry seeing the final photo package again. Better days.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

The best, wildest, most touching and spectacular finale of any show, ever.

[@mikewhite4560]

Even S E I N F E L D

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

I always get teary-eyed on the last show montage with Everlong song.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

What a great segment, spanning the entire run of Late Show. This gal could probably do 5 of these segments, all having equal impact. Thanks for doing this Mr Pants.

[@jefetters7182]

Whoever runs this channel needs a raise. It’s PERFECTLY done. I love these behind the scenes looks of memories. There will never be another show like this again and I feel so lucky to be the right age to live through it.

[@ElonsDiamondMine]

Best series on the web! Thanks Late Night crew! These make my day every time one comes out ❤❤

[@bmck-8400]

I love Tuesdays for this segment. So much great stuff.

[@jimwaters1562]

Beyond fantastic! Love this. This YT channel is such a blessing. Long live the King (and the wonderful staff!).

[@ScottSelva]

My day is made any time a new Staff Favorites video drops. Thank you!

[@spindlecitysister]

That was one of the best ones yet!!

[@ankhor9252]

Top notch stuff Randi. Thank You [squared].

[@rockturtleneck]

My wife and I were at the Randi-directed episode with Robin Williams and Stevie Nicks/Lindsey Buckingham. That was a great episode, that version of Landslide gives me the chills just thinking about it. Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@NoellaScott]

I think we collectively forget way too much of what went on with W, the ineptitude to the insanity. I never saw the glasses wiping. That's nuts.

[@Gr8Layks]

OMG! 🤣😂😂 My new favorite “Staff Favorite Moments!”

[@chriszozaski]

That Pete Fatovich joke is comedy gold! GOLD I's tell ya!!!

[@jayhache5609]

Norm told it better. ; )

[@robclarkson5356]

Such a great collection of clips, Randi, thanks!

[@Freeman361]

Dave should never be allowed to retire. Hes too funny and awesome and kind.

[@dianewinters8628]

Thanks for the look back with Dave.

[@ELMS]

Staff Favourites is the absolute best!

[@tammy6992]

Oh my gosh, it makes me wanna go find those reels that was amazing

[@UpstateMediaNY]

Another great Staff installment.....and man, I miss Regis!

[@WilliamJames48]

Just bingeing all of these. Gold

[@mannybravo237]

I did not see a blur on Madonna's bootie as she rode thru the park! Love her little giggle😉 R I P McCain, Florence, Farrah, Robin, Taylor, Warren, ZsaZsa, Prince, Bowie! Thank you, LateShow, for all the Great Entertainment! Well done👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Because that wasn't Madonna.

[@blindriv3r]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH and it was blurred going over the air, she said the blur kept having to get bigger as years went by

[@mannybravo237]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH yes, i know, i'm being facetious🙃

[@spockboy]

Randi seems like a very cool person. : )

[@rocketreindeer]

Great gal. Thanks! Did not know the 9/11 story about driving home with Biff.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Wonderful. Met Biff, great guy.

[@Redmenace96]

Wow. The Biff Henderson remote turns into a Winnebago trip back to NYC post 9/11 is fantastic.

[@NoellaScott]

The McCain night was remarkable live. He took such bad advice in his later years.

[@vickihughes5751]

I miss this show so much. I don't even bother with late night shows anymore.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Awesome stuff, Randi. So great to be able to see these clips again. I approve of all of your favorite moments you chose. But, Foo Fighters? Really? I would've gone Warren Zevon.

[@Archerjr1]

Just when you think they cannot possibly get any more entertaining...

[@markstevens1729]

All great moments! Edit: why are we, the internet, seeing the blurred footage? 🤨

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Awesomeness Continues Fantastic Episode!! 😊👌✊🍁♈

[@EyeTunz]

Anyone know if there’s full footage of the Foo Fighters playing anywhere?

[@bobbyk9815]

There is on this very channel. And Don Giller has multiple performances of the same song.

[@EyeTunz]

@@bobbyk9815 I don't see it. I'm talking without the montage.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Don’t believe there is an isolated version of the band from that night that has been released.

[@cgimovieman]

Dave was one of my many inspirations to chose television and film as a career. I even had a cake at my high school open house just before college, with a caricature of Dave holding my own Top 10 list. I worked in TV for 18 years, but I’ve never had quite the moments that this show did over the years. I’d have absolutely loved to have worked for Dave. I think we have similar senses of quirky irreverent humor, and I’m originally from the Midwest too. I just get him. Only the first 8 years or so of my career were really comfortable, with the next 10 being a see-saw of freelancing with full time work, being out of work, freelancing with partial work, struggling, and most recently and for a long time being unemployed. But I wish I could have worked on Letterman. It just would have clicked.

[@t.marcuschristian6633]

Imagine the Great Moments in Presidential Speeches they could create today.

[@byamrcn]

So she's the one who caught McCain in the act, loved that whole thing

[@ktpinnacle]

Dave always took care of us.

[@ForbinColossus]

@8:59 George W. Bush cleaning eyeglasses

[@Marqk-]

I disagree with his policies, but I’d do that lol

[@catherinegigliotti1368]

Best of are the best 👌

[@auroraprospecting]

That was a great video clip😊

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

Gaines and Grohl should co host one of these w PS and band?

[@thelettermanpodcast]

They could do it on our show if they like. Set it up.

[@KamikazeJedi]

CBS’s greatest achievement was this show.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Yes. In part Because CBS didn’t produce it. Their autonomy was one of their superpowers.

[@Squidbillies1000]

Beautiful ❤

[@BillyRamirez]

3:25 We definitely could've used one more year of Dave.

[@johnnytransam5894]

Bruce Willis rocking mom jeans

[@mattfinleylive]

I like these!

[@HfnfNrnd]

Almost 10 years ago...hope some great things are afoot!!!!

[@LetsBeHonestImAPrat]

Letterman was essentially KZbin animal videos before it existed lol

[@davidmoore664]

Tearing up during the montage. 😪

[@mikereilly9014]

No Terry Garr highlights ?

[@jayhache5609]

Who told it better, Pete Fatovich, Norm MacDonald, or Frank Stallone?

[@pgknippel]

These have been great, but I’ve zero time for Madonna.

[@matthewkantar5583]

Little known fact: Randi Grossack’s real name is Horni Largescrotum.

[@sweiland75]

She finds Hugh Heffner creepy. LOL

[@randymagnum143]

And fairly gross.

[@HfnfNrnd]

Everyone should

[@NP-ip3nj]

Staff stories are the best, please keep them coming!

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

Madonna knows she can;t say the "F" word but continuously said it. Showed no respect for Dave whatsoever.

[@kerryrobinson9947]

Nice cigar. 😱

[@christophermiller3031]

I'm sorry Mrs Grossack. But... Your name is hilarious.

[@alixegabriel972]

What happened to those days when America enjoyed comedy, oh I know, greed and power!!!!

[@artdeco64]

Johnny was the Beatles. Dave was the Stones. And everything now is that auto-tuned crap; no life or soul.

[@KBOSGroundAgent]

When do we get biff

[@Cptkaos972]

I am surprised how far left leaning this show was. How about doing some Biden speeches for some real laughs.

[@thanks6248]

I know, bet he wouldn't be doing the same thing with Biden as he did Bush.

[@Marqk-]

Uhh … The show isn’t on the air any more, hasn’t been for years , talk about a Biden moment 😂

[@Marqk-]

@@thanks6248have you ever typed into KZbin trumps biggest gaffes, not saying Biden hasn’t had his share, but airplanes in the revolutionary war? Anyways at least bush had some humility

[@HfnfNrnd]

​@@Marqk-lol

[@kevinbwillson4161]

I can’t stand madona itsa the placement of her head she self righteous for no apparent reason

[@LetsBeHonestImAPrat]

I choose to pretend we live in a Universe where Dave is still hosting the Late Show and giving us NON POLITICAL laughs! Colbert ruined the show and I am a socialist so it ain’t because of the politics just that Late Night is supposed to be an hour we can forget about the BS

[@the406seadonkey6]

Great video. One of the best yet - and that's saying something.

[@Freeman361]

I believe her smoke, was a " White Owl Corona", skin tipped, for her pleasure.😂😂😂