Rodney Dangerfield's Top Ten Things He Likes To Do | Letterman

Rodney surprises Dave with his own special Top Ten list.
(From "Late Night," air date: 6/19/86)
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[@mitchfelding2661]

There was no one like Rodney. His mind was a lightning storm of one-liners.

[@rays7437]

Rodney was like a joke machine gun. I still miss him

[@Genious.]

Where I live, we get Carson reruns every night at 10pm and easily the best ones are Rodney appearances. Seeing Carson just sit back and watch Dangerfield rattle off one-liners the way he does is absolute joy.

[@rays7437]

@@Genious. Johnny was the KING of Late Night TV

[@331SVTCobra]

Dangerfield's act was so perfect that I really respect him.

[@brianmorrissey554]

With unlimited ammo

[@seethemiddlefinger2759]

Back when late night was funny and no one was safe from comedy. Anything or anyone could be made fun of.

[@lifesmythtv2608]

His wife’s cooking was so bad, the flies pitched in to fix the screen door

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

Yes. And if he left dental floss on the table the roaches would hang themselves.

[@jerometaperman7102]

When I see Rodney Dangerfield, I just start laughing even before he speaks.

[@Harpo.jr70]

I was lucky enough to see him live on one of his tours back in the 80's . He was one of the Best.

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

Rodney was and will be forever the best that ever was. He had a 15 mile per hour body with a speed of light mind. A comedic genius without peer.

[@toupac3195]

I miss the 80's / 90's as a teen. Dave made me professional smartass and I love it. 😁

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Rodney made it cool to be a lovable loser.

[@callumtbjones]

Maybe not chemically….brilliant Dave

[@davidsthubbins176]

🤣

[@allenmckinney2082]

Dave knows how high he is.

[@r.edward5701]

"Maybe not chemically". Man that was good

[@johncampione360]

Rodney top 10😂

[@kevinholcomb292]

1986 and 1987 were the peak of the 80's. We were so lucky... music, comedy, movies... THE BEST!

[@westerling8436]

Plus I was born

[@jeffclement2468]

Not sure off the top of my head when "Back to the Future" came out, but that was an 80's highlight for me.

[@TheEman590]

@@jeffclement2468 1985 was when Back to the Future came to theaters. Great movie. One of my favorites

[@deanronson6331]

My favorite line from Back to School was at the end, when Rodney (as Thornton Melon) is giving a speech to the graduating class: "You gotta look out for number one, but don't step in number two."

[@starguy2718]

When Rodney tries to make a date with Sally Kellerman. She turns him down, because she has classes to teach. "Call me when you have no class."

[@deanronson6331]

@@starguy2718 The whole movie is full of Rodney's hilarious one-liners - like in the scene with a bunch of knock-out co-eds in the hot tub. Rodney: "What's your favorite subject?" Co-ed: "Poetry." Rodney: "Maybe you can help me straighten out my Longfellow."

[@ratter531]

Miss Rodney, he was a comedian genius.

[@jeffclement2468]

He always has me laughing at the get-go with " I'm doin' alright now but y'know, last week was rough..." 😝

[@douglasknoll3500]

HAHAHA!!!! I'll tell ya.... YOU had me on your post.....I'll tell ya...!!!

[@jameshudson169]

you remember what an awful day yesterday was.....!

[@marcoagallegor]

As soon as he said it, I was laughing too. Great comedian.

[@jackson5116]

I wasn't allowed to stay up past Tonight Show on school nights, but come Friday night I'd be up with Carson, and Letterman!

[@justinkoenig1706]

I can’t imagine any of the Top 10 List being spoken on The Late Show today. Man, times have changed.

[@RH-sb5co]

"When I first got married, my wife told me that I was one-in-a-million. I found out later that she was right". Best RD line ever...

[@timothymattingly2303]

Took my brother to see Rodney for his birthday, in Chicago at McCormick Place in 1989, I'm still laughing.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

I'm glad I was around when he was at his peak. His movie "Back to School" is still a great movie.

[@ononoma]

I miss Rodney but I also missed his show and this time. I was in college and after a long day of classes and work I'd come home to my basement apartment which was illegal in New Jersey and get to see who Dave had on. This was a magical night!

[@ArcGlowingVision]

If there ever was anybody greater than Mr. Letterman, it is he himself Mr. Dangerfield. Best of the Best.

[@mjp96]

There never was nor will there be another one. RIP Rodney

[@pauld205]

Rodney was on fire.

[@Plissken68]

An absolute legend

[@Triumph._.]

this was great. Dangerfield a GOAT. wish the movie clip could've been included

[@freebird97hd]

He was a caricature, almost not human. What a talent.

[@themagicofd]

this was the best show ever. I cant love Rodney more!!

[@seanpierce7673]

What an amazing comic Loved his work great man!

[@cvn6555]

One of the all time greats. So many of those that make us laugh, really laugh and forget our troubles, are taken too soon.

[@edgarcayce2.02]

Well, he lived until he was nearly 83-years-old...that's ancient, especially compared to most comedians.

[@billl1127]

Growing up listening to Dangerfield and Don Rickles, I've become a grumpy old smart-ass and I wouldn't change a thing.

[@jbyesterday3959]

There’s never been a funnier “woe is me” comedian in my book than Rodney. I miss him…..

[@josephlemko3027]

This segment of the David Letterman Show is a classic. Rodney was the best.

[@mjproebstle]

You can tell Rodney was a big fan of the show. He appreciated being on, and probably would have brought his dog on if given the chance.

[@davidsthubbins176]

I feel like we get to see a little of the real Rodney in this clip. He was "on" for most of it, and in his Rodney persona. But I saw little glimpses of a real and genuine guy popping up here and there. What a comedy legend!! 😆

[@jeffclement2468]

Give Nigel my regards eh? 😻

[@HomerMcPoT101]

That finger lickin good joke is 🧨

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

Dave looks so young. Now in 2022, who would have guessed he would look like the old bearded hermit?!

[@unperson5713]

Rodney Dangerfield delivered comedy in bulk.

[@erikbelanger4551]

The best standup of all time.

[@AllanAdamson]

"if you plan on using any cement in this building I'm sure the teamsters would like to have a little chat with ya & that'll cost you" - Rodney Dangerfield, Back to School, 1986

[@williamshaw9047]

"The Japs will kill you on the labor costs!"

[@AllanAdamson]

@@williamshaw9047 haha I posted that one initially but decided to delete it

[@chuckselvage3157]

Classic. And the students are taking notes from him lol.

[@pipepicasso8112]

"How about Fantasyland?!!!"

[@AllanAdamson]

@@pipepicasso8112 I'll give a good example of that. Coca-Cola wanted to expand in Austin Minnesota. Hormel Corporation controls Austin Minnesota. They were unable to do so, so, they left Austin Minnesota. Coca-Cola.

[@bootska]

“Maybe not chemically.” 😂

[@tims4694]

Rodney always delivers!

[@midnighter64]

Between Rodney and Dave this is legendary!

[@Jeremiah7-ox2nj]

Paul Schafer's musical genius and superb sense of comedic reaction and timing deserved recognition.

[@JM-ym8vr]

😂

[@robertabitbol6454]

The secret to like is ''KEEP BUSY''. Brillant! It'all there. BRAVO RODNEY!

[@user-qe3cw7xu9i]

I’ve never seen this clip until now. I’ve seen a few clips of RD on Carson (too young to see them live). Rodney showed Dave lots of respect. As did Dave showed Rodney. Class act to both of them.

[@PositivePokemonPlayers]

Amazing clarity on this. Wow! ❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyfigueroa4310]

The great one 👍👍❤️

[@r.edward5701]

One of the greats

[@FlameBlue9016]

Rodney was great! The world has gone to hell since we lost all the laughter we need to learn to laugh at our selfs again.

[@countryboy39051]

Yes, kids, this was back when comedians were funny! RIP, Rodney!

[@angusyoung5398]

3:43 "You wanna fight?" Haha I love Rodney

[@kpk33x]

"I don't get physical...I get upset. When I get upset, he gets physical." Lou crushes napkin holder.

[@porcorosso999]

Legend

[@DarkSkies72]

I loved Back to School when it came out, now it’s a classic!

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Rodney didn't get older, he got funnier! I hope his rest has been peaceful.

[@indioloco6600]

The one and only. None can compare.

[@pwnDonkey]

"Sell anything to a gypsy". Ahahahh

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Rodney was my neighbor. His real top ten: 10. Hitting on my widowed mother in the elevator (he wanted her BAD like most of NYC) 9. Walking around the neighborhood in his ROBE 8. Having his tour bus show up at 3am and park on the street outside 7. Ignoring everyone, who respected his privacy and ignored him back 6. Get annoyed with me when I'd quote his films or commercials 5. Joking around the doormen he knew since the building opened in 1964 when he rented it, long before his fame 4. Dote on his daughter, as he was widowed 3. Performing at catch a rising star (in his Robe, as Chris Rock noted) 2. Giving young comedians like Sam Kinison a break 1. Spending evenings and weekends at his comedy club, Dangerfield's (60th and First).

[@stevenw7623]

That old Letterman show was the best.

[@JasonL77]

The clip was one of my favorites in the movie.

[@b.miguel9034]

Fan Request... Dave in LA with Danny DeVito

[@wilecoyote2167]

Truly one of the best.

[@RichardCook-on3gf]

One of the greats.

[@HardRockMiner]

Imagine living in a time where RODNEY DANGERFIELD could walk on a late night talk show ?? Yes it was GD awesome to be alive in such a time. The complete opposite of what it's like today.

[@HardRockMiner]

@@patreekotime4578 - Yes DUH!! Most of the ppl watching on TV weren't expecting Rodney. That's the point. Try to keep up. Explaining the obvious is exhausting

[@christopherallen9580]

i did and it was great

[@BobbySacamano]

@@HardRockMiner yet you used up two comments explaining it

[@HardRockMiner]

@@BobbySacamano - Is there a limit to the comments you can use explaining things to idiots..? If there is, I've just used up another one.

[@HardRockMiner]

@@patreekotime4578 - That only applies when you're talking to idiots and small children. Which 1 are you..?

[@ChefDuane]

Saw Rodney in Vegas once. Twp straight hours of hilarious jokes. What an entertainer.

[@brucelee4996]

Brilliant.

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

I was barely weaned when I began to adore Rodney and Don Rickles on the old Ed Sullivan show. They always seemed so uncomfortable under the hot lights. Sweating out thier humble self conscious humor. Bless em both. It won't be heaven without them.

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

Don't tell me he died, too! You'd think there would have been an announcement, but Rodney gets no respect. No respect at all!

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

Rodney died about 20 years ago dude...

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

@@jimmymiddleton1307 wow, I didn't even know he was sick!

[@ashish714]

@@DaneOrschlovsky And, yet, he has an active KZbin channel. He and Carson were reincarnated on YT.

[@ALIAN18]

Rodney is still alive living with Elvis

[@DaneOrschlovsky]

@@ALIAN18 and Jim Morrison

[@grantjohnston7148]

Undisputed king of comedy 🤴

[@robertw1962]

One of the greats!

[@jimmayors2315]

I thought Letterman was at his best when he was on NBC after Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. It suited his style better there. Didn't like him so much when he moved to CBS. Love Dangerfield. here, btw!

[@ddrowdy7666]

One of the funniest guy's ever.

[@peter.4015]

I love this channel reminds me a better days

[@chuckselvage3157]

RIP RD hats off to you sir.

[@chuckpecorella3374]

Rodney The Goat !!

[@chuckwhitehead7000]

what a crowd what a crowd

[@johngallagher72]

I tell its been a rough week ...I like to go house parties to relax ...Last week a lady invited me offer ...she said come on over nobody's home ...I went over ...nobody was home.

[@dwaneyocum1718]

A joke some might miss is that Bob Hope would occasionally "walk on" when Johnny Carson was the Tonight Show host and _THAT_ became a joke in itself.

[@bryanschmidt7336]

So great

[@zenseed75]

I feel like in the '80s we were raised by comedians.

[@stevenwilliambaylessparks3730]

Rodney could make anybody's day.

[@19brittani]

the drums made him jump in his chair... RIP RODNEY

[@michaelparks6120]

I thought he was very funny in Caddy Shack.

[@hankkingsley9300]

Hey we're all going to get laid!

[@standupstraight9691]

Every generation talks about the good old days.....but none more the present, i believe, with good reason.

[@mz6504]

Legend.

[@Dorelaxen]

Paul's little HAAAA.

[@spacemissing]

That's a great list.

[@richt1583]

I freakin’ love him!!!

[@anthonyestevez118]

Rodney Dangerfield is the GOAT!

[@samanthab1923]

Always the best. 😂

[@bengray423]

This can't be a yr. ago. Letterman is 70 yrs. old!

[@scottlarson1548]

I'm shocked that I remember watching this in my tiny apartment right after I finished my first year in college.

[@pzmkvg]

We miss you Rodney.

[@torreyintahoe]

the greatest

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Rodney Dangerfield did the same stuff all the time. He was still funny even though you kind of knew what was coming. He knew hundreds of the same type of jokes, so his show could be a bit different every time. He was one of a kind.

[@user-vy4xx2qp3d]

He was no George Carlin

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@user-vy4xx2qp3d You are correct, he was not George Carlin. George Carlin was George Carlin.

[@jadeharris7961]

Genius 🤣

[@ruthecker399]

rodney was the best

[@billystpaul8907]

I really miss these 2 guys. Rodney was one of a kind. And, Dave was the last best talk show host on TV. The shows today are not funny at all.

[@timd.9985]

List starts at 2:41

[@martymoreno463]

Rodney another comic genius!

[@Sangria]

#2 deserved laughter

[@ukanchumee3446]

He was such a teddy bear in Natural Born Killers.

[@ralphruocco3013]

" I told my dentist I have yellow teeth, he said wear a brown necktie ".