Charo Paid $5 For This Joke | Letterman

[@maxthereof]

No one understands how difficult it is to be charming, quick, and funny in another language.

[@reynaldiobabym4129]

Enter Sofia Vergara.

[@maxthereof]

@@reynaldiobabym4129 you're missing the point. Talking about people that aren't like them. Non foreigners.

[@walkertongdee]

not hard for her to be charming...

[@davidwesley2525]

​@@reynaldiobabym4129Sofia 's Accent is Thicker Than Pea Soup. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ronaldbarnes3327]

True, but Charo has been speaking English for many years. Her strong accent disguises her total fluency.

[@dhruel]

Charo is still beautiful and still making great music. She continues to perform with all the energy that she did when she started in show-biz. May she do this for as long as she wants.

[@robatsea2009]

I grew up watching Charo as a regular fixture of 1970s and 1980s television, and was pleased to discover that when I met her years later she's a sincerely nice person. As others have noted she's also an amazing Flamenco guitarist - her concerts are fantastic.

[@terrydrums]

I once played drums for her show on a cruise ship. It was hands down the loudest show I’ve ever played. Metal bands have nothing on Charo.

[@NoOne-kr4jc]

Pfffffft lol. Btw, did you ever play for the late Mr. Don Rickles? If so, that must have been hilarious.

[@Parissss222]

That is badass

[@chriskolb3105]

She’s a virtuoso level classical guitar player. Shes better than 99% of those metal players.

[@jaelge]

@@chriskolb3105: You're correct, she certainly is. There´s a big difference between ¨shredding¨ with the pedals, extortion, sustain, and tapping, etc and actually playing guitar. Not that (good) shredding doesn't take talent, but its more a manipulation and mastery of gimmickry than playing. (IMO).

[@krisyoung447]

She can shred on guitar! Her Flamenco playing is outstanding!

[@peztopher7297]

She is such a sport. People laugh at her accent and somewhat irregular English, but she thinks it's all fun. Of course, they're really laughing with delight, she's so bubbly and enthusiastic. Kind of like Dolly Parton and her figure.

[@RobinPochita]

Yess I adore Charo in a very similar way as I adore Dolly 💖

[@RullVox]

She can play flamenco guitar perfectly, she's very talented.

[@joyceibanez8207]

She is so darling. I love watching her. She makes me smile or even laugh out loud. GOD bless and keep her. 😊❤

[@ElmoUnk1953]

My mom worked at Beverly Hills city hall in the building permitting office. Charo’s English was perfect, with a slight Castilian accent. Funny and easy on the eyes. 🥰

[@ShawnFerrell]

Her English definitely isn't perfect, even at age 66, she still spoke broken English.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

​@@ShawnFerrellShe's like Paris Hilton , playing a version of herself. Or JCVD on Las Vegas.

[@AVKNC1]

Rediscovering Carro and realizing her vast talent is a wonderful journey.

[@lisanidog8178]

Mom just adored her. She’s not only funny but a really great guitar player. Flamenco.

[@saintbees2088]

Studied under segovia!

[@lisanidog8178]

@@saintbees2088 I know.

[@joemasters2270]

Before there was Sofia Vergarra, there was Charo. I always had a crush on her as a kid. I just loved hearing her talk. 🥰

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Long time fan - She is absolutely Amazing. Smart.. funny... and One hell of a talented entertainer.

[@MissylovesTrouble]

I have always loved Charo. She is the reason why I love flamenco music. She is so positive, I love that. Her son Shel looks a lot like her.

[@TheMoisesmo]

La Charo: Pregúntame lo que quieras que te contestaré lo que me dé la gana. JAJAJAJA !!!

[@sabrina-hu4ri]

Smart lady. Hysterical "brand" she established for herself.

[@poetcomic1]

Two years in a row she was named best flamenco guitarist in the world. She was trained personally by the great Segovia. Her talent is highly respected in Spain but 'cuchi-cuchi' Charo has been a life long money machine for her.

[@stephenanastasiadis8137]

She is very adorable and talented ❤

[@davidoldfield6114]

That was the funniest joke! Such great delivery! Love Charo!!!

[@HappyLife693]

David was too busy looking at her physique to catch the punch line. It was a very good joke, well worth the $5. 🤣

[@windsorkid7069]

In private, Charo has only a slight Spanish accent. She does the thick accent as part of her act. I learned that years ago when I saw an interview she did in England. Her english is actually very eloquent, like her guitar playing.

[@xox6663]

Nice...... I freaking love her accent....

[@e.e.e]

REALLY??? OMG! I just wondered that 2 min ago, literally cos in this interview here, she once slipped and pronounced something perfectly! I went like this o 0 And then she reverted to her accent. Do you know the video title, please? Also I was gonna say she should have asked Ricardo M how to tone it down cos he did.

[@davidwesley2525]

@windsorkid7069 Where can I Find That Interview of Charo Speaking Eloquent English ? 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@thebupster]

I hear Bjork does the same thing 🫠

[@worldmikel]

Thank God stuff like this was not lost to the NBC tape dump.

[@Adrik-v7i]

I loved Charo when I was a boy, even before I reached puberty!!!❤

[@dianewinters8628]

I remember her playing on Sullivan and all the variety shows. She was definitely multi-talented.

[@fdrstan]

Gorgeous woman.

[@badandy1203]

Ok but can we talk about how that $5 joke was actually funny? literally laughed out loud to myself in the kitchen 😂

[@leahbee73855]

It's was one of the only funny things, he was doing absolutely nothing for her. Such an ass.

[@anikadiamond007]

Beautiful! I remember her from the Love Boat.

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

That jokes was actually funny.

[@leerush6978]

This is a great interview....Dave making fun of Charo's accent got lame...but Charo handled herself with class, grace and humor.

[@christianoliver3572]

She was always that way. Carol Burnett had fun with her from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.

[@plaws0]

All part of the act.

[@joetrolo7076]

I find her accent very off-putting. After all that time, her English should have been far better. In five months in Germany, my accent was almost flawless. She probably knows more words then I did at the time, but at least I didn't abuse the language with my accent.

[@leerush6978]

@@joetrolo7076 we are all different Joe...

[@plaws0]

@@joetrolo7076 Well, you thought your accent was almost flawless, and your friends humored you by agreeing, but regular German folk probably rolled their eyes. As for Ms ... Charo ... she doesn't care what you think because she made a lot of money with that accent. The WP article on her cites _Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia_ as the source for this quote: "Around the world I am known as a great musician. But in America I am known as the cuchi-cuchi girl. That’s okay, because cuchi-cuchi has taken me all the way to the bank."

[@lowe-quay-shush]

She's consistently sweet to Dave who turn on and off from being an A Hole like a switch.

[@2degucitas]

He was very cynical, sarcastic and an A hole all through the 80's. His marriage was failing and he had a woman stalker who would break into his house.

[@WalterLiddy]

She's an amazing guest! I remember her well from my childhood, but I didn't understand enough to appreciate her humor. And yes, she plays a mean guitar.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Saw her at the now gone Carlton in Bloomington,MN, (replaced by the Mall Of America) , after her performance, was privileged to be backstage to meet her and get her autograph on an album of hers. O M G SHEER UTTER GORGEOUSNESS. Veritable GODDESS. So charming and deligthful.❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@lisanidog8178]

I don’t know why people have trouble understanding her. I understand her perfectly.

[@glenrosarian2352]

Yes I agree. She has a talent for fluently speaking English with a Spanish fluidity that's so beautiful.

[@lisanidog8178]

@@glenrosarian2352 yup! And she plays really good classical guitar too.

[@onusgumboot5565]

You must be from Hawaii.

[@lisanidog8178]

@@onusgumboot5565 never been to Hawaii. Why you think I’m from Hawaii is beyond me. I’m from Ohio. Charo is from Spain. Her Spanish is Castilian so it transfers a little to her English by how she pronounces some letters. I’m used to it so she’s easily understood. I’m used to Spanish though don’t understand much so it doesn’t seem real fast, thus Charo’s English doesn’t seem fast to me to not be understood being used to Spanish speakers’ accents.

[@onusgumboot5565]

@@lisanidog8178 I said that, because in the clip Charo said the only people who think her English is perfect are Hawaiians. I guess I forgot the laugh emoji again. Cheers

[@Novaheart1998]

She’s hilarious and charming.

[@jamesten]

Great Flamenco guitarist

[@onsenguy]

it's so rare for an ESL speaker to be so remarkably charming, confident, and funny.

[@whitebirchtarot]

That’s because she’s so pretty. If she didn’t look like that, she probably wouldn’t be so confident. Sad, but true.

[@MultiSkyman1]

Charming Charo!

[@davidwesley2525]

CHARO is an International Treasure. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheListOf]

Love Charo!!! Cootchie cootchie cootchie

[@MargauxHemingway]

The interviewers is as charming as a migration officer! Charo is a big entretainer.

[@lylytorrence4890]

My mother enjoyed charo and thought she was a riot. Lol. Oh we understand miss charo perfectly. We are from the island of hawaii in hawaii.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

She's hilarious, and charming.

[@babyfir77]

Charo participates on Facebook, shows current videos

[@Mathin3D]

Remove that flag pls

[@KarinaTheDreama]

Dave, THERE IS NO ONE LINE HER! ❤🎉❤

[@supachaloopa3611]

Hope she writes a book about her life.

[@e.e.e]

YES! I was just looking for her biography, I was sure she'd written one. Gosh the title be Cuchi Cuchi something 😄It has to be!

[@sarcasmo57]

I'm going to sell this joke for $5 too.

[@miriamgreen3973]

She is SO cute!!

[@tuberhubris4154]

Ah, Charo, paved the way for Sofia Vergara.

[@davidlenton8627]

What a delightful lady\!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Mucho belinda chica!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mccallosone4903]

what a legend

[@KarinaTheDreama]

The restaurant in Kuwaiti is Fabulous! I’ve NEVER has cuisine of the like anywhere in my life in the industry. The very best frozen mango margarita in the universe!. A must for anyone traveling to the island worthy of the plane hop.

[@tejaswoman]

I was reading a little about her earlier, and from what I can see, the restaurant has closed.

[@watchuwatching1286]

She was awesome... Dave not being his most gracious self, unfortunately.

[@foxpaw342]

But she is dealing with him pretty damn good! I think She turns the conversation around when he tries to humiliate her.

[@davidwesley2525]

​@@foxpaw342Fun Fact Both Cher & Shirley MacLaine Think David Letterman is an ASS - H _ _ _ . 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@kurtsnyder4752]

4:39 Have to say, other languages seem fast and kind of like run on sentences, and mushing wordstogetherwithoutspacingbetweenthem. So a bit slower is nice, more able to discern individual words, in whatever language it is.

[@basman71]

That joke is just for you. She paid $5! I see what you did there. 😍

[@kixigvak]

First she was married to Xavier Cugat, who was around 80 years old. Then she got married to a younger guy. In his monologue Johnny Carson said of the wedding "For something old she wore Xavier Cugat strapped to her back"

[@graymars1097]

Now I see! Sofia V. Is not a new act then. Thanks for the upload

[@orvgg]

Hard to believe she was only 34 at the time.

[@joanb259]

She was not. She's thought to be born in 1941 or 1945, so at least she was in her 40s by the time.

[@davidwesley2525]

​@@joanb259I Hope Somebody Finds Charo's Birth Certificate. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@tejaswoman]

​@@joanb259 Oh great, this again. The dispute comes from the fact that at the time she came to the United States, her listed date of birth was 1941. A Spanish judge later listened to parental testimony and made an official determination that the 1941 date was incorrect and 1951 was correct. People tend to assume that was a fiction and that she was trying to portray herself as younger than she is. However, they overlooked that at the time she came to the United States, 1951 would have made her too young to work as well as potentially too young to marry Cugat. A lot of people don't realize historically, is more common than they think for someone to have claimed to be _older_ than their real age for a variety of reasons, including work eligibility, marriage, military service, and so on. I get why a lot of people find it convenient to believe the older date is the right one, but I personally lean toward believing the younger one is correct, and in my defense, that is an official determination by the Spanish courts and not just a vain claim made to the media.

[@peterblum613]

@@tejaswomanShe would have been 14 on the Ed Sullivan show in 1965? No. I’m betting 1941 is correct.

[@petemartinez9971]

I remember watching her on the Love Boat, Carol Burnett, Chico and the Man, Fantasy Island, etc. As a six year old kid I was infatuated with her, and my dad used to tease me about it

[@movingforwardopportunity667]

I need the recipe ❤❤❤ love her 24

[@blackbird5634]

Goddess!!🤩😍🥰

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Good investment.😂

[@Phazur]

Didn’t know her and have an instant crush

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Murcia to 'Murica!

[@NoCats-on-Guitars]

Cher was right to call this guy an a..hole. Maybe he didn't know much about Charo or he is not interested in the work of female artists. She studied guitar at Andrés Segovia and was honored two times as "Best Flamenco Guitarist" from "Guitar Player" magazin.

[@DubblyaDottie]

Charo says it’s funny and “histerico”

[@RipperFromYT]

I'm a bit embarrassed. I thought she passed away years ago. She's only 71 in 2022!

[@DA90027]

She was born in 1946

[@davidwesley2525]

​@@DA90027 Charo is HOT 🔥 for 78 Years of Age. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tejaswoman]

​@@DA90027Says _you_ - but the official Spanish judicial system disagrees with you, having found *based on parental testimony* that her date of birth is 1951 and not the previously recorded 1941. She explains that at the time she emigrated to the United States, she would not have been able to work as a professional musician if she had told her real (younger) age. I'm aware most people are only familiar with the phenomenon of women pretending to be younger than they really are out of vanity, but there is also a less familiar phenomenon of both women and men representing themselves as older than their real age for purposes of work eligibility, marriage military service, and other reasons.

[@jackiereamy4871]

YAY!!!

[@dmblum1]

At least she speaks two languages! I'd like to see Dave try Spanish (Spanish - she really sounds Barcelonan).

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

She apparently speaks multiple languages.

[@calvinsaxon5822]

He's not making fun of her English. He's smart enough to see that she hams it up intentionally.

[@cactaceous]

@@calvinsaxon5822 She did not ham it up. The Spanish, from Spain not Latin Americans, always have a hard time with English pronunciation due to how the tongue and mouth react to words in both languages. Also, in Spain nobody learned English due to the dictatorship of Franco forbidding anything not Nationalistic. I should know since my mother is from Alcalá and came to New York for university where she met my father. She’s been in the States my entire life, 43 years and she still has a thick accent.

[@davidwesley2525]

​@@cactaceousCharo 's Thick Accent is Part of Her Personna. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@tejaswoman]

Not sure why you think she sounds Barcelonan, given that she is from the opposite end of Spain.

[@jackiereamy4871]

Paella????😀👍

[@basman71]

She's adorable. He's an apple Stupid autocorrect​

[@stratkiller2531]

She's from SPAIN not Mexico Dave so the "citizen" joke wasn't really necessary.

[@albertbangma8889]

letterman, such an AH

[@frankieaddams3937]

I think she is a cutie.

[@e.e.e]

Shakira stole her act.

[@leerush6978]

😎

[@trwent]

Terrible split ends on her hair.

[@simonriddick]

:p I see.

[@chefrustdog]

Omg,this chic stole Sofia Vergara's act!

[@michaelblanchette2787]

This is 1985

[@chiefscheider]

Michael and rgrndu: pretty sure chef was being funny...

[@michaelblanchette2787]

@@chiefscheider then he needs to try harder

[@edwhitson9873]

Sofia Vergara was a kid when this was recorded

[@blakem9109]

@chefrustdog Haha, despite the other comments, I laughed at your joke.

[@AcmeRacing]

I find Charo interviews painful. I'd much rather hear her playing guitar than speaking.

[@tejaswoman]

Then feel free to go watch one of her dozens of available guitar videos, rather than whining on an interview video. Sounds like a _you_ problem to me.

[@jorgeamaya654]

Ass:ole

[@davidfisher12865]

Shame, Wish she played guitar.

[@snakefinger]

0:09 LoL I can imagine what she looks like in the crowd.

[@MikeChimeri]

The hurricane Dave referenced was Gloria, which according to Wikipedia, was moments from landfall in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It made landfall around my neck of Long Island (Freeport, two blocks from Baldwin Bay) at noon, by then riding along a cold front that I assume was the cause of rain that led to Charo's frizzy hair the day before. I was almost 4 years old (November 17) and don't remember much outside of flooding at ground level of our house. I'm told that power was only out for a few days, owing to Freeport's own utilities. LILCO customers were without power for up to two weeks. Had I lived in Wantagh, where I moved in 1993 (inland, this time), I would have been one of those customers (or the son of one, anyway). I would go through extended outages from Irene in 2011 (five days) and Sandy in '12 (nine days). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Gloria