Murray Walker on Letterman, September 30, 2002

[@stroock6394]

RIP murray... absolute legend! i'm so grateful to have gotten to watch murray's live F1 broadcasts

[@thetruecrazysyrupguy]

i still watch the old F1 races

[@stroock6394]

@@thetruecrazysyrupguy can't beat murray enthusiastically yelling IT'S HAKKINEN as a glorious V10 screams past

[@mpa1931]

I'm not a fan of Letterman but I do respect that he is a fan of motorsport and brought people from the motorsports world into his show like Murray.

[@milkshakemuncher]

Also his involvement and part ownership of an Indycar team. I used to like watching his show to see the diverse guest list and crazy stunts/gimmicks they'd do. Two I remember well were dropping things from the roof of the building to see what would happen to them when they hit the road, the fluorescent light tubes smashed but stayed in a straight stick pattern after smashing, so from the roof it looked like a bunch of white toothpicks laying scattered below. The other was a massive catapult which they put pumpkins in one at a time and fired it to see how far down the street they'd go. He's had Sebastian Vettel, David Coulthard, Juan Pablo Montoya, Eddie Irvine, Murray Walker, Jacques Villeneuve, Alex Zanardi and maybe even more of F1's personalities on his show 😎

[@banadverts3442]

I like the fact the audience respect him and clap. Then hear he served and clap with even more respect. What a great man he was

[@johnstevens9264]

He was great man and F1 commentator. I didn't realize he served his country until this interview. Everyone should respect and admire him for his service. God bless him!

[@mpa1931]

@ 8:31 you can see just how touched he was by the audience's reaction.

[@siimtokke3461]

So weird to hear Murray say "Michael Schumacher five-time world champion"

[@sacboy7080]

Yeh Murray Walker idiot didn’t even get it right 😂

[@owencoe4181]

But that’s what he was at the time

[@NicotineRosberg]

Actually it isn't

[@thekitesocietyUK]

Turned 80 two weeks later! We were lucky to have him around for so long.

[@danrice2797]

Growing up with Murray was epic, him on the f1, John motson on the football and Peter allis on the golf - ultimate trifecta of commentary

[@Gazmus]

Geoffrey Boycott raging on the cricket commentary too

[@scsutton1]

Bill McLaren on rugby union.

[@jamestowler68]

Whispering Ted Lowe for snooker

[@andrewthomas5778]

Murray will forever be THE voice of formula one, forever sorely missed.

[@1002l]

ayrton senna died 24 hours after that conversation with murra sadly. Two greats, may they RIP

[@itstherevolution]

I loved listening to the late Murray Walker as a kid. I found his enthusiasm infectious and his interactions with the drivers funny, genuine and endearing. Rest in peace.

[@GreatCdn59]

"the late Murray Walker" ... it's even painful just to read that :(

[@christianprice5587]

Murray was a national treasure to us Brits! 👍🇬🇧 RIP Murray.

[@Fcutdlady]

I'm Irish . He was a national treasure to me too .

[@jaggass]

He was 78 at the time. F1 kept him going and long after he retired he would watch every race at his home with his excitement.

[@kenoneill8783]

*The greatest commentator in history of ANY sport, and don't you even DARE to disagree with ME!* Seriously though, the man was one of a kind, when he was forcibly retired it was for me almost like another unnecessary F1 driver fatality, his voice sounded like the language of the F1 engines if they could have found a way of communicating with us.

[@blizzard6741]

No one to disagree. What you stating is facts

[@sacboy7080]

I disagree

[@iggydip]

His voice was definitely in tune with the engines lol. You miss his commentary even now.

[@simonbarrett6059]

"I should imagine the heat in that car is unimaginable." Murray Walker the voice of Sunday afternoon 🏎

[@eddieingalls534]

Letterman always let rip if he feels the guest was boring or disappointing. Here you can feel he really does like Murray and it's a good atmosphere.

[@sierralvx]

So cool to see two absolute legends of TV just chatting like two old mates.

[@Jezza819]

R.I.P. Murray Walker. My first introduction to him was through the early Formula 1 video games.

[@SumnerTube21]

This is something I haven't heard mentioned much. His commentary gave the F1 97 era PSX / PC games a whole different sound concept. His style even matches the clunky way it worked in game back then

[@PrestonPlourdProjects]

I first heard his voice in Formula One 2001 on PS2. I didn’t watch F1 in my elementary school days, so I really didn’t know anything about it. Both that game and F1 2000 on PS1 were gifts from my dad, as he was somewhat interested in the sport.

[@Bertiesghost]

Many thanks Don from Wales, UK.

[@gardensofthegods]

Cheers from Dallas Texas

[@heberthybr]

The last question about Senna shows that Letterman was (and is) not only a fan of the Brazilian driver, but F1. Murray will be missed.

[@HaydnGuite]

A brilliant commentator and a genuinely lovely man. He made F1 captivating and exciting for so many people and his voice covered so many memorable races. We hope he's found peace ✌ wherever he's chilling. Thanks for the entertainment Mr Walker ❤ 😊

[@elbecko7969]

Thanks for this, and thanks to Letterman for conducting a nice respectful interview with our boy.

[@Nigel4]

Murray was a great man. Americans won’t ever realise the impact a commentator had on a sport. A true giant of a man

[@gmnewlook]

What a legend! I loved watching F1 on TSN here in Canada just to hear his commentary! I still do to this day!

[@RaulMeatFactory1975]

What a lovely man Mr Murray Walker was. Rest well good Sir.

[@nathan9285]

Top bloke Murray. Can remember always hearing his voice on a Sunday in the 90s

[@dylanharding1546]

Thanks for sharing. I lived in the UK for thirty years and he was always a pleasure to see in action. He was the voice of F1.

[@iancockett7684]

sadly, no longer with us, we lost a true legend when he saw his final checkered flag. R.I.P Murray 😢

[@SPOOKSTR]

What a pleasure it is to hear Murry recall old times.

[@walkourwoofers853]

I miss Murray. His was THE voice of motorsport for me growing up, especially F1. Always entertaining, if not always entirely accurate! A lovely man and a gentleman too. RIP Murray, from a big fan.

[@danieloconnor8413]

Thanks Don, it was really nice to hear this interview.

[@propjoe1060]

Thanks for everything, Murray. RIP!

[@townicus5908]

Fantastic interview this

[@Fcutdlady]

Murray Walker died at 97 years old a couple of of years ago . Bless his memory .

[@barnehurs]

Fantastic man and certainly won’t be another like him

[@jonlcfc1]

Great interview rip Murray Walker

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

It’s with great sadness that Murray Walker is no longer with us he will be desperately missed by millions of fans who are always there to support him

[@andidubya3840]

That was nicely done: Letterman is moving on blah blah - and one more from Murray that is a journo and presenter right there. I see the game, I watch the game, I AM the game. To Murray Walker, voice of a generation

[@littlestar5737]

Murray and Martin. Can't think of F1 without them.

[@domformula1]

I miss Murray a great deal, THE voice of F1 and no one will come near!

[@MattyT_86]

Missed dearly by so many.

[@Merstheman]

Thanks again for posting this, Don!

[@johnstevens9264]

God bless you Murray...Rest In Peace. Loved your F1 commentary… Didn't realize you served in World War II. Thank you for your service.

[@carlharrison9503]

Very good. Thanks

[@jean-sebastienbarbeau180]

Thank you for the upload, Don. Greatly appreciated.

[@persezyra]

Letterman is a man of racing, obviously he wanted to hear Murray, he never interrupted.

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

Legend.

[@pow1983]

So glad Letterman allowed him to speak

[@azynkron]

I still watch the old races with Murray and James. The dynamic between them is unique. Murray is keeping the pace and form and James is spicing it up with his personal reflections. They really made watching F1 better. And that was during the golden F1 years.

[@vimalthilak9405]

I’ve a lump in my throat as I watch this show

[@TheStrstudios]

Thank you for uploading this. x

[@paulconnelly4050]

RIP Murray Walker, F1 would not be what it is today, if not for his unique voice and talent.

[@UnseenLive1]

It just dawned on me how perfectly i understood the Murrayisms. There is a distinction to whats being said to that of whats being heard.

[@Skreezilla]

we lost more than a man with the passing of Murray. I am still choking up thinking that he is gone.

[@MarkyFormula1]

Rest in peace Murray. What an amazing life he had.

[@Dalers84uk]

Only finding out In 2021, good old Murry was on Letterman???!!!🙂👍

[@moreno1105]

Simply the best

[@beagle7622]

A bit over the top but as a watcher of Murray since about 1981, he was the best racing Commentator I have seen. The current BBC team are just bad.

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

What a man, RIP Murray

[@UnseenLive1]

That weekend Ayrton spoke to Murray about his name was the one he sadly passed away on. R.I.P. Ayrton Senna da Silva #SennaSempre

[@mbolduc]

Beautiful.

[@scottthomson9813]

Pure class.

[@billymc2681]

Murray also worked calling Grand Prix motorcycle racing back in the 80's. He will be missed.

[@brunaskarting116]

And BTCC too

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

RIP Murray Walker 1923-2021

[@MillwallOlly]

Rest in peace, Murray. Thank you for your service in WW2 for our once great country. God bless.

[@RiminiVirage]

Our country is still great Ted, just not as great as it once was. People like Murray made it greater.

[@user2144]

Thanks, Don.

[@littlejohnnyturtle8770]

Master at his game. RIP Mr Walker.

[@robertpsotka3525]

Murray Walker was just the best

[@paulrichter2863]

It’s a pity there was nobody on the show staff to tell the band to play “The Chain” as the entrance music.

[@gokartbob6478]

Americans loved him too. He was 97... That's 3/10th's short of 100 lol 👍😎🏁

[@Harriet-Jesamine]

As a Xennial PS1 generation, Murray Walker was a huge part of my growing up. "I cannot believe this, he's actually driving round the track the wrong way" 😂😂😂😂

[@alistairwalker2850]

I have to say, Murray’s comments about Indianapolis in F1 being a giant success, aged like milk

[@lopez.jacinto.6726]

Well, who could forsee that?

[@patrickbateman6682]

No one could have predicted the 2005 farce

[@somebloke2238]

If every country put forward one person to represent the very best of themselves. I would want either David Attenborough or Murray Walker representing England.

[@gardensofthegods]

Two really excellent choices

[@hermanthetosser4219]

Well well well, iz it iz it wicked... wot bout stormzy cuz wot bout da blm gotta represent

[@MobinKiadeh]

@@hermanthetosser4219 are you high?

[@LaurieWilliams-lk8fc]

Well at least Murray never pushed pseudoscientific fraud.

[@somebloke2238]

@@LaurieWilliams-lk8fc eh?

[@eltzrothm1]

What a great man.

[@zsac18]

4:19 Definitely talking about the MP4/4

[@paulrichter2863]

I would have guessed the FW14B.

[@mcgurkryans]

He’s probably the only one who’s sitting the right way on the show.

[@boomerang8909]

6:23 Ayrton Senna 7:24 That last interview with Senna was in Imola where the driver crashed and died on Raceday Sunday. RIP, Captain Commentator.

[@Orion3741]

RIP, Murray Walker ( October 1923 - March 2021 ). Legendary Formula 1 commentator.

[@techtipsuk]

Lovely man

[@mbas0507]

ReST IN PEACE GREAT MURRAY

[@thegoodguy44]

A shame letterman didn’t play clips of him saying the weird things instead of reading them. Much funnier.

[@dongiller]

Would have taken too much time to set up.

[@MikeyMUnited]

More likely Bernie wouldn't have given Letterman the footage for free.

[@masterfulsky]

footage costs money

[@blizzard6741]

My favorite Murray Walker: (two cars collide) “that’s fantastic!”

[@Robotron2084psn]

Murry did the old Psygnosis F1 games on playstation one. Loved him and F1 ever since.

[@hermanthetosser4219]

Yeah did like his F1 1999 on the ps1...

[@PlasticBagForAHelmet]

"You're right there, Murray!"

[@kenoneill8783]

Fair play to Letterman, he knows his motor racing.

[@EDGEDAZZA]

Class

[@luisy.gonzalez6469]

Happy 100th birthday Murray

[@hobbygamer6220]

I was WATCHING lulu child genius on letterman video when THIS, MORE bad news, was dropped wow !

[@andrewbarker4986]

I could have listened for hours.Shame it was only 9 minutes.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

David letterman seen here will surely hear the news about Murray Walker passing away

[@AhPhoey]

Murray just passed away. Everyone is dying so young.

[@TheStrstudios]

he had a good long life

[@gokartbob6478]

He was 97

[@GTChucker86]

🤨*Young??*

[@AhPhoey]

@@TheStrstudios Thank goodness you're still with us, Cammie.

[@AhPhoey]

@@gokartbob6478 97 and passed away, doing what he loved....crashing go karts into hay bales.

[@TheItalo8888]

2 legends ❤

[@stevenkaudeur1342]

God speed Murray The Man

[@paulrichter2863]

I had always been familiar with the Brazilian pronunciation of "ah-EER-ton", so when I recently started watching old F1 broadcasts for the first time, I was amused by Walker's "EHR-ton". And then I watched that 1994 broadcast, and immediately noticed that Walker had switched, but I didn't know that he then switched back after that! It is also ironic that the name Ayrton is of English origin, so arguably "EHR-ton" is correct and the Brazilians corrupted it.

[@dundaravewine2390]

RIP legend!

[@ralphgilbert23]

Thanks Murray, very funny.

[@janstenger6230]

He's driving on three wheels! his left back tyre is as flat as a pancake fantastic!!!

[@XaviMacBash]

little did they know that the indy gp would fall apart just 3 years later

[@heyhags5583]

He was the British John Madden

[@robmckay5700]

He really deserved a knighthood

[@pepitosbazzeguti1073]

Imagine having to explain who Michael Schumacher is...

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

2 thumbs down???

[@gardensofthegods]

Perhaps because they're sad that he's dead

[@weignerleigner3037]

2002 must’ve been late in the year cus that year would’ve been Michaels 5th title

[@dongiller]

You see the airdate in the title, yes?

[@shukriwafiq5220]

@@dongiller lol

[@timothy790110]

look at his little face!

[@blakenormile6880]

CRASHOPINTO!