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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[@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.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

STOP SMOKING CRACK

[@billdesinger8604]

@@BAKER22-l4uDon’t get it, maybe you should heed your own advice

[@baronvonraschke77]

He didn't think meatloaf should glow in the dark either!

[@jerometaperman7102]

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

[@StephenHunts]

REST IN PARADISE LEGEND. Making jokes in heaven and we're laughing at them down here on Earth 🌎

[@rays7437]

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

[@rays7437]

@Daniel Drader 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.

[@THEJIG-IS-UP]

Oh we're you two close?

[@mitchfelding2661]

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

[@danno5805]

I worked for a guy that was a cross of Rodney Dangerfield and Jacky Gleason. He wouldn't do comedy because he was a flyby night roofer 😂 He was afraid he'd get busted.

[@davidelliott2485]

Who’s still laughing at his stuff in 2024?

[@tripthemillipede1988]

yaya

[@stephenhebda4743]

Rodney isn't..

[@JohnMato-b4q]

Everybody

[@charlenemack7040]

I once made the mistake of giving Rodney Dangerfield respect 😮

[@JamesSmith-pm4wz]

What? You think you're Chuck Norris? 😅

[@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

[@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."

[@garylobo3]

​@@deanronson6331Or when the hottie is pouring him champagne and says, Just say when... RODNEY: RIGHT AFTER THIS DRINK!

[@Marshallgill]

@@starguy2718 I still use this one today!

[@con17guitar]

You want to feel skinny? Hang out with fat people! 😂🤣

[@callumtbjones]

Maybe not chemically….brilliant Dave

[@davidsthubbins176]

🤣

[@allenmckinney2082]

Dave knows how high he is.

[@randcanape683]

I'm 55. I love this clip. My God, how many years have flown by. We had it so good 80s/90s.

[@execatty]

56 and agreed 80s was magnificent

[@richardwilliams3625]

You should have been there for the 70's as well!

[@r.edward5701]

"Maybe not chemically". Man that was good

[@johncampione360]

Rodney top 10😂

[@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.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

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

[@Marshallgill]

I still quote it to my son. "You don't lie to me, you lie to girls"!

[@hagerty1952]

Sally Kellerman (Lit teacher): "Whoever wrote this doesn't know the first *thing* about Kurt Vonnegut!" Earlier: Cameo of Kurt Vonnegut writing essay.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

@@hagerty1952

[@hagerty1952]

@@Brian-uy2tj - True, but there was an earlier cameo of Kurt coming in and setting up his typewriter. I was just trying to consolidate for brevity 🙂

[@Brian-uy2tj]

@@hagerty1952

[@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.

[@gregoryeberly5302]

Same here on Dave

[@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..?

[@michaelparks6120]

I thought he was very funny in Caddy Shack.

[@hankkingsley9300]

Hey we're all going to get laid!

[@billl1127]

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

[@timothymattingly2303]

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

[@jakeg3126]

So much so fun in person, isn’t it?

[@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

[@franklinmcmillan3733]

@@TheEman590 Yeah, and we're now 9 years past when we were supposed to have hoverboards. What's up with that?

[@AW1Lucky]

Agree, and would add 1988 to your peak list. As for me, I spent nearly that entire three years, and much of the earlier 1980's at sea in the Navy. Years later I would reflect, recognize, and enjoy the music, movies and some TV of the mid-to-late 1980's.

[@ratter531]

Miss Rodney, he was a comedian genius.

[@unperson5713]

Rodney Dangerfield delivered comedy in bulk.

[@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.

[@sandiflow]

I went to the doctor, and he told me I was overweight. I said, "I want a second opinion." He said, "Alright, you're ugly too!"

[@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.

[@justinkoenig1706]

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

[@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.

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

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

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

Crystal meth Santa Claus as Zach Galifianakis put it.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. He could go toe-to-toe with anybody. Incredibly funny! No one like him today.

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Never turned down a chance to see Rodney. Never.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

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

[@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.

[@ctbadger]

Same! Saw him and Kinison in the same year, 1986

[@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.

[@DarkSkies72]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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).

[@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!

[@Triumph._.]

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

[@joeylawn36111]

🐐

[@notsosilentmajority1]

It was shocking to see how many young people didn't really know much about Rodney Dangerfield. The guy is an absolute legend. Don't forget that he had a successful Rap song as well.

[@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? 😻

[@Redmenace96]

I agree. Great YT comment.

[@mjp96]

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

[@ccg1171]

When TV & entertainment was great.

[@Plissken68]

An absolute legend

[@b.miguel9034]

Fan Request... Dave in LA with Danny DeVito

[@pwnDonkey]

"Sell anything to a gypsy". Ahahahh

[@ArcGlowingVision]

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

[@tims4694]

Rodney always delivers!

[@DouglasCampbell-m6q]

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.

[@loudrooster5726]

I miss the days when men walking into a ladies bathroom was considered a mistake

[@pauld205]

Rodney was on fire.

[@themagicofd]

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

[@akfreed6949]

PlutoTV has a Johnny Carson channel . Can you have a Late Show channel and show episodes and not just little clips ? It would be nice because I can't get any real TV channel , just FOX .

[@zenseed75]

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

[@standupstraight9691]

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

[@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...

[@indioloco6600]

The one and only. None can compare.

[@porcorosso999]

Legend

[@anthonyfigueroa4310]

The great one 👍👍❤️

[@r.edward5701]

One of the greats

[@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.

[@HomerMcPoT101]

That finger lickin good joke is 🧨

[@countryboy39051]

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

[@tt600pch]

Ahh the days before the Jimmys and Stevens. When late nights were worth watching.

[@seanpierce7673]

What an amazing comic Loved his work great man!

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

awesome clip - I am grateful to have been around to experience Dangerfield's skill and the original Letterman show.

[@FittyCent50]

Take My Wife ...

[@Caganissoyeah]

Rodney, Rickles, Carlin, Pryor. Miss all the giants.

[@bootska]

“Maybe not chemically.” 😂

[@cambium0]

"Yeah my high school was really tough. Really tough. When you arrived in the morning they searched you for weapons. If they didn't find any they gave you one."

[@bengray423]

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

[@AndyZach]

Not as good as his usual material. Maybe Letterman's writers wrote this.

[@JonathanSchmallippe]

That drummer ruined Rodney's timing for numbers 2 & 1

[@stevenw7623]

That old Letterman show was the best.

[@SteveCarrel-d8s]

Greece dont now what i am doing. Traveling xaxawow yea wow yes

[@brucelee4996]

Brilliant.

[@grantjohnston7148]

Undisputed king of comedy 🤴

[@toreckman8899]

There it is. Letterman’s patented fake laugh.

[@chrisarseneault5617]

Too bad the movie clip with cutout of the clip

[@angrysilence1234....]

WTF HAPPENED TO THE CLIP?! THAT "COPYRIGHT" BULLS***?!?!

[@ralphruocco3013]

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

[@thefrontpage]

We miss you, Rodney!!!

[@lennyc.5057]

Canada they started a country and nobody came ha ha ha

[@jjl2407]

shakespeare for everyone

[@firstlast1732]

Terrible top 10

[@myronjenkins9788]

I went to see Rodney a couple of times in the 80s. The first time I was an audience participant onstage with opening act Andy Kaufman.

[@Scarlet01812]

This clip appeared out of nowhere. Blast from the past. Actually saw this movie mentioned in the theater with my buddy when visiting my sister in LA Funniest bit from another movie called Easy Money in line with his No Respect mantra is his buddies get hammered after bowling and want to eat. They pull up to a diner and the sign says open 23 1/12 hours and it’s closes as soon as they pull up as the lights go out. Don’t know why but I loved that bit

[@OTatime]

Rodney Dangerfield walks on to Late Night - welcomed visitor. Bob Hope walks on to Tonight Show - unwelcomed intrusion.

[@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.

[@OrbitalTrails]

He was no George Carlin

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@OrbitalTrails You are correct, he was not George Carlin. George Carlin was George Carlin.

[@davedarling6512]

that top ten list was rough

[@glenngrinter6818]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@ARichardP]

Wow. 38 years ago.

[@jr032582]

only in Letterman's show were legends such as Johnny Carson, Rodney Dangerfield, etc... that crashed in the middle of the show like they were lost

[@JoeSchmo-u1d]

What happened to the clip of the movie? Oh, that's right...COPYRIGHT LAWS. BS.

[@mikec6111]

I was looking forward to the clip and remembered. Oh yeah, copyright stuff and I’m on KZbin.

[@harrychristian4291]

What a lame top 10. Concerning his number one, I'm just happy if they holler at all. Make them pay 50 dollars every day.

[@gedionmesfin1821]

David letterman doesn’t get Rodney’s joke,a real New Yorker vs Indianapolis

[@harrychristian4291]

I just found out you can't print "scr..m" sometimes, so I said "holler". So for my trouble, I added more mischief.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I tells ya, who doesn't miss Rodney?

[@jbyesterday3959]

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

[@erikbelanger4551]

The best standup of all time.

[@Redmenace96]

So glad I clicked! That, right there, is peak Rodney. Even the TT had an edge to it. Either he wrote some of them, or The Boys put in some zingers for their hero.