Staff Favorite Moments: Paul Shaffer | Letterman

[@jrvondoom]

Please never stop this. There is a late show sized hole in my soul I can’t fill and all these of late have been a warm soothing nostalgia in a cruel cold world. We see you. We appreciate you. Surely there is a documentary worth making here. 100’s of hours. Long live letterman.

[@4seeableTV]

So much stuff that I hadn't seen before. This particular video is packed with really good bits.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Nostalgia for Late Night is made all the more poignant by the mediocrity of the late night fare we're nightly treated to nowadays.

[@MTVCOPS]

Donz has thousands of hours of the shows on KZbin. It’s not like we haven’t had Letterman to watch.

[@jrvondoom]

@@MTVCOPS I’m aware. I’m saying in this format of reflection and cast perspectives.

[@4seeableTV]

@@MTVCOPS And soon the official channel with have many hours of content. And in the best quality available.

[@bibleredpillJesse]

Who doesn’t love Paul? Huge part of the show’s success.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

He's a kooky Kat 😎

[@Rob_Kates]

I loved his autobiography. One of my favorite Canadians.

[@ronniechilds2002]

He really was. He fit into the show a million different ways, hugely contributed to the laughs. He was the ultimate sidekick. Not to mention the music.

[@bernlin2000]

Different show without him for sure!

[@cygnustsp]

He was great with Dave. His interviews are terrible though, won't shut up or even let his guests finish a thought.

[@crungefactory]

Man. I totally took this show for granted at the time. I am so grateful for the ability to watch these now. So superior to anything now

[@josh021588]

Glad I’m not the only one that feels that way I’ve been on a letterman binge lately

[@robf6105]

Paul is a musical genius and a warm-hearted, funny guy. Thank you, Paul, for being there all those years.

[@oskorei123]

Watch Paul's performance when Del Shannon was on the show to play "Runaway". It's one of my absolute favorites. You could tell Paul was so excited and loving every minute of it.

[@vintagevhsarchive]

Paul was the greatest. Incredible music director, sharp comedic timing, and could banter with the best.

[@gregorydillon9167]

In 1987, Del Shannon came on Late Night and did Runaway backed by Paul and TWMDB. When it came time for the keyboard part, Paul just transformed from goofy band leader to full on rock star and killed that part. He just went off and it opened my eyes. It made such an impression on 11-year-old me and I still think about it today. I just hope Paul knows that there are people out here that see him like that

[@andrewminogue334]

He was on because Runaway had a resurgence due to being the theme song for Crime Story, a police/ mob drama set in the late fifties/early sixties. It was on NBC.

[@oskorei123]

I just recommended this performance to someone a few comments up. It is one of my favorite Paul moments.

[@matthewpaluch777]

I Thank you Paul for your stories and insight. We miss you all terribly. I always said that it wasn't officially Christmas until Darlene Love sang!

[@darsin7053]

In the fall of '95 my wife and I were on our honeymoon in NY. We were only in our early 20's. We stayed at the Best Western, thanks to mom. Waiting for our car in the parking garage my wife started yelling "Paul!, Paul!" like we were old friends. Paul came over and talked to us real nice. Thanks Paul.

[@jahimjauh-hey5653]

This is without a doubt the best new youtube channel... whoever is making this behind the scenes a sincerest thank you.

[@furnitureconsortium]

A good deal of praise should be thrown to Don Giller (KZbin channel of the same name) as some of these clips were most likely pulled from his collection. He has nearly everything David Letterman has ever done in his career on S-VHS tapes, including his early work in Indianapolis. Giller has now become the unofficial (kinda official) archivist of the show as he's now working directly with Letterman's people, which is a cool thing to see.

[@ekko808]

Wow look at Paul's view from his apartment. Stunning. Such a talented musician.

[@dr.davidenglish778]

I'm sure that's not the only one he has. The guy is rich.

[@hank1519]

@@dr.davidenglish778 He earned it!

[@Jezza819]

"A little dialing music Paul". That always made smile whenever Dave said it.

[@ahammedhassan4883]

I didn't realize how much I've missed these guys until I watched this

[@Norvo82]

Even when you pause the video, I swear you can still hear Paul go "Faaaaaabulous". Such is the power of the Shaffer.

[@dreadredj9548]

Anyone else catch Jerry saying "Bye Larry" as Dave and Paul walked out the door? Now that's good comedy!

[@MikeChimeri]

I caught it. 😁

[@cjrory]

... and Dave said thanks, you too!

[@dreadredj9548]

@@alukuhito I think he was saying it to Paul, since he looks a fair bit like Larry David, especially back then.

[@cjrory]

I think he meant Larry Sanders, the talk show host character played by Garry Shandling who was partly modeled after Dave. And that show’s set was one of Paul’s visits

[@whateverpbk]

That's because Jerry said "Oh no it's my weird cousin Larry" when he entered.

[@pinkyhandle]

That tradition with Darlene Love is so very special to me and I suppose to Late Show fans as well. Thanks for reflecting on those great musical moments Paul.

[@gattusog]

Paul was the right guy at the right time. Late Night/Late Show would not be what they are without him. Musical highlights were too numerous to recall, but Darlene Love was a tradition that I miss every year. Rock on Paul and thank you.

[@ChadRiden]

got to meet Paul one afternoon as he was walking out of Rupert's Hello Deli and he could not have been nicer and more accommodating. Took the time to take a picture with me while being engaging and hilarious and friendly as a neighbor. Once he left, I said something about how great that was and Rupert said, "he really loves meeting fans." I truly love his work on SNL and Letterman and the Rock n Roll HOF shows.. and I am very grateful that I got that chance to bump into a living legend and have an interaction I'll always remember.

[@meo21626]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@davidzimmerli489]

What a wonderful surprise to come across this video. Paul is one of a kind - a lovely, gracious man with an undeniable gift for music and a great sense of humor .... He was the perfect "side-kick", straight man and complement to David Letterman. Late Night with David Letterman will remain in the top 10 list of my favorite television programs forever. I miss Dave and Paul very much .... sigh ....

[@andyengle]

Dude. Serious goosebumps when James Brown came out! Ha! And on that note, Dave had the best band in televsion, starting with his NBC years until the last show they did on CBS. Fantastic! I miss Dave's show so much. Such good television through the years, and nothing on television these days comes close.

[@frishhawk]

James Brown with the cape... a thrill, as the description says. Can't get better than that. Thank you for sharing these memories.

[@briscomadani5018]

moments like the call to Paul's mother is why Letterman was and will always be the best

[@adrianmiller1971]

Much love from Australia for you and the best band ever on TV. You and Dave need to come back!

[@jimwaters1562]

Please do this every week for the rest of time! Paul is such a great storyteller. What a delight it is to look back.

[@strawhousepig]

12:13 "That's not my finger." "That's OK, that's not my belly button." lol

[@lawrenceotoole1135]

Yes, great to see Paul! Miss that show and all those folks.

[@keithpennington8259]

That was HUGHLY entertaining!!!! Thank you so much!

[@ross302ci]

It kills me how much of Paul and the band we never got to see/hear. So talented and such a great list of songs they'd play. If this channel could upload some of the tapes...

[@EightPieceBox]

These visits on the staff favorite moments are great! I didn't realize how much I've missed Paul. Haven't seen him much since the show ended.

[@pauld.cullenjr.7934]

These staff memories are the best!!!!!!

[@IwhimIwhim]

It wasn't Christmas until Darlene Love came out to sing! I loved that so much and looked forward to it every year!

[@AndyBruinewoud]

I remember that Freudian slip joke as the funniest thing my teenage self had ever heard. I'm so glad he included it!

[@apoxuponme9575]

Came here to post the same thing. They GOTTA include the Freudian slip joke!

[@charlesm2610]

This beats anything on tv right now!

[@KentAJDK]

The best "Staff of Letterman's" I have seen. Thx Paul, you are the greatest. ❤️

[@nancyscogin7549]

Dylan wanting to meet Larry "Bud" is gold!! I miss these people so much😻

[@doggedout]

I remember all of these! The one with Paul's mother was the greatest thing ever. Just perfect delivery out of nowhere. Also, has anyone ever seen Paul and Lorne in the same room together?

[@Paulafan5]

Some of the SNL anniversary specials. Paul was playing piano for Bill Murray when he was doing a bit.

[@WostryFerenc]

This was lovely! And it's so good to see Paul!

[@frankie3041]

This was great. Thanks for all the memories and the great, great music! 😎👍👍

[@comicsgrinder]

We love you Dave and Paul! Now, this is some of the heart and soul of the show on this video! Great stuff!

[@fgrady1]

This was positively GOLDEN! Paul is great and I remembered everything shown! More clip collections would be fantastic! Kudos!

[@brandywineblogger1411]

No one has ever matched Dave's spontaneity and pure humor. I still miss him. And I really miss Paul's Friday night cape schtick.

[@jcordes87]

Around Christmas, I still get on here and find a version of Darlene doing her song on the Late Show. Usually watch a few different years. It's a tradition.

[@rockturtleneck]

Swingin' collection of clips. I met Paul a few years ago, right after Late Show went off the air (we live in the same town) and talked with him for a few minutes. He couldn't have been nicer.

[@bluebear1985]

I'm from the same town as Paul (Thunder Bay, Ontario), and he brought most of the former Late Show band with him up here to do a show once. Considering he's from here, I found it difficult to get to him after the show, but I did get a picture with him. I did get to talk shortly with band members Tom "Bones" Malone and Felicia Collins though.

[@MrSnead-vp1ll]

Love you Paul for all you've done for music, and musicians!! You're a true hidden but in plain site treasure.

[@coktoe4487]

Oh my god, I almost can't believe I had forgotten about the hiccups bit. I mean, I remember it now that I see it, and certainly the time in my life when I saw it, but it took seeing it to bring it back. Loving these videos.

[@TonyTube407]

I had a smile on my face the entire time I watched this video. Thanks, Paul.

[@perrielynn7837]

Paul, you and Dave had the best moms!!!

[@GAMECLOSET]

Paul… my dear, Paul… THANK YOU! This was amazing to see. I laughed, I cried, and I have a Sunday afternoon smile from ear to ear. I grew up watching you and Dave and I miss you dearly. This was a great treat and I would possibly bungee jump from a 5 story tower (with a raw Turkey in hand) for just one more season. It was truly wonderful to see you host this segment. Thank you, again, sir.

[@johnpelletier7641]

Please make this Best Of a permanent show for all of time. Please.

[@gluecement]

Great to see Paul. Now I'm patiently waiting for Biff.

[@apurugganan]

Wherever I was then, I would tune in and NOT MISS Darlene on Dave's show. Every year it got more and more special, and the show would always end spectacularly with music and confetti, and I did not want it to end, that's how fantastic it was. I want that last December performance to be put up on KZbin this Christmas -- it's a song for everyone

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

Dave & Paul turned me into a nocturnal animal as a teenager.

[@braveman1641]

Thought I was the only one

[@SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION]

I was super excited to learn that The World's Most Dangerous Band would be at the Clemens Center on April 1 2017. At first I thought it was a joke but soon had my ticket. I was in the center , 2 rows from the stage. I am also a big KISS fan and had seen every drummer they had with exception of Anton Fig who ghosted on a couple of their Albums. Anton's work on Frehley's Comet and the LLS made him one of my favorite players. Imagine my sleight disappointment at having the best seat yet I can not see Anton because of Paul's big organ...(His piano was there also...Hahaha ) Yep All I could see of Anton was the end of the drumstick in his right hand and his High Hat foot ! I had to stand up at the finale just to see him ! Awesome show and every band member signed autographs for myself and others. AND , Anton , who was settled into his seat on the Airport shuttle , Graciously stood up , exited the bus and stepped outside for a photo and autograph. Thanks Forever D.L. and everyone at the LLS.

[@wtwn]

This channel is what I’ve been needing in my life!!

[@smbits]

This little interview vignettes are the best! Thank you Dave!

[@benjaminscherrey2479]

My respect for Bob Dylan just went up 1000x when he requested to meet Larry "Bud" Melman! That guy was my favorite character on Letterman! Haha

[@davebartosh5]

In another one of these many people said that "Bud" was a really cool guy and everyone who knew him really loved him.

[@emmess7780]

Great to see Paul doing so well!

[@vingaetano]

I miss this show dearly. I’ve been to over 20 show tapings. I loved the chemistry between Dave and Paul. I don’t watch late night anymore.

[@BaccarWozat]

No wonder it was cancelled

[@BonafideGail]

You're missing out on so much.

[@ChuckAtComicList]

Of all the awful things this world has produced, this is not one of them. God bless you, Paul Schaffer.

[@morbidmanmusic]

World producing nothing.... we do

[@andrewmeadows2596]

@Charle LePage so bless god for peadeophile then.

[@stephengiese7549]

He had the greatest band on late night talk! He is a musician and a song writer. Very polite and passionate. Canadians are like that. I live in washington state. Miss him and dave alot. Norhing like that today. Keep the memories coming😅

[@kevinherd3437]

Paul has played with more rockstars than anyone else on the planet

[@MeltWithU]

Dave, Paul… Thank you for still being around and making me smile. You’ve been there almost my entire life, as I was born in 1971. Would stay up late as A young child to watch you. Carson was great, but there was always an edge to your show that nobody else had. Which made it infinitely more entertaining. Thank the both of you from the bottom of my heart and my family who also loved you.

[@MaineOffGrid.]

Aww damn it. I miss The Late Show. Nobody will ever fill the World Wide Pants that Letterman and Paul wore.

[@jabes1992]

The time Paul was a guest host on the Late Show was a fantastic program. And the moment he asked Julia Roberts “the question”…. Such an iconic moment.

[@shawnmorin8600]

I cant believe "the question" didnt make the cut. I remember watching it when it aired it was awesome.

[@JC20XX]

What question?

[@razorbladethorax]

Yeah that was an iconic Paul moment! Probably too risqué for today's media culture?

[@shawnmorin8600]

@@JC20XX kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4OugK1vad6kidU

[@tracystowe3316]

What question???🙂

[@CthulhuInc]

i loved the christmas shows, with jay thomas' lone ranger story, the football/meatball challenge, paul's cher impersonation, and, of course, darlene love knocking it out of the park with that fabulous song. man, i miss that

[@stephenmilton9998]

There is no doubt in my mind that Paul Schaffer had the best band in television history . I wish it would tour ! I mean Will Lee alone is one the top bass players. When they played with James Brown in the 80s it was , television history ! There were so many musical moments like that . I really wish there was a compilation album for all the hundreds of fantastic performances.

[@LuiyoSA]

great band. awesome groove

[@timothysteven]

Hi Stephen, I absolutely 100% wholeheartedly agree with your comment. I saw them in 2010 at a live taping. After being a fan for so many years, I was absolutely gobsmacked by the CBSO. Will Lee, Felicia Collins, Anton Fig... Such a high pedigree of badasses.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Thank you Paul for the great memories.

[@nickcole9364]

I miss Dave and Paul so freaking much. Anton, Biff, Larry "Bud", Chris Elliott. So many happy memories. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@Zeppelinizzer]

man I miss letterman and you, good times

[@Ricobaca]

I hated the "how we doin on time" ever night. 😒

[@jodymattingly549]

Always loved and still love Paul. Perfect compliment to Dave. And a damn great musician and director

[@JanLilyJing]

Ah, so good to see Paul and see these stories. I had forgotten about Darlene Love! This all brings back so many memories!

[@ad8554]

Omg Paul's mom was hilarious. Finding Dave was the most 90s thing ever

[@anthonybha4510]

Anytime things happened outside the studio, you knew it was a good show. I LOVED the "Hello Deli" skits

[@stebstebanesier6205]

When James Brown came out with the cape, instant goosebumps.

[@GeoffNelson]

I'll forever be grateful to Paul and band for introducing me to "I love you more than you'll ever know"

[@SgtBergin]

Many thanks to Paul. Legend.

[@rii839]

Thanks Paul! What a great look back.

[@deanronson6331]

Paul was always so funny because he had the image of the ultimate hipster.

[@deanronson6331]

@Jeff Spicolli He was part of the entertainment industry, working for a prominent comedian. He assumed a persona that the public liked. Part of his schtick was needling Letterman under the guise of agreeing with him. But, just like so many comedians have a persona they drop in other contexts, Schaffer did the same in his serious interviews.

[@flyjarrett]

A nutty, nutty hipster.

[@garywidom]

Love the favorite staff moments!

[@timothysteven]

I've seen many bands live on stage. Many, many bands. None of them could match the pure power and finesse of Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. Outstanding. Sensational. Phenominal. I'll forever cherish my memory of sitting in the Ed Sullivan theatre for a live taping in 2010 whilst on holiday in NYC (I even got to meet Rupert Gee around the corner at the Hello Deli!). I'd love to see Dave and Paul return to late Night!

[@sarcasmo57]

Thank you for your service Paul.

[@johnsjohnson448]

10:50 This bit is hysterically, laugh out loud funny. LOL. Paul Shaffer is Legendary! Simply, the best. Thank-You for all of the great years of wonderful music, laughter and memories. This is a great series! Thank-You for sharing.

[@ddjsta]

Late night changed forever when Johnny retired. Leno , was leno. David Letterman filled my easy time for 25 yrs. Its 100% over now for late night. Thanks Paul .

[@rogerp6903]

From the kid from Timmins ,Ontario ,Canada that I first saw at Second City in Toronto doing his musical and sound effects duties side stage for the comedy troupe of the day

[@rockhills]

So many memories. And man do I miss seeing Darlene Love on the show at Christmas!

[@oped8423]

Loved watching Paul and Dave. Thank you

[@thomassawicki2065]

Wow !! Wow ! ! Wow !! the bit with the joke about Paul's Mom and the telephone call was Phenominal ! !

[@donpaulweatherpluspaul2670]

I guess I'll/we'll never know, but I always wonder if Dave watches old clips, just for the pleasure and the belly laughs. I hope he does... these clips are a treasure.

[@clutchkman]

Great moments of a great show, thanks for the memories!

[@egadgo]

Paul if you ever see this, one of my personal favorite moments is when you guys had Jimmy Webb on, and Will Lee and the band covered MacArthur Park. Just a great moment

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

"I am lineman for the county..." Such a great song!

[@giovanna8187]

@@michaelrmurphy2734 Wichita Lineman.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

@@giovanna8187 Makes me want to go there. You know Airbus has an outfitting center there, right? After they complete the plane, they fly it there to put in the seats and interior fittings.

[@giovanna8187]

@@michaelrmurphy2734 No, I didn't know that. I've just always loved the song.

[@paulcooper8818]

Darlene Love singing *_Christmas_* was must see TV for me every year. I still watch YT videos of the performances.

[@chefjeff1366]

This is just wonderful.

[@kcinks]

The World's Most Dangerous Band !!!....I never tired of that.

[@GardenGirlD76]

So glad to see you Paul! Great Memories! The Most Dangerous Man In The World.

[@billybatson22]

This channel is AMAZING. Just makes me happy.

[@229BlackHat]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SINCE THE CHANNEL LAUNCHED AAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@dvdly]

I remember they did a version of that "Dave signing off early" bit on Late Night. It stands out because the whole show was solid, from Dave coming out in a great mood, literally bouncing on his feet, to someone in the audience yelling, "Go Paul!" when he ran after Dave, and the guests were Sarah Jessica Parker with her tiny dog in her lap quaking from fright, and Barry Manilow doing "If Tomorrow Never Comes" with a nice shout out from Will at the conclusion.

[@jasonarcher7268]

I miss that show so much

[@misterelom]

10:39 I've been looking for that clip for a while now! The Seinfeld part is still my favorite.

[@williamworrell178]

They were like family, and brought us viewers into it

[@harperlea9288]

It's so so wonderful to see Paul! He was so fun to watch on this show too. He loved doing it and it showed. He looks great too. What a treat! Freudian slip?!!! Lololol!!

[@petehatzakos]

All of these are great! Thank you for adding this old clips as well as the new ones! Hi Paul! Hi Dave! Thank you producer/director!