Staff Favorite Moments: Producer Daniel Kellison | Letterman

The Letterman producer remembers Drew Barrymore's flash, Madonna's mouth and the greatest entrance in TV history.
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[@sweetjimmyt]

We need a few more installments with Daniel. He's great.

[@funforalgernon]

I appreciate everything Daniel did to help and encourage Norm Macdonald to do more than just standup, like Norm Macdonald Live…that doesn’t happen without Daniel. ❤

[@mrdavidsferrier]

100%! 👏 Norm’s online show was one of the greats.

[@hatcherluke]

Explain to the folks at home what Norm MacDonald Live is.

[@funforalgernon]

@@hatcherluke It's a podcast for 50 people.

[@lgerback34]

Didn’t Daniel also produce that KZbin awards show that Norm did the pre-show for? I loved that.

[@gluecement]

This is one of my favorite "Staff Favorite Moments."

[@profile2047]

Same. I’ve been binging these while cleaning, but I stopped to watch all of his.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We are so proud that Daniel was one of our early, and most important guests on our show. There’s the cheap plug. Further to that, we cannot understate how nice and kind a person Daniel is. Not to mention the width and breadth of his experience. He worked with all sorts of folks on other projects including Hal Gurnee and a lot of stuff with Norm MACdonald.

[@sharxfan16]

Wow, those are seriously some of the most memorable segments in the history of the show. The Morley Safer line after the Drew Barrymore flash is a perfect example of why Dave is the GOAT.

[@kellecetraro4807]

That Sean Connery entrance was absolutely amazing

[@kevineh]

Jaw dropped haha. So good

[@markread7333]

My new favorite in this series. What a legacy, Daniel. You could tell when Dave genuinely liked someone, and you were definitely in that elite group!❤

[@kstepko]

He has great stories. I hope he will get a second segment, because I’m sure we have only scratched the surface. His grandfather was an interesting twist to end on!

[@KungEMuller]

Daniel came up with so many legendary ways for Dave to introduce the guests. Nobody will ever be quite like Dave, and the people who have worked with him know why. Of course, so do we.

[@squinkque]

Wow, I did not know Daniel Kellison worked for Late Night (I stopped watching when he moved to CBS). Having admitted that I must say that this was one of the best installments on the current series. Daniel lived the life I wanted to live as a young man. Hell he's living the life I want right now! What a scoundrel.

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Omg fantastic stories! Daniel sharing the back stories to these bits of Letterman history is priceless! We need more Daniel! 🐪

[@MegaPrincefox]

Damn! What a resume. He was Norm’s producer too

[@arobsz]

Would love to hear another one of these from Daniel about his work with Norm Macdonald!

[@Mo_Taser]

That was a great one. Connery really stuck that landing.

[@Heres_Johnny.]

This is now my most favorite “Staff Favorite Moments” videos. Daniel did an awesome job!

[@toddscheler7194]

That Connery entrance was epic and perfect!

[@MichaelMurphy-kj3xf]

Daniel - I'm only 3 minutes into the video - and I love it so far - but I have to ask you: Is not shaking Elle's hand at that moment the biggest regret of your life? Sincerely, Mike from Quincy

[@markbirchette8740]

All the folks who worked on the show helped make it the last great night show ever. Cheers to everyone and to you Daniel.

[@bigopishposh8558]

I love Daniel's memories more than some others. More Daniel interviews!

[@jonseals]

I love that he actually mentioned a "difficult guest" by name. I love these so much!

[@stevenm8503]

This is the exact opposite of clickbait - so much more than Drew’s dance on the desk! Great memories all of them!

[@MichaelMurphy-kj3xf]

I love, no LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE,all of the Staff Favorite Moments videos - but this one can't be topped!!! 😭

[@Brad772006]

Kellison's work with Letterman is good, but remember folks. This is the guy who made the Super Dave on Norm Macdonald show happen. Which in my humble opinion is one of the greatest events to ever happen.

[@theshapeexists]

Man, Letterman was absolutely awesome. So many memories watching these.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Dan Quayle, superdunce. OMG, the legs on Elle MacPherson. That camel entrance was spectacular. This was a great episode.

[@elizabethlarson9655]

The Peter O'Toole entrance on the camel during the London shows was indeed one of the best TV entrances ever, topped off by that stupid pet trick.

[@kinsmed]

Dan... you contributed much to The Late Show's success. And we shall *NEVER* see its like again.

[@jiminjasper1934]

What a difference a Dave makes! I love these retrospectives. Daniel's was fantastic. Please keep them coming ...

[@rname879]

This is my favorite staff video of them all hahahahaha awesome

[@Archerjr1]

Just when you think they can't possibly get any more entertaining...

[@PatrickKeating]

Would love to hear how he met Norm

[@sharonlessard2177]

omg dan that was just AWESOME to watch!! I saw almost everyone of those episodes!! great memories

[@mynameisnobody8479]

Awesome…those were my years Thank you

[@JonathanAllen0379]

11:52 - Crispin Glover was seriously unhinged.

[@user-uw6gk5yl6n]

That bronze shoe is amazing.

[@robclarkson5356]

Loved this, thank you Daniel! And thanks so much for Norm MacDonald Live too. That show was amazing.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Outstanding memories! ❤ So many great moments! "Whatever his name is..." 😂 The Connery entrance was epic!

[@TheFlyingdeuces]

This is the most interesting and intense episode! Gotta watch it over right now! LOVE

[@billsmith5166]

One of the best yet.

[@janeltranmer2284]

Bonk! Too good to be true, this. It needs a couple more viewings, for sure. Thank you Mr. Kellison!

[@janehex]

I remember watching that Drew Barrymore appearance the night it aired, it was so shocking at the time! Ahhhh... The 90s ❤️

[@TheJuniorMints]

Thank you so much for this Daniel!🤓💚

[@magistrumartium]

Sean Connery's entrance was excellent! So was Peter O"Toole's!

[@squinkque]

Watching them now as a middle-aged dude, all I can think is they were lucky nothing went south on those risky entrances!

[@ofcmikebinder]

Love Daniel Kellison. A legend.

[@missoula2213]

The jetpack was awesome!

[@ellenwood2167]

Great job! My husbnad was always mentioning you - you were the hometown kid who made it big - and he always so proud!

[@danieljkellison]

Are you from Brattleboro? who's your husband?

[@ellenwood2167]

@@danieljkellison My husband was John Wood, everyone knew him as "Woody" and he grew up in Brattleboro and graduated from BUHS in 1980 and ran the Guilford Country store for a few years. Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly just after Thanksgiving in 2022 after a wonderful career working in higher ed at Landmark College in Putney.

[@danieljkellison]

Of course-- I'm so sorry to hear that. He was a great guy and I remember him well. Please say hi to everyone for me-- and I was just at Guilford Country Store last summer! But best to you and yours... xx @@ellenwood2167

[@MrEvans1973]

Thank you for reminding me that Elle MacPherson exists.

[@realBrianCars]

All these 'Staff Favorite Moments' are so good

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Oh, these were the days when Dave still turned so red with embarrassment! That segment with Drew!😂 And Julia, too. Both classics. Great to hear the stories behind these! And Madonna. And Connery. And O'Toole. And your grandfather! Really enjoyed this, Daniel! So instrumental in bringing us so many iconic segments.

[@jeremydiamond8824]

That’s awesome must do more so great the story behind the interviews is great !😎👍🏻🇺🇸🦅

[@theinternationalvoyager]

THIS is one of the greatest of the Staff Favorite Moments that I've seen! Incredible stories! Bravo!

[@jimmy8x541]

daniel kellison, comedy legend

[@hinthegroove9740]

Freaking hilarious 😂

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

:) - These are ALL great!!!!

[@ZachJenkins]

One of the best yet

[@paulocuaresma9480]

Great great great memories 🤩

[@Emophiliac2]

I have to say - having Cristin Glover's bronzed shoe for the mantle would be something to have - from Rubin and Ed. (The director of that film has my own bronzed glove for his fireplace)

[@Ichinin]

5:44 - I will never forget Drew Barrymore 😄

[@insquares]

Great video. I would love Dave and Daniel to interview each other about memories of these segments.

[@mariana.k3753]

Love it! Iconic moments!

[@JustaguynamedSheldon]

Love these

[@UncleBernhard]

Fantastic! Well done!

[@theotang681]

crispin glover is a legend!!!!

[@nealdaleyjr7625]

Need more of this. Fantastic!

[@pauljimenez2799]

These are delightful! Keep making these!!!

[@chriszozaski5813]

This was awesome!

[@brianb9410]

This is my favorite! Well done :)

[@smoxy8456]

DK this is brilliant!

[@ofcmikebinder]

This is awesome!!!

[@marktatum2592]

Way to go Dave.👏

[@BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr]

Whispers…..”the bronze shooooooooeeeeee…….”

[@peterquinn7878]

How cool was Peter O’Toole’s entrance! And Sean Connery has never trouble with that, either.😺

[@geraldframinghammer2626]

I wonder if Sean Young has a Dada streak in her. I think her approach as a "celebrity" was always absudist art. If a camera is rolling, one is in performance.

[@oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501]

This was fun as Hell.....

[@RichardHandal301]

Beyond epic, especially as I am anxiously awaiting Lawrence of Arabia tomorrow at 8pm on TCM.

[@markwoldin162]

Great.

[@user-em4hv5fq3k]

Worth the watch...Peter O'Toole and Sean Connery made great entrances!

[@ronsandlin9618]

Thanks for the iconic moments Daniel

[@DD-sr9xm]

I was there at Blue Angel when Drew stripped and we booed her. The women who work there were doing an amazing job and she just pushed them aside and danced with her unimpressive cliche moves. Her entourage tried to intimidate us but we just booed louder. Drew Barrymore entourage is pathetic.

[@xrandy11]

Sean Young always had a super weird vibe

[@waynewells3297]

I didn’t own a TV for most of my life (yeah, I’m an odd duck), so all of this is first time for me. Funny stuff!

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

it's not It's not odd. it;s refreshing. See once upon a time,. before the internet, before cell phones, it was encouraged for young people to out and MEET people and LIVE LIFE. Today, LIFE comes in the form of a 6 inch devise that everyone stares into all day long. In reality--they are the odd one's.

[@waynewells3297]

@@Piggy-Oink-Oink So sayeth a wise Piggy! I very much agree!

[@graxjpg]

@@waynewells3297Don Giller has all of this stuff uploaded in full length on his channel, you have to dig through it or otherwise use the search function, but great stuff!

[@JDL0427]

I enjoy these segments and I have suspected they are a sort of a Valentine from Dave to the staff for their contributions and loyalty to the show. My assumption is the staff member gets to produce their own youtube segment and receive a royalty every month. I hope that is the case. That seems how Dave rolls. People are going to watch these for a long, long time and the families would benefit in perpetuity.

[@StewartHaddock]

Swiss style tournament! Then everyone can play every round!

[@privatepenguin3137]

Elle Macpherson....yum yum yum 😍

[@dspiffy]

Was Kevin Kevyn Aucoin?

[@WhenImBackInChicago]

🕯. Kevyn James Aucoin February 14, 1962 - May 7, 2002 American make-up artist, photographer, and author.

[@dspiffy]

Have we confirmed it was him in this story? @@WhenImBackInChicago

[@BMG19FUNNYDIE]

How do they do the fake jetpack landing?

[@_o__o_]

RIP

[@Kryptospotted]

Look like John Boy

[@mangore623]

Spelling potato with an e was the preferred spelling for most of the 20th century, hence the confusion.

[@MichaelMurphy-kj3xf]

Nope. Fake news.

[@13ofspades]

this is the best staff moments video ever. bar none,.