Staff Favorite Moments: Writer Joe Grossman | Letterman

[@elizabethlarson9655]

The sneezing monkey was indeed a staple of the show for a while. I couldn't get enough of it.

[@toddler1009]

that jackie gleason joke was really good

[@bwuh]

Don't ever stop making these - what a gift.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Yes! More urine jokes!

[@SnootchieBootchies]

I agree. I hope they make one of these with Chris Elliott. And when you run out of writers and producers to recount memories of the Late Show, I hope they talk with the folks who had smaller recurring roles on the show, like Pat Farmer or the grinder girl or the guy who kept beating up Alan Kalter. Fans can't get enough of this stuff!

[@bwuh]

@@SnootchieBootchies Agree!

[@The-Secret-Door]

I remember when he was on the show, as "himself", and was newly married. When Dave asked how it was going, he said "she doesn't like it when I talk about her on TV." Dave said something like "Things are off to a great start." Always remembered and still chuckle at that years later.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Joe talks a bit about his wife during his appearance on our show. Clearly he, like our host, ‘married up.’

[@WalterDiamond]

David Stern walking out backwards is genius!

[@maxjanssen9616]

It nearly killed me, I laughed so hard

[@daveanderson7304]

That is also solid, old-school defense!

[@prmaninla]

The beauty of it is they could have just flipped the image and it would have looked like him walking to the left... but having him back out was soooooooo much better.

[@webgraphr718]

Great to hear the behind-the-scenes stories from Joe Grossman. I remember watching all of these moments. It must have been amazing to grow up watching a show and then have the opportunity to work on it. Thanks for sharing these stories Joe!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

If you enjoyed these, pop next door to our channel, Joe came on for a massive two parter and told more stories, including how he got the gig.

[@davewestner]

I love these. Hope there's enough employees to keep this series running for a long time. And when everyone's been covered, start over!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Yes! And there’s even enough for leeches to crest sub standard unofficial shows that do the same thing. Wait a minute…

[@DrVVVinK]

We haven't gotten Rob Burnett yet. Pat Farmer, the other band members. I also wonder what moments Alan would have had, he had so many.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

@@DrVVVinK total agreement. We just recorded an episode of our show with Jason Zinoman (author of Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night) and he brought up such a good point: the tapestry of Letterman is so big that every one of these people could easily have multiple segments. Hopefully this official channel, and ones like ours attract an audience for decades, as there is enough material and insights to run indefinitely.

[@DrVVVinK]

@@thelettermanpodcast I would love to even hear from people of Ed, the writers, actors (which I count as part of that tapestry).

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Joe a Grossman is a national treasure. He recently appeared on a two-part-super-fantastic-happy-time episode on our show, and we are please to announce it went ‘well.’ Herbie Hancock would be proud.

[@darrellbarfz8666]

Autism humor is the best.

[@PlasticGoldSyndrome]

Yay, I’ve been looking forward to seeing one of these with Joe ever since the videos started. Didn’t disappoint!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

You might enjoy his two episodes on our show. Keep your expectations low, and you’ll be just fine.

[@TheRiehlthing]

Joe Grossman was always my favorite! ❤😂

[@The-Secret-Door]

I laughed very hard. Loved Joe's appearances on the show. Godspeed, sir!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

You might like Joe’s appearance’s on our show as well. After all, like they say, more Grossman is not gross, man!

[@The-Secret-Door]

@@thelettermanpodcast Oh yeah, for sure! I heard about your show and am definitely going to watch!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

@@The-Secret-Door Excellent. Keep your expectations to a record low, and you’ll be just fine.

[@t23001]

Joe, You’re a brilliant writer and actor!

[@babypapaya8229]

Staff favorites are the best

[@thelettermanpodcast]

The best Jerry, the BEST!

[@jeremymcinturff985]

David Stern walking off the stage backwards tickled my funny bone.

[@michaelesparza93]

How did we not get Joe talking about his unforgettable performance as “Rudy,” friend of Lyle the Intern???

[@thelettermanpodcast]

How he didn’t win an Emmy for that riveting performance will never be understood.

[@aslansown]

That's what I was waiting for too!

[@i.p.knightly149]

Lyle's posse lmao

[@clutchkman]

That Gleason fun fact was gold!

[@ronsandlin9618]

What a great segment. He came into my life as Rudy, Lyle’s friend.

[@razorbladethorax]

Absolutely brilliant

[@ddburrows988]

That had several laugh-out-loud moments.

[@ThePeej]

My annual viewing complete. I’d just like to say thank you, once again!

[@frodofraggins]

I didn't catch Dave much during this time period, but this guy is great.

[@thefunshow2024]

Rudy is the greatest character in TV history

[@hinthegroove9740]

As it turned out, my sense of humor is strange too. Love this one!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Ours too. Thank goodness.

[@ScottSelva]

Another great Staff Favorites video! Keep them coming!

[@AnthonyP73]

Laughed out loud - at work - several times. Great stuff

[@wildwildben]

Joe as Lyall the intern's homeboy was hysterical

[@cynthiamason4069]

Yes, Joe, that Jackie Gleason joke is a gem!

[@capybara1502]

thank you, bro

[@Mo_Taser]

Joe appears to be a bit of a paradox. A serious looking guy who writes comedy.

[@markdamico4608]

not even Letterman has ever had Harrison Ford mimic him. Very cool.

[@cynthiamason4069]

Oh, and HOLY MOLY! When you got to CBS Affiliate of the night....I was thinking you would NEVER pick the TV station where I grew up...my dad began work at KOIN TV in 1953 and retired in the 80s.

[@rocketreindeer]

Hilarious! One of those few guys who's funny in presence, whether or not he opens his mouth.

[@ronniechilds2002]

Thank you, sir, for your contributions to the show that kept me laughing for decades. And you're right, you've got a good face for that deadpan stuff. Do you have a soul?

[@SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION]

When they break out the Big Ass Ham , it's time to hold on to your wigs & keys Ladies & Gentlemen....😄

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We love a good mash up.

[@SKYSCRAPERTELEVISION]

@@thelettermanpodcast Thank you !🤓

[@boozeshmooze6731]

Huzzah, I love these.

[@justinkoenig1706]

My main man Rudy. He is energized as hell.

[@JasonDavis103]

Ha, that's great, his comments about the dog bed and whether or not the dog was there or not. Wonderful.

[@justinkoenig1706]

I'd like to know who wrote my favorite Fun Fact -- "13% of Americans don't care for the remaining 87% of Americans."

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Great one. Hmmmm. To the research mobile!

[@mariyamwaniki]

😄 more like 50%

[@sportbikejesus]

@@mariyamwaniki definitely true on a macro level. Eg when the only thing I know about someone is his horrendous political views, I hate him. But I have plenty of acquaintances who have those same views and by all accounts they’re lovely people.

[@thedukeparty]

I don’t care for that joke. Or you, quite frankly

[@NoellaScott]

It's hilarious how Joe mentions you have to find the right joke to hit Dave's target of interest as he worked on the end of the Late Show. It's the same thing Chris Elliott always said at the beginning of Late Night - if you made Dave laugh, you were going to be on.

[@thefrontpage]

Comedy gold.

[@229BlackHat]

Before I watch even a second of this video, I just want everybody to know, that this weekend I’m seeing a play in a basement if anyone wants to join

[@mojo_plasma]

This is the best one of these SFM vids.

[@XantroyX]

I like that orange carpet.

[@peaceandlove544]

My favorite intern

[@tomokra]

the optometrist joke is almost mitch hedgberg ...

[@NoellaScott]

"...because I have very few human emotions" 🤣

[@dbyd777]

Joe...you were the best.

[@omeolife1]

CBS affiliate of the night is so funny

[@randall-king]

Yes, that and the monkey were the funniest to me. These videos are terrific.

[@salgoud12]

I love how he's wrongly positioned so he has to awkwardly look at us through the corners of his eyes. Joe Grossman is a genius!

[@Irnerio21]

I love Joe

[@DennisAlvey]

This is awesome.

[@derekwischmann6123]

Brilliant.

[@GalahadGarza]

He failed to mention that he was Lyle the Intern’s wingman Rudy.

[@beaumcmahon2556]

Rudy for the win. Awesome.

[@camrsr5463]

8:02 Kurt looks good these days.

[@larryhovekamp4318]

I'm glad that Joe Grossman the comedy writer is a little more animated.

[@RichardHandal301]

DYING.

[@flyjarrett]

Please do favorite moments with Meg Parsont!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Yes. Also Don Giller.

[@dongiller]

Too soon. Ankle bracelet.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

@@dongiller ah yes, right.

[@jeffclement2468]

I was just trying to remember her name. Fun times.

[@keithfulkerson]

Hey, why was the dog sometimes missing from the intro?

[@tvviewer4500]

it's the official drink of the hip-hop space program.... legend

[@demitasse22]

This is it. This is the one I saved

[@eliredeker2691]

More fun facts please!

[@wagggle]

Basketball Jones!

[@martinrev8487]

Love the share, but you must credit Chris Elliot for the "urine" bit. Dog food, cooking oil, etc. Elliot was the pioneer. Cool to keep the gag going, but please cite your sources.

[@zelmoziggy]

Didn’t Chris Elliott do something similar to the urine test back in the NBC days?

[@scottgunvaldsonmusic4116]

I think he drank varnish.

[@collinw1353]

Hey it's Lyle the interns party buddy. I always wondered if they just picked this guy off the streets. Haha

[@DMBall]

I think Joe Grossman blew some pepper at that monkey.

[@ronflatter1235]

11:53 The highlight.

[@richardg8651]

Good writer sure but stone faced comedy god , absolutely !

[@tvviewer4500]

Pat Smear is dying listening to Joe.

[@mrb6309]

Who is Joe writing for these days?

[@tvtoms]

😂🏆

[@SamCanada1]

👍

[@AnthonyGuidetti]

Hold on.

[@Hmoo424]

Is he Charlie Kaufman twin brother?

[@artanisknarf]

Forgot all about those quizzes, please post some of those! and/or maybe some fun facts?

[@blamemyparents7566]

17:25

[@UncleBernhard]

I hope they also invite disgruntled employees to do these videos! If I was a disgruntled employee, I would show all the bad bits of Dave, like when he farted on camera! Or something!

[@ThymeKeeper]

They used that toilet ham joke more than once lol

[@thelettermanpodcast]

If there’s anything that needs to be recycled, it’s ‘toilet stuff.’

[@reynoldsmathey]

Why was The Late Show hiring children as writers?

[@robcat2075]

5:45 This is really pretty appalling, a workplace where people are afraid to speak if the boss is in the room. How did that aura develop on a comedy show?

[@ruthecker399]

joe not funny

[@tomypreach]

Nice to see a comedy writer who's in the spectrum.

[@caesarvolz6945]

Find one who isn't.

[@tomypreach]

@@caesarvolz6945 that's fair.