The Complete Works Of Lyle The Intern | Letterman

[@gustavedelior3683]

Jimmi is such a an underrated actor, he has mastered comedy and drama, all his roles are extremely fleshed out and the energy he puts into his performances is a rare sight.

[@rr7firefly]

He was great on "House" as a priest having a crisis of faith.

[@PatrickKeating]

One of the greatest recurring segments in the history of television. Jimmi Simpson is a legend. RUDY!!!!!!

[@thedude4672]

I adore Lyle. Simpson played him pitch perfect

[@stonehobson2487]

Every move and facial expression is gold. Could never repeat the powerful creepiness of Lyle. I'm in awe of his performance.

[@thefunshow2024]

I have never seen such a spectacular display of confidence from a television performer, maybe, ever.

[@bonek350]

I don't know how he pulled this off and so well.

[@dcalvitti]

@@bonek350 I'm 110% sure it's Dave making this happen- his show was chock full of weird edgy comedy. This Lyle guy is just an extension of the "Guy under the seats" and other glorified nonsense.

[@theramplocal]

Yeah Rudy is really good! Lyle isn't too bad either

[@Dyingforlife]

That's because he's a McPoyle.

[@snowman300]

@@dcalvitti Oh for sure! I think what we’re impressed by and what makes it work is Jimmi’s fearless confidence despite being a relative unknown at the time playing foil to an all-time TV legend.

[@tisdue]

Lyle to Dave after the club: "YOU WILL CALL HER!!"

[@christophermartin972]

😂 “what’s up wet nips”

[@patmccrotch5373]

Haha I was gonna comment this, glad someone was already ontop of it.

[@bharathsubramanian6672]

Lol I was gonna make same comment!

[@AdamLacy228]

😂 I'm SO surprised that I haven't seen more of him after Westworld and Sunny!

[@scottboyd3838]

Lol! Was looking for comments about IASIP

[@pumpkinbread7182]

After all the insults, Lyle’s last line to Dave “you’re my hero” is very touching and a perfect ending.

[@subashadhikari4119]

it's cause he did it with the intern

[@todds.6028]

What's so great about his execution of this character, is he didn't OVERDO it. It would have been very easy to get too over the top with it. And he didn't. It was the perfect balance of charisma and subtlety. Brilliant.

[@habracken8004]

Jimmi said he called Dave “Nancy Reagan” as a dare from Hank Azaria. lol

[@PistolPat]

I don't care if this is true or not, I will forever believe this.

[@UniversalExports23]

The weirdest of the McPoyles, and that's saying something! 😂

[@desultorilypanacea]

That's where he's from! Thanks.

[@jarkkehhh213]

YOU WILL CALL HER!

[@JossParkerPopArt]

Apologize. For anything, FOR ALL OF IT

[@Serenity7907]

Pappy Mcpoyle might disagree.

[@christofferjenzen78]

"Don't flush."

[@bar8393gm]

Such a great character and a great performer. He was so smooth and original with his delivery I always wondered if it was scripted or improv’ed. The fact that Dave seems to be surprised and amused by all Lyle says makes me think it’s not overly scripted. But damn that’s some funny stuff. Lyle never breaks or stumbles. That actor totally owns this character.

[@JiveDadson]

The real Lyle said it was scripted, but David would occasionally go off-script and force him to react impromptu.

[@jaredknapp8886]

He's not acting. He's a McPoyle.

[@jaredknapp8886]

Drinks room temperature milk before sweating and offering quality advice.

[@shara1979]

Jimmi Simpson is his name I think

[@jetblackrecords5540]

Jimmi Simpson.

[@FiestaFoo]

I love how Dave seems *genuinely* delighted by Lyle’s weirdness.

[@richardphysician5640]

"It's herbal. It's from Japan. It's Japanese."

[@CalamityCain]

I mean, I just heard Jimmi Simpson say it, but if I didn't know, I'd've bet money on that being a goddam Steven Seagal quote. Yuck!

[@jimmyjames2022]

I might have seen only a few of these live so this is amazing having this comprehensive 'Lyle the Intern' compilation. Really demonstrates Jimmi's acting/improv versatility and role consistency, and explains why his later roles are so effective. Dave is such a great straight man anyway but here these two really hit their stride. Comedy gold, thanks!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

That was hilarious. Letterman always had the best writers, the best bits. How Leno beat Letterman in the rating was always beyond me.

[@dunebillyofswanbeach4294]

@Genious.You give Leno too much credit.

[@jeffhicks2425]

Who’s Leno?

[@elainehewitt6813]

Yeah I have no idea. Weird.

[@MichaelLasotaMusic]

Leno was the simple persons comedian. Something for background noise. Letterman made you think. It was cool.

[@storybard4438]

@@jeffhicks2425this is correct.

[@Senorzilchnzero]

Ive seen alot of guests. This man, is something else. This actor is on another level. He is on another planet. Untouchable.

[@shakeandjake_1]

“Yesterday I saw him slice up a CBS page, little bastard didn’t know what hit him” 😂😂😂

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

"oh, and bring an easy friend for dingus over here!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 hardest laugh i had today!

[@donvolta]

Low key always super happy to see Jimmi in literally anything. Absolute beast

[@kstepko]

I’m digging this whole vibe right here.

[@markread7333]

Two of Lyle’s quips that were underappreciated: “Just scored with the costume lady; Lyle needs to take a little breather.” (Late Show fans know the great Sue Hum)…And “Ya got the body of a Greek god - like Fran Tarkenton in his heyday…” That’s gold.

[@Vibeagain]

The Fran Tarkenton bit went over people's heads but even though from a younger generation, I caught it. I LOLed

[@AndyFelbab]

Yeesss! The complete Lyle Saga in HD format! Thank you Letterman crew for putting this together! I have very fond memories of my Dad and I enjoying these together. We didn't always get along, which I regret. But watching Lyle and Letterman takes me to a better place with my Dad and I. So thank you guys for your work. And thank you Jimmi Simpson for being a comedic genius.

[@_PrimetimePranks]

“Yam bags” 😂😂

[@balintbarcsak4732]

Why is that funny? :D non-native speaker so I'm not really getting it

[@Lovethemusic385]

I think because it sounds like it might refer to some body part, but not in any clear way. Mostly, though, because nobody would ever say it. It's really weird nonsense. Hard to say exactly why it was funny. A lot of the letterman humor was like that.

[@mattrange5439]

This isn't just gold, this is the whole mine. Outside of Robin Williams and Marty Short, I'm not sure any Letterman guest made me laugh this much.

[@PraxisPeabody]

Bring an easy friend for dingus over here. 😂

[@rockturtleneck]

This is the 50 best minutes of comedy on KZbin: "No problem, Jessica Tandy--teamwork makes the dream work."

[@JuggleGod]

These were so good. We've all known a Lyle

[@b0nkert0ns7]

18:54 "Lyle's callin in a favor..mmkkaaaAAAAYYYY????" I don't know why that killed me but it did.

[@CatJabZ]

The best intern letterman ever had😊

[@Redmenace96]

I watch this collection every month or so, to make me break down crying at the hilarity! I'm going to have it memorized, soon. It is pure gold.

[@trekkiejunk]

The amazing thing about this character, is that we ALL know (or knew) a Lyle the Intern. Maybe it's not a specific person we can call out, but an amalgamation of characteristics we know, and had to suffer through at a job or in college. It's pure genius.

[@sayhibobbi]

The interesting thing about the 2/17/09 segment is that in at least two markets (Chattanooga, TN and Watertown, NY), the CBS affiliates decided to go ahead with their digital transitions despite the date being pushed to June. So the last thing broadcast on those stations was Lyle telling Dave 'I know where you live Bee-Yotch!' before the plugs were pulled.

[@PhilMoskowitz]

This needs publishing in the archives.

[@thearchivist250]

The most random internet trivia. I love it

[@geraldbaumann6101]

The gift that keeps giving...Brilliant segment...Late night television will never be the same...God do I miss Letterman!!!

[@CatJabZ]

Love me some Lyle the Intern. Jimmi Simpson is the best Letterman foil.

[@richardwatson5437]

Paul?!

[@Hazzie2damax]

This was my all time favourite bit! The contempt Lyle always had for Letterman would make me die laughing!!

[@Every_Day_islike_Sunday]

He's great as Liam McPoyle on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and he's not dead!

[@ElTraffico]

I’ve watched the Don Giller collection of these so many times, nice to see them in HD💯😭

[@robclarkson5356]

Jimmi is such a pro. Completely unflappable.

[@joshclapp2991]

Strong “Jen Ralphio Parks and Rec” vibes

[@DrMarv]

Was looking for this comment.

[@Dwight_P]

They completely stole that from this dude. Rhe hand next to rhe mouth and all. I was thinking the same.

[@justin_opportunities]

One of the best bits of the show. Right up there with any Big Red segment

[@desultorilypanacea]

Comedy gold! Thanks for making it into one giant post.

[@sunkenruins]

Thankyou for putting this together!!!, one of my favourite recurring bits, The other being Alan Kalter's awesome and unnerving segments (R.I.P)

[@vhu395tgo]

Loved these segments back in the day. Thanks for putting the collection together.

[@aaronwhisnant1673]

Huge Psych fan! He played Mary Lightly on Psych, and is so funny. Had no idea this was out there. Thank you for posting!

[@parziv4L999]

Jimmi Simpson is king. These were my favourite segments!!

[@bbbart77]

Such a great bit , funnier than anything on late night in 10 years.

[@lifeisokay]

This was one of the greatest recurring bits Dave ever had. During this time period I would tune in every night hoping for a Lyle appearance. After his last one, it took me years to accept that he wasn’t ever coming back

[@Sisyphean1775]

I was 15 when Lyle first burst onto Letterman's stage, and his and Dave's dynamic was a massive influence on my sense of humor. Thanks for uploading this collection!

[@stephenpeters8404]

"Who cares what you believe, Grandma? You're from Mars."

[@Simsimma33]

Jimmy Simpson is a legend. He can be funny or dramatic. Talented guy

[@shara1979]

7:32 "Im just "Smacking your Bag, Dave" 😂

[@elizabethlarson9655]

I always enjoy a good Fran Tarkenton reference.

[@BrianLockett]

Whether as Lyle or as Liam ( _Always Sunny_ ), Jimmi always plays a "weird guy comfortably making you feel uncomfortable" character perfectly.

[@Bikewithlove]

3 minutes in, I check the time bar and there’s still 95% more to go, so I pause it, get up, pour a cup of fine, hot coffee, and I settle in. Play…☕️

[@mgc332]

We're barely getting by without you Dave.

[@brandonwatson7096]

I’m so happy I found my way here today I needed this. I heard Gourley and Rust talkin about him!

[@cabronicusmaximuschingonic1062]

Lyle is not just an intern... he's a vibe!

[@GruePoo]

Whenever I see Lyle on another show, I can only think of Lyle the intern.

[@DavidWalton-g8w]

I would say that too, until I saw him on Psych. Now he is Mary Lightly played by Lyle the Intern. 😂

[@robatsea2009]

You won't have Aunt Fran to cuddle with you! 😆

[@daviddobravec1785]

Hvala.

[@oz2011]

My favorite McPoyle and fave character from the brilliant show It’s always sunny in Philadelphia. Didn’t know he was on Letterman too. Awesome internship!

[@tdawgmaximus8160]

Dave saying he's not allowed to touch the interns 😂

[@Garrettdx1988]

This was absolutely the framework for Liam McPoyle

[@trev3971]

Liam McPoyle was in four Always Sunny episodes before Lyle's first appearance.

[@EightPieceBox]

​@trev3971 and he's only been in 8 episodes of Always Sunny in total! It doesn't seem possible. The McPoyles really make an impression.😅

[@Karrio73]

Lyle studied Christian slater

[@adultcrash13]

and 80s James Spader

[@hotandnasty]

I think Christian Slater studied Jack Nicholson. I don’t know who Jack studied though.

[@ChuckCastle471]

Haha, so true.

[@jimmyguitar2933]

Th way this slowly builds is nothing short of amazing!

[@michaelparks6120]

Rudy is damn dynamic in the untethered charisma department!

[@joelanderson839]

his nonchelant walk off is so funny

[@fasteddie9529]

These were awesome segments!

[@quarry64]

Jimmi kills it in the amazing series “Perpetual Grace Inc.”

[@teddykgb9971]

As far as I'm concerned, this video is the final episode of Westworld.

[@thecollector5276]

When he said "my boys, Stefan and Ronny", I wanted to be Roday and Hill so bad !

[@joemarks8548]

The sheer smugness/confidence @ 36:20 after the video of him sleeping on the desk was perfection. We should all have that swagger in everything we do LOL. Great character, great acting.

[@mojo_guru4448]

The stare 😂

[@Sjrick]

This bit ran over a year. Thats some dedication

[@brycemcneil4404]

I know this dropped yesterday but this is a picture perfect way to start a Friday...

[@GingerBreadBeing]

I’m in the camera department and I have had interns like this!

[@MichaelWatson-wc4pi]

Lyle was reminiscent of the classic bits with Chris Elliot. Just full in performance. Comedic perfection!

[@lifeisokay]

Yes. This was like a modernized take on those bits

[@JoshColletta]

Jimmi Simpson is the best!

[@williambell6611]

All I can think of is his character from always sunny. Lol

[@rossy3486]

His walk offstage makes it for me

[@MrBacilon]

Westworld that's where I seen him... Hard to not think of him as Lyle the intern lol

[@neszero]

for me it was either Black Mirror or House of Cards .. I think ..

[@PraxisPeabody]

Still one of my favorite bits. 😂

[@JohnLutherable]

Lyle the intern, the most confident man who ever lived

[@AlanShortySwanson]

"an easy friend for dingus over here" took me out

[@mathewcummins8000]

This is greatness..... BUT....I see no one in the comments mentioning Chris Elliott??!!! His career started here as well

[@carlisle3469]

little help from his father

[@tenebrae23]

There used to be a complete Lyle the Intern where, at the very end, you saw a rehearsal and the show.

[@tyson31415]

"We're all God's children David. We all have work to do." Gold.

[@egrace3738]

The original Jean-Ralphio Saperstein 😀

[@jamesmcloughlin8534]

Jimmi Simpson, I never saw this bit, was in Grad School and missed it, wishing I had at the time, awesome stuff.

[@itiscujo]

I imagine the pitch for this character was simply, “an intern with the energy of a producer”😂

[@joemarks8548]

"You went to fat camp?" "Big girls need love, too".

[@Redmenace96]

Dude. Middle of this I made a connection: he has a lot in common with Jean-Raphael on Parks and Recreation. The same "living in their own world" attitude, and the hustle to be in "Hollywood" and make money with crazy schemes.

[@Dwight_P]

The dude from Parks completey stole that bit from this dude. I was thinking the same on that opening skit. He even stole the hand by the mouth. Wow.

[@stonehobson2487]

Amazing every time I watch this. He should be in some comedy Hall of Fame for these segments.

[@TheTuubster]

The legend. A missed opportunity for a sitcom, btw.

[@FrumpyJones]

Nah. A full show would have killed the character. Great in small packages... Horrible after 5 minutes

[@jimsheppard3166]

Lyle the Intern walked so that Jean-Ralphio Saperstein could run.

[@ryanstout]

This collection is a gift.

[@elainehewitt6813]

Never saw this guy before! He’s awesome!!!!

[@FodrMichalych]

Westworld

[@valleyvox]

How many times am I allowed to watch this? It's comedy Gold!

[@ClockwiseCat]

Why doesn't Jimmi Simpson have his own show? He's brilliant.

[@TomGally]

Wonderful performance. Be sure to check out the interviews on this channel with Jimmi Simpson and with the Stangel brothers, too. In the latter one, the part about Lyle begins about 14 minutes in.

[@A.I-GAMING]

Lyle should have asked for a raise so he could afford more clothes.

[@somejackball]

he's in my fav new show Dark Matter 🙂

[@tamrasmith1744]

OMG, yes, that’s where I’ve seen him recently! Great show.

[@somejackball]

@@tamrasmith1744 and Westworld S1, and some of S2