Tributes to David Letterman, Part 15 of 31: Jack Hanna 1985, 2015

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of Dave retiring from late night television (his last show was on May 20, 2015), I've put together a series of "first and last" appearances, the latter paying tributes in their own ways to the last giant of late night (h/t Jason Zinoman).
Part 15. Jack Hanna
1. February 14, 1985
2. April 29, 2015
The 2015 guest appearance comes from Andrew Lynch's superb KZbin upload, linked here: • Video

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Jack’s tears at then end, he knew how much this platform has meant to the animals that he cares so deeply about. He is just a special human being. May the lord look over you and your family Jack. You were one of my favorite guests on Letterman. Thank you all for such great memories.

[@nedraleggett6837]

Thank you. This video was so funny. The whole thing was informative, funny and adventurous. My prayers for the man and his family at this time.

[@ginny5937]

These videos of Jack Hanna and all his animals are priceless! Thanks so much!

[@marcelmann3218]

Wow in the end Jack had tears in his eyes, his visits are among the most enjoyable ever ... such a great character and him and Dave is a great combination, thanx for putting this together

[@dongiller]

I’ve since put up a complete Jack Hanna/Letterman compilation in eleven parts.

[@beatlemaniac909]

Dude I am living for these videos, great work!

[@andygonsalves2000]

Jack Hanna is my all-time favorite Letterman guest. I would LOVE to see a Hanna compilation! Thanks for posting these videos, Don!

[@lindarmatthews8400]

😍😍😍Thank you for the Jack Hanna videos they’re very educational and entertaining.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Jack got pretty emotional and understandably so . Jack was one of the greatest guests on the show and Dave loved the guy . Sure miss Late Night with David Letterman ..I saw the first show the night it aired and rarely missed a show ..great days indeed .

[@jk3521]

So sad to hear the news about Jack Hanna's health issues.

[@deniseharris1615]

Fantastic....I laughed throughout the video. Thank you!

[@spuzzlightyeartoo]

I'm looking forward to a Hanna retrospective someday. And then we'll count how many times Jack says "I've never had these on before!" when in fact he has. Like the hyenas.

[@Subo23]

Thanks Don. All good wishes to Jack and his family.

[@dongiller]

In the works is the complete collection, uploaded hopefully in a week or two.

[@norcalgal21]

Wow, seeing him tear up ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marshastrickland9279]

I loved every minute of that

[@mainmaam]

Mr Giller, thank you for putting so much time and effort in bringing us these posts! They are much appreciated!

[@mainmaam]

Thank you, as always, for posting!

[@suzannemowat6167]

David’s expressions and comments are hilarious

[@BenevolentInstigator]

Don, I can't thank you enough. Wonderful!

[@FoxRivers778]

Don, do you have all 102 Jack Hanna appearances? He has to be one of the most memorable guests on Letterman for sure. The banter between Dave and Jack was always priceless.

[@dongiller]

Again, I have every show.

[@FoxRivers778]

@@dongiller I couldn't find a Jack Hanna compilation from you.

[@dongiller]

You asked if I had all appearances. You didn’t ask if I’ve put up a compilation.

[@FoxRivers778]

@@dongiller Much obliged if you can put one up sometime. I'd love to see it.

[@dongiller]

We’ll see. It’s a tall order.

[@hasibasalik2404]

I love this dude he is so halesome and funny, rare soul

[@martyreking5487]

thank you Don ...

[@marymarysmarket3508]

I owned a capuchin monkey in 1972. Mine did hate my friend, Patti and did pull her hair.

[@FoxRivers778]

"Now this fish wouldn't be a keeper would it" "Hey, Arnold, come here and eat the cockroach" "And these grow to six seven hundred pounds". "They either go to heaven or to Canada" "This is a canary. This is like that singing bass you used to get" "How big do the hyenas get. They get as big as they can get." "Something you get at Chipotle" "I'm not going to get tail whipped am I. No Dave, I wouldn't do that. You got a few more shows left". "When can I come pick up the baby rhino"