Viewer Mail on Letterman, September 12, 1985

[@williamm374]

Mosquitoes.... official New Jersey State Bird.

[@FromTheRoomOfLittleEase]

It's a toss up for me what I like better. In the early days the show made the most sense because the rawness and supposed unprofessionalism was more believable, which they certainly played up to savage effect; but in the late 80s when they where clearly on fire it had an additional momentum and it was even more absurd because you were firmly *understood* to be in on the joke and they didn't have to give you a wink and a nod in any way. It became blatant, which for awhile made it seem even wilder. Obviously the writers in the late 80s and early 90s were unstoppable as well.

[@Vejur9000]

Well said.

[@NecroticCadaver]

OMG DAVE'S EYES WHEN HE'S PLAYING THE MANIAC!! LMAO!!!!! I CAN'T BREATHE!!! 🤣

[@vjstv0101]

I love the 1980s shirts of Paul Shaffer.

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

Funny to see some different players in this clip. Don’t believe I’ve seen the drummer before, and never saw Robert Morton appear in a skit, Pretty high energy comedy bits here!

[@brucesimian3743]

The legendary Steve Jordan!!!

[@ohmtronseedling]

currently the Rolling Stones' Steve Jordan!

[@wecontrolthevideo]

Paul, Paul, Paul...

[@grandetaco4416]

He shouldn't break those windows, the mosquitos will get in!

[@winonafrog]

Incredible casino skit! 😅 Plus, guess which band the band is thinking of in their heads on the outro tune. Thanks Don.

[@MOranstock]

I lol when he says gerdner 😂

[@axesofevil9]

Wait is the letter #2 a containment suit, or a spacesuit, and if it's the latter, is it another gordon cooper reference?

[@hobbygamer6220]

how about Paul was the maniac ? 🤔

[@hobbygamer6220]

I was playing some baccarat when Wayne Newton brings a maniac with a bomb and says....

[@jesteenatennyson7604]

Would be too close to home. I love Paul, really, really I do.