David Letterman's Opening Monologue

David Letterman Show | 9-19-01 | D. Letterman

[Dan Nunn]

I believe this is the URL to the non-HTMLized, CBS ad-filled version (according to a post in alt.fan.letterman), although I can't verify since I won't waste my time installing RealPlayer. Copy and paste this URL into the player:

pnm://real.cbsig.net/g2demand/entertainment/mini/lateshow/highlights/20010917.rm

I did see it on CBS, and everyone's sentiments expressed here are correct - it was a truly moving show, one of his best. Better than even his comeback special from his heart surgery. Here's to Letterman, a true patriot, moreso than Jay Leno and Bill Maher could ever dream of being (or, in Maher's case, a true Marxist).

[E.G.C.]

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[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

I did see it. And it WAS an emotional night. He did do good on this one. He really did.

I was disappointed that he Didn't mention President Bush. I wasn't surprized though. He was a Gore man. He usually is ruthless when it comes to President Bush. In fact, It shocked the heck out of me, that he actually spoke so highly of the Mayor!!!

I don't think David Letterman is a hero, that has been defined lately by a lot of others, the Men of flight 93, the Firefighters, Police and Rescue workers, co-workers who gave their lives for others. Plus he would have to change his colors regarding our President. But he did "shine" on this night.

I watched because I needed an "emotional vacation" for a few moments, and Jay Leno wasn't on. (Not that he also isn't a bleeding liberal). But I do watch those guys at night. I have almost been sick to my stomach when they have attacked in such a different way, guised as jokes, but meant to harm, our President, or members of the Senate or Congress who are Republicans. They act as though they pick on all equally, but that isn't true.

But for one night, David did shine. I thought it was an emotional tribute. And you know what?? I even cried when Dan Blather cried. Because the words of the song he spoke of, will truly never hold the same meaning. And that is sad for America.

So, Well done David. Now.. lets see if you can go a little further, and back our Commander in Chief!!

[aculeus]

Letterman was sticking it to President Bush. His over-the-top comments on Rudy, emphasizing his 'courage' (for what? going to the site after the bombing?) and his silence on Bush were meant to deliver the message: Bush panicked (i.e., he followed the SS advice who knew AF One was a target).

When Regis started to say "Bush is going to handle this right... " Slimeball Letterman interrupted him with this: "Tell us how you met Joey Bishop". He did not want Regis to compliment our President and he didn't have the guts to say what he thought.

Letterman has made it clear he despises our President and those of you who were impressed with his monologue need to listen more carefully.

At least Rather said he would do whatever the President wanted.

[E.G.C.]

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[Dale 1]

Thanks for posting this. When you said "David Letterman", I was expecting some sick jokes, but this was a good read. Thanks!

[Dr. Frank fan]

The only problem I have with one of his remarks is the one about religious fervor. I wonder if now anyone who is religious is going to be persecuted......just wondering.

I honestly don't think that's how his remark was intended. He was speaking about those would would commit mass murder because of a supposed explanation of religious fervor.

I guarantee you that people are not going to be persecuted "just because they are religious". So-called "religious" mass murderers, on the other hand.....

[Hawkeye's Girl]

As a regular watcher of his, no. He made fun of Clinton, and he made fun of Bush. I liked "The President's Vocabulary Word of the Day", even though I voted for Bush. We all have our faults, and at times, Bush isn't as articulate as he could be. All in good fun :)

And as I have said before, there's a reason why a former staffer of his told the NY Times he was a "closet Republican".

[Terriergal]

What a class act,

Yeah it figured his hosting of the Academy Awards bombed. He is one of the entertainment industry with a little of those "hometown values" and knows when it's time to say what needs to be said.

I personally LOVED his hosting of the Awards. But I can see why Hollywood didn't. They take themselves too seriously.

[rface]

I couldn't help but choke.

And I believe, because I've done a little of this myself, pretending to be courageous is just as good as the real thing. ....I don't know if its as good as the real thing, but sometimes the best I could do was pretend.

Great job Dave, and he is right....Mayor Giuliani is a leader and an example for all of us to look up to.

[[Senator Giuliani anyone??]]

Ashland, Missouri

[Ditter]

I understand you want Rudy to continue on as mayor, but wouldn't you rather have him as one of your senators? When is "chuckie the schmuck" up for re-election?

[proud American in Canada]

re #6--I'd heard people were starting a write-in campaign to keep him as mayor. As someone said, it's the job he was born to do. NY needs him and he needs NY.

[proud American in Canada]

re #6--I'd heard people were starting a write-in campaign to keep him as mayor. As someone said, it's the job he was born to do. NY needs him and he needs NY.

[mdwakeup]

Did city voters approve the term limits law? I'm just curious.

[brewcrew]

Senator Giuliani anyone??

No. Mayors and Governors lead. Senators are legislative policy and special interest wonks.

The good mayor is a leader.

Can you say President Giuliani in 2008??

[mdwakeup]

Shame on you! Rudy went to ground zero before the towers collapsed. He had run for his life just like everyone else when they started to fall.

[mdwakeup]

I could say it in 2004.

[BlueAngel]

It would have been nice if Letterman had at least mentioned President Bush. If he couldn't even utter his name that night, then he must really dispise him.

The mayor has done a remarkable job but so has President Bush.

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Who thinks that Dan Rather's crying episode was entirely genuine?