David Letterman Has A Hard Time Taking Jerry Seinfeld's High Praises | Netflix Is A Joke 

This wasn’t an interview, it was an aggressive compliment battle.

Jerry: David shut up and take my compliment! David: Over my dead body, Jerry.

This was upper middle class dad pornography. Two old men, equally incapable of taking a compliment, who want to compliment each other. *wipes away tears* it's beautiful

Dave: I hate myself and I love you Jerry: I love myself and I love you

I like how 2 people complimenting each other felt more like an argument over a hot potato neither wants.

I love watching Jerry have conversations with people. He's so genuine and has no tolerance for bullshit.

David Letterman in the early to mid-80s was such a huge source of inspiration in my life. I worked second shift at the time, and the highlight of my day was coming home to watch his show, laughing endlessly throughout. My life was so much better for it. Thank you, Dave!

Did ya notice Dave squirm and shift around when Jerry was complimenting him.

It's like a freaking freestyle rap battle, but with kind words.

The proof for Letterman is reality. Both Norm McDonald and Ray Romano, two great comedians, have expressed their great love for him and what he has done for them. He truly has made the world a better place through his television shows.

“I hate my kids, let’s talk about them cuz NO ONE DOES THAT” original material

Letterman built like Santa's lawyer.

“No you’re the best” “No, YOU’RE the best” “No you!...”

The truth is that Letterman (particularly in the early years) did a great deal to discover and promote talent that had no other widely-seen outlet. A lot of people's careers were basically launched by appearances on his show. If for no other reason, viewers owe him a debt of gratitude. He was the only one not shoveling the same shit at us that the other talk shows promoted. Of course, of late that seems to have ceased, as he became the mainstream, and nobody has taken his place among the major talk show hosts in doing this. But it's no longer really required, as talent now has so many other outlets for gaining viewership.

Letterman was the only late night host that made me Laugh out Loud on a regular basis.

Elvis had his fat years, Letterman his beard years.

Back when Letterman first came on the air was one of the best years of my life. I would walk my girlfriend home ( together 40 years now ) and my best friend would stop by after work. We would get stoned to bejesus, play Atari, watch him and then watch Monty python or Benny Hill . Great times. Thanks Bob Walsh; the nicest guy in the world.

This was a giant circlejerk and I loved it

It's so hard to give a reach around, your reach around... But they PULL IT off..hahaha

Wow, two of my favorite people together. I love it!

we just going to overlook jerry cussing for the first time in public, ever? 5 seconds in and my mind is already blown! lol. these two are great!

FYI to everyone: the full episode is on Netflix. It’s the season 1 bonus episode titled “You’re Dave Letterman, You Idiot.”

Jerry likes to disagree..that's his thing

I gotta watch these now

The beard is everything.💙

You're both right you're both wrong. I pronounce you both - 'Even Stevens' of the latter 20th century.

Know Your Cuts of Meat, Top Ten List, Will It Float?, Know Your Current Events, CBS Mailbag, George W. Bush Compilations, Monica Lewinsky quips, Paul Schaffer & the CBS Orchestra, guests getting roasted, all brought to your screen by the one and only David Letterman! What more could anyone ask for? The Late Show with David Letterman blew all other talk shows out of the water! A legend who retired at his peak. Television is simply not the same without him.

Those shiny Italian shoes..😵

"You're great" "No you're great." "No you're great."

I feel like this is Jerry auditioning for his own talk show.

Jerry is amazing. Dave is paranoid and it's what makes him great. When Jerry describes it nicely, Dave gets weird. LOL.

It is refreshing to hear people complimenting each other, instead of insulting each other.

Jerry likes the truth and wisdom. So glad my fondness for the Seinfeld show is founded in some deepness.

Love you both!

The dynamic described here is interesting and actually quite characteristic of Dave. The aim of Dave's whole Schtick is to continually project that little matters or should be taken things seriously and this is a great clue to who Dave fundamentally is and what he thinks of himself. At moments when he transcends this avoidance to express genuine emotions, he engenders warmth and caring from his fans. The fanbase are essentially observer of this struggle in Dave to acknowledge genuine vulnerability. When Jerry, enormously successful himself, gives complements, these compliments are more potent and threatening to Dave's self-evaluation and challenge his deeper questioning of self-worth which he characteristically avoids. Despite his popularity and success, what he does, considering a deeper level, is avoidance of his lack of belief in his value as a person despite the enormity of evidence to the contrary: fame, fortune, popularity. He admits that he entered comedy not actually thinking that much of it. He was not filled with trepidation as many comics at the start of their careers who show up at the comedy store to do stand up. The sense is that he is winging it and he walks out on that tightrope denying that there is any danger to it. But as the reality is that there is danger in risk to anyone who cares about their life and avoiding bad outcomes, Dave's detachment to his vulnerability is directly associated with a denial of self-value. He must rely heavily on being distracted from this consideration of his self of a lack of value, which is what drives his walking the tightrope every day when he was on TV nightly. When Jerry reflects on Dave's accomplishments, Dave avoids acknowledging it with substantial discomfort because it threatens his ability to take the level of risks which distract him from the emptiness he experiences when not distracted. That's Dave Letterman.

Two of my favorite entertainers.

OF. ALL. TIME. So true...

3:11 that's deep, amen...

Can’t find this episode on netflix

Jerry said it best about Letterman. Letterman’s mission in life was a talkshow host keeping audiences entertained and happy. He maximized that till the end and he accomplished his purpose in life. So thank you Dave.

idk why but just looking at Jerry's face and that smirk he always seems to have, even when he has a seemingly straight face, it always cracks me up.

The level of this conversation is on the whole another level

Two legends legending each other.

Dave looks like an old Amish dude.

Two greats

The Velcro bit is an all time classic

Both of these guys changed my entire world growing up ... here were 2 people that didn't necessarily have the same views I had, but they were as frustrated & annoyed with the existing crap that they did something different. And while I didn't always agree with them, I loved the fact that they did it. Because everything else was boring in comparison.

Seinfeld was just letting his inner ego talk about himself

4:53 Dave's impression of a Llama...

I have only seen the first 2 shows. Thank God you changed the strange camera work format. this is way more pleasant and engaging.

One of the weirdest Epic Rap Battles of History I’ve ever seen

David and Conan my Favorite Late Night Shows. Brought me Real Joy ...

They both provided me with tons of entertainment and I appreciate them both. I'm really looking forward to next years Netflix release of the remastered Seinfeld series. Also, if you haven't seen David on Jerry's, Comedians in Cars on Netflix check it out.

The Two Kings. Living Legends.

Two funny dads talking

Both these guys shows combined account for more laughs in my life than any others.

Legends period.

Thoses 2 men are so legendary and iconic they can't really graps the impact their careers have had on such a large number of peoples for so many many years....

NOBODY is greater than David Letterman!

who did the music at the end?

One time, my uncle and his date are driving thru Mexico. They see a monitor lizard on the side of the road. It drags my uncle out the car and chews his face off.

I love Jerry’s honesty

Love you Dave! You are better than you think. I still miss your show to this day

Mr Transcendental Mediator Seinfeld once took AUDITING in SCIENTOLOGY. BW AH H AHA HA HA

I'm hesitant to say Letterman is the all-time greatest, but he was definitely better than anyone else on while he was on either time slot. Personal all-time favorite

I've been out of the pop culture loop for so long, I had no idea Letterman turned into Santa Claus.

Jerry is right about Letterman -- I miss his show so much. He was in my opinion the last of the legendary late night talk show hosts.

GOTTA LOVE JERRY! TO THE POINT! HAHHAHA

Wow. Thank God for the few positive comments. I’ll never understand why people watch people or things they don’t like. Comment on it? Why even watch it, if you don’t like them. Personally, I prefer Lettermen. He and Johnny were the best. As for Jerry, I could see how his personality might run some people the wrong way but that are there any comedians who are universally loved by everyone. You’ve got to give them both their due. They knew what their calling was and went into it all the way. Sink or swim. Dave is more midwestern whereas Jerry is more NY. But they’re still funny!!! And it’s obvious that they love what they do!!!

I could watch these two talk for hours.Also,Steve Martin,but Seinfeld and Letterman are such pros that they are the best.

RIP Kobe

We never see ourselves as other people see us and we are our worst critics which is why most people don’t easily accept compliments and praise.

Young people today don't realize there used to be a time where no celebrity seemed relatable. No famous person was talking as the voice of reason for the people. Dave was that guy for a lot of people and that changed the landscape of late night television whichis now being squandered for corporate gain.

Its true Letterman's kept me great shape with humor. Something about him that divides him from most weekend shows

I miss the Letterman show he's awesome

YOU'RE BREATHTAKING

Shit i'm here too early for the funny comments

Enough with the kids, spot on.

When is this episode being released?

Damn I’ve never seen so much balls caressing in a interview.

What do u call a roast battle but with compliments?

That's funny. Jerry asks Dave if he's ever been fired. Larry King asked Jerry that question and he freaks out. ...lol... Oh boy. 🙄

My late night routine as a teenager, first half of Letterman, click over to Married with Children, then on to Conan (I didn't have any idea who Letterman's guests were so I mostly liked the comedy bits and Top Ten)

I think what Letterman is referring to, without actually saying anything, meaning what's held in his mind, is the fact he knows he kept score with others who did comedy and he never was happy or content in his work, and he held massive grudges toward others who had achieved what he wasnt able to, such as Leno being given the Carson show. Letterman has insecurities and inferiority complexes and so it WAS always about himself not humankind as Seinfeld says. He wasn't doing a damn thing for others, it was about and for himself, and there's nothing wrong with that, my god, it's the norm in every industry.

The interviewer looks like a skinny GRR Martin with a longer beard

Jerry is right, both men have contributed greatly the wellbeing of humans. if you love your job and do it with honesty it will be taken on board for the right reason. David and Jerry are both at the TOP of their Fields. we love them

Jerry is a smart man , I agree with his opinion on how long letterman had his show 😊

I would be scared shitless to interview Jerry, even as Dave Letterman

An Idea RULES YOU....and THAT idea is NOT YOURS...Cheers!

You da man! No you da man!

I need to watch the actual conversation, but lemme just say that teenaged me couldn't believe there was a network TV show with a host that threw watermelons off the roof of Rockefeller Center and made fun of their corporate overlord on a regular basis. That stuff literally formed my worldview at the time... Letterman is low key a beast.

I have to agree on that Seinfeld was the best sitcom ever (for me),sure there were other great ones during that time period such as Married with children and keep on dreaming ,which I really liked as well,but Seinfeld really had it all,such a great show. I wish they would make a reunion series before everyone in the show gets to old or pass away. (including me)

Letterman turns every question he asks back to himself, so when Jerry figures this out, he gives Letterman what he wants..a compliment...then Letterman preceeds to be humble....what a phoney.

Letterman's WOW is the most wow-ish

David Letterman ladies and gentlemen.

Dave was the perfect show host for people who were still awake at 12:30 am

David Letterman was the most powerful man in the mid 80s, he did more for humanity than any of us could ever aspire for

Two American Treasures right here.

Jerry seems such a nice person.

Here we have whats called a canadian standoff, its a good ol fasion complement off