Rodney Dangerfield's Top Ten Things He Likes To Do | Letterman 

His wife’s cooking was so bad, the flies pitched in to fix the screen door

Rodney was like a joke machine gun. I still miss him

When I see Rodney Dangerfield, I just start laughing even before he speaks.

There was no one like Rodney. His mind was a lightning storm of one-liners.

I'm 55. I love this clip. My God, how many years have flown by. We had it so good 80s/90s.

I once made the mistake of giving Rodney Dangerfield respect 😮

My favorite line from Back to School was at the end, when Rodney (as Thornton Melon) is giving a speech to the graduating class: "You gotta look out for number one, but don't step in number two."

Rodney was and will be forever the best that ever was. He had a 15 mile per hour body with a speed of light mind. A comedic genius without peer.

"Maybe not chemically". Man that was good

I miss the 80's / 90's as a teen. Dave made me professional smartass and I love it. 😁

I'm glad I was around when he was at his peak. His movie "Back to School" is still a great movie.

1986 and 1987 were the peak of the 80's. We were so lucky... music, comedy, movies... THE BEST!

He always has me laughing at the get-go with " I'm doin' alright now but y'know, last week was rough..." 😝

Imagine living in a time where RODNEY DANGERFIELD could walk on a late night talk show ?? Yes it was GD awesome to be alive in such a time. The complete opposite of what it's like today.

Maybe not chemically….brilliant Dave

I was lucky enough to see him live on one of his tours back in the 80's . He was one of the Best.

Miss Rodney, he was a comedian genius.

It was shocking to see how many young people didn't really know much about Rodney Dangerfield. The guy is an absolute legend. Don't forget that he had a successful Rap song as well.

Thank you for this video. He could go toe-to-toe with anybody. Incredibly funny! No one like him today.

I miss Rodney but I also missed his show and this time. I was in college and after a long day of classes and work I'd come home to my basement apartment which was illegal in New Jersey and get to see who Dave had on. This was a magical night!

Growing up listening to Dangerfield and Don Rickles, I've become a grumpy old smart-ass and I wouldn't change a thing.

Never turned down a chance to see Rodney. Never.

I can’t imagine any of the Top 10 List being spoken on The Late Show today. Man, times have changed.

If there ever was anybody greater than Mr. Letterman, it is he himself Mr. Dangerfield. Best of the Best.

Took my brother to see Rodney for his birthday, in Chicago at McCormick Place in 1989, I'm still laughing.

I wasn't allowed to stay up past Tonight Show on school nights, but come Friday night I'd be up with Carson, and Letterman!

I loved Back to School when it came out, now it’s a classic!

I’ve never seen this clip until now. I’ve seen a few clips of RD on Carson (too young to see them live). Rodney showed Dave lots of respect. As did Dave showed Rodney. Class act to both of them.

One of the all time greats. So many of those that make us laugh, really laugh and forget our troubles, are taken too soon.

awesome clip - I am grateful to have been around to experience Dangerfield's skill and the original Letterman show.

I feel like we get to see a little of the real Rodney in this clip. He was "on" for most of it, and in his Rodney persona. But I saw little glimpses of a real and genuine guy popping up here and there. What a comedy legend!! 😆

There never was nor will there be another one. RIP Rodney

this was great. Dangerfield a GOAT. wish the movie clip could've been included

An absolute legend

Rodney always delivers!

this was the best show ever. I cant love Rodney more!!

Rodney was hilarious right to the end. He went into the hospital for heart bypass surgery in 2004 and was asked by a news reporter how long he anticipated being hospitalized. He replied, "If all goes well, about ten days. If not, about an hour and a half." He died from complications on the operating table but went out like a boss in true Rodney Dangerfield style. RIP Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney was on fire.

"When I first got married, my wife told me that I was one-in-a-million. I found out later that she was right". Best RD line ever...

"if you plan on using any cement in this building I'm sure the teamsters would like to have a little chat with ya & that'll cost you" - Rodney Dangerfield, Back to School, 1986

The one and only. None can compare.

Rodney was my neighbor. His real top ten: 10. Hitting on my widowed mother in the elevator (he wanted her BAD like most of NYC) 9. Walking around the neighborhood in his ROBE 8. Having his tour bus show up at 3am and park on the street outside 7. Ignoring everyone, who respected his privacy and ignored him back 6. Get annoyed with me when I'd quote his films or commercials 5. Joking around the doormen he knew since the building opened in 1964 when he rented it, long before his fame 4. Dote on his daughter, as he was widowed 3. Performing at catch a rising star (in his Robe, as Chris Rock noted) 2. Giving young comedians like Sam Kinison a break 1. Spending evenings and weekends at his comedy club, Dangerfield's (60th and First).

Dave looks so young. Now in 2022, who would have guessed he would look like the old bearded hermit?!

What an amazing comic Loved his work great man!

"Sell anything to a gypsy". Ahahahh

Rodney Dangerfield delivered comedy in bulk.

3:43 "You wanna fight?" Haha I love Rodney

Rodney was great! The world has gone to hell since we lost all the laughter we need to learn to laugh at our selfs again.

Rodney didn't get older, he got funnier! I hope his rest has been peaceful.

I'm 55 and I still love this guy! The world still misses him!

That finger lickin good joke is 🧨

This segment of the David Letterman Show is a classic. Rodney was the best.

That old Letterman show was the best.

I tell its been a rough week ...I like to go house parties to relax ...Last week a lady invited me offer ...she said come on over nobody's home ...I went over ...nobody was home.

There’s never been a funnier “woe is me” comedian in my book than Rodney. I miss him…..

Between Rodney and Dave this is legendary!

The best standup of all time.

“Maybe not chemically.” 😂

Yes, kids, this was back when comedians were funny! RIP, Rodney!

When TV & entertainment was great.

I saw him live in Cohasset, MA in 1980. Great show.

Paul Schafer's musical genius and superb sense of comedic reaction and timing deserved recognition.

One of the true greats! I miss Rodney so much.

I was barely weaned when I began to adore Rodney and Don Rickles on the old Ed Sullivan show. They always seemed so uncomfortable under the hot lights. Sweating out thier humble self conscious humor. Bless em both. It won't be heaven without them.

"I shared a locker with a mop" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Don't tell me he died, too! You'd think there would have been an announcement, but Rodney gets no respect. No respect at all!

We miss you, Rodney!!!

what a crowd what a crowd

Legend

God bless you Rodney. One of the greatest ever. RIP to a legend.

Brilliant.

The clip was one of my favorites in the movie.

Saw Rodney in Vegas once. Twp straight hours of hilarious jokes. What an entertainer.

This can't be a yr. ago. Letterman is 70 yrs. old!

Undisputed king of comedy 🤴

He was a caricature, almost not human. What a talent.

I went to the doctor, and he told me I was overweight. I said, "I want a second opinion." He said, "Alright, you're ugly too!"

The great one 👍👍❤️

RIP Rodney. When he passed away they paid first respects because he never got any respect.

"Yeah my high school was really tough. Really tough. When you arrived in the morning they searched you for weapons. If they didn't find any they gave you one."

Every generation talks about the good old days.....but none more the present, i believe, with good reason.

Truly one of the best.

Fan Request... Dave in LA with Danny DeVito

I tells ya, who doesn't miss Rodney?

RODNEY FINALLY GOT SOME RESPECT!!!

I thought Letterman was at his best when he was on NBC after Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. It suited his style better there. Didn't like him so much when he moved to CBS. Love Dangerfield. here, btw!

I'm going to see Rodney live this September.

Ahh the days before the Jimmys and Stevens. When late nights were worth watching.

Caddy Shack was a freakin masterpiece. Thank you, Rodney Dangerfield, for getting me to laugh so hard, all those many years ago!

Amazing clarity on this. Wow! ❤️❤️❤️

RIP RD hats off to you sir.

Rodney must have hit a joint right before going on stage! Love that look over his shoulder when the drum roll hits. 😂😂😂😂😂

Rodney could make anybody's day.

Detest Letterman, love Rodney!

I thought he was very funny in Caddy Shack.

You can tell Rodney was a big fan of the show. He appreciated being on, and probably would have brought his dog on if given the chance.

One of the funniest guy's ever.

Who’s still laughing at his stuff in 2024?

“I know I was an ugly baby. When my parents put me in my sandbox to play, the cat covered _me_ up!”

What a great comedian he was 👍👏