Letterman's History of Surreal Interviews

So we know this is all a prank at this point and that sort of ruins the fun- for me at least. Also, it makes me wonder why is it that when someone decides they want to go crazy during an appearance on a talk-show, they do it on Letterman?

I feel bad for Dave, but I also think it's cool that we now have this treasure trove of surreal talk-show appearances.

I know what's going on with Joaquin (he's not on drugs, he's not nervous- he's 'acting') so let's not spend any more time on it. Instead, let's discuss these...

Andy Kaufman
He did a lot. I won't post them all- but here's a famous one.



Harvey Pekar
Ummm...



Crispin Glover
Like Joaquin Crispin is in character- though not the character from the film he's promoting (The River's Edge) but a character from the yet-to-be-made Rubin and Ed.



Harmony Korine
He's probably screwing with Dave. He might also be an awkward guy. He's probably got a weird sense of humor. Add those together and you get this.



And the sequel...



Side note: Harmony Korine cast Werner Herzog in his Julien Donkey-Boy and Mister Lonely and Crispin worked with Herzog on Incident at Loch Ness and both gave a commentary track on Herzog's Fata Morgana. Werner Herzog has yet to appear on Letterman (though he was on Conan...)

Anyway, moving on to some less-intentional surrealism...

Madonna
Watch Madonna try not to be boring- this shtick was old at the time. Who cares?



Farrah Fawcett
Unlike Joaquin, Crispin, and Harmony, Farrah quickly came out to admit she was nervous- but... I don't know...







Dan