“You’ll never see him”: David Letterman’s Arrogance Surprised His Fan When Talk Show Host Turned Ice Cold After the Cameras Turned Off
Celebrities are widely known and recognized by their on-screen persona. However, the stark contrast between the outer shell and reality can be startling. Their behavior, the way they talk, and how they treat people can be completely different than what’s shown on the screens. Such a case was once encountered where David Latterman’s behavior was unrecognized off-screen.
One of the frequently appearing personalities, Richard Simmons was startled to meet the off-screen David Letterman as it was quite challenging for him to deal with the moment or we should say the off-screen moment. It was a sudden and unexpected incident where the Late Show host was seen completely different than his on-screen persona.
David Letterman’s Astonishing Shift from Charm to Coldness off-Screen
David Letterman undoubtedly had his favorites off-camera throughout the course of his interviews with celebrities. He wasn’t one of them, Richard Simmons said. Simmons was a frequent visitor to the program who never failed to amuse the viewers. Off camera, Simmons had a hard time connecting with Letterman. Simmons In an interview with Men’s Health, the aerobics icon opens up about his speaking engagements over the years:
“The last time I was on, we went to commercial and I was like, ‘I’d love to meet your wife!’ He was like, ‘You never will.’ And then I was like, ‘And see your son!’ And he was like, ‘You’ll never see him.’ And then we come back from the commercial and he’s all friendly with me again. You think I’m kidding, but I’m not making this up.”
While trying to strike up a casual chat with Letterman during a commercial break, Simmons had a difficult encounter. Simmons claims that when he tried to get to know Letterman outside of the program, the host immediately rejected it. Given that Letterman occasionally engaged in bullying of particular guests, fans may not be overly shocked by Simmons’ admission.
David Letterman’s Guest Teasing on His Talk Show is not Unusual
Not only is David Letterman’s Late Talk show legacy characterized by his humor, charm, and astute interviewing abilities, but it is also known for his renowned ability to make audiences laugh while tormenting guests. Interviews were easily turned into hilarious spectacles by Letterman with his mischievous grin and penchant for the unexpected.
Even well-known people like Paris Hilton and Madonna weren’t immune to his allure. Often, Letterman’s lighthearted prodding resulted in spontaneous, humorous interactions. He even ventured to bring up delicate matters like Lindsay Lohan‘s persistent tardiness or Martha Stewart‘s stint in jail, turning potentially difficult situations into raucous hilarity. Then there was also the occasion when Joaquin Phoenix confused and delighted fans by declaring his retirement from acting to pursue a career as a rapper while sporting an untidy appearance. These instances demonstrated Letterman’s flexibility, letting his guests lead the topic into unexplored comedy ground on-screen.
Late Show with David Letterman is available for streaming on CBS
Source: Men’sHealth
