Highlights
- David Letterman didn’t hold back when it came to criticizing Bill O’Reilly during their memorable interview on The Late Show.
- Despite their opposing views, Letterman surprisingly enjoyed having O’Reilly on as a guest, finding their conversations entertaining.
- Stephen Colbert, who took over from Letterman, also went after O’Reilly on his show, celebrating his downfall and criticizing his legacy.
Throughout his history on The Late Show, David Letterman certainly had guests he was fond of, and those that were less fortunate. Richard Simmons was among that list, as Dave criticized him for his money-making schemes.
Among the other “unpopular” guests was none other than Bill O’Reilly. In the following, we’re going to take a look back at his memorable exchange alongside David Letterman. Right from the start, things turned sour, and that theme continued throughout the interview.
We’re going to reveal what was said, while also putting the spotlight on Letterman’s thoughts of O’Reilly as a guest, and another late night host that also shaded O’Reilly several times despite having him on as a guest.
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David Letterman Went After Bill O’Reilly Right From The Start Of Their Late Show Interview
Looking back at the history of The Late Show, this was perhaps the most hostile start ever. Bill O’Reilly attempts to make light of the situation, bringing out a sword and knife. However, right from the start, Letterman isn’t amused. He says, “That’s cute, That’s nice. You come out with toys.”
Letterman continues, “You guys over there on FOX. You guys know it’s all just a goof, right? You’re just horsing around. Am I right about that? You’re doing it because it is entertaining.”
“What are we doing exactly,” O’Reilly responds. “You see there, you got me. I’ve never seen the show. I don’t even know how to get to your show.”
“I dial up FOX, and it’s always the Simpsons,” Letterman adds. “Where are you, Bill?”
O’Reilly tries to keep composure, stating that he’s willing to answer anything. He even hints at a friendship with David Letterman, to which the host switches subject and discusses the upcoming elections of the time.
The interview ended on a hilarious note. Letterman says, “Okay, I think we’re done here. I’d like to see you back here in six months for a cleaning.”
The awkward interview is worth a watch.
At the time of the interview, fans praised David Letterman for his interview conduct.
Fans wrote, “It’s an easy question, dave.” “it’s not easy for me because i’m thoughtful.” perfect answer.”
“Dave is a Legend – his verbal sparring between two pros is of the highest caliber.”
Despite the fact that O’Reilly was clearly a guest Letterman disliked, he didn’t mind the interviews between the two.
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“Before he became standard talk-show fare. All I knew about him was that his ideology seemed counter to mine. My premise with him was that “You’re too smart to believe the things you’re saying. Aren’t you just playing the part of the right-wing buffoon?” For a long time, I used to think that was true. I always liked having folks on that were not the mainstream.”
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O’Reilly had several controversial interviews throughout his career. However, that didn’t stop talk shows from having him on. The View was another example, as the hosts walked off the set during their interview, given the opposing views. Stephen Colbert was also reluctant to have O’Reilly on the show after taking over from David Letterman.
Stephen Colbert Also Went After Bill O’Reilly When He Took Over From David Letterman
Following O’Reilly’s firing from FOX News, Colbert took to his show, celebrating the news. Colbert torched O’Reilly’s legacy.
Colbert sarcastically said, “He’s been a guest on this show, and I take no pleasure in his downfall. I’m not going to sit here and publicly gloat.”
“It’s not that big of a surprise,” Colbert said. “We all saw this coming at us like an old man cornering an intern in the break room.”
It seemed like Colbert was about to praise O’Reilly’s ratings, but that too was just another set up to rip on his former guest. “One of the most accomplished TV personalities in the history of cable news. By ratings standards, he is,” Colbert said. “By moral standards, he was a self-righteous landfill of angry garbage.”
He continues, “Shame on you. You failed him. You failed Bill O’Reilly,” he said to America. “You didn’t deserve this great man. All he ever did was have your back — and if you’re a woman, you know, have a go at the front, too.”
As expected, the conversation between the two seven years ago turned out to be their only one.
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