Adam Sandler Hosted Letterman? [Archive]

Dirtybird12

03-21-2007, 04:04 AM

Is it true Adam Sandler hosted the David Letterman Show last night?Heard Dave was sick and Adam hosted the entire show? anyone see it?  reviews?

Chip196

03-21-2007, 04:08 AM

I didn't see it and this is the first I am hearing of it, but WOW ... so interesting.  I would love to know how that came to pass.  Was Sandler supposed to be the guest and just stepped in to host?  Or is he going to be the back up when he's available?

Dirtybird12

03-21-2007, 04:15 AM

not sure - but  his new movie is getting pushed hard. must suck apples. what a killer platform to have a few days before his movie opens. may be out now.. i dunno  

This message was edited by CircusFreak on 3-21-07 @ 8:15 AM

Chip196

03-21-2007, 04:17 AM

According to all of the show schedules, he was due to be a guest.  I can't find any rundowns of how the episode went though.<h4>‘Late Show With David Letterman’  <img class="newImg" src="http://cdn.channel.aol.com/ch_television/new_wigit" border="0" width="25" height="11" /></h4>Actor Adam Sandler; race-car driver Danica Patrick; Lucinda Williams performs. <div class="l">Date: Tue., March 20, 2007 Time: 11:35PM Channel: 702, WCBSDT Original Air Date: March 20, 2007 Descriptors: New Episode, HDTV, Stereo, CC </div>

Don Stugots

03-21-2007, 04:29 AM

yes, it is true.  i seen clips of it this morning on Ch. 7 and i looked good and at ease.  It came natural to him. Maybe a nice replacement if Dave ever retired.

BrentfromTN1

03-21-2007, 05:17 AM

I actually caught parts of it last night, and I thought it was bad.  I usually like Adam Sandler, but he seemed uncomfortable to me.  My wife was with me, and she said it really makes you appreciate Letterman even more.  I understand it would be really hard to come in and do a guest host like this, but he seemed nervous and not that funny. But hey, it is better than I could do, so who am I to say anything bad I guess. Also, his new movie looks awful!

WhistlePig

03-21-2007, 05:20 AM

I saw the show--he was funny but a crummy interviewer. He kept looking at
his notes and saying "umm" and "ahhh" a lot. But it was obviously really
spur of the moment and he did good in that respect. He had his bulldog sit
in the second chair all night and the dog was cute as shit! I was hoping
Bulldogcakes was watching.

terry1979

03-21-2007, 05:28 AM

BrentfromTN1 wrote: I actually caught parts of it last night, and I thought it was bad.  I usually like Adam Sandler, but he seemed uncomfortable to me.  My wife was with me, and she said it really makes you appreciate Letterman even more.  I understand it would be really hard to come in and do a guest host like this, but he seemed nervous and not that funny. But hey, it is better than I could do, so who am I to say anything bad I guess. Also, his new movie looks awful!The one with Don Cheadles?  It looks pretty good to me.

Bob Impact

03-21-2007, 05:41 AM

WhistlePig wrote: I saw the show--he was funny but a crummy interviewer. He kept looking at his notes and saying "umm" and "ahhh" a lot. But it was obviously really spur of the moment and he did good in that respect. He had his bulldog sit in the second chair all night and the dog was cute as shit! I was hoping Bulldogcakes was watching. Remember when John Stewart first took over the Daily Show?  THere was a lot of note staring and umming from him too.  He also probably didnt get to do the pre interviews with these people either.

Cleophus James

03-21-2007, 06:06 AM

I heard (from local radio here) that Letterman got sick

BoondockSaint

03-21-2007, 06:12 AM

Hmmm...Letterman gets "sick" and doesn't do his show last night.  Ron & Fez didn't do their show last night.  Both are CBS shows.  Both were supposed to have Adam Sandler as a guest.  Both have their contracts come up at the end of March.  Both have been seen around town with ABC executives.

ralphbxny

03-21-2007, 06:13 AM

It was ok considering he doesnt do it for a living.

Don Stugots

03-21-2007, 06:32 AM

WhistlePig wrote: I saw the show--he was funny but a crummy interviewer. He kept looking at his notes and saying "umm" and "ahhh" a lot.  Lets not make believe that show host that do these things are bad.

FezsAssistant

03-21-2007, 06:32 AM

BoondockSaint wrote: Hmmm...Letterman gets "sick" and doesn't do his show last night.  Ron & Fez didn't do their show last night.  Both are CBS shows.  Both were supposed to have Adam Sandler as a guest.  Both have their contracts come up at the end of March.  Both have been seen around town with ABC executives. 1.  Adam Sandler is Kenny Allen.2.  David Letterman is R&F's next producer.  It's all so obvious now.

TheMojoPin

03-21-2007, 07:24 AM

Bob Impact wrote: WhistlePig wrote: I saw the show--he was funny but a crummy interviewer. He kept looking at his notes and saying "umm" and "ahhh" a lot. But it was obviously really spur of the moment and he did good in that respect. He had his bulldog sit in the second chair all night and the dog was cute as shit! I was hoping Bulldogcakes was watching.  Remember when John Stewart first took over the Daily Show?  THere was a lot of note staring and umming from him too.  He also probably didnt get to do the pre interviews with these people either. I don't remember that at all.  I mean, the guy had his own MTV and network late night talk show prior to TDS...he knew the ropes.

ToLEEdo

03-21-2007, 07:42 AM

I came in late so I didn't see the monologue.  It was normal Adam Sandler, sorta uncomfortable and weird.  Not bad though, given the experience he could do a lot with it though.  I think it would be a downgrade from a movie star to talk show host though.

King Hippos Bandaid

03-21-2007, 08:48 AM

Damn,   I would have enjoyed seeing Sandler, Ill head over to youtube, I assume it is there

raulfd4

03-21-2007, 11:09 AM

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZKBHyIecDU" target="_blank" title="what i could find at youtube">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZKBHyIecDU</a>

Bob Impact

03-21-2007, 11:12 AM

TheMojoPin wrote: Bob Impact wrote: WhistlePig wrote: I saw the show--he was funny but a crummy interviewer. He kept looking at his notes and saying "umm" and "ahhh" a lot. But it was obviously really spur of the moment and he did good in that respect. He had his bulldog sit in the second chair all night and the dog was cute as shit! I was hoping Bulldogcakes was watching. Remember when John Stewart first took over the Daily Show? THere was a lot of note staring and umming from him too. He also probably didnt get to do the pre interviews with these people either. I don't remember that at all. I mean, the guy had his own MTV and network late night talk show prior to TDS...he knew the ropes. I swear i remember him being awkward, but as with most things pop culture I will defer to your knowledge.  I'm gonna go back to making a list of death metal cover songs.

drusilla

03-21-2007, 01:33 PM

CircusFreak wrote: not sure - but his new movie is getting pushed hard. must suck apples. what a killer platform to have a few days before his movie opens. may be out now.. i dunno   This message was edited by CircusFreak on 3-21-07 @ 8:15 AM looks really bad, but its 80% rfesh on rotten tomatoes

Rockvillejoe

03-21-2007, 02:14 PM

wow what a surprise!

cougarjake13

03-21-2007, 04:27 PM

very interesting

thepaulo

03-21-2007, 07:49 PM

Sandler's Bulldog drolled all over the chair....by the way....I don't think anyone would consider Sandler a good actor......buthe took a very difficult part and completely owned it....his character is full of sadness, anger, denial, confusion, numbness....there are quite a few scenes in which i don't think another actor alive could have done a better job....He has every reason to push this movie....he should be very proud

BoondockSaint

03-21-2007, 08:00 PM

thepaulo wrote: Sandler's Bulldog drolled all over the chair....by the way....I don't think anyone would consider Sandler a good actor......buthe took a very difficult part and completely owned it....his character is full of sadness, anger, denial, confusion, numbness....there are quite a few scenes in which i don't think another actor alive could have done a better job....He has every reason to push this movie....he should be very proudI haven't seen it yet but I want to and I'm no Sandler fan.  Is it like Bill Murray going towards the dramatic roles?  Is it that good?

thepaulo

03-21-2007, 08:13 PM

I'm absolutely not a Sandler fan....but it's a great part....and he brings a Great deal of intensity and commitment to the part....I think all and all, I'm more shocked at the transition than I was when Robin Williams and Jim Carrey made their moves into drama

BoondockSaint

03-21-2007, 08:20 PM

thepaulo wrote: I'm absolutely not a Sandler fan....but it's a great part....and he brings a Great deal of intensity and commitment to the part....I think all and all, I'm more shocked at the transition than I was when Robin Williams and Jim Carrey made their moves into drama Really.  I will make sure I see it now.  I was never a Carrey fan one way or the other.  But I hate the outrageous, try to be funny at any cost Robin Williams but I'll watch him in any dramatic role he does.

tele7

03-21-2007, 08:25 PM

He was pretty good in Punch Drunk Love.

WhistlePig

03-21-2007, 08:25 PM

Sandler was serious in "Punch Drunk Love" and I thought he was great in that
movie. I like him better as a serious actor.

BoondockSaint

03-21-2007, 08:29 PM

I never saw Punch Drunk Love because I thought it was the typical Sandler movie.

shittyhambrgers

03-21-2007, 09:01 PM

he did a good job on the show... big shoes to fill and though he was nervous, he got through it.  your movies have sucked more with each one that comes out, but this time, good for you, budday.

thepaulo

03-21-2007, 09:05 PM

PT Anderson is a great director but I think Punch Drunk Love was a bit of a doodle from him...where he took the Sandler persona and played games with it.......but I never really believed this was a real person......The character in Reign Over Me is very real and believeable....maybe one of the better depictions of how complicated mental illness can get.....Though the movie does dip a little into feel good territory by the end