Is there a more decent human being than David Letterman?

Of course not.

Just now, before the first commercial, he gave a heartfelt testimonial to the late Tony Randall. Then showed a short montage of Tony Randall appearances accompanied by Bob Dylan's "Forever Young." All before the first commercial. Not stuffed in the middle of things or before the end credits. Right at the beginning when jokes and skits are de rigeur.

What a class act!

When he had his first kid at age 78, he did a top 10 for David.

Top Ten Good Things About Being A 78-Year Old Father

10. So what if he cries all night -- I can't hear a damn thing.

9. If your son also has a child at 78, you'll become the world's first 156-year-old grandfather.

8. Skeptical young women invite you to prove that you're really capable of fathering a child.

7. No need for expensive toys once baby discovers the fun tufts of hair growing out of your ears.

6. Viagra, shimagra -- Everything's in working order, Pepe.

5. You get a great feeling of togetherness sharing a dish of strained peas.

4. To you, every step is his first, because you can't remember the one before.

3. You can make a lovely crib mobile with the envelopes from your Social Security checks.

2. Three magic words for when you're sick of bouncing the baby on your knee: "Oh my hip."

1. He's going to be a great role model for his eight younger siblings.

There's been so many times, especially in the last several years, where Dave has talked to someone about a difficult experience or given a thoughtful tribute to someone where he's handled it perfectly.

I :loveya: Dave.

handle Tony's passing because I knew they were close. But dammit I'm pist. I fell asleep on the couch and just woke up about a half hour ago. Thanks for the info though.

this was in the obituary in the Seattle PI today:

"In September, during a speech to the National Funeral Directors Association, Randall joked about how he envisioned his own ceremony: President Bush and Vice President Cheney would show up to pay their respects, but they'd be turned away because his family knows he didn't like them."

After his talk there was a minute or so video collection of many of Tony's appearances over the years at the NBC and CBS letterman shows.

Nice of the Bastards at NBC to let Dave have the clips to use.