I'm watching On the Record With Bob Costas and they're doing a segment on the anniversary of the movie, Airplane. Co-director Jim Abrahams just mentioned that David Letterman screen-tested for the role of Ted Stryker, the hero ultimately played by Robert Hays. Does anyone think the movie would have worked with him in that role? I sure don't.
Speaking of Mr. Letterman: I enjoyed his show last night…the one taped at 4 AM. But he has to be really disappointed at the ratings this morning which were no higher than usual and maybe even lower. I also enjoyed an interview he did earlier in the week with John McCain. Dave is a better interviewer of political figures than many folks who do it full-time.