When Did Michael Richards Of “Seinfeld” Get Into Trouble With A Racist Tirade? Pop Culture History.

Mr. Pop History – Back in 2006. Richards was doing all sorts of damage control – because he had to. The “Seinfeld” shows were being re-released on DVD – and Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David didn’t want to risk anything.

Here’s something from November of 2006 – With Jerry Seinfeld helping out in damage control:

Michael Richards appears on David Letterman’s show – and with him – Jerry Seinfeld – to express contrition for his racist tirade in Los Angeles at a nightclub. As Richards apologized, Seinfeld told the studio crowd, “stop laughing, it’s not funny.”

David Letterman Question… Pop. Culture. History.

From Aaron Vic – David Letterman still holds up, but thought he was much better during his NBC years. Did he have a good team then?

Mr. Pop History – Then and now. But back during his NBC, “Late Night With David Letterman” days – he had at least three terrific writers that I know of… Steve O’Donnell, Jeremy Conway and Kathleen Ankers. Together, they came up with some wild bits for Letterman and interesting effects. Things such as his suit of magnets, a suit o’ sponges and so much more.

From Maureen H – David Letterman is benefiting from the Leno/O’Brien debacle. Can you tell me what David Letterman’s highest-ever ratings were for his late-night show?

Mr. Pop History – Nothing ever compared to the night of December 1, 2005. That’s when Oprah Winfrey appeared on David Letterman’s “Late Show” – her first-ever appearance on anything Dave for 16 years!

Only Oprah could do this… Dave’s ratings were 4X higher than normal – 13.4 million viewers!

No matter how you cut it, Oprah Winfrey is just a..maz..ing.