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This is a 44-minute clip and I think I laughed for at least 38 of them…Albert Brooks guesting on various episodes of David Letterman's show. I was privileged to see Mr. Brooks back when he was doing stand-up and there was nobody funnier. He was unique among comics and talk show guests at taking his own sweet time laying down the foundation of a bit, slowly working his way to a punch line. As in these segments, it was almost always worth the wait.

I especially like the interplay between Dave and Albert. Dave always understands the premise of the particular bit Albert is setting up but isn't always certain how to play Straight Man for the bit and help set it up — and the two of them are clearly enjoying the struggle to stay on the same wavelength…