Paul Newman Remembered By David Letterman (VIDEO)

Monday night David Letterman spent a segment remembering actor and fellow racing-enthusiast Paul Newman, "Here is a guy who took care of people... This guy ought to be a saint."

Letterman told how they first bonded. Newman loved to put great engines in cheap cars, and had a Porsche engine in a VW Rabbit. One day Newman called and offered to get Letterman a Volvo wagon with a racing engine inside, and he said yes. The Volvo went 175 mph.

After telling a hilarious story about owning that car and having it basically explode, Letterman aired a video tribute of Newman's appearances on the show set to Rufus Wainwright's version of "Hallelujah."

WATCH (starts a 1:00 in, video tribute 7:30):

Comments

[EuroRant1]

"For them - whom much is given ... much is required."

Mr Newman, you met your quota ... you will be dearly, dearly missed.

(Thanks Dave for reminding us.)

[RADWalker]

Thanks, Dave, for sharing your memories of Paul Newman. You kindly used your time and on-air presence to acknowledge a great and humble human who showed us by doing how to live a life of generosity, devotion and compassion. He did it with gusto and without accolades. His screen presence, while forever indelible in our minds, is eclipsed indeed by his philanthropy. For one who had such wide recognition in the public eye, Mr. Newman captured the hearts of millions more through is great works of charity. Thanks again. Robin

[Mikeeee]

Newman was always one of my favorite people.

[orianna]

Everytime I bought Newman's dressings and popcorn I had a smile in my heart.

[Agentlady007]

I just got pulled ove rbecause my tail light was out and my light wasout under the plate. I was told to fix it. Can you imagine how lucky David was also, for not getting pulled in for nuclear energy onfire underneath the hood of his car The .Puffer! So cute. David just had it repaired. Ha ha ha - Probably cost more than the relacement engine. Thank you for sharing your memories of Paul Newman. He loved you.

[BetterDays]

Humility, grace, class, charm and immense generosity. He will be missed.

[Mattie]

There aren't enough words to describe what a wonderful man he must have been. I wish the world was filled with more people like Paul Newman, what a glorious, funny, peaceful place it would be.

[Cuulmann]

I am director and always wished I'd work with Paul Newman someday... alas, that won't come to pass.. and I am very sad he passed! You will be missed Paul, you were a great actor and a great human being! God bless your soul!

[Chicago48]

So sad. I had to cry a little. Not many humans like Newman around.

[phantom5551]

newman was all class...very nice tribute, but as a small, minor, piddling note, they should have used jeff buckleys version of this song. it is infinitely better

[alieninvader]

I'm crying. I swear the man glowed.

[GeeBee]

Thank you so, so much for posting that. I tuned in late (watching an auto race I recorded Sunday, as it happens) and missed it. The classiest and most heartfelt tribute to the man I have seen.

[Grulg]

That was great!

[courageunderfire]

Great tribute! Paul Newman was a great human being. He lived his life in such an admirable way and showed us all how to do it. It's hard to find enough great words to describe just what he did for the world. God Bless you Paul for all you did for so many! Your legacy shall live on.
It is a sad time, my heart goes out to his whole family.

[rbspickles]

Thank you Paul for all of your years of entertainment and giving. The world is a little sadder place with out you in it.

[andvoodoo2]

Thank you, Dave for saying it best. Thank you, Mr. Newman for doing it best.