David Letterman has been one of the iconic hosts on television for decades now. In the last few years, he has interviewed some of the biggest names in the world including Billie Eilish, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Downey Jr., Shah Rukh Khan, and Kim Kardashian amongst several others, the list is truly endless. Once again, Letterman has landed on Netflix and this time around, he is engaged in conversation with none other than John Mulaney.
American actor and comedian, Mulaney has made quite a name for himself in the industry, and it truly goes beyond his sense of humour and the ability to make his audience laugh.
In this candid conversation with Letterman, Mulaney opens up about his addiction, seeking help, and much more. Keep reading this review and decide for yourself whether you want to stream My Next Guest With David Letterman and John Mulaney, or skip it!
Honest, Refreshing, and Completely Mulaney!
If you have been a seasoned fan of John Mulaney, then you might know a little more about his life beyond the hilarious stand-ups and his legacy on Saturday Night Live.
Mulaney is undoubtedly one of the funniest people on television and deserves all the credit, and that is exactly what David Letterman has done on Netflix’s My Next Guest With David Letterman and John Mulaney. Although this conversation along with some clips where Mulaney visits his old school is less than an hour long, you will be glued to the screen for every second of it.
In My Next Guest With David Letterman and John Mulaney, Letterman and Mulaney visit the latter’s high school, St. Ignatius College Prep. The comedian is visiting his alma mater after over two decades, and it certainly brings back a lot of memories for him.
As a whole, the conversation between Letterman and Mulaney wasn’t filled with jokes, punchlines, and all things comedy, but despite that, you will find yourself smiling, even during some of the more serious parts of the conversation.
Mulaney is candid about his recovering addiction to drugs and alcohol, and also his time spent in rehab, which was a huge part of his life. Letterman doesn’t attempt to dig too deep when it comes to this part of Mulaney’s life, but as a conversationalist and host, Letterman does a brilliant job of appreciating Mulaney’s candor and recovery. And of course, even though the men talk about addiction, a couple of laughs are earned along the way as both their personalities share the spotlight.
My Next Guest With David Letterman and John Mulaney feels like a warm hug mixed with some great moments and memories and will give you a great insight into Mulaney’s life and career which continues to flourish even today, despite the hurdles that he has met with, and we highly recommend streaming it on Netflix.
Conclusion
David Letterman and John Mulaney are two important pillars of television in the US and have been recognized globally too. My Next Guest With David Letterman and John Mulaney is yet another great addition to the endless roster of phenomenal interviews. Do let us know in the comments what you thought about the same!