Veniamin's Human Slinky appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman in October first 1997

BAFFLING TO SAY THE LAST

Swk1	Oct 2 1997, 12:00 am

Hey, what did everyone think of the Human Slinky? Was that great or what? I think we need more of this funny stuff. He wasn't a big name guest promoting his newest movie, tv show, or album, but a regular guy, doing an irregular thing. Perhaps Dave and the CBS show called "Late Show" could use more human interest stuff. LOL Maybe even a night dedicated to "Talent Night at the Late Show"

RACRX99

Oct 2 1997, 12:00 am

That's so funny I forgot to laugh -- Gilda Radner

marc silverman

Oct 2 1997, 12:00 am

I thought the guy was fantastic. What would have been really cool was to see Dave get into the costume afterward!!! Oh Yeh.... Renee Silverman

Elizab7589

Oct 3 1997, 12:00 am

When that guy first rolled out I just cracked up. In fact I was literally rolling on the floor lost my glasses and had to sit on the floor in front of the tv). They should have more things like this on the show. It's different, it's weird and dammit...it's funny! Liz

Steve Athanas

Oct 5 1997, 12:00 am

I loved that segment! Bravo to that guy for Romania or wherever!

CQ Headquarters

Jul 13 1998, 12:00 am

i saw this the other night and almost fell over in amazement! please e-mail me a video of it!! spamspams...@usa.net please please pelase!

James Langdell

Jul 11 2000, 12:00 am

Ben is a relative of a past Late Show guest: Veniamin the Human Slinky.
He's able to slip his spine out of joint in several locations, enabling him to flop around until he folds himself into five compact segments. He moves through a number of physical permutations to lively musical accompaniament. However, some of these positions probably won't be
demonstrated on the Late Show, though they can be seen in Ben's special on the Spice Channel.

James Langdell

Feb 25 1999, 12:00 am

There's been more frequent bookings on Late Show of unusual (and real) performance groups.

I wonder who on the staff has such a good eye for such acts? Sure, there's an occasional thud, like Streb, but most of them are great picks. (Then again, I probably could watch the Human Slinky.appear doing his same act on Dave's show every night without complaint. Bring him back!)

langdell

Jan 30 2000, 12:00 am

It's been a few years since my memorable performances on Late Show and Viva Variety. Do you know of any new job opportunities for me? Veniamin, the Human Slinky. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.