TV History: McFly Flips Out on Letterman

I saw this Letterman segment when it first aired in 1987 and I've never forgotten it. Crispin Glover, in platform shoes and a bizarre wig, freaking out and nearly staving in Letterman's head with a roundhouse kick. Who knew George McFly was such a fucking nutter? -- Cory Casciato...
By Cory CasciatoJune 13, 2007
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I saw this Letterman segment when it first aired in 1987 and I’ve never forgotten it. Crispin Glover, in platform shoes and a bizarre wig, freaking out and nearly staving in Letterman’s head with a roundhouse kick. Who knew George McFly was such a fucking nutter? — Cory Casciato

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Cory Casciato is a Denver-based writer with a passion for the geeky, from old science fiction movies to brand-new video games.

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