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Rupert Jee has become Broadway's most popular deli owner through his numerous appearances on Late Show with David Letterman. Owner of the Hello Deli adjacent to the Ed Sullivan Theater, Rupert delivered hot soup to cold studio audience members and has adorned the Late Show's Christmas tree with steaming meatballs.

Since his first appearance on September 20, 1993, when he was invited to take a bow inside the Ed Sullivan Theater during the program's "Meet the Neighbors" segment, Rupert has become one of Late Show's most popular neighbors.

Among his most popular appearances are the "Fun with Rupert" segments. Described by Dave as "a series of sociological experiments... something we shouldn't be doing in New York City," the segments feature Rupert in disguise on the streets of Manhattan annoying people and causing trouble, per Dave's instructions. Armed with a hidden microphone, camera, and on a two-way walkie-talkie with Dave (who is stationed safely nearby), Rupert carries out Dave's jokes on unsuspecting New Yorkers. In May 1996, Rupert traveled with Late Show to San Francisco to try his "Fun with Rupert" tricks out on unsuspecting San Franciscans.

In past segments, Rupert has called himself "Kenny," bothering local merchants and people in restaurants; has claimed to be Dan Rather's nephew and tried to get past security to visit Rather at the CBS Broadcast Center; and has talked his way into Regis Philbin's office, claiming "the little weasel owes me money." He has also sung show tunes with New York City cab drivers.



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