‘Hello Deli’ Owner, Made Famous By ‘Late Show With David Letterman,’ Is Retiring And Seeking A Buyer
The sandwich shop made famous by its owner’s frequent appearances on the “Late Show with David Letterman” is looking to call it quits.
The New York Post is reporting that “Hello Deli” owners are heading for retirement after 31 years. One of them, Rupert Jee, appeared on the Letterman show more than 400 times.
“It has been a heck of an adventure,” Jee told The Post on Thursday. “The office workers were extremely loyal, the ‘Late Show’ fans were amazing. We got the best of both worlds.”
Jee and partner May Chin are looking to sell the deli. They announced the farewell with a simple statement on Instagram in March: “Hello Deli: Retiring.” Jee is 66. No age has been given for Chin. The business is still operating while it seeks a buyer.
There is no asking price listed for the business.
“We’re going to pick and choose. I want someone...
The New York Post is reporting that “Hello Deli” owners are heading for retirement after 31 years. One of them, Rupert Jee, appeared on the Letterman show more than 400 times.
“It has been a heck of an adventure,” Jee told The Post on Thursday. “The office workers were extremely loyal, the ‘Late Show’ fans were amazing. We got the best of both worlds.”
Jee and partner May Chin are looking to sell the deli. They announced the farewell with a simple statement on Instagram in March: “Hello Deli: Retiring.” Jee is 66. No age has been given for Chin. The business is still operating while it seeks a buyer.
There is no asking price listed for the business.
“We’re going to pick and choose. I want someone...
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Late Show with David Letterman
Bill Murray’s Late Show highlights. Bill tries to lead the crowd in a cheer to convince Dave to stay.
Bill’s goodbye isn’t as touching as Norm’s, Martin Short’s, or many others, but it was distinctly Murray. Murray hops out of a cake and feeds it to someone — Dave’s wife?
Bob Dylan performs “The Night We Called It a Day”.
Rupert Jee, often a surrogate for Dave’s mischief,...
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