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Play S1 E1David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
Cast: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter
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219 episodes
- 1. Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy JoelTom Brokaw shows up to take back some NBC ""intellectual property;"" Dave shows off the renovated Ed Sullivan Theater and chats with Bill Murray.TV-PGCCAug 30, 1993
- 2. Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan EstrataDave's worst moment on last night's debut: his fake tooth fell out (the video is repeated several times in slow motion); a four-year-old geography expert and cheese lover names states on a U.S. map.TV-PGCCAug 31, 1993
- 3. Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin DoctorsA very pregnant Demi Moore is given the honor of throwing the first pencil through the backdrop windows of the Late Show.TV-PGCCSep 1, 1993
- 4. Martin Short, Cyndi LauperThe ghost of Ed Sullivan (who haunts Dave throughout the first week) introduces a plate spinner; Andy Dick makes his first appearance as ""Donnie, the CBS Page Who Likes To Suck Up.""TV-PGCCSep 2, 1993
- 5. Debra Winger, Soul AsylumDave has fun with a car phone, calling in bogus traffic reports to 1010 WINS radio; Casey Kasem presents ""Top Ten Favorite Numbers Between 1 and 10;"" after showing a clip from an old ""Wonder Woman"" episode, Debra Winger strips to her old Wonder Girl outfit.TV-PGCCSep 3, 1993
- 6. Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight OilDave continues pestering locals with the new hands-free car phone: WINS radio, a car wash, Dial-a-Mattress and Jackson Hole Restaurant, where he orders pancakes.TV-PGCCSep 6, 1993
- 7. Michael J. Fox, Rosie PerezNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 7, 1993
- 8. Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris IsaakNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 8, 1993
- 9. Ellen Barkin, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Lenny KravitzDave takes a cab to help out at Yankee Stadium and later makes fun of Tony Randall; Lenny Kravitz performs ""Are You Gonna Go My Way.""TV-PGCCSep 9, 1993
- 10. Siskel & Ebert, Robert PlantNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 10, 1993
- 11. Bruce Willis, Steven WrightNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 13, 1993
- 12. Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John HiattThe Mars Observer crashes into the studio; Mike Ditka promotes ""NFL on NBC;"" John Hiatt performs ""Perfectly Good Guitar.""TV-PGCCSep 14, 1993
- 13. Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David GrismanJerry Garcia sits in with the band; Dave makes several jokes at the expense of Yassir Arafat.TV-PGCCSep 15, 1993
- 14. Bonnie Hunt, Latrisha Baldrick, Patti SmythNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 16, 1993
- 15. Super Dave Osborne, Laura Dern, Stone Temple PilotsNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 17, 1993
- 16. Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Abbot, Patty ScialfaNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 20, 1993
- 17. Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim TomasicDavid Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does part of the show from his ""house"" in Connecticut.TV-PGCCSep 21, 1993
- 18. Tony Randall, Elizabeth Perkins, Aaron NevilleNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 22, 1993
- 19. Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda CarlisleNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 23, 1993
- 20. Glenn Close, James TaylorNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 24, 1993
- 21. Matthew Broderick, Julie Krone, Neil DiamondNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 27, 1993
- 22. Jimmy Carter, Brett Butler, Daniel BouludNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 28, 1993
- 23. Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod StewartEd Sullivan's ghost introduces juggler ""Andy Head;"" Paul & the CBSO play Jerry Lewis out with the coda from Count Basie's ""April In Paris"" (a Lewis signature tune); Dave gives Jerry his take on ""Beavis and Butt-head,"" then Jerry runs around the set and gooses a cameraman; budding sports reporter Sparky Mortimer makes his first appearance; Rod Stewart performs.TV-PGCCSep 29, 1993
- 24. Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike LupicaNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCSep 30, 1993
- 25. Andie MacDowell, Graham Parker, Bill ScheftNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 1, 1993
- 26. Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane GarofaloDave's high-rise buddy Meg Parsont (at a different building) makes her first and only appearance on CBS -- giving a description of her boyfriend Tony to a police sketch artist.TV-PGCCOct 4, 1993
- 27. Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny CashJohnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to Town.""TV-PGCCOct 5, 1993
- 28. Candice Bergen, John MendozaDave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick returns as ""Donnie ... the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up.""TV-PGCCOct 6, 1993
- 29. Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny CashNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 7, 1993
- 30. Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter""Celebrities in the Audience"" makes its first appearance on the new show, as guests from previous shows are introduced in the crowd -- Glenn Close, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Lewis, Jimmy Carter, Siskel & Ebert and Bob Borden.TV-PGCCOct 8, 1993
- 31. Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt DillonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 11, 1993
- 32. Stupid Pet Tricks, Howard Stern, Rosanne CashNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 12, 1993
- 33. Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff ColtonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 13, 1993
- 34. David Brenner, Gloria Estefan, Sean YoungNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 14, 1993
- 35. Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon WeissNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 15, 1993
- 36. Dennis Miller, Tony Bennett, Sandra BullockNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 18, 1993
- 37. David Steinberg, Emmylou Harris, Bo JacksonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 19, 1993
- 38. Dan Rather, Penelope Ann Miller, Gin BlossomsNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 20, 1993
- 39. Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe DiskerNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 21, 1993
- 40. Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean LouieNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 22, 1993
- 41. Sean Connery, Jake Johannsen, Fran DrescherNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 25, 1993
- 42. Phil Donahue, Art Garfunkel, Lenny Dykstra, Paul MolitorNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 26, 1993
- 43. Marv Albert, Cindy Crawford, Natalie ColeNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 27, 1993
- 44. George Foreman, INXS & Ray CharlesNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 28, 1993
- 45. Martin Lawrence, Phil CollinsNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCOct 29, 1993
- 46. Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha StewartNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 1, 1993
- 47. Terry Garr, Paul SimonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 2, 1993
- 48. Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith FordNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 3, 1993
- 49. Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy NashNatalie Merchant - ""Because the Night""TV-PGCCNov 4, 1993
- 50. Tony Curtis, The Breeders, Calvin TrillianNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 5, 1993
- 51. Michael Keaton, Barbara WaltersNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 8, 1993
- 52. Evander Holyfield, Phil Hartman, The BoDeansNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 9, 1993
- 53. Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita RudnerMary Tyler Moore treats Late Show viewers to a video clip of Dave from her 1978 variety show, ""Mary,"" in which she smashes a grapefruit in Dave's face. Also, Dave, Biff, Gaines, Anton and Laurie Diamond get their teeth cleaned.TV-PGCCNov 10, 1993
- 54. Tom Selleck, Pete TownsendNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 11, 1993
- 55. Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living ColourNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 12, 1993
- 56. Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie SheenNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 15, 1993
- 57. Billy Crystal, Los LobosNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 16, 1993
- 58. Stupid Human Tricks, Jon Lovitz, George ThoroughgoodNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 17, 1993
- 59. Billy Connolly, Bob Dylan, Charles KuraltNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 18, 1993
- 60. Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan CusakNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 19, 1993
- 61. Marilu Henner, Heart, Father Guido Sarducci""Meet the Neighbors,"" conclusion: The outside cam goes to K & L's Rock America to see Mujibur Rahman and Sirajul Islam, and Dave has them round up Bart Dadon, Fern Chapnick, Rupert Jee, Alexandra Mitsakis and Charlie Levy from the nearby stores and businesses.TV-PGCCNov 22, 1993
- 62. Robert Klein, Cowboy Junkies, Bobby KnightNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 23, 1993
- 63. Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave AttelNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 24, 1993
- 64. Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel ByrneThroughout the night, Calvert reports from the parade; as he does every year, Dave guesses what pies his mother made this Thanksgiving; Gabriel Byrne plugs ""Point of No Return.""TV-PGCCNov 25, 1993
- 65. Kelsey Grammar, Patrick Ewing, Warren ZevonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCNov 26, 1993
- 66. James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren HolleyIn ""Bad Phone Call,"" Dave calls the father of Michelle Polikas to tell him she's living with Bob Howard. Also, Dave takes two suckers away from Angel the camera man, and he gives them to Bob and Michelle.TV-PGCCNov 29, 1993
- 67. Robin Williams, Larry JohnsonMandy Patinkin drops by (along with Tony Randall), and asks for rehearsal time. Before Dave gets a chance to say no, Mandy and the CBS Orchestra perform a fully-arranged ""Rockabye Your Baby.""TV-PGCCNov 30, 1993
- 68. Sam Donaldson, Mike Myers, Nanci GriffithNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 1, 1993
- 69. Jeremy Irons, Bruce HornsbyDave buys Paul a fake Rolex off the street; Chris Elliott is on hand for the world premiere of his surrealist art film ""The Traveling Poet.""TV-PGCCDec 2, 1993
- 70. Charles Grodin, Bryan Adams, Jack HannahNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 3, 1993
- 71. Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert DuvallNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 13, 1993
- 72. Larry King, The Band, Kevin PollackNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 14, 1993
- 73. Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne CotterNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 15, 1993
- 74. Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan PlowrightNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 16, 1993
- 75. Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush Limbaugh promotes his new book.TV-PGCCDec 17, 1993
- 76. Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John WitherspoonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 20, 1993
- 77. Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit SmithNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 21, 1993
- 78. Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi MazarNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 22, 1993
- 79. Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy WilliamsNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 23, 1993
- 80. Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy WassersteinNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 27, 1993
- 81. Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonaldNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 28, 1993
- 82. Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis RogersDave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL coverage; strongman Dennis ""Mighty Mite"" Rogers lifts weights.TV-PGCCDec 29, 1993
- 83. Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang PuckNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 30, 1993
- 84. Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon JoviNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCDec 31, 1993
- 85. Jane Pauley, Art DonavanNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 3, 1994
- 86. Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non BlondesNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 4, 1994
- 87. Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick HarrisNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 5, 1994
- 88. Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie RobertsChris Elliott performs the title song from ""Cabaret;"" legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman follows with a rendition of ""Danse Espagnole."" After Perlman's performance, Dave wants to go backstage and slap Chris.TV-PGCCJan 6, 1994
- 89. Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana DelanyNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 7, 1994
- 90. Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki LakeNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 10, 1994
- 91. Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon StewartThe ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline star Tom Boleen; Troy Aikman throws footballs into cabs on Broadway, and later, from a trampoline.TV-PGCCJan 11, 1994
- 92. Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendanNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 12, 1994
- 93. George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan HooksGeorge Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert drops by as ""The Guy Who Thinks Dave's Name is Randy.""TV-PGCCJan 13, 1994
- 94. Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle BerryNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 14, 1994
- 95. Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David SpadeNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 17, 1994
- 96. David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline StoweNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 18, 1994
- 97. Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno KirbyDave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats"" runs into the Ed Sullivan Theater to take a bow.TV-PGCCJan 19, 1994
- 98. Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al FrankenNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 20, 1994
- 99. Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett HullNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJan 21, 1994
- 100. Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete BlondeConcrete Blonde – ""Mexican Moon""TV-PGCCJan 31, 1994
- 101. Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua CathesonNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 1, 1994
- 102. Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael LamonacoDave comments on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Norway; staff members Debbie Drimmer, Rick Scheckman and John Beckerman tell all about their vacations last week.TV-PGCCFeb 2, 1994
- 103. Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van DykeNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 3, 1994
- 104. Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda ArchaletaPeter Frampton sits in; Dave discusses Clinton's health care plan with a group of cab drivers; seven-year-old sheep handler Amanda Archiletta does an on-stage demonstration.TV-PGCCFeb 4, 1994
- 105. Walter Cronkite, Natalie MerchantNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 7, 1994
- 106. Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman VaughnNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 8, 1994
- 107. Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter ArnetteNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 9, 1994
- 108. Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Muggsy BoguesNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 10, 1994
- 109. Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan SolomanNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 11, 1994
- 110. Super Dave Osborne, Brad PrivottNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 14, 1994
- 111. Richard SimmonsJames - ""Laid""TV-PGCCFeb 15, 1994
- 112. Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben StillerThroughout the night, champion canines from the Westminster Dog Show walk across the stage; Dorothy does a little shopping in Lillehammer.TV-PGCCFeb 16, 1994
- 113. Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael MadsenDorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy.TV-PGCCFeb 17, 1994
- 114. Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson BrowneDavid Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave surveys residents of Scotch Plains, NJ about the Olympics; Bebe Neuwirth promotes ""Damn Yankees"" and her anticipated guest appearance on ""Frasier.""TV-PGCCFeb 18, 1994
- 115. Sinbad, UB40, Luke PerryDave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience member; UB40 performs ""Higher Ground.""TV-PGCCFeb 21, 1994
- 116. Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky JayNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 22, 1994
- 117. Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence FishburneTwo guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice skate; Laurence Fishburne promotes Searching for Bobby Fischer.TV-PGCCFeb 23, 1994
- 118. Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don ImusNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 24, 1994
- 119. Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger DaltreyDorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer; Michael J. Fox promotes Greedy.TV-PGCCFeb 25, 1994
- 120. Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel MansellNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCFeb 28, 1994
- 121. Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, MeatloafNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 1, 1994
- 122. John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason LeighNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 2, 1994
- 123. Geena Davis, AerosmithNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 3, 1994
- 124. Anthony Hopkins, ZZ Top, Dennis LearyNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 4, 1994
- 125. Alan King, Aretha FranklinNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 14, 1994
- 126. Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin SpaceyNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 15, 1994
- 127. Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron HowardNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCMar 16, 1994
- 128. Bill Cosby, Sheryl CrowDave shows an anonymous gift (Jonathan Estrada, maybe?) of a block of cheese shaped like Oklahoma. Also, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs ""Leaving Las Vegas.""TV-PGCCMar 21, 1994
- 129. Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPhersonTen cabbies present the Top Ten; Diane Sawyer sneaks in footage of Dave from his weatherman days; Chris Elliott shows a clip from his new movie ""Poolside Ecstasy.""TV-PGCCMar 22, 1994
- 130. Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo""New Pharmaceuticals"" include ""Hot 'n' Spicy Tylenol,"" ""L'eggs Metal Pipe Resistant Pantyhose,"" and ""Nipsey's Own Anti-Bacterial Ointment."" Regis interrupts the segment to tell Dave he's not even trying anymore. Also, during her annual Oscars special, Barbara Walters makes Dave cry.TV-PGCCMar 23, 1994
- 131. Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John WatersNew York native Gurnek Basanti drives his cab into the theater; Dave devours an entire tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.TV-PGCCMar 28, 1994
- 132. Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck HenryDave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book.TV-PGCCMar 29, 1994
- 133. Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Hard Rock Cafe?"" Apparently, he can do it with ease, but ""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Russian Tea Room?"" Without hesitation, our hero gets a table for one.TV-PGCCMar 30, 1994
- 134. Madonna, Counting CrowsDave watches a live feed of himself watching the show at home while he's taping the show in the theater. Shots include toasting waffles, crying to Kenny Rogers music, milking a goat, and bothering Dan Rather. Also, Madonna drops by to plug her new album, spews profanities with aplomb, then refuses to leave.TV-PGCCMar 31, 1994
- 135. Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The AttractionsA day after Madonna arouses/grosses out the American viewing public by, among other things, offering Dave her underwear, Charles Grodin comes on the show tonight to offer his. Later, musical guest Elvis Costello and the Attractions perform ""13 Steps Lead Down,"" and the nerd-rocker gives Dave his sock.TV-PGCCApr 1, 1994
- 136. Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKeanDave can't seem to remove his shoe, and with no shoehorn available, he runs outside and asks a cab driver to run over his foot.TV-PGCCApr 4, 1994
- 137. Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie FisherNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCApr 5, 1994
- 138. Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt KramerPaul Newman jumps out of the audience, claiming to take a powder when he learns that Madonna won't be on. Instead, he walks across Broadway to see Cats.TV-PGCCApr 6, 1994
- 139. Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin TrillianShortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are.TV-PGCCApr 7, 1994
- 140. Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie BrownTonight marks the Late Show debut of ""The Strong Guy, the Fat Guy, the Genius,"" which pits three men of said traits against each other in various undertakings. Of the three rounds of play, they each win one competition.TV-PGCCApr 8, 1994
- 141. Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz PhairMujibur and Sirajul make a visit to Mickey the barber, and they promptly receive free haircuts. Soon afterwards, Don Rickles goes in for a trim. Also, Liz Phair (in her first appearance on the show) performs ""Never Said.""TV-PGCCApr 18, 1994
- 142. Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green""Rejected FDA Items"" include Medicated Pringles, Tic-Tacs with Real Ticks and Tacks, Deodorant with Raisins, Milk with Adjustable Dates, and Madonna Soap; Lyle Lovett and Al Green perform ""Funny How Time Slips Away.""TV-PGCCApr 19, 1994
- 143. Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta PippigDuring Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard). Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig.TV-PGCCApr 20, 1994
- 144. Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, CandleboxDave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine.""TV-PGCCApr 21, 1994
- 145. Tom Snyder, Ray LiottaFuture Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show.TV-PGCCApr 22, 1994
- 146. Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre FreneDave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it.TV-PGCCApr 25, 1994
- 147. Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael MooreDave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee. Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy.""TV-PGCCApr 26, 1994
- 148. Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm AbramDonny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story.TV-PGCCApr 27, 1994
- 149. Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel LowDave tries to wake up and gets soaked with Gatorade; Tony Randall helps Mandy Patinkin practice a musical number; Dave ""grills"" seven-year-old hole expert Daniel Lowe.TV-PGCCApr 28, 1994
- 150. Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan WilkinsonDave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkinson.TV-PGCCApr 29, 1994
- 151. Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville BrothersThe outside cam heads to Times Square, during which Dave invites passerby Amy Butler in to co-host. Later in the show, Dave and Amy reflect on the wonderful weather (he's really just flirting with her).TV-PGCCMay 2, 1994
- 152. Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark LeynerDave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams promotes ""Comic Relief VI.""TV-PGCCMay 3, 1994
- 153. Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie WalkerThroughout the night, we have an assortment of ""Happy Endings,"" providing a satisfying coda to unusual situations. Also, Dave shows a sample of the new ""Caning Strength Bufferin.""TV-PGCCMay 4, 1994
- 154. Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlanDave brings out 70 cases of Gatorade that were received after the stunt in Show #149. Later, he goes up to his office to watch the CBS Evening News.TV-PGCCMay 5, 1994
- 155. Sharon Stone, Chris FarleyDave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies; Chris Farley demonstrates his physically demanding comedy routine; Sharon Stone waltzes with one of the cabbies.TV-PGCCMay 6, 1994
- 156. Billy Crystal, Ray CharlesDave takes his show to LA for the first time since 1985. Dave throws a pencil into a wading pool that's behind his desk, and a dog retrieves it. Dave then gets into the pool to give the pencil to the dog. Later, another pencil is retrieved from the pool by Billy Crystal; ""Mayor Richard Riordan"" (Calvert) presents the Top Ten; Ray Charles performs ""What'd I Say?""TV-PGCCMay 9, 1994
- 157. Michael Keaton, Angela LansburyL.A., Day 2: Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda is seen gulping down Slim-Fast; Dodgers pitchers Orel Hershiser, Roger McDowell, Tom Candiotti and Jim Gott hurl fastballs toward the camera.TV-PGCCMay 10, 1994
- 158. James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-DreyfusLA, Day 3: Dave ends the show early, and then flies back to New York. Paul finds him working the cashier at K&L Rock America, so they bring Mujibur and Sirajul to CBS Television City. Also, Richard Simmons sabotages the Top Ten list because he thinks it's insulting.TV-PGCCMay 11, 1994
- 159. Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic JohnsonL.A., Day 4: It's time for ""Los Angeles Souvenirs,"" including a Fabio Lawn Gnome, Record Industry Weasel Magazine, and a Honk-If-You've-Slept-with-Madonna bumper sticker. ""Madonna"" (Calvert) walks by to tell Dave he's/she's offended, and slaps him.TV-PGCCMay 12, 1994
- 160. Bette Midler, TrafficA very special guest presents the Top Ten (see recap); Bette Midler performs ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.""TV-PGCCMay 13, 1994
- 161. Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey PekarTravis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while Harvey Pekar actually censors himself, much to Dave's chagrin.TV-PGCCMay 16, 1994
- 162. Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James CarvilleDave finally has his photos from LA developed, and an audience guys helps him display the photos on the Times Square Jumbotron. Later in the show, all of tonight's guests (Slash, James Carville, and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth) also have their photos taken for the Jumbotron.TV-PGCCMay 17, 1994
- 163. Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou HarrisIt's time for more celebrities in the audience, including Michael J. Fox, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Shaffer, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Bill Cobsy. Also, Carol Burnett promotes her made-for-TV movie Seasons of the Heart.TV-PGCCMay 18, 1994
- 164. Barbara Walters, Mariah CareyDave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to LA.TV-PGCCMay 19, 1994
- 165. Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne CotterDave freshens up by walking outside the theater, towards a hot dog vendor, and washing his face in the dirty hot dog water. Also, Creepy Dave drops by annoy Dave again: ""What's up?""TV-PGCCMay 20, 1994
- 166. Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan SevilleDave makes another bad phone call for an audience member; Rick Moranis promotes The Flintstones, and his interview is interrupted by co-star John Goodman; Tony cleans Dave's desk.TV-PGCCMay 23, 1994
- 167. Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah ThomasDave is missing his opening ""billboard"" card with tonight's guests listed on them, so he leaves the theater, goes to the NBC Nightly News studio and gets it from a confused Tom Brokaw.TV-PGCCMay 24, 1994
- 168. Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques PepinDave finds a sports reporter from Indianapolis outside and invites him in; Dave launches ""Top Ten Plus,"" the quicker and more efficient Top Ten list; after Dave mocks a magazine with the headline ""Sweat with Fabio,"" the male model drops a sandbag on the desk, and Dave throws him out of the theater.TV-PGCCMay 25, 1994
- 169. Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson PinchotJets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell promotes The Flintstones.TV-PGCCMay 26, 1994
- 170. The Pretenders, Daniel SternDave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in the city; The Pretenders perform ""Night in My Veins.""TV-PGCCMay 27, 1994
- 171. Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni ToneDave escorts the Stand-by Audience (all 40 of 'em) to a restaurant a few blocks away from the Ed Sullivan Theater. He later invites sailors in the audience to visit FlashDancers across the street.TV-PGCCJun 6, 1994
- 172. Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.Dave hands out ""Warning Label"" props to the audience; another ""CBS Special Report"" finds Alan Richardson reporting on his socks.TV-PGCCJun 7, 1994
- 173. Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy PatinkinDave's coffee is cold, so he goes out and warms it himself with a taxi battery; George Miller comments on today's solar eclipse; Dave picks a dead fly off his sport coat.TV-PGCCJun 8, 1994
- 174. Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona FreyAn audience member plays a staged version of ""The Price is Right,"" and wins a can of flour. Also, Michael Buffer fills in for Billy Wendell, announcing tonight's guests (not to mention Paul and the flour guy) with his distinct baritone.TV-PGCCJun 9, 1994
- 175. David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu ReevesMujibur and Sirajul begin their Coast-to-Coast Tour, leaving NYC on a private jet; Keanu Reeves promotes Speed; Dave interviews David Brenner about his new radio show, and oddly enough, Dave will be David's first guest on his radio show premiere the next day.TV-PGCCJun 10, 1994
- 176. Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem OlajuwonOn their first leg of the Coast-to-Coast Tour, Mujibur and Sirajul report from Niagra Falls, saluting the US flag. Paul says the idea ""looked great on paper."" Also, Dave chats with Hakeem Olajuwon of the NBA Champion Houston Rockets.TV-PGCCJun 13, 1994
- 177. Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl ReinerDave selects two audience members to receive tickets to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Marv Albert hands out the tickets and shows a hockey blooper.TV-PGCCJun 14, 1994
- 178. Show #0178Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers drop by, and later they let Morty take a picture of the Cup.TV-PGCCJun 15, 1994
- 179. Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin DoctorsJon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed.TV-PGCCJun 16, 1994
- 180. Teri Garr, YesStone Temple Pilots – ""Vasoline""TV-PGCCJun 23, 1994
- 181. Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, SealNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJun 20, 1994
- 182. Dan Rather, Nicholas Turturro, Al Jarreau, Kathleen BattleNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJun 21, 1994
- 183. Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake JohannsenAfter a technical error prevents it from being performed the previous night, Dave presents the rest of the ""NBA Finals Quiz."" Now feeling a little queasy due to all the stress of the past two nights, Dave points out that he has a body double that will stand in for him when the time comes for him to get medical attention. Also, Dan Rather sings ""Wreck of the Old 97.""TV-PGCCJun 22, 1994
- 184. Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John MellencampJohn Mellencamp – ""Wild Night""TV-PGCCJun 24, 1994
- 185. Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha YearwoodOn their latest stop, Mujibur and Sirajul get serenaded by Tom Jones in Las Vegas. Wondering who's been operating K&L Rock America while they've been gone, Dave finds Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert running the shop in their place.TV-PGCCJun 27, 1994
- 186. Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori AmosBarbra Streisand walks on the set and gives Dave two tickets to her show at Radio City Music Hall. Dave gives them away to a woman in the audience.TV-PGCCJun 28, 1994
- 187. Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day""Coast to Coast with Mujibur and Sirajul"" -- tonight, they're fly-fishing in Madison Valley, Montana, with their teaching guide, Craig.TV-PGCCJun 29, 1994
- 188. Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo GirlsIn a spoof of Home Shopping Network, Dave sells ""Dave and Paul Collection Plates,"" giving out the phone number of head writer Rob Burnett. Also, Dave invites Megan and Tim, a couple from Kansas City, in from the storm, gives them towels to dry off, and offers them seats by the spiral stairway, where they stay throughout the show.TV-PGCCJun 30, 1994
- 189. Connie Chung, Phil CollinsNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJul 1, 1994
- 190. Neil Diamond, Richard SimmonsDave takes a cue card from Tony Mendez, re-reads a joke and then has the cue card passed around the audience. Later, Calvert DeForest dresses up as Barbra Streisand and performs ""The Way We Were,"" and guest Richard Simmons sings a patriotic medley.TV-PGCCJul 4, 1994
- 191. Patrick Stewart, Ryan Cobb, Melissa EtheridgeNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJul 5, 1994
- 192. Show #0192Dave leaves the show after the monologue and heads upstairs to read Wresting Magazine with his face in a mud mask, and Paul retrieves him. Later, famed soccer commentator Andres Cantor repeats his most famous line to Dave: ""ggoooooooooaaaaaaallllll!""TV-PGCCJul 6, 1994
- 193. Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet SprocketThe Runaway Camera is roaming the streets of New York City, getting squeegied, hit by a bike, down a manhole, running into Rupert Jee, and going into ""Cats"" and ""Flashdancers."" Later, in dueling clips, Dave shows embarassing clips of Tom Hanks from ""The Love Boat,"" ""Taxi,"" and ""Happy Days."" Tom retaliates with an embarassing clip of Dave from ""Mork and Mindy.""TV-PGCCJul 7, 1994
- 194. Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'HaraNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJul 8, 1994
- 195. Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight OilDave returns to outside the Today Show set and displays his sign: ""Happy 100th Birthday, Willard""; in honor of the 25th anniversary of the moon landing, we see Dave accomplishing the same feat; Midnight Oil performs ""Sometimes.""TV-PGCCJul 18, 1994
- 196. Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio IglesiasRicki Lake promotes her supporting role in the upcoming Cabin Boy; Gary Sinise plugs Forrest Gump.TV-PGCCJul 19, 1994
- 197. Show #0197""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Say Hello on a N. Y. C. Pay Phone?"" The answer? Mais oui! Also, one of the all-time great Stupid Pet Tricks makes a triumphant return when Kevin Dechico and his dog ""Air Buddy"" shoot hoops onstage.TV-PGCCJul 20, 1994
- 198. Show #0198Cold opening: Kenny Rogers tells Dave when to hold ‘um and when to fold ‘um. Dave also stops the show midway through to just kick back in his chair and relax, then reflect on the show thus far.TV-PGCCJul 21, 1994
- 199. Show #0199No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJul 22, 1994
- 200. Show #0200Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with joke cards; Jim Carrey's limo is towed away.TV-PGCCJul 25, 1994
- 201. Show #0201The pothole Dave filled up with blue joke cards the previous night is sealed by none other then Mayor Guiliani; the pothole is danced upon by several fabulous babes performing Rockette-style kicks; Gin Blossoms and Kiss perform ""Christine Sixteen.""TV-PGCCJul 26, 1994
- 202. Show #0202A severed head perks out of the pothole; a doctor stands in the backdrop in case Dave suddenly becomes sick during the show; Sirajul asks a group of fishermen in South Dakota what they think of hometown boy Tom Brokaw.TV-PGCCJul 27, 1994
- 203. Show #0203Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes a bad phone call for an audience member with mother issues.TV-PGCCJul 28, 1994
- 204. Show #0204No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCJul 29, 1994
- 205. Show #0205No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 1, 1994
- 206. Show #0206Dave attends the Whitewater Hearings; up-and-coming starlet Cameron Diaz promotes ""The Mask""; Dave finally chats with Stevie Nicks (whose manager Dave criticized several years before).TV-PGCCAug 2, 1994
- 207. Show #0207The show is interrupted all night long by (bogus) CBS News special reports by anchor Alan Richardson, who sings, is beaten up by a bus driver, pitches Mountain Dew and swears about the prime lending rate.TV-PGCCAug 3, 1994
- 208. Show #0208After Dave sings a horrible rendition of ""Oklahoma,"" Paul demands to hear a better version. Soon after, John and Bonnie Raitt come on stage to show Dave how it's done.TV-PGCCAug 4, 1994
- 209. Show #0209No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 5, 1994
- 210. Show #0210Dave and model Inna Mirovich toss back some vodka. Later, Howard Stern admits that he had to drop out of the New York governor's race because he refused to reveal his yearly income.TV-PGCCAug 8, 1994
- 211. Show #0211No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 9, 1994
- 212. Show #0212Dave looks at ""What's On Other Channels;"" the Smothers Brothers perform.TV-PGCCAug 10, 1994
- 213. Show #0213No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 11, 1994
- 214. Show #0214No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 12, 1994
- 215. Show #0215No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 15, 1994
- 216. Show #0216Rupert brings soup to tonight's guests; Dave reflects on the Michael Jackson-Lisa Marie Presley wedding.TV-PGCCAug 16, 1994
- 217. Show #0217No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 17, 1994
- 218. Show #0218No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 18, 1994
- 219. Show #0219No synopsis available yet.TV-PGCCAug 19, 1994
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David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
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