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Late Show with David Letterman

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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.

Cast:
David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
CBS

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Seasons

22 available

Season 3

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E01

Episode 1

Show #0440

1995-09-04

Dave grills his new announcer, making him do voiceovers throughout the show (including #1 on the top ten list).

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Episode 2

Show #0441

1995-09-05

Tom Snyder wants everybody to know that he does not hold a grudge with Dave. Meanwhile, Alan Kalter continues to get used to his new surroundings.

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Episode 3

Show #0442

1995-09-06

Charlton Heston plays ""Dave's Boss"" and bullies him mercilessly. Later, Kevin Pollak promotes ""The Usual Suspects.""

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Episode 4

Show #0443

1995-09-07

Amongst the ""Items Included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:"" Stuff found in ZZ Top's beards, a guitar made of David Crosby's old liver, and Marv Albert's Rock & Roll Bloopers, with Hootie (as in Hootie and the Blowfish) getting hit on the head by a basketball. Meanwhile, in order to prepare for an Olympic diver that will be appearing later, Dave recruits Alan and an audience member to get in a tank.

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Episode 5

Show #0444

1995-09-08

Wesley Snipes promotes ""Money Train,"" then strips to a dress.

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Episode 6

Show #0445

1995-09-11

A day after the Emmy Awards, Dave tosses donuts into the audience with the new Donut-A-Pult. Quote Dave: ""Now it's really hard to believe we didn't win an Emmy."" Meanwhile, Biff Henderson recites a passage from the Packwood Diaries.

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Episode 7

Show #0446

1995-09-12

The Donutapult returns, while Dave brings in a cabbie to write a Top Ten list.

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Episode 8

★ 9.0

Show #0447

1995-09-13

While promoting the movie ""Showgirls,"" star Elizabeth Berkeley gives Dave a lap dance.

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Episode 9

Show #0448

1995-09-14

Gerard, Rupert, and others discuss what they like about Autumn, while Rush Limbaugh introduces a mini-Donutapult.

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Episode 10

Show #0449

1995-09-15

During CBS Mailbag, Cyndi Lauper sings ""Lactose Intolerant."" Later, the Donutapult makes one last appearance.

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Episode 11

Show #0450

1995-09-18

Throughout the show, winners of obscure beauty pageants (including ""Miss Peanut"" and ""Miss South Carolina Tobacco"") walk across the stage and escort tonight's guests.

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Episode 12

Show #0451

1995-09-19

Dick Assman is still popular in Canada; Newt Gingrich presents the Top Ten list; Thomas Haden Church promotes ""Ned & Stacey""; Dave juggles peaches.

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Episode 13

Show #0452

1995-09-20

Rudy Guiliani give Dave a key to the city, then takes it back.

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Episode 14

Show #0453

1995-09-21

Dave gives a three pound ham to an audience member, while ""Friends"" star Courtney Cox launches the ""Donutapult 2000.""

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Episode 15

★ 10.0

Show #0454

1995-09-22

Eddie Jamison (the guy who said ""I Love You, Man!"" in those beer commercials) interrupts the monologue; Doc Severinsen sits in with the band; Mary Tyler Moore accuses Dave of being a brown-noser.

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Episode 16

Show #0455

1995-09-25

Doc Severinsen is still sitting in; The Delaria Sisters, a group of women who hang by their hair on a pole, demonstrate their skills; Dave chats with a grade-schooler who ran off a burgler.

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Episode 17

Show #0456

1995-09-26

Dave invites his neighbor Steve over for coffee; Ellen Cleghorne promotes her new sitcom.

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Episode 18

Show #0457

1995-09-27

13 NYC cab drivers are invited to serve on a mock jury to determine the fate of OJ Simpson. Instead, they're serenaded by Mel Torme.

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Episode 19

Show #0458

1995-09-28

1995: Uma Thurman joins Geraldo Rivera as the mock jury of cab drivers continues to deliberate, led by foreman Parminder Singh. Dave notes, ""Uma, Parminder; Parminder, Uma.""

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Episode 20

Show #0459

1995-09-29

Dave introduces ""The Donutapult 2000+,"" which is so big it has to sit out on 53rd Street. Later in the show, it is converted into ""The Melonapult 2000+.""

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Episode 21

Show #0460

1995-10-02

Amongst the latest ""Back-to-School Items:"" Oreo Cookies with Clearasil Pad Filling, Larry King Ex-Wife Trading Cards, and a Kate Moss Lunchbox. Later, Andy Dick promotes ""Newsradio.""

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Episode 22

Show #0461

1995-10-03

The cast and crew explains why they're glad the O. J. Simpson trial is over; Julianne Moore promotes ""Safe.""

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Episode 23

Show #0462

1995-10-04

Pete Fatovich, ""Creepy Dave,"" and Gerard comment on the OJ verdict, while Chazz Palminteri gives an audience member his coat.

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Episode 24

Show #0463

1995-10-05

Dave's ""younger brother Carl"" sits in on violin; Dave thinks he's on a caffeine buzz.

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Episode 25

Show #0464

1995-10-06

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Episode 26

Show #0465

1995-10-16

Dave, Cybill Shepherd, and sports legend Joe Montana throw footballs into cabs on 53rd Street. After repeated attempts, all three find their target at once. Also, Dave announces that tonight's show is in ""actual size.""

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Episode 27

Show #0466

1995-10-17

Via live remote, Dave asks a customer at a nearby laundromat to take a pair of pants out of the dryer and bring them into the theater for guest Richard Simmons to wear.

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Episode 28

Show #0467

1995-10-18

Marilyn Horne of the Metropolitan Opera presents the Top Ten; the Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses current events and mentions his son's run for Congress.

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Episode 29

Show #0468

1995-10-19

During CBS Mailbag, Dave goes sailing with Paul, the models and Bob Denver. Later, William Shatner is beamed out of his seat.

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Episode 30

Show #0469

1995-10-20

Dave goes to New Jersey to find a date for mailroom employee/superstar extrordinaire Bob Borden. Meanwhile, Paul is missing, so Dave leaves the theater and finds him chatting at a party with Woody Allen.

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Episode 31

Show #0470

1995-10-23

Dave starts reading the Miranda Rights before realizing he has the wrong index card. He leaves the studio to search for the correct card and finds ""NYPD Blue"" stars Jimmy Smits and Dennis Franz reading the Top Ten List to a captured thug.

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Episode 32

Show #0471

1995-10-24

Throughout the show, The ""Jimmy Letterman Singers"" sing ""Jimmy."" Later in the show, Dave concedes: ""It sucks, it stinks, it blows; it ain't working.""

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Episode 33

Show #0472

1995-10-25

Throughout this year's World Series, kid reporter Sparky Mortimer has been making reports from the stadiums in Cleveland and Atlanta. Tonight, he lands a quick interview with Braves owner Ted Turner.

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Episode 34

Show #0473

1995-10-26

During CBS Mailbag, Paul does a Johnny Carson impression. Later, Dave and Michael Rappaport lather up in order to use the CBS spa.

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Episode 35

Show #0474

1995-10-27

Dave and Paul recruit a guy named Moe from a delicatessen, and the CBS Orchestra puts together a music video about him. Later, Sparky Mortimer runs the bases at Jacobs Field in Cleveland.

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Episode 36

Show #0475

1995-10-30

Upon returning to NYC, Dave gives Sparky a pat on the back for a job well done; Casey Kasem introduces Wayne Hazeltine and the Pants Across America Tour; Carol Burnett takes off her skirt.

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Episode 37

Show #0476

1995-10-31

A pumpkin launcher is demonstrated on 53rd Street, while The Pants Across America tour stops at St. Louis.

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Episode 38

Show #0477

1995-11-01

Casey Kasem and the Pants Across America tour reports from Mount Rushmore, while up and coming actress Claire Danes introduces one of her favorite bands, UB40.

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Episode 39

Show #0478

1995-11-02

Carol Channing harasses Dave during CBS Mailbag; the tour hits the Grand Canyon.

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Episode 40

Show #0479

1995-11-03

Tonight on the ""Pants Across America"" tour, Casey Kasem is in Las Vegas, listening to an Elvis impersonator perform ""Burning Love.""

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Episode 41

Show #0480

1995-11-06

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Episode 42

Show #0481

1995-11-07

Television City Studios, Day 2: Danny DeVito and Dave get into the stage pool and have a water fight. Meanwhile, Tony Mendez continues his cameo appearances on TV shows; tonight he's seen in clips from ""Friends"" and ""Grace Under Fire.""

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Episode 43

Show #0482

1995-11-08

From Los Angeles: Alka Seltzer® is inserted into the backdrop pool; Demi Moore presents ""The Top Ten Least Popular Stripper Names;"" Green Day performs ""86.""

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Episode 44

Show #0483

1995-11-09

Red Hot Chili Peppers – ""My Friends""

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Episode 45

Show #0484

1995-11-10

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Episode 46

Show #0485

1995-11-13

Biff interrupts Dave's opening remarks and asks for water. Out runs NYC marathon winner German Silva with his drink. Later, Bill Murray cooks toast, and Silver runs by again to pick it up.

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Episode 47

Show #0486

1995-11-14

Dave uses the speaker phone to get someone to bring him pizza. Later, thirty folks show up with boxes, and slices are handed out to the audience. Also, the United States is in the middle of a government shutdown, so Dave calls the Pentagon, misdials, finally gets an answering machine, and hangs up. A stagehand gives him an ax, cuts the phone cord, and hands the phone to an audience member.

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Episode 48

Show #0487

1995-11-15

Elton John promotes and sings two songs from his latest album, ""Made In England.""

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Episode 49

Show #0488

1995-11-16

An audience guy holds cue cards in place of Tony (he's sick), while Sean Penn promotes ""Dead Man Walking.""

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Episode 50

Show #0489

1995-11-17

The Presidents of the United States of America perform their breakthrough hit, ""Toad.""

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Episode 51

Show #0490

1995-11-20

Dave sends mailroom dude/budding diva Bob Borden to Washington as a White House correspondent.

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Episode 52

Show #0491

1995-11-21

Dave asks folks on the street (including a poorly disguised Michael J. Fox) what they think of the federal budget crisis; Bob Borden makes his first report from DC.

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Episode 53

Show #0492

1995-11-22

Amongst what's ""New for the Holidays"": Gingerbread Rats, Howard Stern's book ""Miss America"" read by James Earl Jones, and Kreskin guessing the weight of turkeys. Also, Bob Borden interrogates Larry King.

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Episode 54

Show #0493

1995-11-23

Dave gives a turkey to a lady in the audience, then takes a turkey to the balcony with the help of a ladder; throughout the night, celebrities mention what they're thankful for; trapeze artists Helen Turkett and Luke Martin perform.

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Episode 55

Show #0494

1995-11-24

""Soup Nazi"" Ali ""Al"" Yeganeh passes out turkey chili to the audience.

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Episode 56

Show #0495

1995-11-27

In a sign of future legal trouble, Microsoft owner and multibillionaire Bill Gates tries to fix the Late Show Quiz Machine after it gets stuck displaying the answer ""Windows '95"" in all three boxes. Also, Bob Borden tries with little success to deliver a turkey to President Clinton.

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Episode 57

Show #0496

1995-11-28

Dave has Paul sit down on the guest chair because it's his birthday. Soon afterwards, the outside cam reveals Dave buying Paul a birthday present from a girl on the street.

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Episode 58

Show #0497

1995-11-29

Cold Opening: Dave and Creepy Dave go mano a mano in the green room. Also, Dave demonstrates one of the ""Top Ten Changes Westinghouse is Planning for CBS Tonight"" -- he doodles the CBS logo on blank coffee mugs for tonight's guests.

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Episode 59

Show #0498

1995-11-30

Steve Martin shows up a day early, and Dave can't get him offstage.

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Episode 60

Show #0499

1995-12-01

After showing a clip from his new movie Father of the Bride, Part 2 on a 16mm film projector, Steve Martin and Dave appear in ""The Making of Steve Martin's Appearance Documentary.""

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Episode 61

Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green

1995-12-11

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Episode 62

Jean Claude Van Damme, Kirstin Dunst, Michael Bolton

1995-12-12

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Episode 63

Martin Short, Bev Tanner, The Dave Matthews Band

1995-12-13

As a tribute to such beloved recurring segments such as ""The Man Under the Seats"" and ""The Fugitive Guy,"" Chris Elliott stars in a short-lived skit ""Cable Pulling Guy;"" Martin Short helps ""baking madwoman"" Bev Tanner make a cake.

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Episode 64

Harrison Ford, Bonnie Hunt, Bruce Springsteen

1995-12-14

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Episode 65

Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, White Zombie

1995-12-15

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Episode 66

Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville

1995-12-18

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Episode 67

Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant

1995-12-19

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Episode 68

Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge

1995-12-20

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Episode 69

Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls

1995-12-21

After a video montage of the annual eggnog drinking from increasingly larger bowls, Dave and a model hop into a gigantic bowl of the liquid, later joined by Biff and the Goo Goo Dolls.

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Episode 70

Rosie O'Donnell, Mike Judge, Darlene Love

1995-12-22

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Episode 71

Stupid Human Tricks, Julianna Marguiles, Del Amitri

1995-12-26

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Episode 72

Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam

1995-12-27

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Episode 73

Robin Williams, Lauren Hutton, Chris Isaak

1995-12-28

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Episode 74

Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey

1995-12-29

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Episode 75

Lisa Kudrow, Art Donovan, Blues Traveler

1996-01-02

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Episode 76

Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby

1996-01-03

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Episode 77

Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons, Faith Hill

1996-01-04

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Episode 78

Denis Leary, Bridget Hall, Toad the Wet Sprocket

1996-01-05

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Episode 79

Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman

1996-01-08

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Episode 80

Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd

1996-01-09

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Episode 81

Sandra Bullock, Marlon Wayans, Laurence Tai

1996-01-10

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Episode 82

Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue

1996-01-11

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Episode 83

Tim Robbins, Justin Wilson, Martina McBride, Norm MacDonald

1996-01-12

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Episode 84

David Brenner, B.B. King

1996-01-22

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Episode 85

Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy

1996-01-23

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Episode 86

Don Rickles, Mary Stuart Masterson, Joe Ely & Todd Snider

1996-01-24

CBS President Les Moonves (bogus) takes a moment to comment on Clinton's State of the Union address by singing ""Holding Out for a Hero."" Also, pre-teen sports reporter Sparky Mortimer returns to the show and is given a new assignment- to cover Super Bowl XXX.

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Episode 87

Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis

1996-01-25

Sparky Mortimer makes another amusing -- albeit clumsy -- Super Bowl report; Dave chats with basketball star Reggie Miller.

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Episode 88

Conan O'Brian, Mira Sorvino, Seven Mary Three

1996-01-26

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Episode 89

Richard Simmons, Christine Lahti, Nanci Griffith & the Crickets

1996-01-29

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Episode 90

Jay Thomas, Larry Miller

1996-01-30

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Episode 91

Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo

1996-01-31

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Episode 92

Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam, Natalie Portman

1996-02-01

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Episode 93

Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath

1996-02-02

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Episode 94

Jack Hanna, Tammy Faye Messner, Aimee Mann

1996-02-05

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Episode 95

Joan Collins, Robert Downey Jr., Jean Louisa Kelly

1996-02-06

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Episode 96

Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis

1996-02-07

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Episode 97

Stupid Pet Tricks, Ray Liotta, Soul Asylum

1996-02-08

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Episode 98

Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones

1996-02-09

Dave offers Liz Taylor a riding mower if she'll come on the show; clips from the HBO movie The Late Shift, which Dave calls ""satire;"" The Ramones perform ""She Talks to Rainbows.""

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Episode 99

Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano

1996-02-12

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Episode 100

Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, Red Hot Chili Peppers

1996-02-13

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Episode 101

Siskel & Ebert, Neil Diamond, Brandy (the dog)

1996-02-14

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Episode 102

Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz

1996-02-15

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Episode 103

Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart

1996-02-16

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Episode 104

Kathie Lee Gifford, Gillian Anderson, Cecilia Bartoli

1996-02-19

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Episode 105

Julia Roberts, James Brown

1996-02-20

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Episode 106

Larry King, Wynonna

1996-02-21

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Episode 107

Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed

1996-02-22

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Episode 108

Kid Inventors, Sherry Stringfield, Don Henley

1996-02-23

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Episode 109

Fran Drescher, Shania Twain, George Miller

1996-02-26

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Episode 110

Dennis Hopper, Dave Chapelle, Pete Droge

1996-02-27

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Episode 111

Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Mike Dahm

1996-02-28

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Episode 112

Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers

1996-02-29

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Episode 113

Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog

1996-03-01

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Episode 114

Sarah Jessica Parker, Treat Williams, Cowboy Junkies

1996-03-04

In mock tribute to HBO's ""The Late Shift,"" Dave throws baseballs at an archery target.

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Episode 115

Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden

1996-03-05

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Episode 116

Stupid Human Tricks, Mira Sorvino, k.d. Lang

1996-03-06

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Episode 117

Dan Rather, Bonnie Hunt, The Tony Rich Project

1996-03-07

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Episode 118

Dana Carvey, Riverdance

1996-03-08

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Episode 119

Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano

1996-03-18

Dave mentions that in between show tapings, an audience guy named Anthony sang ""My Way"" from the balcony. During the taping of this episode, however, Dave invites him to sing it onstage. Also, Dave goes over to Black Rock Bar & Grill to swipe a beverage from Dan Rather.

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Episode 120

Mandy Patinkin, Tea Leoni, Collective Soul

1996-03-19

Dave stoically mentions that this will be the last night for the current set, and that it will be remodeled during the NCAA Tournament coverage. To commemorate this, at the end of the show, a couple dozen audience members file by the desk to touch Dave.

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Episode 121

Barbara Walters, Halle Berry, Ray Charles

1996-03-20

As the Ed Sullivan Theater is being renovated, Dave hosts his show from the lobby with only 60 folding chairs set up for the audience. Fire Commissioner Howard Safir oversees the proceedings, while guests Barbara Walters and Halle Berry make their entrances through the theater debris. Dave tells Ray Charles, ""I don't know how to break it to you, but you're in the lobby."" Also, a man-on-the-street segment finds that most New Yorkers are apathetic towards the new set.

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Episode 122

Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band

1996-03-26

After a week of construction, the show's new ""Bridge"" set is unveiled. Dave quickly mentions that he ordered it from a catalog. Martha Stewart honors the occasion by hammering in the last nail. Later, she's seen sanding backstage and, still later, operating a blowtorch.

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Episode 123

George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw

1996-03-27

Dave has an extra joke in the monologue, so he and Tony take it over to Conan O'Brien at NBC. Meanwhile, George Foreman breaks a pinata at Hello Deli, in celebration of the unveiling of Rupert's new ""set.""

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Episode 124

Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt

1996-03-28

Mailbag: Dave goes over to Yankee Stadium and steals home plate. Also, Dave chats with ""Cliff Sussman"" (Jay Johnson), the president of the New Set Fan Club, and No Doubt performs ""Spiderwebs.""

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Episode 125

Nick Turturro, Jenny McCarthy, Stone Temple Pilots

1996-03-29

Dana Carvey drops by and receives a piece of the set; The Usual Suspects star Kevin Spacey presents the Top Ten live via satellite; Alan Kalter stars in the new midseason replacement sitcom ""Weird Guy in an Elevator.""

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Episode 126

Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler

1996-04-01

Dave tricks young Oscar® winner Anna Paquin into getting in a magician's box, claiming he was going to show her a trick. Once he had her locked in, he took off her shoes and tickled her feet!Also, Dave challenges Millionaire Basketball Winner Tom Gates: if he makes his shot onstage, Dave will give him $10,000; if he doesn't, he has to host the show. He misses. So does a very un-athletic Mary Tyler Moore. But Paquin hits, and Dave gives her the $10,000 cash.

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Episode 127

Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold

1996-04-02

After Dave promises that the Quiz Machine will never be seen on the show again, he brings out the ""Flagstar 3000,"" a cheap cardboard facade.

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Episode 128

Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson

1996-04-03

Anna Paquin returns to the show two days after the basketball challenge and donates her cash prize to charity. Also, Dave temporarily moves his show to public access, and Laurie Diamond persuades him to return to CBS.

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Episode 129

Bill Maher, Michael Lomanaco, Jackson Browne

1996-04-04

CBS Mailbag: the Quiz Machine is destroyed (at last!) by a cab, while Tony Randall hides under Dave's desk to protect himself from the government.

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E130

Episode 130

David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp

1996-04-05

Dave shows a clip of Marshall Sylver's infomercial, and throughout the night Dave attempts to hypnotize members of the staff. After Dave accidentally puts Biff in a daze, he calls up Sylver to figure out what to do with his entranced stage manager.

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Episode 131

Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos

1996-04-08

After miraculously surviving its attempted demise the previous week, the Quiz Machine is finally destroyed once and for all. Also, ten ballerinas present the Top Ten.

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Episode 132

Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly

1996-04-09

Dave begins a new contest: The town that sends the most valuable gifts will be the new Top Ten Home Office. Two huge glass tanks are displayed onstage, each for the two towns in competition. Tonight, Wahoo, Nebraska (the challenger) sends enchiladas, while Grand Rapids (the incumbent) sends a fax from the Governor of Michigan. Not a good start for Grand Rapids. Also, the outside cam visits Sullivan's Bar & Grill next door, and their bartender comes in the theater to pose for a Polaroid picture.

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E133

Episode 133

Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting

1996-04-10

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E134

Episode 134

Luciano Pavarotti & Michael Bolton, David Schwimmer, Cynthia Rowley

1996-04-11

The Home Office Competition continues: Added to Wahoo's tank is a pizza, a T-shirt, and a birdhouse, while Grand Rapids adds a garment bag; Dave shows another episode of Alan Kalter's mini-sitcom ""Weird Guy in an Elevator""; Luciano Pavarotti and Michael Bolton sing ""Nessun Dorma.""

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E135

Episode 135

Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash

1996-04-12

Dave appears on the Times Square Jumbotron demanding presents; Dave and Fred Nigro go to Jersey to help with taxes, during which Dave recruits a citizen to stand in for him during an audit; Dave plugs his mother's recently-published cookbook.

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Episode 136

Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel

1996-04-22

An audience member assists in the debut of the Slatstar 2000, while Brett Butler presents the Top Ten.

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Episode 137

Mia Farrow, Janeane Garofalo, Hootie & the Blowfish

1996-04-23

Mia Farrow reveals that she's addicted to the internet. Carly Simon drops by in mid-interview, and later, both sit in with the CBS Orchestra, with Mia on tambourine and Carly on cowbell.

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E138

Episode 138

Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos

1996-04-24

Dave holds an impromptu auction, while Marshall Sylver hypnotizes more Late Show staffers.

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Episode 139

Kids Telling Jokes, Chazz Palminteri, Celine Dion

1996-04-25

Wahoo vs. Grand Rapids, Day 9: Wahoo sends two kids, Jeff and Josh Price, to sit in their glass tank. Grand Rapids loses further ground by sending several non-living items. Also, Alan does various random things throughout the night, including reading his turkey pot pie recipe, speaking in a bad French accent, ripping his shirt open, and holding his breath through a commercial break.

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E140

Episode 140

Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs

1996-04-26

In honor of the recent Sotheby's Auction that featured items once owned by John F. Kennedy, Biff comes stage on Jackie O's (alleged) riding lawnmower; in a pre-taped segment, Dave interviews CBS job applicants, during which he pressures college sophomore Todd Stevens to sing; Nathan Lane appears to show Todd how it's done; Dave leaves the show to have some coffee with a guy named Kenny.

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E141

Episode 141

Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg

1996-04-29

Dorothy drops by to promote the cookbook that Dave's been plugging for the last two weeks, and she cooks him his favorite sandwich.

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Episode 142

Barbara Walters, Anthony Clark, Van Morrison

1996-04-30

At the end of the monologue, a guy dressed up as an Olympic runner bolts across the stage, and later he paces around the backdrop. Also, comedian Anthony Clark promotes his new sitcom Boston Common.

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E143

Episode 143

Jeff Goldblum, James Carville, Brooks & Dunn

1996-05-01

Tonight's ""What's On Other Channels"" segment includes ""Condom Testing,"" ""The Mexican Navy's New Battleship,"" and ""Tommy Lee-Pamela Anderson Video.""

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Episode 144

John Malkovich, Jake Johannsen, Pete Townshend

1996-05-02

Pat Farmer interrupts the monologue by walking in front of the camera; Marv Albert provides color commentary on tonight's CBS Mailbag; two guys spray each other with fuel at a gas station in Queens.

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E145

Episode 145

Rosie O'Donnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Everclear

1996-05-03

The Home Office Contest is over: Wahoo is now the official home office of the Top Ten List, decimating Grand Rapids from the get-go. Also, Everclear performs ""Heartspark Dollarsign.""

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E146

Episode 146

Tom Hanks, Steve Young

1996-05-06

The Late Show begins a week in San Francisco as Mayor Willie Brown interrupts the show throughout the hour by offering Dave the key to the city, a loaf of sourdough bread, and a stick he found in his yard. Also, Paul composes a music video for cable car operator Luis ""Guido"" Montano, with cameos by Los Lobos, Carly Simon, Hootie & the Blowfish and Celine Dion.

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Episode 147

Paul Reiser, Jane Seymour, Keanu Reeves & Dogstar

1996-05-07

Frisco, Day 2: Dave gives a bouquet to a 95-year-old lady in the audience; Dave and football great Joe Montana tour the city, where they end up getting ""friendly"" in Alcatraz; Dave checks on the theater in NYC, and finds Clint Eastwood imitating Dave at his desk.

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E148

Episode 148

Stupid Pet Tricks, Dean Cain, Elvis Costello

1996-05-08

Frisco, Day 3: Sheila E. and Pete Escovido sit in; Dave shows off the 49ers shower curtain he has in the dressing room; Dave orders Rupert to harass people on the street; Dave invites a shaggy-looking guy in the audience (a professor at Stanford, no less) to take a shower during the show.

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E149

Episode 149

Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day

1996-05-09

From San Francisco: Three audience members receive free hams and souvenir cue cards; Joe Satriani sits in; Dave tells the seals at Fisherman's Wharf to shut up; the San Francisco Giants present the Top Ten; basketballs and melons are rolled down Fillburn Street, the steepest in the city.

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E150

Episode 150

Don Johnson, Jeremiah Tower, Alice in Chains

1996-05-10

Frisco, Day 5: The Alcatraz mock-up in the backdrop is subject to a jailbreak; Dave hangs out with a local hippie, thus introducing the world (not to mention fleeting fame) to one Manny Papp; Dave loses a blue card, and then finds it inside a crab at Fisherman's Wharf; Manny meets his hero, John Popper of Blues Traveler.

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Episode 151

Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant

1996-05-13

Dave quizzes the audience on his week in San Francisco, during which Gene Siskel runs onstage looking for Roger Ebert. Later in the show, he gives up on his search, then relaunches his film review program as ""Siskel and DeForest."" Also, Natalie Merchant sings ""Jealousy.""

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E152

Episode 152

Jon Stewart, Kirstin Dunst, Dog's Eye View

1996-05-14

Manny the Hippie gives his first live remote from San Francisco, as Dave asks him to give periodic reviews on current movies. Tonight, he reviews Twister, which he personally didn't care for.

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E153

Episode 153

Jeff Foxworthy, Flyball Dogs, Joan Osborne

1996-05-15

Junior Brown sits in, and Dave tries on his very unique hat. Also, a guy dressed up as Ronald McDonald gives Dave the Top Ten, and later he is found lying dead in the street.

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E154

Episode 154

Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors

1996-05-16

During Mailbag, Tony sits in for Dave while Dave sits in for Alan saying ""letter number two,"" which leads into a question about lawn care; comedian Harry Hill tells jokes about Cher, The A-Team, and his grandmother's funeral; Spin Doctors perform ""She Used to Be Mine.""

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E155

Episode 155

Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band

1996-05-17

For no apparent reason, Dave orders Tony to take a taxi; Manny the Hippie presents the Top Ten; a dentist checks out a weird whistling noise coming out of Dave's mouth when he speaks.

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E156

Episode 156

Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett

1996-05-20

Two audience guys go outside to monitor the temperature, and given their meteorological expertise, are ordered to stand next to a giant thermometer.

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E157

Episode 157

John Goodman, Norm MacDonald, Patty Loveless

1996-05-21

It's time for a new game called ""May We Turn Your Pants into Shorts?"" Dave is the first to mutilate his slacks, and is followed by Paul, Biff, John Goodman, and Norm MacDonald, who was already wearing shorts.

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Episode 158

Stupid Human Tricks, Brett Butler, Al Green

1996-05-22

Dave shows a clip of his favorite moment from last night's show: Biff doing a quadruple take upon seeing Dave's slacks getting cut at the knee; Dave's contact lens fall out, so he wears his glasses for half the show; Brett Butler performs a Stupid Human Trick.

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E159

Episode 159

Leslie Nielsen, Daphne Zuniga, Bring in Da Funk

1996-05-23

Dave's jacket is stain by coffee, so he throws it into the balcony; an ""unknown guest"" crashes the show; Leslie Nielsen promotes Spy Hard.

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E160

Episode 160

Kid Inventors, Dennis Quaid, Seven Mary Three

1996-05-24

Dave and Conan O'Brien get ""Bob Dole Is Old"" jokes from the joke storeroom in the basement of the Ed Sullivan Theater. Also, Dave invites several staffers (including then-intern Stephanie Birkett) to discuss their dreams at a local steakhouse.

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E161

Episode 161

Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams

1996-06-03

Live via satellite in San Francisco, Manny the Hippie reviews the film ""Spy Hard"": ""It's schwiggity schwag!"" Also, ""She Loves Me"" week begins with Martin Short, who performs this song, hanging on to the last note while leaving the theater, grabbing a soda at the Hello Deli, getting a massage, and returning to the theater wearing a terrycloth robe.

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E162

Episode 162

Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel

1996-06-04

Dave invites customers from the Roy Rogers restaurant across the street into the theater to be checked for ticks; Dr. Sam Merrick declares them tick-free. Also, Day 2 of ""She Loves Me,"" tonight performed by Nathan Lane. Like Martin Short the previous night, Nate holds the last note, goes out to Hello Deli for a soda, then to a massage, and back inside the theater with a robe.

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E163

Episode 163

Diana Ross, George Wallace

1996-06-05

Diana Ross performs a variation of the song ""She Loves Me"" called ""He Loves Me,"" and while holding the final note, buys a soda at Hello Deli, gets a massage at a nearby spa, and walks back inside the theater wearing a white robe.

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E164

Episode 164

Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent

1996-06-06

Dave tells a mean fat joke about Roger Ebert, and shortly afterwards the film critic calls Dave a bastard; four singers present the First Annual Late Show Salute to the Word ""Ass""; on Day 4 of ""She Loves Me"" week, Matthew Broderick performs a certain 1950's pop standard, holds the last note, runs through the theater, grabs a soda at the Hello Deli, gets a handbill for a free massage, receives the massage, and returns to the theater wearing a robe, still holding the note.

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E165

Episode 165

Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker

1996-06-07

The final day of celebrity ""She Loves Me"" performances takes place when Rosie O'Donnell sings, holds the last note, runs through the theater, grabs a soda at Hello Deli, gets a handbill for a free massage, receives the massage, and returns to the theater wearing a robe, still holding the same note. Dave follows this flawless presentation with a week-long retrospective.

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E166

Episode 166

Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould

1996-06-10

Biff attempts to learn how to fly; actor/soccer fanatic Andrew Shue introduces footage of him, Elizabeth Shue, and John Shue playing a pick-up game of his sport of choice.

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E167

Episode 167

Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan

1996-06-11

In a piece of videotape footage that ""will disturb and shock you,"" Dave introduces clips of Bill Clinton singing ""Mustang Sally"" and Boris Yeltsin dancing.

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E168

Episode 168

Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez

1996-06-12

Dave fools around with a hot glue gun, while up-and-coming actress Liv Tyler (daughter of Bebe Buell and Steven Tyler) promotes Stealing Beauty.

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Episode 169

Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola

1996-06-13

Kenny Wayne Shepherd sits in; Dave points out that one of tonight's ""CBS Mailbag"" letter-writers is in the audience; during Mailbag, ""Ronald McDonald"" (Leonard) verbally abuses Dave.

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E170

Episode 170

Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne

1996-06-14

Dave bids farewell to one of his longtime staffers; Kelsey Grammer promotes ""Down Periscope""; Manny reviews The Cable Guy: ""Dank.""

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E171

Episode 171

Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan

1996-06-17

Remote: Dave works the drive-thru at a Taco Bell in Jersey. Later, he chats with Lucille Treganowan, 66-year-old grandmother/hot rod guru. (correct synopsis)

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E172

Episode 172

Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett

1996-06-18

Some guy carrying the Olympic torch comes through to interrupt the monologue. Also, Dave recalls a fake Father's Day memory when his son ""Jimmy"" gave him an ashtray. Paul doubts the story, forcing Dave to recall his ""real"" video memory: ""Jimmy"" arriving with pizza. (correct synopsis)

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E173

Episode 173

James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith

1996-06-19

Biff recruits an audience member to get splashed in the face by a speeding taxi going over a puddle. Also, CBS head honcho ""Les Moonves"" discusses the CBS fall lineup, then sings Harry Chapin's ""Cat in the Cradle.""

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E174

Episode 174

Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill

1996-06-20

In response to a CBS Mailbag letter that noticed a likeness between Inky Mendez and Steven Speilberg, Martin Scorsese is seen impersonating Anton Fig.

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E175

Episode 175

John Travolta, John Sayles, The Presidents of the United States of America

1996-06-21

Dave shows off a tick that has embedded itself into his suit, then shows more footage of him at Taco Bell. (correct synopsis)

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E176

Episode 176

Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler

1996-06-24

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E177

Episode 177

Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet

1996-06-25

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E178

Episode 178

Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees

1996-06-26

Jerry Van Dyke rides onstage on a mule; Luke Perry gives Dave his sideburns; The Fugees perform ""Fu-Gee-La.""

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E179

Episode 179

Cher, Shaquille O'Neal

1996-06-27

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E180

Episode 180

Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls

1996-06-28

Manny the Hippie reviews Striptease: ""Schwag."" Also, Creepy Dave drops by to ask Michael Keaton about human cloning.

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E181

Episode 181

Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset

1996-07-01

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E182

Episode 182

Will Smith, Demi Moore

1996-07-02

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E183

Episode 183

Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Katz, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars

1996-07-03

Dave airs his first new July 3rd show since his morning show in 1980. During the ""Rejected FDA Products"" segment, Dave introduces ""Sherwin-Williams Fettucine in Paint."" Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Independence Day"" as Rupert searches the sky for UFOs.

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E184

Episode 184

Kids Tell Jokes, Dan O'Brian, Brian Setzer Orchestra

1996-07-04

Mujibur and Sirajul stand on the roof, waiting for the fireworks in broad daylight; during Mailbag, ""Neil Diamond"" (Calvert) rouses the crowd with a smokin' rendition of ""America;"" two audience members take an American flag to the Empire State Building; The Brian Setzer Orchestra performs ""Town Without Pity.""

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E185

Episode 185

Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure

1996-07-05

Dave switches places with an audience woman, and later she sits in with the band; Elaine Stritch storms onstage and chews out Dave; Randy Quaid promotes Independence Day.

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E186

Episode 186

Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller

1996-07-08

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E187

Episode 187

Bill Pullman, JoAnn Ussery, Willie Nelson

1996-07-09

Dave points out that Paul is the co-musical director for the Olympic closing ceremonies; Biff keeps interrupting Dave; Dave chats with Joanne Ussery, a woman who lives in a renovated Boeing 727.

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E188

Episode 188

Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts

1996-07-10

Manny the Hippie talks about his trip to Roswell, New Mexico, while The Charlie Watts Quintet (featuring Bernard Fowler) performs ""In a Sentimental Mood.""

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E189

Episode 189

Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage

1996-07-11

Dave shows a semi-embarrassing clip of Meg Ryan from her days on ""As The World Turns,"" featuring a ""young"" Paul Shaffer and Will Lee.

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E190

Episode 190

Bill Murray, MaliVai Washington, Wallflowers

1996-07-12

Dave tries to find the owner of car whose license plates read ""SO HAPPY,"" and later he shows footage of a Wheel of Fortune contestant screwing up the answer to a puzzle: ""Paul Shatner!""

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E191

Episode 191

Margaret Colin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Wali Collins

1996-07-15

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E192

Episode 192

Laurence Fishburne, Lea Thompson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello

1996-07-16

Dave continues to gloat over the Late Show's (alleged) title as Official Talk Show of the Summer Olympics, with abortive sports commentary by Anton; Laurence Fishburne promotes Fled.

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E193

Episode 193

Michael J. Fox, Shelly Moquin, Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart

1996-07-17

Country legend Marty Stuart sits in, while a disgruntled alien (Gerard) comments on inaccuracies in the movie Independence Day.

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E194

Episode 194

Andie MacDowell, Bob Woodward, Paul Westerberg

1996-07-18

Dave discusses in length the show's embarrassment of Emmy riches this year (four nominations); the ""CBS Mailbag"" presents Dave's 10,000th ""Bob Dole is old"" joke; Dave receives another discouraging visit from Fan Club president ""Cliff Sussman"" (Jay Johnson).

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E195

Episode 195

David Duchovny, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sponge

1996-07-19

Leonard ""The Ronald McDonald Guy"" Tepper joins Rupert for another one of his hidden-mike remotes with Dave. Later, Jackie Joyner-Kersee promotes her new fitness book and upcoming appearance at the Atlanta Games.

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E196

Episode 196

Danny DeVito, Amy VanDyken, Hootie & the Blowfish

1996-08-05

Dave welcomes the Gold Medal-winning U.S. Olympic Girl's Gymnastics Team (minus the injured Kerri Strug); during a ""New Products"" segment, Pat Farmer models a t-shirt made from venetian blinds.

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E197

Episode 197

Rhea Perlman, Dot Richardson, Reggie McFadden

1996-08-06

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E198

Episode 198

Michael Johnson, Tom Arnold, Tracy Chapman

1996-08-07

Dave announces that the Late Show has its own version of ""The Real World,"" with Paul, Anton and Pat Farmer whining about their personal problems.

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E199

Episode 199

Dennis Miller, Mia Hamm, Butthole Surfers

1996-08-08

During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Secret Service Agents dance the Macarena; Dennis Miller promotes his new HBO talk show; Butthole Surfers perform ""Pepper.""

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E200

Episode 200

Dennis Hopper, Cheech Marin, Sex Pistols

1996-08-09

Dave brings up three girls from the audience, confiscates their gum, and sends them out to goof off in a nearby fountain; the Sex Pistols perform ""Pretty Vacant.""

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E201

Episode 201

Richard Simmons, Jerry O'Connell, Lionel Richie

1996-08-12

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E202

Episode 202

Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis

1996-08-13

Episode overview is not available yet.

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E203

Episode 203

Ellen Barkin, Jackie Chan, Patti Rothberg

1996-08-14

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E204

Episode 204

Dwight Gooden, Tom Selleck, George Jones

1996-08-15

Dave chats with Yankees pitcher Dwight ""Doc"" Gooden, who threw a no-hitter the night before.

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E205

Episode 205

Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell

1996-08-16

Dave gives a ham to a man in the audience who correctly guessed his weight (158 lbs).

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E206

Episode 206

Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen

1996-08-19

Episode overview is not available yet.

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E207

Episode 207

Dennis Rodman, Susan Molinari, Neville Brothers

1996-08-20

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E208

Episode 208

Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boys

1996-08-21

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E209

Episode 209

James Carville, Ed Burns, Melissa Etheridge

1996-08-22

Episode overview is not available yet.

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E210

Episode 210

Nathan Lane, Mara Wilson

1996-08-23

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David Letterman

David Letterman

Self - Host

Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

Self - Musical Director

Alan Kalter

Self - Announcer

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