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Late Show with David Letterman first aired in 1993.

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Late Show with David Letterman is a talk and comedy series.

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Late Show with David Letterman has 22 seasons and about 4252 episodes in total.

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Late Show with David Letterman stars David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, and Alan Kalter.

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Late Show with David Letterman currently scores 6.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.

Series

Late Show with David Letterman

Name: Late Show with David Letterman
Genre: Talk, Comedy
Released: 1993-01-01
Rating: 6.4
Cast: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter

1993 | ★ 6.4

Talk · Comedy

Seasons & episodes

Season

Ep 1

Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy Joel

1993-08-30

Tom Brokaw shows up to take back some NBC ""intellectual property;"" Dave shows off the renovated Ed Sullivan Theater and chats with Bill Murray.

Ep 2

Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan Estrata

1993-08-31

Dave'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.

Ep 3

Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors

1993-09-01

A very pregnant Demi Moore is given the honor of throwing the first pencil through the backdrop windows of the Late Show.

Ep 4

Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper

1993-09-02

The 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.""

Ep 5

Debra Winger, Soul Asylum

1993-09-03

Dave 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.

Ep 6

Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight Oil

1993-09-06

Dave 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.

Ep 7

Michael J. Fox, Rosie Perez

1993-09-07

Ep 8

Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris Isaak

1993-09-08

Ep 9

Ellen Barkin, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Lenny Kravitz

1993-09-09

Dave 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.""

Ep 10

Siskel & Ebert, Robert Plant

1993-09-10

Ep 11

Bruce Willis, Steven Wright

1993-09-13

Ep 12

Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt

1993-09-14

The Mars Observer crashes into the studio; Mike Ditka promotes ""NFL on NBC;"" John Hiatt performs ""Perfectly Good Guitar.""

Ep 13

Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

1993-09-15

Jerry Garcia sits in with the band; Dave makes several jokes at the expense of Yassir Arafat.

Ep 14

Bonnie Hunt, Latrisha Baldrick, Patti Smyth

1993-09-16

Ep 15

Super Dave Osborne, Laura Dern, Stone Temple Pilots

1993-09-17

Ep 16

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Abbot, Patty Scialfa

1993-09-20

Ep 17

Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic

1993-09-21

David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does part of the show from his ""house"" in Connecticut.

Ep 18

Tony Randall, Elizabeth Perkins, Aaron Neville

1993-09-22

Ep 19

Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda Carlisle

1993-09-23

Ep 20

Glenn Close, James Taylor

1993-09-24

Ep 21

Matthew Broderick, Julie Krone, Neil Diamond

1993-09-27

Ep 22

Jimmy Carter, Brett Butler, Daniel Boulud

1993-09-28

Ep 23

Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod Stewart

1993-09-29

Ed 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.

Ep 24

Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike Lupica

1993-09-30

Ep 25

Andie MacDowell, Graham Parker, Bill Scheft

1993-10-01

Ep 26

Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane Garofalo

1993-10-04

Dave'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.

Ep 27

Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash

1993-10-05

Johnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to Town.""

Ep 28

Candice Bergen, John Mendoza

1993-10-06

Dave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick returns as ""Donnie ... the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up.""

Ep 29

Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Cash

1993-10-07

Ep 30

Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter

1993-10-08

""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.

Ep 31

Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt Dillon

1993-10-11

Ep 32

Stupid Pet Tricks, Howard Stern, Rosanne Cash

1993-10-12

Ep 33

Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff Colton

1993-10-13

Ep 34

David Brenner, Gloria Estefan, Sean Young

1993-10-14

Ep 35

Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon Weiss

1993-10-15

Ep 36

Dennis Miller, Tony Bennett, Sandra Bullock

1993-10-18

Ep 37

David Steinberg, Emmylou Harris, Bo Jackson

1993-10-19

Ep 38

Dan Rather, Penelope Ann Miller, Gin Blossoms

1993-10-20

Ep 39

Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe Disker

1993-10-21

Ep 40

Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean Louie

1993-10-22

Ep 41

Sean Connery, Jake Johannsen, Fran Drescher

1993-10-25

Ep 42

Phil Donahue, Art Garfunkel, Lenny Dykstra, Paul Molitor

1993-10-26

Ep 43

Marv Albert, Cindy Crawford, Natalie Cole

1993-10-27

Ep 44

George Foreman, INXS & Ray Charles

1993-10-28

Ep 45

Martin Lawrence, Phil Collins

1993-10-29

Ep 46

Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha Stewart

1993-11-01

Ep 47

Terry Garr, Paul Simon

1993-11-02

Ep 48

Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith Ford

1993-11-03

Ep 49

Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash

1993-11-04

Natalie Merchant - ""Because the Night""

Ep 50

Tony Curtis, The Breeders, Calvin Trillian

1993-11-05

Ep 51

Michael Keaton, Barbara Walters

1993-11-08

Ep 52

Evander Holyfield, Phil Hartman, The BoDeans

1993-11-09

Ep 53

Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita Rudner

1993-11-10

Mary 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.

Ep 54

Tom Selleck, Pete Townsend

1993-11-11

Ep 55

Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living Colour

1993-11-12

Ep 56

Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Sheen

1993-11-15

Ep 57

Billy Crystal, Los Lobos

1993-11-16

Ep 58

Stupid Human Tricks, Jon Lovitz, George Thoroughgood

1993-11-17

Ep 59

Billy Connolly, Bob Dylan, Charles Kuralt

1993-11-18

Ep 60

Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan Cusak

1993-11-19

Ep 61

Marilu Henner, Heart, Father Guido Sarducci

1993-11-22

""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.

Ep 62

Robert Klein, Cowboy Junkies, Bobby Knight

1993-11-23

Ep 63

Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave Attel

1993-11-24

Ep 64

Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel Byrne

1993-11-25

Throughout 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.""

Ep 65

Kelsey Grammar, Patrick Ewing, Warren Zevon

1993-11-26

Ep 66

James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren Holley

1993-11-29

In ""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.

Ep 67

Robin Williams, Larry Johnson

1993-11-30

Mandy 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.""

Ep 68

Sam Donaldson, Mike Myers, Nanci Griffith

1993-12-01

Ep 69

Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby

1993-12-02

Dave 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.""

Ep 70

Charles Grodin, Bryan Adams, Jack Hannah

1993-12-03

Ep 71

Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert Duvall

1993-12-13

Ep 72

Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack

1993-12-14

Ep 73

Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne Cotter

1993-12-15

Ep 74

Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright

1993-12-16

Ep 75

Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

1993-12-17

Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush Limbaugh promotes his new book.

Ep 76

Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John Witherspoon

1993-12-20

Ep 77

Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith

1993-12-21

Ep 78

Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar

1993-12-22

Ep 79

Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams

1993-12-23

Ep 80

Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy Wasserstein

1993-12-27

Ep 81

Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonald

1993-12-28

Ep 82

Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers

1993-12-29

Dave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL coverage; strongman Dennis ""Mighty Mite"" Rogers lifts weights.

Ep 83

Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck

1993-12-30

Ep 84

Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi

1993-12-31

Ep 85

Jane Pauley, Art Donavan

1994-01-03

Ep 86

Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non Blondes

1994-01-04

Ep 87

Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick Harris

1994-01-05

Ep 88

Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts

1994-01-06

Chris 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.

Ep 89

Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delany

1994-01-07

Ep 90

Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki Lake

1994-01-10

Ep 91

Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart

1994-01-11

The ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline star Tom Boleen; Troy Aikman throws footballs into cabs on Broadway, and later, from a trampoline.

Ep 92

Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendan

1994-01-12

Ep 93

George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks

1994-01-13

George Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert drops by as ""The Guy Who Thinks Dave's Name is Randy.""

Ep 94

Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry

1994-01-14

Ep 95

Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade

1994-01-17

Ep 96

David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline Stowe

1994-01-18

Ep 97

Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby

1994-01-19

Dave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats"" runs into the Ed Sullivan Theater to take a bow.

Ep 98

Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al Franken

1994-01-20

Ep 99

Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett Hull

1994-01-21

Ep 100

100

Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde

1994-01-31

Concrete Blonde â€“ ""Mexican Moon""

Ep 101

101

Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua Catheson

1994-02-01

Ep 102

102

Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco

1994-02-02

Dave comments on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Norway; staff members Debbie Drimmer, Rick Scheckman and John Beckerman tell all about their vacations last week.

Ep 103

103

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke

1994-02-03

Ep 104

104

Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta

1994-02-04

Peter 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.

Ep 105

105

Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant

1994-02-07

Ep 106

106

Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman Vaughn

1994-02-08

Ep 107

107

Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter Arnette

1994-02-09

Ep 108

108

Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Muggsy Bogues

1994-02-10

Ep 109

109

Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan Soloman

1994-02-11

Ep 110

110

Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott

1994-02-14

Ep 111

111

Richard Simmons

1994-02-15

James - ""Laid""

Ep 112

112

Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller

1994-02-16

Throughout the night, champion canines from the Westminster Dog Show walk across the stage; Dorothy does a little shopping in Lillehammer.

Ep 113

113

Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen

1994-02-17

Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy.

Ep 114

114

Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne

1994-02-18

David 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.""

Ep 115

115

Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

1994-02-21

Dave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience member; UB40 performs ""Higher Ground.""

Ep 116

116

Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay

1994-02-22

Ep 117

117

Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne

1994-02-23

Two guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice skate; Laurence Fishburne promotes Searching for Bobby Fischer.

Ep 118

118

Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus

1994-02-24

Ep 119

119

Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey

1994-02-25

Dorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer; Michael J. Fox promotes Greedy.

Ep 120

120

Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell

1994-02-28

Ep 121

121

Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf

1994-03-01

Ep 122

122

John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh

1994-03-02

Ep 123

123

Geena Davis, Aerosmith

1994-03-03

Ep 124

124

Anthony Hopkins, ZZ Top, Dennis Leary

1994-03-04

Ep 125

125

Alan King, Aretha Franklin

1994-03-14

Ep 126

126

Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey

1994-03-15

Ep 127

127

Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard

1994-03-16

Ep 128

128

Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow

1994-03-21

Dave 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.""

Ep 129

129

Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson

1994-03-22

Ten 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.""

Ep 130

130

Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo

1994-03-23

""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.

Ep 131

131

Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters

1994-03-28

New York native Gurnek Basanti drives his cab into the theater; Dave devours an entire tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.

Ep 132

132

Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

1994-03-29

Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book.

Ep 133

133

Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson

1994-03-30

""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.

Ep 134

134

Madonna, Counting Crows

1994-03-31

Dave 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.

Ep 135

135

Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

1994-04-01

A 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.

Ep 136

136

Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean

1994-04-04

Dave 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.

Ep 137

137

Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher

1994-04-05

Ep 138

138

Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer

1994-04-06

Paul 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.

Ep 139

139

Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian

1994-04-07

Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are.

Ep 140

140

Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown

1994-04-08

Tonight 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.

Ep 141

141

Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair

1994-04-18

Mujibur 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.""

Ep 142

142

Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green

1994-04-19

""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.""

Ep 143

143

Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig

1994-04-20

During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard). Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig.

Ep 144

144

Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox

1994-04-21

Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine.""

Ep 145

145

Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

1994-04-22

Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show.

Ep 146

146

Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene

1994-04-25

Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it.

Ep 147

147

Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore

1994-04-26

Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee. Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy.""

Ep 148

148

Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram

1994-04-27

Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story.

Ep 149

149

Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low

1994-04-28

Dave 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.

Ep 150

150

Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkinson

1994-04-29

Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkinson.

Ep 151

151

Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers

1994-05-02

The 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).

Ep 152

152

Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner

1994-05-03

Dave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams promotes ""Comic Relief VI.""

Ep 153

153

Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker

1994-05-04

Throughout 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.""

Ep 154

154

Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan

1994-05-05

Dave 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.

Ep 155

155

Sharon Stone, Chris Farley

1994-05-06

Dave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies; Chris Farley demonstrates his physically demanding comedy routine; Sharon Stone waltzes with one of the cabbies.

Ep 156

156

Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

1994-05-09

Dave 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?""

Ep 157

157

Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury

1994-05-10

L.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.

Ep 158

158

James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

1994-05-11

LA, 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.

Ep 159

159

Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson

1994-05-12

L.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.

Ep 160

160

Bette Midler, Traffic

1994-05-13

A very special guest presents the Top Ten (see recap); Bette Midler performs ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.""

Ep 161

161

Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar

1994-05-16

Travis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while Harvey Pekar actually censors himself, much to Dave's chagrin.

Ep 162

162

Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville

1994-05-17

Dave 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.

Ep 163

163

Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris

1994-05-18

It'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.

Ep 164

164

Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

1994-05-19

Dave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to LA.

Ep 165

165

Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter

1994-05-20

Dave 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?""

Ep 166

166

Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville

1994-05-23

Dave 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.

Ep 167

167

Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas

1994-05-24

Dave 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.

Ep 168

168

Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin

1994-05-25

Dave 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.

Ep 169

169

Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot

1994-05-26

Jets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell promotes The Flintstones.

Ep 170

170

The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

1994-05-27

Dave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in the city; The Pretenders perform ""Night in My Veins.""

Ep 171

171

Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone

1994-06-06

Dave 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.

Ep 172

172

Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.

1994-06-07

Dave hands out ""Warning Label"" props to the audience; another ""CBS Special Report"" finds Alan Richardson reporting on his socks.

Ep 173

173

Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin

1994-06-08

Dave'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.

Ep 174

174

Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey

1994-06-09

An 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.

Ep 175

175

David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves

1994-06-10

Mujibur 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.

Ep 176

176

Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon

1994-06-13

On 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.

Ep 177

177

Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner

1994-06-14

Dave 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.

Ep 178

178

Show #0178

1994-06-15

Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers drop by, and later they let Morty take a picture of the Cup.

Ep 179

179

Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors

1994-06-16

Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed.

Ep 180

180

Teri Garr, Yes

1994-06-23

Stone Temple Pilots â€“ ""Vasoline""

Ep 181

181

Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal

1994-06-20

Ep 182

182

Dan Rather, Nicholas Turturro, Al Jarreau, Kathleen Battle

1994-06-21

Ep 183

183

Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen

1994-06-22

After 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.""

Ep 184

184

Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp

1994-06-24

John Mellencamp â€“ ""Wild Night""

Ep 185

185

Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha Yearwood

1994-06-27

On 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.

Ep 186

186

Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos

1994-06-28

Barbra 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.

Ep 187

187

Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day

1994-06-29

""Coast to Coast with Mujibur and Sirajul"" -- tonight, they're fly-fishing in Madison Valley, Montana, with their teaching guide, Craig.

Ep 188

188

Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo Girls

1994-06-30

In 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.

Ep 189

189

Connie Chung, Phil Collins

1994-07-01

Ep 190

190

Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons

1994-07-04

Dave 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.

Ep 191

191

Patrick Stewart, Ryan Cobb, Melissa Etheridge

1994-07-05

Ep 192

192

Show #0192

1994-07-06

Dave 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!""

Ep 193

193

Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket

1994-07-07

The 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.""

Ep 194

194

Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'Hara

1994-07-08

Ep 195

195

Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight Oil

1994-07-18

Dave 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.""

Ep 196

196

Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias

1994-07-19

Ricki Lake promotes her supporting role in the upcoming Cabin Boy; Gary Sinise plugs Forrest Gump.

Ep 197

197

Show #0197

1994-07-20

""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.

Ep 198

198

Show #0198

1994-07-21

Cold opening: Kenny Rogers tells Dave when to hold â€˜um and when to fold â€˜um. Dave also stops the show midway through to just kick back in his chair and relax, then reflect on the show thus far.

Ep 199

199

Show #0199

1994-07-22

Ep 200

200

Show #0200

1994-07-25

Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with joke cards; Jim Carrey's limo is towed away.

Ep 201

201

Show #0201

1994-07-26

The 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.""

Ep 202

202

Show #0202

1994-07-27

A 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.

Ep 203

203

Show #0203

1994-07-28

Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes a bad phone call for an audience member with mother issues.

Ep 204

204

Show #0204

1994-07-29

Ep 205

205

Show #0205

1994-08-01

Ep 206

206

Show #0206

1994-08-02

Dave 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).

Ep 207

207

Show #0207

1994-08-03

The 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.

Ep 208

208

Show #0208

1994-08-04

After 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.

Ep 209

209

Show #0209

1994-08-05

Ep 210

210

Show #0210

1994-08-08

Dave 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.

Ep 211

211

Show #0211

1994-08-09

Ep 212

212

Show #0212

1994-08-10

Dave looks at ""What's On Other Channels;"" the Smothers Brothers perform.

Ep 213

213

Show #0213

1994-08-11

Ep 214

214

Show #0214

1994-08-12

Ep 215

215

Show #0215

1994-08-15

Ep 216

216

Show #0216

1994-08-16

Rupert brings soup to tonight's guests; Dave reflects on the Michael Jackson-Lisa Marie Presley wedding.

Ep 217

217

Show #0217

1994-08-17

Ep 218

218

Show #0218

1994-08-18

Ep 219

219

Show #0219

1994-08-19

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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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Who stars in Late Show with David Letterman?: Late Show with David Letterman stars David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, and Alan Kalter.
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