Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Monday, August 30, 1993
Ended: Friday, August 19, 1994
When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 come out?
Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 premiered Monday, August 30, 1993 on CBS and ended Friday, August 19, 1994. The season has 219 episodes.
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Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 release schedule
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1. Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy Joel Tom Brokaw shows up to take back some NBC ""intellectual property;"" Dave shows off the renovated Ed Sullivan Theater and chats with Bill Murray. |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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2. Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan Estrata 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. |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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3. Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors A very pregnant Demi Moore is given the honor of throwing the first pencil through the backdrop windows of the Late Show. |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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4. Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper 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."" |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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5. Debra Winger, Soul Asylum 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. |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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6. Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight Oil 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. |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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7. Michael J. Fox, Rosie Perez |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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8. Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris Isaak |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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9. Ellen Barkin, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Lenny Kravitz 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."" |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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10. Siskel & Ebert, Robert Plant |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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11. Bruce Willis, Steven Wright |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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12. Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt The Mars Observer crashes into the studio; Mike Ditka promotes ""NFL on NBC;"" John Hiatt performs ""Perfectly Good Guitar."" |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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13. Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman Jerry Garcia sits in with the band; Dave makes several jokes at the expense of Yassir Arafat. |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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14. Bonnie Hunt, Latrisha Baldrick, Patti Smyth |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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15. Super Dave Osborne, Laura Dern, Stone Temple Pilots |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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16. Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Abbot, Patty Scialfa |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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17. Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does part of the show from his ""house"" in Connecticut. |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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18. Tony Randall, Elizabeth Perkins, Aaron Neville |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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19. Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda Carlisle |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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20. Glenn Close, James Taylor |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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21. Matthew Broderick, Julie Krone, Neil Diamond |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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22. Jimmy Carter, Brett Butler, Daniel Boulud |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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23. Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod Stewart 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. |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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24. Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike Lupica |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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25. Andie MacDowell, Graham Parker, Bill Scheft |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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26. Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane Garofalo 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. |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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27. Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash Johnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to Town."" |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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28. Candice Bergen, John Mendoza Dave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick returns as ""Donnie ... the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up."" |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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29. Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Cash |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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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. |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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31. Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt Dillon |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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32. Stupid Pet Tricks, Howard Stern, Rosanne Cash |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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33. Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff Colton |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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34. David Brenner, Gloria Estefan, Sean Young |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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35. Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon Weiss |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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36. Dennis Miller, Tony Bennett, Sandra Bullock |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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37. David Steinberg, Emmylou Harris, Bo Jackson |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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38. Dan Rather, Penelope Ann Miller, Gin Blossoms |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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39. Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe Disker |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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40. Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean Louie |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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41. Sean Connery, Jake Johannsen, Fran Drescher |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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42. Phil Donahue, Art Garfunkel, Lenny Dykstra, Paul Molitor |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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43. Marv Albert, Cindy Crawford, Natalie Cole |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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44. George Foreman, INXS & Ray Charles |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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45. Martin Lawrence, Phil Collins |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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46. Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha Stewart |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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47. Terry Garr, Paul Simon |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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48. Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith Ford |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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49. Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash Natalie Merchant - ""Because the Night"" |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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50. Tony Curtis, The Breeders, Calvin Trillian |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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51. Michael Keaton, Barbara Walters |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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52. Evander Holyfield, Phil Hartman, The BoDeans |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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53. Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita Rudner 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. |
Wednesday · 33 years ago |
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54. Tom Selleck, Pete Townsend |
Thursday · 33 years ago |
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55. Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living Colour |
Friday · 33 years ago |
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56. Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Sheen |
Monday · 33 years ago |
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57. Billy Crystal, Los Lobos |
Tuesday · 33 years ago |
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58. Stupid Human Tricks, Jon Lovitz, George Thoroughgood |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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59. Billy Connolly, Bob Dylan, Charles Kuralt |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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60. Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan Cusak |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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62. Robert Klein, Cowboy Junkies, Bobby Knight |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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63. Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave Attel |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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64. Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel Byrne 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."" |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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65. Kelsey Grammar, Patrick Ewing, Warren Zevon |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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66. James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren Holley 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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67. Robin Williams, Larry Johnson 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."" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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68. Sam Donaldson, Mike Myers, Nanci Griffith |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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69. Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby 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."" |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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70. Charles Grodin, Bryan Adams, Jack Hannah |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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71. Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert Duvall |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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72. Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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73. Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne Cotter |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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74. Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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75. Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr. Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush Limbaugh promotes his new book. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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76. Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John Witherspoon |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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77. Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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78. Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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79. Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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80. Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy Wasserstein |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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81. Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonald |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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82. Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers Dave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL coverage; strongman Dennis ""Mighty Mite"" Rogers lifts weights. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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83. Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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84. Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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85. Jane Pauley, Art Donavan |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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86. Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non Blondes |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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87. Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick Harris |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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88. Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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89. Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delany |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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90. Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki Lake |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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91. Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart The ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline star Tom Boleen; Troy Aikman throws footballs into cabs on Broadway, and later, from a trampoline. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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92. Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendan |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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93. George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks George Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert drops by as ""The Guy Who Thinks Dave's Name is Randy."" |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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94. Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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95. Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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96. David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline Stowe |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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97. Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby Dave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats"" runs into the Ed Sullivan Theater to take a bow. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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98. Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al Franken |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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99. Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett Hull |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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100. Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde Concrete Blonde – ""Mexican Moon"" |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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101. Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua Catheson |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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102. Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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103. Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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104. Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta 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. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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105. Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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106. Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman Vaughn |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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107. Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter Arnette |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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108. Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Muggsy Bogues |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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109. Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan Soloman |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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110. Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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111. Richard Simmons James - ""Laid"" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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112. Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller Throughout the night, champion canines from the Westminster Dog Show walk across the stage; Dorothy does a little shopping in Lillehammer. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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113. Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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114. Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne 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."" |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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115. Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry Dave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience member; UB40 performs ""Higher Ground."" |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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116. Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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117. Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne Two guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice skate; Laurence Fishburne promotes Searching for Bobby Fischer. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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118. Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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119. Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey Dorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer; Michael J. Fox promotes Greedy. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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120. Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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121. Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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122. John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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123. Geena Davis, Aerosmith |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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124. Anthony Hopkins, ZZ Top, Dennis Leary |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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125. Alan King, Aretha Franklin |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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126. Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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127. Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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128. Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow 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."" |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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129. Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson 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."" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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131. Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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132. Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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134. Madonna, Counting Crows 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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135. Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions 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. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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136. Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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137. Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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138. Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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139. Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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140. Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown 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. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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141. Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair 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."" |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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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."" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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143. Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard). Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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144. Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine."" |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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145. Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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146. Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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147. Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee. Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy."" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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148. Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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149. Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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150. Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkinson Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkinson. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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151. Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers 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). |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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152. Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner Dave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams promotes ""Comic Relief VI."" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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153. Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker 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."" |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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154. Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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155. Sharon Stone, Chris Farley Dave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies; Chris Farley demonstrates his physically demanding comedy routine; Sharon Stone waltzes with one of the cabbies. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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156. Billy Crystal, Ray Charles 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?"" |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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157. Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury 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. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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158. James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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159. Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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160. Bette Midler, Traffic A very special guest presents the Top Ten (see recap); Bette Midler performs ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy."" |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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161. Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar Travis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while Harvey Pekar actually censors himself, much to Dave's chagrin. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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162. Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville 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. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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163. Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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164. Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey Dave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to LA. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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165. Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter 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?"" |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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166. Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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167. Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas 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. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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168. Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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169. Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot Jets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell promotes The Flintstones. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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170. The Pretenders, Daniel Stern Dave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in the city; The Pretenders perform ""Night in My Veins."" |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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171. Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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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. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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173. Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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174. Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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175. David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves 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. |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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176. Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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177. Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner 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. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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178. Show #0178 Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers drop by, and later they let Morty take a picture of the Cup. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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179. Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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180. Teri Garr, Yes Stone Temple Pilots – ""Vasoline"" |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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181. Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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182. Dan Rather, Nicholas Turturro, Al Jarreau, Kathleen Battle |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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183. Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen 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."" |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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184. Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp John Mellencamp – ""Wild Night"" |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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185. Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha Yearwood 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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186. Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos 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. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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188. Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo Girls 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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189. Connie Chung, Phil Collins |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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190. Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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191. Patrick Stewart, Ryan Cobb, Melissa Etheridge |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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192. Show #0192 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!"" |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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193. Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket 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."" |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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194. Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'Hara |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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195. Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight Oil 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."" |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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196. Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias Ricki Lake promotes her supporting role in the upcoming Cabin Boy; Gary Sinise plugs Forrest Gump. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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198. Show #0198 Cold 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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199. Show #0199 |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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200. Show #0200 Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with joke cards; Jim Carrey's limo is towed away. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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201. Show #0201 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."" |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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202. Show #0202 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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203. Show #0203 Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes a bad phone call for an audience member with mother issues. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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204. Show #0204 |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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205. Show #0205 |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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206. Show #0206 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). |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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207. Show #0207 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. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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208. Show #0208 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. |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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209. Show #0209 |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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210. Show #0210 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. |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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211. Show #0211 |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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212. Show #0212 Dave looks at ""What's On Other Channels;"" the Smothers Brothers perform. |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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213. Show #0213 |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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214. Show #0214 |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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215. Show #0215 |
Monday · 32 years ago |
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216. Show #0216 Rupert brings soup to tonight's guests; Dave reflects on the Michael Jackson-Lisa Marie Presley wedding. |
Tuesday · 32 years ago |
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217. Show #0217 |
Wednesday · 32 years ago |
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218. Show #0218 |
Thursday · 32 years ago |
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219. Show #0219 Finale |
Friday · 32 years ago |
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Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 FAQ
When does Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 come out?
Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 premiered Monday, August 30, 1993 on CBS.
How many episodes are in Late Show with David Letterman Season 1?
Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 has 219 episodes.
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New episodes are released daily.
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The Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 finale (Episode 219) aired Friday, August 19, 1994.
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