Late Show with David Letterman
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Show #0440
EP 1

Show #0440

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

Aired: 1995-09-04
Show #0441
EP 2

Show #0441

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.

Aired: 1995-09-05
Show #0442
EP 3

Show #0442

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

Aired: 1995-09-06
Show #0443
EP 4

Show #0443

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.

Aired: 1995-09-07
Show #0444
EP 5

Show #0444

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

Aired: 1995-09-08
Show #0445
EP 6

Show #0445

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.

Aired: 1995-09-11
Show #0446
EP 7

Show #0446

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

Aired: 1995-09-12
Show #0447
EP 8

Show #0447

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

Aired: 1995-09-13
Show #0448
EP 9

Show #0448

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

Aired: 1995-09-14
Show #0449
EP 10

Show #0449

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

Aired: 1995-09-15
Show #0450
EP 11

Show #0450

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.

Aired: 1995-09-18
Show #0451
EP 12

Show #0451

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

Aired: 1995-09-19
Show #0452
EP 13

Show #0452

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

Aired: 1995-09-20
Show #0453
EP 14

Show #0453

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

Aired: 1995-09-21
Show #0454
EP 15

Show #0454

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.

Aired: 1995-09-22
Show #0455
EP 16

Show #0455

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.

Aired: 1995-09-25
Show #0456
EP 17

Show #0456

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

Aired: 1995-09-26
Show #0457
EP 18

Show #0457

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.

Aired: 1995-09-27
Show #0458
EP 19

Show #0458

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.""

Aired: 1995-09-28
Show #0459
EP 20

Show #0459

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+.""

Aired: 1995-09-29
Show #0460
EP 21

Show #0460

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.""

Aired: 1995-10-02
Show #0461
EP 22

Show #0461

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

Aired: 1995-10-03
Show #0462
EP 23

Show #0462

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

Aired: 1995-10-04
Show #0463
EP 24

Show #0463

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

Aired: 1995-10-05
Show #0464
EP 25

Show #0464

Season 3, Episode 25 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-10-06
Show #0465
EP 26

Show #0465

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.""

Aired: 1995-10-16
Show #0466
EP 27

Show #0466

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.

Aired: 1995-10-17
Show #0467
EP 28

Show #0467

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.

Aired: 1995-10-18
Show #0468
EP 29

Show #0468

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

Aired: 1995-10-19
Show #0469
EP 30

Show #0469

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.

Aired: 1995-10-20
Show #0470
EP 31

Show #0470

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.

Aired: 1995-10-23
Show #0471
EP 32

Show #0471

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.""

Aired: 1995-10-24
Show #0472
EP 33

Show #0472

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.

Aired: 1995-10-25
Show #0473
EP 34

Show #0473

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

Aired: 1995-10-26
Show #0474
EP 35

Show #0474

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.

Aired: 1995-10-27
Show #0475
EP 36

Show #0475

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.

Aired: 1995-10-30
Show #0476
EP 37

Show #0476

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

Aired: 1995-10-31
Show #0477
EP 38

Show #0477

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.

Aired: 1995-11-01
Show #0478
EP 39

Show #0478

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

Aired: 1995-11-02
Show #0479
EP 40

Show #0479

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

Aired: 1995-11-03
Show #0480
EP 41

Show #0480

Season 3, Episode 41 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-11-06
Show #0481
EP 42

Show #0481

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.""

Aired: 1995-11-07
Show #0482
EP 43

Show #0482

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.""

Aired: 1995-11-08
Show #0483
EP 44

Show #0483

Red Hot Chili Peppers – ""My Friends""

Aired: 1995-11-09
Show #0484
EP 45

Show #0484

Season 3, Episode 45 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-11-10
Show #0485
EP 46

Show #0485

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.

Aired: 1995-11-13
Show #0486
EP 47

Show #0486

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.

Aired: 1995-11-14
Show #0487
EP 48

Show #0487

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

Aired: 1995-11-15
Show #0488
EP 49

Show #0488

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

Aired: 1995-11-16
Show #0489
EP 50

Show #0489

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

Aired: 1995-11-17
Show #0490
EP 51

Show #0490

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

Aired: 1995-11-20
Show #0491
EP 52

Show #0491

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.

Aired: 1995-11-21
Show #0492
EP 53

Show #0492

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.

Aired: 1995-11-22
Show #0493
EP 54

Show #0493

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.

Aired: 1995-11-23
Show #0494
EP 55

Show #0494

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

Aired: 1995-11-24
Show #0495
EP 56

Show #0495

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.

Aired: 1995-11-27
Show #0496
EP 57

Show #0496

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.

Aired: 1995-11-28
Show #0497
EP 58

Show #0497

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.

Aired: 1995-11-29
Show #0498
EP 59

Show #0498

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

Aired: 1995-11-30
Show #0499
EP 60

Show #0499

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.""

Aired: 1995-12-01
Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green
EP 61

Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green

Season 3, Episode 61 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-11
Jean Claude Van Damme, Kirstin Dunst, Michael Bolton
EP 62

Jean Claude Van Damme, Kirstin Dunst, Michael Bolton

Season 3, Episode 62 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-12
Martin Short, Bev Tanner, The Dave Matthews Band
EP 63

Martin Short, Bev Tanner, The Dave Matthews Band

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.

Aired: 1995-12-13
Harrison Ford, Bonnie Hunt, Bruce Springsteen
EP 64

Harrison Ford, Bonnie Hunt, Bruce Springsteen

Season 3, Episode 64 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-14
Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, White Zombie
EP 65

Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, White Zombie

Season 3, Episode 65 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-15
Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville
EP 66

Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville

Season 3, Episode 66 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-18
Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant
EP 67

Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant

Season 3, Episode 67 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-19
Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge
EP 68

Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge

Season 3, Episode 68 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-20
Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls
EP 69

Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls

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.

Aired: 1995-12-21
Rosie O'Donnell, Mike Judge, Darlene Love
EP 70

Rosie O'Donnell, Mike Judge, Darlene Love

Season 3, Episode 70 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-22
Stupid Human Tricks, Julianna Marguiles, Del Amitri
EP 71

Stupid Human Tricks, Julianna Marguiles, Del Amitri

Season 3, Episode 71 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-26
Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam
EP 72

Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam

Season 3, Episode 72 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-27
Robin Williams, Lauren Hutton, Chris Isaak
EP 73

Robin Williams, Lauren Hutton, Chris Isaak

Season 3, Episode 73 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-28
Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey
EP 74

Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey

Season 3, Episode 74 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1995-12-29
Lisa Kudrow, Art Donovan, Blues Traveler
EP 75

Lisa Kudrow, Art Donovan, Blues Traveler

Season 3, Episode 75 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-02
Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby
EP 76

Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby

Season 3, Episode 76 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-03
Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons, Faith Hill
EP 77

Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons, Faith Hill

Season 3, Episode 77 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-04
Denis Leary, Bridget Hall, Toad the Wet Sprocket
EP 78

Denis Leary, Bridget Hall, Toad the Wet Sprocket

Season 3, Episode 78 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-05
Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman
EP 79

Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman

Season 3, Episode 79 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-08
Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd
EP 80

Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd

Season 3, Episode 80 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-09
Sandra Bullock, Marlon Wayans, Laurence Tai
EP 81

Sandra Bullock, Marlon Wayans, Laurence Tai

Season 3, Episode 81 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-10
Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue
EP 82

Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue

Season 3, Episode 82 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-11
Tim Robbins, Justin Wilson, Martina McBride, Norm MacDonald
EP 83

Tim Robbins, Justin Wilson, Martina McBride, Norm MacDonald

Season 3, Episode 83 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-12
David Brenner, B.B. King
EP 84

David Brenner, B.B. King

Season 3, Episode 84 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-22
Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy
EP 85

Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy

Season 3, Episode 85 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-23
Don Rickles, Mary Stuart Masterson, Joe Ely & Todd Snider
EP 86

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

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.

Aired: 1996-01-24
Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis
EP 87

Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis

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

Aired: 1996-01-25
Conan O'Brian, Mira Sorvino, Seven Mary Three
EP 88

Conan O'Brian, Mira Sorvino, Seven Mary Three

Season 3, Episode 88 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-26
Richard Simmons, Christine Lahti, Nanci Griffith & the Crickets
EP 89

Richard Simmons, Christine Lahti, Nanci Griffith & the Crickets

Season 3, Episode 89 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-29
Jay Thomas, Larry Miller
EP 90

Jay Thomas, Larry Miller

Season 3, Episode 90 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-30
Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo
EP 91

Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo

Season 3, Episode 91 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-01-31
Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam, Natalie Portman
EP 92

Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam, Natalie Portman

Season 3, Episode 92 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-01
Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath
EP 93

Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath

Season 3, Episode 93 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-02
Jack Hanna, Tammy Faye Messner, Aimee Mann
EP 94

Jack Hanna, Tammy Faye Messner, Aimee Mann

Season 3, Episode 94 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-05
Joan Collins, Robert Downey Jr., Jean Louisa Kelly
EP 95

Joan Collins, Robert Downey Jr., Jean Louisa Kelly

Season 3, Episode 95 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-06
Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis
EP 96

Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis

Season 3, Episode 96 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-07
Stupid Pet Tricks, Ray Liotta, Soul Asylum
EP 97

Stupid Pet Tricks, Ray Liotta, Soul Asylum

Season 3, Episode 97 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-08
Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones
EP 98

Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones

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.""

Aired: 1996-02-09
Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano
EP 99

Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano

Season 3, Episode 99 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-12
Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, Red Hot Chili Peppers
EP 100

Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Season 3, Episode 100 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-13
Siskel & Ebert, Neil Diamond, Brandy (the dog)
EP 101

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

Season 3, Episode 101 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-14
Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz
EP 102

Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz

Season 3, Episode 102 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-15
Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart
EP 103

Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart

Season 3, Episode 103 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-16
Kathie Lee Gifford, Gillian Anderson, Cecilia Bartoli
EP 104

Kathie Lee Gifford, Gillian Anderson, Cecilia Bartoli

Season 3, Episode 104 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-19
Julia Roberts, James Brown
EP 105

Julia Roberts, James Brown

Season 3, Episode 105 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-20
Larry King, Wynonna
EP 106

Larry King, Wynonna

Season 3, Episode 106 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-21
Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed
EP 107

Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed

Season 3, Episode 107 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-22
Kid Inventors, Sherry Stringfield, Don Henley
EP 108

Kid Inventors, Sherry Stringfield, Don Henley

Season 3, Episode 108 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-23
Fran Drescher, Shania Twain, George Miller
EP 109

Fran Drescher, Shania Twain, George Miller

Season 3, Episode 109 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-26
Dennis Hopper, Dave Chapelle, Pete Droge
EP 110

Dennis Hopper, Dave Chapelle, Pete Droge

Season 3, Episode 110 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-27
Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Mike Dahm
EP 111

Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Mike Dahm

Season 3, Episode 111 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-28
Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers
EP 112

Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers

Season 3, Episode 112 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-02-29
Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog
EP 113

Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog

Season 3, Episode 113 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-03-01
Sarah Jessica Parker, Treat Williams, Cowboy Junkies
EP 114

Sarah Jessica Parker, Treat Williams, Cowboy Junkies

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

Aired: 1996-03-04
Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden
EP 115

Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden

Season 3, Episode 115 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-03-05
Stupid Human Tricks, Mira Sorvino, k.d. Lang
EP 116

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

Season 3, Episode 116 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-03-06
Dan Rather, Bonnie Hunt, The Tony Rich Project
EP 117

Dan Rather, Bonnie Hunt, The Tony Rich Project

Season 3, Episode 117 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-03-07
Dana Carvey, Riverdance
EP 118

Dana Carvey, Riverdance

Season 3, Episode 118 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-03-08
Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano
EP 119

Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano

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.

Aired: 1996-03-18
Mandy Patinkin, Tea Leoni, Collective Soul
EP 120

Mandy Patinkin, Tea Leoni, Collective Soul

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.

Aired: 1996-03-19
Barbara Walters, Halle Berry, Ray Charles
EP 121

Barbara Walters, Halle Berry, Ray Charles

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.

Aired: 1996-03-20
Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band
EP 122

Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band

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.

Aired: 1996-03-26
George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw
EP 123

George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw

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.""

Aired: 1996-03-27
Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt
EP 124

Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt

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.""

Aired: 1996-03-28
Nick Turturro, Jenny McCarthy, Stone Temple Pilots
EP 125

Nick Turturro, Jenny McCarthy, Stone Temple Pilots

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.""

Aired: 1996-03-29
Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler
EP 126

Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler

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.

Aired: 1996-04-01
Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold
EP 127

Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold

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.

Aired: 1996-04-02
Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson
EP 128

Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson

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.

Aired: 1996-04-03
Bill Maher, Michael Lomanaco, Jackson Browne
EP 129

Bill Maher, Michael Lomanaco, Jackson Browne

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.

Aired: 1996-04-04
David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp
EP 130

David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp

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.

Aired: 1996-04-05
Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos
EP 131

Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos

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.

Aired: 1996-04-08
Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly
EP 132

Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly

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.

Aired: 1996-04-09
Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting
EP 133

Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting

Season 3, Episode 133 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-04-10
Luciano Pavarotti & Michael Bolton, David Schwimmer, Cynthia Rowley
EP 134

Luciano Pavarotti & Michael Bolton, David Schwimmer, Cynthia Rowley

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.""

Aired: 1996-04-11
Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash
EP 135

Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash

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.

Aired: 1996-04-12
Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel
EP 136

Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel

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

Aired: 1996-04-22
Mia Farrow, Janeane Garofalo, Hootie & the Blowfish
EP 137

Mia Farrow, Janeane Garofalo, Hootie & the Blowfish

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.

Aired: 1996-04-23
Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos
EP 138

Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos

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

Aired: 1996-04-24
Kids Telling Jokes, Chazz Palminteri, Celine Dion
EP 139

Kids Telling Jokes, Chazz Palminteri, Celine Dion

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.

Aired: 1996-04-25
Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs
EP 140

Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs

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.

Aired: 1996-04-26
Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg
EP 141

Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg

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

Aired: 1996-04-29
Barbara Walters, Anthony Clark, Van Morrison
EP 142

Barbara Walters, Anthony Clark, Van Morrison

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.

Aired: 1996-04-30
Jeff Goldblum, James Carville, Brooks & Dunn
EP 143

Jeff Goldblum, James Carville, Brooks & Dunn

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

Aired: 1996-05-01
John Malkovich, Jake Johannsen, Pete Townshend
EP 144

John Malkovich, Jake Johannsen, Pete Townshend

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.

Aired: 1996-05-02
Rosie O'Donnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Everclear
EP 145

Rosie O'Donnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Everclear

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.""

Aired: 1996-05-03
Tom Hanks, Steve Young
EP 146

Tom Hanks, Steve Young

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.

Aired: 1996-05-06
Paul Reiser, Jane Seymour, Keanu Reeves & Dogstar
EP 147

Paul Reiser, Jane Seymour, Keanu Reeves & Dogstar

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.

Aired: 1996-05-07
Stupid Pet Tricks, Dean Cain, Elvis Costello
EP 148

Stupid Pet Tricks, Dean Cain, Elvis Costello

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.

Aired: 1996-05-08
Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day
EP 149

Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day

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.

Aired: 1996-05-09
Don Johnson, Jeremiah Tower, Alice in Chains
EP 150

Don Johnson, Jeremiah Tower, Alice in Chains

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.

Aired: 1996-05-10
Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant
EP 151

Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant

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.""

Aired: 1996-05-13
Jon Stewart, Kirstin Dunst, Dog's Eye View
EP 152

Jon Stewart, Kirstin Dunst, Dog's Eye View

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.

Aired: 1996-05-14
Jeff Foxworthy, Flyball Dogs, Joan Osborne
EP 153

Jeff Foxworthy, Flyball Dogs, Joan Osborne

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.

Aired: 1996-05-15
Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors
EP 154

Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors

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.""

Aired: 1996-05-16
Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band
EP 155

Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band

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.

Aired: 1996-05-17
Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett
EP 156

Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett

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

Aired: 1996-05-20
John Goodman, Norm MacDonald, Patty Loveless
EP 157

John Goodman, Norm MacDonald, Patty Loveless

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.

Aired: 1996-05-21
Stupid Human Tricks, Brett Butler, Al Green
EP 158

Stupid Human Tricks, Brett Butler, Al Green

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.

Aired: 1996-05-22
Leslie Nielsen, Daphne Zuniga, Bring in Da Funk
EP 159

Leslie Nielsen, Daphne Zuniga, Bring in Da Funk

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.

Aired: 1996-05-23
Kid Inventors, Dennis Quaid, Seven Mary Three
EP 160

Kid Inventors, Dennis Quaid, Seven Mary Three

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.

Aired: 1996-05-24
Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams
EP 161

Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams

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.

Aired: 1996-06-03
Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel
EP 162

Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel

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.

Aired: 1996-06-04
Diana Ross, George Wallace
EP 163

Diana Ross, George Wallace

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.

Aired: 1996-06-05
Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent
EP 164

Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent

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.

Aired: 1996-06-06
Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker
EP 165

Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker

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.

Aired: 1996-06-07
Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould
EP 166

Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould

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.

Aired: 1996-06-10
Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan
EP 167

Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan

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.

Aired: 1996-06-11
Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez
EP 168

Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez

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.

Aired: 1996-06-12
Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola
EP 169

Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola

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.

Aired: 1996-06-13
Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne
EP 170

Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne

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

Aired: 1996-06-14
Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan
EP 171

Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan

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)

Aired: 1996-06-17
Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett
EP 172

Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett

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)

Aired: 1996-06-18
James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith
EP 173

James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith

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.""

Aired: 1996-06-19
Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill
EP 174

Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill

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

Aired: 1996-06-20
John Travolta, John Sayles, The Presidents of the United States of America
EP 175

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

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

Aired: 1996-06-21
Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler
EP 176

Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler

Season 3, Episode 176 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-06-24
Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet
EP 177

Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet

Season 3, Episode 177 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-06-25
Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees
EP 178

Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees

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

Aired: 1996-06-26
Cher, Shaquille O'Neal
EP 179

Cher, Shaquille O'Neal

Season 3, Episode 179 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-06-27
Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls
EP 180

Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls

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

Aired: 1996-06-28
Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset
EP 181

Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset

Season 3, Episode 181 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-07-01
Will Smith, Demi Moore
EP 182

Will Smith, Demi Moore

Season 3, Episode 182 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-07-02
Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Katz, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars
EP 183

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

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.

Aired: 1996-07-03
Kids Tell Jokes, Dan O'Brian, Brian Setzer Orchestra
EP 184

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

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.""

Aired: 1996-07-04
Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure
EP 185

Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure

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.

Aired: 1996-07-05
Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller
EP 186

Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller

Season 3, Episode 186 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-07-08
Bill Pullman, JoAnn Ussery, Willie Nelson
EP 187

Bill Pullman, JoAnn Ussery, Willie Nelson

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.

Aired: 1996-07-09
Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts
EP 188

Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts

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

Aired: 1996-07-10
Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage
EP 189

Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage

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.

Aired: 1996-07-11
Bill Murray, MaliVai Washington, Wallflowers
EP 190

Bill Murray, MaliVai Washington, Wallflowers

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!""

Aired: 1996-07-12
Margaret Colin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Wali Collins
EP 191

Margaret Colin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Wali Collins

Season 3, Episode 191 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-07-15
Laurence Fishburne, Lea Thompson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello
EP 192

Laurence Fishburne, Lea Thompson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello

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.

Aired: 1996-07-16
Michael J. Fox, Shelly Moquin, Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart
EP 193

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

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

Aired: 1996-07-17
Andie MacDowell, Bob Woodward, Paul Westerberg
EP 194

Andie MacDowell, Bob Woodward, Paul Westerberg

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).

Aired: 1996-07-18
David Duchovny, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sponge
EP 195

David Duchovny, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sponge

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.

Aired: 1996-07-19
Danny DeVito, Amy VanDyken, Hootie & the Blowfish
EP 196

Danny DeVito, Amy VanDyken, Hootie & the Blowfish

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.

Aired: 1996-08-05
Rhea Perlman, Dot Richardson, Reggie McFadden
EP 197

Rhea Perlman, Dot Richardson, Reggie McFadden

Season 3, Episode 197 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-06
Michael Johnson, Tom Arnold, Tracy Chapman
EP 198

Michael Johnson, Tom Arnold, Tracy Chapman

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.

Aired: 1996-08-07
Dennis Miller, Mia Hamm, Butthole Surfers
EP 199

Dennis Miller, Mia Hamm, Butthole Surfers

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

Aired: 1996-08-08
Dennis Hopper, Cheech Marin, Sex Pistols
EP 200

Dennis Hopper, Cheech Marin, Sex Pistols

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.""

Aired: 1996-08-09
Richard Simmons, Jerry O'Connell, Lionel Richie
EP 201

Richard Simmons, Jerry O'Connell, Lionel Richie

Season 3, Episode 201 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-12
Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis
EP 202

Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis

Season 3, Episode 202 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-13
Ellen Barkin, Jackie Chan, Patti Rothberg
EP 203

Ellen Barkin, Jackie Chan, Patti Rothberg

Season 3, Episode 203 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-14
Dwight Gooden, Tom Selleck, George Jones
EP 204

Dwight Gooden, Tom Selleck, George Jones

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

Aired: 1996-08-15
Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell
EP 205

Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell

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

Aired: 1996-08-16
Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen
EP 206

Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen

Season 3, Episode 206 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-19
Dennis Rodman, Susan Molinari, Neville Brothers
EP 207

Dennis Rodman, Susan Molinari, Neville Brothers

Season 3, Episode 207 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-20
Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boys
EP 208

Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boys

Season 3, Episode 208 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-21
James Carville, Ed Burns, Melissa Etheridge
EP 209

James Carville, Ed Burns, Melissa Etheridge

Season 3, Episode 209 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-22
Nathan Lane, Mara Wilson
EP 210

Nathan Lane, Mara Wilson

Season 3, Episode 210 of Late Show with David Letterman.

Aired: 1996-08-23

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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.

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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Optics: ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 (Cinemascope Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of Late Show with David Letterman.

Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Late Show with David Letterman. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

David Letterman's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Late Show with David Letterman, David Letterman underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Paul Shaffer. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

The Director concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Late Show with David Letterman, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.4/10)

Late Show with David Letterman achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Late Show with David Letterman was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of Late Show with David Letterman from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1990 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1991 - 1992 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1992 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

August 30, 1993

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming Late Show with David Letterman Season 3 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

Is Late Show with David Letterman Season 3 completely free to stream on Rushmega?

Yes, you can stream all episodes of Late Show with David Letterman in native 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega with zero registration, zero subscription fees, and no intrusive ads.

Where was Late Show with David Letterman filmed and what soundstages were used?

Late Show with David Letterman was produced across United States of America utilizing Worldwide Pants, CBS Entertainment Productions, CBS Productions, CBS Studios.

What to do if an episode stream fails or buffers?

Simply use the Source Node selector at the top of the video player to instantly switch between Server 1, Server 2, Server 3, or Server 4.

Does Late Show with David Letterman include multi-language subtitles and spatial audio?

Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.