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Late Show with David Letterman: Season 3

210 episodes · first aired Sep 4, 1995

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  1. 1 Show #0440 Sep 4, 1995 Dave grills his new announcer, making him do voiceovers throughout the show (including #1 on the top ten list).
  2. 2 Show #0441 Sep 5, 1995 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.
  3. 3 Show #0442 Sep 6, 1995 Charlton Heston plays ""Dave's Boss"" and bullies him mercilessly. Later, Kevin Pollak promotes ""The Usual Suspects.""
  4. 4 Show #0443 Sep 7, 1995 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…
  5. 5 Show #0444 Sep 8, 1995 Wesley Snipes promotes ""Money Train,"" then strips to a dress.
  6. 6 Show #0445 Sep 11, 1995 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…
  7. 7 Show #0446 Sep 12, 1995 The Donutapult returns, while Dave brings in a cabbie to write a Top Ten list.
  8. 8 Show #0447 Sep 13, 1995 While promoting the movie ""Showgirls,"" star Elizabeth Berkeley gives Dave a lap dance.
  9. 9 Show #0448 Sep 14, 1995 Gerard, Rupert, and others discuss what they like about Autumn, while Rush Limbaugh introduces a mini-Donutapult.
  10. 10 Show #0449 Sep 15, 1995 During CBS Mailbag, Cyndi Lauper sings ""Lactose Intolerant."" Later, the Donutapult makes one last appearance.
  11. 11 Show #0450 Sep 18, 1995 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.
  12. 12 Show #0451 Sep 19, 1995 Dick Assman is still popular in Canada; Newt Gingrich presents the Top Ten list; Thomas Haden Church promotes ""Ned & Stacey""; Dave juggles peaches.
  13. 13 Show #0452 Sep 20, 1995 Rudy Guiliani give Dave a key to the city, then takes it back.
  14. 14 Show #0453 Sep 21, 1995 Dave gives a three pound ham to an audience member, while ""Friends"" star Courtney Cox launches the ""Donutapult 2000.""
  15. 15 Show #0454 Sep 22, 1995 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…
  16. 16 Show #0455 Sep 25, 1995 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.
  17. 17 Show #0456 Sep 26, 1995 Dave invites his neighbor Steve over for coffee; Ellen Cleghorne promotes her new sitcom.
  18. 18 Show #0457 Sep 27, 1995 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.
  19. 19 Show #0458 Sep 28, 1995 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.""
  20. 20 Show #0459 Sep 29, 1995 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+.""
  21. 21 Show #0460 Oct 2, 1995 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.""
  22. 22 Show #0461 Oct 3, 1995 The cast and crew explains why they're glad the O. J. Simpson trial is over; Julianne Moore promotes ""Safe.""
  23. 23 Show #0462 Oct 4, 1995 Pete Fatovich, ""Creepy Dave,"" and Gerard comment on the OJ verdict, while Chazz Palminteri gives an audience member his coat.
  24. 24 Show #0463 Oct 5, 1995 Dave's ""younger brother Carl"" sits in on violin; Dave thinks he's on a caffeine buzz.
  25. 25 Show #0464 Oct 6, 1995
  26. 26 Show #0465 Oct 16, 1995 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…
  27. 27 Show #0466 Oct 17, 1995 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.
  28. 28 Show #0467 Oct 18, 1995 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.
  29. 29 Show #0468 Oct 19, 1995 During CBS Mailbag, Dave goes sailing with Paul, the models and Bob Denver. Later, William Shatner is beamed out of his seat.
  30. 30 Show #0469 Oct 20, 1995 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…
  31. 31 Show #0470 Oct 23, 1995 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…
  32. 32 Show #0471 Oct 24, 1995 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.""
  33. 33 Show #0472 Oct 25, 1995 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…
  34. 34 Show #0473 Oct 26, 1995 During CBS Mailbag, Paul does a Johnny Carson impression. Later, Dave and Michael Rappaport lather up in order to use the CBS spa.
  35. 35 Show #0474 Oct 27, 1995 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.
  36. 36 Show #0475 Oct 30, 1995 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.
  37. 37 Show #0476 Oct 31, 1995 A pumpkin launcher is demonstrated on 53rd Street, while The Pants Across America tour stops at St. Louis.
  38. 38 Show #0477 Nov 1, 1995 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.
  39. 39 Show #0478 Nov 2, 1995 Carol Channing harasses Dave during CBS Mailbag; the tour hits the Grand Canyon.
  40. 40 Show #0479 Nov 3, 1995 Tonight on the ""Pants Across America"" tour, Casey Kasem is in Las Vegas, listening to an Elvis impersonator perform ""Burning Love.""
  41. 41 Show #0480 Nov 6, 1995
  42. 42 Show #0481 Nov 7, 1995 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…
  43. 43 Show #0482 Nov 8, 1995 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.""
  44. 44 Show #0483 Nov 9, 1995 Red Hot Chili Peppers – ""My Friends""
  45. 45 Show #0484 Nov 10, 1995
  46. 46 Show #0485 Nov 13, 1995 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.
  47. 47 Show #0486 Nov 14, 1995 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…
  48. 48 Show #0487 Nov 15, 1995 Elton John promotes and sings two songs from his latest album, ""Made In England.""
  49. 49 Show #0488 Nov 16, 1995 An audience guy holds cue cards in place of Tony (he's sick), while Sean Penn promotes ""Dead Man Walking.""
  50. 50 Show #0489 Nov 17, 1995 The Presidents of the United States of America perform their breakthrough hit, ""Toad.""
  51. 51 Show #0490 Nov 20, 1995 Dave sends mailroom dude/budding diva Bob Borden to Washington as a White House correspondent.
  52. 52 Show #0491 Nov 21, 1995 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.
  53. 53 Show #0492 Nov 22, 1995 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…
  54. 54 Show #0493 Nov 23, 1995 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…
  55. 55 Show #0494 Nov 24, 1995 ""Soup Nazi"" Ali ""Al"" Yeganeh passes out turkey chili to the audience.
  56. 56 Show #0495 Nov 27, 1995 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…
  57. 57 Show #0496 Nov 28, 1995 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.
  58. 58 Show #0497 Nov 29, 1995 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…
  59. 59 Show #0498 Nov 30, 1995 Steve Martin shows up a day early, and Dave can't get him offstage.
  60. 60 Show #0499 Dec 1, 1995 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.""
  61. 61 Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green Dec 11, 1995
  62. 62 Jean Claude Van Damme, Kirstin Dunst, Michael Bolton Dec 12, 1995
  63. 63 Martin Short, Bev Tanner, The Dave Matthews Band Dec 13, 1995 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…
  64. 64 Harrison Ford, Bonnie Hunt, Bruce Springsteen Dec 14, 1995
  65. 65 Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, White Zombie Dec 15, 1995
  66. 66 Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville Dec 18, 1995
  67. 67 Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant Dec 19, 1995
  68. 68 Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge Dec 20, 1995
  69. 69 Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls Dec 21, 1995 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.
  70. 70 Rosie O'Donnell, Mike Judge, Darlene Love Dec 22, 1995
  71. 71 Stupid Human Tricks, Julianna Marguiles, Del Amitri Dec 26, 1995
  72. 72 Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam Dec 27, 1995
  73. 73 Robin Williams, Lauren Hutton, Chris Isaak Dec 28, 1995
  74. 74 Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey Dec 29, 1995
  75. 75 Lisa Kudrow, Art Donovan, Blues Traveler Jan 2, 1996
  76. 76 Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby Jan 3, 1996
  77. 77 Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons, Faith Hill Jan 4, 1996
  78. 78 Denis Leary, Bridget Hall, Toad the Wet Sprocket Jan 5, 1996
  79. 79 Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman Jan 8, 1996
  80. 80 Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd Jan 9, 1996
  81. 81 Sandra Bullock, Marlon Wayans, Laurence Tai Jan 10, 1996
  82. 82 Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue Jan 11, 1996
  83. 83 Tim Robbins, Justin Wilson, Martina McBride, Norm MacDonald Jan 12, 1996
  84. 84 David Brenner, B.B. King Jan 22, 1996
  85. 85 Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy Jan 23, 1996
  86. 86 Don Rickles, Mary Stuart Masterson, Joe Ely & Todd Snider Jan 24, 1996 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…
  87. 87 Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis Jan 25, 1996 Sparky Mortimer makes another amusing -- albeit clumsy -- Super Bowl report; Dave chats with basketball star Reggie Miller.
  88. 88 Conan O'Brian, Mira Sorvino, Seven Mary Three Jan 26, 1996
  89. 89 Richard Simmons, Christine Lahti, Nanci Griffith & the Crickets Jan 29, 1996
  90. 90 Jay Thomas, Larry Miller Jan 30, 1996
  91. 91 Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo Jan 31, 1996
  92. 92 Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam, Natalie Portman Feb 1, 1996
  93. 93 Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath Feb 2, 1996
  94. 94 Jack Hanna, Tammy Faye Messner, Aimee Mann Feb 5, 1996
  95. 95 Joan Collins, Robert Downey Jr., Jean Louisa Kelly Feb 6, 1996
  96. 96 Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis Feb 7, 1996
  97. 97 Stupid Pet Tricks, Ray Liotta, Soul Asylum Feb 8, 1996
  98. 98 Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones Feb 9, 1996 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.""
  99. 99 Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano Feb 12, 1996
  100. 100 Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, Red Hot Chili Peppers Feb 13, 1996
  101. 101 Siskel & Ebert, Neil Diamond, Brandy (the dog) Feb 14, 1996
  102. 102 Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz Feb 15, 1996
  103. 103 Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart Feb 16, 1996
  104. 104 Kathie Lee Gifford, Gillian Anderson, Cecilia Bartoli Feb 19, 1996
  105. 105 Julia Roberts, James Brown Feb 20, 1996
  106. 106 Larry King, Wynonna Feb 21, 1996
  107. 107 Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed Feb 22, 1996
  108. 108 Kid Inventors, Sherry Stringfield, Don Henley Feb 23, 1996
  109. 109 Fran Drescher, Shania Twain, George Miller Feb 26, 1996
  110. 110 Dennis Hopper, Dave Chapelle, Pete Droge Feb 27, 1996
  111. 111 Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Mike Dahm Feb 28, 1996
  112. 112 Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers Feb 29, 1996
  113. 113 Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog Mar 1, 1996
  114. 114 Sarah Jessica Parker, Treat Williams, Cowboy Junkies Mar 4, 1996 In mock tribute to HBO's ""The Late Shift,"" Dave throws baseballs at an archery target.
  115. 115 Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden Mar 5, 1996
  116. 116 Stupid Human Tricks, Mira Sorvino, k.d. Lang Mar 6, 1996
  117. 117 Dan Rather, Bonnie Hunt, The Tony Rich Project Mar 7, 1996
  118. 118 Dana Carvey, Riverdance Mar 8, 1996
  119. 119 Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano Mar 18, 1996 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…
  120. 120 Mandy Patinkin, Tea Leoni, Collective Soul Mar 19, 1996 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…
  121. 121 Barbara Walters, Halle Berry, Ray Charles Mar 20, 1996 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…
  122. 122 Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band Mar 26, 1996 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…
  123. 123 George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw Mar 27, 1996 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…
  124. 124 Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt Mar 28, 1996 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…
  125. 125 Nick Turturro, Jenny McCarthy, Stone Temple Pilots Mar 29, 1996 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…
  126. 126 Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler Apr 1, 1996 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…
  127. 127 Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold Apr 2, 1996 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.
  128. 128 Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson Apr 3, 1996 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…
  129. 129 Bill Maher, Michael Lomanaco, Jackson Browne Apr 4, 1996 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.
  130. 130 David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp Apr 5, 1996 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…
  131. 131 Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos Apr 8, 1996 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.
  132. 132 Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly Apr 9, 1996 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…
  133. 133 Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting Apr 10, 1996
  134. 134 Luciano Pavarotti & Michael Bolton, David Schwimmer, Cynthia Rowley Apr 11, 1996 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…
  135. 135 Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash Apr 12, 1996 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…
  136. 136 Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel Apr 22, 1996 An audience member assists in the debut of the Slatstar 2000, while Brett Butler presents the Top Ten.
  137. 137 Mia Farrow, Janeane Garofalo, Hootie & the Blowfish Apr 23, 1996 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.
  138. 138 Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos Apr 24, 1996 Dave holds an impromptu auction, while Marshall Sylver hypnotizes more Late Show staffers.
  139. 139 Kids Telling Jokes, Chazz Palminteri, Celine Dion Apr 25, 1996 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…
  140. 140 Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs Apr 26, 1996 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…
  141. 141 Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg Apr 29, 1996 Dorothy drops by to promote the cookbook that Dave's been plugging for the last two weeks, and she cooks him his favorite sandwich.
  142. 142 Barbara Walters, Anthony Clark, Van Morrison Apr 30, 1996 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…
  143. 143 Jeff Goldblum, James Carville, Brooks & Dunn May 1, 1996 Tonight's ""What's On Other Channels"" segment includes ""Condom Testing,"" ""The Mexican Navy's New Battleship,"" and ""Tommy Lee-Pamela Anderson Video.""
  144. 144 John Malkovich, Jake Johannsen, Pete Townshend May 2, 1996 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…
  145. 145 Rosie O'Donnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Everclear May 3, 1996 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.""
  146. 146 Tom Hanks, Steve Young May 6, 1996 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…
  147. 147 Paul Reiser, Jane Seymour, Keanu Reeves & Dogstar May 7, 1996 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…
  148. 148 Stupid Pet Tricks, Dean Cain, Elvis Costello May 8, 1996 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…
  149. 149 Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day May 9, 1996 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…
  150. 150 Don Johnson, Jeremiah Tower, Alice in Chains May 10, 1996 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…
  151. 151 Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant May 13, 1996 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…
  152. 152 Jon Stewart, Kirstin Dunst, Dog's Eye View May 14, 1996 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…
  153. 153 Jeff Foxworthy, Flyball Dogs, Joan Osborne May 15, 1996 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.
  154. 154 Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors May 16, 1996 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…
  155. 155 Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band May 17, 1996 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.
  156. 156 Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett May 20, 1996 Two audience guys go outside to monitor the temperature, and given their meteorological expertise, are ordered to stand next to a giant thermometer.
  157. 157 John Goodman, Norm MacDonald, Patty Loveless May 21, 1996 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…
  158. 158 Stupid Human Tricks, Brett Butler, Al Green May 22, 1996 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…
  159. 159 Leslie Nielsen, Daphne Zuniga, Bring in Da Funk May 23, 1996 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.
  160. 160 Kid Inventors, Dennis Quaid, Seven Mary Three May 24, 1996 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…
  161. 161 Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams Jun 3, 1996 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…
  162. 162 Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel Jun 4, 1996 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,""…
  163. 163 Diana Ross, George Wallace Jun 5, 1996 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…
  164. 164 Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent Jun 6, 1996 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…
  165. 165 Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker Jun 7, 1996 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…
  166. 166 Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould Jun 10, 1996 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.
  167. 167 Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan Jun 11, 1996 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.
  168. 168 Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez Jun 12, 1996 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.
  169. 169 Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola Jun 13, 1996 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.
  170. 170 Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne Jun 14, 1996 Dave bids farewell to one of his longtime staffers; Kelsey Grammer promotes ""Down Periscope""; Manny reviews The Cable Guy: ""Dank.""
  171. 171 Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan Jun 17, 1996 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)
  172. 172 Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett Jun 18, 1996 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…
  173. 173 James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith Jun 19, 1996 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…
  174. 174 Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill Jun 20, 1996 In response to a CBS Mailbag letter that noticed a likeness between Inky Mendez and Steven Speilberg, Martin Scorsese is seen impersonating Anton Fig.
  175. 175 John Travolta, John Sayles, The Presidents of the United States of America Jun 21, 1996 Dave shows off a tick that has embedded itself into his suit, then shows more footage of him at Taco Bell. (correct synopsis)
  176. 176 Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler Jun 24, 1996
  177. 177 Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet Jun 25, 1996
  178. 178 Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees Jun 26, 1996 Jerry Van Dyke rides onstage on a mule; Luke Perry gives Dave his sideburns; The Fugees perform ""Fu-Gee-La.""
  179. 179 Cher, Shaquille O'Neal Jun 27, 1996
  180. 180 Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls Jun 28, 1996 Manny the Hippie reviews Striptease: ""Schwag."" Also, Creepy Dave drops by to ask Michael Keaton about human cloning.
  181. 181 Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset Jul 1, 1996
  182. 182 Will Smith, Demi Moore Jul 2, 1996
  183. 183 Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Katz, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars Jul 3, 1996 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…
  184. 184 Kids Tell Jokes, Dan O'Brian, Brian Setzer Orchestra Jul 4, 1996 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…
  185. 185 Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure Jul 5, 1996 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.
  186. 186 Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller Jul 8, 1996
  187. 187 Bill Pullman, JoAnn Ussery, Willie Nelson Jul 9, 1996 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…
  188. 188 Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts Jul 10, 1996 Manny the Hippie talks about his trip to Roswell, New Mexico, while The Charlie Watts Quintet (featuring Bernard Fowler) performs ""In a Sentimental Mood.""
  189. 189 Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage Jul 11, 1996 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.
  190. 190 Bill Murray, MaliVai Washington, Wallflowers Jul 12, 1996 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!""
  191. 191 Margaret Colin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Wali Collins Jul 15, 1996
  192. 192 Laurence Fishburne, Lea Thompson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello Jul 16, 1996 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.
  193. 193 Michael J. Fox, Shelly Moquin, Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart Jul 17, 1996 Country legend Marty Stuart sits in, while a disgruntled alien (Gerard) comments on inaccuracies in the movie Independence Day.
  194. 194 Andie MacDowell, Bob Woodward, Paul Westerberg Jul 18, 1996 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…
  195. 195 David Duchovny, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sponge Jul 19, 1996 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…
  196. 196 Danny DeVito, Amy VanDyken, Hootie & the Blowfish Aug 5, 1996 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…
  197. 197 Rhea Perlman, Dot Richardson, Reggie McFadden Aug 6, 1996
  198. 198 Michael Johnson, Tom Arnold, Tracy Chapman Aug 7, 1996 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.
  199. 199 Dennis Miller, Mia Hamm, Butthole Surfers Aug 8, 1996 During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Secret Service Agents dance the Macarena; Dennis Miller promotes his new HBO talk show; Butthole Surfers perform ""Pepper.""
  200. 200 Dennis Hopper, Cheech Marin, Sex Pistols Aug 9, 1996 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.""
  201. 201 Richard Simmons, Jerry O'Connell, Lionel Richie Aug 12, 1996
  202. 202 Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis Aug 13, 1996
  203. 203 Ellen Barkin, Jackie Chan, Patti Rothberg Aug 14, 1996
  204. 204 Dwight Gooden, Tom Selleck, George Jones Aug 15, 1996 Dave chats with Yankees pitcher Dwight ""Doc"" Gooden, who threw a no-hitter the night before.
  205. 205 Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell Aug 16, 1996 Dave gives a ham to a man in the audience who correctly guessed his weight (158 lbs).
  206. 206 Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen Aug 19, 1996
  207. 207 Dennis Rodman, Susan Molinari, Neville Brothers Aug 20, 1996
  208. 208 Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boys Aug 21, 1996
  209. 209 James Carville, Ed Burns, Melissa Etheridge Aug 22, 1996
  210. 210 Nathan Lane, Mara Wilson Aug 23, 1996