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Late Show with David Letterman: Season 4

213 episodes · first aired Sep 2, 1996

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  1. 1 Chuck Norris, Anthony Clark, Jewel Sep 2, 1996 Dave gives a ham to an audience member named Bud Perchinski, who later assumes control of one of the cameras. Later, Flea (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Jewel Kilcher perform a duet.
  2. 2 Mira Sorvino, Vincent Perez, Beck Sep 3, 1996
  3. 3 Whoopi Goldberg, Al Franken, Colonel Ron Severson Sep 4, 1996
  4. 4 Adam Sandler, David Cone, LeAnn Rimes Sep 5, 1996 Adam Sandler promotes Happy Gilmore; Yankees pitcher David Cone demonstrates ball-handling techniques.
  5. 5 Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt Sep 6, 1996 It's the unofficial Three-Year Anniversary. (The count is 90 morning shows, 1810 Late Nights, and 654 Late Shows.) Dave shows some of his favorite clips, then goes door-to-door in New…
  6. 6 Jamie Lee Curtis, Pete Sampras, John Mellencamp Sep 9, 1996
  7. 7 Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Cranberries Sep 10, 1996
  8. 8 Cybill Sheperd, Carl Coccilone, Ray Romano Sep 11, 1996
  9. 9 Tom Brokaw, Natasha Henstridge, Fan Yang Sep 12, 1996
  10. 10 John McEnroe, Illeana Douglas, 311 Sep 13, 1996
  11. 11 Tim Allen, Tyson Koenig, Suzanne Vega Sep 16, 1996
  12. 12 Fran Drescher, Jesse Jackson, Travis Tritt Sep 17, 1996
  13. 13 Bill Cosby, Kin-Jin Mark, A Tribe Called Quest Sep 18, 1996
  14. 14 Goldie Hawn, Louie C.K. Sep 19, 1996
  15. 15 Stupid Pet Tricks, Drew Barrymore, Tony Avena, Pearl Jam Sep 20, 1996 Dave scrambles to find something to fill the extra 16 minutes of his commerical-free show.
  16. 16 Sarah Jessica Parker, Andy Richter, Darrell Hammond Sep 23, 1996
  17. 17 Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen King, Trisha Yearwood Sep 24, 1996
  18. 18 William Baldwin, Jeff Gordon, Vince Gill Sep 25, 1996
  19. 19 Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Berkley, Donna Lewis Sep 26, 1996
  20. 20 Kirstie Alley, Matthew Broderick Sep 27, 1996
  21. 21 Ricki Lake, Gillian Anderson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Sep 30, 1996
  22. 22 Tom Hanks, Gina Gershon, Riverdance Oct 1, 1996 Sanborn's still sitting in; Paul appears in a Bob Dole campaign ad; Tom Hanks promotes ""That Thing You Do!""
  23. 23 Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ Top Oct 2, 1996 It's Biff's 50th birthday, so Dave promotes his new PBS political roundtable chatfest, ""The Henderson Group."" Tonight's panelists: Biff, Dave, Paul, and ""outspoken liberal"" Pat Farmer.
  24. 24 Julie Andrews, "Pee Wee" Scheidt, Dave Matthews Band Oct 3, 1996 Calvert plays Bob Dole's go-between; The Dave Matthews Band performs ""Crash Into Me.""
  25. 25 Wayne Gretzky, Jonathan Silverman, Tori Amos Oct 4, 1996 Referring to a current TV Guide that pays tribute to Dave's Suit of Alka Seltzer from his NBC days, Rupert Jee stands in a bowl of clam chowder.
  26. 26 Michael J. Fox, Jeanne Moreau, Ray Davies Oct 7, 1996 1996: Dave shows a tape of Bob Dole blinking in the first presidential debate; Michael J. Fox gets a car for high school graduation (he didn't officially graduate until that Spring); the…
  27. 27 Sam Donaldson, Spike Lee, Clint Black Oct 8, 1996 Clint Black sits in; the roof cam reveals campaign workers scuffling outside.
  28. 28 Samuel L. Jackson, Leela Rashon, Midnight Oil Oct 9, 1996 Dave searches for a new anchor for CBS-2 New York, and decides on a girl named Donna Hill. She makes several (bogus) news reports throughout the night.
  29. 29 Geena Davis, Peter Gallagher, Andy Kindler Oct 10, 1996 1996: Three audience girls are given hams; Dave shows a (supposed) clip from tonight's Vice Presidential debate; Dave and Marv Albert point out another audience member who happens to be…
  30. 30 George Foreman, Tom Everett Scott, Shawn Colvin Oct 11, 1996 During CBS Mailbag, Calvert appears as ""Derek the Cantankerous Wallaby""; guest George Foreman pulls a truck.
  31. 31 Cindy Crawford, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett Oct 21, 1996 Cindy Crawford walks onstage with heavy eye makeup, and Dave asks where she got her black eyes.
  32. 32 Rosie O'Donnell, Jon Favreau, Sheryl Crow Oct 22, 1996
  33. 33 Jon Lovitz, Ken Olin, Enrique Iglesias Oct 23, 1996 Dave shows a poster that proves that Bob Dole's presidential campaign is doomed: ""For The Love of God, Don't Vote for Tubby."" Also, Calvert reports from the Game 1 of the Braves-Yankees…
  34. 34 Ted Danson, Claire Danes, Phil Collins Oct 24, 1996
  35. 35 Jimmy Smits, John Leguizamo, Brian Regan Oct 25, 1996 Dave says goodnight halfway through the show and then leaves. Paul goes to search for Dave but gets distracted playing basketball. Dave is finally found guiding planes on the runway at JFK…
  36. 36 Joe Torre, Don Rickles, The Heads Oct 28, 1996 Dave salutes the 1996 World Champion New York Yankees and welcomes manager Joe Torre.
  37. 37 George Steinbrenner, Jeremy Piven, Chris Isaak Oct 29, 1996 Dave chats with redeemed Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, while Rupert launches the ""Deli of Terror.""
  38. 38 Isabella Rossellini, Garry Marshall, Bryn Terfel Oct 30, 1996 Bill Murray serves as the show's roving reporter, asking pedestrians outside about the upcoming national election. Also, Dave shows off his new, thinner haircut.
  39. 39 Jeff Foxworthy, Naomi Campbell, Jake Johannsen Oct 31, 1996 In honor of Halloween, Dave presents ""Biff the Headless Stage Manager""; the problem, though, is that Biff is dressed as a Thanksgiving pilgrim.
  40. 40 Stupid Human Tricks, Dana Carvey, Steven Wright Nov 1, 1996 ""Friday Night on the Road"" begins in Beantown, as Michael Hirsch, aka ""The Bar,"" makes his stunning transformation from dorm geek to BMOC.
  41. 41 Mel Gibson, Christine Lahti, Joni Mitchell Nov 4, 1996 NYC Marathon winner Giacomo Leone runs through the set, while Mel Gibson presents ""Top Ten Lines You'll Never Hear Me, Mel Gibson, Say in a Movie.""
  42. 42 Marisa Tomei, James Carville, John Michael Montgomery Nov 6, 1996 It's the day after Election '96, so Dave tells his last ""Bob Dole is old"" joke. Also, Dave fidgets with his unusually long tie, while Calvert conducts exit polls.
  43. 43 Brett Butler, Gary Sinise, Bob McCoy Nov 7, 1996 During Mailbag, a viewer pleads for no more Dole jokes, so ""Bob Dole"" (Calvert) appears on stage and sings Lionel Richie's ""Say You, Say Me,"" a pop ditty which includes the immortal…
  44. 44 Bob Dole, Ted Koppel, Mary Chapin Carpenter Nov 8, 1996 Ten noteworthy anchormen appear in the top ten list while Dave chats with recently denied presidential candidate Bob Dole.
  45. 45 Jeff Bridges, Diane Sawyer, Bryan White Nov 11, 1996 It's the official 3rd Anniversary special, with clips and highlights from the past three seasons.
  46. 46 Marilu Henner, Kristin Scott Thomas, Alan Jackson Nov 12, 1996 Biff interrupts Dave's monologue ""just to be on TV;"" Kristen Scott Thomas plugs ‘The English Patient.""
  47. 47 Ron Howard, Patrick Ewing, Gene Catron Nov 13, 1996 Saxaphonist Joshua Redman sits in; Gene Catron performs a trick involving dominoes and a pool ball; Dave gives out candy.
  48. 48 Tony Randall, Wendy Liebman, Helena Bonham Carter Nov 14, 1996 Dave's artificial tooth comes loose, while Ed McMahon imitates Leonard Tepper's impression of the former ""Tonight Show"" sidekick.
  49. 49 Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Natalie Cole Nov 15, 1996 From Chicago: Paul meets his long-lost brother Matt Shaffer on ""Jerry Springer"" just as Dave was going to admit to being a transvestite. Also, Dave introduces ten citizens with distinct…
  50. 50 Sarah Ferguson, Derek Jeter, Reba McEntire Nov 18, 1996 Throughout the night, audience members walk onstage to tell jokes.
  51. 51 Heather Locklear, Sinbad, Tony Toni Tone Nov 19, 1996 Dave calls a desk jockey from across the street named Samantha Giafoni, asking for her opinion about Michael Jackson. After calling her, autumn leaves are dumped in her office.
  52. 52 Glenn Close, Marc Maron, Eriq LaSalle Nov 20, 1996 Glenn Close promotes the live-action remake of ""101 Dalmations.""
  53. 53 Phil Hartman, Bob Costas, Luther Vandross Nov 21, 1996 When Dave gives a ham to an audience guy, he gives him five more when he says it's going to a senior citizens' group. Soon enough, Biff practically gives him the whole store.
  54. 54 Kid Inventors, Will Smith, Jimmy Buffett Nov 22, 1996 Friday Night on the Road finishes in Miami, Florida. It's so hot in the Coconut Grove Playhouse that Dave strips off his suit and hosts the show in his khakis and t-shirt: ""This is…
  55. 55 Lisa Kudrow, Delroy Lindo, Wynonna Nov 25, 1996 A ""News in Review"" segment is translated into Chinese, while Dave accidentally cuts himself while crawling under his desk.
  56. 56 Jeff Daniels, Dolly Parton Nov 26, 1996 John Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, and later he performs with Dolly Parton.
  57. 57 Martin Short, Scott Bryan, Rita Wilson Nov 27, 1996 Thanksgiving and the holidays are the topics du jour in the latest edition of ""Dave Talks to Kids.""
  58. 58 Lea Thompson, Natalie Portman, Stone Temple Pilots Nov 28, 1996 Gerard makes a cameo in the annual ""Thanksgiving Day Quiz,"" while Dorothy bakes cherry and hickory nut pies.
  59. 59 Teri Hatcher, Brent Spiner, Luscious Jackson Nov 29, 1996 After Dave offers a million dollars claiming that there's no such person named Sivareddy Gotike, whose letter was read on the CBS Mailbag the week before, Sivareddy appears on the show to…
  60. 60 John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David Copperfield Dec 9, 1996 Biff gives out hams to the audience during the second-ever appearance of ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Martha Stewart shows Dave how to make a scented wreath.
  61. 61 Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Gloria Estefan Dec 10, 1996 Dave announces he's #45 on TV Guide's greatest stars list; after interviewing Nicole Kidman, Dave is dyspeptic and demands a roll of Tums®; the roof cam reveals Santa dumping a corpse in a…
  62. 62 Kenneth Branaugh, Bonnie Hunt, Counting Crows Dec 11, 1996 Dave calls the corner pay phones, but no one answers. He finally steps outside and tells anyone to pick up the phone. After some guy named Phil answers it, Dave has to scream at him to…
  63. 63 James Woods, Bob Odenkirk, Counting Crows Dec 12, 1996 1996: Two merchant marines do push-ups onstage; Dave and Paul reprise the roles of their alter egos, Gator and Skunk; Leonard Tepper performs in the Late Show ""kid's nativity play""…
  64. 64 Albert Brooks, Beavis & Butthead, Neil Diamond Dec 13, 1996 Skunk and Gator hang out in the green room; Beavis and Butthead plug their upcoming movie; Paul performs an original holiday number.
  65. 65 Drew Barrymore, Mathias Pakula, Faith Hill Dec 16, 1996 Somebody named Matias Paluka is interviewed by Dave, then does a weather forecast.
  66. 66 Andie MacDowell, Jimmie Walker, Rhett Atkins Dec 17, 1996 Tony sits in the audience, while Rupert shows Dave a ""Tickle Me Giuliani"" doll.
  67. 67 Harry Connick Jr., Walter Cronkite Dec 18, 1996 Mayor Giuliani shows up to put an apple on the Christmas tree, then gets in on a few pictures with Dave, Paul, and two audience members. Also, hockey great Gordie Howe calls Dave.
  68. 68 Richard Simmons, Neve Campbell, Dave Matthews Band Dec 19, 1996 During a ""New for Christmas"" segment, Biff is nearly injured by a motorized hula hoop; Neve Campbell promotes ""Scream.""
  69. 69 Billy Crystal, Cuba Gooding Jr., Darlene Love Dec 20, 1996 Dave hugs a male audience member; fake snow falls on the backdrop, then on the audience; Darlene Love (featuring Bette Sussman) continues her holiday tradition of singing ""Christmas…
  70. 70 John Travolta, Julianna Marguiles, St. Luke's Bottle Band Dec 23, 1996 Midway through Dave's interview with ""Michael"" star John Travolta, the buxom president of John's fan club gets a hug and an autograph.
  71. 71 Nathan Lane, Kelly Preston, Rich Hall Dec 26, 1996
  72. 72 Jane Pauley, Robert Pastorelli, Blues Traveler Dec 27, 1996 John Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, while Biff gives dating tips.
  73. 73 Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry O'Connell, Oseola McCarty, Deana Carter Dec 30, 1996 Calvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the show is taped hours earlier. Tom Arnold appears again on New Year's Eve, this time without Roseanne.
  74. 74 Tom Arnold, Kamarr, Joe Queenan Dec 31, 1996 Calvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the show is taped hours earlier; Tom Arnold appears again on New Year's Eve, this time without Roseanne; Biff gets scissors from Dave to get rid…
  75. 75 Alec Baldwin, Cast of Chicago Jan 2, 1997 Dave introduces an audience member named Tara to Alec Baldwin; Dave shows a drawing of him in a 70's-era leisure suit; from the hit Broadway revival ""Chicago,"" Bebe Neuwirth and Ann…
  76. 76 Courtney Cox, Lee Marek, Damon Hill Jan 3, 1997 During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks what Dave did for New Year's. Dave flashes back to a wild night with a bunch of fabulous babes, while Paul brings him back to earth, and Dave flashes back…
  77. 77 Kids Tell Jokes, Tracey Ullman, B.B. King Jan 6, 1997 BB King sits in; Dave accidentally tears up the Top Ten blue card, so he reads the list via teleprompter; Tracey Ullman promotes her new HBO show, ""Tracey Takes On...""
  78. 78 Ray Liotta, Norm MacDonald Jan 7, 1997 Dave swipes Tony's gum, which he had tried to hide on top of one of the cameras. Also, Rupert of Hello Deli is pitted against Amando of Stage Deli in a little competition called ""The King…
  79. 79 Woody Harrelson, Jackie Chan, John Pizzarelli Jan 8, 1997 Dave fondly looks back at the one-year anniversary of ""El Blizzardo,"" then does a spit take with Windex®. Also, Woody Harrelson plugs hemp products and The People vs. Larry Flint.
  80. 80 Matt Dillon, Rebecca Ramijn, Cassandra Wilson Jan 9, 1997 Dave sends an audience babe out to get some snow, and throughout the night the show is interrupted by a three-way snowball war between Dave, Inky and Anton.
  81. 81 Eddie Murphy, Dwight Yoakam, Veronica Paridee Jan 10, 1997 An audience member celebrating her birthday dances onstage; Inky threatens to throw a rock at Dave; Dave chats with a nine-year-old girl that delivered her baby brother in a stuck…
  82. 82 Kevin Spacey, Madeline Kahn, Harry Hill Jan 13, 1997 Dave deems the show to be such a success that he announces the production of four spin-offs, ""Rupert Touches Meat,"" ""Leonard's Candid Camera,"" ""Kenny's Baywatch"" (with the stagehands…
  83. 83 Penelope Ann Miller, Skeet Ulrich, BR5-49 Jan 14, 1997 It's time for another Late Show experiment: ""Who Will Get Kicked Out of TGIF's Sooner, a Shirtless Guy or a Guy with Ten Dogs?"" Answer: the shirtless guy. Later, Dave instructs Chris…
  84. 84 Chris O'Donnell, Debbie Reynolds, Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Conner Jan 15, 1997 Dave shows QVC footage of a Cabbage Patch Bill Clinton doll eating French fries; Actor Chris O'Donnell does a Stupid Human Trick; the drama class from Calhoun High School re-enacts the…
  85. 85 Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, Babyface Jan 16, 1997 Paul shows a clip of his new home video ""The Late Show Made Easy,"" while ""Know Your Cuts of Meat"" makes its debut on ""Know Your Current Events.""
  86. 86 Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Brennan Jan 17, 1997 It's an ""All Kevin Spectacular"" as Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, and Kevin Brennan guest on the show. The closing credits on the show include all staffers named Kevin (Kevin Burnett, Kevin…
  87. 87 David Schwimmer, Carmen Electra, Sheryl Crow Jan 27, 1997 Alan interrupts the monologue to comment on yesterday's Packers-Patriots Super Bowl; an audience member receives Dave's autograph; Calvert reports from New Orleans, where football fans are…
  88. 88 Tony Danza, Desmond Howard, Helena Bonham Carter Jan 28, 1997 Biff presides over another segment of ""What They Would Have Had for Lunch If They Were Still Alive."" Tonight, Lorne Greene: ""a BLT."" Also, Tony Williams sits in on drums, while Dave…
  89. 89 Dan Rather, Jane Leeves, Tori Amos Jan 29, 1997 Dave calls up an audience guy to meet Tori Amos, but he has to frisk him first.
  90. 90 Matthew Perry, Natasha Lyonne, Jewel Jan 30, 1997 Dave shows a promo of ""Rupert Jee's Private Parts,"" a spoof of the upcoming Howard Stern movie. Amongst those who participate in this parody are Rupert, Leonard, and ""Paul Shaffer as…
  91. 91 Rhea Perlman, Ray Ramano, Ice Cube Jan 31, 1997
  92. 92 Stupid Human Tricks, Elle MacPherson, Charles Barkley Feb 3, 1997 Dave celebrates a decade and a half in late night television by introducing some of his favorite Stupid Human Tricks. Later, he chats with basketball star Charles Barkley.
  93. 93 Isabella Rossellini, Billy Bob Thorton, Tokyo Shock Boys Feb 4, 1997 In honor of the re-release of the entire Star Wars trilogy, Dave moves his coffee mug with a little help from ""the force""; Billy Bob Thornton promotes his Academy Award-nominated film…
  94. 94 Fran Drescher, Eva Herzigova, Tony Bennett Feb 5, 1997 Flugelhorn great Al Chez sits in with the band, while Leonard appears in a educational film about the First Thanksgiving.
  95. 95 Pierce Brosnan, Lance Alstodt, Brian Regan Feb 6, 1997 Know Your Current Events: Dave promises an audience participant named Brian (who Dave keeps calling ""Larry"") that if he can kick a field goal outside, he can sit onstage. Brian hits the…
  96. 96 Brett Favre, David Spade, Silverchair Feb 7, 1997 Mailbag: Paul appears in a commercial for ""Uncle Dave's Non-Alcoholic Gin."" Also, Dave and Green Bay Packers QB Brett Farve throw footballs into cabs, and David Spade promotes his new…
  97. 97 Stupid Pet Tricks, Brett Butler, Fugees Feb 10, 1997 In a remote featuring Dave talking to various fan club presidents, a swordfight breaks out between the ""Cats"" and ""Star Wars"" fans. Also, Bob Borden professes his love to a disturbed…
  98. 98 Sarah Jessica Parker, Geoffrey Rush, Barry Manilow Feb 11, 1997 Dave ponders another one of his deep thoughts: ""How Long Can a Guy Spin a Revolving Door Before Somebody Stops Him?"" It takes 40 minutes and 6 seconds before security escorts the man out.
  99. 99 Richard Harris, Siskel & Ebert, Far East Circus Feb 12, 1997 Throughout the night, Biff, Pat and Kenny recreate scenes from Academy Award-nominated films, including ""The English Patient"" and ""Jerry McGuire."" The gag comes to an abrupt end when…
  100. 100 Peter O'Toole, Salma Hayek, Jazz Passengers Feb 13, 1997 Dave brags that he had an incredible Valentine's Day last year, until Paul persuades him to admit that he spent it watching TV with an amorous Leonard. Also, the Jazz Passengers (featuring…
  101. 101 Sarah Ferguson, Allan Weimerskirch, Patti Smith Feb 14, 1997 Marv Albert is credited with six seperate appearances tonight, thus raising his total on the show to an even one hundred. Later, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, promotes her new…
  102. 102 Tom Brokaw, Laura Linney, BLACKstreet Feb 17, 1997 Two weeks before, NBC denied Dave permission to use clips from his old show. So tonight, Tom Brokaw arrives and offers Dave a crumpled-up videotape from Late Night with David Letterman…
  103. 103 Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jeff Gordon Feb 18, 1997 The outside cam goes to Joe G's to launch production of the quickie movie ""Space Volcano""; Bruce Willis murders Mujibur and Sirajul; Demi Moore shows up with 15 dogs as a gift for Dave…
  104. 104 Michael J. Fox, Jon Voight, The Wallflowers Feb 19, 1997 Throughout the night, various civilians tell jokes about their jobs, while Dave admits that he has fallen in love with this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
  105. 105 Julie Andrews, Doug E. Doug, The Amazing Jonathan Feb 20, 1997 The latest edition of ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video"" takes place entirely at Hello Deli, while ""Cosby"" star Doug E. Doug does standup.
  106. 106 Tony Randall, Juliette Binoche, David Brenner Feb 21, 1997 Frequent CBS Mailbag contributor Jerry Scales appears in the audience and is given a roast chicken made of Nyquil. Also, Tony Randall talks about becoming a parent for the first time.
  107. 107 Bill Cosby, David Hacker, Tina Turner Feb 24, 1997 On the three-year anniversary of his memorable first appearance on the Late Show, super-bowler Dick Weber rolls one strike after another out on 53rd Street. Later, he and Bill Cosby go…
  108. 108 Mia Farrow, Anne Heche, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach Feb 25, 1997 James Cotton sits in; while pedestrians footrace against each other over on 54th and Broadway.
  109. 109 Howard Stern, Valeria Mazza, Porno for Pyros Feb 26, 1997 Leonard Tepper is live at Madison Square Garden, annoying participants at this year's Grammy Awards. He closes the segment by calling Dave a jackass.
  110. 110 Pauly Shore, Merrill Markoe, Celine Dion Feb 27, 1997 Dave shows outtakes of Leonard's Grammy report, and then gets thrown out of a taping of ""Wheel of Fortune"" by a security guard resembling Bill DeLace.
  111. 111 Bill Pullman, Richard Lewis, Lyle Lovett & Randy Newman Feb 28, 1997 Trumpeter Al Chez sits in; the ""First Annual Biff Henderson Award"" goes to a much-serving Biff; Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett perform ""You've Got a Friend In Me.""
  112. 112 Jon Stewart, Debi Mazar, Duncan Sheik Mar 3, 1997 Dave comments on ""El Blizzardo Diablo,"" a raining snowstorm that practically has New York City in a standstill. Also, Dave and Paul participate in a cutthroat battle of putdowns towards…
  113. 113 Robin Quivers, Adam Arkin, James Mar 4, 1997 Dave points out that the wet snow of yesterday's ""El Blizzardo Diablo"" has already melted and/or evaporated. Also, Adam Arkin promotes the upcoming made-for-TV movie Not In This Town.
  114. 114 Chevy Chase, Mary McCormack, Phish Mar 5, 1997 During ""Rejected Commercial Characters,"" jokes are translated for a select audience onstage from English to Japanese.
  115. 115 Kids Tell Jokes, Mary Steenburgen, Ray Wold Mar 6, 1997 Bluesman Keb' Mo sits in; Dave and Paul shill a new sleeping enhancer called EclipseQuil; ""pyrotechnic madman"" Ray Wold blows up stuff and somehow avoids burning himself.
  116. 116 Ted Danson, Famke Janssen, Mitch Hedburg Mar 7, 1997 CBS Mailbag: Jerry Scales asks, ""What do viewers miss?"" Gerard Mulligan comes out in costume as ""A 50-year-old guy dressed like Zorro."" Also, The Biff Henderson Players present ""Send…
  117. 117 Howard Stern, Ray Ramano, Chieftains Mar 17, 1997 Sean Pelton sits in for Anton, while Howard Stern promotes his new movie.
  118. 118 Martin Short, Larenz Tate, Kodo Mar 18, 1997 The camera fixates on a guy in the audience with a gigantic gut with DAVE written on it. Also, Martin Short does another musical number, with a final note so extended that he leaves the…
  119. 119 Cindy Crawford, Robert Townsend, Chris Whitley Mar 19, 1997 The Late Show Current Events Singers take on Clinton's recent leg injury, then performs some sort of a cappella apology to Cindy Crawford.
  120. 120 Mike Myers, Sophie Marceau, Alison Krauss Mar 25, 1997 Today's burning question: ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Coffee Shop?"" All 23 guys that volunteered get in, and they are later joined by a geeky audience member from…
  121. 121 Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the Monsters Mar 26, 1997 In honor of his birthday, former president Thomas Jefferson is seen skydiving over the city, followed shortly by William McKinley and Paul Shaffer.
  122. 122 Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda Marshall Mar 27, 1997 Dave announces that today is Tony Mendez' 60th birthday, even though he's only 52; Dave orders Anton to fetch him some coffee; a man-on-the-street segment dissects tonight's ""Top Ten…
  123. 123 Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The Cardigans Mar 28, 1997 Mailbag: Alan has an announcer sitting in with him, only to realize he's not his intern but his willing replacement. Meanwhile, Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton (live via satellite)…
  124. 124 Bryant Gumbel, Kadeem Hardison, Bandbaz Brothers Mar 31, 1997 Songwriter Jimmy Webb sits in, and throughout the night the band plays his songs; Dave shows a tape of Rob Burnett's daughter being scared to death by Daddy as the Easter Bunny; Dave tells…
  125. 125 Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci Griffith Apr 1, 1997 Dave calls a pay phone on Broadway, and then calls in a guy from Jersey named Rocky to tell the first ""Mets suck"" joke of the season. Also, Biff gives a pep talk to some grade-school…
  126. 126 Dan Akroyd, David Kruithoff, Cyndi Lauper Apr 2, 1997 A man claiming to be Paul's brother Kenny sits in the audience, while amateur dentist David Kriuthoff fidgets with a special camera that can go inside the mouth.
  127. 127 Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca Apr 3, 1997 ""Colin Dunner"" (Gerard), the lead dancer in the Broadway hit ""Riverdance"" promotes his new videotape ""Riverdancin' to the Oldies."" Also, Will Lee demonstrates how to play a guitar…
  128. 128 John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David Bowie Apr 4, 1997 Mailbag: a man on the street is decapitated by a giant, renegade blue card. Also, Pat Farmer introduces his new segment ""Live Action Editorial Cartoon."" Tonight's piece: ""Busting the…
  129. 129 Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka Badu Apr 7, 1997 Dave says he's discovered he's been combing his hair wrong, so he fidgets with it throughout the show. Also, Zahshu, the ""World's Only Performing Hippo,"" rolls over and begs.
  130. 130 Norm MacDonald, Justine Bateman, Trace Adkins Apr 8, 1997 ""How Many Guys in a Bunny Suit Can Get Into H&R Block?"" Only two, until both are kicked out. Right after the first commercial break, Biff then tries to get in wearing a dog suit and…
  131. 131 Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet Apr 9, 1997 In a running gag that was started two nights before (in homage to something that appeared occasionally on Late Night), Zahshu, ""The World's Only Performing Goldfish,"" develops a severe…
  132. 132 Tom Arnold, Bernie Williams, Bush Apr 10, 1997
  133. 133 Kelsey Grammar, Jake Johannsen, Tracy Chapman Apr 11, 1997 Champion weightlifter Magnus Vermagnusson lifts various objects, including Mujibur and Sirajul; Dave comments on his upcoming 50th birthday; Zhushi ""The World's Only Performing Dog"" is…
  134. 134 Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. Blige Apr 21, 1997 Marv Albert interviews accountants, then shows a blooper real along side it; Dave notices that Tony is holding cue cards with gloves on; ""Pat Farmer's Live-Action Political Cartoon""…
  135. 135 Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS Apr 22, 1997 Dave finds a patron named Bob Reedy, in Joe G's Pizza to star in another fake film epic, the Anaconda spoof ""Snakequest 2000."" Quote Dave: ""For the love of god, it's a giant snake!""
  136. 136 Tony Randall, Steven Weber, Wilco Apr 23, 1997 Allen Toussant sits in; Dave announces that in honor of the recent media hoopla over Ellen DeGeneres, the Late Show will now be ""more gay""; Wilco performs ""Someone Else's Song.""
  137. 137 Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve Pipe Apr 24, 1997 Biff announces that if Lyndon Johnson were alive today, he would've had a roast beef sandwich for lunch. Also, The Verve Pipe performs ""The Freshman.""
  138. 138 Stupid Human Tricks, Rosie Perez, John Hiatt Apr 25, 1997 On a special Indianapolis-themed night on the Late Show, Dorothy interrupts a comedy bit to give Dave a hug, while Reggie Miller presents the Top Ten.
  139. 139 Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula Cole Apr 28, 1997 Rupert Jee drops by to make an important announcement: ""America, I am a lesbian."" This inspires Regis to walk over and give him a hug.
  140. 140 Robin Williams, Tanya Tucker Apr 29, 1997 Dave shows a clip from the latest Charlie Brown Special: Charlie Brown declares, ""I think I'm a lesbian."" Also, two dorky audience members help wash a cab outside the theater, then get…
  141. 141 Alec Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams, Indigo Girls Apr 30, 1997 It's ""Awards Night"" on the Late Show, as throughout the night Biff presents Gordie Howe with the Stanley Cup, Walter Payton with the Super Bowl Trophy, Bobby Allison with the Harley J…
  142. 142 Garry Shandling, Luke Perry, Wendy Liebman May 1, 1997 Wendy Liebman discusses mammograms, while Luke Perry rappels off the side of the theater.
  143. 143 Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry May 2, 1997 In honor of tonight's audience (all residents of St. Louis and its suburbs), the backdrop is altered to show the city's skyline; Dave shows live footage of the Mets/Cardinals game in…
  144. 144 Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, Maxwell May 5, 1997 Dave dumps the show early yet again, and after searching high and low in Manhattan, Biff finally finds him demonstrating knife tricks at Benihana's.
  145. 145 John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson May 6, 1997 ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Fountain?"" Only about six, as the men in costume are thrown out of Central Park by the NYPD. After the first commercial break, John Goodman…
  146. 146 Mike Myers, Danny Aiello, Crossbows of Death May 7, 1997 Tony Mendez does the Watusi; Biff announces that if Burt Lancaster were alive today, he would've had cream of mushroom soup and a tuna fish sandwich for lunch; stuntmen Ross and Elisa…
  147. 147 Billy Crystal, Kristen Johnson, Bee Gees May 8, 1997 Rupert stars in a parody of those financial-success tapes that they sell in infomercials, while Kirsten Johnston promotes the 3-D season finale of Third Rock from the Sun.
  148. 148 Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul Asylum May 9, 1997 With tonight's audience being from the Twin Cities, Dave makes them feel at home by having a faux snow fall in the theater. Also, the Top Ten home office is temporarily relocated to nearby…
  149. 149 Cybil Shepard, Darrell Hammond, Linda Eder May 12, 1997 Tonight, Dave promises to show things that have never been on television before, including Marv Albert dancing with a giant squirrel, a gay man kissing a lesbian, and Biff playing…
  150. 150 Andy Garcia, George Foreman, Travis Tritt May 13, 1997 Dancers from Riverdance make a return appearance on the show. Actually, they're staff writers Gerard Mulligan and Eric Kaplan, Leonard Tepper, and financial wiz/Dave buddy Jim Peterson…
  151. 151 David Hyde Pierce, Dana Delany, Spice Girls May 14, 1997 In honor of Late Show's 800th episode, Dave introduces ""Where Are They Now?"" pieces describing the whereabouts of Bernie Kopell, Howie Mandel, Olivia Newton-John, and Bill Clinton. Also…
  152. 152 Helen Hunt, Susie Maroney, Jeffery Tambor May 15, 1997 Late Show airs its second and last installment of Peanuts, as Lucy once again foils Charlie Brown's attempt to kick a football: ""Never mess around with a gangsta bitch.""
  153. 153 Stupid Pet Tricks, Jeff Goldblum, Foo Fighters May 16, 1997 With tonight's audience representing Denver, Colorado, Dave interrupts the monologue to introduce an audience guy who ends up proposing to his girlfriend. Later in the show, Jeff Goldblum…
  154. 154 Meg Ryan, Lance Henriksen, Mary Chapin-Carpenter May 19, 1997 Biff brings out a Billy goat that supposedly won the Kentucky Derby last weekend; Dave leaves the show to play for the New York Yankees, then goes on a half-hearted tirade when he's cut by…
  155. 155 Barbara Walters, Ida Doggett, God's Property with Kirk Franklin May 20, 1997 After showing past clips of disastrous attempts at stuffing guys in rabbit outfits inside various locales, Dave announces that it's time to play ""How Many Sailors Can Get into a New York…
  156. 156 Richard Simmons, Kelly Preston, Toad the Wet Sprocket May 21, 1997 It's time yet again for ""What They Would Have for Lunch if They Were Alive Today"" with Biff Henderson. The celebrity: Dean Martin. The lunch: mac n' cheese.
  157. 157 Matthew Broderick, Nicole Sullivan, Savion Glover & Stomp May 22, 1997 ""Steven Spielberg"" (Gerard) brags out his new movie The Lost World, while Savion Glover performs a tap dance solo from the hit musical ""Stomp.""
  158. 158 Jason Alexander, Griffin Dunne, Sammy Hagar May 23, 1997 Mailbag: a horrific freak accident turns Rupert into the mysterious ""Dr. Meat."" Also, Jason Alexander promotes Love! Valour! Compassion!
  159. 159 Elle MacPherson, Vince Vaughn, Jewel Jun 2, 1997 Remote on the 14th Floor: Late Show staffers Eric Stangel, Matt Roberts, Bob Borden, Rodney Munoz, Christian Breheney, and Eric Kaplan relate their Prom Nightmares while eating in the…
  160. 160 Michael Richards, Rick Reynolds, Steve Winwood Jun 3, 1997 Customer Bob Barrett from Joe's Pizza is invited into the theater to act in the monster movie spectacular ""Ghost Dinosaur '97,"" co-starring Mujibur and Sirajul as ""Dinosaur #1"" and…
  161. 161 Bill Cosby, Elaine Cunningham, Squirrel Nut Zippers Jun 4, 1997 The squash family is represented tonight by a visit from Elaine Cunningham, ""The Zucchini Lady""; Bill Cosby talks about his various medications.
  162. 162 Alicia Silverstone, Andy Dick, John Fogerty Jun 5, 1997
  163. 163 Farrah Fawcett, John Fogerty Jun 6, 1997 Promoting an upcoming TV special, Farrah Fawcett walks out in a boozy daze, complimenting Dave for the view of the skyline when it's really a backdrop, then crawls around and makes animal…
  164. 164 Harrison Ford, Steven Wright, Dave Matthews Band Jun 9, 1997 Biff reports from the NBA Finals in Salt Lake City; Dave makes his usual joke about buying his first car at Harrison Ford in Indiana; Dave Matthews Band performs ""Too Much.""
  165. 165 Isabella Rossellini, Dave Chapelle, Bono & Larry Mullen Jun 10, 1997 Dave shows an altered clip of President Clinton admitting his dislike for cloning, and later Dave is once again visited by ""the lovely Is-a-bella Ros-sell-ini.""
  166. 166 Jon Stewart, Susan Molinari, Seven Mary Three Jun 11, 1997 Dave turns the hose on pedestrians outside the theater; Jaleel ""Urkel"" White helps ""Les Moonves"" promote CBS' fall lineup; Seven Mary Three performs ""Lucky.""
  167. 167 Tom Brokaw, Janeane Garafolo, Sheryl Crow Jun 12, 1997 Tom Brokaw explains why he turned down an offer to leave NBC for CNN: ""Same as you with CBS: more money, smaller audience."" Also, Sheryl Crow performs ""A Change (Will Do You Good).""
  168. 168 John Travolta, Grant Hill, Sinead O'Connor Jun 13, 1997 Mailbag: ""Farrah Fawcett"" (Calvert) explains her behavior from last week. Also, Kenny ""The Quick-Witted Stagehand"" Sheehan makes his 1000th TV appearance, which is followed by footage…
  169. 169 George Carlin, Nick Chinlund, James Taylor Jun 16, 1997 Paul is introduced as ""Radu,"" then shows Dave a Happy Meal toy that looks just like him. Also, Dave hides in an apartment, harassing delivery people as they come and go.
  170. 170 Kathy Ireland, Jeremy Holz, Michael Story Jun 17, 1997 A new challenge: ""Who Can Hail a Cab First""- a pantsless Mets fan or a pantless Yankees fan? For once, the Mets win the big one.
  171. 171 Matt Lauer, Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Mighty Mighty Bosstones Jun 18, 1997 Dave gives an audience woman a ham just for being Polish; several members of the cast of Cats go inside FlashDancers; Alan Kalter promotes ""Late Show: The Game""; The Mighty Mighty…
  172. 172 Julia Roberts, Jon Bon Jovi Jun 19, 1997 Julia Roberts is treated to a clip of her first appearance on Letterman from 1990, only to watch the clip blackened out by NBC. Also, Jon Bon Jovi performs ""Janie, Don't Take Your Love to…
  173. 173 Siskel & Ebert, Dermot Mulroney, King Charles Troupe Jun 20, 1997 ""Riverdancers"" Gerry Mulligan, Mike McIntee, Eric Kaplan, and Jim Peterson amaze and delight the studio audience and the home viewers in response to a letter in the CBS Mailbag.
  174. 174 Marilu Henner, Doug E. Doug, Johnny Lang Jun 23, 1997 Anton is introduced as ""Anton Zip""; Dave shows the audience a chart of who's permitted to be on the show and who isn't; in tonight's remote, Dave goes to a private school in Manhattan to…
  175. 175 Nick Turturro, Daisy Fuentes, Motley Crue Jun 24, 1997 The outside cam heads to Joe G's looking for a guy to write a theme song for, where they stumble across Brian and his girlfriend. Also, Dave takes the audience outside to watch Motley Crue…
  176. 176 Peter Fonda, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Ricki Lee Jones Jun 25, 1997 It's 91 degrees outside, so Biff decides to watch ice melt on the street.
  177. 177 Brian Williams, Diane Cannon, Gil Shaham Jun 26, 1997 A flying saucer heckles Dave from the backdrop, while Dyan Cannon promotes Out to Sea and makes friendly with Dave.
  178. 178 Martin Lawrence, Robert Zemeckis, Sarah McLachlan Jun 27, 1997 Dave declares a guy named Jeff as ""Captain of the Audience,"" helping the host out with menial tasks such as helping present the Top Ten and keeping the audience awake. Also, film…
  179. 179 Will Smith, Heidi Klum, Brad Byers Jun 30, 1997 Bowling great Dick Weber sits in with the band; Calvert kicks someone in the nether regions for the shear fun of it; Dave and Paul trade faces.
  180. 180 Jason Priestly, Patricia Richardson, The Cicadas Jul 1, 1997 Dave gets two girls at a nearby cafe to help celebrate Canada Day with Canada Dry®, which gets delivered by a Mountie; to continue a running gag started the previous night, bowler Johnny…
  181. 181 Tom Arnold, Mitchell Libonati, Blur Jul 2, 1997 During the ""Supermarket Finds"" segment, Dave takes a sample of something called ""White Fungus"" and spits it out; another bowling great (Marshall Holman) sits in with the band on…
  182. 182 Evander Holyfield, Lee Marek, Sarah Silverman Jul 3, 1997 Dave talks about the a new unauthorized autobiography of Martha Stewart; tonight's guest bowler is Hall of Famer Carmen Salvino; Dave appears in a 50's-style cigarette ad; Evander…
  183. 183 Martin Short, Manny the Hippie, Fang Fang Jul 4, 1997 Pro bowler Nelson Burton, Jr. sits in; during Mailbag, Tom Arnold bits his own ear off; Manny the Hippie resurfaces; for the second year in a row, Dave sends audience members from San…
  184. 184 Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En Vogue Jul 14, 1997 Dave shows off his new, shorter haircut; an audience member sings the theme song from Grease; Tim Allen presents the Top Ten.
  185. 185 Tim Robbins, Jackie Chan, Shawn Colvin Jul 15, 1997 It's a balmy 97 degrees outside, so Biff fries an egg on the sidewalk, later adding bacon and toast.
  186. 186 Mary Tyler Moore, Querbe Tirmizi, Matchbox 20 Jul 16, 1997 Dave interviews NYC taxi driver Querbe Tirmizi, who returned $30,000 he found in his cab.
  187. 187 Nathan Lane, Robey Morgan, Third Eye Blind Jul 17, 1997 Dave begins a month-long campaign to run into the ground his current favorite phrase: ""Something from the meat case, Linda?"" Also, Dave, Tony Randall, and a dozen or so triple-named…
  188. 188 Robert Pastorelli, Craig Kilborn, Live Jul 18, 1997
  189. 189 Pauly Shore, Leslie Mann, Puff Daddy Jul 21, 1997 Dave congratulates Paul on being #6 on the Forbes 500; Biff and Eric Kaplan explain how they make Dave's coffee mug levitate; Sean ""Puff Daddy"" Combs, Faith Evans, and 112 perform ""It's…
  190. 190 Kids Tell Jokes, Mario Andretti, John Hiatt Jul 22, 1997 It's time once again for ""King of the Meats,"" the mano-a-mano kosher competition between Rupert of Hello Deli and Amando Vasquez of the nearby Stage Deli. Amando sweeps the three rounds…
  191. 191 John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, Radish Jul 23, 1997 Harrison Ford reports from Hawaii; in the debut edition of ""Pointless Celebrity Cameo Theater,"" Calvert, Regis, and Tony Randall stand around like goons while the audience cheers them…
  192. 192 Dan Rather, Kathy Griffin, k.d. Lang Jul 24, 1997 The Harrison Ford World Tour (in which he's promoting The Devil's Own) makes a stop in Paris, France; Dave suggests the Paul legally change his name to ""Radu""; CBS anchorman/folkie at…
  193. 193 Samuel L. Jackson, Barry Sonnenfeld Jul 25, 1997 During ""CBS Mailbag,"" we look into a day in the life of a ""Accident-Prone Blood-Gorged Tick"" (Leonard Tepper).
  194. 194 Jennifer Anniston, Brian Regan, William H. Macy Jul 28, 1997 It's so hot outside that Biff tries to start a fire on the sidewalk with a magnifying glass and a bundle of sticks, as members from New York's Fire Department stand by; Rupert and Leonard…
  195. 195 Norm MacDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Jamiroquai Jul 29, 1997 Dave gets four galpals from West Virginia to go on a tour of the city with Biff; Physilla Rashad promotes her sitcom Cosby; Jamiroquai performs the #1 hit ""Virtual Insanity.""
  196. 196 Charles Grodin, Billy Connolly, David Byrne Jul 30, 1997 Dave congratulates Rob Burnett upon the birth of his daughter; a ""What's On Other Channels"" bit is interrupted by a car honking, courtesy of Creepy Dave; David Byrne performs ""Daddy Go…
  197. 197 Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler Jul 31, 1997 John Popper sits in with the band; Dave asks a paramedic about a piece of carrot he ""horked"" into his left lung during lunch today; Julia Roberts promotes Conspiracy Theory.
  198. 198 Tony Danza, Michael Rapaport Aug 1, 1997 Dave shows some ""Surprising Facts About Celebrities."" Later, Tony Danza promotes his new sitcom.
  199. 199 Bob Dole, Bill Bellamy, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers Aug 4, 1997 Dave presents a Wall Street quiz; Bob Dole talks about retirement.
  200. 200 Ray Liotta, David Brenner, Natalie Desselle Aug 5, 1997 Deliberately-obvious stunt doubles pose as Dave and Paul showing off their bike skills, while Dave carves a sculpture of Paul made from butter; a man claiming to be Garth Brooks is…
  201. 201 Jay Thomas, Annabella Sciorra, Tonic Aug 6, 1997 Jay Thomas shows Dave a tape of himself spitting out something during a recent television appearance. The footage is repeated several times.
  202. 202 Sylvester Stallone, Tommy LaSorda Aug 7, 1997 Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Biff reports from the Garth Brooks concert in Central Park and meets ""Garth"" himself (Leonard Tepper).
  203. 203 Demi Moore, Jay Mohr, Aerosmith Aug 8, 1997 The new sitcom ""The Letterman Family"" is promoted, starring Dave, Tony Randall, and Nadine Hennally. Later, Demi Moore shaves an audience member's head.
  204. 204 Tom Selleck, Billy Joel Aug 18, 1997 Dave feeds Tom Selleck some avocados. Later, they make a crank phone call to Al Roker.
  205. 205 Barbara Walters, Charles Dutton, Morrissey Aug 19, 1997 Barbara Walters promotes her new talk show, ""The View.""
  206. 206 Mira Sorvino, Jeff Altman, Coolio Aug 20, 1997 Dave compares President Clinton's 51st birthday to meatloaf. Later, he chats with his old friend Jeff Altman.
  207. 207 Donald Trump, Janine Turner, Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt Aug 21, 1997 ""The Donald"" talks about a recent boat trip. Later, Janine Turner promotes ""Leave It To Beaver.""
  208. 208 Alicia Silverstone, Bev Tanner, George Miller Aug 22, 1997 Alicia Silverstone promotes her new movie Excess Baggage.
  209. 209 Vanessa Williams, Joe Montana Aug 25, 1997 Dave announces that he is starring in the ""Late Show of Passion,"" which is just like the Late Show, except that it's dubbed so it looks like a telenovela. Later, Dave and Joe Montana…
  210. 210 Paul Reiser, Tia Carrera, Echo & the Bunnymen Aug 26, 1997
  211. 211 Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula Cole Aug 27, 1997 Tonight's Top Ten is interrupted by a phone call from the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska: ""It's not all that funny anymore."" Meanwhile, Biff wreaks havoc in Martha's Vineyard.
  212. 212 Tom Arnold, Mehgan Heany-Grear, Dane Cook Aug 28, 1997 Dave complains about the dog days of summer.
  213. 213 Stupid Human Tricks, Danny Aiello, Radiohead Aug 29, 1997 Warren is run over by a car; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" Douglas Pierce plays the ""Jeopardy"" theme on his hands; Dave bids a fond farewell to head writer Bill Scheft.