Late Show with David Letterman - Season 1

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Late Show with David Letterman - Season 1
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Title:Late Show with David Letterman - Season 1
Genre: Talk, Comedy
Air Date: 1993-08-30
Season Number: 1
Total Episodes: 219
Stars: David Letterman (Self - Host), Paul Shaffer (Self -Musical Director), Alan Kalter (Self - Announcer (voice))
Overview
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
Seasons List

Episodes List

Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy Joel

Episode 1 : Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy Joel

Tom Brokaw shows up to take back some NBC...
August 30, 1993
Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan Estrata

Episode 2 : Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan Estrata

Dave's worst moment on last night's debut: his...
August 31, 1993
Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors

Episode 3 : Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors

A very pregnant Demi Moore is given the honor of...
September 01, 1993
Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper

Episode 4 : Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper

The ghost of Ed Sullivan (who haunts Dave...
September 02, 1993
Debra Winger, Soul Asylum

Episode 5 : Debra Winger, Soul Asylum

Dave has fun with a car phone, calling in bogus...
September 03, 1993
Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight Oil

Episode 6 : Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight Oil

Dave continues pestering locals with the new...
September 06, 1993
Ellen Barkin, Chris

Episode 9 : Ellen Barkin, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Lenny Kravitz

Dave takes a cab to help out at Yankee Stadium...
September 09, 1993
Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt

Episode 12 : Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt

The Mars Observer crashes into the studio; Mike...
September 14, 1993
Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

Episode 13 : Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

Jerry Garcia sits in with the band; Dave makes...
September 15, 1993
Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic

Episode 17 : Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic

David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does...
September 21, 1993
Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod Stewart

Episode 23 : Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod Stewart

Ed Sullivan's ghost introduces juggler ""Andy...
September 29, 1993
Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane Garofalo

Episode 26 : Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane Garofalo

Dave's high-rise buddy Meg Parsont (at a...
October 04, 1993
Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash

Episode 27 : Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to...
October 05, 1993
Candice Bergen, John Mendoza

Episode 28 : Candice Bergen, John Mendoza

Dave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick...
October 06, 1993
Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter

Episode 30 : Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter

""Celebrities in the Audience"" makes its first...
October 08, 1993
Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash

Episode 49 : Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash

Natalie Merchant - ""Because the Night""
November 04, 1993
Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita Rudner

Episode 53 : Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita Rudner

Mary Tyler Moore treats Late Show viewers to a...
November 10, 1993
Marilu Henner, Heart, Father Guido Sarducci

Episode 61 : Marilu Henner, Heart, Father Guido Sarducci

""Meet the Neighbors,"" conclusion: The outside...
November 22, 1993
Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel Byrne

Episode 64 : Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel Byrne

Throughout the night, Calvert reports from the...
November 25, 1993
James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren Holley

Episode 66 : James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren Holley

In ""Bad Phone Call,"" Dave calls the father of...
November 29, 1993
Robin Williams, Larry Johnson

Episode 67 : Robin Williams, Larry Johnson

Mandy Patinkin drops by (along with Tony...
November 30, 1993
Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby

Episode 69 : Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby

Dave buys Paul a fake Rolex off the street; Chris...
December 02, 1993
Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

Episode 75 : Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush...
December 17, 1993
Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers

Episode 82 : Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers

Dave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL...
December 29, 1993
Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts

Episode 88 : Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts

Chris Elliott performs the title song from...
January 06, 1994
Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart

Episode 91 : Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart

The ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline...
January 11, 1994
George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks

Episode 93 : George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks

George Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert...
January 13, 1994
Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby

Episode 97 : Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby

Dave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats""...
January 19, 1994
Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde

Episode 100 : Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde

Concrete Blonde – ""Mexican Moon""
January 31, 1994
Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco

Episode 102 : Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco

Dave comments on the upcoming Winter Olympics in...
February 02, 1994
Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta

Episode 104 : Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta

Peter Frampton sits in; Dave discusses Clinton's...
February 04, 1994
Richard Simmons

Episode 111 : Richard Simmons

James - ""Laid""
February 15, 1994
Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller

Episode 112 : Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller

Throughout the night, champion canines from the...
February 16, 1994
Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen

Episode 113 : Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen

Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman...
February 17, 1994
Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne

Episode 114 : Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne

David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave surveys...
February 18, 1994
Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

Episode 115 : Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

Dave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience...
February 21, 1994
Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne

Episode 117 : Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne

Two guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice...
February 23, 1994
Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey

Episode 119 : Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey

Dorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer;...
February 25, 1994
Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow

Episode 128 : Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow

Dave shows an anonymous gift (Jonathan Estrada,...
March 21, 1994
Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson

Episode 129 : Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson

Ten cabbies present the Top Ten; Diane Sawyer...
March 22, 1994
Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo

Episode 130 : Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo

""New Pharmaceuticals"" include ""Hot 'n' Spicy...
March 23, 1994
Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters

Episode 131 : Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters

New York native Gurnek Basanti drives his cab...
March 28, 1994
Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

Episode 132 : Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck...
March 29, 1994
Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson

Episode 133 : Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson

""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Hard Rock...
March 30, 1994
Madonna, Counting Crows

Episode 134 : Madonna, Counting Crows

Dave watches a live feed of himself watching the...
March 31, 1994
Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Episode 135 : Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

A day after Madonna arouses/grosses out the...
April 01, 1994
Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean

Episode 136 : Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean

Dave can't seem to remove his shoe, and with no...
April 04, 1994
Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer

Episode 138 : Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer

Paul Newman jumps out of the audience, claiming...
April 06, 1994
Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian

Episode 139 : Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian

Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave...
April 07, 1994
Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown

Episode 140 : Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown

Tonight marks the Late Show debut of ""The Strong...
April 08, 1994
Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair

Episode 141 : Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair

Mujibur and Sirajul make a visit to Mickey the...
April 18, 1994
Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green

Episode 142 : Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green

""Rejected FDA Items"" include Medicated...
April 19, 1994
Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig

Episode 143 : Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig

During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain...
April 20, 1994
Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox

Episode 144 : Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox

Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of...
April 21, 1994
Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

Episode 145 : Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new...
April 22, 1994
Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene

Episode 146 : Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene

Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so...
April 25, 1994
Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore

Episode 147 : Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore

Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and...
April 26, 1994
Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram

Episode 148 : Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram

Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's...
April 27, 1994
Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low

Episode 149 : Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low

Dave tries to wake up and gets soaked with...
April 28, 1994
Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkenson

Episode 150 : Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkenson

Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats...
April 29, 1994
Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers

Episode 151 : Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers

The outside cam heads to Times Square, during...
May 02, 1994
Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner

Episode 152 : Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner

Dave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams...
May 03, 1994
Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker

Episode 153 : Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker

Throughout the night, we have an assortment of...
May 04, 1994
Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan

Episode 154 : Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan

Dave brings out 70 cases of Gatorade that were...
May 05, 1994
Sharon Stone, Chris Farley

Episode 155 : Sharon Stone, Chris Farley

Dave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies;...
May 06, 1994
Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

Episode 156 : Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

Dave takes his show to LA for the first time...
May 09, 1994
Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury

Episode 157 : Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury

L.A., Day 2: Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda is...
May 10, 1994
James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Episode 158 : James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

LA, Day 3: Dave ends the show early, and then...
May 11, 1994
Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson

Episode 159 : Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson

L.A., Day 4: It's time for ""Los Angeles...
May 12, 1994
Bette Midler, Traffic

Episode 160 : Bette Midler, Traffic

A very special guest presents the Top Ten (see...
May 13, 1994
Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar

Episode 161 : Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar

Travis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while...
May 16, 1994
Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville

Episode 162 : Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville

Dave finally has his photos from LA developed,...
May 17, 1994
Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris

Episode 163 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris

It's time for more celebrities in the audience,...
May 18, 1994
Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

Episode 164 : Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

Dave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to...
May 19, 1994
Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter

Episode 165 : Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter

Dave freshens up by walking outside the theater,...
May 20, 1994
Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville

Episode 166 : Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville

Dave makes another bad phone call for an audience...
May 23, 1994
Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas

Episode 167 : Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas

Dave is missing his opening ""billboard"" card...
May 24, 1994
Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin

Episode 168 : Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin

Dave finds a sports reporter from Indianapolis...
May 25, 1994
Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot

Episode 169 : Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot

Jets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell...
May 26, 1994
The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

Episode 170 : The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

Dave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in...
May 27, 1994
Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone

Episode 171 : Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone

Dave escorts the Stand-by Audience (all 40 of...
June 06, 1994
Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.

Episode 172 : Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.

Dave hands out ""Warning Label"" props to the...
June 07, 1994
Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin

Episode 173 : Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin

Dave's coffee is cold, so he goes out and warms...
June 08, 1994
Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey

Episode 174 : Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey

An audience member plays a staged version of...
June 09, 1994
David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves

Episode 175 : David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves

Mujibur and Sirajul begin their Coast-to-Coast...
June 10, 1994
Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon

Episode 176 : Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon

On their first leg of the Coast-to-Coast Tour,...
June 13, 1994
Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner

Episode 177 : Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner

Dave selects two audience members to receive...
June 14, 1994
Show #0178

Episode 178 : Show #0178

Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion...
June 15, 1994
Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors

Episode 179 : Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors

Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;""...
June 16, 1994
Teri Garr, Yes

Episode 180 : Teri Garr, Yes

Stone Temple Pilots – ""Vasoline""
June 23, 1994
Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen

Episode 183 : Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen

After a technical error prevents it from being...
June 22, 1994
Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp

Episode 184 : Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp – ""Wild Night""
June 24, 1994
Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha Yearwood

Episode 185 : Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha Yearwood

On their latest stop, Mujibur and Sirajul get...
June 27, 1994
Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos

Episode 186 : Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos

Barbra Streisand walks on the set and gives Dave...
June 28, 1994
Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day

Episode 187 : Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day

""Coast to Coast with Mujibur and Sirajul"" --...
June 29, 1994
Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo Girls

Episode 188 : Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo Girls

In a spoof of Home Shopping Network, Dave sells...
June 30, 1994
Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons

Episode 190 : Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons

Dave takes a cue card from Tony Mendez, re-reads...
July 04, 1994
Show #0192

Episode 192 : Show #0192

Dave leaves the show after the monologue and...
July 06, 1994
Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket

Episode 193 : Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket

The Runaway Camera is roaming the streets of New...
July 07, 1994
Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight Oil

Episode 195 : Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight Oil

Dave returns to outside the Today Show set and...
July 18, 1994
Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias

Episode 196 : Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias

Ricki Lake promotes her supporting role in the...
July 19, 1994
Show #0197

Episode 197 : Show #0197

""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Say Hello on a N. Y....
July 20, 1994
Show #0198

Episode 198 : Show #0198

Cold opening: Kenny Rogers tells Dave when to...
July 21, 1994
Show #0199

Episode 199 : Show #0199

July 22, 1994
Show #0200

Episode 200 : Show #0200

Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with...
July 25, 1994
Show #0201

Episode 201 : Show #0201

The pothole Dave filled up with blue joke cards...
July 26, 1994
Show #0202

Episode 202 : Show #0202

A severed head perks out of the pothole; a doctor...
July 27, 1994
Show #0203

Episode 203 : Show #0203

Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes...
July 28, 1994
Show #0204

Episode 204 : Show #0204

July 29, 1994
Show #0205

Episode 205 : Show #0205

August 01, 1994
Show #0206

Episode 206 : Show #0206

Dave attends the Whitewater Hearings;...
August 02, 1994
Show #0207

Episode 207 : Show #0207

The show is interrupted all night long by (bogus)...
August 03, 1994
Show #0208

Episode 208 : Show #0208

After Dave sings a horrible rendition of...
August 04, 1994
Show #0209

Episode 209 : Show #0209

August 05, 1994
Show #0210

Episode 210 : Show #0210

Dave and model Inna Mirovich toss back some...
August 08, 1994
Show #0211

Episode 211 : Show #0211

August 09, 1994
Show #0212

Episode 212 : Show #0212

Dave looks at ""What's On Other Channels;"" the...
August 10, 1994
Show #0213

Episode 213 : Show #0213

August 11, 1994
Show #0214

Episode 214 : Show #0214

August 12, 1994
Show #0215

Episode 215 : Show #0215

August 15, 1994
Show #0216

Episode 216 : Show #0216

Rupert brings soup to tonight's guests; Dave...
August 16, 1994
Show #0217

Episode 217 : Show #0217

August 17, 1994
Show #0218

Episode 218 : Show #0218

August 18, 1994
Show #0219

Episode 219 : Show #0219

August 19, 1994