Late Show with David Letterman - Season 4

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Title:Late Show with David Letterman - Season 4
Genre: Talk, Comedy
Air Date: 1996-09-02
Season Number: 4
Total Episodes: 213
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

Chuck Norris, Anthony Clark, Jewel

Episode 1 : Chuck Norris, Anthony Clark, Jewel

Dave gives a ham to an audience member named Bud...
September 02, 1996
Adam Sandler, David Cone, LeAnn Rimes

Episode 4 : Adam Sandler, David Cone, LeAnn Rimes

Adam Sandler promotes Happy Gilmore; Yankees...
September 05, 1996
Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt

Episode 5 : Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt

It's the unofficial Three-Year Anniversary. (The...
September 06, 1996
Stupid Pet Tricks, Drew Barrymore, Tony Avena, Pearl Jam

Episode 15 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Drew Barrymore, Tony Avena, Pearl Jam

Dave scrambles to find something to fill the...
September 20, 1996
Tom Hanks, Gina Gershon, Riverdance

Episode 22 : Tom Hanks, Gina Gershon, Riverdance

Sanborn's still sitting in; Paul appears in a Bob...
October 01, 1996
Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ Top

Episode 23 : Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ Top

It's Biff's 50th birthday, so Dave promotes his...
October 02, 1996
Julie Andrews,

Episode 24 : Julie Andrews, "Pee Wee" Scheidt, Dave Matthews Band

Calvert plays Bob Dole's go-between; The Dave...
October 03, 1996
Wayne Gretzky, Jonathan Silverman, Tori Amos

Episode 25 : Wayne Gretzky, Jonathan Silverman, Tori Amos

Referring to a current TV Guide that pays tribute...
October 04, 1996
Michael J. Fox, Jeanne Moreau, Ray Davies

Episode 26 : Michael J. Fox, Jeanne Moreau, Ray Davies

1996: Dave shows a tape of Bob Dole blinking in...
October 07, 1996
Sam Donaldson, Spike Lee, Clint Black

Episode 27 : Sam Donaldson, Spike Lee, Clint Black

Clint Black sits in; the roof cam reveals...
October 08, 1996
Samuel L. Jackson, Leela Rashon, Midnight Oil

Episode 28 : Samuel L. Jackson, Leela Rashon, Midnight Oil

Dave searches for a new anchor for CBS-2 New...
October 09, 1996
Geena Davis, Peter Gallagher, Andy Kindler

Episode 29 : Geena Davis, Peter Gallagher, Andy Kindler

1996: Three audience girls are given hams; Dave...
October 10, 1996
George Foreman, Tom Everett Scott, Shawn Colvin

Episode 30 : George Foreman, Tom Everett Scott, Shawn Colvin

During CBS Mailbag, Calvert appears as ""Derek...
October 11, 1996
Cindy Crawford, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett

Episode 31 : Cindy Crawford, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett

Cindy Crawford walks onstage with heavy eye...
October 21, 1996
Jon Lovitz, Ken Olin, Enrique Iglesias

Episode 33 : Jon Lovitz, Ken Olin, Enrique Iglesias

Dave shows a poster that proves that Bob Dole's...
October 23, 1996
Jimmy Smits, John Leguizamo, Brian Regan

Episode 35 : Jimmy Smits, John Leguizamo, Brian Regan

Dave says goodnight halfway through the show and...
October 25, 1996
Joe Torre, Don Rickles, The Heads

Episode 36 : Joe Torre, Don Rickles, The Heads

Dave salutes the 1996 World Champion New York...
October 28, 1996
George Steinbrenner, Jeremy Piven, Chris Isaak

Episode 37 : George Steinbrenner, Jeremy Piven, Chris Isaak

Dave chats with redeemed Yankees owner George...
October 29, 1996
Isabella Rossellini, Garry Marshall, Bryn Terfel

Episode 38 : Isabella Rossellini, Garry Marshall, Bryn Terfel

Bill Murray serves as the show's roving reporter,...
October 30, 1996
Jeff Foxworthy, Naomi Campbell, Jake Johannsen

Episode 39 : Jeff Foxworthy, Naomi Campbell, Jake Johannsen

In honor of Halloween, Dave presents ""Biff the...
October 31, 1996
Stupid Human Tricks, Dana Carvey, Steven Wright

Episode 40 : Stupid Human Tricks, Dana Carvey, Steven Wright

""Friday Night on the Road"" begins in Beantown,...
November 01, 1996
Mel Gibson, Christine Lahti, Joni Mitchell

Episode 41 : Mel Gibson, Christine Lahti, Joni Mitchell

NYC Marathon winner Giacomo Leone runs through...
November 04, 1996
Marisa Tomei, James Carville, John Michael Montgomery

Episode 42 : Marisa Tomei, James Carville, John Michael Montgomery

It's the day after Election '96, so Dave tells...
November 06, 1996
Brett Butler, Gary Sinise, Bob McCoy

Episode 43 : Brett Butler, Gary Sinise, Bob McCoy

During Mailbag, a viewer pleads for no more Dole...
November 07, 1996
Bob Dole, Ted Koppel, Mary Chapin Carpenter

Episode 44 : Bob Dole, Ted Koppel, Mary Chapin Carpenter

Ten noteworthy anchormen appear in the top ten...
November 08, 1996
Jeff Bridges, Diane Sawyer, Bryan White

Episode 45 : Jeff Bridges, Diane Sawyer, Bryan White

It's the official 3rd Anniversary special, with...
November 11, 1996
Marilu Henner, Kristin Scott Thomas, Alan Jackson

Episode 46 : Marilu Henner, Kristin Scott Thomas, Alan Jackson

Biff interrupts Dave's monologue ""just to be on...
November 12, 1996
Ron Howard, Patrick Ewing, Gene Catron

Episode 47 : Ron Howard, Patrick Ewing, Gene Catron

Saxaphonist Joshua Redman sits in; Gene Catron...
November 13, 1996
Tony Randall, Wendy Liebman, Helena Bonham Carter

Episode 48 : Tony Randall, Wendy Liebman, Helena Bonham Carter

Dave's artificial tooth comes loose, while Ed...
November 14, 1996
Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Natalie Cole

Episode 49 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Natalie Cole

From Chicago: Paul meets his long-lost brother...
November 15, 1996
Sarah Ferguson, Derek Jeter, Reba McEntire

Episode 50 : Sarah Ferguson, Derek Jeter, Reba McEntire

Throughout the night, audience members walk...
November 18, 1996
Heather Locklear, Sinbad, Tony Toni Tone

Episode 51 : Heather Locklear, Sinbad, Tony Toni Tone

Dave calls a desk jockey from across the street...
November 19, 1996
Glenn Close, Marc Maron, Eriq LaSalle

Episode 52 : Glenn Close, Marc Maron, Eriq LaSalle

Glenn Close promotes the live-action remake of...
November 20, 1996
Phil Hartman, Bob Costas, Luther Vandross

Episode 53 : Phil Hartman, Bob Costas, Luther Vandross

When Dave gives a ham to an audience guy, he...
November 21, 1996
Kid Inventors, Will Smith, Jimmy Buffett

Episode 54 : Kid Inventors, Will Smith, Jimmy Buffett

Friday Night on the Road finishes in Miami,...
November 22, 1996
Lisa Kudrow, Delroy Lindo, Wynonna

Episode 55 : Lisa Kudrow, Delroy Lindo, Wynonna

A ""News in Review"" segment is translated into...
November 25, 1996
Jeff Daniels, Dolly Parton

Episode 56 : Jeff Daniels, Dolly Parton

John Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, and later...
November 26, 1996
Martin Short, Scott Bryan, Rita Wilson

Episode 57 : Martin Short, Scott Bryan, Rita Wilson

Thanksgiving and the holidays are the topics du...
November 27, 1996
Lea Thompson, Natalie Portman, Stone Temple Pilots

Episode 58 : Lea Thompson, Natalie Portman, Stone Temple Pilots

Gerard makes a cameo in the annual ""Thanksgiving...
November 28, 1996
Teri Hatcher, Brent Spiner, Luscious Jackson

Episode 59 : Teri Hatcher, Brent Spiner, Luscious Jackson

After Dave offers a million dollars claiming that...
November 29, 1996
John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David Copperfield

Episode 60 : John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David Copperfield

Biff gives out hams to the audience during the...
December 09, 1996
Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Gloria Estefan

Episode 61 : Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Gloria Estefan

Dave announces he's #45 on TV Guide's greatest...
December 10, 1996
Kenneth Branaugh, Bonnie Hunt, Counting Crows

Episode 62 : Kenneth Branaugh, Bonnie Hunt, Counting Crows

Dave calls the corner pay phones, but no one...
December 11, 1996
James Woods, Bob Odenkirk, Counting Crows

Episode 63 : James Woods, Bob Odenkirk, Counting Crows

1996: Two merchant marines do push-ups onstage;...
December 12, 1996
Albert Brooks, Beavis & Butthead, Neil Diamond

Episode 64 : Albert Brooks, Beavis & Butthead, Neil Diamond

Skunk and Gator hang out in the green room;...
December 13, 1996
Drew Barrymore, Mathias Pakula, Faith Hill

Episode 65 : Drew Barrymore, Mathias Pakula, Faith Hill

Somebody named Matias Paluka is interviewed by...
December 16, 1996
Andie MacDowell, Jimmie Walker, Rhett Atkins

Episode 66 : Andie MacDowell, Jimmie Walker, Rhett Atkins

Tony sits in the audience, while Rupert shows...
December 17, 1996
Harry Connick Jr., Walter Cronkite

Episode 67 : Harry Connick Jr., Walter Cronkite

Mayor Giuliani shows up to put an apple on the...
December 18, 1996
Richard Simmons, Neve Campbell, Dave Matthews Band

Episode 68 : Richard Simmons, Neve Campbell, Dave Matthews Band

During a ""New for Christmas"" segment, Biff is...
December 19, 1996
Billy Crystal, Cuba Gooding Jr., Darlene Love

Episode 69 : Billy Crystal, Cuba Gooding Jr., Darlene Love

Dave hugs a male audience member; fake snow falls...
December 20, 1996
John Travolta, Julianna Marguiles, St. Luke's Bottle Band

Episode 70 : John Travolta, Julianna Marguiles, St. Luke's Bottle Band

Midway through Dave's interview with ""Michael""...
December 23, 1996
Jane Pauley, Robert Pastorelli, Blues Traveler

Episode 72 : Jane Pauley, Robert Pastorelli, Blues Traveler

John Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, while Biff...
December 27, 1996
Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry O'Connell, Oseola McCarty, Deana Carter

Episode 73 : Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry O'Connell, Oseola McCarty, Deana Carter

Calvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the...
December 30, 1996
Tom Arnold, Kamarr, Joe Queenan

Episode 74 : Tom Arnold, Kamarr, Joe Queenan

Calvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the...
December 31, 1996
Alec Baldwin, Cast of Chicago

Episode 75 : Alec Baldwin, Cast of Chicago

Dave introduces an audience member named Tara to...
January 02, 1997
Courtney Cox, Lee Marek, Damon Hill

Episode 76 : Courtney Cox, Lee Marek, Damon Hill

During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks what Dave did...
January 03, 1997
Kids Tell Jokes, Tracey Ullman, B.B. King

Episode 77 : Kids Tell Jokes, Tracey Ullman, B.B. King

BB King sits in; Dave accidentally tears up the...
January 06, 1997
Ray Liotta,  Norm MacDonald

Episode 78 : Ray Liotta, Norm MacDonald

Dave swipes Tony's gum, which he had tried to...
January 07, 1997
Woody Harrelson, Jackie Chan, John Pizzarelli

Episode 79 : Woody Harrelson, Jackie Chan, John Pizzarelli

Dave fondly looks back at the one-year...
January 08, 1997
Matt Dillon,  Rebecca Ramijn, Cassandra Wilson

Episode 80 : Matt Dillon, Rebecca Ramijn, Cassandra Wilson

Dave sends an audience babe out to get some snow,...
January 09, 1997
Eddie Murphy, Dwight Yoakam, Veronica Paridee

Episode 81 : Eddie Murphy, Dwight Yoakam, Veronica Paridee

An audience member celebrating her birthday...
January 10, 1997
Kevin Spacey, Madeline Kahn, Harry Hill

Episode 82 : Kevin Spacey, Madeline Kahn, Harry Hill

Dave deems the show to be such a success that he...
January 13, 1997
Penelope Ann Miller, Skeet Ulrich, BR5-49

Episode 83 : Penelope Ann Miller, Skeet Ulrich, BR5-49

It's time for another Late Show experiment: ""Who...
January 14, 1997
Chris O'Donnell, Debbie Reynolds, Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Conner

Episode 84 : Chris O'Donnell, Debbie Reynolds, Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Conner

Dave shows QVC footage of a Cabbage Patch Bill...
January 15, 1997
Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, Babyface

Episode 85 : Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, Babyface

Paul shows a clip of his new home video ""The...
January 16, 1997
Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Brennan

Episode 86 : Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Brennan

It's an ""All Kevin Spectacular"" as Kevin Kline,...
January 17, 1997
David Schwimmer, Carmen Electra, Sheryl Crow

Episode 87 : David Schwimmer, Carmen Electra, Sheryl Crow

Alan interrupts the monologue to comment on...
January 27, 1997
Tony Danza, Desmond Howard, Helena Bonham Carter

Episode 88 : Tony Danza, Desmond Howard, Helena Bonham Carter

Biff presides over another segment of ""What They...
January 28, 1997
Dan Rather, Jane Leeves, Tori Amos

Episode 89 : Dan Rather, Jane Leeves, Tori Amos

Dave calls up an audience guy to meet Tori Amos,...
January 29, 1997
Matthew Perry, Natasha Lyonne, Jewel

Episode 90 : Matthew Perry, Natasha Lyonne, Jewel

Dave shows a promo of ""Rupert Jee's Private...
January 30, 1997
Stupid Human Tricks, Elle MacPherson, Charles Barkley

Episode 92 : Stupid Human Tricks, Elle MacPherson, Charles Barkley

Dave celebrates a decade and a half in late night...
February 03, 1997
Isabella Rossellini, Billy Bob Thorton, Tokyo Shock Boys

Episode 93 : Isabella Rossellini, Billy Bob Thorton, Tokyo Shock Boys

In honor of the re-release of the entire Star...
February 04, 1997
Fran Drescher, Eva Herzigova, Tony Bennett

Episode 94 : Fran Drescher, Eva Herzigova, Tony Bennett

Flugelhorn great Al Chez sits in with the band,...
February 05, 1997
Pierce Brosnan, Lance Alstodt, Brian Regan

Episode 95 : Pierce Brosnan, Lance Alstodt, Brian Regan

Know Your Current Events: Dave promises an...
February 06, 1997
Brett Favre, David Spade, Silverchair

Episode 96 : Brett Favre, David Spade, Silverchair

Mailbag: Paul appears in a commercial for ""Uncle...
February 07, 1997
Stupid Pet Tricks, Brett Butler, Fugees

Episode 97 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Brett Butler, Fugees

In a remote featuring Dave talking to various fan...
February 10, 1997
Sarah Jessica Parker, Geoffrey Rush, Barry Manilow

Episode 98 : Sarah Jessica Parker, Geoffrey Rush, Barry Manilow

Dave ponders another one of his deep thoughts:...
February 11, 1997
Richard Harris, Siskel & Ebert, Far East Circus

Episode 99 : Richard Harris, Siskel & Ebert, Far East Circus

Throughout the night, Biff, Pat and Kenny...
February 12, 1997
Peter O'Toole, Salma Hayek, Jazz Passengers

Episode 100 : Peter O'Toole, Salma Hayek, Jazz Passengers

Dave brags that he had an incredible Valentine's...
February 13, 1997
Sarah Ferguson, Allan Weimerskirch, Patti Smith

Episode 101 : Sarah Ferguson, Allan Weimerskirch, Patti Smith

Marv Albert is credited with six seperate...
February 14, 1997
Tom Brokaw, Laura Linney, BLACKstreet

Episode 102 : Tom Brokaw, Laura Linney, BLACKstreet

Two weeks before, NBC denied Dave permission to...
February 17, 1997
Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jeff Gordon

Episode 103 : Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jeff Gordon

The outside cam goes to Joe G's to launch...
February 18, 1997
Michael J. Fox, Jon Voight, The Wallflowers

Episode 104 : Michael J. Fox, Jon Voight, The Wallflowers

Throughout the night, various civilians tell...
February 19, 1997
Julie Andrews, Doug E. Doug, The Amazing Jonathan

Episode 105 : Julie Andrews, Doug E. Doug, The Amazing Jonathan

The latest edition of ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden...
February 20, 1997
Tony Randall, Juliette Binoche, David Brenner

Episode 106 : Tony Randall, Juliette Binoche, David Brenner

Frequent CBS Mailbag contributor Jerry Scales...
February 21, 1997
Bill Cosby, David Hacker, Tina Turner

Episode 107 : Bill Cosby, David Hacker, Tina Turner

On the three-year anniversary of his memorable...
February 24, 1997
Mia Farrow, Anne Heche, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

Episode 108 : Mia Farrow, Anne Heche, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

James Cotton sits in; while pedestrians footrace...
February 25, 1997
Howard Stern, Valeria Mazza, Porno for Pyros

Episode 109 : Howard Stern, Valeria Mazza, Porno for Pyros

Leonard Tepper is live at Madison Square Garden,...
February 26, 1997
Pauly Shore, Merrill Markoe, Celine Dion

Episode 110 : Pauly Shore, Merrill Markoe, Celine Dion

Dave shows outtakes of Leonard's Grammy report,...
February 27, 1997
Bill Pullman, Richard Lewis, Lyle Lovett & Randy Newman

Episode 111 : Bill Pullman, Richard Lewis, Lyle Lovett & Randy Newman

Trumpeter Al Chez sits in; the ""First Annual...
February 28, 1997
Jon Stewart, Debi Mazar, Duncan Sheik

Episode 112 : Jon Stewart, Debi Mazar, Duncan Sheik

Dave comments on ""El Blizzardo Diablo,"" a...
March 03, 1997
Robin Quivers, Adam Arkin, James

Episode 113 : Robin Quivers, Adam Arkin, James

Dave points out that the wet snow of yesterday's...
March 04, 1997
Chevy Chase, Mary McCormack, Phish

Episode 114 : Chevy Chase, Mary McCormack, Phish

During ""Rejected Commercial Characters,"" jokes...
March 05, 1997
Kids Tell Jokes, Mary Steenburgen, Ray Wold

Episode 115 : Kids Tell Jokes, Mary Steenburgen, Ray Wold

Bluesman Keb' Mo sits in; Dave and Paul shill a...
March 06, 1997
Ted Danson, Famke Janssen, Mitch Hedburg

Episode 116 : Ted Danson, Famke Janssen, Mitch Hedburg

CBS Mailbag: Jerry Scales asks, ""What do viewers...
March 07, 1997
Howard Stern, Ray Ramano, Chieftains

Episode 117 : Howard Stern, Ray Ramano, Chieftains

Sean Pelton sits in for Anton, while Howard Stern...
March 17, 1997
Martin Short, Larenz Tate, Kodo

Episode 118 : Martin Short, Larenz Tate, Kodo

The camera fixates on a guy in the audience with...
March 18, 1997
Cindy Crawford, Robert Townsend, Chris Whitley

Episode 119 : Cindy Crawford, Robert Townsend, Chris Whitley

The Late Show Current Events Singers take on...
March 19, 1997
Mike Myers, Sophie Marceau, Alison Krauss

Episode 120 : Mike Myers, Sophie Marceau, Alison Krauss

Today's burning question: ""How Many Guys in...
March 25, 1997
Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the Monsters

Episode 121 : Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the Monsters

In honor of his birthday, former president Thomas...
March 26, 1997
Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda Marshall

Episode 122 : Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda Marshall

Dave announces that today is Tony Mendez' 60th...
March 27, 1997
Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The Cardigans

Episode 123 : Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The Cardigans

Mailbag: Alan has an announcer sitting in with...
March 28, 1997
Bryant Gumbel, Kadeem Hardison, Bandbaz Brothers

Episode 124 : Bryant Gumbel, Kadeem Hardison, Bandbaz Brothers

Songwriter Jimmy Webb sits in, and throughout the...
March 31, 1997
Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci Griffith

Episode 125 : Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci Griffith

Dave calls a pay phone on Broadway, and then...
April 01, 1997
Dan Akroyd, David Kruithoff, Cyndi Lauper

Episode 126 : Dan Akroyd, David Kruithoff, Cyndi Lauper

A man claiming to be Paul's brother Kenny sits in...
April 02, 1997
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca

Episode 127 : Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca

""Colin Dunner"" (Gerard), the lead dancer in the...
April 03, 1997
John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David Bowie

Episode 128 : John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David Bowie

Mailbag: a man on the street is decapitated by a...
April 04, 1997
Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka Badu

Episode 129 : Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka Badu

Dave says he's discovered he's been combing his...
April 07, 1997
Norm MacDonald, Justine Bateman, Trace Adkins

Episode 130 : Norm MacDonald, Justine Bateman, Trace Adkins

""How Many Guys in a Bunny Suit Can Get Into H&R...
April 08, 1997
Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet

Episode 131 : Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet

In a running gag that was started two nights...
April 09, 1997
Kelsey Grammar, Jake Johannsen, Tracy Chapman

Episode 133 : Kelsey Grammar, Jake Johannsen, Tracy Chapman

Champion weightlifter Magnus Vermagnusson lifts...
April 11, 1997
Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. Blige

Episode 134 : Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. Blige

Marv Albert interviews accountants, then shows a...
April 21, 1997
Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS

Episode 135 : Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS

Dave finds a patron named Bob Reedy, in Joe G's...
April 22, 1997
Tony Randall, Steven Weber, Wilco

Episode 136 : Tony Randall, Steven Weber, Wilco

Allen Toussant sits in; Dave announces that in...
April 23, 1997
Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve Pipe

Episode 137 : Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve Pipe

Biff announces that if Lyndon Johnson were alive...
April 24, 1997
Stupid Human Tricks, Rosie Perez, John Hiatt

Episode 138 : Stupid Human Tricks, Rosie Perez, John Hiatt

On a special Indianapolis-themed night on the...
April 25, 1997
Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula Cole

Episode 139 : Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula Cole

Rupert Jee drops by to make an important...
April 28, 1997
Robin Williams, Tanya Tucker

Episode 140 : Robin Williams, Tanya Tucker

Dave shows a clip from the latest Charlie Brown...
April 29, 1997
Alec Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams, Indigo Girls

Episode 141 : Alec Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams, Indigo Girls

It's ""Awards Night"" on the Late Show, as...
April 30, 1997
Garry Shandling, Luke Perry, Wendy Liebman

Episode 142 : Garry Shandling, Luke Perry, Wendy Liebman

Wendy Liebman discusses mammograms, while Luke...
May 01, 1997
Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry

Episode 143 : Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry

In honor of tonight's audience (all residents of...
May 02, 1997
Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, Maxwell

Episode 144 : Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, Maxwell

Dave dumps the show early yet again, and after...
May 05, 1997
John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson

Episode 145 : John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson

""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a...
May 06, 1997
Mike Myers, Danny Aiello, Crossbows of Death

Episode 146 : Mike Myers, Danny Aiello, Crossbows of Death

Tony Mendez does the Watusi; Biff announces that...
May 07, 1997
Billy Crystal, Kristen Johnson, Bee Gees

Episode 147 : Billy Crystal, Kristen Johnson, Bee Gees

Rupert stars in a parody of those...
May 08, 1997
Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul Asylum

Episode 148 : Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul Asylum

With tonight's audience being from the Twin...
May 09, 1997
Cybil Shepard, Darrell Hammond, Linda Eder

Episode 149 : Cybil Shepard, Darrell Hammond, Linda Eder

Tonight, Dave promises to show things that have...
May 12, 1997
Andy Garcia, George Foreman, Travis Tritt

Episode 150 : Andy Garcia, George Foreman, Travis Tritt

Dancers from Riverdance make a return appearance...
May 13, 1997
David Hyde Pierce, Dana Delany, Spice Girls

Episode 151 : David Hyde Pierce, Dana Delany, Spice Girls

In honor of Late Show's 800th episode, Dave...
May 14, 1997
Helen Hunt, Susie Maroney, Jeffery Tambor

Episode 152 : Helen Hunt, Susie Maroney, Jeffery Tambor

Late Show airs its second and last installment of...
May 15, 1997
Stupid Pet Tricks, Jeff Goldblum, Foo Fighters

Episode 153 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Jeff Goldblum, Foo Fighters

With tonight's audience representing Denver,...
May 16, 1997
Meg Ryan, Lance Henriksen, Mary Chapin-Carpenter

Episode 154 : Meg Ryan, Lance Henriksen, Mary Chapin-Carpenter

Biff brings out a Billy goat that supposedly won...
May 19, 1997
Barbara Walters, Ida Doggett, God's Property with Kirk Franklin

Episode 155 : Barbara Walters, Ida Doggett, God's Property with Kirk Franklin

After showing past clips of disastrous attempts...
May 20, 1997
Richard Simmons, Kelly Preston, Toad the Wet Sprocket

Episode 156 : Richard Simmons, Kelly Preston, Toad the Wet Sprocket

It's time yet again for ""What They Would Have...
May 21, 1997
Matthew Broderick, Nicole Sullivan, Savion Glover & Stomp

Episode 157 : Matthew Broderick, Nicole Sullivan, Savion Glover & Stomp

""Steven Spielberg"" (Gerard) brags out his new...
May 22, 1997
Jason Alexander, Griffin Dunne, Sammy Hagar

Episode 158 : Jason Alexander, Griffin Dunne, Sammy Hagar

Mailbag: a horrific freak accident turns Rupert...
May 23, 1997
Elle MacPherson, Vince Vaughn, Jewel

Episode 159 : Elle MacPherson, Vince Vaughn, Jewel

Remote on the 14th Floor: Late Show staffers Eric...
June 02, 1997
Michael Richards, Rick Reynolds, Steve Winwood

Episode 160 : Michael Richards, Rick Reynolds, Steve Winwood

Customer Bob Barrett from Joe's Pizza is invited...
June 03, 1997
Bill Cosby, Elaine Cunningham, Squirrel Nut Zippers

Episode 161 : Bill Cosby, Elaine Cunningham, Squirrel Nut Zippers

The squash family is represented tonight by a...
June 04, 1997
Farrah Fawcett, John Fogerty

Episode 163 : Farrah Fawcett, John Fogerty

Promoting an upcoming TV special, Farrah Fawcett...
June 06, 1997
Harrison Ford, Steven Wright, Dave Matthews Band

Episode 164 : Harrison Ford, Steven Wright, Dave Matthews Band

Biff reports from the NBA Finals in Salt Lake...
June 09, 1997
Isabella Rossellini, Dave Chapelle, Bono & Larry Mullen

Episode 165 : Isabella Rossellini, Dave Chapelle, Bono & Larry Mullen

Dave shows an altered clip of President Clinton...
June 10, 1997
Jon Stewart, Susan Molinari, Seven Mary Three

Episode 166 : Jon Stewart, Susan Molinari, Seven Mary Three

Dave turns the hose on pedestrians outside the...
June 11, 1997
Tom Brokaw, Janeane Garafolo, Sheryl Crow

Episode 167 : Tom Brokaw, Janeane Garafolo, Sheryl Crow

Tom Brokaw explains why he turned down an offer...
June 12, 1997
John Travolta, Grant Hill, Sinead O'Connor

Episode 168 : John Travolta, Grant Hill, Sinead O'Connor

Mailbag: ""Farrah Fawcett"" (Calvert) explains...
June 13, 1997
George Carlin, Nick Chinlund, James Taylor

Episode 169 : George Carlin, Nick Chinlund, James Taylor

Paul is introduced as ""Radu,"" then shows Dave a...
June 16, 1997
Kathy Ireland, Jeremy Holz, Michael Story

Episode 170 : Kathy Ireland, Jeremy Holz, Michael Story

A new challenge: ""Who Can Hail a Cab First""- a...
June 17, 1997
Matt Lauer, Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Episode 171 : Matt Lauer, Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Dave gives an audience woman a ham just for being...
June 18, 1997
Julia Roberts, Jon Bon Jovi

Episode 172 : Julia Roberts, Jon Bon Jovi

Julia Roberts is treated to a clip of her first...
June 19, 1997
Siskel & Ebert, Dermot Mulroney, King Charles Troupe

Episode 173 : Siskel & Ebert, Dermot Mulroney, King Charles Troupe

""Riverdancers"" Gerry Mulligan, Mike McIntee,...
June 20, 1997
Marilu Henner, Doug E. Doug, Johnny Lang

Episode 174 : Marilu Henner, Doug E. Doug, Johnny Lang

Anton is introduced as ""Anton Zip""; Dave shows...
June 23, 1997
Nick Turturro, Daisy Fuentes, Motley Crue

Episode 175 : Nick Turturro, Daisy Fuentes, Motley Crue

The outside cam heads to Joe G's looking for a...
June 24, 1997
Peter Fonda, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Ricki Lee Jones

Episode 176 : Peter Fonda, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Ricki Lee Jones

It's 91 degrees outside, so Biff decides to watch...
June 25, 1997
Brian Williams, Diane Cannon, Gil Shaham

Episode 177 : Brian Williams, Diane Cannon, Gil Shaham

A flying saucer heckles Dave from the backdrop,...
June 26, 1997
Martin Lawrence, Robert Zemeckis, Sarah McLachlan

Episode 178 : Martin Lawrence, Robert Zemeckis, Sarah McLachlan

Dave declares a guy named Jeff as ""Captain of...
June 27, 1997
Will Smith, Heidi Klum, Brad Byers

Episode 179 : Will Smith, Heidi Klum, Brad Byers

Bowling great Dick Weber sits in with the band;...
June 30, 1997
Jason Priestly, Patricia Richardson, The Cicadas

Episode 180 : Jason Priestly, Patricia Richardson, The Cicadas

Dave gets two girls at a nearby cafe to help...
July 01, 1997
Tom Arnold, Mitchell Libonati, Blur

Episode 181 : Tom Arnold, Mitchell Libonati, Blur

During the ""Supermarket Finds"" segment, Dave...
July 02, 1997
Evander Holyfield, Lee Marek, Sarah Silverman

Episode 182 : Evander Holyfield, Lee Marek, Sarah Silverman

Dave talks about the a new unauthorized...
July 03, 1997
Martin Short, Manny the Hippie, Fang Fang

Episode 183 : Martin Short, Manny the Hippie, Fang Fang

Pro bowler Nelson Burton, Jr. sits in; during...
July 04, 1997
Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En Vogue

Episode 184 : Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En Vogue

Dave shows off his new, shorter haircut; an...
July 14, 1997
Tim Robbins, Jackie Chan, Shawn Colvin

Episode 185 : Tim Robbins, Jackie Chan, Shawn Colvin

It's a balmy 97 degrees outside, so Biff fries an...
July 15, 1997
Mary Tyler Moore, Querbe Tirmizi, Matchbox 20

Episode 186 : Mary Tyler Moore, Querbe Tirmizi, Matchbox 20

Dave interviews NYC taxi driver Querbe Tirmizi,...
July 16, 1997
Nathan Lane, Robey Morgan, Third Eye Blind

Episode 187 : Nathan Lane, Robey Morgan, Third Eye Blind

Dave begins a month-long campaign to run into the...
July 17, 1997
Pauly Shore, Leslie Mann, Puff Daddy

Episode 189 : Pauly Shore, Leslie Mann, Puff Daddy

Dave congratulates Paul on being #6 on the Forbes...
July 21, 1997
Kids Tell Jokes, Mario Andretti, John Hiatt

Episode 190 : Kids Tell Jokes, Mario Andretti, John Hiatt

It's time once again for ""King of the Meats,""...
July 22, 1997
John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, Radish

Episode 191 : John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, Radish

Harrison Ford reports from Hawaii; in the debut...
July 23, 1997
Dan Rather, Kathy Griffin, k.d. Lang

Episode 192 : Dan Rather, Kathy Griffin, k.d. Lang

The Harrison Ford World Tour (in which he's...
July 24, 1997
Samuel L. Jackson, Barry Sonnenfeld

Episode 193 : Samuel L. Jackson, Barry Sonnenfeld

During ""CBS Mailbag,"" we look into a day in the...
July 25, 1997
Jennifer Anniston, Brian Regan, William H. Macy

Episode 194 : Jennifer Anniston, Brian Regan, William H. Macy

It's so hot outside that Biff tries to start a...
July 28, 1997
Norm MacDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Jamiroquai

Episode 195 : Norm MacDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Jamiroquai

Dave gets four galpals from West Virginia to go...
July 29, 1997
Charles Grodin, Billy Connolly, David Byrne

Episode 196 : Charles Grodin, Billy Connolly, David Byrne

Dave congratulates Rob Burnett upon the birth of...
July 30, 1997
Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler

Episode 197 : Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler

John Popper sits in with the band; Dave asks a...
July 31, 1997
Tony Danza, Michael Rapaport

Episode 198 : Tony Danza, Michael Rapaport

Dave shows some ""Surprising Facts About...
August 01, 1997
Bob Dole, Bill Bellamy, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

Episode 199 : Bob Dole, Bill Bellamy, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

Dave presents a Wall Street quiz; Bob Dole talks...
August 04, 1997
Ray Liotta, David Brenner, Natalie Desselle

Episode 200 : Ray Liotta, David Brenner, Natalie Desselle

Deliberately-obvious stunt doubles pose as Dave...
August 05, 1997
Jay Thomas, Annabella Sciorra, Tonic

Episode 201 : Jay Thomas, Annabella Sciorra, Tonic

Jay Thomas shows Dave a tape of himself spitting...
August 06, 1997
Sylvester Stallone, Tommy LaSorda

Episode 202 : Sylvester Stallone, Tommy LaSorda

Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band;...
August 07, 1997
Demi Moore, Jay Mohr, Aerosmith

Episode 203 : Demi Moore, Jay Mohr, Aerosmith

The new sitcom ""The Letterman Family"" is...
August 08, 1997
Tom Selleck, Billy Joel

Episode 204 : Tom Selleck, Billy Joel

Dave feeds Tom Selleck some avocados. Later,...
August 18, 1997
Barbara Walters, Charles Dutton, Morrissey

Episode 205 : Barbara Walters, Charles Dutton, Morrissey

Barbara Walters promotes her new talk show, ""The...
August 19, 1997
Mira Sorvino, Jeff Altman, Coolio

Episode 206 : Mira Sorvino, Jeff Altman, Coolio

Dave compares President Clinton's 51st birthday...
August 20, 1997
Donald Trump, Janine Turner, Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt

Episode 207 : Donald Trump, Janine Turner, Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt

""The Donald"" talks about a recent boat trip. ...
August 21, 1997
Alicia Silverstone, Bev Tanner, George Miller

Episode 208 : Alicia Silverstone, Bev Tanner, George Miller

Alicia Silverstone promotes her new movie Excess...
August 22, 1997
Vanessa Williams, Joe Montana

Episode 209 : Vanessa Williams, Joe Montana

Dave announces that he is starring in the ""Late...
August 25, 1997
Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula Cole

Episode 211 : Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula Cole

Tonight's Top Ten is interrupted by a phone call...
August 27, 1997
Tom Arnold, Mehgan Heany-Grear, Dane Cook

Episode 212 : Tom Arnold, Mehgan Heany-Grear, Dane Cook

Dave complains about the dog days of summer.
August 28, 1997
Stupid Human Tricks, Danny Aiello, Radiohead

Episode 213 : Stupid Human Tricks, Danny Aiello, Radiohead

Warren is run over by a car; during ""Stupid...
August 29, 1997