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Seasons: 22
Total Episodes: 4252
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Networks: CBS
Status: Ended
First Air Date: Aug 30, 1993
Recent Air Date: May 20, 2015
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Original Language: English
Age Rating: TV-PG
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Main Cast
Episodes
Episode 1
30 August 1993 - Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy Joel
Tom Brokaw shows up to take back some NBC ""intellectual property;"" Dave shows off the renovated Ed Sullivan Theater and chats with Bill Murray.
Episode 2
31 August 1993 - Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan Estrata
Dave's worst moment on last night's debut: his fake tooth fell out (the video is repeated several times in slow motion); a four-year-old geography expert and cheese lover names states on a U.S. map.
Episode 3
01 September 1993 - Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors
A very pregnant Demi Moore is given the honor of throwing the first pencil through the backdrop windows of the Late Show.
Episode 4
02 September 1993 - Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper
The ghost of Ed Sullivan (who haunts Dave throughout the first week) introduces a plate spinner; Andy Dick makes his first appearance as ""Donnie, the CBS Page Who Likes To Suck Up.""
Episode 5
03 September 1993 - Debra Winger, Soul Asylum
Dave has fun with a car phone, calling in bogus traffic reports to 1010 WINS radio; Casey Kasem presents ""Top Ten Favorite Numbers Between 1 and 10;"" after showing a clip from an old ""Wonder Woman"" episode, Debra Winger strips to her old Wonder Girl outfit.
Episode 6
06 September 1993 - Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight Oil
Dave continues pestering locals with the new hands-free car phone: WINS radio, a car wash, Dial-a-Mattress and Jackson Hole Restaurant, where he orders pancakes.
Episode 7
07 September 1993 - Michael J. Fox, Rosie Perez
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 8
08 September 1993 - Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris Isaak
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 9
09 September 1993 - Ellen Barkin, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Lenny Kravitz
Dave takes a cab to help out at Yankee Stadium and later makes fun of Tony Randall; Lenny Kravitz performs ""Are You Gonna Go My Way.""
Episode 10
10 September 1993 - Siskel & Ebert, Robert Plant
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 11
13 September 1993 - Bruce Willis, Steven Wright
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 12
14 September 1993 - Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt
The Mars Observer crashes into the studio; Mike Ditka promotes ""NFL on NBC;"" John Hiatt performs ""Perfectly Good Guitar.""
Episode 13
15 September 1993 - Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman
Jerry Garcia sits in with the band; Dave makes several jokes at the expense of Yassir Arafat.
Episode 14
16 September 1993 - Bonnie Hunt, Latrisha Baldrick, Patti Smyth
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 15
17 September 1993 - Super Dave Osborne, Laura Dern, Stone Temple Pilots
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 16
20 September 1993 - Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Abbot, Patty Scialfa
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 17
21 September 1993 - Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic
David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does part of the show from his ""house"" in Connecticut.
Episode 18
22 September 1993 - Tony Randall, Elizabeth Perkins, Aaron Neville
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 19
23 September 1993 - Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda Carlisle
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 20
24 September 1993 - Glenn Close, James Taylor
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 21
27 September 1993 - Matthew Broderick, Julie Krone, Neil Diamond
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 22
28 September 1993 - Jimmy Carter, Brett Butler, Daniel Boulud
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 23
29 September 1993 - Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod Stewart
Ed Sullivan's ghost introduces juggler ""Andy Head;"" Paul & the CBSO play Jerry Lewis out with the coda from Count Basie's ""April In Paris"" (a Lewis signature tune); Dave gives Jerry his take on ""Beavis and Butt-head,"" then Jerry runs around the set and gooses a cameraman; budding sports reporter Sparky Mortimer makes his first appearance; Rod Stewart performs.
Episode 24
30 September 1993 - Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike Lupica
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 25
01 October 1993 - Andie MacDowell, Graham Parker, Bill Scheft
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 26
04 October 1993 - Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane Garofalo
Dave's high-rise buddy Meg Parsont (at a different building) makes her first and only appearance on CBS -- giving a description of her boyfriend Tony to a police sketch artist.
Episode 27
05 October 1993 - Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to Town.""
Episode 28
06 October 1993 - Candice Bergen, John Mendoza
Dave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick returns as ""Donnie ... the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up.""
Episode 29
07 October 1993 - Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Cash
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 30
08 October 1993 - Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter
""Celebrities in the Audience"" makes its first appearance on the new show, as guests from previous shows are introduced in the crowd -- Glenn Close, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Lewis, Jimmy Carter, Siskel & Ebert and Bob Borden.
Episode 31
11 October 1993 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt Dillon
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 32
12 October 1993 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Howard Stern, Rosanne Cash
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 33
13 October 1993 - Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff Colton
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 34
14 October 1993 - David Brenner, Gloria Estefan, Sean Young
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 35
15 October 1993 - Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon Weiss
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 36
18 October 1993 - Dennis Miller, Tony Bennett, Sandra Bullock
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 37
19 October 1993 - David Steinberg, Emmylou Harris, Bo Jackson
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 38
20 October 1993 - Dan Rather, Penelope Ann Miller, Gin Blossoms
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 39
21 October 1993 - Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe Disker
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 40
22 October 1993 - Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean Louie
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 41
25 October 1993 - Sean Connery, Jake Johannsen, Fran Drescher
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 42
26 October 1993 - Phil Donahue, Art Garfunkel, Lenny Dykstra, Paul Molitor
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 43
27 October 1993 - Marv Albert, Cindy Crawford, Natalie Cole
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 44
28 October 1993 - George Foreman, INXS & Ray Charles
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 45
29 October 1993 - Martin Lawrence, Phil Collins
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 46
01 November 1993 - Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha Stewart
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 47
02 November 1993 - Terry Garr, Paul Simon
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 48
03 November 1993 - Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith Ford
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 49
04 November 1993 - Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash
Natalie Merchant - ""Because the Night""
Episode 50
05 November 1993 - Tony Curtis, The Breeders, Calvin Trillian
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 51
08 November 1993 - Michael Keaton, Barbara Walters
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 52
09 November 1993 - Evander Holyfield, Phil Hartman, The BoDeans
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 53
10 November 1993 - Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita Rudner
Mary Tyler Moore treats Late Show viewers to a video clip of Dave from her 1978 variety show, ""Mary,"" in which she smashes a grapefruit in Dave's face. Also, Dave, Biff, Gaines, Anton and Laurie Diamond get their teeth cleaned.
Episode 54
11 November 1993 - Tom Selleck, Pete Townsend
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 55
12 November 1993 - Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living Colour
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 56
15 November 1993 - Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Sheen
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 57
16 November 1993 - Billy Crystal, Los Lobos
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 58
17 November 1993 - Stupid Human Tricks, Jon Lovitz, George Thoroughgood
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 59
18 November 1993 - Billy Connolly, Bob Dylan, Charles Kuralt
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 60
19 November 1993 - Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan Cusak
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 61
22 November 1993 - Marilu Henner, Heart, Father Guido Sarducci
""Meet the Neighbors,"" conclusion: The outside cam goes to K & L's Rock America to see Mujibur Rahman and Sirajul Islam, and Dave has them round up Bart Dadon, Fern Chapnick, Rupert Jee, Alexandra Mitsakis and Charlie Levy from the nearby stores and businesses.
Episode 62
23 November 1993 - Robert Klein, Cowboy Junkies, Bobby Knight
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 63
24 November 1993 - Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave Attel
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 64
25 November 1993 - Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel Byrne
Throughout the night, Calvert reports from the parade; as he does every year, Dave guesses what pies his mother made this Thanksgiving; Gabriel Byrne plugs ""Point of No Return.""
Episode 65
26 November 1993 - Kelsey Grammar, Patrick Ewing, Warren Zevon
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 66
29 November 1993 - James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren Holley
In ""Bad Phone Call,"" Dave calls the father of Michelle Polikas to tell him she's living with Bob Howard. Also, Dave takes two suckers away from Angel the camera man, and he gives them to Bob and Michelle.
Episode 67
30 November 1993 - Robin Williams, Larry Johnson
Mandy Patinkin drops by (along with Tony Randall), and asks for rehearsal time. Before Dave gets a chance to say no, Mandy and the CBS Orchestra perform a fully-arranged ""Rockabye Your Baby.""
Episode 68
01 December 1993 - Sam Donaldson, Mike Myers, Nanci Griffith
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 69
02 December 1993 - Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby
Dave buys Paul a fake Rolex off the street; Chris Elliott is on hand for the world premiere of his surrealist art film ""The Traveling Poet.""
Episode 70
03 December 1993 - Charles Grodin, Bryan Adams, Jack Hannah
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 71
13 December 1993 - Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert Duvall
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 72
14 December 1993 - Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 73
15 December 1993 - Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne Cotter
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 74
16 December 1993 - Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 75
17 December 1993 - Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.
Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush Limbaugh promotes his new book.
Episode 76
20 December 1993 - Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John Witherspoon
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 77
21 December 1993 - Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 78
22 December 1993 - Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 79
23 December 1993 - Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 80
27 December 1993 - Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy Wasserstein
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 81
28 December 1993 - Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonald
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 82
29 December 1993 - Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers
Dave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL coverage; strongman Dennis ""Mighty Mite"" Rogers lifts weights.
Episode 83
30 December 1993 - Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 84
31 December 1993 - Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 85
03 January 1994 - Jane Pauley, Art Donavan
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 86
04 January 1994 - Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non Blondes
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 87
05 January 1994 - Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick Harris
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 88
06 January 1994 - Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts
Chris Elliott performs the title song from ""Cabaret;"" legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman follows with a rendition of ""Danse Espagnole."" After Perlman's performance, Dave wants to go backstage and slap Chris.
Episode 89
07 January 1994 - Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delaney
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 90
10 January 1994 - Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki Lake
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 91
11 January 1994 - Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart
The ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline star Tom Boleen; Troy Aikman throws footballs into cabs on Broadway, and later, from a trampoline.
Episode 92
12 January 1994 - Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendan
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 93
13 January 1994 - George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks
George Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert drops by as ""The Guy Who Thinks Dave's Name is Randy.""
Episode 94
14 January 1994 - Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 95
17 January 1994 - Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 96
18 January 1994 - David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline Stowe
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 97
19 January 1994 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby
Dave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats"" runs into the Ed Sullivan Theater to take a bow.
Episode 98
20 January 1994 - Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al Franken
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 99
21 January 1994 - Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett Hull
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 100
31 January 1994 - Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde
Concrete Blonde – ""Mexican Moon""
Episode 101
01 February 1994 - Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua Catheson
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 102
02 February 1994 - Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco
Dave comments on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Norway; staff members Debbie Drimmer, Rick Scheckman and John Beckerman tell all about their vacations last week.
Episode 103
03 February 1994 - Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 104
04 February 1994 - Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta
Peter Frampton sits in; Dave discusses Clinton's health care plan with a group of cab drivers; seven-year-old sheep handler Amanda Archiletta does an on-stage demonstration.
Episode 105
07 February 1994 - Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 106
08 February 1994 - Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman Vaughn
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 107
09 February 1994 - Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter Arnette
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 108
10 February 1994 - Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Mugsy Bogues
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 109
11 February 1994 - Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan Soloman
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 110
14 February 1994 - Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 111
15 February 1994 - Richard Simmons
James - ""Laid""
Episode 112
16 February 1994 - Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller
Throughout the night, champion canines from the Westminster Dog Show walk across the stage; Dorothy does a little shopping in Lillehammer.
Episode 113
17 February 1994 - Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen
Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy.
Episode 114
18 February 1994 - Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne
David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave surveys residents of Scotch Plains, NJ about the Olympics; Bebe Neuwirth promotes ""Damn Yankees"" and her anticipated guest appearance on ""Frasier.""
Episode 115
21 February 1994 - Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry
Dave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience member; UB40 performs ""Higher Ground.""
Episode 116
22 February 1994 - Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 117
23 February 1994 - Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne
Two guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice skate; Laurence Fishburne promotes Searching for Bobby Fischer.
Episode 118
24 February 1994 - Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 119
25 February 1994 - Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey
Dorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer; Michael J. Fox promotes Greedy.
Episode 120
28 February 1994 - Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 121
01 March 1994 - Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 122
02 March 1994 - John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 123
03 March 1994 - Geena Davis, Aerosmith
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 124
04 March 1994 - Anthony Hopkins, ZZ Top, Dennis Leary
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 125
14 March 1994 - Alan King, Aretha Franklin
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 126
15 March 1994 - Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 127
16 March 1994 - Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 128
21 March 1994 - Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow
Dave shows an anonymous gift (Jonathan Estrada, maybe?) of a block of cheese shaped like Oklahoma. Also, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs ""Leaving Las Vegas.""
Episode 129
22 March 1994 - Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson
Ten cabbies present the Top Ten; Diane Sawyer sneaks in footage of Dave from his weatherman days; Chris Elliott shows a clip from his new movie ""Poolside Ecstasy.""
Episode 130
23 March 1994 - Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo
""New Pharmaceuticals"" include ""Hot 'n' Spicy Tylenol,"" ""L'eggs Metal Pipe Resistant Pantyhose,"" and ""Nipsey's Own Anti-Bacterial Ointment."" Regis interrupts the segment to tell Dave he's not even trying anymore. Also, during her annual Oscars special, Barbara Walters makes Dave cry.
Episode 131
28 March 1994 - Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters
New York native Gurnek Basanti drives his cab into the theater; Dave devours an entire tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.
Episode 132
29 March 1994 - Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry
Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book.
Episode 133
30 March 1994 - Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson
""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Hard Rock Cafe?"" Apparently, he can do it with ease, but ""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Russian Tea Room?"" Without hesitation, our hero gets a table for one.
Episode 134
31 March 1994 - Madonna, Counting Crows
Dave watches a live feed of himself watching the show at home while he's taping the show in the theater. Shots include toasting waffles, crying to Kenny Rogers music, milking a goat, and bothering Dan Rather. Also, Madonna drops by to plug her new album, spews profanities with aplomb, then refuses to leave.
Episode 135
01 April 1994 - Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions
A day after Madonna arouses/grosses out the American viewing public by, among other things, offering Dave her underwear, Charles Grodin comes on the show tonight to offer his. Later, musical guest Elvis Costello and the Attractions perform ""13 Steps Lead Down,"" and the nerd-rocker gives Dave his sock.
Episode 136
04 April 1994 - Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean
Dave can't seem to remove his shoe, and with no shoehorn available, he runs outside and asks a cab driver to run over his foot.
Episode 137
05 April 1994 - Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 138
06 April 1994 - Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer
Paul Newman jumps out of the audience, claiming to take a powder when he learns that Madonna won't be on. Instead, he walks across Broadway to see Cats.
Episode 139
07 April 1994 - Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian
Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are.
Episode 140
08 April 1994 - Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown
Tonight marks the Late Show debut of ""The Strong Guy, the Fat Guy, the Genius,"" which pits three men of said traits against each other in various undertakings. Of the three rounds of play, they each win one competition.
Episode 141
18 April 1994 - Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair
Mujibur and Sirajul make a visit to Mickey the barber, and they promptly receive free haircuts. Soon afterwards, Don Rickles goes in for a trim. Also, Liz Phair (in her first appearance on the show) performs ""Never Said.""
Episode 142
19 April 1994 - Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green
""Rejected FDA Items"" include Medicated Pringles, Tic-Tacs with Real Ticks and Tacks, Deodorant with Raisins, Milk with Adjustable Dates, and Madonna Soap; Lyle Lovett and Al Green perform ""Funny How Time Slips Away.""
Episode 143
20 April 1994 - Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig
During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard). Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig.
Episode 144
21 April 1994 - Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox
Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine.""
Episode 145
22 April 1994 - Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta
Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show.
Episode 146
25 April 1994 - Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene
Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it.
Episode 147
26 April 1994 - Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore
Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee. Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy.""
Episode 148
27 April 1994 - Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram
Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story.
Episode 149
28 April 1994 - Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low
Dave tries to wake up and gets soaked with Gatorade; Tony Randall helps Mandy Patinkin practice a musical number; Dave ""grills"" seven-year-old hole expert Daniel Lowe.
Episode 150
29 April 1994 - Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkenson
Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkenson.
Episode 151
02 May 1994 - Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers
The outside cam heads to Times Square, during which Dave invites passerby Amy Butler in to co-host. Later in the show, Dave and Amy reflect on the wonderful weather (he's really just flirting with her).
Episode 152
03 May 1994 - Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner
Dave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams promotes ""Comic Relief VI.""
Episode 153
04 May 1994 - Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker
Throughout the night, we have an assortment of ""Happy Endings,"" providing a satisfying coda to unusual situations. Also, Dave shows a sample of the new ""Caning Strength Bufferin.""
Episode 154
05 May 1994 - Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan
Dave brings out 70 cases of Gatorade that were received after the stunt in Show #149. Later, he goes up to his office to watch the CBS Evening News.
Episode 155
06 May 1994 - Sharon Stone, Chris Farley
Dave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies; Chris Farley demonstrates his physically demanding comedy routine; Sharon Stone waltzes with one of the cabbies.
Episode 156
09 May 1994 - Billy Crystal, Ray Charles
Dave takes his show to LA for the first time since 1985. Dave throws a pencil into a wading pool that's behind his desk, and a dog retrieves it. Dave then gets into the pool to give the pencil to the dog. Later, another pencil is retrieved from the pool by Billy Crystal; ""Mayor Richard Riordan"" (Calvert) presents the Top Ten; Ray Charles performs ""What'd I Say?""
Episode 157
10 May 1994 - Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury
L.A., Day 2: Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda is seen gulping down Slim-Fast; Dodgers pitchers Orel Hershiser, Roger McDowell, Tom Candiotti and Jim Gott hurl fastballs toward the camera.
Episode 158
11 May 1994 - James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
LA, Day 3: Dave ends the show early, and then flies back to New York. Paul finds him working the cashier at K&L Rock America, so they bring Mujibur and Sirajul to CBS Television City. Also, Richard Simmons sabotages the Top Ten list because he thinks it's insulting.
Episode 159
12 May 1994 - Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson
L.A., Day 4: It's time for ""Los Angeles Souvenirs,"" including a Fabio Lawn Gnome, Record Industry Weasel Magazine, and a Honk-If-You've-Slept-with-Madonna bumper sticker. ""Madonna"" (Calvert) walks by to tell Dave he's/she's offended, and slaps him.
Episode 160
13 May 1994 - Bette Midler, Traffic
A very special guest presents the Top Ten (see recap); Bette Midler performs ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.""
Episode 161
16 May 1994 - Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar
Travis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while Harvey Pekar actually censors himself, much to Dave's chagrin.
Episode 162
17 May 1994 - Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville
Dave finally has his photos from LA developed, and an audience guys helps him display the photos on the Times Square Jumbotron. Later in the show, all of tonight's guests (Slash, James Carville, and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth) also have their photos taken for the Jumbotron.
Episode 163
18 May 1994 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris
It's time for more celebrities in the audience, including Michael J. Fox, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Shaffer, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Bill Cobsy. Also, Carol Burnett promotes her made-for-TV movie Seasons of the Heart.
Episode 164
19 May 1994 - Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey
Dave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to LA.
Episode 165
20 May 1994 - Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter
Dave freshens up by walking outside the theater, towards a hot dog vendor, and washing his face in the dirty hot dog water. Also, Creepy Dave drops by annoy Dave again: ""What's up?""
Episode 166
23 May 1994 - Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville
Dave makes another bad phone call for an audience member; Rick Moranis promotes The Flintstones, and his interview is interrupted by co-star John Goodman; Tony cleans Dave's desk.
Episode 167
24 May 1994 - Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas
Dave is missing his opening ""billboard"" card with tonight's guests listed on them, so he leaves the theater, goes to the NBC Nightly News studio and gets it from a confused Tom Brokaw.
Episode 168
25 May 1994 - Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin
Dave finds a sports reporter from Indianapolis outside and invites him in; Dave launches ""Top Ten Plus,"" the quicker and more efficient Top Ten list; after Dave mocks a magazine with the headline ""Sweat with Fabio,"" the male model drops a sandbag on the desk, and Dave throws him out of the theater.
Episode 169
26 May 1994 - Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot
Jets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell promotes The Flintstones.
Episode 170
27 May 1994 - The Pretenders, Daniel Stern
Dave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in the city; The Pretenders perform ""Night in My Veins.""
Episode 171
06 June 1994 - Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone
Dave escorts the Stand-by Audience (all 40 of 'em) to a restaurant a few blocks away from the Ed Sullivan Theater. He later invites sailors in the audience to visit FlashDancers across the street.
Episode 172
07 June 1994 - Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.
Dave hands out ""Warning Label"" props to the audience; another ""CBS Special Report"" finds Alan Richardson reporting on his socks.
Episode 173
08 June 1994 - Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin
Dave's coffee is cold, so he goes out and warms it himself with a taxi battery; George Miller comments on today's solar eclipse; Dave picks a dead fly off his sport coat.
Episode 174
09 June 1994 - Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey
An audience member plays a staged version of ""The Price is Right,"" and wins a can of flour. Also, Michael Buffer fills in for Billy Wendell, announcing tonight's guests (not to mention Paul and the flour guy) with his distinct baritone.
Episode 175
10 June 1994 - David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves
Mujibur and Sirajul begin their Coast-to-Coast Tour, leaving NYC on a private jet; Keanu Reeves promotes Speed; Dave interviews David Brenner about his new radio show, and oddly enough, Dave will be David's first guest on his radio show premiere the next day.
Episode 176
13 June 1994 - Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon
On their first leg of the Coast-to-Coast Tour, Mujibur and Sirajul report from Niagra Falls, saluting the US flag. Paul says the idea ""looked great on paper."" Also, Dave chats with Hakeem Olajuwon of the NBA Champion Houston Rockets.
Episode 177
14 June 1994 - Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner
Dave selects two audience members to receive tickets to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Marv Albert hands out the tickets and shows a hockey blooper.
Episode 178
15 June 1994 - Show #0178
Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers drop by, and later they let Morty take a picture of the Cup.
Episode 179
16 June 1994 - Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors
Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed.
Episode 180
23 June 1994 - Teri Garr, Yes
Stone Temple Pilots – ""Vasoline""
Episode 181
20 June 1994 - Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 182
21 June 1994 - Dan Rather, Nicholas Turturro, Al Jarreau, Kathleen Battle
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 183
22 June 1994 - Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen
After a technical error prevents it from being performed the previous night, Dave presents the rest of the ""NBA Finals Quiz."" Now feeling a little queasy due to all the stress of the past two nights, Dave points out that he has a body double that will stand in for him when the time comes for him to get medical attention. Also, Dan Rather sings ""Wreck of the Old 97.""
Episode 184
24 June 1994 - Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp – ""Wild Night""
Episode 185
27 June 1994 - Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha Yearwood
On their latest stop, Mujibur and Sirajul get serenaded by Tom Jones in Las Vegas. Wondering who's been operating K&L Rock America while they've been gone, Dave finds Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert running the shop in their place.
Episode 186
28 June 1994 - Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos
Barbra Streisand walks on the set and gives Dave two tickets to her show at Radio City Music Hall. Dave gives them away to a woman in the audience.
Episode 187
29 June 1994 - Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day
""Coast to Coast with Mujibur and Sirajul"" -- tonight, they're fly-fishing in Madison Valley, Montana, with their teaching guide, Craig.
Episode 188
30 June 1994 - Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo Girls
In a spoof of Home Shopping Network, Dave sells ""Dave and Paul Collection Plates,"" giving out the phone number of head writer Rob Burnett. Also, Dave invites Megan and Tim, a couple from Kansas City, in from the storm, gives them towels to dry off, and offers them seats by the spiral stairway, where they stay throughout the show.
Episode 189
01 July 1994 - Connie Chung, Phil Collins
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 190
04 July 1994 - Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons
Dave takes a cue card from Tony Mendez, re-reads a joke and then has the cue card passed around the audience. Later, Calvert DeForest dresses up as Barbra Streisand and performs ""The Way We Were,"" and guest Richard Simmons sings a patriotic medley.
Episode 191
05 July 1994 - Patrick Stewart, Ryan Cobb, Melissa Etheridge
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 192
06 July 1994 - Show #0192
Dave leaves the show after the monologue and heads upstairs to read Wresting Magazine with his face in a mud mask, and Paul retrieves him. Later, famed soccer commentator Andres Cantor repeats his most famous line to Dave: ""ggoooooooooaaaaaaallllll!""
Episode 193
07 July 1994 - Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket
The Runaway Camera is roaming the streets of New York City, getting squeegied, hit by a bike, down a manhole, running into Rupert Jee, and going into ""Cats"" and ""Flashdancers."" Later, in dueling clips, Dave shows embarassing clips of Tom Hanks from ""The Love Boat,"" ""Taxi,"" and ""Happy Days."" Tom retaliates with an embarassing clip of Dave from ""Mork and Mindy.""
Episode 194
08 July 1994 - Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'Hara
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 195
18 July 1994 - Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight Oil
Dave returns to outside the Today Show set and displays his sign: ""Happy 100th Birthday, Willard""; in honor of the 25th anniversary of the moon landing, we see Dave accomplishing the same feat; Midnight Oil performs ""Sometimes.""
Episode 196
19 July 1994 - Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias
Ricki Lake promotes her supporting role in the upcoming Cabin Boy; Gary Sinise plugs Forrest Gump.
Episode 197
20 July 1994 - Show #0197
""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Say Hello on a N. Y. C. Pay Phone?"" The answer? Mais oui! Also, one of the all-time great Stupid Pet Tricks makes a triumphant return when Kevin Dechico and his dog ""Air Buddy"" shoot hoops onstage.
Episode 198
21 July 1994 - Show #0198
Cold opening: Kenny Rogers tells Dave when to hold ‘um and when to fold ‘um. Dave also stops the show midway through to just kick back in his chair and relax, then reflect on the show thus far.
Episode 199
22 July 1994 - Show #0199
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 200
25 July 1994 - Show #0200
Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with joke cards; Jim Carrey's limo is towed away.
Episode 201
26 July 1994 - Show #0201
The pothole Dave filled up with blue joke cards the previous night is sealed by none other then Mayor Guiliani; the pothole is danced upon by several fabulous babes performing Rockette-style kicks; Gin Blossoms and Kiss perform ""Christine Sixteen.""
Episode 202
27 July 1994 - Show #0202
A severed head perks out of the pothole; a doctor stands in the backdrop in case Dave suddenly becomes sick during the show; Sirajul asks a group of fishermen in South Dakota what they think of hometown boy Tom Brokaw.
Episode 203
28 July 1994 - Show #0203
Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes a bad phone call for an audience member with mother issues.
Episode 204
29 July 1994 - Show #0204
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 205
01 August 1994 - Show #0205
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 206
02 August 1994 - Show #0206
Dave attends the Whitewater Hearings; up-and-coming starlet Cameron Diaz promotes ""The Mask""; Dave finally chats with Stevie Nicks (whose manager Dave criticized several years before).
Episode 207
03 August 1994 - Show #0207
The show is interrupted all night long by (bogus) CBS News special reports by anchor Alan Richardson, who sings, is beaten up by a bus driver, pitches Mountain Dew and swears about the prime lending rate.
Episode 208
04 August 1994 - Show #0208
After Dave sings a horrible rendition of ""Oklahoma,"" Paul demands to hear a better version. Soon after, John and Bonnie Raitt come on stage to show Dave how it's done.
Episode 209
05 August 1994 - Show #0209
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 210
08 August 1994 - Show #0210
Dave and model Inna Mirovich toss back some vodka. Later, Howard Stern admits that he had to drop out of the New York governor's race because he refused to reveal his yearly income.
Episode 211
09 August 1994 - Show #0211
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 212
10 August 1994 - Show #0212
Dave looks at ""What's On Other Channels;"" the Smothers Brothers perform.
Episode 213
11 August 1994 - Show #0213
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 214
12 August 1994 - Show #0214
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 215
15 August 1994 - Show #0215
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 216
16 August 1994 - Show #0216
Rupert brings soup to tonight's guests; Dave reflects on the Michael Jackson-Lisa Marie Presley wedding.
Episode 217
17 August 1994 - Show #0217
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 218
18 August 1994 - Show #0218
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 219
19 August 1994 - Show #0219
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | Musician |
Félim Gormley
|
| Writing | Writer |
David Letterman
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| Department | Role | Name |