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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 1
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Air date: 30 Aug '93 - 219 episodesLate 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...
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List of Episodes (219)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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126. Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey
15 Mar '94
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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127. Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard
16 Mar '94
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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128. Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow
21 Mar '94Dave 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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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129. Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson
22 Mar '94Ten 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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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130. Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo
23 Mar '94""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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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131. Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters
28 Mar '94New York native Gurnek Basanti drives his cab into the theater; Dave devours an entire tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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132. Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry
29 Mar '94Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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133. Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson
30 Mar '94""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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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134. Madonna, Counting Crows
31 Mar '94Dave 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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135. Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions
01 Apr '94A 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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136. Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean
04 Apr '94Dave 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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137. Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher
05 Apr '94
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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138. Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer
06 Apr '94Paul 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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139. Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian
07 Apr '94Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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140. Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown
08 Apr '94Tonight 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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141. Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair
18 Apr '94Mujibur 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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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142. Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green
19 Apr '94""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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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143. Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig
20 Apr '94During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard). Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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144. Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox
21 Apr '94Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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145. Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta
22 Apr '94Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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146. Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene
25 Apr '94Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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147. Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore
26 Apr '94Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee. Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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148. Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram
27 Apr '94Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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149. Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low
28 Apr '94Dave 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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150. Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkenson
29 Apr '94Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkenson.
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