EPISODE GUIDE

Season 1

219 episodes

EPISODE 01

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.

Aug 30, 1993

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EPISODE 02

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.

Aug 31, 1993

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EPISODE 03

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.

Sep 1, 1993

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EPISODE 04

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.""

Sep 2, 1993

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EPISODE 05

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.

Sep 3, 1993

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EPISODE 06

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.

Sep 6, 1993

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EPISODE 07

Michael J. Fox, Rosie Perez

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 7, 1993

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EPISODE 08

Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris Isaak

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 8, 1993

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EPISODE 09

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.""

Sep 9, 1993

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EPISODE 10

Siskel & Ebert, Robert Plant

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 10, 1993

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EPISODE 11

Bruce Willis, Steven Wright

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 13, 1993

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EPISODE 12

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.""

Sep 14, 1993

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EPISODE 13

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.

Sep 15, 1993

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EPISODE 14

Bonnie Hunt, Latrisha Baldrick, Patti Smyth

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 16, 1993

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EPISODE 15

Super Dave Osborne, Laura Dern, Stone Temple Pilots

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 17, 1993

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EPISODE 16

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Abbot, Patty Scialfa

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 20, 1993

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EPISODE 17

Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic

David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does part of the show from his ""house"" in Connecticut.

Sep 21, 1993

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EPISODE 18

Tony Randall, Elizabeth Perkins, Aaron Neville

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 22, 1993

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EPISODE 19

Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda Carlisle

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 23, 1993

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EPISODE 20

Glenn Close, James Taylor

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 24, 1993

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EPISODE 21

Matthew Broderick, Julie Krone, Neil Diamond

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 27, 1993

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EPISODE 22

Jimmy Carter, Brett Butler, Daniel Boulud

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 28, 1993

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EPISODE 23

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.

Sep 29, 1993

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EPISODE 24

Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike Lupica

No episode synopsis is available.

Sep 30, 1993

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EPISODE 25

Andie MacDowell, Graham Parker, Bill Scheft

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 1, 1993

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EPISODE 26

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.

Oct 4, 1993

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EPISODE 27

Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to Town.""

Oct 5, 1993

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EPISODE 28

Candice Bergen, John Mendoza

Dave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick returns as ""Donnie ... the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up.""

Oct 6, 1993

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EPISODE 29

Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Cash

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 7, 1993

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EPISODE 30

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.

Oct 8, 1993

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EPISODE 31

Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt Dillon

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 11, 1993

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EPISODE 32

Stupid Pet Tricks, Howard Stern, Rosanne Cash

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 12, 1993

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EPISODE 33

Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff Colton

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 13, 1993

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EPISODE 34

David Brenner, Gloria Estefan, Sean Young

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 14, 1993

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EPISODE 35

Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon Weiss

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 15, 1993

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EPISODE 36

Dennis Miller, Tony Bennett, Sandra Bullock

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 18, 1993

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EPISODE 37

David Steinberg, Emmylou Harris, Bo Jackson

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 19, 1993

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EPISODE 38

Dan Rather, Penelope Ann Miller, Gin Blossoms

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 20, 1993

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EPISODE 39

Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe Disker

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 21, 1993

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EPISODE 40

Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean Louie

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 22, 1993

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EPISODE 41

Sean Connery, Jake Johannsen, Fran Drescher

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 25, 1993

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EPISODE 42

Phil Donahue, Art Garfunkel, Lenny Dykstra, Paul Molitor

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 26, 1993

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EPISODE 43

Marv Albert, Cindy Crawford, Natalie Cole

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 27, 1993

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EPISODE 44

George Foreman, INXS & Ray Charles

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 28, 1993

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EPISODE 45

Martin Lawrence, Phil Collins

No episode synopsis is available.

Oct 29, 1993

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EPISODE 46

Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha Stewart

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 1, 1993

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EPISODE 47

Terry Garr, Paul Simon

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 2, 1993

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EPISODE 48

Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith Ford

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 3, 1993

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EPISODE 49

Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash

Natalie Merchant - ""Because the Night""

Nov 4, 1993

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EPISODE 50

Tony Curtis, The Breeders, Calvin Trillian

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 5, 1993

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EPISODE 51

Michael Keaton, Barbara Walters

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 8, 1993

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EPISODE 52

Evander Holyfield, Phil Hartman, The BoDeans

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 9, 1993

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EPISODE 53

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.

Nov 10, 1993

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EPISODE 54

Tom Selleck, Pete Townsend

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 11, 1993

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EPISODE 55

Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living Colour

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 12, 1993

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EPISODE 56

Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Sheen

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 15, 1993

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EPISODE 57

Billy Crystal, Los Lobos

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 16, 1993

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EPISODE 58

Stupid Human Tricks, Jon Lovitz, George Thoroughgood

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 17, 1993

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EPISODE 59

Billy Connolly, Bob Dylan, Charles Kuralt

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 18, 1993

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EPISODE 60

Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan Cusak

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 19, 1993

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EPISODE 61

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.

Nov 22, 1993

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EPISODE 62

Robert Klein, Cowboy Junkies, Bobby Knight

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 23, 1993

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EPISODE 63

Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave Attel

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 24, 1993

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EPISODE 64

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.""

Nov 25, 1993

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EPISODE 65

Kelsey Grammar, Patrick Ewing, Warren Zevon

No episode synopsis is available.

Nov 26, 1993

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EPISODE 66

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.

Nov 29, 1993

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EPISODE 67

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.""

Nov 30, 1993

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EPISODE 68

Sam Donaldson, Mike Myers, Nanci Griffith

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 1, 1993

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EPISODE 69

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.""

Dec 2, 1993

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EPISODE 70

Charles Grodin, Bryan Adams, Jack Hannah

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 3, 1993

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EPISODE 71

Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert Duvall

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 13, 1993

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EPISODE 72

Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 14, 1993

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EPISODE 73

Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne Cotter

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 15, 1993

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EPISODE 74

Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 16, 1993

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EPISODE 75

Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush Limbaugh promotes his new book.

Dec 17, 1993

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EPISODE 76

Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John Witherspoon

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 20, 1993

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EPISODE 77

Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 21, 1993

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EPISODE 78

Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 22, 1993

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EPISODE 79

Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 23, 1993

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EPISODE 80

Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy Wasserstein

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 27, 1993

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EPISODE 81

Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonald

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 28, 1993

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EPISODE 82

Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers

Dave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL coverage; strongman Dennis ""Mighty Mite"" Rogers lifts weights.

Dec 29, 1993

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EPISODE 83

Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 30, 1993

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EPISODE 84

Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi

No episode synopsis is available.

Dec 31, 1993

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EPISODE 85

Jane Pauley, Art Donavan

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 3, 1994

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EPISODE 86

Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non Blondes

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 4, 1994

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EPISODE 87

Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick Harris

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 5, 1994

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EPISODE 88

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.

Jan 6, 1994

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EPISODE 89

Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delany

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 7, 1994

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EPISODE 90

Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki Lake

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 10, 1994

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EPISODE 91

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.

Jan 11, 1994

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EPISODE 92

Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendan

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 12, 1994

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EPISODE 93

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.""

Jan 13, 1994

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EPISODE 94

Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 14, 1994

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EPISODE 95

Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 17, 1994

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EPISODE 96

David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline Stowe

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 18, 1994

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EPISODE 97

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.

Jan 19, 1994

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EPISODE 98

Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al Franken

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 20, 1994

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EPISODE 99

Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett Hull

No episode synopsis is available.

Jan 21, 1994

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EPISODE 100

Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde

Concrete Blonde â€“ ""Mexican Moon""

Jan 31, 1994

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EPISODE 101

Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua Catheson

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 1, 1994

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EPISODE 102

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.

Feb 2, 1994

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EPISODE 103

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 3, 1994

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EPISODE 104

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.

Feb 4, 1994

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EPISODE 105

Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 7, 1994

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EPISODE 106

Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman Vaughn

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 8, 1994

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EPISODE 107

Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter Arnette

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 9, 1994

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EPISODE 108

Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Muggsy Bogues

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 10, 1994

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EPISODE 109

Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan Soloman

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 11, 1994

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EPISODE 110

Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 14, 1994

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EPISODE 111

Richard Simmons

James - ""Laid""

Feb 15, 1994

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EPISODE 112

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.

Feb 16, 1994

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EPISODE 113

Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen

Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy.

Feb 17, 1994

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EPISODE 114

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.""

Feb 18, 1994

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EPISODE 115

Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

Dave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience member; UB40 performs ""Higher Ground.""

Feb 21, 1994

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EPISODE 116

Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 22, 1994

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EPISODE 117

Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne

Two guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice skate; Laurence Fishburne promotes Searching for Bobby Fischer.

Feb 23, 1994

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EPISODE 118

Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 24, 1994

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EPISODE 119

Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey

Dorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer; Michael J. Fox promotes Greedy.

Feb 25, 1994

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EPISODE 120

Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell

No episode synopsis is available.

Feb 28, 1994

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EPISODE 121

Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 1, 1994

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EPISODE 122

John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 2, 1994

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EPISODE 123

Geena Davis, Aerosmith

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 3, 1994

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EPISODE 124

Anthony Hopkins, ZZ Top, Dennis Leary

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 4, 1994

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EPISODE 125

Alan King, Aretha Franklin

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 14, 1994

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EPISODE 126

Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 15, 1994

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EPISODE 127

Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard

No episode synopsis is available.

Mar 16, 1994

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EPISODE 128

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.""

Mar 21, 1994

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EPISODE 129

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.""

Mar 22, 1994

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EPISODE 130

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.

Mar 23, 1994

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EPISODE 131

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.

Mar 28, 1994

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EPISODE 132

Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book.

Mar 29, 1994

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EPISODE 133

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.

Mar 30, 1994

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EPISODE 134

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.

Mar 31, 1994

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EPISODE 135

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.

Apr 1, 1994

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EPISODE 136

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.

Apr 4, 1994

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EPISODE 137

Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher

No episode synopsis is available.

Apr 5, 1994

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EPISODE 138

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.

Apr 6, 1994

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EPISODE 139

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.

Apr 7, 1994

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EPISODE 140

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.

Apr 8, 1994

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EPISODE 141

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.""

Apr 18, 1994

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EPISODE 142

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.""

Apr 19, 1994

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EPISODE 143

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.

Apr 20, 1994

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EPISODE 144

Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox

Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine.""

Apr 21, 1994

145▶

EPISODE 145

Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show.

Apr 22, 1994

146▶

EPISODE 146

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.

Apr 25, 1994

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EPISODE 147

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.""

Apr 26, 1994

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EPISODE 148

Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram

Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story.

Apr 27, 1994

149▶

EPISODE 149

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.

Apr 28, 1994

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EPISODE 150

Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkinson

Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkinson.

Apr 29, 1994

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EPISODE 151

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).

May 2, 1994

152▶

EPISODE 152

Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner

Dave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams promotes ""Comic Relief VI.""

May 3, 1994

153▶

EPISODE 153

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.""

May 4, 1994

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EPISODE 154

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.

May 5, 1994

155▶

EPISODE 155

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.

May 6, 1994

156▶

EPISODE 156

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?""

May 9, 1994

157▶

EPISODE 157

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.

May 10, 1994

158▶

EPISODE 158

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.

May 11, 1994

159▶

EPISODE 159

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.

May 12, 1994

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EPISODE 160

Bette Midler, Traffic

A very special guest presents the Top Ten (see recap); Bette Midler performs ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.""

May 13, 1994

161▶

EPISODE 161

Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar

Travis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while Harvey Pekar actually censors himself, much to Dave's chagrin.

May 16, 1994

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EPISODE 162

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.

May 17, 1994

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EPISODE 163

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.

May 18, 1994

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EPISODE 164

Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

Dave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to LA.

May 19, 1994

165▶

EPISODE 165

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?""

May 20, 1994

166▶

EPISODE 166

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.

May 23, 1994

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EPISODE 167

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.

May 24, 1994

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EPISODE 168

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.

May 25, 1994

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EPISODE 169

Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot

Jets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell promotes The Flintstones.

May 26, 1994

170▶

EPISODE 170

The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

Dave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in the city; The Pretenders perform ""Night in My Veins.""

May 27, 1994

171▶

EPISODE 171

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.

Jun 6, 1994

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EPISODE 172

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.

Jun 7, 1994

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EPISODE 173

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.

Jun 8, 1994

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EPISODE 174

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.

Jun 9, 1994

175▶

EPISODE 175

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.

Jun 10, 1994

176▶

EPISODE 176

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.

Jun 13, 1994

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EPISODE 177

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.

Jun 14, 1994

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EPISODE 178

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.

Jun 15, 1994

179▶

EPISODE 179

Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors

Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed.

Jun 16, 1994

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EPISODE 180

Teri Garr, Yes

Stone Temple Pilots â€“ ""Vasoline""

Jun 23, 1994

181▶

EPISODE 181

Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal

No episode synopsis is available.

Jun 20, 1994

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EPISODE 182

Dan Rather, Nicholas Turturro, Al Jarreau, Kathleen Battle

No episode synopsis is available.

Jun 21, 1994

183▶

EPISODE 183

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.""

Jun 22, 1994

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EPISODE 184

Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp â€“ ""Wild Night""

Jun 24, 1994

185▶

EPISODE 185

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.

Jun 27, 1994

186▶

EPISODE 186

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.

Jun 28, 1994

187▶

EPISODE 187

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.

Jun 29, 1994

188▶

EPISODE 188

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.

Jun 30, 1994

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EPISODE 189

Connie Chung, Phil Collins

No episode synopsis is available.

Jul 1, 1994

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EPISODE 190

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.

Jul 4, 1994

191▶

EPISODE 191

Patrick Stewart, Ryan Cobb, Melissa Etheridge

No episode synopsis is available.

Jul 5, 1994

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EPISODE 192

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!""

Jul 6, 1994

193▶

EPISODE 193

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.""

Jul 7, 1994

194▶

EPISODE 194

Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'Hara

No episode synopsis is available.

Jul 8, 1994

195▶

EPISODE 195

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.""

Jul 18, 1994

196▶

EPISODE 196

Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias

Ricki Lake promotes her supporting role in the upcoming Cabin Boy; Gary Sinise plugs Forrest Gump.

Jul 19, 1994

197▶

EPISODE 197

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.

Jul 20, 1994

198▶

EPISODE 198

Show #0198

Cold opening: Kenny Rogers tells Dave when to hold â€˜um and when to fold â€˜um. Dave also stops the show midway through to just kick back in his chair and relax, then reflect on the show thus far.

Jul 21, 1994

199▶

EPISODE 199

Show #0199

No episode synopsis is available.

Jul 22, 1994

200▶

EPISODE 200

Show #0200

Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with joke cards; Jim Carrey's limo is towed away.

Jul 25, 1994

201▶

EPISODE 201

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.""

Jul 26, 1994

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EPISODE 202

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.

Jul 27, 1994

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EPISODE 203

Show #0203

Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes a bad phone call for an audience member with mother issues.

Jul 28, 1994

204▶

EPISODE 204

Show #0204

No episode synopsis is available.

Jul 29, 1994

205▶

EPISODE 205

Show #0205

No episode synopsis is available.

Aug 1, 1994

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EPISODE 206

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).

Aug 2, 1994

207▶

EPISODE 207

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.

Aug 3, 1994

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EPISODE 208

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.

Aug 4, 1994

209▶

EPISODE 209

Show #0209

No episode synopsis is available.

Aug 5, 1994

210▶

EPISODE 210

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.

Aug 8, 1994

211▶

EPISODE 211