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The squash family is represented tonight by a visit from Elaine Cunningham, ""The Zucchini Lady""; Bill Cosby talks about his various medications.

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Late Show with David Letterman - Season 4

S04 E011996-09-02

Chuck Norris, Anthony Clark, JewelDave gives a ham to an audience member named Bud Perchinski, who later assumes control of one of the cameras. Later, Flea (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Jewel Kilcher perform a duet.

S04 E021996-09-03

Mira Sorvino, Vincent Perez, Beck

S04 E031996-09-04

Whoopi Goldberg, Al Franken, Colonel Ron Severson

S04 E041996-09-05

Adam Sandler, David Cone, LeAnn RimesAdam Sandler promotes Happy Gilmore; Yankees pitcher David Cone demonstrates ball-handling techniques.

S04 E051996-09-06

Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No DoubtIt's the unofficial Three-Year Anniversary. (The count is 90 morning shows, 1810 Late Nights, and 654 Late Shows.) Dave shows some of his favorite clips, then goes door-to-door in New Jersey with Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert and Richard Simmons.

S04 E061996-09-09

Jamie Lee Curtis, Pete Sampras, John Mellencamp

S04 E071996-09-10

Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Cranberries

S04 E081996-09-11

Cybill Sheperd, Carl Coccilone, Ray Romano

S04 E091996-09-12

Tom Brokaw, Natasha Henstridge, Fan Yang

S04 E101996-09-13

John McEnroe, Illeana Douglas, 311

S04 E111996-09-16

Tim Allen, Tyson Koenig, Suzanne Vega

S04 E121996-09-17

Fran Drescher, Jesse Jackson, Travis Tritt

S04 E131996-09-18

Bill Cosby, Kin-Jin Mark, A Tribe Called Quest

S04 E141996-09-19

Goldie Hawn, Louie C.K.

S04 E151996-09-20

Stupid Pet Tricks, Drew Barrymore, Tony Avena, Pearl JamDave scrambles to find something to fill the extra 16 minutes of his commerical-free show.

S04 E161996-09-23

Sarah Jessica Parker, Andy Richter, Darrell Hammond

S04 E171996-09-24

Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen King, Trisha Yearwood

S04 E181996-09-25

William Baldwin, Jeff Gordon, Vince Gill

S04 E191996-09-26

Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Berkley, Donna Lewis

S04 E201996-09-27

Kirstie Alley, Matthew Broderick

S04 E211996-09-30

Ricki Lake, Gillian Anderson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

S04 E221996-10-01

Tom Hanks, Gina Gershon, RiverdanceSanborn's still sitting in; Paul appears in a Bob Dole campaign ad; Tom Hanks promotes ""That Thing You Do!""

S04 E231996-10-02

Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ TopIt's Biff's 50th birthday, so Dave promotes his new PBS political roundtable chatfest, ""The Henderson Group."" Tonight's panelists: Biff, Dave, Paul, and ""outspoken liberal"" Pat Farmer.

S04 E241996-10-03

Julie Andrews, "Pee Wee" Scheidt, Dave Matthews BandCalvert plays Bob Dole's go-between; The Dave Matthews Band performs ""Crash Into Me.""

S04 E251996-10-04

Wayne Gretzky, Jonathan Silverman, Tori AmosReferring to a current TV Guide that pays tribute to Dave's Suit of Alka Seltzer from his NBC days, Rupert Jee stands in a bowl of clam chowder.

S04 E261996-10-07

Michael J. Fox, Jeanne Moreau, Ray Davies1996: Dave shows a tape of Bob Dole blinking in the first presidential debate; Michael J. Fox gets a car for high school graduation (he didn't officially graduate until that Spring); the Kinks' Ray Davies performs ""To the Bone.""

S04 E271996-10-08

Sam Donaldson, Spike Lee, Clint BlackClint Black sits in; the roof cam reveals campaign workers scuffling outside.

S04 E281996-10-09

Samuel L. Jackson, Leela Rashon, Midnight OilDave searches for a new anchor for CBS-2 New York, and decides on a girl named Donna Hill. She makes several (bogus) news reports throughout the night.

S04 E291996-10-10

Geena Davis, Peter Gallagher, Andy Kindler1996: Three audience girls are given hams; Dave shows a (supposed) clip from tonight's Vice Presidential debate; Dave and Marv Albert point out another audience member who happens to be wearing a neckbrace.

S04 E301996-10-11

George Foreman, Tom Everett Scott, Shawn ColvinDuring CBS Mailbag, Calvert appears as ""Derek the Cantankerous Wallaby""; guest George Foreman pulls a truck.

S04 E311996-10-21

Cindy Crawford, Jack Hanna, Lyle LovettCindy Crawford walks onstage with heavy eye makeup, and Dave asks where she got her black eyes.

S04 E321996-10-22

Rosie O'Donnell, Jon Favreau, Sheryl Crow

S04 E331996-10-23

Jon Lovitz, Ken Olin, Enrique IglesiasDave shows a poster that proves that Bob Dole's presidential campaign is doomed: ""For The Love of God, Don't Vote for Tubby."" Also, Calvert reports from the Game 1 of the Braves-Yankees World Series, during which he hugs the mayor of Atlanta.

S04 E341996-10-24

Ted Danson, Claire Danes, Phil Collins

S04 E351996-10-25

Jimmy Smits, John Leguizamo, Brian ReganDave says goodnight halfway through the show and then leaves. Paul goes to search for Dave but gets distracted playing basketball. Dave is finally found guiding planes on the runway at JFK Airport, so Biff calls him via a courtesy phone and tells him to return.

S04 E361996-10-28

Joe Torre, Don Rickles, The HeadsDave salutes the 1996 World Champion New York Yankees and welcomes manager Joe Torre.

S04 E371996-10-29

George Steinbrenner, Jeremy Piven, Chris IsaakDave chats with redeemed Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, while Rupert launches the ""Deli of Terror.""

S04 E381996-10-30

Isabella Rossellini, Garry Marshall, Bryn TerfelBill Murray serves as the show's roving reporter, asking pedestrians outside about the upcoming national election. Also, Dave shows off his new, thinner haircut.

S04 E391996-10-31

Jeff Foxworthy, Naomi Campbell, Jake JohannsenIn honor of Halloween, Dave presents ""Biff the Headless Stage Manager""; the problem, though, is that Biff is dressed as a Thanksgiving pilgrim.

S04 E401996-11-01

Stupid Human Tricks, Dana Carvey, Steven Wright""Friday Night on the Road"" begins in Beantown, as Michael Hirsch, aka ""The Bar,"" makes his stunning transformation from dorm geek to BMOC.

S04 E411996-11-04

Mel Gibson, Christine Lahti, Joni MitchellNYC Marathon winner Giacomo Leone runs through the set, while Mel Gibson presents ""Top Ten Lines You'll Never Hear Me, Mel Gibson, Say in a Movie.""

S04 E421996-11-06

Marisa Tomei, James Carville, John Michael MontgomeryIt's the day after Election '96, so Dave tells his last ""Bob Dole is old"" joke. Also, Dave fidgets with his unusually long tie, while Calvert conducts exit polls.

S04 E431996-11-07

Brett Butler, Gary Sinise, Bob McCoyDuring Mailbag, a viewer pleads for no more Dole jokes, so ""Bob Dole"" (Calvert) appears on stage and sings Lionel Richie's ""Say You, Say Me,"" a pop ditty which includes the immortal lines, ""I had a dream; I had an awesome dream.""

S04 E441996-11-08

Bob Dole, Ted Koppel, Mary Chapin CarpenterTen noteworthy anchormen appear in the top ten list while Dave chats with recently denied presidential candidate Bob Dole.

S04 E451996-11-11

Jeff Bridges, Diane Sawyer, Bryan WhiteIt's the official 3rd Anniversary special, with clips and highlights from the past three seasons.

S04 E461996-11-12

Marilu Henner, Kristin Scott Thomas, Alan JacksonBiff interrupts Dave's monologue ""just to be on TV;"" Kristen Scott Thomas plugs â€˜The English Patient.""

S04 E471996-11-13

Ron Howard, Patrick Ewing, Gene CatronSaxaphonist Joshua Redman sits in; Gene Catron performs a trick involving dominoes and a pool ball; Dave gives out candy.

S04 E481996-11-14

Tony Randall, Wendy Liebman, Helena Bonham CarterDave's artificial tooth comes loose, while Ed McMahon imitates Leonard Tepper's impression of the former ""Tonight Show"" sidekick.

S04 E491996-11-15

Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Natalie ColeFrom Chicago: Paul meets his long-lost brother Matt Shaffer on ""Jerry Springer"" just as Dave was going to admit to being a transvestite. Also, Dave introduces ten citizens with distinct names for ""Top Ten Our Favorite Illinois Names."" His choice for #1, Springfield resident Minnie Cocke, has her mug displayed on the United Center jumbotron.

S04 E501996-11-18

Sarah Ferguson, Derek Jeter, Reba McEntireThroughout the night, audience members walk onstage to tell jokes.

S04 E511996-11-19

Heather Locklear, Sinbad, Tony Toni ToneDave calls a desk jockey from across the street named Samantha Giafoni, asking for her opinion about Michael Jackson. After calling her, autumn leaves are dumped in her office.

S04 E521996-11-20

Glenn Close, Marc Maron, Eriq LaSalleGlenn Close promotes the live-action remake of ""101 Dalmations.""

S04 E531996-11-21

Phil Hartman, Bob Costas, Luther VandrossWhen Dave gives a ham to an audience guy, he gives him five more when he says it's going to a senior citizens' group. Soon enough, Biff practically gives him the whole store.

S04 E541996-11-22

Kid Inventors, Will Smith, Jimmy BuffettFriday Night on the Road finishes in Miami, Florida. It's so hot in the Coconut Grove Playhouse that Dave strips off his suit and hosts the show in his khakis and t-shirt: ""This is exactly what rehearsal looks like.""

S04 E551996-11-25

Lisa Kudrow, Delroy Lindo, WynonnaA ""News in Review"" segment is translated into Chinese, while Dave accidentally cuts himself while crawling under his desk.

S04 E561996-11-26

Jeff Daniels, Dolly PartonJohn Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, and later he performs with Dolly Parton.

S04 E571996-11-27

Martin Short, Scott Bryan, Rita WilsonThanksgiving and the holidays are the topics du jour in the latest edition of ""Dave Talks to Kids.""

S04 E581996-11-28

Lea Thompson, Natalie Portman, Stone Temple PilotsGerard makes a cameo in the annual ""Thanksgiving Day Quiz,"" while Dorothy bakes cherry and hickory nut pies.

S04 E591996-11-29

Teri Hatcher, Brent Spiner, Luscious JacksonAfter Dave offers a million dollars claiming that there's no such person named Sivareddy Gotike, whose letter was read on the CBS Mailbag the week before, Sivareddy appears on the show to collect. Dave offers him and his friend Srinivas a hotel room, dinner at Tad's, dinner at the 21 Club, two tickets to ""Cats,"" two tickets to a Jets game, a camera, car service, and dates instead.

S04 E601996-12-09

John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David CopperfieldBiff gives out hams to the audience during the second-ever appearance of ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Martha Stewart shows Dave how to make a scented wreath.

S04 E611996-12-10

Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Gloria EstefanDave announces he's #45 on TV Guide's greatest stars list; after interviewing Nicole Kidman, Dave is dyspeptic and demands a roll of Tums®; the roof cam reveals Santa dumping a corpse in a garbage disposal.

S04 E621996-12-11

Kenneth Branaugh, Bonnie Hunt, Counting CrowsDave calls the corner pay phones, but no one answers. He finally steps outside and tells anyone to pick up the phone. After some guy named Phil answers it, Dave has to scream at him to come inside.

S04 E631996-12-12

James Woods, Bob Odenkirk, Counting Crows1996: Two merchant marines do push-ups onstage; Dave and Paul reprise the roles of their alter egos, Gator and Skunk; Leonard Tepper performs in the Late Show ""kid's nativity play""; Counting Crows appear for the second night in a row.

S04 E641996-12-13

Albert Brooks, Beavis & Butthead, Neil DiamondSkunk and Gator hang out in the green room; Beavis and Butthead plug their upcoming movie; Paul performs an original holiday number.

S04 E651996-12-16

Drew Barrymore, Mathias Pakula, Faith HillSomebody named Matias Paluka is interviewed by Dave, then does a weather forecast.

S04 E661996-12-17

Andie MacDowell, Jimmie Walker, Rhett AtkinsTony sits in the audience, while Rupert shows Dave a ""Tickle Me Giuliani"" doll.

S04 E671996-12-18

Harry Connick Jr., Walter CronkiteMayor Giuliani shows up to put an apple on the Christmas tree, then gets in on a few pictures with Dave, Paul, and two audience members. Also, hockey great Gordie Howe calls Dave.

S04 E681996-12-19

Richard Simmons, Neve Campbell, Dave Matthews BandDuring a ""New for Christmas"" segment, Biff is nearly injured by a motorized hula hoop; Neve Campbell promotes ""Scream.""

S04 E691996-12-20

Billy Crystal, Cuba Gooding Jr., Darlene LoveDave hugs a male audience member; fake snow falls on the backdrop, then on the audience; Darlene Love (featuring Bette Sussman) continues her holiday tradition of singing ""Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).""

S04 E701996-12-23

John Travolta, Julianna Marguiles, St. Luke's Bottle BandMidway through Dave's interview with ""Michael"" star John Travolta, the buxom president of John's fan club gets a hug and an autograph.

S04 E711996-12-26

Nathan Lane, Kelly Preston, Rich Hall

S04 E721996-12-27

Jane Pauley, Robert Pastorelli, Blues TravelerJohn Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, while Biff gives dating tips.

S04 E731996-12-30

Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry O'Connell, Oseola McCarty, Deana CarterCalvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the show is taped hours earlier. Tom Arnold appears again on New Year's Eve, this time without Roseanne.

S04 E741996-12-31

Tom Arnold, Kamarr, Joe QueenanCalvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the show is taped hours earlier; Tom Arnold appears again on New Year's Eve, this time without Roseanne; Biff gets scissors from Dave to get rid of the Cabbage Patch doll chewing on his ear; Kamarr the Discount Magician tries in vain to impress the audience.

S04 E751997-01-02

Alec Baldwin, Cast of ChicagoDave introduces an audience member named Tara to Alec Baldwin; Dave shows a drawing of him in a 70's-era leisure suit; from the hit Broadway revival ""Chicago,"" Bebe Neuwirth and Ann Reinking perform ""And All That Jazz.""

S04 E761997-01-03

Courtney Cox, Lee Marek, Damon HillDuring CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks what Dave did for New Year's. Dave flashes back to a wild night with a bunch of fabulous babes, while Paul brings him back to earth, and Dave flashes back to a night spent at the laundromat drinking Tide.

S04 E771997-01-06

Kids Tell Jokes, Tracey Ullman, B.B. KingBB King sits in; Dave accidentally tears up the Top Ten blue card, so he reads the list via teleprompter; Tracey Ullman promotes her new HBO show, ""Tracey Takes On...""

S04 E781997-01-07

Ray Liotta, Norm MacDonaldDave swipes Tony's gum, which he had tried to hide on top of one of the cameras. Also, Rupert of Hello Deli is pitted against Amando of Stage Deli in a little competition called ""The King of Meats."" It was a close battle throughout, but Amando ends up victorious.

S04 E791997-01-08

Woody Harrelson, Jackie Chan, John PizzarelliDave fondly looks back at the one-year anniversary of ""El Blizzardo,"" then does a spit take with Windex®. Also, Woody Harrelson plugs hemp products and The People vs. Larry Flint.

S04 E801997-01-09

Matt Dillon, Rebecca Ramijn, Cassandra WilsonDave sends an audience babe out to get some snow, and throughout the night the show is interrupted by a three-way snowball war between Dave, Inky and Anton.

S04 E811997-01-10

Eddie Murphy, Dwight Yoakam, Veronica ParideeAn audience member celebrating her birthday dances onstage; Inky threatens to throw a rock at Dave; Dave chats with a nine-year-old girl that delivered her baby brother in a stuck elevator; Inky settles his differences and dances with Kim the audience girl.

S04 E821997-01-13

Kevin Spacey, Madeline Kahn, Harry HillDave deems the show to be such a success that he announces the production of four spin-offs, ""Rupert Touches Meat,"" ""Leonard's Candid Camera,"" ""Kenny's Baywatch"" (with the stagehands running in slow motion), and ""Late Show with Carlos Huaycaga.""

S04 E831997-01-14

Penelope Ann Miller, Skeet Ulrich, BR5-49It's time for another Late Show experiment: ""Who Will Get Kicked Out of TGIF's Sooner, a Shirtless Guy or a Guy with Ten Dogs?"" Answer: the shirtless guy. Later, Dave instructs Chris from the audience to negotiate with TGIF (where he works), and soon enough, everyone is allowed inside.

S04 E841997-01-15

Chris O'Donnell, Debbie Reynolds, Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'ConnerDave shows QVC footage of a Cabbage Patch Bill Clinton doll eating French fries; Actor Chris O'Donnell does a Stupid Human Trick; the drama class from Calhoun High School re-enacts the first half of the show.

S04 E851997-01-16

Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, BabyfacePaul shows a clip of his new home video ""The Late Show Made Easy,"" while ""Know Your Cuts of Meat"" makes its debut on ""Know Your Current Events.""

S04 E861997-01-17

Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin BrennanIt's an ""All Kevin Spectacular"" as Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, and Kevin Brennan guest on the show. The closing credits on the show include all staffers named Kevin (Kevin Burnett, Kevin Foley, Kevin Gaines, Kevin Mulligan [actually the name of Gerard's son], and so on).

S04 E871997-01-27

David Schwimmer, Carmen Electra, Sheryl CrowAlan interrupts the monologue to comment on yesterday's Packers-Patriots Super Bowl; an audience member receives Dave's autograph; Calvert reports from New Orleans, where football fans are still celebrating after yesterday's championship.

S04 E881997-01-28

Tony Danza, Desmond Howard, Helena Bonham CarterBiff presides over another segment of ""What They Would Have Had for Lunch If They Were Still Alive."" Tonight, Lorne Greene: ""a BLT."" Also, Tony Williams sits in on drums, while Dave introduces Paul as ""Little Jimmy Dickens.""

S04 E891997-01-29

Dan Rather, Jane Leeves, Tori AmosDave calls up an audience guy to meet Tori Amos, but he has to frisk him first.

S04 E901997-01-30

Matthew Perry, Natasha Lyonne, JewelDave shows a promo of ""Rupert Jee's Private Parts,"" a spoof of the upcoming Howard Stern movie. Amongst those who participate in this parody are Rupert, Leonard, and ""Paul Shaffer as â€˜David Letterman.'""

S04 E911997-01-31

Rhea Perlman, Ray Ramano, Ice Cube

S04 E921997-02-03

Stupid Human Tricks, Elle MacPherson, Charles BarkleyDave celebrates a decade and a half in late night television by introducing some of his favorite Stupid Human Tricks. Later, he chats with basketball star Charles Barkley.

S04 E931997-02-04

Isabella Rossellini, Billy Bob Thorton, Tokyo Shock BoysIn honor of the re-release of the entire Star Wars trilogy, Dave moves his coffee mug with a little help from ""the force""; Billy Bob Thornton promotes his Academy Award-nominated film Sling Blade; the acrobatic Tokyo Stunt Boys bomb in their first (and ultimately only) American television performance.

S04 E941997-02-05

Fran Drescher, Eva Herzigova, Tony BennettFlugelhorn great Al Chez sits in with the band, while Leonard appears in a educational film about the First Thanksgiving.

S04 E951997-02-06

Pierce Brosnan, Lance Alstodt, Brian ReganKnow Your Current Events: Dave promises an audience participant named Brian (who Dave keeps calling ""Larry"") that if he can kick a field goal outside, he can sit onstage. Brian hits the field goal post at 20 yards and wins his onstage seat.

S04 E961997-02-07

Brett Favre, David Spade, SilverchairMailbag: Paul appears in a commercial for ""Uncle Dave's Non-Alcoholic Gin."" Also, Dave and Green Bay Packers QB Brett Farve throw footballs into cabs, and David Spade promotes his new sitcom, ""Just Shoot Me.""

S04 E971997-02-10

Stupid Pet Tricks, Brett Butler, FugeesIn a remote featuring Dave talking to various fan club presidents, a swordfight breaks out between the ""Cats"" and ""Star Wars"" fans. Also, Bob Borden professes his love to a disturbed Martha Stewart.

S04 E981997-02-11

Sarah Jessica Parker, Geoffrey Rush, Barry ManilowDave ponders another one of his deep thoughts: ""How Long Can a Guy Spin a Revolving Door Before Somebody Stops Him?"" It takes 40 minutes and 6 seconds before security escorts the man out.

S04 E991997-02-12

Richard Harris, Siskel & Ebert, Far East CircusThroughout the night, Biff, Pat and Kenny recreate scenes from Academy Award-nominated films, including ""The English Patient"" and ""Jerry McGuire."" The gag comes to an abrupt end when, while attempting to spoof ""Secrets and Lies,"" they can't find anybody who saw the film.

S04 E1001997-02-13

Peter O'Toole, Salma Hayek, Jazz PassengersDave brags that he had an incredible Valentine's Day last year, until Paul persuades him to admit that he spent it watching TV with an amorous Leonard. Also, the Jazz Passengers (featuring Deborah Harry and Elvis Costello) perform ""Doncha Go 'Way Mad.""

S04 E1011997-02-14

Sarah Ferguson, Allan Weimerskirch, Patti SmithMarv Albert is credited with six seperate appearances tonight, thus raising his total on the show to an even one hundred. Later, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, promotes her new cookbook.

S04 E1021997-02-17

Tom Brokaw, Laura Linney, BLACKstreetTwo weeks before, NBC denied Dave permission to use clips from his old show. So tonight, Tom Brokaw arrives and offers Dave a crumpled-up videotape from Late Night with David Letterman. Also, Dave shows a faux-documentary short called ""Dave's Family Weekend"" (with Andrea as his sister and Leonard as Mr. Rogers).

S04 E1031997-02-18

Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jeff GordonThe outside cam goes to Joe G's to launch production of the quickie movie ""Space Volcano""; Bruce Willis murders Mujibur and Sirajul; Demi Moore shows up with 15 dogs as a gift for Dave, and later the mutts storm the control room.

S04 E1041997-02-19

Michael J. Fox, Jon Voight, The WallflowersThroughout the night, various civilians tell jokes about their jobs, while Dave admits that he has fallen in love with this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

S04 E1051997-02-20

Julie Andrews, Doug E. Doug, The Amazing JonathanThe latest edition of ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video"" takes place entirely at Hello Deli, while ""Cosby"" star Doug E. Doug does standup.

S04 E1061997-02-21

Tony Randall, Juliette Binoche, David BrennerFrequent CBS Mailbag contributor Jerry Scales appears in the audience and is given a roast chicken made of Nyquil. Also, Tony Randall talks about becoming a parent for the first time.

S04 E1071997-02-24

Bill Cosby, David Hacker, Tina TurnerOn the three-year anniversary of his memorable first appearance on the Late Show, super-bowler Dick Weber rolls one strike after another out on 53rd Street. Later, he and Bill Cosby go one-on-one on the specially-built lane, with Weber decimating the sitcom star.

S04 E1081997-02-25

Mia Farrow, Anne Heche, Elvis Costello & Burt BacharachJames Cotton sits in; while pedestrians footrace against each other over on 54th and Broadway.

S04 E1091997-02-26

Howard Stern, Valeria Mazza, Porno for PyrosLeonard Tepper is live at Madison Square Garden, annoying participants at this year's Grammy Awards. He closes the segment by calling Dave a jackass.

S04 E1101997-02-27

Pauly Shore, Merrill Markoe, Celine DionDave shows outtakes of Leonard's Grammy report, and then gets thrown out of a taping of ""Wheel of Fortune"" by a security guard resembling Bill DeLace.

S04 E1111997-02-28

Bill Pullman, Richard Lewis, Lyle Lovett & Randy NewmanTrumpeter Al Chez sits in; the ""First Annual Biff Henderson Award"" goes to a much-serving Biff; Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett perform ""You've Got a Friend In Me.""

S04 E1121997-03-03

Jon Stewart, Debi Mazar, Duncan SheikDave comments on ""El Blizzardo Diablo,"" a raining snowstorm that practically has New York City in a standstill. Also, Dave and Paul participate in a cutthroat battle of putdowns towards each other.

S04 E1131997-03-04

Robin Quivers, Adam Arkin, JamesDave points out that the wet snow of yesterday's ""El Blizzardo Diablo"" has already melted and/or evaporated. Also, Adam Arkin promotes the upcoming made-for-TV movie Not In This Town.

S04 E1141997-03-05

Chevy Chase, Mary McCormack, PhishDuring ""Rejected Commercial Characters,"" jokes are translated for a select audience onstage from English to Japanese.

S04 E1151997-03-06

Kids Tell Jokes, Mary Steenburgen, Ray WoldBluesman Keb' Mo sits in; Dave and Paul shill a new sleeping enhancer called EclipseQuil; ""pyrotechnic madman"" Ray Wold blows up stuff and somehow avoids burning himself.

S04 E1161997-03-07

Ted Danson, Famke Janssen, Mitch HedburgCBS Mailbag: Jerry Scales asks, ""What do viewers miss?"" Gerard Mulligan comes out in costume as ""A 50-year-old guy dressed like Zorro."" Also, The Biff Henderson Players present ""Send in the Clones.""

S04 E1171997-03-17

Howard Stern, Ray Ramano, ChieftainsSean Pelton sits in for Anton, while Howard Stern promotes his new movie.

S04 E1181997-03-18

Martin Short, Larenz Tate, KodoThe camera fixates on a guy in the audience with a gigantic gut with DAVE written on it. Also, Martin Short does another musical number, with a final note so extended that he leaves the stage, goes to the bank, buys a sandwich at Hello Deli, picks up his dry cleaning, and returns to the theater just in time for the big climax.

S04 E1191997-03-19

Cindy Crawford, Robert Townsend, Chris WhitleyThe Late Show Current Events Singers take on Clinton's recent leg injury, then performs some sort of a cappella apology to Cindy Crawford.

S04 E1201997-03-25

Mike Myers, Sophie Marceau, Alison KraussToday's burning question: ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Coffee Shop?"" All 23 guys that volunteered get in, and they are later joined by a geeky audience member from Georgia, who is later carried back to the stage by the bunnies.

S04 E1211997-03-26

Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the MonstersIn honor of his birthday, former president Thomas Jefferson is seen skydiving over the city, followed shortly by William McKinley and Paul Shaffer.

S04 E1221997-03-27

Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda MarshallDave announces that today is Tony Mendez' 60th birthday, even though he's only 52; Dave orders Anton to fetch him some coffee; a man-on-the-street segment dissects tonight's ""Top Ten Easter Bunny Pet Peeves.""

S04 E1231997-03-28

Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The CardigansMailbag: Alan has an announcer sitting in with him, only to realize he's not his intern but his willing replacement. Meanwhile, Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton (live via satellite) presents the Top Ten.

S04 E1241997-03-31

Bryant Gumbel, Kadeem Hardison, Bandbaz BrothersSongwriter Jimmy Webb sits in, and throughout the night the band plays his songs; Dave shows a tape of Rob Burnett's daughter being scared to death by Daddy as the Easter Bunny; Dave tells a story about how he spent his Easter with Nadine Hennelly, but as usual Paul coerces him into telling the sad, awful truth.

S04 E1251997-04-01

Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci GriffithDave calls a pay phone on Broadway, and then calls in a guy from Jersey named Rocky to tell the first ""Mets suck"" joke of the season. Also, Biff gives a pep talk to some grade-school students.

S04 E1261997-04-02

Dan Akroyd, David Kruithoff, Cyndi LauperA man claiming to be Paul's brother Kenny sits in the audience, while amateur dentist David Kriuthoff fidgets with a special camera that can go inside the mouth.

S04 E1271997-04-03

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca""Colin Dunner"" (Gerard), the lead dancer in the Broadway hit ""Riverdance"" promotes his new videotape ""Riverdancin' to the Oldies."" Also, Will Lee demonstrates how to play a guitar like a piano.

S04 E1281997-04-04

John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David BowieMailbag: a man on the street is decapitated by a giant, renegade blue card. Also, Pat Farmer introduces his new segment ""Live Action Editorial Cartoon."" Tonight's piece: ""Busting the Budget.""

S04 E1291997-04-07

Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka BaduDave says he's discovered he's been combing his hair wrong, so he fidgets with it throughout the show. Also, Zahshu, the ""World's Only Performing Hippo,"" rolls over and begs.

S04 E1301997-04-08

Norm MacDonald, Justine Bateman, Trace Adkins""How Many Guys in a Bunny Suit Can Get Into H&R Block?"" Only two, until both are kicked out. Right after the first commercial break, Biff then tries to get in wearing a dog suit and, despite being escorted by Bill DeLace, is also ejected. When all is said and done, Dave announces the tax company's new slogan: ""And stay out!""

S04 E1311997-04-09

Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew SweetIn a running gag that was started two nights before (in homage to something that appeared occasionally on Late Night), Zahshu, ""The World's Only Performing Goldfish,"" develops a severe case of stage fright. At the end of the show, he is removed from his fishbowl and is placed on top of a skateboard.

S04 E1321997-04-10

Tom Arnold, Bernie Williams, Bush

S04 E1331997-04-11

Kelsey Grammar, Jake Johannsen, Tracy ChapmanChampion weightlifter Magnus Vermagnusson lifts various objects, including Mujibur and Sirajul; Dave comments on his upcoming 50th birthday; Zhushi ""The World's Only Performing Dog"" is the latest animal to stand on stage in lieu of attempting some sort of stunt.

S04 E1341997-04-21

Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. BligeMarv Albert interviews accountants, then shows a blooper real along side it; Dave notices that Tony is holding cue cards with gloves on; ""Pat Farmer's Live-Action Political Cartoon"" takes a swipe at President Clinton.

S04 E1351997-04-22

Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXSDave finds a patron named Bob Reedy, in Joe G's Pizza to star in another fake film epic, the Anaconda spoof ""Snakequest 2000."" Quote Dave: ""For the love of god, it's a giant snake!""

S04 E1361997-04-23

Tony Randall, Steven Weber, WilcoAllen Toussant sits in; Dave announces that in honor of the recent media hoopla over Ellen DeGeneres, the Late Show will now be ""more gay""; Wilco performs ""Someone Else's Song.""

S04 E1371997-04-24

Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve PipeBiff announces that if Lyndon Johnson were alive today, he would've had a roast beef sandwich for lunch. Also, The Verve Pipe performs ""The Freshman.""

S04 E1381997-04-25

Stupid Human Tricks, Rosie Perez, John HiattOn a special Indianapolis-themed night on the Late Show, Dorothy interrupts a comedy bit to give Dave a hug, while Reggie Miller presents the Top Ten.

S04 E1391997-04-28

Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula ColeRupert Jee drops by to make an important announcement: ""America, I am a lesbian."" This inspires Regis to walk over and give him a hug.

S04 E1401997-04-29

Robin Williams, Tanya TuckerDave shows a clip from the latest Charlie Brown Special: Charlie Brown declares, ""I think I'm a lesbian."" Also, two dorky audience members help wash a cab outside the theater, then get hosed down by the NYFD.

S04 E1411997-04-30

Alec Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams, Indigo GirlsIt's ""Awards Night"" on the Late Show, as throughout the night Biff presents Gordie Howe with the Stanley Cup, Walter Payton with the Super Bowl Trophy, Bobby Allison with the Harley J. Earle Trophy, Kareem Abdul Jabbar with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, Alec Baldwin with the World Series Trophy, and Tony Mendez with the Best Cue Card Boy Trophy. Also, Alec announces on the in-theater PA system that he's a lesbian.

S04 E1421997-05-01

Garry Shandling, Luke Perry, Wendy LiebmanWendy Liebman discusses mammograms, while Luke Perry rappels off the side of the theater.

S04 E1431997-05-02

Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck BerryIn honor of tonight's audience (all residents of St. Louis and its suburbs), the backdrop is altered to show the city's skyline; Dave shows live footage of the Mets/Cardinals game in progress at Shea Stadium; Roseanne arrives for her interview on a Clydesdale-driven sleigh.

S04 E1441997-05-05

Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, MaxwellDave dumps the show early yet again, and after searching high and low in Manhattan, Biff finally finds him demonstrating knife tricks at Benihana's.

S04 E1451997-05-06

John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Fountain?"" Only about six, as the men in costume are thrown out of Central Park by the NYPD. After the first commercial break, John Goodman lunges into the fountain. Also, Hanson performs ""MmmBop.""

S04 E1461997-05-07

Mike Myers, Danny Aiello, Crossbows of DeathTony Mendez does the Watusi; Biff announces that if Burt Lancaster were alive today, he would've had cream of mushroom soup and a tuna fish sandwich for lunch; stuntmen Ross and Elisa Hartzell shoot crossbow arrows at each other.

S04 E1471997-05-08

Billy Crystal, Kristen Johnson, Bee GeesRupert stars in a parody of those financial-success tapes that they sell in infomercials, while Kirsten Johnston promotes the 3-D season finale of Third Rock from the Sun.

S04 E1481997-05-09

Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul AsylumWith tonight's audience being from the Twin Cities, Dave makes them feel at home by having a faux snow fall in the theater. Also, the Top Ten home office is temporarily relocated to nearby Edina, Minnesota (and is presented by Twins great Kirby Puckett), while Calvert takes a tour of Minneapolis.

S04 E1491997-05-12

Cybil Shepard, Darrell Hammond, Linda EderTonight, Dave promises to show things that have never been on television before, including Marv Albert dancing with a giant squirrel, a gay man kissing a lesbian, and Biff playing solitaire topless. Also, Grover Washington, Jr. sits in, while Dave and Rupert do another one of their hidden-mic gags.

S04 E1501997-05-13

Andy Garcia, George Foreman, Travis TrittDancers from Riverdance make a return appearance on the show. Actually, they're staff writers Gerard Mulligan and Eric Kaplan, Leonard Tepper, and financial wiz/Dave buddy Jim Peterson. Soon after, Robin Williams walks in from Broadway in a similar toe-tappin' style.

S04 E1511997-05-14

David Hyde Pierce, Dana Delany, Spice GirlsIn honor of Late Show's 800th episode, Dave introduces ""Where Are They Now?"" pieces describing the whereabouts of Bernie Kopell, Howie Mandel, Olivia Newton-John, and Bill Clinton. Also, the Spice Girls perform ""Who Do You Think You Are.""

S04 E1521997-05-15

Helen Hunt, Susie Maroney, Jeffery TamborLate Show airs its second and last installment of Peanuts, as Lucy once again foils Charlie Brown's attempt to kick a football: ""Never mess around with a gangsta bitch.""

S04 E1531997-05-16

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jeff Goldblum, Foo FightersWith tonight's audience representing Denver, Colorado, Dave interrupts the monologue to introduce an audience guy who ends up proposing to his girlfriend. Later in the show, Jeff Goldblum gives the happy couple a blender.

S04 E1541997-05-19

Meg Ryan, Lance Henriksen, Mary Chapin-CarpenterBiff brings out a Billy goat that supposedly won the Kentucky Derby last weekend; Dave leaves the show to play for the New York Yankees, then goes on a half-hearted tirade when he's cut by the team; ""Leonard Tepper's Mile-High Hidden Video"" observes unsuspecting tourists at the World Trade Center.

S04 E1551997-05-20

Barbara Walters, Ida Doggett, God's Property with Kirk FranklinAfter showing past clips of disastrous attempts at stuffing guys in rabbit outfits inside various locales, Dave announces that it's time to play ""How Many Sailors Can Get into a New York City Chicken Restaurant?"" With the nearby Ranch 1 offering their services, a whopping 68 sailors walk in without a problem. Also, Dave chats with Ida Doggett, 1997 world bed-making champion.

S04 E1561997-05-21

Richard Simmons, Kelly Preston, Toad the Wet SprocketIt's time yet again for ""What They Would Have for Lunch if They Were Alive Today"" with Biff Henderson. The celebrity: Dean Martin. The lunch: mac n' cheese.

S04 E1571997-05-22

Matthew Broderick, Nicole Sullivan, Savion Glover & Stomp""Steven Spielberg"" (Gerard) brags out his new movie The Lost World, while Savion Glover performs a tap dance solo from the hit musical ""Stomp.""

S04 E1581997-05-23

Jason Alexander, Griffin Dunne, Sammy HagarMailbag: a horrific freak accident turns Rupert into the mysterious ""Dr. Meat."" Also, Jason Alexander promotes Love! Valour! Compassion!

S04 E1591997-06-02

Elle MacPherson, Vince Vaughn, JewelRemote on the 14th Floor: Late Show staffers Eric Stangel, Matt Roberts, Bob Borden, Rodney Munoz, Christian Breheney, and Eric Kaplan relate their Prom Nightmares while eating in the coffee room, with dramatizations that include Rupert Jee and Richard Simmons.

S04 E1601997-06-03

Michael Richards, Rick Reynolds, Steve WinwoodCustomer Bob Barrett from Joe's Pizza is invited into the theater to act in the monster movie spectacular ""Ghost Dinosaur '97,"" co-starring Mujibur and Sirajul as ""Dinosaur #1"" and ""Dinosaur #2.""

S04 E1611997-06-04

Bill Cosby, Elaine Cunningham, Squirrel Nut ZippersThe squash family is represented tonight by a visit from Elaine Cunningham, ""The Zucchini Lady""; Bill Cosby talks about his various medications.

S04 E1621997-06-05

Alicia Silverstone, Andy Dick, John Fogerty

S04 E1631997-06-06

Farrah Fawcett, John FogertyPromoting an upcoming TV special, Farrah Fawcett walks out in a boozy daze, complimenting Dave for the view of the skyline when it's really a backdrop, then crawls around and makes animal noises. At the end of the show, Dave thanks Farrah for ""almost being here tonight.""

S04 E1641997-06-09

Harrison Ford, Steven Wright, Dave Matthews BandBiff reports from the NBA Finals in Salt Lake City; Dave makes his usual joke about buying his first car at Harrison Ford in Indiana; Dave Matthews Band performs ""Too Much.""

S04 E1651997-06-10

Isabella Rossellini, Dave Chapelle, Bono & Larry MullenDave shows an altered clip of President Clinton admitting his dislike for cloning, and later Dave is once again visited by ""the lovely Is-a-bella Ros-sell-ini.""

S04 E1661997-06-11

Jon Stewart, Susan Molinari, Seven Mary ThreeDave turns the hose on pedestrians outside the theater; Jaleel ""Urkel"" White helps ""Les Moonves"" promote CBS' fall lineup; Seven Mary Three performs ""Lucky.""

S04 E1671997-06-12

Tom Brokaw, Janeane Garafolo, Sheryl CrowTom Brokaw explains why he turned down an offer to leave NBC for CNN: ""Same as you with CBS: more money, smaller audience."" Also, Sheryl Crow performs ""A Change (Will Do You Good).""

S04 E1681997-06-13

John Travolta, Grant Hill, Sinead O'ConnorMailbag: ""Farrah Fawcett"" (Calvert) explains her behavior from last week. Also, Kenny ""The Quick-Witted Stagehand"" Sheehan makes his 1000th TV appearance, which is followed by footage of his (bogus) television debut on Ed Sullivan in 1964.

S04 E1691997-06-16

George Carlin, Nick Chinlund, James TaylorPaul is introduced as ""Radu,"" then shows Dave a Happy Meal toy that looks just like him. Also, Dave hides in an apartment, harassing delivery people as they come and go.

S04 E1701997-06-17

Kathy Ireland, Jeremy Holz, Michael StoryA new challenge: ""Who Can Hail a Cab First""- a pantsless Mets fan or a pantless Yankees fan? For once, the Mets win the big one.

S04 E1711997-06-18

Matt Lauer, Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Mighty Mighty BosstonesDave gives an audience woman a ham just for being Polish; several members of the cast of Cats go inside FlashDancers; Alan Kalter promotes ""Late Show: The Game""; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones perform ""The Impression That I Get.""

S04 E1721997-06-19

Julia Roberts, Jon Bon JoviJulia Roberts is treated to a clip of her first appearance on Letterman from 1990, only to watch the clip blackened out by NBC. Also, Jon Bon Jovi performs ""Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town.""

S04 E1731997-06-20

Siskel & Ebert, Dermot Mulroney, King Charles Troupe""Riverdancers"" Gerry Mulligan, Mike McIntee, Eric Kaplan, and Jim Peterson amaze and delight the studio audience and the home viewers in response to a letter in the CBS Mailbag.

S04 E1741997-06-23

Marilu Henner, Doug E. Doug, Johnny LangAnton is introduced as ""Anton Zip""; Dave shows the audience a chart of who's permitted to be on the show and who isn't; in tonight's remote, Dave goes to a private school in Manhattan to chat with child prodigies.

S04 E1751997-06-24

Nick Turturro, Daisy Fuentes, Motley CrueThe outside cam heads to Joe G's looking for a guy to write a theme song for, where they stumble across Brian and his girlfriend. Also, Dave takes the audience outside to watch Motley Crue perform on the sidewalk.

S04 E1761997-06-25

Peter Fonda, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Ricki Lee JonesIt's 91 degrees outside, so Biff decides to watch ice melt on the street.

S04 E1771997-06-26

Brian Williams, Diane Cannon, Gil ShahamA flying saucer heckles Dave from the backdrop, while Dyan Cannon promotes Out to Sea and makes friendly with Dave.

S04 E1781997-06-27

Martin Lawrence, Robert Zemeckis, Sarah McLachlanDave declares a guy named Jeff as ""Captain of the Audience,"" helping the host out with menial tasks such as helping present the Top Ten and keeping the audience awake. Also, film director Robert Zemeckis makes a rare television appearance, promoting his new movie Contact.

S04 E1791997-06-30

Will Smith, Heidi Klum, Brad ByersBowling great Dick Weber sits in with the band; Calvert kicks someone in the nether regions for the shear fun of it; Dave and Paul trade faces.

S04 E1801997-07-01

Jason Priestly, Patricia Richardson, The CicadasDave gets two girls at a nearby cafe to help celebrate Canada Day with Canada Dry®, which gets delivered by a Mountie; to continue a running gag started the previous night, bowler Johnny Petraglia sits in; various staffers describe clips from America's Funniest Home Videos.

S04 E1811997-07-02

Tom Arnold, Mitchell Libonati, BlurDuring the ""Supermarket Finds"" segment, Dave takes a sample of something called ""White Fungus"" and spits it out; another bowling great (Marshall Holman) sits in with the band on tambourine; Dave chats with Mitchell Libonati, the man who found the piece of Evander Holyfield's ear that was chewed off in the infamous boxing match that previous weekend; Blur performs ""Song 2.""

S04 E1821997-07-03

Evander Holyfield, Lee Marek, Sarah SilvermanDave talks about the a new unauthorized autobiography of Martha Stewart; tonight's guest bowler is Hall of Famer Carmen Salvino; Dave appears in a 50's-style cigarette ad; Evander Holyfield gives Dave his account of the incident that occurred in his fight last weekend with Mike Tyson.

S04 E1831997-07-04

Martin Short, Manny the Hippie, Fang FangPro bowler Nelson Burton, Jr. sits in; during Mailbag, Tom Arnold bits his own ear off; Manny the Hippie resurfaces; for the second year in a row, Dave sends audience members from San Francisco to the Empire State Building to display the US flag.

S04 E1841997-07-14

Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En VogueDave shows off his new, shorter haircut; an audience member sings the theme song from Grease; Tim Allen presents the Top Ten.

S04 E1851997-07-15

Tim Robbins, Jackie Chan, Shawn ColvinIt's a balmy 97 degrees outside, so Biff fries an egg on the sidewalk, later adding bacon and toast.

S04 E1861997-07-16

Mary Tyler Moore, Querbe Tirmizi, Matchbox 20Dave interviews NYC taxi driver Querbe Tirmizi, who returned $30,000 he found in his cab.

S04 E1871997-07-17

Nathan Lane, Robey Morgan, Third Eye BlindDave begins a month-long campaign to run into the ground his current favorite phrase: ""Something from the meat case, Linda?"" Also, Dave, Tony Randall, and a dozen or so triple-named child actors star in CBS' hot new situation comedy ""The Letterman Family.""

S04 E1881997-07-18

Robert Pastorelli, Craig Kilborn, Live

S04 E1891997-07-21

Pauly Shore, Leslie Mann, Puff DaddyDave congratulates Paul on being #6 on the Forbes 500; Biff and Eric Kaplan explain how they make Dave's coffee mug levitate; Sean ""Puff Daddy"" Combs, Faith Evans, and 112 perform ""It's All About the Benjamins.""

S04 E1901997-07-22

Kids Tell Jokes, Mario Andretti, John HiattIt's time once again for ""King of the Meats,"" the mano-a-mano kosher competition between Rupert of Hello Deli and Amando Vasquez of the nearby Stage Deli. Amando sweeps the three rounds, but Rupert goes home with the ladies.

S04 E1911997-07-23

John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, RadishHarrison Ford reports from Hawaii; in the debut edition of ""Pointless Celebrity Cameo Theater,"" Calvert, Regis, and Tony Randall stand around like goons while the audience cheers them on; Radish (a band fronted by an early Ben Kweller) perform ""Little Pink Stars.""

S04 E1921997-07-24

Dan Rather, Kathy Griffin, k.d. LangThe Harrison Ford World Tour (in which he's promoting The Devil's Own) makes a stop in Paris, France; Dave suggests the Paul legally change his name to ""Radu""; CBS anchorman/folkie at heart Dan Rather sings ""The Wabash Cannonball.""

S04 E1931997-07-25

Samuel L. Jackson, Barry SonnenfeldDuring ""CBS Mailbag,"" we look into a day in the life of a ""Accident-Prone Blood-Gorged Tick"" (Leonard Tepper).

S04 E1941997-07-28

Jennifer Anniston, Brian Regan, William H. MacyIt's so hot outside that Biff tries to start a fire on the sidewalk with a magnifying glass and a bundle of sticks, as members from New York's Fire Department stand by; Rupert and Leonard bother people per Dave's requests; Jennifer Aniston promotes Picture Perfect.

S04 E1951997-07-29

Norm MacDonald, Phylicia Rashad, JamiroquaiDave gets four galpals from West Virginia to go on a tour of the city with Biff; Physilla Rashad promotes her sitcom Cosby; Jamiroquai performs the #1 hit ""Virtual Insanity.""

S04 E1961997-07-30

Charles Grodin, Billy Connolly, David ByrneDave congratulates Rob Burnett upon the birth of his daughter; a ""What's On Other Channels"" bit is interrupted by a car honking, courtesy of Creepy Dave; David Byrne performs ""Daddy Go Down.""

S04 E1971997-07-31

Julia Roberts, Blues TravelerJohn Popper sits in with the band; Dave asks a paramedic about a piece of carrot he ""horked"" into his left lung during lunch today; Julia Roberts promotes Conspiracy Theory.

S04 E1981997-08-01

Tony Danza, Michael RapaportDave shows some ""Surprising Facts About Celebrities."" Later, Tony Danza promotes his new sitcom.

S04 E1991997-08-04

Bob Dole, Bill Bellamy, Ziggy Marley & the Melody MakersDave presents a Wall Street quiz; Bob Dole talks about retirement.

S04 E2001997-08-05

Ray Liotta, David Brenner, Natalie DesselleDeliberately-obvious stunt doubles pose as Dave and Paul showing off their bike skills, while Dave carves a sculpture of Paul made from butter; a man claiming to be Garth Brooks is interrogated on ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview.""

S04 E2011997-08-06

Jay Thomas, Annabella Sciorra, TonicJay Thomas shows Dave a tape of himself spitting out something during a recent television appearance. The footage is repeated several times.

S04 E2021997-08-07

Sylvester Stallone, Tommy LaSordaJoe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Biff reports from the Garth Brooks concert in Central Park and meets ""Garth"" himself (Leonard Tepper).

S04 E2031997-08-08

Demi Moore, Jay Mohr, AerosmithThe new sitcom ""The Letterman Family"" is promoted, starring Dave, Tony Randall, and Nadine Hennally. Later, Demi Moore shaves an audience member's head.

S04 E2041997-08-18

Tom Selleck, Billy JoelDave feeds Tom Selleck some avocados. Later, they make a crank phone call to Al Roker.

S04 E2051997-08-19

Barbara Walters, Charles Dutton, MorrisseyBarbara Walters promotes her new talk show, ""The View.""

S04 E2061997-08-20

Mira Sorvino, Jeff Altman, CoolioDave compares President Clinton's 51st birthday to meatloaf. Later, he chats with his old friend Jeff Altman.

S04 E2071997-08-21

Donald Trump, Janine Turner, Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt""The Donald"" talks about a recent boat trip. Later, Janine Turner promotes ""Leave It To Beaver.""

S04 E2081997-08-22

Alicia Silverstone, Bev Tanner, George MillerAlicia Silverstone promotes her new movie Excess Baggage.

S04 E2091997-08-25

Vanessa Williams, Joe MontanaDave announces that he is starring in the ""Late Show of Passion,"" which is just like the Late Show, except that it's dubbed so it looks like a telenovela. Later, Dave and Joe Montana throw footballs at a garbage truck.

S04 E2101997-08-26

Paul Reiser, Tia Carrera, Echo & the Bunnymen

S04 E2111997-08-27

Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula ColeTonight's Top Ten is interrupted by a phone call from the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska: ""It's not all that funny anymore."" Meanwhile, Biff wreaks havoc in Martha's Vineyard.

S04 E2121997-08-28

Tom Arnold, Mehgan Heany-Grear, Dane CookDave complains about the dog days of summer.

S04 E2131997-08-29

Stupid Human Tricks, Danny Aiello, RadioheadWarren is run over by a car; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" Douglas Pierce plays the ""Jeopardy"" theme on his hands; Dave bids a fond farewell to head writer Bill Scheft.

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