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September 4, 1995

Season 3

01. Show #0440

Dave grills his new announcer, making him do voiceovers throughout the show (including #1 on the top ten list).

September 4, 1995

02. Show #0441

Tom Snyder wants everybody to know that he does not hold a grudge with Dave. Meanwhile, Alan Kalter continues to get used to his new surroundings.

September 5, 1995

03. Show #0442

Charlton Heston plays ""Dave's Boss"" and bullies him mercilessly. Later, Kevin Pollak promotes ""The Usual Suspects.""

September 6, 1995

04. Show #0443

Amongst the ""Items Included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:"" Stuff found in ZZ Top's beards, a guitar made of David Crosby's old liver, and Marv Albert's Rock & Roll Bloopers, with Hootie (as in Hootie and the Blowfish) getting hit on the head by a basketball. Meanwhile, in order to prepare for an Olympic diver that will be appearing later, Dave recruits Alan and an audience member to get in a tank.

September 7, 1995

05. Show #0444

Wesley Snipes promotes ""Money Train,"" then strips to a dress.

September 8, 1995

06. Show #0445

A day after the Emmy Awards, Dave tosses donuts into the audience with the new Donut-A-Pult. Quote Dave: ""Now it's really hard to believe we didn't win an Emmy."" Meanwhile, Biff Henderson recites a passage from the Packwood Diaries.

September 11, 1995

07. Show #0446

The Donutapult returns, while Dave brings in a cabbie to write a Top Ten list.

September 12, 1995

08. Show #0447

While promoting the movie ""Showgirls,"" star Elizabeth Berkeley gives Dave a lap dance.

September 13, 1995

09. Show #0448

Gerard, Rupert, and others discuss what they like about Autumn, while Rush Limbaugh introduces a mini-Donutapult.

September 14, 1995

10. Show #0449

During CBS Mailbag, Cyndi Lauper sings ""Lactose Intolerant."" Later, the Donutapult makes one last appearance.

September 15, 1995

11. Show #0450

Throughout the show, winners of obscure beauty pageants (including ""Miss Peanut"" and ""Miss South Carolina Tobacco"") walk across the stage and escort tonight's guests.

September 18, 1995

12. Show #0451

Dick Assman is still popular in Canada; Newt Gingrich presents the Top Ten list; Thomas Haden Church promotes ""Ned & Stacey""; Dave juggles peaches.

September 19, 1995

13. Show #0452

Rudy Guiliani give Dave a key to the city, then takes it back.

September 20, 1995

14. Show #0453

Dave gives a three pound ham to an audience member, while ""Friends"" star Courtney Cox launches the ""Donutapult 2000.""

September 21, 1995

15. Show #0454

Eddie Jamison (the guy who said ""I Love You, Man!"" in those beer commercials) interrupts the monologue; Doc Severinsen sits in with the band; Mary Tyler Moore accuses Dave of being a brown-noser.

September 22, 1995

16. Show #0455

Doc Severinsen is still sitting in; The Delaria Sisters, a group of women who hang by their hair on a pole, demonstrate their skills; Dave chats with a grade-schooler who ran off a burgler.

September 25, 1995

17. Show #0456

Dave invites his neighbor Steve over for coffee; Ellen Cleghorne promotes her new sitcom.

September 26, 1995

18. Show #0457

13 NYC cab drivers are invited to serve on a mock jury to determine the fate of OJ Simpson. Instead, they're serenaded by Mel Torme.

September 27, 1995

19. Show #0458

1995: Uma Thurman joins Geraldo Rivera as the mock jury of cab drivers continues to deliberate, led by foreman Parminder Singh. Dave notes, ""Uma, Parminder; Parminder, Uma.""

September 28, 1995

20. Show #0459

Dave introduces ""The Donutapult 2000+,"" which is so big it has to sit out on 53rd Street. Later in the show, it is converted into ""The Melonapult 2000+.""

September 29, 1995

21. Show #0460

Amongst the latest ""Back-to-School Items:"" Oreo Cookies with Clearasil Pad Filling, Larry King Ex-Wife Trading Cards, and a Kate Moss Lunchbox. Later, Andy Dick promotes ""Newsradio.""

October 2, 1995

22. Show #0461

The cast and crew explains why they're glad the O. J. Simpson trial is over; Julianne Moore promotes ""Safe.""

October 3, 1995

23. Show #0462

Pete Fatovich, ""Creepy Dave,"" and Gerard comment on the OJ verdict, while Chazz Palminteri gives an audience member his coat.

October 4, 1995

24. Show #0463

Dave's ""younger brother Carl"" sits in on violin; Dave thinks he's on a caffeine buzz.

October 5, 1995

25. Show #0464

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October 6, 1995

26. Show #0465

Dave, Cybill Shepherd, and sports legend Joe Montana throw footballs into cabs on 53rd Street. After repeated attempts, all three find their target at once. Also, Dave announces that tonight's show is in ""actual size.""

October 16, 1995

27. Show #0466

Via live remote, Dave asks a customer at a nearby laundromat to take a pair of pants out of the dryer and bring them into the theater for guest Richard Simmons to wear.

October 17, 1995

28. Show #0467

Marilyn Horne of the Metropolitan Opera presents the Top Ten; the Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses current events and mentions his son's run for Congress.

October 18, 1995

29. Show #0468

During CBS Mailbag, Dave goes sailing with Paul, the models and Bob Denver. Later, William Shatner is beamed out of his seat.

October 19, 1995

30. Show #0469

Dave goes to New Jersey to find a date for mailroom employee/superstar extrordinaire Bob Borden. Meanwhile, Paul is missing, so Dave leaves the theater and finds him chatting at a party with Woody Allen.

October 20, 1995

31. Show #0470

Dave starts reading the Miranda Rights before realizing he has the wrong index card. He leaves the studio to search for the correct card and finds ""NYPD Blue"" stars Jimmy Smits and Dennis Franz reading the Top Ten List to a captured thug.

October 23, 1995

32. Show #0471

Throughout the show, The ""Jimmy Letterman Singers"" sing ""Jimmy."" Later in the show, Dave concedes: ""It sucks, it stinks, it blows; it ain't working.""

October 24, 1995

33. Show #0472

Throughout this year's World Series, kid reporter Sparky Mortimer has been making reports from the stadiums in Cleveland and Atlanta. Tonight, he lands a quick interview with Braves owner Ted Turner.

October 25, 1995

34. Show #0473

During CBS Mailbag, Paul does a Johnny Carson impression. Later, Dave and Michael Rappaport lather up in order to use the CBS spa.

October 26, 1995

35. Show #0474

Dave and Paul recruit a guy named Moe from a delicatessen, and the CBS Orchestra puts together a music video about him. Later, Sparky Mortimer runs the bases at Jacobs Field in Cleveland.

October 27, 1995

36. Show #0475

Upon returning to NYC, Dave gives Sparky a pat on the back for a job well done; Casey Kasem introduces Wayne Hazeltine and the Pants Across America Tour; Carol Burnett takes off her skirt.

October 30, 1995

37. Show #0476

A pumpkin launcher is demonstrated on 53rd Street, while The Pants Across America tour stops at St. Louis.

October 31, 1995

38. Show #0477

Casey Kasem and the Pants Across America tour reports from Mount Rushmore, while up and coming actress Claire Danes introduces one of her favorite bands, UB40.

November 1, 1995

39. Show #0478

Carol Channing harasses Dave during CBS Mailbag; the tour hits the Grand Canyon.

November 2, 1995

40. Show #0479

Tonight on the ""Pants Across America"" tour, Casey Kasem is in Las Vegas, listening to an Elvis impersonator perform ""Burning Love.""

November 3, 1995

41. Show #0480

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November 6, 1995

42. Show #0481

Television City Studios, Day 2: Danny DeVito and Dave get into the stage pool and have a water fight. Meanwhile, Tony Mendez continues his cameo appearances on TV shows; tonight he's seen in clips from ""Friends"" and ""Grace Under Fire.""

November 7, 1995

43. Show #0482

From Los Angeles: Alka Seltzer® is inserted into the backdrop pool; Demi Moore presents ""The Top Ten Least Popular Stripper Names;"" Green Day performs ""86.""

November 8, 1995

44. Show #0483

Red Hot Chili Peppers – ""My Friends""

November 9, 1995

45. Show #0484

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November 10, 1995

46. Show #0485

Biff interrupts Dave's opening remarks and asks for water. Out runs NYC marathon winner German Silva with his drink. Later, Bill Murray cooks toast, and Silver runs by again to pick it up.

November 13, 1995

47. Show #0486

Dave uses the speaker phone to get someone to bring him pizza. Later, thirty folks show up with boxes, and slices are handed out to the audience. Also, the United States is in the middle of a government shutdown, so Dave calls the Pentagon, misdials, finally gets an answering machine, and hangs up. A stagehand gives him an ax, cuts the phone cord, and hands the phone to an audience member.

November 14, 1995

48. Show #0487

Elton John promotes and sings two songs from his latest album, ""Made In England.""

November 15, 1995

49. Show #0488

An audience guy holds cue cards in place of Tony (he's sick), while Sean Penn promotes ""Dead Man Walking.""

November 16, 1995

50. Show #0489

The Presidents of the United States of America perform their breakthrough hit, ""Toad.""

November 17, 1995

51. Show #0490

Dave sends mailroom dude/budding diva Bob Borden to Washington as a White House correspondent.

November 20, 1995

52. Show #0491

Dave asks folks on the street (including a poorly disguised Michael J. Fox) what they think of the federal budget crisis; Bob Borden makes his first report from DC.

November 21, 1995

53. Show #0492

Amongst what's ""New for the Holidays"": Gingerbread Rats, Howard Stern's book ""Miss America"" read by James Earl Jones, and Kreskin guessing the weight of turkeys. Also, Bob Borden interrogates Larry King.

November 22, 1995

54. Show #0493

Dave gives a turkey to a lady in the audience, then takes a turkey to the balcony with the help of a ladder; throughout the night, celebrities mention what they're thankful for; trapeze artists Helen Turkett and Luke Martin perform.

November 23, 1995

55. Show #0494

""Soup Nazi"" Ali ""Al"" Yeganeh passes out turkey chili to the audience.

November 24, 1995

56. Show #0495

In a sign of future legal trouble, Microsoft owner and multibillionaire Bill Gates tries to fix the Late Show Quiz Machine after it gets stuck displaying the answer ""Windows '95"" in all three boxes. Also, Bob Borden tries with little success to deliver a turkey to President Clinton.

November 27, 1995

57. Show #0496

Dave has Paul sit down on the guest chair because it's his birthday. Soon afterwards, the outside cam reveals Dave buying Paul a birthday present from a girl on the street.

November 28, 1995

58. Show #0497

Cold Opening: Dave and Creepy Dave go mano a mano in the green room. Also, Dave demonstrates one of the ""Top Ten Changes Westinghouse is Planning for CBS Tonight"" -- he doodles the CBS logo on blank coffee mugs for tonight's guests.

November 29, 1995

59. Show #0498

Steve Martin shows up a day early, and Dave can't get him offstage.

November 30, 1995

60. Show #0499

After showing a clip from his new movie Father of the Bride, Part 2 on a 16mm film projector, Steve Martin and Dave appear in ""The Making of Steve Martin's Appearance Documentary.""

December 1, 1995

61. Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green

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December 11, 1995

62. Jean Claude Van Damme, Kirstin Dunst, Michael Bolton

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December 12, 1995

63. Martin Short, Bev Tanner, The Dave Matthews Band

As a tribute to such beloved recurring segments such as ""The Man Under the Seats"" and ""The Fugitive Guy,"" Chris Elliott stars in a short-lived skit ""Cable Pulling Guy;"" Martin Short helps ""baking madwoman"" Bev Tanner make a cake.

December 13, 1995

64. Harrison Ford, Bonnie Hunt, Bruce Springsteen

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December 14, 1995

65. Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, White Zombie

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December 15, 1995

66. Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville

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December 18, 1995

67. Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant

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December 19, 1995

68. Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge

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December 20, 1995

69. Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls

After a video montage of the annual eggnog drinking from increasingly larger bowls, Dave and a model hop into a gigantic bowl of the liquid, later joined by Biff and the Goo Goo Dolls.

December 21, 1995

70. Rosie O'Donnell, Mike Judge, Darlene Love

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December 22, 1995

71. Stupid Human Tricks, Julianna Marguiles, Del Amitri

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December 26, 1995

72. Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam

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December 27, 1995

73. Robin Williams, Lauren Hutton, Chris Isaak

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December 28, 1995

74. Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey

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December 29, 1995

75. Lisa Kudrow, Art Donovan, Blues Traveler

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January 2, 1996

76. Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby

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January 3, 1996

77. Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons, Faith Hill

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January 4, 1996

78. Denis Leary, Bridget Hall, Toad the Wet Sprocket

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January 5, 1996

79. Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman

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January 8, 1996

80. Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd

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January 9, 1996

81. Sandra Bullock, Marlon Wayans, Laurence Tai

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January 10, 1996

82. Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue

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January 11, 1996

83. Tim Robbins, Justin Wilson, Martina McBride, Norm MacDonald

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January 12, 1996

84. David Brenner, B.B. King

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January 22, 1996

85. Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy

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January 23, 1996

86. Don Rickles, Mary Stuart Masterson, Joe Ely & Todd Snider

CBS President Les Moonves (bogus) takes a moment to comment on Clinton's State of the Union address by singing ""Holding Out for a Hero."" Also, pre-teen sports reporter Sparky Mortimer returns to the show and is given a new assignment- to cover Super Bowl XXX.

January 24, 1996

87. Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis

Sparky Mortimer makes another amusing -- albeit clumsy -- Super Bowl report; Dave chats with basketball star Reggie Miller.

January 25, 1996

88. Conan O'Brian, Mira Sorvino, Seven Mary Three

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January 26, 1996

89. Richard Simmons, Christine Lahti, Nanci Griffith & the Crickets

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January 29, 1996

90. Jay Thomas, Larry Miller

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January 30, 1996

91. Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo

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January 31, 1996

92. Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam, Natalie Portman

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February 1, 1996

93. Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath

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February 2, 1996

94. Jack Hanna, Tammy Faye Messner, Aimee Mann

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February 5, 1996

95. Joan Collins, Robert Downey Jr., Jean Louisa Kelly

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February 6, 1996

96. Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis

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February 7, 1996

97. Stupid Pet Tricks, Ray Liotta, Soul Asylum

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February 8, 1996

98. Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones

Dave offers Liz Taylor a riding mower if she'll come on the show; clips from the HBO movie The Late Shift, which Dave calls ""satire;"" The Ramones perform ""She Talks to Rainbows.""

February 9, 1996

99. Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano

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February 12, 1996

100. Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, Red Hot Chili Peppers

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February 13, 1996

101. Siskel & Ebert, Neil Diamond, Brandy (the dog)

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February 14, 1996

102. Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz

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February 15, 1996

103. Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart

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February 16, 1996

104. Kathie Lee Gifford, Gillian Anderson, Cecilia Bartoli

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February 19, 1996

105. Julia Roberts, James Brown

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February 20, 1996

106. Larry King, Wynonna

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February 21, 1996

107. Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed

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February 22, 1996

108. Kid Inventors, Sherry Stringfield, Don Henley

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February 23, 1996

109. Fran Drescher, Shania Twain, George Miller

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February 26, 1996

110. Dennis Hopper, Dave Chapelle, Pete Droge

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February 27, 1996

111. Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Mike Dahm

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February 28, 1996

112. Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers

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February 29, 1996

113. Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog

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March 1, 1996

114. Sarah Jessica Parker, Treat Williams, Cowboy Junkies

In mock tribute to HBO's ""The Late Shift,"" Dave throws baseballs at an archery target.

March 4, 1996

115. Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden

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March 5, 1996

116. Stupid Human Tricks, Mira Sorvino, k.d. Lang

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March 6, 1996

117. Dan Rather, Bonnie Hunt, The Tony Rich Project

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March 7, 1996

118. Dana Carvey, Riverdance

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March 8, 1996

119. Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano

Dave mentions that in between show tapings, an audience guy named Anthony sang ""My Way"" from the balcony. During the taping of this episode, however, Dave invites him to sing it onstage. Also, Dave goes over to Black Rock Bar & Grill to swipe a beverage from Dan Rather.

March 18, 1996

120. Mandy Patinkin, Tea Leoni, Collective Soul

Dave stoically mentions that this will be the last night for the current set, and that it will be remodeled during the NCAA Tournament coverage. To commemorate this, at the end of the show, a couple dozen audience members file by the desk to touch Dave.

March 19, 1996

121. Barbara Walters, Halle Berry, Ray Charles

As the Ed Sullivan Theater is being renovated, Dave hosts his show from the lobby with only 60 folding chairs set up for the audience. Fire Commissioner Howard Safir oversees the proceedings, while guests Barbara Walters and Halle Berry make their entrances through the theater debris. Dave tells Ray Charles, ""I don't know how to break it to you, but you're in the lobby."" Also, a man-on-the-street segment finds that most New Yorkers are apathetic towards the new set.

March 20, 1996

122. Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band

After a week of construction, the show's new ""Bridge"" set is unveiled. Dave quickly mentions that he ordered it from a catalog. Martha Stewart honors the occasion by hammering in the last nail. Later, she's seen sanding backstage and, still later, operating a blowtorch.

March 26, 1996

123. George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw

Dave has an extra joke in the monologue, so he and Tony take it over to Conan O'Brien at NBC. Meanwhile, George Foreman breaks a pinata at Hello Deli, in celebration of the unveiling of Rupert's new ""set.""

March 27, 1996

124. Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt

Mailbag: Dave goes over to Yankee Stadium and steals home plate. Also, Dave chats with ""Cliff Sussman"" (Jay Johnson), the president of the New Set Fan Club, and No Doubt performs ""Spiderwebs.""

March 28, 1996

125. Nick Turturro, Jenny McCarthy, Stone Temple Pilots

Dana Carvey drops by and receives a piece of the set; The Usual Suspects star Kevin Spacey presents the Top Ten live via satellite; Alan Kalter stars in the new midseason replacement sitcom ""Weird Guy in an Elevator.""

March 29, 1996

126. Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler

Dave tricks young Oscar® winner Anna Paquin into getting in a magician's box, claiming he was going to show her a trick. Once he had her locked in, he took off her shoes and tickled her feet!Also, Dave challenges Millionaire Basketball Winner Tom Gates: if he makes his shot onstage, Dave will give him $10,000; if he doesn't, he has to host the show. He misses. So does a very un-athletic Mary Tyler Moore. But Paquin hits, and Dave gives her the $10,000 cash.

April 1, 1996

127. Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold

After Dave promises that the Quiz Machine will never be seen on the show again, he brings out the ""Flagstar 3000,"" a cheap cardboard facade.

April 2, 1996

128. Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson

Anna Paquin returns to the show two days after the basketball challenge and donates her cash prize to charity. Also, Dave temporarily moves his show to public access, and Laurie Diamond persuades him to return to CBS.

April 3, 1996

129. Bill Maher, Michael Lomanaco, Jackson Browne

CBS Mailbag: the Quiz Machine is destroyed (at last!) by a cab, while Tony Randall hides under Dave's desk to protect himself from the government.

April 4, 1996

130. David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp

Dave shows a clip of Marshall Sylver's infomercial, and throughout the night Dave attempts to hypnotize members of the staff. After Dave accidentally puts Biff in a daze, he calls up Sylver to figure out what to do with his entranced stage manager.

April 5, 1996

131. Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos

After miraculously surviving its attempted demise the previous week, the Quiz Machine is finally destroyed once and for all. Also, ten ballerinas present the Top Ten.

April 8, 1996

132. Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly

Dave begins a new contest: The town that sends the most valuable gifts will be the new Top Ten Home Office. Two huge glass tanks are displayed onstage, each for the two towns in competition. Tonight, Wahoo, Nebraska (the challenger) sends enchiladas, while Grand Rapids (the incumbent) sends a fax from the Governor of Michigan. Not a good start for Grand Rapids. Also, the outside cam visits Sullivan's Bar & Grill next door, and their bartender comes in the theater to pose for a Polaroid picture.

April 9, 1996

133. Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting

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April 10, 1996

134. Luciano Pavarotti & Michael Bolton, David Schwimmer, Cynthia Rowley

The Home Office Competition continues: Added to Wahoo's tank is a pizza, a T-shirt, and a birdhouse, while Grand Rapids adds a garment bag; Dave shows another episode of Alan Kalter's mini-sitcom ""Weird Guy in an Elevator""; Luciano Pavarotti and Michael Bolton sing ""Nessun Dorma.""

April 11, 1996

135. Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash

Dave appears on the Times Square Jumbotron demanding presents; Dave and Fred Nigro go to Jersey to help with taxes, during which Dave recruits a citizen to stand in for him during an audit; Dave plugs his mother's recently-published cookbook.

April 12, 1996

136. Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel

An audience member assists in the debut of the Slatstar 2000, while Brett Butler presents the Top Ten.

April 22, 1996

137. Mia Farrow, Janeane Garofalo, Hootie & the Blowfish

Mia Farrow reveals that she's addicted to the internet. Carly Simon drops by in mid-interview, and later, both sit in with the CBS Orchestra, with Mia on tambourine and Carly on cowbell.

April 23, 1996

138. Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos

Dave holds an impromptu auction, while Marshall Sylver hypnotizes more Late Show staffers.

April 24, 1996

139. Kids Telling Jokes, Chazz Palminteri, Celine Dion

Wahoo vs. Grand Rapids, Day 9: Wahoo sends two kids, Jeff and Josh Price, to sit in their glass tank. Grand Rapids loses further ground by sending several non-living items. Also, Alan does various random things throughout the night, including reading his turkey pot pie recipe, speaking in a bad French accent, ripping his shirt open, and holding his breath through a commercial break.

April 25, 1996

140. Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs

In honor of the recent Sotheby's Auction that featured items once owned by John F. Kennedy, Biff comes stage on Jackie O's (alleged) riding lawnmower; in a pre-taped segment, Dave interviews CBS job applicants, during which he pressures college sophomore Todd Stevens to sing; Nathan Lane appears to show Todd how it's done; Dave leaves the show to have some coffee with a guy named Kenny.

April 26, 1996

141. Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg

Dorothy drops by to promote the cookbook that Dave's been plugging for the last two weeks, and she cooks him his favorite sandwich.

April 29, 1996

142. Barbara Walters, Anthony Clark, Van Morrison

At the end of the monologue, a guy dressed up as an Olympic runner bolts across the stage, and later he paces around the backdrop. Also, comedian Anthony Clark promotes his new sitcom Boston Common.

April 30, 1996

143. Jeff Goldblum, James Carville, Brooks & Dunn

Tonight's ""What's On Other Channels"" segment includes ""Condom Testing,"" ""The Mexican Navy's New Battleship,"" and ""Tommy Lee-Pamela Anderson Video.""

May 1, 1996

144. John Malkovich, Jake Johannsen, Pete Townshend

Pat Farmer interrupts the monologue by walking in front of the camera; Marv Albert provides color commentary on tonight's CBS Mailbag; two guys spray each other with fuel at a gas station in Queens.

May 2, 1996

145. Rosie O'Donnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Everclear

The Home Office Contest is over: Wahoo is now the official home office of the Top Ten List, decimating Grand Rapids from the get-go. Also, Everclear performs ""Heartspark Dollarsign.""

May 3, 1996

146. Tom Hanks, Steve Young

The Late Show begins a week in San Francisco as Mayor Willie Brown interrupts the show throughout the hour by offering Dave the key to the city, a loaf of sourdough bread, and a stick he found in his yard. Also, Paul composes a music video for cable car operator Luis ""Guido"" Montano, with cameos by Los Lobos, Carly Simon, Hootie & the Blowfish and Celine Dion.

May 6, 1996

147. Paul Reiser, Jane Seymour, Keanu Reeves & Dogstar

Frisco, Day 2: Dave gives a bouquet to a 95-year-old lady in the audience; Dave and football great Joe Montana tour the city, where they end up getting ""friendly"" in Alcatraz; Dave checks on the theater in NYC, and finds Clint Eastwood imitating Dave at his desk.

May 7, 1996

148. Stupid Pet Tricks, Dean Cain, Elvis Costello

Frisco, Day 3: Sheila E. and Pete Escovido sit in; Dave shows off the 49ers shower curtain he has in the dressing room; Dave orders Rupert to harass people on the street; Dave invites a shaggy-looking guy in the audience (a professor at Stanford, no less) to take a shower during the show.

May 8, 1996

149. Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day

From San Francisco: Three audience members receive free hams and souvenir cue cards; Joe Satriani sits in; Dave tells the seals at Fisherman's Wharf to shut up; the San Francisco Giants present the Top Ten; basketballs and melons are rolled down Fillburn Street, the steepest in the city.

May 9, 1996

150. Don Johnson, Jeremiah Tower, Alice in Chains

Frisco, Day 5: The Alcatraz mock-up in the backdrop is subject to a jailbreak; Dave hangs out with a local hippie, thus introducing the world (not to mention fleeting fame) to one Manny Papp; Dave loses a blue card, and then finds it inside a crab at Fisherman's Wharf; Manny meets his hero, John Popper of Blues Traveler.

May 10, 1996

151. Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant

Dave quizzes the audience on his week in San Francisco, during which Gene Siskel runs onstage looking for Roger Ebert. Later in the show, he gives up on his search, then relaunches his film review program as ""Siskel and DeForest."" Also, Natalie Merchant sings ""Jealousy.""

May 13, 1996

152. Jon Stewart, Kirstin Dunst, Dog's Eye View

Manny the Hippie gives his first live remote from San Francisco, as Dave asks him to give periodic reviews on current movies. Tonight, he reviews Twister, which he personally didn't care for.

May 14, 1996

153. Jeff Foxworthy, Flyball Dogs, Joan Osborne

Junior Brown sits in, and Dave tries on his very unique hat. Also, a guy dressed up as Ronald McDonald gives Dave the Top Ten, and later he is found lying dead in the street.

May 15, 1996

154. Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors

During Mailbag, Tony sits in for Dave while Dave sits in for Alan saying ""letter number two,"" which leads into a question about lawn care; comedian Harry Hill tells jokes about Cher, The A-Team, and his grandmother's funeral; Spin Doctors perform ""She Used to Be Mine.""

May 16, 1996

155. Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band

For no apparent reason, Dave orders Tony to take a taxi; Manny the Hippie presents the Top Ten; a dentist checks out a weird whistling noise coming out of Dave's mouth when he speaks.

May 17, 1996

156. Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett

Two audience guys go outside to monitor the temperature, and given their meteorological expertise, are ordered to stand next to a giant thermometer.

May 20, 1996

157. John Goodman, Norm MacDonald, Patty Loveless

It's time for a new game called ""May We Turn Your Pants into Shorts?"" Dave is the first to mutilate his slacks, and is followed by Paul, Biff, John Goodman, and Norm MacDonald, who was already wearing shorts.

May 21, 1996

158. Stupid Human Tricks, Brett Butler, Al Green

Dave shows a clip of his favorite moment from last night's show: Biff doing a quadruple take upon seeing Dave's slacks getting cut at the knee; Dave's contact lens fall out, so he wears his glasses for half the show; Brett Butler performs a Stupid Human Trick.

May 22, 1996

159. Leslie Nielsen, Daphne Zuniga, Bring in Da Funk

Dave's jacket is stain by coffee, so he throws it into the balcony; an ""unknown guest"" crashes the show; Leslie Nielsen promotes Spy Hard.

May 23, 1996

160. Kid Inventors, Dennis Quaid, Seven Mary Three

Dave and Conan O'Brien get ""Bob Dole Is Old"" jokes from the joke storeroom in the basement of the Ed Sullivan Theater. Also, Dave invites several staffers (including then-intern Stephanie Birkett) to discuss their dreams at a local steakhouse.

May 24, 1996

161. Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams

Live via satellite in San Francisco, Manny the Hippie reviews the film ""Spy Hard"": ""It's schwiggity schwag!"" Also, ""She Loves Me"" week begins with Martin Short, who performs this song, hanging on to the last note while leaving the theater, grabbing a soda at the Hello Deli, getting a massage, and returning to the theater wearing a terrycloth robe.

June 3, 1996

162. Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel

Dave invites customers from the Roy Rogers restaurant across the street into the theater to be checked for ticks; Dr. Sam Merrick declares them tick-free. Also, Day 2 of ""She Loves Me,"" tonight performed by Nathan Lane. Like Martin Short the previous night, Nate holds the last note, goes out to Hello Deli for a soda, then to a massage, and back inside the theater with a robe.

June 4, 1996

163. Diana Ross, George Wallace

Diana Ross performs a variation of the song ""She Loves Me"" called ""He Loves Me,"" and while holding the final note, buys a soda at Hello Deli, gets a massage at a nearby spa, and walks back inside the theater wearing a white robe.

June 5, 1996

164. Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent

Dave tells a mean fat joke about Roger Ebert, and shortly afterwards the film critic calls Dave a bastard; four singers present the First Annual Late Show Salute to the Word ""Ass""; on Day 4 of ""She Loves Me"" week, Matthew Broderick performs a certain 1950's pop standard, holds the last note, runs through the theater, grabs a soda at the Hello Deli, gets a handbill for a free massage, receives the massage, and returns to the theater wearing a robe, still holding the note.

June 6, 1996

165. Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker

The final day of celebrity ""She Loves Me"" performances takes place when Rosie O'Donnell sings, holds the last note, runs through the theater, grabs a soda at Hello Deli, gets a handbill for a free massage, receives the massage, and returns to the theater wearing a robe, still holding the same note. Dave follows this flawless presentation with a week-long retrospective.

June 7, 1996

166. Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould

Biff attempts to learn how to fly; actor/soccer fanatic Andrew Shue introduces footage of him, Elizabeth Shue, and John Shue playing a pick-up game of his sport of choice.

June 10, 1996

167. Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan

In a piece of videotape footage that ""will disturb and shock you,"" Dave introduces clips of Bill Clinton singing ""Mustang Sally"" and Boris Yeltsin dancing.

June 11, 1996

168. Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez

Dave fools around with a hot glue gun, while up-and-coming actress Liv Tyler (daughter of Bebe Buell and Steven Tyler) promotes Stealing Beauty.

June 12, 1996

169. Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola

Kenny Wayne Shepherd sits in; Dave points out that one of tonight's ""CBS Mailbag"" letter-writers is in the audience; during Mailbag, ""Ronald McDonald"" (Leonard) verbally abuses Dave.

June 13, 1996

170. Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne

Dave bids farewell to one of his longtime staffers; Kelsey Grammer promotes ""Down Periscope""; Manny reviews The Cable Guy: ""Dank.""

June 14, 1996

171. Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan

Remote: Dave works the drive-thru at a Taco Bell in Jersey. Later, he chats with Lucille Treganowan, 66-year-old grandmother/hot rod guru. (correct synopsis)

June 17, 1996

172. Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett

Some guy carrying the Olympic torch comes through to interrupt the monologue. Also, Dave recalls a fake Father's Day memory when his son ""Jimmy"" gave him an ashtray. Paul doubts the story, forcing Dave to recall his ""real"" video memory: ""Jimmy"" arriving with pizza. (correct synopsis)

June 18, 1996

173. James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith

Biff recruits an audience member to get splashed in the face by a speeding taxi going over a puddle. Also, CBS head honcho ""Les Moonves"" discusses the CBS fall lineup, then sings Harry Chapin's ""Cat in the Cradle.""

June 19, 1996

174. Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill

In response to a CBS Mailbag letter that noticed a likeness between Inky Mendez and Steven Speilberg, Martin Scorsese is seen impersonating Anton Fig.

June 20, 1996

175. John Travolta, John Sayles, The Presidents of the United States of America

Dave shows off a tick that has embedded itself into his suit, then shows more footage of him at Taco Bell. (correct synopsis)

June 21, 1996

176. Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler

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June 24, 1996

177. Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet

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June 25, 1996

178. Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees

Jerry Van Dyke rides onstage on a mule; Luke Perry gives Dave his sideburns; The Fugees perform ""Fu-Gee-La.""

June 26, 1996

179. Cher, Shaquille O'Neal

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June 27, 1996

180. Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls

Manny the Hippie reviews Striptease: ""Schwag."" Also, Creepy Dave drops by to ask Michael Keaton about human cloning.

June 28, 1996

181. Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset

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July 1, 1996

182. Will Smith, Demi Moore

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July 2, 1996

183. Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Katz, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars

Dave airs his first new July 3rd show since his morning show in 1980. During the ""Rejected FDA Products"" segment, Dave introduces ""Sherwin-Williams Fettucine in Paint."" Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Independence Day"" as Rupert searches the sky for UFOs.

July 3, 1996

184. Kids Tell Jokes, Dan O'Brian, Brian Setzer Orchestra

Mujibur and Sirajul stand on the roof, waiting for the fireworks in broad daylight; during Mailbag, ""Neil Diamond"" (Calvert) rouses the crowd with a smokin' rendition of ""America;"" two audience members take an American flag to the Empire State Building; The Brian Setzer Orchestra performs ""Town Without Pity.""

July 4, 1996

185. Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure

Dave switches places with an audience woman, and later she sits in with the band; Elaine Stritch storms onstage and chews out Dave; Randy Quaid promotes Independence Day.

July 5, 1996

186. Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller

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July 8, 1996

187. Bill Pullman, JoAnn Ussery, Willie Nelson

Dave points out that Paul is the co-musical director for the Olympic closing ceremonies; Biff keeps interrupting Dave; Dave chats with Joanne Ussery, a woman who lives in a renovated Boeing 727.

July 9, 1996

188. Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts

Manny the Hippie talks about his trip to Roswell, New Mexico, while The Charlie Watts Quintet (featuring Bernard Fowler) performs ""In a Sentimental Mood.""

July 10, 1996

189. Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage

Dave shows a semi-embarrassing clip of Meg Ryan from her days on ""As The World Turns,"" featuring a ""young"" Paul Shaffer and Will Lee.

July 11, 1996

190. Bill Murray, MaliVai Washington, Wallflowers

Dave tries to find the owner of car whose license plates read ""SO HAPPY,"" and later he shows footage of a Wheel of Fortune contestant screwing up the answer to a puzzle: ""Paul Shatner!""

July 12, 1996

191. Margaret Colin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Wali Collins

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July 15, 1996

192. Laurence Fishburne, Lea Thompson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello

Dave continues to gloat over the Late Show's (alleged) title as Official Talk Show of the Summer Olympics, with abortive sports commentary by Anton; Laurence Fishburne promotes Fled.

July 16, 1996

193. Michael J. Fox, Shelly Moquin, Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart

Country legend Marty Stuart sits in, while a disgruntled alien (Gerard) comments on inaccuracies in the movie Independence Day.

July 17, 1996

194. Andie MacDowell, Bob Woodward, Paul Westerberg

Dave discusses in length the show's embarrassment of Emmy riches this year (four nominations); the ""CBS Mailbag"" presents Dave's 10,000th ""Bob Dole is old"" joke; Dave receives another discouraging visit from Fan Club president ""Cliff Sussman"" (Jay Johnson).

July 18, 1996

195. David Duchovny, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sponge

Leonard ""The Ronald McDonald Guy"" Tepper joins Rupert for another one of his hidden-mike remotes with Dave. Later, Jackie Joyner-Kersee promotes her new fitness book and upcoming appearance at the Atlanta Games.

July 19, 1996

196. Danny DeVito, Amy VanDyken, Hootie & the Blowfish

Dave welcomes the Gold Medal-winning U.S. Olympic Girl's Gymnastics Team (minus the injured Kerri Strug); during a ""New Products"" segment, Pat Farmer models a t-shirt made from venetian blinds.

August 5, 1996

197. Rhea Perlman, Dot Richardson, Reggie McFadden

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August 6, 1996

198. Michael Johnson, Tom Arnold, Tracy Chapman

Dave announces that the Late Show has its own version of ""The Real World,"" with Paul, Anton and Pat Farmer whining about their personal problems.

August 7, 1996

199. Dennis Miller, Mia Hamm, Butthole Surfers

During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Secret Service Agents dance the Macarena; Dennis Miller promotes his new HBO talk show; Butthole Surfers perform ""Pepper.""

August 8, 1996

200. Dennis Hopper, Cheech Marin, Sex Pistols

Dave brings up three girls from the audience, confiscates their gum, and sends them out to goof off in a nearby fountain; the Sex Pistols perform ""Pretty Vacant.""

August 9, 1996

201. Richard Simmons, Jerry O'Connell, Lionel Richie

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August 12, 1996

202. Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis

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August 13, 1996

203. Ellen Barkin, Jackie Chan, Patti Rothberg

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August 14, 1996

204. Dwight Gooden, Tom Selleck, George Jones

Dave chats with Yankees pitcher Dwight ""Doc"" Gooden, who threw a no-hitter the night before.

August 15, 1996

205. Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell

Dave gives a ham to a man in the audience who correctly guessed his weight (158 lbs).

August 16, 1996

206. Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen

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August 19, 1996

207. Dennis Rodman, Susan Molinari, Neville Brothers

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August 20, 1996

208. Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boys

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August 21, 1996

209. James Carville, Ed Burns, Melissa Etheridge

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August 22, 1996

210. Nathan Lane, Mara Wilson

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August 23, 1996