1x72 - Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack

December 14, 1993

1x73 - Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne Cotter

December 15, 1993

1x74 - Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright

December 16, 1993

1x75 - Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

December 17, 1993

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

1x76 - Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John Witherspoon

December 20, 1993

1x77 - Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith

December 21, 1993

1x78 - Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar

December 22, 1993

1x79 - Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams

December 23, 1993

1x80 - Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy Wasserstein

December 27, 1993

1x81 - Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonald

December 28, 1993

1x82 - Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers

December 29, 1993

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

1x83 - Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck

December 30, 1993

1x84 - Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi

December 31, 1993

1x85 - Jane Pauley, Art Donavan

January 3, 1994

1x86 - Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non Blondes

January 4, 1994

1x87 - Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick Harris

January 5, 1994

1x88 - Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts

January 6, 1994

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.

1x89 - Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delaney

January 7, 1994

1x90 - Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki Lake

January 10, 1994

1x91 - Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart

January 11, 1994

The ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline star Tom Boleen; Troy Aikman throws footballs into cabs on Broadway, and later, from a trampoline.

1x92 - Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendan

January 12, 1994

1x93 - George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks

January 13, 1994

George Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert drops by as ""The Guy Who Thinks Dave's Name is Randy.""

1x94 - Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry

January 14, 1994

1x95 - Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade

January 17, 1994

1x96 - David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline Stowe

January 18, 1994

1x97 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby

January 19, 1994

Dave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats"" runs into the Ed Sullivan Theater to take a bow.

1x98 - Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al Franken

January 20, 1994

1x99 - Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett Hull

January 21, 1994

1x100 - Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde

January 31, 1994

Concrete Blonde – ""Mexican Moon""

1x101 - Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua Catheson

February 1, 1994

1x102 - Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco

February 2, 1994

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.

1x103 - Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke

February 3, 1994

1x104 - Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta

February 4, 1994

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.

1x105 - Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant

February 7, 1994

1x106 - Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman Vaughn

February 8, 1994

1x107 - Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter Arnette

February 9, 1994

1x108 - Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Mugsy Bogues

February 10, 1994

1x109 - Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan Soloman

February 11, 1994

1x110 - Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott

February 14, 1994

1x111 - Richard Simmons

February 15, 1994

James - ""Laid""

1x112 - Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller

February 16, 1994

Throughout the night, champion canines from the Westminster Dog Show walk across the stage; Dorothy does a little shopping in Lillehammer.

1x113 - Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen

February 17, 1994

Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy.

1x114 - Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne

February 18, 1994

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.""

1x115 - Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

February 21, 1994

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

1x116 - Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay

February 22, 1994

1x117 - Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne

February 23, 1994

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

1x118 - Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus

February 24, 1994

1x119 - Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey

February 25, 1994

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

1x120 - Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell

February 28, 1994

1x121 - Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf

March 1, 1994

1x123 - Geena Davis, Aerosmith

March 3, 1994

1x124 - Anthony Hopkins, ZZ Top, Dennis Leary

March 4, 1994

1x125 - Alan King, Aretha Franklin

March 14, 1994

1x126 - Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey

March 15, 1994

1x127 - Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard

March 16, 1994

1x128 - Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow

March 21, 1994

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.""

1x129 - Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson

March 22, 1994

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.""

1x130 - Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo

March 23, 1994

""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.

1x131 - Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters

March 28, 1994

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.

1x132 - Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

March 29, 1994

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

1x133 - Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson

March 30, 1994

""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.

1x134 - Madonna, Counting Crows

March 31, 1994

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.

1x135 - Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

April 1, 1994

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.

1x136 - Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean

April 4, 1994

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.

1x137 - Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher

April 5, 1994

1x138 - Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer

April 6, 1994

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.

1x139 - Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian

April 7, 1994

Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are.

1x140 - Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown

April 8, 1994

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.

1x141 - Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair

April 18, 1994

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.""

1x142 - Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green

April 19, 1994

""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.""

1x143 - Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig

April 20, 1994

During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard). Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig.

1x144 - Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox

April 21, 1994

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

1x145 - Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

April 22, 1994

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

1x146 - Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene

April 25, 1994

Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it.

1x147 - Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore

April 26, 1994

Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee. Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy.""

1x148 - Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram

April 27, 1994

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

1x149 - Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low

April 28, 1994

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.

1x150 - Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkenson

April 29, 1994

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

1x151 - Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers

May 2, 1994

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).

1x152 - Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner

May 3, 1994

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

1x153 - Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker

May 4, 1994

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.""

1x154 - Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan

May 5, 1994

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.

1x155 - Sharon Stone, Chris Farley

May 6, 1994

Dave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies; Chris Farley demonstrates his physically demanding comedy routine; Sharon Stone waltzes with one of the cabbies.

1x156 - Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

May 9, 1994

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?""

1x157 - Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury

May 10, 1994

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.

1x158 - James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

May 11, 1994

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.

1x159 - Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson

May 12, 1994

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.

1x160 - Bette Midler, Traffic

May 13, 1994

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

1x161 - Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar

May 16, 1994

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

1x162 - Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville

May 17, 1994

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.

1x163 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris

May 18, 1994

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.

1x164 - Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

May 19, 1994

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

1x165 - Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter

May 20, 1994

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?""

1x166 - Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville

May 23, 1994

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.

1x167 - Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas

May 24, 1994

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.

1x168 - Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin

May 25, 1994

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.

1x169 - Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot

May 26, 1994

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

1x170 - The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

May 27, 1994

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

1x171 - Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone

June 6, 1994

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.

1x172 - Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.

June 7, 1994

Dave hands out ""Warning Label"" props to the audience; another ""CBS Special Report"" finds Alan Richardson reporting on his socks.