Madonna, Counting Crows
Late Show with David Letterman - S1 - E134
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.
Late Show with David Letterman: Season 1 - 101 Episode s
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
1x122 - John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh
March 2, 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.
1x173 - Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin
June 8, 1994
Dave's coffee is cold, so he goes out and warms it himself with a taxi battery; George Miller comments on today's solar eclipse; Dave picks a dead fly off his sport coat.
1x174 - Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey
June 9, 1994
An audience member plays a staged version of ""The Price is Right,"" and wins a can of flour. Also, Michael Buffer fills in for Billy Wendell, announcing tonight's guests (not to mention Paul and the flour guy) with his distinct baritone.
1x175 - David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves
June 10, 1994
Mujibur and Sirajul begin their Coast-to-Coast Tour, leaving NYC on a private jet; Keanu Reeves promotes Speed; Dave interviews David Brenner about his new radio show, and oddly enough, Dave will be David's first guest on his radio show premiere the next day.
1x176 - Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon
June 13, 1994
On their first leg of the Coast-to-Coast Tour, Mujibur and Sirajul report from Niagra Falls, saluting the US flag. Paul says the idea ""looked great on paper."" Also, Dave chats with Hakeem Olajuwon of the NBA Champion Houston Rockets.
1x177 - Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner
June 14, 1994
Dave selects two audience members to receive tickets to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Marv Albert hands out the tickets and shows a hockey blooper.
1x178 - Show #0178
June 15, 1994
Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers drop by, and later they let Morty take a picture of the Cup.
1x179 - Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors
June 16, 1994
Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed.
1x180 - Teri Garr, Yes
June 23, 1994
Stone Temple Pilots – ""Vasoline""
1x181 - Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal
June 20, 1994
1x182 - Dan Rather, Nicholas Turturro, Al Jarreau, Kathleen Battle
June 21, 1994
1x183 - Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen
June 22, 1994
After a technical error prevents it from being performed the previous night, Dave presents the rest of the ""NBA Finals Quiz."" Now feeling a little queasy due to all the stress of the past two nights, Dave points out that he has a body double that will stand in for him when the time comes for him to get medical attention. Also, Dan Rather sings ""Wreck of the Old 97.""
1x184 - Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp
June 24, 1994
John Mellencamp – ""Wild Night""
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