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S3 · E162Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel 1996-06-04

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.

S3 · E163Diana Ross, George Wallace 1996-06-05

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.

S3 · E164Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent 1996-06-06

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.

S3 · E165Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker 1996-06-07

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.

S3 · E166Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould 1996-06-10

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.

S3 · E167Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan 1996-06-11

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.

S3 · E168Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez 1996-06-12

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.

S3 · E169Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola 1996-06-13

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.

S3 · E170Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne 1996-06-14

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

S3 · E171Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan 1996-06-17

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)

S3 · E172Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett 1996-06-18

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)

S3 · E173James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith 1996-06-19

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.""

S3 · E174Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill 1996-06-20

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

S3 · E175John Travolta, John Sayles, The Presidents of the United States of America 1996-06-21

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

S3 · E176Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler 1996-06-24

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S3 · E177Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet 1996-06-25

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S3 · E178Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees 1996-06-26

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

S3 · E179Cher, Shaquille O'Neal 1996-06-27

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S3 · E180Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls 1996-06-28

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

S3 · E181Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset 1996-07-01

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S3 · E182Will Smith, Demi Moore 1996-07-02

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S3 · E183Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Katz, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars 1996-07-03

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.

S3 · E184Kids Tell Jokes, Dan O'Brian, Brian Setzer Orchestra 1996-07-04

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.""

S3 · E185Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure 1996-07-05

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.

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