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S4 · E121Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the Monsters 1997-03-26

In honor of his birthday, former president Thomas Jefferson is seen skydiving over the city, followed shortly by William McKinley and Paul Shaffer.

S4 · E122Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda Marshall 1997-03-27

Dave 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.""

S4 · E123Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The Cardigans 1997-03-28

Mailbag: 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.

S4 · E124Bryant Gumbel, Kadeem Hardison, Bandbaz Brothers 1997-03-31

Songwriter 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.

S4 · E125Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci Griffith 1997-04-01

Dave 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.

S4 · E126Dan Akroyd, David Kruithoff, Cyndi Lauper 1997-04-02

A 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.

S4 · E127Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca 1997-04-03

""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.

S4 · E128John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David Bowie 1997-04-04

Mailbag: 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.""

S4 · E129Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka Badu 1997-04-07

Dave 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.

S4 · E130Norm MacDonald, Justine Bateman, Trace Adkins 1997-04-08

""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!""

S4 · E131Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet 1997-04-09

In 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.

S4 · E132Tom Arnold, Bernie Williams, Bush 1997-04-10

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S4 · E133Kelsey Grammar, Jake Johannsen, Tracy Chapman 1997-04-11

Champion 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.

S4 · E134Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. Blige 1997-04-21

Marv 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.

S4 · E135Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS 1997-04-22

Dave 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!""

S4 · E136Tony Randall, Steven Weber, Wilco 1997-04-23

Allen 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.""

S4 · E137Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve Pipe 1997-04-24

Biff 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.""

S4 · E138Stupid Human Tricks, Rosie Perez, John Hiatt 1997-04-25

On 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.

S4 · E139Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula Cole 1997-04-28

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

S4 · E140Robin Williams, Tanya Tucker 1997-04-29

Dave 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.

S4 · E141Alec Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams, Indigo Girls 1997-04-30

It'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.

S4 · E142Garry Shandling, Luke Perry, Wendy Liebman 1997-05-01

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

S4 · E143Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry 1997-05-02

In 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.

S4 · E144Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, Maxwell 1997-05-05

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

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