Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 4

Late Show with David Letterman Season 1 Episode 4 Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper

  • September 2, 1993

Martin Short, the Canadian comedian par excellence, was on the show tonight, and he and David Letterman chatted amiably about everything under the sun. Short, who had a gift for impressions, soon had the audience in stitches with his hilarious takes on a number of well-known personalities, including Katharine Hepburn, Ed Grimley, and Jerry Lewis. He also talked about his stint on Saturday Night Live, where he worked with many other future stars, such as Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer.

Cyndi Lauper, the fun-loving pop icon, was the musical guest for the night, and she dazzled the audience with her unique voice and quirky style. She sang two of her hit songs, including the upbeat "She Bop," which got the audience clapping and singing along. She also took some time to chat with Letterman about her origins in the music world and her recent success.

Aside from the guests, the show was peppered with some classic Letterman moments, such as his top 10 list of the night, which covered the most useless college degrees (the winner? A degree in kangaroo husbandry). He also took some time to look back at past shows, including a clip of himself in a "Stupid Human Tricks" segment, in which he attempted to balance a plate on his nose.

The show was a delight to watch, with its constant humor and banter, its eclectic mix of guests, and its irreverent take on late-night talk shows. David Letterman was at the top of his game, with his signature wit and charm on full display, and Martin Short and Cyndi Lauper were perfect guests, playing along with the show's quirky vibe and adding their own unique flavors to the mix.

Overall, this episode of Late Show with David Letterman was a fantastic example of what the show was all about - an entertaining, offbeat, and decidedly fun take on the traditional talk show format. For fans of comedy, music, or just good old-fashioned fun, this episode is definitely worth watching.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 2, 1993
  • Language
    English