Late Show with David Letterman Season 3 Episode 1 Show #0440
- September 4, 1995
David Letterman is back on his desk to start the third season of his late-night talk show, Late Show with David Letterman. The first episode of the season is titled "Show #0440". The show begins with David Letterman, who appears to be excited about being back on the show. He jokes with the crowd and informs them of the various topics that he will be talking about in tonight's episode.
David's first guest tonight is legendary comic actor, Bill Murray. Bill is in town to discuss his new film, "Groundhog Day". David makes sure to poke fun at the film's title, telling Bill that they already played the same episode last year. Bill, as always, is a great guest, and the two of them have a fun conversation that covers everything from the movie to golf.
The next guest on the show is actor Tom Hanks. Tom is promoting his new film, "Philadelphia". David and Tom touch on the serious topic of AIDS, which is the central theme of the movie. Tom also talks about the research he did for the role, as well as the casting process. David and Tom finish up by joking about Tom's recent experience being stuck in a bathroom stall with actor Richard Gere.
Later in the show, David introduces musical guest Sonic Youth, a popular alternative rock band. They perform their hit song, "Sugar Kane". The crowd is really into the performance, and David seems to enjoy it as well.
David closes out the show by listing the guests who will be on the show in the coming days. He thanks the audience and reminds them to tune in tomorrow. Overall, the first episode of the third season of Late Show with David Letterman is a fun and entertaining hour of television. With David's unique sense of humor and a great lineup of guests, it promises to be another successful season.