Late Show with David Letterman Season 4 Episode 21 Ricki Lake, Gillian Anderson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
- September 30, 1996
In season 4 episode 21 of the Late Show with David Letterman, fans are in for a treat as David welcomes three amazing guests to his show: Ricki Lake, Gillian Anderson, and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
The show starts off with David joking about different current events and trending topics before introducing the first guest, Ricki Lake. Ricki is well known for hosting her own talk show "The Ricki Lake Show," and has also appeared in various movies and TV shows. She sits down with David to talk about her new documentary "Weed the People," which explores the use of medical marijuana in treating cancer patients. Ricki also shares some insight into her personal life, including her recent divorce.
Next up is Gillian Anderson, most famous for her portrayal of Agent Dana Scully in the hit TV show "The X-Files." Gillian talks about the final season of the show, which was currently airing, and how it feels to say goodbye to such an iconic character. She also shares some stories about her past and her role in the upcoming movie "The Mighty," which she stars in alongside Sharon Stone and Harry Dean Stanton.
Finally, David welcomes Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers to the stage. The iconic rock band just released their latest album "Into the Great Wide Open," and they perform their hit single "Learning to Fly" for the audience. After the performance, David chats with Tom Petty about his music career and the inspiration behind his songwriting. Petty talks about his roots in Gainesville, Florida and how it shaped him as a musician.
The show wraps up with a funny segment where David brings out his "Top Ten List" for the night: "Top Ten Rejected Oprah Winfrey Show Topics." Some of the topics include "My Husband Loves His Car More Than Me" and "I'll Walk Naked Through the Studio for a Pulitzer Prize." The audience erupts in laughter and the show comes to a close with a final wave from David.
Overall, season 4 episode 21 of the Late Show with David Letterman is full of laughs, entertainment, and great conversation with three very talented guests. Fans of pop culture, music, and television will thoroughly enjoy this episode.