In the first episode of his late-night talk show, David Letterman chats with a seemingly-drunk Bill Murray, then joins Don "Mr. Wizard" Herbert in an experiment with air compression.
Dave interviews comedian/satirist Pat Paulsen and Oscar-winning screenwriter Steve Tesich. Plus, in the first installment of "Limited Perspective," Manhattan-based dentist Dr. Norman Hoffman reviews Warren Beatty's "Reds."
Dave interviews filmmaker Terry Gilliam (Time Bandits), baseball legend Hank Aaron, and veteran songwriter Irving Caesar. Plus, a humorous profile on Alan Alda and his love for Chinese food.
Dave interviews John Candy and Joe Flaherty from SCTV, and wrestling great Walter "Killer" Kowalski; a woman named Rita Stipo shows her home movies from New Year's Eve 1954. Plus, the first installment of "Stupid Pet Tricks."
