S1·E156 Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

Episode recap

The Late Show with David Letterman episode that took place in Los Angeles for the first time since 1985 featured a unique segment where David Letterman threw a pencil into a wading pool behind his desk. A dog then retrieved the pencil, prompting Letterman to enter the pool to give the pencil to the dog. Later, another pencil was retrieved from the pool by a guest.

During the show, a guest performed a musical number. The guest's performance was a rendition of a well-known song. The episode also featured a presentation of the Top Ten list, which was introduced by a guest playing a public figure.

The show's host, David Letterman, was in Los Angeles for the episode, marking the first time the show had been broadcast from the city since 1985. The episode was part of the show's first season, which began in 1993.