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S4·E131 Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet

Episode
Season 4, Episode 131
Air Date
April 9, 1997
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 9, 1997
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Synopsis

In a running gag that was started two nights before (in homage to something that appeared occasionally on Late Night), Zahshu, ""The World's Only Performing Goldfish,"" develops a severe case of stage fright. At the end of the show, he is removed from his fishbowl and is placed on top of a skateboard.

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Episode recap

Late Show with David Letterman is a weeknight talk and comedy series hosted by David Letterman that features mature humor. Season four, episode 131 features guests Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, and Matthew Sweet.

During the episode, a running gag continues that was started two nights prior, serving as an homage to a bit that appeared occasionally on Late Night. The running gag involves Zahshu, billed as The World's Only Performing Goldfish, who develops a severe case of stage fright. At the conclusion of the broadcast, Zahshu is removed from his fishbowl and placed on top of a skateboard.

The series itself has been broadcast since its inception on August 30, 1993, and is classified as a television program with a TV-PG rating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 131 of Late Show with David Letterman air?

Season 4, Episode 131 ('Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet') originally aired on April 9, 1997.

How long is Season 4 Episode 131 ('Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Late Show with David Letterman.

What happens in Late Show with David Letterman Season 4 Episode 131?

In a running gag that was started two nights before (in homage to something that appeared occasionally on Late Night), Zahshu, ""The World's Only Performing Goldfish,"" develops a severe case of stage fright. At the end of the show, he is removed from his fishbowl and is placed on top of a skateboa...

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