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

Aired April 9, 1997

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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