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S4·E95 Pierce Brosnan, Lance Alstodt, Brian Regan

Aired February 6, 1997

Synopsis

Know Your Current Events: Dave promises an audience participant named Brian (who Dave keeps calling ""Larry"") that if he can kick a field goal outside, he can sit onstage. Brian hits the field goal post at 20 yards and wins his onstage seat.

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Episode recap

This episode of Late Show with David Letterman features a segment called "Know Your Current Events." In this segment, the host, David Letterman, promises an audience participant that if he can kick a field goal outside, he can sit onstage. The participant, who is mistakenly referred to as "Larry" by the host, is actually named Brian. Brian successfully hits the field goal post at a distance of 20 yards, winning his onstage seat.

The episode is part of the fourth season of the show, which began in 1993. The Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show that uses mature humor to appeal to its audience. The show features a mix of comedy and music, and has been a staple of weeknight television since its inception.

The show's format typically includes a variety of segments, including interviews with celebrities, comedy sketches, and games. The "Know Your Current Events" segment is a recurring feature of the show, where the host challenges audience participants to complete a task or answer a question in order to win a prize or achieve a goal.

This episode of the show is a lighthearted and entertaining example of the "Know Your Current Events" segment, and provides a glimpse into the show's format and style.

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