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Late Show with David Letterman / Season 4 - Episode E145

John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson

E145 May 1997 2 views
""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Fountain?"" Only about six, as the men in costume are thrown out of Central Park by the NYPD. After the first commercial break, John Goodman lunges into the fountain. Also,…

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John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson
Late Show with David Letterman / Season 4 - Episode 145

John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson

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1997 • TV-PG
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“”How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Fountain?”” Only about six, as the men in costume are thrown out of Central Park by the NYPD. After the first commercial break, John Goodman lunges into the fountain. Also, Hanson performs “”MmmBop.””

Series: Late Show with David Letterman

Season: 4

Episode: 145

Air Date: May 6, 1997

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