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Late Show with David Letterman / Season 5 - Episode E5

Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

E5 Sep 1997 3 views
On Warren's last night filling in for Paul, he receives a ""Deputy of Comedy"" badge. Later, Sugar Ray performs ""Fly.""

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Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray
Late Show with David Letterman / Season 5 - Episode 5

Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

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1997 • TV-PG
Overview Details Cast

On Warren’s last night filling in for Paul, he receives a “”Deputy of Comedy”” badge. Later, Sugar Ray performs “”Fly.””

Series: Late Show with David Letterman

Season: 5

Episode: 5

Air Date: September 5, 1997

Paul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer Self - Musical Director
Alan Kalter Self - Announcer
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