I am – Hercules!!

Bill Murray and David Letterman appear together with surprising infrequency. Since Letterman’s show debuted on CBS 13 years ago, Murray has guested only five times, most recently in 2004.

Having said this, we are obliged to point out that Murray does appear in some of the most important installments, notably the first episode of NBC’s “Late Night With David Letterman” in 1982 and the first episode of CBS’ “The Late Show With David Letterman” in 1993.

From a CBS press release:

On Feb. 1, 1982, David Letterman hit the stage of "Late Night with David Letterman" and that night, single-handedly changed the face of late night television forever. Now, 25 years later, Letterman continues to set the standard in late night. With 4,506 broadcasts, 14,772 guest appearances, 14 Emmy Awards and 89 Emmy nominations to his credit, Letterman and his late night programs, "Late Night with David Letterman" and the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, are ranked among the best and most innovative television programs in the history of broadcasting. Other than the late Johnny Carson, who hosted "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, no other late night host comes near Letterman in longevity, critical praise and award recognition.

After spending 11 1/2 years at "Late Night with David Letterman," Letterman moved his show to the CBS Television Network on Aug. 30, 1993 and instantly created an immensely successful late night franchise for the Network. Now in its 14th season on CBS, the LATE SHOW continues to shine: the CBS late night broadcast alone has been honored with nine Emmy Awards, 54 Emmy nominations and countless other accolades and critical acclaim for its original and inventive comedy, newsmaking guests and cutting-edge musical performances.

What does the always well-prepared Murray have up his sleeve tonight? From someone who caught last week’s taping:

He comes out in a tux with a top hat and a bottle of champagne... then he enlists Dave's help to try and procure Super Bowl tickets...

11:35 p.m. Thursday. CBS.

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