With remarkable speed and deftness, Al Franken can sketch a map of the United States on a simple dry-erase board in the space of just two minutes.

Dave converses with Glendora Buell, the host of the New York City cable access program, "A Chat With Glendora."

Dave found himself navigating a curious confluence of events: a difficulty with the spotlight, a feature titled "Top Ten Least Known Norman Rockwell Paintings," Gerard's scrapbook dedicated to "Family Circus," a visit with Connie Plesko, Go…

Connie Chung introduces "Dave Letterman's Old Fashioned Christmas," featuring Teri Garr, Ted Nugent, Bobby Rahal, and Dave's assembled company.

A viewer's message describes Anton severing the head of a "canary."

**Viewer Mail:** Tracey Ullman makes an appearance; we take a look at the "Chris Elliott, Jr. Show," offering a comparison of "Cats" and the Tyson versus Holmes boxing match; Mike Ditka joins us; and guitarist Neal Schon sits in with the ba…