Paul, 1st Top 10, Susan Akin on Letterman, Sept. 18, 1985

Dave asks Paul to reprise some characters he's portrayed on previous shows, so this clip begins with flashbacks of his characters' first (and only) presentations. The first is from August 16, 1984, when, during Viewer Mail, Paul becomes Roland Pastell. The second is from the Summertime Sunshine Happy Hour on August 29, 1985, with Paul as Zetron, Jr. Back to the September 18 show, Dave then recites a Doug Swander fun fact and introduces for the first time a Top Ten list, "Words That Almost Rhyme with Peas," followed by responses to phone calls on the show's answering machine, which is nothing like Viewer Mail. During this segment Dave displays the "Firm Grip" offered by an audience member before the show. The "Firm Grip" becomes the focal point of the next Act with Miss America 1986, Susan Akin. Finally, Dave escorts Susan outside to greet pedestrians.