David Letterman tries to get Gary Carter to come over to his show

Baseball star Gary Carter turned down an appearance on "Late Night". When Dave hears that Carter is across the hall appearing on "Live At Five", he decides to take matters into his own hands.

[@joeyl8850]

I miss Gary Carter. He was a class act.

[@dspf68]

that is what made this show great! Dave did whatever he thought would be funny!

[@vetmar41]

February 5, 1986

[@videoarchives1000]

Thanks for that!

[@videoarchives1000]

I didn't mark the airdate on the tape, sorry.

[@daveyboy_]

I doubt Carter didnt want to do Lettman. He woulda done and y show u asked him..

[@doctorwho2014]

Do you know what year this is from?

[@robertmirabelli163]

It was nice when he did zany things like this before he got to be too political.