- Mayor Ed Koch: Even the President's name bugs me. Ronald Reagan. That sounds like a President. Ed Koch sounds like a ball player from Cincinnati. His middle name is Wilson. Very Presidential. Mine is Irving. Very like an accountant. He even has better nicknames. They call him Ron, they call him Dutch. Me? They call Mr. Ed.
- Mister Robinson: There are lots of things you can sell, on the streets. All you have to do is be an entrepreneur. That's our word for today, boys and girls.
- [walks over to sign which reads 'Ontapanure']
- David Letterman: [Gumby is Dave's guest] It's wonderful to have you here. You're an entertainer, an actor, eh... oh, an eraser, and eh... we appreciate ya coming here, eh, to take the time to come see us, and...
- Gumby: Look, look, look, cut the crap, okay, Letterman? You know why I'm here, I'm here to push my special, lets push it baby!