Ready for another skit Bill? Comedy star Murray sports black eye and cut head as he arrives for David Letterman show

By Mike Larkin

Published: 22:27 EST, 28 August 2013 | Updated: 22:29 EST, 28 August 2013

He has made a host of legendary guest appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman over the years.

So perhaps Bill Murray was simply wearing make-up when he arrived at the show's studio looking a little beaten up on Wednesday.

He looked far from presentable for the programme's 20th birthday episode, with a blood spattered plaster on his forehead and bruising around his eye.

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A made up fellow? Bill Murray sported a nasty looking head wound and black eye as he turned up for the 20th birthday edition of The Late Show in New York on Wednesday

A made up fellow? Bill Murray sported a nasty looking head wound and black eye as he turned up for the 20th birthday edition of The Late Show in New York on Wednesday

The 62-year-old comedian turned up for the show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre causally dressed in a blue T-shirt, bodywarmer, shorts and trainers.

But there can be no argument the thing that really caught the eye was his painful looking facial injuries.

And while he may have simply suffered an innocuous accident such as walking into a door, it would be no great surprise if he was simply getting ready to make yet another unforgettable performance on his old friend's show.

That looks painful: Hopefully Bill's head wound and black eye was just a gimmick for another hilarious skit

That looks painful: Hopefully Bill's head wound and black eye was just a gimmick for another hilarious skit

In a good mood: Her may have had a sore looking face but the jolly star was his usual happy-go-lucky self

In a good mood: Her may have had a sore looking face but the jolly star was his usual happy-go-lucky self

The pair have been linked even before Dave's acendancy at CBS, as Bill was the first guest on NBC's Late Night with David Letterman on February 1, 1982, famously performing Olivia Newton-John’s Physical after his sit-down interview.

In 1993 he appeared on the last ever episode, and popped up again to spray-paint 'DAVE!' on the host's desk on the first Late Show.

In December turning his entrance into a rendition gag, arriving on the stage of the Ed Sullivan Theater after being hooded and tasered, because why not?

Making waves: He was more than happy to salute fans as he headed into the Ed Sullivan Theatre

Making waves: He was more than happy to salute fans as he headed into the Ed Sullivan Theatre

He has appeared on the show in football gear, a smoking jacket and beret, and even on crutches while wearing an ushanka, with a sequined magenta leotard underneath a winter coat.

Back in 2007, he celebrated Letterman’s 25th year on late-night TV, by turning up in a top hat and tuxedo, uncorked a bottle of champagne, then called CBS chief Les Moonves and demanded Super Bowl tickets.

A study in contrasts: His casual ensemble was the polar opposite of the top hat and tuxedo he wore to cerebrate Dave making it 25 years on late night

A study in contrasts: His casual ensemble was the polar opposite of the top hat and tuxedo he wore to cerebrate Dave making it 25 years on late night

Jockeying for laughs: Bill has turned up in a plethora of whacky outfits to give his old chum a giggle

Jockeying for laughs: Bill has turned up in a plethora of whacky outfits to give his old chum a giggle

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