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Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
Episode 203 : Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein
August. 14,1998
Wesley Snipes promotes the movie ""Spawn.""
Episode 202 : Angela Basset, Pete Townshend
August. 13,1998
Paul and somebody named ""Mary Beth"" host a spoof of ""Regis & Kathie Lee"" with Inky Mendez playing Gelman. Regis suddenly pops out of the audience, heckles them, and gets thrown out of the theater.
Episode 201 : Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair
August. 12,1998
""Riverdance"" performs live via telephone from Cincinnati. Later, Liz Phair promotes her new album, ""WhiteChocolateSpaceEgg.""
Episode 200 : Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey Danger
August. 11,1998
Throughout the show, stockbrokers jump out of a fifth-story window.
Episode 199 : Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa Witherspoon
August. 10,1998
Biff goes outside to annoy people with a bullhorn. Later, Dave meets David Roth, a noted coin magician.
Episode 198 : Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues Traveler
August. 07,1998
John Popper is still sitting in with the band, while Doris Roberts promotes ""Everybody Loves Raymond.""
Episode 197 : Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott
August. 06,1998
Dave feels highly suspect of the audience's intelligence during ""Know Your Current Events""; John Popper sits in with the band; Dave chats with Hunter Scott, a 13-year-old WW II history buff.
Episode 196 : Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton Marsalis
August. 05,1998
During the annual ""New for Summer"" segment, Mujibur and Sirajul are declared ""Late Show Prom King and Queen."" Later, Penn and Teller perform their new magic act.
Episode 195 : Noyz Boyz, Nathan Lane, Boy George & Culture Club
August. 04,1998
Paul and Anton Fig participate in a game called ""Average Television Viewer vs. Late Show Television Viewer.""
Episode 194 : Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The Verve
August. 03,1998
During a segment in which he shows real and doctored Clinton and Gore news articles, Dave announces that his pants are too tight.
Episode 193 : Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone
July. 31,1998
Dave points out an audience member who looks like Kenny Rogers; during ""Late Show en espanol,"" Tony walks out in a suit and bad wig and does a Letterman-type monologue; Dave chats with George Firestone, America's oldest living Boy Scout.
Episode 192 : Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing Pumpkins
July. 30,1998
Dave chats with Jennifer Ringley, the Seattle-based college student best known for operating the voyeuristic website JenniCAM.
Episode 191 : Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked Ladies
July. 29,1998
Dave shows a personal ad from the Washington Post that looks like it was written by President Clinton; Alan fantasizes about waffles; Paul serenades Yasmine Bleeth.
Episode 190 : Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo Dolls
July. 28,1998
A softball game between Late Show staffers and the cast of Miss Saigon is rigged by Dave; Anton goes into ""Buddy Rich, Jr."" mode and performs drums solos throughout the night; The Goo Goo Dolls perform ""Iris.""
Episode 189 : Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos
July. 27,1998
Dave has a lengthy discourse on an article he read in Martha Stewart Living; ""Late Show Meteorologist"" Skip Hopson reports from 53rd Street; Tori Amos performs ""Spark.""
Episode 188 : Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie Imbruglia
July. 24,1998
A new feature debuts, as Dave announces #3 on the Top Ten List at the start of the show; Mujibur and Sirajul lose their virginity on an internet webcam, and later they hop in bed with Pauly Shore; Natalie Imbruglia performs ""Smoke.""
Episode 187 : Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan
July. 23,1998
Biff visits Branson, Missouri, while Marilu Henner unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into doing some calisthenics.
Episode 186 : Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian Wilson
July. 22,1998
Biff stands on the sidewalk in 95 degree heat as he tries to determine once again whether a Popsicle® or a Fudgesicle® will melt faster; around the corner from the theater, Dave hoses down passerby; The Farrelly Brothers promote the sleeper hit of 1998, There's Something About Mary, while they strut their ""knowledge"" of sumo wrestling.
Episode 185 : Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci Griffith
July. 21,1998
In the latest roll call, Dave signs ""Zorro"" (Anton), an audience member with an enormous cold sore, and ""Lynette the Late Show Opera Singer"" off the checklist.
Episode 184 : James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz
July. 20,1998
Live out on the street, we see the traffic ""congestion"" created by New York hosting the Goodwill Games; Dave changes his tie midway through the show; James Caan shaves his mustache.
Episode 183 : Gabriel Byrne, John Witherspoon, Tricky & P.J. Harvey
July. 17,1998
The ""Top Ten Cool Ways the Government Could Spend $63 Billion"" is followed by an investigation by WCBS reporter David Diaz, who scrutinizes the lack of effort put into the long-running comedy piece. Interviews with Gerard, Biff, Richard Jewell and FBI Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) leave the mystery unsolved.
Episode 182 : Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies
July. 16,1998
Know Your Current Events: the husband of one of tonight's contestants volunteers to be put to sleep by hypnotist Dr. Neil Cavey. Feeling anxious due to all the attention, he never falls asleep.
Episode 181 : Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot
July. 15,1998
Some guy in a kimono sits in with the band; in honor of Antonio Banderas' new movie, Rob doodles on a legal pad to show what Dave would look like if he was Zorro; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan do a taste test.
Episode 180 : Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker
July. 14,1998
Soul singer Chuck Jackson sits in; Dave shows the audience what a laugh track looks like; the audience is forced to sit through another edition of ""Please Stop Calling Me Chief.""
Episode 179 : Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' Daddies
July. 13,1998
Dave points out an audience member that resembles Rupert; Dave gives a little league baseball team a pep talk; Cherry Poppin' Daddies perform ""Here Comes the Snake.""
Episode 178 : The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob Dole
July. 03,1998
During Mailbag, various staffers show the audience their baby pictures; Dave introduces a musical comedy troupe called ""The Beltway Bunch"" (a rip-off of The Capital Steps), and Tony runs them offstage; just before introducing tonight's ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" Dave thanks Merrill Markoe (who underwent surgery earlier in the day) for giving him the idea to do this segment.
Episode 177 : Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls
July. 02,1998
In honor of Independence Day, Biff does a report from Colonial Williamsburg; Ben Stiller promotes There's Something About Mary; The Spice Girls make their first television appearance since the departure of Geri ""Ginger"" Halliwell.
Episode 176 : Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon
July. 01,1998
Thinking that it's robbing him of half of his audience, Dave shows phony clips of the X-Games competition being aired on cable; The Dixie Hummingbirds (featuring Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon) perform ""Loves Me like a Rock.""
Episode 175 : Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda Williams
June. 30,1998
After several weeks of hype, hoopla, and anticipation, Dave finally does a ""Charts and Graphs"" segment; Dave claims that there's a webcam of him on the CBS site; child hollerin' champion Martha Anne Goodwin attempts to shatter Dave's eardrums.
Episode 174 : Lisa Kudrow, Mike Piazza, Billy Bragg & Wilco
June. 29,1998
Throughout the night, Pat and Kenny throw stuff off the roof, including two 5-gallon water jugs, a pinball machine, twenty gallons of paint, and a TV/VCR set playing a Jerry Springer tape.
Episode 173 : Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard
June. 26,1998
Mailbag: Paul goes to desperate measures in order to get a raise, while Mujibur and Sirajul go on a wild goose chase for one of Dave's blue cards.
Episode 172 : Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee Buffalo
June. 25,1998
Inspired by watching an episode of Wall Street Week where the panelists sit at a coffee table, Dave asks Biff to ""host"" the guests in the green room.
Episode 171 : Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo
June. 24,1998
Tony gives Dave the finger, while up-and-coming singer/actress Jennifer Lopez promotes Out of Sight.
Episode 170 : John McEnroe, The Pretenders
June. 23,1998
Al Norwood stirs Dave's coffee with the boom mike; Biff attempts to play the sax; Dave shows a clip of his supposed cameo in the ""X-Files"" movie.
Episode 169 : Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve Yzerman
June. 22,1998
The Piedmont Bird Callers, once a favored act on Johnny Carson's show, make their third-ever appearance on Letterman. Also, Dave chats with Steve Yzerman, captain of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.
Episode 168 : Anthony Edwards, George Miller, Sean Lennon
June. 19,1998
Overexcited soccer commentator Andres Cantor presents the Top Ten; Sean Lennon performs ""Home.""
Episode 167 : Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree
June. 18,1998
Dave promotes the overhauled Late Show site, while Tony Randall brags about having a baby (his second) at age 78 with his own Top Ten list.
Episode 166 : Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth
June. 17,1998
An audience member walks out in disgust when Dave reminds everyone that the next ""Charts & Graphs"" segment in not for another two weeks. Also, Tony forgets a cue card and Dave gives him considerable grief.
Episode 165 : David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks
June. 16,1998
The outside cam reveals the long line of people waiting with anticipation to see the next ""Charts and Graphs"" segment on June 30. Also, Dave is started to find that tonight's Top Ten has no title, but counts down anyway.
Episode 164 : Naomi Campbell, Luke Buchheit, Sinead O'Connor
June. 15,1998
Live from the Beverly Hills Hilton, Casey Kasem arm wrestles bellhops; Dave and Tony look for the best steak restaurant in NYC; Dave chats with a boy from Jersey who had seven prom dates.
Episode 163 : Charles Grodin, Paul Rodriguez
June. 12,1998
Dave obsesses over some new words in the Merriam Webster Dictionary, and then reads definitions from an advance copy to the audience.
Episode 162 : Harrison Ford, Dane Cook
June. 11,1998
A Starbucks is opened inside the band section, while actor-comedian Dane Cook makes his television stand-up debut.
Episode 161 : Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman
June. 10,1998
Episode 160 : Bill Cosby, Andy Dick
June. 09,1998
Dave tries to call Merv Griffin, but ends up chatting with his clueless receptionist; Dave shows a subpoena caddy he claims Martha Stewart made for President Clinton; Bill Cosby performs stand-up in a chair.
Episode 159 : Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo
June. 08,1998
Tonight's remote: Delivery guys deliver stuff to Dave's ""apartment"" in Flushing Meadows; items include a tree, a clown, beer, a sofa, a TV, and a singing telegram.
Episode 158 : George Carlin, Bob Saget, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Luscious Jackson, Rebekah
June. 05,1998
Live via satellite at the Beverly Hills Hotel in sunny Southern California, Walter Matthau gets a haircut. Also, Luscious Jackson, Emmylou Harris, and the Indigo Girls perfrom together to promote Lilith Fair '98.
Episode 157 : Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, Fastball
June. 04,1998
After being bumped the last two nights, Late Show intern Jeremy Weiner finally gets his moment in the sun in ""Dave Hangs with Interns,"" a segment that lasts around five seconds.
Episode 156 : Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell
June. 03,1998
Sarah Jessica Parker promotes her new HBO comedy Sex and the City, while ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery"" reveals the uglier side of Julia Roberts (played by Kenny Rogers).
Episode 155 : Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy Travis
June. 02,1998
All night long, animals lick the camera lens. Included are a pot-bellied pig, lemur, a skunk, a miniature horse, and a guy dressed as a cat (Film Coordinator Rick ""Shecky"" Scheckman). Also, Dave announces his new catchphrase: ""Holy crap!""
Episode 154 : John Goodman, Esther Canadas, Sarah McLachlan
June. 01,1998
Dave updates his map of the various locales in which he has received speeding tickets; Dave mentions that the son of Dave Dorsett was selected in today's MLB draft; Biff promotes his new culinary program ""Cookin' Naked with Biff""; Art Garfunkel shoots free throws, and then goes one-on-one with a lookalike staffer named Gary.
Episode 153 : Harry Connick, Jr., Hank Azaria
May. 22,1998
A parody of VH-1's ""Behind the Music"" features Paul Shaffer's rise and fall and rise again, with testimonials from Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Vedder, Sting, Erik Estrada (who replaced Paul as bandleader), Lou Reed, and WCBS-TV's local news anchor Dana Tyler (see recap).
Episode 152 : Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The Flatlanders
May. 21,1998
A hairstylist that appeared in tonight's ""Know Your Current Events"" cuts Dave's hair for twenty bucks. He later gives her a $1000 tip.
Episode 151 : Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul Asylum
May. 20,1998
Biff reports from a Bulls-Pacers playoff game; teen actress Scarlett Johansson promotes The Horse Whisperer; Rob Burnett is dressed to the nines tonight, so Dave asks him to host the last twenty minutes of the show.
Episode 150 : Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small Step
May. 19,1998
The outside cam returns to the Friends ad that Matthew Perry wrecked last night, and Dave explains why he shouldn't be sued; Rob Burnett draws another doodle of Dave's lawyers; the Top Ten list is interrupted by the office manager in Wahoo, Nebraska (voice of Charles Grodin).
Episode 149 : Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie Merchant
May. 18,1998
The outside cam peers through the window of Dave's office to show the world a very hideous billboard promoting the sitcom Friends. Matthew Perry drops by to vandalize the advertisement.
Episode 148 : Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco Highrollers
May. 15,1998
Continuing a sweeps period trend of having the audience represent a different city, Dave greets 700+ residents of New Orleans, Louisiana. Keeping up with the theme, Mayor Mark Morial presents Paul with a key to the city, Na'lens native John Goodman presents the Top Ten, and Biff visits Bourbon Street.
Episode 147 : Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo Fighters
May. 14,1998
Dave gripes about the eight-minute late start for the show tonight due to golf coverage. Rapidly becoming despondent, he picks up a bottle of tequila and tosses back a few at the desk. Also, Dave mentions that the CBS program Diagnosis Murder had the unfortunate distinction of airing a brand new episode up against the Seinfeld finale, and shows a clip that proves that they were phoning it in.
Episode 146 : Warren Beatty, Wayne Knight, Bonnie Raitt
May. 13,1998
Dave notices the standby audience really has nothing to do, so makes them do a jigsaw puzzle. When they finish it at the end of the show, we see that it's an image of Al Chez.
Episode 145 : Christopher Reeve, Hanson
May. 12,1998
Dave shows another bogus ""Family Circus"" cartoon; Paul is discovered cheering on Hanson with a small army of teenyboppers outside.
Episode 144 : Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill
May. 11,1998
Dave visits a group of sailors on the audience, and one of them does a push-up onstage; Dave shows the audience today's (bogus) edition of The Family Circus; Faith Hill performs ""This Kiss.""
Episode 143 : Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell
May. 08,1998
Biff goes to Texas to learn to be a cowboy, and to make tonight's audience (residents of Houston) feel more at home, Lyle Lovett shows up to sing an old Hank Williams song, with Biff riding his horse onstage.
Episode 142 : Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green Day
May. 07,1998
Dave promotes his new talk show summer camp, while Green Day performs ""King for a Day.""
Episode 141 : Sally Field, Philip Bigler, Lyle Lovett
May. 06,1998
Biff tries out tobacco juice spin art; Dave shows a clip from last night's show in which he mixed up ""Viagra"" with ""Niagara""; Biff teaches Sally Field how to spit tobacco juice.
Episode 140 : Donald Trump, Jayson Williams, Cast of Home Coming, Trisha Yearwood
May. 05,1998
The cast of the faux musical ""Homecoming"" performs a show-stopping number. Also, Trisha Yearwood performs ""Never Let You Go Again.""
Episode 139 : Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher
May. 04,1998
Maynard Ferguson sits in again; Paul runs the Kentucky Derby; Dave shows a microphone plaque he got from the staff.
Episode 138 : Stupid Human Tricks, Norm MacDonald, Pearl Jam
May. 01,1998
Tonight's ""Stupid Human Tricks"": Richard Anthony of Ontario reaches back over his shoulder and gives himself a wedgie; John Rites of Nebraska fits three McDonald's burgers into his mouth; and Mike Garcia and Craig Love of Milwaukee do an impression of a helicopter as one spins on the other's head; Gene Siskel makes his first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery that April; Dave announces Johnny Depp cancelled due to the technical difficulties from earlier in the week, and Paul goes on a tirade about it.
Episode 137 : Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian Regan
April. 30,1998
A monkey assumes power in the control room, while the Top Ten is interrupted by Antoine's Po' Boys and Deli spokesperson The Man on Fire.
Episode 136 : Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner
April. 29,1998
The latest roll call suggests that The Guy on Fire has officially sold out when he runs across the stage (in flames, of course) holding a sign for Highland Metals, Inc.
Episode 135 : Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews Band
April. 28,1998
Willie ""Blue Moon"" Watts sits in on pedal guitar; Dave announces that there have been some technical difficulties they may prevent Johnny Depp from appearing on the 1000th show later in the week; The Man on Fire sings the praises of Feline Pine kitty litter.
Episode 134 : Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis
April. 27,1998
Dave persuades an audience member named Gary to shave off his beard; The man who was on fire, then wasn't and is now on fire again promotes Kraus Chiropractic in Iowa; Gary orders a sandwich at Hello Deli; Dave and recent NFL draft pick Ryan Leaf throw footballs at a manhole.
Episode 133 : Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green
April. 24,1998
Amongst the festivities of ""Chicago Night"": Jerry Springer's bouncers stand on opposite sides of the stage; The Man Not on Fire appears in an ad for Gold Coast Drugs; the Top Ten home office is temporarily moved to nearby Schaumberg, Illinois; local blues singer (and frequent guest) Taj Mahal presents the Top Ten; Bob Borden goes on a frantic pursuit through the Windy City attempting to get an interview with Oprah.
Episode 132 : Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson
April. 23,1998
""Know Your Current Events"" is interrupted so that The Man Not on Fire can pitch the Biore® self-heating mask. Later in the show, Dave admits that he's on a guilt trip for bumping an audience member for the shameless plug.
Episode 131 : Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle
April. 22,1998
The Guy Not on Fire appears in his first paid ad (for Elite Computers); a chat with Jason Alexander is interrupted by another inane special report by Alan Richardson; Steve Earle and the Dukes perform ""I Still Carry You Around.""
Episode 130 : Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan
April. 21,1998
The Guy Not on Fire announces that he is now available for commercials and endorsements, and later in the show he is seen in an ad for Sizzler. Also, Danny DeVito comes out onstage twice to protest Dave's jokes about him being a car hood ornament.
Episode 129 : Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean
April. 20,1998
Dave announces the birth of Jerry Foley's son; after showing footage from last year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter in a Easter Bunny suit, he tries on a different outfit with more or less the same results; Harmony Korine almost says something coherent while being interviewed about his new book, which he wouldn't particularly recommend, so Dave tells him to go back to his hotel and take a shower.
Episode 128 : Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos
April. 10,1998
During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks if Dave has any plans to air his show from the space shuttle. Somehow as a response, astronaut Buzz Aldrin is seen hitting golfballs on the theatre roof.
Episode 127 : Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret
April. 09,1998
After mentioning a minor disagreement from earlier today, Dave announces his ""blood feud"" with director Jerry Foley; Mujibur and Sirajul appear on Jerry Springer, and no one's surprise, beat the crap out of each other; Dave starts ostracizing all the people who support Jerry in the ongoing squabble; Alan Cumming and the cast of the Broadway revival of Caberet perform the opening number.
Episode 126 : James Belushi, Lacey Chabert, Robbie Robertson
April. 08,1998
Throughout the night, Bob Borden tries to set off car alarms directly outside the theater; Dave announces that The Guy on Fire is willing to perform for $2700 a pop, though the guy will come out sans flames for only $700; Jim Belushi attempts singing a old Perry Como song.
Episode 125 : Quentin Tarantino, Steven Weber, Clint Black
April. 07,1998
Clint Black sits in; Dave comments on the hot new drug Viagra, then shows a bogus ad for The Teletubbies.
Episode 124 : Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns
April. 06,1998
Dave appears in student films as a side income, while Bob Borden runs throughout the city searching for Leonardo DiCaprio.
Episode 123 : Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland
April. 03,1998
Tom Hanks interrupts the monologue because he and Dave are dressed alike; throughout the night, spelling bee champ Edmund Gillette stands next to Rob's desk and spells words; during Mailbag, Alan Kalter reacts badly to a letter asking if he's a freak by visiting the letter-writer (Jay Johnson) and punching in his face; Tom gets a new suit.
Episode 122 : Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia
April. 02,1998
Bruce Willis is live via satellite in Idaho from the set of his upcoming film ""Breakfast of Champions."" All night long he's inside a television monitor that bungee jumps off the roof, then gets dropped onto glass, a bathtub of pudding, and finally gets smashed from six stories onto the street. Also, Tom Brokaw gets annoyed by Dave and in mid-interview walks right back to 30 Rockefeller Center.
Episode 121 : Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked Ladies
April. 01,1998
Paul is introduced as Cubby O'Brien; Heather Graham meets The Guy on Fire; Alec Baldwin helps Heather in a weird April Fool's gag in which they sign off and wish everybody a good night a la Saturday Night Live.
Episode 120 : Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller
March. 31,1998
Biff reports on Yankees Spring Training, where he follows/stalks Paul O'Neill. Also, Steve Miller performs ""Fly Like An Eagle.""
Episode 119 : Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore
March. 30,1998
Paul is introduced as Al Roker; throughout the night, Pat Farmer throws basketballs from the roof and into a bathtub on 53rd Street; Dave complains that the balls are ""fruity""; Dave chats with a man who found $70,000 in a garbage can, then returned it to its rightful owner.
Episode 118 : Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco
March. 27,1998
Paul is introduced as ""Ramone Conde""; Dave introduces Mishi, the world record holder for smallest man alive, and later Mishi holds a kitty to demonstrate his miniscule size on camera; Helen Hunt (live via satellite) presents the Top Ten.
Episode 117 : Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins
March. 26,1998
Biff hangs with the New York Yankees during Spring Training, while everybody in the audience gets free tickets to fly on British Airways.
Episode 116 : Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground
March. 25,1998
Dave shows a (bogus) ad for British Airways that is bursting with disclaimers; Laurie Diamond milks a cow backstage; another edition of ""Please Stop Calling Me Chief"" provides entertainment only to Dave; Charles Grodin acts remarkably hostile during his interview.
Episode 115 : Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton
March. 24,1998
Episode 114 : Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun
March. 18,1998
Episode 113 : John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains
March. 17,1998
It looks at first like the studio is being filled with green beer, but it turns out that one of the camera lenses have been tinted; ""Leonardo DiCaprio"" (Gerard) gloats over his newfound stardom; Dave chats with child actor Jack Johnson.
Episode 112 : Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris
March. 16,1998
Dave wears glasses for the duration of the show (a sign of things to come); Sean Pelton fills in for Anton, whom Dave dubs ""Anton Zippy Stickwork;"" Wilford Brimley sits in ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery;"" Formula One racing star Alex Zanardi cooks.
Episode 111 : Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski
March. 06,1998
Mailbag: Dave and his bodyguard (Bill DeLace) have a falling out. Also, Dave chats with 12-year-old inventor/entrepreneur Richie Stachowski, creator of Water Talkies.
Episode 110 : Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt
March. 05,1998
Gerard hosts ""The Making of the Top Ten,"" a short documentary that reveals more about the writers' animosity towards Dave than the comedy bit that's being profiled. Also, Mark Chesnutt sings ""Useless.""
Episode 109 : Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt
March. 04,1998
Biff's latest celebrity interview involves a fat, bald guy claiming to be Leonardo DiCaprio.
Episode 108 : Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora
March. 03,1998
In the latest ""Kid Scientists"" segment, Lee Marek and his prodigies demonstrate the concept of heat. Also, Richie Sambora performs ""All That Really Matters.""
Episode 107 : Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak
March. 02,1998
As usual, Dave cheats in his annual competition with the World Grocery Bagging Champion. This years' sucker: Frank Urbancic. Also, Dave shows a (bogus) clip of President Clinton skiing, then shows a preview of the upcoming CBS special ""Pat Farmer: Master Escape Artist"" (co-starring Kenny Sheehan).
Episode 106 : Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano
February. 27,1998
Episode 105 : David Schwimmer, Chris Witty, Shawn Colvin
February. 26,1998
Episode 104 : Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin
February. 25,1998
David ""Fathead"" Newman sits in on sax; Bob Borden reports from the Grammys; Dave shows an ad for ""Saddam's Beret Bazaar.""
Episode 103 : Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan
February. 24,1998
Dave points out that Rob Burnett made a cameo on last night's episode of Cosby; the editors of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue reveal that most of the photo shoot was done at the White House; Dave chats with Cammi Granato and Sarah Tueting of the gold medal-winning US women's hockey team.
Episode 102 : Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty
February. 23,1998
Paul Newman drops by to annoy Dave; outtakes from last week's ""Olympic Hopefuls"" piece are shown; Dave persuades a less-than-homesick Dorothy to go back to Indianapolis.
Episode 101 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley
February. 20,1998
In ""Day in New York City with Olympic Judges,"" the one female judge gives Dave's performance in bed a 2.8; during Stupid Pet Tricks, Biff demonstrates a trick he learned in Nagano; throughout the night, Jonny Moseley ski-jumps outside the theater on 53rd Street.
Episode 100 : Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson
February. 19,1998
Almost halfway into the show, Dave suddenly leaves and gets into a cab that drives to Mexico, then San Francisco. Dave then boats across the Pacific, stops in Japan and sweeps the ice during an Olympic Curling competition in Nagano. Also in Nagano, Dorothy stumbles upon Bob Dole, while Biff searches for celebrity look-alikes.
Episode 99 : Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny
February. 18,1998
Regis, Paul, Mujibur and Sirajul help Dave learn how to skate a la Kristi Yamiguchi, while Dave and Jerry Foley observe and interview ""Future Olympic Hopefuls.""
Episode 98 : Mike Myers, Paula Cole
February. 17,1998
Mike Myers chats with (live via satellite) his mother, while Dorothy interrogates Picabo Street.
Episode 97 : Heather Locklear, Tom Selleck
February. 16,1998
Live via satellite in Nagano, Japan: Dorothy's feeling under the weather, Biff and his wife Carolyn chat with Winter Olympic athletes. Also, Tony shows us a cue card supposedly burned in an office fire that weekend, while Dale Earnhardt, Sr. presents the Top Ten.
Episode 96 : Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White
February. 13,1998
Live via satellite, it's Dave's mom at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, where she introduces a skiing monkey. She also presents the Top Ten.
Episode 95 : Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna
February. 12,1998
While playing ""Know Your Current Events,"" a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, ""Passengers are our worst enemy."" Also, ten US Olympic hockey players present the Top Ten, while Dorothy interviews Kristi Yamaguchi, Jim Nantz, and K. C. Boutiette.
Episode 94 : Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley
February. 11,1998
Jonny ""Big Air"" Moseley, Gold-medal winner for Mogul Skiing, shows off the large pieces of whitebread being served to the American Olympians.
Episode 93 : Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers
February. 10,1998
Remote: Dave goes door-to-door in New Jersey again, this time to ask about the Winter Olympics. Also, to promote their new film, the reunited Blues Brothers Band (including Paul, Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, and a twelve-year-old boy) perform ""Sweet Home Chicago.""
Episode 92 : Richard Simmons, John Elway
February. 09,1998
Throughout the night, ski-jumping dogs perform in the backdrop; Felicia returns; Dorothy Letterman makes her first report from Nagano.
Episode 91 : Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain
February. 06,1998
It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Also, live via satellite, Dave chats with his mom in Nagano, Japan.
Episode 90 : Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of Ragtime
February. 05,1998
Dave chats Pam Amba and ""Honeymoon,"" the pig that saved her life.
Episode 89 : Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik
February. 04,1998
Dan Aykroyd promotes Blues Brothers 2000, which, might I add, co-stars Paul Shaffer. Also, Duncan Sheik performs ""Everyone, Everywhere.""
Episode 88 : John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon
February. 03,1998
Anton introduced as Prince Randusi of Senegal; Mike Campbell is still here; ten interns present the Top Ten; John Goodman shows a clip of him jumping into a fountain pool.
Episode 87 : Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake Johannsen
February. 02,1998
Throughout the week, guitarist Mike Campbell fills in for Felicia, who has the flu; Dave mentions that yesterday was the sixteenth anniversary of the debut of Late Night; Tom Arnold promotes his struggling, self-titled WB sitcom.
Episode 86 : Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe
January. 30,1998
Paul performs a song promoting Tom Selleck's appearance next week, while Dave and Merrill Markoe pretend to flirt.
Episode 85 : David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin
January. 29,1998
Ruth Brown sits in, while Dave makes crepes with child cooking prodigy Justin Miller.
Episode 84 : Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller
January. 28,1998
John Popper sits in; Dave does the first of his many all-Clinton monologues.
Episode 83 : Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris
January. 27,1998
Dave brings out his top intern Duane, who might be a Chippendale dancer on the side. Also, Dave complains about Late Show knockoffs and shows as an example ""The Simon Harvey Show"" from Australia. The host: Tony Randall.
Episode 82 : Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson
January. 26,1998
Dave finds three girls in the audience that have never slept with President Clinton; Bob Borden covers the Super Bowl, so Dave implies that Sparky Mortimer can actually get some studying done this year; for one night only, the Top Ten Office moves to Worchester, Pennsylvania; Dave chats with the Newsweek reporter that broke the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Episode 81 : Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay
January. 16,1998
Mailbag: Biff stars in the Swedish sitcom knockoff ""Mjørk and Minde."" Also, famed session keyboardist Chuck Leavell sits in.
Episode 80 : Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz
January. 15,1998
Biff has hot towels for the audience, while the Spice Girls perform ""Stop.""
Episode 79 : Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese
January. 14,1998
""Dave Sucks"" is spray-painted onto the World Trade Center, while ""The Masked Magician"" (Pat Farmer) performs a dangerous trick on Kenny Sheehan.
Episode 78 : Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
January. 13,1998
Mick Fleetwood sits in again, now joined by pianist Allen Toussaint. Also, tonight's ""May We See Your Photos, Please?"" is a surprising disappointment, as there was only one customer, and he was dropping off a roll of film.
Episode 77 : Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
January. 12,1998
Mick Fleetwood sits in, and later he plays drums for tonight's musical guests, fellow Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
Episode 76 : Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective Soul
January. 09,1998
CBS Mailbag: Chris Schmitt of Ottawa, Kansas asks why Biff has a scowl on his face. Biff comes onstage as a lobster is hooked on his backside. Later, Dave explains the formula for comedy success: ""Lobster + Ass = Funny!""
Episode 75 : Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The Capeman
January. 08,1998
Marc Anthony and the Broadway cast members perform a song from Paul Simon's new musical ""The Capeman.""
Episode 74 : Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb
January. 07,1998
Recently deposed ""Weekend Update"" anchorman Norm MacDonald vents his anger to Dave; daredevil dance group Streb performs.
Episode 73 : Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple
January. 06,1998
Leon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat ‘98""; the outside-cam reveals radioactive steam coming out of the Chrysler Building.
Episode 72 : Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.
January. 05,1998
Like he does every year, Dave regales us with another one of his far-fetched New Year's stories. After Leon Pendarvis brings him down to earth, Dave confesses that he and Biff celebrated by photocopying their face at Kinko's.
Episode 71 : Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller
December. 30,1997
Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.
Episode 70 : Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey
December. 29,1997
David Sanborn sits in; Ms. Markey's kindergarten kids in Bowie, MD each write an essay titled ""If I Could Have One Wish""; Bridget Fonda promotes ""Jackie Brown.""
Episode 69 : Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band
December. 26,1997
During Mailbag, ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview"" interrogates a man claiming to be Dick Clark. Later in the show, during Dave's interview with Anne Heche, Ellen Degeneres walks onstage with ""their"" baby (actually Michelle O'Callaghan's).
Episode 68 : Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene Love
December. 23,1997
It's ""Holiday Tradition Night"" on the Late Show: Another Darlene Love/Bette Sussman performance of ""Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),"" along with another Paul Shaffer impression of Cher's ""O Holy Night,"" not to mention another Late Show QB Challenge with Jay Thomas. Also, Biff goes to Queens to look for Santa.
Episode 67 : Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. John
December. 22,1997
In honor of the week's top-grossing film, Titanic, the stage floods with water. Also, Rupert introduces ""Rudolph, the Littlest Reindeer.""
Episode 66 : Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz
December. 19,1997
""James Bond"" (Tom Manino) comes up from the audience at Dave's insistance. Later in the show, Pierce Bronson and his doppleganger go one-on-one. Also, Paul wears his christmas present from Dave: a Jerry Springer-style wig.
Episode 65 : Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson
December. 18,1997
Dave shows a (bogus) clip of him as a 50's-era child actor, while Biff receives Foster's Lager ® from an Australian audience member.
Episode 64 : Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five
December. 17,1997
Dave annoys Paul with his impersonation of John Wayne speaking French: ""Bonjour, mon ami.""
Episode 63 : Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown
December. 16,1997
A plastic Statue of Liberty, a giant meatball, and a pile of bagels are placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree. Later in the show, a preacher in the audience puts sauce on the meatball.
Episode 62 : Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & Nickolai
December. 15,1997
Dave and Tony go to Giants Stadium so Tony can be a kicker, with a little help from Giants coach Jim Fassel, plus kickers Brad Daluiso and Danny Kanell; a man claiming to be the new president of Iran promotes the ""Live on Letterman"" CD; Tyra Banks shows Dave her $3 million bra.
Episode 61 : Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan Adams
December. 12,1997
During Mailbag, Dave and Paul give birth to septuplets. Also, child actor Alex D. Linz plugs ""Home Alone 3.""
Episode 60 : Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel
December. 11,1997
The outside cam reveals Buddy (Bill Clinton's dog) trying to get inside Hooters. Also, Nathan Lane sings a brief song about Hanukkah.
Episode 59 : Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya
December. 10,1997
Episode 58 : Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba
December. 09,1997
Episode 57 : Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania Twain
December. 08,1997
Grover Washington, Jr. sits in; Dave shows a Sing and Snore Ernie that he bought yesterday, and it's head tragically comes off with blood gushing out; Dave and Heisman Trophy candidate Peyton Manning go one-on-one in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.
Episode 56 : Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New
November. 28,1997
During Mailbag, Dave bags groceries. Also, in spoof of those high-related FOX specials, Dave and Paul reveal one of the magician's secrets.
Episode 55 : Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers
November. 27,1997
It's time for another call to Dave's mom to play ""Guess the Pies""; tonight, she's baked coconut butterscotch pecan pie and cherry pie as well as a sculpted head of Dave made of stuffing. Also, George Clarke starts singing to the new live CD.
Episode 54 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers
November. 26,1997
A high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""
Episode 53 : Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James Taylor
November. 25,1997
Dave brings in cab driver Carlos Andrede, who becomes the master of ceremonies in the hastily-produced ""Carlos Andrede Thanksgiving Day Parade,"" featuring performances from Miss New York 1998 and the Rutgers University Marching Band.
Episode 52 : John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill Irwin
November. 24,1997
Paul leaves the show to hosts his own spinoff chatfest; comedian Bill Irwin; the cast of ""Stomp"" performs.
Episode 51 : Kirstie Alley, Luke Perry, Shengyang Acrobats
November. 21,1997
Dave shows a (bogus) ad for a Clinton phone sex hotline, while Kirstie Alley plugs ""Veronica's Closet.""
Episode 50 : Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar
November. 20,1997
Tony Mendez interrupts Dave, pointing out that he's missing a cue card. It turns out it was with Tony Randall all along.
Episode 49 : Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood
November. 19,1997
Dave (supposedly) calls the Butterball Turkey Handling Hotline, while two mailmen (Leonard and Gerard) present a U.S. Post Office-sanctioned message about on-the-job safety.
Episode 48 : Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello
November. 18,1997
It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water tower across the street from the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Episode 47 : Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna
November. 17,1997
Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.
Episode 46 : Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed
November. 14,1997
During Mailbag, Gerard performs a Broadway-style number about the possibility of him getting fired. Also, Heather Graham plugs ""Boogie Nights.""
Episode 45 : Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20
November. 13,1997
Live from the Edwards Air Force Base, Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton race to earn the title of ""World's Fastest Movie Star."" Also, Bill Murray plugs ""The Man Who Knew Too Little.""
Episode 44 : Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty
November. 12,1997
The greatest six minutes in Late Show history: When the Top Ten card is missing, Dave runs out of the theater, is hit by a cab, runs into Al Roker, and goes into Flashdancers and takes the card off one of the strippers. Shortly afterwards, Paul, missing his sheet music for the Top Ten, runs out of the theater, is hit by a tour bus, runs into Regis Philbin, and goes into the NY Stock Exchange, where he finds his sheet music on the floor. Just as Dave begins the Top Ten, Biff is missing his headset, so he runs out of the theater, is hit by a police horse, runs into Gavin MacLeod, and goes into a Burger King to grab a headset off a sales clerk. When he finally returns, there is no time left for the Top Ten.
Episode 43 : Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan
November. 11,1997
Dave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.
Episode 42 : Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis
November. 10,1997
""Master Mentalist"" Pat Farmer does a demonstration on Kenny Sheehan; singer-restaurateur Naomi Judd cooks a family recipe for Dave.
Episode 41 : Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman
November. 07,1997
Casey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery."" Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.
Episode 40 : Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee
November. 06,1997
Dave shows a fake ad for a PBS documentary about the band KISS. Later, a lady in the audience who Dave accidentally threw a blue card near is now wearing a cervical collar.
Episode 39 : Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes
November. 05,1997
Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie."" Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises himself as a audience member in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""
Episode 38 : Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin
November. 04,1997
1997: We go to Joe G.'s in search of a political candidate, and we find an unsuspecting patron named Lee Holt. Later in the show, Lee becomes the subject of a hastily-produced attack ad.
Episode 37 : John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe
November. 03,1997
Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin Short appears for exactly thirty seconds.
Episode 36 : Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown
October. 31,1997
In honor of the new movie ""Boogie Nights,"" Dave shows bogus clips of Paul and Nadine Hennelly in 70's-era porno films. Meanwhile, Tony impresses Dave with his clown costume.
Episode 35 : Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene
October. 30,1997
Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.
Episode 34 : Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli
October. 29,1997
Biff plays ""Let's Scare the Crap Out of Rupert Jee,"" while Dave interviews Bobby Bonilla of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins.
Episode 33 : Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant
October. 28,1997
Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after today's market recovery. Later, Penn and Teller perform a new trick.
Episode 32 : Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark
October. 27,1997
Dave shows (bogus) footage of businessmen jumping out of windows on Wall Street; we take a look at ""What Dave Did with the Extra Hour from Standard Time""; Mariah Carey sings ""Butterfly.""
Episode 31 : Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth
October. 17,1997
WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul. Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""
Episode 30 : Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J
October. 16,1997
Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production of a ""Behind the Music""-type show.
Episode 29 : Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon
October. 15,1997
Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually won. Later, Carly Simon and Jimmy Webb perform a duet.
Episode 28 : Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day
October. 14,1997
After Dave shows clips of past bunny antics, the Late Show presents ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get in the Times Square Disney Store?"" The answer: Three. Later, Stevie Starr shows Dave the magic of forcing yourself to regurgitate.
Episode 27 : David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry
October. 13,1997
1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's Court,"" and ""Spin City.""
Episode 26 : Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard
October. 10,1997
""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""
Episode 25 : James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis
October. 09,1997
Throughout the night, Leonard plugs his new show, ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video."" Later, Jim Belushi promotes ""Total Security.""
Episode 24 : John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters
October. 08,1997
Dave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.
Episode 23 : Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear
October. 07,1997
Joe G. stars in the new crime drama ""Joey Ventura,"" and clips from the show are scattered throughout the night; Dave gives Paul crap for bumping into a cameraman; Bryant Gumbel promotes his soon-to-debut news program.
Episode 22 : Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men
October. 06,1997
Dave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.
Episode 21 : Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield Four
October. 03,1997
Dave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.
Episode 20 : Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow
October. 02,1997
Dave comments on the Yankees playoff chances, then chats with new ""Today"" co-host Matt Lauer.
Episode 19 : Cameron Diaz, Adam Arkin, Veniamin
October. 01,1997
Cameron Diaz promotes ""A Life Less Ordinary,"" while the famed contortionist Veniamin does a demonstration.
Episode 18 : Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith
September. 30,1997
Dave gives a local named Tom Worzall ten seconds of air time, then chats with Wonderbra model Sarah O'Hare.
Episode 17 : Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & Dunn
September. 29,1997
Bob Borden finally gets to meet Jaleel ""Urkel"" White, while Paul composes a musical number about pastries that resemble celebrities.
Episode 16 : Fourth Anniversary Special
September. 29,1997
Dave shows some of his favorite remotes, segments, and comedy clips from the first four years of ""The Late Show.""
Episode 15 : Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne
September. 26,1997
In a return to the popular theme nights of yore, the entire LATE SHOW audience consists of freshmen from NYU. During the show, Candice Bergen presents a special college-themed Top Ten list.
Episode 14 : Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter
September. 25,1997
Richard Simmons interupts ""Know Your Current Events""; Drew Carey presents ""Top Ten Signs You Work in a Bad Office""; 7-year-old Jonathan Lipnicki promotes his new sitcom, ""Meego.""
Episode 13 : Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall
September. 24,1997
Dave discusses aerosol cheese with last minute guest Chef Michael Lomonaco who says, ""It's great when you're driving, actually. You get a little squirt when you're driving.""
Episode 12 : Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's Property
September. 23,1997
Biff delivers a housewarming gift to a Hooters franchise that just opened, and they send back buffalo wings. Later, an NBC nurse tends to Nicole Kidman's cold.
Episode 11 : George Clooney, Bill Cosby
September. 22,1997
Dave listens to the philosophies of second-graders in ""Dave Talks to Kids""; George Clooney promotes ""The Peacemaker.""
Episode 10 : Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee Gees
September. 12,1997
Dave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""
Episode 9 : Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius Rucker
September. 11,1997
Paul writes a song for a trucker who participated in ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Dave chats with WNBA MVP Cynthia Cooper.
Episode 8 : Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot
September. 10,1997
Dave is so fascinated by Paul's shaved head (introduced last night) that he has to talk about it at the beginning of the show.
Episode 7 : Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson
September. 09,1997
Dave calls the pay phone island outside so that an unsuspecting tourist could participate in a comedy skit. When nobody picks up a phone, Dave goes on the street and invites a guy from Vermont to perform a musical number with Tony Randall.
Episode 6 : Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw
September. 08,1997
Paul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head. Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker harass people in Central Park.
Episode 5 : Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray
September. 05,1997
On Warren's last night filling in for Paul, he receives a ""Deputy of Comedy"" badge. Later, Sugar Ray performs ""Fly.""
Episode 4 : Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle
September. 04,1997
Episode 3 : Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple
September. 03,1997
Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona Apple performs ""Criminal.""
Episode 2 : Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck
September. 02,1997
Warren is caught watching tennis on TV; Dave harasses teen talk show host John Hall; Beck performs ""Devil's Haircut.""
Episode 1 : Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill
September. 01,1997
Dave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inexplicably break into song.
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