Season 5 (1997)

Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill
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September 1, 1997

Dave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inex...Read more

Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck
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September 2, 1997

Warren is caught watching tennis on TV; Dave harasses teen talk show host John Hall; Beck performs ""Devil's Haircut.""

Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple
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September 3, 1997

Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona App...Read more

Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle
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September 4, 1997

Episode 4 of Season 5 premiered on September 4, 1997

Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray
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September 5, 1997

On Warren's last night filling in for Paul, he receives a ""Deputy of Comedy"" badge. Later, Sugar Ray performs ""Fly.""

Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw
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September 8, 1997

Paul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head. Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker hara...Read more

Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson
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September 9, 1997

Dave calls the pay phone island outside so that an unsuspecting tourist could participate in a comedy skit. When nobody picks up ...Read more

Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot
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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.

Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius Rucker
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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.

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee Gees
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September 12, 1997

Dave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""

George Clooney, Bill Cosby
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September 22, 1997

Dave listens to the philosophies of second-graders in ""Dave Talks to Kids""; George Clooney promotes ""The Peacemaker.""

Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's Property
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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 ...Read more

Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall
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September 24, 1997

Dave discusses aerosol cheese with last minute guest Chef Michael Lomonaco who says, ""It's great when you're driving, actually. Y...Read more

Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter
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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...Read more

Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne
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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, Ca...Read more

Fourth Anniversary Special
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September 29, 1997

Dave shows some of his favorite remotes, segments, and comedy clips from the first four years of ""The Late Show.""

Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & Dunn
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September 29, 1997

Bob Borden finally gets to meet Jaleel ""Urkel"" White, while Paul composes a musical number about pastries that resemble celebrities.

Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith
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September 30, 1997

Dave gives a local named Tom Worzall ten seconds of air time, then chats with Wonderbra model Sarah O'Hare.

Cameron Diaz, Adam Arkin, Veniamin
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October 1, 1997

Cameron Diaz promotes ""A Life Less Ordinary,"" while the famed contortionist Veniamin does a demonstration.

Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow
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October 2, 1997

Dave comments on the Yankees playoff chances, then chats with new ""Today"" co-host Matt Lauer.

Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield Four
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October 3, 1997

Dave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.

Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men
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October 6, 1997

Dave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.

Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear
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October 7, 1997

Joe G. stars in the new crime drama ""Joey Ventura,"" and clips from the show are scattered throughout the night; Dave gives Paul ...Read more

John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters
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October 8, 1997

Dave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.

James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis
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October 9, 1997

Throughout the night, Leonard plugs his new show, ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video."" Later, Jim Belushi promotes ""Total Security.""

Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard
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October 10, 1997

""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""

David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry
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October 13, 1997

1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day
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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 Dis...Read more

Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon
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October 15, 1997

Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually ...Read more

Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J
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October 16, 1997

Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production ...Read more

Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth
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October 17, 1997

WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul. Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""

Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark
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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 ...Read more

Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant
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October 28, 1997

Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after to...Read more

Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli
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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.

Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene
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October 30, 1997

Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.

Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown
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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. Meanwhil...Read more

John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe
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November 3, 1997

Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin...Read more

Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin
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November 4, 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,...Read more

Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes
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November 5, 1997

Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie."" Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises hims...Read more

Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee
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November 6, 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 ...Read more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman
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November 7, 1997

Casey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery."" Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.

Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis
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November 10, 1997

""Master Mentalist"" Pat Farmer does a demonstration on Kenny Sheehan; singer-restaurateur Naomi Judd cooks a family recipe for Dave.

Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan
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November 11, 1997

Dave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.

Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty
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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, ru...Read more

Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20
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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."...Read more

Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed
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November 14, 1997

During Mailbag, Gerard performs a Broadway-style number about the possibility of him getting fired. Also, Heather Graham plugs ""Boogie Nights.""

Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna
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November 17, 1997

Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.

Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello
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November 18, 1997

It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water towe...Read more

Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood
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November 19, 1997

Dave (supposedly) calls the Butterball Turkey Handling Hotline, while two mailmen (Leonard and Gerard) present a U.S. Post Office-...Read more

Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar
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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.

Kirstie Alley, Luke Perry, Shengyang Acrobats
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November 21, 1997

Dave shows a (bogus) ad for a Clinton phone sex hotline, while Kirstie Alley plugs ""Veronica's Closet.""

John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill Irwin
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November 24, 1997

Paul leaves the show to hosts his own spinoff chatfest; comedian Bill Irwin; the cast of ""Stomp"" performs.

Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James Taylor
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November 25, 1997

Dave brings in cab driver Carlos Andrede, who becomes the master of ceremonies in the hastily-produced ""Carlos Andrede Thanksgivi...Read more

Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers
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November 26, 1997

A high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""

Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers
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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 cherr...Read more

Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New
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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.

Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania Twain
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December 8, 1997

Grover Washington, Jr. sits in; Dave shows a Sing and Snore Ernie that he bought yesterday, and it's head tragically comes off wit...Read more

Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba
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December 9, 1997

Episode 58 of Season 5 premiered on December 9, 1997

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya
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December 10, 1997

Episode 59 of Season 5 premiered on December 10, 1997

Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel
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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.

Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan Adams
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December 12, 1997

During Mailbag, Dave and Paul give birth to septuplets. Also, child actor Alex D. Linz plugs ""Home Alone 3.""

Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & Nickolai
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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 Dal...Read more

Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown
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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 t...Read more

Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five
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December 17, 1997

Dave annoys Paul with his impersonation of John Wayne speaking French: ""Bonjour, mon ami.""

Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson
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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.

Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz
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December 19, 1997

""James Bond"" (Tom Manino) comes up from the audience at Dave's insistance. Later in the show, Pierce Bronson and his dopplegang...Read more

Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. John
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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.""

Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene Love
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December 23, 1997

It's ""Holiday Tradition Night"" on the Late Show: Another Darlene Love/Bette Sussman performance of ""Christmas (Baby Please Come...Read more

Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band
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December 26, 1997

During Mailbag, ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview"" interrogates a man claiming to be Dick Clark. Later in the s...Read more

Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey
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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""; Bridge...Read more

Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller
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December 30, 1997

Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.

Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.
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January 5, 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 ...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple
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January 6, 1998

Leon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat ‘98""; the outside-cam reveals radio...Read more

Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb
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January 7, 1998

Recently deposed ""Weekend Update"" anchorman Norm MacDonald vents his anger to Dave; daredevil dance group Streb performs.

Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The Capeman
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January 8, 1998

Marc Anthony and the Broadway cast members perform a song from Paul Simon's new musical ""The Capeman.""

Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective Soul
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January 9, 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 h...Read more

Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
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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.

Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
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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 sur...Read more

Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese
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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.

Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz
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January 15, 1998

Biff has hot towels for the audience, while the Spice Girls perform ""Stop.""

Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay
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January 16, 1998

Mailbag: Biff stars in the Swedish sitcom knockoff ""Mjørk and Minde."" Also, famed session keyboardist Chuck Leavell sits in.

Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson
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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 imp...Read more

Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris
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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 knockof...Read more

Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller
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January 28, 1998

John Popper sits in; Dave does the first of his many all-Clinton monologues.

David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin
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January 29, 1998

Ruth Brown sits in, while Dave makes crepes with child cooking prodigy Justin Miller.

Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe
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January 30, 1998

Paul performs a song promoting Tom Selleck's appearance next week, while Dave and Merrill Markoe pretend to flirt.

Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake Johannsen
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February 2, 1998

Throughout the week, guitarist Mike Campbell fills in for Felicia, who has the flu; Dave mentions that yesterday was the sixteenth...Read more

John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon
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February 3, 1998

Anton introduced as Prince Randusi of Senegal; Mike Campbell is still here; ten interns present the Top Ten; John Goodman shows a ...Read more

Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik
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February 4, 1998

Dan Aykroyd promotes Blues Brothers 2000, which, might I add, co-stars Paul Shaffer. Also, Duncan Sheik performs ""Everyone, Everywhere.""

Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of Ragtime
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February 5, 1998

Dave chats Pam Amba and ""Honeymoon,"" the pig that saved her life.

Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain
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February 6, 1998

It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Also, live via satellite, D...Read more

Richard Simmons, John Elway
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February 9, 1998

Throughout the night, ski-jumping dogs perform in the backdrop; Felicia returns; Dorothy Letterman makes her first report from Nagano.

Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers
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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, ...Read more

Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley
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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.

Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna
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February 12, 1998

While playing ""Know Your Current Events,"" a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, ""Passengers are ou...Read more

Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White
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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.

Heather Locklear, Tom Selleck
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February 16, 1998

Live via satellite in Nagano, Japan: Dorothy's feeling under the weather, Biff and his wife Carolyn chat with Winter Olympic athle...Read more

Mike Myers, Paula Cole
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February 17, 1998

Mike Myers chats with (live via satellite) his mother, while Dorothy interrogates Picabo Street.

Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny
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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 interv...Read more

Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson
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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 ...Read more

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley
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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 Tri...Read more

Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty
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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-hom...Read more

Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan
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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 Iss...Read more

Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin
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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.""

David Schwimmer, Chris Witty, Shawn Colvin
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February 26, 1998

Episode 105 of Season 5 premiered on February 26, 1998

Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano
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February 27, 1998

Episode 106 of Season 5 premiered on February 27, 1998

Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak
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March 2, 1998

As usual, Dave cheats in his annual competition with the World Grocery Bagging Champion. This years' sucker: Frank Urbancic. Also,...Read more

Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora
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March 3, 1998

In the latest ""Kid Scientists"" segment, Lee Marek and his prodigies demonstrate the concept of heat. Also, Richie Sambora perfo...Read more

Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt
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March 4, 1998

Biff's latest celebrity interview involves a fat, bald guy claiming to be Leonardo DiCaprio.

Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt
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March 5, 1998

Gerard hosts ""The Making of the Top Ten,"" a short documentary that reveals more about the writers' animosity towards Dave than t...Read more

Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski
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March 6, 1998

Mailbag: Dave and his bodyguard (Bill DeLace) have a falling out. Also, Dave chats with 12-year-old inventor/entrepreneur Richie ...Read more

Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris
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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...Read more

John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains
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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...Read more

Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun
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March 18, 1998

Episode 114 of Season 5 premiered on March 18, 1998

Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton
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March 24, 1998

Episode 115 of Season 5 premiered on March 24, 1998

Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground
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March 25, 1998

Dave shows a (bogus) ad for British Airways that is bursting with disclaimers; Laurie Diamond milks a cow backstage; another editi...Read more

Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins
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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.

Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco
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March 27, 1998

Paul is introduced as ""Ramone Conde""; Dave introduces Mishi, the world record holder for smallest man alive, and later Mishi hol...Read more

Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore
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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 Stree...Read more

Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller
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March 31, 1998

Biff reports on Yankees Spring Training, where he follows/stalks Paul O'Neill. Also, Steve Miller performs ""Fly Like An Eagle.""

Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked Ladies
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April 1, 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 ...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia
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April 2, 1998

Bruce Willis is live via satellite in Idaho from the set of his upcoming film ""Breakfast of Champions."" All night long he's insi...Read more

Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland
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April 3, 1998

Tom Hanks interrupts the monologue because he and Dave are dressed alike; throughout the night, spelling bee champ Edmund Gillette...Read more

Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns
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April 6, 1998

Dave appears in student films as a side income, while Bob Borden runs throughout the city searching for Leonardo DiCaprio.

Quentin Tarantino, Steven Weber, Clint Black
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April 7, 1998

Clint Black sits in; Dave comments on the hot new drug Viagra, then shows a bogus ad for The Teletubbies.

James Belushi, Lacey Chabert, Robbie Robertson
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April 8, 1998

Throughout the night, Bob Borden tries to set off car alarms directly outside the theater; Dave announces that The Guy on Fire is ...Read more

Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret
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April 9, 1998

After mentioning a minor disagreement from earlier today, Dave announces his ""blood feud"" with director Jerry Foley; Mujibur and...Read more

Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos
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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 ...Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean
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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 d...Read more

Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan
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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...Read more

Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle
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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 inan...Read more

Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson
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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...Read more

Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green
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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...Read more

Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis
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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...Read more

Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews Band
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April 28, 1998

Willie ""Blue Moon"" Watts sits in on pedal guitar; Dave announces that there have been some technical difficulties they may preve...Read more

Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner
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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) ho...Read more

Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian Regan
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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.

Stupid Human Tricks, Norm MacDonald, Pearl Jam
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May 1, 1998

Tonight's ""Stupid Human Tricks"": Richard Anthony of Ontario reaches back over his shoulder and gives himself a wedgie; John Rite...Read more

Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher
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May 4, 1998

Maynard Ferguson sits in again; Paul runs the Kentucky Derby; Dave shows a microphone plaque he got from the staff.

Donald Trump, Jayson Williams, Cast of Home Coming, Trisha Yearwood
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May 5, 1998

The cast of the faux musical ""Homecoming"" performs a show-stopping number. Also, Trisha Yearwood performs ""Never Let You Go Again.""

Sally Field, Philip Bigler, Lyle Lovett
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May 6, 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""; ...Read more

Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green Day
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May 7, 1998

Dave promotes his new talk show summer camp, while Green Day performs ""King for a Day.""

Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell
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May 8, 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 s...Read more

Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill
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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) ed...Read more

Christopher Reeve, Hanson
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May 12, 1998

Dave shows another bogus ""Family Circus"" cartoon; Paul is discovered cheering on Hanson with a small army of teenyboppers outside.

Warren Beatty, Wayne Knight, Bonnie Raitt
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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 ...Read more

Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo Fighters
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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...Read more

Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco Highrollers
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May 15, 1998

Continuing a sweeps period trend of having the audience represent a different city, Dave greets 700+ residents of New Orleans, Lou...Read more

Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie Merchant
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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....Read more

Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small Step
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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 B...Read more

Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul Asylum
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May 20, 1998

Biff reports from a Bulls-Pacers playoff game; teen actress Scarlett Johansson promotes The Horse Whisperer; Rob Burnett is dresse...Read more

Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The Flatlanders
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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.

Harry Connick, Jr., Hank Azaria
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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 Kristoff...Read more

John Goodman, Esther Canadas, Sarah McLachlan
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June 1, 1998

Dave updates his map of the various locales in which he has received speeding tickets; Dave mentions that the son of Dave Dorsett ...Read more

Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy Travis
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June 2, 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...Read more

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell
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June 3, 1998

Sarah Jessica Parker promotes her new HBO comedy Sex and the City, while ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery"" reveals the uglier si...Read more

Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, Fastball
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June 4, 1998

After being bumped the last two nights, Late Show intern Jeremy Weiner finally gets his moment in the sun in ""Dave Hangs with Int...Read more

George Carlin, Bob Saget, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Luscious Jackson, Rebekah
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June 5, 1998

Live via satellite at the Beverly Hills Hotel in sunny Southern California, Walter Matthau gets a haircut. Also, Luscious Jackson,...Read more

Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo
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June 8, 1998

Tonight's remote: Delivery guys deliver stuff to Dave's ""apartment"" in Flushing Meadows; items include a tree, a clown, beer, a ...Read more

Bill Cosby, Andy Dick
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June 9, 1998

Dave tries to call Merv Griffin, but ends up chatting with his clueless receptionist; Dave shows a subpoena caddy he claims Martha...Read more

Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman
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June 10, 1998

Episode 161 of Season 5 premiered on June 10, 1998

Harrison Ford, Dane Cook
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June 11, 1998

A Starbucks is opened inside the band section, while actor-comedian Dane Cook makes his television stand-up debut.

Charles Grodin, Paul Rodriguez
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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.

Naomi Campbell, Luke Buchheit, Sinead O'Connor
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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; Da...Read more

David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks
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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...Read more

Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth
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June 17, 1998

An audience member walks out in disgust when Dave reminds everyone that the next ""Charts & Graphs"" segment in not for another tw...Read more

Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree
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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.

Anthony Edwards, George Miller, Sean Lennon
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June 19, 1998

Overexcited soccer commentator Andres Cantor presents the Top Ten; Sean Lennon performs ""Home.""

Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve Yzerman
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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 ...Read more

John McEnroe, The Pretenders
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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.

Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo
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June 24, 1998

Tony gives Dave the finger, while up-and-coming singer/actress Jennifer Lopez promotes Out of Sight.

Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee Buffalo
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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 gues...Read more

Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard
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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.

Lisa Kudrow, Mike Piazza, Billy Bragg & Wilco
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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...Read more

Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda Williams
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June 30, 1998

After several weeks of hype, hoopla, and anticipation, Dave finally does a ""Charts and Graphs"" segment; Dave claims that there's...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon
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July 1, 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; Th...Read more

Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls
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July 2, 1998

In honor of Independence Day, Biff does a report from Colonial Williamsburg; Ben Stiller promotes There's Something About Mary; Th...Read more

The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob Dole
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July 3, 1998

During Mailbag, various staffers show the audience their baby pictures; Dave introduces a musical comedy troupe called ""The Beltw...Read more

Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' Daddies
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July 13, 1998

Dave points out an audience member that resembles Rupert; Dave gives a little league baseball team a pep talk; Cherry Poppin' Dadd...Read more

Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker
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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 an...Read more

Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot
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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 ...Read more

Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies
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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. ...Read more

Gabriel Byrne, John Witherspoon, Tricky & P.J. Harvey
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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 ...Read more

James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz
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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 mid...Read more

Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci Griffith
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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 ...Read more

Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian Wilson
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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 f...Read more

Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan
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July 23, 1998

Biff visits Branson, Missouri, while Marilu Henner unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into doing some calisthenics.

Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie Imbruglia
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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 ...Read more

Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos
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July 27, 1998

Dave has a lengthy discourse on an article he read in Martha Stewart Living; ""Late Show Meteorologist"" Skip Hopson reports from ...Read more

Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo Dolls
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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...Read more

Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked Ladies
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July 29, 1998

Dave shows a personal ad from the Washington Post that looks like it was written by President Clinton; Alan fantasizes about waffl...Read more

Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing Pumpkins
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July 30, 1998

Dave chats with Jennifer Ringley, the Seattle-based college student best known for operating the voyeuristic website JenniCAM.

Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone
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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 ...Read more

Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The Verve
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August 3, 1998

During a segment in which he shows real and doctored Clinton and Gore news articles, Dave announces that his pants are too tight.

Noyz Boyz, Nathan Lane, Boy George & Culture Club
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August 4, 1998

Paul and Anton Fig participate in a game called ""Average Television Viewer vs. Late Show Television Viewer.""

Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton Marsalis
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August 5, 1998

During the annual ""New for Summer"" segment, Mujibur and Sirajul are declared ""Late Show Prom King and Queen."" Later, Penn and...Read more

Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott
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August 6, 1998

Dave feels highly suspect of the audience's intelligence during ""Know Your Current Events""; John Popper sits in with the band; D...Read more

Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues Traveler
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August 7, 1998

John Popper is still sitting in with the band, while Doris Roberts promotes ""Everybody Loves Raymond.""

Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa Witherspoon
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August 10, 1998

Biff goes outside to annoy people with a bullhorn. Later, Dave meets David Roth, a noted coin magician.

Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey Danger
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August 11, 1998

Throughout the show, stockbrokers jump out of a fifth-story window.

Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair
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August 12, 1998

""Riverdance"" performs live via telephone from Cincinnati. Later, Liz Phair promotes her new album, ""WhiteChocolateSpaceEgg.""

Angela Basset, Pete Townshend
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August 13, 1998

Paul and somebody named ""Mary Beth"" host a spoof of ""Regis & Kathie Lee"" with Inky Mendez playing Gelman. Regis suddenly pops...Read more

Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein
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August 14, 1998

Wesley Snipes promotes the movie ""Spawn.""