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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 213 : Albert Brooks, Omar Epps
August. 20,1999
Dave announces that after 6 years and 1,278 shows on CBS, he now wants to be called ""Daddy""; Alan beats up Regis during CBS Mailbag; Albert Brooks makes a phone call to his pet parrot.
Episode 212 : Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam
August. 19,1999
Dave announces that tonight is the premiere of ""Late Show Who Wants to be a Billionaire?"" Tonight's first question: ""Who took over for the 'Brady Bunch' father after the original actor was arrested and imprisoned for the grisly kidnap and murder of the show's wardrobe designer?"" The answer: Dennis Weaver.
Episode 211 : Andie MacDowell, French Stewart, Tom Dreesen
August. 18,1999
Terence Blanchard sits in with the band, while Olympic diver Kathy Pesek does a demonstration for the audience (via telephone).
Episode 210 : Lara Flynn Boyle, David Brenner, Everclear
August. 17,1999
Dave announces that tonight, ""We're going to have good old-fashioned fun"": all night, Richard Egan stands on 53rd St. guessing the weight of passersby.
Episode 209 : Tony Danza, Katie Holmes, Robert Palmer
August. 16,1999
A shirtless Vince DeMentri interviews people on the street, asking them what they think of Hillary Clinton. Later, Katie Holmes promotes ""Dawson's Creek.""
Episode 208 : Shaquille O'Neal, Helen Mirren
August. 13,1999
During CBS Mailbag, Inky Mendez announces his candidacy for the US Senate, while Dave chats with ""Hillary Clinton"" (Gerard).
Episode 207 : Rene Russo, Tori Amos
August. 12,1999
Dave takes up an offering for a preacher who played ""Who Your Deer Repellants.""
Episode 206 : Hugh Grant, The Mavericks
August. 11,1999
Dave announces that a crack in the building next door caused a temporary evacuation of the theater. Later, The Mavericks perform ""There Goes My Heart.""
Episode 205 : Claire Danes, Smash Mouth
August. 10,1999
Kreskin's knowledge of 70's backup singers is tested in a segment called ""Commodore or Pip?"" Later, Smash Mouth performs their smash hit ""All-Star.""
Episode 204 : Regis Philbin, Dave Attell
August. 09,1999
Paul refers to Regis as a bastard, only for the ""Millionaire"" host to retaliate.
Episode 203 : Ray Romano, Jeff Altman
August. 06,1999
During CBS Mailbag, Alan punches Dave. Later, Dave's former ""Starland Vocal Band Hour"" co-star Jeff Altman looks back at his tumultous television career.
Episode 202 : William H. Macy, George Miller, The Pretenders
August. 05,1999
Dave repeatedly shows footage of the Taco Bell chihuahua saying ""funkalicious."" Later, Dave and William H. Macy drink Tang spiked with Jack Daniels.
Episode 201 : Dave Foley, Jonathan Witherspoon, Old 97's
August. 04,1999
Dave shows the audience some stuff he bought on his recent vacation in a segment called ""Travel Souvenirs."" Later, ""Newsradio"" star Dave Foley promotes the movie ""Dick.""
Episode 200 : Tom Arnold, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes
August. 03,1999
Dave takes the outside cam to Joe G's for another round of ""Stop Calling Me Kitty.""
Episode 199 : Pierce Brosnan, Saffron Burrows, Jim Jeter
August. 02,1999
It's a very special night as Jim Jeter is about to log his one millionth mile on his 1982 Toyota Starlet. After reaching the milestone, Dave buys him a new used car.
Episode 198 : Lance Armstrong, Barry White
July. 30,1999
Dave chats with Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong; Paul's latest prediction: ""No more lox and bagels""; Sheryl Crow performs ""The Difficult Kind.""
Episode 197 : Bruce Willis, Heidi Klum
July. 29,1999
""Paul Shaffer's Countdown to the Millennium"" makes its triumphant return to the Late Show, and is now sponsered by Hillary Clinton and Larry King. Tonight's forecast: ""In the new millennium, people will freak out.""
Episode 196 : Samuel L. Jackson, Rita Wilson, Pete Townshend & Eddie Vedder
July. 28,1999
Biff helps out pedestrians walking on 53rd Street; Dave asks Paul about project identification; Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder perform ""Behind Blue Eyes.""
Episode 195 : National Hollerin' Champions, Garry Marshall, Los Lobos
July. 27,1999
Buckwheat Zydeco (nee Stanley Durrell) sits in on accordion; throughout the night, Shark the border collie chases Frisbees on 53rd Street; film director Garry Marshall plugs Runaway Bride.
Episode 194 : Ted Koppel, Isabella Rossellini, Macy Gray
July. 26,1999
Paul complains about the heat at Woodstock '99; Dave brags about Max Pappas and Team Rahal (a sign of things to come); Ted Koppel's evil twin Kenny is caught hosting Nightline in lieu of his more well-known brother.
Episode 193 : Charles Grodin, Alanis Morrisette
July. 23,1999
Paul asks what the point of the Secret Word is, and after it's revealed (""throb""), Dave replies with ""I'm tired of being held hostage by your psychotic delusions."" Also, Mujibur and Sirajul preview the new Alan Kalter dart board, and Alan punches them.
Episode 192 : Catherine Zeta-Jones, Buzz Aldrin, Jamiroquai
July. 22,1999
The Hillary Clinton/Larry King Secret Word is ""meehnkee""; Dave ""performs"" at Woodstock '99, then declares that Limp Bizkit kicks ass; Buzz Aldrin drops by to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the moon landing.
Episode 191 : Matthew Broderick, Dennis Regan
July. 21,1999
The Hillary Clinton/Larry King Secret Word is ""mommy""; Dave asks a question to Einstein's Brain (voice of Alan Kalter); perfect game winner David Cone presents the Top Ten.
Episode 190 : U.S. 1999 World Cup Women's Soccer Team, Jim Gaffigan
July. 20,1999
The Dan Quayle/Larry King Secret Word is ""pie""; Dave finally meets the entire U.S. Women's World Cup champion soccer team, though Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain do most of the talking; ""Rita Buttgas"" is introduced as the first Secret Word three-time winner; Dave asks Paul if they can trade the horn section for the soccer team.
Episode 189 : Don Rickles, Dave Mirra, Patty Griffin
July. 19,1999
The Larry King/Dan Quayle Secret Word is ""sphygmomanometer""; Dave briefly comments on the passing of JFK Jr.; Dave Mirra does bicycle stunts on 53rd Street, but after he has to cut it short due to rain, he pops wheelies inside the theater.
Episode 188 : Naomi Campbell, Jimmie Walker, Lucinda Williams
July. 09,1999
Dave points out that Paul is dressed from head to toe in white tonight, including a snazzy top hat; during Mailbag, The Guy on Fire is profiled on ""Biff Henderson's Where Are They Now?""; Lucinda Williams performs ""Concrete on Barbed Wire.""
Episode 187 : Jay Thomas, Jason Briggs
July. 08,1999
The Secret Word is ""prick,"" with the stock footage of the baby owls eating the rat joining an already crowded group of sponsors; John Mayall sits in; Jason Biggs promotes American Pie.
Episode 186 : Lindsay Davenport, Oliver Platt, Jeffrey Ross
July. 07,1999
Dave replies to a Zagat's survey; the Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""pestilence,"" with the Dan Quayle/Larry King Secret Word Jackpot standing at ""Thirteen hundred damn dollars!""; Oliver Platt promotes Lake Placid.
Episode 185 : Chris Rock, Sixpence None the Richer
July. 06,1999
An audience member attempts to button Dave's jacket; the Dan Quayle/Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""neoprene""; throughout the night, Biff stands next to a 45-pound block of ice on the sidewalk, giving Dave updates on its melting status; Sixpence None the Richer performs ""Kiss Me.""
Episode 184 : John McEnroe, George Jones
July. 05,1999
Dave shows footage of a taxi literally crashing the staff cookout out on 53rd Street; with temperatures hovering over 100 degrees, Biff dares to go outside and fry an egg on the sidewalk; Dan Quayle joins Larry King and the Women's Soccer Team as a sponsor of Alan's Secret Word (""one hot mother****er""); Tony Randall drops by to eat the egg.
Episode 183 : Stupid Human Tricks, John Leguizamo, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers
July. 02,1999
The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""pony""; during Mailbag, Biff, Kenny, and Dave Dorsett brag about their latest female conquests; John Leguizamo promotes Summer of Sam.
Episode 182 : Calista Flockhart, Jack Hannah
July. 01,1999
The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""highoeyazmuhoodhee""; Calista Flockhart's chat with Dave is interrupted by visions of the dancing baby from Ally McBeal busting a move with George Clarke; Bill DeLace poses as a Little League umpire for a remote Top Ten list.
Episode 181 : Piedmont Bird Callers, Avery Johnson, June Carter Cash
June. 30,1999
The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""peripatetic""; a bird caller from Piedmont, California does a drumroll for Dave; after a brief discussion over the difference between a mesa and a butte, Rob Burnett makes a quirky legal pad doodle that settles the issue once and for all.
Episode 180 : Mira Sorvino, Lyle Lovett
June. 29,1999
The World Cup Soccer Team Secret Word is ""oozing""; Montana park ranger (and past winner) ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) is announced as the winner of the Secret Word Tournament of Champions; Dave picks a fly out of his coffee.
Episode 179 : Colin Powell, Maurice Green
June. 28,1999
Tonight's Secret Word (""bird"") is brought to you by David Letterman's Women's World Cup Soccer Team, in honor of his latest celebrity crush. Quote Alan: ""They're hotter than a dancing bobcat with its ass on fire!"" Also, during a slideshow bit called ""Celebrity Summer Plans,"" Vinnie Magliulo reports live via satellite from Caesar's Palace giving the odds on the audience response to the jokes.
Episode 178 : Joey Lauren Adams, Spike Lee, Santana
June. 25,1999
The Larry King Secret Word is ""peptide""; Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty perform ""Smooth.""
Episode 177 : Rudolph Giuliani, Leslie Mann, The Pretenders
June. 24,1999
The Larry King Secret Word is ""linguine."" Also, to counteract with Hillary Clinton's recent decision to run for the US Senate in New York, Mayor Giuliani announces that he's running for the same office in Arkansas.
Episode 176 : Geri Halliwell, Richard Belzer
June. 23,1999
Jimmy Vaughan sits in; the Larry King Secret Word is ""entropic""; after an unusually aimless edition of ""New for Summer,"" Dave asks Paul, ""What is happening to this show?""
Episode 175 : Adam Sandler, Missy Elliot
June. 22,1999
The Larry King Secret Word is ""gabardine,"" and is followed by stock footage of four baby owls devouring a rat. Also, Dave shows the audience an autographed photo of the US Women's World Cup Soccer Team in Late Show, and stops the show several times to ogle the ladies.
Episode 174 : Felicity Huffman, Andy Dick, Elvis Costello
June. 21,1999
The secret word (""rodeo"") is now sponsored by Larry King, whom according to Alan ""looks like an owl""; ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) is introduced as the latest winner of the faux contest; Pat Farmer comments on the NBA Finals from backstage; Andy Dick starts cutting his hair in mid-interview, and afterwards a very annoyed Kenny Sheehan breaks out the dust-buster.
Episode 173 : Julianna Margulies, Jon Stewart
June. 18,1999
Anton is introduced as Buddy Rich Jr., the ""bastard son"" of the legendary jazz drummer; Hosie Cow makes a cameo in the new Austin Powers movie; the Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""whipknockvonwhipknocky,"" but Dave forces Alan to change it to ""newt.""
Episode 172 : Mike Myers, Ben Lee
June. 17,1999
Al Gore appears on ""The Paul Shaffer Show""; The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""tourniquet""; Mike Myers promotes Austin Powers 2.
Episode 171 : David Schwimmer, Brandi Chastain, Seth Green
June. 16,1999
The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""pigment,"" while Dave chats (and becomes infatuated) with Brandi Chastain of the US Women's World Cup Soccer Team.
Episode 170 : Roseanne, Susan Tedeschi
June. 15,1999
The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""dick"" again, but it's eventually changed to ""bunny."" Also, Dave has another one of his long-winded chats (via satellite) with the Preston Luggage Company in Dallas, where he lets a customer set his own price (five dollars) for a snazzy carry-on bag.
Episode 169 : Tim Robbins, Oscar De La Hoya, Dane Cook
June. 14,1999
The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""amputation""; the latest roll call introduces Biff's pint-size clone ""Mini-Biff"" and Calvert dressed up as a Hosie Cow; Tim Robbins promotes Arlington Road.
Episode 168 : Heather Graham, David Wells
June. 11,1999
Edgar Winter sits in; the Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""dick""; Heather Graham promotes Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.
Episode 167 : Ray Romano, Jewel
June. 10,1999
After appearing in an ad for Hosie Cow, Alan announces that the secret word is ""inflammation."" Also, Tony nominee Brian Dennehy presents the Top Ten.
Episode 166 : Timothy Hutton, Christine Lahti, Cast of It Ain't Nothing But the Blues
June. 09,1999
The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""whippy""; last night's winner ""Barbara Sanchez"" (Jude Brennan) is presented with $400 and a fully functional Hosie Cow; Alan imagines what effect Y2K will have on the country.
Episode 165 : Jeff Foxworthy, Kristin Davis, Snoop Dogg
June. 08,1999
The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""escarpment""; Dave plays a new game at Joe G's where a contestant must start a conversation and brings up the weather within sixty seconds (he won); Snoop Dogg plugs his new album.
Episode 164 : Dan Rather, Nancy Mace, Randy Newman
June. 07,1999
Tonight's secret word (""emetic"") is now sponsored by a lawn-watering device called ""Hosie Cow""; Biff stands outside holding a popsicle in one hand and a Creamsicle® in the other, determining which will melt first (the popsicle); Dave chats with Nancy Mace, the first female graduate of The Citadel.
Episode 163 : Jennifer Lopez, Ira Glass
May. 28,1999
The secret word is ""bituminous""; Lou Rawls continues to lounge in the green room; during Mailbag, ""Billy Blanks"" (Gerard) gives a rather half-hearted demonstration of Tae-Bo.
Episode 162 : Bill Murray, Everlast
May. 27,1999
Jay Johnson wins the secret word ""contest"" again; throughout the night, Lou Rawls sits in the green room; tonight's secret word is ""litmus""; Everlast performs ""Ends.""
Episode 161 : Kid Scientists, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Chapin Carpenter
May. 26,1999
Anton is again introduced as Buddy Rich, Jr.; Paul pays $102,000,000 for a ticket to see the new ""Star Wars"" prequel; Dave shows Sarah Jessica Parker a recent clip of Matthew Broderick chatting on the show with his fly open.
Episode 160 : Kate Capshaw, Britney Spears
May. 25,1999
Dave tries calling Hawaii again; the secret word is ""asparagus""; Kate Capshaw tries to call her vacationing husband (Steven Spielberg) in Hawaii but she gets a busy signal; Britney Spears performs ""…Baby One More Time.""
Episode 159 : Harry Connick Jr., Damon Wayans
May. 24,1999
Dave goes on a fury as to what constitutes the dinners given as prizes during ""Know Your Current Events""; the secret word is ""announcer""; Dave Dorsett doodles on a camera; Tony ruins the ending of the new ""Star Wars"" prequel in Spanish.
Episode 158 : Natalie Portman, Tom Everett Scott, J. Geils Band
May. 21,1999
Tonight's audience hails from Boston, Massachusetts. The backdrop, as always, is altered to resemble the Beantown skyline; Dave shows various great moments in Red Sox history, showing Carlton Fisk's 1975 World Series homer three times; Bill DeLace impersonates a hot dog vendor a remote Top Ten; Nomar Garciaparra walks across the stage to a Standing O; Natalie Portman promotes Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Episode 157 : Helen Hunt, Courtney Love, Hole
May. 20,1999
The secret word is ""Alan""; Dave shows a one dollar bill folded so it would be shaped like a ring, courtesy of a ""Know Your Current Events"" participant; Helen Hunt promotes the final episode of Mad About You.
Episode 156 : Tom Selleck, Bob Barker, Leon Russell
May. 19,1999
The secret word is ""turf""; various members of the staff appear in a series of film promos, including Biff in Eyes Wide Shut; a recently clean-shaven Tom Selleck is treated to a video tribute to his facial hair.
Episode 155 : Keri Russell, Aretha Franklin
May. 18,1999
Dave calls Aloha Meats in Honolulu to see if they answer the phone by saying ""aloha""; the secret word is ""polymer""; Dave and Shecky hang out with a Star Wars fan; Aretha Franklin attempts to sing ""Nessun Dorma.""
Episode 154 : Julia Roberts, Alice Cooper
May. 17,1999
The secret word is ""molar,"" while Dave measures Julia Roberts' waist.
Episode 153 : Bill Cosby, Jon Favreau
May. 14,1999
With tonight's audience being from the City of Brotherly Love, Biff heads to Philly to get in training a la Rocky. For his efforts, he is given a medal by Philadelphia Mayor Edward Rendell and Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank.
Episode 152 : Kevin Kline, Leelee Sobieski, Beth Orton
May. 13,1999
Dave bring out the seven supposed winners of last night's secret word contest (including Mike McIntee and the Stangel brothers); tonight's secret word is ""scooter""; an audience member from Florida plays Paul's piano is lieu of ""Know Your Current Events""; teen actress Leelee Sobieski promotes the CBS miniseries Joan of Arc.
Episode 151 : Kathie Lee Gifford, Deana Carter
May. 12,1999
Dave makes a nonsense rant about Barry Manilow; the secret word is ""winky""; during ""Dave's Record Collection,"" Tony goes berserk over a comment made by Dave, and he gets thrown out by Bill DeLace.
Episode 150 : Ben Stiller, Camryn Manheim, Eve 6
May. 11,1999
Thirteen-year-old blues phenomenon Ben Robinson sits in; the secret word is ""stick""; Bob Borden walks onstage to hype his new catchphrase: ""Next time bring your sister, you hump.""
Episode 149 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Regan
May. 10,1999
The secret word is ""ball""; an audience member is stifled by a barbershop quartet in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""; a dog gets injured during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" prompting Dave to keep on eye on him in the green room.
Episode 148 : Kelsey Grammer, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band
May. 07,1999
In honor of tonight's travel-weary audience (everybody's from Nashville), Biff hangs out at the Grand Ole Opry while Nashville Predators captain Tom Fitzgerald presents the Top Ten.
Episode 147 : Brendan Fraser, Jesse Jackson, Bonnie Raitt
May. 06,1999
Cold opening: Jesse Jackson makes an insincere apology to Dave for his tardiness in last night's show. Also, ""Marlene DiBenedetto"" (Jude Brennan) wins the secret word again, and the Hi-Ho girls present the $200 check.
Episode 146 : Denny Brauer, Kelly Willis, Jesse Jackson
May. 05,1999
The secret word is ""undershirt""; Dave shows (bogus) footage of Roberto Benigni making an ass of himself at the Country Music Awards; World Bass fishing champ Denny Brauer is bumped up after Jesse Jackson's limo arrives late.
Episode 145 : Earvin Magic Johnson, Sara Gentile, Silverchair
May. 04,1999
The secret word is ""incinerate""; Paul Fiore tries to parallel-park outside; Dave chats with a twelve-year-old girl who wants to save the dying art of ice cream trucks.
Episode 144 : Tom Brokaw, Robbie Williams
May. 03,1999
Dave claims he's filed a $100 million lawsuit against the surgeon general; Dave pays an attractive audience member $200 for saying tonight's secret word (""thimble""); Robbie Williams performs ""Millennium.""
Episode 143 : Glenn Close, George Hamilton, Elvis Crespo
April. 30,1999
In honor of tonight's audience, the backdrop is altered to show the skyline of Miami, Florida; Biff visits a retirement community in Coral Gables; ten Florida residents present the Top Ten, with Dave counting down in Spanish; Dave eats suntan lotion.
Episode 142 : Ted Danson, Sarah Ferguson, Madness
April. 29,1999
The secret word is ""carrot,"" and Dave introduces another supposed winner (writer and Boston native Jay Johnson); to prove a point, Dave quizzes Paul on a cut of meat; during a new segment called ""Alan's Celebrity Birthday,"" a caption reading ""jackass"" with an arrow pointing at Alan appears on the screen, so Big Red storms off to the control room and punches Jerry.
Episode 141 : Dustin Hoffman, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Folds Five
April. 28,1999
The secret word is ""boat""; Paul, Felecia, Will, and Sid perform ""Songs for Pedestrians""; Ted Danson lurks in the backdrop during Dave's chat with Mary Steenburgen.
Episode 140 : Martin Lawrence, Michelle Williams, Eddie Brill
April. 27,1999
Dave claims there was a secret word winner last night, then brings out Connecticut housewife ""Marlene DiBenedetto""; the secret word is ""hat,"" with the jackpot going back down to a hundred damn dollars; Dave makes another shout-out to the Manhattan Chili Company.
Episode 139 : Matthew Broderick, Ben Stein, The Cranberries
April. 26,1999
Dave discusses the various bars and/or grills that have been next door to the theater, and wishes the best of luck to its current incarnation, The Manhattan Chili Company; the secret word is ""kitty""; Paul gets spun off into his own talk show, during which he has a (bogus) heart-to-heart with Monica Lewinsky; Dave has a sample of the chili.
Episode 138 : John Cusack, Jack Hanna
April. 16,1999
A technical difficulty turns Dave's face and tie blue during the monologue; the secret word is ""tubular""; during Mailbag, Dave shows us the video guide ""Biff Henderson's How to Become a Chick Magnet.""
Episode 137 : David Spade, Tim Couch, Eagle-Eye Cherry
April. 15,1999
Dave mentions the sudden and untimely death of Bill Wendell; the secret word is ""Melon""; with no clip available, Biff and David Spade reenact a scene from his new movie Lost & Found; Tim Couch of the Kentucky Wildcats (and later the Cleveland Browns) and Dave throw a football into a exact same taxi window; Dave mistakenly refers to the show as ""Late Night.""
Episode 136 : Kate Winslet, Darrell Hammond, Mandy Barnett
April. 14,1999
The secret word is ""quadricentennial,"" and after doubling the stakes on last night's show, Dave ""raises"" them to an even hundred million; on a variation of a recurring bit, Biff goes out in traffic, harassing people with a bullhorn; Dave increases the jackpot again to $150,000,000; Darrell Hammond does his trademark Clinton impression.
Episode 135 : Kevin Spacey, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
April. 13,1999
The secret word is ""hegemony,"" and Dave doubles the current jackpot from $1100 to $2200; Kathie Lee Gifford sings Dave a late happy birthday song, and later he shows a clip of her left buttock mysteriously sagging as she walked offstage; Kevin Spacey enters the stage on an electric scooter.
Episode 134 : Elle Macpherson, Don Zimmer, John Mellencamp
April. 12,1999
Paul announces celebrities will come by all evening to wish Dave a happy birthday, and for some strange reason Martha Stewart drops by three times; the secret word is ""diplopia""; to settle an argument, Dave shows the audience a map of the Panama Canal.
Episode 133 : Bill Maher, Khalid El-Amin, Marc Maron
April. 09,1999
Paul makes his second ""Countdown to the Millennium"" prediction since the designation: ""Everybody's going to take out a lot of cash. Forget about the cash."" Also, Dave calls Jay Leno ""a hump,"" then ponders what it would be like if Jesus was a guest on the show.
Episode 132 : George Stephanopoulos, Molly Shannon, Andrea Bocelli
April. 08,1999
The secret word is ""ischemia,"" while SNL star Molly Shannon promotes Never Been Kissed.
Episode 131 : Lennox Lewis, Dr. Bertrand Piccard & Brian Jones
April. 07,1999
Throughout the night, local teens with learner's permits parallel park on 53rd Street. At the end of the show, Dave attempts parallel parking and nearly embarrasses himself.
Episode 130 : Drew Barrymore, Scott Wolf, Barenaked Ladies
April. 06,1999
The secret word is ""millipede""; right after the second-ever edition of ""Know Your Cuts of Meat,"" Dave calls one of the previous owners of his Meat Identification Kit.
Episode 129 : Charles Grodin, David Arquette, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Kris Kristofferson
April. 05,1999
The secret word is ""flange""; Dave holds up a certificate that makes Late Show the ""Official Late Night Talk Show of the Millennium""; Biff annoys Yankees players during his 2nd annual trip to their Spring Training camp in Florida; Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson, with a little help from Kris Kristofferson, perform a memorable duet.
Episode 128 : Marilu Henner, Master P, Greg Fitzsimmons
April. 02,1999
Charlie Daniels sits in on fiddle; the secret word is ""mahagony""; comedian/commentator Greg Fitzsimmons remarks on domestic life.
Episode 127 : Dennis Hopper, Jason Nastke, The Corrs
April. 01,1999
The secret word is ""nemonurwingy,"" but Dave accuses Alan of making it up (which he did), so he changes it to ""balloon."" Also, after The Corrs perform, Dave decides that ""Corrs"" must be Irish for ""babes.""
Episode 126 : Steve Martin & Goldie Hawn, Jim Calhoun, Joe Henry
March. 31,1999
The secret word is ""sociopathic,"" while Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn promote the upcoming remake of The Out-of-Towners.
Episode 125 : Laurence Fishburne, Sister Carol Anne Corley, Wilco
March. 30,1999
The opening sequence is altered; the secret word is ""taconite""; Dave chats with Sister Carol Anne Corley, a nun who's also a master of fly-fishing.
Episode 124 : Marv Albert, Diane Lane, Blur
March. 29,1999
Dave hollers about 60 Minutes, then claims that somebody won the Secret Word ""contest"" on Friday; tonight's Secret Word is ""meniscus,"" with the jackpot reduced to a hundred dollars; Blur (featuring the Boys Choir of Harlem) performs ""Coffee & TV.""
Episode 123 : Ron Howard, Charlotte Church
March. 26,1999
Dave bids farewell to Tom Snyder (his last show aired that night), then says get well to Johnny Carson (who had major surgery). Also, the secret word is ""elliptical.""
Episode 122 : Elton John, Henry Kissinger, LeAnn Rimes
March. 25,1999
The secret word is ""bilious,"" which is coincidental because Dave feels under the weather. Also, Elton John and Leann Rimes perform ""Written in the Stars.""
Episode 121 : Stupid Human Tricks, Craig Kilborn, Emmylou Harris, Linda Rondstadt, and Dolly Parton
March. 24,1999
The secret word is ""shipjack""; Dave shows a meat identification kit, complete with photographs of each form of meat; Craig Kilborn promotes his new talk show; Emmylou Harris and a rotund Linda Ronstadt perform Leonard Cohen's ""Sisters of Mercy.""
Episode 120 : Elizabeth Hurley, Katie Holmes, Cake
March. 23,1999
The secret word is ""Ionosphere,"" with the prize now standing at ""$1700 damn dollars!"" Meanwhile, Gaines awkwardly interrupts Dave's interview with Elizabeth Hurley to answer a question Dave asked Rob Burnett at the start of the show.
Episode 119 : Norm MacDonald, Jeff Beck
March. 22,1999
The secret word is ""lederhosen""; the second-ever ""Alan Kalter's Where Are They Now?"" reveals that Alan Hale, Jr. has been dead for several years now; Don King helps Norm MacDonald promote his new show.
Episode 118 : Chazz Palminteri, Jeff Altman, Everclear
March. 05,1999
The secret word is ""melancholia,"" while ""Oprah"" (Pat Farmer) flirts with ""John Travolta"" (Kenny Sheehan).
Episode 117 : Billy Crystal, George Miller
March. 04,1999
The secret word is ""viscous,"" while George Miller rants about the media.
Episode 116 : Kid Turkey Callers, Mark Wahlberg, Fresh Step
March. 03,1999
Dave rants about tonight's Barbara Walters/Monica Lewinsky interview; the secret word is ""luggage,"" with the grand prize reaching $1300; the latest roll call singles out Tom Cruise's manicurist, Tom Cruise's dressmaker, and ""Tom Cruise"" (Calvert) himself; Dave and Paul comment on the death of Dusty Springfield.
Episode 115 : Ian McKellen, Reese Witherspoon, The Roots & Erykah Badu
March. 02,1999
The secret word is ""saluki""; live via satellite, the employees of the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama opens up suitcases; The Roots (featuring Erykah Badu) performs ""You Got Me.""
Episode 114 : Brooke Shields, Peter Hillary
March. 01,1999
Episode 113 : James Coburn, Will Ferrall, Marvelous Three
February. 26,1999
The secret word is ""combustible,"" and the stakes have been raised to an even thousand; during Mailbag, Harold Larkin starts bleeding from the neck, which happens to be a common side effect of using Head & Shoulders shampoo; Will Ferrell sings about things at random.
Episode 112 : Eriq La Salle, Homer Hickman, Blondie
February. 25,1999
The secret word is ""corpuscular."" Meanwhile, Dave chats with Homer Hickam, the NASA shuttle instructor whose life inspired the recent film October Sky.
Episode 111 : Uma Thurman, Tom Green, De La Guarda
February. 24,1999
The secret word is ""barnacle;"" Dave answers a phone call from Sweden; in a segment about the hype surrounding Star Wars Episode One, George Clarke impersonates Mark Hamill.
Episode 110 : Kid Scientists, Jesse Ventura
February. 23,1999
Alan's secret word is ""bobcat,"" and the jackpot now stands at ""seven hundred damn dollars!"" Also, Kreskin participates in a new game called ""North Dakota/South Dakota,"" where he must correctly guess which state a mystery person is calling from.
Episode 109 : Matthew Broderick, Sheryl Crow
February. 22,1999
Dave takes five minutes to comment on the sudden death of Gene Siskel, then shows a clip from his last appearance on the show; Alan interrupts to show everybody his gritty new 10-10-346 ad; Dave claims that if you want to hear #1 of the ""Top Ten Mike Tyson Complaints About TV,"" you have to go to his web site.
Episode 108 : Lauren Bacall, Greg Smith, Sugar Ray
February. 19,1999
The secret word is ""buttress""; during Mailbag, Dave and Linda Tripp appear on $25,000 Pyramid; ten hot dog vendors present the Top Ten.
Episode 107 : Magic Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jewel
February. 18,1999
The secret word is ""hydraulic""; Dave gives a photographer in the audience a Polaroid to shoot pictures during the show; Jake Gyllenhaal plugs October Sky.
Episode 106 : Andie MacDowell, Mike Judge, Julian Lennon
February. 17,1999
The secret word is ""mongoose""; ten West Point cadet presents the Top Ten; Julian Lennon performs The Beatles' ""Don't Let Me Down.""
Episode 105 : Andy Garcia, Tara Lipinksi, Wendy Liebman
February. 16,1999
Lou Soloff of Blood, Sweat and Tears sits in with the horn section; Alan's secret word is ""magnesium""; Dave chats with champion figure skater Tara Lipinski.
Episode 104 : Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce
February. 15,1999
Tonight marks the debut of ""Alan Kalter's Secret Word."" Tonight's utterance: ""gristle."" Also, racing star Jeff Gordon presents the Top Ten, while Dave gives the blue cards for the ""What They'll Be Doing Next"" segment to Corky Ramirez to send to the comedy museum.
Episode 103 : Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, Ondar
February. 12,1999
Dave discusses signature sign-offs and announces his new one will be ""Keep a light coat of oil on it""; during Mailbag, Gerard discusses nudity in film and gets distracted by his speech very easily; Richard Simmons flies around a la Cupid before his interview, but storms off after Dave kisses Nadine and the Mailbag Girl.
Episode 102 : Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Hootie & The Blowfish
February. 11,1999
Orlando Antigua of the Harlem Globetrotters helps out during ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Sandra Bullock promotes Forces of Nature.
Episode 101 : Robin Wright Penn, Richard Kind, Chris Isaak
February. 10,1999
Dave rants about the internet, while Bob Borden literally searches for a valentine.
Episode 100 : Jeff Daniels, Fernanda Montenegro, Monica
February. 09,1999
Dave chats with (live via satellite) Al at Prestige Luggage Company in Dallas. Dave is so fascinated by him that the segment runs for almost fifteen minutes, and later Al presents #1 on the Top Ten list.
Episode 99 : Michael J. Fox, Rev. John & Ellena Cobb, Willie Nelson
February. 08,1999
""Biff Henderson's America"" makes a quick stop in Baker, Nevada. Also, Dave chats with the Reverend and Mrs. John Cobb, who tell their incredible story of how they met after a mailed marriage proposal never came through.
Episode 98 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Martha Stewart, Mitch Hedberg
February. 05,1999
Nile Rogers fills in for both Felicia and Will Lee, who are both sick; Martha Stewart has some fun with a batch of pinecones.
Episode 97 : Mel Gibson, Laetitia Casta, Fresh Step
February. 04,1999
Dave reads about Bucknell University for a ""KYCE"" participant; Laetitia Casta is interviewed twice.
Episode 96 : Tom Brokaw, Sean Patrick Flanery, Creed
February. 03,1999
Dave and Paul spend ten minutes discussing the new and improved ""Late Show"" home site; Dave chats with ""John Elway"" (Gerard) after the star quarterback is last minute no-show; Creed performs a garbled rendition of their hit ""Take Me Higher.""
Episode 95 : Tom Arnold, David Brenner, Catherine Bell
February. 02,1999
Dave mentions that through the wonders of science, Paul Shaffer had another baby over the weekend, and then introduces Bernard Shaffer in the green room; during ""Who Asked For It?"", an audience member demands to see something related to Groundhog Day, so ""a groundhog"" (Gerard) walks onstage and harasses Dave; Catherine Bell promotes J.A.G.
Episode 94 : Bill Cosby, Brendon Fraser, Ricky Scruggs & Vince Gill
February. 01,1999
It's the seventeenth anniversary of Dave's debut in late night, and what is he going to do to celebrate the milestone? ""Absolutely nothing."" Also, Tony Randall reports from yesterday's Super Bowl XXXIII, while Dave offers to sing the national anthem at next year's game.
Episode 93 : Cate Blanchett, Jason Schwartzman, Brandy
January. 29,1999
Dave announces he and Paul are trying to establish a video nexus; during Mailibag, Anton falls down an elevator shaft, while Paul and Dave shoot Regis with paintballs; ten firefighters present the Top Ten.
Episode 92 : Bill Murray, Shania Twain
January. 28,1999
Biff shows up with a tie for a ""Know Your Current Events"" contestant; Bill Murray promotes Rushmore and serenades Dave.
Episode 91 : Sophia Loren, The Mavericks
January. 27,1999
Dave and Paul discuss William Wood Lee Shaffer's diapers. Later, Paul interrupts the ""Shark Week"" segment with another Millennium prediction: ""The new black… will be black.""
Episode 90 : Alicia Silverstone, D.L. Hughley, Second Hand
January. 26,1999
Dave says a focus group doesn't like his ""Countdown to the Millennium"" segment, so Paul gives one last fact: ""Danny Aiello will get another series."" Rather than bow down in defeat, Dave introduces a segment called ""Shark Week,"" which actually started the previous night. The premise is that Dave and Paul try to talk about sharks, but quickly come to realize that they know almost nothing about them, and change the topic.
Episode 89 : Yasmine Bleeth, Adam Carolla, James Brown
January. 25,1999
Episode 88 : Jack Hanna, Patricia Arquette
January. 15,1999
Mailbag: Tony mentions he's taken up acting, then shows two remarkably similar clips from Patch Adams and Shakespeare In Love. Also, NBA head honcho David Stern presents the Top Ten.
Episode 87 : William Baldwin, Trisha Yearwood, Scott Ferrall
January. 14,1999
William Baldwin promotes ""Virus,"" while Biff rescues Dave's coffee mug after it falls over.
Episode 86 : Conan O'Brian, Alanis Morrisette
January. 13,1999
Tonight's ""Paul Shaffer Millennium Prediction"": health spas will not charge deposits. Upon hearing this, Dave wishes people would stop using the phrase ""happy camper."" Also, Dave goes a somewhat lengthy discourse about the Late Night show before introducing Conan O'Brien, while the latest episode of ""Next Time Bring Your Sister, You Hump"" goes on location to The Candy Store.
Episode 85 : Robert Duvall, Al Franken, B.B. King
January. 12,1999
During ""Small Town News,"" Dave sports a paper mustache.
Episode 84 : Gillian Anderson, Charlie Rose, Black Crowes
January. 11,1999
Sitting in with the CBS Orchestra tonight: the shirtless guy who was the ""T"" in ""Jets"" at last night's game. Also, The Black Crowes performs ""By Your Side.""
Episode 83 : Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Jim Gaffigan
January. 08,1999
""David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium,"" Day 2: Paul declares that he will mention a millennium-related fun fact every day for the rest of the year. Also, Jon Stewart promotes the recently overhauled talk show ""The Daily Show.""
Episode 82 : Lisa Kudrow, Terry Bradshaw, Jason Kuller
January. 07,1999
Dave announces the new name of the show will be ""David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium."" Also, the show profiles audience member ""Spencer Alderson"" (Leonard) of Sweden.
Episode 81 : Mira Sorvino, Terry Bradshaw
January. 06,1999
It's time for ""How Many Guys in Mouse Suits Can Fit into a Dunkin' Donuts?"" We never find out the exact number, though they do bring back doughnuts.
Episode 80 : Jennifer Jason Leigh, Liam Aiken, Greg Behrendt
January. 05,1999
Biff just can't get enough of the green screen in the hallway; tonight's participant in ""Please Stop Calling Me Monty"" jams with the band; Dave chats with child actor Liam Aiken.
Episode 79 : Sarah Jessica Parker, David Remnick, Bryan Callan
January. 04,1999
Biff pretends to stand in Times Square again, this time reporting about the weather. Also, Sarah Jessica Parker promotes the second season of ""Sex & The City.""
Episode 78 : Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.
January. 01,1999
Jon Voight promotes two films, ""Enemy of the State"" and ""Varsity Blues.""
Episode 77 : Stupid Human Tricks, Nathan Lane, St. Luke's Bottle Band
December. 31,1998
Kamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.
Episode 76 : Jay Thomas, Vinny Testaverde, Patti Smith
December. 30,1998
Throughout the night, Chicago announcer ""Ray Clay"" fills in for Alan, making inane announcements and usurping the Top Ten from Dave. Also, a Late Show tradition is born when Jay Thomas shows Jets QB Vinny Testaverde how to throw a football at the top of the Christmas tree.
Episode 75 : James Woods, David Brenner, Cast of But Boy Could He Sing
December. 29,1998
Bisbee, North Dakota is investigated in the latest edition of ""Biff Henderson's America.""
Episode 74 : Chazz Palminteri, Ann Curry, Rufus Wainwright
December. 28,1998
Dave talks about the recent successes of the New York Jets, so Harold Larkin goes outside to alter the ""Jets Suck"" graffiti on the wall; Biff keeps changing sweatshirts; ten beautiful women present the Top Ten.
Episode 73 : John Travolta, Darlene Love
December. 23,1998
Soon-to-be-traded Yankees pitcher David Wells sits in the audience; the first of tonight's two Top Ten Lists is interrupted by a claymation segment with Dave and Santa; Cissy Houston and Roberta Flack join Darlene Love and Bette Sussman for their annual presentation of ""Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).""
Episode 72 : Charles Grodin, John Witherspoon, Jessye Norman
December. 22,1998
Dave refunds $50 to an audience lady with a Late Show sweatshirt; a Joe G's customer appears in the hastily-produced film trailer for the faux movie ""Badge of Honor III""; ten department store Santas present the Top Ten; Jessye Norman featuring Harry Huff sing ""Go Tell It To The Mountain.""
Episode 71 : Barbara Walters, Josh Hartnett, Cyndi Lauper
December. 21,1998
The latest roll call mentions ""Gus, who guy who owns property onstage"" and ""Tony Randall as Ricky, the stagehand who looks like Regis Philbin.""
Episode 70 : Julia Roberts, David Kelly
December. 18,1998
During Mailbag, Alan gives the audience an unusual egg nog recipe, while Dave answers the question, ""Where did Hanukkah come from?"" by stating it that was named after a nice man named Steve Hanukkah.
Episode 69 : Jeff Goldblum, Angelina Jolie, Third Eye Blind
December. 17,1998
Live from sunny Los Angeles, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' Countdown to December 18,"" followed by ""Casey Kasem's Countdown to Dick Clark's Rockin' Countdown to December 18."" When it strikes midnight, Casey is nearly drowned in a sea of confetti.
Episode 68 : Susan Sarandon, Marc Weinberg, Vienna Choir Boys
December. 16,1998
While Paul and the Orchestra perform ""Songs for Pedestrians,"" Dave trims his tie. Also, a ""Welcome Communists"" banner hangs onstage.
Episode 67 : Val Kilmer, Ricky Williams, Billy Bragg & Natalie Merchant
December. 15,1998
In lieu of a giant meatball, a pastrami sandwich is placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree; Kreskin guesses if Tom Arnold (via telephone) will correctly spell ""Hanukkah.""
Episode 66 : Robin Williams, Natalie Merchant
December. 14,1998
Dave explains the impeachment process; Robin Williams hosts the PBS special ""The Shaffer Campaign: A Look Back,"" which details Paul's futile attempt to run for congress.
Episode 65 : Tom Brokaw, Famke Janssen, Emmylou Harris
December. 11,1998
Tom Brokaw drops by sporting a turtleneck sweater in lieu of his usual two-piece suit, and pretty soon Biff is handing out turtlenecks to the audience. By the end of the show, even Dave is wearing one.
Episode 64 : Meg Ryan, Whitney Houston
December. 10,1998
Dave compares an electrician that played ""KYCE"" to John Elway. Also, Meg Ryan plugs ""You've Got Mail.""
Episode 63 : Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic
December. 09,1998
Gerard plays an openly gay man in ""Who Asked For It?""; The Brooklyn Philharmonic plays the ""William Tell Overture.""
Episode 62 : Greg Kinnear, Jane Horrocks, Reggie McFadden
December. 08,1998
Live from Times Square, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' December 9 Countdown."" At the stroke of midnight, Greg Kinnear commutes from the theater to give Dick a kiss.
Episode 61 : Patrick Stewart, Jon Stewart, Faith Hill
December. 07,1998
It's ""Stewart Night,"" as all the guests share the same last name despite not being related. French Stewart chats with Dave via telephone, Calvert does his famous Rod Stewart impression, Martha Stewart hangs out in the green room, and Patrick Stewart and Jon Stewart plug their most recent projects. Oh yeah, and Faith Hill (not a Stewart) sings.
Episode 60 : Salma Hayek, Marilyn Manson, Caroline Rhea
November. 27,1998
Dave fusses over his hair, then messes around with it. Later, Salma Hayek plugs ""Dogma.""
Episode 59 : Michael Caine, Art Donavon, Jewel
November. 26,1998
Dave warns pedestrians (via his PA system) that the turkey is bad; a guy in the balcony talks to Dave about turning flips onstage; Paul correctly guesses that Dorothy baked a rhubarb pie.
Episode 58 : Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Berg, Bonnie Raitt
November. 25,1998
Jayson Williams of the Nets comments on the NBA lockout, then drops phony turkeys out the 4th floor window. Later, Gwyneth Paltrow plugs ‘Shakespeare In Love.""
Episode 57 : Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Roger Daltry
November. 24,1998
As he does almost every Thankgiving, Kreskin plays for pride in a little game called ""White Meat / Dark Meat."" Tonight, he correctly guesses that Dennis Franz (live via telephone) will have white meat for his holiday dinner.
Episode 56 : Helen Hunt, Ray Romano
November. 23,1998
James Cotton sits in; Dave discusses Dr. Kevorkian and the safest handling of a Thanksgiving turkey; the 5th anniversary special (which aired that night) is spoofed.
Episode 55 : Drew Barrymore, Siskel & Ebert
November. 20,1998
Todd Rundgren sits in, while Drew Barrymore walks onstage so that she can show what her new dog looks like.
Episode 54 : Christian Slater, Celine Dion & Bryan Adams
November. 19,1998
Drew Barrymore plugs ""Home Fries,"" while Celine Dion and Bryan Adams perform a duet.
Episode 53 : Cher, Jerry Springer
November. 18,1998
Episode 52 : Will Smith, Jack Hanna
November. 17,1998
Dave once again takes away Tony's gum, while Paul tries to flirt with Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.
Episode 51 : Kid Scientists, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey
November. 16,1998
Jayson Williams of the New Jersey Nets operates one of the cameras; a ""Kid Scientist"" from Naperville, Illinois cracks eggs; Cameron Diaz plugs ""Very Bad Things.""
Episode 50 : Donald Trump, Doug Flutie, Sarah Silverman
November. 13,1998
Episode 49 : Roma Downey, Kenneth Branagh, Goo Goo Dolls
November. 12,1998
Dave accuses Tony Mendez of goosing someone with a cue card; Roma Downey and Kenneth Branagh meet for the first time; Pat and Kenny sing the theme song to ""Pat and Kenny Read Oprah Transcripts.""
Episode 48 : Melanie Griffith, Walter Cronkite, Travis Tritt
November. 11,1998
Episode 47 : Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z
November. 10,1998
Tom Wolfe promotes his first novel in 11 years, ""The Man In Full.""
Episode 46 : George Michael, Col. Gail Halverson, Hanson
November. 09,1998
Dave mentions that Meryl Streep, tonight's scheduled guest and star of the movie ""One True Thing,"" had to cancel at the last minute. In place of the Oscar-winner is Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, who dropped candy on East German children during the airlift in 1949.
Episode 45 : George Pataki, Evan Metropoulis, P.J. Harvey
November. 06,1998
Dave chats with Evan Metropoulos, the 17-year-old CEO of the Bumble Bee Tuna Corp.
Episode 44 : Denzel Washington, Father Mike Berner
November. 05,1998
Tony gets scolded for chewing gum; shortly after appearing on ""Know Your Current Events,"" an audience member starts singing; Dave interviews a Catholic priest that won the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.
Episode 43 : Adam Sandler, Jayson Williams, Soul Coughing
November. 04,1998
Dave shows a clip of new Minnesota governor Jesse ""The Body"" Ventura in the movie ""The Running Man""; Senator Chuck Schumer presents the Top Ten; basketball star (and future alleged murderer) Jayson Williams lifts weights with one hand.
Episode 42 : Queen Latifah, Ellie Lammer, Darrell Hammond
November. 03,1998
Dave gives bogus election results; the outside cam goes to Joe G's for another round of ""Please Stop Calling Me Debbie""; Dave chats with Ellie Lammer, a 12-year-old who examined parking meters for a school project.
Episode 41 : Anthony Hopkins, Buzz Aldrin, Depeche Mode
November. 02,1998
New York Marathon winner John Kagwe runs through during the monologue, and is later followed by women's winner Franca Faicconi. Later, Dave spills coffee on his tie and suffers a nervous breakdown, which is followed by a safety message from Paul.
Episode 40 : Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black Sabbath
October. 30,1998
Dave announces the names of staff members who will run in the New York City Marathon; Biff gives out candy to the audience; Dave shows a box of Snoop Doggy Dogg dog biscuits, so David Diaz does an investigation of Dave plagiarizing the daytime talk show ""Donny and Marie.""
Episode 39 : Holly Hunter, Hunter S. Thompson, Garbage
October. 29,1998
Dave makes several jokes at the expense of septuagenarian spaceman John Glenn; Holly Hunter plugs Living Out Loud.
Episode 38 : Daniel Baldwin, Todd Solondz, Phil Collins
October. 28,1998
Biff shows outtakes from last week's World Series reports, while director Todd Solondz promotes ""Happiness.""
Episode 37 : Martin Short, Eddie Izzard, Phish
October. 27,1998
Dave cons a Joe G's customer into appearing in a bogus campaign ad; Eddie Izzard does stand-up.
Episode 36 : Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie Brill
October. 26,1998
Four shirtless guys (spelling ""YANKS"") bring out the Top Ten; Danny DeVito tries to sing.
Episode 35 : Naomi Campbell, David Wells, R.E.M.
October. 23,1998
Tony's eye itches, and Dave gives him a hard time for potentially screwing up the cue cards; during CBS Mailbag, Dave interrogates TV star ""Calista Flockhart"" (Gerard), who magically transforms into the dancing baby from her hit show ""Ally McBeal""; Dave welcomes World Series hero David Wells.
Episode 34 : Danny Glover, Cal Ripken Jr., R.E.M.
October. 22,1998
Biff participates in more interviews in part two of his World Series report, while Danny Glover plugs ""Lethal Weapon 4.""
Episode 33 : Jeff Daniels, David Cross, Mitch Hedberg
October. 21,1998
Dave and George Clarke go to Yankee Stadium, where the building engineer hits a home run.
Episode 32 : State Fair Champions, Ringo Starr
October. 20,1998
It's Dave's 3000th show in late night, so he celebrates by bringing Charles Grodin onstage to break the monotony of chatting with Paul. Later, Dave introduces some State Fair winners, including a 530-pound pumpkin and a middle-aged champion hog caller.
Episode 31 : Mark McGwire, Robert Benigni, Bruce Hornsby
October. 19,1998
The calvacade of mediocre crops continues as ""Joe Whitworth"" from Oregon walks onstage with a ""gigantic"" pumpkin; Biff presents a World Series Report despite a sore throat; Roberto Benigni plugs ""Life is Beautiful""; Mark McGwire does a little hitting practice on 53rd Street with Dave Dorsett's son Chris.
Episode 30 : Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl Crow
October. 09,1998
During CBS Mailbag, Tony bares his ass again, and The Foul-Mouthed Scenic Designer (Kathleen Ankers) lives up to her title.
Episode 29 : Isabella Rossellini, Stephen Baldwin, George Miller
October. 08,1998
Dave takes a look at Tony's hands, which have marker ink all over them. Later, George Miller comments on the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal.
Episode 28 : Jeff Goldblum, John Mellencamp
October. 07,1998
A new segment called ""This Day in Late Show History"" reveals that October 7 was a Saturday in 1994. Biff corrects Dave, telling him it was a Friday. Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Holy Man.""
Episode 27 : Elizabeth & Bob Dole, Joaquin Phoenix
October. 06,1998
Tony Mendez does a ""card trick""; Tito Puente contributes drumrolls to the Top Ten list; Dave shows a (bogus) new, improved $20 bill.
Episode 26 : Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, Semisonic
October. 05,1998
Dave experiments with how he can give the finger without being censored; Kelly Preston promotes ""Holy Man.""
Episode 25 : Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts
October. 02,1998
During CBS Mailbag, Alan promotes ""Alan Kalter's Music To Make Love By,"" which includes two TV theme songs and a doorbell. Later, Steve Martin's lengthy absence from appearing on the show is explained in a little film called ""Dave and Steve's Gay Vacation.""
Episode 24 : Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Hedwig & The Angry Inch
October. 01,1998
Dennis, a baseball-bunting pig, waits throughout the show to shag some balls on 53rd Street. He ends up getting bumped after the ""Hedwig"" performance goes on too long.
Episode 23 : Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony Bennett
September. 30,1998
Warren fills in for Paul (out for Yom Kippur); Kelsey Grammer brings out his dog during his interview.
Episode 22 : Chris Tucker, Faith Ford, Eagle Eye Cherry
September. 29,1998
Dave lets Inky go on a ""gum break;"" George Clarke is introduced as operator of the Late Show hedge fund; Biff demands more scandals involving President Clinton; Chris Tucker promotes Rush Hour.
Episode 21 : Fran Drescher, Chris Kattan, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach
September. 28,1998
Musical guests Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach perform ""I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself."" Also, ""newly elected chancellor of Germany Gerhardt Schroeder"" sits in with the band ""all night long"" on alto sax.
Episode 20 : Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob Zombie
September. 25,1998
A fawn walks onstage during CBS Mailbag; comedian Jon Stewart promotes ""The Daily Show.""
Episode 19 : Howard Stern, Katie Holmes
September. 24,1998
Dave makes fun of Inky's summer camp outfit. Later, Howard Stern plays with his gut and strips to his underwear in order to show off his legs.
Episode 18 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin James
September. 23,1998
A gag promo for the TV series ""Biffy, The Umpire Layer"" is declared the worst joke ever seen on the show; an ""Audience Vote"" determines Rip Taylor as tonight's guest instead of an absentee Cindy Crawford; Kevin James does some stand-up to promote ""The King of Queens.""
Episode 17 : Jennifer Lopez, Meredith Viera, Lyle Lovett
September. 22,1998
Dave shows a (bogus) ad for ESPN2's ""Xtreme Presidental Perjury,"" while J.Lo promotes ""Antz.""
Episode 16 : Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie Chicks
September. 21,1998
Dave talks about a Steak House Onion Machine, while Michael J. Fox promotes his sitcom ""Spin City.""
Episode 15 : Vince Vaughn, Brian Benben, Brian Setzer Orchestra
September. 18,1998
Dave makes another rant pertaining to the CBS Watermark; kid Geography whiz Jonathan Estrada helps out during CBS Mailbag; Brian Benben promotes his new, self-titled (and quickly cancelled) sitcom.
Episode 14 : Denis Leary, George Hamilton
September. 17,1998
Dave apologizes for his affair with Angela Lansbury, while Biff apologizes for his affair with Dave's wife. Shortly afterwards, Dorothy calls and insults Dave.
Episode 13 : Bill Cosby, George Hamilton
September. 16,1998
Biff brings in scissors for a tie trim; Calvert impersonates Hank Williams, Jr.; Bill Cosby plays sax under the alias ""Philly Billy Be Bop.""
Episode 12 : Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince Gill
September. 15,1998
Dave shows a (bogus) Mastercard ad starring Ken Starr; Biff goes to Chicago for another Home Run Report; Jackie Chan does an great Elvis impression.
Episode 11 : Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The Blowfish
September. 14,1998
Dave congratulates the staff on the big Emmy win the previous night, then grills Rob Burnett for not kissing his wife just before he accepted the award.
Episode 10 : Jack Hanna, Gretchen Mol, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
September. 11,1998
During CBS Mailbag, Paul, Tony, Biff and Sid announce that they're going to tour the country as a CSNY-type guitar band.
Episode 9 : Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins
September. 10,1998
Dave stuggles to grow a beard; Charles Grodin promotes his talk show; Dave chats with the former Washington Senators pitcher who gave up Babe Ruth's 59th home run in 1927 (in his MLB debut, no less).
Episode 8 : Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna
September. 09,1998
Dave goes on a tirade about the CBS watermark on the lower right hand side of the screen. Later, Dave chats with the guy who caught Mark McGwire's 62nd Home Run ball.
Episode 7 : Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson
September. 08,1998
Biff makes another report from Busch Stadium, while Dave flirts with Andie MacDowell.
Episode 6 : Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon
September. 07,1998
Junior Brown sits in with the band, while Biff reports from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Episode 5 : Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6
September. 04,1998
During CBS Mailbag, Dave and the band play ""Let's Screw with Paul Shaffer's Mind.""
Episode 4 : Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna
September. 03,1998
Alan Kalter comments on home run record that is being chased by Mark McGwire; Dave announces that CBS ""just don't care 'bout"" the new fall lineup; Ray Romano talks about his family.
Episode 3 : Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson
September. 02,1998
Dave makes a lenghty rant about ""The Late Shift"" after an audience member asks him for an autograph; Martin Short sings the Top Ten List; Terry Bradshaw makes his predictions for the football season.
Episode 2 : Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers
September. 01,1998
Dave points out that the show has undergone budget cuts, which might explain the tiny cue cards Tony's holding. Later, Beau Bridges promotes his new series, ""Maximum Bob.""
Episode 1 : Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker
August. 31,1998
During a segment comparing President Clinton's vacation to Dave's, a stockbroker comes in for a hug.
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Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Sopranos
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
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The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
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30 Rock
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.
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The O.C.
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
Full House
After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.
Snowpiercer
More than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, the remnants of humanity inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe as class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out.
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