Late Show with David Letterman - Season 5
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Runtime: 63:60 Min
Quality: HD
First Air Date: Aug 30, 1993
Last Air Date: May 20, 2015
Episode: 4252 Episode
Season: 22 Season
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Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill
Dave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inexplicably break into...
Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck
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
Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona Apple performs...
Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle
Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray
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
Paul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head. Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker harass people in...
Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson
Dave calls the pay phone island outside so that an unsuspecting tourist could participate in a comedy skit. When nobody picks up a phone, Dave goes...
Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot
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
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
Dave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""
George Clooney, Bill Cosby
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
Biff delivers a housewarming gift to a Hooters franchise that just opened, and they send back buffalo wings. Later, an NBC nurse tends to Nicole...
Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall
Dave discusses aerosol cheese with last minute guest Chef Michael Lomonaco who says, ""It's great when you're driving, actually. You get a little...
Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter
Richard Simmons interupts ""Know Your Current Events""; Drew Carey presents ""Top Ten Signs You Work in a Bad Office""; 7-year-old Jonathan Lipnicki...
Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne
In a return to the popular theme nights of yore, the entire LATE SHOW audience consists of freshmen from NYU. During the show, Candice Bergen...
Fourth Anniversary Special
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
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
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
Cameron Diaz promotes ""A Life Less Ordinary,"" while the famed contortionist Veniamin does a demonstration.
Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow
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
Dave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.
Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men
Dave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.
Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear
Joe G. stars in the new crime drama ""Joey Ventura,"" and clips from the show are scattered throughout the night; Dave gives Paul crap for bumping...
John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters
Dave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.
James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis
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
""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""
David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry
1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's...
Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day
After Dave shows clips of past bunny antics, the Late Show presents ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get in the Times Square Disney Store?"" The...
Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon
Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually won. Later, Carly...
Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J
Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production of a ""Behind the...
Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth
WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul. Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""
Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark
Dave shows (bogus) footage of businessmen jumping out of windows on Wall Street; we take a look at ""What Dave Did with the Extra Hour from Standard...
Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant
Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after today's market...
Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli
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
Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.
Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown
In honor of the new movie ""Boogie Nights,"" Dave shows bogus clips of Paul and Nadine Hennelly in 70's-era porno films. Meanwhile, Tony impresses...
John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe
Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin Short appears for...
Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin
1997: We go to Joe G.'s in search of a political candidate, and we find an unsuspecting patron named Lee Holt. Later in the show, Lee becomes the...
Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes
Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie."" Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises himself as a audience...
Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee
Dave shows a fake ad for a PBS documentary about the band KISS. Later, a lady in the audience who Dave accidentally threw a blue card near is now...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman
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
""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
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
The greatest six minutes in Late Show history: When the Top Ten card is missing, Dave runs out of the theater, is hit by a cab, runs into Al Roker,...
Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20
Live from the Edwards Air Force Base, Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton race to earn the title of ""World's Fastest Movie Star."" Also, Bill...
Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed
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
Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.
Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello
It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water tower across the street...
Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood
Dave (supposedly) calls the Butterball Turkey Handling Hotline, while two mailmen (Leonard and Gerard) present a U.S. Post Office-sanctioned message...
Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar
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
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
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
Dave brings in cab driver Carlos Andrede, who becomes the master of ceremonies in the hastily-produced ""Carlos Andrede Thanksgiving Day Parade,""...
Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers
A high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""
Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers
It's time for another call to Dave's mom to play ""Guess the Pies""; tonight, she's baked coconut butterscotch pecan pie and cherry pie as well as a...
Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New
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
Grover Washington, Jr. sits in; Dave shows a Sing and Snore Ernie that he bought yesterday, and it's head tragically comes off with blood gushing...
Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya
Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel
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
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
Dave and Tony go to Giants Stadium so Tony can be a kicker, with a little help from Giants coach Jim Fassel, plus kickers Brad Daluiso and Danny...
Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown
A plastic Statue of Liberty, a giant meatball, and a pile of bagels are placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree. Later in the show, a preacher...
Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five
Dave annoys Paul with his impersonation of John Wayne speaking French: ""Bonjour, mon ami.""
Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson
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
""James Bond"" (Tom Manino) comes up from the audience at Dave's insistance. Later in the show, Pierce Bronson and his doppleganger go one-on-one. ...
Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. John
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
It's ""Holiday Tradition Night"" on the Late Show: Another Darlene Love/Bette Sussman performance of ""Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),"" along...
Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band
During Mailbag, ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview"" interrogates a man claiming to be Dick Clark. Later in the show, during Dave's...
Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey
David Sanborn sits in; Ms. Markey's kindergarten kids in Bowie, MD each write an essay titled ""If I Could Have One Wish""; Bridget Fonda promotes...
Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller
Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.
Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.
Like he does every year, Dave regales us with another one of his far-fetched New Year's stories. After Leon Pendarvis brings him down to earth, Dave...
Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple
Leon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat ‘98""; the outside-cam reveals...
Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb
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
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
CBS Mailbag: Chris Schmitt of Ottawa, Kansas asks why Biff has a scowl on his face. Biff comes onstage as a lobster is hooked on his backside. Later,...
Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
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
Mick Fleetwood sits in again, now joined by pianist Allen Toussaint. Also, tonight's ""May We See Your Photos, Please?"" is a surprising...
Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese
""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
Biff has hot towels for the audience, while the Spice Girls perform ""Stop.""
Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay
Mailbag: Biff stars in the Swedish sitcom knockoff ""Mjørk and Minde."" Also, famed session keyboardist Chuck Leavell sits in.
Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson
Dave finds three girls in the audience that have never slept with President Clinton; Bob Borden covers the Super Bowl, so Dave implies that Sparky...
Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris
Dave brings out his top intern Duane, who might be a Chippendale dancer on the side. Also, Dave complains about Late Show knockoffs and shows as an...
Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller
John Popper sits in; Dave does the first of his many all-Clinton monologues.
David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin
Ruth Brown sits in, while Dave makes crepes with child cooking prodigy Justin Miller.
Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe
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
Throughout the week, guitarist Mike Campbell fills in for Felicia, who has the flu; Dave mentions that yesterday was the sixteenth anniversary of the...
John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon
Anton introduced as Prince Randusi of Senegal; Mike Campbell is still here; ten interns present the Top Ten; John Goodman shows a clip of him jumping...
Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik
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
Dave chats Pam Amba and ""Honeymoon,"" the pig that saved her life.
Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain
It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Also, live via satellite, Dave chats with his...
Richard Simmons, John Elway
Throughout the night, ski-jumping dogs perform in the backdrop; Felicia returns; Dorothy Letterman makes her first report from Nagano.
Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers
Remote: Dave goes door-to-door in New Jersey again, this time to ask about the Winter Olympics. Also, to promote their new film, the reunited Blues...
Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley
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
While playing ""Know Your Current Events,"" a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, ""Passengers are our worst enemy."" ...
Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White
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
Live via satellite in Nagano, Japan: Dorothy's feeling under the weather, Biff and his wife Carolyn chat with Winter Olympic athletes. Also, Tony...
Mike Myers, Paula Cole
Mike Myers chats with (live via satellite) his mother, while Dorothy interrogates Picabo Street.
Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny
Regis, Paul, Mujibur and Sirajul help Dave learn how to skate a la Kristi Yamiguchi, while Dave and Jerry Foley observe and interview ""Future...
Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson
Almost halfway into the show, Dave suddenly leaves and gets into a cab that drives to Mexico, then San Francisco. Dave then boats across the Pacific,...
Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley
In ""Day in New York City with Olympic Judges,"" the one female judge gives Dave's performance in bed a 2.8; during Stupid Pet Tricks, Biff...
Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty
Paul Newman drops by to annoy Dave; outtakes from last week's ""Olympic Hopefuls"" piece are shown; Dave persuades a less-than-homesick Dorothy to go...
Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan
Dave points out that Rob Burnett made a cameo on last night's episode of Cosby; the editors of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue reveal that most...
Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin
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
Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano
Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak
As usual, Dave cheats in his annual competition with the World Grocery Bagging Champion. This years' sucker: Frank Urbancic. Also, Dave shows a...
Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora
In the latest ""Kid Scientists"" segment, Lee Marek and his prodigies demonstrate the concept of heat. Also, Richie Sambora performs ""All That...
Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt
Biff's latest celebrity interview involves a fat, bald guy claiming to be Leonardo DiCaprio.
Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt
Gerard hosts ""The Making of the Top Ten,"" a short documentary that reveals more about the writers' animosity towards Dave than the comedy bit...
Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski
Mailbag: Dave and his bodyguard (Bill DeLace) have a falling out. Also, Dave chats with 12-year-old inventor/entrepreneur Richie Stachowski, creator...
Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris
Dave wears glasses for the duration of the show (a sign of things to come); Sean Pelton fills in for Anton, whom Dave dubs ""Anton Zippy Stickwork;""...
John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains
It looks at first like the studio is being filled with green beer, but it turns out that one of the camera lenses have been tinted; ""Leonardo...
Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun
Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton
Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground
Dave shows a (bogus) ad for British Airways that is bursting with disclaimers; Laurie Diamond milks a cow backstage; another edition of ""Please Stop...
Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins
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
Paul is introduced as ""Ramone Conde""; Dave introduces Mishi, the world record holder for smallest man alive, and later Mishi holds a kitty to...
Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore
Paul is introduced as Al Roker; throughout the night, Pat Farmer throws basketballs from the roof and into a bathtub on 53rd Street; Dave complains...
Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller
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
Paul is introduced as Cubby O'Brien; Heather Graham meets The Guy on Fire; Alec Baldwin helps Heather in a weird April Fool's gag in which they sign...
Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia
Bruce Willis is live via satellite in Idaho from the set of his upcoming film ""Breakfast of Champions."" All night long he's inside a television...
Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland
Tom Hanks interrupts the monologue because he and Dave are dressed alike; throughout the night, spelling bee champ Edmund Gillette stands next to...
Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns
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
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
Throughout the night, Bob Borden tries to set off car alarms directly outside the theater; Dave announces that The Guy on Fire is willing to perform...
Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret
After mentioning a minor disagreement from earlier today, Dave announces his ""blood feud"" with director Jerry Foley; Mujibur and Sirajul appear on...
Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos
During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks if Dave has any plans to air his show from the space shuttle. Somehow as a response, astronaut Buzz Aldrin is seen...
Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean
Dave announces the birth of Jerry Foley's son; after showing footage from last year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter in a Easter...
Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan
The Guy Not on Fire announces that he is now available for commercials and endorsements, and later in the show he is seen in an ad for Sizzler. ...
Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle
The Guy Not on Fire appears in his first paid ad (for Elite Computers); a chat with Jason Alexander is interrupted by another inane special report by...
Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson
""Know Your Current Events"" is interrupted so that The Man Not on Fire can pitch the Biore® self-heating mask. Later in the show, Dave admits...
Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green
Amongst the festivities of ""Chicago Night"": Jerry Springer's bouncers stand on opposite sides of the stage; The Man Not on Fire appears in an ad...
Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis
Dave persuades an audience member named Gary to shave off his beard; The man who was on fire, then wasn't and is now on fire again promotes Kraus...
Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews Band
Willie ""Blue Moon"" Watts sits in on pedal guitar; Dave announces that there have been some technical difficulties they may prevent Johnny Depp from...
Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner
The latest roll call suggests that The Guy on Fire has officially sold out when he runs across the stage (in flames, of course) holding a sign for...
Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian Regan
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
Tonight's ""Stupid Human Tricks"": Richard Anthony of Ontario reaches back over his shoulder and gives himself a wedgie; John Rites of Nebraska fits...
Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher
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
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
Biff tries out tobacco juice spin art; Dave shows a clip from last night's show in which he mixed up ""Viagra"" with ""Niagara""; Biff teaches Sally...
Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green Day
Dave promotes his new talk show summer camp, while Green Day performs ""King for a Day.""
Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell
Biff goes to Texas to learn to be a cowboy, and to make tonight's audience (residents of Houston) feel more at home, Lyle Lovett shows up to sing an...
Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill
Dave visits a group of sailors on the audience, and one of them does a push-up onstage; Dave shows the audience today's (bogus) edition of The Family...
Christopher Reeve, Hanson
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
Dave notices the standby audience really has nothing to do, so makes them do a jigsaw puzzle. When they finish it at the end of the show, we see...
Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo Fighters
Dave gripes about the eight-minute late start for the show tonight due to golf coverage. Rapidly becoming despondent, he picks up a bottle of...
Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco Highrollers
Continuing a sweeps period trend of having the audience represent a different city, Dave greets 700+ residents of New Orleans, Louisiana. Keeping up...
Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie Merchant
The outside cam peers through the window of Dave's office to show the world a very hideous billboard promoting the sitcom Friends. Matthew Perry...
Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small Step
The outside cam returns to the Friends ad that Matthew Perry wrecked last night, and Dave explains why he shouldn't be sued; Rob Burnett draws...
Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul Asylum
Biff reports from a Bulls-Pacers playoff game; teen actress Scarlett Johansson promotes The Horse Whisperer; Rob Burnett is dressed to the nines...
Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The Flatlanders
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
A parody of VH-1's ""Behind the Music"" features Paul Shaffer's rise and fall and rise again, with testimonials from Kris Kristofferson, Eddie...
John Goodman, Esther Canadas, Sarah McLachlan
Dave updates his map of the various locales in which he has received speeding tickets; Dave mentions that the son of Dave Dorsett was selected in...
Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy Travis
All night long, animals lick the camera lens. Included are a pot-bellied pig, lemur, a skunk, a miniature horse, and a guy dressed as a cat (Film...
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell
Sarah Jessica Parker promotes her new HBO comedy Sex and the City, while ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery"" reveals the uglier side of Julia Roberts...
Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, Fastball
After being bumped the last two nights, Late Show intern Jeremy Weiner finally gets his moment in the sun in ""Dave Hangs with Interns,"" a segment...
George Carlin, Bob Saget, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Luscious Jackson, Rebekah
Live via satellite at the Beverly Hills Hotel in sunny Southern California, Walter Matthau gets a haircut. Also, Luscious Jackson, Emmylou Harris,...
Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo
Tonight's remote: Delivery guys deliver stuff to Dave's ""apartment"" in Flushing Meadows; items include a tree, a clown, beer, a sofa, a TV, and a...
Bill Cosby, Andy Dick
Dave tries to call Merv Griffin, but ends up chatting with his clueless receptionist; Dave shows a subpoena caddy he claims Martha Stewart made for...
Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman
Harrison Ford, Dane Cook
A Starbucks is opened inside the band section, while actor-comedian Dane Cook makes his television stand-up debut.
Charles Grodin, Paul Rodriguez
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
Live from the Beverly Hills Hilton, Casey Kasem arm wrestles bellhops; Dave and Tony look for the best steak restaurant in NYC; Dave chats with a boy...
David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks
The outside cam reveals the long line of people waiting with anticipation to see the next ""Charts and Graphs"" segment on June 30. Also, Dave is...
Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth
An audience member walks out in disgust when Dave reminds everyone that the next ""Charts & Graphs"" segment in not for another two weeks. Also,...
Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree
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
Overexcited soccer commentator Andres Cantor presents the Top Ten; Sean Lennon performs ""Home.""
Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve Yzerman
The Piedmont Bird Callers, once a favored act on Johnny Carson's show, make their third-ever appearance on Letterman. Also, Dave chats with Steve...
John McEnroe, The Pretenders
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
Tony gives Dave the finger, while up-and-coming singer/actress Jennifer Lopez promotes Out of Sight.
Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee Buffalo
Inspired by watching an episode of Wall Street Week where the panelists sit at a coffee table, Dave asks Biff to ""host"" the guests in the green...
Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard
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
Throughout the night, Pat and Kenny throw stuff off the roof, including two 5-gallon water jugs, a pinball machine, twenty gallons of paint, and a...
Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda Williams
After several weeks of hype, hoopla, and anticipation, Dave finally does a ""Charts and Graphs"" segment; Dave claims that there's a webcam of him on...
Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon
Thinking that it's robbing him of half of his audience, Dave shows phony clips of the X-Games competition being aired on cable; The Dixie...
Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls
In honor of Independence Day, Biff does a report from Colonial Williamsburg; Ben Stiller promotes There's Something About Mary; The Spice Girls make...
The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob Dole
During Mailbag, various staffers show the audience their baby pictures; Dave introduces a musical comedy troupe called ""The Beltway Bunch"" (a...
Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Dave points out an audience member that resembles Rupert; Dave gives a little league baseball team a pep talk; Cherry Poppin' Daddies perform ""Here...
Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker
Soul singer Chuck Jackson sits in; Dave shows the audience what a laugh track looks like; the audience is forced to sit through another edition of...
Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot
Some guy in a kimono sits in with the band; in honor of Antonio Banderas' new movie, Rob doodles on a legal pad to show what Dave would look like if...
Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies
Know Your Current Events: the husband of one of tonight's contestants volunteers to be put to sleep by hypnotist Dr. Neil Cavey. Feeling anxious due...
Gabriel Byrne, John Witherspoon, Tricky & P.J. Harvey
The ""Top Ten Cool Ways the Government Could Spend $63 Billion"" is followed by an investigation by WCBS reporter David Diaz, who scrutinizes the...
James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz
Live out on the street, we see the traffic ""congestion"" created by New York hosting the Goodwill Games; Dave changes his tie midway through the...
Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci Griffith
In the latest roll call, Dave signs ""Zorro"" (Anton), an audience member with an enormous cold sore, and ""Lynette the Late Show Opera Singer"" off...
Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian Wilson
Biff stands on the sidewalk in 95 degree heat as he tries to determine once again whether a Popsicle® or a Fudgesicle® will melt faster;...
Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan
Biff visits Branson, Missouri, while Marilu Henner unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into doing some calisthenics.
Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie Imbruglia
A new feature debuts, as Dave announces #3 on the Top Ten List at the start of the show; Mujibur and Sirajul lose their virginity on an internet...
Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos
Dave has a lengthy discourse on an article he read in Martha Stewart Living; ""Late Show Meteorologist"" Skip Hopson reports from 53rd Street; Tori...
Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo Dolls
A softball game between Late Show staffers and the cast of Miss Saigon is rigged by Dave; Anton goes into ""Buddy Rich, Jr."" mode and performs drums...
Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked Ladies
Dave shows a personal ad from the Washington Post that looks like it was written by President Clinton; Alan fantasizes about waffles; Paul serenades...
Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing Pumpkins
Dave chats with Jennifer Ringley, the Seattle-based college student best known for operating the voyeuristic website JenniCAM.
Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone
Dave points out an audience member who looks like Kenny Rogers; during ""Late Show en espanol,"" Tony walks out in a suit and bad wig and does a...
Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The Verve
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
Paul and Anton Fig participate in a game called ""Average Television Viewer vs. Late Show Television Viewer.""
Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton Marsalis
During the annual ""New for Summer"" segment, Mujibur and Sirajul are declared ""Late Show Prom King and Queen."" Later, Penn and Teller perform...
Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott
Dave feels highly suspect of the audience's intelligence during ""Know Your Current Events""; John Popper sits in with the band; Dave chats with...
Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues Traveler
John Popper is still sitting in with the band, while Doris Roberts promotes ""Everybody Loves Raymond.""
Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa Witherspoon
Biff goes outside to annoy people with a bullhorn. Later, Dave meets David Roth, a noted coin magician.
Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey Danger
Throughout the show, stockbrokers jump out of a fifth-story window.
Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair
""Riverdance"" performs live via telephone from Cincinnati. Later, Liz Phair promotes her new album, ""WhiteChocolateSpaceEgg.""
Angela Basset, Pete Townshend
Paul and somebody named ""Mary Beth"" host a spoof of ""Regis & Kathie Lee"" with Inky Mendez playing Gelman. Regis suddenly pops out of the...
Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein
Wesley Snipes promotes the movie ""Spawn.""