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Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill

Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill

Episode number: 1

Overview: Dave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inexplicably break into song.

Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck

Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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

Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple

Episode number: 3

Overview: Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona Apple performs ""Criminal.""

Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle

Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle

Episode number: 4
Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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

Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw

Episode number: 6

Overview: Paul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head. Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker harass people in Central Park.

Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson

Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson

Episode number: 7

Overview: Dave calls the pay phone island outside so that an unsuspecting tourist could participate in a comedy skit. When nobody picks up a phone, Dave goes on the street and invites a guy from Vermont to perform a musical number with Tony Randall.

Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot

Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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

Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius Rucker

Episode number: 9

Overview: 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

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee Gees

Episode number: 10

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

George Clooney, Bill Cosby

George Clooney, Bill Cosby

Episode number: 11

Overview: 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

Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's Property

Episode number: 12

Overview: Biff delivers a housewarming gift to a Hooters franchise that just opened, and they send back buffalo wings. Later, an NBC nurse tends to Nicole Kidman's cold.

Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall

Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall

Episode number: 13

Overview: Dave discusses aerosol cheese with last minute guest Chef Michael Lomonaco who says, ""It's great when you're driving, actually. You get a little squirt when you're driving.""

Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter

Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter

Episode number: 14

Overview: Richard Simmons interupts ""Know Your Current Events""; Drew Carey presents ""Top Ten Signs You Work in a Bad Office""; 7-year-old Jonathan Lipnicki promotes his new sitcom, ""Meego.""

Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne

Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne

Episode number: 15

Overview: In a return to the popular theme nights of yore, the entire LATE SHOW audience consists of freshmen from NYU. During the show, Candice Bergen presents a special college-themed Top Ten list.

Fourth Anniversary Special

Fourth Anniversary Special

Episode number: 16

Overview: 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

Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & Dunn

Episode number: 17

Overview: 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

Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith

Episode number: 18

Overview: 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, Adam Arkin, Veniamin

Episode number: 19

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

Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow

Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow

Episode number: 20

Overview: 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

Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield Four

Episode number: 21

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

Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men

Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men

Episode number: 22

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

Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear

Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear

Episode number: 23

Overview: Joe G. stars in the new crime drama ""Joey Ventura,"" and clips from the show are scattered throughout the night; Dave gives Paul crap for bumping into a cameraman; Bryant Gumbel promotes his soon-to-debut news program.

John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters

John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters

Episode number: 24

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

James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis

James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis

Episode number: 25

Overview: 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

Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard

Episode number: 26

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

David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry

David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry

Episode number: 27

Overview: 1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's Court,"" and ""Spin City.""

Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day

Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day

Episode number: 28

Overview: After Dave shows clips of past bunny antics, the Late Show presents ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get in the Times Square Disney Store?"" The answer: Three. Later, Stevie Starr shows Dave the magic of forcing yourself to regurgitate.

Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon

Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon

Episode number: 29

Overview: Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually won. Later, Carly Simon and Jimmy Webb perform a duet.

Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J

Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J

Episode number: 30

Overview: Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production of a ""Behind the Music""-type show.

Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth

Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth

Episode number: 31

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

Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark

Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark

Episode number: 32

Overview: Dave shows (bogus) footage of businessmen jumping out of windows on Wall Street; we take a look at ""What Dave Did with the Extra Hour from Standard Time""; Mariah Carey sings ""Butterfly.""

Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant

Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant

Episode number: 33

Overview: Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after today's market recovery. Later, Penn and Teller perform a new trick.

Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli

Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli

Episode number: 34

Overview: 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

Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene

Episode number: 35

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

Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown

Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown

Episode number: 36

Overview: In honor of the new movie ""Boogie Nights,"" Dave shows bogus clips of Paul and Nadine Hennelly in 70's-era porno films. Meanwhile, Tony impresses Dave with his clown costume.

John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe

John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe

Episode number: 37

Overview: Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin Short appears for exactly thirty seconds.

Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin

Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin

Episode number: 38

Overview: 1997: We go to Joe G.'s in search of a political candidate, and we find an unsuspecting patron named Lee Holt. Later in the show, Lee becomes the subject of a hastily-produced attack ad.

Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes

Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes

Episode number: 39

Overview: Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie."" Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises himself as a audience member in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""

Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee

Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee

Episode number: 40

Overview: Dave shows a fake ad for a PBS documentary about the band KISS. Later, a lady in the audience who Dave accidentally threw a blue card near is now wearing a cervical collar.

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

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

Episode number: 41

Overview: 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

Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis

Episode number: 42

Overview: ""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

Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan

Episode number: 43

Overview: 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

Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty

Episode number: 44

Overview: The greatest six minutes in Late Show history: When the Top Ten card is missing, Dave runs out of the theater, is hit by a cab, runs into Al Roker, and goes into Flashdancers and takes the card off one of the strippers. Shortly afterwards, Paul, missing his sheet music for the Top Ten, runs out of the theater, is hit by a tour bus, runs into Regis Philbin, and goes into the NY Stock Exchange, where he finds his sheet music on the floor. Just as Dave begins the Top Ten, Biff is missing his headset, so he runs out of the theater, is hit by a police horse, runs into Gavin MacLeod, and goes into a Burger King to grab a headset off a sales clerk. When he finally returns, there is no time left for the Top Ten.

Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20

Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20

Episode number: 45

Overview: Live from the Edwards Air Force Base, Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton race to earn the title of ""World's Fastest Movie Star."" Also, Bill Murray plugs ""The Man Who Knew Too Little.""

Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed

Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed

Episode number: 46

Overview: 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

Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna

Episode number: 47

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

Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello

Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello

Episode number: 48

Overview: It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water tower across the street from the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood

Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood

Episode number: 49

Overview: Dave (supposedly) calls the Butterball Turkey Handling Hotline, while two mailmen (Leonard and Gerard) present a U.S. Post Office-sanctioned message about on-the-job safety.

Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Episode number: 50

Overview: 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

Kirstie Alley, Luke Perry, Shengyang Acrobats

Episode number: 51

Overview: 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

John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill Irwin

Episode number: 52

Overview: 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

Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James Taylor

Episode number: 53

Overview: Dave brings in cab driver Carlos Andrede, who becomes the master of ceremonies in the hastily-produced ""Carlos Andrede Thanksgiving Day Parade,"" featuring performances from Miss New York 1998 and the Rutgers University Marching Band.

Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers

Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers

Episode number: 54

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

Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers

Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers

Episode number: 55

Overview: It's time for another call to Dave's mom to play ""Guess the Pies""; tonight, she's baked coconut butterscotch pecan pie and cherry pie as well as a sculpted head of Dave made of stuffing. Also, George Clarke starts singing to the new live CD.

Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New

Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New

Episode number: 56

Overview: 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

Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania Twain

Episode number: 57

Overview: Grover Washington, Jr. sits in; Dave shows a Sing and Snore Ernie that he bought yesterday, and it's head tragically comes off with blood gushing out; Dave and Heisman Trophy candidate Peyton Manning go one-on-one in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

Episode number: 58
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

Episode number: 59
Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel

Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel

Episode number: 60

Overview: 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

Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan Adams

Episode number: 61

Overview: 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

Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & Nickolai

Episode number: 62

Overview: Dave and Tony go to Giants Stadium so Tony can be a kicker, with a little help from Giants coach Jim Fassel, plus kickers Brad Daluiso and Danny Kanell; a man claiming to be the new president of Iran promotes the ""Live on Letterman"" CD; Tyra Banks shows Dave her $3 million bra.

Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown

Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown

Episode number: 63

Overview: A plastic Statue of Liberty, a giant meatball, and a pile of bagels are placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree. Later in the show, a preacher in the audience puts sauce on the meatball.

Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five

Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five

Episode number: 64

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

Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson

Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson

Episode number: 65

Overview: 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

Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz

Episode number: 66

Overview: ""James Bond"" (Tom Manino) comes up from the audience at Dave's insistance. Later in the show, Pierce Bronson and his doppleganger go one-on-one. Also, Paul wears his christmas present from Dave: a Jerry Springer-style wig.

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

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

Episode number: 67

Overview: 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

Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene Love

Episode number: 68

Overview: It's ""Holiday Tradition Night"" on the Late Show: Another Darlene Love/Bette Sussman performance of ""Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),"" along with another Paul Shaffer impression of Cher's ""O Holy Night,"" not to mention another Late Show QB Challenge with Jay Thomas. Also, Biff goes to Queens to look for Santa.

Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band

Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band

Episode number: 69

Overview: During Mailbag, ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview"" interrogates a man claiming to be Dick Clark. Later in the show, during Dave's interview with Anne Heche, Ellen Degeneres walks onstage with ""their"" baby (actually Michelle O'Callaghan's).

Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey

Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey

Episode number: 70

Overview: David Sanborn sits in; Ms. Markey's kindergarten kids in Bowie, MD each write an essay titled ""If I Could Have One Wish""; Bridget Fonda promotes ""Jackie Brown.""

Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller

Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller

Episode number: 71

Overview: Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.

Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.

Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.

Episode number: 72

Overview: Like he does every year, Dave regales us with another one of his far-fetched New Year's stories. After Leon Pendarvis brings him down to earth, Dave confesses that he and Biff celebrated by photocopying their face at Kinko's.

Tom Brokaw,  Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple

Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple

Episode number: 73

Overview: Leon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat ‘98""; the outside-cam reveals radioactive steam coming out of the Chrysler Building.

Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb

Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb

Episode number: 74

Overview: 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

Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The Capeman

Episode number: 75

Overview: 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

Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective Soul

Episode number: 76

Overview: CBS Mailbag: Chris Schmitt of Ottawa, Kansas asks why Biff has a scowl on his face. Biff comes onstage as a lobster is hooked on his backside. Later, Dave explains the formula for comedy success: ""Lobster + Ass = Funny!""

Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

Episode number: 77

Overview: 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

Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

Episode number: 78

Overview: Mick Fleetwood sits in again, now joined by pianist Allen Toussaint. Also, tonight's ""May We See Your Photos, Please?"" is a surprising disappointment, as there was only one customer, and he was dropping off a roll of film.

Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese

Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese

Episode number: 79

Overview: ""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

Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz

Episode number: 80

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

Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay

Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay

Episode number: 81

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

Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson

Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson

Episode number: 82

Overview: Dave finds three girls in the audience that have never slept with President Clinton; Bob Borden covers the Super Bowl, so Dave implies that Sparky Mortimer can actually get some studying done this year; for one night only, the Top Ten Office moves to Worchester, Pennsylvania; Dave chats with the Newsweek reporter that broke the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris

Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris

Episode number: 83

Overview: Dave brings out his top intern Duane, who might be a Chippendale dancer on the side. Also, Dave complains about Late Show knockoffs and shows as an example ""The Simon Harvey Show"" from Australia. The host: Tony Randall.

Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller

Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller

Episode number: 84

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

David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin

David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin

Episode number: 85

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

Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe

Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe

Episode number: 86

Overview: 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

Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake Johannsen

Episode number: 87

Overview: Throughout the week, guitarist Mike Campbell fills in for Felicia, who has the flu; Dave mentions that yesterday was the sixteenth anniversary of the debut of Late Night; Tom Arnold promotes his struggling, self-titled WB sitcom.

John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon

John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon

Episode number: 88

Overview: Anton introduced as Prince Randusi of Senegal; Mike Campbell is still here; ten interns present the Top Ten; John Goodman shows a clip of him jumping into a fountain pool.

Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik

Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik

Episode number: 89

Overview: 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

Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of Ragtime

Episode number: 90

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

Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain

Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain

Episode number: 91

Overview: It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Also, live via satellite, Dave chats with his mom in Nagano, Japan.

Richard Simmons, John Elway

Richard Simmons, John Elway

Episode number: 92

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

Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers

Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers

Episode number: 93

Overview: Remote: Dave goes door-to-door in New Jersey again, this time to ask about the Winter Olympics. Also, to promote their new film, the reunited Blues Brothers Band (including Paul, Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, and a twelve-year-old boy) perform ""Sweet Home Chicago.""

Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley

Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley

Episode number: 94

Overview: 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

Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna

Episode number: 95

Overview: While playing ""Know Your Current Events,"" a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, ""Passengers are our worst enemy."" Also, ten US Olympic hockey players present the Top Ten, while Dorothy interviews Kristi Yamaguchi, Jim Nantz, and K. C. Boutiette.

Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White

Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White

Episode number: 96

Overview: 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

Heather Locklear, Tom Selleck

Episode number: 97

Overview: Live via satellite in Nagano, Japan: Dorothy's feeling under the weather, Biff and his wife Carolyn chat with Winter Olympic athletes. Also, Tony shows us a cue card supposedly burned in an office fire that weekend, while Dale Earnhardt, Sr. presents the Top Ten.

Mike Myers, Paula Cole

Mike Myers, Paula Cole

Episode number: 98

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

Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny

Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny

Episode number: 99

Overview: Regis, Paul, Mujibur and Sirajul help Dave learn how to skate a la Kristi Yamiguchi, while Dave and Jerry Foley observe and interview ""Future Olympic Hopefuls.""

Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson

Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson

Episode number: 100

Overview: Almost halfway into the show, Dave suddenly leaves and gets into a cab that drives to Mexico, then San Francisco. Dave then boats across the Pacific, stops in Japan and sweeps the ice during an Olympic Curling competition in Nagano. Also in Nagano, Dorothy stumbles upon Bob Dole, while Biff searches for celebrity look-alikes.

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley

Episode number: 101

Overview: In ""Day in New York City with Olympic Judges,"" the one female judge gives Dave's performance in bed a 2.8; during Stupid Pet Tricks, Biff demonstrates a trick he learned in Nagano; throughout the night, Jonny Moseley ski-jumps outside the theater on 53rd Street.

Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty

Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty

Episode number: 102

Overview: Paul Newman drops by to annoy Dave; outtakes from last week's ""Olympic Hopefuls"" piece are shown; Dave persuades a less-than-homesick Dorothy to go back to Indianapolis.

Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan

Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan

Episode number: 103

Overview: Dave points out that Rob Burnett made a cameo on last night's episode of Cosby; the editors of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue reveal that most of the photo shoot was done at the White House; Dave chats with Cammi Granato and Sarah Tueting of the gold medal-winning US women's hockey team.

Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin

Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin

Episode number: 104

Overview: 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

David Schwimmer, Chris Witty, Shawn Colvin

Episode number: 105
Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano

Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano

Episode number: 106
Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak

Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak

Episode number: 107

Overview: As usual, Dave cheats in his annual competition with the World Grocery Bagging Champion. This years' sucker: Frank Urbancic. Also, Dave shows a (bogus) clip of President Clinton skiing, then shows a preview of the upcoming CBS special ""Pat Farmer: Master Escape Artist"" (co-starring Kenny Sheehan).

Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora

Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora

Episode number: 108

Overview: In the latest ""Kid Scientists"" segment, Lee Marek and his prodigies demonstrate the concept of heat. Also, Richie Sambora performs ""All That Really Matters.""

Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt

Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt

Episode number: 109

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

Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt

Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt

Episode number: 110

Overview: Gerard hosts ""The Making of the Top Ten,"" a short documentary that reveals more about the writers' animosity towards Dave than the comedy bit that's being profiled. Also, Mark Chesnutt sings ""Useless.""

Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski

Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski

Episode number: 111

Overview: Mailbag: Dave and his bodyguard (Bill DeLace) have a falling out. Also, Dave chats with 12-year-old inventor/entrepreneur Richie Stachowski, creator of Water Talkies.

Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris

Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris

Episode number: 112

Overview: Dave wears glasses for the duration of the show (a sign of things to come); Sean Pelton fills in for Anton, whom Dave dubs ""Anton Zippy Stickwork;"" Wilford Brimley sits in ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery;"" Formula One racing star Alex Zanardi cooks.

John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains

John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains

Episode number: 113

Overview: It looks at first like the studio is being filled with green beer, but it turns out that one of the camera lenses have been tinted; ""Leonardo DiCaprio"" (Gerard) gloats over his newfound stardom; Dave chats with child actor Jack Johnson.

Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun

Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun

Episode number: 114
Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton

Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton

Episode number: 115
Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground

Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground

Episode number: 116

Overview: Dave shows a (bogus) ad for British Airways that is bursting with disclaimers; Laurie Diamond milks a cow backstage; another edition of ""Please Stop Calling Me Chief"" provides entertainment only to Dave; Charles Grodin acts remarkably hostile during his interview.

Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins

Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins

Episode number: 117

Overview: 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

Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco

Episode number: 118

Overview: Paul is introduced as ""Ramone Conde""; Dave introduces Mishi, the world record holder for smallest man alive, and later Mishi holds a kitty to demonstrate his miniscule size on camera; Helen Hunt (live via satellite) presents the Top Ten.

Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore

Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore

Episode number: 119

Overview: Paul is introduced as Al Roker; throughout the night, Pat Farmer throws basketballs from the roof and into a bathtub on 53rd Street; Dave complains that the balls are ""fruity""; Dave chats with a man who found $70,000 in a garbage can, then returned it to its rightful owner.

Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller

Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller

Episode number: 120

Overview: 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

Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked Ladies

Episode number: 121

Overview: Paul is introduced as Cubby O'Brien; Heather Graham meets The Guy on Fire; Alec Baldwin helps Heather in a weird April Fool's gag in which they sign off and wish everybody a good night a la Saturday Night Live.

Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia

Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia

Episode number: 122

Overview: Bruce Willis is live via satellite in Idaho from the set of his upcoming film ""Breakfast of Champions."" All night long he's inside a television monitor that bungee jumps off the roof, then gets dropped onto glass, a bathtub of pudding, and finally gets smashed from six stories onto the street. Also, Tom Brokaw gets annoyed by Dave and in mid-interview walks right back to 30 Rockefeller Center.

Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland

Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland

Episode number: 123

Overview: Tom Hanks interrupts the monologue because he and Dave are dressed alike; throughout the night, spelling bee champ Edmund Gillette stands next to Rob's desk and spells words; during Mailbag, Alan Kalter reacts badly to a letter asking if he's a freak by visiting the letter-writer (Jay Johnson) and punching in his face; Tom gets a new suit.

Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns

Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns

Episode number: 124

Overview: 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

Quentin Tarantino, Steven Weber, Clint Black

Episode number: 125

Overview: 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

James Belushi, Lacey Chabert, Robbie Robertson

Episode number: 126

Overview: Throughout the night, Bob Borden tries to set off car alarms directly outside the theater; Dave announces that The Guy on Fire is willing to perform for $2700 a pop, though the guy will come out sans flames for only $700; Jim Belushi attempts singing a old Perry Como song.

Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret

Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret

Episode number: 127

Overview: After mentioning a minor disagreement from earlier today, Dave announces his ""blood feud"" with director Jerry Foley; Mujibur and Sirajul appear on Jerry Springer, and no one's surprise, beat the crap out of each other; Dave starts ostracizing all the people who support Jerry in the ongoing squabble; Alan Cumming and the cast of the Broadway revival of Caberet perform the opening number.

Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos

Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos

Episode number: 128

Overview: During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks if Dave has any plans to air his show from the space shuttle. Somehow as a response, astronaut Buzz Aldrin is seen hitting golfballs on the theatre roof.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean

Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean

Episode number: 129

Overview: Dave announces the birth of Jerry Foley's son; after showing footage from last year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter in a Easter Bunny suit, he tries on a different outfit with more or less the same results; Harmony Korine almost says something coherent while being interviewed about his new book, which he wouldn't particularly recommend, so Dave tells him to go back to his hotel and take a shower.

Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan

Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan

Episode number: 130

Overview: The Guy Not on Fire announces that he is now available for commercials and endorsements, and later in the show he is seen in an ad for Sizzler. Also, Danny DeVito comes out onstage twice to protest Dave's jokes about him being a car hood ornament.

Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle

Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle

Episode number: 131

Overview: The Guy Not on Fire appears in his first paid ad (for Elite Computers); a chat with Jason Alexander is interrupted by another inane special report by Alan Richardson; Steve Earle and the Dukes perform ""I Still Carry You Around.""

Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson

Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson

Episode number: 132

Overview: ""Know Your Current Events"" is interrupted so that The Man Not on Fire can pitch the Biore® self-heating mask. Later in the show, Dave admits that he's on a guilt trip for bumping an audience member for the shameless plug.

Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green

Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green

Episode number: 133

Overview: Amongst the festivities of ""Chicago Night"": Jerry Springer's bouncers stand on opposite sides of the stage; The Man Not on Fire appears in an ad for Gold Coast Drugs; the Top Ten home office is temporarily moved to nearby Schaumberg, Illinois; local blues singer (and frequent guest) Taj Mahal presents the Top Ten; Bob Borden goes on a frantic pursuit through the Windy City attempting to get an interview with Oprah.

Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis

Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis

Episode number: 134

Overview: Dave persuades an audience member named Gary to shave off his beard; The man who was on fire, then wasn't and is now on fire again promotes Kraus Chiropractic in Iowa; Gary orders a sandwich at Hello Deli; Dave and recent NFL draft pick Ryan Leaf throw footballs at a manhole.

Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews Band

Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews Band

Episode number: 135

Overview: Willie ""Blue Moon"" Watts sits in on pedal guitar; Dave announces that there have been some technical difficulties they may prevent Johnny Depp from appearing on the 1000th show later in the week; The Man on Fire sings the praises of Feline Pine kitty litter.

Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner

Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner

Episode number: 136

Overview: The latest roll call suggests that The Guy on Fire has officially sold out when he runs across the stage (in flames, of course) holding a sign for Highland Metals, Inc.

Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian Regan

Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian Regan

Episode number: 137

Overview: 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

Stupid Human Tricks, Norm MacDonald, Pearl Jam

Episode number: 138

Overview: Tonight's ""Stupid Human Tricks"": Richard Anthony of Ontario reaches back over his shoulder and gives himself a wedgie; John Rites of Nebraska fits three McDonald's burgers into his mouth; and Mike Garcia and Craig Love of Milwaukee do an impression of a helicopter as one spins on the other's head; Gene Siskel makes his first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery that April; Dave announces Johnny Depp cancelled due to the technical difficulties from earlier in the week, and Paul goes on a tirade about it.

Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher

Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher

Episode number: 139

Overview: 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

Donald Trump, Jayson Williams, Cast of Home Coming, Trisha Yearwood

Episode number: 140

Overview: 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

Sally Field, Philip Bigler, Lyle Lovett

Episode number: 141

Overview: Biff tries out tobacco juice spin art; Dave shows a clip from last night's show in which he mixed up ""Viagra"" with ""Niagara""; Biff teaches Sally Field how to spit tobacco juice.

Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green Day

Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green Day

Episode number: 142

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

Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell

Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell

Episode number: 143

Overview: Biff goes to Texas to learn to be a cowboy, and to make tonight's audience (residents of Houston) feel more at home, Lyle Lovett shows up to sing an old Hank Williams song, with Biff riding his horse onstage.

Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill

Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill

Episode number: 144

Overview: Dave visits a group of sailors on the audience, and one of them does a push-up onstage; Dave shows the audience today's (bogus) edition of The Family Circus; Faith Hill performs ""This Kiss.""

Christopher Reeve, Hanson

Christopher Reeve, Hanson

Episode number: 145

Overview: 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

Warren Beatty, Wayne Knight, Bonnie Raitt

Episode number: 146

Overview: Dave notices the standby audience really has nothing to do, so makes them do a jigsaw puzzle. When they finish it at the end of the show, we see that it's an image of Al Chez.

Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo Fighters

Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo Fighters

Episode number: 147

Overview: Dave gripes about the eight-minute late start for the show tonight due to golf coverage. Rapidly becoming despondent, he picks up a bottle of tequila and tosses back a few at the desk. Also, Dave mentions that the CBS program Diagnosis Murder had the unfortunate distinction of airing a brand new episode up against the Seinfeld finale, and shows a clip that proves that they were phoning it in.

Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco Highrollers

Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco Highrollers

Episode number: 148

Overview: Continuing a sweeps period trend of having the audience represent a different city, Dave greets 700+ residents of New Orleans, Louisiana. Keeping up with the theme, Mayor Mark Morial presents Paul with a key to the city, Na'lens native John Goodman presents the Top Ten, and Biff visits Bourbon Street.

Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie Merchant

Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie Merchant

Episode number: 149

Overview: The outside cam peers through the window of Dave's office to show the world a very hideous billboard promoting the sitcom Friends. Matthew Perry drops by to vandalize the advertisement.

Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small Step

Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small Step

Episode number: 150

Overview: The outside cam returns to the Friends ad that Matthew Perry wrecked last night, and Dave explains why he shouldn't be sued; Rob Burnett draws another doodle of Dave's lawyers; the Top Ten list is interrupted by the office manager in Wahoo, Nebraska (voice of Charles Grodin).

Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul Asylum

Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul Asylum

Episode number: 151

Overview: Biff reports from a Bulls-Pacers playoff game; teen actress Scarlett Johansson promotes The Horse Whisperer; Rob Burnett is dressed to the nines tonight, so Dave asks him to host the last twenty minutes of the show.

Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The Flatlanders

Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The Flatlanders

Episode number: 152

Overview: 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

Harry Connick, Jr., Hank Azaria

Episode number: 153

Overview: A parody of VH-1's ""Behind the Music"" features Paul Shaffer's rise and fall and rise again, with testimonials from Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Vedder, Sting, Erik Estrada (who replaced Paul as bandleader), Lou Reed, and WCBS-TV's local news anchor Dana Tyler (see recap).

John Goodman, Esther Canadas, Sarah McLachlan

John Goodman, Esther Canadas, Sarah McLachlan

Episode number: 154

Overview: Dave updates his map of the various locales in which he has received speeding tickets; Dave mentions that the son of Dave Dorsett was selected in today's MLB draft; Biff promotes his new culinary program ""Cookin' Naked with Biff""; Art Garfunkel shoots free throws, and then goes one-on-one with a lookalike staffer named Gary.

Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy Travis

Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy Travis

Episode number: 155

Overview: All night long, animals lick the camera lens. Included are a pot-bellied pig, lemur, a skunk, a miniature horse, and a guy dressed as a cat (Film Coordinator Rick ""Shecky"" Scheckman). Also, Dave announces his new catchphrase: ""Holy crap!""

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell

Episode number: 156

Overview: Sarah Jessica Parker promotes her new HBO comedy Sex and the City, while ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery"" reveals the uglier side of Julia Roberts (played by Kenny Rogers).

Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, Fastball

Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, Fastball

Episode number: 157

Overview: After being bumped the last two nights, Late Show intern Jeremy Weiner finally gets his moment in the sun in ""Dave Hangs with Interns,"" a segment that lasts around five seconds.

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

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

Episode number: 158

Overview: Live via satellite at the Beverly Hills Hotel in sunny Southern California, Walter Matthau gets a haircut. Also, Luscious Jackson, Emmylou Harris, and the Indigo Girls perfrom together to promote Lilith Fair '98.

Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo

Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo

Episode number: 159

Overview: Tonight's remote: Delivery guys deliver stuff to Dave's ""apartment"" in Flushing Meadows; items include a tree, a clown, beer, a sofa, a TV, and a singing telegram.

Bill Cosby, Andy Dick

Bill Cosby, Andy Dick

Episode number: 160

Overview: Dave tries to call Merv Griffin, but ends up chatting with his clueless receptionist; Dave shows a subpoena caddy he claims Martha Stewart made for President Clinton; Bill Cosby performs stand-up in a chair.

Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman

Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman

Episode number: 161
Harrison Ford, Dane Cook

Harrison Ford, Dane Cook

Episode number: 162

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

Charles Grodin, Paul Rodriguez

Charles Grodin, Paul Rodriguez

Episode number: 163

Overview: 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

Naomi Campbell, Luke Buchheit, Sinead O'Connor

Episode number: 164

Overview: Live from the Beverly Hills Hilton, Casey Kasem arm wrestles bellhops; Dave and Tony look for the best steak restaurant in NYC; Dave chats with a boy from Jersey who had seven prom dates.

David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks

David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks

Episode number: 165

Overview: The outside cam reveals the long line of people waiting with anticipation to see the next ""Charts and Graphs"" segment on June 30. Also, Dave is started to find that tonight's Top Ten has no title, but counts down anyway.

Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth

Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth

Episode number: 166

Overview: An audience member walks out in disgust when Dave reminds everyone that the next ""Charts & Graphs"" segment in not for another two weeks. Also, Tony forgets a cue card and Dave gives him considerable grief.

Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree

Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree

Episode number: 167

Overview: 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

Anthony Edwards, George Miller, Sean Lennon

Episode number: 168

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

Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve Yzerman

Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve Yzerman

Episode number: 169

Overview: The Piedmont Bird Callers, once a favored act on Johnny Carson's show, make their third-ever appearance on Letterman. Also, Dave chats with Steve Yzerman, captain of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.

John McEnroe, The Pretenders

John McEnroe, The Pretenders

Episode number: 170

Overview: 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

Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo

Episode number: 171

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

Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee Buffalo

Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee Buffalo

Episode number: 172

Overview: Inspired by watching an episode of Wall Street Week where the panelists sit at a coffee table, Dave asks Biff to ""host"" the guests in the green room.

Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard

Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard

Episode number: 173

Overview: 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

Lisa Kudrow, Mike Piazza, Billy Bragg & Wilco

Episode number: 174

Overview: Throughout the night, Pat and Kenny throw stuff off the roof, including two 5-gallon water jugs, a pinball machine, twenty gallons of paint, and a TV/VCR set playing a Jerry Springer tape.

Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda Williams

Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda Williams

Episode number: 175

Overview: After several weeks of hype, hoopla, and anticipation, Dave finally does a ""Charts and Graphs"" segment; Dave claims that there's a webcam of him on the CBS site; child hollerin' champion Martha Anne Goodwin attempts to shatter Dave's eardrums.

Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon

Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon

Episode number: 176

Overview: Thinking that it's robbing him of half of his audience, Dave shows phony clips of the X-Games competition being aired on cable; The Dixie Hummingbirds (featuring Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon) perform ""Loves Me like a Rock.""

Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls

Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls

Episode number: 177

Overview: In honor of Independence Day, Biff does a report from Colonial Williamsburg; Ben Stiller promotes There's Something About Mary; The Spice Girls make their first television appearance since the departure of Geri ""Ginger"" Halliwell.

The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob Dole

The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob Dole

Episode number: 178

Overview: During Mailbag, various staffers show the audience their baby pictures; Dave introduces a musical comedy troupe called ""The Beltway Bunch"" (a rip-off of The Capital Steps), and Tony runs them offstage; just before introducing tonight's ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" Dave thanks Merrill Markoe (who underwent surgery earlier in the day) for giving him the idea to do this segment.

Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Episode number: 179

Overview: Dave points out an audience member that resembles Rupert; Dave gives a little league baseball team a pep talk; Cherry Poppin' Daddies perform ""Here Comes the Snake.""

Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker

Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker

Episode number: 180

Overview: Soul singer Chuck Jackson sits in; Dave shows the audience what a laugh track looks like; the audience is forced to sit through another edition of ""Please Stop Calling Me Chief.""

Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot

Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot

Episode number: 181

Overview: Some guy in a kimono sits in with the band; in honor of Antonio Banderas' new movie, Rob doodles on a legal pad to show what Dave would look like if he was Zorro; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan do a taste test.

Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies

Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies

Episode number: 182

Overview: Know Your Current Events: the husband of one of tonight's contestants volunteers to be put to sleep by hypnotist Dr. Neil Cavey. Feeling anxious due to all the attention, he never falls asleep.

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

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

Episode number: 183

Overview: The ""Top Ten Cool Ways the Government Could Spend $63 Billion"" is followed by an investigation by WCBS reporter David Diaz, who scrutinizes the lack of effort put into the long-running comedy piece. Interviews with Gerard, Biff, Richard Jewell and FBI Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) leave the mystery unsolved.

James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz

James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz

Episode number: 184

Overview: Live out on the street, we see the traffic ""congestion"" created by New York hosting the Goodwill Games; Dave changes his tie midway through the show; James Caan shaves his mustache.

Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci Griffith

Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci Griffith

Episode number: 185

Overview: In the latest roll call, Dave signs ""Zorro"" (Anton), an audience member with an enormous cold sore, and ""Lynette the Late Show Opera Singer"" off the checklist.

Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian Wilson

Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian Wilson

Episode number: 186

Overview: Biff stands on the sidewalk in 95 degree heat as he tries to determine once again whether a Popsicle® or a Fudgesicle® will melt faster; around the corner from the theater, Dave hoses down passerby; The Farrelly Brothers promote the sleeper hit of 1998, There's Something About Mary, while they strut their ""knowledge"" of sumo wrestling.

Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan

Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan

Episode number: 187

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

Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie Imbruglia

Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie Imbruglia

Episode number: 188

Overview: A new feature debuts, as Dave announces #3 on the Top Ten List at the start of the show; Mujibur and Sirajul lose their virginity on an internet webcam, and later they hop in bed with Pauly Shore; Natalie Imbruglia performs ""Smoke.""

Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos

Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos

Episode number: 189

Overview: Dave has a lengthy discourse on an article he read in Martha Stewart Living; ""Late Show Meteorologist"" Skip Hopson reports from 53rd Street; Tori Amos performs ""Spark.""

Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo Dolls

Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo Dolls

Episode number: 190

Overview: A softball game between Late Show staffers and the cast of Miss Saigon is rigged by Dave; Anton goes into ""Buddy Rich, Jr."" mode and performs drums solos throughout the night; The Goo Goo Dolls perform ""Iris.""

Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked Ladies

Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked Ladies

Episode number: 191

Overview: Dave shows a personal ad from the Washington Post that looks like it was written by President Clinton; Alan fantasizes about waffles; Paul serenades Yasmine Bleeth.

Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing Pumpkins

Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing Pumpkins

Episode number: 192

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

Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone

Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone

Episode number: 193

Overview: Dave points out an audience member who looks like Kenny Rogers; during ""Late Show en espanol,"" Tony walks out in a suit and bad wig and does a Letterman-type monologue; Dave chats with George Firestone, America's oldest living Boy Scout.

Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The Verve

Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The Verve

Episode number: 194

Overview: 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

Noyz Boyz, Nathan Lane, Boy George & Culture Club

Episode number: 195

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

Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton Marsalis

Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton Marsalis

Episode number: 196

Overview: During the annual ""New for Summer"" segment, Mujibur and Sirajul are declared ""Late Show Prom King and Queen."" Later, Penn and Teller perform their new magic act.

Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott

Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott

Episode number: 197

Overview: Dave feels highly suspect of the audience's intelligence during ""Know Your Current Events""; John Popper sits in with the band; Dave chats with Hunter Scott, a 13-year-old WW II history buff.

Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues Traveler

Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues Traveler

Episode number: 198

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

Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa Witherspoon

Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa Witherspoon

Episode number: 199

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

Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey Danger

Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey Danger

Episode number: 200

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

Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair

Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair

Episode number: 201

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

Angela Basset, Pete Townshend

Angela Basset, Pete Townshend

Episode number: 202

Overview: Paul and somebody named ""Mary Beth"" host a spoof of ""Regis & Kathie Lee"" with Inky Mendez playing Gelman. Regis suddenly pops out of the audience, heckles them, and gets thrown out of the theater.

Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein

Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein

Episode number: 203

Overview: Wesley Snipes promotes the movie ""Spawn.""