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Dave obsesses over some new words in the Merriam Webster Dictionary, and then reads definitions from an advance copy to the audience.

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Late Show with David Letterman - Season 5

S05 E011997-09-01

Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie BrillDave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inexplicably break into song.

S05 E021997-09-02

Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, BeckWarren is caught watching tennis on TV; Dave harasses teen talk show host John Hall; Beck performs ""Devil's Haircut.""

S05 E031997-09-03

Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona AppleViewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona Apple performs ""Criminal.""

S05 E041997-09-04

Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle

S05 E051997-09-05

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

S05 E061997-09-08

Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGrawPaul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head. Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker harass people in Central Park.

S05 E071997-09-09

Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie AndersonDave 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.

S05 E081997-09-10

Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" ElliotDave is so fascinated by Paul's shaved head (introduced last night) that he has to talk about it at the beginning of the show.

S05 E091997-09-11

Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius RuckerPaul writes a song for a trucker who participated in ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Dave chats with WNBA MVP Cynthia Cooper.

S05 E101997-09-12

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee GeesDave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""

S05 E111997-09-22

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

S05 E121997-09-23

Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's PropertyBiff 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.

S05 E131997-09-24

Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill EngvallDave 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.""

S05 E141997-09-25

Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana CarterRichard 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.""

S05 E151997-09-26

Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson BrowneIn 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.

S05 E161997-09-29

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

S05 E171997-09-29

Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & DunnBob Borden finally gets to meet Jaleel ""Urkel"" White, while Paul composes a musical number about pastries that resemble celebrities.

S05 E181997-09-30

Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti SmithDave gives a local named Tom Worzall ten seconds of air time, then chats with Wonderbra model Sarah O'Hare.

S05 E191997-10-01

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

S05 E201997-10-02

Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl CrowDave comments on the Yankees playoff chances, then chats with new ""Today"" co-host Matt Lauer.

S05 E211997-10-03

Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield FourDave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.

S05 E221997-10-06

Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II MenDave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.

S05 E231997-10-07

Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, EverclearJoe 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.

S05 E241997-10-08

John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo FightersDave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.

S05 E251997-10-09

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

S05 E261997-10-10

Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""

S05 E271997-10-13

David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's Court,"" and ""Spin City.""

S05 E281997-10-14

Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green DayAfter 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.

S05 E291997-10-15

Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly SimonPaul 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.

S05 E301997-10-16

Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool JDave 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.

S05 E311997-10-17

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

S05 E321997-10-27

Mariah Carey, Anthony ClarkDave 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.""

S05 E331997-10-28

Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy GrantFollowing 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.

S05 E341997-10-29

Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo MassagliBiff plays ""Let's Scare the Crap Out of Rupert Jee,"" while Dave interviews Bobby Bonilla of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins.

S05 E351997-10-30

Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy GreeneLee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.

S05 E361997-10-31

Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby BrownIn 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.

S05 E371997-11-03

John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov TroupeDave 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.

S05 E381997-11-04

Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin1997: 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.

S05 E391997-11-05

Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann RimesDave, 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?""

S05 E401997-11-06

Harry Connick Jr., Pamela LeeDave 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.

S05 E411997-11-07

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy ChapmanCasey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery."" Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.

S05 E421997-11-10

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.

S05 E431997-11-11

Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie MorganDave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.

S05 E441997-11-12

Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John FogertyThe 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.

S05 E451997-11-13

Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20Live 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.""

S05 E461997-11-14

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

S05 E471997-11-17

Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, WynonnaDave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.

S05 E481997-11-18

Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis CostelloIt'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.

S05 E491997-11-19

Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa YearwoodDave (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.

S05 E501997-11-20

Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle GellarTony Mendez interrupts Dave, pointing out that he's missing a cue card. It turns out it was with Tony Randall all along.

S05 E511997-11-21

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

S05 E521997-11-24

John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill IrwinPaul leaves the show to hosts his own spinoff chatfest; comedian Bill Irwin; the cast of ""Stomp"" performs.

S05 E531997-11-25

Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James TaylorDave 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.

S05 E541997-11-26

Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost ElffersA high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""

S05 E551997-11-27

Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, WallflowersIt'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.

S05 E561997-11-28

Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the NewDuring Mailbag, Dave bags groceries. Also, in spoof of those high-related FOX specials, Dave and Paul reveal one of the magician's secrets.

S05 E571997-12-08

Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania TwainGrover 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.

S05 E581997-12-09

Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

S05 E591997-12-10

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

S05 E601997-12-11

Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch FatelThe outside cam reveals Buddy (Bill Clinton's dog) trying to get inside Hooters. Also, Nathan Lane sings a brief song about Hanukkah.

S05 E611997-12-12

Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan AdamsDuring Mailbag, Dave and Paul give birth to septuplets. Also, child actor Alex D. Linz plugs ""Home Alone 3.""

S05 E621997-12-15

Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & NickolaiDave 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.

S05 E631997-12-16

Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James BrownA 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.

S05 E641997-12-17

Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds FiveDave annoys Paul with his impersonation of John Wayne speaking French: ""Bonjour, mon ami.""

S05 E651997-12-18

Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, HansonDave shows a (bogus) clip of him as a 50's-era child actor, while Biff receives Foster's Lager ® from an Australian audience member.

S05 E661997-12-19

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. Also, Paul wears his christmas present from Dave: a Jerry Springer-style wig.

S05 E671997-12-22

Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. JohnIn honor of the week's top-grossing film, Titanic, the stage floods with water. Also, Rupert introduces ""Rudolph, the Littlest Reindeer.""

S05 E681997-12-23

Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene LoveIt'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.

S05 E691997-12-26

Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard BandDuring 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).

S05 E701997-12-29

Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan HarveyDavid 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.""

S05 E711997-12-30

Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George MillerDave talks about his plans for New Year's.

S05 E721998-01-05

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 confesses that he and Biff celebrated by photocopying their face at Kinko's.

S05 E731998-01-06

Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona AppleLeon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat â€˜98""; the outside-cam reveals radioactive steam coming out of the Chrysler Building.

S05 E741998-01-07

Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, StrebRecently deposed ""Weekend Update"" anchorman Norm MacDonald vents his anger to Dave; daredevil dance group Streb performs.

S05 E751998-01-08

Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The CapemanMarc Anthony and the Broadway cast members perform a song from Paul Simon's new musical ""The Capeman.""

S05 E761998-01-09

Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective SoulCBS 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!""

S05 E771998-01-12

Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey BuckinghamMick Fleetwood sits in, and later he plays drums for tonight's musical guests, fellow Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

S05 E781998-01-13

Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey BuckinghamMick 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.

S05 E791998-01-14

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.

S05 E801998-01-15

Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim NantzBiff has hot towels for the audience, while the Spice Girls perform ""Stop.""

S05 E811998-01-16

Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of ClayMailbag: Biff stars in the Swedish sitcom knockoff ""Mjørk and Minde."" Also, famed session keyboardist Chuck Leavell sits in.

S05 E821998-01-26

Michael Isikoff, Sarah FergusonDave 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.

S05 E831998-01-27

Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou HarrisDave 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.

S05 E841998-01-28

Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues TravellerJohn Popper sits in; Dave does the first of his many all-Clinton monologues.

S05 E851998-01-29

David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff GarlinRuth Brown sits in, while Dave makes crepes with child cooking prodigy Justin Miller.

S05 E861998-01-30

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

S05 E871998-02-02

Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake JohannsenThroughout 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.

S05 E881998-02-03

John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff GordonAnton 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.

S05 E891998-02-04

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

S05 E901998-02-05

Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of RagtimeDave chats Pam Amba and ""Honeymoon,"" the pig that saved her life.

S05 E911998-02-06

Drew Barrymore, Shania TwainIt'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.

S05 E921998-02-09

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

S05 E931998-02-10

Bill Cosby, Blues BrothersRemote: 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.""

S05 E941998-02-11

Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny MoseleyJonny ""Big Air"" Moseley, Gold-medal winner for Mogul Skiing, shows off the large pieces of whitebread being served to the American Olympians.

S05 E951998-02-12

Adam Sandler, Jack HannaWhile 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.

S05 E961998-02-13

Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan WhiteLive 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.

S05 E971998-02-16

Heather Locklear, Tom SelleckLive 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.

S05 E981998-02-17

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

S05 E991998-02-18

Nathan Lane, Bingo GrannyRegis, 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.""

S05 E1001998-02-19

Bob Dole, Marilyn MansonAlmost 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.

S05 E1011998-02-20

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny MoseleyIn ""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.

S05 E1021998-02-23

Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John FogertyPaul 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.

S05 E1031998-02-24

Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlanDave 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.

S05 E1041998-02-25

Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha FranklinDavid ""Fathead"" Newman sits in on sax; Bob Borden reports from the Grammys; Dave shows an ad for ""Saddam's Beret Bazaar.""

S05 E1051998-02-26

David Schwimmer, Chris Witty, Shawn Colvin

S05 E1061998-02-27

Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano

S05 E1071998-03-02

Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan CusakAs 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).

S05 E1081998-03-03

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

S05 E1091998-03-04

Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennittBiff's latest celebrity interview involves a fat, bald guy claiming to be Leonardo DiCaprio.

S05 E1101998-03-05

Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark ChesnuttGerard 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.""

S05 E1111998-03-06

Norm MacDonald, Richie StachowskiMailbag: 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.

S05 E1121998-03-16

Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou HarrisDave 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.

S05 E1131998-03-17

John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The ChieftainsIt 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.

S05 E1141998-03-18

Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun

S05 E1151998-03-24

Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton

S05 E1161998-03-25

Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy PlaygroundDave 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.

S05 E1171998-03-26

Dolly Parton, Bob HoskinsBiff hangs with the New York Yankees during Spring Training, while everybody in the audience gets free tickets to fly on British Airways.

S05 E1181998-03-27

Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFrancoPaul 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.

S05 E1191998-03-30

Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael MoorePaul 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.

S05 E1201998-03-31

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

S05 E1211998-04-01

Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked LadiesPaul 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.

S05 E1221998-04-02

Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie ImbrugliaBruce 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.

S05 E1231998-04-03

Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott WeilandTom 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.

S05 E1241998-04-06

Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The LynnsDave appears in student films as a side income, while Bob Borden runs throughout the city searching for Leonardo DiCaprio.

S05 E1251998-04-07

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

S05 E1261998-04-08

James Belushi, Lacey Chabert, Robbie RobertsonThroughout 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.

S05 E1271998-04-09

Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of CabaretAfter 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.

S05 E1281998-04-10

Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori AmosDuring 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.

S05 E1291998-04-20

Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef JeanDave 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.

S05 E1301998-04-21

Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew RyanThe 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.

S05 E1311998-04-22

Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve EarleThe 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.""

S05 E1321998-04-23

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 that he's on a guilt trip for bumping an audience member for the shameless plug.

S05 E1331998-04-24

Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al GreenAmongst 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.

S05 E1341998-04-27

Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana DavisDave 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.

S05 E1351998-04-28

Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews BandWillie ""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.

S05 E1361998-04-29

Patrick Swayze, Hugh HefnerThe 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.

S05 E1371998-04-30

Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian ReganA 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.

S05 E1381998-05-01

Stupid Human Tricks, Norm MacDonald, Pearl JamTonight'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.

S05 E1391998-05-04

Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, UsherMaynard Ferguson sits in again; Paul runs the Kentucky Derby; Dave shows a microphone plaque he got from the staff.

S05 E1401998-05-05

Donald Trump, Jayson Williams, Cast of Home Coming, Trisha YearwoodThe cast of the faux musical ""Homecoming"" performs a show-stopping number. Also, Trisha Yearwood performs ""Never Let You Go Again.""

S05 E1411998-05-06

Sally Field, Philip Bigler, Lyle LovettBiff 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.

S05 E1421998-05-07

Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green DayDave promotes his new talk show summer camp, while Green Day performs ""King for a Day.""

S05 E1431998-05-08

Marilu Henner, Jim LovellBiff 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.

S05 E1441998-05-11

Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith HillDave 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.""

S05 E1451998-05-12

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

S05 E1461998-05-13

Warren Beatty, Wayne Knight, Bonnie RaittDave 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.

S05 E1471998-05-14

Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo FightersDave 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.

S05 E1481998-05-15

Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco HighrollersContinuing 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.

S05 E1491998-05-18

Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie MerchantThe 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.

S05 E1501998-05-19

Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small StepThe 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).

S05 E1511998-05-20

Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul AsylumBiff 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.

S05 E1521998-05-21

Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The FlatlandersA hairstylist that appeared in tonight's ""Know Your Current Events"" cuts Dave's hair for twenty bucks. He later gives her a $1000 tip.

S05 E1531998-05-22

Harry Connick, Jr., Hank AzariaA 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).

S05 E1541998-06-01

John Goodman, Esther Canadas, Sarah McLachlanDave 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.

S05 E1551998-06-02

Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy TravisAll 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!""

S05 E1561998-06-03

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase ButrellSarah 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).

S05 E1571998-06-04

Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, FastballAfter 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.

S05 E1581998-06-05

George Carlin, Bob Saget, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Luscious Jackson, RebekahLive 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.

S05 E1591998-06-08

Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane GarofaloTonight'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.

S05 E1601998-06-09

Bill Cosby, Andy DickDave 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.

S05 E1611998-06-10

Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman

S05 E1621998-06-11

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

S05 E1631998-06-12

Charles Grodin, Paul RodriguezDave obsesses over some new words in the Merriam Webster Dictionary, and then reads definitions from an advance copy to the audience.

S05 E1641998-06-15

Naomi Campbell, Luke Buchheit, Sinead O'ConnorLive 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.

S05 E1651998-06-16

David Duchovny, Stevie NicksThe 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.

S05 E1661998-06-17

Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic YouthAn 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.

S05 E1671998-06-18

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

S05 E1681998-06-19

Anthony Edwards, George Miller, Sean LennonOverexcited soccer commentator Andres Cantor presents the Top Ten; Sean Lennon performs ""Home.""

S05 E1691998-06-22

Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve YzermanThe 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.

S05 E1701998-06-23

John McEnroe, The PretendersAl 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.

S05 E1711998-06-24

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

S05 E1721998-06-25

Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee BuffaloInspired 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.

S05 E1731998-06-26

Mary Tyler Moore, Ron EldardMailbag: 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.

S05 E1741998-06-29

Lisa Kudrow, Mike Piazza, Billy Bragg & WilcoThroughout 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.

S05 E1751998-06-30

Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda WilliamsAfter 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.

S05 E1761998-07-01

Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul SimonThinking 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.""

S05 E1771998-07-02

Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice GirlsIn 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.

S05 E1781998-07-03

The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob DoleDuring 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.

S05 E1791998-07-13

Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' DaddiesDave 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.""

S05 E1801998-07-14

Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj BarkerSoul 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.""

S05 E1811998-07-15

Antonio Banderas, Chris ElliotSome 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.

S05 E1821998-07-16

Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy JunkiesKnow 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.

S05 E1831998-07-17

Gabriel Byrne, John Witherspoon, Tricky & P.J. HarveyThe ""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.

S05 E1841998-07-20

James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny KravitzLive 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.

S05 E1851998-07-21

Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci GriffithIn 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.

S05 E1861998-07-22

Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian WilsonBiff 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.

S05 E1871998-07-23

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

S05 E1881998-07-24

Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie ImbrugliaA 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.""

S05 E1891998-07-27

Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori AmosDave 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.""

S05 E1901998-07-28

Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo DollsA 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.""

S05 E1911998-07-29

Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked LadiesDave 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.

S05 E1921998-07-30

Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing PumpkinsDave chats with Jennifer Ringley, the Seattle-based college student best known for operating the voyeuristic website JenniCAM.

S05 E1931998-07-31

Jamie Lee Curtis, George FreestoneDave 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.

S05 E1941998-08-03

Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The VerveDuring a segment in which he shows real and doctored Clinton and Gore news articles, Dave announces that his pants are too tight.

S05 E1951998-08-04

Noyz Boyz, Nathan Lane, Boy George & Culture ClubPaul and Anton Fig participate in a game called ""Average Television Viewer vs. Late Show Television Viewer.""

S05 E1961998-08-05

Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton MarsalisDuring 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.

S05 E1971998-08-06

Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter ScottDave 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.

S05 E1981998-08-07

Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues TravelerJohn Popper is still sitting in with the band, while Doris Roberts promotes ""Everybody Loves Raymond.""

S05 E1991998-08-10

Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa WitherspoonBiff goes outside to annoy people with a bullhorn. Later, Dave meets David Roth, a noted coin magician.

S05 E2001998-08-11

Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey DangerThroughout the show, stockbrokers jump out of a fifth-story window.

S05 E2011998-08-12

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

S05 E2021998-08-13

Angela Basset, Pete TownshendPaul 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.

S05 E2031998-08-14

Wesley Snipes, Robert KleinWesley Snipes promotes the movie ""Spawn.""

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