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Late Show with David Letterman Season 7

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Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman

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Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 7 Full Episode Guide

Episode 196 - Vince Vaughn, Eels
Episode 195 - Jennifer Lopez, Reggie Jones
Episode 194 - Sam Donaldson, Kid Rock
Episode 192 - Tom Selleck, Jordan
First Aired: August. 07,2000

For no apparent reason, the CEO of Qualcomm presents Dave with a check for $25,000. Later, Dave chats with Jean Jordan, the stripper-turned-writer who was eliminated from ""Big Brother 1.""

Episode 191 - Darrell Hammond, Todd Rundgren
First Aired: August. 04,2000

During CBS Mailbag, Mujibur and Sirajul debate ""Do you like monkeys?"", which results in a lengthy fistfight. Later, after another one of Inky Mendez's tantrums, we see an ad for ""Dave and Tony's How to Rant In Spanish"" educational videotape.

Episode 187 - Edie Falco, Macy Gray
Episode 186 - Roseanne, David Gray
Episode 185 - Connie Chung, Harry Hill
Episode 184 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Bev Tanner
First Aired: July. 26,2000

A new controversy brews as Dave claims he's going to dust his chair for ""ass prints""; Harold Larkin is attacked by a giant can of Off! bug spray; Kathie Lee Gifford receives a farewell present from Dave.

Episode 183 - Don Rickles, Ween
First Aired: July. 25,2000

Dave suggests that someone on the staff is messing around with his chair; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria Pope tells Dave that there has been no word from the Bush camp; George Plimpton reads the new Harry Potter book, but not aloud; Ween performs ""Even If You Don't.""

Episode 182 - Harrison Ford
First Aired: July. 24,2000

Pat and Kenny play Frisbee on the roof; the latest roll call introduces us to such people behind-the-scenes as Tony Mendez's puppet-master, Dave's fiancé and Paul's girlfriend (the same woman), and a staffer who's still living in his Y2K bunker; Dave suggests that a proposed Bush-Gore debate on the show will utilize Jai Alai scoring.

Episode 181 - Jon Stewart, Lucy Pearl
Episode 180 - Jeff Daniels, Bob Sarlatte
First Aired: July. 20,2000

Continuing with a running gag that started the previous week, Dave shows a ""Anna Kournikova Play of the Day"" (footage of her drinking a water bottle), followed by similar clips from Don Zimmer and Larry King. Also, Gerard impersonates Survivor loser Greg Buis (who was sick) for a spirited chat during ""Campaign 2000.""

Episode 179 - Will Ferrell, Ben Folds Five
First Aired: July. 19,2000

Dave continues to refer to Paul as Wayne ""Fat Boy"" Ewing; Alan shows Dave photos from his recent vacation; Maria confirms that Al Gore's interested in being a guest on the show; Ben Folds Five (in their last TV appearance) performs ""Regrets.""

Episode 178 - Marilu Henner, Dixie Chicks
Episode 177 - Bruce Willis, Elliot Smith
First Aired: July. 17,2000

Dave asks the viewers at home to have a nice, tasty beverage while they watch the show; Survivor tenth-place finisher Gretchen Cordy drops by; Elliott Smith performs ""Somebody That I Used to Know.""

Episode 176 - Jason Alexander, Tracy Chapman
First Aired: July. 07,2000

Pat and Kenny replace Dave's chair; Dave welcomes Sgt. John Best of the Marshall (Texas) Police Department as the new co-host of the show; Jerry Foley appears on ""Staffer- Not a Staffer"" and nearly stumps Dave.

Episode 175 - Daljit Dhaliwal, Shawn Wayans
First Aired: July. 06,2000

Dave finally meets Daljit Dhaliwal, who seems more interested in discussing world affairs then responding to Dave's thinly-veiled flirting. Also, Shawn Wayans promotes Scary Movie.

Episode 174 - Ellen Degeneres, Sheryl Crow & Steve Earle
First Aired: July. 05,2000

The ""Liberty Dancers"" are rechristened ""The 5th of July Dancers""; an audience guy with a very distinctive goatee is the subject of a reality show-themed Top Ten; Dave bullies Tony into promoting his self-titled internet program.

Episode 173 - National Hollerin' Champions, Skye McCole Bartusiak
First Aired: July. 04,2000

Dave introduces the ""Late Show Liberty Dancers""; live via telephone, the owner of a nearby fireworks shop shoots explosives; the finalists of this year's National Hollerin' Championship perform onstage.

Episode 172 - Tom Arnold, Brian Wilson
First Aired: July. 03,2000

Dave plays the tapes of the dog bite and the deer attack yet again; during Campaign 2000, Maria introduces Dave to a First Mate in the US Navy, and 200 sailors from the USS Nassau storm the stage right afterward; Brian Wilson and Friends perform ""Sloop John B.""

Episode 171 - Jay Thomas, David Sedaris
First Aired: June. 30,2000

Dave brags that he's going to a gin n' tonic party after the show to look for some babes; during Mailbag, Biff blows Dan Rather's head off; a social worker named Lauren is the first real decoy to appear on ""Staffer- Not a Staffer.""

Episode 170 - George Clooney, Warren Zevon
First Aired: June. 29,2000

Maria tells Dave that newscaster/hottie Daljit Dhaliwal has been booked for next week, while Dave announces that he's doing a favor for a cop who stopped him for speeding recently by having him appear on the show. Also, Dave and Survivor loser Dirk Been comment on how everybody's losing weight on the show except Richard Hatch.

Episode 169 - Martha Stewart, Travis
First Aired: June. 28,2000

Ted Nugent sits in; Dave rants about the ""wild island sex"" on Survivor; Martha Stewart arrives onstage on a red, white and blue bike, then gives The Nuge a guitar case made entirely of pinecones.

Episode 168 - James Belushi, Third Eye Blind
First Aired: June. 27,2000

Dave confesses that he has a slight crush on British news anchor Daljit Dhaliwal. Later, Alan interrupts Dave to congratulate the genetics scientists for cracking the genetic code, then offers ""specimens"" for the lady researchers.

Episode 167 - Tom Brokaw, Eric Idle
First Aired: June. 26,2000

Dave repeats the footage of the dog bite from last week, now claiming that a ""wild dingo"" gave him rabies; Dave says George W. Bush is ""(as) dumb as a box of tools""; after his interview, Tom Brokaw walks straight back to Rockefeller Center.

Episode 166 - Piedmont Bird Callers, Keenan Ivory Wayans
First Aired: June. 23,2000

Dave demonstrates troubles with newscasters who look at the wrong camera by moving his head every five seconds; during Mailbag, Biff chats with (pre-recorded) footage of Shaquille O'Neal; Worldwide Pants production assistant Allison Abbate is the latest to be subjected to ""Staffer- Not a Staffer.""

Episode 165 - Samuel L. Jackson, P.J. Ollson
Episode 164 - Dana Carvey, No Doubt
First Aired: June. 21,2000

Dave shows a (phony) tape of Tiger Woods disintegrating opponents' balls with his laser eyes; during Campaign 2000, ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) returns to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her $100 victory on ""Alan's Secret Word"" and discusses the hardships she's had since her fleeting fame fizzled; Dana Carvey and Dave share stories about their heart problems.

Episode 163 - Mark Wahlberg, The Deftones
First Aired: June. 20,2000

Paul Rodgers of Bad Company sits in on vocals; after Dave worries about possible civil disobedience in downtown LA after the Lakers' NBA Championship, Harold Larkin opens the door to reveal rioting outside the theater; Mark Wahlberg promotes The Perfect Storm.

Episode 161 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Bragg & Wilco
First Aired: June. 16,2000

Laurie Diamond brings Dave a new cup of coffee after someone steals his mug; during Mailbag, Gerard comments on Survivor; during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" Dave accidentally steps on dog's tail and gets bitten on the face.

Episode 160 - Naomi Campbell, Juan Montoya
First Aired: June. 15,2000

An old man (not Calvert) shuffles his feet onstage at the end of the monologue, then walks away; for Campaign 2000, Maria introduces Stacey Stillman, the first Survivor loser to appear on the Late Show; Dave tastes Naomi Campbell's new shower gel.

Episode 159 - Calista Flockhart, Isaac Hayes
First Aired: June. 14,2000

Dave announces the birth of Kathy Mavrikakis' daughter; George Clarke is now trapped in the boiler room with two prostitutes, and then declares himself a ""Volcano God""; Isaac Hayes conducts an orchestra performing the theme from Shaft.

Episode 158 - Marv Albert, Heath Ledger, Bon Jovi
First Aired: June. 13,2000

Pat Farmer fixes Dave's chair; during an outside cam bit involving the CBS Store and a new electronics shop next door, Tony Randall is found standing on the roof for no particular reason; the 2000 Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils walk onstage for ""Campaign 2000,"" then hang out at the CBS Store.

Episode 157 - Jimmy Connors, David Coulthard
First Aired: June. 12,2000

Dave announces that he's fulfilled his jury duty up in Connecticut (he didn't make the cut); George Clarke continues to hold on for dear life in the boiler room; Biff visits the NBA Finals in LA; Maria and Paul offer their condolences to Dave.

Episode 156 - Martin Lawrence, Sinead O'Connor
First Aired: June. 09,2000

Paul hosts a game called ""Staffer / Not a Staffer,"" in which Dave must guess if the person onstage is one of his underlings. He correctly guesses that it is a staffer; talent researcher Nick Prueher. Also, Maria Pope discusses a recent trip to Hooters.

Episode 155 - Roger Ebert, Nia Long
First Aired: June. 08,2000

Dave introduces Paul as Wayne ""Fat Boy"" Ewing; in honor of Survivor, George Clarke locks himself in the boiler room with nothing but a video camera and some rations, and eventually ends up chewing his arm off; Biff reports from Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Los Angeles.

Episode 154 - Robert Duvall, Don Henley
First Aired: June. 07,2000

Dave says Campaign 2000 is ""largely void of content, (and) just a big waste of time."" During tonight's segment, however, Paul openly wishes that they would use his name as a clue on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Also, Alan gives tips for summer safety, which quickly morphs into an excuse to rip off his shirt and pour suntan lotion all over his body.

Episode 153 - Lisa Kudrow, Tom Dreesen, Steve Earle and the Dukes
Episode 151 - Dan Patrick, Owen Wilson, B.B. King
Episode 149 - Nathan Lane, Gloria Estefan
First Aired: May. 24,2000

James Earl Jones reads excerpts from Richard Simmons' new autobiography; ""Biff Henderson's America"" spends a couple of days in Calhoun, Missouri; a man pretending to be Les Moonves promotes the new game show Survivor while dressed up as Moses.

Episode 148 - Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, matchbox 20
First Aired: May. 23,2000

Buzz Aldrin interviews this year's nominees for the Daytime Emmys in a spacesuit; Mujibur and Sirajul make a basketball wager with Rupert; Dave flips through a furniture catalog; Matchbox Twenty performs ""Crutch"" out on the sidewalk.

Episode 147 - Michael J. Fox, Richard Harris
First Aired: May. 22,2000

Dave has problems adjusting the lumbar of his chair; Maria Pope brags about sleeping 21 hours straight; Michael J. Fox discusses his health-related ""retirement"" from television.

Episode 146 - Ringo Starr, Jane Krakowski
First Aired: May. 19,2000

Dave announces that this is the season finale; Dave and Maria bid farewell to Rob Burnett, who will now be busy at work with Ed; Tonya Smith drops a bowling ball on the head of Ken Richmond from 12 feet above the stage; Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Band sing ""With a Little Help from My Friends.""

Episode 145 - Jackie Chan, Jim Gaffigan
First Aired: May. 18,2000

A man pretending to be Les Moonves delivers a Murder, She Wrote to Dave; the retirement of longtime White House press corps member Helen Thomas is discussed, so Dave shows a gag reel showing memorable moments of her career dating back to 1492; Dave promotes tomorrow night's bowling ball stunt.

Episode 143 - David Hyde Pierce, Phish
Episode 142 - Gillian Anderson, Foo Fighters
First Aired: May. 15,2000

Peter Frampton fills in for Felicia Collins, who had a gig; Paul mentions that Anton is getting married over this coming weekend; Rob announces that Ed has officially been picked up for NBC's fall schedule.

Episode 141 - Richard Simmons, Sarah Vowell
First Aired: May. 12,2000

Rob and Dave go over the ground rules for Richard Simmons' latest visit tonight, including permission to use a fire extinguisher on Richard if needed; during Mailbag, Dave becomes pen-pals with viewer Tyler Gatlin; ten celebrity moms (including Gerard and Dorothy) present the Top Ten, though it wouldn't become a yearly tradition until 2002.

Episode 139 - Kelsey Grammer, Caroline Rhea
First Aired: May. 10,2000

Dave shows a CNN clip and a newspaper article pertaining to the jury duty controversy; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Paul admits he had a nightmare involving Maria Pope; Caroline Rhea discusses relationships.

Episode 138 - John Travolta, Cast of Kiss me Kate
First Aired: May. 09,2000

Dave continues to comment on the jury duty situation; the outside cam heads for Joe G's to play ""Would You Like To Win a Phony Check for 350 Million Dollars?""; after three years of struggling, Rob Burnett finally shows footage of his daughters not being afraid of the Easter Bunny.

Episode 137 - Betty White, Hanson
First Aired: May. 08,2000

Apparently, Michelle O'Calaghan had another baby over the weekend; Dave says he's been called to jury duty, prompting a brief state of panic; during another ""What's New"" segment, Pat and Kenny attempt to recite Shakespeare; a morbidly obese man is introduced as the winning jockey of last weekend's Kentucky Derby.

Episode 136 - Stupid Human Tricks, Joaquin Phoenix, Mighty Mighty Bosstones
First Aired: May. 05,2000

Dave announces he was pulled over for speeding again, then kisses up to the New York State police; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Dave sings the praises of Tivo; ten jockeys present the Top Ten.

Episode 135 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mitch Hedberg
First Aired: May. 04,2000

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sings a song from West Side Story, and Jerry Seinfeld shows up to ""sing"" with her. Also, Dave shows footage of a woman dropping a bowling ball on her husband's noggin.

Episode 134 - Dana Carvey, Alison Krauss & Union Station
Episode 133 - Kim Basinger, Oasis
First Aired: May. 02,2000

Live via satellite, we go to Preston Luggage in Dallas for another lengthy chat with Al Cordova and his assistant Kathy. Also, during ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria Pope introduces Rob Burnett, who walks onstage to a standing ovation.

Episode 132 - David Spade, Marion Jones
First Aired: May. 01,2000

Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell sit in; Dave announces the blood test following last week's tick incident came out negative; in homage to a trend that sweeping various TV shows nowadays, ""Campaign 2000"" is shown in letterbox; independent film maker Mark Borchardt presents his interview with former Presidential candidate Gary Bauer.

Episode 131 - Natalie Portman, Lennox Lewis
First Aired: April. 28,2000

During Mailbag, Alan admits to doing the deed with Janet Reno; production assistant Jeremy Weiner is subjected to Paul's favorite game, ""Staffer/Not a Staffer""; David Wells and Bernie Williams present the Top Ten.

Episode 130 - Salma Hayek, Ray Romano
First Aired: April. 27,2000

The INS harasses Tony again; Rob Burnett appears live via satellite from LA for ""Campaign 2000""; Alan and his fat, gender-confused German son celebrate Take Your Daughters to Work Day.

Episode 129 - Dennis Quaid, Nicole Sullivan, Smashing Pumpkins
Episode 128 - Kristin Johnson, Live
First Aired: April. 25,2000

After discussing Oprah's magazine on and off for the last few weeks, Dave announces that the first issue of ""D,"" the Dave magazine, has finally been rolled out. Also, Alan interrupts ""Campaign 2000"" to announce he's been reunited with his fat German son.

Episode 127 - Jeff Foxworthy, Vertical Horizon
First Aired: April. 24,2000

Paul says his 86-year-old father, Bernard Shaffer, had a quintuple bypass yesterday and later Bruce Kapler admits that his dad had a mere double bypass a year ago. Also, Dave stops the show to read the latest issue of Oprah's magazine.

Episode 126 - Ben Stiller, Brian Regan
First Aired: April. 14,2000

Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones sits in; with nothing to discuss, ""Campaign 2000"" lasts exactly six seconds; during Mailbag, Dave and Paul star in the new crime drama ""Good Cop, Good Cop.""

Episode 125 - Matthew McConaughey, Kelly Monteith, Willie Nelson
Episode 124 - Paul Newman, Pearl Jam
First Aired: April. 12,2000

Dave announces he's 41 today because he's not counting his 12 years at NBC; during a segment called ""Job Hunting Tips,"" a barbershop quartet sings intern Bob Dickerson's resume; Richard Simmons calls up Daddy to wish him a happy birthday, and Dave promptly hangs up on him.

Episode 123 - Jenna Elfman, Jeff Altman, Children of Uganda
First Aired: April. 11,2000

Dave shows a clip of the recent live television remake of Fail Safe to demonstrate how lax CBS is at preventing profanities from being heard on-air. Also, Jenna Elfman promotes Keeping the Faith.

Episode 121 - Jon Stewart, Faith Hill
First Aired: April. 07,2000

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky sits in; during Mailbag, we learn that Tony is Fidel Castro's estranged son; Jon Stewart tries to give Dave a human heart, and after Dave declines, Jon walks offstage and puts it back in a very annoyed Tony Randall.

Episode 118 - David Duchovny, Joe Pistone, Lou Reed
First Aired: April. 04,2000

Dave announces that the show is adopting (and thus protecting) Cuban refugee Elian Gonzalez; Rupert makes a Biff Henderson sandwich for Paul, but not for Biff; Dave mentions that he received a phone call from Johnny Carson shortly after his shout-out last week.

Episode 117 - Brooke Shields, Oliver Platt, Joni Mitchell
Episode 116 - David Arquette, Al Green
First Aired: March. 31,2000

During Campaign 2000, nobody can muster up any interesting topics, so Dave discusses Daylight Savings Time. Later, Dave brings up the recently-announced discovery that most gay men have unusual finger length, so Dave, Paul and Biff (in a dress) check their hands.

Episode 114 - Kid Scientists, Jimmy Smits, Bruce Cockburn
First Aired: March. 29,2000

Paul is introduced as Gaston Mazacani; Rob tells a funny story about an incident he had with a cab driver; during a segment called ""What I like about Spring,"" Alan unwittingly admits that he's on the down low.

Episode 113 - Minnie Driver, Trisha Yearwood
First Aired: March. 28,2000

Cold opening: Dr. Henry Kissinger announces that he's Dave's latest guest host, only to learn rather abruptly that Dave isn't sick anymore. Also, Dave has Rupert make a Hello Deli's latest menu addition, the kosher-friendly ""Paul Shaffer Sandwich,"" and a few minutes later Rupert delivers it to its namesake.

Episode 112 - Rosie Perez, Robert Klein
First Aired: March. 27,2000

Rob Burnett returns to his desk on the corner of the stage; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Dave comments on CBS' new slogan (""The address… is CBS"") and cracks wise on Gene Keady's hair; during the Top Ten, Dave makes a rare bald joke aimed at Paul.

Episode 111 - Barbara Walters, Linda Cardellini, Kimmie Rhodes
First Aired: March. 22,2000

Out on 53rd Street, Biff has a hand counter to help with the ongoing US Census; Dave shows a clip of Barbara Walters making a weird facial reaction during her latest Oscar special; the Gore-Bush bit from two nights ago is finally performed in its entirety; Biff counts a total of 1,482 people in the United States.

Episode 110 - Matthew Broderick, Patti Smith
Episode 109 - Gabriel Byrne, Martha Stewart, Moby
First Aired: March. 20,2000

In a remarkably lengthy edition of ""Campaign 2000,"" Dave decides not to perform a piece comparing Bush and Gore, and then rants about his cable service. Afterwards, he admits that this is his last night in television, so he introduces his family, then claims he's moving to St. Louis to work for Ralston Purina. Also, while cooking with Martha Stewart, Dave attempts to juggle eggs.

Episode 106 - Tim Robbins, Melissa Etheridge
First Aired: March. 08,2000

During ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria fills in for Rob, who's too busy working on the NBC pilot Ed; Biff presents the winning contestant of tonight's ""Beat the Clock"" with the home version of the game (a checkerboard); ""Phil Carmichael"" of CBS Promotions (Bill DeLace) does a presentation on ratings stunts.

Episode 105 - Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, Zack Galifanakis, Old '97s
First Aired: March. 07,2000

Janeane Garofalo becomes the latest guest host; ""slide whistle legend"" Bazeel sits in; Janeane does tonight's interviews sitting in a school desk placed in front of Dave's desk; Bob Odenkirk and David Cross make funny noises; Bazeel and the band performs ""Wipe Out.""

Episode 104 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Eddie Izzard
First Aired: March. 06,2000

Paul is wearing a white tailored suit tonight, prompting Dave to point out that the bandleader is the musical director of the upcoming Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Also, Sandra and Nadine help Dave celebrate eighteen years in late night, even though the anniversary was over a month ago.

Episode 102 - Nathan Lane, Mel Brooks, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth
First Aired: March. 02,2000

Nathan Lane is the latest fill-in host, and he introduces a short film about the many perks of taking over for Dave. Later, he sings a song from the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown with Kristin Chenoweth.

Episode 101 - Kid Turkey Callers, Candice Bergan, Fiona Apple, George W. Bush
Episode 100 - David Brenner, Carson Daley, Aida Turturro, Gary Gulman, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Episode 98 - John Goodman, Norm MacDonald
First Aired: February. 25,2000

Mailbag: George Clarke addresses the comments made about his weight problem, and Dave flashes back to when he woke up from surgery resembling Don King. Also, Hank Hill (of ""King of the Hill"") wishes Dave to get well.

Episode 97 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Tom Arnold, Joy Behar, Linda Edar
First Aired: February. 24,2000

Kathie Lee Gifford becomes the latest guest host to alternate with Dave while he continues to recuperate from heart surgery. Tonight, she gets heckled by an audience member who notices that she's not wearing a bra, to which she snaps back, ""Go wear a jock strap!""

Episode 96 - Julia Roberts, Israel Perlman
First Aired: February. 23,2000

In his first post-surgery rant, Dave hollers about having to be driven to work for a while, and then really fumes about having to drink decaffeinated coffee; during a segment called ""How The Media Covered Dave's Surgery,"" Dave shows a (bogus) supermarket tabloid stating that he had actually given birth to quintuplets.

Episode 93 - Tom Arnold, Robin Williams, Jack Hannah
First Aired: February. 18,2000

""Backstage,"" Day 10: After chatting with Robin Williams, Tom Arnold openly comments that he's disappointed that Jack Hanna didn't bring any animals to the set. Tonight's clips: Robin storms out of the backdrop (see Show #0001); Dave meets Frisco hippie Manny Papp (see Show #0589); Dave makes baby talk with a monkey.

Episode 92 - Tom Snyder, Mike Myers, Roseanne, Bonnie Hunt
First Aired: February. 17,2000

Backstage, Day 9: Tom Snyder's still here, and this time he hosts Mike Myers, Roseanne Barr, and Bonnie Hunt. Tonight's clips: Dave shows film footage of Mike as a Canadian Cub Scout; Mike wishes his mom a happy birthday (see Show #0960); a Top Ten from James Earl Jones; Roseanne talks basketball.

Episode 91 - Tom Snyder, Norm MacDonald, Don Rickles
First Aired: February. 16,2000

Backstage, Day 8: Former ""Tomorrow"" and ""Late Late Show"" host Tom Snyder trades a bon mot or two with Norm MacDonald and Don Rickles. Tonight's clips: Norm vents after being demoted on SNL (see Show #0936); a Top Ten from Demi Moore; Don tells Dave how he met Frank Sinatra.

Episode 90 - David Brenner, Kathie Lee Gifford, Alec Baldwin
First Aired: February. 15,2000

Backstage, Day 7: Comedian David Brenner interrogates Kathie Lee Gifford and Alec Baldwin. Tonight's clips: Dave hijacks the Butterball turkey hotline (see Show #1345); a Top Ten remote from Bill DeLace; Alec shares child-rearing tips with Dave.

Episode 89 - Paul Schaffer, Drew Barrymore, Ray Romano
First Aired: February. 14,2000

Backstage, Day 6: In the cold opening, Paul tries to hit on Drew Barrymore. Amongst the clips: Drew flashing Dave on his 48th birthday; Drew and Dave getting married one month after said clip; ten beautiful women present the Top Ten (see Show #0543); Ray Romano singing ""Silent Night"" as his kids beat each other up.

Episode 88 - Paul Schaffer, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal
First Aired: February. 11,2000

Backstage, Day 5: Paul hosts again, this time with Dave's buddies Steve Martin and Billy Crystal. Amongst the clips: Steve mans a projector to show a clip from his latest movie (see Show #0499); the Top Ten list from the fifth anniversary special, with Jerry Seinfeld escorting Dave's mom onstage; Dave hangs out with Olympic judges (see Show #0963). At the end of the show, Paul and Billy goof around behind the scenes at The Price Is Right.

Episode 87 - Regis Philbin, Bill Cosby, Sarah Jessica Parker
First Aired: February. 10,2000

Backstage, Day 4: Regis hosts again, chatting with Bill Cosby, Sarah Jessica Parker, and ""the great"" Pat Farmer. Amongst the clips: Bill goes to the balcony via a ladder; a Top Ten featuring Barry White; Dave and Sarah mingle with Kid Scientists.

Episode 86 - Paul Schaffer, Bruce Willis, Martin Short
First Aired: February. 09,2000

Backstage #3: Paul appears on the Late Show for the first time since Dave's surgery, sitting on a movie set with Bruce Willis and his old friend Martin Short. Amongst tonight's clips: Bruce doing various stunts; Casey Kasem presents the Top Ten (see Show #0005); Dave makes crank phone calls (also Show #0005); Martin Short sings a selection from the musical Little Me.

Episode 85 - Regis Philbin, Jerry Seinfeld, Danny DeVito
First Aired: February. 08,2000

""Backstage,"" Day 2: Regis is now sitting in a whole new ""hot seat"" as the clip show's second host in as many nights. Tonight, he chats with Jerry Seinfeld, who introduces footage of Dave doing the Top Ten without pants, and Danny DeVito, who for one reason or another shows a clip from Taxi.

Episode 84 - Charles Grodin, Julia Roberts, Regis Philbin
First Aired: February. 07,2000

It's the debut of Late Show Backstage, a clip show hosted tonight by Charles Grodin while Dave recovers from his quintuple-bypass surgery three weeks before. Amongst the highlights: Charles chats with Julia Roberts, Dave's interview with J.Ro from May 17, 1999, a Top Ten list from John Malkovich (see Show #1307), and to cap the night, Charles and surprise guest Regis Philbin.

Episode 83 - Regis Philbin, Mark Borchardt
Episode 82 - Tom Arnold, Art Donovan, Lynryd Skynryd
First Aired: January. 13,2000

Dave thanks Rob Burnett for landing Hillary Clinton on the show; Art Donovan plays ping pong with the disgusting Turkish guy; Lynyrd Skynard performs ""Sweet Home Alabama.""

Episode 69 - Matt Damon, Q-Tip
First Aired: December. 27,1999

Feeling a little warm, Dave takes off his coat and does most of the show in just his shirt and tie; in ""Who Asked For It?"" Patrick Stewart and the Taco Bell chihuahua star in ""A Christmas Carol;"" Biff performs a holiday-themed duet with a cardboard cutout of Celine Dion.

Episode 62 - Danny DeVito, Harry Smith
Episode 58 - Patrick Stewart, Al Franken, Bob Marley
Episode 57 - Tim Robbins, Laetitia Casta, B.B. King & Dr. John
First Aired: December. 01,1999

Glen Campbell sits in; Dave discusses the list of good and bad cities that he mentioned on the show last month, then checks in with Kankakee, IL mayor Donald Green, who receives another gazebo from Dave; Tim Robbins gets clobbered playing ice hockey.

Episode 56 - Jenny McCarthy, Martha Stewart, Foo Fighters
First Aired: November. 30,1999

Dave announces Monica Lewinsky is dating a former LSDL writer; a customer at Joe G's becomes the subject of his own ""E! True Hollywood Story""; Jenny McCarthy plugs ""Scream 3.""

Episode 55 - Barbara Walter, Dan Patrick, Mary J. Blige
First Aired: November. 29,1999

During the segment ""The Best and Worst of the Millennium,"" an image of Sam Donaldson's eyebrows suddenly comes to life. Also, during tonight's Open Mic in the Mojave Desert, a technician tests the open mike and adjusts the height.

Episode 54 - Stupid Pet Tricks, William Baldwin
First Aired: November. 26,1999

A dog that fetches beer appears on ""Stupid Human Tricks""; Dave rants that all the other talk shows are copying the aforementioned segment; another Open Mic Night in the Mohave Desert turns up nothing; Rudy Giuliani presents the Top Ten.

Episode 53 - George Carlin, Jewel
First Aired: November. 25,1999

Live via satellite from Indianapolis, Mrs. Dorothy Letterman stands in her kitchen while Dave guesses what pies she baked for Thanksgiving. Afterwards, Dorothy shows her refrigerator is loaded with bottle after bottle of Colt 45® malt liquor.

Episode 51 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlotte Church
First Aired: November. 23,1999

Tony Mendez and Bill DeLace star in the new CBS midseason replacement series ""Next Time Bring Your Sister, You Hump."" Also, Kathie Lee Gifford delivers a turkey to Dave.

Episode 50 - Bryant Gumbel, John Carpenter, Tony Bennett
Episode 46 - Will Smith, Creed
First Aired: November. 16,1999

Dave looks over the 2000 Places Rated Almanac, and then calls Donald Green, the mayor of Kankakee, Illinois, the city which rated lowest. As a condolence, Dave presents the mayor with a gazebo, courtesy of ""Gazebo Weekly.""

Episode 45 - Claudia Schiffer, Chris Cornell
First Aired: November. 15,1999

Dave shows a clip that shows that even though he's only been on the network for two weeks, but there's already trouble on Bryant Gumbel's Early Show. Midway through an interview, a guy accidentally has his arm cut off. Later, Dave and Claudia Schiffer blow up chestnuts in a microwave oven.

Episode 44 - Stupid Human Tricks, Johnny Depp
Episode 43 - Natalie Portman, Travis Pastrana, Ted Alexandro
First Aired: November. 11,1999

Dave shows a tape of stunt biker/scheduled guest Travis Pastrana's mishap that afternoon, and the injured daredevil later hobbles onstage. By the end of the show, the Hi-Ho Girls are helping Travis repair his bike.

Episode 42 - Jack Hanna, Bob Hoskins, Melanie C
First Aired: November. 10,1999

Dave announces the premiere of ""Good Old-Fashioned Fun,"" which includes Harold Larkin making a snow angel in mayonnaise and Mujibur and Sirajul racing to the death in a soap box derby. Later, former Spice Girl Melanie C sings ""I Turn To You.""

Episode 41 - Don Rickles, Jane Clayson
First Aired: November. 09,1999

Dave mentions that he's #64 on Entertainment Weekly's list of 100 Greatest Entertainers (inbetween Joni Mitchell and Jim Carrey); live via satellite, it's another Open Mic Night in the Mojave Desert; Boots Randolph sits in on sax; Jane Clayson plugs ""The Early Show.""

Episode 40 - Woody Harrelson, Bobby Rahal
First Aired: November. 08,1999

NYC Marathon winners Joseph Chebet (of Kenya) and Adrianna Fernandez (of Mexico) run across the stage; Dave mentions that staff members Jay Johnson, Fred Dhimizu and Patty McDonald ran in the same marathon; Kenny Sheehan performs in the Broadway revival of ""Annie.""

Episode 39 - Regis Philbin, Mitch Hedberg
Episode 38 - Susan Sarandon, Juan Montoya, East Harlem Violinists
First Aired: November. 04,1999

A cannon called the Alludium 2000 Pumpkin Modulator, along with its operator Max Teasdale, wait to launch a giant pumpkin into orbit on 53rd Street. Also, Roberta Glasspari and The East Harlem Violinists (subjects of the film ""Music of the Heart"") perform with soloist Mark O'Connor.

Episode 37 - Bill Cosby, Milla Jovovich
First Aired: November. 03,1999

14-year-old music prodigy Shannon Kerman sits in; Paul's most vivid memory of this year's World Series is reinterpreted by Martin Scorsese and Ricky Martin; after Mujibur and Sirajul play ""Where Can I Get a Decent Meal in This Town?"" at the trendy Ranch 1 restuarant, Biff brings in fried chicken, an item that they claimed they didn't have.

Episode 36 - Lauren Holly, Jimmy Fallon, Rage Against the Machine
Episode 35 - Luke Perry, Jimmy Kimmel, Garbage
Episode 34 - Meryl Streep, Natalie Merchant
First Aired: October. 29,1999

Dave shows a dumb picture of him outside, then gets marksman Armando Aiello to shoot paint balls at it; Dave disses Harmony Korine, who made some choice comments after getting bumped the other night; Mike McIntee and Bill DeLace guard the world's largest pumpkin (1131 pounds).

Episode 33 - Joe Torre, Denzel Washington
First Aired: October. 28,1999

Security boss Bill DeLace disrupts last night's Gore-Bradley debate; your 1999 World Champion New York Yankees present the Top Ten; Denzel Washington plugs ""The Bone Collector.""

Episode 32 - Martha Stewart, Martin Scorcese, Ricky Martin
Episode 31 - John Cusack, Bob Sarlatte, LeAnn Rimes
Episode 30 - Charles Grodin, Jimmie Walker, Buena Vista Social Club
First Aired: October. 25,1999

Paul and Dave talk about the band's weekend gig at the White House; for his latest World Series report, Biff interviews, amongst others, Evander Holyfield and John Rocker; the octogenarian stars of the hit documentary ""The Buena Vista Social Club"" perform.

Episode 29 - Austin Payne, Patricia Arquette, Moby
First Aired: October. 15,1999

During CBS Mailbag, Alan Kalter promotes his Millenium Party, which looks like a disaster in the making. Later, Dave presents ""Top Ten Things That Sound Creepy When Said by John Malkovich.""

Episode 28 - John Malkovich, Harland Williams
First Aired: October. 14,1999

Warren Zevon fills in for Paul yet again; Dave wants to say the s-word ""because they did on ‘Chicago Hope,'"" tries it, and gets beeped; Biff gives Yankees tickets to an audience member.

Episode 27 - Farrah Fawcett
First Aired: October. 13,1999

The outside cam presents Paul Fiore's driver's test in New Jersey, with commentary by Biff and pictures from the WCBS-TV helicopter. When he finishes the test, a babe presents him flowers and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman presents Paul's license.

Episode 26 - Chazz Palminteri, Billy Blanks, Wilson Pickett
Episode 23 - Jesse Ventura, Amy Brennamen, ZZ Top
Episode 22 - Lili Tomlin, Leah Remini, Beth Hart
Episode 21 - Dan Quayle, Melissa Ethridge
First Aired: October. 05,1999

Mujibur and Sirajul sample food at Hello Deli; an ad for ""Late Show on Tour,"" with Jackie Mason playing Dave; In honor of tonight's guest, Dave announces that he will no longer make any more jokes relating to Dan Quayle.

Episode 19 - Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Gayheart
Episode 18 - Kevin Spacey, Eurythmics
First Aired: September. 30,1999

Kevin Spacey promotes ""American Beauty,"" then gives Dave a bag of Presidential M&M's. Later, Harold Larkin tells one of the ""True Stories of the Late Show Stagehands"": He walks into a mysterious closet backstage, falls into a black hole, then walks out in a nonchalant fashion.

Episode 17 - Mia Farrow, Russell Crowe, Paula Cole Band
First Aired: September. 29,1999

Dave tells another dentist-related horror story; in ""New for Fall,"" Mujibur and Sirajul star in the Bollywood musical ""Basanta Gan Gaibay""; Evander Holyfield presents the Top Ten, but Lennox Lewis interupts to introduce #1.

Episode 16 - Nathan Lane, Emmylou Harris & Linda Rondstadt
First Aired: September. 28,1999

Nadine, Andrea, Sirajul (but not Mujibur) and Joe G. play ""Who Wants to Win a Giant Phony Check for $1,000,000?"" Later, Alan promotes a film he just produced called ""For the Ladies"" (which turns out to be weightlifting porn flick).

Episode 13 - Mark Wahlberg, Adam Sandler, Roger Ebert
Episode 12 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Ashley Judd, Randy Travis
Episode 11 - Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald
Episode 10 - Michael J. Fox, Heather French
Episode 9 - Heather Locklear, Keyshawn Johnson
Episode 8 - Jenna Elfman, Chris Kattan, Christine Aguilera
First Aired: September. 16,1999

With the possibility of a rare hurricane hitting New York City, Paul checks for ""talk show closings"" and Dave comes on stage in a poncho and galoshes. Meanwhile, Jenna Elfman hijacks Anton's drumset, and Christina Aguilera performs ""What a Girl Wants.""

Episode 5 - John McEnroe, Sharon Lawrence, Nanci Griffith

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