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Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle
Late Show with David Letterman - S5 - E4
Late Show with David Letterman: Season 5 - 54 Episode s
5x1 - Terry Bradshaw, Carmen Electra, Eddie Brill
September 1, 1997
Dave shows highlights from the annual Labor Day staff cookout on 53rd Street; Terry Bradshaw and stagehand Corky Ramirez both inexplicably break into song.
5x2 - Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck
September 2, 1997
Warren is caught watching tennis on TV; Dave harasses teen talk show host John Hall; Beck performs ""Devil's Haircut.""
5x3 - Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple
September 3, 1997
Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper). Later, Fiona Apple performs ""Criminal.""
5x4 - Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Robert Carlyle
September 4, 1997
5x5 - Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray
September 5, 1997
On Warren's last night filling in for Paul, he receives a ""Deputy of Comedy"" badge. Later, Sugar Ray performs ""Fly.""
5x6 - Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw
September 8, 1997
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.
5x7 - Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson
September 9, 1997
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.
5x8 - Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot
September 10, 1997
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.
5x9 - Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius Rucker
September 11, 1997
Paul writes a song for a trucker who participated in ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Dave chats with WNBA MVP Cynthia Cooper.
5x10 - Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee Gees
September 12, 1997
Dave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""
5x11 - George Clooney, Bill Cosby
September 22, 1997
Dave listens to the philosophies of second-graders in ""Dave Talks to Kids""; George Clooney promotes ""The Peacemaker.""
5x12 - Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's Property
September 23, 1997
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.
5x13 - Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall
September 24, 1997
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.""
5x14 - Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter
September 25, 1997
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.""
5x15 - Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne
September 26, 1997
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.
5x16 - Fourth Anniversary Special
September 29, 1997
Dave shows some of his favorite remotes, segments, and comedy clips from the first four years of ""The Late Show.""
5x17 - Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & Dunn
September 29, 1997
Bob Borden finally gets to meet Jaleel ""Urkel"" White, while Paul composes a musical number about pastries that resemble celebrities.
5x18 - Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith
September 30, 1997
Dave gives a local named Tom Worzall ten seconds of air time, then chats with Wonderbra model Sarah O'Hare.
5x19 - Cameron Diaz, Adam Arkin, Veniamin
October 1, 1997
Cameron Diaz promotes ""A Life Less Ordinary,"" while the famed contortionist Veniamin does a demonstration.
5x20 - Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow
October 2, 1997
Dave comments on the Yankees playoff chances, then chats with new ""Today"" co-host Matt Lauer.
5x21 - Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield Four
October 3, 1997
Dave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.
5x22 - Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men
October 6, 1997
Dave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.
5x23 - Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear
October 7, 1997
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.
5x24 - John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters
October 8, 1997
Dave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.
5x25 - James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis
October 9, 1997
Throughout the night, Leonard plugs his new show, ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video."" Later, Jim Belushi promotes ""Total Security.""
5x26 - Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard
October 10, 1997
""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""
5x27 - David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry
October 13, 1997
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.""
5x28 - Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day
October 14, 1997
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.
5x29 - Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon
October 15, 1997
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.
5x30 - Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J
October 16, 1997
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.
5x31 - Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth
October 17, 1997
WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul. Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""
5x32 - Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark
October 27, 1997
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.""
5x33 - Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant
October 28, 1997
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.
5x34 - Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli
October 29, 1997
Biff plays ""Let's Scare the Crap Out of Rupert Jee,"" while Dave interviews Bobby Bonilla of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins.
5x35 - Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene
October 30, 1997
Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.
5x36 - Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown
October 31, 1997
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.
5x37 - John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe
November 3, 1997
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.
5x38 - Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin
November 4, 1997
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.
5x39 - Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes
November 5, 1997
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?""
5x40 - Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee
November 6, 1997
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.
5x41 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman
November 7, 1997
Casey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery."" Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.
5x42 - Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis
November 10, 1997
""Master Mentalist"" Pat Farmer does a demonstration on Kenny Sheehan; singer-restaurateur Naomi Judd cooks a family recipe for Dave.
5x43 - Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan
November 11, 1997
Dave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.
5x44 - Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty
November 12, 1997
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.
5x45 - Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20
November 13, 1997
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.""
5x46 - Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed
November 14, 1997
During Mailbag, Gerard performs a Broadway-style number about the possibility of him getting fired. Also, Heather Graham plugs ""Boogie Nights.""
5x47 - Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna
November 17, 1997
Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.
5x48 - Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello
November 18, 1997
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.
5x49 - Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood
November 19, 1997
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.
5x50 - Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar
November 20, 1997
Tony Mendez interrupts Dave, pointing out that he's missing a cue card. It turns out it was with Tony Randall all along.
5x51 - Kirstie Alley, Luke Perry, Shengyang Acrobats
November 21, 1997
Dave shows a (bogus) ad for a Clinton phone sex hotline, while Kirstie Alley plugs ""Veronica's Closet.""
5x52 - John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill Irwin
November 24, 1997
Paul leaves the show to hosts his own spinoff chatfest; comedian Bill Irwin; the cast of ""Stomp"" performs.
5x53 - Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James Taylor
November 25, 1997
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.
5x54 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers
November 26, 1997
A high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""
Late Show with David Letterman: All seasons
S1: Season 1
219 Episode s
S2: Season 2
220 Episode s
S3: Season 3
210 Episode s
S4: Season 4
213 Episode s
S5: Season 5
203 Episode s
S6: Season 6
213 Episode s
S7: Season 7
196 Episode s
S8: Season 8
197 Episode s
S9: Season 9
208 Episode s
S10: Season 10
187 Episode s
S11: Season 11
189 Episode s
S12: Season 12
193 Episode s
S13: Season 13
197 Episode s
S14: Season 14
199 Episode s
S15: Season 15
168 Episode s
S16: Season 16
200 Episode s
S17: Season 17
245 Episode s
S18: Season 18
181 Episode s
S19: Season 19
178 Episode s
S20: Season 20
179 Episode s
S21: Season 21
118 Episode s
S22: Season 22
139 Episode s