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.""

5x55 - Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers

November 27, 1997

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

5x56 - Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New

November 28, 1997

During Mailbag, Dave bags groceries. Also, in spoof of those high-related FOX specials, Dave and Paul reveal one of the magician's secrets.

5x57 - Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania Twain

December 8, 1997

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

5x58 - Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

December 9, 1997

5x59 - Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

December 10, 1997

5x60 - Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel

December 11, 1997

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

5x61 - Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan Adams

December 12, 1997

During Mailbag, Dave and Paul give birth to septuplets. Also, child actor Alex D. Linz plugs ""Home Alone 3.""

5x62 - Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & Nickolai

December 15, 1997

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

5x63 - Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown

December 16, 1997

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

5x64 - Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five

December 17, 1997

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

5x65 - Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson

December 18, 1997

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

5x66 - Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz

December 19, 1997

""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.

5x67 - Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. John

December 22, 1997

In honor of the week's top-grossing film, Titanic, the stage floods with water. Also, Rupert introduces ""Rudolph, the Littlest Reindeer.""

5x68 - Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene Love

December 23, 1997

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

5x69 - Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band

December 26, 1997

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

5x70 - Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey

December 29, 1997

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

5x71 - Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller

December 30, 1997

Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.

5x72 - Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.

January 5, 1998

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.

5x73 - Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple

January 6, 1998

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

5x74 - Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb

January 7, 1998

Recently deposed ""Weekend Update"" anchorman Norm MacDonald vents his anger to Dave; daredevil dance group Streb performs.

5x75 - Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The Capeman

January 8, 1998

Marc Anthony and the Broadway cast members perform a song from Paul Simon's new musical ""The Capeman.""

5x76 - Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective Soul

January 9, 1998

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

5x77 - Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

January 12, 1998

Mick Fleetwood sits in, and later he plays drums for tonight's musical guests, fellow Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.

5x78 - Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

January 13, 1998

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

5x79 - Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese

January 14, 1998

""Dave Sucks"" is spray-painted onto the World Trade Center, while ""The Masked Magician"" (Pat Farmer) performs a dangerous trick on Kenny Sheehan.

5x80 - Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz

January 15, 1998

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

5x82 - Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson

January 26, 1998

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

5x83 - Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris

January 27, 1998

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

5x84 - Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller

January 28, 1998

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

5x85 - David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin

January 29, 1998

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

5x86 - Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe

January 30, 1998

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

5x87 - Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake Johannsen

February 2, 1998

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

5x88 - John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon

February 3, 1998

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

5x89 - Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik

February 4, 1998

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

5x90 - Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of Ragtime

February 5, 1998

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

5x91 - Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain

February 6, 1998

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

5x92 - Richard Simmons, John Elway

February 9, 1998

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

5x93 - Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers

February 10, 1998

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

5x94 - Stupid Human Tricks, Cindy Crawford, Jonny Moseley

February 11, 1998

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

5x95 - Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna

February 12, 1998

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

5x96 - Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White

February 13, 1998

Live via satellite, it's Dave's mom at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, where she introduces a skiing monkey. She also presents the Top Ten.

5x97 - Heather Locklear, Tom Selleck

February 16, 1998

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

5x98 - Mike Myers, Paula Cole

February 17, 1998

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

5x99 - Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny

February 18, 1998

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

5x100 - Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson

February 19, 1998

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

5x101 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley

February 20, 1998

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

5x102 - Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty

February 23, 1998

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

5x103 - Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan

February 24, 1998

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

5x104 - Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin

February 25, 1998

David ""Fathead"" Newman sits in on sax; Bob Borden reports from the Grammys; Dave shows an ad for ""Saddam's Beret Bazaar.""

5x105 - David Schwimmer, Chris Witty, Shawn Colvin

February 26, 1998

5x106 - Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano

February 27, 1998

5x107 - Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak

March 2, 1998

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

5x108 - Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora

March 3, 1998

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

5x109 - Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt

March 4, 1998

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

5x110 - Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt

March 5, 1998

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

5x111 - Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski

March 6, 1998

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

5x112 - Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris

March 16, 1998

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

5x113 - John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains

March 17, 1998

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

5x114 - Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun

March 18, 1998

5x115 - Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton

March 24, 1998

5x116 - Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground

March 25, 1998

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

5x117 - Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins

March 26, 1998

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

5x118 - Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco

March 27, 1998

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

5x119 - Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore

March 30, 1998

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

5x120 - Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller

March 31, 1998

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

5x121 - Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked Ladies

April 1, 1998

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

5x122 - Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia

April 2, 1998

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

5x123 - Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland

April 3, 1998

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

5x124 - Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns

April 6, 1998

Dave appears in student films as a side income, while Bob Borden runs throughout the city searching for Leonardo DiCaprio.

5x125 - Quentin Tarantino, Steven Weber, Clint Black

April 7, 1998

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

5x126 - James Belushi, Lacey Chabert, Robbie Robertson

April 8, 1998

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

5x127 - Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret

April 9, 1998

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

5x128 - Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos

April 10, 1998

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

5x129 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean

April 20, 1998

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

5x130 - Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan

April 21, 1998

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

5x131 - Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle

April 22, 1998

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