Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin James
Late Show with David Letterman - S6 - E18
A gag promo for the TV series ""Biffy, The Umpire Layer"" is declared the worst joke ever seen on the show; an ""Audience Vote"" determines Rip Taylor as tonight's guest instead of an absentee Cindy Crawford; Kevin James does some stand-up to promote ""The King of Queens.""
Late Show with David Letterman: Season 6 - 68 Episode s
6x1 - Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker
August 31, 1998
During a segment comparing President Clinton's vacation to Dave's, a stockbroker comes in for a hug.
6x2 - Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers
September 1, 1998
Dave points out that the show has undergone budget cuts, which might explain the tiny cue cards Tony's holding. Later, Beau Bridges promotes his new series, ""Maximum Bob.""
6x3 - Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson
September 2, 1998
Dave makes a lenghty rant about ""The Late Shift"" after an audience member asks him for an autograph; Martin Short sings the Top Ten List; Terry Bradshaw makes his predictions for the football season.
6x4 - Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna
September 3, 1998
Alan Kalter comments on home run record that is being chased by Mark McGwire; Dave announces that CBS ""just don't care 'bout"" the new fall lineup; Ray Romano talks about his family.
6x5 - Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6
September 4, 1998
During CBS Mailbag, Dave and the band play ""Let's Screw with Paul Shaffer's Mind.""
6x6 - Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon
September 7, 1998
Junior Brown sits in with the band, while Biff reports from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
6x7 - Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson
September 8, 1998
Biff makes another report from Busch Stadium, while Dave flirts with Andie MacDowell.
6x8 - Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna
September 9, 1998
Dave goes on a tirade about the CBS watermark on the lower right hand side of the screen. Later, Dave chats with the guy who caught Mark McGwire's 62nd Home Run ball.
6x9 - Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins
September 10, 1998
Dave stuggles to grow a beard; Charles Grodin promotes his talk show; Dave chats with the former Washington Senators pitcher who gave up Babe Ruth's 59th home run in 1927 (in his MLB debut, no less).
6x10 - Jack Hanna, Gretchen Mol, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
September 11, 1998
During CBS Mailbag, Paul, Tony, Biff and Sid announce that they're going to tour the country as a CSNY-type guitar band.
6x11 - Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The Blowfish
September 14, 1998
Dave congratulates the staff on the big Emmy win the previous night, then grills Rob Burnett for not kissing his wife just before he accepted the award.
6x12 - Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince Gill
September 15, 1998
Dave shows a (bogus) Mastercard ad starring Ken Starr; Biff goes to Chicago for another Home Run Report; Jackie Chan does an great Elvis impression.
6x13 - Bill Cosby, George Hamilton
September 16, 1998
Biff brings in scissors for a tie trim; Calvert impersonates Hank Williams, Jr.; Bill Cosby plays sax under the alias ""Philly Billy Be Bop.""
6x14 - Denis Leary, George Hamilton
September 17, 1998
Dave apologizes for his affair with Angela Lansbury, while Biff apologizes for his affair with Dave's wife. Shortly afterwards, Dorothy calls and insults Dave.
6x15 - Vince Vaughn, Brian Benben, Brian Setzer Orchestra
September 18, 1998
Dave makes another rant pertaining to the CBS Watermark; kid Geography whiz Jonathan Estrada helps out during CBS Mailbag; Brian Benben promotes his new, self-titled (and quickly cancelled) sitcom.
6x16 - Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie Chicks
September 21, 1998
Dave talks about a Steak House Onion Machine, while Michael J. Fox promotes his sitcom ""Spin City.""
6x17 - Jennifer Lopez, Meredith Viera, Lyle Lovett
September 22, 1998
Dave shows a (bogus) ad for ESPN2's ""Xtreme Presidental Perjury,"" while J.Lo promotes ""Antz.""
6x18 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin James
September 23, 1998
A gag promo for the TV series ""Biffy, The Umpire Layer"" is declared the worst joke ever seen on the show; an ""Audience Vote"" determines Rip Taylor as tonight's guest instead of an absentee Cindy Crawford; Kevin James does some stand-up to promote ""The King of Queens.""
6x19 - Howard Stern, Katie Holmes
September 24, 1998
Dave makes fun of Inky's summer camp outfit. Later, Howard Stern plays with his gut and strips to his underwear in order to show off his legs.
6x20 - Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob Zombie
September 25, 1998
A fawn walks onstage during CBS Mailbag; comedian Jon Stewart promotes ""The Daily Show.""
6x21 - Fran Drescher, Chris Kattan, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach
September 28, 1998
Musical guests Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach perform ""I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself."" Also, ""newly elected chancellor of Germany Gerhardt Schroeder"" sits in with the band ""all night long"" on alto sax.
6x22 - Chris Tucker, Faith Ford, Eagle Eye Cherry
September 29, 1998
Dave lets Inky go on a ""gum break;"" George Clarke is introduced as operator of the Late Show hedge fund; Biff demands more scandals involving President Clinton; Chris Tucker promotes Rush Hour.
6x23 - Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony Bennett
September 30, 1998
Warren fills in for Paul (out for Yom Kippur); Kelsey Grammer brings out his dog during his interview.
6x24 - Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Hedwig & The Angry Inch
October 1, 1998
Dennis, a baseball-bunting pig, waits throughout the show to shag some balls on 53rd Street. He ends up getting bumped after the ""Hedwig"" performance goes on too long.
6x25 - Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts
October 2, 1998
During CBS Mailbag, Alan promotes ""Alan Kalter's Music To Make Love By,"" which includes two TV theme songs and a doorbell. Later, Steve Martin's lengthy absence from appearing on the show is explained in a little film called ""Dave and Steve's Gay Vacation.""
6x26 - Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, Semisonic
October 5, 1998
Dave experiments with how he can give the finger without being censored; Kelly Preston promotes ""Holy Man.""
6x27 - Elizabeth & Bob Dole, Joaquin Phoenix
October 6, 1998
Tony Mendez does a ""card trick""; Tito Puente contributes drumrolls to the Top Ten list; Dave shows a (bogus) new, improved bill.
6x28 - Jeff Goldblum, John Mellencamp
October 7, 1998
A new segment called ""This Day in Late Show History"" reveals that October 7 was a Saturday in 1994. Biff corrects Dave, telling him it was a Friday. Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Holy Man.""
6x29 - Isabella Rossellini, Stephen Baldwin, George Miller
October 8, 1998
Dave takes a look at Tony's hands, which have marker ink all over them. Later, George Miller comments on the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal.
6x30 - Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl Crow
October 9, 1998
During CBS Mailbag, Tony bares his ass again, and The Foul-Mouthed Scenic Designer (Kathleen Ankers) lives up to her title.
6x31 - Mark McGwire, Robert Benigni, Bruce Hornsby
October 19, 1998
The calvacade of mediocre crops continues as ""Joe Whitworth"" from Oregon walks onstage with a ""gigantic"" pumpkin; Biff presents a World Series Report despite a sore throat; Roberto Benigni plugs ""Life is Beautiful""; Mark McGwire does a little hitting practice on 53rd Street with Dave Dorsett's son Chris.
6x32 - State Fair Champions, Ringo Starr
October 20, 1998
It's Dave's 3000th show in late night, so he celebrates by bringing Charles Grodin onstage to break the monotony of chatting with Paul. Later, Dave introduces some State Fair winners, including a 530-pound pumpkin and a middle-aged champion hog caller.
6x33 - Jeff Daniels, David Cross, Mitch Hedberg
October 21, 1998
Dave and George Clarke go to Yankee Stadium, where the building engineer hits a home run.
6x34 - Danny Glover, Cal Ripken Jr., R.E.M.
October 22, 1998
Biff participates in more interviews in part two of his World Series report, while Danny Glover plugs ""Lethal Weapon 4.""
6x35 - Naomi Campbell, David Wells, R.E.M.
October 23, 1998
Tony's eye itches, and Dave gives him a hard time for potentially screwing up the cue cards; during CBS Mailbag, Dave interrogates TV star ""Calista Flockhart"" (Gerard), who magically transforms into the dancing baby from her hit show ""Ally McBeal""; Dave welcomes World Series hero David Wells.
6x36 - Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie Brill
October 26, 1998
Four shirtless guys (spelling ""YANKS"") bring out the Top Ten; Danny DeVito tries to sing.
6x37 - Martin Short, Eddie Izzard, Phish
October 27, 1998
Dave cons a Joe G's customer into appearing in a bogus campaign ad; Eddie Izzard does stand-up.
6x38 - Daniel Baldwin, Todd Solondz, Phil Collins
October 28, 1998
Biff shows outtakes from last week's World Series reports, while director Todd Solondz promotes ""Happiness.""
6x39 - Holly Hunter, Hunter S. Thompson, Garbage
October 29, 1998
Dave makes several jokes at the expense of septuagenarian spaceman John Glenn; Holly Hunter plugs Living Out Loud.
6x40 - Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black Sabbath
October 30, 1998
Dave announces the names of staff members who will run in the New York City Marathon; Biff gives out candy to the audience; Dave shows a box of Snoop Doggy Dogg dog biscuits, so David Diaz does an investigation of Dave plagiarizing the daytime talk show ""Donny and Marie.""
6x41 - Anthony Hopkins, Buzz Aldrin, Depeche Mode
November 2, 1998
New York Marathon winner John Kagwe runs through during the monologue, and is later followed by women's winner Franca Faicconi. Later, Dave spills coffee on his tie and suffers a nervous breakdown, which is followed by a safety message from Paul.
6x42 - Queen Latifah, Ellie Lammer, Darrell Hammond
November 3, 1998
Dave gives bogus election results; the outside cam goes to Joe G's for another round of ""Please Stop Calling Me Debbie""; Dave chats with Ellie Lammer, a 12-year-old who examined parking meters for a school project.
6x43 - Adam Sandler, Jayson Williams, Soul Coughing
November 4, 1998
Dave shows a clip of new Minnesota governor Jesse ""The Body"" Ventura in the movie ""The Running Man""; Senator Chuck Schumer presents the Top Ten; basketball star (and future alleged murderer) Jayson Williams lifts weights with one hand.
6x44 - Denzel Washington, Father Mike Berner
November 5, 1998
Tony gets scolded for chewing gum; shortly after appearing on ""Know Your Current Events,"" an audience member starts singing; Dave interviews a Catholic priest that won the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.
6x45 - George Pataki, Evan Metropoulis, P.J. Harvey
November 6, 1998
Dave chats with Evan Metropoulos, the 17-year-old CEO of the Bumble Bee Tuna Corp.
6x46 - George Michael, Col. Gail Halverson, Hanson
November 9, 1998
Dave mentions that Meryl Streep, tonight's scheduled guest and star of the movie ""One True Thing,"" had to cancel at the last minute. In place of the Oscar-winner is Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, who dropped candy on East German children during the airlift in 1949.
6x47 - Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z
November 10, 1998
Tom Wolfe promotes his first novel in 11 years, ""The Man In Full.""
6x48 - Melanie Griffith, Walter Cronkite, Travis Tritt
November 11, 1998
6x49 - Roma Downey, Kenneth Branagh, Goo Goo Dolls
November 12, 1998
Dave accuses Tony Mendez of goosing someone with a cue card; Roma Downey and Kenneth Branagh meet for the first time; Pat and Kenny sing the theme song to ""Pat and Kenny Read Oprah Transcripts.""
6x50 - Donald Trump, Doug Flutie, Sarah Silverman
November 13, 1998
6x51 - Kid Scientists, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey
November 16, 1998
Jayson Williams of the New Jersey Nets operates one of the cameras; a ""Kid Scientist"" from Naperville, Illinois cracks eggs; Cameron Diaz plugs ""Very Bad Things.""
6x52 - Will Smith, Jack Hanna
November 17, 1998
Dave once again takes away Tony's gum, while Paul tries to flirt with Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.
6x53 - Cher, Jerry Springer
November 18, 1998
6x54 - Christian Slater, Celine Dion & Bryan Adams
November 19, 1998
Drew Barrymore plugs ""Home Fries,"" while Celine Dion and Bryan Adams perform a duet.
6x55 - Drew Barrymore, Siskel & Ebert
November 20, 1998
Todd Rundgren sits in, while Drew Barrymore walks onstage so that she can show what her new dog looks like.
6x56 - Helen Hunt, Ray Romano
November 23, 1998
James Cotton sits in; Dave discusses Dr. Kevorkian and the safest handling of a Thanksgiving turkey; the 5th anniversary special (which aired that night) is spoofed.
6x57 - Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Roger Daltry
November 24, 1998
As he does almost every Thankgiving, Kreskin plays for pride in a little game called ""White Meat / Dark Meat."" Tonight, he correctly guesses that Dennis Franz (live via telephone) will have white meat for his holiday dinner.
6x58 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Berg, Bonnie Raitt
November 25, 1998
Jayson Williams of the Nets comments on the NBA lockout, then drops phony turkeys out the 4th floor window. Later, Gwyneth Paltrow plugs ‘Shakespeare In Love.""
6x59 - Michael Caine, Art Donavon, Jewel
November 26, 1998
Dave warns pedestrians (via his PA system) that the turkey is bad; a guy in the balcony talks to Dave about turning flips onstage; Paul correctly guesses that Dorothy baked a rhubarb pie.
6x60 - Salma Hayek, Marilyn Manson, Caroline Rhea
November 27, 1998
Dave fusses over his hair, then messes around with it. Later, Salma Hayek plugs ""Dogma.""
6x61 - Patrick Stewart, Jon Stewart, Faith Hill
December 7, 1998
It's ""Stewart Night,"" as all the guests share the same last name despite not being related. French Stewart chats with Dave via telephone, Calvert does his famous Rod Stewart impression, Martha Stewart hangs out in the green room, and Patrick Stewart and Jon Stewart plug their most recent projects. Oh yeah, and Faith Hill (not a Stewart) sings.
6x62 - Greg Kinnear, Jane Horrocks, Reggie McFadden
December 8, 1998
Live from Times Square, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' December 9 Countdown."" At the stroke of midnight, Greg Kinnear commutes from the theater to give Dick a kiss.
6x63 - Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic
December 9, 1998
Gerard plays an openly gay man in ""Who Asked For It?""; The Brooklyn Philharmonic plays the ""William Tell Overture.""
6x64 - Meg Ryan, Whitney Houston
December 10, 1998
Dave compares an electrician that played ""KYCE"" to John Elway. Also, Meg Ryan plugs ""You've Got Mail.""
6x65 - Tom Brokaw, Famke Janssen, Emmylou Harris
December 11, 1998
Tom Brokaw drops by sporting a turtleneck sweater in lieu of his usual two-piece suit, and pretty soon Biff is handing out turtlenecks to the audience. By the end of the show, even Dave is wearing one.
6x66 - Robin Williams, Natalie Merchant
December 14, 1998
Dave explains the impeachment process; Robin Williams hosts the PBS special ""The Shaffer Campaign: A Look Back,"" which details Paul's futile attempt to run for congress.
6x67 - Val Kilmer, Ricky Williams, Billy Bragg & Natalie Merchant
December 15, 1998
In lieu of a giant meatball, a pastrami sandwich is placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree; Kreskin guesses if Tom Arnold (via telephone) will correctly spell ""Hanukkah.""
6x68 - Susan Sarandon, Marc Weinberg, Vienna Choir Boys
December 16, 1998
While Paul and the Orchestra perform ""Songs for Pedestrians,"" Dave trims his tie. Also, a ""Welcome Communists"" banner hangs onstage.
Late Show with David Letterman: All seasons
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219 Episode s
S2: Season 2
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S3: Season 3
210 Episode s
S4: Season 4
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S5: Season 5
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S6: Season 6
213 Episode s
S7: Season 7
196 Episode s
S8: Season 8
197 Episode s
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208 Episode s
S10: Season 10
187 Episode s
S11: Season 11
189 Episode s
S12: Season 12
193 Episode s
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199 Episode s
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245 Episode s
S18: Season 18
181 Episode s
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178 Episode s
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118 Episode s
S22: Season 22
139 Episode s