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.

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.

6x69 - Jeff Goldblum, Angelina Jolie, Third Eye Blind

December 17, 1998

Live from sunny Los Angeles, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' Countdown to December 18,"" followed by ""Casey Kasem's Countdown to Dick Clark's Rockin' Countdown to December 18."" When it strikes midnight, Casey is nearly drowned in a sea of confetti.

6x70 - Julia Roberts, David Kelly

December 18, 1998

During Mailbag, Alan gives the audience an unusual egg nog recipe, while Dave answers the question, ""Where did Hanukkah come from?"" by stating it that was named after a nice man named Steve Hanukkah.

6x71 - Barbara Walters, Josh Hartnett, Cyndi Lauper

December 21, 1998

The latest roll call mentions ""Gus, who guy who owns property onstage"" and ""Tony Randall as Ricky, the stagehand who looks like Regis Philbin.""

6x72 - Charles Grodin, John Witherspoon, Jessye Norman

December 22, 1998

Dave refunds to an audience lady with a Late Show sweatshirt; a Joe G's customer appears in the hastily-produced film trailer for the faux movie ""Badge of Honor III""; ten department store Santas present the Top Ten; Jessye Norman featuring Harry Huff sing ""Go Tell It To The Mountain.""

6x73 - John Travolta, Darlene Love

December 23, 1998

Soon-to-be-traded Yankees pitcher David Wells sits in the audience; the first of tonight's two Top Ten Lists is interrupted by a claymation segment with Dave and Santa; Cissy Houston and Roberta Flack join Darlene Love and Bette Sussman for their annual presentation of ""Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).""

6x74 - Chazz Palminteri, Ann Curry, Rufus Wainwright

December 28, 1998

Dave talks about the recent successes of the New York Jets, so Harold Larkin goes outside to alter the ""Jets Suck"" graffiti on the wall; Biff keeps changing sweatshirts; ten beautiful women present the Top Ten.

6x75 - James Woods, David Brenner, Cast of But Boy Could He Sing

December 29, 1998

Bisbee, North Dakota is investigated in the latest edition of ""Biff Henderson's America.""

6x76 - Jay Thomas, Vinny Testaverde, Patti Smith

December 30, 1998

Throughout the night, Chicago announcer ""Ray Clay"" fills in for Alan, making inane announcements and usurping the Top Ten from Dave. Also, a Late Show tradition is born when Jay Thomas shows Jets QB Vinny Testaverde how to throw a football at the top of the Christmas tree.

6x77 - Stupid Human Tricks, Nathan Lane, St. Luke's Bottle Band

December 31, 1998

Kamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.

6x78 - Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.

January 1, 1999

Jon Voight promotes two films, ""Enemy of the State"" and ""Varsity Blues.""

6x79 - Sarah Jessica Parker, David Remnick, Bryan Callan

January 4, 1999

Biff pretends to stand in Times Square again, this time reporting about the weather. Also, Sarah Jessica Parker promotes the second season of ""Sex & The City.""

6x80 - Jennifer Jason Leigh, Liam Aiken, Greg Behrendt

January 5, 1999

Biff just can't get enough of the green screen in the hallway; tonight's participant in ""Please Stop Calling Me Monty"" jams with the band; Dave chats with child actor Liam Aiken.

6x81 - Mira Sorvino, Terry Bradshaw

January 6, 1999

It's time for ""How Many Guys in Mouse Suits Can Fit into a Dunkin' Donuts?"" We never find out the exact number, though they do bring back doughnuts.

6x82 - Lisa Kudrow, Terry Bradshaw, Jason Kuller

January 7, 1999

Dave announces the new name of the show will be ""David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium."" Also, the show profiles audience member ""Spencer Alderson"" (Leonard) of Sweden.

6x83 - Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Jim Gaffigan

January 8, 1999

""David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium,"" Day 2: Paul declares that he will mention a millennium-related fun fact every day for the rest of the year. Also, Jon Stewart promotes the recently overhauled talk show ""The Daily Show.""

6x84 - Gillian Anderson, Charlie Rose, Black Crowes

January 11, 1999

Sitting in with the CBS Orchestra tonight: the shirtless guy who was the ""T"" in ""Jets"" at last night's game. Also, The Black Crowes performs ""By Your Side.""