Late Show with David Letterman

Season 6

213 episodes · Aug 31, 1998

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  • S6E1

    Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker

    Aug 31, 1998

    During a segment comparing President Clinton's vacation to Dave's, a stockbroker comes in for a hug.

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  • S6E2

    Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers

    Sep 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.""

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  • S6E3

    Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E4

    Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E5

    Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6

    Sep 4, 1998

    During CBS Mailbag, Dave and the band play ""Let's Screw with Paul Shaffer's Mind.""

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  • S6E6

    Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon

    Sep 7, 1998

    Junior Brown sits in with the band, while Biff reports from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

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  • S6E7

    Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson

    Sep 8, 1998

    Biff makes another report from Busch Stadium, while Dave flirts with Andie MacDowell.

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  • S6E8

    Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E9

    Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins

    Sep 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).

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  • S6E10

    Jack Hanna, Gretchen Mol, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E11

    Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The Blowfish

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E12

    Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince Gill

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E13

    Bill Cosby, George Hamilton

    Sep 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.""

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  • S6E14

    Denis Leary, George Hamilton

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E15

    Vince Vaughn, Brian Benben, Brian Setzer Orchestra

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E16

    Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie Chicks

    Sep 21, 1998

    Dave talks about a Steak House Onion Machine, while Michael J. Fox promotes his sitcom ""Spin City.""

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  • S6E17

    Jennifer Lopez, Meredith Viera, Lyle Lovett

    Sep 22, 1998

    Dave shows a (bogus) ad for ESPN2's ""Xtreme Presidental Perjury,"" while J.Lo promotes ""Antz.""

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  • S6E18

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin James

    Sep 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.""

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  • S6E19

    Howard Stern, Katie Holmes

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E20

    Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob Zombie

    Sep 25, 1998

    A fawn walks onstage during CBS Mailbag; comedian Jon Stewart promotes ""The Daily Show.""

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  • S6E21

    Fran Drescher, Chris Kattan, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E22

    Chris Tucker, Faith Ford, Eagle Eye Cherry

    Sep 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.

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  • S6E23

    Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony Bennett

    Sep 30, 1998

    Warren fills in for Paul (out for Yom Kippur); Kelsey Grammer brings out his dog during his interview.

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  • S6E24

    Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Hedwig & The Angry Inch

    Oct 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.

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  • S6E25

    Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts

    Oct 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.""

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  • S6E26

    Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, Semisonic

    Oct 5, 1998

    Dave experiments with how he can give the finger without being censored; Kelly Preston promotes ""Holy Man.""

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  • S6E27

    Elizabeth & Bob Dole, Joaquin Phoenix

    Oct 6, 1998

    Tony Mendez does a ""card trick""; Tito Puente contributes drumrolls to the Top Ten list; Dave shows a (bogus) new, improved $20 bill.

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  • S6E28

    Jeff Goldblum, John Mellencamp

    Oct 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.""

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  • S6E29

    Isabella Rossellini, Stephen Baldwin, George Miller

    Oct 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.

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  • S6E30

    Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl Crow

    Oct 9, 1998

    During CBS Mailbag, Tony bares his ass again, and The Foul-Mouthed Scenic Designer (Kathleen Ankers) lives up to her title.

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  • S6E31

    Mark McGwire, Robert Benigni, Bruce Hornsby

    Oct 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.

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  • S6E32

    State Fair Champions, Ringo Starr

    Oct 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.

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  • S6E33

    Jeff Daniels, David Cross, Mitch Hedberg

    Oct 21, 1998

    Dave and George Clarke go to Yankee Stadium, where the building engineer hits a home run.

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  • S6E34

    Danny Glover, Cal Ripken Jr., R.E.M.

    Oct 22, 1998

    Biff participates in more interviews in part two of his World Series report, while Danny Glover plugs ""Lethal Weapon 4.""

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  • S6E35

    Naomi Campbell, David Wells, R.E.M.

    Oct 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.

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  • S6E36

    Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie Brill

    Oct 26, 1998

    Four shirtless guys (spelling ""YANKS"") bring out the Top Ten; Danny DeVito tries to sing.

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  • S6E37

    Martin Short, Eddie Izzard, Phish

    Oct 27, 1998

    Dave cons a Joe G's customer into appearing in a bogus campaign ad; Eddie Izzard does stand-up.

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  • S6E38

    Daniel Baldwin, Todd Solondz, Phil Collins

    Oct 28, 1998

    Biff shows outtakes from last week's World Series reports, while director Todd Solondz promotes ""Happiness.""

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  • S6E39

    Holly Hunter, Hunter S. Thompson, Garbage

    Oct 29, 1998

    Dave makes several jokes at the expense of septuagenarian spaceman John Glenn; Holly Hunter plugs Living Out Loud.

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  • S6E40

    Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black Sabbath

    Oct 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.""

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  • S6E41

    Anthony Hopkins, Buzz Aldrin, Depeche Mode

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E42

    Queen Latifah, Ellie Lammer, Darrell Hammond

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E43

    Adam Sandler, Jayson Williams, Soul Coughing

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E44

    Denzel Washington, Father Mike Berner

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E45

    George Pataki, Evan Metropoulis, P.J. Harvey

    Nov 6, 1998

    Dave chats with Evan Metropoulos, the 17-year-old CEO of the Bumble Bee Tuna Corp.

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  • S6E46

    George Michael, Col. Gail Halverson, Hanson

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E47

    Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z

    Nov 10, 1998

    Tom Wolfe promotes his first novel in 11 years, ""The Man In Full.""

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  • S6E48

    Melanie Griffith, Walter Cronkite, Travis Tritt

    Nov 11, 1998
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  • S6E49

    Roma Downey, Kenneth Branagh, Goo Goo Dolls

    Nov 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.""

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  • S6E50

    Donald Trump, Doug Flutie, Sarah Silverman

    Nov 13, 1998
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  • S6E51

    Kid Scientists, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey

    Nov 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.""

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  • S6E52

    Will Smith, Jack Hanna

    Nov 17, 1998

    Dave once again takes away Tony's gum, while Paul tries to flirt with Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.

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  • S6E53

    Cher, Jerry Springer

    Nov 18, 1998
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  • S6E54

    Christian Slater, Celine Dion & Bryan Adams

    Nov 19, 1998

    Drew Barrymore plugs ""Home Fries,"" while Celine Dion and Bryan Adams perform a duet.

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  • S6E55

    Drew Barrymore, Siskel & Ebert

    Nov 20, 1998

    Todd Rundgren sits in, while Drew Barrymore walks onstage so that she can show what her new dog looks like.

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  • S6E56

    Helen Hunt, Ray Romano

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E57

    Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Roger Daltrey

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E58

    Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Berg, Bonnie Raitt

    Nov 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.""

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  • S6E59

    Michael Caine, Jewel

    Nov 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.

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  • S6E60

    Salma Hayek, Marilyn Manson, Caroline Rhea

    Nov 27, 1998

    Dave fusses over his hair, then messes around with it. Later, Salma Hayek plugs ""Dogma.""

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  • S6E61

    Patrick Stewart, Jon Stewart, Faith Hill

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E62

    Greg Kinnear, Jane Horrocks, Reggie McFadden

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E63

    Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic

    Dec 9, 1998

    Gerard plays an openly gay man in ""Who Asked For It?""; The Brooklyn Philharmonic plays the ""William Tell Overture.""

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  • S6E64

    Meg Ryan, Whitney Houston

    Dec 10, 1998

    Dave compares an electrician that played ""KYCE"" to John Elway. Also, Meg Ryan plugs ""You've Got Mail.""

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  • S6E65

    Tom Brokaw, Famke Janssen, Emmylou Harris

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E66

    Robin Williams, Natalie Merchant

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E67

    Val Kilmer, Ricky Williams, Billy Bragg & Natalie Merchant

    Dec 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.""

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  • S6E68

    Susan Sarandon, Marc Weinberg, Vienna Choir Boys

    Dec 16, 1998

    While Paul and the Orchestra perform ""Songs for Pedestrians,"" Dave trims his tie. Also, a ""Welcome Communists"" banner hangs onstage.

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  • S6E69

    Jeff Goldblum, Angelina Jolie, Third Eye Blind

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E70

    Julia Roberts, David Kelly

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E71

    Barbara Walters, Josh Hartnett, Cyndi Lauper

    Dec 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.""

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  • S6E72

    Charles Grodin, John Witherspoon, Jessye Norman

    Dec 22, 1998

    Dave refunds $50 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.""

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  • S6E73

    John Travolta, Darlene Love

    Dec 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).""

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  • S6E74

    Chazz Palminteri, Ann Curry, Rufus Wainwright

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E75

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

    Dec 29, 1998

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

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  • S6E76

    Jay Thomas, Vinny Testaverde, Patti Smith

    Dec 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.

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  • S6E77

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

    Dec 31, 1998

    Kamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.

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  • S6E78

    Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.

    Jan 1, 1999

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

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  • S6E79

    Sarah Jessica Parker, David Remnick, Bryan Callan

    Jan 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.""

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  • S6E80

    Jennifer Jason Leigh, Liam Aiken, Greg Behrendt

    Jan 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.

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  • S6E81

    Mira Sorvino, Terry Bradshaw

    Jan 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.

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  • S6E82

    Lisa Kudrow, Terry Bradshaw, Jason Kuller

    Jan 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.

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  • S6E83

    Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Jim Gaffigan

    Jan 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.""

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  • S6E84

    Gillian Anderson, Charlie Rose, Black Crowes

    Jan 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.""

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  • S6E85

    Robert Duvall, Al Franken, B.B. King

    Jan 12, 1999

    During ""Small Town News,"" Dave sports a paper mustache.

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  • S6E86

    Conan O'Brian, Alanis Morrisette

    Jan 13, 1999

    Tonight's ""Paul Shaffer Millennium Prediction"": health spas will not charge deposits. Upon hearing this, Dave wishes people would stop using the phrase ""happy camper."" Also, Dave goes a somewhat lengthy discourse about the Late Night show before introducing Conan O'Brien, while the latest episode of ""Next Time Bring Your Sister, You Hump"" goes on location to The Candy Store.

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  • S6E87

    William Baldwin, Trisha Yearwood, Scott Ferrall

    Jan 14, 1999

    William Baldwin promotes ""Virus,"" while Biff rescues Dave's coffee mug after it falls over.

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  • S6E88

    Jack Hanna, Patricia Arquette

    Jan 15, 1999

    Mailbag: Tony mentions he's taken up acting, then shows two remarkably similar clips from Patch Adams and Shakespeare In Love. Also, NBA head honcho David Stern presents the Top Ten.

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  • S6E89

    Yasmine Bleeth, Adam Carolla, James Brown

    Jan 25, 1999
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  • S6E90

    Alicia Silverstone, D.L. Hughley, Second Hand

    Jan 26, 1999

    Dave says a focus group doesn't like his ""Countdown to the Millennium"" segment, so Paul gives one last fact: ""Danny Aiello will get another series."" Rather than bow down in defeat, Dave introduces a segment called ""Shark Week,"" which actually started the previous night. The premise is that Dave and Paul try to talk about sharks, but quickly come to realize that they know almost nothing about them, and change the topic.

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  • S6E91

    Sophia Loren, The Mavericks

    Jan 27, 1999

    Dave and Paul discuss William Wood Lee Shaffer's diapers. Later, Paul interrupts the ""Shark Week"" segment with another Millennium prediction: ""The new black… will be black.""

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  • S6E92

    Bill Murray, Shania Twain

    Jan 28, 1999

    Biff shows up with a tie for a ""Know Your Current Events"" contestant; Bill Murray promotes Rushmore and serenades Dave.

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  • S6E93

    Cate Blanchett, Jason Schwartzman, Brandy

    Jan 29, 1999

    Dave announces he and Paul are trying to establish a video nexus; during Mailibag, Anton falls down an elevator shaft, while Paul and Dave shoot Regis with paintballs; ten firefighters present the Top Ten.

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  • S6E94

    Bill Cosby, Brendon Fraser, Ricky Scruggs & Vince Gill

    Feb 1, 1999

    It's the seventeenth anniversary of Dave's debut in late night, and what is he going to do to celebrate the milestone? ""Absolutely nothing."" Also, Tony Randall reports from yesterday's Super Bowl XXXIII, while Dave offers to sing the national anthem at next year's game.

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  • S6E95

    Tom Arnold, David Brenner, Catherine Bell

    Feb 2, 1999

    Dave mentions that through the wonders of science, Paul Shaffer had another baby over the weekend, and then introduces Bernard Shaffer in the green room; during ""Who Asked For It?"", an audience member demands to see something related to Groundhog Day, so ""a groundhog"" (Gerard) walks onstage and harasses Dave; Catherine Bell promotes J.A.G.

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  • S6E96

    Tom Brokaw, Sean Patrick Flanery, Creed

    Feb 3, 1999

    Dave and Paul spend ten minutes discussing the new and improved ""Late Show"" home site; Dave chats with ""John Elway"" (Gerard) after the star quarterback is last minute no-show; Creed performs a garbled rendition of their hit ""Take Me Higher.""

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  • S6E97

    Mel Gibson, Laetitia Casta, Fresh Step

    Feb 4, 1999

    Dave reads about Bucknell University for a ""KYCE"" participant; Laetitia Casta is interviewed twice.

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  • S6E98

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Martha Stewart, Mitch Hedberg

    Feb 5, 1999

    Nile Rogers fills in for both Felicia and Will Lee, who are both sick; Martha Stewart has some fun with a batch of pinecones.

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  • S6E99

    Michael J. Fox, Rev. John & Ellena Cobb, Willie Nelson

    Feb 8, 1999

    ""Biff Henderson's America"" makes a quick stop in Baker, Nevada. Also, Dave chats with the Reverend and Mrs. John Cobb, who tell their incredible story of how they met after a mailed marriage proposal never came through.

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  • S6E100

    Jeff Daniels, Fernanda Montenegro, Monica

    Feb 9, 1999

    Dave chats with (live via satellite) Al at Prestige Luggage Company in Dallas. Dave is so fascinated by him that the segment runs for almost fifteen minutes, and later Al presents #1 on the Top Ten list.

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  • S6E101

    Robin Wright Penn, Richard Kind, Chris Isaak

    Feb 10, 1999

    Dave rants about the internet, while Bob Borden literally searches for a valentine.

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  • S6E102

    Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Hootie & The Blowfish

    Feb 11, 1999

    Orlando Antigua of the Harlem Globetrotters helps out during ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Sandra Bullock promotes Forces of Nature.

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  • S6E103

    Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, Ondar

    Feb 12, 1999

    Dave discusses signature sign-offs and announces his new one will be ""Keep a light coat of oil on it""; during Mailbag, Gerard discusses nudity in film and gets distracted by his speech very easily; Richard Simmons flies around a la Cupid before his interview, but storms off after Dave kisses Nadine and the Mailbag Girl.

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  • S6E104

    Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce

    Feb 15, 1999

    Tonight marks the debut of ""Alan Kalter's Secret Word."" Tonight's utterance: ""gristle."" Also, racing star Jeff Gordon presents the Top Ten, while Dave gives the blue cards for the ""What They'll Be Doing Next"" segment to Corky Ramirez to send to the comedy museum.

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  • S6E105

    Andy Garcia, Tara Lipinksi, Wendy Liebman

    Feb 16, 1999

    Lou Soloff of Blood, Sweat and Tears sits in with the horn section; Alan's secret word is ""magnesium""; Dave chats with champion figure skater Tara Lipinski.

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  • S6E106

    Andie MacDowell, Mike Judge, Julian Lennon

    Feb 17, 1999

    The secret word is ""mongoose""; ten West Point cadet presents the Top Ten; Julian Lennon performs The Beatles' ""Don't Let Me Down.""

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  • S6E107

    Magic Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jewel

    Feb 18, 1999

    The secret word is ""hydraulic""; Dave gives a photographer in the audience a Polaroid to shoot pictures during the show; Jake Gyllenhaal plugs October Sky.

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  • S6E108

    Lauren Bacall, Greg Smith, Sugar Ray

    Feb 19, 1999

    The secret word is ""buttress""; during Mailbag, Dave and Linda Tripp appear on $25,000 Pyramid; ten hot dog vendors present the Top Ten.

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  • S6E109

    Matthew Broderick, Sheryl Crow

    Feb 22, 1999

    Dave takes five minutes to comment on the sudden death of Gene Siskel, then shows a clip from his last appearance on the show; Alan interrupts to show everybody his gritty new 10-10-346 ad; Dave claims that if you want to hear #1 of the ""Top Ten Mike Tyson Complaints About TV,"" you have to go to his web site.

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  • S6E110

    Kid Scientists, Jesse Ventura

    Feb 23, 1999

    Alan's secret word is ""bobcat,"" and the jackpot now stands at ""seven hundred damn dollars!"" Also, Kreskin participates in a new game called ""North Dakota/South Dakota,"" where he must correctly guess which state a mystery person is calling from.

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  • S6E111

    Uma Thurman, Tom Green, De La Guarda

    Feb 24, 1999

    The secret word is ""barnacle;"" Dave answers a phone call from Sweden; in a segment about the hype surrounding Star Wars Episode One, George Clarke impersonates Mark Hamill.

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  • S6E112

    Eriq La Salle, Homer Hickman, Blondie

    Feb 25, 1999

    The secret word is ""corpuscular."" Meanwhile, Dave chats with Homer Hickam, the NASA shuttle instructor whose life inspired the recent film October Sky.

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  • S6E113

    James Coburn, Will Ferrall, Marvelous Three

    Feb 26, 1999

    The secret word is ""combustible,"" and the stakes have been raised to an even thousand; during Mailbag, Harold Larkin starts bleeding from the neck, which happens to be a common side effect of using Head & Shoulders shampoo; Will Ferrell sings about things at random.

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  • S6E114

    Brooke Shields, Peter Hillary

    Mar 1, 1999
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  • S6E115

    Ian McKellen, Reese Witherspoon, The Roots & Erykah Badu

    Mar 2, 1999

    The secret word is ""saluki""; live via satellite, the employees of the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama opens up suitcases; The Roots (featuring Erykah Badu) performs ""You Got Me.""

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  • S6E116

    Kid Turkey Callers, Mark Wahlberg, Fresh Step

    Mar 3, 1999

    Dave rants about tonight's Barbara Walters/Monica Lewinsky interview; the secret word is ""luggage,"" with the grand prize reaching $1300; the latest roll call singles out Tom Cruise's manicurist, Tom Cruise's dressmaker, and ""Tom Cruise"" (Calvert) himself; Dave and Paul comment on the death of Dusty Springfield.

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  • S6E117

    Billy Crystal, George Miller

    Mar 4, 1999

    The secret word is ""viscous,"" while George Miller rants about the media.

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  • S6E118

    Chazz Palminteri, Jeff Altman, Everclear

    Mar 5, 1999

    The secret word is ""melancholia,"" while ""Oprah"" (Pat Farmer) flirts with ""John Travolta"" (Kenny Sheehan).

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  • S6E119

    Norm MacDonald, Jeff Beck

    Mar 22, 1999

    The secret word is ""lederhosen""; the second-ever ""Alan Kalter's Where Are They Now?"" reveals that Alan Hale, Jr. has been dead for several years now; Don King helps Norm MacDonald promote his new show.

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  • S6E120

    Elizabeth Hurley, Katie Holmes, Cake

    Mar 23, 1999

    The secret word is ""Ionosphere,"" with the prize now standing at ""$1700 damn dollars!"" Meanwhile, Gaines awkwardly interrupts Dave's interview with Elizabeth Hurley to answer a question Dave asked Rob Burnett at the start of the show.

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  • S6E121

    Stupid Human Tricks, Craig Kilborn, Emmylou Harris, Linda Rondstadt, and Dolly Parton

    Mar 24, 1999

    The secret word is ""shipjack""; Dave shows a meat identification kit, complete with photographs of each form of meat; Craig Kilborn promotes his new talk show; Emmylou Harris and a rotund Linda Ronstadt perform Leonard Cohen's ""Sisters of Mercy.""

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  • S6E122

    Elton John, Henry Kissinger, LeAnn Rimes

    Mar 25, 1999

    The secret word is ""bilious,"" which is coincidental because Dave feels under the weather. Also, Elton John and Leann Rimes perform ""Written in the Stars.""

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  • S6E123

    Ron Howard, Charlotte Church

    Mar 26, 1999

    Dave bids farewell to Tom Snyder (his last show aired that night), then says get well to Johnny Carson (who had major surgery). Also, the secret word is ""elliptical.""

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  • S6E124

    Marv Albert, Diane Lane, Blur

    Mar 29, 1999

    Dave hollers about 60 Minutes, then claims that somebody won the Secret Word ""contest"" on Friday; tonight's Secret Word is ""meniscus,"" with the jackpot reduced to a hundred dollars; Blur (featuring the Boys Choir of Harlem) performs ""Coffee & TV.""

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  • S6E125

    Laurence Fishburne, Sister Carol Anne Corley, Wilco

    Mar 30, 1999

    The opening sequence is altered; the secret word is ""taconite""; Dave chats with Sister Carol Anne Corley, a nun who's also a master of fly-fishing.

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  • S6E126

    Steve Martin & Goldie Hawn, Jim Calhoun, Joe Henry

    Mar 31, 1999

    The secret word is ""sociopathic,"" while Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn promote the upcoming remake of The Out-of-Towners.

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  • S6E127

    Dennis Hopper, Jason Nastke, The Corrs

    Apr 1, 1999

    The secret word is ""nemonurwingy,"" but Dave accuses Alan of making it up (which he did), so he changes it to ""balloon."" Also, after The Corrs perform, Dave decides that ""Corrs"" must be Irish for ""babes.""

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  • S6E128

    Marilu Henner, Master P, Greg Fitzsimmons

    Apr 2, 1999

    Charlie Daniels sits in on fiddle; the secret word is ""mahagony""; comedian/commentator Greg Fitzsimmons remarks on domestic life.

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  • S6E129

    Charles Grodin, David Arquette, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Kris Kristofferson

    Apr 5, 1999

    The secret word is ""flange""; Dave holds up a certificate that makes Late Show the ""Official Late Night Talk Show of the Millennium""; Biff annoys Yankees players during his 2nd annual trip to their Spring Training camp in Florida; Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson, with a little help from Kris Kristofferson, perform a memorable duet.

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  • S6E130

    Drew Barrymore, Scott Wolf, Barenaked Ladies

    Apr 6, 1999

    The secret word is ""millipede""; right after the second-ever edition of ""Know Your Cuts of Meat,"" Dave calls one of the previous owners of his Meat Identification Kit.

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  • S6E131

    Lennox Lewis, Dr. Bertrand Piccard & Brian Jones

    Apr 7, 1999

    Throughout the night, local teens with learner's permits parallel park on 53rd Street. At the end of the show, Dave attempts parallel parking and nearly embarrasses himself.

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  • S6E132

    George Stephanopoulos, Molly Shannon, Andrea Bocelli

    Apr 8, 1999

    The secret word is ""ischemia,"" while SNL star Molly Shannon promotes Never Been Kissed.

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  • S6E133

    Bill Maher, Khalid El-Amin, Marc Maron

    Apr 9, 1999

    Paul makes his second ""Countdown to the Millennium"" prediction since the designation: ""Everybody's going to take out a lot of cash. Forget about the cash."" Also, Dave calls Jay Leno ""a hump,"" then ponders what it would be like if Jesus was a guest on the show.

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  • S6E134

    Elle Macpherson, Don Zimmer, John Mellencamp

    Apr 12, 1999

    Paul announces celebrities will come by all evening to wish Dave a happy birthday, and for some strange reason Martha Stewart drops by three times; the secret word is ""diplopia""; to settle an argument, Dave shows the audience a map of the Panama Canal.

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  • S6E135

    Kevin Spacey, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    Apr 13, 1999

    The secret word is ""hegemony,"" and Dave doubles the current jackpot from $1100 to $2200; Kathie Lee Gifford sings Dave a late happy birthday song, and later he shows a clip of her left buttock mysteriously sagging as she walked offstage; Kevin Spacey enters the stage on an electric scooter.

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  • S6E136

    Kate Winslet, Darrell Hammond, Mandy Barnett

    Apr 14, 1999

    The secret word is ""quadricentennial,"" and after doubling the stakes on last night's show, Dave ""raises"" them to an even hundred million; on a variation of a recurring bit, Biff goes out in traffic, harassing people with a bullhorn; Dave increases the jackpot again to $150,000,000; Darrell Hammond does his trademark Clinton impression.

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  • S6E137

    David Spade, Tim Couch, Eagle-Eye Cherry

    Apr 15, 1999

    Dave mentions the sudden and untimely death of Bill Wendell; the secret word is ""Melon""; with no clip available, Biff and David Spade reenact a scene from his new movie Lost & Found; Tim Couch of the Kentucky Wildcats (and later the Cleveland Browns) and Dave throw a football into a exact same taxi window; Dave mistakenly refers to the show as ""Late Night.""

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  • S6E138

    John Cusack, Jack Hanna

    Apr 16, 1999

    A technical difficulty turns Dave's face and tie blue during the monologue; the secret word is ""tubular""; during Mailbag, Dave shows us the video guide ""Biff Henderson's How to Become a Chick Magnet.""

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  • S6E139

    Matthew Broderick, Ben Stein, The Cranberries

    Apr 26, 1999

    Dave discusses the various bars and/or grills that have been next door to the theater, and wishes the best of luck to its current incarnation, The Manhattan Chili Company; the secret word is ""kitty""; Paul gets spun off into his own talk show, during which he has a (bogus) heart-to-heart with Monica Lewinsky; Dave has a sample of the chili.

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  • S6E140

    Martin Lawrence, Michelle Williams, Eddie Brill

    Apr 27, 1999

    Dave claims there was a secret word winner last night, then brings out Connecticut housewife ""Marlene DiBenedetto""; the secret word is ""hat,"" with the jackpot going back down to a hundred damn dollars; Dave makes another shout-out to the Manhattan Chili Company.

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  • S6E141

    Dustin Hoffman, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Folds Five

    Apr 28, 1999

    The secret word is ""boat""; Paul, Felecia, Will, and Sid perform ""Songs for Pedestrians""; Ted Danson lurks in the backdrop during Dave's chat with Mary Steenburgen.

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  • S6E142

    Ted Danson, Sarah Ferguson, Madness

    Apr 29, 1999

    The secret word is ""carrot,"" and Dave introduces another supposed winner (writer and Boston native Jay Johnson); to prove a point, Dave quizzes Paul on a cut of meat; during a new segment called ""Alan's Celebrity Birthday,"" a caption reading ""jackass"" with an arrow pointing at Alan appears on the screen, so Big Red storms off to the control room and punches Jerry.

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  • S6E143

    Glenn Close, George Hamilton, Elvis Crespo

    Apr 30, 1999

    In honor of tonight's audience, the backdrop is altered to show the skyline of Miami, Florida; Biff visits a retirement community in Coral Gables; ten Florida residents present the Top Ten, with Dave counting down in Spanish; Dave eats suntan lotion.

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  • S6E144

    Tom Brokaw, Robbie Williams

    May 3, 1999

    Dave claims he's filed a $100 million lawsuit against the surgeon general; Dave pays an attractive audience member $200 for saying tonight's secret word (""thimble""); Robbie Williams performs ""Millennium.""

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  • S6E145

    Earvin Magic Johnson, Sara Gentile, Silverchair

    May 4, 1999

    The secret word is ""incinerate""; Paul Fiore tries to parallel-park outside; Dave chats with a twelve-year-old girl who wants to save the dying art of ice cream trucks.

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  • S6E146

    Denny Brauer, Kelly Willis, Jesse Jackson

    May 5, 1999

    The secret word is ""undershirt""; Dave shows (bogus) footage of Roberto Benigni making an ass of himself at the Country Music Awards; World Bass fishing champ Denny Brauer is bumped up after Jesse Jackson's limo arrives late.

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  • S6E147

    Brendan Fraser, Jesse Jackson, Bonnie Raitt

    May 6, 1999

    Cold opening: Jesse Jackson makes an insincere apology to Dave for his tardiness in last night's show. Also, ""Marlene DiBenedetto"" (Jude Brennan) wins the secret word again, and the Hi-Ho girls present the $200 check.

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  • S6E148

    Kelsey Grammer, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band

    May 7, 1999

    In honor of tonight's travel-weary audience (everybody's from Nashville), Biff hangs out at the Grand Ole Opry while Nashville Predators captain Tom Fitzgerald presents the Top Ten.

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  • S6E149

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Regan

    May 10, 1999

    The secret word is ""ball""; an audience member is stifled by a barbershop quartet in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""; a dog gets injured during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" prompting Dave to keep on eye on him in the green room.

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  • S6E150

    Ben Stiller, Camryn Manheim, Eve 6

    May 11, 1999

    Thirteen-year-old blues phenomenon Ben Robinson sits in; the secret word is ""stick""; Bob Borden walks onstage to hype his new catchphrase: ""Next time bring your sister, you hump.""

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  • S6E151

    Kathie Lee Gifford, Deana Carter

    May 12, 1999

    Dave makes a nonsense rant about Barry Manilow; the secret word is ""winky""; during ""Dave's Record Collection,"" Tony goes berserk over a comment made by Dave, and he gets thrown out by Bill DeLace.

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  • S6E152

    Kevin Kline, Leelee Sobieski, Beth Orton

    May 13, 1999

    Dave bring out the seven supposed winners of last night's secret word contest (including Mike McIntee and the Stangel brothers); tonight's secret word is ""scooter""; an audience member from Florida plays Paul's piano is lieu of ""Know Your Current Events""; teen actress Leelee Sobieski promotes the CBS miniseries Joan of Arc.

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  • S6E153

    Bill Cosby, Jon Favreau

    May 14, 1999

    With tonight's audience being from the City of Brotherly Love, Biff heads to Philly to get in training a la Rocky. For his efforts, he is given a medal by Philadelphia Mayor Edward Rendell and Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank.

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  • S6E154

    Julia Roberts, Alice Cooper

    May 17, 1999

    The secret word is ""molar,"" while Dave measures Julia Roberts' waist.

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  • S6E155

    Keri Russell, Aretha Franklin

    May 18, 1999

    Dave calls Aloha Meats in Honolulu to see if they answer the phone by saying ""aloha""; the secret word is ""polymer""; Dave and Shecky hang out with a Star Wars fan; Aretha Franklin attempts to sing ""Nessun Dorma.""

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  • S6E156

    Tom Selleck, Bob Barker, Leon Russell

    May 19, 1999

    The secret word is ""turf""; various members of the staff appear in a series of film promos, including Biff in Eyes Wide Shut; a recently clean-shaven Tom Selleck is treated to a video tribute to his facial hair.

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  • S6E157

    Helen Hunt, Courtney Love, Hole

    May 20, 1999

    The secret word is ""Alan""; Dave shows a one dollar bill folded so it would be shaped like a ring, courtesy of a ""Know Your Current Events"" participant; Helen Hunt promotes the final episode of Mad About You.

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  • S6E158

    Natalie Portman, Tom Everett Scott, J. Geils Band

    May 21, 1999

    Tonight's audience hails from Boston, Massachusetts. The backdrop, as always, is altered to resemble the Beantown skyline; Dave shows various great moments in Red Sox history, showing Carlton Fisk's 1975 World Series homer three times; Bill DeLace impersonates a hot dog vendor a remote Top Ten; Nomar Garciaparra walks across the stage to a Standing O; Natalie Portman promotes Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

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  • S6E159

    Harry Connick Jr., Damon Wayans

    May 24, 1999

    Dave goes on a fury as to what constitutes the dinners given as prizes during ""Know Your Current Events""; the secret word is ""announcer""; Dave Dorsett doodles on a camera; Tony ruins the ending of the new ""Star Wars"" prequel in Spanish.

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  • S6E160

    Kate Capshaw, Britney Spears

    May 25, 1999

    Dave tries calling Hawaii again; the secret word is ""asparagus""; Kate Capshaw tries to call her vacationing husband (Steven Spielberg) in Hawaii but she gets a busy signal; Britney Spears performs ""…Baby One More Time.""

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  • S6E161

    Kid Scientists, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Chapin Carpenter

    May 26, 1999

    Anton is again introduced as Buddy Rich, Jr.; Paul pays $102,000,000 for a ticket to see the new ""Star Wars"" prequel; Dave shows Sarah Jessica Parker a recent clip of Matthew Broderick chatting on the show with his fly open.

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  • S6E162

    Bill Murray, Everlast

    May 27, 1999

    Jay Johnson wins the secret word ""contest"" again; throughout the night, Lou Rawls sits in the green room; tonight's secret word is ""litmus""; Everlast performs ""Ends.""

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  • S6E163

    Jennifer Lopez, Ira Glass

    May 28, 1999

    The secret word is ""bituminous""; Lou Rawls continues to lounge in the green room; during Mailbag, ""Billy Blanks"" (Gerard) gives a rather half-hearted demonstration of Tae-Bo.

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  • S6E164

    Dan Rather, Nancy Mace, Randy Newman

    Jun 7, 1999

    Tonight's secret word (""emetic"") is now sponsored by a lawn-watering device called ""Hosie Cow""; Biff stands outside holding a popsicle in one hand and a Creamsicle® in the other, determining which will melt first (the popsicle); Dave chats with Nancy Mace, the first female graduate of The Citadel.

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  • S6E165

    Jeff Foxworthy, Kristin Davis, Snoop Dogg

    Jun 8, 1999

    The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""escarpment""; Dave plays a new game at Joe G's where a contestant must start a conversation and brings up the weather within sixty seconds (he won); Snoop Dogg plugs his new album.

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  • S6E166

    Timothy Hutton, Christine Lahti, Cast of It Ain't Nothing But the Blues

    Jun 9, 1999

    The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""whippy""; last night's winner ""Barbara Sanchez"" (Jude Brennan) is presented with $400 and a fully functional Hosie Cow; Alan imagines what effect Y2K will have on the country.

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  • S6E167

    Ray Romano, Jewel

    Jun 10, 1999

    After appearing in an ad for Hosie Cow, Alan announces that the secret word is ""inflammation."" Also, Tony nominee Brian Dennehy presents the Top Ten.

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  • S6E168

    Heather Graham, David Wells

    Jun 11, 1999

    Edgar Winter sits in; the Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""dick""; Heather Graham promotes Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.

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  • S6E169

    Tim Robbins, Oscar De La Hoya, Dane Cook

    Jun 14, 1999

    The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""amputation""; the latest roll call introduces Biff's pint-size clone ""Mini-Biff"" and Calvert dressed up as a Hosie Cow; Tim Robbins promotes Arlington Road.

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  • S6E170

    Roseanne, Susan Tedeschi

    Jun 15, 1999

    The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""dick"" again, but it's eventually changed to ""bunny."" Also, Dave has another one of his long-winded chats (via satellite) with the Preston Luggage Company in Dallas, where he lets a customer set his own price (five dollars) for a snazzy carry-on bag.

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  • S6E171

    David Schwimmer, Brandi Chastain, Seth Green

    Jun 16, 1999

    The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""pigment,"" while Dave chats (and becomes infatuated) with Brandi Chastain of the US Women's World Cup Soccer Team.

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  • S6E172

    Mike Myers, Ben Lee

    Jun 17, 1999

    Al Gore appears on ""The Paul Shaffer Show""; The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""tourniquet""; Mike Myers promotes Austin Powers 2.

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  • S6E173

    Julianna Margulies, Jon Stewart

    Jun 18, 1999

    Anton is introduced as Buddy Rich Jr., the ""bastard son"" of the legendary jazz drummer; Hosie Cow makes a cameo in the new Austin Powers movie; the Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""whipknockvonwhipknocky,"" but Dave forces Alan to change it to ""newt.""

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  • S6E174

    Felicity Huffman, Andy Dick, Elvis Costello

    Jun 21, 1999

    The secret word (""rodeo"") is now sponsored by Larry King, whom according to Alan ""looks like an owl""; ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) is introduced as the latest winner of the faux contest; Pat Farmer comments on the NBA Finals from backstage; Andy Dick starts cutting his hair in mid-interview, and afterwards a very annoyed Kenny Sheehan breaks out the dust-buster.

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  • S6E175

    Adam Sandler, Missy Elliot

    Jun 22, 1999

    The Larry King Secret Word is ""gabardine,"" and is followed by stock footage of four baby owls devouring a rat. Also, Dave shows the audience an autographed photo of the US Women's World Cup Soccer Team in Late Show, and stops the show several times to ogle the ladies.

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  • S6E176

    Geri Halliwell, Richard Belzer

    Jun 23, 1999

    Jimmy Vaughan sits in; the Larry King Secret Word is ""entropic""; after an unusually aimless edition of ""New for Summer,"" Dave asks Paul, ""What is happening to this show?""

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  • S6E177

    Rudolph Giuliani, Leslie Mann, The Pretenders

    Jun 24, 1999

    The Larry King Secret Word is ""linguine."" Also, to counteract with Hillary Clinton's recent decision to run for the US Senate in New York, Mayor Giuliani announces that he's running for the same office in Arkansas.

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  • S6E178

    Joey Lauren Adams, Spike Lee, Santana

    Jun 25, 1999

    The Larry King Secret Word is ""peptide""; Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty perform ""Smooth.""

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  • S6E179

    Colin Powell, Maurice Green

    Jun 28, 1999

    Tonight's Secret Word (""bird"") is brought to you by David Letterman's Women's World Cup Soccer Team, in honor of his latest celebrity crush. Quote Alan: ""They're hotter than a dancing bobcat with its ass on fire!"" Also, during a slideshow bit called ""Celebrity Summer Plans,"" Vinnie Magliulo reports live via satellite from Caesar's Palace giving the odds on the audience response to the jokes.

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  • S6E180

    Mira Sorvino, Lyle Lovett

    Jun 29, 1999

    The World Cup Soccer Team Secret Word is ""oozing""; Montana park ranger (and past winner) ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) is announced as the winner of the Secret Word Tournament of Champions; Dave picks a fly out of his coffee.

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  • S6E181

    Piedmont Bird Callers, Avery Johnson, June Carter Cash

    Jun 30, 1999

    The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""peripatetic""; a bird caller from Piedmont, California does a drumroll for Dave; after a brief discussion over the difference between a mesa and a butte, Rob Burnett makes a quirky legal pad doodle that settles the issue once and for all.

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  • S6E182

    Calista Flockhart, Jack Hannah

    Jul 1, 1999

    The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""highoeyazmuhoodhee""; Calista Flockhart's chat with Dave is interrupted by visions of the dancing baby from Ally McBeal busting a move with George Clarke; Bill DeLace poses as a Little League umpire for a remote Top Ten list.

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  • S6E183

    Stupid Human Tricks, John Leguizamo, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

    Jul 2, 1999

    The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""pony""; during Mailbag, Biff, Kenny, and Dave Dorsett brag about their latest female conquests; John Leguizamo promotes Summer of Sam.

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  • S6E184

    John McEnroe, George Jones

    Jul 5, 1999

    Dave shows footage of a taxi literally crashing the staff cookout out on 53rd Street; with temperatures hovering over 100 degrees, Biff dares to go outside and fry an egg on the sidewalk; Dan Quayle joins Larry King and the Women's Soccer Team as a sponsor of Alan's Secret Word (""one hot mother****er""); Tony Randall drops by to eat the egg.

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  • S6E185

    Chris Rock, Sixpence None the Richer

    Jul 6, 1999

    An audience member attempts to button Dave's jacket; the Dan Quayle/Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""neoprene""; throughout the night, Biff stands next to a 45-pound block of ice on the sidewalk, giving Dave updates on its melting status; Sixpence None the Richer performs ""Kiss Me.""

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  • S6E186

    Lindsay Davenport, Oliver Platt, Jeffrey Ross

    Jul 7, 1999

    Dave replies to a Zagat's survey; the Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""pestilence,"" with the Dan Quayle/Larry King Secret Word Jackpot standing at ""Thirteen hundred damn dollars!""; Oliver Platt promotes Lake Placid.

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  • S6E187

    Jay Thomas, Jason Briggs

    Jul 8, 1999

    The Secret Word is ""prick,"" with the stock footage of the baby owls eating the rat joining an already crowded group of sponsors; John Mayall sits in; Jason Biggs promotes American Pie.

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  • S6E188

    Naomi Campbell, Jimmie Walker, Lucinda Williams

    Jul 9, 1999

    Dave points out that Paul is dressed from head to toe in white tonight, including a snazzy top hat; during Mailbag, The Guy on Fire is profiled on ""Biff Henderson's Where Are They Now?""; Lucinda Williams performs ""Concrete on Barbed Wire.""

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  • S6E189

    Don Rickles, Dave Mirra, Patty Griffin

    Jul 19, 1999

    The Larry King/Dan Quayle Secret Word is ""sphygmomanometer""; Dave briefly comments on the passing of JFK Jr.; Dave Mirra does bicycle stunts on 53rd Street, but after he has to cut it short due to rain, he pops wheelies inside the theater.

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  • S6E190

    U.S. 1999 World Cup Women's Soccer Team, Jim Gaffigan

    Jul 20, 1999

    The Dan Quayle/Larry King Secret Word is ""pie""; Dave finally meets the entire U.S. Women's World Cup champion soccer team, though Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain do most of the talking; ""Rita Buttgas"" is introduced as the first Secret Word three-time winner; Dave asks Paul if they can trade the horn section for the soccer team.

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  • S6E191

    Matthew Broderick, Dennis Regan

    Jul 21, 1999

    The Hillary Clinton/Larry King Secret Word is ""mommy""; Dave asks a question to Einstein's Brain (voice of Alan Kalter); perfect game winner David Cone presents the Top Ten.

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  • S6E192

    Catherine Zeta-Jones, Buzz Aldrin, Jamiroquai

    Jul 22, 1999

    The Hillary Clinton/Larry King Secret Word is ""meehnkee""; Dave ""performs"" at Woodstock '99, then declares that Limp Bizkit kicks ass; Buzz Aldrin drops by to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the moon landing.

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  • S6E193

    Charles Grodin, Alanis Morrisette

    Jul 23, 1999

    Paul asks what the point of the Secret Word is, and after it's revealed (""throb""), Dave replies with ""I'm tired of being held hostage by your psychotic delusions."" Also, Mujibur and Sirajul preview the new Alan Kalter dart board, and Alan punches them.

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  • S6E194

    Ted Koppel, Isabella Rossellini, Macy Gray

    Jul 26, 1999

    Paul complains about the heat at Woodstock '99; Dave brags about Max Pappas and Team Rahal (a sign of things to come); Ted Koppel's evil twin Kenny is caught hosting Nightline in lieu of his more well-known brother.

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  • S6E195

    National Hollerin' Champions, Garry Marshall, Los Lobos

    Jul 27, 1999

    Buckwheat Zydeco (nee Stanley Durrell) sits in on accordion; throughout the night, Shark the border collie chases Frisbees on 53rd Street; film director Garry Marshall plugs Runaway Bride.

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  • S6E196

    Samuel L. Jackson, Rita Wilson, Pete Townshend & Eddie Vedder

    Jul 28, 1999

    Biff helps out pedestrians walking on 53rd Street; Dave asks Paul about project identification; Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder perform ""Behind Blue Eyes.""

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  • S6E197

    Bruce Willis, Heidi Klum

    Jul 29, 1999

    ""Paul Shaffer's Countdown to the Millennium"" makes its triumphant return to the Late Show, and is now sponsered by Hillary Clinton and Larry King. Tonight's forecast: ""In the new millennium, people will freak out.""

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  • S6E198

    Lance Armstrong, Barry White

    Jul 30, 1999

    Dave chats with Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong; Paul's latest prediction: ""No more lox and bagels""; Sheryl Crow performs ""The Difficult Kind.""

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  • S6E199

    Pierce Brosnan, Saffron Burrows, Jim Jeter

    Aug 2, 1999

    It's a very special night as Jim Jeter is about to log his one millionth mile on his 1982 Toyota Starlet. After reaching the milestone, Dave buys him a new used car.

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  • S6E200

    Tom Arnold, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes

    Aug 3, 1999

    Dave takes the outside cam to Joe G's for another round of ""Stop Calling Me Kitty.""

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  • S6E201

    Dave Foley, Jonathan Witherspoon, Old 97's

    Aug 4, 1999

    Dave shows the audience some stuff he bought on his recent vacation in a segment called ""Travel Souvenirs."" Later, ""Newsradio"" star Dave Foley promotes the movie ""Dick.""

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  • S6E202

    William H. Macy, George Miller, The Pretenders

    Aug 5, 1999

    Dave repeatedly shows footage of the Taco Bell chihuahua saying ""funkalicious."" Later, Dave and William H. Macy drink Tang spiked with Jack Daniels.

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  • S6E203

    Ray Romano, Jeff Altman

    Aug 6, 1999

    During CBS Mailbag, Alan punches Dave. Later, Dave's former ""Starland Vocal Band Hour"" co-star Jeff Altman looks back at his tumultous television career.

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  • S6E204

    Regis Philbin, Dave Attell

    Aug 9, 1999

    Paul refers to Regis as a bastard, only for the ""Millionaire"" host to retaliate.

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  • S6E205

    Claire Danes, Smash Mouth

    Aug 10, 1999

    Kreskin's knowledge of 70's backup singers is tested in a segment called ""Commodore or Pip?"" Later, Smash Mouth performs their smash hit ""All-Star.""

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  • S6E206

    Hugh Grant, The Mavericks

    Aug 11, 1999

    Dave announces that a crack in the building next door caused a temporary evacuation of the theater. Later, The Mavericks perform ""There Goes My Heart.""

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  • S6E207

    Rene Russo, Tori Amos

    Aug 12, 1999

    Dave takes up an offering for a preacher who played ""Who Your Deer Repellants.""

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  • S6E208

    Shaquille O'Neal, Helen Mirren

    Aug 13, 1999

    During CBS Mailbag, Inky Mendez announces his candidacy for the US Senate, while Dave chats with ""Hillary Clinton"" (Gerard).

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  • S6E209

    Tony Danza, Katie Holmes, Robert Palmer

    Aug 16, 1999

    A shirtless Vince DeMentri interviews people on the street, asking them what they think of Hillary Clinton. Later, Katie Holmes promotes ""Dawson's Creek.""

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  • S6E210

    Lara Flynn Boyle, David Brenner, Everclear

    Aug 17, 1999

    Dave announces that tonight, ""We're going to have good old-fashioned fun"": all night, Richard Egan stands on 53rd St. guessing the weight of passersby.

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  • S6E211

    Andie MacDowell, French Stewart, Tom Dreesen

    Aug 18, 1999

    Terence Blanchard sits in with the band, while Olympic diver Kathy Pesek does a demonstration for the audience (via telephone).

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  • S6E212

    Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam

    Aug 19, 1999

    Dave announces that tonight is the premiere of ""Late Show Who Wants to be a Billionaire?"" Tonight's first question: ""Who took over for the 'Brady Bunch' father after the original actor was arrested and imprisoned for the grisly kidnap and murder of the show's wardrobe designer?"" The answer: Dennis Weaver.

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  • S6E213

    Albert Brooks, Omar Epps

    Aug 20, 1999

    Dave announces that after 6 years and 1,278 shows on CBS, he now wants to be called ""Daddy""; Alan beats up Regis during CBS Mailbag; Albert Brooks makes a phone call to his pet parrot.

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