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The Late Show with David Letterman Season 6

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6x01 Show #1066 aired 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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6x02 Show #1067 aired Sep 01, 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,... read more

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6x03 Show #1068 aired Sep 02, 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 make... read more

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6x04 Show #1069 aired Sep 03, 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... read more

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6x05 Show #1070 aired Sep 04, 1998

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

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6x06 Show #1071 aired Sep 07, 1998

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

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6x07 Show #1072 aired Sep 08, 1998

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

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6x08 Show #1073 aired Sep 09, 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... read more

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6x09 Show #1074 aired 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 hom... read more

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6x10 Show #1075 aired 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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6x11 Show #1076 aired 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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6x12 Show #1077 aired 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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6x13 Show #1078 aired 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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6x14 Show #1079 aired 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. read more

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6x15 Show #1080 aired 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, sel... read more

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6x16 Show #1081 aired Sep 21, 1998

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

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6x17 Show #1082 aired Sep 22, 1998

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

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6x18 Show #1083 aired 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... read more

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6x19 Show #1084 aired 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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6x20 Show #1085 aired Sep 25, 1998

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

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6x21 Show #1086 aired 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 Schr... read more

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6x22 Show #1087 aired 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 Clint... read more

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6x23 Show #1088 aired 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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6x24 Show #1089 aired Oct 01, 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 o... read more

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6x25 Show #1090 aired Oct 02, 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 abs... read more

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6x26 Show #1091 aired Oct 05, 1998

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

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6x27 Show #1092 aired Oct 06, 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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6x28 Show #1093 aired Oct 07, 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,... read more

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6x29 Show #1094 aired Oct 08, 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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6x30 Show #1095 aired Oct 09, 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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6x31 Show #1096 aired 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... read more

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6x32 Show #1097 aired 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 introduc... read more

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6x33 Show #1098 aired Oct 21, 1998

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

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6x34 Show #1099 aired 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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6x35 Show #1100 aired 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... read more

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6x36 Show #1101 aired Oct 26, 1998

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

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6x37 Show #1102 aired 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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6x38 Show #1103 aired Oct 28, 1998

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

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6x39 Show #1104 aired 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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6x40 Show #1105 aired 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 D... read more

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6x41 Show #1106 aired Nov 02, 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... read more

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6x42 Show #1107 aired Nov 03, 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-y... read more

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6x43 Show #1108 aired Nov 04, 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 s... read more

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6x44 Show #1109 aired Nov 05, 1998

Tony gets scolded for chewing gum; shortly after appearing on "Know Your Current Events," an audience member starts singing; Dave interviews a Catholic pries... read more

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6x45 Show #1110 aired Nov 06, 1998

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

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6x46 Show #1111 aired Nov 09, 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-w... read more

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6x47 Show #1112 aired Nov 10, 1998

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

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6x48 Show #1113 aired Nov 11, 1998

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6x49 Show #1114 aired 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 "P... read more

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6x50 Show #1115 aired Nov 13, 1998

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6x51 Show #1116 aired 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 Thi... read more

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6x52 Show #1117 aired 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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6x53 Show #1118 aired Nov 18, 1998

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6x54 Show #1119 aired Nov 19, 1998

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

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6x55 Show #1120 aired 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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6x56 Show #1121 aired 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 ... read more

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6x57 Show #1122 aired 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 Fra... read more

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6x58 Show #1123 aired 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." read more

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6x59 Show #1124 aired 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 tha... read more

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6x60 Show #1125 aired Nov 27, 1998

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

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6x61 Show #1126 aired Dec 07, 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 f... read more

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6x62 Show #1127 aired Dec 08, 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 k... read more

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6x63 Show #1128 aired Dec 09, 1998

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

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6x64 Show #1129 aired 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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6x65 Show #1130 aired 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 t... read more

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6x66 Show #1131 aired 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 f... read more

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6x67 Show #1132 aired 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 correct... read more

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6x68 Show #1133 aired 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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6x69 Show #1134 aired 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 ... read more

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6x70 Show #1135 aired 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 na... read more

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6x71 Show #1136 aired 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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6x72 Show #1137 aired 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 o... read more

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6x73 Show #1138 aired 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... read more

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6x74 Show #1139 aired 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 ... read more

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6x75 Show #1140 aired Dec 29, 1998

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

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6x76 Show #1141 aired 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 tradi... read more

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6x77 Show #1142 aired Dec 31, 1998

Kamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.

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6x78 Show #1143 aired Jan 01, 1999

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

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6x79 Show #1144 aired Jan 04, 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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6x80 Show #1145 aired Jan 05, 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 ch... read more

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6x81 Show #1146 aired Jan 06, 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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6x82 Show #1147 aired Jan 07, 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" ... read more

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6x83 Show #1148 aired Jan 08, 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. ... read more

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6x84 Show #1149 aired 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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6x85 Show #1150 aired Jan 12, 1999

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

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6x86 Show #1151 aired 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 "hap... read more

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6x87 Show #1152 aired Jan 14, 1999

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

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6x88 Show #1153 aired 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 S... read more

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6x89 Show #1154 aired Jan 25, 1999

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6x90 Show #1155 aired 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 ... read more

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6x91 Show #1156 aired 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... read more

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6x92 Show #1157 aired 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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6x93 Show #1158 aired 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 p... read more

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6x94 Show #1159 aired Feb 01, 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 Ran... read more

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6x95 Show #1160 aired Feb 02, 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; dur... read more

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6x96 Show #1161 aired Feb 03, 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 la... read more

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6x97 Show #1162 aired Feb 04, 1999

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

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6x98 Show #1163 aired Feb 05, 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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6x99 Show #1164 aired Feb 08, 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 ho... read more

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6x100 Show #1165 aired Feb 09, 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... read more

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6x101 Show #1166 aired Feb 10, 1999

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

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6x102 Show #1167 aired 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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6x103 Show #1168 aired 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 ge... read more

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6x104 Show #1169 aired 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 give... read more

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6x105 Show #1170 aired 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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6x106 Show #1171 aired 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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6x107 Show #1172 aired 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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6x108 Show #1173 aired 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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6x109 Show #1174 aired 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 everyb... read more

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6x110 Show #1175 aired 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/So... read more

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6x111 Show #1176 aired 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 impersonat... read more

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6x112 Show #1177 aired 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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6x113 Show #1178 aired 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 hap... read more

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6x114 Show #1179 aired Mar 01, 1999

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6x115 Show #1180 aired Mar 02, 1999

The secret word is "saluki"; live via satellite, the employees of the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama opens up suitcases; The Roots (featurin... read more

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6x116 Show #1181 aired Mar 03, 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... read more

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6x117 Show #1182 aired Mar 04, 1999

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

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6x118 Show #1183 aired Mar 05, 1999

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

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6x119 Show #1184 aired 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 Kin... read more

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6x120 Show #1185 aired 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... read more

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6x121 Show #1186 aired 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... read more

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6x122 Show #1187 aired 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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6x123 Show #1188 aired 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 "el... read more

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6x124 Show #1189 aired 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 reduc... read more

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6x125 Show #1190 aired 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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6x126 Show #1191 aired 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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6x127 Show #1192 aired Apr 01, 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 ... read more

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6x128 Show #1193 aired Apr 02, 1999

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

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6x129 Show #1194 aired Apr 05, 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 pla... read more

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6x130 Show #1195 aired Apr 06, 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 Identifica... read more

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6x131 Show #1196 aired Apr 07, 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 emb... read more

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6x132 Show #1197 aired Apr 08, 1999

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

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6x133 Show #1198 aired Apr 09, 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." ... read more

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6x134 Show #1199 aired 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 secre... read more

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6x135 Show #1200 aired 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 ... read more

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6x136 Show #1201 aired 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... read more

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6x137 Show #1202 aired 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 hi... read more

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6x138 Show #1203 aired 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... read more

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6x139 Show #1204 aired 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 ... read more

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6x140 Show #1205 aired 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 jackpo... read more

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6x141 Show #1206 aired 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 Steenb... read more

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6x142 Show #1207 aired 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... read more

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6x143 Show #1208 aired 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 Florid... read more

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6x144 Show #1209 aired May 03, 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 ("th... read more

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6x145 Show #1210 aired May 04, 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 cre... read more

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6x146 Show #1211 aired May 05, 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... read more

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6x147 Show #1212 aired May 06, 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 s... read more

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6x148 Show #1213 aired May 07, 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 Fitzgera... read more

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6x149 Show #1214 aired 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 "Stu... read more

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6x150 Show #1215 aired 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 y... read more

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6x151 Show #1216 aired 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,... read more

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6x152 Show #1217 aired 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 "sc... read more

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6x153 Show #1218 aired 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 P... read more

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6x154 Show #1219 aired May 17, 1999

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

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6x155 Show #1220 aired 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... read more

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6x156 Show #1221 aired 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 Sell... read more

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6x157 Show #1222 aired 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... read more

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6x158 Show #1223 aired 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 ... read more

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6x159 Show #1224 aired 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 doodle... read more

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6x160 Show #1225 aired 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... read more

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6x161 Show #1226 aired 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 recen... read more

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6x162 Show #1227 aired 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 perform... read more

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6x163 Show #1228 aired 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 demonst... read more

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6x164 Show #1229 aired Jun 07, 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 Crea... read more

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6x165 Show #1230 aired Jun 08, 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 six... read more

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6x166 Show #1231 aired Jun 09, 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 ima... read more

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6x167 Show #1232 aired 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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6x168 Show #1233 aired 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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6x169 Show #1234 aired 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 Robb... read more

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6x170 Show #1235 aired 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 ... read more

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6x171 Show #1236 aired 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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6x172 Show #1237 aired 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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6x173 Show #1238 aired 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... read more

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6x174 Show #1239 aired 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 late... read more

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6x175 Show #1240 aired 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 ... read more

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6x176 Show #1241 aired 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 t... read more

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6x177 Show #1242 aired 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 an... read more

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6x178 Show #1243 aired Jun 25, 1999

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

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6x179 Show #1244 aired 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: "Th... read more

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6x180 Show #1245 aired 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 Secr... read more

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6x181 Show #1246 aired 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 t... read more

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6x182 Show #1247 aired Jul 01, 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... read more

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6x183 Show #1248 aired Jul 02, 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 p... read more

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6x184 Show #1249 aired Jul 05, 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 a... read more

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6x185 Show #1250 aired Jul 06, 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 ne... read more

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6x186 Show #1251 aired Jul 07, 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 hu... read more

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6x187 Show #1252 aired Jul 08, 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 B... read more

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6x188 Show #1253 aired Jul 09, 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 Hend... read more

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6x189 Show #1254 aired 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, ... read more

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6x190 Show #1255 aired 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 Chastai... read more

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6x191 Show #1256 aired 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 presen... read more

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6x192 Show #1257 aired 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... read more

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6x193 Show #1258 aired 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 delus... read more

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6x194 Show #1259 aired 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... read more

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6x195 Show #1260 aired 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 Garr... read more

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6x196 Show #1261 aired 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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6x197 Show #1262 aired 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... read more

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6x198 Show #1263 aired 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 Dif... read more

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6x199 Show #1264 aired Aug 02, 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 ... read more

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6x200 Show #1265 aired Aug 03, 1999

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

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6x201 Show #1266 aired Aug 04, 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 ... read more

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6x202 Show #1267 aired Aug 05, 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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6x203 Show #1268 aired Aug 06, 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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6x204 Show #1269 aired Aug 09, 1999

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

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6x205 Show #1270 aired 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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6x206 Show #1271 aired 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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6x207 Show #1272 aired Aug 12, 1999

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

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6x208 Show #1273 aired 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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6x209 Show #1274 aired 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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6x210 Show #1275 aired 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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6x211 Show #1276 aired 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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6x212 Show #1277 aired 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' fat... read more

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6x213 Show #1278 aired 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 ph... read more

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