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

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Late Show with David Letterman - Season 6

S06 E011998-08-31

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe CockerDuring a segment comparing President Clinton's vacation to Dave's, a stockbroker comes in for a hug.

S06 E021998-09-01

Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut ZippersDave 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.""

S06 E031998-09-02

Terry Bradshaw, Jesse JacksonDave 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.

S06 E041998-09-03

Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom AgnaAlan 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.

S06 E051998-09-04

Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6During CBS Mailbag, Dave and the band play ""Let's Screw with Paul Shaffer's Mind.""

S06 E061998-09-07

Richard Simmons, Luisa ConlonJunior Brown sits in with the band, while Biff reports from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

S06 E071998-09-08

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

S06 E081998-09-09

Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, WynonnaDave 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.

S06 E091998-09-10

Charles Grodin, Paul HopkinsDave 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).

S06 E101998-09-11

Jack Hanna, Gretchen Mol, Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsDuring CBS Mailbag, Paul, Tony, Biff and Sid announce that they're going to tour the country as a CSNY-type guitar band.

S06 E111998-09-14

Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The BlowfishDave 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.

S06 E121998-09-15

Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince GillDave shows a (bogus) Mastercard ad starring Ken Starr; Biff goes to Chicago for another Home Run Report; Jackie Chan does an great Elvis impression.

S06 E131998-09-16

Bill Cosby, George HamiltonBiff brings in scissors for a tie trim; Calvert impersonates Hank Williams, Jr.; Bill Cosby plays sax under the alias ""Philly Billy Be Bop.""

S06 E141998-09-17

Denis Leary, George HamiltonDave apologizes for his affair with Angela Lansbury, while Biff apologizes for his affair with Dave's wife. Shortly afterwards, Dorothy calls and insults Dave.

S06 E151998-09-18

Vince Vaughn, Brian Benben, Brian Setzer OrchestraDave 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.

S06 E161998-09-21

Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie ChicksDave talks about a Steak House Onion Machine, while Michael J. Fox promotes his sitcom ""Spin City.""

S06 E171998-09-22

Jennifer Lopez, Meredith Viera, Lyle LovettDave shows a (bogus) ad for ESPN2's ""Xtreme Presidental Perjury,"" while J.Lo promotes ""Antz.""

S06 E181998-09-23

Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin JamesA 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.""

S06 E191998-09-24

Howard Stern, Katie HolmesDave 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.

S06 E201998-09-25

Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob ZombieA fawn walks onstage during CBS Mailbag; comedian Jon Stewart promotes ""The Daily Show.""

S06 E211998-09-28

Fran Drescher, Chris Kattan, Elvis Costello & Burt BacharachMusical 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.

S06 E221998-09-29

Chris Tucker, Faith Ford, Eagle Eye CherryDave 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.

S06 E231998-09-30

Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony BennettWarren fills in for Paul (out for Yom Kippur); Kelsey Grammer brings out his dog during his interview.

S06 E241998-10-01

Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Hedwig & The Angry InchDennis, 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.

S06 E251998-10-02

Steve Martin, Cokie RobertsDuring 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.""

S06 E261998-10-05

Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, SemisonicDave experiments with how he can give the finger without being censored; Kelly Preston promotes ""Holy Man.""

S06 E271998-10-06

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

S06 E281998-10-07

Jeff Goldblum, John MellencampA 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.""

S06 E291998-10-08

Isabella Rossellini, Stephen Baldwin, George MillerDave takes a look at Tony's hands, which have marker ink all over them. Later, George Miller comments on the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal.

S06 E301998-10-09

Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl CrowDuring CBS Mailbag, Tony bares his ass again, and The Foul-Mouthed Scenic Designer (Kathleen Ankers) lives up to her title.

S06 E311998-10-19

Mark McGwire, Robert Benigni, Bruce HornsbyThe 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.

S06 E321998-10-20

State Fair Champions, Ringo StarrIt'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.

S06 E331998-10-21

Jeff Daniels, David Cross, Mitch HedbergDave and George Clarke go to Yankee Stadium, where the building engineer hits a home run.

S06 E341998-10-22

Danny Glover, Cal Ripken Jr., R.E.M.Biff participates in more interviews in part two of his World Series report, while Danny Glover plugs ""Lethal Weapon 4.""

S06 E351998-10-23

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

S06 E361998-10-26

Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie BrillFour shirtless guys (spelling ""YANKS"") bring out the Top Ten; Danny DeVito tries to sing.

S06 E371998-10-27

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

S06 E381998-10-28

Daniel Baldwin, Todd Solondz, Phil CollinsBiff shows outtakes from last week's World Series reports, while director Todd Solondz promotes ""Happiness.""

S06 E391998-10-29

Holly Hunter, Hunter S. Thompson, GarbageDave makes several jokes at the expense of septuagenarian spaceman John Glenn; Holly Hunter plugs Living Out Loud.

S06 E401998-10-30

Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black SabbathDave 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.""

S06 E411998-11-02

Anthony Hopkins, Buzz Aldrin, Depeche ModeNew 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.

S06 E421998-11-03

Queen Latifah, Ellie Lammer, Darrell HammondDave 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.

S06 E431998-11-04

Adam Sandler, Jayson Williams, Soul CoughingDave 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.

S06 E441998-11-05

Denzel Washington, Father Mike BernerTony 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.

S06 E451998-11-06

George Pataki, Evan Metropoulis, P.J. HarveyDave chats with Evan Metropoulos, the 17-year-old CEO of the Bumble Bee Tuna Corp.

S06 E461998-11-09

George Michael, Col. Gail Halverson, HansonDave 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.

S06 E471998-11-10

Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-ZTom Wolfe promotes his first novel in 11 years, ""The Man In Full.""

S06 E481998-11-11

Melanie Griffith, Walter Cronkite, Travis Tritt

S06 E491998-11-12

Roma Downey, Kenneth Branagh, Goo Goo DollsDave 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.""

S06 E501998-11-13

Donald Trump, Doug Flutie, Sarah Silverman

S06 E511998-11-16

Kid Scientists, Cameron Diaz, Mariah CareyJayson 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.""

S06 E521998-11-17

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

S06 E531998-11-18

Cher, Jerry Springer

S06 E541998-11-19

Christian Slater, Celine Dion & Bryan AdamsDrew Barrymore plugs ""Home Fries,"" while Celine Dion and Bryan Adams perform a duet.

S06 E551998-11-20

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

S06 E561998-11-23

Helen Hunt, Ray RomanoJames 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.

S06 E571998-11-24

Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Roger DaltryAs 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.

S06 E581998-11-25

Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Berg, Bonnie RaittJayson Williams of the Nets comments on the NBA lockout, then drops phony turkeys out the 4th floor window. Later, Gwyneth Paltrow plugs â€˜Shakespeare In Love.""

S06 E591998-11-26

Michael Caine, Art Donavon, JewelDave 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.

S06 E601998-11-27

Salma Hayek, Marilyn Manson, Caroline RheaDave fusses over his hair, then messes around with it. Later, Salma Hayek plugs ""Dogma.""

S06 E611998-12-07

Patrick Stewart, Jon Stewart, Faith HillIt'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.

S06 E621998-12-08

Greg Kinnear, Jane Horrocks, Reggie McFaddenLive 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.

S06 E631998-12-09

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

S06 E641998-12-10

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

S06 E651998-12-11

Tom Brokaw, Famke Janssen, Emmylou HarrisTom 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.

S06 E661998-12-14

Robin Williams, Natalie MerchantDave 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.

S06 E671998-12-15

Val Kilmer, Ricky Williams, Billy Bragg & Natalie MerchantIn 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.""

S06 E681998-12-16

Susan Sarandon, Marc Weinberg, Vienna Choir BoysWhile Paul and the Orchestra perform ""Songs for Pedestrians,"" Dave trims his tie. Also, a ""Welcome Communists"" banner hangs onstage.

S06 E691998-12-17

Jeff Goldblum, Angelina Jolie, Third Eye BlindLive 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.

S06 E701998-12-18

Julia Roberts, David KellyDuring 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.

S06 E711998-12-21

Barbara Walters, Josh Hartnett, Cyndi LauperThe latest roll call mentions ""Gus, who guy who owns property onstage"" and ""Tony Randall as Ricky, the stagehand who looks like Regis Philbin.""

S06 E721998-12-22

Charles Grodin, John Witherspoon, Jessye NormanDave 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.""

S06 E731998-12-23

John Travolta, Darlene LoveSoon-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).""

S06 E741998-12-28

Chazz Palminteri, Ann Curry, Rufus WainwrightDave 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.

S06 E751998-12-29

James Woods, David Brenner, Cast of But Boy Could He SingBisbee, North Dakota is investigated in the latest edition of ""Biff Henderson's America.""

S06 E761998-12-30

Jay Thomas, Vinny Testaverde, Patti SmithThroughout 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.

S06 E771998-12-31

Stupid Human Tricks, Nathan Lane, St. Luke's Bottle BandKamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.

S06 E781999-01-01

Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.Jon Voight promotes two films, ""Enemy of the State"" and ""Varsity Blues.""

S06 E791999-01-04

Sarah Jessica Parker, David Remnick, Bryan CallanBiff 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.""

S06 E801999-01-05

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Liam Aiken, Greg BehrendtBiff 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.

S06 E811999-01-06

Mira Sorvino, Terry BradshawIt'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.

S06 E821999-01-07

Lisa Kudrow, Terry Bradshaw, Jason KullerDave 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.

S06 E831999-01-08

Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Jim Gaffigan""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.""

S06 E841999-01-11

Gillian Anderson, Charlie Rose, Black CrowesSitting 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.""

S06 E851999-01-12

Robert Duvall, Al Franken, B.B. KingDuring ""Small Town News,"" Dave sports a paper mustache.

S06 E861999-01-13

Conan O'Brian, Alanis MorrisetteTonight'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.

S06 E871999-01-14

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

S06 E881999-01-15

Jack Hanna, Patricia ArquetteMailbag: 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.

S06 E891999-01-25

Yasmine Bleeth, Adam Carolla, James Brown

S06 E901999-01-26

Alicia Silverstone, D.L. Hughley, Second HandDave 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.

S06 E911999-01-27

Sophia Loren, The MavericksDave and Paul discuss William Wood Lee Shaffer's diapers. Later, Paul interrupts the ""Shark Week"" segment with another Millennium prediction: ""The new blackâ€¦ will be black.""

S06 E921999-01-28

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

S06 E931999-01-29

Cate Blanchett, Jason Schwartzman, BrandyDave 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.

S06 E941999-02-01

Bill Cosby, Brendon Fraser, Ricky Scruggs & Vince GillIt'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.

S06 E951999-02-02

Tom Arnold, David Brenner, Catherine BellDave 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.

S06 E961999-02-03

Tom Brokaw, Sean Patrick Flanery, CreedDave 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.""

S06 E971999-02-04

Mel Gibson, Laetitia Casta, Fresh StepDave reads about Bucknell University for a ""KYCE"" participant; Laetitia Casta is interviewed twice.

S06 E981999-02-05

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

S06 E991999-02-08

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

S06 E1001999-02-09

Jeff Daniels, Fernanda Montenegro, MonicaDave 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.

S06 E1011999-02-10

Robin Wright Penn, Richard Kind, Chris IsaakDave rants about the internet, while Bob Borden literally searches for a valentine.

S06 E1021999-02-11

Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Hootie & The BlowfishOrlando Antigua of the Harlem Globetrotters helps out during ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Sandra Bullock promotes Forces of Nature.

S06 E1031999-02-12

Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, OndarDave 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.

S06 E1041999-02-15

Bette Midler, David Hyde PierceTonight 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.

S06 E1051999-02-16

Andy Garcia, Tara Lipinksi, Wendy LiebmanLou 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.

S06 E1061999-02-17

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

S06 E1071999-02-18

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

S06 E1081999-02-19

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

S06 E1091999-02-22

Matthew Broderick, Sheryl CrowDave 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.

S06 E1101999-02-23

Kid Scientists, Jesse VenturaAlan'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.

S06 E1111999-02-24

Uma Thurman, Tom Green, De La GuardaThe 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.

S06 E1121999-02-25

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

S06 E1131999-02-26

James Coburn, Will Ferrall, Marvelous ThreeThe 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.

S06 E1141999-03-01

Brooke Shields, Peter Hillary

S06 E1151999-03-02

Ian McKellen, Reese Witherspoon, The Roots & Erykah BaduThe 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.""

S06 E1161999-03-03

Kid Turkey Callers, Mark Wahlberg, Fresh StepDave 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.

S06 E1171999-03-04

Billy Crystal, George MillerThe secret word is ""viscous,"" while George Miller rants about the media.

S06 E1181999-03-05

Chazz Palminteri, Jeff Altman, EverclearThe secret word is ""melancholia,"" while ""Oprah"" (Pat Farmer) flirts with ""John Travolta"" (Kenny Sheehan).

S06 E1191999-03-22

Norm MacDonald, Jeff BeckThe 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.

S06 E1201999-03-23

Elizabeth Hurley, Katie Holmes, CakeThe 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.

S06 E1211999-03-24

Stupid Human Tricks, Craig Kilborn, Emmylou Harris, Linda Rondstadt, and Dolly PartonThe 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.""

S06 E1221999-03-25

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

S06 E1231999-03-26

Ron Howard, Charlotte ChurchDave 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.""

S06 E1241999-03-29

Marv Albert, Diane Lane, BlurDave 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.""

S06 E1251999-03-30

Laurence Fishburne, Sister Carol Anne Corley, WilcoThe 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.

S06 E1261999-03-31

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

S06 E1271999-04-01

Dennis Hopper, Jason Nastke, The CorrsThe 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.""

S06 E1281999-04-02

Marilu Henner, Master P, Greg FitzsimmonsCharlie Daniels sits in on fiddle; the secret word is ""mahagony""; comedian/commentator Greg Fitzsimmons remarks on domestic life.

S06 E1291999-04-05

Charles Grodin, David Arquette, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Kris KristoffersonThe 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.

S06 E1301999-04-06

Drew Barrymore, Scott Wolf, Barenaked LadiesThe 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.

S06 E1311999-04-07

Lennox Lewis, Dr. Bertrand Piccard & Brian JonesThroughout 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.

S06 E1321999-04-08

George Stephanopoulos, Molly Shannon, Andrea BocelliThe secret word is ""ischemia,"" while SNL star Molly Shannon promotes Never Been Kissed.

S06 E1331999-04-09

Bill Maher, Khalid El-Amin, Marc MaronPaul 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.

S06 E1341999-04-12

Elle Macpherson, Don Zimmer, John MellencampPaul 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.

S06 E1351999-04-13

Kevin Spacey, Tom Petty & The HeartbreakersThe 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.

S06 E1361999-04-14

Kate Winslet, Darrell Hammond, Mandy BarnettThe 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.

S06 E1371999-04-15

David Spade, Tim Couch, Eagle-Eye CherryDave 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.""

S06 E1381999-04-16

John Cusack, Jack HannaA 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.""

S06 E1391999-04-26

Matthew Broderick, Ben Stein, The CranberriesDave 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.

S06 E1401999-04-27

Martin Lawrence, Michelle Williams, Eddie BrillDave 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.

S06 E1411999-04-28

Dustin Hoffman, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Folds FiveThe 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.

S06 E1421999-04-29

Ted Danson, Sarah Ferguson, MadnessThe 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.

S06 E1431999-04-30

Glenn Close, George Hamilton, Elvis CrespoIn 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.

S06 E1441999-05-03

Tom Brokaw, Robbie WilliamsDave 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.""

S06 E1451999-05-04

Earvin Magic Johnson, Sara Gentile, SilverchairThe 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.

S06 E1461999-05-05

Denny Brauer, Kelly Willis, Jesse JacksonThe 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.

S06 E1471999-05-06

Brendan Fraser, Jesse Jackson, Bonnie RaittCold 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.

S06 E1481999-05-07

Kelsey Grammer, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury BandIn 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.

S06 E1491999-05-10

Stupid Pet Tricks, Janeane Garofalo, Brian ReganThe 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.

S06 E1501999-05-11

Ben Stiller, Camryn Manheim, Eve 6Thirteen-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.""

S06 E1511999-05-12

Kathie Lee Gifford, Deana CarterDave 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.

S06 E1521999-05-13

Kevin Kline, Leelee Sobieski, Beth OrtonDave 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.

S06 E1531999-05-14

Bill Cosby, Jon FavreauWith 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.

S06 E1541999-05-17

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

S06 E1551999-05-18

Keri Russell, Aretha FranklinDave 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.""

S06 E1561999-05-19

Tom Selleck, Bob Barker, Leon RussellThe 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.

S06 E1571999-05-20

Helen Hunt, Courtney Love, HoleThe 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.

S06 E1581999-05-21

Natalie Portman, Tom Everett Scott, J. Geils BandTonight'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.

S06 E1591999-05-24

Harry Connick Jr., Damon WayansDave 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.

S06 E1601999-05-25

Kate Capshaw, Britney SpearsDave 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 ""â€¦Baby One More Time.""

S06 E1611999-05-26

Kid Scientists, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Chapin CarpenterAnton 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.

S06 E1621999-05-27

Bill Murray, EverlastJay 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.""

S06 E1631999-05-28

Jennifer Lopez, Ira GlassThe 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.

S06 E1641999-06-07

Dan Rather, Nancy Mace, Randy NewmanTonight'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.

S06 E1651999-06-08

Jeff Foxworthy, Kristin Davis, Snoop DoggThe 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.

S06 E1661999-06-09

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

S06 E1671999-06-10

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

S06 E1681999-06-11

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

S06 E1691999-06-14

Tim Robbins, Oscar De La Hoya, Dane CookThe 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.

S06 E1701999-06-15

Roseanne, Susan TedeschiThe 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.

S06 E1711999-06-16

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

S06 E1721999-06-17

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

S06 E1731999-06-18

Julianna Margulies, Jon StewartAnton 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.""

S06 E1741999-06-21

Felicity Huffman, Andy Dick, Elvis CostelloThe 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.

S06 E1751999-06-22

Adam Sandler, Missy ElliotThe 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.

S06 E1761999-06-23

Geri Halliwell, Richard BelzerJimmy 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?""

S06 E1771999-06-24

Rudolph Giuliani, Leslie Mann, The PretendersThe 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.

S06 E1781999-06-25

Joey Lauren Adams, Spike Lee, SantanaThe Larry King Secret Word is ""peptide""; Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty perform ""Smooth.""

S06 E1791999-06-28

Colin Powell, Maurice GreenTonight'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.

S06 E1801999-06-29

Mira Sorvino, Lyle LovettThe 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.

S06 E1811999-06-30

Piedmont Bird Callers, Avery Johnson, June Carter CashThe 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.

S06 E1821999-07-01

Calista Flockhart, Jack HannahThe 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.

S06 E1831999-07-02

Stupid Human Tricks, John Leguizamo, Ziggy Marley & The Melody MakersThe 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.

S06 E1841999-07-05

John McEnroe, George JonesDave 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.

S06 E1851999-07-06

Chris Rock, Sixpence None the RicherAn 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.""

S06 E1861999-07-07

Lindsay Davenport, Oliver Platt, Jeffrey RossDave 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.

S06 E1871999-07-08

Jay Thomas, Jason BriggsThe 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.

S06 E1881999-07-09

Naomi Campbell, Jimmie Walker, Lucinda WilliamsDave 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.""

S06 E1891999-07-19

Don Rickles, Dave Mirra, Patty GriffinThe 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.

S06 E1901999-07-20

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

S06 E1911999-07-21

Matthew Broderick, Dennis ReganThe 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.

S06 E1921999-07-22

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Buzz Aldrin, JamiroquaiThe 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.

S06 E1931999-07-23

Charles Grodin, Alanis MorrisettePaul 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.

S06 E1941999-07-26

Ted Koppel, Isabella Rossellini, Macy GrayPaul 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.

S06 E1951999-07-27

National Hollerin' Champions, Garry Marshall, Los LobosBuckwheat 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.

S06 E1961999-07-28

Samuel L. Jackson, Rita Wilson, Pete Townshend & Eddie VedderBiff helps out pedestrians walking on 53rd Street; Dave asks Paul about project identification; Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder perform ""Behind Blue Eyes.""

S06 E1971999-07-29

Bruce Willis, Heidi Klum""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.""

S06 E1981999-07-30

Lance Armstrong, Barry WhiteDave 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.""

S06 E1991999-08-02

Pierce Brosnan, Saffron Burrows, Jim JeterIt'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.

S06 E2001999-08-03

Tom Arnold, Q-Tip & Busta RhymesDave takes the outside cam to Joe G's for another round of ""Stop Calling Me Kitty.""

S06 E2011999-08-04

Dave Foley, Jonathan Witherspoon, Old 97'sDave 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.""

S06 E2021999-08-05

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

S06 E2031999-08-06

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

S06 E2041999-08-09

Regis Philbin, Dave AttellPaul refers to Regis as a bastard, only for the ""Millionaire"" host to retaliate.

S06 E2051999-08-10

Claire Danes, Smash MouthKreskin'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.""

S06 E2061999-08-11

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

S06 E2071999-08-12

Rene Russo, Tori AmosDave takes up an offering for a preacher who played ""Who Your Deer Repellants.""

S06 E2081999-08-13

Shaquille O'Neal, Helen MirrenDuring CBS Mailbag, Inky Mendez announces his candidacy for the US Senate, while Dave chats with ""Hillary Clinton"" (Gerard).

S06 E2091999-08-16

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

S06 E2101999-08-17

Lara Flynn Boyle, David Brenner, EverclearDave 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.

S06 E2111999-08-18

Andie MacDowell, French Stewart, Tom DreesenTerence Blanchard sits in with the band, while Olympic diver Kathy Pesek does a demonstration for the audience (via telephone).

S06 E2121999-08-19

Alec Baldwin, Dwight YoakamDave 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.

S06 E2131999-08-20

Albert Brooks, Omar EppsDave 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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