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S5 · E25James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis 1997-10-09

Throughout the night, Leonard plugs his new show, ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video."" Later, Jim Belushi promotes ""Total Security.""

S5 · E26Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard 1997-10-10

""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""

S5 · E27David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry 1997-10-13

1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's Court,"" and ""Spin City.""

S5 · E28Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day 1997-10-14

After Dave shows clips of past bunny antics, the Late Show presents ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get in the Times Square Disney Store?"" The answer: Three. Later, Stevie Starr shows Dave the magic of forcing yourself to regurgitate.

S5 · E29Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon 1997-10-15

Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually won. Later, Carly Simon and Jimmy Webb perform a duet.

S5 · E30Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J 1997-10-16

Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production of a ""Behind the Music""-type show.

S5 · E31Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth 1997-10-17

WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul. Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""

S5 · E32Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark 1997-10-27

Dave shows (bogus) footage of businessmen jumping out of windows on Wall Street; we take a look at ""What Dave Did with the Extra Hour from Standard Time""; Mariah Carey sings ""Butterfly.""

S5 · E33Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant 1997-10-28

Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after today's market recovery. Later, Penn and Teller perform a new trick.

S5 · E34Ellen Barkin, Bobby Bonilla, Angelo Massagli 1997-10-29

Biff plays ""Let's Scare the Crap Out of Rupert Jee,"" while Dave interviews Bobby Bonilla of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins.

S5 · E35Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene 1997-10-30

Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.

S5 · E36Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown 1997-10-31

In honor of the new movie ""Boogie Nights,"" Dave shows bogus clips of Paul and Nadine Hennelly in 70's-era porno films. Meanwhile, Tony impresses Dave with his clown costume.

S5 · E37John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe 1997-11-03

Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin Short appears for exactly thirty seconds.

S5 · E38Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin 1997-11-04

1997: We go to Joe G.'s in search of a political candidate, and we find an unsuspecting patron named Lee Holt. Later in the show, Lee becomes the subject of a hastily-produced attack ad.

S5 · E39Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes 1997-11-05

Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie."" Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises himself as a audience member in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""

S5 · E40Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee 1997-11-06

Dave shows a fake ad for a PBS documentary about the band KISS. Later, a lady in the audience who Dave accidentally threw a blue card near is now wearing a cervical collar.

S5 · E41Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman 1997-11-07

Casey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery."" Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.

S5 · E42Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis 1997-11-10

""Master Mentalist"" Pat Farmer does a demonstration on Kenny Sheehan; singer-restaurateur Naomi Judd cooks a family recipe for Dave.

S5 · E43Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan 1997-11-11

Dave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.

S5 · E44Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty 1997-11-12

The greatest six minutes in Late Show history: When the Top Ten card is missing, Dave runs out of the theater, is hit by a cab, runs into Al Roker, and goes into Flashdancers and takes the card off one of the strippers. Shortly afterwards, Paul, missing his sheet music for the Top Ten, runs out of the theater, is hit by a tour bus, runs into Regis Philbin, and goes into the NY Stock Exchange, where he finds his sheet music on the floor. Just as Dave begins the Top Ten, Biff is missing his headset, so he runs out of the theater, is hit by a police horse, runs into Gavin MacLeod, and goes into a Burger King to grab a headset off a sales clerk. When he finally returns, there is no time left for the Top Ten.

S5 · E45Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20 1997-11-13

Live from the Edwards Air Force Base, Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton race to earn the title of ""World's Fastest Movie Star."" Also, Bill Murray plugs ""The Man Who Knew Too Little.""

S5 · E46Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed 1997-11-14

During Mailbag, Gerard performs a Broadway-style number about the possibility of him getting fired. Also, Heather Graham plugs ""Boogie Nights.""

S5 · E47Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna 1997-11-17

Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.

S5 · E48Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello 1997-11-18

It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water tower across the street from the Ed Sullivan Theater.

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