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Late Show with David Letterman Season 6 released on August 31, 1998.

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S06E01 Aired August 31, 1998

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker

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

S06E02 Aired September 01, 1998

Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers

Dave points out that the show has undergone budget cuts, which might explain the tiny cue cards Tony's holding. Later, Beau Bridges promotes his new series, ""Maximum Bob.""

S06E03 Aired September 02, 1998

Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson

Dave makes a lenghty rant about ""The Late Shift"" after an audience member asks him for an autograph; Martin Short sings the Top Ten List; Terry Bradshaw makes his predictions for the football season.

S06E04 Aired September 03, 1998

Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna

Alan Kalter comments on home run record that is being chased by Mark McGwire; Dave announces that CBS ""just don't care 'bout"" the new fall lineup; Ray Romano talks about his family.

S06E05 Aired September 04, 1998

Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6

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

S06E06 Aired September 07, 1998

Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon

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

S06E07 Aired September 08, 1998

Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson

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

S06E08 Aired September 09, 1998

Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna

Dave goes on a tirade about the CBS watermark on the lower right hand side of the screen. Later, Dave chats with the guy who caught Mark McGwire's 62nd Home Run ball.

S06E09 Aired September 10, 1998

Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins

Dave stuggles to grow a beard; Charles Grodin promotes his talk show; Dave chats with the former Washington Senators pitcher who gave up Babe Ruth's 59th home run in 1927 (in his MLB debut, no less).

S06E10 Aired September 11, 1998

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

During CBS Mailbag, Paul, Tony, Biff and Sid announce that they're going to tour the country as a CSNY-type guitar band.

S06E11 Aired September 14, 1998

Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The Blowfish

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.

S06E12 Aired September 15, 1998

Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince Gill

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.

S06E13 Aired September 16, 1998

Bill Cosby, George Hamilton

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

S06E14 Aired September 17, 1998

Denis Leary, George Hamilton

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.

S06E15 Aired September 18, 1998

Vince Vaughn, Brian Benben, Brian Setzer Orchestra

Dave makes another rant pertaining to the CBS Watermark; kid Geography whiz Jonathan Estrada helps out during CBS Mailbag; Brian Benben promotes his new, self-titled (and quickly cancelled) sitcom.

S06E16 Aired September 21, 1998

Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie Chicks

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

S06E17 Aired September 22, 1998

Jennifer Lopez, Meredith Viera, Lyle Lovett

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

S06E18 Aired September 23, 1998

Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin James

A gag promo for the TV series ""Biffy, The Umpire Layer"" is declared the worst joke ever seen on the show; an ""Audience Vote"" determines Rip Taylor as tonight's guest instead of an absentee Cindy Crawford; Kevin James does some stand-up to promote ""The King of Queens.""

S06E19 Aired September 24, 1998

Howard Stern, Katie Holmes

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.

S06E20 Aired September 25, 1998

Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob Zombie

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

S06E21 Aired September 28, 1998

Fran Drescher, Chris Kattan, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

Musical guests Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach perform ""I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself."" Also, ""newly elected chancellor of Germany Gerhardt Schroeder"" sits in with the band ""all night long"" on alto sax.

S06E22 Aired September 29, 1998

Chris Tucker, Faith Ford, Eagle Eye Cherry

Dave lets Inky go on a ""gum break;"" George Clarke is introduced as operator of the Late Show hedge fund; Biff demands more scandals involving President Clinton; Chris Tucker promotes Rush Hour.

S06E23 Aired September 30, 1998

Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony Bennett

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

S06E24 Aired October 01, 1998

Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Hedwig & The Angry Inch

Dennis, a baseball-bunting pig, waits throughout the show to shag some balls on 53rd Street. He ends up getting bumped after the ""Hedwig"" performance goes on too long.

S06E25 Aired October 02, 1998

Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts

During CBS Mailbag, Alan promotes ""Alan Kalter's Music To Make Love By,"" which includes two TV theme songs and a doorbell. Later, Steve Martin's lengthy absence from appearing on the show is explained in a little film called ""Dave and Steve's Gay Vacation.""

S06E26 Aired October 05, 1998

Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, Semisonic

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

S06E27 Aired October 06, 1998

Elizabeth & Bob Dole, Joaquin Phoenix

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

S06E28 Aired October 07, 1998

Jeff Goldblum, John Mellencamp

A new segment called ""This Day in Late Show History"" reveals that October 7 was a Saturday in 1994. Biff corrects Dave, telling him it was a Friday. Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Holy Man.""

S06E29 Aired October 08, 1998

Isabella Rossellini, Stephen Baldwin, George Miller

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

S06E30 Aired October 09, 1998

Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl Crow

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

S06E31 Aired October 19, 1998

Mark McGwire, Robert Benigni, Bruce Hornsby

The calvacade of mediocre crops continues as ""Joe Whitworth"" from Oregon walks onstage with a ""gigantic"" pumpkin; Biff presents a World Series Report despite a sore throat; Roberto Benigni plugs ""Life is Beautiful""; Mark McGwire does a little hitting practice on 53rd Street with Dave Dorsett's son Chris.

S06E32 Aired October 20, 1998

State Fair Champions, Ringo Starr

It's Dave's 3000th show in late night, so he celebrates by bringing Charles Grodin onstage to break the monotony of chatting with Paul. Later, Dave introduces some State Fair winners, including a 530-pound pumpkin and a middle-aged champion hog caller.

S06E33 Aired October 21, 1998

Jeff Daniels, David Cross, Mitch Hedberg

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

S06E34 Aired October 22, 1998

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.""

S06E35 Aired October 23, 1998

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.

S06E36 Aired October 26, 1998

Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie Brill

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

S06E37 Aired October 27, 1998

Martin Short, Eddie Izzard, Phish

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

S06E38 Aired October 28, 1998

Daniel Baldwin, Todd Solondz, Phil Collins

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

S06E39 Aired October 29, 1998

Holly Hunter, Hunter S. Thompson, Garbage

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

S06E40 Aired October 30, 1998

Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black Sabbath

Dave announces the names of staff members who will run in the New York City Marathon; Biff gives out candy to the audience; Dave shows a box of Snoop Doggy Dogg dog biscuits, so David Diaz does an investigation of Dave plagiarizing the daytime talk show ""Donny and Marie.""

S06E41 Aired November 02, 1998

Anthony Hopkins, Buzz Aldrin, Depeche Mode

New York Marathon winner John Kagwe runs through during the monologue, and is later followed by women's winner Franca Faicconi. Later, Dave spills coffee on his tie and suffers a nervous breakdown, which is followed by a safety message from Paul.

S06E42 Aired November 03, 1998

Queen Latifah, Ellie Lammer, Darrell Hammond

Dave gives bogus election results; the outside cam goes to Joe G's for another round of ""Please Stop Calling Me Debbie""; Dave chats with Ellie Lammer, a 12-year-old who examined parking meters for a school project.

S06E43 Aired November 04, 1998

Adam Sandler, Jayson Williams, Soul Coughing

Dave shows a clip of new Minnesota governor Jesse ""The Body"" Ventura in the movie ""The Running Man""; Senator Chuck Schumer presents the Top Ten; basketball star (and future alleged murderer) Jayson Williams lifts weights with one hand.

S06E44 Aired November 05, 1998

Denzel Washington, Father Mike Berner

Tony gets scolded for chewing gum; shortly after appearing on ""Know Your Current Events,"" an audience member starts singing; Dave interviews a Catholic priest that won the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.

S06E45 Aired November 06, 1998

George Pataki, Evan Metropoulis, P.J. Harvey

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

S06E46 Aired November 09, 1998

George Michael, Col. Gail Halverson, Hanson

Dave mentions that Meryl Streep, tonight's scheduled guest and star of the movie ""One True Thing,"" had to cancel at the last minute. In place of the Oscar-winner is Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, who dropped candy on East German children during the airlift in 1949.

S06E47 Aired November 10, 1998

Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z

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

S06E48 Aired November 11, 1998

Melanie Griffith, Walter Cronkite, Travis Tritt

S06E49 Aired November 12, 1998

Roma Downey, Kenneth Branagh, Goo Goo Dolls

Dave accuses Tony Mendez of goosing someone with a cue card; Roma Downey and Kenneth Branagh meet for the first time; Pat and Kenny sing the theme song to ""Pat and Kenny Read Oprah Transcripts.""

S06E50 Aired November 13, 1998

Donald Trump, Doug Flutie, Sarah Silverman

S06E51 Aired November 16, 1998

Kid Scientists, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey

Jayson Williams of the New Jersey Nets operates one of the cameras; a ""Kid Scientist"" from Naperville, Illinois cracks eggs; Cameron Diaz plugs ""Very Bad Things.""

S06E52 Aired November 17, 1998

Will Smith, Jack Hanna

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

S06E53 Aired November 18, 1998

Cher, Jerry Springer

S06E54 Aired November 19, 1998

Christian Slater, Celine Dion & Bryan Adams

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

S06E55 Aired November 20, 1998

Drew Barrymore, Siskel & Ebert

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

S06E56 Aired November 23, 1998

Helen Hunt, Ray Romano

James Cotton sits in; Dave discusses Dr. Kevorkian and the safest handling of a Thanksgiving turkey; the 5th anniversary special (which aired that night) is spoofed.

S06E57 Aired November 24, 1998

Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Roger Daltry

As he does almost every Thankgiving, Kreskin plays for pride in a little game called ""White Meat / Dark Meat."" Tonight, he correctly guesses that Dennis Franz (live via telephone) will have white meat for his holiday dinner.

S06E58 Aired November 25, 1998

Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Berg, Bonnie Raitt

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.""

S06E59 Aired November 26, 1998

Michael Caine, Art Donavon, Jewel

Dave warns pedestrians (via his PA system) that the turkey is bad; a guy in the balcony talks to Dave about turning flips onstage; Paul correctly guesses that Dorothy baked a rhubarb pie.

S06E60 Aired November 27, 1998

Salma Hayek, Marilyn Manson, Caroline Rhea

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

S06E61 Aired December 07, 1998

Patrick Stewart, Jon Stewart, Faith Hill

It's ""Stewart Night,"" as all the guests share the same last name despite not being related. French Stewart chats with Dave via telephone, Calvert does his famous Rod Stewart impression, Martha Stewart hangs out in the green room, and Patrick Stewart and Jon Stewart plug their most recent projects. Oh yeah, and Faith Hill (not a Stewart) sings.

S06E62 Aired December 08, 1998

Greg Kinnear, Jane Horrocks, Reggie McFadden

Live from Times Square, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' December 9 Countdown."" At the stroke of midnight, Greg Kinnear commutes from the theater to give Dick a kiss.

S06E63 Aired December 09, 1998

Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic

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

S06E64 Aired December 10, 1998

Meg Ryan, Whitney Houston

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

S06E65 Aired December 11, 1998

Tom Brokaw, Famke Janssen, Emmylou Harris

Tom Brokaw drops by sporting a turtleneck sweater in lieu of his usual two-piece suit, and pretty soon Biff is handing out turtlenecks to the audience. By the end of the show, even Dave is wearing one.

S06E66 Aired December 14, 1998

Robin Williams, Natalie Merchant

Dave explains the impeachment process; Robin Williams hosts the PBS special ""The Shaffer Campaign: A Look Back,"" which details Paul's futile attempt to run for congress.

S06E67 Aired December 15, 1998

Val Kilmer, Ricky Williams, Billy Bragg & Natalie Merchant

In lieu of a giant meatball, a pastrami sandwich is placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree; Kreskin guesses if Tom Arnold (via telephone) will correctly spell ""Hanukkah.""

S06E68 Aired December 16, 1998

Susan Sarandon, Marc Weinberg, Vienna Choir Boys

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

S06E69 Aired December 17, 1998

Jeff Goldblum, Angelina Jolie, Third Eye Blind

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

S06E70 Aired December 18, 1998

Julia Roberts, David Kelly

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

S06E71 Aired December 21, 1998

Barbara Walters, Josh Hartnett, Cyndi Lauper

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

S06E72 Aired December 22, 1998

Charles Grodin, John Witherspoon, Jessye Norman

Dave refunds $50 to an audience lady with a Late Show sweatshirt; a Joe G's customer appears in the hastily-produced film trailer for the faux movie ""Badge of Honor III""; ten department store Santas present the Top Ten; Jessye Norman featuring Harry Huff sing ""Go Tell It To The Mountain.""

S06E73 Aired December 23, 1998

John Travolta, Darlene Love

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

S06E74 Aired December 28, 1998

Chazz Palminteri, Ann Curry, Rufus Wainwright

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

S06E75 Aired December 29, 1998

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

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

S06E76 Aired December 30, 1998

Jay Thomas, Vinny Testaverde, Patti Smith

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

S06E77 Aired December 31, 1998

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

Kamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.

S06E78 Aired January 01, 1999

Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.

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

S06E79 Aired January 04, 1999

Sarah Jessica Parker, David Remnick, Bryan Callan

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.""

S06E80 Aired January 05, 1999

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Liam Aiken, Greg Behrendt

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

S06E81 Aired January 06, 1999

Mira Sorvino, Terry Bradshaw

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.

S06E82 Aired January 07, 1999

Lisa Kudrow, Terry Bradshaw, Jason Kuller

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

S06E83 Aired January 08, 1999

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.""

S06E84 Aired January 11, 1999

Gillian Anderson, Charlie Rose, Black Crowes

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.""

S06E85 Aired January 12, 1999

Robert Duvall, Al Franken, B.B. King

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

S06E86 Aired January 13, 1999

Conan O'Brian, Alanis Morrisette

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

S06E87 Aired January 14, 1999

William Baldwin, Trisha Yearwood, Scott Ferrall

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

S06E88 Aired January 15, 1999

Jack Hanna, Patricia Arquette

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

S06E89 Aired January 25, 1999

Yasmine Bleeth, Adam Carolla, James Brown

S06E90 Aired January 26, 1999

Alicia Silverstone, D.L. Hughley, Second Hand

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

S06E91 Aired January 27, 1999

Sophia Loren, The Mavericks

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

S06E92 Aired January 28, 1999

Bill Murray, Shania Twain

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

S06E93 Aired January 29, 1999

Cate Blanchett, Jason Schwartzman, Brandy

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

S06E94 Aired February 01, 1999

Bill Cosby, Brendon Fraser, Ricky Scruggs & Vince Gill

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

S06E95 Aired February 02, 1999

Tom Arnold, David Brenner, Catherine Bell

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

S06E96 Aired February 03, 1999

Tom Brokaw, Sean Patrick Flanery, Creed

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

S06E97 Aired February 04, 1999

Mel Gibson, Laetitia Casta, Fresh Step

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

S06E98 Aired February 05, 1999

Stupid Pet Tricks, Martha Stewart, Mitch Hedberg

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

S06E99 Aired February 08, 1999

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.

S06E100 Aired February 09, 1999

Jeff Daniels, Fernanda Montenegro, Monica

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

S06E101 Aired February 10, 1999

Robin Wright Penn, Richard Kind, Chris Isaak

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

S06E102 Aired February 11, 1999

Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Hootie & The Blowfish

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

S06E103 Aired February 12, 1999

Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, Ondar

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

S06E104 Aired February 15, 1999

Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce

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

S06E105 Aired February 16, 1999

Andy Garcia, Tara Lipinksi, Wendy Liebman

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.

S06E106 Aired February 17, 1999

Andie MacDowell, Mike Judge, Julian Lennon

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

S06E107 Aired February 18, 1999

Magic Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jewel

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.

S06E108 Aired February 19, 1999

Lauren Bacall, Greg Smith, Sugar Ray

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

S06E109 Aired February 22, 1999

Matthew Broderick, Sheryl Crow

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

S06E110 Aired February 23, 1999

Kid Scientists, Jesse Ventura

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

S06E111 Aired February 24, 1999

Uma Thurman, Tom Green, De La Guarda

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

S06E112 Aired February 25, 1999

Eriq La Salle, Homer Hickman, Blondie

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

S06E113 Aired February 26, 1999

James Coburn, Will Ferrall, Marvelous Three

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

S06E114 Aired March 01, 1999

Brooke Shields, Peter Hillary

S06E115 Aired March 02, 1999

Ian McKellen, Reese Witherspoon, The Roots & Erykah Badu

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

S06E116 Aired March 03, 1999

Kid Turkey Callers, Mark Wahlberg, Fresh Step

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

S06E117 Aired March 04, 1999

Billy Crystal, George Miller

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

S06E118 Aired March 05, 1999

Chazz Palminteri, Jeff Altman, Everclear

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

S06E119 Aired March 22, 1999

Norm MacDonald, Jeff Beck

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

S06E120 Aired March 23, 1999

Elizabeth Hurley, Katie Holmes, Cake

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

S06E121 Aired March 24, 1999

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

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

S06E122 Aired March 25, 1999

Elton John, Henry Kissinger, LeAnn Rimes

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.""

S06E123 Aired March 26, 1999

Ron Howard, Charlotte Church

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

S06E124 Aired March 29, 1999

Marv Albert, Diane Lane, Blur

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

S06E125 Aired March 30, 1999

Laurence Fishburne, Sister Carol Anne Corley, Wilco

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.

S06E126 Aired March 31, 1999

Steve Martin & Goldie Hawn, Jim Calhoun, Joe Henry

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

S06E127 Aired April 01, 1999

Dennis Hopper, Jason Nastke, The Corrs

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

S06E128 Aired April 02, 1999

Marilu Henner, Master P, Greg Fitzsimmons

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

S06E129 Aired April 05, 1999

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

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

S06E130 Aired April 06, 1999

Drew Barrymore, Scott Wolf, Barenaked Ladies

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

S06E131 Aired April 07, 1999

Lennox Lewis, Dr. Bertrand Piccard & Brian Jones

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

S06E132 Aired April 08, 1999

George Stephanopoulos, Molly Shannon, Andrea Bocelli

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

S06E133 Aired April 09, 1999

Bill Maher, Khalid El-Amin, Marc Maron

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

S06E134 Aired April 12, 1999

Elle Macpherson, Don Zimmer, John Mellencamp

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

S06E135 Aired April 13, 1999

Kevin Spacey, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

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

S06E136 Aired April 14, 1999

Kate Winslet, Darrell Hammond, Mandy Barnett

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

S06E137 Aired April 15, 1999

David Spade, Tim Couch, Eagle-Eye Cherry

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

S06E138 Aired April 16, 1999

John Cusack, Jack Hanna

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

S06E139 Aired April 26, 1999

Matthew Broderick, Ben Stein, The Cranberries

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

S06E140 Aired April 27, 1999

Martin Lawrence, Michelle Williams, Eddie Brill

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

S06E141 Aired April 28, 1999

Dustin Hoffman, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Folds Five

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

S06E142 Aired April 29, 1999

Ted Danson, Sarah Ferguson, Madness

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

S06E143 Aired April 30, 1999

Glenn Close, George Hamilton, Elvis Crespo

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

S06E144 Aired May 03, 1999

Tom Brokaw, Robbie Williams

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

S06E145 Aired May 04, 1999

Earvin Magic Johnson, Sara Gentile, Silverchair

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

S06E146 Aired May 05, 1999

Denny Brauer, Kelly Willis, Jesse Jackson

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

S06E147 Aired May 06, 1999

Brendan Fraser, Jesse Jackson, Bonnie Raitt

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

S06E148 Aired May 07, 1999

Kelsey Grammer, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band

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

S06E149 Aired May 10, 1999

Stupid Pet Tricks, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Regan

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

S06E150 Aired May 11, 1999

Ben Stiller, Camryn Manheim, Eve 6

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

S06E151 Aired May 12, 1999

Kathie Lee Gifford, Deana Carter

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

S06E152 Aired May 13, 1999

Kevin Kline, Leelee Sobieski, Beth Orton

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

S06E153 Aired May 14, 1999

Bill Cosby, Jon Favreau

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

S06E154 Aired May 17, 1999

Julia Roberts, Alice Cooper

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

S06E155 Aired May 18, 1999

Keri Russell, Aretha Franklin

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

S06E156 Aired May 19, 1999

Tom Selleck, Bob Barker, Leon Russell

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

S06E157 Aired May 20, 1999

Helen Hunt, Courtney Love, Hole

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

S06E158 Aired May 21, 1999

Natalie Portman, Tom Everett Scott, J. Geils Band

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

S06E159 Aired May 24, 1999

Harry Connick Jr., Damon Wayans

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

S06E160 Aired May 25, 1999

Kate Capshaw, Britney Spears

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

S06E161 Aired May 26, 1999

Kid Scientists, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Chapin Carpenter

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

S06E162 Aired May 27, 1999

Bill Murray, Everlast

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

S06E163 Aired May 28, 1999

Jennifer Lopez, Ira Glass

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

S06E164 Aired June 07, 1999

Dan Rather, Nancy Mace, Randy Newman

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

S06E165 Aired June 08, 1999

Jeff Foxworthy, Kristin Davis, Snoop Dogg

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

S06E166 Aired June 09, 1999

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

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

S06E167 Aired June 10, 1999

Ray Romano, Jewel

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.

S06E168 Aired June 11, 1999

Heather Graham, David Wells

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

S06E169 Aired June 14, 1999

Tim Robbins, Oscar De La Hoya, Dane Cook

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

S06E170 Aired June 15, 1999

Roseanne, Susan Tedeschi

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

S06E171 Aired June 16, 1999

David Schwimmer, Brandi Chastain, Seth Green

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.

S06E172 Aired June 17, 1999

Mike Myers, Ben Lee

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

S06E173 Aired June 18, 1999

Julianna Margulies, Jon Stewart

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

S06E174 Aired June 21, 1999

Felicity Huffman, Andy Dick, Elvis Costello

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

S06E175 Aired June 22, 1999

Adam Sandler, Missy Elliot

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

S06E176 Aired June 23, 1999

Geri Halliwell, Richard Belzer

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

S06E177 Aired June 24, 1999

Rudolph Giuliani, Leslie Mann, The Pretenders

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

S06E178 Aired June 25, 1999

Joey Lauren Adams, Spike Lee, Santana

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

S06E179 Aired June 28, 1999

Colin Powell, Maurice Green

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

S06E180 Aired June 29, 1999

Mira Sorvino, Lyle Lovett

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

S06E181 Aired June 30, 1999

Piedmont Bird Callers, Avery Johnson, June Carter Cash

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

S06E182 Aired July 01, 1999

Calista Flockhart, Jack Hannah

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

S06E183 Aired July 02, 1999

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

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

S06E184 Aired July 05, 1999

John McEnroe, George Jones

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

S06E185 Aired July 06, 1999

Chris Rock, Sixpence None the Richer

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

S06E186 Aired July 07, 1999

Lindsay Davenport, Oliver Platt, Jeffrey Ross

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

S06E187 Aired July 08, 1999

Jay Thomas, Jason Briggs

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

S06E188 Aired July 09, 1999

Naomi Campbell, Jimmie Walker, Lucinda Williams

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

S06E189 Aired July 19, 1999

Don Rickles, Dave Mirra, Patty Griffin

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

S06E190 Aired July 20, 1999

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

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

S06E191 Aired July 21, 1999

Matthew Broderick, Dennis Regan

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

S06E192 Aired July 22, 1999

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Buzz Aldrin, Jamiroquai

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

S06E193 Aired July 23, 1999

Charles Grodin, Alanis Morrisette

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

S06E194 Aired July 26, 1999

Ted Koppel, Isabella Rossellini, Macy Gray

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

S06E195 Aired July 27, 1999

National Hollerin' Champions, Garry Marshall, Los Lobos

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

S06E196 Aired July 28, 1999

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

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

S06E197 Aired July 29, 1999

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.""

S06E198 Aired July 30, 1999

Lance Armstrong, Barry White

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

S06E199 Aired August 02, 1999

Pierce Brosnan, Saffron Burrows, Jim Jeter

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

S06E200 Aired August 03, 1999

Tom Arnold, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes

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

S06E201 Aired August 04, 1999

Dave Foley, Jonathan Witherspoon, Old 97's

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

S06E202 Aired August 05, 1999

William H. Macy, George Miller, The Pretenders

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

S06E203 Aired August 06, 1999

Ray Romano, Jeff Altman

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.

S06E204 Aired August 09, 1999

Regis Philbin, Dave Attell

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

S06E205 Aired August 10, 1999

Claire Danes, Smash Mouth

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.""

S06E206 Aired August 11, 1999

Hugh Grant, The Mavericks

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.""

S06E207 Aired August 12, 1999

Rene Russo, Tori Amos

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

S06E208 Aired August 13, 1999

Shaquille O'Neal, Helen Mirren

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

S06E209 Aired August 16, 1999

Tony Danza, Katie Holmes, Robert Palmer

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

S06E210 Aired August 17, 1999

Lara Flynn Boyle, David Brenner, Everclear

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.

S06E211 Aired August 18, 1999

Andie MacDowell, French Stewart, Tom Dreesen

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

S06E212 Aired August 19, 1999

Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam

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

S06E213 Aired August 20, 1999

Albert Brooks, Omar Epps

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