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Taped Feb 2
1st Anniversary Special
Late Night celebrates its first anniversary with a 90-minute all-star gala, featuring Hollywood's own Army Archerd, who introduces luminaries, such as Captain Haggerty, Howard Taylor, and Calvert DeForest as they emerge from their limousines and enter the NBC studios at Rockefeller Center to watch a clip show. Dave introduces "El Knob Grande," also known as The Giant Doorknob. James Brown appears for three segments, performing "I Feel Good" and "Doin' It to Death."
Dave makes a Bad Phone Call to "Hogan's Heroes" star Larry Hovis; Dr. Ruth Westheimer answers audience questions; Tommy Casabona drills a hole in Dave's desk to accomodate the desktop microphone cord (see recap); former "Saturday Night Live" creator/executive producer Lorne Michaels visits
Sly Stone (performing "Dance to the Music" with the WMDB) and Sandra Bernhard make their debut appearances on Late Night- Sly, his first and last; Sandra, her first of 28. Also, on "Get To Know Your Staff," George Meyer reveals that he's a gag writer by day, crimefighter by night.
Dave invites poorly-seated audience member Cathy Renault to tell a monologue joke and sit onstage; Andy Kaufman and wrestling great Freddie Blassie visit; Alba Ballard and her assistant show off costumed birds.
Dave invites poorly-seated audience member Cathy Renault to sit onstage; Andy Kaufman & Freddie Blassie visit; Alba Ballard and her assistant show off costumed birds.
""Bad Phone Call"" to TV's Larry Hovis; Dr. Ruth Westheimer answers audience questions; Tommy Casabona drills a hole in Dave's desk to accomodate the desktop microphone cord (the legendary RCA 77DX); former ""Saturday Night Live"" creator/executive producer Lorne Michaels visits.
The second Friday special of the year features Steve Khan subbing for Hiram Bullock, Madeline Khan as guest, Chaka Khan performing "Tearin' It Up," and saxophonist Dave "not a Khan" Sanborn making his first appearance on Late Night.
Dave introduces his Columbus Day gift collection and fronts an Afterschool Special called ""They Took My Show Away;"" Gilda Radner promotes Roseanne Roseannadanna's ""Hey, Get Back to Work!"" book, which has an unusually long forward. Later she and Dave call Mrs. Elizabeth Gilles, the prototype for Gilda's Emily Litella character on ""Saturday Night Live.""
R.E.M. performs ""Radio Free Europe.""
Dave introduces a new clip policy: promos from specific movies are replaced with the "General All-Purpose Film Clip," a scene from a 70s porno flick called "Oui Girls
It's "Camping with Barry White Night" as the bass-voiced singer gives sage advice on camping do's and don'ts. Also, Bobcat Goldthwait makes his network television debut.
Bob & Doug McKenzie
Dave introduces his Columbus Day gift collection and fronts an Afterschool Special called ""They Took My Show Away;"" Gilda Radner promotes Roseanne Roseannadanna's ""Hey, Get Back to Work!"" book, which has an unusually long forward. Later she and Dave call Mrs. Elizabeth Gilles, the prototype for Gilda's Emily Litella character on ""Saturday Night Live.""
Dave goes across the hallway and annoys Sophia Loren, who is in the Live-at-Five make-up room; Chris Elliott makes his first appearance as The Conspiracy Guy, as his rant is cut off with a "Please Stand By" note to the home viewer; in their network television debut, R.E.M. performed "Radio Free Europe" and a rough cut of "So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)."
From a maniac's camera point-of-view, Larry "Bud" puts a pumpkin on his face and stalks Dave with a knife; Pee Wee Herman drops by dressed as a pirate; Frank Zappa makes his last appearance on the show.
""New Dial-It Services;"" Bill Cosby; comedian-juggler Michael Davis.
"New Dial-It Services;" Bill Cosby discusses child-rearing; comedian-juggler Michael Davis.
Andy Kaufman brings on the set his adopted black kids Herb, George, and Tony (also called Tino). Meanwhile, B.B. King performs "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Hummingbird."
It's the very first "Custom Show": an NBC page fills in for Bill; the theme from Gilligan's Island is played; the audience picks the monologue jokes; and Dr. Ruth is selected as the first guest, edging out Teri Garr. The names of each and every audience member is included in the closing credits.
Larry "Bud" greets bus passengers arriving at the New York City Port Authority with hot towels, constantly moving the microphone away from his mouth before finishing his sentences. Dave described the odd behavior and overall incompetence to "a ventriloquist in training."
Andy Kaufman brings on the set his adopted black kids Herb, George, and Tony (also called Tino). Meanwhile, B.B. King performs "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Hummingbird."
