Week 15: September 29-October 3

Monday September 29, 1980

The Crew: Paul Raley, Wil Shriner, Rich Hall

Announcer: Bill Wendell

Set: #3

Cold Open: Dave's perspective as he enters studio.  Includes show staff.

And Now:  "...a man who knows the value of a dollar"

Continues with Dave's perspective to first guest, Chuck the Human Weasel (writer Ron Richards).

Tom Synder interview (2 segments)

Tom makes reference of the show's cancellation:

Tom Cochrun interview.  (Tom's name is misspelled in the chyron)  Tom met Dave in TV in Indiana, and discusses his appearance (and his early days with Dave) on his website

 

Bad Phone Call: Jim Elliot, recently fired, asks Dave to call his previous job and boss Tom Ruse to try to get it back.  Tom welcomes Jim back to his old position!

Audience is much more involved and supportive in the call.

Tom: It was a pathetic job in a factory.  But I need the money.

Dave: Looks pretty good now, doesn't it?

Tom: Damn good.

Dave: I have the same feeling myself.

Dr. Gabrielle Brown interview (2 segments)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Tuesday September 30, 1980

And Now:  "...a man who thinks yodelers should have their own museum"  

John Tesh can be seen in the audience.

Small Town News segment.  Makes call to Floyd Stiles.  Invites Floyd to New York for Floyd Stiles Day, October 10th.

Steve Martin interview (2 segments)

Coffee Cup Theater segment - 12th

Rich Hall - Vegetable harvesting tips.  Rich says hello to Otis Crenshaw.

Ruth Carter Stapleton interview (2 segments)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Musical Guest: Frank Owens and the David Letterman Symphony Orchestra perform "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"

Wednesday October 1, 1980

And Now:  "...a man who doesn't reflect in mirrors"

After opening remarks, Dave mentions they wanted a court sketch artist to sketch the show.  Person didn't show, so Dave goes to the audience.  Selects Barbara Jean Lloyd from the audience to draw.

Dave: It doesn't have to be great.

Barbara: It won't be.

Mary Stuart interview (2 segments)

Mary: You aren't old enough to remember live television.

Dave: This is live TV right here.

Mary: You didn't tell me that!

Video: Jogging Tips (labeled as a public service announcement)

Betty Brown selected from audience to review items from Health Food stores.  Betty makes freeze-dried egg product into an omelette. 

Dave: Do you want me to pour the water in there?

Betty: I could always use help from a handsome man.

(Crowd: Ooooooooh!)

Dave: What have you got planned after breakfast, Betty?

After the break, Betty and Dave try the eggs, but no one else is willing to try them.

Tom Brown Jr. interview (2 segments).  In 2nd segment, Dave (unsuccessfully) again attempts to start a fire.

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Barbara Jean Lloyd shows off her sketches from the show

Thursday October 2, 1980

And Now:  "...a man who invests in roadside reptile farms"

Guests who won't be on the show segment.  Going to commercial, audience members from Springfield, MA are shown holding a David Letterman Show homemade banner.

Robert Klein interview (2 segments).  Robert brings out his dog, Moishe.

Musical Guest: Jay Leonhart (of the Symphony Orchestra) performs "The Lion"

Wil Shriner panel and video

Philip Kingsley interview (2 segments).  In 2nd segment, Willard Scott appears to have scalp reviewed.

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Friday October 3, 1980

And Now:  "...a personal friend of Lou Del Prete"

Viewer Mail segment

Sarah Caldwell interview (2 segments)

Musical Guest: Joan Armatrading sings "All the Way from America"

Rich Hall - Pitkinville, MT segment

Joan Hamburg interview - new products (2 segments)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update