Week 17: October 13-17

Monday October 13, 1980

The Crew: Paul Raley, Wil Shriner, Rich Hall

Announcer: Bill Wendell

Set: #3

And Now: "...a man who has lived in America all his life, but still has trouble with the language"

Bad Phone Call: Betsy Albertson selected, was going to record episode for husband but didn't. 

Mary Tyler Moore interview (2 segments)

Gangland segment

 

Gerard Mulligan panel - announces he's fulfilled dream to become notary public

Arnold Roth interview (2 segments)

Andy Kaufman interview (the youtube clip has the wrong date)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Dave announces winner for at-home contest: the Goldsworthy's of Cresco, IA.

Tuesday October 14, 1980

And Now: "...a man who is a close, personal friend of Santa Claus"

(As Dave walks out, audience is so loud it drowns out the band playing theme, with multiple signs in the audience to Keep Dave on NBC)

Small Town News segment.  Calls Jane Goldsworthy in Cresco, IA to congratulate her on winning the contest.  Going to commercial, the Symphony Orchestra plays "Country Roads"

Musical Guest: Irene Cara sings "Out Here on My Own" (Note: Frank Owens accompanied Irene on the Fame soundtrack recording)

Irene Cara interview

Musical Guest: Irene Cara sings "Hot Lunch Jam"  Audience claps along.

New products review.  Segment goes faster than planned.

Columbus Day Pageant from Mrs. Lerner's 4th Grade Class, P.S. 124, Brooklyn, NY

Tom Wolfe interview (2 segments)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Wednesday October 15, 1980

And Now: "...a man who believes coleslaw should be included in the periodic chart of elements"

(Note, during the opening announcement, Bill says "It's the David Letterman Show live, with Jane Pauley and the Frank Owens...David Letterman Symphony Orchestra")

Dave is unable to come out on stage as the doors don't open.  Dave: "That's it for me."  This opening is referenced in Jason Zinoman's book.

Audience is sitting in the aisles.  One member holds up sign "Dave Smells Good."  Dave states the last show is next Friday, which brings boos from the audience.

Dave goes into audience to find help writing comedy for photos.  Sue and Harriett chosen.

Studs Terkel interview (2 segments)

Studs: "I think you're a classy guy, and I think that's why you're being cancelled.  Out there in Radio Land or TV Land there's an intelligence, there's a wit in the American public, as out here.  And I think polls and ratings are barbaric, because they don't represent the intelligence out there.  

Dave: And later, we'll go up to Silverman's office and turn the dump over, what do you say?

(Audience cheers)

Unknown Art Masterpieces segment

Rich Hall - Pitkinville, MT segment ("The Pitkinville Horror")

Andy Kaufman interview

Jane Pauley NBC News Update

Sue & Harriett present jokes to the photos

Thursday October 16, 1980

And Now: "...a man who believes all new shoes should be accompanied with operating instructions"

Guests who won't be on the show segment

Meryle Evans interview (2 segments)

Stupid Pet Tricks segment

Wil Shriner panel and film

Jane Bryant Quinn interview (pre-taped, 2 segments)

Jane Pauley NBC News Update

Dave shows room "697" in the RCA building, a "re-created filling station bathroom"

Friday October 17, 1980 - episode pre-taped

And Now: "...a man who often goes to Funkytown"

Viewer Mail segment.  Includes appearance from Chuck the Human Weasel (writer Ron Richards).

Catherine Deneuve interview (2 segments)

Dave: Would you, one day, give up your world fame and become a married person again?

Catherine: Why not?  Is that an offer?

Video: TWA Flight Simulator

Dave: "I believe I'm ready for my complimentary cocktail"

Items from back of magazines segment.  Includes an egg cuber.

Earl Mindell interview (2 segments)

During the credits, teen girls are seen wearing homemade David Letterman T shirts.