Week 10: August 25-29

Monday August 25, 1980

The Crew: Edie McClurg, Paul Raley, Wil Shriner, Rich Hall  (Note: Valri Bromfield still credited as writer)

Announcer: Bill Wendell

Set: #3

And Now: "...a man who's confused by shrubbery"

During Dave's opening remarks, a child in the audience is seen wearing an NBC The David Letterman Show shirt.

Dave goes into audience, trying to find a tourist.  Finding Mildred from Studio City, CA, gives her money to buy street vendor food.  Mildred says she'd rather see the show.  Chooses Isabelle (from New York) and says "do whatever you want with it."

Dick & Vince Van Patten interview (3 segments)

Bad Phone Call - Connie chosen to see if she'll be teaching in the fall. 

Dr. Lawrence J. Hatterer interview

Coffee Cup Theater segment - 1st

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Isabelle returns with street vendor food

Tuesday August 26, 1980

And Now: "...a man who likes to yell 'soup's on!' when it isn't..."

Small Town News segment.  Includes update to Men & their Vegetables Hall of Fame.  Call to Ethel Cory, who was incorrectly reported as dead.

Ethel: I always enjoy your show.  I heard a rumor you were going off the air.  All the ladies here in Arkansas would miss you very much. 

Louise Nevelson interview.  (4 segments, 1st segment is video on location) 

Coffee Cup Theater segment - 2nd

Fredrick Newman interview

Rich Hall - West Side Story review

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Wednesday August 27, 1980

And Now: "...a man who thinks one hour martinizing is a cruel hoax"

Dave begins in audience, introduces Sam & Betty Cotenoff for their 30th Wedding Anniversary. 

Cheap Vacation segment.  "2nd Honeymoon" for Betty & Sam.  Dave misdials call to Niagara Falls, Ontario. 

Renny interview

Dr. Selma Miller interview (2 segments)

Party guest segment, food is served

Coffee Cup Theater segment - 3rd

Party guest interviews & dancing (2 segments)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Sparklers set fire to flower petals

Thursday August 28, 1980

And Now: "...a man who won't stop 'till he gets to the bottom of this"

Dave speaks to previous day's show's fire.

Guests who won't be on the show segment

Dr. Edmund Hallberg interview (2 segments)

Coffee Cup Theater segment - 4th

Musical Guest: Frank Owens & The David Letterman Symphony Orchestra play "Ease on Down the Road"

Louise Childers selected from audience to learn how to play drums

Carroll Garner and his cow Joy interview.  Dave milks the cow.

Wil Shriner panel and video

Edwin Newman NBC News Update

Friday August 29, 1980

And Now: "...a man who enjoys sand in his bathing suit"

Viewer Mail segment

Edwin Newman interview

Stupid Pet Tricks segment.  Includes dog playing Chopin on piano

Dave: I'm 33, I've been to both coasts and a couple times to Europe, that's the stupidest thing I've ever seen!

Coffee Cup Theater segment - 5th

Dave in audience, asks Bobbie Otis to cover in case Dave has to leave early for Labor Day weekend vacation.

Rich Hall camping video

Dr. Gerald Aronoff interview (2 segments)

Edwin Newman NBC News Update.  As Dave is introducing Edwin, Hal announces Dave's cab has arrived.  Bobbie comes from audience to finish the show.