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This Dave in History for February 3

02-03-1982: After Hank Aaron is interviewed on the show, he leaves the set and is interviewed again by WNBC-TV's Al Albert (Marv's brother), asking him how the earlier interview went.

02-03-1984: Dave guests on "Live-at-Five," plugging his upcoming Second Anniversary show.

02-03-1986: Back in New York, Dave brings out a chair from the Miami hotel, demonstrating that with its tall back, every time one rises from it, it will fall back onto the floor. Also, Dave calls Arnie Barnes, who gives a description of himself on the phone to police sketch artist Bob Philios. And the ping-pong ball machine makes its Late Night debut.

02-03-1988: A Benetton Store is opened next to Paul's organ. "Connie Plescoe" comes onstage, still nine months pregnant after 4 months, while some kid rushes towards Paul and steals a sweater.

02-03-1988: Top Ten Signs that Dan Rather is Goofy - 7. Likes to sit alone in office in empty box, humming to self, claiming he's "on assignment."

02-03-1989: Al Maher's Box 'O Thrills: Hershey Kisses!

02-03-1993: Top Ten Signs You Have Too Much Body Hair - 3. "Take off your coat and stay a while. No, seriously, take off your coat - you'll be more comfortable. Please - would you take off your coat?"

02-03-1993: Top Ten Signs You Have Too Much Body Hair - 5. Your name is Ed Asner.

02-03-1994: The Radio City Hall Rockettes high-kick a pizza delivery from Da Valentino's to Dave's desk to the tune of "New York, New York."

02-03-1995: Bonus List - Top Seven Ways To Balance the Budget (Presented by Senator Robert Dole) - 4. Save government ink by replacing long "William Jefferson Clinton" signature with 70% shorter "Bob Dole" signature.

02-03-1995: Peggy, the Foul-Mouthed CBS Librarian makes a rare appearance in another installment of "Rare Books."

02-03-1995: Top Ten Least Convincing Alibis - 10. I was out drinking beer and picking up babes with Richard Simmons.

02-03-1997: Among tonight's Stupid Human Tricks - Bug-eyed gal Kimberly Goodman.

02-03-1997: For the 15th anniversary: we see clips from Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal (including ABC's "Battle of the Network Stars" from 1980), Rosie O'Donnell, Richard Simmons (brings out a cake, Dave blows out the candles with a fire extinguisher), Paul Newman, Garry Shandling, and Jack Lemmon ("Congrats, Regis, you dumbass").

02-03-1997: Stupid Human Tricks: 1) "Bob" throws a plunger up and it sticks on his bald head; 2) Tom plays "Oh Suzanna" on harmonica while standing on his hands; 3) see above.

02-03-1997: The Late Show airs a three-part documentary titled "The David Letterman Story in commemoration of Dave's 15th year on late-night television. Also, among tonight's Stupid Human Tricks - bug-eyed gal Kimberly Goodman.

02-03-1997: Top Ten Things Overheard at Our First Show 15 Years Ago - 10. If we do jokes in groups of ten, maybe the audience won't notice how much they suck.

02-03-1998: "Monica Lewinsky White House Sex Scandal-Gate" Items include "Pants-Down Tubby". Also, Top Ten Pet Peeves of Interns at the Late Show.

02-03-1998: Dave calls Al Roker for a report on El Dingo. A photo of his face is superimposed over a naked body. When he hears about it, Al is not pleased, and Dave apologies the following night.

02-03-1998: Guest John Goodman brings a picture of himself in St. Louis in front of Blueberry Hill, which is a pretty cool bar.

02-03-1998: Top Ten Pet Peeves of Interns at the Late Show - 2. When Dave "forgets" to put on pants before leaving dressing room.

02-03-1999: Nile Rogers fills in for Felicia again. Dave talks about the CBS web site. "Dave's Historical Memorabilia" bit (lame). Paul introduces special guest "John Elway" (G. Mulligan). Top Ten Divas or Presidential Skin Conditions (the top ten intro graphic is done twice).

02-03-1999: Tom Brokaw (who was just on on 12/11/98) is on again, along with Sean Patrick Flannery ("Simply Irresistible") and Creed, who start their song a little early.

02-03-2000: Late Show 2000--Comedy Under Siege offers up a rerun which includes a sorely missed Late Show bit: The Ceremonial Presentation of the Letters. * "Comedy Under Siege" phrase by James Langdell.

02-03-2000: Rerun guests: Farrah spaces out, John Fogerty sings, and Craig Kilborn is bumped.

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