Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 80

Late Show with David Letterman Season 10 Episode 80 Bonnie Hunt, John Witherspoon

  • January 24, 2003

Bonnie Hunt, the writer, actress, and producer, is on the show tonight, along with the comedian and actor, John Witherspoon. Bonnie Hunt is best known for her roles in The Green Mile, Jumanji, and Cheaper by the Dozen. She has also written and produced her own television shows, including The Bonnie Hunt Show. John Witherspoon is known for his roles in movies such as Friday, The Five Heartbeats, and Boomerang, as well as for his voice work on The Boondocks.

David Letterman begins the show with his usual monologue of jokes, poking fun at politicians and current events. He then introduces Bonnie Hunt as his first guest. The set is decorated with bright colors, and Bonnie Hunt is dressed in a black dress and heels. She talks about her experiences working with Tom Hanks on The Green Mile and her love for Chicago, where she grew up.

David and Bonnie discuss her experiences writing and producing The Bonnie Hunt Show, which aired from 1995 to 1999. Bonnie explains how the show was ahead of its time, featuring a more conversational style and focusing on human interest stories. She also talks about her time working on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and her admiration for Ellen's ability to make people laugh.

Next, John Witherspoon is introduced as David's second guest. The set is decorated with colorful graffiti, and John is dressed in a bright red suit. He talks about his experiences working with Ice Cube on the Friday movies and his love for comedy. David and John reminisce about their past appearances on each other's shows and the time they spent together on the set of the movie Soul Plane.

John Witherspoon also talks about his role on The Boondocks, where he voices the character of Granddad. He talks about the show's satirical take on politics and pop culture and how much he enjoys working on the show. He also shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the set.

Throughout the show, David also interacts with the audience, taking questions and comments from viewers. He even takes a moment to play a game with Bonnie and John, asking them to guess the occupation of someone in the audience based on clues he provides. The game leads to some hilarious moments and plenty of laughter from both the guests and the audience.

As the show wraps up, David thanks Bonnie and John for stopping by and encourages viewers to tune in again tomorrow night for another great episode. He ends the show with his signature sign-off, "Thank you and goodnight!"

Overall, this episode of Late Show with David Letterman is a fun and entertaining one, thanks to the engaging personalities of Bonnie Hunt and John Witherspoon. The guests share plenty of stories and anecdotes, giving viewers a glimpse into their lives and careers. David adds his own humor and wit to the mix, resulting in a show that's sure to delight fans of late-night television.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 24, 2003
  • Language
    English