Late Show with David Letterman Season 5 Episode 28 Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day
- October 14, 1997
Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, and Green Day are all guests on the fifth season, twenty-eighth episode of the Late Show with David Letterman. The iconic late-night talk show host welcomes these three famous figures as they sit down for interviews and performances, showcasing their unique talents and perspectives.
Tom Brokaw, a respected journalist and news anchor, joins Letterman to discuss his career and his role in covering some of the biggest events of the 20th century, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, and the September 11 attacks. Brokaw shares his thoughts on the state of journalism today and offers his insights on how the media has evolved over the years.
Stevie Starr, also known as "the regurgitator," is a British performer who specializes in swallowing various objects and then regurgitating them on command. He shows off his unique talent on the Late Show stage, astonishing and entertaining the audience with his abilities. Starr talks about his background in entertainment and how he developed his unique act, and also shares some of his plans for the future.
Finally, the punk rock band Green Day takes the stage to perform their hit song "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)." The band, which formed in California in the late 1980s, has become one of the most popular rock acts of all time, with multiple platinum albums and hits like "American Idiot" and "Basket Case." The energetic performance is a highlight of the episode, with the band members bringing their signature sound and style to the Late Show stage.
Throughout the episode, Letterman adds his trademark humor and wit to the proceedings, engaging in playful banter with his guests and delivering his own unique perspective on current events and pop culture. With a mix of entertainment, information, and lighthearted fun, the Late Show with David Letterman continues to captivate audiences and showcase some of the biggest names in the worlds of entertainment, politics, and beyond.