Late Show with David Letterman Season 5 Episode 41 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman
- November 7, 1997
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., activist and son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, joins David Letterman on the Late Show for a discussion on environmental issues and his efforts with the Waterkeeper Alliance. Actress Heather Matarazzo, known for her role in the indie film Welcome to the Dollhouse, also makes an appearance to promote her upcoming projects.
Legendary blues musician B.B. King brings his iconic sound to the Late Show stage with a performance of some of his classic hits. Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman also takes to the stage to perform a medley of her popular songs.
Throughout the episode, David Letterman also delivers his usual comedic monologue and interacts with the audience. The show features various comedic segments and skits, including a bit where Letterman plays tennis against himself using different wigs to represent different opponents.
The episode highlights a range of topics and guests, with Kennedy's discussion of environmental issues and King and Chapman's musical performances being particularly noteworthy. Overall, it is a well-rounded episode with plenty of entertainment value.