Late Show with David Letterman Season 5 Episode 73 Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple
- January 6, 1998
Tom Brokaw, Tobey Maquire, and Fiona Apple make their appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman in this exciting episode of season 5. The show starts with David Letterman giving his comedic monologue about current events and pop culture, followed by a segment where he asks the audience members to guess why Tobey Maquire is on the show - the answer being that he was there to promote his latest film.
Letterman then welcomes Tom Brokaw to the show, who talks about his journalism career and shares some insights into the current state of the news industry. Brokaw also talks about his recent experience participating in the Winter Olympics coverage, which he says was a surreal experience. Brokaw and Letterman have an engaging conversation about journalism, news, and the impact that fake news and technology have on media and society.
Next up is Tobey Maquire, who talks about his latest film and his acting career. He also shares some interesting anecdotes from his time on the set of the films he has been involved in. Tobey expresses his interest in the arts, mentioning that he writes and directs as a hobby, and talks about his experience attending art school. His segment ends with him playing a fun game with Letterman called "Spider-Man or Peter Parker," which tests Tobey's knowledge of Spider-Man trivia.
The episode wraps up with a musical performance by Fiona Apple, who performs her hit song "Criminal." The audience cheers and claps along as the singer delivers a stunning performance, full of emotion and energy. After her performance, Letterman joins her on stage to chat about her music, songwriting, and how she approaches her craft. Fiona shares some insights about her creative process, how she works with her band, and the inspiration behind her songs.
This episode of the Late Show with David Letterman is filled with engaging conversations, witty banter, and great music. As always, Letterman's humor and charm keep the audience laughing and engaged throughout the episode. The guests bring their unique perspectives and experiences, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking show that fans of the Late Show won't want to miss.