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S5·E129 Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean

Episode
Season 5, Episode 129
Air Date
April 20, 1998
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 20, 1998
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Synopsis

Dave announces the birth of Jerry Foley's son; after showing footage from last year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter in a Easter Bunny suit, he tries on a different outfit with more or less the same results; Harmony Korine almost says something coherent while being interviewed about his new book, which he wouldn't particularly recommend, so Dave tells him to go back to his hotel and take a shower.

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Episode recap

This episode of Late Show with David Letterman begins with the host announcing the birth of Jerry Foley's son. Following this announcement, Dave shows footage from the previous year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter while wearing an Easter Bunny suit. In an attempt to see if a different outfit yields a different reaction, Dave tries on a new costume, which produces more or less the same results.

Later in the program, Harmony Korine is interviewed about his new book, a work that he would not particularly recommend. During the interview, Korine struggles to say something coherent. Because of this, Dave tells him to go back to his hotel and take a shower.

The episode features guests Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, and Wyclef Jean.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 129 of Late Show with David Letterman air?

Season 5, Episode 129 ('Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean') originally aired on April 20, 1998.

How long is Season 5 Episode 129 ('Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Late Show with David Letterman.

What happens in Late Show with David Letterman Season 5 Episode 129?

Dave announces the birth of Jerry Foley's son; after showing footage from last year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter in a Easter Bunny suit, he tries on a different outfit with more or less the same results; Harmony Korine almost says something coherent while being interviewed a...

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