S5·E147 Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, Foo Fighters

Episode recap

The episode of Late Show with David Letterman, featuring guest Jim Breuer, Tara Lipinski, and the musical performance by Foo Fighters, began with host David Letterman expressing frustration about the show's delayed start. The program was held back due to golf coverage, resulting in an eight-minute late start.

As the show progressed, David Letterman's demeanor shifted towards despondency, and he briefly turned to a bottle of tequila at his desk. This moment marked a brief departure from the show's typical format.

Additionally, David Letterman took the opportunity to comment on a notable television event. He mentioned that the CBS program Diagnosis Murder aired a new episode directly opposite the finale of Seinfeld. A clip from Diagnosis Murder was shown to illustrate the point that the show was not prioritizing its own programming during this time.

The episode continued with the scheduled guests, including comedian Jim Breuer and figure skater Tara Lipinski, as well as the musical performance by Foo Fighters. The band's appearance marked a highlight of the evening's entertainment.