S5·E177 Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls

Episode recap

This episode of Late Show with David Letterman features a report from Colonial Williamsburg as part of the show's Independence Day celebration. The segment is presented by Biff, a recurring character on the program.

Ben Stiller appears as a guest, promoting his film There's Something About Mary. This marks one of Stiller's many appearances on the show.

The episode also marks a significant moment in pop culture history, as it features the first television appearance of the Spice Girls since the departure of Geri Halliwell. The group's performance is a notable event in the episode, but details about the performance itself are not provided.

The episode is part of the show's fifth season, which began in 1998. The Late Show with David Letterman has been a staple of American late-night television since its inception in 1993, offering a unique blend of humor and entertainment to its audience. The show's format typically includes a mix of comedy sketches, interviews with celebrities, and musical performances.