S5·E189 Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos

Episode recap

The episode identified as season five, episode 189 of the late‑night talk program hosted by David Letterman aired with a lineup that included Jenny McCarthy, actor Adam Arkin, and musical guest Tori Amos. The broadcast opened with Letterman delivering an extended monologue in which he discussed an article he had read in Martha Stewart Living. The segment was presented in Letterman’s characteristic style, using the magazine piece as a springboard for humor and observation.

Following the opening discussion, the show featured a brief field report from the program’s meteorologist, Skip Hopson, who delivered a weather‑related segment from 53rd Street. The report was inserted as a stand‑alone piece, providing a local perspective on the day’s conditions.

The episode’s musical component was provided by Tori Amos, who performed her song “Spark.” The performance was presented in the show’s standard live‑music format, with Amos delivering the song in its entirety.

In addition to the musical appearance, the episode listed Jenny McCarthy and Adam Arkin as guests. While the specific content of their interviews or any additional segments involving them is not detailed in the available synopsis, their presence is noted as part of the episode’s guest roster.

Overall, the broadcast combined Letterman’s opening commentary on a lifestyle‑magazine article, a brief meteorological field piece, and a full musical performance, framed by the standard late‑night talk‑show structure that includes guest appearances. The episode is catalogued in the series’ official episode list and is recorded in the show’s database under the season‑five, episode‑189 entry.