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The Definitive Interview - Carmen Electra

Season 3 • 01/21/1999

Carmen Electra talks about the origins of her damned catchy name.

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This Just In - Low Riders in the Sky
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Puerto Rican police have introduced a 200-foot long blimp that will patrol for drug smugglers.
01/21/1999
00:17

Recap - 1/21/99
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When will Denny's just admit they don't like minorities?
01/21/1999
01:03

Headlines - Mole in the Hole
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Cindy Crawford and Randy Gerber announced they are expecting their first child, making it a sad day for men whose fantasy lives depend on believing Cindy is still a virgin.
01/21/1999
02:46

The Church of Bozo
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Laura Kightlinger's eyes are opened and her faith is renewed when she sees Bozo the Clown in the window of a Southern California church.
01/21/1999
02:17

Clinton Impeachment Trial
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Closing defense arguments in the Clinton impeachment trial will be delivered by a small boy trapped in a well.
01/21/1999
00:22

Moment of Zen - Dan Quayle
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An elementary school teacher introduces former Vice President Dan Quayle to her class as the current vice president.
01/21/1999
01:12

Headlines - Grand MuSlam Breakfast
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Two Muslim men have filed a discrimination suit against a Denny's in Montana because employees slipped ham and bacon into their meals not once, but two hilarious times.
01/21/1999
01:24

Other News - Orbituary
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Because Pluto is more akin to the earth's moon, proms on Neptune are always ruined by pranksters who "Pluto" their classmates.
01/21/1999
01:47

A Hastily Thrown Together Editorial - Tobacco
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Kids -- take it from cable television's Jon Stewart: don't smoke. And while you're at it, save yourself for marriage.
01/21/1999
01:50

Headlines - You've Got Quayle
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Just when you thought the Republicans couldn't crank the vice around their nuts any tighter, Dan Quayle announced his presidential candidacy for 2000.
01/21/1999
05:56

The Definitive Interview - Carmen Electra
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Carmen Electra tells Jon how she got her name while working on an album produced by "The Artist."
01/21/1999
04:03

Matthew Lillard
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Matthew Lillard talks about his two new movies, Sundance, walking around Salt Lake City with blue hair and asks if he's allowed to say "ass kick" on TV.
01/25/1999
02:07

Answering Andy - Food Additives
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Jon answers questions Andy Rooney had about additives, like identifying a White Castle hamburger bun from its box and why Irma Rombauer never cooked with riboflavin.
01/25/1999
02:08

Headlines - Ennui the People
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Monica Lewinsky was interviewed for two hours by House prosecutors. The prosecutors found her to be personable and wondered who she thought was funniest.
01/25/1999
03:30

The Beth Littleford Interview - Anthony Michael Hall
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Beth Littleford sits down with Anthony Michael Hall to discuss his favorite roles, a new career in music and bopping the bologna.
01/25/1999
01:19

Headlines - Sphere and Loathing
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Celebrities accept and present awards that look like summer camp crafts.
01/25/1999
02:03

God Stuff - Religious Broadcasting
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John Bloom discuses celebrities' contributions to religious broadcasting. Gary Busey opens up about addiction and motorcycle wrecks, and MC Hammer preaches his gospel.
01/25/1999
01:35

This Just In - Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
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During an interview segment with John Lithgow, NBC mistakenly reported on the death of baseball great "Joltin'" Joe DiMaggio. The mistake was that he wasn't dead.
01/25/1999
01:16

Other News - Keep Pope Alive
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Pope John Paul II takes a (possible) final visit to Mexico City. He drove around through town, blessed the sick and showed that city how to pray!
01/25/1999
00:12

Moment of Zen - Pope's Hat
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Pope John Paul II tries on a sombrero in Mexico City.
01/25/1999
00:21

Recap - 1/25/99
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Jon Stewart wonders what will become of Monica Lewinsky, Pope John Paul II and any other living celebrity that NBC reports on.
01/25/1999
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