I'm the head writer phrase that Jerry (Jeremy Piven) utters incessantly while having sex with a voluptuous new writer behind Larry's talk-show desk

I'm wetting myself phrase that publicist Norman (David Paymer) utters incessantly while pondering how best to exploit Larry's checkout line incident

I saw this coming refrain Artie repeats whenever anything goes wrong

I saw your b---s admission Carol Burnett makes after a loincloth-clad Larry exposes himself while rehearsing a Tarzan sketch with her

A Jackie Mason Hanukkah holiday special that Emmy voters pass over Larry's show to nominate

keychains Artie's derisive term for agents who accompany their clients to the show

Kingsley's Queens Hank's fan club of overweight, middle-aged housewives; the name is embossed on their yellow-and-purple satin jackets

Leno money chump change (Artie: "It's not Leno money, is it? Because I hear he's getting f---ed!")

Letterman money big bucks (Larry: "I'm doing pretty good. I mean, I don't make Letterman money.")

Little Mickey Mickey Mouse-shaped mark on Larry's genitalia; cited in the Montana paternity suit

the loop office grapevine Larry asks Artie to help connect him to, then changes his mind ("I just want out of the loop. This is a bad, evil loop.")

mid-show water bottle liquid refreshment Darlene delivers to Hank during the 6:04 p.m. commercial break

Norm Crosby's Comedy Shop fictional show hosted by the malaprop comic for which Larry was a young writer

penis vagina phrase Darlene inserts into Hank's for the Memories because she's feeling unappreciated by him

Regis Philbin ex-Joey Bishop sidekick who inspires hope in Hank for his career if he ever loses his job

Salty Dog half-salt, half-vodka cocktail favored by Artie ("Have a Salty Dog. Drink it, you p---y!")

The Sanders Shuffle novelty dance created by college students imitating Larry's checkout-line maneuver

Say now! catchphrase Hank uses while calling lottery numbers after Larry leaves the show for Montana ("Hey now!" is the intellectual property of the Sanders show.)

George Segal actor-banjoist who personifies a safe, mainstream guest

Gene Siskel film critic who scuffles backstage with fellow guest John Ritter over his review of the Three's Company star's movie Skin Deep

The Smokehouse nearby watering hole Hank haunts after the show, once accompanied by a spokesmodel from The New Price Is Right; Jerry gets hammered there after being fired

Snapple often-fruity drink found in Larry's refrigerator in Montana

Tom Snyder ex-Tomorrow host whom Larry picks as his 12:30 a.m. man after Letterman jokingly tells Larry he wants Snyder for the same slot on CBS

David Spade SNL-er who enrages Larry and Artie by going on Leno one night before he's booked on Sanders

speed-through double-time recitation of jokes that stand-ups go through with talent booker Paula (Janeane Garofalo) so she can check for objectionable content

Spinning Wheel Blood, Sweat & Tears tune that opens Hank's song-and-dance act (Artie tells him not to start with such a showstopper.)

tarantula arm races insect stunt Larry and Carol Burnett engage in; he panics and flings one of the spiders on top of Hank's head

Alex Trebek Jeopardy! emcee who performs Hank's wedding on the show after Hank nixes Gavin MacLeod

Unidac Electronics Garage-door manufacturer and owner of the unnamed network that airs Sanders

the weird intern rarely seen employee who gets blamed for everything and gets stuck with the worst jobs, like cleaning Larry's ointment applicators

Xanax and wine dangerous combination Larry ingests before having a one-night stand with his loyal assistant, Beverly (Penny Johnson)


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