"Here we go!"

Guests:
• David Alan Grier | Life with Bonnie (ABC)
• Joan Cusack | "School of Rock" movie website
• David Smith | The Next Joe Millionaire: An International Affair (FOX)

Opening Scene:
Ellen sitting and reading a huge book to the crew 'kids.'

Monologue:
Bus strike and grocery store strike: sign of the apocalypse; paper towels

British Word from Tony:
codswallop meaning 'baloney,' as in "Ellen thinks I am talking codswallop."

Notes:
Update on find Jeff a girlfriend - 2,309 emails!
"What's on Your Mind?" note from viewer
Both David Alan and Joan talk about the Chicago Cubs' loss.
David Smith gives Ellen a cowboy hat.
Most Difficult Game on Daytime Television: State Slogans or Not?

Ellen's watch provided by: Robert Lighton, New York 212-343-8595

David Smith/Joe Millionaire photo, courtesy FOX

Steve Martin was originally scheduled for this episode.

Episode summary (Ellen's website):
From the TV show "Life With Bonnie," actor/comedian DAVID ALAN GRIER. Meet "The Next Joe Millionaire," DAVID SMITH. Plus, actress JOAN CUSACK stops by to chat about her new film, "School of Rock."