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Late Show with David Letterman
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
- Cast:
- David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 12
Episodes
Episode 1
Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
2004-08-23Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""
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Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
2004-08-24Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""
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Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
2004-08-25""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.
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Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
2004-08-26Episode overview is not available yet.
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Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
2004-08-27A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.
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Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
2004-08-30Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.
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Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
2004-08-31Episode overview is not available yet.
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John McCain, Tom Russell
2004-09-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
2004-09-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
2004-09-03Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
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National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
2004-09-06Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""
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Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
2004-09-07At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""
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Martin Short, Alan Jackson
2004-09-08""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.
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Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
2004-09-09Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""
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Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
2004-09-10Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.
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John Kerry, Green Day
2004-09-20Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""
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Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
2004-09-21Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.
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Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
2004-09-22Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.
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Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
2004-09-23Episode overview is not available yet.
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Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
2004-09-24Episode overview is not available yet.
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Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
2004-09-27As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.
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John Goodman, Tom Waits
2004-09-28Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""
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Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
2004-09-29Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.
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John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
2004-09-30Episode overview is not available yet.
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Richard Gere, Jason Randal
2004-10-01CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.
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Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand
2004-10-04Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""
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Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly
2004-10-05""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.
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Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart
2004-10-06Episode overview is not available yet.
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Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver
2004-10-07""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""
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Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld
2004-10-08During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.
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Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama
2004-10-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon
2004-10-12Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""
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Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson
2004-10-13Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?
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Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader
2004-10-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan
2004-10-15""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.
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Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp
2004-10-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jude Law, Ricky Gervais
2004-10-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta
2004-10-20Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.
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Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone
2004-10-21""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.
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Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee
2004-10-22Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.
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Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas
2004-11-01Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""
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Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton
2004-11-03Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.
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Rosie Perez, Steven Wright
2004-11-04""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.
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Al Franken, Kristin Bell
2004-11-05""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.
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Tom Hanks, Nelly
2004-11-08The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.
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Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World
2004-11-09Episode overview is not available yet.
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Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming
2004-11-10Episode overview is not available yet.
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Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys
2004-11-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop
2004-11-12During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.
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Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver
2004-11-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
2004-11-16Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.
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Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
2004-11-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
2004-11-18Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""
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Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
2004-11-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
2004-11-22Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
2004-11-23A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.
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Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
2004-11-24In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""
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Natalie Portman, John Mayer
2004-11-25Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.
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Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
2004-11-26During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.
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Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
2004-11-29Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.
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Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
2004-11-30Episode overview is not available yet.
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Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
2004-12-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
2004-12-02""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""
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Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
2004-12-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jim Carrey, Ashanti
2004-12-13As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""
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Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
2004-12-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
2004-12-15Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.
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Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
2004-12-16""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.
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Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
2004-12-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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Bill Murray, Kaki King
2004-12-20Episode overview is not available yet.
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Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
2004-12-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
2004-12-22Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.
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Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
2004-12-23Episode overview is not available yet.
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Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
2005-01-03Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""
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Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
2005-01-04Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys
2005-01-05Episode overview is not available yet.
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Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears
2005-01-06Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco
2005-01-07A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""
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Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King
2005-01-10Episode overview is not available yet.
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Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight
2005-01-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks
2005-01-12Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.
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Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance
2005-01-13Episode overview is not available yet.
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Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler
2005-01-14Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.
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Jack Hanna, Teri Polo
2005-01-17Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.
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Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol
2005-01-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
2005-01-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie
2005-01-20""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""
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Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush
2005-01-21""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.
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Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson
2005-01-31Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""
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Debra Messing, Peyton Manning
2005-02-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
2005-02-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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Elton John, Eva Mendes
2005-02-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith
2005-02-04Episode overview is not available yet.
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Will Smith, Tom Brady
2005-02-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down
2005-02-08Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""
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David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day
2005-02-09Episode overview is not available yet.
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Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler
2005-02-10Episode overview is not available yet.
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Paris Hilton, Bill Burr
2005-02-11During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.
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Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law
2005-02-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble
2005-02-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs
2005-02-16Episode overview is not available yet.
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Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos
2005-02-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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★ 6.0Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz
2005-02-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt
2005-02-21Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).
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Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon
2005-02-22Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""
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Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes
2005-02-23Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.
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John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
2005-02-24Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray
2005-02-25""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates. Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.
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The Rock, Solomon Burke
2005-02-28Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.
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Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards
2005-03-01""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.
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Vin Diesel, Amos Lee
2005-03-022004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.
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Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery
2005-03-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo
2005-03-04Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.
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Ashton Kutcher, Al Green
2005-03-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops
2005-03-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes
2005-03-16Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.
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Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani
2005-03-21Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.
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Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age
2005-03-22Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""
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P. Diddy, Erika Christensen
2005-03-23""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.
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Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane
2005-03-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio
2005-03-29Episode overview is not available yet.
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Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs
2005-03-30Episode overview is not available yet.
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Denzel Washington, Faith Evans
2005-03-31An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.
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Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen
2005-04-01Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.
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Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley
2005-04-05Episode overview is not available yet.
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Show #2345
2005-04-06Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""
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Show #2346
2005-04-11Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""
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Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal
2005-04-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne
2005-04-13One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?"" Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.
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Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey
2005-04-14Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 131
Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris
2005-04-15A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 132
Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman
2005-04-25Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 133
Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor
2005-04-26Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 134
Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem
2005-04-27Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 135
Paris Hilton, Jo Frost
2005-04-28Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 136
Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill
2005-04-29Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 137
Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert
2005-05-02Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 138
Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg
2005-05-03Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 139
Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna
2005-05-04Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 140
Luke Wilson, Kasabian
2005-05-05Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 141
Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan
2005-05-06Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 142
Will Ferrell, Robert Plant
2005-05-09Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 143
Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen
2005-05-10Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 144
Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino
2005-05-11Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 145
Billy Crystal, Garbage
2005-05-12Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 146
Samuel L. Jackson, Sting
2005-05-13Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 147
Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band
2005-05-16Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 148
Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild
2005-05-17Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 149
Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan
2005-05-18Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 150
Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat
2005-05-19Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 151
David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey
2005-05-20Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 152
★ 6.0Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
2005-05-23Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 153
Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers
2005-05-24Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 154
Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
2005-05-25Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 155
Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas
2005-06-06Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 157
Russel Crowe, Paul Anka
2005-06-08Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 158
Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds
2005-06-09Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 159
Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo
2005-06-10Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 160
Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters
2005-06-13Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 161
Show #2380
2005-06-14Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 162
Show #2381
2005-06-15Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 163
Show #2382
2005-06-16BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 164
Show #2383
2005-06-17Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 165
Show #2384
2005-06-20Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 166
Show #2385
2005-06-21Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 167
Show #2386
2005-06-22Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 168
Show #2387
2005-06-23Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 169
Show #2388
2005-06-24Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 170
Show #2389
2005-06-27Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 171
Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers
2005-06-28Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 172
Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning
2005-06-29Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 173
Jennifer Connelly/Eels
2005-06-30Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 174
Episode #12.174
2005-07-01Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 175
Show #2394
2005-07-18Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 176
Show #2395
2005-07-19Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 177
Show #2396
2005-07-20Episode overview is not available yet.
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Show #2397
2005-07-21Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 179
Show #2398
2005-07-22Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 180
John Cusack/The All-American Rejects
2005-07-25Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 181
Show #2400
2005-07-26Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 182
Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann
2005-07-27Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 183
Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette
2005-07-28Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 184
Show #2403
2005-07-29Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 185
Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black
2005-08-01Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 186
Show #2405
2005-08-02Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 187
Show #2406
2005-08-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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Show #2407
2005-08-04Episode overview is not available yet.
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Show #2408
2005-08-05Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 190
Show #2409
2005-08-08Episode overview is not available yet.
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Show #2410
2005-08-09Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 192
Show #2411
2005-08-10Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 193
Show #2412
2005-08-11Episode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 194
Show #2413
2005-08-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Letterman
Self - Host
Paul Shaffer
Self - Musical Director
Alan Kalter
Self - Announcer
