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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 9
Episodes
Episode 1
Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
2001-08-20Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.
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Bob Newhart, Maxwell
2001-08-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
2001-08-22Episode overview is not available yet.
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Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
2001-08-23Episode overview is not available yet.
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Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
2001-08-24Episode overview is not available yet.
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Connie Chung
2001-08-27Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."
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Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
2001-08-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
2001-08-29Episode overview is not available yet.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
2001-08-30Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
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Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
2001-08-31Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
2001-09-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Schwimmer, Bjork
2001-09-04Episode overview is not available yet.
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Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
2001-09-05Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
2001-09-06Episode overview is not available yet.
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Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
2001-09-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
2001-09-17In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
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Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
2001-09-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
2001-09-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
2001-09-20Episode overview is not available yet.
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Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
2001-09-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
2001-09-24Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
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Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
2001-09-25Episode overview is not available yet.
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Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
2001-09-26Episode overview is not available yet.
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Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
2001-09-27Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
2001-09-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Elton John, Steve Zahn
2001-10-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
2001-10-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
2001-10-03During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
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Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
2001-10-04Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
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Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
2001-10-05Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.
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Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
2001-10-08Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
2001-10-09Episode overview is not available yet.
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Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
2001-10-10Episode overview is not available yet.
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Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
2001-10-11Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.
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Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
2001-10-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
2001-10-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
2001-10-16Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
2001-10-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
2001-10-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
2001-10-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Hyde Pierce, U2
2001-10-29Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
2001-10-30Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
2001-10-31Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
2001-11-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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John Travolta, Harland Williams
2001-11-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jack Black, Tony Bennett
2001-11-05Episode overview is not available yet.
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Billy Crystal, Britney Spears
2001-11-06Episode overview is not available yet.
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Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
2001-11-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
2001-11-08Episode overview is not available yet.
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Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
2001-11-09Episode overview is not available yet.
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Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
2001-11-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
2001-11-13Episode overview is not available yet.
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Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
2001-11-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
2001-11-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Richard Harris, George Carlin
2001-11-16Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin James, Deion Sanders
2001-11-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
2001-11-20Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
2001-11-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
2001-11-22Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
2001-11-23Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
2001-11-26Episode overview is not available yet.
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George Clooney, Martha Stewart
2001-11-27Episode overview is not available yet.
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Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
2001-11-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
2001-11-29Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
2001-11-30Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
2001-12-10Episode overview is not available yet.
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Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
2001-12-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
2001-12-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
2001-12-13Episode overview is not available yet.
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Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
2001-12-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
2001-12-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
2001-12-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
2001-12-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
2001-12-20Episode overview is not available yet.
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Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
2001-12-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
2001-12-26Episode overview is not available yet.
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Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
2001-12-27Episode overview is not available yet.
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Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
2001-12-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
2002-01-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
2002-01-08Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
2002-01-09What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.
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Jack Black, Foo Fighters
2002-01-10Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
2002-01-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
2002-01-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
2002-01-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
2002-01-16Episode overview is not available yet.
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Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
2002-01-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
2002-01-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
2002-01-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
2002-01-29Episode overview is not available yet.
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Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
2002-01-30Episode overview is not available yet.
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Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
2002-01-31Episode overview is not available yet.
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Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
2002-02-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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LL Cool J, John McEnroe
2002-02-04Episode overview is not available yet.
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Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
2002-02-05Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
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Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
2002-02-06Episode overview is not available yet.
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Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
2002-02-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
2002-02-08Episode overview is not available yet.
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Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
2002-02-11Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."
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Denis Leary, India.Arie
2002-02-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
2002-02-13Episode overview is not available yet.
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Calista Flockhart, Incubus
2002-02-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
2002-02-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
2002-02-18Episode overview is not available yet.
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Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
2002-02-19Episode overview is not available yet.
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Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
2002-02-20Episode overview is not available yet.
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Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
2002-02-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
2002-02-22Episode overview is not available yet.
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Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
2002-02-25Episode overview is not available yet.
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Martin Short, Jack Hanna
2002-02-26Episode overview is not available yet.
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Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
2002-02-27In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."
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Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
2002-02-28Episode overview is not available yet.
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Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
2002-03-01Episode overview is not available yet.
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Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
2002-03-11Episode overview is not available yet.
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Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
2002-03-12Episode overview is not available yet.
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Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
2002-03-13Episode overview is not available yet.
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John McCain, The White Stripes
2002-03-18Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."
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Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
2002-03-19Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.
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Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
2002-03-20Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."
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Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
2002-03-25Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.
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Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
2002-03-26Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.
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Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
2002-03-27Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.
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Robin Williams, Sevendust
2002-03-28Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."
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Andy Dick, Mike Britt
2002-03-29Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.
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Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
2002-04-01Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.
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Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
2002-04-02During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
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Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
2002-04-03After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."
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Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
2002-04-04Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
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Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
2002-04-05Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.
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Rosie Perez, George Miller
2002-04-08In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.
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John Ashcroft
2002-04-09Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.
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Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
2002-04-10After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."
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Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
2002-04-11Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
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Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
2002-04-12Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.
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Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
2002-04-22Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
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Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
2002-04-23Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."
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Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
2002-04-24Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."
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Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
2002-04-25Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
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The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
2002-04-26Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."
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Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
2002-04-29Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."
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Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
2002-04-30The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
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Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
2002-05-01An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."
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Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
2002-05-02"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.
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Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
2002-05-03Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.
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Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
2002-05-06The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
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Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
2002-05-07Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.
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Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
2002-05-08Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.
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Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
2002-05-09Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
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Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
2002-05-10With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.
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Liza Minnelli
2002-05-13Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
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Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
2002-05-14Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.
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Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
2002-05-15Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
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Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
2002-05-16Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.
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Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
2002-05-17Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.
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Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
2002-05-20Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.
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Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
2002-05-21Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.
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Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
2002-05-22Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 158
Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
2002-05-23Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 159
Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
2002-05-24Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 160
Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
2002-06-03While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 161
Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
2002-06-04Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 162
Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
2002-06-05Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 163
Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
2002-06-06An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 164
Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
2002-06-07Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 165
Christian Slater, David Bowie
2002-06-10Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."
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Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
2002-06-11Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 167
Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
2002-06-12Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
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Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
2002-06-13Episode overview is not available yet.
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Matt Damon, Marc Maron
2002-06-14Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 170
Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
2002-06-17Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 171
Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
2002-06-18George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 172
Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
2002-06-19The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 173
Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
2002-06-20The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 174
Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
2002-06-21Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 175
Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
2002-06-24Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 176
National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
2002-06-25Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
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Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
2002-06-26Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 178
Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
2002-06-27The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 179
Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
2002-06-28The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
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Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
2002-07-08Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 181
Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
2002-07-09Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 182
Robin Williams, Pat Green
2002-07-10Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.
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★ 6.0Paul Newman, Counting Crows
2002-07-11Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
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Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
2002-07-12Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.
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Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
2002-07-15Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.
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Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
2002-07-16Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 187
Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
2002-07-17Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 188
Geena Davis, Robert Plant
2002-07-18Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 189
Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
2002-07-19Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 190
Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
2002-07-22George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 191
Kristen Johnson, Kinky
2002-07-23Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 192
Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
2002-07-24Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 193
Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
2002-07-25During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 194
Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
2002-07-26During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
2002-07-29It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
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Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
2002-07-30Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 197
Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
2002-07-31Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 198
Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
2002-08-01Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 199
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
2002-08-02Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
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Matthew Perry, The Vines
2002-08-19Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.
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Robin Williams, James Taylor
2002-08-20Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 202
Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
2002-08-21Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 203
Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
2002-08-23Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 204
Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
2002-08-26"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 205
Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
2002-08-27Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 206
John Travolta, Nelly
2002-08-28Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 207
Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
2002-08-29Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 208
Martin Short, Lewis Black
2002-08-30Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
David Letterman
Self - Host
Paul Shaffer
Self - Musical Director
Alan Kalter
Self - Announcer
