Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
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Episode 1 - Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
Release Date: 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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Episode 2 - Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
Release Date: 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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Episode 3 - Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
Release Date: 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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Episode 4 - Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
Release Date: 2004-08-26 -
Episode 5 - Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
Release Date: 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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Episode 6 - Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
Release Date: 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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Episode 7 - Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
Release Date: 2004-08-31 -
Episode 8 - John McCain, Tom Russell
Release Date: 2004-09-01 -
Episode 9 - Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
Release Date: 2004-09-02 -
Episode 10 - Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
Release Date: 2004-09-03Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
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Episode 11 - National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
Release Date: 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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Episode 12 - Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
Release Date: 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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Episode 13 - Martin Short, Alan Jackson
Release Date: 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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Episode 14 - Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
Release Date: 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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Episode 15 - Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
Release Date: 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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Episode 16 - John Kerry, Green Day
Release Date: 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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Episode 17 - Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
Release Date: 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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Episode 18 - Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
Release Date: 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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Episode 19 - Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
Release Date: 2004-09-23 -
Episode 20 - Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
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Episode 21 - Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
Release Date: 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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Episode 22 - John Goodman, Tom Waits
Release Date: 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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Episode 23 - Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
Release Date: 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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Episode 24 - John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
Release Date: 2004-09-30 -
Episode 25 - Richard Gere, Jason Randal
Release Date: 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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Episode 26 - Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand
Release Date: 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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Episode 27 - Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly
Release Date: 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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Episode 28 - Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart
Release Date: 2004-10-06 -
Episode 29 - Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver
Release Date: 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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Episode 30 - Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld
Release Date: 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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Episode 32 - Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon
Release Date: 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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Episode 33 - Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson
Release Date: 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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Episode 34 - Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader
Release Date: 2004-10-14 -
Episode 35 - Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan
Release Date: 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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Episode 36 - Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp
Release Date: 2004-10-18 -
Episode 37 - Jude Law, Ricky Gervais
Release Date: 2004-10-19 -
Episode 38 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta
Release Date: 2004-10-20Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.
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Episode 39 - Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone
Release Date: 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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Episode 40 - Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee
Release Date: 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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Episode 41 - Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas
Release Date: 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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Episode 42 - Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton
Release Date: 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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Episode 43 - Rosie Perez, Steven Wright
Release Date: 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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Episode 44 - Al Franken, Kristin Bell
Release Date: 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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Episode 45 - Tom Hanks, Nelly
Release Date: 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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Episode 46 - Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World
Release Date: 2004-11-09 -
Episode 47 - Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming
Release Date: 2004-11-10 -
Episode 48 - Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys
Release Date: 2004-11-11 -
Episode 49 - Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop
Release Date: 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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Episode 50 - Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver
Release Date: 2004-11-15 -
Episode 51 - Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
Release Date: 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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Episode 52 - Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
Release Date: 2004-11-17 -
Episode 53 - Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
Release Date: 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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Episode 54 - Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
Release Date: 2004-11-19 -
Episode 55 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
Release Date: 2004-11-22 -
Episode 56 - Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
Release Date: 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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Episode 57 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
Release Date: 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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Episode 58 - Natalie Portman, John Mayer
Release Date: 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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Episode 59 - Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
Release Date: 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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Episode 60 - Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
Release Date: 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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Episode 61 - Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
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Episode 62 - Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
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Episode 63 - Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
Release Date: 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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Episode 64 - Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
Release Date: 2004-12-03 -
Episode 65 - Jim Carrey, Ashanti
Release Date: 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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Episode 66 - Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
Release Date: 2004-12-14 -
Episode 67 - Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
Release Date: 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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Episode 68 - Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
Release Date: 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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Episode 69 - Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
Release Date: 2004-12-17 -
Episode 70 - Bill Murray, Kaki King
Release Date: 2004-12-20 -
Episode 71 - Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
Release Date: 2004-12-21 -
Episode 72 - Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
Release Date: 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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Episode 73 - Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
Release Date: 2004-12-23 -
Episode 74 - Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
Release Date: 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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Episode 75 - Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
Release Date: 2005-01-04 -
Episode 76 - Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys
Release Date: 2005-01-05 -
Episode 77 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears
Release Date: 2005-01-06 -
Episode 78 - Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco
Release Date: 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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Episode 79 - Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King
Release Date: 2005-01-10 -
Episode 80 - Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight
Release Date: 2005-01-11 -
Episode 81 - Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks
Release Date: 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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Episode 82 - Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance
Release Date: 2005-01-13 -
Episode 83 - Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler
Release Date: 2005-01-14Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.
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Episode 84 - Jack Hanna, Teri Polo
Release Date: 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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Episode 85 - Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol
Release Date: 2005-01-18 -
Episode 87 - Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie
Release Date: 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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Episode 88 - Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush
Release Date: 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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Episode 89 - Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson
Release Date: 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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Episode 90 - Debra Messing, Peyton Manning
Release Date: 2005-02-01 -
Episode 91 - Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
Release Date: 2005-02-02 -
Episode 92 - Elton John, Eva Mendes
Release Date: 2005-02-03 -
Episode 93 - Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith
Release Date: 2005-02-04 -
Episode 94 - Will Smith, Tom Brady
Release Date: 2005-02-07 -
Episode 95 - Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down
Release Date: 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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Episode 96 - David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day
Release Date: 2005-02-09 -
Episode 97 - Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler
Release Date: 2005-02-10 -
Episode 98 - Paris Hilton, Bill Burr
Release Date: 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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Episode 99 - Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law
Release Date: 2005-02-14 -
Episode 100 - Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble
Release Date: 2005-02-15 -
Episode 101 - Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs
Release Date: 2005-02-16 -
Episode 102 - Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos
Release Date: 2005-02-17 -
Episode 103 - Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz
Release Date: 2005-02-18 -
Episode 104 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt
Release Date: 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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Episode 105 - Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon
Release Date: 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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Episode 106 - Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes
Release Date: 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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Episode 107 - John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
Release Date: 2005-02-24 -
Episode 108 - Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray
Release Date: 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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Episode 109 - The Rock, Solomon Burke
Release Date: 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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Episode 110 - Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards
Release Date: 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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Episode 111 - Vin Diesel, Amos Lee
Release Date: 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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Episode 112 - Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery
Release Date: 2005-03-03 -
Episode 113 - Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo
Release Date: 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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Episode 114 - Ashton Kutcher, Al Green
Release Date: 2005-03-14 -
Episode 115 - Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops
Release Date: 2005-03-15 -
Episode 116 - Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes
Release Date: 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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Episode 117 - Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani
Release Date: 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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Episode 118 - Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age
Release Date: 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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Episode 119 - P. Diddy, Erika Christensen
Release Date: 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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Episode 120 - Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane
Release Date: 2005-03-28 -
Episode 121 - Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio
Release Date: 2005-03-29 -
Episode 122 - Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs
Release Date: 2005-03-30 -
Episode 123 - Denzel Washington, Faith Evans
Release Date: 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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Episode 124 - Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen
Release Date: 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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Episode 125 - Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley
Release Date: 2005-04-05 -
Episode 126 - Show #2345
Release Date: 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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Episode 127 - Show #2346
Release Date: 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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Episode 128 - Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal
Release Date: 2005-04-12 -
Episode 129 - David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne
Release Date: 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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Episode 130 - Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey
Release Date: 2005-04-14 -
Episode 131 - Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 132 - Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman
Release Date: 2005-04-25 -
Episode 133 - Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 134 - Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem
Release Date: 2005-04-27 -
Episode 135 - Paris Hilton, Jo Frost
Release Date: 2005-04-28 -
Episode 136 - Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 137 - Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 138 - Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg
Release Date: 2005-05-03 -
Episode 139 - Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna
Release Date: 2005-05-04 -
Episode 140 - Luke Wilson, Kasabian
Release Date: 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.""
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Episode 141 - Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 142 - Will Ferrell, Robert Plant
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Episode 143 - Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen
Release Date: 2005-05-10 -
Episode 144 - Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino
Release Date: 2005-05-11 -
Episode 145 - Billy Crystal, Garbage
Release Date: 2005-05-12 -
Episode 146 - Samuel L. Jackson, Sting
Release Date: 2005-05-13 -
Episode 147 - Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band
Release Date: 2005-05-16 -
Episode 148 - Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild
Release Date: 2005-05-17Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
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Episode 149 - Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan
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Episode 150 - Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat
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Episode 151 - David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey
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Episode 152 - Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
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Episode 153 - Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers
Release Date: 2005-05-24 -
Episode 154 - Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
Release Date: 2005-05-25 -
Episode 155 - Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas
Release Date: 2005-06-06Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.
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Episode 157 - Russel Crowe, Paul Anka
Release Date: 2005-06-08Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
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Episode 158 - Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds
Release Date: 2005-06-09Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
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Episode 159 - Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo
Release Date: 2005-06-10Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
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Episode 160 - Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters
Release Date: 2005-06-13Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
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Episode 161 - Show #2380
Release Date: 2005-06-14Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
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Episode 162 - Show #2381
Release Date: 2005-06-15Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
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Episode 163 - Show #2382
Release Date: 2005-06-16BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
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Episode 164 - Show #2383
Release Date: 2005-06-17Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
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Episode 165 - Show #2384
Release Date: 2005-06-20Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.
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Episode 166 - Show #2385
Release Date: 2005-06-21Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
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Episode 167 - Show #2386
Release Date: 2005-06-22Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
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Episode 168 - Show #2387
Release Date: 2005-06-23Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
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Episode 169 - Show #2388
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 170 - Show #2389
Release Date: 2005-06-27Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
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Episode 171 - Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers
Release Date: 2005-06-28Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
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Episode 172 - Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning
Release Date: 2005-06-29Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
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Episode 173 - Jennifer Connelly/Eels
Release Date: 2005-06-30Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
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Episode 174 - Episode #12.174
Release Date: 2005-07-01Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
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Episode 175 - Show #2394
Release Date: 2005-07-18 -
Episode 176 - Show #2395
Release Date: 2005-07-19 -
Episode 177 - Show #2396
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Episode 178 - Show #2397
Release Date: 2005-07-21 -
Episode 179 - Show #2398
Release Date: 2005-07-22 -
Episode 180 - John Cusack/The All-American Rejects
Release Date: 2005-07-25 -
Episode 181 - Show #2400
Release Date: 2005-07-26 -
Episode 182 - Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann
Release Date: 2005-07-27Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
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Episode 183 - Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette
Release Date: 2005-07-28 -
Episode 184 - Show #2403
Release Date: 2005-07-29 -
Episode 185 - Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black
Release Date: 2005-08-01 -
Episode 186 - Show #2405
Release Date: 2005-08-02 -
Episode 187 - Show #2406
Release Date: 2005-08-03 -
Episode 188 - Show #2407
Release Date: 2005-08-04 -
Episode 189 - Show #2408
Release Date: 2005-08-05 -
Episode 190 - Show #2409
Release Date: 2005-08-08 -
Episode 191 - Show #2410
Release Date: 2005-08-09 -
Episode 192 - Show #2411
Release Date: 2005-08-10 -
Episode 193 - Show #2412
Release Date: 2005-08-11 -
Episode 194 - Show #2413
Release Date: 2005-08-12