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 - Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
Release Date: 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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Episode 2 - Bob Newhart, Maxwell
Release Date: 2001-08-21 -
Episode 3 - National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
Release Date: 2001-08-22 -
Episode 4 - Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
Release Date: 2001-08-23 -
Episode 5 - Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
Release Date: 2001-08-24 -
Episode 6 - Connie Chung
Release Date: 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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Episode 7 - Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
Release Date: 2001-08-28 -
Episode 8 - Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Release Date: 2001-08-29 -
Episode 9 - Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Release Date: 2001-08-30Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
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Episode 10 - Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
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Episode 11 - Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
Release Date: 2001-09-03 -
Episode 12 - David Schwimmer, Bjork
Release Date: 2001-09-04 -
Episode 13 - Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
Release Date: 2001-09-05 -
Episode 14 - Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
Release Date: 2001-09-06 -
Episode 15 - Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
Release Date: 2001-09-07 -
Episode 16 - Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
Release Date: 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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Episode 17 - Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
Release Date: 2001-09-18 -
Episode 18 - Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
Release Date: 2001-09-19 -
Episode 19 - Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
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Episode 20 - Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Release Date: 2001-09-21 -
Episode 21 - Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Release Date: 2001-09-24Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
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Episode 22 - Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
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Episode 23 - Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
Release Date: 2001-09-26 -
Episode 24 - Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
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Episode 25 - Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
Release Date: 2001-09-28 -
Episode 26 - Elton John, Steve Zahn
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Episode 27 - Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
Release Date: 2001-10-02 -
Episode 28 - John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
Release Date: 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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Episode 29 - Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Release Date: 2001-10-04Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
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Episode 30 - Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
Release Date: 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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Episode 31 - Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
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Episode 32 - Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
Release Date: 2001-10-09 -
Episode 33 - Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
Release Date: 2001-10-10 -
Episode 34 - Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
Release Date: 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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Episode 35 - Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
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Episode 36 - Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
Release Date: 2001-10-15 -
Episode 37 - Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
Release Date: 2001-10-16 -
Episode 38 - Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
Release Date: 2001-10-17 -
Episode 39 - John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
Release Date: 2001-10-18 -
Episode 40 - Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
Release Date: 2001-10-19 -
Episode 41 - David Hyde Pierce, U2
Release Date: 2001-10-29 -
Episode 42 - David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
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Episode 43 - Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
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Episode 44 - Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
Release Date: 2001-11-01 -
Episode 45 - John Travolta, Harland Williams
Release Date: 2001-11-02 -
Episode 46 - Jack Black, Tony Bennett
Release Date: 2001-11-05 -
Episode 47 - Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears
Release Date: 2001-11-06 -
Episode 48 - Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
Release Date: 2001-11-07 -
Episode 49 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
Release Date: 2001-11-08 -
Episode 50 - Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
Release Date: 2001-11-09 -
Episode 51 - Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
Release Date: 2001-11-12 -
Episode 52 - Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
Release Date: 2001-11-13 -
Episode 53 - Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
Release Date: 2001-11-14 -
Episode 54 - Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
Release Date: 2001-11-15 -
Episode 55 - Richard Harris, George Carlin
Release Date: 2001-11-16 -
Episode 56 - Kevin James, Deion Sanders
Release Date: 2001-11-19 -
Episode 57 - Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
Release Date: 2001-11-20 -
Episode 58 - Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
Release Date: 2001-11-21 -
Episode 59 - David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
Release Date: 2001-11-22 -
Episode 60 - Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
Release Date: 2001-11-23 -
Episode 61 - Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
Release Date: 2001-11-26 -
Episode 62 - George Clooney, Martha Stewart
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Episode 63 - Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
Release Date: 2001-11-28 -
Episode 64 - Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
Release Date: 2001-11-29 -
Episode 65 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
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Episode 66 - Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
Release Date: 2001-12-10 -
Episode 67 - Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
Release Date: 2001-12-11 -
Episode 68 - Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
Release Date: 2001-12-12 -
Episode 69 - Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
Release Date: 2001-12-13 -
Episode 70 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
Release Date: 2001-12-14 -
Episode 71 - Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
Release Date: 2001-12-17 -
Episode 72 - Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
Release Date: 2001-12-18 -
Episode 73 - Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
Release Date: 2001-12-19 -
Episode 74 - Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
Release Date: 2001-12-20 -
Episode 75 - Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
Release Date: 2001-12-21 -
Episode 76 - Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
Release Date: 2001-12-26 -
Episode 77 - Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
Release Date: 2001-12-27 -
Episode 78 - Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
Release Date: 2001-12-28 -
Episode 79 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
Release Date: 2002-01-07 -
Episode 80 - Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
Release Date: 2002-01-08 -
Episode 81 - Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
Release Date: 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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Episode 82 - Jack Black, Foo Fighters
Release Date: 2002-01-10 -
Episode 83 - Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
Release Date: 2002-01-11 -
Episode 84 - Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
Release Date: 2002-01-14 -
Episode 85 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
Release Date: 2002-01-15 -
Episode 86 - David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
Release Date: 2002-01-16 -
Episode 87 - Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
Release Date: 2002-01-17 -
Episode 88 - Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
Release Date: 2002-01-18 -
Episode 89 - Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
Release Date: 2002-01-28 -
Episode 90 - Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
Release Date: 2002-01-29 -
Episode 91 - Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
Release Date: 2002-01-30 -
Episode 92 - Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
Release Date: 2002-01-31 -
Episode 93 - Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
Release Date: 2002-02-01 -
Episode 94 - LL Cool J, John McEnroe
Release Date: 2002-02-04 -
Episode 95 - Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Release Date: 2002-02-05Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
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Episode 96 - Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
Release Date: 2002-02-06 -
Episode 97 - Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
Release Date: 2002-02-07 -
Episode 98 - Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
Release Date: 2002-02-08 -
Episode 99 - Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
Release Date: 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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Episode 100 - Denis Leary, India.Arie
Release Date: 2002-02-12 -
Episode 101 - Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
Release Date: 2002-02-13 -
Episode 102 - Calista Flockhart, Incubus
Release Date: 2002-02-14 -
Episode 103 - Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
Release Date: 2002-02-15 -
Episode 104 - Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
Release Date: 2002-02-18 -
Episode 105 - Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
Release Date: 2002-02-19 -
Episode 106 - Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
Release Date: 2002-02-20 -
Episode 107 - Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
Release Date: 2002-02-21 -
Episode 108 - Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
Release Date: 2002-02-22 -
Episode 109 - Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
Release Date: 2002-02-25 -
Episode 110 - Martin Short, Jack Hanna
Release Date: 2002-02-26 -
Episode 111 - Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
Release Date: 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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Episode 112 - Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
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Episode 113 - Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
Release Date: 2002-03-01 -
Episode 114 - Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
Release Date: 2002-03-11 -
Episode 115 - Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
Release Date: 2002-03-12 -
Episode 116 - Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
Release Date: 2002-03-13 -
Episode 117 - John McCain, The White Stripes
Release Date: 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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Episode 118 - Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
Release Date: 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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Episode 119 - Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
Release Date: 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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Episode 120 - Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
Release Date: 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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Episode 121 - Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
Release Date: 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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Episode 122 - Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Release Date: 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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Episode 123 - Robin Williams, Sevendust
Release Date: 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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Episode 124 - Andy Dick, Mike Britt
Release Date: 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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Episode 125 - Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
Release Date: 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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Episode 126 - Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
Release Date: 2002-04-02During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
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Episode 127 - Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
Release Date: 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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Episode 128 - Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
Release Date: 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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Episode 129 - Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
Release Date: 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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Episode 130 - Rosie Perez, George Miller
Release Date: 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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Episode 131 - John Ashcroft
Release Date: 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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Episode 132 - Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
Release Date: 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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Episode 133 - Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
Release Date: 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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Episode 134 - Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
Release Date: 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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Episode 135 - Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
Release Date: 2002-04-22Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
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Episode 136 - Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
Release Date: 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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Episode 137 - Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
Release Date: 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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Episode 138 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Release Date: 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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Episode 139 - The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
Release Date: 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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Episode 140 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Release Date: 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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Episode 141 - Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
Release Date: 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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Episode 142 - Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
Release Date: 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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Episode 143 - Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
Release Date: 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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Episode 144 - Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
Release Date: 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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Episode 145 - Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
Release Date: 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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Episode 146 - Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
Release Date: 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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Episode 147 - Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
Release Date: 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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Episode 148 - Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
Release Date: 2002-05-09Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
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Episode 149 - Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
Release Date: 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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Episode 150 - Liza Minnelli
Release Date: 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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Episode 151 - Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
Release Date: 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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Episode 152 - Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
Release Date: 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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Episode 153 - Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
Release Date: 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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Episode 154 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
Release Date: 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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Episode 155 - Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
Release Date: 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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Episode 156 - Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
Release Date: 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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Episode 157 - Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 158 - Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 159 - Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 160 - Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 161 - Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 162 - Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 163 - Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 164 - Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 165 - Christian Slater, David Bowie
Release Date: 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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Episode 166 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 167 - Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
Release Date: 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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Episode 168 - Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
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Episode 169 - Matt Damon, Marc Maron
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 170 - Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 171 - Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 172 - Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
Release Date: 2002-06-19The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
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Episode 173 - Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Release Date: 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."
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Episode 174 - Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
Release Date: 2002-06-21Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
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Episode 175 - Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 176 - National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
Release Date: 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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Episode 177 - Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
Release Date: 2002-06-26Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
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Episode 178 - Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 179 - Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
Release Date: 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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Episode 180 - Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
Release Date: 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?"
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Episode 181 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
Release Date: 2002-07-09Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
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Episode 182 - Robin Williams, Pat Green
Release Date: 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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Episode 183 - Paul Newman, Counting Crows
Release Date: 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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Episode 184 - Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
Release Date: 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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Episode 185 - Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
Release Date: 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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Episode 186 - Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 187 - Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
Release Date: 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."
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Episode 188 - Geena Davis, Robert Plant
Release Date: 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."
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Episode 189 - Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 190 - Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
Release Date: 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."
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Episode 191 - Kristen Johnson, Kinky
Release Date: 2002-07-23Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
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Episode 192 - Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 193 - Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
Release Date: 2002-07-25During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
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Episode 194 - Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
Release Date: 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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Episode 195 - Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
Release Date: 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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Episode 196 - Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Release Date: 2002-07-30Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
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Episode 197 - Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
Release Date: 2002-07-31Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
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Episode 198 - Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Release Date: 2002-08-01Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
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Episode 199 - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
Release Date: 2002-08-02Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
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Episode 200 - Matthew Perry, The Vines
Release Date: 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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Episode 201 - Robin Williams, James Taylor
Release Date: 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."
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Episode 202 - Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
Release Date: 2002-08-21Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
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Episode 203 - Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
Release Date: 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."
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Episode 204 - Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
Release Date: 2002-08-26"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
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Episode 205 - Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
Release Date: 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.
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Episode 206 - John Travolta, Nelly
Release Date: 2002-08-28Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
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Episode 207 - Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
Release Date: 2002-08-29Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
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Episode 208 - Martin Short, Lewis Black
Release Date: 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.