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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.
Episode 187 : Bonnie Hunt, Don Gavin
August. 29,2003
Episode 186 : Tony Hawk, John McEnroe, Rooney
August. 28,2003
During CBS Mailbag, Stephanie dons a kilt, while it is revealed that George Clarke resorted to cannibalism during the big blackout two weeks ago. Later, Rooney performs ""I'm Trying.""
Episode 185 : David Spade, Bob Sarlatte, Maroon 5
August. 27,2003
Venus and Serena Williams present a special Top Ten list. Later, David Spade promotes ""Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.""
Episode 184 : Bill Murray, Pete Sampras
August. 26,2003
Rupert selects a contestant for ""Stop The Slicer;"" Bill Murrays shows off his look and plugs ""Lost In Translation;"" Pete Sampras discusses his recent retirement.
Episode 183 : Chris Rock, The Star Spangles
August. 25,2003
""Grinder Girl"" Kiva Kahl fills in tonight for the Late Show Dancers; Chris Rock talks about his upcoming gig as host of the MTV Video Music Awards; The Star Spangles perform.
Episode 182 : David Duchovny, Brett Butler, The New Amsterdams
August. 08,2003
A pair of buglers interrupt the monologue; David Duchovny talks about how he is unintentionally scaring his daughter; The New Amsterdams perform ""Spoils of the Spoiled.""
Episode 181 : Brittany Murphy, Carey Hart, Dashboard Confessional
August. 07,2003
Motocross ""badass"" Carey Hart does a few stunts on 53rd St.; Stephanie dons a Little Bo Peep get-up for ""CBS Mailbag;"" ""Arnold Schwarzenegger"" (Gerard) drops by; Brittany Murphy promotes ""Uptown Girls"" (and gets in a few good-natured rips on former beau Ashton Kutcher); Dashboard Confessional sings.
Episode 180 : Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Reilly, Pharrell with Clipse
August. 06,2003
Dave and Paul play ""Referee or Foot Locker Employee?""; Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about a lifetime of experiences as a celebrity golf caddy.
Episode 179 : Colin Farrell, Robert Randolph & The Family Band
August. 05,2003
Rupert and George Clarke square off to see who can eat the most raw oysters. Later, Colin Farrell promotes the movie ""S.W.A.T.""
Episode 178 : Kate Hudson, Cast of Camp
August. 04,2003
A barbershop quartet interrupts Dave during the monologue; Biff plays DH for the Brockton Rox baseball team; Alan has a special message for Liza Minelli.
Episode 177 : Naomi Watts, Jeff Stilson, O.A.R.
August. 01,2003
A man on fire rushes upon the stage, and Dave struggles to put out the flames. Later, Naomi Watts talks about her dog, which she has named Bob.
Episode 176 : Melanie Griffith, Pamela Reed
July. 31,2003
Dave thinks somebody is ""monkeying"" with his chair; Stephanie dresses up as a mountie; Alan debuts his new show ""You're Busted!"" during CBS Mailbag.
Episode 175 : Seann William Scott, Jonathan Ames, Fountains of Wayne
July. 30,2003
As a tribute to George Miller, Dave repeatedly uses his favorite catch phrase, ""In my pants!"" Meanwhile, a commercial that Dave taped reveals that California governor Gray Davis once beat a man to death with a crowbar in a convinence store.
Episode 174 : Eugene Levy, Eels
July. 29,2003
Pete Fatovich serenades Dave on the accordion; Rupert goes water skiing; Eugene Levy and Paul look back on their long friendship.
Episode 173 : Jesse Grabow, Jason Biggs, Robert C. Nichol
July. 28,2003
Dave meets a six-year-old bowling phenom; Jason Biggs promotes the movie ""American Wedding.""
Episode 172 : Denis Leary, Queens of the Stone Age
July. 25,2003
Dave wants to know if the 500 feet of co-axial cable being used in tonight's ""Will It Float?"" is coiled or not. When he finds out that it is coiled, he demands it to be uncoiled. Later, Queens of the Stone Age perform their hit ""Go With The Flow.""
Episode 171 : Sylvester Stallone, Ben Curtis
July. 24,2003
Stephanie, dressed as a jockey, counts off the letters for ""CBS Mailbag."" (Her horse has its own way of signifying ""number two."") Later, British Open champion Ben Curtis shoots golf balls off the roof of the theater.
Episode 170 : Joaquin Phoenix, Blues Traveler
July. 23,2003
Following last night's performance by Jane's Addiction, ""Mr. S"" (Paul) hires backup dancers for the CBS Orchestra; Osama offers condolences to Saddam; Ten baseball greats present a special Top Ten about the perks of being in the Hall of Fame.
Episode 169 : National Hollerin' Champions, Kristin Davis, Jane's Addiction
July. 22,2003
In honor of one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, Dave plays ""How Many Guys In Pirate Costumes Can Fit Into a Sandwich Shop?"" Later, Jane's Addiction performs ""Just Because.""
Episode 168 : Aron Ralston, Tobey Maguire
July. 21,2003
Dave chats with Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who had to amputate his own arm following a climbing accident.
Episode 167 : Jeff Bridges, Alan Harvey, Joseph Arthur
July. 18,2003
Dave ventures into the audience for yet another round of ""Know Your Current Events;"" Jeff Bridges promotes the movie ""Seabiscuit.""
Episode 166 : Ari Fleischer, Beyonce Knowles
July. 17,2003
Steph/Monty dresses up as a cowgirl for CBS Mailbag; Ari Fleishcher talks about his 2 1/2 years as Dubya's press secretary; Beyonce sings her smash hit ""Crazy In Love.""
Episode 165 : Barry Zito, Mandy Moore, Grandaddy
July. 16,2003
Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Barry Zito stands on the roof of the Broadway Theater, throwing baseballs at the Ed Sullivan Theater windows. Later, Grandaddy performs ""Now It's On.""
Episode 164 : Allison Janney, Nigella Lawson, Howard Tate
July. 15,2003
George Clarke and Dave play ""Would You Like To Ride In Our Freight Elevator?"" Later, Dave welcomes an elderly (if not faithful) fan who made it to the audience after watching the show every night for 15 years.
Episode 163 : Lisa Marie Presley, Ryan Pinkston
July. 14,2003
Dave half-jokingly announces his candidacy for Ohio's seat in the US Senate, then flirts with Lisa Marie Presley.
Episode 162 : Jimmy Fallon, Kristanna Loken, Dax, Chloe Sevigny, Bill Scheft, Rufus Wainwright
June. 27,2003
Jimmy Fallon of ""SNL"" fame sings an original composition about December-May relationships. Later, he chats with Chloe Sevigny and ""Late Show"" writer Bill Scheft.
Episode 161 : Piedmont Bird Callers, Luke Wilson, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
June. 26,2003
Dave talks about his recent trip to the dentist. Later, Stephanie ""Monty"" Birkett dresses up as a princess for ""CBS Mailbag.""
Episode 160 : Lucy Liu, Avigayil Wardein, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
June. 25,2003
During ""Who Asked For It?,"" Alan uses CPR as an excuse to make out with an audience member; Dave makes his first PA announcement in almost four years, telling the crowd outside the theater that they're about to be hosed with ""Mountain Dew"" (water); Dave chats with a six-year-old girl from Florida who ran a controversial lemonade stand.
Episode 159 : Drew Barrymore, Simon Cowell
June. 24,2003
Drew Barrymore promotes her new movie; Simon Cowell of ""American Idol"" fame talks about his new reality show ""Cupid.""
Episode 158 : Demi Moore, Verbana
June. 23,2003
Demi Moore promotes her new movie ""Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,"" her first major studio movie in six years. Later, Dave welcomes singer-songwriter Michelle Branch.
Episode 157 : Kelsey Grammer, Treat Williams, James Earl Jones, Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Kathleen Madigan, Jesse Malin
June. 20,2003
Kelsey Grammer (aka Frasier Crane) talks about his 20-month-old daughter, then chats with fellow deep-voiced thespian James Earl Jones.
Episode 156 : Sarah Jessica Parker, The Dead
June. 19,2003
Episode 155 : Johnny Depp, Christine Todd Whitman, B.B. King
June. 18,2003
B.B. King sits in with the band; Biff teaches Dave how to ride a Segway; ""Dr. William Gammons"" gives the audience advice on monkeypox.
Episode 154 : Rob Reiner, Paul Teutul Sr. & Jr., The New Pornographers
June. 17,2003
Rupert and Dave play ""Name That Baldwin""; Rob Reiner brags about his recent weight loss; Paul Teutel and Paul Teutel Jr. of the cable reality show American Chopper demonstrate their knack for building motorcycles.
Episode 153 : Hilary Clinton, Emmylou Harris
June. 16,2003
Dave celebrates an important milestone; Biff Henderson goes to a senior prom in New Jersey; Dave chats with Hillary Clinton.
Episode 152 : Tom Green, Jolene Blalock, Scott Stevens, Isaac Britty, Damien Rice
June. 13,2003
Host Tom Green (an Ottawa Senators fan) gets body-checked by Scott Stevens of the rival New Jersey Devils. Also, comedian Isaac Witty and singer-songwriter Damien Rice make their respective network television debuts.
Episode 151 : Harrison Ford, Annie Lennox
June. 12,2003
On ""CBS Mailbag,"" Alan Kalter is beaten up by leprechauns, plus Dave welcomes Harrison Ford, which gives him the chance to rehash a favorite line: ""I bought my first car at ""Harrison Ford!""
Episode 150 : Lauren Graham, Marv Albert, Bright Eyes
June. 11,2003
Lauren Graham talks about her recent real estate acquisition; Marv Albert shows some of his favorite bloopers.
Episode 149 : Bruce Willis, Chris Moneymaker
June. 10,2003
Dave and Paul play ""Millionaire or Kenny?"" Later, Barbara Gaines (making a rare on-camera appearance) receives a surprise birthday cake; Bruce Willis shows off his new hairdo.
Episode 148 : Juliette Binoche, Joe Queenan, Blur
June. 09,2003
Dave talks about a weekend onion-slicing accident involving his pinky, which results in a medical procedure live on stage.
Episode 147 : Tom Arnold, Darrell Hammond, Karolina Kurkova, Eddie Brill, Train
June. 06,2003
Tom Arnold fills in for Dave as he takes yet another night off. Later on, Tom welcomes longtime ""SNL"" cast member Darrell Hammond and rock group Train.
Episode 146 : Barbara Walters, Tanya Streeter
June. 05,2003
Dave and Paul discuss skin diving; Dave makes the new Hillary Clinton memoirs the butt of several jokes; Seth Green promotes The Italian Job.
Episode 145 : Seth Green, Amy Sedaris, Lucinda Williams
June. 04,2003
Dave mentions that Tom Arnold will be filling in for him Friday night; staffer Eddie Valk participates in ""Can a Guy in a Horse Suit Get into FlashDancers?"" After successfully enter the nudie bar, Eddie then attempts to hail a taxi but ends up annoying passerby.
Episode 144 : Alec Baldwin, Tom Dreesen
June. 03,2003
Tisziji Munoz (a mentor of Paul's) sits in on guitar; Rupert and a Long Island girl play ""Stop the Slicer""; Alan introduces a video montage of what are intended to be various celebrities, but Dave criticizes him and Alan starts sobbing; Alec Baldwin tells an amusing story about his hypochondria.
Episode 143 : Adrien Brody, Gil de Ferran, John Mellencamp
June. 02,2003
In honor of a recent Team Rahal victory, Dave makes car noises; Steph/Monty discusses last weekend's Indianapolis 500 via telephone; ""What's on the Barbeque"" finds Biff trying to guess what type of meat is being cooked on the grill built last week on the show; Dave tries to persuade tonight's guests to also make engine noises.
Episode 142 : Peter Krause, Jim Gaffigan, Widespread Panic
May. 23,2003
Throughout the night, Biff assembles a Weber Grill in the lobby; half the audience is comprised of sailors; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivers Paul's cape.
Episode 141 : Antonio Banderas, Heidi Klum, Liam Lynch
May. 22,2003
Dave announces that the unwieldy-huge Late Show mug that debuted last night is available for parties, and Dave attempts to sip some coffee out of it; Liam Lynch performs his novelty hit ""United States of Whatever.""
Episode 140 : Regis Philbin, 3 Doors Down
May. 21,2003
Dave shows off the latest oversized Late Show mug; Regis admits his contempt for last night's comedy bit at Hello Deli; 3 Doors Down performs ""The Road I'm On.""
Episode 139 : Jim Carrey, Chevelle
May. 20,2003
After Dave makes a joke about CBS' recent miniseries about Adolf Hitler, Paul and the band plays ""Danke Schoen;"" a woman is given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call, and then hang up on Regis; Alan has a few words to say about ""American Idol;"" Jim Carrey shows off his idea for a reality show; Chevelle performs ""Send The Pain Below.""
Episode 138 : Mark Wahlberg, Jesse James, the Sounds
May. 19,2003
Dave does the ""Charts and Graphs"" segment for the first time in over a year; Mark Wahlberg talks about his girlfriend, unborn child, and new house; The Sounds perform ""Seven Days a Week.""
Episode 137 : John Goodman, D.H. Hughley, NAS with Alicia Keys
May. 16,2003
John Goodman discusses his ""promotion"" to President on The West Wing; Johnny Knoxville delivers Paul's cape; Nas and Alicia Keys perform ""Warrior Song.""
Episode 136 : Rene Zellweger, Jack Johnson
May. 15,2003
Dave hypes some of the new shows that will be appearing on the networks this fall; Rupert Jee lets off a little steam on ""CBS Mailbag;"" Jack Johnson performs ""The Horizon Has Been Defeated.""
Episode 135 : Sean Hayes, Eric Ripert, Avril Lavigne
May. 14,2003
Biff walks the streets of New York City looking for celebrities, or, for that matter, celebrity lookalikes; during a cooking segment with Eric Ripert, Dave slings back a bottle of Jack Daniels; Avril Lavigne performs ""Losing Grip.""
Episode 134 : David Williams & Ronald Young, Jada Pinkett Smith, The Jayhawks
May. 13,2003
Dave reads the new disclaimer on the New York Times (""Not all articles are factual""); Chief Warrant Officers David Williams and Ronald Young, Jr. tell their incredible story of survival as Iraqi POWs; Jada Pinkett Smith promotes The Matrix Reloaded.
Episode 133 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Kevin James, Jenna Morasca
May. 12,2003
A high school senior in Jersey decides on his prom tuxedo, and ends up choosing a powder blue leisure suit; during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" a pink poodle sorts out blocks of different shapes; Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca is interrogated on all fronts, with burning questions from Dave, Paul, Rupert, and Monty.
Episode 132 : Albert Brooks, Jeffery Ross, The Libertines
May. 09,2003
Dave shows a CBS promo for ""Saddam Week""; a box of fish sticks and a bottle of perfume are subjected to a rare ""Will It Float?"" doubleheader; Albert Brooks promotes Finding Nemo and pretends to complain about his woes.
Episode 131 : Megan Mullally, Marilyn Manson
May. 08,2003
During Mailbag, Biff answers yet another question about his headset by unsuccessfully attempting to seduce the author of the letter; ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy) present the Top Ten; Marilyn Manson discusses painting with watercolors and later hangs out in the green room with the mothers.
Episode 130 : David Hyde Pierce, Rube Goldberg Contest Winners, Ziggy Marley
May. 07,2003
A staffer dressed as Nightcrawler from the ""X-Men"" movies tries to hail a cab, but ends up on a rickshaw; Joe Lieberman presents the Top Ten; Ziggy Marley performs ""True to Myself.""
Episode 129 : Stupid Human Tricks, Hugh Jackson, Kelly Clarkson
May. 06,2003
Dave shows off his regular coffee mug, then a mug given to him by Dr. Phil that's almost twice that size, then the new, even larger Late Show mug; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a man puts pennies up his nose with his tongue; Kelly Clarkson sings ""Miss Independent.""
Episode 128 : Kelly Rippa, Good Charlotte
May. 05,2003
Prompted by an audience member's request the week before, Pat, Steph/Monty, and a new employee throw stuff off the roof throughout the show for the first time since 1998; Dave meets Christy Smith, the first disabled contestant to appear on ""Survivor"" (she's hearing-impaired).
Episode 127 : Halle Berry, Don Rickles
May. 02,2003
Dave has Kentucky Derby announcer Dave Johnson on the phone so he can hear him say, ""…and down the stretch they come!""; the latest ""Rejected FDA Items"" include baloney playing cards; Don Rickles does stand-up.
Episode 126 : Bernie Mac, Amanda Peet
May. 01,2003
Mailbag: ""Whatever happened to the bear that mauled Alan Kalter?"" According to VH1's Where Are They Now?, the bear was fired for stealing a monitor in 1999, but he rebounded and now works in middle management for Oglivy & Mather. Dave invites the bear in to take a bow, and he runs over towards Alan in a frightening pose, then backs off and walks offstage. Also, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert A. Caro presents the Top Ten.
Episode 125 : Charlize Theron, Sue Johanson, Minus 5 with Wilco
April. 30,2003
An Iraqi Republican guard that bears more than a passing resemblance to a dazed Calvert walks by Dave right after the monologue; Dave attempts to make ""Wash it, gas it, give me the keys"" his new catchphrase; Lily Chin (the world's fastest crocheter) makes Dave half of a sweater; The Minus 5 and Wilco join together to perform ""The Town That Lost Its Groove Supply.""
Episode 124 : Ellen DeGeneres, John Malkovich
April. 29,2003
Sam Moore sits in again; Carmen Rasmussen of ""American Idol"" presents the Top Ten; John Malkovich promotes his new clothing line.
Episode 123 : Ashton Kutcher, Jack Hanna
April. 28,2003
Due to today's weather, Dave raises the temperature inside the theater from 53 to 57 degrees; Dave comments on the Iraqi playing cards, then points out that Mickey Rooney is the 8 of diamonds; Jack Hanna brings two emus and an oryx (an African antelope) onstage.
Episode 122 : Anthony LaPaglia, Brian Regan, The Exies
April. 17,2003
Dave congratulates cameraman Dave Dorsett on fifty years in the biz; during Mailbag, a viewer asks why Dave doesn't throw stuff off the roof anymore, resulting in a flashback where Paul and his office supplies are thrown onto 53rd Street; The Exies perform ""My Goddess.""
Episode 121 : Michael Douglas, Todd Rundgren
April. 16,2003
Dave shows footage of chaos on the streets of Baghdad that bears that striking resemblance to West Side Story; a man balancing a burning bowling ball participates in ""Is This Anything?""; Todd Rundgren performs ""Hello, It's Me"" (a song he would perform on the show again later that year).
Episode 120 : Tom Brokaw, Tom Russell & Nanci Griffith
April. 15,2003
Dave announces that the Late Show (and not CNN) has the legal rights to a screen caption that reads ""Showdown: Syria""; Tony Mendez gets scolded by Daddy for abbreviating ""Dr. Phil's Words of Wisdom"" to ""Dr. Phil's Words of W"" on a cue-card; a woman who lost her luggage at JFK Airport participates in the new Hello Deli game ""What's Your Problem?"" (and she loses).
Episode 119 : Jane Krakowski, Jim Boeheim, Pete Yorn
April. 14,2003
Dave reminds us that his 56th birthday was on Saturday, but he claims it was really his 34th and CBS aged him; Dave tells a funny story about George Miller's memorial service; ""Hootie Johnson"" presents Dave with a green Masters jacket.
Episode 118 : Lisa Marie Presley, Jamie Kennedy
April. 09,2003
Dave and Paul wonder openly what to ask Lisa Marie Presley, who is on the show tonight to promote her first solo album. Later in the show, she sings ""Lights Out.""
Episode 117 : Adam Sandler, The Folksmen
April. 08,2003
Dave shows a clip of Les Moonves on last night's episode of The Practice; Dave warns Steph/Monty to not ask the monkey question, but she does anyway; The Folksmen (stars of the film ""A Mighty Wind"") perform ""Old Joe's Place.""
Episode 116 : Hilary Swank, Jimmie Walker
April. 04,2003
Mailbag: ""Does Alan Kalter really have a twin?"" Dave points out that he does have a brother named Rick, but Alan interrupts with a chin rub. Apparently, Big Red recently discovered he has a twin sister, Denise. After catching up on lost time at a local restaurant, Alan and Denise go to his place and make out.
Episode 115 : High-Jumping Dogs, Vin Diesel, Bo Diddley
April. 03,2003
After admitting that his medicine is making him bloated, Dave loosens his belt for all the world to see; during Biff's annual visit to Yankees Spring Training, he and Hideki Matsui recreate Abbott & Costello's ""Who's On First?"" routine; ten members of an Air Force base in Alaska present the Top Ten; Bo Diddley and the Debby Hastings Band performs ""Who Do You Love.""
Episode 114 : Helen Hunt, Jeremy Suarez, Cory Branan
April. 02,2003
Dave shows footage of Donald Rumsfeld unintentionally flipping the bird at a press conference, and later he chats with adolescent ""Bernie Mac Show"" star Jeremy Suarez.
Episode 113 : Colin Farrell, Rosanne Cash
April. 01,2003
""I have to be here tonight,"" Dave utters in the monologue, ""I'm out of sick days."" An ""Incredible Dog Challenge"" sponsored by Purina Dog Chow has been postponed by the weather, but that doesn't stop George Clarke from welding a metal garbage can.
Episode 112 : Billy Crystal, Michael Barimo
March. 31,2003
Dave returns from a month-long hiatus and makes fun of his health problems. He also shows an old ""Tonight Show"" clip as a tribute to the late, great George Miller.
Episode 111 : Luke Wilson, Kelly Preston, Taye Diggs, Hilary Burton, Seether
March. 26,2003
Luke Wilson brings up a story about how he told his Old School co-stars Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn he was hosting the Late Show. He was surprised by how unimpressed they were, as they also filled in for Dave. Later in the show, Seether performs ""Driven Under.""
Episode 110 : Bill Cosby, Andrew Firestone, Clark Tery, Sofia Vergara, The DA
March. 25,2003
In a bizarre running gag, Bill Cosby pretends to be so senile that a substitute cue-card boy introduces all of tonight's guests; Hilton Ruiz, Spaceman Paterson, Steve Berrios, and Andy Gonzales all sit in lieu of a temporary depleted band tonight (only Paul, Sid and Bruce bothered to show up); Sofia Vergara promotes Chasing Papi; the D4 performs ""Get Loose.""
Episode 109 : Paul Schaffer, Bob Dole, Connie Nielsen, Jeff Foxworthy, Cat Power
March. 24,2003
Paul fills in for Dave, lamenting in song about the big shoes he has to fill; Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five fills in for Paul, who later sings the band's hit ""Because""; indie rocker Cat Power makes her network television debut, and is so camera-shy she can't seem to eye contact with the audience.
Episode 108 : Bonnie Hunt, Carson Daley, Eddie Griffin, Ron Beth-Israel, Fabolous
March. 19,2003
Episode 107 : Tom Dreesen, Kiefer Sutherland, Frank Gershin, Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Music
March. 18,2003
Chicago-born comedian (and old friend of Dave's) Tom Dreseen becomes the latest fill-in host for Dave. He mentions that a fan outside the theater mistook him for Regis, then goes a spiel about his daughter's love of hip-hop. Also, lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer performs.
Episode 106 : Brad Garrett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Julie Bowen, Reggie McFadden, Lyle Lovett
March. 17,2003
Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond fame does a very Letterman-esque, one-liner heavy monologue, then mentions a recent medical mishap where his testes broke his fall. Also, Lyle Lovett sings ""Straighten Up and Fly Right.""
Episode 105 : Megan Mullally, Molly Shannon, Isaac Mizrahi, Bonnie McFarlane
March. 14,2003
Will & Grace star Megan Mullally shows a clip of her tripping as she walked onstage to accept an award at last Sunday's Screen Actors Guild awards. Later, she sings a blues number called ""Guilty.""
Episode 104 : Will Ferrell, Chris Rock, Crispin Glover, Jake Johannsen, American Hi-Fi
March. 13,2003
Will Ferrell joins fellow ""Old School"" star Vince Vaughn as a guest host on Letterman. In his monolouge, Will does his famous George W. Bush impression and serenades the absent host with his version of Kenny Rogers' ""Lady."" Later on, the up and coming rock band The American Hi-Fi performs their hit ""The Art of Losing.""
Episode 103 : Elvis Costello, Kim Cattrell, Eddie Izzard, Mitch Hedberg
March. 12,2003
Episode 102 : Vince Vaughn, Rosie Perez, Geri Halliwell, Dwayne Kennedy, Paul Simon
March. 11,2003
Guest host Vince Vaughn charms the audience and hits on Rosie Perez.
Episode 101 : Whoopi Goldberg, Jessica Lange, Dave Chappelle, Andy Vistola, Ben Harper
March. 10,2003
Whoopi Goldberg (a former talk-show host in her own right) is the latest to fill in for Dave during his extended bout with shingles. She starts the monologue by announcing that ""tonight's show is in color,"" and then points out that the CBS Orchestra was once again the house band of last weekend's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Also, comedian Andy Vastola makes his network television debut.
Episode 100 : Regis Philbin, Charles Grodin, Susan Lucci, Greg Giraldo, Kathleen Edwards
February. 28,2003
Regis fills in for Dave, who has now been diagnosed with shingles; Greg Giraldo does stand-up; Kathleen Edwards sings ""Hockey Skates.""
Episode 99 : John McEnroe, Tom Arnold, Eric Ripert, Todd Barry, Jason Mras
February. 27,2003
Tennis great John McEnroe fills in for Dave, whose condition has not improved; Fred Schnieder of The B-52's fills in for Paul, whom, according to Bones Malone, has an appointment with Dr. Phil; John and Tom Arnold help Eric Ripert make Black Pepper and Cognac Shrimp.
Episode 98 : Bruce Willis, Dan Rather, Carmen Electra, Brian Kiley
February. 26,2003
Dave's worsening eye infection puts him on the bench indefinitely, so scheduled guest Bruce Willis fills in for Daddy. Amongst tonight's highlights: Bruno and George Clarke duct tape plastic sheets on the backdrop; the ""Lean Mean EZ CD Opening Machine"" (a sledge hammer) is demonstrated; Paul interviews Bruce, then Bruce sits in with the band on harmonica; John Mayer performs ""Why Georgia.""
Episode 97 : Stupid Human Tricks, Sharon Osborne, Norah Jones
February. 25,2003
Dave mentions that he woke up this morning with a swollen eye, then hypothesizes that it's either an irritation, infection or inflammation; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a man juggles and removes his shirt at the same time; Norah Jones is presented with a Grammy© made out of lunch meat.
Episode 96 : Steve Martin, Foo Fighters
February. 24,2003
Dave mentions that Paul and Alan were involved with last night's Grammy Awards; Rupert asks ""non-surviving Survivor"" Janet Koth if there was any hanky-panky in the Amazon (but of course); Steve Martin shows (bogus) clips of some of his less memorable appearances on the Late Show, including dangling a baby off a third-floor balcony.
Episode 95 : Jeff Daniels, Lynne Cox, Steven Wright
February. 21,2003
Solomon Burke sits in; during Mailbag, Dave points out that a nudist-friendly Kinko's has opened nearby, while ""police chief"" Bill DeLace complains that Dave and Harold Larkin have run the bleeding-neck gag into the ground; Dave chats with Lynne Cox, who swam a mile to Antarctica in near-freezing water.
Episode 94 : Champion Turkey Callers, Marg Helgenberger, The Flaming Lips
February. 20,2003
In honor of tonight's Turkey Calling Champions, Dave has a swig of Wild Turkey bourbon; ""Biff Henderson's America"" makes a stop in Palomar Mountain, California, where he stands out on a ledge yelling out names of 50's-era wrestlers for an echo; The Flaming Lips perform ""Do You Realize?""
Episode 93 : Kevin Spacey, Reggie Miller
February. 19,2003
Amongst the ""New Catalogs"": Crate & Barrel (with new barrel-sized crates), Starbucks Coffee by Mail, and something called ""International Monkey."" Also, Kevin Spacey does impressions of Elton John and Johnny Carson, while Alan threatens the sound engineer after a (supposed) gaffe on last night's show.
Episode 92 : Vince Vaughn, Sarah Vowel, Beck
February. 18,2003
A guy whose flight from LaGuardia to Atlanta was delayed by snow sits in with the band; Mayor Bloomberg presents the Top Ten; Alan wants Dwight the Troubled Teen to shovel snow.
Episode 91 : Dr. Phil, Beck
February. 17,2003
Throughout the night, Steph/Monty measures the accumulated snowfall on the roof of the theater; Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip presents the Top Ten; Dr. Phil makes his first-ever appearance on the Late Show, and it appears that he can take a joke; Beck performs ""Lost Cause.""
Episode 90 : Kate Winslet, Dennis Regan, Rufus Wainwright
February. 14,2003
Dave talks to ""Michael Jackson"" (actually Gerard) during CBS Mailbag. Later, comedian Dennis Regan rants about marriage.
Episode 89 : Kid Scientists, Kurt Russell
February. 13,2003
Steph/Monty is dressed in a kimono for ""Know Your Current Events""; Dave mentions that Dr. Phil will be on Monday, and he plans to open up a serious can of whoop-ass; Homer Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) presents the Top Ten.
Episode 88 : Queen Latifah, Colin Quinn, Lou Reed
February. 12,2003
Episode 87 : Amy Brennamen, Nate Erwin, Vince Gill
February. 11,2003
Throughout the night, Steph/Monty shops at 21 on 52nd Street.
Episode 86 : Matthew Broderick, Tony Bennett & k.d. Lang
February. 10,2003
Alan is dressed as Saddam Hussein, claiming he's just trying to do his part; throughout the night, show dogs from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show walk around the theater; Pat Farmer drinks paint; at the end of the show, Kenny Sheehan sneaks in disguised as a beagle.
Episode 85 : Brendan Fraser, Kids in The Hall, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo, Kim Wilson
February. 07,2003
During Mailbag, Dave shows a clip from the upcoming CBS drama ""CSI: Lancaster, PA""; the Kids in the Hall comedy troupe performs a skit about women's problems; Paul's Friday-night homage to James Brown is returned as the Godfather of Soul delivers his cape.
Episode 84 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Brokaw, The Pretenders
February. 06,2003
Episode 83 : Kelsey Grammer, Michael Tong, B.B. King and Shemeika Copeland
February. 05,2003
Upon showing off a fake invitation to Colin Powell's address to the United Nations, Dave starts singing a Paul Anka song; Alan hits on the wife of Hans Blix, and then later learns that he has just been fired and replaced.
Episode 82 : Matthew McConaughey, John Gruden, The Roots
February. 04,2003
Episode 81 : Show #1944Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna
February. 03,2003
Dave congratulates Frank Comito upon the birth of his daughter; Biff reports from Super Bowl XXXVII; a capybara (a large rat) sits on Kate Hudson's head and eats a banana, with due thanks to Jack Hanna.
Episode 80 : Bonnie Hunt, John Witherspoon
January. 24,2003
Mailbag: George Clarke has learned to speak Italian: ""Imgana cuccia nutsoff."" Also, fertile make-up maven Michele O'Callaghan provides a cape for Paul's Friday night breakdown.
Episode 79 : Ellen DeGeneres, Zwan
January. 23,2003
In a new, experimental segment, reporter Penny Crone contributes a ""Local News Update of the Night""; Dave admits that his friends are getting sick of ""Is This Anything?"", but he keeps on doing it anyway; Zwan performs ""Honestly.""
Episode 78 : Tina Fey, Jonathan Ames, Johnny Marr & The Healers
January. 22,2003
Alan's hair has now turned green; Paul tries to spin a ball on a parasol like the lady who appeared in tonight's ""Is This Anything?"", but fails miserably; Tina Fey promotes the Saturday Night Live (Super Bowl) Halftime Special.
Episode 77 : Regis Philbin, John C. Reilly
January. 21,2003
It's so cold outside, Alan's hair has turned a light shade of blue, but it turns out to be a Clairol® mishap. Also, Dave bids farewell to longtime comic foils Mujibur and Sirajul by giving them a Hoover Steamvac vacuum cleaner, and Regis talks football.
Episode 76 : Simon Cowell, Topher Grace, Vienna Teng
January. 20,2003
Osama praises ""Kangaroo Jack"" for his contempt for the infidels; Steph/Monty reviews the aforementioned movie, then makes a daring Super Bowl prediction (Bucs by 26!); ""Dwight the Troubled Teen"" (an Asian woman) vividly expresses his hatred of Alan.
Episode 75 : Joan Rivers, Kathleen Edwards
January. 17,2003
Mailbag: ""Who do you consider to be your best friend from the Late Show?"" Paul responds to this question by performing an original song dedicated to his best friend in the whole wide world, the man who changed his life for the better for the last twenty-one years, boom operator Al Norwood.
Episode 74 : George Clooney, Soundtrack of Our Lives
January. 16,2003
CBS won't stop airing their 30-second eulogy to the ""late, great"" Dave; Dave shows a promo for the upcoming Survivor: Jihad, then wishes a happy birthday to an audience member.
Episode 73 : Sandra Bullock, Marv Albert
January. 15,2003
Dave shows a bogus eulogy by the network commemorating yesterday's big anniversary; Sandra Bullock promotes Two Weeks Notice; Dave asks Biff to check the weather outside, and watches as several penguins waddle through Broadway.
Episode 72 : Claire Danes, Bob Sarlatte
January. 14,2003
Dave announces that today is the 3rd anniversary of his quintuple bypass, and upon mentioning this, Regis interrupts the jokes to give Dave a quick check-up. ""You're screwed,"" Regis proclaims. Throughout the night, Dave reflects on the bypass, claiming he ran five miles six weeks after the bypass. Near the end of the show, Dave tells former announcer Bob Sarlette that his cholesterol is a healthy 46.
Episode 71 : Jimmy Kimmel, Simon Baker
January. 13,2003
Dave talks football, while Jimmy Kimmel promotes his upcoming talk show on ABC.
Episode 70 : Andy Richter, Rich Hall
January. 10,2003
Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for the mother of all reality shows, ""Bachelorette Millionaire Boat Survivor Race Factor Idol."" He also tries to make sense out of ""Rael"" (Gerard), a Quebecois cult leader who supposedly cloned the first human earlier this week. After revealing the first cloned baby is really a dog, he rebounds with ""Rael's Pigskin Pick of the Week.""
Episode 69 : Renee Zellweger, Chuck Barris
January. 09,2003
Ten members of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Afghanistan present the Top Ten. The soldier who presents #6 proposes to his girlfriend, who accepts via telephone. Also, today's ""Late Show Fun Fact"" reveals that Wink Martindale once beat a ""Tic-Tac-Dough"" contestant with his bare hands.
Episode 68 : Merv Griffin, Interpol
January. 08,2003
The shirtless father and son from that White Sox-Royals game in 2002 are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Merv Griffin promotes his autobiography; Interpol performs ""PDA.""
Episode 67 : Richard Gere, Chris Elliott
January. 07,2003
Dave discusses his experiences with shampooing over the years, and announces that earlier today he inadvertently conditioned before shampooing. Lo and behold, there's absolutely no difference! Also, Chris Elliott makes his twentieth-odd triumphant return to the Late Show.
Episode 66 : Michael Caine, George Foreman
January. 06,2003
Dave shows a copy of George Foreman's new book, followed by a ""Michael Caine Grill""; Stephanie dances like her unnamed ex-boyfriend to the band playing Rod Stewart's ""Do You Think I'm Sexy?""; Michael Caine promotes The Quiet American.
Episode 65 : Isabella Rossellini, Mort Sahl
December. 27,2002
Episode 64 : Ashton Kutcher, Jason Kidd
December. 26,2002
During ""Is This Anything?,"" a man swallows a neon light sword. Dave and Paul agree that this is something, but only because of the danger involved.
Episode 63 : Liv Tyler, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
December. 20,2002
Osama Bin Laden wishes Dave a merry christmas via video greeting card; Gerard Mulligan has something to say to Al Gore during ""CBS Mailbag;"" an annual tradition continues as Jay Thomas tries to knock the meatball of the Late Show Christmas Tree.
Episode 62 : Tom Hanks, Phish
December. 19,2002
George Clarke takes a bath in the ""Will It Float?"" tank; the sixteen stars of ""Survivor: Thailand"" present the Top Ten; Phish performs ""All of These Dreams.""
Episode 61 : Denzel Washington, Daniel Bouloud
December. 18,2002
Greg Adams of The Tower of Power horn section sits in; Osama and his sidekick sing Christmas carols; Dave reads Daniel Boloud's cookbook.
Episode 60 : Drew Barrymore, Rod Stewart
December. 17,2002
Osama and his half-awake sidekick sing ""We Wish You a Merry Christmas."" Also, Dave ponders, ""How Many Guys In Santa Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?"" By the end of the show, there are 19 Santas with beards, 5 without facial hair, and one guy dressed up as Superman standing in the shop.
Episode 59 : Catherine Zeta-Jones, Coldplay
December. 16,2002
Dave repeatedly shows a ""60 Minutes"" clip showcasing Lesley Stahl's unique facial movements; as they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul decorate the Late Show Christmas Tree; Coldplay performs ""In My Place""; the giant meatball on the tree falls apart.
Episode 58 : Natasha Richardson, Mike Birbiglia, David Gray
December. 13,2002
Dave waxes philosophy: ""I believe there isn't a man, woman, or child who doesn't enjoy a lovely beverage."" Also, comedian Mike Birbiglia makes his network television debut.
Episode 57 : Allison Janney, Martin Scorsese
December. 12,2002
During ""KYCE,"" a cop attempts to punch Dave; Allison Janney plugs ""The Hours.""
Episode 56 : Nia Vardalos, Barry Sonnenfeld
December. 11,2002
Throughout the night, Biff attempts to build an IKEA bookshelf in the theater lobby. Despite using only the Swedish instructions and claiming ""I can't build s***,"" the bookshelf is completed by the end of the show.
Episode 55 : Jason Alexander, Ryan Adams
December. 10,2002
Episode 54 : Jennifer Lopez, Sum 41
December. 09,2002
A giant rat knocks over the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center; during ""Stephanie Birkett, Official Pollster,"" Dave's assistant asks a man on the street if Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is gay; Sum 41 performs ""Still Waiting.""
Episode 53 : Liza Minnelli, Jann Karam
November. 29,2002
During Mailbag, Dave mentions that he's been a very good boy this year and that he wants a John Deere riding mower for Christmas. Also, comedian Jann Karam talks about her boyfriend.
Episode 52 : Amy Sedaris, The Strokes
November. 28,2002
For Thanksgiving, Marv Albert sits at Dorothy's kitchen table, eagerly anticipating one of her world-famous pies. Also, The Strokes perform ""Someday.""
Episode 51 : Ray Romano, Jurassic 5
November. 27,2002
Dave rants about a false alarm on a New York City blizzard; amongst the potential bestselling gifts for Christmas is a futuristic clock that tells the time one hour in the future; Bill DeLace presents ""Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Supermarket.""
Episode 50 : George Clooney, Jack Hanna
November. 26,2002
Production staff member Eddie Valk tries to answer the question, ""Can a Guy in a Turkey Suit Hail a Cab?"" Apparently not. Later, Steph/Monty grills George Clooney about his nude scene in the film ""Solaris.""
Episode 49 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, Audioslave
November. 25,2002
Lisa Kudrow promotes ""Analyze That"" while Audioslave brings the house down (almost literally) with a scorching rendition of ""Cochise.""
Episode 48 : Harry Connick Jr., Larry Miller
November. 22,2002
During Mailbag, a viewer asks if Biff ever takes off his headset. Dave spins the query by asking what he listens to on those things. Biff then removes the headset and puts it up to the boom microphone. We can hear the opening theme and intro of Jay Leno's show. Biff quickly adds, ""I only listen to the monologue.""
Episode 47 : Ice Cube, Cast of Hairspray
November. 21,2002
Dave points out that a doctor in England recently did an autopsy for a paying audience. Cut to George Clarke, in the boiler room, who by coincidence is also conducting an autopsy... on a chicken. George is unable to determine the cause of death, but the corpse sure is tasty!
Episode 46 : Adam Sandler, Pussycat Dolls
November. 20,2002
Adam Sandler expresses a desire to hang out with Dave. Also, the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe performs with special guest Carmen Electra.
Episode 45 : Shania Twain, Cristiano da Matta
November. 19,2002
Dave asks Harold Larkin if he watched the Lenoid Meteor Shower last night. He then opens the exit next to the stage, where, with the magic of green-screen, the moon explodes. Also, Shania Twain sings ""I'm Gonna Getcha Good!""
Episode 44 : Kevin James, matchbox 20
November. 18,2002
The entire audience for tonight's show is from Schoharie, New York. In honor of his generosity, the street that goes to the local sewer plant has been renamed ""David Letterman Lane."" Also, ""Biff Henderson's America"" visits Schoharie, the mayor of the village presents the Top Ten, and matchbox twenty performs ""Disease.""
Episode 43 : Al Gore, Pearl Jam
November. 15,2002
CBS Mailbag: A viewer asks, ""How would New York City be different if you were mayor?"" We then go outside to where two police officers are cracking down on a parking violator. His punishment? He has to sit in the Late Show audience.
Episode 42 : Maggie Gyllenhaal, Pearl Jam
November. 14,2002
During a timeline of a day in the life of Saddam Hussein, we learn that Iraqi People Weekly has named him ""Sexiest Man Alive"" for the tenth straight year. Also, Pat and Kenny read another Oprah transcript, this time with Kenny playing an overexcited Goldie Hawn.
Episode 41 : Barbara Walters, Joe Pantoliano
November. 13,2002
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits sits in; Joe Pantoliano plugs his new book; amongst the potential bestsellers coming out this Christmas: More Advice I Pulled Out of My Ass by Dr. Phil.
Episode 40 : Kelly Ripa, Emmitt Smith, Missy Elliott
November. 12,2002
Dave apologizes to his Broadway neighbors for setting off fireworks the previous night; Dave points out that in Europe, the name of Eminem's new movie is ""12.875 Kilometer""; Missy Elliott performs ""Work It.""
Episode 39 : Robin Williams, Emily Proctor
November. 11,2002
Steph/Monty analyzes the recent election; Robin Williams promotes his ""Live on Broadway"" CD; ten astronauts present the Top Ten.
Episode 38 : Brittany Murphy, Al Lubel
November. 08,2002
During Mailbag, James Jackson ""Biff"" Henderson ""answers"" a question about his name by standing around with the Hi-Ho girls; Dave points out that this his 1900th episode on CBS, give or take a special; legendary TV director and fashion model Hal Gurnee brings Paul his cape.
Episode 37 : Kid Inventors, Tom Brokaw, The Wallflowers
November. 07,2002
Dave accuses Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson of letting the expressway thing go through, and then makes an ultimatum. Later, a ""Kid Inventor"" from Tampa demonstrates her ""Easy Fill Garbage Bag System.""
Episode 36 : Julianne Moore, Grant Paulsen, Blind Boys of Alabama
November. 06,2002
Dave shows (bogus) footage of Bill Clinton accepting the nomination for a third term in office; Julianne Moore plugs ""Far From Heaven""; 14-year-old sports journalist Grant Paulson gives his two cents about current events.
Episode 35 : Stupid Human Tricks, Sean Hayes, Willie Nelson & Ryan Adams
November. 04,2002
During ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a couple from Chicago switches underwear with each other without taking off their clothes; former Mets manager Bobby Valentine presents the Top Ten; Sean Hayes of ""Will & Grace"" fame plugs the TV biopic ""Martin & Lewis.""
Episode 34 : Don Rickles, Jim Gaffigan
November. 01,2002
During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke explains why breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while Dave has an exclusive interview with ""Lizzie Grubman"" (actually Gerard Mulligan). Later, Dave welcomes his old buddy Don Rickles.
Episode 33 : Jerry Seinfeld, Foo Fighters
October. 31,2002
Amongst this year's ""New Halloween Costumes:"" Dr. Phil, a ""Marlboro Grocery Check-Out order divider,"" and a trio of Saddam Hussein doubles. Plus, ten drill instructors present the Top Ten, Jerry Seinfeld comments on terrorism, and Foo Fighters perform ""All My Life.""
Episode 32 : Warren Zevon
October. 30,2002
It's a somber and bittersweet night as Dave brings out longtime friend Warren Zevon as his only guest. Zevon was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the second half of the episode is just him performing. -- heystu
Episode 31 : Salma Hayek, Tori Amos
October. 29,2002
Intuitive Deborah Lynn ready for another dismal failure in ""Psychic Sandwich""; Dave looks at a Cooking Light magazine for some unexplained reason; Salma Hayek promotes ""Frida.""
Episode 30 : Bonnie Hunt, Christina Aquilera
October. 28,2002
Steph/Monty asks ""Survivor 5"" loser Robb Zbacnik two very interrogating questions: 1. ""How did you find the weather in Thailand?"" 2. ""Did you see or touch any monkeys?"" Also, Anaheim Angels pitcher Scott Spiezio presents the Top Ten via satellite, Bonnie Hunt surprises Dave by wearing glasses during her interview; Christina Aguilera sings ""Beautiful.""
Episode 29 : P. Diddy, Eddie Brill
October. 18,2002
During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke receives a mint-flavored flu shot, and we learn where the blue index cards go after each show (the furnace). Later, Late Show warm-up comedian Eddie Brill does standup.
Episode 28 : Samuel L. Jackson, Santana & Michelle Branch
October. 17,2002
According to Dave, scientists have discovered a massive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Head carpenter Harold Larkin is good enough to open the side stage door so we can have a look. The black hole sucks Harold's pants off. Later, Alan professes his love for the Anaheim Angels' Rally Monkey.
Episode 27 : Rudolph Giuliani, Naomi Watts
October. 16,2002
Dave walks around during the monologue; Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame) sits in; a giant rat flies over New York City; Naomi Watts promotes ‘The Ring.""
Episode 26 : Thandie Newton, Faith Hill
October. 15,2002
Dave announces he's been named the 17th-most-powerful person in show business; Don Rickles' torso is the supposed mystery scan on the ""Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge""; Faith Hill discusses her five-year-old daughter's love of Aerosmith.
Episode 25 : Debra Messing, Pink
October. 14,2002
Dave shows a newspaper ad from Indy for the Dancers Showclub, instructing guests to take 12B off the ""Dave Letterman Expressway."" He thanks them by promoting the nudie club near the end of the show. Also, Pink sings ""Family Portrait.""
Episode 24 : Johnny Knoxville, Ron White
October. 11,2002
During CBS Mailbag, someone asks ""Who is the smartest person on the Late Show staff?"" Dave points out that Late Show Film Coordinator Rick ""Shecky"" Scheckman is very well-read. George Clarke interrupts to make his case, but Dave isn't buying it. Shortly afterwards, George picks up an armload of library books, then drops them from a window onto Shecky on the street. Shecky kicks the bucket.
Episode 23 : Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi
October. 10,2002
America's fastest-growing whoop-tee-do, ""Stump the Band,"" has the CBS Orchestra so excited that Paul is doing his horrible Carnac impression again. Later, Michelle Pheiffer promotes ""White Oleander.""
Episode 22 : Charles Barkley, Franco Zeffirelli, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
October. 09,2002
Tonight's desk time begins with trouble. A housefly is buzzing Dave, then lands on a guest chair. Dave takes a swat at it and declares ""Late Show"" a no-fly zone. Later, George Clarke is caught consuming glue.
Episode 21 : John McCain, David Sedaris
October. 08,2002
A recurring joke for the night (which involved an ice ball called Quaoar) is botched when Harold Larkin disappears; Senator John McCain plugs his new book ""Worth the Fighting For""; David Sedaris stands at a little podium and reads one of his hilarious essays.
Episode 20 : Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
October. 07,2002
53rd Street is the stage for the Purina® Dog Chow diving competition; Dave has choice words for Don Hewitt, who disliked a ""60 Minutes"" joke from last friday's show; Dave shows ""Rejected FDA Items"" such as Elmer's® glue with ten essential vitamins and minerals, ""Goat-umms®,"" and Tums® Spicy Jalapeño; Steph/Monty takes a plunge into the doggie water.
Episode 19 : David Arquette, Todd Lynn
October. 04,2002
Dave says he is feeling ""bilious,"" and that he will be going to an anger management course in Pennsylvania this weekend; during CBS Mailbag, Kenny professes his love to Pat on an episode of ""Trading Spaces""; Jimmy Fallon offers Paul a cape for his weekly breakdown.
Episode 18 : Edward Norton, John Mayer
October. 03,2002
Dave contacts Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson's office via telephone, and his assistant tells him that renaming the I-465 is a possibility. Later, John Mayer sang ""Your Body is a Wonderland.""
Episode 17 : Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic
October. 02,2002
Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlifter.
Episode 16 : David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne
October. 01,2002
Dave reminds the nation that he still definitely wants I-465 (the interstate around Indianapolis) named David Letterman Expressway, then announces that tomorrow he plans to offer the mayor of Indianapolis an enormous bribe to get the wheels turning. Later, Avril Lavigne sings ""SK8ER BOI.""
Episode 15 : Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker
September. 30,2002
Dave hollers about being the only person in the entire building who wasn't invited to a staff fondue party for Mary Barclay; billards champ Jeanette ""Black Widow"" Lee does a few trick shots; Patricia Heaton and Murray Walker promote their autobiographies.
Episode 14 : Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn
September. 27,2002
Dave announces that he has ""nitrogen narcosis."" Later, during CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin recalls his harrowing experience of being stuck in an elevator for three hours... with Regis!
Episode 13 : Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit
September. 26,2002
Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.
Episode 12 : Reese Witherspoon, Juan Montoya, India.Arie
September. 25,2002
During the annual ""New for Fall"" segment, Alan's hair changes color. Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Harvey Keitel.
Episode 11 : Jack Hanna, Tom Cavanagh, Civil War Reenactment
September. 24,2002
In observance of an incedent that occured at a White Sox-Royals game the previous week, two shirtless drunks beat the crap out of Alan. Later, a Civil War battle is awkwardly recreated on 53rd Street.
Episode 10 : Bruce Willis, Eve
September. 23,2002
After watching Oprah win the Bob Hope Award at last night's Emmys; Dave demands to win it in 2003; Dave gives Barbara Gaines a kiss for her heartfelt speech at last night's ceremony (five-peat!); Biff visits the set of ""CSI: Miami.""
Episode 9 : Megan Mullally, Rich Hall
September. 13,2002
Dave announces that any cell phones that go off during the taping will be smashed with a hammer; ""Dr. Phil"" (Gerard) tells Dave that he's deeply insane; Rich Hall comments on ""Hollywood's Nicest Couple.""
Episode 8 : Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson
September. 12,2002
Dave announces the show can no longer be seen in Mexico City; Dave introduces Network Time Killers such as ""Korean Soap Opera Clip of the Night"" and ""Anton Fig's Beret of Mystery""; a dry wall joint sealer is tonight's mystery gadget on ""What the Hell Is It?""
Episode 7 : Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith
September. 11,2002
Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clinton.
Episode 6 : Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful
September. 10,2002
Dave introduces the man that supposedly punched David Wells; Rupert's Paul Shaffer sandwich beats Europa Cafe's basil chicken sandwich in a taste contest; ""Dr."" Bill DeLace addresses the West Nile Virus.
Episode 5 : John McEnroe, Piper Perabo, Queens of the Stone Age
September. 09,2002
Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie ""SwimFan,"" then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.
Episode 4 : Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon
September. 06,2002
During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks how Biff chose where to go during his summer tour. Biff responds by thanking ""Rand"" and ""McNally,"" who turn out to be a couple of much younger women that he's sleeping with.
Episode 3 : Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves
September. 05,2002
Steph/Monty is on the roof with binoculars, looking for Bon Jovi performing in Times Square. Later, another one of Dave's assistants applies sunscreen on our weary voyeur.
Episode 2 : Jeff Goldblum, George Miller
September. 04,2002
Dave shows a promo for Al Jazzera's new show ""Afghani Idol;"" Dave calls Paul a half-wit, then apologizes several times; George Miller comments on frozen cryogenics and asks, ""What if the person froze to death?""
Episode 1 : Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen
September. 03,2002
Dave mentions that a street is being named after Paul in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Later, Dave plays ""How Many Guys in Alien Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?""
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