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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 189 : Tommy Franks, Greg Giraldo
August. 06,2004
Episode 188 : Gerard Mulligan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jessica Simpson
August. 05,2004
Dave bids farewell to longtime writer Gerard Mulligan with a sitdown interview and a clip montage heavy on NBC-era footage.
Episode 187 : Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard
August. 04,2004
Michael Bearden and Anton continue to fill in for Paul, prompting Dave to ask Anton how Paul would respond to some of his comments tonight; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer determines the length of a "New York Minute" but ends up getting robbed and beaten instead; "Tom Ridge" (Gerard) discusses homeland security, then breaks into song; Tom Cruise promotes Collateral.
Episode 186 : Bill Clinton, Natalie Merchant
August. 03,2004
Former President Clinton discusses a wide variety of topics with Dave, then signs a copy of his book for Harry. Also, Natalie Merchant performs "Sally Ann."
Episode 185 : Pamela Anderson, Al Franken
August. 02,2004
The guest chairs are replaced and Dave's desk has been altered; during "Who Asked For It?" an audience member vaporizes himself; Pamela Anderson brags about having sex without dating.
Episode 184 : Rosie Perez, Greg Giraldo
July. 30,2004
Anton (still filling in for Paul) plays "Will It Float?" for the first time; Rosie Perez tells a funny story about an actor who spits when he speaks; Alan Kalter asks Dave to talk about his latest love of his life, then gets beaten up by the women's brother.
Episode 183 : Natalie Portman, Ambulance LTD
July. 29,2004
Biff tries unsuccessfully to interview Michael Moore; Natalie Portman talks about sleeping with her dog Charlie; Ambulance Ltd. performs "Primative."
Episode 182 : Bob Newhart, 213 with Snoop Dogg
July. 28,2004
A remarkably ornery Dave attempts to apologize to Regis via telephone but hangs up on him, then answers every question on CBS Mailbag with a resilient "who cares?" Also, Bob Newhart discusses the statue built in honor of him in Chicago and then does a fairly decent impression of Dr. Henry Kissinger.
Episode 181 : John McEnroe, Zach Braff
July. 27,2004
With the Olympics approaching, Dave reminds the audience that he's on steroids; a standby audience member calls up Regis and tells him to shove it; Biff makes his second report from Boston; Dave scratches his chin in a borderline-offensive manner.
Episode 180 : Holly Hunter, US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team
July. 26,2004
Episode 179 : Brittany Murphy, Paula Poundstone
July. 23,2004
An audience member from Cincinnati suspends a grape in air by blowing on it; Dave comments on Krispy Kreme's new doughnut shake, followed by a fake ad for Burger King's new liquid Whopper; Britney Murphy and Dave pinky-swear; troubled comedienne Paula Poundstone jokes about her time in detox.
Episode 178 : Matt Damon, Carmelo Anthony, The Hives
July. 22,2004
We watch news footage of Pete Rose's restaurant being looted of everything except a Late Show t-shirt; while addressing the Sandy Berger controversy, Dave unwittingly spits on Tony; The Hives perform "Walk Idiot Walk."
Episode 177 : Sharon Stone, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July. 21,2004
Episode 176 : Halley Berry, Maria Mena
July. 20,2004
In honor of the 35th anniversary of the moonwalk, it's time for a new game at Hello Deli called "Would You Like to Plant a Flag on the Moon?" Rupert brings in a contestant from Yukon, Oklahoma, and Dave gives her a hard time about it.
Episode 175 : Denzel Washington, Jim Rome
July. 19,2004
Dave gloats over Rahal/Letterman Racing's visit to the White House earlier in the day; three stagehands attempt to smear a camera lens with sunscreen from 90 feet above street level; Denzel Washington promotes The Manchurian Candidate.
Episode 174 : Julianna Marguiles, Bob Sarlatte, Ashlee Simpson
July. 16,2004
Audience Show & Tell: Dave chats with a meteorologist from Connecticut who was once mentioned on "Know Your Current Events." Also, Dorothy celebrates her 83rd birthday with a Dave stand-in and a refrigerator full of Red Bull and vodka.
Episode 173 : Cedric the Entertainer, Laird Hamilton
July. 15,2004
Episode 172 : Hilary Duff, Jonathan Ames
July. 14,2004
Dave compares President Bush to Porky Pig; during Mailbag, a young, fairweather Letterman fan is thrown out of the theater; Hilary Duff promotes A Cinderella Story.
Episode 171 : Will Smith, Jet
July. 13,2004
Dave continues to discuss motorcycles; Alan's baseball commentary is interrupted by the return of that guy who used to beat the daylights out of him several years back; to prove some sort of point, Will Smith sticks his butt in Dave's face.
Episode 170 : Kristin Davis, Ali G
July. 12,2004
In the debut edition of "Where They Would Have Gone For Their Summer Vacation," Biff tells Dave that Charles Bronson would've gone to Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut; Jeopardy! super-contestant Ken Jennings presents the Top Ten; Dave admits to Kristen Davis that he was "watching hard" while viewing Sex & the City reruns on TBS.
Episode 169 : Christina Applegate, David Sedaris
July. 02,2004
The musical talents of Paul, Felecia, and Bruce are laid to waste once more on "Stump the Band"; "Fat Spider-Man" (George Clarke) presents a remote Top Ten; David Sedaris reads an except from his new book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.
Episode 168 : Will Ferrell, Dashboard Confessional
July. 01,2004
Two lumberjacks compete against each other out on 53rd Street, while Will Ferrell shows Dave a home movie of his four-month-old "baby" (a sports car).
Episode 167 : Ethan Hawke, Jon Heder
June. 30,2004
Dave turns on the hose-cam again, shooting water at unsuspecting passersby; during Mailbag, Dave shows footage from the new Spiderman movie (actually the classic 60's cartoon) of Doc Ock torturing Spidey with a clip from the Late Show; Jon Heder promotes Napoleon Dynamite.
Episode 166 : Keira Knightly, Joseph Wilson
June. 29,2004
A husband and wife combo plays the "Late Show Bill Clinton Memoir Challenge," in which they must find the name "Monica" in his new book within thirty seconds. Later, Pat and Kenny recreate Oprah's recent interview with the former president.
Episode 165 : Piedmont Bird Callers, Kirsten Dunst, Chris Robinson
June. 28,2004
Dave admits that after spending all weekend watching documentaries about building motorcycles, he wants a hog for himself. At the end of the show, Dave forms a motorcycle "gang" with Paul, Dave Dorsett, and Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes.
Episode 164 : Bonnie Hunt, Dylan Moran
June. 25,2004
"Know Your Current Events" is played for the first time in over six months; Dave spills coffee on his lap, and Paul suggests hydrogen peroxide to clean it off; "Dwight the Troubled Teen" breaks character to remind people not to download illegally.
Episode 163 : Kid Inventors, Shawn Wayans, Secret Machines
June. 24,2004
During a "New Products" segment, Dave sinks his teeth into some charcoal briquets, which he swallows with mouthwash. Also, The Secret Machines (in their TV debut) perform "Now Here to Nowhere."
Episode 162 : David Alan Grier, Britton Keeshan, the Von Bondies
June. 23,2004
Episode 161 : Kevin Kline, Nicole Richie
June. 22,2004
Dave announces that he and Paul will be in this weekend's Gay Pride parade; past contestant Jennie Ford plays "Super Trump or Monkey;" Ken Griffey, Jr. presents the Top Ten; Nicole Richie (reality star and adopted daughter to Lionel Richie) tells Dave how she conquered heroin addiction.
Episode 160 : Larry Brown, Sean Hayes, Phish
June. 21,2004
Throughout the night, George Clarke eats fish sticks on the roof to honor a certain band performing on the marquee; for the third night in a row, Dave shows (well-edited) footage of a guy cheating on Jeopardy; Phish performs "Scents and Subtle Sounds" and unwittingly stops traffic in the process.
Episode 159 : Michael Moore, Jennifer Hawkins, Los Lobos
June. 18,2004
Michael Moore discusses his infamous speech at the 2003 Oscars and promotes Fahrenheit 9/11; Dave tries on Miss Universe's sash and tiara; Los Lobos performs "Charmed."
Episode 158 : Vince Vaughn, Margaret Cho
June. 17,2004
Episode 157 : Chauncey Billups, Dana Carvey, Wilco
June. 16,2004
Episode 156 : Ben Stiller, Beastie Boys
June. 15,2004
To further promote Popeye's Green Beans, Dave and Paul eat Popeye's chicken and give fun facts; Ben Stiller attempts to break windows across the street with a dodge-ball, but ends up falling off the building.
Episode 155 : Paris Hilton, Patti Scalfa
June. 14,2004
Dave shows us another photo of Harry; Paris Hilton discusses The Simple Life and her now-infamous sex tape; Patti Scialfa (Mrs. Bruce Springsteen) performs "23rd Street Lullaby."
Episode 154 : P. Diddy, Jim Gaffigan
June. 11,2004
Jim Gaffigan comments on married life and becoming a father for the first time. Also, Paul Anka delivers Paul's cape for this Friday night James Brown homage, then in honor of the retirement of the long-standing gag, performs a parody of "My Way."
Episode 153 : Matthew Broderick, Jamie Cullum
June. 10,2004
In honor of his death earlier that day, Paul and the band performs Ray Charles' "What'd I Say"; Dave sends Matthew Broderick outside to get hosed with water; jazz pianist Jamie Cullum performs "All at Sea."
Episode 152 : Buddy Rice, Christopher Walken, Kid Rock
June. 09,2004
Dave and Paul have a heated discussion over who would win a fight- "badass" Kid Rock or "nerves of steel" Buddy Rice; during Mailbag, Biff goes to Wisconsin to help out a law student, and ends up smashing a bottle over the kid's head; Dave tries on a racing helmet given to him by 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice.
Episode 151 : Bette Midler, David Tidmarsh
June. 08,2004
In honor of one of tonight's guests (a spelling bee champ), Dave mentions that the most commonly used word in the English language is "biscuit"; a new game called "Cicada/Secada" is botched by Rupert's revealing of the game-board; Bette Midler promotes The Stepford Wives and discusses the joy of bowling.
Episode 150 : Bill Murray, P.J. Harvey
June. 07,2004
Dave brags about his Indy 500 win last week; Alan's recap of the first game of the NBA Finals turns into a striptease; Bill Murray announces that he's now moonlighting as a circus clown, wearing an outfit to prove it.
Episode 149 : Andy Dick, Bob Woodward
May. 28,2004
A 1 1/2 pound Porterhouse steak is subjected to "Will It Float?" and despite Dave's scientific argument that a dead animal would more than likely float in water, the meat sinks. Also, Bob Woodward discusses his new book and recent interview with George Bush.
Episode 148 : Darrell Hammond, blink-182
May. 27,2004
Dave announces that he's had another falling-out with CBS, which may or may not give him the justification to mock the network again; hundreds of sailors walk onstage for "Is This Anything?"; Darrell Hammond performs his best impressions, plus a new imitation of Senator John Kerry.
Episode 147 : Mandy Moore, Nate Erwin, Counting Crows
May. 26,2004
Mailbag: Steph/Smitty/Gunther is dressed up as Rahal/Letterman racer Buddy Rice; the upcoming cable channel "Logo" declares the Late Show "the gayest show on television;" Dave is interrupted by "Gerry the Cicada" Mulligan, who attempts to dance the Lambada. Later, Gerry is invited back onstage to eat actual cicadas with Dave, Paul and bug expert Nate Erwin.
Episode 146 : Dennis Quaid, Velvet Revolver
May. 25,2004
Dave congratulates Sid McGinnis on becoming a grandfather; karate expert Leif Becker attempts to break 500 boards in a minute, but ends up tying his personal record of 415; ten NBA legends present the Top Ten; for the fourth show in a row, the credits roll over footage of Alan presenting flowers to an unknown woman.
Episode 145 : Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne
May. 24,2004
Dave's stand-in is still waiting for his cue; Dave demands to hear the airplane and Cold Mountain SFX again; the stars of The Sopranos perform the Top Ten; Nicole Kidman makes her first appearance on the show in three years.
Episode 144 : Ellen DeGeneres, The Strokes
May. 21,2004
Dave claims he has a rare form of tuberculosis, and that a Dave stand-in is waiting backstage for when the time comes; Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl reports from her apartment in Brooklyn to discuss a recent leg injury; Gary Mintz fills in for Kiva during "Will It Float?"; The Strokes perform "The End Has No End."
Episode 143 : Kate Hudons, Outkast
May. 20,2004
Episode 142 : Kiefer Sutherland, Incubus
May. 19,2004
Dave gives Steph/Monty/Smitty another weird nickname ("Gunther") while baseball star Randy "Big Unit" Johnson presents a perfect game-themed Top Ten.
Episode 141 : Charlie Sheen, Jack Hanna
May. 18,2004
Chef Emil Castillo makes a $1000 frittata (read: omelet), and when completed, Dave smothers it with ketchup; Dave pays tribute to Tony Randall, who passed on that morning; Dave resolves a tickle in his throat with a bottle of Tanqueray.
Episode 140 : Antonio Banderas, Alanis Morrisette
May. 17,2004
Episode 139 : Amy Sedaris, Modest Mouse
May. 14,2004
A special edition of the show taped in the middle of the night. Dave arrives on horseback; vermin expert Robert Sullivan searches for rats; Dave shows footage of Eric Stangel trying to call Bob Borden from his apartment/hotel room; ten nighthawks present the Top Ten; Amy Sedaris takes a tour of her West Village neighborhood.
Episode 138 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Hugh Jackman
May. 13,2004
Episode 137 : John McCain, Tom Dreesen
May. 12,2004
Episode 136 : David Hyde Pierce, David Byrne
May. 11,2004
Episode 135 : Amber Brkich, Regis Philbin, Black-Eyed Peas
May. 10,2004
Dave announces that motorcyclist "Johnny McCoy" will be performing a very dangerous and complicated stunt out on 53rd Street, but it ends up getting cancelled; Dave makes Jerry play the airplane SFX again; it turns out Johnny McCoy can't even ride a motorcycle; Dave, Regis, and Paul weigh themselves.
Episode 134 : Kelsey Grammar, Orchestra Baobob with Trey Anastasio and Dave Matthews
May. 07,2004
Ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy and Gerard as "Betty Lou Roberts") present the Top Ten, and later the faux mother of Julia Roberts delivers Paul's cape.
Episode 133 : Diving Dogs, Tina Fey, Morgan Spurlock
May. 06,2004
Episode 132 : Kate Beckinsale, Sue Johanson
May. 05,2004
Episode 131 : Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Adam Brody
May. 04,2004
Nobel Economics Prize winner Robert Mundell tells "Yo Mama" jokes; a woman off the street pretends to be in an earthquake with Rupert; Survivor All-Stars loser Shii-Ann Huang presents the Top Ten.
Episode 130 : Stupid Pet Tricks, David Spade, Loretta Lynn & Jack White
May. 03,2004
Episode 129 : Hillary Clinton, The Roots
April. 30,2004
An audience member turns her hand 360 degrees; Hillary Clinton discusses her husband's book and the war in Iraq; The Roots perform "Don't Say Nuthin'."
Episode 128 : Kelly Ripa, Jennie Finch
April. 29,2004
The theater audience is given the option of either having Tom Hanks drop by or watch stock footage of a camel on skis. Dave claims the camel tape won. Also, Dave thinks he's addicted to Bexstra, claiming "the inside of me itches."
Episode 127 : Julianne Moore, Robert Klein, Todd Rundgren
April. 28,2004
Dave announces that he's going to be "more dynamic," resulting in spasm-like movements by him and Paul; to accompany Steph/Monty/Smitty dressing as Amelia Earhart for Mailbag, Dave repeatedly orders to hear airplane SFX inbetween letters; Julianne Moore tells Dave what it's like to kiss Barbara Walters.
Episode 126 : Andy Richter, Davy Rothbart, Mary Chapin Carpenter
April. 27,2004
Dave declares that the new mission statement for the Late Show will be "We are here for you. We'll make things better." Also, Rupert hosts the debut edition of "Stop the Pump," a game involving pumping fuel at a gas station on the corner of 44th and 10th in Manhattan.
Episode 125 : Megan Mullally, Eli Manning, Diana Krall
April. 26,2004
al-Qaeda takes responsibility for Derek Jeter's batting slump; Dave resurrects his two favorite Cold Mountain sound clips; stuntman "Magic Brian" eats a lightbulb.
Episode 124 : Phil Mickelson, Kathryn Morris, Patti Smith
April. 16,2004
Phil Mickelson brags about his victory at the 2004 Masters; James Lipton delivers Paul's cape.
Episode 123 : David Duchovny, Chris Russo
April. 15,2004
In the "season finale" of "Trump or Monkey?," a dancer from the musical Hairspray wins an alleged trip to Acapulco; David Duchovny discusses his son's linguistic skills; after getting bumped twice in the last year, NYC sportscaster Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is finally grilled by Dave.
Episode 122 : Amy Sedaris, Damien Rice
April. 14,2004
Mailbag: After noticing that a letter-writer misspelled his name, Paul comes with a homonym for his moniker, resulting in a rival homonym from Biff. Also, Dave kisses a donkey, while Ruben Stoddard presents the Top Ten.
Episode 121 : Chris Rock, The Upside Down Act
April. 13,2004
Biff makes his annual trip to Spring Training, where he for the second year in a row, he and Hideki Matsui perform Abbott & Costello's "Who's on First?" routine; Jerry turns Dave upside down to preview Kai Leclerc's gravity-defying juggling act; "Dwight the Troubled Teen" makes another visit to Alan's booth.
Episode 120 : Billy Crystal, Alex Rodriguez
April. 12,2004
Alan brings a video of celebrity well-wishers for Dave's 57th birthday (just a tape of a fleeing Regis); it's "More With Les," as Dave phones up CBS-TV head honcho Les Moonves; Billy Crystal plugs his new children's book; "A-Rod" chats, then jacks a few balls with Dave on 53rd Street.
Episode 119 : Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway, Usher
April. 07,2004
Episode 118 : Bruce Willis, Renee Askins
April. 06,2004
The Top Ten list is now sponsored by rake-attack.com, while Bruce Willis shows off his new, stealthy, Trump-style hairpiece.
Episode 117 : Tyler Crotty, Michael Imperioli, Jim Gaffigan
April. 02,2004
Audience Show & Tell: a husband and wife tandem demonstrates a neat trick involving a yo-yo and a shiny quarter. Also, Dave chats with Tyler Crotty, the tired pre-teen who has been at the center of a minor controversy on the Late Show for the last week. For appearing on the show, Dave gives Tyler several cans of Red Bull. Also, very tall man(Paul Olkowski) gives Dave a one arm hug before he shows a "glory day" highlight from 12 years ago when he sank a full-court shot on ESPN.
Episode 116 : The Rock, Liz Phair
April. 01,2004
A minor controversy that started earlier in the week is resolved by a very apologetic CNN anchorwoman (see recap). Also, Dave congratulates Craig Kilborn on five years at CBS.
Episode 115 : Johnny Knoxville, Sahr Singh, The Walkmen
March. 31,2004
Episode 114 : Matthew Perry, Lou Reed
March. 30,2004
After weeks of shilling their product, Dave finally receives a thousand Schick Quattro razors in the mail, then promises to give them out to the audience. Unfortunatly, Gaines and Laurie Diamond tell Dave that the staff has already taken their fair share of the razors. Later in the show, he compensates by having Rupert, the Hi-Ho girls, and a British guy giving candy and razors to the audience.
Episode 113 : Janet Jackson, John Mayer
March. 29,2004
Throughout the night, Columbia University professor and 1999 Nobel laureate in economics Dr. Robert Mundell tells lame redneck jokes; Bill DeLace presents another hidden-camera remote Top Ten; Janet Jackson is grilled at length by Dave on her "wardrobe malfunction" at this year's Super Bowl.
Episode 112 : Ricky Gervais, Blondie
March. 24,2004
Mailbag: George Clarke's attempt at surgically losing weight is thwarted when some guy steals his clothes. Also, Blondie performs "Good Boys."
Episode 111 : Jamie Foxx, Al Franken
March. 23,2004
All-American basketball player Andre Barrett throws various items off the roof, aiming towards a basketball hoop at ground level, the misses the basket on all six chances. Also, Al Franken promotes his upcoming liberal-friendly radio network.
Episode 110 : Tom Hanks, N.E.R.D.
March. 22,2004
Cold opening: Tom Hanks gives Harry Letterman an Oscar, and Dave accepts it on his behalf. Later, the Ladykillers star gives the absentee infant a $50 savings bond, while Congressman Dennis Kucinich presents the Top Ten.
Episode 109 : Courtney Love
March. 17,2004
Episode 108 : Kate Winslet, Bruce McCall, The Vines
March. 16,2004
After two weeks of plugging their product, Dave shows a single Shick Quattro razor the company sent, and reads a very peculiar letter to Gaines from someone in the company; the Top Ten is now sponsored by myheadhurts.com; Canadian satirist Bruce McCall promotes his new book; The Vines perform "Ride."
Episode 107 : Jim Carrey, Steve Winwood
March. 15,2004
Dave points out that for the nineteenth year in a row, the WMDB/CBS Orchestra will be the house band for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies; Dave and Les Moonves chat via telephone; Jim Carrey and Dave attempt a "talk show without talk" that only lasts about 47 seconds.
Episode 106 : Charles Grodin, Chloe Pang
March. 05,2004
Twelve-year-old piano prodigy Chloe Pang plays Bach's "Goldberg Variations." Dave is almost brought to tears by the performance, declaring it one of the show's best.
Episode 105 : Viggo Mortensen, Sting, Bill Murray
March. 04,2004
Dave announces that he's on steroids, then shows before-and-after photos to prove his point; Biff goes on a cruise; the outside cam finds Bill Murray lying in the gutter, a desperate and broken man; "Oprah" (Pat Farmer) interviews "Beyonce" (Kenny Sheehan).
Episode 104 : Ben Stiller, Robert Rudolph and The Family Band
March. 03,2004
During Mailbag, Biff goes to bed with a guy named Cameron Diaz; George Clarke fills in for Anna Jack on hula hoop; Alan admits to a $1000-a-week addiction to Vicodin; Robert Randolph and the Family Band brings the house down with "Going In The Right Direction."
Episode 103 : Turkey Callers, Julia Stiles, Jessica Simpson
March. 02,2004
National Turkey Calling champs are trotted out; Ryan Seacrest presents the "Top Ten Catch Phrases Ryan Seacrest Rejected Before 'Seacrest Out!'" (via satellite); Julia Stiles visits; Jessica Simpson sings.
Episode 102 : Anne Heche, Cee-Lo
March. 01,2004
The studio audience votes Dave off the show, so Gaines orders Paul to take over during "Survivor Loser." When Dave reappears during Paul's interview with Richard Hatch, Paul goes to a commercial. Later, a miffed (and naked) Hatch walks into the backdrop during Anne Heche's visit.
Episode 101 : Bill Cosby, Toby Lightman
February. 27,2004
On "Audience Show & Tell," Dave make his contribution to an audience member's collection of gum chewed by celebrities; "Will It Float?" sinks a tray of billiard balls; Bill Cosby does stand-up; Lou Reed capes; Toby Lightman sings.
Episode 100 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Tim Robbins, Evanescence
February. 26,2004
Dave shows an (bogus) political ad in which Dennis Kucinich announces he's marrying Lorenzo Lamas; in an all-dog edition of "Stupid Pet Tricks," one canine says hello to Dave; Ernest Borgnine presents the Top Ten.
Episode 99 : Diane Sawyer, Benjamin McKenzie
February. 25,2004
Stephanie/Monty/Smitty is in dentist garb (and Dave-ordered model posture) for "CBS Mailbag;" Diane Sawyer gushes over Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday party; Benjamin McKenzie ("The O.C.") visits.
Episode 98 : Edie Falco, Steven Bailey, Edie Brickell
February. 24,2004
It's "Steve and Edie" night on the Late Show: Edie Falco promotes the upcoming fifth season of "The Sopranos;" Dave meets Steven Bailey of "My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé" fame; Edie Brickell (making her first LS appearance in nearly 10 years)promotes her latest solo album.
Episode 97 : Jeff Goldblum, Norah Jones
February. 23,2004
Demolition demo (shut down by Hizzoner Bloomberg's office) on 53rd St. turns into Pat Farmer dropping stuff off the roof; Survivor loser Rob Cesternino drops by Rupert's; Jeff Goldblum visits; Norah Jones sings "What Am I To You?"
Episode 96 : Amber Tamblyn, Brian Regan, Leona Naess
February. 20,2004
During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a former White House intern; George Clarke fills in for Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl during "Will It Float?"; comedian Brian Regan comments on psychics.
Episode 95 : Gordon Geisbrecht, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nelly Furtado
February. 19,2004
Noted hypothermia expert Dr. Gordon Geisbrecht jumps into a tank of icewater to demonstrate its effects; the US Senate announces that when referring to George W. Bush, "president" will be used in quotation marks; Dave shows the audience a new photo of little Harry.
Episode 94 : Ashley Judd, Ben Harper
February. 18,2004
Mailbag: Steph/Monty/Smitty is dressed up as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., while "Senator John Kerry" (Gerard) brags about the perks of being married to the heir of a ketchup empire. Also, a Mongolian throat chanter performs on "Is This Anything?" but nobody seems all that impressed.
Episode 93 : Kelly Ripa, Lindsay Lohan
February. 17,2004
Leon Russell sits in; Dave is still fascinated by a quote from last night's film trailer ("If you need help, here I am") and repeats it several times throughout the show; Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kelly Ripa both attempt parallel parking.
Episode 92 : Stupid Human Tricks, Ray Romano, Kayne West
February. 16,2004
Dave makes fun of a new commercial, and the clip is repeated throughout the broadcast; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a man stuffs his mouth with a tennis ball; Ray Romano promotes Welcome to Mooseport.
Episode 91 : Alec Baldwin, Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue
February. 13,2004
This week's "Will It Float?" item is a box of chocolates; Alec Baldwin and Sofia Coppola visit; Kylie Minogue performs "Red Blooded Women."
Episode 90 : Bill Murray, Jermaine O'Neal
February. 12,2004
Throughout the night, the CBS Orchestra plays songs by Air Supply; Dave mentions that the continent of Australia has demanded to see that clip of the monkey washing a cat; Bill Murray gets a "Dave" tattoo on his arm.
Episode 89 : Adam Sandler, Eve
February. 11,2004
Dave tries out a new catchphrase: "Ba da boom, ba da bing." Also, Steph/Monty dresses up a 1980s-era Olympic hockey player, and Dave goes back to calling her "Smitty."
Episode 88 : Drew Barrymore, Jack Hanna
February. 10,2004
Rupert selects a 53rd Street Loser to play "What Did Merv Have For Lunch;" Drew Barrymore and Jack Hanna remain clothed during their segments.
Episode 87 : Dr. Phil, Tara Dakides, Clip of The Beatles
February. 09,2004
Dave chats with snowboarder Tara Dakides, whose accident during a demonstration on 53rd Street cancelled the taping of last Thursday's episode. Also, in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Beatlemania, Paul does an Ed Sullivan impression, while Dave shows the entire clip of the Fab Four performing for the first time in this very theater.
Episode 86 : Hilary Swank, Todd Barry, Nellie McKay
February. 06,2004
Dave recaps last night's accident on 53rd Street: snowboarder Tara Dakides slid off a landing platform and fell to the pavement. She was taken to New York's Bellevue Hospital, and was treated for injuries. The audience was informed of the incident, and taping for the evening's two shows was cancelled.
Episode 85 : Bill Belichick, Cindy Crawford
February. 04,2004
Dave mentions that water is not running in the building for the time being; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer tortures a stagehand with a George Foreman Grill; Dave shows a (bogus) clip of Barbara Walters topless.
Episode 84 : Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin
February. 03,2004
Dave announces that after 22 years on the wagon, he would like to start drinking again, but only during the show. Later, he wishes Oprah a belated happy 50th birthday.
Episode 83 : Regis Philbin, The Thrills
February. 02,2004
Dave mentions the passing of influential late night great Jack Paar; Biff introduces his annual "Biff at the Super Bowl" segment; Bill DeLace does another Top Ten remote, this time from a nearby Starbucks.
Episode 82 : Al Franken, Jake Johannsen, Phantom Planet
January. 23,2004
Al Franken comments on his trip to Iraq; Phantom Planet performs "Big Brat."
Episode 81 : Matthew Broderick, Jim Garvin
January. 22,2004
Dave shows several photos that answer the question "What's the Deal with Donald Trump's Hair?;" Howard Dean presents the Top Ten live via satellite from New Hampshire.
Episode 80 : Kristin Davis, Joe Simpson
January. 21,2004
Dave does a really bad Howard Dean impression; during Mailbag, Rupert puts a ruined slice of turkey in the soup of the day; Dave chats with a mountain climber with an epic story of survival.
Episode 79 : Ashton Kutcher, Paula Abdul
January. 20,2004
Singer-songwriter John Mayer sits in; Dave shows footage of Howard Dean's head exploding; in the latest edition of "Pat Farmer's Gaffe Alert," our favorite film-loving stagehand points out that the entire cast of Casablanca is now dead.
Episode 78 : Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Al Green
January. 19,2004
Stephanie demonstrates her ex-boyfriend's lackluster dancing abilities once more; John McEnroe does the Top Ten and promotes his new talk show at the same time; Gavin MacLeod makes a guest appearance in "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; by the end of the show, Steph, Gavin, and John are dancing together.
Episode 77 : Christina Aquilera, Gary Muledeer
January. 16,2004
During "Audience Show & Tell," a woman from Texas shows off photos of her Chinese hairless in various costumes; Dave reads a fan letter from someone whose life depends upon "Will It Float?"; Christina Aguilera sings "Walk Away."
Episode 76 : Dave Chapelle, Carmen Electra
January. 15,2004
Throughout the night, foreigners tell jokes; Dave and Paul play a new game called "Mars or Nevada?" then come to agree that it's utterly stupid; Al Roker presents the Top Ten; Carmen Electra promotes her new striptease-workout video.
Episode 75 : Bette Midler, Howie Day
January. 14,2004
Mailbag: Alan gets clobbered by an angry Irishman, George Clarke takes a shower with former basketball star Manute Bol, and Steph/Monty gives heart surgery fun facts. Also, Howie Day performs "She Says."
Episode 74 : Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins
January. 13,2004
Episode 73 : Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth
January. 12,2004
Dave goes on a rant about Jay Leno's appearance on CBS' "People's Choice Awards" home site, while Dick Gephardt presents the Top Ten.
Episode 72 : Billy Bob Thornton
January. 09,2004
It's time for another round of "Stump the Band," and as usual Paul does his Carnac schtick; ten interns present the Top Ten; Billy Bob Thornton describes his short-lived tenure as the assistant manager of a pizza parlor; The Darkness performs "I Believe In a Thing Called Love."
Episode 71 : Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard
January. 08,2004
During his interview with Nathan Lane, Dave suggests to Paul that they should perform together in the musical "The Producers." Also, Ruben Stoddard performs "Sorry 2004."
Episode 70 : Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert
January. 07,2004
Dave celebrate's Steph/Monty's birthday with a cake that reads "Happy Birthday Tammi!" Also, recent baseball Hall of Fame inductees Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley present the Top Ten.
Episode 69 : Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini
January. 06,2004
Episode 68 : Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams
January. 05,2004
Dave brings out Biff and thanks him, Paul, the USO and a variety of soldiers for making the Christmas Eve trip to Baghdad possible; in the premiere edition of "Will It Explode?" Pat Farmer throws 18 industrial-size cans of chocolate and butterscotch pudding off the roof; Parents magazine calls Dave "America's Most Moronic Father."
Episode 67 : Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love
December. 23,2003
It's the annual "Holiday Night" on the Late Show: Paul does his impersonation of Cher singing "O Holy Night;" Jay Thomas successfully dethrones the objects on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree; for the nineteenth year in a row, Darlene Love (featuring Bette Sussman and a 26-piece orchestra) performs "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)."
Episode 66 : Steve Martin, Shannon Eis
December. 22,2003
Dave mentions some strange advice his mother gave him about Harry: "Well, David, I think it would be nice if one day he joined a gang." Also, "The Kalter Brothers" sing "The Little Drummer Boy" without incident, and Steve Martin talks about the burden of being beautiful.
Episode 65 : Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews
December. 19,2003
During "Audience Show & Tell," a man recites the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in just fifteen seconds. Also, Golden Globe nominee Charlize Theron promotes "Monster."
Episode 64 : Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews
December. 18,2003
Episode 63 : Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy
December. 17,2003
During Mailbag, Dave tries to make sense out of "Saddam Hussein" (Gerard), while a reindeer takes a dump onstage. Also, Neve Campbell promotes the upcoming Robert Altman film "The Company," while Wellwater Conspiracy performs "Wimple Witch."
Episode 62 : Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine
December. 16,2003
Episode 61 : Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys
December. 15,2003
It's a Late Show mini-reunion as former Broadway merchants Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. join Rupert in decorating the Late Show Christmas Tree. Also, Dave comments on Saddam's capture, then shows Liv Tyler her Lord of the Rings action figure.
Episode 60 : Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio
December. 12,2003
Dave announces that he's been invited to appear on Oprah (at long, long last), while Julia Roberts interrogates Dave for his inability to marry the mother of his child.
Episode 59 : Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart
December. 11,2003
Episode 58 : Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld
December. 10,2003
During Mailbag, the voices in Alan's head result in the horrific demise of his precious ceramic figure collection. Also, upon reading an article in Time about Oprah's refusal to have Dave on her show, he suggests a "Super Bowl of Love" with Dr. Phil reconciling the talk show hosts.
Episode 57 : Danny DeVito, Tim Russert
December. 09,2003
Dave mentions that his son likes to suck his nose; Biff & staff decorate taxi cabs for Christmas; Danny DeVito plugs Big Fish.
Episode 56 : Matt Damon, Jack Johnson and G. Love
December. 08,2003
Rupert is almost omnipresent in the first half of the show, presenting footage of his trip to the Meadowlands for last week's Jets-Titans game, then chats with ousted Survivor Christa Hastie. Also, Matt Damon tells a story about working with Cher in his new movie, Stuck On You.
Episode 55 : Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture
November. 28,2003
Felecia makes fun of Donny Osmond during "Stump The Band;" former "Dark Angel" star Jessica Alba plugs Honey; The Rapture performs "House of Jealous Lovers."
Episode 54 : Tom Arnold, Moby
November. 27,2003
Dorothy (live via satellite) brags about her five grandkids, ranging between 32 years and one month in age, and again stumps Dave with her apple and pecan Thanksgiving pies; Bill Delace presents "Top Ten Things You Don't Want To Hear From a Guy Dressed as a Pilgrim;" Tom Arnold plugs his book, "How I Lost Five Pounds In Six Years."
Episode 53 : Mike Myers, Jay-Z
November. 26,2003
During Mailbag, Harold Larkin tries a new product, then, in honor of Thanksgiving, starts bleeding gravy; Mike Myers plugs The Cat in the Hat.
Episode 52 : Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd
November. 25,2003
Cold Opening: Tom Ridge finks on Michael Jackson. Also, Dave has yet another rant about Paris Hilton, claiming that she won't be on because a "no-good weasel, beady-eyed putz publicist" told her not to appear. "He's lower than pond scum," Dave observes, then later he calls him a nitwit and a knuckle-dragging neanderthal.
Episode 51 : Paul Newman, Clay Aiken
November. 24,2003
Biff spends a day on the campaign trail with Howard Dean; Gerard stands in for unavailable Survivor loser Rupert Boneham; Paul Newman discusses all things auto racing; Clay Aiken sings "Invisible" from his CD Measure Of A Man.
Episode 50 : Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone
November. 21,2003
Dave and Paul play "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; Dave openly wishes that Paris Hilton had not cancelled her appearance on the show next week; Robert Downey Jr. makes his first appearance on the show since early 1996; 16-year-old singer-songwriter Joss Stone performs.
Episode 49 : Wesley Clark
November. 20,2003
Ashrita "Mr. Versatility" Furman balances beer glasses on his chin on 53rd St.; eleven Playboy Playmates present the Top Ten; Dave grills General Wesley Clark about his dismissal from the Army.
Episode 48 : Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper
November. 19,2003
Episode 47 : Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked
November. 18,2003
An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs "The Cat in the Hat."
Episode 46 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett
November. 17,2003
As part of his legendary "fashion show" gag, Dave models the lining of his sportcoat; Dave tells a story involving a mother and two sons trying to hitch a taxi this morning; a timeline of Ah-nuld's first day in office as Governor of California is nothing more than a recap of all those "Meet the Governor" clips.
Episode 45 : Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne
November. 14,2003
During "Know Your Current Events," a visiting audience member from Liverpool, England is quizzed on his knowledge of Prince Charles. Later, potential Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Al Franken delivers Paul's cape.
Episode 44 : Russell Crowe, Pink
November. 13,2003
A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings "Trouble."
Episode 43 : Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton
November. 12,2003
Episode 42 : Madonna, Chris Elliot
November. 11,2003
Cold Opening: Dave compliments Madonna's latest children's book: "I like the picture of the monkey." Also, Chris Elliott introduces Dave's son Harry, who says his first words: "S***."
Episode 41 : Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah
November. 10,2003
Dave announces that Oprah gave him a gift on behalf of the new baby, only to realize that it was delivered by somebody with the same name; throughout the night, weightlifter Willie Wessels demonstrates super-human feats out on 53rd Street; Norm McDonald plugs "A Minute with Stan Hooper."
Episode 40 : Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean
November. 07,2003
An elf named Perry helps out during "Know Your Current Events"; Bert and Ernie (of "Sesame Street" fame) diss Dave; Lauren Graham talks about a recent parking ticket.
Episode 39 : Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41
November. 06,2003
Amongst the "New Catalogs": Harry & David Pre-Owned Fruit, Victoria's Secret for Monkeys, and special edition of California Style in which all the models have been groped by Arnold Schwarzenegger; Howard Stern mentions to Dave that the impersonator that regularly calls into his show is a big fan and meant no harm; Iggy Pop featuring Sum 41 perform "Little Know It All."
Episode 38 : Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett
November. 05,2003
During Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up a police officer, while Dave tries to make some sense out of "Liza Minnelli" (Gerard in fishnet stockings). Later, it is revealed that the winner of the "Guess the Name of Dave's Baby Contest" is Dave himself.
Episode 37 : Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman
November. 04,2003
Dave gives a recap of the events leading up to -- and including -- the birth yesterday of son Harry Joseph Letterman; "Indian Larry" performs motorcycle stunts on 53rd Street; Regis continues his string of appearances tied to memorable occasions; Amy Brennaman chats about the 100th episode of "Judging Amy."
Episode 36 : Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan
November. 03,2003
The 2003 NYC Marathon winners make their annual run through the studio; eliminated "Survivor 7" hopefuls Shawn Cohen (who was voted out) and Osten Taylor (the guy who quit the game) drop by Rupert's; Ashley Judd reminisces with Paul; comedian/conspiracy-theorist Richard "John Munch" Belzer visits; Sarah McLachlan performs solo at the piano; Alan moos like a cow.
Episode 35 : Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx
October. 31,2003
Amongst this year's "New Halloween Costumes": a George Foreman grill, the button on the remote control that you never use, and the "Queer Eye" fab five. Also, Rosie Perez delivers Paul's cape for his weekly, blues-induced breakdown.
Episode 34 : Eric McCormack, Dante Hall
October. 30,2003
The Slapinski Brothers, world-class jugglers, interrupt the monologue; Dave points out that Rupert was on last night's episode of "Ed"; Dante Hall of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a football on 53rd Street.
Episode 33 : Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson
October. 29,2003
Steph/Monty dresses up as an elf on a rare Wednesday CBS Mailbag; during Mailbag, Rupert takes part in his yearly tradition of watching the coleslaw change colors; Dave is so fascinated by Canadian "sexpert" Sue Johanson that he interviews her twice.
Episode 32 : Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts
October. 28,2003
Dave announces that he's been transferred to Chesterton, Indiana; on tonight's "Meet the Governor," a young Ah-nuld ogles an exotic dancer; Courtney Cox Arquette almost sings TLC's "Waterfalls;" after a one-day rain delay, a real pumpkin explodes.
Episode 31 : Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris
October. 27,2003
Paul sneezes during the monologue; the band area is remodeled; Biff makes his annual report from the World Series; a 1,030-pound pumpkin explodes (via SFX) outside.
Episode 30 : Darrell Hammond, Radiohead
October. 17,2003
For CBS Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up as a soccer player and kicks balls (poorly) into the audience. Later, Radiohead performs "2+2=5."
Episode 29 : Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver
October. 16,2003
Ten US Soldiers in Iraq present the Top Ten via satellite; Dustin Hoffman plugs "The Runaway Jury," British chef Jamie Oliver cooks some scallops.
Episode 28 : Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang
October. 15,2003
Dave congratulates Conan O'Brien on his newborn daughter; ten weightlifters present the Top Ten; noted physics professor Brian Greene tries to explain the mysteries of the universe.
Episode 27 : John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat
October. 14,2003
For the first time in several years, famed saxophonist David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave announces he's going to rehab, then demands to have some Dunkin' Donuts; John Cusack promotes Runaway Jury; 2003 Indy Car champion Scott Dixon.
Episode 26 : Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong
October. 13,2003
Pat Farmer and an army of stagehands throws a special form of confetti off the roof of the theater; Steph/Monty tells "Survivor 7" loser Burton Roberts an alleged story about a woodpecker nipping her in the butt last weekend; Halle Berry brags that Robert Downey Jr. once broke her arm.
Episode 25 : Charlie Sheen, John Mayer
October. 10,2003
During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an enlightened conversation with Dave. Later, Charlie Sheen promotes "Two and a Half Men."
Episode 24 : George Clooney, Merle Haggard
October. 09,2003
A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney plugs Intolerable Cruelty.
Episode 23 : Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton
October. 08,2003
Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; Tom Dressen talks baseball.
Episode 22 : Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming
October. 07,2003
Episode 21 : Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright
October. 06,2003
Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings "Hello It's Me;" Pat Farmer drops 20,000 ping-pong balls from the roof.
Episode 20 : Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers
October. 03,2003
During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by several people on the street. Later, Robin Williams comments on the Tour de France.
Episode 19 : Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.
October. 02,2003
Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."
Episode 18 : Tim Robbins, Sting
October. 01,2003
The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul are dumbfounded by a pitching machine in a new game called "What Is It?"; Tim Robbins plugs "Mystic River"; Pat Farmer destroys the pitching machine.
Episode 17 : Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido
September. 30,2003
It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?" Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasses, but the optical store was full of gorillas."
Episode 16 : Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic
September. 29,2003
Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave; Denzel Washington promotes Out of Time; The New York Philharmonic performs "The Marriage of Figaro" atop the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theatre building.
Episode 15 : Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast
September. 26,2003
Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."
Episode 14 : Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner
September. 25,2003
Episode 13 : The Rock, Lynne Cheney
September. 24,2003
Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooftop field goals across 53rd Street.
Episode 12 : Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello
September. 23,2003
Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.
Episode 11 : Dr. Phil, David Bowie
September. 22,2003
Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house in Montana; Dr. Phil gives Dave some parenting tips.
Episode 10 : Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel
September. 12,2003
Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing "America" and "The Boxer."
Episode 9 : Regis Philbin, Seal
September. 11,2003
Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.
Episode 8 : Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes
September. 10,2003
An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; Dave and Sharon Stone make out.
Episode 7 : Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott
September. 09,2003
Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?"; Chris Elliott comments on current events.
Episode 6 : Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*
September. 08,2003
Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #1895 tape of Warren singing "Mutineer" on October 30, 2002; Paul and the band play Warren Zevon bumper music throughout the show.
Episode 5 : Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot
September. 05,2003
Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.
Episode 4 : Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown
September. 04,2003
"CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Gerard).
Episode 3 : Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell
September. 03,2003
Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.
Episode 2 : Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon
September. 02,2003
Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."
Episode 1 : Al Franken, Grant Paulsen
September. 01,2003
Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Al Franken promotes his new book.
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