Series

Late Show with David Letterman

Name: Late Show with David Letterman
Genre: Talk, Comedy
Released: 1993
Rating: 6.5

1993TV-PG22 seasons★ 6.5

Talk · Comedy

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

Writer: David Letterman

Episodes

1
Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
2004-08-23
Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""
2
Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
2004-08-24
Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""
3
Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
2004-08-25
""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.
4
Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
2004-08-26
5
Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
2004-08-27
A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.
6
Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
2004-08-30
Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.
7
Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
2004-08-31
8
John McCain, Tom Russell
2004-09-01
9
Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
2004-09-02
10
Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
2004-09-03
Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
11
National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
2004-09-06
Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""
12
Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
2004-09-07
At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""
13
Martin Short, Alan Jackson
2004-09-08
""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.
14
Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
2004-09-09
Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""
15
Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
2004-09-10
Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.
16
John Kerry, Green Day
2004-09-20
Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""
17
Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
2004-09-21
Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.
18
Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
2004-09-22
Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.
19
Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
2004-09-23
20
Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
2004-09-24
21
Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
2004-09-27
As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.
22
John Goodman, Tom Waits
2004-09-28
Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""
23
Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
2004-09-29
Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.
24
John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
2004-09-30
25
Richard Gere, Jason Randal
2004-10-01
CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.
26
Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand
2004-10-04
Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""
27
Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly
2004-10-05
""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.
28
Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart
2004-10-06
29
Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver
2004-10-07
""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""
30
Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld
2004-10-08
During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.
31
Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama
2004-10-11
32
Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon
2004-10-12
Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""
33
Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson
2004-10-13
Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?
34
Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader
2004-10-14
35
Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan
2004-10-15
""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.
36
Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp
2004-10-18
37
Jude Law, Ricky Gervais
2004-10-19
38
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta
2004-10-20
Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.
39
Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone
2004-10-21
""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.
40
Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee
2004-10-22
Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.
41
Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas
2004-11-01
Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""
42
Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton
2004-11-03
Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.
43
Rosie Perez, Steven Wright
2004-11-04
""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.
44
Al Franken, Kristin Bell
2004-11-05
""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.
45
Tom Hanks, Nelly
2004-11-08
The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.
46
Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World
2004-11-09
47
Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming
2004-11-10
48
Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys
2004-11-11
49
Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop
2004-11-12
During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.
50
Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver
2004-11-15
51
Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
2004-11-16
Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.
52
Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
2004-11-17
53
Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
2004-11-18
Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""
54
Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
2004-11-19
55
Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
2004-11-22
56
Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
2004-11-23
A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.
57
Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
2004-11-24
In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""
58
Natalie Portman, John Mayer
2004-11-25
Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.
59
Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
2004-11-26
During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.
60
Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
2004-11-29
Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.
61
Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
2004-11-30
62
Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
2004-12-01
63
Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
2004-12-02
""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""
64
Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
2004-12-03
65
Jim Carrey, Ashanti
2004-12-13
As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""
66
Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
2004-12-14
67
Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
2004-12-15
Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.
68
Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
2004-12-16
""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.
69
Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
2004-12-17
70
Bill Murray, Kaki King
2004-12-20
71
Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
2004-12-21
72
Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
2004-12-22
Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.
73
Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
2004-12-23
74
Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
2005-01-03
Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""
75
Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
2005-01-04
76
Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys
2005-01-05
77
Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears
2005-01-06
78
Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco
2005-01-07
A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""
79
Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King
2005-01-10
80
Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight
2005-01-11
81
Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks
2005-01-12
Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.
82
Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance
2005-01-13
83
Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler
2005-01-14
Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.
84
Jack Hanna, Teri Polo
2005-01-17
Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.
85
Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol
2005-01-18
86
Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
2005-01-19
87
Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie
2005-01-20
""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""
88
Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush
2005-01-21
""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.
89
Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson
2005-01-31
Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""
90
Debra Messing, Peyton Manning
2005-02-01
91
Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
2005-02-02
92
Elton John, Eva Mendes
2005-02-03
93
Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith
2005-02-04
94
Will Smith, Tom Brady
2005-02-07
95
Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down
2005-02-08
Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""
96
David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day
2005-02-09
97
Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler
2005-02-10
98
Paris Hilton, Bill Burr
2005-02-11
During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.
99
Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law
2005-02-14
100
Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble
2005-02-15
101
Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs
2005-02-16
102
Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos
2005-02-17
103
Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz
2005-02-18
104
Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt
2005-02-21
Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).
105
Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon
2005-02-22
Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""
106
Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes
2005-02-23
Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.
107
John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
2005-02-24
108
Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray
2005-02-25
""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates. Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.
109
The Rock, Solomon Burke
2005-02-28
Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.
110
Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards
2005-03-01
""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.
111
Vin Diesel, Amos Lee
2005-03-02
2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.
112
Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery
2005-03-03
113
Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo
2005-03-04
Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.
114
Ashton Kutcher, Al Green
2005-03-14
115
Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops
2005-03-15
116
Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes
2005-03-16
Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.
117
Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani
2005-03-21
Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.
118
Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age
2005-03-22
Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""
119
P. Diddy, Erika Christensen
2005-03-23
""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.
120
Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane
2005-03-28
121
Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio
2005-03-29
122
Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs
2005-03-30
123
Denzel Washington, Faith Evans
2005-03-31
An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.
124
Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen
2005-04-01
Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.
125
Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley
2005-04-05
126
Show #2345
2005-04-06
Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""
127
Show #2346
2005-04-11
Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""
128
Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal
2005-04-12
129
David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne
2005-04-13
One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?"" Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.
130
Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey
2005-04-14
131
Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris
2005-04-15
A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.
132
Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman
2005-04-25
133
Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor
2005-04-26
Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.
134
Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem
2005-04-27
135
Paris Hilton, Jo Frost
2005-04-28
136
Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill
2005-04-29
Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.
137
Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert
2005-05-02
Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.
138
Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg
2005-05-03
139
Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna
2005-05-04
140
Luke Wilson, Kasabian
2005-05-05
Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""
141
Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan
2005-05-06
Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.
142
Will Ferrell, Robert Plant
2005-05-09
143
Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen
2005-05-10
144
Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino
2005-05-11
145
Billy Crystal, Garbage
2005-05-12
146
Samuel L. Jackson, Sting
2005-05-13
147
Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band
2005-05-16
148
Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild
2005-05-17
Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
149
Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan
2005-05-18
150
Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat
2005-05-19
151
David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey
2005-05-20
152
Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
2005-05-23
153
Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers
2005-05-24
154
Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
2005-05-25
155
Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas
2005-06-06
Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.
157
Russel Crowe, Paul Anka
2005-06-08
Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
158
Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds
2005-06-09
Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
159
Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo
2005-06-10
Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
160
Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters
2005-06-13
Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
161
Show #2380
2005-06-14
Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
162
Show #2381
2005-06-15
Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
163
Show #2382
2005-06-16
BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
164
Show #2383
2005-06-17
Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
165
Show #2384
2005-06-20
Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.
166
Show #2385
2005-06-21
Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
167
Show #2386
2005-06-22
Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
168
Show #2387
2005-06-23
Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
169
Show #2388
2005-06-24
Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.
170
Show #2389
2005-06-27
Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
171
Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers
2005-06-28
Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
172
Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning
2005-06-29
Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
173
Jennifer Connelly/Eels
2005-06-30
Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
174
Episode #12.174
2005-07-01
Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
175
Show #2394
2005-07-18
176
Show #2395
2005-07-19
177
Show #2396
2005-07-20
178
Show #2397
2005-07-21
179
Show #2398
2005-07-22
180
John Cusack/The All-American Rejects
2005-07-25
181
Show #2400
2005-07-26
182
Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann
2005-07-27
Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
183
Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette
2005-07-28
184
Show #2403
2005-07-29
185
Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black
2005-08-01
186
Show #2405
2005-08-02
187
Show #2406
2005-08-03
188
Show #2407
2005-08-04
189
Show #2408
2005-08-05
190
Show #2409
2005-08-08
191
Show #2410
2005-08-09
192
Show #2411
2005-08-10
193
Show #2412
2005-08-11
194
Show #2413
2005-08-12