Late Show with David Letterman (1993) Season 16

Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with World

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16x01 Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard

02 September, 2008 8:00 am

Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.

16x02 Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky

03 September, 2008 8:00 am

Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.

16x03 Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy

04 September, 2008 8:00 am

Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."

16x04 John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle

05 September, 2008 8:00 am

John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.

16x05 Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman

08 September, 2008 8:00 am

Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.

16x06 Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble

09 September, 2008 8:00 am

Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests. Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!

16x07 Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James

10 September, 2008 8:00 am

Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.

16x08 Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna

11 September, 2008 8:00 am

Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.

16x09 Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais

12 September, 2008 8:00 am

Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.

16x10 Bill Clinton, Chris Rock

22 September, 2008 8:00 am

Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.

16x11 Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon

23 September, 2008 8:00 am

Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."

16x12 Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

24 September, 2008 8:00 am

16x13 Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

25 September, 2008 8:00 am

16x14 Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

26 September, 2008 8:00 am

16x15 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

29 September, 2008 8:00 am

16x16 Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

30 September, 2008 8:00 am

16x17 Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius Rucker

01 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x18 Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams

02 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x19 Brian Williams, Tim Robbins

03 October, 2008 8:00 am

Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.

16x20 Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders

06 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x21 Debra Messing and John Carter

07 October, 2008 8:00 am

Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."

16x22 Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy

08 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x23 Bill Murray, Beck

09 October, 2008 8:00 am

Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."

16x24 Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed

10 October, 2008 8:00 am

Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."

16x25 Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot

13 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x26 Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler

14 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x27 Martin Short, Marv Albert

15 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x28 Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo

16 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x29 Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana

17 October, 2008 8:00 am

16x30 Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad

27 October, 2008 7:00 am

Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.

16x31 Regis Philbin, James Taylor

28 October, 2008 7:00 am

Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.

16x32 Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams

29 October, 2008 7:00 am

Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.

16x33 Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend

30 October, 2008 7:00 am

"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."

16x34 Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel

31 October, 2008 7:00 am

Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.

16x35 Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais

03 November, 2008 8:00 am

Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!

16x36 Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga

05 November, 2008 8:00 am

Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

16x37 Ben Stiller, Q-Tip

06 November, 2008 8:00 am

Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!

16x38 Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley

07 November, 2008 8:00 am

Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."

16x39 Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift

10 November, 2008 8:00 am

Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.

16x40 Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys

11 November, 2008 8:00 am

Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."

16x41 Russell Brand, Charlie Haden

12 November, 2008 8:00 am

Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

16x42 Bruce Willis, Sia

13 November, 2008 8:00 am

Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.

16x43 Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger

14 November, 2008 8:00 am

A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."

16x44 Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign

17 November, 2008 8:00 am

Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!

16x45 Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash

18 November, 2008 8:00 am

With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."

16x46 Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone

19 November, 2008 8:00 am

Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!

16x47 Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond

20 November, 2008 8:00 am

Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.

16x48 James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz

21 November, 2008 8:00 am

James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!

16x49 Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West

24 November, 2008 8:00 am

Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.

16x50 Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.

25 November, 2008 8:00 am

Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

16x51 Teri Hatcher, Ludacris

26 November, 2008 8:00 am

Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.

16x52 Denis Leary, John Mayer

27 November, 2008 8:00 am

Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!

16x53 Tom Arnold, Faith Hill

28 November, 2008 8:00 am

Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."

16x54 Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit

08 December, 2008 8:00 am

Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!

16x55 Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson

09 December, 2008 8:00 am

Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.

16x56 Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III

10 December, 2008 8:00 am

Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.

16x57 Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver

11 December, 2008 8:00 am

Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.

16x58 Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman

12 December, 2008 8:00 am

In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.

16x59 Adam Sandler

15 December, 2008 8:00 am

Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!

16x60 Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy

16 December, 2008 8:00 am

Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.

16x61 Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene

17 December, 2008 8:00 am

Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.

16x62 Will Smith, Of Montreal

18 December, 2008 8:00 am

Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.

16x63 Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis

19 December, 2008 8:00 am

Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.

16x64 Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren

22 December, 2008 8:00 am

Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.

16x65 Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love

23 December, 2008 8:00 am

Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."

16x66 Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger

26 December, 2008 8:00 am

Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.

16x67 Kate Hudson, Glasvegas

05 January, 2009 8:00 am

Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.

16x68 Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley

06 January, 2009 8:00 am

Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."

16x69 Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River

07 January, 2009 8:00 am

Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.

16x70 Kate Winslet, Marv Albert

08 January, 2009 8:00 am

Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.

16x71 Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman

09 January, 2009 8:00 am

Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.

16x72 Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi

12 January, 2009 8:00 am

Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.

16x73 Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker

13 January, 2009 8:00 am

Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.

16x74 Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band

14 January, 2009 8:00 am

Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.

16x75 Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill

15 January, 2009 8:00 am

Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.

16x76 Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event

16 January, 2009 8:00 am

Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.

16x77 Brian Williams, Ben Kweller

26 January, 2009 8:00 am

16x78 Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew Bird

27 January, 2009 8:00 am

16x79 Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW

28 January, 2009 8:00 am

16x80 Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band

29 January, 2009 8:00 am

16x81 Mary Hicks, the Gaslight Anthem

30 January, 2009 8:00 am

16x82 Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Martin

02 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x83 Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins

03 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x84 Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt

04 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x85 Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne

05 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x86 Dakota Fanning, Keith Alberstadt, Beirut

06 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x87 Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal

09 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x88 The crew of US Airways “Miracle On The Hudson” Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards

10 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x89 Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton

11 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x90 Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & Simpson

12 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x91 Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt Nathanson

13 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x92 Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel

16 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x93 Bonnie Hunt, M. Ward

17 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x94 Donald Trump, Antony and the Johnsons

18 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x95 David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam Moore

19 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x96 Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia Copeland

20 February, 2009 8:00 am

16x97 Katie Couric, U2

02 March, 2009 8:00 am

16x98 Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2

03 March, 2009 8:00 am

16x99 Dr. Phil McGraw, U2

04 March, 2009 8:00 am

16x100 Jon Stewart, U2

05 March, 2009 8:00 am

Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!

16x101 Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2

06 March, 2009 8:00 am

16x102 Russell Brand, Jack Hanna

09 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x103 Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, Razorlight

10 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x104 Tom Brokaw, An Horse

11 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x105 Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr.

12 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x106 Will Ferrell, Cursive

13 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x107 Nicolas Cage, Rachel Maddow

16 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x108 Julia Roberts, Bell X1

17 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x109 Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest Mouse

18 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x110 Hugh Laurie, Bloc Party

23 March, 2009 7:00 am

After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony this past weekend, than explains all the obstacles he faced on the way to the courthouse; an update on George Clarke and the Late Show Weight Loss Challenge; Hugh Laurie plugs Monsters vs. Aliens; Sarah Paulson does impressions; Bloc Party performed "One Month Off."

16x111 Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies

24 March, 2009 7:00 am

Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; tonight on "At Home with the Madoffs," Bernie and Ruth watch TV; Mary Tyler Moore plugs her autobiography and shares an embarassing story about Ed Asner; Blake Lively talks about her maltipoo; White Lies performed "To Lose My Life."

16x112 Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones

25 March, 2009 7:00 am

16x113 Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele

30 March, 2009 8:00 am

16x114 Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull

31 March, 2009 8:00 am

16x115 Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagne

01 April, 2009 8:00 am

Following the monologue, two goons walk off with Tony, claiming he's been adopted by Madonna; in lieu of Biff, Andy Kindler makes the annual trip to Yankees Spring Training; champion grocery-bagger Francisco Palacios puts Dave to shame in a face-off; Marg Helgenberger talks about her first job; Ray LaMontagne performed "You Are The Best Thing."

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