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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9x01 Show #1656
20 August, 2001 8:00 am
Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.
9x02 Show #1657
21 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x03 Show #1658
22 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x04 Show #1659
23 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x05 Show #1660
24 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x06 Show #1661
27 August, 2001 8:00 am
Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."
9x07 Show #1662
28 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x08 Show #1663
29 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x09 Show #1664
30 August, 2001 8:00 am
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
9x10 Show #1665
31 August, 2001 8:00 am
9x11 Show #1666
03 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x12 Show #1667
04 September, 2001 8:00 am
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05 September, 2001 8:00 am
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06 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x15 Show #1670
07 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x16 Show #1671
17 September, 2001 8:00 am
In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
9x17 Show #1672
18 September, 2001 8:00 am
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19 September, 2001 8:00 am
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20 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x20 Show #1675
21 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x21 Show #1676
24 September, 2001 8:00 am
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
9x22 Show #1677
25 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x23 Show #1678
26 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x24 Show #1679
27 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x25 Show #1680
28 September, 2001 8:00 am
9x26 Show #1681
01 October, 2001 8:00 am
9x27 Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan
02 October, 2001 8:00 am
9x28 Show #1683
03 October, 2001 8:00 am
During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
9x29 Show #1684
04 October, 2001 8:00 am
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
9x30 Show #1685
05 October, 2001 8:00 am
Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.
9x31 Show #1686
08 October, 2001 8:00 am
9x32 Show #1687
09 October, 2001 8:00 am
9x33 Show #1688
10 October, 2001 8:00 am
9x34 Show #1689
11 October, 2001 8:00 am
Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.
9x35 Show #1690
12 October, 2001 8:00 am
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15 October, 2001 8:00 am
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16 October, 2001 8:00 am
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17 October, 2001 8:00 am
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18 October, 2001 8:00 am
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19 October, 2001 8:00 am
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29 October, 2001 8:00 am
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30 October, 2001 8:00 am
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31 October, 2001 8:00 am
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01 November, 2001 8:00 am
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02 November, 2001 8:00 am
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05 November, 2001 8:00 am
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06 November, 2001 8:00 am
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07 November, 2001 8:00 am
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08 November, 2001 8:00 am
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09 November, 2001 8:00 am
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12 November, 2001 8:00 am
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13 November, 2001 8:00 am
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14 November, 2001 8:00 am
9x54 Steve Martin
15 November, 2001 8:00 am
Steve Martin and his singing balls. Steve shows off his talented pair.
9x55 Show #1710
16 November, 2001 8:00 am
9x56 Show #1711
19 November, 2001 8:00 am
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20 November, 2001 8:00 am
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21 November, 2001 8:00 am
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22 November, 2001 8:00 am
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23 November, 2001 8:00 am
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26 November, 2001 8:00 am
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27 November, 2001 8:00 am
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28 November, 2001 8:00 am
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29 November, 2001 8:00 am
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30 November, 2001 8:00 am
9x66 Show #1721
10 December, 2001 8:00 am
9x67 Mariah Carey
11 December, 2001 8:00 am
Mariah Carey opens up about her eventful summer and addresses rumors about her mental health
9x68 Show #1723
12 December, 2001 8:00 am
9x69 Show #1724
13 December, 2001 8:00 am
9x70 Michelle Pfeiffer
14 December, 2001 8:00 am
Guest Michelle Pfeiffer talks about being Miss California, her grocery bagging days and more.
9x71 Show #1726
17 December, 2001 8:00 am
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18 December, 2001 8:00 am
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19 December, 2001 8:00 am
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20 December, 2001 8:00 am
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21 December, 2001 8:00 am
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26 December, 2001 8:00 am
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27 December, 2001 8:00 am
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28 December, 2001 8:00 am
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07 January, 2002 8:00 am
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08 January, 2002 8:00 am
9x81 Show #1736
09 January, 2002 8:00 am
What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.
9x82 Show #1737
10 January, 2002 8:00 am
9x83 Show #1738
11 January, 2002 8:00 am
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14 January, 2002 8:00 am
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15 January, 2002 8:00 am
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16 January, 2002 8:00 am
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17 January, 2002 8:00 am
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18 January, 2002 8:00 am
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28 January, 2002 8:00 am
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29 January, 2002 8:00 am
9x91 Show #1746
30 January, 2002 8:00 am
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31 January, 2002 8:00 am
9x93 Show #1748
01 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x94 Show #1749
04 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x95 Show #1750
05 February, 2002 8:00 am
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
9x96 Show #1751
06 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x97 Show #1752
07 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x98 Show #1753
08 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x99 Show #1754
11 February, 2002 8:00 am
Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."
9x100 Show #1755
12 February, 2002 8:00 am
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13 February, 2002 8:00 am
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14 February, 2002 8:00 am
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15 February, 2002 8:00 am
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18 February, 2002 8:00 am
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19 February, 2002 8:00 am
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20 February, 2002 8:00 am
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21 February, 2002 8:00 am
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22 February, 2002 8:00 am
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25 February, 2002 8:00 am
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26 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x111 Show #1766
27 February, 2002 8:00 am
In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."
9x112 Show #1767
28 February, 2002 8:00 am
9x113 Show #1768
01 March, 2002 8:00 am
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11 March, 2002 8:00 am
9x115 Show #1770
12 March, 2002 8:00 am
9x116 Show #1771
13 March, 2002 8:00 am
9x117 Show #1772
18 March, 2002 8:00 am
Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."
9x118 Show #1773
19 March, 2002 8:00 am
Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.
9x119 Show #1774
20 March, 2002 8:00 am
Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."
9x120 Show #1775
25 March, 2002 8:00 am
Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.
9x121 Show #1776
26 March, 2002 8:00 am
Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.
9x122 Show #1777
27 March, 2002 8:00 am
Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.
9x123 Show #1778
28 March, 2002 8:00 am
Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."
9x124 Show #1779
29 March, 2002 8:00 am
Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.
9x125 Show #1780
01 April, 2002 9:00 am
Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.
9x126 Show #1781
02 April, 2002 9:00 am
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
9x127 Show #1782
03 April, 2002 9:00 am
After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."
9x128 Show #1783
04 April, 2002 9:00 am
Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
9x129 Show #1784
05 April, 2002 9:00 am
Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.
9x130 Show #1785
08 April, 2002 8:00 am
In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.
9x131 Show #1786
09 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.
9x132 Show #1787
10 April, 2002 8:00 am
After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."
9x133 Show #1788
11 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
9x134 Show #1789
12 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.
9x135 Show #1790
22 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
9x136 Show #1791
23 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."
9x137 Show #1792
24 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."
9x138 Show #1793
25 April, 2002 8:00 am
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
9x139 Show #1794
26 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."
9x140 Show #1795
29 April, 2002 8:00 am
Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."
9x141 Show #1796
30 April, 2002 8:00 am
The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
9x142 Show #1797
01 May, 2002 8:00 am
An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."
9x143 Show #1798
02 May, 2002 8:00 am
"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.
9x144 Show #1799
03 May, 2002 8:00 am
Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.
9x145 Show #1800
06 May, 2002 8:00 am
The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
9x146 Show #1801
07 May, 2002 8:00 am
Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.
9x147 Show #1802
08 May, 2002 8:00 am
Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.
9x148 Show #1803
09 May, 2002 8:00 am
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
9x149 Show #1804
10 May, 2002 8:00 am
With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.
9x150 Show #1805
13 May, 2002 8:00 am
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
9x151 Show #1806
14 May, 2002 8:00 am
Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.
9x152 Show #1807
15 May, 2002 8:00 am
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
9x153 Show #1808
16 May, 2002 8:00 am
Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.
9x154 Show #1809
17 May, 2002 8:00 am
Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.
9x155 Hilary Swank, jumprope experts The Firecrackers
20 May, 2002 8:00 am
9x156 Yachtsman Jesse Martin
21 May, 2002 8:00 am
9x157 Jennifer Lopez, Patti Loveless
22 May, 2002 8:00 am
9x158 Unknown
23 May, 2002 8:00 am
9x159 Jon Favreau, Anton Fig performs, Wendy Liebman
24 May, 2002 8:00 am
9x160 Show #1815
03 June, 2002 8:00 am
While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.
9x161 Show #1816
04 June, 2002 8:00 am
Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.
9x162 Show #1817
05 June, 2002 8:00 am
Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.
9x163 Show #1818
06 June, 2002 8:00 am
An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.
9x164 Show #1819
07 June, 2002 8:00 am
Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.
9x165 Show #1820
10 June, 2002 8:00 am
Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."
9x166 Show #1821
11 June, 2002 8:00 am
Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.
9x167 Show #1822
12 June, 2002 8:00 am
Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
9x168 Show #1823
13 June, 2002 8:00 am
9x169 Show #1824
14 June, 2002 8:00 am
Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.
9x170 Show #1825
17 June, 2002 8:00 am
Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.
9x171 Show #1826
18 June, 2002 8:00 am
George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.
9x172 Show #1827
19 June, 2002 8:00 am
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
9x173 Christian Slater, David Bowie
10 June, 2002 8:00 am
9x174 Sarah Michelle Gellar
11 June, 2002 8:00 am
9x175 Freddie Prinze Jr., Alicia Keys
12 June, 2002 8:00 am
9x176 Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
13 June, 2002 8:00 am
9x177 Matt Damon, Mort Sahl
14 June, 2002 8:00 am
9x178 Show #1833
27 June, 2002 8:00 am
The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
9x179 Show #1834
28 June, 2002 8:00 am
The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
9x180 Show #1835
08 July, 2002 8:00 am
Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"
9x181 Show #1836
09 July, 2002 8:00 am
Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
9x182 Show #1837
10 July, 2002 8:00 am
Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.
9x183 Show #1838
11 July, 2002 8:00 am
Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
9x184 Show #1839
12 July, 2002 8:00 am
Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.
9x185 Show #1840
15 July, 2002 8:00 am
Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.
9x186 Show #1841
16 July, 2002 8:00 am
Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
9x187 Show #1842
17 July, 2002 8:00 am
Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
9x188 Show #1843
18 July, 2002 8:00 am
Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."
9x189 Show #1844
19 July, 2002 8:00 am
Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.
9x190 Show #1845
22 July, 2002 8:00 am
George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
9x191 Show #1846
23 July, 2002 8:00 am
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
9x192 Show #1847
24 July, 2002 8:00 am
Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.
9x193 Amy Sedaris
25 July, 2002 8:00 am
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
Guest Amy Sedaris talks about her unhealthy infatuation with Matthew Broderick.
9x194 Show #1849
26 July, 2002 8:00 am
During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.
9x195 Show #1850
29 July, 2002 8:00 am
It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
9x196 Show #1851
30 July, 2002 8:00 am
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
9x197 Show #1852
31 July, 2002 8:00 am
Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
9x198 Show #1853
01 August, 2002 8:00 am
Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
9x199 Show #1854
02 August, 2002 8:00 am
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
9x200 Matthew Perry
19 August, 2002 8:00 am
Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.
9x201 Show #1856
20 August, 2002 8:00 am
Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
9x202 Show #1857
21 August, 2002 8:00 am
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
NYY Pitcher Roger Clemens
9x203 Show #1858
23 August, 2002 8:00 am
Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."
9x204 Show #1859
26 August, 2002 8:00 am
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
9x205 Show #1860
27 August, 2002 8:00 am
Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.
9x206 Show #1861
28 August, 2002 8:00 am
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
9x207 Show #1862
29 August, 2002 8:00 am
Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
9x208 Show #1863
30 August, 2002 8:00 am
Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.
9x1766 Merv Griffin
27 February, 2002 8:00 am
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