← Late Show with David Letterman

Season 12

194 episodes · 2004

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    Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

    Aug 23, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

    Aug 24, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

    Aug 25, 200457 min

    ""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.

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    Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

    Aug 26, 200422 min

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    Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

    Aug 27, 200457 min

    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.

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    Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

    Aug 30, 200457 min

    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.

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    Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

    Aug 31, 200457 min

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    John McCain, Tom Russell

    Sep 1, 200457 min

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    Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

    Sep 2, 200457 min

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    Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

    Sep 3, 200457 min

    Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

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    National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

    Sep 6, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

    Sep 7, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Martin Short, Alan Jackson

    Sep 8, 200457 min

    ""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.

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    Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

    Sep 9, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

    Sep 10, 200457 min

    Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

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    John Kerry, Green Day

    Sep 20, 200457 min

    Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

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    Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

    Sep 21, 200457 min

    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.

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    Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

    Sep 22, 200457 min

    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.

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    Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

    Sep 23, 200457 min

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    Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

    Sep 24, 200457 min

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    Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

    Sep 27, 200457 min

    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.

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    John Goodman, Tom Waits

    Sep 28, 200457 min

    Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

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    Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

    Sep 29, 200457 min

    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.

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    John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

    Sep 30, 200457 min

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    Richard Gere, Jason Randal

    Oct 1, 200457 min

    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.

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    Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

    Oct 4, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

    Oct 5, 200457 min

    ""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

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    Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

    Oct 6, 200457 min

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    Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

    Oct 7, 200457 min

    ""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.""

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    Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

    Oct 8, 200457 min

    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.

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    Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

    Oct 11, 200457 min

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    Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

    Oct 12, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

    Oct 13, 200457 min

    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?

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    Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

    Oct 14, 200457 min

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    Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

    Oct 15, 200457 min

    ""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.

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    Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

    Oct 18, 200457 min

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    Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

    Oct 19, 200457 min

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    Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

    Oct 20, 200457 min

    Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

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    Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

    Oct 21, 200457 min

    ""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.

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    Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

    Oct 22, 200457 min

    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.

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    Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

    Nov 1, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

    Nov 3, 200457 min

    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.

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    Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

    Nov 4, 200457 min

    ""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.

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    Al Franken, Kristin Bell

    Nov 5, 200457 min

    ""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.

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    Tom Hanks, Nelly

    Nov 8, 200457 min

    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.

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    Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

    Nov 9, 200457 min

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    Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

    Nov 10, 200457 min

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    Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

    Nov 11, 200457 min

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    Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

    Nov 12, 200457 min

    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.

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    Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

    Nov 15, 200457 min

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    Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

    Nov 16, 200457 min

    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.

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    Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

    Nov 17, 200457 min

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    Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

    Nov 18, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

    Nov 19, 200457 min

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    Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

    Nov 22, 200457 min

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    Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

    Nov 23, 200457 min

    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.

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    Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

    Nov 24, 200457 min

    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.""

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    Natalie Portman, John Mayer

    Nov 25, 200457 min

    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.

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    Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

    Nov 26, 200457 min

    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.

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    Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

    Nov 29, 200457 min

    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.

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    Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

    Nov 30, 2004

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    Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

    Dec 1, 2004

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    Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

    Dec 2, 2004

    ""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.""

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    Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

    Dec 3, 2004

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    Jim Carrey, Ashanti

    Dec 13, 2004

    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.""

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    Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

    Dec 14, 2004

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    Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

    Dec 15, 200457 min

    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.

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    Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

    Dec 16, 2004

    ""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

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    Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

    Dec 17, 200457 min

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    Bill Murray, Kaki King

    Dec 20, 2004

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    Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

    Dec 21, 2004

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    Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

    Dec 22, 2004

    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.

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    Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

    Dec 23, 2004

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    Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

    Jan 3, 2005

    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.""

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    Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

    Jan 4, 2005

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    Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

    Jan 5, 2005

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    Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

    Jan 6, 2005

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    Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

    Jan 7, 2005

    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.""

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    Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

    Jan 10, 2005

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    Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

    Jan 11, 2005

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    Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

    Jan 12, 200557 min

    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.

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    Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

    Jan 13, 200557 min

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    Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

    Jan 14, 200557 min

    Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

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    Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

    Jan 17, 200557 min

    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.

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    Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

    Jan 18, 200557 min

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    Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

    Jan 19, 200557 min

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    Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

    Jan 20, 200557 min

    ""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.""

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    Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

    Jan 21, 200557 min

    ""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.

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    Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

    Jan 31, 200557 min★ 8.7

    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.""

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    Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

    Feb 1, 200557 min

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    Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

    Feb 2, 200557 min

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    Elton John, Eva Mendes

    Feb 3, 200557 min

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    Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

    Feb 4, 200557 min

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    Will Smith, Tom Brady

    Feb 7, 200557 min★ 5.6

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    Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

    Feb 8, 200557 min★ 8.1

    Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""

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    David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

    Feb 9, 200557 min

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    Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

    Feb 10, 200557 min

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    Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

    Feb 11, 200557 min★ 2.2

    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.

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    Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

    Feb 14, 200557 min

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    Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

    Feb 15, 200557 min

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    Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

    Feb 16, 200557 min

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    Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

    Feb 17, 200557 min

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    Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

    Feb 18, 200557 min

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    Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

    Feb 21, 200557 min

    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).

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    Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

    Feb 22, 200557 min

    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.""

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    Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

    Feb 23, 200557 min

    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.

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    John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

    Feb 24, 200557 min

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    Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

    Feb 25, 200557 min

    ""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.

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    The Rock, Solomon Burke

    Feb 28, 200557 min

    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.

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    Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

    Mar 1, 200557 min

    ""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.

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    Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

    Mar 2, 200557 min

    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.

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    Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

    Mar 3, 200557 min

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    Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

    Mar 4, 200557 min

    Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.

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    Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

    Mar 14, 200557 min

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    Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

    Mar 15, 200557 min

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    Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

    Mar 16, 200557 min

    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.

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    Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

    Mar 21, 200557 min

    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.

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    Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

    Mar 22, 200557 min★ 4.0

    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.""

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    P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

    Mar 23, 200557 min

    ""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.

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    Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

    Mar 28, 200557 min

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    Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

    Mar 29, 200557 min

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    Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

    Mar 30, 200557 min

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    Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

    Mar 31, 200557 min

    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.

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    Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

    Apr 1, 200557 min

    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.

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    Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

    Apr 5, 200557 min

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    Show #2345

    Apr 6, 200557 min

    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.""

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    Show #2346

    Apr 11, 200557 min

    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.""

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    Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

    Apr 12, 200557 min

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    David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

    Apr 13, 200557 min

    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.

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    Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

    Apr 14, 200557 min

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    Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

    Apr 15, 200557 min

    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.

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    Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

    Apr 25, 200557 min

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    Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

    Apr 26, 200557 min

    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.

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    Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

    Apr 27, 200557 min

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    Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

    Apr 28, 200557 min

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    Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

    Apr 29, 200557 min

    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.

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    Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

    May 2, 200557 min

    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.

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    Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

    May 3, 200557 min

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    Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

    May 4, 200557 min

  140. 140

    Luke Wilson, Kasabian

    May 5, 200557 min

    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. 141

    Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

    May 6, 200557 min

    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. 142

    Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

    May 9, 200557 min

  143. 143

    Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

    May 10, 200557 min

  144. 144

    Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

    May 11, 200557 min

  145. 145

    Billy Crystal, Garbage

    May 12, 200557 min

  146. 146

    Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

    May 13, 200557 min

  147. 147

    Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

    May 16, 200557 min★ 7.8

  148. 148

    Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

    May 17, 200557 min

    Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

  149. 149

    Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan

    May 18, 200557 min

  150. 150

    Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

    May 19, 200557 min

  151. 151

    David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

    May 20, 200557 min

  152. 152

    Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

    May 23, 200557 min

  153. 153

    Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

    May 24, 200557 min

  154. 154

    Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

    May 25, 200557 min

  155. 155

    Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

    Jun 6, 200557 min

    Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.

  156. 156

    Episode 156

    57 min

  157. 157

    Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

    Jun 8, 200557 min

    Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

  158. 158

    Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

    Jun 9, 200557 min

    Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

  159. 159

    Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

    Jun 10, 200557 min

    Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

  160. 160

    Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

    Jun 13, 200557 min

    Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

  161. 161

    Show #2380

    Jun 14, 200557 min

    Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

  162. 162

    Show #2381

    Jun 15, 200557 min

    Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

  163. 163

    Show #2382

    Jun 16, 200557 min

    BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

  164. 164

    Show #2383

    Jun 17, 200557 min★ 5.8

    Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

  165. 165

    Show #2384

    Jun 20, 200557 min

    Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.

  166. 166

    Show #2385

    Jun 21, 200557 min

    Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.

  167. 167

    Show #2386

    Jun 22, 200557 min

    Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.

  168. 168

    Show #2387

    Jun 23, 200557 min

    Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.

  169. 169

    Show #2388

    Jun 24, 200557 min

    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. 170

    Show #2389

    Jun 27, 200557 min

    Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

  171. 171

    Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

    Jun 28, 200557 min

    Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.

  172. 172

    Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

    Jun 29, 200557 min

    Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

  173. 173

    Jennifer Connelly/Eels

    Jun 30, 200557 min

    Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

  174. 174

    Episode #12.174

    Jul 1, 200557 min★ 1.4

    Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.

  175. 175

    Show #2394

    Jul 18, 200557 min

  176. 176

    Show #2395

    Jul 19, 200557 min

  177. 177

    Show #2396

    Jul 20, 200557 min

  178. 178

    Show #2397

    Jul 21, 200557 min

  179. 179

    Show #2398

    Jul 22, 200557 min

  180. 180

    John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

    Jul 25, 200557 min

  181. 181

    Show #2400

    Jul 26, 200557 min

  182. 182

    Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

    Jul 27, 200557 min

    Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

  183. 183

    Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

    Jul 28, 200557 min

  184. 184

    Show #2403

    Jul 29, 200557 min

  185. 185

    Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

    Aug 1, 200557 min

  186. 186

    Show #2405

    Aug 2, 200557 min

  187. 187

    Show #2406

    Aug 3, 200557 min

  188. 188

    Show #2407

    Aug 4, 200557 min

  189. 189

    Show #2408

    Aug 5, 200557 min

  190. 190

    Show #2409

    Aug 8, 200557 min

  191. 191

    Show #2410

    Aug 9, 200557 min

  192. 192

    Show #2411

    Aug 10, 200557 min

  193. 193

    Show #2412

    Aug 11, 200557 min

  194. 194

    Show #2413

    Aug 12, 200557 min