Late Show with David Letterman
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1993
Comedy
, Talk
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
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- Cast：
- David Letterman , Paul Shaffer
Episode 194 : Show #2413
August. 12,2005
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Episode 193 : Show #2412
August. 11,2005
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Episode 192 : Show #2411
August. 10,2005
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Episode 191 : Show #2410
August. 09,2005
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Episode 190 : Show #2409
August. 08,2005
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Episode 189 : Show #2408
August. 05,2005
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Episode 188 : Show #2407
August. 04,2005
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Episode 187 : Show #2406
August. 03,2005
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Episode 186 : Show #2405
August. 02,2005
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Episode 185 : Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black
August. 01,2005
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Episode 184 : Show #2403
July. 29,2005
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Episode 183 : Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette
July. 28,2005
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Episode 182 : Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann
July. 27,2005
Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
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Episode 181 : Show #2400
July. 26,2005
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Episode 180 : John Cusack/The All-American Rejects
July. 25,2005
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Episode 179 : Show #2398
July. 22,2005
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Episode 178 : Show #2397
July. 21,2005
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Episode 177 : Show #2396
July. 20,2005
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Episode 176 : Show #2395
July. 19,2005
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Episode 175 : Show #2394
July. 18,2005
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Episode 174 : Episode #12.174
July. 01,2005
Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
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Episode 173 : Jennifer Connelly/Eels
June. 30,2005
Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
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Episode 172 : Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning
June. 29,2005
Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
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Episode 171 : Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers
June. 28,2005
Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
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Episode 170 : Show #2389
June. 27,2005
Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
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Episode 169 : Show #2388
June. 24,2005
Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.
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Episode 168 : Show #2387
June. 23,2005
Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
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Episode 167 : Show #2386
June. 22,2005
Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
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Episode 166 : Show #2385
June. 21,2005
Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
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Episode 165 : Show #2384
June. 20,2005
Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.
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Episode 164 : Show #2383
June. 17,2005
Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
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Episode 163 : Show #2382
June. 16,2005
BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
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Episode 162 : Show #2381
June. 15,2005
Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
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Episode 161 : Show #2380
June. 14,2005
Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
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Episode 160 : Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters
June. 13,2005
Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
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Episode 159 : Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo
June. 10,2005
Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
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Episode 158 : Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds
June. 09,2005
Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
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Episode 157 : Russel Crowe, Paul Anka
June. 08,2005
Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
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Episode 155 : Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas
June. 06,2005
Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.
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Episode 154 : Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
May. 25,2005
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Episode 153 : Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers
May. 24,2005
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Episode 152 : Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
May. 23,2005
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Episode 151 : David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey
May. 20,2005
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Episode 150 : Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat
May. 19,2005
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Episode 149 : Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan
May. 18,2005
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Episode 148 : Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild
May. 17,2005
Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
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Episode 147 : Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band
May. 16,2005
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Episode 146 : Samuel L. Jackson, Sting
May. 13,2005
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Episode 145 : Billy Crystal, Garbage
May. 12,2005
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Episode 144 : Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino
May. 11,2005
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Episode 143 : Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen
May. 10,2005
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Episode 142 : Will Ferrell, Robert Plant
May. 09,2005
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Episode 141 : Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan
May. 06,2005
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.
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Episode 140 : Luke Wilson, Kasabian
May. 05,2005
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.""
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Episode 139 : Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna
May. 04,2005
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Episode 138 : Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg
May. 03,2005
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Episode 137 : Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert
May. 02,2005
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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Episode 136 : Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill
April. 29,2005
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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Episode 135 : Paris Hilton, Jo Frost
April. 28,2005
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Episode 134 : Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem
April. 27,2005
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Episode 133 : Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor
April. 26,2005
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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Episode 132 : Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman
April. 25,2005
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Episode 131 : Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris
April. 15,2005
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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Episode 130 : Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey
April. 14,2005
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Episode 129 : David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne
April. 13,2005
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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Episode 128 : Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal
April. 12,2005
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Episode 127 : Show #2346
April. 11,2005
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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Episode 126 : Show #2345
April. 06,2005
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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Episode 125 : Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley
April. 05,2005
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Episode 124 : Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen
April. 01,2005
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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Episode 123 : Denzel Washington, Faith Evans
March. 31,2005
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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Episode 122 : Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs
March. 30,2005
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Episode 121 : Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio
March. 29,2005
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Episode 120 : Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane
March. 28,2005
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Episode 119 : P. Diddy, Erika Christensen
March. 23,2005
""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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Episode 118 : Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age
March. 22,2005
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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Episode 116 : Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes
March. 16,2005
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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Episode 115 : Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops
March. 15,2005
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Episode 114 : Ashton Kutcher, Al Green
March. 14,2005
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Episode 113 : Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo
March. 04,2005
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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Episode 112 : Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery
March. 03,2005
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Episode 111 : Vin Diesel, Amos Lee
March. 02,2005
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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Episode 110 : Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards
March. 01,2005
""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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Episode 109 : The Rock, Solomon Burke
February. 28,2005
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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Episode 108 : Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray
February. 25,2005
""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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Episode 107 : John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
February. 24,2005
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Episode 106 : Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes
February. 23,2005
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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Episode 105 : Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon
February. 22,2005
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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Episode 104 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt
February. 21,2005
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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Episode 103 : Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz
February. 18,2005
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Episode 102 : Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos
February. 17,2005
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Episode 101 : Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs
February. 16,2005
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Episode 100 : Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble
February. 15,2005
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Episode 99 : Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law
February. 14,2005
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Episode 98 : Paris Hilton, Bill Burr
February. 11,2005
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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Episode 97 : Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler
February. 10,2005
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Episode 96 : David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day
February. 09,2005
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Episode 95 : Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down
February. 08,2005
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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Episode 94 : Will Smith, Tom Brady
February. 07,2005
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Episode 93 : Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith
February. 04,2005
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Episode 92 : Elton John, Eva Mendes
February. 03,2005
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Episode 91 : Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles
February. 02,2005
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Episode 90 : Debra Messing, Peyton Manning
February. 01,2005
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Episode 89 : Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson
January. 31,2005
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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Episode 88 : Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush
January. 21,2005
""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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Episode 87 : Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie
January. 20,2005
""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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Episode 86 : Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
January. 19,2005
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Episode 85 : Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol
January. 18,2005
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Episode 84 : Jack Hanna, Teri Polo
January. 17,2005
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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Episode 83 : Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler
January. 14,2005
Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.
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Episode 82 : Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance
January. 13,2005
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Episode 81 : Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks
January. 12,2005
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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Episode 80 : Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight
January. 11,2005
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Episode 79 : Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King
January. 10,2005
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Episode 78 : Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco
January. 07,2005
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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Episode 77 : Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears
January. 06,2005
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Episode 76 : Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys
January. 05,2005
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Episode 75 : Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
January. 04,2005
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Episode 74 : Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
January. 03,2005
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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Episode 73 : Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
December. 23,2004
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Episode 72 : Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
December. 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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Episode 71 : Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
December. 21,2004
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Episode 70 : Bill Murray, Kaki King
December. 20,2004
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Episode 69 : Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
December. 17,2004
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Episode 68 : Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
December. 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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Episode 67 : Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
December. 15,2004
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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Episode 66 : Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
December. 14,2004
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Episode 65 : Jim Carrey, Ashanti
December. 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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Episode 64 : Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
December. 03,2004
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Episode 63 : Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
December. 02,2004
""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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Episode 62 : Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
December. 01,2004
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Episode 61 : Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
November. 30,2004
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Episode 60 : Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
November. 29,2004
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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Episode 59 : Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
November. 26,2004
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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Episode 58 : Natalie Portman, John Mayer
November. 25,2004
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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Episode 57 : Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
November. 24,2004
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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Episode 56 : Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
November. 23,2004
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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Episode 55 : Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
November. 22,2004
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Episode 54 : Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
November. 19,2004
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Episode 53 : Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
November. 18,2004
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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Episode 52 : Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
November. 17,2004
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Episode 51 : Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
November. 16,2004
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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Episode 50 : Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver
November. 15,2004
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Episode 49 : Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop
November. 12,2004
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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Episode 48 : Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys
November. 11,2004
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Episode 47 : Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming
November. 10,2004
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Episode 46 : Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World
November. 09,2004
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Episode 45 : Tom Hanks, Nelly
November. 08,2004
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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Episode 44 : Al Franken, Kristin Bell
November. 05,2004
""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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Episode 43 : Rosie Perez, Steven Wright
November. 04,2004
""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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Episode 42 : Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton
November. 03,2004
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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Episode 41 : Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas
November. 01,2004
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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Episode 40 : Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee
October. 22,2004
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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Episode 39 : Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone
October. 21,2004
""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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Episode 38 : Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta
October. 20,2004
Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.
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Episode 37 : Jude Law, Ricky Gervais
October. 19,2004
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Episode 36 : Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp
October. 18,2004
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Episode 35 : Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan
October. 15,2004
""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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Episode 34 : Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader
October. 14,2004
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Episode 33 : Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson
October. 13,2004
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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Episode 32 : Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon
October. 12,2004
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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Episode 31 : Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama
October. 11,2004
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Episode 30 : Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld
October. 08,2004
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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Episode 29 : Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver
October. 07,2004
""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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Episode 28 : Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart
October. 06,2004
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Episode 27 : Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly
October. 05,2004
""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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Episode 26 : Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand
October. 04,2004
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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Episode 25 : Richard Gere, Jason Randal
October. 01,2004
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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Episode 24 : John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
September. 30,2004
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Episode 23 : Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
September. 29,2004
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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Episode 22 : John Goodman, Tom Waits
September. 28,2004
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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Episode 21 : Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
September. 27,2004
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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Episode 20 : Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
September. 24,2004
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Episode 19 : Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
September. 23,2004
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Episode 18 : Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
September. 22,2004
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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Episode 17 : Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
September. 21,2004
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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Episode 16 : John Kerry, Green Day
September. 20,2004
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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Episode 15 : Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
September. 10,2004
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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Episode 14 : Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
September. 09,2004
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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Episode 13 : Martin Short, Alan Jackson
September. 08,2004
""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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Episode 12 : Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
September. 07,2004
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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Episode 11 : National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
September. 06,2004
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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Episode 10 : Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
September. 03,2004
Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
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Episode 9 : Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
September. 02,2004
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Episode 8 : John McCain, Tom Russell
September. 01,2004
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Episode 7 : Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
August. 31,2004
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Episode 6 : Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
August. 30,2004
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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Episode 5 : Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
August. 27,2004
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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Episode 4 : Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
August. 26,2004
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Episode 3 : Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
August. 25,2004
""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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Episode 2 : Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
August. 24,2004
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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Episode 1 : Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
August. 23,2004
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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