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Seasons: 22
Total Episodes: 4252
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Networks: CBS
Status: Ended
First Air Date: Aug 30, 1993
Recent Air Date: May 20, 2015
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Original Language: English
Age Rating: TV-PG
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Main Cast
Episodes
Episode 1
20 August 2001 - Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
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.
Episode 2
21 August 2001 - Bob Newhart, Maxwell
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Episode 3
22 August 2001 - National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
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Episode 4
23 August 2001 - Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
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Episode 5
24 August 2001 - Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
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Episode 6
27 August 2001 - Connie Chung
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."
Episode 7
28 August 2001 - Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
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Episode 8
29 August 2001 - Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Episode 9
30 August 2001 - Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
Episode 10
31 August 2001 - Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
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Episode 11
03 September 2001 - Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
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Episode 12
04 September 2001 - David Schwimmer, Bjork
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Episode 13
05 September 2001 - Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
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Episode 14
06 September 2001 - Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
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Episode 15
07 September 2001 - Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
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Episode 16
17 September 2001 - Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
Episode 17
18 September 2001 - Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
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Episode 18
19 September 2001 - Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
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Episode 19
20 September 2001 - Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
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Episode 20
21 September 2001 - Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
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Episode 21
24 September 2001 - Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
Episode 22
25 September 2001 - Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
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Episode 23
26 September 2001 - Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
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Episode 24
27 September 2001 - Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
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Episode 25
28 September 2001 - Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
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Episode 26
01 October 2001 - Elton John, Steve Zahn
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Episode 27
02 October 2001 - Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
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Episode 28
03 October 2001 - John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
Episode 29
04 October 2001 - Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
Episode 30
05 October 2001 - Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
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.
Episode 31
08 October 2001 - Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
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Episode 32
09 October 2001 - Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
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Episode 33
10 October 2001 - Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
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Episode 34
11 October 2001 - Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
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.
Episode 35
12 October 2001 - Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
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Episode 36
15 October 2001 - Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
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Episode 37
16 October 2001 - Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
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Episode 38
17 October 2001 - Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
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Episode 39
18 October 2001 - John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
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Episode 40
19 October 2001 - Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
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Episode 41
29 October 2001 - David Hyde Pierce, U2
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Episode 42
30 October 2001 - David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
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Episode 43
31 October 2001 - Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
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Episode 44
01 November 2001 - Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
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Episode 45
02 November 2001 - John Travolta, Harland Williams
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Episode 46
05 November 2001 - Jack Black, Tony Bennett
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Episode 47
06 November 2001 - Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears
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Episode 48
07 November 2001 - Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
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Episode 49
08 November 2001 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
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Episode 50
09 November 2001 - Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
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Episode 51
12 November 2001 - Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
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Episode 52
13 November 2001 - Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
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Episode 53
14 November 2001 - Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
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Episode 54
15 November 2001 - Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
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Episode 55
16 November 2001 - Richard Harris, George Carlin
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Episode 56
19 November 2001 - Kevin James, Deion Sanders
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Episode 57
20 November 2001 - Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
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Episode 58
21 November 2001 - Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
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Episode 59
22 November 2001 - David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
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Episode 60
23 November 2001 - Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
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Episode 61
26 November 2001 - Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
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Episode 62
27 November 2001 - George Clooney, Martha Stewart
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Episode 63
28 November 2001 - Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
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Episode 64
29 November 2001 - Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
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Episode 65
30 November 2001 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
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Episode 66
10 December 2001 - Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
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Episode 67
11 December 2001 - Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
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Episode 68
12 December 2001 - Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
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Episode 69
13 December 2001 - Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
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Episode 70
14 December 2001 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
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Episode 71
17 December 2001 - Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
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Episode 72
18 December 2001 - Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
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Episode 73
19 December 2001 - Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
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Episode 74
20 December 2001 - Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
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Episode 75
21 December 2001 - Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
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Episode 76
26 December 2001 - Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
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Episode 77
27 December 2001 - Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
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Episode 78
28 December 2001 - Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
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Episode 79
07 January 2002 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
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Episode 80
08 January 2002 - Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
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Episode 81
09 January 2002 - Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
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.
Episode 82
10 January 2002 - Jack Black, Foo Fighters
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Episode 83
11 January 2002 - Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
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Episode 84
14 January 2002 - Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
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Episode 85
15 January 2002 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
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Episode 86
16 January 2002 - David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
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Episode 87
17 January 2002 - Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
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Episode 88
18 January 2002 - Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
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Episode 89
28 January 2002 - Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
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Episode 90
29 January 2002 - Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
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Episode 91
30 January 2002 - Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
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Episode 92
31 January 2002 - Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
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Episode 93
01 February 2002 - Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
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Episode 94
04 February 2002 - LL Cool J, John McEnroe
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Episode 95
05 February 2002 - Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
Episode 96
06 February 2002 - Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
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Episode 97
07 February 2002 - Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
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Episode 98
08 February 2002 - Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
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Episode 99
11 February 2002 - Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
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."
Episode 100
12 February 2002 - Denis Leary, India.Arie
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Episode 101
13 February 2002 - Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
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Episode 102
14 February 2002 - Calista Flockhart, Incubus
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Episode 103
15 February 2002 - Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
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Episode 104
18 February 2002 - Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
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Episode 105
19 February 2002 - Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
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Episode 106
20 February 2002 - Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
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Episode 107
21 February 2002 - Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
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Episode 108
22 February 2002 - Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
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Episode 109
25 February 2002 - Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
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Episode 110
26 February 2002 - Martin Short, Jack Hanna
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Episode 111
27 February 2002 - Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
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."
Episode 112
28 February 2002 - Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
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Episode 113
01 March 2002 - Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
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Episode 114
11 March 2002 - Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
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Episode 115
12 March 2002 - Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
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Episode 116
13 March 2002 - Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
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Episode 117
18 March 2002 - John McCain, The White Stripes
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."
Episode 118
19 March 2002 - Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
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.
Episode 119
20 March 2002 - Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
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."
Episode 120
25 March 2002 - Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
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.
Episode 121
26 March 2002 - Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
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.
Episode 122
27 March 2002 - Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
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.
Episode 123
28 March 2002 - Robin Williams, Sevendust
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."
Episode 124
29 March 2002 - Andy Dick, Mike Britt
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.
Episode 125
01 April 2002 - Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
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.
Episode 126
02 April 2002 - Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
Episode 127
03 April 2002 - Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
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."
Episode 128
04 April 2002 - Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
Episode 129
05 April 2002 - Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
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.
Episode 130
08 April 2002 - Rosie Perez, George Miller
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.
Episode 131
09 April 2002 - John Ashcroft
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.
Episode 132
10 April 2002 - Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
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."
Episode 133
11 April 2002 - Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
Episode 134
12 April 2002 - Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
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.
Episode 135
22 April 2002 - Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
Episode 136
23 April 2002 - Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
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)."
Episode 137
24 April 2002 - Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
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."
Episode 138
25 April 2002 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
Episode 139
26 April 2002 - The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
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."
Episode 140
29 April 2002 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
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."
Episode 141
30 April 2002 - Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
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.
Episode 142
01 May 2002 - Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
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."
Episode 143
02 May 2002 - Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
"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.
Episode 144
03 May 2002 - Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
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.
Episode 145
06 May 2002 - Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
Episode 146
07 May 2002 - Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
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.
Episode 147
08 May 2002 - Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
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.
Episode 148
09 May 2002 - Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
Episode 149
10 May 2002 - Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
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.
Episode 150
13 May 2002 - Liza Minnelli
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
Episode 151
14 May 2002 - Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
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.
Episode 152
15 May 2002 - Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
Episode 153
16 May 2002 - Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
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.
Episode 154
17 May 2002 - Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
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.
Episode 155
20 May 2002 - Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.
Episode 156
21 May 2002 - Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.
Episode 157
22 May 2002 - Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.
Episode 158
23 May 2002 - Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.
Episode 159
24 May 2002 - Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.
Episode 160
03 June 2002 - Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
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.
Episode 161
04 June 2002 - Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
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.
Episode 162
05 June 2002 - Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
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.
Episode 163
06 June 2002 - Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
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.
Episode 164
07 June 2002 - Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
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.
Episode 165
10 June 2002 - Christian Slater, David Bowie
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."
Episode 166
11 June 2002 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
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.
Episode 167
12 June 2002 - Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
Episode 168
13 June 2002 - Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
No Synopsis For This Episode Yet.
Episode 169
14 June 2002 - Matt Damon, Marc Maron
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.
Episode 170
17 June 2002 - Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
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.
Episode 171
18 June 2002 - Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
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.
Episode 172
19 June 2002 - Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
Episode 173
20 June 2002 - Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."
Episode 174
21 June 2002 - Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
Episode 175
24 June 2002 - Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
Episode 176
25 June 2002 - National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
Episode 177
26 June 2002 - Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
Episode 178
27 June 2002 - Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
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.
Episode 179
28 June 2002 - Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
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."
Episode 180
08 July 2002 - Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
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?"
Episode 181
09 July 2002 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
Episode 182
10 July 2002 - Robin Williams, Pat Green
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.
Episode 183
11 July 2002 - Paul Newman, Counting Crows
Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
Episode 184
12 July 2002 - Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
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.
Episode 185
15 July 2002 - Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
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.
Episode 186
16 July 2002 - Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
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.
Episode 187
17 July 2002 - Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
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."
Episode 188
18 July 2002 - Geena Davis, Robert Plant
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."
Episode 189
19 July 2002 - Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
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.
Episode 190
22 July 2002 - Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
Episode 191
23 July 2002 - Kristen Johnson, Kinky
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
Episode 192
24 July 2002 - Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
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.
Episode 193
25 July 2002 - Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
Episode 194
26 July 2002 - Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
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.
Episode 195
29 July 2002 - Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
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.
Episode 196
30 July 2002 - Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
Episode 197
31 July 2002 - Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
Episode 198
01 August 2002 - Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
Episode 199
02 August 2002 - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
Episode 200
19 August 2002 - Matthew Perry, The Vines
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.
Episode 201
20 August 2002 - Robin Williams, James Taylor
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."
Episode 202
21 August 2002 - Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
Episode 203
23 August 2002 - Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
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."
Episode 204
26 August 2002 - Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
Episode 205
27 August 2002 - Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
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.
Episode 206
28 August 2002 - John Travolta, Nelly
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
Episode 207
29 August 2002 - Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
Episode 208
30 August 2002 - Martin Short, Lewis Black
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Producer |
Eric Stangel
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| Writing | Writer |
David Letterman
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| Department | Role | Name |