David Letterman
Self - Host
Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Season 9
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.
Released Aug. 30, 1993
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Comedy, Music, Talk, Talk Show
Keywords: tmdb.late-night-show, imdb.top-ten-list, imdb.five-word-title, imdb.name-in-title, imdb.live-audience, imdb.cult-tv, imdb.celebrity-talk-show + 11 more, imdb.late-night, imdb.new-york-city, imdb.variety-show, imdb.social-commentary, imdb.celebrity-interview, imdb.interview, imdb.actor-name-in-title, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated, tmdb.irreverent, tmdb.hilarious
Production Companies: Worldwide Pants, CBS Productions, CBS Television Studios, CBS Entertainment Production
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S9E1 - 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.
Aug. 20, 2001, midnight
S9E2 - Bob Newhart, Maxwell
Aug. 21, 2001, midnight
S9E3 - National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
Aug. 22, 2001, midnight
S9E4 - Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
Aug. 23, 2001, midnight
S9E5 - Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
Aug. 24, 2001, midnight
S9E6 - 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."
Aug. 27, 2001, midnight
S9E7 - Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
Aug. 28, 2001, midnight
S9E8 - Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Aug. 29, 2001, midnight
S9E9 - Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
Aug. 30, 2001, midnight
S9E10 - Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
Aug. 31, 2001, midnight
S9E11 - Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
Sept. 3, 2001, midnight
S9E12 - David Schwimmer, Bjork
Sept. 4, 2001, midnight
S9E13 - Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
Sept. 5, 2001, midnight
S9E14 - Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
Sept. 6, 2001, midnight
S9E15 - Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
Sept. 7, 2001, midnight
S9E16 - 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.
Sept. 17, 2001, midnight
S9E17 - Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
Sept. 18, 2001, midnight
S9E18 - Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
Sept. 19, 2001, midnight
S9E19 - Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
Sept. 20, 2001, midnight
S9E20 - Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Sept. 21, 2001, midnight
S9E21 - Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
Sept. 24, 2001, midnight
S9E22 - Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
Sept. 25, 2001, midnight
S9E23 - Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
Sept. 26, 2001, midnight
S9E24 - Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
Sept. 27, 2001, midnight
S9E25 - Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
Sept. 28, 2001, midnight
S9E26 - Elton John, Steve Zahn
Oct. 1, 2001, midnight
S9E27 - Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
Oct. 2, 2001, midnight
S9E28 - 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.
Oct. 3, 2001, midnight
S9E29 - Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
Oct. 4, 2001, midnight
S9E30 - 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.
Oct. 5, 2001, midnight
S9E31 - Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
Oct. 8, 2001, midnight
S9E32 - Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
Oct. 9, 2001, midnight
S9E33 - Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
Oct. 10, 2001, midnight
S9E34 - 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.
Oct. 11, 2001, midnight
S9E35 - Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
Oct. 12, 2001, midnight
S9E36 - Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
Oct. 15, 2001, midnight
S9E37 - Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
Oct. 16, 2001, midnight
S9E38 - Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
Oct. 17, 2001, midnight
S9E39 - John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
Oct. 18, 2001, midnight
S9E40 - Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
Oct. 19, 2001, midnight
S9E41 - David Hyde Pierce, U2
Oct. 29, 2001, midnight
S9E42 - David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
Oct. 30, 2001, midnight
S9E43 - Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
Oct. 31, 2001, midnight
S9E44 - Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
Nov. 1, 2001, midnight
S9E45 - John Travolta, Harland Williams
Nov. 2, 2001, midnight
S9E46 - Jack Black, Tony Bennett
Nov. 5, 2001, midnight
S9E47 - Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears
Nov. 6, 2001, midnight
S9E48 - Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
Nov. 7, 2001, midnight
S9E49 - Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
Nov. 8, 2001, midnight
S9E50 - Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
Nov. 9, 2001, midnight
S9E51 - Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
Nov. 12, 2001, midnight
S9E52 - Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
Nov. 13, 2001, midnight
S9E53 - Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
Nov. 14, 2001, midnight
S9E54 - Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
Nov. 15, 2001, midnight
S9E55 - Richard Harris, George Carlin
Nov. 16, 2001, midnight
S9E56 - Kevin James, Deion Sanders
Nov. 19, 2001, midnight
S9E57 - Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
Nov. 20, 2001, midnight
S9E58 - Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
Nov. 21, 2001, midnight
S9E59 - David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
Nov. 22, 2001, midnight
S9E60 - Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
Nov. 23, 2001, midnight
S9E61 - Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
Nov. 26, 2001, midnight
S9E62 - George Clooney, Martha Stewart
Nov. 27, 2001, midnight
S9E63 - Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
Nov. 28, 2001, midnight
S9E64 - Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
Nov. 29, 2001, midnight
S9E65 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
Nov. 30, 2001, midnight
S9E66 - Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
Dec. 10, 2001, midnight
S9E67 - Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
Dec. 11, 2001, midnight
S9E68 - Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
Dec. 12, 2001, midnight
S9E69 - Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
Dec. 13, 2001, midnight
S9E70 - Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
Dec. 14, 2001, midnight
S9E71 - Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
Dec. 17, 2001, midnight
S9E72 - Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
Dec. 18, 2001, midnight
S9E73 - Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
Dec. 19, 2001, midnight
S9E74 - Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
Dec. 20, 2001, midnight
S9E75 - Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
Dec. 21, 2001, midnight
S9E76 - Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
Dec. 26, 2001, midnight
S9E77 - Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
Dec. 27, 2001, midnight
S9E78 - Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
Dec. 28, 2001, midnight
S9E79 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
Jan. 7, 2002, midnight
S9E80 - Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
Jan. 8, 2002, midnight
S9E81 - 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.
Jan. 9, 2002, midnight
S9E82 - Jack Black, Foo Fighters
Jan. 10, 2002, midnight
S9E83 - Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
Jan. 11, 2002, midnight
S9E84 - Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
Jan. 14, 2002, midnight
S9E85 - Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
Jan. 15, 2002, midnight
S9E86 - David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
Jan. 16, 2002, midnight
S9E87 - Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
Jan. 17, 2002, midnight
S9E88 - Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
Jan. 18, 2002, midnight
S9E89 - Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
Jan. 28, 2002, midnight
S9E90 - Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
Jan. 29, 2002, midnight
S9E91 - Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
Jan. 30, 2002, midnight
S9E92 - Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
Jan. 31, 2002, midnight
S9E93 - Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
Feb. 1, 2002, midnight
S9E94 - LL Cool J, John McEnroe
Feb. 4, 2002, midnight
S9E95 - Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
Feb. 5, 2002, midnight
S9E96 - Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
Feb. 6, 2002, midnight
S9E97 - Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
Feb. 7, 2002, midnight
S9E98 - Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
Feb. 8, 2002, midnight
S9E99 - 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."
Feb. 11, 2002, midnight
S9E100 - Denis Leary, India.Arie
Feb. 12, 2002, midnight
S9E101 - Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
Feb. 13, 2002, midnight
S9E102 - Calista Flockhart, Incubus
Feb. 14, 2002, midnight
S9E103 - Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
Feb. 15, 2002, midnight
S9E104 - Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
Feb. 18, 2002, midnight
S9E105 - Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
Feb. 19, 2002, midnight
S9E106 - Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
Feb. 20, 2002, midnight
S9E107 - Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
Feb. 21, 2002, midnight
S9E108 - Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
Feb. 22, 2002, midnight
S9E109 - Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
Feb. 25, 2002, midnight
S9E110 - Martin Short, Jack Hanna
Feb. 26, 2002, midnight
S9E111 - 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."
Feb. 27, 2002, midnight
S9E112 - Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
Feb. 28, 2002, midnight
S9E113 - Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
March 1, 2002, midnight
S9E114 - Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
March 11, 2002, midnight
S9E115 - Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
March 12, 2002, midnight
S9E116 - Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
March 13, 2002, midnight
S9E117 - 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."
March 18, 2002, midnight
S9E118 - 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.
March 19, 2002, midnight
S9E119 - 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."
March 20, 2002, midnight
S9E120 - 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.
March 25, 2002, midnight
S9E121 - 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.
March 26, 2002, midnight
S9E122 - 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.
March 27, 2002, midnight
S9E123 - 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."
March 28, 2002, midnight
S9E124 - 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.
March 29, 2002, midnight
S9E125 - 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.
April 1, 2002, midnight
S9E126 - Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
April 2, 2002, midnight
S9E127 - 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."
April 3, 2002, midnight
S9E128 - 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?"
April 4, 2002, midnight
S9E129 - 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.
April 5, 2002, midnight
S9E130 - 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.
April 8, 2002, midnight
S9E131 - 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.
April 9, 2002, midnight
S9E132 - 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."
April 10, 2002, midnight
S9E133 - 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."
April 11, 2002, midnight
S9E134 - 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.
April 12, 2002, midnight
S9E135 - Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
April 22, 2002, midnight
S9E136 - 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)."
April 23, 2002, midnight
S9E137 - 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."
April 24, 2002, midnight
S9E138 - Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
April 25, 2002, midnight
S9E139 - 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."
April 26, 2002, midnight
S9E140 - 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."
April 29, 2002, midnight
S9E141 - 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.
April 30, 2002, midnight
S9E142 - 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."
May 1, 2002, midnight
S9E143 - 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.
May 2, 2002, midnight
S9E144 - 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.
May 3, 2002, midnight
S9E145 - 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."
May 6, 2002, midnight
S9E146 - 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.
May 7, 2002, midnight
S9E147 - 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.
May 8, 2002, midnight
S9E148 - Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
May 9, 2002, midnight
S9E149 - 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.
May 10, 2002, midnight
S9E150 - Liza Minnelli
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
May 13, 2002, midnight
S9E151 - 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.
May 14, 2002, midnight
S9E152 - Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
May 15, 2002, midnight
S9E153 - 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.
May 16, 2002, midnight
S9E154 - 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.
May 17, 2002, midnight
S9E155 - 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.
May 20, 2002, midnight
S9E156 - 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.
May 21, 2002, midnight
S9E157 - 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.
May 22, 2002, midnight
S9E158 - 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.
May 23, 2002, midnight
S9E159 - 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.
May 24, 2002, midnight
S9E160 - 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.
June 3, 2002, midnight
S9E161 - 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.
June 4, 2002, midnight
S9E162 - 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.
June 5, 2002, midnight
S9E163 - 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.
June 6, 2002, midnight
S9E164 - 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.
June 7, 2002, midnight
S9E165 - 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."
June 10, 2002, midnight
S9E166 - 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.
June 11, 2002, midnight
S9E167 - 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?"
June 12, 2002, midnight
S9E168 - Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
June 13, 2002, midnight
S9E169 - 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.
June 14, 2002, midnight
S9E170 - 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.
June 17, 2002, midnight
S9E171 - 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.
June 18, 2002, midnight
S9E172 - Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
June 19, 2002, midnight
S9E173 - 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."
June 20, 2002, midnight
S9E174 - 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."
June 21, 2002, midnight
S9E175 - 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.
June 24, 2002, midnight
S9E176 - 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.
June 25, 2002, midnight
S9E177 - Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
June 26, 2002, midnight
S9E178 - 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.
June 27, 2002, midnight
S9E179 - 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."
June 28, 2002, midnight
S9E180 - 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?"
July 8, 2002, midnight
S9E181 - 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."
July 9, 2002, midnight
S9E182 - 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.
July 10, 2002, midnight
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S9E183 - 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."
July 11, 2002, midnight
S9E184 - 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.
July 12, 2002, midnight
S9E185 - 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.
July 15, 2002, midnight
S9E186 - 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.
July 16, 2002, midnight
S9E187 - 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."
July 17, 2002, midnight
S9E188 - 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."
July 18, 2002, midnight
S9E189 - 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.
July 19, 2002, midnight
S9E190 - 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."
July 22, 2002, midnight
S9E191 - Kristen Johnson, Kinky
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
July 23, 2002, midnight
S9E192 - 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.
July 24, 2002, midnight
S9E193 - Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
July 25, 2002, midnight
S9E194 - 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.
July 26, 2002, midnight
S9E195 - 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.
July 29, 2002, midnight
S9E196 - Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
July 30, 2002, midnight
S9E197 - 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."
July 31, 2002, midnight
S9E198 - 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."
Aug. 1, 2002, midnight
S9E199 - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
Aug. 2, 2002, midnight
S9E200 - 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.
Aug. 19, 2002, midnight
S9E201 - 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."
Aug. 20, 2002, midnight
S9E202 - Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
Aug. 21, 2002, midnight
S9E203 - 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."
Aug. 23, 2002, midnight
S9E204 - Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
Aug. 26, 2002, midnight
S9E205 - 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.
Aug. 27, 2002, midnight
S9E206 - John Travolta, Nelly
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
Aug. 28, 2002, midnight
S9E207 - 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."
Aug. 29, 2002, midnight
S9E208 - 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.
Aug. 30, 2002, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 255120 min.
Released: Aug. 30, 1993
Last Air Date: May 20, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 14+
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