Late Show with David Letterman

  • Premiered: Aug 1993
  • Episodes: 4192
  • Followers: 86
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Season 10
10x1
Show #1864
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Sep 03, 2002
Dave mentions that a street is being named after Paul in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Later, Dave plays "How Many Guys in Alien Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?"
10x2
Show #1865
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Sep 04, 2002
Dave shows a promo for Al Jazzera's new show "Afghani Idol;" Dave calls Paul a half-wit, then apologizes several times; George Miller comments on frozen cryogenics and asks, "What if the person froze to death?"
10x3
Show #1866
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Sep 05, 2002
Steph/Monty is on the roof with binoculars, looking for Bon Jovi performing in Times Square. Later, another one of Dave's assistants applies sunscreen on our weary voyeur.
10x4
Show #1867
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Sep 06, 2002
During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks how Biff chose where to go during his summer tour. Biff responds by thanking "Rand" and "McNally," who turn out to be a couple of much younger women that he's sleeping with.
10x5
Show #1868
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Sep 09, 2002
Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie "SwimFan," then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.
10x6
Show #1869
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Sep 10, 2002
Dave introduces the man that supposedly punched David Wells; Rupert's Paul Shaffer sandwich beats Europa Cafe's basil chicken sandwich in a taste contest; "Dr." Bill DeLace addresses the West Nile Virus.
10x7
Show #1870
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Sep 11, 2002
Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clinton.
10x8
Show #1871
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Sep 12, 2002
Dave announces the show can no longer be seen in Mexico City; Dave introduces Network Time Killers such as "Korean Soap Opera Clip of the Night" and "Anton Fig's Beret of Mystery"; a dry .. show full overview
10x9
Show #1872
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Sep 13, 2002
Dave announces that any cell phones that go off during the taping will be smashed with a hammer; "Dr. Phil" (Gerard) tells Dave that he's deeply insane; Rich Hall comments on "Hollywood's Nicest Couple."
10x10
Show #1873
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Sep 23, 2002
After watching Oprah win the Bob Hope Award at last night's Emmys; Dave demands to win it in 2003; Dave gives Barbara Gaines a kiss for her heartfelt speech at last night's ceremony (five-peat!); Biff visits the set of "CSI: Miami."
10x11
Show #1874
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Sep 24, 2002
In observance of an incedent that occured at a White Sox-Royals game the previous week, two shirtless drunks beat the crap out of Alan. Later, a Civil War battle is awkwardly recreated on 53rd Street.
10x12
Show #1875
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Sep 25, 2002
During the annual "New for Fall" segment, Alan's hair changes color. Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Harvey Keitel.
10x13
Show #1876
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Sep 26, 2002
Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.
10x14
Show #1877
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Sep 27, 2002
Dave announces that he has "nitrogen narcosis." Later, during CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin recalls his harrowing experience of being stuck in an elevator for three hours... with Regis!
10x15
Show #1878
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Sep 30, 2002
Dave hollers about being the only person in the entire building who wasn't invited to a staff fondue party for Mary Barclay; billards champ Jeanette "Black Widow" Lee does a few trick .. show full overview
10x15
Patricia Heaton
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Sep 30, 2002
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10x16
Show #1879
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Oct 01, 2002
Dave reminds the nation that he still definitely wants I-465 (the interstate around Indianapolis) named David Letterman Expressway, then announces that tomorrow he plans to offer the .. show full overview
10x16
David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne
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Oct 01, 2002
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10x17
Show #1880
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Oct 02, 2002
Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlifter.
10x17
Anthony LaPaglia, Clinic
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Oct 02, 2002
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10x18
Show #1881
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Oct 03, 2002
Dave contacts Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson's office via telephone, and his assistant tells him that renaming the I-465 is a possibility. Later, John Mayer sang "Your Body is a Wonderland."
10x18
Edward Norton, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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Oct 03, 2002
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10x19
Show #1882
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Oct 04, 2002
Dave says he is feeling "bilious," and that he will be going to an anger management course in Pennsylvania this weekend; during CBS Mailbag, Kenny professes his love to Pat on an episode .. show full overview
10x19
David Arquette, comedian Todd Lynn
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Oct 04, 2002
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10x20
Show #1883
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Oct 07, 2002
53rd Street is the stage for the Purina® Dog Chow diving competition; Dave has choice words for Don Hewitt, who disliked a "60 Minutes" joke from last friday's show; Dave shows "Rejected .. show full overview
10x21
Show #1884
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Oct 08, 2002
A recurring joke for the night (which involved an ice ball called Quaoar) is botched when Harold Larkin disappears; Senator John McCain plugs his new book "Worth the Fighting For"; David .. show full overview
10x22
Show #1885
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Oct 09, 2002
Tonight's desk time begins with trouble. A housefly is buzzing Dave, then lands on a guest chair. Dave takes a swat at it and declares "Late Show" a no-fly zone. Later, George Clarke is caught consuming glue.
10x23
Show #1886
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Oct 10, 2002
America's fastest-growing whoop-tee-do, "Stump the Band," has the CBS Orchestra so excited that Paul is doing his horrible Carnac impression again. Later, Michelle Pheiffer promotes "White Oleander."
10x24
Show #1887
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Oct 11, 2002
During CBS Mailbag, someone asks "Who is the smartest person on the Late Show staff?" Dave points out that Late Show Film Coordinator Rick "Shecky" Scheckman is very well-read. George .. show full overview
10x25
Show #1888
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Oct 14, 2002
Dave shows a newspaper ad from Indy for the Dancers Showclub, instructing guests to take 12B off the "Dave Letterman Expressway." He thanks them by promoting the nudie club near the end of the show. Also, Pink sings "Family Portrait."
10x26
Show #1889
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Oct 15, 2002
Dave announces he's been named the 17th-most-powerful person in show business; Don Rickles' torso is the supposed mystery scan on the "Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge"; Faith Hill discusses her five-year-old daughter's love of Aerosmith.
10x27
Show #1890
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Oct 16, 2002
Dave walks around during the monologue; Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame) sits in; a giant rat flies over New York City; Naomi Watts promotes “The Ring.”
10x28
Show #1891
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Oct 17, 2002
According to Dave, scientists have discovered a massive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Head carpenter Harold Larkin is good enough to open the side stage door so we .. show full overview
10x29
Show #1892
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Oct 18, 2002
During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke receives a mint-flavored flu shot, and we learn where the blue index cards go after each show (the furnace). Later, Late Show warm-up comedian Eddie Brill does standup.
10x30
Show #1893
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Oct 28, 2002
Steph/Monty asks "Survivor 5" loser Robb Zbacnik two very interrogating questions: 1. "How did you find the weather in Thailand?" 2. "Did you see or touch any monkeys?" Also, Anaheim .. show full overview
10x31
Show #1894
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Oct 29, 2002
Intuitive Deborah Lynn ready for another dismal failure in "Psychic Sandwich"; Dave looks at a Cooking Light magazine for some unexplained reason; Salma Hayek promotes "Frida."
10x32
Show #1895
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Oct 30, 2002
It's a somber and bittersweet night as Dave brings out longtime friend Warren Zevon as his only guest. Zevon was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the second half of the episode is just him performing. -- heystu
10x33
Show #1896
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Oct 31, 2002
Amongst this year's "New Halloween Costumes:" Dr. Phil, a "Marlboro Grocery Check-Out order divider," and a trio of Saddam Hussein doubles. Plus, ten drill instructors present the Top .. show full overview
10x34
Show #1897
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Nov 01, 2002
During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke explains why breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while Dave has an exclusive interview with "Lizzie Grubman" (actually Gerard Mulligan). Later, Dave welcomes his old buddy Don Rickles.
10x35
Show #1898
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Nov 04, 2002
During "Stupid Human Tricks," a couple from Chicago switches underwear with each other without taking off their clothes; former Mets manager Bobby Valentine presents the Top Ten; Sean Hayes of "Will & Grace" fame plugs the TV biopic "Martin & Lewis."
10x36
Show #1899
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Nov 06, 2002
Dave shows (bogus) footage of Bill Clinton accepting the nomination for a third term in office; Julianne Moore plugs "Far From Heaven"; 14-year-old sports journalist Grant Paulson gives his two cents about current events.
10x37
Show #1900
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Nov 07, 2002
Dave accuses Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson of letting the expressway thing go through, and then makes an ultimatum. Later, a "Kid Inventor" from Tampa demonstrates her "Easy Fill Garbage Bag System."
10x38
Show #1901
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Nov 08, 2002
During Mailbag, James Jackson "Biff" Henderson "answers" a question about his name by standing around with the Hi-Ho girls; Dave points out that this his 1900th episode on CBS, give or .. show full overview
10x39
Show #1902
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Nov 11, 2002
Steph/Monty analyzes the recent election; Robin Williams promotes his "Live on Broadway" CD; ten astronauts present the Top Ten.
10x40
Show #1903
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Nov 12, 2002
Dave apologizes to his Broadway neighbors for setting off fireworks the previous night; Dave points out that in Europe, the name of Eminem's new movie is "12.875 Kilometer"; Missy Elliott performs "Work It."
10x41
Show #1904
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Nov 13, 2002
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits sits in; Joe Pantoliano plugs his new book; amongst the potential bestsellers coming out this Christmas: More Advice I Pulled Out of My Ass by Dr. Phil.
10x42
Show #1905
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Nov 14, 2002
During a timeline of a day in the life of Saddam Hussein, we learn that Iraqi People Weekly has named him "Sexiest Man Alive" for the tenth straight year. Also, Pat and Kenny read .. show full overview
10x43
Show #1906
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Nov 15, 2002
CBS Mailbag: A viewer asks, "How would New York City be different if you were mayor?" We then go outside to where two police officers are cracking down on a parking violator. His punishment? He has to sit in the Late Show audience.
10x44
Show #1907
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Nov 18, 2002
The entire audience for tonight's show is from Schoharie, New York. In honor of his generosity, the street that goes to the local sewer plant has been renamed "David Letterman Lane." .. show full overview
10x45
Show #1908
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Nov 19, 2002
Dave asks Harold Larkin if he watched the Lenoid Meteor Shower last night. He then opens the exit next to the stage, where, with the magic of green-screen, the moon explodes. Also, Shania Twain sings "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!"
10x46
Show #1909
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Nov 20, 2002
Adam Sandler expresses a desire to hang out with Dave. Also, the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe performs with special guest Carmen Electra.
10x47
Show #1910
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Nov 21, 2002
Dave points out that a doctor in England recently did an autopsy for a paying audience. Cut to George Clarke, in the boiler room, who by coincidence is also conducting an autopsy... on .. show full overview
10x48
Show #1911
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Nov 22, 2002
During Mailbag, a viewer asks if Biff ever takes off his headset. Dave spins the query by asking what he listens to on those things. Biff then removes the headset and puts it up to the .. show full overview
10x49
Show #1912
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Nov 25, 2002
Lisa Kudrow promotes "Analyze That" while Audioslave brings the house down (almost literally) with a scorching rendition of "Cochise."
10x50
Show #1913
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Nov 26, 2002
Production staff member Eddie Valk tries to answer the question, "Can a Guy in a Turkey Suit Hail a Cab?" Apparently not. Later, Steph/Monty grills George Clooney about his nude scene in the film "Solaris."
10x51
Show #1914
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Nov 27, 2002
Dave rants about a false alarm on a New York City blizzard; amongst the potential bestselling gifts for Christmas is a futuristic clock that tells the time one hour in the future; Bill .. show full overview
10x52
Show #1915
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Nov 28, 2002
For Thanksgiving, Marv Albert sits at Dorothy's kitchen table, eagerly anticipating one of her world-famous pies. Also, The Strokes perform "Someday."
10x53
Show #1916
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Nov 29, 2002
During Mailbag, Dave mentions that he's been a very good boy this year and that he wants a John Deere riding mower for Christmas. Also, comedian Jann Karam talks about her boyfriend.
10x54
Show #1917
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Dec 09, 2002
A giant rat knocks over the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center; during "Stephanie Birkett, Official Pollster," Dave's assistant asks a man on the street if Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is gay; Sum 41 performs "Still Waiting."
10x55
Show #1918
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Dec 10, 2002
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10x56
Show #1919
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Dec 11, 2002
Throughout the night, Biff attempts to build an IKEA bookshelf in the theater lobby. Despite using only the Swedish instructions and claiming "I can't build s***," the bookshelf is completed by the end of the show.
10x57
Show #1920
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Dec 12, 2002
During "KYCE," a cop attempts to punch Dave; Allison Janney plugs "The Hours."
10x58
Show #1921
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Dec 13, 2002
Dave waxes philosophy: "I believe there isn't a man, woman, or child who doesn't enjoy a lovely beverage." Also, comedian Mike Birbiglia makes his network television debut.
10x59
Show #1922
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Dec 16, 2002
Dave repeatedly shows a "60 Minutes" clip showcasing Lesley Stahl's unique facial movements; as they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul decorate the Late Show Christmas .. show full overview
10x60
Show #1923
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Dec 17, 2002
Osama and his half-awake sidekick sing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Also, Dave ponders, "How Many Guys In Santa Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?" By the end of the show, there are .. show full overview
10x61
Show #1924
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Dec 18, 2002
Greg Adams of The Tower of Power horn section sits in; Osama and his sidekick sing Christmas carols; Dave reads Daniel Boloud's cookbook.
10x62
Show #1925
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Dec 19, 2002
George Clarke takes a bath in the "Will It Float?" tank; the sixteen stars of "Survivor: Thailand" present the Top Ten; Phish performs "All of These Dreams."
10x63
Show #1926
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Dec 20, 2002
Osama Bin Laden wishes Dave a merry christmas via video greeting card; Gerard Mulligan has something to say to Al Gore during "CBS Mailbag;" an annual tradition continues as Jay Thomas tries to knock the meatball of the Late Show Christmas Tree.
10x64
Show #1927
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Dec 26, 2002
During "Is This Anything?," a man swallows a neon light sword. Dave and Paul agree that this is something, but only because of the danger involved.
10x65
Show #1928
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Dec 27, 2002
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10x66
Show #1929
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Jan 06, 2003
Dave shows a copy of George Foreman's new book, followed by a "Michael Caine Grill"; Stephanie dances like her unnamed ex-boyfriend to the band playing Rod Stewart's "Do You Think I'm Sexy?"; Michael Caine promotes The Quiet American.
10x67
Show #1930
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Jan 07, 2003
Dave discusses his experiences with shampooing over the years, and announces that earlier today he inadvertently conditioned before shampooing. Lo and behold, there's absolutely no .. show full overview
10x68
Show #1931
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Jan 08, 2003
The shirtless father and son from that White Sox-Royals game in 2002 are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Merv Griffin promotes his autobiography; Interpol performs "PDA."
10x69
Show #1932
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Jan 09, 2003
Ten members of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Afghanistan present the Top Ten. The soldier who presents #6 proposes to his girlfriend, who accepts via telephone. Also, today's .. show full overview
10x70
Show #1933
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Jan 10, 2003
Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for the mother of all reality shows, "Bachelorette Millionaire Boat Survivor Race Factor Idol." He also tries to make sense out of "Rael" (Gerard), a Quebecois .. show full overview
10x71
Show #1934
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Jan 13, 2003
Dave talks football, while Jimmy Kimmel promotes his upcoming talk show on ABC.
10x72
Show #1935
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Jan 14, 2003
Dave announces that today is the 3rd anniversary of his quintuple bypass, and upon mentioning this, Regis interrupts the jokes to give Dave a quick check-up. "You're screwed," Regis .. show full overview
10x73
Show #1936
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Jan 15, 2003
Dave shows a bogus eulogy by the network commemorating yesterday's big anniversary; Sandra Bullock promotes Two Weeks Notice; Dave asks Biff to check the weather outside, and watches as several penguins waddle through Broadway.
10x74
Show #1937
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Jan 16, 2003
CBS won't stop airing their 30-second eulogy to the "late, great" Dave; Dave shows a promo for the upcoming Survivor: Jihad, then wishes a happy birthday to an audience member.
10x75
Show #1938
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Jan 17, 2003
Mailbag: "Who do you consider to be your best friend from the Late Show?" Paul responds to this question by performing an original song dedicated to his best friend in the whole wide .. show full overview
10x76
Show #1939
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Jan 20, 2003
Osama praises "Kangaroo Jack" for his contempt for the infidels; Steph/Monty reviews the aforementioned movie, then makes a daring Super Bowl prediction (Bucs by 26!); "Dwight the Troubled Teen" (an Asian woman) vividly expresses his hatred of Alan.
10x77
Show #1940
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Jan 21, 2003
It's so cold outside, Alan's hair has turned a light shade of blue, but it turns out to be a Clairol® mishap. Also, Dave bids farewell to longtime comic foils Mujibur and Sirajul by .. show full overview
10x78
Show #1941
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Jan 22, 2003
Alan's hair has now turned green; Paul tries to spin a ball on a parasol like the lady who appeared in tonight's "Is This Anything?", but fails miserably; Tina Fey promotes the Saturday Night Live (Super Bowl) Halftime Special.
10x79
Show #1942
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Jan 23, 2003
In a new, experimental segment, reporter Penny Crone contributes a "Local News Update of the Night"; Dave admits that his friends are getting sick of "Is This Anything?", but he keeps on doing it anyway; Zwan performs "Honestly."
10x80
Show #1943
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Jan 24, 2003
Mailbag: George Clarke has learned to speak Italian: "Imgana cuccia nutsoff." Also, fertile make-up maven Michele O'Callaghan provides a cape for Paul's Friday night breakdown.
10x81
Show #1944
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Feb 03, 2003
Dave congratulates Frank Comito upon the birth of his daughter; Biff reports from Super Bowl XXXVII; a capybara (a large rat) sits on Kate Hudson's head and eats a banana, with due thanks to Jack Hanna.
10x82
Show #1945
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Feb 04, 2003
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10x83
Show #1946
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Feb 05, 2003
Upon showing off a fake invitation to Colin Powell's address to the United Nations, Dave starts singing a Paul Anka song; Alan hits on the wife of Hans Blix, and then later learns that he has just been fired and replaced.
10x84
Show #1947
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Feb 06, 2003
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10x85
Show #1948
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Feb 07, 2003
During Mailbag, Dave shows a clip from the upcoming CBS drama "CSI: Lancaster, PA"; the Kids in the Hall comedy troupe performs a skit about women's problems; Paul's Friday-night homage .. show full overview
10x86
Show #1949
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Feb 10, 2003
Alan is dressed as Saddam Hussein, claiming he's just trying to do his part; throughout the night, show dogs from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show walk around the theater; Pat Farmer .. show full overview
10x87
Show #1950
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Feb 11, 2003
Throughout the night, Steph/Monty shops at 21 on 52nd Street.
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Show #1951
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Feb 12, 2003
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10x89
Show #1952
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Feb 13, 2003
Steph/Monty is dressed in a kimono for "Know Your Current Events"; Dave mentions that Dr. Phil will be on Monday, and he plans to open up a serious can of whoop-ass; Homer Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) presents the Top Ten.
10x90
Show #1953
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Feb 14, 2003
Dave talks to "Michael Jackson" (actually Gerard) during CBS Mailbag. Later, comedian Dennis Regan rants about marriage.
10x91
Show #1954
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Feb 17, 2003
Throughout the night, Steph/Monty measures the accumulated snowfall on the roof of the theater; Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip presents the Top Ten; Dr. Phil makes his first-ever .. show full overview
10x92
Show #1955
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Feb 18, 2003
A guy whose flight from LaGuardia to Atlanta was delayed by snow sits in with the band; Mayor Bloomberg presents the Top Ten; Alan wants Dwight the Troubled Teen to shovel snow.
10x93
Show #1956
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Feb 19, 2003
Amongst the "New Catalogs": Crate & Barrel (with new barrel-sized crates), Starbucks Coffee by Mail, and something called "International Monkey." Also, Kevin Spacey does impressions of .. show full overview
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Show #1957
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Feb 20, 2003
In honor of tonight's Turkey Calling Champions, Dave has a swig of Wild Turkey bourbon; "Biff Henderson's America" makes a stop in Palomar Mountain, California, where he stands out on a .. show full overview
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Show #1958
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Feb 21, 2003
Solomon Burke sits in; during Mailbag, Dave points out that a nudist-friendly Kinko's has opened nearby, while "police chief" Bill DeLace complains that Dave and Harold Larkin have run .. show full overview
10x96
Show #1959
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Feb 24, 2003
Dave mentions that Paul and Alan were involved with last night's Grammy Awards; Rupert asks "non-surviving Survivor" Janet Koth if there was any hanky-panky in the Amazon (but of .. show full overview
10x97
Show #1960
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Feb 25, 2003
Dave mentions that he woke up this morning with a swollen eye, then hypothesizes that it's either an irritation, infection or inflammation; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a man juggles .. show full overview
10x98
Show #GH7
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Feb 26, 2003
Dave's worsening eye infection puts him on the bench indefinitely, so scheduled guest Bruce Willis fills in for Daddy. Amongst tonight's highlights: Bruno and George Clarke duct tape .. show full overview
10x99
Show #GH8
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Feb 27, 2003
Tennis great John McEnroe fills in for Dave, whose condition has not improved; Fred Schnieder of The B-52's fills in for Paul, whom, according to Bones Malone, has an appointment with .. show full overview
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Show #GH9
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Feb 28, 2003
Regis fills in for Dave, who has now been diagnosed with shingles; Greg Giraldo does stand-up; Kathleen Edwards sings "Hockey Skates."
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Show #GH10
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Mar 10, 2003
Whoopi Goldberg (a former talk-show host in her own right) is the latest to fill in for Dave during his extended bout with shingles. She starts the monologue by announcing that .. show full overview
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Show #GH11
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Mar 11, 2003
Guest host Vince Vaughn charms the audience and hits on Rosie Perez.
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Show #GH12
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Mar 12, 2003
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Show #GH13
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Mar 13, 2003
Will Ferrell joins fellow "Old School" star Vince Vaughn as a guest host on Letterman. In his monolouge, Will does his famous George W. Bush impression and serenades the absent host .. show full overview
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Show #GH14
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Mar 14, 2003
Will & Grace star Megan Mullally shows a clip of her tripping as she walked onstage to accept an award at last Sunday's Screen Actors Guild awards. Later, she sings a blues number called "Guilty."
10x106
Show #GH15
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Mar 17, 2003
Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond fame does a very Letterman-esque, one-liner heavy monologue, then mentions a recent medical mishap where his testes broke his fall. Also, Lyle Lovett sings "Straighten Up and Fly Right."
10x107
Show #GH16
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Mar 18, 2003
Chicago-born comedian (and old friend of Dave's) Tom Dreseen becomes the latest fill-in host for Dave. He mentions that a fan outside the theater mistook him for Regis, then goes a .. show full overview
10x108
Show #GH17
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Mar 19, 2003
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Show #GH18
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Mar 24, 2003
Paul fills in for Dave, lamenting in song about the big shoes he has to fill; Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five fills in for Paul, who later sings the band's hit "Because"; indie rocker .. show full overview
10x110
Show #GH19
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Mar 25, 2003
In a bizarre running gag, Bill Cosby pretends to be so senile that a substitute cue-card boy introduces all of tonight's guests; Hilton Ruiz, Spaceman Paterson, Steve Berrios, and Andy .. show full overview
10x111
Show #GH20
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Mar 26, 2003
Luke Wilson brings up a story about how he told his Old School co-stars Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn he was hosting the Late Show. He was surprised by how unimpressed they were, as they .. show full overview
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Show #1961
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Mar 31, 2003
Dave returns from a month-long hiatus and makes fun of his health problems. He also shows an old "Tonight Show" clip as a tribute to the late, great George Miller.
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Show #1962
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Apr 01, 2003
"I have to be here tonight," Dave utters in the monologue, "I'm out of sick days." An "Incredible Dog Challenge" sponsored by Purina Dog Chow has been postponed by the weather, but that doesn't stop George Clarke from welding a metal garbage can.
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Show #1963
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 02, 2003
Dave shows footage of Donald Rumsfeld unintentionally flipping the bird at a press conference, and later he chats with adolescent "Bernie Mac Show" star Jeremy Suarez.
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Show #1964
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 03, 2003
After admitting that his medicine is making him bloated, Dave loosens his belt for all the world to see; during Biff's annual visit to Yankees Spring Training, he and Hideki Matsui .. show full overview
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Show #1965
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 04, 2003
Mailbag: "Does Alan Kalter really have a twin?" Dave points out that he does have a brother named Rick, but Alan interrupts with a chin rub. Apparently, Big Red recently discovered he .. show full overview
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Show #1966
Episode overview
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Apr 08, 2003
Dave shows a clip of Les Moonves on last night's episode of The Practice; Dave warns Steph/Monty to not ask the monkey question, but she does anyway; The Folksmen (stars of the film "A Mighty Wind") perform "Old Joe's Place."
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Show #1967
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 09, 2003
Dave and Paul wonder openly what to ask Lisa Marie Presley, who is on the show tonight to promote her first solo album. Later in the show, she sings "Lights Out."
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Show #1968
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 14, 2003
Dave reminds us that his 56th birthday was on Saturday, but he claims it was really his 34th and CBS aged him; Dave tells a funny story about George Miller's memorial service; "Hootie Johnson" presents Dave with a green Masters jacket.
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Show #1969
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 15, 2003
Dave announces that the Late Show (and not CNN) has the legal rights to a screen caption that reads "Showdown: Syria"; Tony Mendez gets scolded by Daddy for abbreviating "Dr. Phil's .. show full overview
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Show #1970
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 16, 2003
Dave shows footage of chaos on the streets of Baghdad that bears that striking resemblance to West Side Story; a man balancing a burning bowling ball participates in "Is This Anything?"; .. show full overview
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Show #1971
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 17, 2003
Dave congratulates cameraman Dave Dorsett on fifty years in the biz; during Mailbag, a viewer asks why Dave doesn't throw stuff off the roof anymore, resulting in a flashback where Paul .. show full overview
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Show #1972
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 28, 2003
Due to today's weather, Dave raises the temperature inside the theater from 53 to 57 degrees; Dave comments on the Iraqi playing cards, then points out that Mickey Rooney is the 8 of .. show full overview
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Show #1973
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 29, 2003
Sam Moore sits in again; Carmen Rasmussen of "American Idol" presents the Top Ten; John Malkovich promotes his new clothing line.
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Show #1974
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 30, 2003
An Iraqi Republican guard that bears more than a passing resemblance to a dazed Calvert walks by Dave right after the monologue; Dave attempts to make "Wash it, gas it, give me the keys" .. show full overview
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Show #1975
Episode overview
Air date
May 01, 2003
Mailbag: "Whatever happened to the bear that mauled Alan Kalter?" According to VH1's Where Are They Now?, the bear was fired for stealing a monitor in 1999, but he rebounded and now .. show full overview
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Show #1976
Episode overview
Air date
May 02, 2003
Dave has Kentucky Derby announcer Dave Johnson on the phone so he can hear him say, “…and down the stretch they come!”; the latest “Rejected FDA Items” include baloney playing cards; Don Rickles does stand-up.
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Show #1977
Episode overview
Air date
May 05, 2003
Prompted by an audience member's request the week before, Pat, Steph/Monty, and a new employee throw stuff off the roof throughout the show for the first time since 1998; Dave meets .. show full overview
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Show #1978
Episode overview
Air date
May 06, 2003
Dave shows off his regular coffee mug, then a mug given to him by Dr. Phil that's almost twice that size, then the new, even larger Late Show mug; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a man .. show full overview
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Show #1979
Episode overview
Air date
May 07, 2003
A staffer dressed as Nightcrawler from the "X-Men" movies tries to hail a cab, but ends up on a rickshaw; Joe Lieberman presents the Top Ten; Ziggy Marley performs "True to Myself."
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Show #1980
Episode overview
Air date
May 08, 2003
During Mailbag, Biff answers yet another question about his headset by unsuccessfully attempting to seduce the author of the letter; ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy) present the .. show full overview
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Show #1981
Episode overview
Air date
May 09, 2003
Dave shows a CBS promo for "Saddam Week"; a box of fish sticks and a bottle of perfume are subjected to a rare "Will It Float?" doubleheader; Albert Brooks promotes Finding Nemo and pretends to complain about his woes.
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Show #1982
Episode overview
Air date
May 12, 2003
A high school senior in Jersey decides on his prom tuxedo, and ends up choosing a powder blue leisure suit; during "Stupid Pet Tricks," a pink poodle sorts out blocks of different .. show full overview
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Show #1983
Episode overview
Air date
May 13, 2003
Dave reads the new disclaimer on the New York Times ("Not all articles are factual"); Chief Warrant Officers David Williams and Ronald Young, Jr. tell their incredible story of survival as Iraqi POWs; Jada Pinkett Smith promotes The Matrix Reloaded.
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Show #1984
Episode overview
Air date
May 14, 2003
Biff walks the streets of New York City looking for celebrities, or, for that matter, celebrity lookalikes; during a cooking segment with Eric Ripert, Dave slings back a bottle of Jack Daniels; Avril Lavigne performs "Losing Grip."
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Show #1985
Episode overview
Air date
May 15, 2003
Dave hypes some of the new shows that will be appearing on the networks this fall; Rupert Jee lets off a little steam on "CBS Mailbag;" Jack Johnson performs "The Horizon Has Been Defeated."
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Show #1986
Episode overview
Air date
May 16, 2003
John Goodman discusses his "promotion" to President on The West Wing; Johnny Knoxville delivers Paul's cape; Nas and Alicia Keys perform "Warrior Song."
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Show #1987
Episode overview
Air date
May 19, 2003
Dave does the "Charts and Graphs" segment for the first time in over a year; Mark Wahlberg talks about his girlfriend, unborn child, and new house; The Sounds perform "Seven Days a Week."
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Show #1988
Episode overview
Air date
May 20, 2003
After Dave makes a joke about CBS' recent miniseries about Adolf Hitler, Paul and the band plays "Danke Schoen;" a woman is given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call, and then .. show full overview
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Show #1989
Episode overview
Air date
May 21, 2003
Dave shows off the latest oversized Late Show mug; Regis admits his contempt for last night's comedy bit at Hello Deli; 3 Doors Down performs "The Road I'm On."
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Show #1990
Episode overview
Air date
May 22, 2003
Dave announces that the unwieldy-huge Late Show mug that debuted last night is available for parties, and Dave attempts to sip some coffee out of it; Liam Lynch performs his novelty hit "United States of Whatever."
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Show #1991
Episode overview
Air date
May 23, 2003
Throughout the night, Biff assembles a Weber Grill in the lobby; half the audience is comprised of sailors; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivers Paul's cape.
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Show #1992
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 02, 2003
In honor of a recent Team Rahal victory, Dave makes car noises; Steph/Monty discusses last weekend's Indianapolis 500 via telephone; "What's on the Barbeque" finds Biff trying to guess .. show full overview
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Show #1993
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 03, 2003
Tisziji Munoz (a mentor of Paul's) sits in on guitar; Rupert and a Long Island girl play "Stop the Slicer"; Alan introduces a video montage of what are intended to be various .. show full overview
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Show #1994
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 04, 2003
Dave mentions that Tom Arnold will be filling in for him Friday night; staffer Eddie Valk participates in "Can a Guy in a Horse Suit Get into FlashDancers?" After successfully enter the .. show full overview
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Show #1995
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Air date
Jun 05, 2003
Dave and Paul discuss skin diving; Dave makes the new Hillary Clinton memoirs the butt of several jokes; Seth Green promotes The Italian Job.
10x147
Show #GH21
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 06, 2003
Tom Arnold fills in for Dave as he takes yet another night off. Later on, Tom welcomes longtime "SNL" cast member Darrell Hammond and rock group Train.
10x148
Show #1996
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 09, 2003
Dave talks about a weekend onion-slicing accident involving his pinky, which results in a medical procedure live on stage.
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Show #1997
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 10, 2003
Dave and Paul play "Millionaire or Kenny?" Later, Barbara Gaines (making a rare on-camera appearance) receives a surprise birthday cake; Bruce Willis shows off his new hairdo.
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Show #1998
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 11, 2003
Lauren Graham talks about her recent real estate acquisition; Marv Albert shows some of his favorite bloopers.
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Show #1999
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 12, 2003
On "CBS Mailbag," Alan Kalter is beaten up by leprechauns, plus Dave welcomes Harrison Ford, which gives him the chance to rehash a favorite line: "I bought my first car at "Harrison Ford!"
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Show #GH22
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 13, 2003
Host Tom Green (an Ottawa Senators fan) gets body-checked by Scott Stevens of the rival New Jersey Devils. Also, comedian Isaac Witty and singer-songwriter Damien Rice make their respective network television debuts.
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Show #2000
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 16, 2003
Dave celebrates an important milestone; Biff Henderson goes to a senior prom in New Jersey; Dave chats with Hillary Clinton.
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Show #2001
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 17, 2003
Rupert and Dave play "Name That Baldwin"; Rob Reiner brags about his recent weight loss; Paul Teutel and Paul Teutel Jr. of the cable reality show American Chopper demonstrate their knack for building motorcycles.
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Show #2002
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 18, 2003
B.B. King sits in with the band; Biff teaches Dave how to ride a Segway; "Dr. William Gammons" gives the audience advice on monkeypox.
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Show #2003
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 19, 2003
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Show #GH23
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 20, 2003
Kelsey Grammer (aka Frasier Crane) talks about his 20-month-old daughter, then chats with fellow deep-voiced thespian James Earl Jones.
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Show #2004
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 23, 2003
Demi Moore promotes her new movie "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," her first major studio movie in six years. Later, Dave welcomes singer-songwriter Michelle Branch.
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Show #2005
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 24, 2003
Drew Barrymore promotes her new movie; Simon Cowell of "American Idol" fame talks about his new reality show "Cupid."
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Show #2006
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 25, 2003
During "Who Asked For It?," Alan uses CPR as an excuse to make out with an audience member; Dave makes his first PA announcement in almost four years, telling the crowd outside the .. show full overview
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Show #2007
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 26, 2003
Dave talks about his recent trip to the dentist. Later, Stephanie "Monty" Birkett dresses up as a princess for "CBS Mailbag."
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Show #GH24
Episode overview
Air date
Jun 27, 2003
Jimmy Fallon of "SNL" fame sings an original composition about December-May relationships. Later, he chats with Chloe Sevigny and "Late Show" writer Bill Scheft.
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Show #2008
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 14, 2003
Dave half-jokingly announces his candidacy for Ohio's seat in the US Senate, then flirts with Lisa Marie Presley.
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Show #2009
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 15, 2003
George Clarke and Dave play "Would You Like To Ride In Our Freight Elevator?" Later, Dave welcomes an elderly (if not faithful) fan who made it to the audience after watching the show every night for 15 years.
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Show #2010
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 16, 2003
Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Barry Zito stands on the roof of the Broadway Theater, throwing baseballs at the Ed Sullivan Theater windows. Later, Grandaddy performs "Now It's On."
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Show #2011
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 17, 2003
Steph/Monty dresses up as a cowgirl for CBS Mailbag; Ari Fleishcher talks about his 2 1/2 years as Dubya's press secretary; Beyonce sings her smash hit "Crazy In Love."
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Show #2012
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 18, 2003
Dave ventures into the audience for yet another round of "Know Your Current Events;" Jeff Bridges promotes the movie "Seabiscuit."
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Show #2013
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 21, 2003
Dave chats with Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who had to amputate his own arm following a climbing accident.
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Show #2014
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 22, 2003
In honor of one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, Dave plays "How Many Guys In Pirate Costumes Can Fit Into a Sandwich Shop?" Later, Jane's Addiction performs "Just Because."
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Show #2015
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 23, 2003
Following last night's performance by Jane's Addiction, "Mr. S" (Paul) hires backup dancers for the CBS Orchestra; Osama offers condolences to Saddam; Ten baseball greats present a special Top Ten about the perks of being in the Hall of Fame.
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Show #2016
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 24, 2003
Stephanie, dressed as a jockey, counts off the letters for "CBS Mailbag." (Her horse has its own way of signifying "number two.") Later, British Open champion Ben Curtis shoots golf balls off the roof of the theater.
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Show #2017
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 25, 2003
Dave wants to know if the 500 feet of co-axial cable being used in tonight's "Will It Float?" is coiled or not. When he finds out that it is coiled, he demands it to be uncoiled. Later, Queens of the Stone Age perform their hit "Go With The Flow."
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Show #2018
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 28, 2003
Dave meets a six-year-old bowling phenom; Jason Biggs promotes the movie "American Wedding."
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Show #2019
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 29, 2003
Pete Fatovich serenades Dave on the accordion; Rupert goes water skiing; Eugene Levy and Paul look back on their long friendship.
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Show #2020
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 30, 2003
As a tribute to George Miller, Dave repeatedly uses his favorite catch phrase, "In my pants!" Meanwhile, a commercial that Dave taped reveals that California governor Gray Davis once beat a man to death with a crowbar in a convinence store.
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Show #2021
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 31, 2003
Dave thinks somebody is "monkeying" with his chair; Stephanie dresses up as a mountie; Alan debuts his new show "You're Busted!" during CBS Mailbag.
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Show #2022
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 01, 2003
A man on fire rushes upon the stage, and Dave struggles to put out the flames. Later, Naomi Watts talks about her dog, which she has named Bob.
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Show #2023
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 04, 2003
A barbershop quartet interrupts Dave during the monologue; Biff plays DH for the Brockton Rox baseball team; Alan has a special message for Liza Minelli.
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Show #2024
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 05, 2003
Rupert and George Clarke square off to see who can eat the most raw oysters. Later, Colin Farrell promotes the movie "S.W.A.T."
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Show #2025
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 06, 2003
Dave and Paul play "Referee or Foot Locker Employee?"; Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about a lifetime of experiences as a celebrity golf caddy.
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Show #2026
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 07, 2003
Motocross "badass" Carey Hart does a few stunts on 53rd St.; Stephanie dons a Little Bo Peep get-up for "CBS Mailbag;" "Arnold Schwarzenegger" (Gerard) drops by; Brittany Murphy promotes .. show full overview
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Show #2027
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 08, 2003
A pair of buglers interrupt the monologue; David Duchovny talks about how he is unintentionally scaring his daughter; The New Amsterdams perform "Spoils of the Spoiled."
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Show #2028
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 25, 2003
"Grinder Girl" Kiva Kahl fills in tonight for the Late Show Dancers; Chris Rock talks about his upcoming gig as host of the MTV Video Music Awards; The Star Spangles perform.
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Show #2029
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 26, 2003
Rupert selects a contestant for "Stop The Slicer;" Bill Murrays shows off his look and plugs "Lost In Translation;" Pete Sampras discusses his recent retirement.
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Show #2030
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 27, 2003
Venus and Serena Williams present a special Top Ten list. Later, David Spade promotes "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star."
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Show #2031
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 28, 2003
During CBS Mailbag, Stephanie dons a kilt, while it is revealed that George Clarke resorted to cannibalism during the big blackout two weeks ago. Later, Rooney performs "I'm Trying."
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Show #2032
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 29, 2003
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